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Hand Held Products. Hand Held Products shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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5627 BT Eindhoven The Netherlands Hand Held Products, Inc. shall not be liable for use of our product with equipment (i.e., power supplies, personal computers, etc.) that is not CE marked and does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
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This device has been tested in accordance with IEC60825-1 LED safety, and has been certified to be within the limits of a Class 1 LED device. Solids and Water Protection The 4600g/4600r/4600rp has a rating of IP41, immunity of foreign particles and dripping water tested to Standard EN60259.
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The 4800i has a rating of IP54, immunity of windblown dust penetration and splashing water tested to Standard EN60259. CB Scheme Certified to IEC60950-1 I.T.E. Product Safety. Patents Please refer to the product packaging for a list of patents.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Getting Started About This Manual ... 1-1 Unpacking the Imager... 1-1 Imager Models ... 1-2 Imager Identification ... 1-3 Connecting the Imager with Keyboard Wedge ... 1-4 Connecting the Imager with USB... 1-5 Connecting the Imager with RS-232 Serial Port ... 1-6 Connecting the Imager with RS-232 Wedge ...
4000 Series imagers. Product specifications, dimensions, warranty, and customer support information are also included. Hand Held Products barcode imagers are factory programmed for the most common terminal and communications settings. If you need to change these settings, programming is accomplished by scanning the barcodes in this guide.
AT with a USA keyboard. If this is your interface and you do not need to modify the settings, skip to Chapter 3 1 - 4 on page 1-2 to determine which interfaces apply to page 1-8. - Output. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Sample...
For additional USB programming and technical information, refer to Hand Held Products “USB Application Note,” available at 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide on page 1-2 to determine which interfaces apply to 1-9. Sample Symbols www.handheld.com.
5. Once the imager has been fully connected, power up the computer. 6. Program the imager for an RS-232 Serial Port interface using the Plug and Play barcode on page 1 - 6 on page 1-2 to determine which interfaces apply to 1-11. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
7. Plug the power pack into a power source. 8. Once the imager has been fully connected, power up the computer. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide on page 1-2 to determine which interfaces apply to on page 2-10 to set the baud rate and communications...
Emulate External Keyboard 1 - 8 page 2-1. on page 1-2 to determine which interfaces apply to IBM PC AT and Compatibles with CR suffix (page 2-7). Laptop Direct Connect with CR suffix 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide page 1-12.
Note: After scanning one of these codes, you must power cycle the cash register. IBM SurePos (USB Hand Held Imager) Interface Each barcode above also programs the following suffixes for each symbology: 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Symbology EAN-8 EAN-13 UPC-A UPC-E...
Scan the following code to program the imager to emulate a regular RS-232- based COM port. If you are using a Microsoft® Windows® PC, you will need to download a driver from the Hand Held Products website (www.handheld.com The driver will use the next available COM port number. Apple® Macintosh computers recognize the imager as a USB CDC class device and automatically use a class driver.
RS-232 protocol. Scanning the RS-232 interface barcode programs the imager for an RS-232 interface at 38,400 baud, parity–none, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and adds a suffix of a CR LF. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide RS-232 Interface * Off...
Note: After scanning one of these codes, you must power cycle the cash register. IBM 4683 Port 5B Interface IBM 4683 Port 17 Interface 1 - 12 on page 1-2 to determine which interfaces apply to 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide IBM 4683 Port 9B HHBCR-1 Interface...
The Same Code Format transmits UPC, EAN, Code 128, Codabar, and Interleaved 2 of 5 without any changes, but converts all other symbologies to Code 39. 2D symbologies are converted to Code 128. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Symbology EAN-8...
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ID only , without changing any other imager settings, please refer to Wand Emulation Connection on page 2-13.) Wand Emulation Plug & Play (Code 39 Format) Wand Emulation Plug & Play Same Code 1 - 14 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
If the code being scanned is highly reflective (e.g., laminated), it may be necessary to tilt the code +5° to prevent unwanted reflection. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 1 - 15...
(before scanning Save), scan the Discard code on the Programming Chart, scan the Terminal ID barcode, scan the digits, and the Save code again. Terminal ID Save Note: After scanning one of these codes, you must power cycle your computer. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 2 - 1...
PC & Workstation USB Hand Held Imager USB Tabletop Imager 360 CSE, 340, 750 365, 755CV 2676D, 2677C, 2677D 9271 98XX Series M19, M200 M240, M250, M290, M380, P500 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Terminal 003 * 128* 129* 000**...
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Wand Emulation (Code 39 Format) Wand Emulation (Same Code Format) * Default for 4600g/4600r/4600rp/4800iXX 05XX models. It is best to use the Plug and Play barcodes, beginning on ning the terminal ID listed in this table. ** Default for 4600g/4800iXX 03XX models 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
@ | $ # { } [ ] = / ‘ \ < > ~ * United States Brazil Czech Republic Finland (Sweden) Germany/Austria Hungary 2 - 4 Canada (French) Israel (Hebrew) 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Belgium Denmark France Greece...
