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  • Page 1: Quick Check Imagedata

    User’s Guide ® Quick Check Quick Check ImageData ™ Barcode Verifier...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer Hand Held Products, Inc. (“Hand Held Products”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult Hand Held Products to determine whether any such changes have been made. The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of Hand Held Products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Getting Started Introduction... 1-1 Unpacking the QC890 Verifier... 1-1 QC890 Verifier Features... 1-1 Using the QC890 Verifier... 1-2 Scan Button... 1-2 Scan Button LEDs... 1-2 User LED Indications... 1-3 Physical Connections... 1-3 Specifications... 1-4 Internal Battery ...
  • Page 4 Chapter 3 - Using the Quick Check 890 Verifier System Scanning a Barcode Symbol Using the QC890 Verifier ... 3-1 Scanning a Barcode Symbol Using Quick Check ImageData ... 3-1 Calibrating the QC890 Verifier ... 3-2 Scanning Properly Using a Pen/Mouse Wand... 3-3 Calibrating an External Pen/Mouse Wand ...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - Getting Started

    Getting Started Introduction ® The Quick Check 890 Verifier System (QC890) is a professional quality control system for verifying the readability and standards compliance of printed linear barcode symbols. This verification system implements an integrated approach ® that consists of the QC890 Verifier unit and the Quick Check ImageData (QCID) software.

  • Page 6: Using The Qc890 Verifier

    The verifier tests the following symbologies: Codabar Code 11 Code 16K Code 39 Code 49 Code 93 Code 128 Interleaved 2 of 5 Using the QC890 Verifier The QC890 Verifier offers a choice of Automatic, 3, 5, 6, and 10 mil aperture settings.

  • Page 7: User Led Indications

    User LED Indications LED Indication Green Solid Green Flash Red Flashing Orange Solid Audio Sound An audio signal (default ON) provides a quick indication if a scan passes or fails the current test. After a scan, one short, high pitch beep indicates that the symbol passes an appropriate group of tests, while one long, low pitch beep indicates that it fails.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Specifications Item Dimensions Weight Temperature Humidity Battery Internal Battery The battery is factory replaceable only. You must return your unit to Hand Held Products for replacement (see Charging the Battery The battery may be in an unknown charge state at delivery. We recommend that you charge the battery for at least 2 hours prior to use.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 - Quick Check Imagedata

    Quick Check ImageData Quick Check ImageData The Quick Check ImageData (QCID) program was designed for use in conjunction with the QC890 Verifier. Use of any other hardware devices with this program is not supported. Installation of the QCID software for your appropriate operating system is included on the CD-ROM that accompanied your verifier.

  • Page 10: Usb Communication Interface

    USB Communication Interface For the USB interface, the Hand Held Products CDC-ACM driver must be installed prior to using the QC890 Verifier. This driver is copied to the following directory during install: <install location>\Drivers\USBCOMPortEmulation/hhpcdc.inf The default <install location> is C:\Program Files\Hand Held Products\Quick Check ImageData\drivers\USBCOMPortEmulation.

  • Page 11: Rs-232 Serial Communication Interface

    RS-232 Serial Communication Interface An RS-232 interface requires no additional drivers. Connect the QC890 Verifier to the host as shown in the illustration below. RS-232 Selections Scan the following barcode to select RS-232 communications. The RS-232 settings supported are: Baud Rate: 115,200 Parity: None...

  • Page 12: Using The Qc890 Verifier With Bluetooth Devices

    Using the QC890 Verifier with Bluetooth Devices Note: When using USB or RS-232 interfaces, the Bluetooth communication interface automatically turns off. Scan the Bluetooth barcode below to enable the Bluetooth option. Default = Off. Bluetooth On Once the Bluetooth option is enabled, scan the appropriate barcode that follows to connect to a PC or laptop, or a PDA/Mobility Systems device.

  • Page 13: Enabling Your Device For Bluetooth

    Enabling Your Device for Bluetooth After scanning the appropriate Bluetooth connection barcode, you need to run the Quick Check ImageData application to enable the Bluetooth radio in your device (PC, PDA, or Mobility Systems device) in order to look for the QC890 Verifier.

  • Page 14: Enabling Qcid For Bluetooth

    You will be asked if you need a passkey to add your device. The default passkey for all Hand Held Products QC890 verifiers is “1234.” The Wizard loads the QC890 Verifier information into your device. You may click a checkbox to indicate the QC890 Verifier is the default device to which Quick Check ImageData connects.

  • Page 15: Using Quick Check Imagedata

    Using Quick Check ImageData For the PC version of Quick Check ImageData, start Quick Check ImageData by clicking on Start->Programs->Hand Held Products->Quick Check ImageData or double click the Quick Check ImageData icon on your desktop (set up during installation). For the PDA version, start Quick Check ImageData by clicking on Start ->Programs.

  • Page 16: Help System

    PDA Main Screen Help System The Quick Check ImageData program has an extensive help system to aid in the verification of your barcodes. Please refer to the help files for questions regarding the verification process and for specific questions regarding the QCID program.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 - Using The Quick Check 890 Verifier System

    Using the Quick Check 890 Verifier System Scanning a Barcode Symbol Using the QC890 Verifier Calibration is a requirement of the ISO/IEC standards. Without proper initial calibration, the values displayed may not be accurate. Please be sure to calibrate the QC890 Verifier prior to scanning barcodes and when you change apertures and/or external scanning devices.

