Setting Up The Barcode Checker - SATO CL4NX Operator's Manual

7.6.2

Setting Up the Barcode Checker

To use the barcode check function, perform necessary operational settings for the supported barcode
checker and then install it to the printer.
Operational Settings for the Barcode Checker
Set up the barcode checker either by using the application software provided by its manufacturer or by
reading the barcodes for setting changes printed on the barcode checker's manual. For details, refer to
the manual.
Settings common to all supported barcode checkers
Limit the barcode types you permit the barcode checker to read as much as possible. If a lot of barcode
types are permitted, a longer decode time is required. This can cause the barcode checker to fail to read
the printed barcode.
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• Select USB-COM. The printer cannot detect the barcode checker when connected with other settings.
• To shorten laser lighting time, it is recommended to set the reading mode to "On Line" or "Serial On
Line".
• If multiple barcodes are captured at once when using the default barcode checker settings, only the
first set of decoded barcode data is sent. You can change the settings to decode and send all the
captured barcodes. However, if this is done, combined symbols cannot be read.
• When printing barcodes in a narrow range, allow enough time for decoding (parameter: DETM),
otherwise not all of the results of the decoded captured barcodes will be sent.
• Because postal barcodes consist of bars and spaces with equal intervals, they may be read as a
different barcode type. When checking postal barcodes, it is recommended to set other barcode types
to be unreadable.
KEYENCE barcode checkers (BL-1301, SR-710)
Set the barcode checker's interface settings to either (1) or (2).
If the barcode checker set to (1) is connected, the printer will change the settings to (2).
Settings
Baud rate
Data length
Parity
Stop bit length
Barcode Checker Installation
Mount the barcode checker to the optional barcode checker stand kit and connect it to the printer.
For details on how to install the barcode checker, refer to the Barcode Checker Stand Kit Installation
Manual that came with the barcode checker stand kit.
Note
• Because the KEYENCE barcode checkers (BL-1301, SR-710) use an RS-232C connection, an optional
scanner connection cable is required.
• When replacing media or ribbon, remove the barcode checker stand kit from the printer. When doing this,
first turn the switch of the magnetic base stand to OFF and remove the barcode checker stand. For details
on how to use the barcode checker stand, refer to the Barcode Checker Stand Kit Installation Manual.
(1)
9600 bps
7 bits
Even
1 bit
(2)
115200 bps
8 bits
Even
1 bit
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