Scanning With The Area Imager; Improving The Performance Of The Area Imager - Intermec CN3 Series User Manual

Scanning with the Area Imager

Improving the Performance of the Area Imager

CN3 Series Mobile Computer User's Manual
The CN3 has an area imager that can scan 1D and 2D bar code
symbologies, composite, and postal codes. It also supports omni-
directional (360°) scanning where you can position the CN3 in
any orientation to scan a bar code label. Using the 2D imager is
like taking a picture with a digital camera.
Scan button
Locating the Imager and the Scan Button
To use the area imager
1 Press the power button to turn on the CN3, point the scanner
window a few inches from the bar code label, and hold steady.
2 Press the Scan button and center the red aiming beam over
the bar code label. The aiming beam is smaller when the
imager is closer to the bar code and larger when it is further
away.
When a bar code label is successfully read, a high beep is emitted
and the Good Read LED lights briefly. Release the Scan button.
If you experience problems scanning a bar code with the 2D
imager, try following some of these tips to improve the
performance of your imager.
• Keep your hand as steady as possible while scanning a label.
• Position the imager as close to the bar code as possible while
still being able to capture the entire bar code.
• Enable only the bar codes that you need to use every day.
Chapter 1 — Using the Computer
Imager
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