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Keyboard Country (continued) Italy Latin America Netherlands (Dutch) Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia Slovakia Spain Sweden Switzerland (German) 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 2 - 5...
Turkey F Turkey Q U.K. Please refer to the Hand Held Products website (www.handheld.com) for complete keyboard country support information and applicable interfaces. If you need to program a keyboard for a country other than one listed above, scan the Program Keyboard Country barcode below, then scan the numeric barcode(s) for the appropriate country from the inside back cover, then the Save barcode.
Emulate External Keyboard Note: After scanning the Emulate External Keyboard barcode, you must power cycle your computer. Keyboard Modifiers This modifies special keyboard features, such as CTRL+ ASCII codes and Turbo Mode. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 2 - 7...
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Turbo Mode On * Turbo Mode Off Numeric Keypad Mode: Sends numeric characters as if entered from a numeric keypad. Default = Off Numeric Keypad Mode On * Numeric Keypad Mode Off 2 - 8 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
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Automatic Direct Connect Mode: This selection can be used if you have an IBM AT style terminal and the system is dropping characters. Default = Off Automatic Direct Connect Mode On * Automatic Direct Connect Mode Off 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 2 - 9...
Baud Rate sends the data from the imager to the terminal at the specified rate. The host terminal must be set for the same baud rate as the imager. Default = 38,400. 1200 4800 19200 57,600 2 - 10 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 2400 9600 * 38400 115,200...
11). Data transmission continues where it left off when XOFF was sent. Default = RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF and ACK/NAK Off . RTS/CTS On * RTS/CTS Off XON/XOFF On * XON/OFF Off ACK/NAK On * ACK/NAK Off 2 - 12 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
The Code 39 Format barcode below sets the terminal ID to 61, and the Same Code Format barcode sets the terminal ID to 64. Default = Code 39 Format. Code 39 Format Same Code Format 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 2 - 13...
Delay Between Blocks This sets the delay time between data blocks. Default = 50ms. 150ms 2 - 14 on page 1-2 to determine which interfaces apply to Secondary Code 39 Wand Emulation 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide * 40 * 50ms 500ms...
0x00 (00H). Default = Off. Wand Emulation Transmission Rate The Transmission Rate is limited by the terminal’s ability to receive data without dropping characters. Default = 25 inches/second. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide * Off * 25 2 - 15...
When in Wand Emulation mode, you must set the imager’s idle state to match the idle state for the device to which the imager is connected. Default = Idle High . * Idle High Idle Low 2 - 16 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
* On Beeper Volume – Good Read The beeper volume codes modify the volume of the beep the imager emits on a good read. Default = Medium for the 4600g/4600r/4600rp; High for the 4800i. Medium High 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
Default = Normal. * Normal Beep Short Beep LED – Good Read The LED indicator can be programmed On or Off in response to a good read. Default = On. * On 3 - 2 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
If you want to set your own length for the good read delay, scan the barcode below, then set the delay (from 0-30,000 milliseconds) by scanning digits from the inside back cover, then scanning Save . User-Specified Good Read Delay 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 3 - 3...
Low Power Time-Out barcode below. There is a delay of up to one second in operation when the imager is first triggered, but there is no delay when operating in low power time-out mode. Manual Trigger, Low Power 3 - 4 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
When a unit is in Scan Stand mode, it remains idle as long as it sees the Scan Stand symbol. (See Scan Stand Symbol presented, the imager is triggered to read the new code. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Low Power Time-Out on page 11-2 on page 11-2 for information on determining the on page 3-6.) When a different code is...
Mode uses ambient light to detect the barcodes. If the light level in the room is not high enough, Presentation Mode may not work properly. 3 - 6 on page 3-9). This mode requires at least 50 lux Scan Stand Mode Scan Stand Symbol Presentation Mode 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
When using Preferred Symbology centered on the aiming pattern to be read in Streaming Presentation Mode. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Sensitivity Show Software Revision Streaming Presentation Mode (page 3-14), a lower priority symbol must be...
Reread Delay only works when in Presentation™ Mode (page 3-7). Short (500 ms) Long (1000 ms) 3 - 8 Hands Free Time-Out Presentation Mode Extra Long (2000 ms) Extra Long (2000 ms) 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Streaming * Medium (750 ms)
If you want the illumination lights on while reading a barcode, scan the Lights On barcode, below. However, if you want to turn just the lights off, scan the Lights Off barcode. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide User-Specified Reread Delay Aimer Delay...
LEDs won’t turn on until the delay time is over. 200 milliseconds * Off (no delay) 3 - 10 (page 3-11). on page 11-2 for information on Imager Time-Out 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Lights Off 400 milliseconds...
5X00 engines. Refer to the Revision on page 11-1 for information on determining the engine in your unit. The 4600g, 4600r, 4800i, and 4600rp do not allow concurrent aimer mode. The Aimer Mode feature allows you to lower peak current during scanning by alternating the aimer and illumination LEDs.
