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DS3508 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide...
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DS3508 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide 72E-124801-05 Revision A March 2011...
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Except as noted below, such license may not be assigned, sublicensed, or otherwise transferred by the user without prior written consent of Motorola. No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in part is granted, except as permitted under copyright law. The user shall not modify, merge, or incorporate any form or portion of a licensed program with other program material, create a derivative work from a licensed program, or use a licensed program in a network without written permission from Motorola.
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POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Motorola Solutions, Inc. One Motorola Plaza Holtsville, New York 11742-1300 http://www.motorola.com. Warranty For the complete Motorola Solutions hardware product warranty statement, go to: http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/warranty. Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date...
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Table of Contents Warranty ........................iii Revision History ......................iii About This Guide Introduction ........................11 Configurations........................ 11 Chapter Descriptions ..................... 12 Notational Conventions....................13 Related Documents ....................... 13 Service Information......................14 Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction ........................1-1 Interfaces ........................1-2 Unpacking ........................
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DS3508 Product Reference Guide DS3508-SR/HD/DP Hand-Held Scanning ............2-6 Aiming ........................2-6 Imager Aiming ....................2-6 Decode Ranges ......................2-8 Chapter 3: Maintenance & Technical Specifications Introduction ........................3-1 Maintenance ......................... 3-1 Troubleshooting ......................3-2 Technical Specifications ....................3-5 Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions ................3-7 Chapter 4: User Preferences &...
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Table of Contents Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern ............... 4-30 Presentation Mode Field of View ................4-31 LCD Read Mode ..................... 4-32 Decoding Illumination (Hand-Held Mode only) ............4-33 Multicode Mode ....................... 4-34 Multicode Expression ....................4-35 Multicode Expression Syntax ................4-35 Notes .........................
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DS3508 Product Reference Guide Signature Capture ....................5-16 Output File Format .................... 5-16 Signature Capture File Format Selector ..............5-17 Signature Capture Bits Per Pixel ................5-18 Signature Capture Width ..................5-19 Signature Capture Height ..................5-19 Signature Capture JPEG Quality ................5-19 Video View Finder ....................
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Table of Contents Beep on <BEL> ....................... 7-16 Intercharacter Delay ....................7-17 Nixdorf Beep/LED Options ..................7-18 Ignore Unknown Characters ................... 7-18 ASCII Character Set for RS-232 ................... 7-19 Chapter 8: IBM 468X / 469X Interface Introduction ........................8-1 Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host ................ 8-2 IBM Parameter Defaults ....................
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DS3508 Product Reference Guide OCR Maximum Characters ..................10-13 OCR Security Level ....................10-13 OCR Subset ......................10-14 OCR Quiet Zone ..................... 10-14 OCR Bright Illumination ..................10-15 OCR Template ......................10-16 Required Digit (9) ..................... 10-16 Required Alpha (A) ..................10-16 Optional Alphanumeric (1) ................
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Table of Contents Transmit UPC-A Check Digit .................. 11-14 Transmit UPC-E Check Digit .................. 11-15 Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................11-15 UPC-A Preamble ....................11-16 UPC-E Preamble ....................11-17 UPC-E1 Preamble ....................11-18 Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ..................11-19 Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ..................11-19 EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend ....................
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DS3508 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................11-46 Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ................11-47 Codabar (NW - 7) ......................11-49 Enable/Disable Codabar ..................11-49 Set Lengths for Codabar ..................11-49 CLSI Editing ......................11-51 NOTIS Editing ......................
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Table of Contents Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 ................. 11-74 Code 128 Emulation ....................11-75 Data Matrix ......................11-76 Data Matrix Inverse ....................11-77 Maxicode ......................... 11-78 QR Code ......................... 11-78 QR Inverse ......................11-79 MicroQR ........................11-79 Aztec ........................11-80 Aztec Inverse ......................11-80 Redundancy Level ......................
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DS3508 Product Reference Guide PDF417 ......................... C-3 Data Matrix ........................C-3 Maxicode ........................C-4 QR Code ........................C-4 US Postnet ........................C-4 UK Postal ........................C-4 Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes Numeric Bar Codes ...................... D-1 Cancel ........................... D-2 Appendix E: ASCII Character Sets Appendix F: Signature Capture Code Introduction ........................
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About This Guide Introduction The DS3508 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the DS3508 digital scanner. Configurations This guide includes the following configurations: • DS3508-SR20005R – DS3508 digital scanner, standard range • DS3508-HD20005R – DS3508 digital scanner, high density focus •...
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DS3508 Product Reference Guide Chapter Descriptions Topics covered in this guide are as follows: • Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and cable connection information. • Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the digital scanner, beeper and LED definitions, and how to use the scanner in hand-held and hands-free (presentation) modes.
Page 21: Notational Conventions, Related Documents

Indicates Default Related Documents • DS3508 Quick Start Guide, p/n 72-124802-xx - provides general information for getting started with the DS3508 digital scanner, and includes basic set up and operation instructions. For the latest version of all guides, go to: http:supportcentral.motorola.com.
Page 22: Service Information

Software type and version number Motorola responds to calls by e-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in service agreements. If your problem cannot be solved by Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The DS3508 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and sub-second image capture and transfer with a light-weight, hands-free/hand-held design. The digital scanner accommodates both hands-free use (in the scan stand) and hand-held use. Whether in hands-free (presentation) or hand-held mode, the digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.
Page 24: Interfaces, Unpacking

1 - 2 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Interfaces The DS3508 digital scanner supports: • USB connection to a host. The digital scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard interface type. Select other USB interface types by scanning programming bar code menus.This interface supports the following international keyboards (for Windows®...
Page 25: Setting Up The Digital Scanner, Installing The Interface Cable

Getting Started 1 - 3 Setting Up the Digital Scanner Installing the Interface Cable NOTE Different hosts require different cables. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are examples only. Connectors vary from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the digital scanner are the same. Loosen the two screws on the cable clamp at the bottom of the scanner and gently pull the clamp away from the bottom of the scanner.
Page 26: Removing The Interface Cable, Connecting Power (if Required), Configuring The Digital Scanner

1 - 4 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Close the clamp, push it back into place and tighten the screws on the clamp to secure the cable into the bottom of the scanner. Closing the Cable Clamp Figure 1-4 Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host (see the specific host chapter for information on host connections).
Page 27: Accessories, Required Accessories, Optional Accessories

Required Accessories The digital scanner requires an interface cable and may require a power supply. These items can be purchased from Motorola. Optional Accessories Contact Motorola to purchase the optional accessories inTable 1-1 for the DS3508. Optional Accessories Table 1-1...
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Chapter 2 Scanning Introduction This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in scanning bar codes, general instructions and tips about scanning, and decode zone diagrams. Scan Window Tether Plate Indicators Scan Trigger Parts Figure 2-1...
Page 30: Beeper Definitions, Cancel

2 - 2 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The digital scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the digital scanner. Beeper Definitions...
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Scanning 2 - 3 Beeper Definitions (Continued) Table 2-1 Beeper Sequence Indication 4 long low beeps Bad symbology. Scanned a 1D or 2D bar code in a MPDF sequence, a duplicate MPDF label, a label in an incorrect order, or trying to transmit an empty or illegal MPDF field.
Page 32: Led Definitions

2 - 4 DS3508 Product Reference Guide LED Definitions In addition to beep sequences, the digital scanner uses a two-color LED to indicate status. Table 2-2 defines LED colors that display during scanning. Standard LED Definitions Table 2-2 Indication Hand-Held Scanning Standard Use Green A bar code was successfully decoded.
Page 33: Scanning, Presentation Mode

Scanning 2 - 5 Scanning The DS3508 has a built-in, light-weight stand to easily accommodate both hands-free (presentation) and hand-held scanning. NOTE Certain areas of the digital scanner’s handle may feel warm at times. This is normal. Presentation Mode The optional Intellistand adds greater flexibility to scanning operation. When you place the digital scanner in the stand’s “cup,”...
Page 34: Hand-held Scanning, Ds3508-sr/hd/dp Hand-held Scanning, Aiming, Imager Aiming

DS3508 Product Reference Guide Hand-Held Scanning DS3508-SR/HD/DP Hand-Held Scanning Aim the digital scanner at a bar code and pull the trigger to decode. Scanning in Hand-Held Mode - DS3508-SR/HD/DP Figure 2-3 Aiming Imager Aiming When scanning, the digital scanner projects a red laser aiming pattern which allows positioning the bar code within its field of view.
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Aiming Pattern Scanning Orientation with Imager Aiming Pattern Figure 2-5 NOTE Scanning Direct Part Mark (DPM) bar codes with the DS3508-DP20005R digital scanner: Due to the reflective nature of some surfaces used with DPM bar codes (see Figure 2-5), it may be necessary to tilt the scanner at an angle relative to the target (Motorola recommends 25-45 degrees).
Page 36: Decode Ranges

2 - 8 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Decode Ranges DS3508-SR/HD/DS3508-DP Depth of Field Table 2-3 Symbol Density DS3508-SR DS3508-HD/DS3508-DP Code 39 - 3 mil 1.10 in. - 1.60 in. 2.79 cm - 4.06 cm Code 39 - 4 mil 2.60 in. - 4.50 in.
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Chapter 3 Maintenance & Technical Specifications Introduction This chapter provides suggested digital scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and signal descriptions (pinouts). Maintenance Cleaning the scan window is the only maintenance required. A dirty window can affect scanning accuracy. • Do not allow abrasive material to touch the window. •...
Page 38: Troubleshooting

3 - 2 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions The aiming pattern does not No power to the digital scanner. If the configuration requires a power appear when pressing the supply, re-connect the power supply.
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Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 3 Troubleshooting (Continued) Table 3-1 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Digital scanner decodes bar Digital scanner is not programmed for Scan the appropriate host type code, but does not transmit the the correct host type. programming bar code.
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RS-232 mode. NOTE If after performing these checks the digital scanner still experiences problems, contact the distributor or call Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See page 14 for the telephone numbers.
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Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 5 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table 3-2 Item Description Physical Characteristics Dimensions 7.34 in. H x 4.82 in. W x 2.93 in. D 18.65 cm H x 12.25 cm W x 7.43 cm D Weight (without cable) 11.85 oz.
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3 - 6 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Technical Specifications (Continued) Table 3-2 Item Description Interfaces Supported USB, RS-232, RS-485 (IBM 46xx Protocols), Keyboard Wedge User Environment Operating Temperature -4° to 122° F (-20° to 50° C) Storage Temperature -40° to 140° F (-40° to 60° C)
Page 43: Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions

Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 7 Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions Bottom of scanner Cable interface port PIN 10 PIN 1 Interface cable modular connector Digital Scanner Cable Pinouts Figure 3-1...
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3 - 8 DS3508 Product Reference Guide The signal descriptions in Table 3-3 apply to the connector on the digital scanner and are for reference only. Digital Scanner Signal Pin-outs Table 3-3 Keyboard RS-232 Wedge Reserved Reserved Reserved Jump to Pin 6...
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Chapter 4 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options Introduction You can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes each user preference feature and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features. The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in Table 4-1 on page 4-2 (also see...
Page 46: Scanning Sequence Examples, Errors While Scanning, User Preferences/miscellaneous Options Parameter Defaults

4 - 2 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases, scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to set the beeper tone to high, scan the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code listed under Beeper Tone on page 4-10. The digital scanner issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry.
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User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 3 User Preferences Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 4-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Time Delay to Presentation Sleep Mode F1 96h 1 Hour 4-16 Low Power Mode Disable 4-18 Time Delay to Low Power Mode 1 Hour 4-19 Trigger Mode...
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4 - 4 DS3508 Product Reference Guide User Preferences Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 4-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Scan Data Transmission Format Data as is 4-46 FN1 Substitution Values 67h 6Dh 4-47 Transmit “No Read” Message Disable 4-48...
Page 49: User Preferences, Set Default Parameter

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 5 User Preferences Set Default Parameter You can reset the digital scanner to two types of defaults: factory defaults or custom defaults. Scan the appropriate bar code below to reset the decoder to its default settings and/or set its current settings as custom defaults. •...
Page 50: Parameter Bar Code Scanning

4 - 6 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Parameter Bar Code Scanning Parameter # ECh To disable the decoding of parameter bar codes, including the Set Defaults parameter bar codes, scan the Disable Parameter Scanning bar code below. To enable decoding of parameter bar codes, scan Enable Parameter Scanning.
Page 51: Decode Pager Motor Enable, Decode Pager Motor Duration

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 7 Decode Pager Motor Enable Parameter # F1h 65h The scanner includes a pager motor which, when enabled, vibrates the scanner for a period of time when a successful decode occurs. NOTE When the pager motor is enabled and the scanner is in IntelliStand, the pager motor disables until the scanner is removed from IntelliStand.
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4 - 8 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Decode Pager Motor Enable (continued) 250 msec 300 msec 400 msec *500 msec 600 msec 750 msec...
Page 53: Beep After Good Decode, Beeper Volume

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 9 Beep After Good Decode Parameter # 38h Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the digital scanner beeps after a good decode. If selecting Do Not Beep After Good Decode, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and to indicate error conditions.
Page 54: Beeper Tone

4 - 10 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Beeper Tone Parameter # 91h To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan one of the following bar codes. (03h) Low Tone (02h) Medium Tone (01h) High Tone (00h) Medium to High Tone (2-tone)
Page 55: Beeper Duration, Suppress Power-up Beeps

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 11 Beeper Duration Parameter # F1 74h To select the duration for the beeper, scan one of the following bar codes. Short (00h) Medium (01h) Long (02h) Suppress Power-up Beeps Parameter # F1h D1h Select whether or not to suppress the digital scanner’s power-up beeps.
Page 56: Hands-free Mode, Presentation Performance Mode, Digital Scanner Activity Modes

4 - 12 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Hands-Free Mode Parameter # F1h 76h In hands-free mode, when you place the digital scanner in the scan stand, it automatically triggers when presented with a bar code. Lifting the digital scanner causes it to behave according to the setting of the Trigger Mode on page 4-21.
Page 57: Active Mode, Idle Mode, Sleep Mode, Low Power Mode

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 13 • Idle Mode - In presentation mode only, the digital scanner’s illumination dims after a programmable time period. See Time Delay to Presentation Idle Mode on page 4-14. The digital scanner wakes when it is lifted or senses motion, upon presentation of a bar code, or upon a trigger pull.
Page 58: Time Delay To Presentation Idle Mode

4 - 14 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Time Delay to Presentation Idle Mode Parameter # F1 97h In Presentation Mode, this parameter sets the time the digital scanner remains active before entering idle mode with dim illumination. The digital scanner wakes upon presentation of a bar code or a trigger pull.
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User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 15 Time Delay to Presentation Idle Mode (continued) 30 Minutes (1Dh) 45 Minutes (1Eh) 1 Hour (21h) 3 Hours (23h) 6 Hours (26h) 9 Hours (29h)
Page 60: Time Delay To Presentation Sleep Mode

4 - 16 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Time Delay to Presentation Sleep Mode Parameter # F1 96h In Presentation Mode, this parameter sets the time the digital scanner remains active before entering sleep mode with no illumination. The digital scanner wakes when it senses motion, upon presentation of a bar code, or a trigger pull.
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User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 17 Time Delay to Presentation Sleep Mode (continued) 15 Minutes (1Bh) 30 Minutes (1Dh) 45 Minutes (1Eh) *1 Hour (21h) 3 Hours (23h) 6 Hours (26h) 9 Hours (29h)
Page 62: Low Power Mode

4 - 18 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Low Power Mode Parameter # 80h If enabled, the digital scanner enters a low power consumption mode after Sleep Mode has expired, in which the LEDs turn off in order to conserve energy and prolong the life of the scanner. In hand-held mode, this occurs...
Page 63: Time Delay To Low Power Mode

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 19 Time Delay to Low Power Mode Parameter # 92h NOTE This parameter only applies when Low Power Mode is enabled. This parameter sets the time the digital scanner remains active before entering lower power mode (after the applicable activity mode - see Digital Scanner Activity Modes on page 4-12).
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4 - 20 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Time Delay to Low Power Mode (continued) 30 Minutes (2Dh) 45 Minutes (2Eh) 1 Hour (31h) 3 Hours (33h) 6 Hours (36h) 9 Hours (39h)
Page 65: Trigger Mode

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 21 Trigger Mode Parameter # 8Ah Select one of the following trigger modes for the digital scanner: • Standard (Level) - A trigger pull activates decode processing. Decode processing continues until the bar code decodes, you release the trigger, or the Decode Session Timeout occurs.
Page 66: Fuzzy 1d Processing

4 - 22 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Fuzzy 1D Processing Parameter # F1h 02h This option is enabled by default to optimize decode performance on 1D bar codes, including damaged and poor quality symbols. Disable this only if you experience time delays when decoding 2D bar codes, or in detecting a no decode.
Page 67: Picklist Mode

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 23 Picklist Mode Picklist mode enables the digital scanner to decode only bar codes that are aligned under the laser crosshair. Select one of the following picklist modes for the digital scanner: •...
Page 68: Pdf Prioritization

4 - 24 DS3508 Product Reference Guide PDF Prioritization Enable this feature to delay decoding a 1D bar code (Code 128) by the value specified in PDF Prioritization Timeout. During that time the digital scanner attempts to decode a PDF417 symbol (e.g., on a US driver's license), and if successful, reports this only.
Page 69: Pdf Prioritization Timeout

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 25 PDF Prioritization Timeout When PDF Prioritization is enabled, this timeout specifies how long the digital scanner attempts to decode a PDF417 symbol before reporting the 1D bar code in the field of view. Scan the following bar code, then scan four digits from Numeric Bar Codes on page D-1 that specify the timeout in milliseconds.
Page 70: Dpm Scanning

The DS3508-DP (DPM) reader scans these types of symbols. NOTE When the DS3508-DP digital scanner is DPM enabled, the digital scanner reads all symbols including DPM, 1D, PDF417, etc. If you do not require DPM reading, scan Disable DPM Scanning to ensure optimum scanner performance.
Page 71: Continuous Bar Code Read, Decode Session Timeout

Enable this to report every bar code while the trigger is pressed. NOTE Motorola strongly recommends enabling Picklist Mode on page 4-23 with this feature. Disabling Picklist Mode can cause accidental decodes when more than one bar code is in the imaging engine's field of view.
Page 72: Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol, Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols

4 - 28 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol Use this option in presentation mode and Continuous Bar Code Read to prevent the beeper from continuously beeping when a symbol is left in the digital scanner’s field of view. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds.
Page 73: Hand-held Decode Aiming Pattern

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 29 Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern Parameter # F0h, 32h Select Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern to project the aiming pattern during bar code capture, Disable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off, or Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern on PDF to project the aiming pattern when the digital scanner detects a 2D bar code.
Page 74: Hands-free Decode Aiming Pattern

4 - 30 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern Parameter # F1h, 4Eh Select Enable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern to project the aiming pattern during bar code capture, Disable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off, or Enable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern on PDF to project the aiming pattern when the digital scanner detects a 2D bar code.
Page 75: Presentation Mode Field Of View

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 31 Presentation Mode Field of View Parameter # F1h 61h In presentation mode, by default the digital scanner searches the larger area of the aiming pattern ( Full Field of View To search for a bar code in a smaller region around the aiming pattern’s center cross in order to speed search time, select Small Field of View...
Page 76: Lcd Read Mode

4 - 32 DS3508 Product Reference Guide LCD Read Mode This mode improves bar code reading performance off mobile phones and electronic displays. Enable this in hand-held, hands-free, or both modes, or disable mode.. NOTE If you enable this mode, for best performance also select Presentation Performance Mode on page 4-12 and enable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern on page 4-30.
Page 77: Decoding Illumination (hand-held Mode Only)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 33 Decoding Illumination (Hand-Held Mode only) When in hand-held mode, selecting Enable Decoding Illumination causes the digital scanner to flash illumination to aid decoding. Select Disable Decoding Illumination to prevent the digital scanner from using decoding illumination.
Page 78: Multicode Mode

4 - 34 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Multicode Mode Enable this parameter to allow multiple bar codes to decode upon one trigger event based on the programmed multicode expression. The digital scanner reports a successful decode and provides user indication only if it decodes all bar codes indicated by the multicode expression, otherwise the decode fails.
Page 79: Multicode Expression, Multicode Expression Syntax

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 35 Multicode Expression Use this feature to program a multicode expression for Multicode Mode (grid method). The default is 1, which indicates any bar code. To set the multicode expression: Scan the bar code below. Scan bar codes from the alphanumeric keyboard in the Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide to define the expression.
Page 80: Notes

