Microscan MS-3 CCD Quick Start Manual page 7

Step 6 — Position Symbol and Reader
1. Set up a symbol at the distance you will be using in your application.
Note: If using an I 2/5 symbol, verify that the number of characters
in the symbol being scanned matches the symbol length enabled for
the I 2/5 symbol type (default is 10 and 6).
2. Avoid bright light or IR light from other sources, including other
readers.
3. Pitch the symbol or reader at a minimum of ±15° to avoid specular
reflection (the return of direct, non-diffused light).
Note: Code 39 is the default symbol type enabled. If you are uncer-
tain as to your symbology type, enable all symbologies by selecting
the Auto Discriminate
MS-3 CCD Reader Quick Start Guide
Skew
axis
Bar code
label
S canner
Symbol/Reader Positioning
macro in Terminal mode.
Tilt
axis
Pitch
axis
Scan line
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