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The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and/or service Intermec manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec.
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Manual Change Record This page records the changes to this manual. The manual was originally released as version 001. Version Date 6/96 12/96 Description of Change Revised and reorganized to include the 1551 scanners. Revised to include international keyboards, caps lock, remote beep, and connecting to a laptop or pen-based terminal.
Connecting the Scanner Getting Started 1-3 Unpacking the Scanner 1-3 Installation Equipment 1-4 Connecting the Scanner 1-4 15XXX02 Decoding Laser Scanner 1-5 15XXX03 Decoding Laser Scanner 1-6 15XXX07 Decoding Laser Scanner 1-9 Operating the Scanner General Instructions 2-3 Scanner Light 2-3...
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Decoding Laser Scanner User’s Manual Configuring the Scanner About Configuring the Scanner 3-3 Configuring by Scanning Bar Codes 3-3 Configuring the Scanner From a Host Terminal 3-3 Waking Up the Scanner to Process Commands Remote Beep 3-5 Acknowledging Commands Between Host and...
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Configuring the Scanner for Wand Emulation to Use With a Portable Reader 3-33 Scanning Unreadable Symbologies 3-34 Configuring Bar Code Polarity 3-34 Configuring the Transmission Rate 3-34 Switching Back to a Terminal 3-35 Configuring the Scanner for Use With an Intermec 94XX and 95XX Reader 3-36 Contents...
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Decoding Laser Scanner User’s Manual Hexadecimal Conversion Chart Configuration Command List Glossary Index viii...
Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this book before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.
Decoding Laser Scanner User’s Manual Energized equipment Never work on energized equipment unless authorized by a responsible authority. Energized electrical equipment is dangerous. Electrical shock from energized equipment can cause death. If you must perform authorized emergency work on energized equipment, be sure that you comply strictly with approved safety regulations.
Configuring the scanner Converting to hexadecimal Configuration commands Terms “Scanner” refers to the decoding laser scanners. “Reader” refers to a device that receives data sent from the scanner. “Terminal” refers to the point-of-sale (POS) terminal, PC, laptop, pen-based terminal, or other device that receives data sent from the scanner.
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Conventions for Bar Codes You can use your laser scanner to scan the bar codes listed in this manual to enter data or perform a command. The bar codes are Code 128. The bar code is listed along with the command name and syntax.
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Tthe conventions used in the example are: Convention Description Special font Commands appear in this monospaced font. Italics indicate a variable, which you Italic text must replace with a real value, such as a two-letter bar code syntax. Brackets enclose a parameter that you may omit from the command.
Note: You must order the appropriate interface cables separately. See the quick reference guide for your scanner or call your local Intermec representative for help ordering cables. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your local Intermec representative.
Used with a portable terminal for mobile applications Used with the scanner stand for hands-free operation You must order the appropriate interface cables separately. See the quick reference guide for your scanner or call your local Intermec representative for help ordering cables. Connecting the Scanner...
5. Turn on the power to the terminal. 6. Scan this bar code to set default values: Reset to Default Values The scanner is ready to be used as a hand-held scanner and will send data directly to the terminal. The default symbologies are: UPC-A...
(OCIA). See the quick reference guide for your scanner or contact your local Intermec representative for a list of the specific 1551X03 terminals. To connect the 15XXX03 scanner to an IBM 4683/4684/4693/4694 1.
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Select Laser Emulation Select CCD Emulation Default when using the Reset Default Values (ZA) command The scanner is ready to be used as a hand-held scanner and will send data directly to the terminal. The default symbologies are: UPC-A UPC-E (not expanded) See Chapter 2 to learn basic scanning operation, scanning tips, and how to use with the scanner stand for hands-free scanning.
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ICL Format Nixdorf Format Default when using the Reset to Default Values (ZA) command. The scanner is ready to be used as a hand-held scanner and will send data directly to the terminal. The default symbologies are: UPC-A UPC-E (not expanded) See Chapter 2 to learn basic scanning operation, scanning tips, and how to use with the scanner stand for hands-free scanning.
To connect to a wedge 1. Make sure the power to the terminal is turned off. 2. Connect the interface cable on the scanner cable to the bottom of the scanner handle. The 1551 models have a screw to tighten that secures the plug in the handle.