If centering is turned on by scanning Centering On , the imager only reads codes that intersect the centering window you specify using the Top , Bottom , Left , or Right barcodes. 3 - 12 Bottom Default Center 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Aimer Delay, page 3-10, for 100%...
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Scan Save . Default Centering = 40% for Top and Left, 60% for Bottom and Right. Centering On * Centering Off Top of Centering Window Bottom of Centering Window Left of Centering Window Right of Centering Window 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 3 - 13...
Since some licenses have a Code 39 symbol as well as the PDF417 symbol, you can use Preferred Symbology to specify that the PDF417 symbol be read instead of the Code 39. 3 - 14 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
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Programming Chart for the next symbology. You can program up to 5 low priority symbologies. Scan Save to save your selection. Default = None Low Priority Symbology 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 3 - 15...
You must hold the trigger while reading each barcode in the sequence. To Add an Output Sequence 1. Scan the Enter Sequence symbol (see 19). 3 - 16 Preferred Symbology Time-out Preferred Symbology Default Multiple Symbols Require Output 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide (page 3-20) is Sequence, page 3-...
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Code 39 1st, Code 128 2nd, and Code 93 3rd, as shown below. Note: Code 93 must be enabled to use this example. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide on page A-1, find the symbology to which you want 1252), page A-4, find the Hex...
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C - Code 93 sample length (11) plus CR suffix (1) = 12 start character match for Code 93, 43h = “C” termination string for third code 3 - 18 page 3-17, but assume a <CR> suffix and 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
When the output sequence is Off , the barcode data is output to the host as the imager decodes it. Note: This selection is unavailable when the Multiple Symbols Selection is turned on. Required On/Not Required *Off 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 3 - 19...
If you want a different notation than “NR,” for example, “Error,” or “Bad Code,” you can edit the output message using the Data Formatter (page 5-5). The hex code for the No Read symbol is 9C. 3 - 20 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
Video Reverse must be disabled to read the menu barcodes and then re-enabled after menuing is completed. Note: Images downloaded from the unit will not be reversed. This is a setting for decoding only. * Off 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 3 - 21...
• Enter prefixes and suffixes in the order in which you want them to appear on the output. • When setting up for specific symbologies, instead of All Symbologies, the symbology ID value counts as an added prefix or suffix character. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Scanned Data Suffix variable length...
ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page Programming Chart Programming Chart inside the back cover of this ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page Programming Chart inside the back cover of this 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide (page 4-4). inside the back inside the back...
Scan the following barcode if you wish to add a carriage return suffix to all symbologies at once. This action first clears all current suffixes, then programs a carriage return suffix for all symbologies. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Programming Chart Add CR Suffix...
10-3. When the imager is in keyboard wedge mode, the scan code is converted to a key code before it is transmitted. Default = Enable. * Enable 4 - 4 Clear One Prefix Clear One Suffix Supported Interface Keys 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide starting on Disable...
To remove this delay, scan the Intercharacter Delay barcode, then set the number of steps to 0. Scan the Save barcode using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. Note: Intercharacter delays are not supported in USB serial emulation. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 4 - 5...
To remove this delay, scan the Interfunction Delay barcode, then set the number of steps to 0. Scan the Save barcode using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. 4 - 6 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
To remove this delay, scan the Intermessage Delay barcode, then set the number of steps to 0. Scan the Save barcode using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 4 - 7...
ID (you must enter 3 dig- its). For example, scan 0 0 3 for an AT wedge. Note: The wildcard for all terminal types is 099. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide (page inside the back cover of this manual. If you are pro-...
ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide inside the back cover of this Program- (page 5-2). Scan the symbols...
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Replacement continues until the E5 command is encountered. Syn- tax = E4nnxx characters to be replaced plus replacement characters; xx 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 1252), page A-4, and nn is the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page...
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ED Check to make sure there is a non-numeric ASCII character at the current cursor position. If character is numeric, format is aborted. Syntax = ED . 5 - 4 defines replacement characters, continuing 1252), page A-4.) 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
When Data Formatter is required, all input data must conform to an edited format or the imager does not transmit the input data to the host device. Data Format On, Format Required 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 5 - 5...
The imager will scan the next barcode, formatting the data with the selected alternate format, then revert immediately to the primary format. Alternate Data Format 1 Alternate Data Format 2 Alternate Data Format 3 5 - 6 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
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IBM 4683, USB key- board, USB HID, USB retail (IBM SurePOS), USB COM port emulation The secondary interface can be programmed at any time. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Secondary True RS-232 Wand Emulation, TTL level 232 TTL level 232...
Code 39. 2D symbologies are converted to Code 128. These codes set the transmission rate to 25 inches per second and the output polarity to black, high. Default = Code 39 Format. 6 - 2 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
(see Delay Between Blocks This sets the delay time between data blocks. Default = 50ms. 150ms 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide on page 6-1 to determine which interfaces apply to Wand Emulation Wand Emulation Code 39 Format on page 2-14).
