Scanning Bar Codes - Intermec SF51 User Manual

Scanning Bar Codes

The SF51 has a linear imager you can use to scan and enter bar
code data. The linear imager can decode 1D and 2D stacked bar
codes. When you unpack the SF51, these bar code symbologies
are enabled:
• Code 39
• Code 128/EAN 128
• PDF417 (only available on the SF51 with PDF version)
• UPC/EAN
If you are using bar code labels that are encoded in a different
symbology, you need to enable the symbology on the SF51. Use
EasySet version 5.4 or later to enable and disable symbologies for
your scanner. EasySet is available on the CD that ships with the
SF51, or you can download it at no charge from the Intermec
web site at www.intermec.com.
To scan a bar code label
1 Establish a Bluetooth connection between the SF51 and your
host device. For more information about establishing a
Bluetooth connection, see "Connecting the SF51 to a Host
Device" on page 18.
2 Point the SF51 at the bar code label and hold the SF51 at a
slight angle 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10 in) from the label.
3 Press the Scan button. The scanner beam turns on. Scan this
test bar code:
Code 39 Test Bar Code
*123456*
*123456*
Tip: Depending on your screen resolution, you may be able
to scan bar codes displayed on your computer screen.
4 If you are scanning a 1D bar code, direct the red scanner
beam so that it falls across all bars in the bar code label.
SF51 Cordless Scanner User's Guide
Chapter 1 — Using the SF51
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