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IBM PC/XT IBM PS2 Model 25/30/57 Default when using the Reset Default Values (ZA) command The scanner is ready to be used as a hand-held scanner and will send data directly to the terminal. The default symbologies are: UPC-A UPC-E (not expanded)
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(ThinkPad) Zenith CruisePAD* Default 6. (Laptops only.) Turn the laptop off and then back on to restart communications. The scanner is ready to be used. The default symbologies are: UPC-A UPC-E (not expanded) Code 39 Code 128 Connecting the Scanner...
Note: Each scanner is shipped with a quick reference guide that provides the same operating procedures and safety instructions in this chapter. Keep that guide near your scanner for quick reference.
Hand-Held Scanning 1. Aim the scanner at a sight angle or pitch to the bar code and press the trigger. 2. When you get a successful read the laser beam turns off, the scanner beeps once, and the light turns green.
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C o d e 3 9 Scanning Tips Hold the scanner at a slight angle or pitch to the bar code. The scanner’s Automatic Laser Power Control adjusts the beam to be the brightest and scan the quickest at an angle. If the bar...
1. Remove the scanner from the stand. 2. The scanner beam resets after 2 to 6 seconds. 3. Aim the scanner at a sight angle or pitch to the bar code and press the trigger. If you use the scanner for extended hand-held scanning, disable the Stand mode to conserve power.
C o d e 3 9 C o d e 3 9 Troubleshooting This table lists common scanner problems and their solutions. Symptom Solution System is The scanner could not process the “jammed” and information. Turn off the power to the scanner will not terminal and then turn it on.
If you continue to encounter problems with your scanner, contact your local Intermec representative. Maintenance Water or grime on the window of the scanner distorts the laser beam and impair performance. Moving from one temperature extreme to another causes condensation to form on the optical surfaces and also affects scanner performance.
Syntax Select 300 baud Configuring the Scanner From a Host Terminal If you have a 15XXX02 scanner in Serial mode (CA), you can configure the scanner from a host terminal using the two-letter syntax provided with the bar code. Note: Do not mix configuring from a host and configuring by scanning a bar code.
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B, to create ETX press Ctrl C. See the conversion chart in Appendix A for a complete list of hex codes and control characters. For specific help downloading the commands to the scanner, see the manual for your host terminal.
If the scanner is programmed for Standby Power mode during idle times, transmit an extra space before STX to “wake up” the scanner (the space is ignored). Include a pause of 150 to 200 ms to allow the CPU to initialize, accept, and process commands.
Decoding Laser Scanner User’s Manual Displaying Current Configuration You can display the current parameter settings for your scanner by scanning these bar codes (will not work in Wand mode or with a 1551X03): Note: The Display Current Configuration option (ZB) may interfere with terminal software, depending on the application.
32 characters. To reset your scanner to default values, scan this bar code: Reset to Default Values To set up Intermec default values, scan this bar code: Intermec Default Wand emulation: white high, 50 ips...
Scan the appropriate bar code to enable or disable UPC symbology. When enabled, the UPC codes, with or without a supplement, can be scanned. Enabling the supplement (2 or 5 digits) lets the scanner read the supplement as well. Enable UPC-A and UPC-E Supplement allowed...
Scan the appropriate code to enable or disable EAN 8 digit and 13 digit. When EAN/JAN is enabled, all EAN/JAN codes, with or without a supplement, can be scanned. Enabling the supplement (2 or 5 digits) lets the scanner read the supplement as well. Disabled - both 8 and 13 digit*...
Decoding Laser Scanner User’s Manual EAN/JAN Number System Digit Scan the appropriate bar code to enable or disable the number system digit (the first character in a UPC symbol). Disable Number System Digit Enable Number System Digit* EAN/JAN Check Digit Scan a bar code to enable or disable the check digit (the last character in a UPC symbol).
Configuring the Scanner Code 39 These bar codes configure your scanner for Code 39 scanning capabilities. Disable Enable Standard Code 39* Full ASCII Code 39 Disable Modulo 43 Check Character** Enable Modulo 43 Check Character Transmit START and STOP Characters...
Maximum Length 2. Enter a length between 01 and 32 using the conversion chart in Appendix A. Interleaved 2 of 5 These bar codes configure your scanner for I 2 of 5 scanning capabilities. Disable Enable with Check Digit Enable without Check Digit...
