Scanning Tips - Symbol MC18 Product Reference Manual

Release the Scan key. The bar code data is displayed on the screen.
5.
Scanning Sample Application Screen
Figure 1-11

Scanning Tips

Optimal scanning distance varies with bar code density and scanner optics.
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Hold the scanner farther away for larger symbols.
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Move the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together.
NOTE Scanning procedures depend on the application and MC18 configuration. An application may use
different scanning procedures from the one listed above.
DataWedge
DataWedge is an application that reads data from a scanning source, processes the data and sends the data
to an application as if the user is entering it on a keyboard. By default, DataWedge is disabled. To use
DataWedge Enable DataWedge.
Enable DataWedge
Use this procedure to enable DataWedge:
Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > DataWedge icon.
1.
Select Basic Configuration.
2.
Select 1. Scanner input.
3.
Select Low cost Imager:
4.
Select 1. Enabled.
5.
Click 0. Back.
6.
Click 0. Back.
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