0x00 (00H). Default = Off. Wand Emulation Transmission Rate The Transmission Rate is limited by the terminal’s ability to receive data without dropping characters. Default = 25 inches/second. 6 - 4 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide * Off * 25...
Default = Idle High . * Idle High Idle Low Data Block Size This transmits the data in smaller blocks to prevent buffer overflow. Default = 40. * 40 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 6 - 5...
Note: Programming Read Time-Out in the secondary interface also programs it in the primary interface. Manual Trigger, Low Power Note: Does not apply to the 4600g/4600r/4600rp/4800i with Advanced Illumination. The imager powers down until the trigger is pulled. When the trigger is pulled, the imager powers up and operates until there is no triggering for the time set with the Low Power Time-Out barcode below.
Scan the Hands Free Time-Out barcode, then scan the time-out duration (from 0-300,000 milliseconds) from the inside back cover, and Save . Default = 5,000 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Low Power Time-Out Hands Free Time-Out...
Mode uses ambient light to detect the barcodes. If the light level in the room is not high enough, Presentation Mode may not work properly. 6 - 8 on page 11-2 for information on determining the on page 3-9). Scan Stand Mode Scan Stand Symbol Presentation Mode 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Show...
The minimum and maximum lengths and the defaults are included with the respective symbologies. 7 - 2 All Symbologies Off Max. length = 20 Max. length = 15 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Programming Chart...
When Check Character is set to Validate and Transmit , the imager will only read Codabar barcodes printed with a check character, and will transmit this character at the end of the scanned data. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 7 - 3...
“D” stop character. In this case the two messages are concatenated into one with the “D” characters omitted. Default = On. Character Start Stop Start Stop Codabar A12D D34A 7 - 4 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
Start/Stop characters. Default = Don’t Transmit. Transmit * Don’t Transmit Code 39 Check Character No Check Character indicates that the imager reads and transmits barcode data with or without a check character. 7 - 6 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
Code 39 barcode that starts with a character other than a space. Default = Off. * Off Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF) Code 32 Pharmaceutical is a form of the Code 39 symbology used by Italian pharmacies. This symbology is also known as PARAF. 7 - 8 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
Character pairs /M and /N decode as a minus sign and period respectively. Character pairs /P through /Y decode as 0 through 9. Full ASCII On 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 7-34) must be turned off while scanning Code 32 <...
When Check Digit is set to Validate, but Don’t Transmit, the unit only reads Interleaved 2 of 5 barcodes printed with a check digit, but will not transmit the check digit with the scanned data. 7 - 10 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
A-6), and scan the value and the Save barcode from the Programming Chart on the inside the back cover of this manual. The data characters should then appear properly. Code 93 Code Page 7 - 12 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-48. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 48. Minimum Message Length 7 - 14 Maximum Message Length 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide * Off Message...
3) a variation of Code 128 that supports concatenation of neighboring symbols, and 4) the standard layout for barcodes on a blood product label. Use the barcodes below to turn concatenation on or off. Default =Off. * Off 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 7 - 17...
A-6), and scan the value and the Save barcode from the Programming Chart on the inside the back cover of this manual. The data characters should then appear properly. Code 128 Code Page 7 - 18 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
The numeric system digit of a U.P.C. symbol is normally transmitted at the beginning of the scanned data, but the unit can be programmed so it will not transmit it. Default = On. * On 7 - 20 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
When this feature is on, there is a space between the data from the barcode and the data from the addenda. When turned off, there is no space. Default = On. * On 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide * 2 Digit Addenda Off * 5 Digit Addenda Off page 7-21.
UPC-E0 selection. If you need to read codes that lead with the 1 number system, UPC-E1 (page 7-24). Default = On. * UPC-E0 On UPC-E0 Off UPC-E0 Expand UPC-E Expand expands the UPC-E code to the 12 digit, UPC-A format. Default = Off. * Off 7 - 22 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
* On UPC-E0 Check Digit Check Digit specifies whether the check digit should be transmitted at the end of the scanned data or not. Default = On. * On 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide * Not Required 7 - 23...
(page 7-22). If you need to read codes that lead with the 1 number system, use the UPC-E1 selection. Default = Off. UPC-E1 On 7 - 24 * 2 Digit Addenda Off * 5 Digit Addenda Off * UPC-E1 Off 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
* On EAN/JAN-13 Check Digit This selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be transmitted at the end of the scanned data or not. Default = On. * On 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 7 - 25...
When this feature is on, there is a space between the data from the barcode and the data from the addenda. When turned off, there is no space. Default = On. * On 7 - 26 * 2 Digit Addenda Off * 5 Digit Addenda Off * Not Required 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
* On EAN/JAN-8 Check Digit This selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be transmitted at the end of the scanned data or not. Default = On. * On 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 7 - 27...
When this feature is on, there is a space between the data from the barcode and the data from the addenda. When turned off, there is no space. Default = On. * On 7 - 28 * 2 Digit Addenda Off * 5 Digit Addenda Off 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide * Not Required...