4 - 36 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Notes When defining multicode expressions consider the following: • Use the Code Type specifier if there are bar codes of more than one code type in view. • Always use the Region specifier when there are multiple bar codes of the same code type.
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User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 37 Example 1 To decode one Code 128 bar code anywhere in the image (even when bar codes of other types are in view), as in Figure 4-3, program the expression as follows: The expression in decimal is (formatted for readability): 1 C 2 0 8 ;...
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4 - 38 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Example 2a To decode a Code128 (Code Type=8) on the top half of the image and a PDF417 (Code Type=15) on the bottom half of the image, as in Figure 4-4, program the expression as follows: The expression in decimal is (formatted for readability): 2 C 2 0 8 R 4 0 0 100 50 ;...
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User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 39 Example 3 To decode the set of three bar codes while excluding the center Code 128 bar code, as in Figure 4-4, the expression is: The expression in decimal is (formatted for readability): 3 C 2 0 15 R 4 0 0 50 50 ;...
Page 84: Multicode Mode Concatenation

4 - 40 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Multicode Mode Concatenation Enable this parameter to transmit multiple decoded bar codes, as specified by the Multicode Expression, as one bar code. Use the Multicode Concatenation Symbology parameter to specify how the concatenated bar codes transmit.
Page 85: Multicode Concatenation Symbology

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 41 Multicode Concatenation Symbology Use this parameter to specify how to transmit the concatenated bar codes decoded as specified by the Multicode Expression. Multicode Mode Concatenation must be enabled to use this option. Concatenation as Code 128 (01h) Concatenation as PDF417...
Page 86: Multicode Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting Multicode Expression Programming, Troubleshooting Multicode Mode Scanning And Decoding

4 - 42 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Multicode Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Multicode Expression Programming Use the following suggestions if encountering problems programming a multicode expression: • Ensure the expression is valid. Invalid expressions are rejected during programming. When an expression is rejected the previous expression remains intact.
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User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 43 Examples of Simple Multicode Expressions The simplest multicode expression is: • One bar code of any type, anywhere in the image. • To program this use: [MultiCode-Expression] 01 ; [End Of Message] Another simple multicode expression is: •...
Page 88: Symbol Code Identifiers, Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters, Transmit Code Id Character

4 - 44 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters Transmit Code ID Character A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This is useful when decoding more than one code type. In addition to any single character prefix already selected, the Code ID character is inserted between the prefix and the decoded symbol.
Page 89: Prefix/suffix Values

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 45 Prefix/Suffix Values Key Category Parameter # P = 63h, S1 = 62h, S2 = 64h Decimal Value Parameter # P = 69h, S1 = 68h, S2 = 6Ah You can append a prefix and/or one or two suffixes to scan data for use in data editing. To set a value for a prefix or suffix, scan a four-digit number (i.e., four bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes) that corresponds to that...
Page 90: Scan Data Transmission Format

4 - 46 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Scan Data Transmission Format Parameter # EBh To change the scan data format, scan one of the following eight bar codes corresponding to the desired format. NOTE If using this parameter do not use ADF rules to set the prefix/suffix...
Page 91: Fn1 Substitution Values, Scan Data Transmission Format (continued)

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 47 Scan Data Transmission Format (continued) <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 1> (05h) <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 2> (06h) <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 1> <SUFFIX 2> (07h) FN1 Substitution Values Key Category Parameter # 67h Decimal Value Parameter # 6Dh The Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature.
Page 92: Transmit "no Read" Message

4 - 48 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Transmit “No Read” Message Scan a bar code below to select whether or not to transmit a No Read message. Enable this to transmit the characters NR when a successful decode does not occur before trigger release or the Decode Session Timeout expires.
Page 93: Uid Parsing

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 49 UID Parsing NOTE UID parsing is only supported by DP configurations of the digital scanner. NOTE UID constructs are compliant with the US Department of Defense MIL - STD - 130N. A UID, or Unique Identifier, is used to identify and track data (e.g., manufacturer, distribution, lifetime of products and other information) specified by the United States Department of Defense for all imported packages containing merchandise equal to or greater than $5,000.00.
Page 94: Uid Parsing Output

4 - 50 DS3508 Product Reference Guide UID Parsing Output When a UID successfully parses the fields shown in Table 4-2 are created. Each field is separated by a comma. If data is missing from a field in the UID, a lone comma fills the field.
Page 95: Uid Error Mode Options

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 51 UID Error Mode Options • UID Error Beep (default): Scan UID Error Beep to program the digital scanner not to parse the data contained in the UID when the UID is not formatted correctly. An error tone sounds and no data transmits to the host.
Page 96: Sample Adf Rule For Uid

4 - 52 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Sample ADF Rule for UID To transmit only the concatenated UID field of the parsed UID, scan the bar codes below, in order. Begin New Rule Criterion: Parsed UID Send Data Up to Character...
Page 97: Uid Sample Bar Codes

User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 53 UID Sample Bar Codes 05 Format WS51-004041,UID2,,041,WS51-004,,,[)> rs 05 gs 01WS51-004 gs 21041 rs eot Sample 05 Formatted Data Table 4-4 Field Description 1 - Concatenated UID WS51-004041 2 - Construct type (UID1 or UID2) UID2 3 - Enterprise ID , (no data supplied)
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4 - 54 DS3508 Product Reference Guide 12 Format D12345WS51-004041,UID2,12345,041,WS51-004,,,[)> rs 12 gs MFR 12345 gs PNO WS51-004 gs SEQ 041 rs eot Sample 12 Formatted Data Table 4-6 Field Description 1 - Concatenated UID D12345WS51-004041 2 - Construct type (UID1 or UID2)
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Chapter 5 Imaging Preferences Introduction You can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes imaging preference features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features. The digital scanner ships with the settings in Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults on page 5-2 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous defaults).
Page 100: Errors While Scanning, Scanning Sequence Examples, Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults

5 - 2 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to disable image capture illumination, scan the Disable Image Capture Illumination bar code under Image Capture Illumination on page 5-5.
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Imaging Preferences 5 - 3 Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 5-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number JPEG Quality and Size Value F0h 31h 5-12 Image Enhancement F1h 34h Off (0) 5-13 Image File Format Selection F0h 30h JPEG 5-14 Bits per Pixel (BPP) F0h 2Fh...
Page 102: Imaging Preferences, Operational Modes, Decode Mode, Snapshot Mode

5 - 4 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Imaging Preferences The parameters in this chapter control image capture characteristics. Image capture occurs in all modes of operation, including decode and snapshot. Operational Modes The digital scanner has two modes of operation: •...
Page 103: Image Capture Illumination

Imaging Preferences 5 - 5 Image Capture Illumination Parameter # F0h 69h Selecting Enable Image Capture Illumination causes illumination to turn on during every image capture. Disable illumination to prevent the digital scanner from using illumination. Enabling illumination usually results in superior images. The effectiveness of illumination decreases as the distance to the target increases.
Page 104: Gain/exposure Priority For Snapshot Mode

5 - 6 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Gain/Exposure Priority for Snapshot Mode Parameter # F1h, 32h This parameter alters the digital scanner’s gain exposure priority when it acquires an image in Snapshot Mode in auto exposure mode. • Scan Low Exposure Priority to set a mode in which the digital scanner favors higher gain over exposure to capture an image.
Page 105: Snapshot Mode Timeout, Snapshot Aiming Pattern

Imaging Preferences 5 - 7 Snapshot Mode Timeout Parameter # F0h, 43h This parameter sets the amount of time the digital scanner remains in Snapshot Mode. The digital scanner exits Snapshot Mode when you pull the trigger, or when the Snapshot Mode Timeout elapses. To set this timeout value, scan the bar code below followed by a bar code from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes.
Page 106: Image Cropping

5 - 8 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Image Cropping Parameter # F0h, 2Dh This parameter crops a captured image. Select Disable Image Cropping to present the full 752 x 480 pixels. Select Enable Image Cropping to crop the image to the pixel addresses set in Crop to Pixel Addresses on page 5-9.
Page 107: Crop To Pixel Addresses

Imaging Preferences 5 - 9 Crop to Pixel Addresses Parameter # F4h, F0h, 3Bh (Top) Parameter # F4h, F0h, 3Ch (Left) Parameter # F4h, F0h, 3Dh (Bottom) Parameter # F4h, F0h, 3Eh (Right) If you selected Enable Image Cropping, set the pixel addresses from (0,0) to (751,479) to crop to. Columns are numbered from 0 to 751, rows from 0 to 479.
Page 108: Image Size (number Of Pixels)

5 - 10 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Image Size (Number of Pixels) Parameter # F0h, 2Eh This option alters image resolution before compression. Multiple pixels are combined to one pixel, resulting in a smaller image containing the original content with reduced resolution.
Page 109: Image Brightness (target White), Jpeg Image Options

Imaging Preferences 5 - 11 Image Brightness (Target White) Parameter # F0h 86h Type: Byte Range: 1 - 240 This parameter sets the Target White value used in Snapshot and Video Viewfinder mode when using auto exposure. White and black are defined as 240 decimal and 1, respectively. Setting the value to the factory default of 180 sets the white level of the image to ~180.
Page 110: Jpeg Target File Size, Jpeg Quality And Size Value

5 - 12 DS3508 Product Reference Guide JPEG Target File Size Parameter # F4h, F1h, 31h Type: Word Range: 5-350 This parameter defines the target JPEG file size in terms 1 Kilobytes (1024 bytes). The default value is 160 kB which represents 160 Kilobytes.
Page 111: Image Enhancement

Imaging Preferences 5 - 13 Image Enhancement Parameter # F1h, 34h This parameter configures the digital scanner's Image Enhance feature. This feature uses a combination of edge sharpening and contrast enhancement to produce an image that is visually pleasing. The levels of image enhancement are: •...
Page 112: Image File Format Selector

5 - 14 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Image File Format Selector Parameter # F0h, 30h Select an image format appropriate for the system (BMP, TIFF, or JPEG). The digital scanner stores captured images in the selected format. BMP File Format...
Page 113: Bits Per Pixel

Imaging Preferences 5 - 15 Bits Per Pixel Parameter # F0h, 2Fh Select the number of significant bits per pixel (BPP) to use when capturing an image. Select 1 BPP for a black and white image, 4 BPP to assign 1 of 16 levels of grey to each pixel, or 8 BPP to assign 1 of 256 levels of grey to each pixel.
Page 114: Signature Capture, Output File Format

