Bar Code Labels Will Not Scan
If you cannot scan bar code labels, check these possible problems.
Problem
The terminal is turned off.
An input device is not attached to the
terminal.
The input device does not read the bar
code labels quickly, or the scanning beam
seems to be faint or obscured.
You have an input device attached to the
terminal and it cannot read any bar code
labels.
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Solution
Make sure the terminal is turned on. Press
Make sure an input device, such as a 1550 laser scanner, is attached
correctly to the terminal. You must install an input device before scanning
bar code labels.
The input device, such as a 1550 laser scanner, window may be dirty.
Clean the scanning window of the scan module with a solution of
ammonia and water. Wipe dry. Do not allow abrasive material to touch
the window.
You may not be using an input device that is supported by the 246X
terminal. Make sure you are using one of the supported input devices:
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126X, 127X, and 128X wands
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1354 and 1355 badge scanners
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1517, 1518, 1519, and 1545 laser scanners
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1550A, 1551A, 1550C, and 1551C laser scanners
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1550B laser scanner with software version 1.9 or later
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1551B laser scanner with software version 1.1 or later
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1552 decoding laser scanner with 9745 base station
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1463 CCD scanner
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Troubleshooting
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to turn on the terminal.
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