MSI barcodes printed with the specified type check character, but will not transmit the check character with the scanned data. * Validate Type 10, but Don’t Transmit Validate Type 10 and Transmit 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 7 - 29...
Linear codes are combined with a unique 2D composite component to form a new class called EAN•UCC Composite symbology. EAN•UCC Composite symbologies allow for the co-existence of symbologies already in use. 7 - 38 Maximum Message Length 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide * Off Message * Off...
Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-2435. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 2435. Minimum Message Length Maximum Message Length 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 7 - 39...
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Code 39 linear component. The MicroPDF417 component can only be decoded if TLC39 On is selected. The linear component may be decoded as Code 39 even if TLC39 is off. * Off 7 - 40 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
Note: You may enable the ID-tag (UPU 4-State) if you have firmware with a base number of 31205480. Refer to the page 11-2 for information on determining the firmware revision in your unit. Postnet 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Show Software * Off Show Software Revision * Off...
This selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be transmitted at the end of the scanned data. Transmit Check Digit 7 - 42 * Don’t Transmit Check Digit * Don’t Transmit Check Digit 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide * Off...
Note: Kix code can misread when scanned sideways or upside down. Use Working Orientation, page 3-22, if your Kix codes will not usually be presented upright to the imager. Australian Post 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide * Off * Off * Off * Off...
31205480. Refer to the Revision on page 11-2 for information on determining the firmware revision in your unit. * Bar Output Alphanumeric C Table Japanese Post 7 - 44 Numeric N Table 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Show Software * Off...
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-3500. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 3500. Minimum Message Length 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide on page 11-2 for information on Maximum Message Length Message 7 - 47...
Select Enable Runes if you are scanning Aztec runes, which are the smallest type of Aztec Code symbol with the ability to encode a very short license plate message. Enable Runes * Disable Runes 7 - 50 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
To achieve a high quality image, it is recommended that you position your imager 4-6" (122-183 cm) away from the image/object you are capturing. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide (page 8-2) (page 8-6) (page 8-16)
Waits for a hardware button push before taking the image. This is only available when using Photo Style (1P). Takes image immediately (default) Waits for a button push, then takes the image 8 - 2 IMGSNP2G1B 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
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Units are 127 microseconds. (Default = 7874) Range: 1 - 7874 Example of Exposure at 7874E with fluorescent lighting: 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Example of Exposure at 100E with fluorescent lighting: 8 - 3...
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Photo Style (1P). (Default = 6) Range: 0 - 10 8 - 4 Example of Gain at 4G: Example of White Value at 125W: 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Example of Gain at 8G: Example of White Value at 200W: W - Target...
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To alter grayscale values, = 50) Range: 1 - 99 Example of Target Set Point Percentage at 97%: 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide W - Target White Value Example of Target Set Point Percentage at 50%: should be used. (Default...
Infinity filter on Example of Infinity Filter off (0A) from approximately 12 feet (3.66m) away: 8 - 6 IMGSNP;IMGSHP8F75K26U Example of Infinity Filter on (1A) from approximately 12 feet (3.66m) away: 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide IMGSHP Modifiers (page 8-...
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Apply edge sharpen for typical image Apply edge sharpen using strength n ( n = 1-24) Example of Edge Sharpen at 0E: 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Example of Compensation at 1C: Example of Edge Sharpen at 24E: 8 - 7...
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H - Histogram Stretch Increases the contrast of the transmitted image. Not available with some image formats. No stretch (default) Histogram stretch Example of Histogram Stretch at 0H: 8 - 8 Example of Histogram Stretch at 1H: 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
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Used to reduce the salt and pepper noise in an image. No salt and pepper noise reduction (default) Salt and pepper noise reduction Example of Noise Reduction Off (0if): 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Example of image with Invert Image set to 1ix: Example of Noise Reduction On (1if):...
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( n = 0 - 100) worst quality (smallest file) 100J best quality (largest file) 8 - 10 Example of Image Rotate set to 2ir: Example of Image Rotate set to 3ir: 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
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Apply gamma correction for brightening typical document image Apply gamma correction factor n ( n = 0-1,000) Example of Gamma Correction set to 0K: 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Example of Gamma Correction set to 50K: Example of Gamma Correction set to 255K:...
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(Default = 0, or full image) 8 - 12 IMGSHP Modifiers Example of Image Crop set to 300R: Example of Image Crop set to 200T: Example of Image Crop set to 238M: 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide (see Example of Image Crop set to 300L:...
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Allows you to input parameters to sharpen the edges and smooth the area between the edges of text in an image. This filter should be used with gamma correction (see image captured using the command: 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Example of Pixel Ship set to 2S: page...
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Example of Blur Image Off (0V): 8 - 14 page 8-15). This filter also works well when E - Edge Sharpen Example of Document Image Filter set to 26U: Example of Blur Image On (1V): 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide (page 8-7) to 22e.