5 - 16 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Signature Capture Parameter # 5Dh A signature capture bar code is a special-purpose symbology which delineates a signature capture area in a document with a machine-readable format. The recognition pattern is variable so it can optionally provide an index to various signatures.
Page 115: Signature Capture File Format Selector

Imaging Preferences 5 - 17 Signature Capture File Format Selector Parameter # F0h, 39h Select a signature file format appropriate for the system (BMP, TIFF, or JPEG). The digital scanner stores captured signatures in the selected format. BMP Signature Format (03h) JPEG Signature Format (01h)
Page 116: Signature Capture Bits Per Pixel

5 - 18 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Signature Capture Bits Per Pixel Parameter # F0h, 3Ah Select the number of significant bits per pixel (BPP) to use when capturing a signature. Select 1 BPP for a black and white image, 4 BPP to assign 1 of 16 levels of grey to each pixel, or 8 BPP to assign 1 of 256 levels of grey to each pixel.
Page 117: Signature Capture Width, Signature Capture Height, Signature Capture Jpeg Quality

Imaging Preferences 5 - 19 Signature Capture Width Parameter # F4h, F0h, 6Eh The aspect ratio of the Signature Capture Width and Signature Capture Height parameters must match that of the signature capture area. For example, a 4 x 1 inch signature capture area would require a 4 to 1 aspect ratio of width to height.
Page 118: Video View Finder, Video View Finder Image Size

5 - 20 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Video View Finder Parameter # F0h, 44h Select Enable Video View Finder to project the video view finder, or Disable Video View Finder to turn the video view finder off. Disable Video View Finder...
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Chapter 6 USB Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host. The digital scanner connects directly to a USB host, or a powered USB hub, which powers it. No additional power supply is required. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks ( ) indicate default values.
Page 120: Connecting A Usb Interface

6 - 2 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Connecting a USB Interface USB Series A Connector Interface cable USB Connection Figure 6-1 The digital scanner connects with USB-capable hosts including: • Desktop PCs and notebooks • Apple™ iMac, G4, iBooks (North America only) •...
Page 121: Usb Parameter Defaults

USB Interface 6 - 3 USB Parameter Defaults Table 6-1 lists the defaults for USB host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 6-4. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
Page 122: Usb Host Parameters, Usb Device Type

6 - 4 DS3508 Product Reference Guide USB Host Parameters USB Device Type Select the desired USB device type. NOTE When changing USB Device Types, the digital scanner automatically resets and issues the standard startup beep sequences. NOTE Before selecting CDC COM Port Emulation, install the CDC INF file on the host to ensure the scanner does not stall during power up (due to a failure to enumerate USB).
Page 123: Symbol Native Api (snapi) Status Handshaking

USB Interface 6 - 5 USB Device Type (continued) Simple COM Port Emulation CDC COM Port Emulation Symbol Native API (SNAPI) with Imaging Interface Symbol Native API (SNAPI) without Imaging Interface Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking After selecting a SNAPI interface as the USB device type, select whether to enable or disable status handshaking. Enable SNAPI Status Handshaking Disable SNAPI Status Handshaking...
Page 124: Usb Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes

6 - 6 DS3508 Product Reference Guide USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. This setting applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. NOTE When changing USB country keyboard types the digital scanner automatically resets and issues the standard startup beep sequences.
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USB Interface 6 - 7 USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes (continued) French Belgian Windows Spanish Windows Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows (ASCII) Portuguese-Brazilian Windows...
Page 126: Usb Keystroke Delay, Usb Caps Lock Override

6 - 8 DS3508 Product Reference Guide USB Keystroke Delay This parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase the delay when hosts require a slower transmission of data. No Delay Medium Delay (20 msec)
Page 127: Usb Ignore Unknown Characters, Emulate Keypad

USB Interface 6 - 9 USB Ignore Unknown Characters This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device. Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Select Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send all bar code data except for unknown characters.
Page 128: Emulate Keypad With Leading Zero, Usb Keyboard Fn 1 Substitution

6 - 10 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero Enable this to send character sequences sent over the numeric keypad as ISO characters which have a leading zero. For example ASCII A transmits as “ALT MAKE” 0 0 6 5 “ALT BREAK”.
Page 129: Function Key Mapping, Simulated Caps Lock

USB Interface 6 - 11 Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as a control-key sequences (see Table 6-2 on page 6-16). Enable this parameter to send the keys in bold in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not have a bold entry remain the same whether or not you enable this parameter.
Page 130: Convert Case, Usb Static Cdc

6 - 12 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Convert Case Enable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case. No Case Conversion Convert All to Upper Case Convert All to Lower Case USB Static CDC When disabled, each device connected consumes another COM port (first device = COM1, second device = COM2, third device = COM3, etc.)
Page 131: Usb Polling Interval

USB Interface 6 - 13 USB Polling Interval This option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation Device. Scan a bar code below to set the polling interval. The polling interval determines the rate at which data can be sent between the scanner and the host computer.
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6 - 14 DS3508 Product Reference Guide USB Polling Interval (continued) 5 msec 6 msec 7 msec 8 msec 9 msec...
Page 133: Quick Keypad Emulation

USB Interface 6 - 15 Quick Keypad Emulation This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation Device and if Emulate Keypad is enabled. This parameter enables a quicker method of keypad emulation where ASCII sequences are only sent for ASCII characters not found on the keyboard.
Page 134: Ascii Character Set For Usb

6 - 16 DS3508 Product Reference Guide ASCII Character Set for USB USB Prefix/Suffix Values Table 6-2 Full ASCII Code 39 Prefix/ Suffix Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1000 CTRL 2 1001 CTRL A 1002 CTRL B 1003 CTRL C 1004...
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USB Interface 6 - 17 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 6-2 Full ASCII Code 39 Prefix/ Suffix Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1025 CTRL Y 1026 CTRL Z 1027 CTRL [/ESC 1028 CTRL \ 1029 CTRL ] 1030 CTRL 6 1031 CTRL - 1032 Space...
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6 - 18 DS3508 Product Reference Guide USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 6-2 Full ASCII Code 39 Prefix/ Suffix Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 > 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067...
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USB Interface 6 - 19 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 6-2 Full ASCII Code 39 Prefix/ Suffix Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102...
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6 - 20 DS3508 Product Reference Guide USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 6-2 Full ASCII Code 39 Prefix/ Suffix Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125...
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USB Interface 6 - 21 USB ALT Key Character Set Table 6-3 ALT Keys Keystroke 2064 ALT 2 2065 ALT A 2066 ALT B 2067 ALT C 2068 ALT D 2069 ALT E 2070 ALT F 2071 ALT G 2072 ALT H 2073 ALT I...
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6 - 22 DS3508 Product Reference Guide USB GUI Key Character Set Table 6-4 GUI Key Keystroke 3000 Right Control Key 3048 GUI 0 3049 GUI 1 3050 GUI 2 3051 GUI 3 3052 GUI 4 3053 GUI 5 3054...
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USB Interface 6 - 23 USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued) Table 6-4 GUI Key Keystroke 3081 GUI Q 3082 GUI R 3083 GUI S 3084 GUI T 3085 GUI U 3086 GUI V 3087 GUI W 3088 GUI X 3089 GUI Y 3090...
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6 - 24 DS3508 Product Reference Guide USB F Key Character Set Table 6-5 F Keys Keystroke 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023...
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USB Interface 6 - 25 USB Numeric Keypad Character Set Table 6-6 Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6042 6043 6044 undefined 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock...
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6 - 26 DS3508 Product Reference Guide USB Extended Keypad Character Set Table 6-7 Extended Keypad Keystroke 7001 Break 7002 Delete 7003 PgUp 7004 7005 Pg Dn 7006 Pause 7007 Scroll Lock 7008 Backspace 7009 7010 Print Screen 7011 Insert...
Page 145: More Information, Introduction

TTL RS-232 signal levels, which interface with most system architectures. For NOTE system architectures requiring RS-232C signal levels, Motorola offers different cables providing TTL-to-RS-232C conversion. Contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support for more information. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks ( ) indicate default values.
Page 146: Connecting An Rs-232 Interface

7 - 2 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Connecting an RS-232 Interface Connect the digital scanner directly to the host computer. Serial Port Connector to Host Interface cable Power supply cable RS-232 Direct Connection Figure 7-1 NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in...
Page 147: Rs-232 Parameter Defaults

2 Sec 7-15 RTS Line State Low RTS 7-16 Beep on <BEL> Disable 7-16 Intercharacter Delay 0 msec 7-17 Nixdorf Beep/LED Options Normal Operation 7-18 Ignore Unknown Characters Send Bar Code 7-18 Note: The DS3508 supports one stop bit only.
Page 148: Rs-232 Host Parameters

7 - 4 DS3508 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Parameters Various RS-232 hosts use their own parameter default settings. Selecting standard, ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS/JPOS, Olivetti, Omron or Common Use Terminal Equipment (CUTE-LP/LG) sets the defaults listed in Table 7-2.
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RS-232 Interface 7 - 5 RS-232 Host Parameters (continued) Selecting ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS/JPOS, Olivetti, Omron or Common Use Terminal Equipment (CUTE-LP/LG) enables the transmission of code ID characters listed in Table 7-3. These code ID characters are not programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature. Do not enable the Transmit Code ID feature for these terminals.
Page 150: Rs-232 Host Types

7 - 6 DS3508 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Types To select an RS-232 host interface, scan one of the following bar codes. Standard RS-232 ICL RS-232 Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode A Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode B Olivetti ORS4500 Omron OPOS/JPOS...
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RS-232 Interface 7 - 7 RS-232 Host Types (continued) Fujitsu RS-232 CUTE Scanning Standard RS-232 activates the RS-232 driver, but does not change port settings (e.g., parity, data bits, handshaking). Selecting another RS-232 host type bar code changes these settings. The CUTE host disables all parameter scanning, including Set Defaults.
Page 152: Baud Rate

7 - 8 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the digital scanner's baud rate to match the baud rate setting of the host device. Otherwise, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.
Page 153: Parity, Data Bits

RS-232 Interface 7 - 9 Parity A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host device requirements. • Select Odd parity to set the parity bit value to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that the coded character contains an odd number of 1 bits.
Page 154: Stop Bit Select, Check Receive Errors

