Step 1 Practice Targeting - Microscan MS-Q Imager User Manual

Practice Targeting
Step 1 — Practice Targeting
The laser beam can be harmful to eyesight. Avoid eye contact with the
laser beam. Never point the beam at other people, or in a direction where
people may be passing.
When first connecting, allow approximately 3 seconds for the imager
to initialize.
1. Hold the imager steady and point at a symbol between 2.75
and 4.5 inches away (High Resolution Option) or between 2
inches and 19 inches away (Standard Resolution Option).
2. Squeeze and hold the trigger.
3. A red targeting spot will appear in front of the imager surrounded
by a flashing RED
4. Center the laser spot on the symbol and wait a second or two for a decode.
For configuration symbols, you will hear 2 beeps when a good read occurs. For data
symbols, you will hear 1 beep when a good read occurs.
5. If no decode occurs, slowly draw away from the symbol while holding the laser spot
steadily in place.
Test Symbol
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP
Targeting Suggestions
• Typically, you should not hold the imager exactly perpendicular to the symbol. Position
the imager about 15 to 30 degrees to avoid specular reflection.
• Do not wave the imager side-to-side or up-and-down, or attempt to sweep across a
symbol; sudden movements will create fuzzy images and result in failed read attempts.
• The imager is omnidirectional and can read a symbol from any position (The exception
to this is with certain linear symbols; in these cases, the read area will be oriented to the
length of the symbol.)
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