Basics - KoamTac KDC20 User Manual

3.2

Basics

3.2.1 Reading Barcodes
Reading a barcode is simple. Point the KDC at a barcode and press the scan button. Be
sure to point the scan engine window at the barcode, not at your face, and make sure to
position the light beam on the barcode. If the barcode is scanned successfully, you will
hear one beep and the LEDs will illuminate in green. The scanned barcode data will be
displayed along with the scan time and battery level.
your KDC, other information may also be displayed.
If the scanning was unsuccessful, you will hear two beeps, the LEDs will illuminate in red,
Failed reading...
and the message
scanning a barcode, try the following suggestions while pointing the KDC at the
barcode and pressing the scan button.
Modify the angle of the KDC in relation to the barcode, making the angle

bigger or smaller as needed.
Modify the distance between the barcode and the KDC, moving closer or

further away as needed.
Check option settings defined in the KDC menu section and change options as

needed.
Check that the barcode's width does not exceed the light beam's width and vice

versa.
Figure 11 – Scanning barcodes with KTSync
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