7 - 10 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Stop Bit Select The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one character and prepares the receiving device for the next character in the serial data stream. Select the number of stop bits (one or two) based on the number the receiving terminal is programmed to accommodate.
Page 155: Hardware Handshaking

RS-232 Interface 7 - 11 Hardware Handshaking The data interface consists of an RS-232 port designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking lines, Request to Send (RTS), and Clear to Send (CTS). Disable Standard RTS/CTS handshaking to transmit scan data as it becomes available. Select Standard RTS/CTS handshaking to transmit scan data according to the following sequence: •...
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7 - 12 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Hardware Handshaking (continued) • None: Scan this bar code to disable hardware handshaking. • Standard RTS/CTS: Scan this bar code to select Standard RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking. • RTS/CTS Option 1: If you select RTS/CTS Option 1, the digital scanner asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores the state of CTS.
Page 157: Software Handshaking

RS-232 Interface 7 - 13 Software Handshaking This parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to, or instead of, that offered by hardware handshaking. There are five options. If software handshaking and hardware handshaking are both enabled, hardware handshaking takes precedence. •...
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7 - 14 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Software Handshaking (continued) None ACK/NAK ACK/NAK with ENQ XON/XOFF...
Page 159: Host Serial Response Time-out

RS-232 Interface 7 - 15 Host Serial Response Time-out This parameter specifies how long the digital scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, or CTS before determining that a transmission error occurred. This only applies when in one of the ACK/NAK software handshaking modes, or RTS/CTS hardware handshaking mode.
Page 160: Rts Line State, Beep On , Beep On

7 - 16 DS3508 Product Reference Guide RTS Line State This parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Scan a bar code below to select Low RTS or High RTS line state. Host: Low RTS Host: High RTS Beep on <BEL>...

Page 161: Intercharacter Delay

RS-232 Interface 7 - 17 Intercharacter Delay This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character transmissions. Minimum: 0 msec Low: 25 msec Medium: 50 msec High: 75 msec Maximum: 99 msec...
Page 162: Nixdorf Beep/led Options, Ignore Unknown Characters

7 - 18 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Nixdorf Beep/LED Options If you selected Nixdorf Mode B, this indicates when the digital scanner beeps and turns on its LED after a decode. Normal Operation (Beep/LED immediately after decode) Beep/LED After Transmission...
Page 163: Ascii Character Set For Rs-232

RS-232 Interface 7 - 19 ASCII Character Set for RS-232 You can assign the values in Table 7-4 as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmission. Prefix/Suffix Values Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1000 1001 1002...
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7 - 20 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 Space Space 1033 1034 " 1035 1036 1037 1038 & 1039 ‘...
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RS-232 Interface 7 - 21 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 > 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077...
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7 - 22 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104...
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RS-232 Interface 7 - 23 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 Undefined 7013 ENTER...
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Chapter 8 IBM 468X / 469X Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with an IBM 468X/469X host. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks ( ) indicate default values. Disable Convert to Code 39 Feature/Option Indicates Default NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen.
Page 170: Connecting To An Ibm 468x/469x Host

8 - 2 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host Connect the digital scanner directly to the host interface. Host Port Connector Interface cable IBM Direct Connection Figure 8-1 NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in...
Page 171: Ibm Parameter Defaults

IBM 468X / 469X Interface 8 - 3 IBM Parameter Defaults Table 8-1 lists the defaults for IBM host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 8-4. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
Page 172: Ibm 468x/469x Host Parameters, Port Address

8 - 4 DS3508 Product Reference Guide IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters Port Address This parameter sets the IBM 468X/469X port used. NOTE Scanning one of these bar codes enables the RS-485 interface on the digital scanner. None Selected Hand-Held Scanner Emulation (Port 9B)
Page 173: Convert Unknown To Code 39

IBM 468X / 469X Interface 8 - 5 Convert Unknown to Code 39 Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the conversion of unknown bar code type data to Code 39. Enable Convert Unknown to Code 39 Disable Convert Unknown to Code 39...
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Chapter 9 Keyboard Wedge Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up a Keyboard Wedge interface with the digital scanner. With this interface, the digital scanner is connected between the keyboard and host computer, and translates bar code data into keystrokes.
Page 176: Connecting A Keyboard Wedge Interface

9 - 2 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface Male DIN Host Connector Y-cable Keyboard Connector Female DIN Keyboard Connector Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y-cable Figure 9-1 To connect the Keyboard Wedge interface Y-cable: NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in...
Page 177: Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults

Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 3 Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults Table 9-1 lists the defaults for Keyboard Wedge host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) in the Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters section beginning on page 9-4. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and...
Page 178: Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters, Keyboard Wedge Host Types

9 - 4 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters Keyboard Wedge Host Types Select the Keyboard Wedge host by scanning one of the bar codes below. IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles IBM AT Notebook...
Page 179: Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country Codes

Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 5 Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country Codes Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. If your keyboard type does not appear, see Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation on page 9-8. North American German Windows French Windows French Canadian Windows 95/98 French Canadian Windows XP/2000...
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9 - 6 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country Codes (continued) Spanish Windows Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows Portuguese-Brazilian Windows...
Page 181: Ignore Unknown Characters, Keystroke Delay

Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 7 Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Select Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send all bar code data except for unknown characters. The digital scanner issues no error beeps. Select Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send bar code data up to the first unknown character.
Page 182: Intra-keystroke Delay, Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation

9 - 8 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Intra-Keystroke Delay Enable this to insert an additional delay between each emulated key depression and release. This sets the Keystroke Delay parameter to a minimum of 5 msec as well. Enable Disable Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation This allows emulation of most other country keyboard types not listed in Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country ®...
Page 183: Caps Lock On, Caps Lock Override

Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 9 Caps Lock On Enable this to emulate keystrokes as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed. Enable Caps Lock On Disable Caps Lock On Caps Lock Override If you enable this, on AT or AT Notebook hosts, the scanner ignores the state of the Caps Lock key. Therefore, an ‘A’...
Page 184: Convert Wedge Data, Function Key Mapping

9 - 10 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Convert Wedge Data Enable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case. Convert to Upper Case Convert to Lower Case No Convert Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control key sequences (see Table 9-2 on page 9-13).
Page 185: Fn1 Substitution, Send Make And Break

Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 11 FN1 Substitution Enable this to replace FN1 characters in an EAN128 bar code with a user-selected keystroke (see FN1 Substitution on page 9-11). Enable Disable Send Make and Break Enable this to prevent sending the scan codes for releasing a key. *Send Make and Break Scan Codes Send Make Scan Code Only NOTE Windows-based systems must use Send Make and Break Scan Codes.
Page 186: Keyboard Maps

9 - 12 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Maps Refer to the following keyboard maps for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To program the prefix/suffix values, see the bar codes on page 4-45. 7006 7014 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007...
Page 187: Ascii Character Set For Keyboard Wedge

Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 13 ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge NOTE Code 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character ($ + % /) preceding a Code 39 character and assigns an ASCII character value to the pair. For example, if you enable Code 39 Full ASCII and scan +B, it transmits as b, %J as ?, and %V as @.
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9 - 14 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) Table 9-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1024 CTRL X 1025 CTRL Y 1026 CTRL Z 1027 CTRL [ /ESC 1028 CTRL \...
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Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 15 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) Table 9-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 > 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069...
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9 - 16 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) Table 9-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 ‘...
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Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 17 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) Table 9-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 The keystroke in bold transmits only if you enabled Function Key Mapping on...
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9 - 18 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character Set (Continued) Table 9-3 ALT Keys Keystroke 2072 ALT H 2073 ALT I 2074 ALT J 2075 ALT K 2076 ALT L 2077 ALT M 2078 ALT N...
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Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 19 Keyboard Wedge GUI Key Character Set (Continued) Table 9-4 GUI Keys Keystrokes 3056 GUI 8 3057 GUI 9 3065 GUI A 3066 GUI B 3067 GUI C 3068 GUI D 3069 GUI E 3070 GUI F 3071 GUI G...
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9 - 20 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge F Key Character Set Table 9-5 F Keys Keystroke 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022...
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Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 21 Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set (Continued) Table 9-6 Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set Table 9-7 Extended Keypad Keystroke...
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9 - 22 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set (Continued) Table 9-7 Extended Keypad Keystroke 7015 Up Arrow 7016 Dn Arrow 7017 Left Arrow 7018 Right Arrow...
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Chapter 10 OCR Programming Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner for OCR programming. The digital scanner can read 6 to 60 point OCR typeface. It supports font types OCR-A, OCR-B, MICR-E13B, and US Currency Serial Number. OCR is not as secure as a bar code.
Page 198: Ocr Parameter Defaults

10 - 2 DS3508 Product Reference Guide OCR Parameter Defaults Table 10-1 lists the defaults for OCR parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 10-3. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
Page 199: Ocr Programming Parameters, Enable/disable Ocr-a, Ocr-a Variant

OCR Programming 10 - 3 OCR Programming Parameters Enable/Disable OCR-A Parameter # F1h A8h To enable or disable OCR-A, scan one of the following bar codes. NOTE OCR is not as secure as a bar code. To decrease OCR misdecodes and speed OCR reading, set an accurate OCR template and character subset, and use a check digit.
Page 200

10 - 4 DS3508 Product Reference Guide OCR-A Variant (continued) Special banking characters output as the following representative characters: outputs as f outputs as c outputs as h NOTE Enable OCR-A before setting this parameter. If disabling OCR-A, set the variant to its default (OCR-A Full ASCII).
Page 201: Enable/disable Ocr-b

OCR Programming 10 - 5 Enable/Disable OCR-B Parameter # F1h A9h To enable or disable OCR-B, scan one of the following bar codes. NOTE OCR is not as secure as a bar code. To decrease OCR misdecodes and speed OCR reading, set an accurate OCR template and character subset, and use a check digit.
Page 202: Ocr-b Variant

10 - 6 DS3508 Product Reference Guide OCR-B Variant Parameter # F1 ADh OCR-B has the following variants. Selecting the most appropriate font variant affects performance and accuracy. • OCR-B Full ASCII !#$%()*+,-./0123456789<>ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ^|Ñ • OCR-B Banking #+-0123456789<>JNP| • OCR-B Limited +,-./0123456789<>ACENPSTVX...
Page 203

OCR Programming 10 - 7 OCR-B Variant (continued) *OCR-B Full ASCII (00h) OCR-B Banking (01h) OCR-B Limited (02h) OCR-B Travel Document Version 1 (TD1) 3 Line ID Cards (03h)
Page 204