Maximum Length 2. Enter a length between 02 and 32 using the conversion chart in Appendix A. Code 128 These bar codes configure your scanner for Code 128 scanning. Enable* Disable Default for 15XXX02 and 15XXX07 scanners To set the bar code length (optional) 1.
Decoding Laser Scanner User’s Manual Codabar These bar codes configure your scanner for Codabar scanning capabilities. Enable Disable* Transmit START and STOP characters Do not transmit START and STOP characters Default for all scanners To set the bar code length (optional) 1.
Configuring the Scanner Code 93 These bar codes configure your scanner for Code 93 scanning capabilities. Disable* Enable Code 93 Standard Code 93 Enable Full ASCII Code 93 Default for 15XXX02 and 15XXX07 scanners. To set the bar code length (optional) 1.
Decoding Laser Scanner User’s Manual Code 11 These bar codes configure your scanner for Code 11 scanning capabilities. Disable Code 11 Enable Code 11 With One Check Digit Enable Code 11 With Two Check Digits Disable Transmit of Code 11...
Configuring the Scanner Configuring Bar Code Parameters You can configure these bar code parameters (not available for 15XXX03): Prefix Suffix Terminal ID Bar code ID Preamble Postamble Prefix The prefix identifies the start of a data string and is represented by a code that is determined by an industry standard.
Decoding Laser Scanner User’s Manual Suffix The suffix marks the end of a data string and, like the prefix, it is assigned a specific ASCII code that conforms to a standard. The available suffixes are CR (carriage return), LF (line feed), CR and LF, ETX (end of transmission), and HT (horizontal tab).
Configuring the Scanner Terminal ID Terminal IDs are used to identify individual scanners for host systems that interface with many scanners. Two digits (01 to 99) are used for terminal IDs. To configure terminal ID 1. Scan a bar code (not available for 15XXX03):...
Decoding Laser Scanner User’s Manual Preamble and Postamble Preambles and postambles are character strings that precede and follow the actual message. Each preamble and postamble consists of four ASCII characters, each is represented by two hexadecimal numbers. If they are used in your system, only those codes with the correct preamble and postamble are accepted.
Power Consumption Power consumption parameters determine if the scanner reverts to standby when not scanning. With standby enabled, the scanner draws very little power between scans and conserves power. Scan a bar code to select the type of power consumption for...
Decoding Laser Scanner User’s Manual Beep Volume Scan one of these bar codes to set the scanner beep volume (not available for 15XXX03): Off (no beeper) Softest Medium Loudest Default. Laser Redundancy Laser redundancy checks each scan by creating a duplicate scan and comparing the information, which must match for a successful read.
The spotter beam lets you see where the laser beam will scan before a bar code is actually read. With the spotter beam enabled, you can press the scanner trigger and have a small laser dot appear (for a preset time) where the full laser beam will scan, and then the scanner will read that bar code.
Scan the Shift Alphabetic Characters bar code (EO) to configure the scanner to read all uppercase letters. Scan the Normal Alphabetic Character (EP) to return to reading lowercase letters.
Reading Symbols When the Shift key is used on the reader/terminal, you must also configure the scanner to read and decode the symbols (for example: !@#$%^&*) in a bar code. Scan a bar code to enable or disable shift lock (not available for 15XXX02 and 15XXX03):...
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Decoding Laser Scanner User’s Manual International Keyboards (continued) PC/AT Spanish PC/AT Swedish PC/AT Portuguese DEC VT 220/320/420 German Keyboard Wedge DEC VT 220/320/420 French Keyboard Wedge Using an International Keyboard With a Laptop If you use a laptop with an international keyboard you need to enable the keyboard.
Data bits Protocol Label buffer Note: If you are using your 15XXX02 scanner with a portable reader, you must configure the scanner by scanning the bar codes in this manual. If you are configuring the scanner from a host terminal see “Configuring the Scanner From a Host Terminal”...
Decoding Laser Scanner User’s Manual Baud Rate in Data Bits per Second (continued) 4800 9600 19200 Default for Serial mode. Intercharacter Delay Some host terminals require an intercharacter delay to process information properly. The intercharacter delay simulates keystroke input by inserting a delay between transmission of characters.
Configuring the Scanner Label Buffer The label buffer controls the operation of the transmit queue by determining how labels are placed in the scanner memory before transmission and how long you must wait before scanning the next label. The buffering methods are: Full buffer Each label is read entirely and then placed in the transmit queue.