Force VGA Resolution bar code. Refer to Revision" on page 11-1 for information on determining the engine in your unit. Default = Force VGA Resolution * Force VGA Resolution 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Histogram of image at left: "Show Engine Native Resolution 8 - 15...
Send the following IMGBOX command string after the button push: Note: Case is not important in the command string. It is used here only for clarity. The following image is captured: 8 - 16 IMGBOX245w37h55y. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
8 bits per pixel, grayscale image (default) 1 bit per pixel, black and white image 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide H - Height of Signature Capture Area (page 8-19). (page 8-...
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Apply gamma correction factor n ( n = 1-255) Example of Gamma Correction set to 0K: Example of Gamma Correction set to 50K: Example of Gamma Correction set to 255K: 8 - 18 Example: IMGBOX245w37h55y. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
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.01. In the example, the width of the area to be captured is 2.4 inches, resulting in a value of W = 2.4/0.01 = 240. (A value of 245 was used in the example to accommodate a slightly wider image area.) 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide A - Output Image Width Example: IMGBOX245w37h55y.
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Measurements are in multiples of the minimum bar width. Example of Vertical Offset set to -7Y: Example of Vertical Offset set to 65Y: 8 - 20 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
If you have created an OCR template, character combinations that fit the template can be scanned (see Creating an OCR Template, page 9-3). 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide < Default All OCR Settings > OCR-A On 9 - 1...
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A the on us character is output as O the dash character is output as D 9 - 2 OCR-B On Template, page 9-3). U.S. Currency On Template, page 9-3). MICR E 13 B On 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
Creating an OCR Template A single template allows you to program the imager to read any combination of characters in the order you specify. Refer to examples that follow the Template Characters table below. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 9 - 3...
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9-14). This would let you read any string of eight digits, for example: 9 - 4 (page (page OCR Programming Chart dddddddd (page 9-13), then scan the d from the in the back of this manual eight times. Scan Save OCR 37680981 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 9-1). 9-13). (after the...
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4. Exit OCR Template Editor Scan Save OCR Template to save your entries. Discard OCR Template exits without saving any OCR Template changes. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide (inside the back cover) to scan the numbers that ddd414243ddd hex codes for...
9-13). Scan 414243 from the (page (the hex characters for “A,” “B,” and “C”). Scan Save 9-14). This will let you read either A or B or C in any ddddddggg 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide OCR Programming (page 9-...
For instance, in the above example, you would use the following template to read both rows: To read the three rows below, you would use the template command "OCRTMP"ddddddddrllllllllrlllldddd". 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 654321ABC 654321BAC 654321CCC...
Scan this symbol to program the OCR template for a simple modulo 10 checksum of the digits 0 through 9. 9 - 8 dddddddc OCR Programming Chart (page 01234569 OCR Modulo 10 Check Character 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide seven times, and scan the 9-14). This template will let you...
Since the result is zero, the message is considered to be valid, so the reader outputs the message: 6512351 Programming a User-Defined Check Character 1. Scan the Enter OCR Check Character barcode, below. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide OCR Modulo 36 Check Character 0123456789X dddddddc...
ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page on the inside the back cover of this manual to page 9-9, then scan the following hex values 3031323334353637383958 3-1-3-1 Weighted Modulo 10 Check Character dddddddc 01234565 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 1252), page A-4.
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= (0 + 2 + 2 + (1 + 6) + 4 + (1 + 0) + 4) modulo 10 Since the result is zero, the message is considered to be valid, so the reader outputs the message: 012845 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 2-1-2-1 Weighted Modulo 10 Check Character...
(represented by a backslash). 4. Scan the symbol below to set up three templates to handle the ISBN number, the three digit price field, and the four digit price field. 9 - 12 barcode on page 9-2. 0123456789- 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
† Variable “h” † One or more two-digit numbers and Save are required after reading this programming symbol. Refer to the cover of this manual. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide † Programming Chart Enter User-Defined † Variable “g” on the inside the back...
The following Keyboard Function Code, Hex/ASCII Value, and Full ASCII “CTRL”+ relationships apply to all terminals that can be used with the imager. Refer to page 2-8 enable Control + ASCII mode. Function Code HEX/ASCII Value 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Full ASCII “CTRL” + 10 - 1...
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The following chart indicates the equivalents of these five characters for different countries. Country United States Belgium Scandinavia France Germany Italy Switzerland United Kingdom Denmark Norway Spain 10 - 2 Codes < < Ã < ¢ 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
Delete CR/Enter Insert Escape Home Print Back Space Back Tab * IBM 3191/92, 3471/72, 3196/97, 3476/77, Telex (all models) 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide IBM XTs and IBM, DDC, Memorex Compatibles Telex, Harris* Supported Keys Supported Keys Reserved Reserved CR/Enter...
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Enter New Line Tab/Field Forward Delete Field Exit Insert Clear Error Reset Home Print Back Space Back Tab 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Memorex Telex (88)** Supported Keys Reserved Enter PF10 PF11 PF12 Reserved Reserved New Line Field Forward Field Forward...
