Symbol Cyclone M2000 Series Product Reference Manual page 30

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• When using the raster pattern, if the pattern does not cover the top and bottom of
a 2D symbol, pull the scanner back until it does. Make sure the scan pattern
extends at least three quarters of an inch beyond the edges of the bar code.
Figure 2-3. Raster Pattern Expanded Over PDF-417 Symbol
• If the vertical scan pattern is not high enough to cover a "tall" PDF-417 symbol,
move the scanner slowly down toward the bottom of the symbol, keeping the beam
horizontal to the rows, and then slowly back upward to the top. Alternatively, move
the scanner further away from the bar code until the scan pattern covers a larger
portion of the bar code in the vertical direction.
Figure 2-4. Moving Scan Pattern Upward and Downward on "Tall" PDF Symbol
• The scan beam does not have to be perfectly parallel with the top and bottom of
the symbol (up to a 4
• Be sure the symbol is in good condition.
The scanner emits a short, high-tone beep and lights the three green LEDs to indicate a
successful decode. Decoded data is transmitted to the host device. Be sure that the RS-
232C or IBM 4683 parameters (e.g., baud rate, parity) are set properly. Communication
parameters are described in
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M2000 Series Product Reference Guide
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tilt is permitted).
Chapter 3, Parameter
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Menus.