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Decoding Laser Scanner User’s Manual Scan a bar code for the data string setup used with your system. Data Setup: 1 start bit, 7 data bits, 1 stop bit Odd Parity Even Parity Mark Parity Space Parity Default for Serial mode.
Request to send (RTS) RTS has three different operating modes: scanner sends an RTS when it is ready to receive data; RTS is set to remain fixed; and RTS sent when scanner has data to transmit.
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Note: CTS may be programmed independently of RTS, however the polarities must match. You cannot select CTS (+) and fix RTS (-). RTS low when scanner ready to receive RTS high when scanner ready to transmit RTS low when scanner ready to transmit...
3. Connect the scanner to the reader using the cables for your scanner. For help see your scanner quick reference guide. 4. Scan this bar code to set parameters:...
Scanning Unreadable Symbologies If the portable reader cannot process a bar code symbology, you can configure your scanner to convert to Code 39 before it transmits the data to the portable reader. To convert to Code 39 (full ASCII) before transmitting, scan this...
CA will enable Serial mode. Scan CE (next bar code) before reconnecting your scanner to the keyboard. Cancel Wand Emulation Wedge Mode Enable (for 15XXX07 scanners) Connect your scanner to the terminal or place it in the scanner stand and turn on the terminal power. 3-35...
“smart” cable (a cable that causes the scanner to automatically switch to Wand Emulation mode). To use the scanner with an Intermec 94XX or 95XX reader 1. Scan this bar code to reset the scanner: Reset to Default Values 2.
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Hexadecimal Conversion Chart This appendix contains the hexadecimal conversion chart and instructions for converting ASCII characters to hexadecial characters. Hexadecimal Conversion Chart Use the hexadecimal chart in this appendix to find the hexadecimal equivalents to ASCII characters and control characters. Use this chart to set preambles and postambles, and to program your computer using serial commands.
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You can scan bar codes, or you can program the scanners from a host terminal with a 15XXX02 scanner in Serial mode using the two-letter bar code syntax. See “Configuring the Scanner” in Chapter 3. The commands are listed in alphabetic order by syntax.
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Decoding Laser Scanner User’s Manual Command Commands \B to \M are international keyboard commands (continued) PC/AT Swedish PC/AT Portuguese Enable Execution of Keyboard POR (Power On Reset) Disable Execution of Keyboard POR (Power On Reset) DEC VT220/320/420/ German Keyboard Wedge...
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Configuration Command List Command Select 4683 LASER Emulation Select 4683 CCD Emulation Enable Redundant Transmit Feature (used with LASER redundancy) Disable Redundant Transmit Feature Set Software Timeout to 1 Second IBM PS2 Model 57/25 laptop interface Select Primary Communications Port/Cancel Wand Emulation Select Wand Emulation (Code 39, Full ASCII) Select Wand Emulation (Same Code...
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Decoding Laser Scanner User’s Manual Command PC/AT French Keyboard PC/AT United Kingdom Select IBM PS/2 Mod 57 / 25 Select Data General D216/D217 Terminal Select NEC Powermate SX20 Keyboard Select IBM 3151 With Break Codes Select Sperry PC With Keytronics...
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Configuration Command List Command Commands EA to EN are serial data word commands. 7,Low,1 7,High,1 7,Even,1 7,Odd,1 7,Low,2 7,High,2 7,Even,2 7,Odd,2 8,Low,1 8,High,1 8,Even,1 8,Odd,1 8, no parity,1 8, no parity,2 Syntax Bar Code...
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Decoding Laser Scanner User’s Manual Command Enable Shift Alphanumeric Keys in Wedge Mode Disable Shift Alphanumeric Keys in Wedge Mode Enable Shift Lock Disable Shift Lock Turn Off the Intercharacter Delay Set the Intercharacter Delay. Two digit argument is the delay time in milliseconds (00-99).
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Configuration Command List Command HA to HK are serial communication commands (continued) RTS Always Low RTS Low = Ready to Receive RTS High = Transmit Ready RTS Low = Transmit Ready Disable Prefix Set Prefix to STX Set Prefix to SOH Disable Unit ID Enable Unit ID.