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Supported Interface Keys ASCII 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Esprit 200, 400 Esprit 200, 400 ANSI ASCII Supported Keys Supported Keys Reserved Reserved New Line New Line New Line New Line New Line New Line Escape Escape Insert Insert Back Space...
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Apple Mac/iMac ASCII Supported Keys Reserved Enter/Numpad Enter CAPS ALT make ALT break CNTRL make CNTRL break RETURN APPLE make APPLE break RETURN Ins Help Home Prnt Scrn BACKSPACE LSHIFT TAB BACKSPACE 10 - 6 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
5X00 engine, it will return the engine type, revision number, and status character [ACK]. For example, an imager with an 5100, version 26 would return: ENGREVType: 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Add Code I.D. Prefix to All Symbologies (Temporary)
Standard Product Default Settings barcode below. Standard Product Default Settings Menu Commands starting on page 12-5 lists the standard product default settings for each of the commands (indicated by an asterisk (*) on the programming pages). 11 - 2 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
2D PQA Reporting Hand Held Products' 2D PQA reporting can be enabled in two different modes: Full Report or Screening. (To see displayed results, Microsoft® Notepad, a word processor/editing program, or Quick*View (page 11-6) is recommended.)
Note: The PQA report is sent out as a second data/beep sequence after the barcode data. The report has its own Hand Held Products code ID of >(0X3E) so it can be uniquely identified. You can exit Full Report mode by either typing the menu command, 2D_PQA0,...
Note: Visual Xpress requires .NET software. If .NET is not installed on your PC, you will be prompted to install it during the Visual Xpress installation. 1. Access the Hand Held Products web site at www.handheld.com. 2. Click in the Quick Search text box and enter Visual Xpress.
(for instance, ID photographs) from the imager. Barcode information and images are displayed in the Quick*View window. Installing Quick*View from the Web 1. Access the Hand Held Products web site at www.handheld.com. 2. Click on Search and enter Quick*View. 3. Click on Search.
A period (.) performs the command’s operation on the device’s non-volatile menu configuration table. Use the non-volatile table only for semi-permanent changes you want saved through a power cycle. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide page 1-11). The following 12 - 1...
NAK Indicates the command was good, but the Data field entry was out of the allowable range for this Tag and SubTag combination, e.g., an entry for a minimum message length of 100 when the field will only accept 2 characters. 12 - 2 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
(CCT) is set to 1, or Enabled; the Minimum Message Length (MIN) is set to 2 characters; the Maximum Message Length (MAX) is set to 60 characters; and the Default setting (DFT) has no value. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 12 - 3...
Standard Product Default Settings barcode below. Standard Product Default Settings The chart on the following pages lists the factory default settings for each of the menu commands (indicated by an asterisk (*) on the programming pages). 12 - 4 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide...
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Selection Keyboard Modifiers Baud Rate Word Length: Data Bits, Stop Bits, and Parity RS-232 Receiver Time- 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Setting * Indicates default *Control + ASCII Off DOS Mode Control + ASCII Windows Mode Control + ASCII *Turbo Mode Off...
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*ACK/NAK Off ACK/NAK On Same Code Format Code 39 Format *50ms 150ms 500ms *Off *Black High White High Idle Low *Idle High 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Serial Command Page # Indicates a numeric entry 232CTS0 2-12 232CTS1 2-12 232XON0 2-12...
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Manual/Serial Trigger Manual Trigger, Low Power In-Stand Sensor Mode Scan Stand Presentation Presentation LED Timer Presentation Sensitivity 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Setting * Indicates default *Medium (default for 4600g/ 4600r/4600rp) *High (default for 4800i) Low (1600) (min 400Hz) *Medium (3250)
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Centering On *Centering Off Left of Centering Window (*40%) Right of Centering Window (*60%) Top of Centering Window (*40%) Bottom of Centering Window (*60%) 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Serial Command Page # Indicates a numeric entry TRGMOD8 TRGPTO###### DLYRRD500 DLYRR750...
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No Read Print Weight Video Reverse Working Orientation Prefix/Suffix Selections Add CR Suffix to All Symbologies Prefix 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Setting * Indicates default Full Omnidirectional (Default for 2D imagers) Quick Omnidirectional Advanced Linear Decoding (Default for PDF imagers)
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Clear All Data Formats *On, but Not Required On, Required *Disable Enable RS-232 Interface Wand Emulation Same Code Format Wand Emulation Code 39 For- 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Serial Command Page # Indicates a numeric entry SUFBK2## SUFCL2 SUFCA2...
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Wand Emulation Polarity Wand Emulation Idle Data Block Size Secondary Trigger Model Hands Free Time-Out Scan Stand Presentation Symbologies All Symbologies 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Setting * Indicates default 5 ms *50 ms 150 ms 500 ms *Off *Black High...
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Validate, But Don’t Transmit Validate, and Transmit Minimum (0 - 48) *0 Maximum (0 - 48) *48 *Off *Off *Off Code 39 Code Page 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Serial Command Page # Indicates a numeric entry CBRDFT CBRENA0 CBRENA1 CBRSSX0...