10 - 8 DS3508 Product Reference Guide OCR-B Variant (continued) OCR-B ISBN 10-Digit Book Numbers (06h) OCR-B ISBN 10 or 13-Digit Book Numbers (07h) OCR-B Travel Document Version 2 (TD2) 2-Line ID Cards (08h) OCR-B Visa Type A (09h) OCR-B Visa Type B...
Page 205: Enable/disable Micr E13b

OCR Programming 10 - 9 Enable/Disable MICR E13B Parameter # F1h AAh To enable or disable MICR E13B, scan one of the following bar codes. MICR E 13B uses the following characters: TOAD characters (Transit, On Us, Amount, and Dash) output as the following representative characters: outputs as outputs as outputs as...
Page 206: Enable/disable Us Currency Serial Number, Ocr Orientation

10 - 10 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable US Currency Serial Number Parameter # F1 ABh To enable or disable US Currency Serial Number, scan one of the following bar codes. NOTE OCR is not as secure as a bar code. To decrease OCR misdecodes and speed OCR reading, set an accurate OCR template and character subset, and use a check digit.
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OCR Programming 10 - 11 OCR Orientation (continued) *OCR Orientation 0 (00h) OCR Orientation 270 Clockwise (01h) OCR Orientation 180 Clockwise (02h) OCR Orientation 90 Clockwise (03h) OCR Orientation Omnidirectional (04h)
Page 208: Ocr Lines, Ocr Minimum Characters

10 - 12 DS3508 Product Reference Guide OCR Lines Parameter # F1 B3h To select the number of OCR lines to decode, scan one of the following bar codes. Selecting Visas, TD1, or TD2 ID cards automatically sets the appropriate .
Page 209: Ocr Maximum Characters, Ocr Security Level

OCR Programming 10 - 13 OCR Maximum Characters Parameter # F1 B2h To select the maximum number of OCR characters (including spaces) per line to decode, scan the following bar code, then scan a three-digit number between 003 and 100 using the bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes representing the number of OCR characters to decode.
Page 210: Ocr Subset, Ocr Quiet Zone

10 - 14 DS3508 Product Reference Guide OCR Subset Parameter # F1 AEh Set an OCR subset to define a custom group of characters in place of a preset font variant. For example, if scanning only numbers and the letters A, B, and C, create a subset of just these characters to speed decoding.
Page 211: Ocr Bright Illumination

OCR Bright Illumination Parameter # F1h BDh When enabled, image contrast is improved for OCR scanning. Motorola recommends enabling this when the OCR string is longer than 20 characters, and for applications with busy backgrounds such as check or VISA reading.
Page 212: Ocr Template, Required Digit (9), Required Alpha (a)

10 - 16 DS3508 Product Reference Guide OCR Template Parameter # F1 23h This option creates a template for precisely matching scanned OCR characters to a desired input format. Carefully constructing an OCR template eliminates scanning errors. To set or modify the OCR decode template, scan the...
Page 213: Optional Alphanumeric (1), Optional Alpha (2), Alpha Or Digit (3)

OCR Programming 10 - 17 Optional Alphanumeric (1) When this option appears in the template string, the data validator accepts an alphanumeric character if present. Optional characters are not allowed as the first character(s) in a field of like characters. Template Valid data Valid data...
Page 214: Any Including Space & Reject (4), Any Except Space & Reject (5), Optional Digit (7)

10 - 18 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Any Including Space & Reject (4) The template accepts any character in this position, including space and reject. Rejects are represented as an underscore (_) in the output. This is a good selection for troubleshooting.
Page 215: Digit Or Fill (8), Alpha Or Fill (f), Optional Space ( )

OCR Programming 10 - 19 Digit or Fill (8) The data validator accepts any numeric or fill character in this position. Template Valid data Valid data Invalid data 88899 12345 >>789 <<789 Alpha or Fill (F) The data validator accepts any alpha or fill character in this position. Template Valid data Valid data...
Page 216: Optional Small Special (.), Other Template Operators

10 - 20 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Optional Small Special (.) When this option appears in the template string, the data validator accepts a special character if present. Optional characters are not allowed as the first character(s) in a field of like characters. Small special characters are - , and .
Page 217

OCR Programming 10 - 21 New Line (E) To create a template of multiple lines, add between the template of each single line. Template Valid data Valid data Invalid data 999EAAAA XYZW BCAD ZXYW String Extract (C) This operator combined with others defines a string of characters to extract from the scanned data. The string extract is structured as follows: CbPe Where:...
Page 218

10 - 22 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Ignore to End of Field (D) This operator causes all characters after a template to be ignored. Use this as the last character in a template expression. Examples for the template 999D: Template...
Page 219

OCR Programming 10 - 23 The trigger character or literal string is included in output from a Skip Until operator, and the first character in the template should accommodate this trigger. Template Incoming data Output P1"PN"AA999 123PN9876 PN9876 PN1234 PN1234 X-PN3592 PN3592 Skip Until Not (P0)
Page 220: Repeat Previous (r)

10 - 24 DS3508 Product Reference Guide The trigger character or literal string is not included in output from a Skip Until Not operator. Template Incoming data Output P0A9999 BPN3456 3456 PN1234 PN1234 5341 5341 Template Incoming data Output P0"PN"9999...
Page 221: Template Examples, Ocr Check Digit Modulus

OCR Programming 10 - 25 Template Examples Following are sample templates with descriptions of valid data for each definition. Field Definition Description followed by three digits and two optional digits. "M"99977 followed by two digits, four optional digits, and an X. "X"997777"X"...
Page 222: Ocr Check Digit Multiplier

10 - 26 DS3508 Product Reference Guide OCR Check Digit Multiplier Parameter # F1h BCh This option sets OCR check digit multipliers for the character positions. For check digit validation, each character in scanned data has an equivalent weight used in the check digit calculation. DS9808 OCR ships with the following...
Page 223: Ocr Check Digit Validation, None, Product Add Left To Right

OCR Programming 10 - 27 OCR Check Digit Validation Parameter # F1h B6h to protect against scanning errors by applying a check digit validation scheme. The OCR Check Digit Validation following is a list of options. None No check digit validation, indicating no check digit is applied. This is the default. *No Check Digit (00h) Product Add Left to Right...
Page 224: Product Add Right To Left, Digit Add Left To Right

10 - 28 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Product Add Right to Left Each character in the scanned data is assigned a numeric value (see OCR Check Digit Multiplier on page 10-26). The check digit multiplier is reversed in order. Each value representing a character in the scanned data is multiplied by its corresponding digit in the reversed multiplier, resulting in a product for each character in the scanned data.
Page 225: Digit Add Right To Left

OCR Programming 10 - 29 Digit Add Right to Left Each character in the scanned data is assigned a numeric value (see OCR Check Digit Multiplier on page 10-26). The check digit multiplier is reversed in order. Each value representing a character in the scanned data is multiplied by its corresponding digit in the reversed multiplier, resulting in a product for each character in the scanned data.
Page 226: Product Add Right To Left Simple Remainder

10 - 30 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Product Add Right to Left Simple Remainder Each character in the scanned data is assigned a numeric value (see OCR Check Digit Multiplier on page 10-26). The check digit multiplier is reversed in order. Each value representing a character in the scanned data is multiplied by its corresponding digit in the reversed multiplier, resulting in a product for each character in the scanned data.
Page 227: Digit Add Right To Left Simple Remainder, Health Industry - Hibcc43

OCR Programming 10 - 31 Digit Add Right To Left Simple Remainder Each character in the scanned data is assigned a numeric value (see OCR Check Digit Multiplier on page 10-26). The check digit multiplier is reversed in order. Each value representing a character in the scanned data is multiplied by its corresponding digit in the reversed multiplier, resulting in a product for each character in the scanned data.
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Page 229

Chapter 11 Symbologies Introduction This chapter describes symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features. Before programming, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started. To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in non-volatile memory and are preserved even when the digital scanner powers down.
Page 230: Symbology Parameter Defaults, Errors While Scanning

11 - 2 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Errors While Scanning Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter. Symbology Parameter Defaults Table 11-1 lists the defaults for all symbologies parameters. To change the default values, scan the appropriate bar codes in this guide.
Page 231

Symbologies 11 - 3 Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 11-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Convert UPC-E1 to A Disable 11-19 EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend Disable 11-20 Bookland ISBN Format F1h 40h ISBN-10 11-21 UCC Coupon Extended Code Disable 11-22 Coupon Report F1h DAh New Coupon 11-23...
Page 232: Table Of Contents

11 - 4 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 11-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Code 11 Code 11 Disable 11-39 Set Lengths for Code 11 1Ch, 1Dh 4 to 55 11-39 Code 11 Check Digit Verification...
Page 233

Symbologies 11 - 5 Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 11-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Matrix 2 of 5 Matrix 2 of 5 F1h 6Ah Disable 11-56 Matrix 2 of 5 Lengths F1h 6Bh 1 Length - 14 11-57 F1h 6Ch Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit F1h 6Eh Disable...
Page 234

11 - 6 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 11-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Composite Composite CC-C F0h 55h Disable 11-71 Composite CC-A/B F0h 56h Disable 11-71 Composite TLC-39 F0h 73h Disable 11-72 UPC Composite Mode...
Page 235: Upc/ean, Enable/disable Upc-a, Enable/disable Upc-e

Symbologies 11 - 7 UPC/EAN Enable/Disable UPC-A Parameter # 01h To enable or disable UPC-A, scan the appropriate bar code below Enable UPC-A (01h) Disable UPC-A (00h) Enable/Disable UPC-E Parameter # 02h To enable or disable UPC-E, scan the appropriate bar code below Enable UPC-E (01h) Disable UPC-E...
Page 236: Enable/disable Upc-e1, Enable/disable Ean-8/jan-8

11 - 8 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable UPC-E1 Parameter # 0Ch UPC-E1 is disabled by default. To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below. NOTE UPC-E1 is not a UCC (Uniform Code Council) approved symbology. Enable UPC-E1...
Page 237: Enable/disable Ean-13/jan-13, Enable/disable Bookland Ean

Symbologies 11 - 9 Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 Parameter # 03h To enable or disable EAN-13/JAN-13, scan the appropriate bar code below Enable EAN-13/JAN-13 (01h) Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 (00h) Enable/Disable Bookland EAN Parameter # 53h To enable or disable Bookland EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Bookland EAN (01h) Disable Bookland EAN...
Page 238: Decode Upc/ean/jan Supplementals