  • Page 18: Calibrating The Qc890 Verifier

    4. For the PDA version, select Device and then Scan from the Scan Data tab. Calibrating the QC890 Verifier Calibration is a requirement of the ISO/IEC standards and must be performed with each aperture change. When calibrating the QC890 Verifier system, the QC890 Verifier must be connected to the Quick Check ImageData software.

  • Page 19: Scanning Properly Using A Pen/Mouse Wand

    illumination will turn off. If the calibration process is successful, the following screen displays: 4. Enter your name and the location where the calibration was performed and click on OK. The following screen displays: 5. If the unit does not calibrate, contact Hand Held Products Technical Support (see Technical Assistance To access calibration logs, go to Settings->Calibration->Calibration Log.

  • Page 20: Calibrating An External Pen/Mouse Wand

    Hold the mouse wand horizontally so it moves across the barcode in the direction of the arrows: 3. Lightly touch the wand against either quiet zone (clear area) on either side of the barcode. For the pen wand, you will have the proper scanning angle when the tip and the reflectance guide (black plastic clamp) are flat on the scanning surface.

  • Page 21: Scanning Properly Using The Qc3800Ve Linear Imager

    1. The best reading position for the QC3800VE linear imager is 6 inches (150mm) from the surface of the barcode to the face of the scanner, with an angle of incidence of 15 degrees from perpendicular. At this orientation, the system performance approximates an average circular aperture size of .006...

  • Page 22: Calibration Log

    Calibration Log The Calibration Log records the instances when reflectance calibration was performed. It records the Date/Time set on your PC, serial number of the QC890 Verifier being calibrated, and the name and location of the operator. To access the Calibration Log, click on Settings -> Calibration -> Calibration Log. You will be prompted to enter a password.
  • Page 23 1. To activate the Reflectometer, click on the Reflectometer icon ( tool bar below the menu options. The Reflectometer window opens. 2. Place the scanning device on any surface to see the spot reflectance of that surface. The green status bars shows the reflectance signal strength. The field to the right of the status bar shows the percentage of reflectance.
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  • Page 25: Chapter 4 - Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning the External Devices Occasionally the scanner tip or window may become partially obstructed by ink, paper fibers, or other particulate deposits (such as wax or varnish). To ensure reliable scanning, you should periodically check and, if necessary, clean the tip with a soft cloth.
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  • Page 27: Chapter 5 - Customer Support

    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 Brazil...

  • Page 28: Online Technical Assistance

    Online Technical Assistance You can also access technical assistance online at www.handheld.com. For Further Information To download the full User’s Guide for these products, visit our website at www.handheld.com. Product Service and Repair Hand Held Products provides service for all its products through service centers throughout the world.

  • Page 29: Online Product Service And Repair Assistance

    Japan Telephone: +813-5770-6312 Fax: +813-5770-6313 E-mail: apservice@handheld.com Online Product Service and Repair Assistance You can also access product service and repair assistance online at www.handheld.com. Limited Warranty Hand Held Products, Inc. ("Hand Held Products") warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and to conform to Hand Held Products’...
  • Page 30 ANY PRODUCT SOLD HEREUNDER (WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY ARISES FROM A CLAIM BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PAID TO HAND HELD PRODUCTS FOR THE PRODUCT. THESE LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT EVEN WHEN HAND HELD PRODUCTS MAY HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH INJURIES, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES.

  • Page 31: Pen/Mouse Wand Aperture Selection

    Apertures Pen/Mouse Wand Aperture Selection The table below is a handy reference to help you choose the proper aperture size required for the size/type barcode you wish to verify. This data is based on the standard ISO/IEC 15416 Barcode Print Quality Test Specification - Linear Symbols.
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  • Page 33: Appendix B - Menu Setting Barcodes

    Menu Setting Barcodes The QC890 barcode verifiers are programmed in the factory for the most common settings. If you need to change these settings, programming is accomplished by scanning the barcodes included in this chapter. An asterisk (*) next to an option indicates the default setting. Resetting the Standard Product Defaults If you aren’t sure what programming options are in your device, or you’ve changed some options and want the factory settings restored, scan the...

  • Page 34: Power Down Timer

    Scan the appropriate Power Time-Out barcode to change the time-out duration (in seconds). If there are no scans during the “scanner power time-out timer” interval, the QC890 Verifier goes into power down mode. Whenever a scan occurs, the “scanner power down timer”...
  • Page 35 Symbology Defaults - Operation The default QC890 symbologies and operation are listed below: • Codabar* • Code 11** • Code 16K*** • Code 39* • Code 49*** • Code 93* • Code 128* • RSS (RSS-14, RSS Limited, RSS Expanded)*** •...
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  • Page 40 Hand Held Products, Inc. 700 Visions Drive P.O. Box 208 Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153-0208 QC890-UG Rev C 1/08...

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