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Decoding Laser Scanner User’s Manual Command Set Suffix to LF Set Suffix to HT Set Suffix to CR/LF Set Suffix to ETB/NULL Set User Programmable Suffix Character Select Full Duplex Select Half Duplex Disable Label Buffering Enable Label Buffering and Power Conservation.
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Configuration Command List Command Commands OA to OK are for Code 39 only. Disable Code 39 Enable Standard Code 39 Enable Full ASCII Code 39 Disable Modulo 43 Check Character Enable Modulo 43 Check Character Disable Transmit of The Start/Stop Characters Enable Transmit of The Start/Stop Characters...
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Decoding Laser Scanner User’s Manual Command Enable Interleaved 2 of 5 With Check Digit Set Minimum Length for Interleaved 2 of 5. Two digit argument is the length (02-32). Length must be a multiple of two. Round all entries up to the next even number.
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Configuration Command List Command Disable UPC Enable UPC With Supplements Enable UPC Without Supplements Disable UPC Transmit of Number System Digit Enable UPC Transmit of Number System Digit Disable Transmit of The UPC Check Digit (UPC-A and UPC-E only). Enable Transmit of the UPC Check Digit.
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Decoding Laser Scanner User’s Manual Command Disable UPC-E Transmission of The Number System Digit Enable UPC-E Transmission of The Number System Digit Disable UPC-E Enable UPC-E With Supplements Enable UPC-E Without Supplements Disable Supplement Delimiter Enable Supplement Delimiter Disable Mandatory Supplements for...
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When enabled, you can read two EAN-13 (and/or UPC-A) bar codes on one trigger pull. The scanner will decode the two dissimilar bar codes of EAN-13 or UPC-A, turn off the laser, and transmit the labels one after the other.
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Decoding Laser Scanner User’s Manual Command Disable Transmit of Code 11 Check Digits Enable Transmit of Code 11 Check Digits Set Minimum Length for Code 11. Two digit argument is the length (01- 32). Set Maximum Length for Code 11.
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Enable Transmit of Codabar Start/Stop as Lowercase Characters Wand Emulation, Black High Wand Emulation, White High Wand Emulation, White High, Quiescent High (Intermec) Commands YA to YG are wand emulation transmission speeds in inches per second 5 ips 10 ips...
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Dump Version, Serial Communications Models Only. Scan and Transmit Label, Serial Communications Models Only. Requires a two digit argument. Reset to Wand Emulation Defaults Intermec Default. Wand emulation: white high, 50 ips. Communications: 9600, e, 7 ,1 B-18 Syntax Bar Code...
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A printed machine-readable code that consists of parallel bars of varied width and spacing. bar code scanner See scanner baud rate The rate at which information is transmitted from one device to another. The number of bits, symbols, or digits per second that are transmitted.
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A scanning method that requires the scanner to be held by the operator while scanning. hands-free scanning A scanning method that uses a special stand to hold the scanner while scanning.
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An operating method for the scanner that lets it be connected to a PC by attaching it to the keyboard. This mode is useful for PCs that do not have an extra serial communication port.
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A plastic holder that is used to hold the scanner when it is not being used, or when it is used with the Scanner Stand.
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Glossary scanner stand A device that holds the scanner. With the stand, the scanner trigger can be enabled automatically when a a bar code is placed beneath the scanner window. serial communications mode An operating method for the 15XXX02 scanner that you connect the scanner to a PC through the serial communicaitons port.
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1973. A fixed-length, numeric, continuous symbology employing four element widths. Version A encodes 12 digits and Version E encodes 6 digits. XON/XOFF A protocol in which the terminal sends a character to the scanner to indicate when it can receive data and when it cannot.
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3-21 standby, 3-21 power standby, 3-5 powering up the scanner, 1-3 preamble, 3-20 problems, 2-7 scanning unreadable bar codes, 3-34 programming, See configuring protocol, 3-31 ACK/NAK, 3-5 reactivating the scanner, 3-36 reader, portable, 3-33 reconnecting to a terminal, 3-36...
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Decoding Laser Scanner User’s Manual technical support, ii temperature storing and operating, 2-8 terminal Apple Mac ADB, 1-9 DEC VT220/320/420, 1-9 DEC VT510, 1-9 IBM 3151, 1-10 IBM 317X/8X/9X, 1-10 IBM 3477, 1-10 IBM PC/AT, 1-10 IBM PC/XT, 1-10 IBM PS/2 model 50/60/80,...
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