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Straight 2 of 5 IATA Straight 2 of 5 IATA Mes- sage Length Matrix 2 of 5 Matrix 2 of 5 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Setting * Indicates default Default All Interleaved 2 of 5 Settings *No Check Char.
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Default All Telepen Settings *Off *AIM Telepen Output Original Telepen Output Minimum (1 - 60) *1 Maximum (1 - 60) *60 Default All UPC-A Settings 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Serial Command Page # Indicates a numeric entry X25MIN## 7-15 X25MAX##...
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Default All PDF417 Settings Minimum (1-2750) *1 Maximum (1-2750) *2750 Default All Micro PDF417 Set- tings *Off Minimum (1-366) *1 Maximum (1-366) *366 *Off *Off 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Serial Command Page # Indicates a numeric entry TRIENA0 7-34 TRIENA1 7-34...
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British Post Canadian Post Kix (Netherlands) Post Australian Post Australian Post Interpre- tation Japanese Post China Post 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Setting * Indicates default Minimum (1-2435) *1 Maximum (1-2435) *2435 RSS Emulation EAN • UCC-128 Emulation *EAN•UCC Emulation Off...
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Default All MaxiCode Settings Minimum (1-150) *1 Maximum (1-150) *150 Default All Aztec Code Set- tings Minimum (1-3750) *1 Maximum (1-3750) *3750 Enable Runes *Disable Runes 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Serial Command Page # Indicates a numeric entry CPCENA0 7-45 CPCENA1...
Inspect the imager’s interface cable and connector for wear or other signs of damage. A badly worn cable or damaged connector may interfere with imager operation. Contact your Hand Held Products distributor for information about cable replacement. Cable replacement instructions are on page 14-2.
The interface cable is designed to be field replaceable. • Order replacement cables from Hand Held Products or from an authorized distributor. • When ordering a replacement cable, specify the cable part number of the original interface cable.
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7. Replace with the new cable. Insert the connector into the opening and press firmly. The connector is keyed to go in only one way, and will click into place. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Cable Release Cable Release...
• The imager may not be programmed to output your barcode data properly. For example, you scan “12345” and the host displays “A12345B.” Reprogram the imager with the proper symbology selections. See The imager won’t read your barcode at all. 14 - 4 Chapter 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Chapter...
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7-2. If you aren’t sure what programming options have been set in the imager, or if you want the factory default settings restored, scan Settings on page 12-4. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Chapter Standard Product Default 14 - 5...
Customer Support Technical Assistance If you need assistance installing or troubleshooting, please call your Distributor or the nearest Hand Held Products technical support office: North America/Canada Telephone: (800) 782-4263 Fax number: (315) 554-6705 E-mail: natechsupport@handheld.com Latin America Telephone: (803) 835-8000 Telephone: (800) 782-4263 E-mail: latechsupport@handheld.com...
Hand Held Products provides service for all its products through service centers throughout the world. To obtain warranty or non-warranty service, return the unit to Hand Held Products (postage paid) with a copy of the dated purchase record attached. Contact the appropriate location below to obtain a Return Material Authorization number (RMA #) before returning the product.
(C) static electricity or electro-static discharge, (D) operation under conditions beyond the specified operating parameters, or (E) repair or service of the product by anyone other than Hand Held Products or its authorized representatives. This warranty shall extend from the time of shipment for the duration published by Hand Held Products for the product at the time of purchase ("Warranty...
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Hand Held Products, Inc. extends these warranties only to the first end- users of the products. These warranties are nontransferable. The limited duration of the warranty for the 4600g, 4600r, 4600rp, or 4800i is for five (5) years. 15 - 4...
ID-tag (UPU 4-State) Interleaved 2 of 5 Japanese Post KIX (Netherlands) Post Korea Post Matrix 2 of 5 MaxiCode 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Possible AIM ID Modifiers ( m ) ]z m 0-9, A-C ]F m ]O m 0, 1, 4, 5, 6...
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]L m ]p m 0, 1, 2 ]Q m ]e m ]R m 0, 1, 3 ]B m 0, 1, 2, 4 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Code ID (hex) R (0x52) g (0x67) (0x9C) O (0x4F) O (0x4F) O (0x4F)
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Note: Prefix/Suffix entries for specific symbologies override the universal (All Symbologies, 99) entry. Refer to Data Editing beginning on page 4-1 and page 5-1 for information about using Code ID and AIM ID. 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Data Formatting beginning on A - 3...
This table applies to U.S. style keyboards. Certain characters may differ depending on your Country Code/PC regional settings. Dec Hex Char A - 4 Hex Char Dec “ & ‘ < > 4600rp, 4600g/4600r, 4800i User’s Guide Char Dec Hex Char ‘...
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Programming Chart Save Note: If you make an error while scanning the letters or digits (before scanning Save), scan Discard, scan the correct letters or digits, and Save again. Discard...
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