Introduction; Connecting To An Ibm 468X/469X Host; Port Address - Symbol DS 3408 Product Reference Manual

Introduction

This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with an IBM 468X/469X host.
Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (
Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen. When scanning from the
screen, be sure to set the document magnification to a level where the bar code can be seen clearly, and
Note bars and/or spaces are not merging.

Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host

This connection is made directly from the digital scanner to the host interface.
Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in
The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner remain the
Note
same.
1. Attach the modular connector of the IBM 46XX interface cable to the cable interface port on the digital scanner (see
Installing the Interface Cable on page
2. Connect the other end of the IBM 46XX interface cable to the appropriate port on the host (typically Port 9).
3. Select the port address by scanning the appropriate bar code from
4. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
*
Disable Convert to Code 39
*
Indicates Default
Host Port Connector
Figure 9-1. IBM Direct Connection
1-4).
*
).
Feature/Option
Interface Cable
Figure 9-1 are examples only.
Port Address on page 9-5.
IBM 468X/469X Interface 9-3