Improving The Performance Of The Area Imager - Intermec CN3 User Manual

Chapter 1 — Using the Computer

Improving the Performance of the Area Imager

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If you have problems scanning a bar code with the 2D imager, try following
some of these tips to improve the performance of your imager:
• Tap Start > Settings > the System tab > the Intermec Settings icon to
access the applet.
• Tap (+) to expand Data Collection > Internal Scanner > Imager
Settings > Predefined Modes, then select one of the following:
Choosing an Option for the Area Imager
Select this option:
1D
1D and 2D Standard
1D and 2D Bright Environment
1D and 2D Reflective Surface
Select Custom to access all standard imager settings such as "Lighting Goal" or "Lighting
Mode." More information about these settings, commands, and parameters are found in
the Intermec Computer Command Reference Manual available from the Intermec web site at
www.intermec.com.
• Keep your hand as steady as possible while scanning a label.
• Position the imager as close to the bar code as possible while still being
able to capture the entire bar code.
• Enable only the bar codes that you need to use every day.
If you are scanning:
only 1D labels
all other cases
in high ambient light (like outdoors in sunshine)
glossy labels
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