11 - 10 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals Parameter # 10h Supplementals are bar codes appended according to specific format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 13+2). The following options are available: • If you select Ignore UPC/EAN with Supplementals, and the digital scanner is presented with a UPC/EAN plus supplemental symbol, the scanner decodes UPC/EAN and ignores the supplemental characters.
Page 239

Symbologies 11 - 11 Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued) Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Only With Supplementals (01h) Ignore Supplementals (00h) Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (02h) Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode (04h) Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode (05h) Enable 977 Supplemental Mode (07h)
Page 240

11 - 12 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued) 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode Enable (06h) 491 Supplemental Mode Enable (08h) Enable Smart Supplemental Mode (03h) Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 (09h) Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2 (0Ah) Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable...
Page 241: User-programmable Supplementals, Upc/ean/jan Supplemental Redundancy

Symbologies 11 - 13 User-Programmable Supplementals Supplemental 1: Parameter # F1h 43h Supplemental 2: Parameter # F1h 44h If you selected a Supplemental User-Programmable option from Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals on page 11-10, select User-Programmable Supplemental 1 to set the 3-digit prefix. Then select the 3 digits using the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1.
Page 242: Upc/ean/jan Supplemental Aim Id Format, Transmit Upc-a Check Digit

11 - 14 DS3508 Product Reference Guide UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format Parameter # F1h A0h Select an output format when reporting UPC/EAN/JAN bar codes with supplementals with AIM ID enabled: • Separate - UPC/EAN with supplementals transmit as ]E<0 or 4><data>]E<1 or 2>[supp data] •...
Page 243: Transmit Upc-e Check Digit, Transmit Upc-e1 Check Digit

Symbologies 11 - 15 Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Parameter # 29h The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-E check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data.
Page 244: Upc-a Preamble

11 - 16 DS3508 Product Reference Guide UPC-A Preamble Parameter # 22h Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-A preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0”...
Page 245: Upc-e Preamble

Symbologies 11 - 17 UPC-E Preamble Parameter # 23h Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-E preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0”...
Page 246: Upc-e1 Preamble

11 - 18 DS3508 Product Reference Guide UPC-E1 Preamble Parameter # 24h Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-E1 preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0”...
Page 247: Convert Upc-e To Upc-a, Convert Upc-e1 To Upc-a

Symbologies 11 - 19 Convert UPC-E to UPC-A Parameter # 25h Enable this to convert UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, the data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).
Page 248: Ean-8/jan-8 Extend

11 - 20 DS3508 Product Reference Guide EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend Parameter # 27h Enable this parameter to add five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN-13 symbols. Disable this to transmit EAN-8 symbols as is.
Page 249: Bookland Isbn Format

Symbologies 11 - 21 Bookland ISBN Format Parameter # F1h 40h If you enabled Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 11-9, select one of the following formats for Bookland data: • Bookland ISBN-10 - The digital scanner reports Bookland data starting with 978 in traditional 10-digit format with the special Bookland check digit for backward-compatibility.
Page 250: Ucc Coupon Extended Code

11 - 22 DS3508 Product Reference Guide UCC Coupon Extended Code Parameter # 55h Enable this parameter to decode UPC-A bar codes starting with digit ‘5’, EAN-13 bar codes starting with digit ‘99’, and UPC-A/GS1-128 Coupon Codes. UPCA, EAN-13, and GS1-128 must be enabled to scan all types of Coupon Codes.
Page 251: Coupon Report

Symbologies 11 - 23 Coupon Report Parameter # F1h DAh Traditional coupon symbols (old coupon symbols) are composed of two bar codes: UPC/EAN and Code128. A new coupon symbol is composed of a single Databar Expanded bar code. The new coupon format offers more options for purchase values (up to $999.99) and supports complex discount offers such as a second purchase requirement.
Page 252: Issn Ean

11 - 24 DS3508 Product Reference Guide ISSN EAN Parameter # F1h 69h To enable or disable ISSN EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable ISSN EAN (01h) Disable ISSN EAN (00h)
Page 253: Code 128, Enable/disable Code 128, Set Lengths For Code 128

Symbologies 11 - 25 Code 128 Enable/Disable Code 128 Parameter # 08h To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 128 (01h) Disable Code 128 (00h) Set Lengths for Code 128 Parameter # L1 = D1h, L2 = D2h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
Page 254: Enable/disable Gs1-128 (formerly Ucc/ean-128)

11 - 26 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 128 (continued) Code 128 - One Discrete Length Code 128 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 128 - Length Within Range *Code 128 - Any Length Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) Parameter # 0Eh To enable or disable GS1-128, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Page 255: Enable/disable Isbt 128

Symbologies 11 - 27 Enable/Disable ISBT 128 Parameter # 54h ISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood bank industry. Scan a bar code below to enable or disable ISBT 128. If necessary, the host must perform concatenation of the ISBT data. Enable ISBT 128 (01h) Disable ISBT 128...
Page 256: Isbt Concatenation

11 - 28 DS3508 Product Reference Guide ISBT Concatenation Parameter # F1h 41h Select an option for concatenating pairs of ISBT code types: • If you select Disable ISBT Concatenation, the digital scanner does not concatenate pairs of ISBT codes it encounters.
Page 257: Check Isbt Table, Isbt Concatenation Redundancy

Symbologies 11 - 29 Check ISBT Table Parameter # F1h 42h The ISBT specification includes a table that lists several types of ISBT bar codes that are commonly used in pairs. If you set ISBT Concatenation to Enable, enable Check ISBT Table to concatenate only those pairs found in this table.
Page 258: Enable/disable Code 39, Enable/disable Trioptic Code 39

11 - 30 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Code 39 Enable/Disable Code 39 Parameter # 00h To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 39 (01h) Disable Code 39 (00h) Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 Parameter # 0Dh Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tape cartridges.
Page 259: Convert Code 39 To Code 32, Code 32 Prefix, Convert Code 39 To Code

Symbologies 11 - 31 Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Parameter # 56h Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32. NOTE Code 39 must be enabled for this parameter to function.
Page 260: Set Lengths For Code 39

11 - 32 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 39 Parameter # L1 = 12h, L2 = 13h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 39 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
Page 261: Code 39 Check Digit Verification, Transmit Code 39 Check Digit

Symbologies 11 - 33 Code 39 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 30h Enable this feature to check the integrity of all Code 39 symbols to verify that the data complies with specified check digit algorithm. Only Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded. Enable this feature if the Code 39 symbols contain a Modulo 43 check digit.
Page 262: Code 39 Full Ascii Conversion, Code 39 Buffering - Scan & Store

11 - 34 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Parameter # 11h Code 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 which pairs characters to encode the full ASCII character set. To enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Page 263: Buffer Data, Clear Transmission Buffer

Symbologies 11 - 35 Code 39 Buffering - Scan & Store (continued) This feature affects Code 39 only. If selecting Buffer Code 39, we recommend configuring the digital scanner to decode Code 39 symbology only. Buffer Code 39 (Enable) (01h) Do Not Buffer Code 39 (Disable) (00h) While there is data in the transmission buffer, you cannot select Do Not Buffer Code 39.
Page 264: Transmit Buffer, Overfilling Transmission Buffer, Attempt To Transmit An Empty Buffer

11 - 36 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Transmit Buffer There are two methods to transmit the Code 39 buffer. Scan the Transmit Buffer bar code below, which includes only a start character, a plus (+), and a stop character. The digital scanner transmits and clears the buffer.
Page 265: Enable/disable Code 93, Set Lengths For Code 93

Symbologies 11 - 37 Code 93 Enable/Disable Code 93 To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 93 (01h) Disable Code 93 (00h) Set Lengths for Code 93 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
Page 266

11 - 38 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued) Code 93 - One Discrete Length Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 93 - Length Within Range Code 93 - Any Length...
Page 267: Set Lengths For Code 11

Symbologies 11 - 39 Code 11 Code 11 To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 11 (01h) Disable Code 11 (00h) Set Lengths for Code 11 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
Page 268

11 - 40 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 11 (continued) Code 11 - One Discrete Length Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 11 - Length Within Range Code 11 - Any Length...
Page 269: Code 11 Check Digit Verification

Symbologies 11 - 41 Code 11 Check Digit Verification This feature allows the digital scanner to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the data complies with the specified check digit algorithm. This selects the check digit mechanism for the decoded Code 11 bar code. The options are to check for one check digit, check for two check digits, or disable the feature.
Page 270: Transmit Code 11 Check Digits, Interleaved 2 Of 5 (itf), Enable/disable Interleaved 2 Of 5

11 - 42 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Transmit Code 11 Check Digits This feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s). Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) (Enable) (01h) Do Not Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) (Disable) (00h) NOTE Code 11 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.
Page 271: Set Lengths For Interleaved 2 Of 5

Symbologies 11 - 43 Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for I 2 of 5 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
Page 272

11 - 44 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued) I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length I 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range I 2 of 5 - Any Length...
Page 273: I 2 Of 5 Check Digit Verification, Transmit I 2 Of 5 Check Digit

Symbologies 11 - 45 I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification Enable this feature to check the integrity of all I 2 of 5 symbols to verify the data complies with either the specified Uniform Symbology Specification (USS), or the Optical Product Code Council (OPCC) check digit algorithm. Disable (00h) USS Check Digit...
Page 274: Discrete 2 Of 5 (dtf), Enable/disable Discrete 2 Of 5

11 - 46 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 Enable this parameter to convert 14-character I 2 of 5 codes to EAN-13, and transmit to the host as EAN-13. To accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13 check digit.
Page 275: Set Lengths For Discrete 2 Of 5

Symbologies 11 - 47 Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for D 2 of 5 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
Page 276

11 - 48 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (continued) D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length D 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths D 2 of 5 - Length Within Range D 2 of 5 - Any Length...
Page 277: Codabar (nw - 7), Enable/disable Codabar, Set Lengths For Codabar, Codabar (nw)

Symbologies 11 - 49 Codabar (NW - 7) Enable/Disable Codabar To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Codabar (01h) Disable Codabar (00h) Set Lengths for Codabar The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
Page 278

11 - 50 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Codabar (continued) Codabar - One Discrete Length Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths Codabar - Length Within Range Codabar - Any Length...
Page 279: Clsi Editing, Notis Editing

Symbologies 11 - 51 CLSI Editing Enable this parameter to strip the start and stop characters and insert a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if the host system requires this data format. NOTE Symbol length does not include start and stop characters.
Page 280: Enable/disable Msi, Set Lengths For Msi

11 - 52 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable MSI To enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable MSI (01h) Disable MSI (00h) Set Lengths for MSI The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
Page 281

Symbologies 11 - 53 Set Lengths for MSI (continued) NOTE Due to the construction of the MSI symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the code to transmit as a complete scan, yielding less data than is encoded in the bar code. To prevent this, select specific lengths (MSI - One Discrete Length, Two Discrete Lengths) for MSI applications.
Page 282: Msi Check Digits, Transmit Msi Check Digit(s)

11 - 54 DS3508 Product Reference Guide MSI Check Digits With MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the reader. The second check digit is optional. If the MSI codes include two check digits, scan the Two MSI Check Digits bar code to enable verification of the second check digit.
Page 283: Msi Check Digit Algorithm, Chinese 2 Of, Enable/disable Chinese 2 Of 5

Symbologies 11 - 55 MSI Check Digit Algorithm Two algorithms are possible for the verification of the second MSI check digit. Select the bar code below corresponding to the algorithm used to encode the check digit. MOD 10/MOD 11 (00h) MOD 10/MOD 10 (01h) Chinese 2 of 5...
Page 284: Enable/disable Matrix 2 Of 5

11 - 56 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Matrix 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 To enable or disable Matrix 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Matrix 2 of 5 (01h) Disable Matrix 2 of 5...
Page 285: Set Lengths For Matrix 2 Of 5

Symbologies 11 - 57 Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
Page 286: Matrix 2 Of 5 Check Digit, Transmit Matrix 2 Of 5 Check Digit

11 - 58 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the Matrix 2 of 5 check digit.
Page 287: Enable/disable Korean 3 Of 5

Symbologies 11 - 59 Korean 3 of 5 Enable/Disable Korean 3 of 5 To enable or disable Korean 3 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below. NOTE The length for Korean 3 of 5 is fixed at 6. Enable Korean 3 of 5 (01h) Disable Korean 3 of 5 (00h)
Page 288: Inverse 1d

11 - 60 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Inverse 1D This parameter sets the 1D inverse decoder setting. Options are: • - the digital scanner decodes regular 1D bar codes only. Regular Only • - the digital scanner decodes inverse 1D bar codes only.
Page 289: Postal Codes, Us Postnet, Us Planet

Symbologies 11 - 61 Postal Codes US Postnet To enable or disable US Postnet, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable US Postnet (01h) Disable US Postnet (00h) US Planet To enable or disable US Planet, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable US Planet (01h) Disable US Planet...
Page 290: Transmit Us Postal Check Digit, Uk Postal

11 - 62 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Transmit US Postal Check Digit Select whether to transmit US Postal data, which includes both US Postnet and US Planet, with or without the check digit. Transmit US Postal Check Digit (01h) Do Not Transmit US Postal Check Digit...
Page 291: Transmit Uk Postal Check Digit, Japan Postal

Symbologies 11 - 63 Transmit UK Postal Check Digit Select whether to transmit UK Postal data with or without the check digit. Transmit UK Postal Check Digit (01h) Do Not Transmit UK Postal Check Digit (00h) Japan Postal To enable or disable Japan Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Japan Postal (01h) Disable Japan Postal...
Page 292: Australian Postal

11 - 64 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Australian Postal To enable or disable Australian Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Australian Postal (01h) Disable Australian Postal (00h)
Page 293: Australia Post Format

Symbologies 11 - 65 Australia Post Format To select one of the following formats for Australia Post, scan the appropriate bar code below: • (or Smart mode) - Attempt to decode the Customer Information Field using the N and C Autodiscriminate Encoding Tables.
Page 294: Netherlands Kix Code, Usps 4cb/one Code/intelligent Mail, Upu Fics Postal

11 - 66 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Netherlands KIX Code To enable or disable Netherlands KIX Code, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Netherlands KIX Code (01h) Disable Netherlands KIX Code (00h) USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail To enable or disable USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail, scan the appropriate bar code below.
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Symbologies 11 - 67 Enable UPU FICS Postal (01h) Disable UPU FICS Postal (00h)
Page 296: Gs1 Databar, Gs1 Databar-14, Gs1 Databar Limited

11 - 68 DS3508 Product Reference Guide GS1 DataBar The variants of GS1 DataBar are DataBar-14, DataBar Expanded, and DataBar Limited. The limited and expanded versions have stacked variants. Scan the appropriate bar codes to enable or disable each variant of GS1 DataBar.
Page 297: Gs1 Databar Limited Security Level

Symbologies 11 - 69 GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level Parameter # F1h D8h The digital scanner offers four levels of decode security for GS1 DataBar Limited bar codes. There is an inverse relationship between security and digital scanner aggressiveness. Increasing the level of security may result in reduced aggressiveness in scanning, so choose only that level of security necessary.
Page 298: Gs1 Databar Expanded, Convert Gs1 Databar To Upc/ean

11 - 70 DS3508 Product Reference Guide GS1 DataBar Expanded Parameter # F0h 54h. Enable GS1 DataBar Expanded (01h) Disable GS1 DataBar Expanded (00h) Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN Parameter # F0h, 8Dh This parameter only applies to GS1 DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar Limited symbols not decoded as part of a Composite symbol.
Page 299: Composite, Composite Cc-c, Composite Cc-a/b

Symbologies 11 - 71 Composite Composite CC-C Parameter # F0h 55h Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type CC-C. Enable CC-C (01h) Disable CC-C (00h) Composite CC-A/B Parameter # F0h 56h Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type CC-A/B. Enable CC-A/B (01h) Disable CC-A/B...
Page 300: Composite Tlc-39, Upc Composite Mode

11 - 72 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Composite TLC-39 Parameter # F0h 73h Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type TLC-39. Enable TLC39 (01h) Disable TLC39 (00h) UPC Composite Mode Parameter # F0h 58h Select an option for linking UPC symbols with a 2D symbol during transmission as if they were one symbol: •...
Page 301: Composite Beep Mode, Gs1-128 Emulation Mode For Ucc/ean Composite Codes

Symbologies 11 - 73 Composite Beep Mode Parameter # F0h, 8Eh To select the number of decode beeps when a composite bar code is decoded, scan the appropriate bar code. Single Beep after both are decoded (00h) Beep as each code type is decoded (01h) Double Beep after both are decoded (02h)
Page 302: D Symbologies, Enable/disable Pdf417, Enable/disable Micropdf417

11 - 74 DS3508 Product Reference Guide 2D Symbologies Enable/Disable PDF417 Parameter # 0Fh To enable or disable PDF417, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable PDF417 (01h) Disable PDF417 (00h) Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 Parameter # E3h To enable or disable MicroPDF417, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Page 303: Code 128 Emulation

Symbologies 11 - 75 Code 128 Emulation Parameter # 7Bh Enable this parameter to transmit data from certain MicroPDF417 symbols as Code 128. AIM Code ID Character (01h) on page 4-44 must be enabled for this parameter to work. Enable Code 128 Emulation to transmit these MicroPDF417 symbols with one of the following prefixes: if the first codeword is 903-905 if the first codeword is 908 or 909 if the first codeword is 910 or 911...
Page 304: Data Matrix

11 - 76 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Data Matrix Parameter # F0h, 24h To enable or disable Data Matrix, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Data Matrix (01h) Disable Data Matrix (00h)
Page 305: Data Matrix Inverse

Symbologies 11 - 77 Data Matrix Inverse Parameter # F1h 4Ch This parameter sets the Data Matrix inverse decoder setting. Options are: • - the digital scanner decodes regular Data Matrix bar codes only. Regular Only • - the digital scanner decodes inverse Data Matrix bar codes only. Inverse Only •...
Page 306: Maxicode

11 - 78 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Maxicode Parameter # F0h, 26h To enable or disable Maxicode, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Maxicode (01h) Disable Maxicode (00h) QR Code Parameter # F0h,25h To enable or disable QR Code, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Page 307: Qr Inverse, Microqr

Symbologies 11 - 79 QR Inverse Parameter # F1h 4Bh This parameter sets the QR inverse decoder setting. Options are: • - the digital scanner decodes regular QR bar codes only. Regular Only • - the digital scanner decodes inverse QR bar codes only. Inverse Only •...
Page 308: Aztec, Aztec Inverse

11 - 80 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Aztec To enable or disable Aztec, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Aztec (01h) Disable Aztec (00h) Aztec Inverse This parameter sets the Aztec inverse decoder setting. Options are: • - the digital scanner decodes regular Aztec bar codes only.
Page 309: Redundancy Level, Redundancy Level 1, Redundancy Level 2, Redundancy Level 3

Symbologies 11 - 81 Redundancy Level The digital scanner offers four levels of decode redundancy. Select higher redundancy levels for decreasing levels of bar code quality. As redundancy levels increase, the digital scanner’s aggressiveness decreases. Select the redundancy level appropriate for the bar code quality. Redundancy Level 1 The following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded: Redundancy Level 1 Codes...
Page 310: Redundancy Level 4

11 - 82 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Redundancy Level 4 The following code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded: Redundancy Level 4 Codes Table 11-5 Code Type Code Length Redundancy Level 1 (01h) Redundancy Level 2...
Page 311: Security Level

Symbologies 11 - 83 Security Level The digital scanner offers four levels of decode security for delta bar codes, which include the Code 128 family, UPC/EAN, and Code 93. Select increasing levels of security for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse relationship between security and digital scanner aggressiveness, so choose only that level of security necessary for any given application.
Page 312: Intercharacter Gap Size, Report Version

11 - 84 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Intercharacter Gap Size The Code 39 and Codabar symbologies have an intercharacter gap that is typically quite small. Due to various bar code-printing technologies, this gap can grow larger than the maximum size allowed, preventing the digital scanner from decoding the symbol.
Page 313: Macro Pdf Features, Flush Macro Buffer, Abort Macro Pdf Entry

Symbologies 11 - 85 Macro PDF Features Macro PDF is a special feature for concatenating multiple PDF symbols into one file. The scanner can decode symbols that are encoded with this feature, and can store more than 64 Kb of decoded data stored in up to 50 MacroPDF symbols.
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Page 315: Communication With 123scan2

Chapter 12 123Scan2 Introduction 123Scan² is an easy-to-use, PC-based software tool that enables rapid and easy customized setup of Motorola scanners. 123Scan² uses a wizard tool to guide users through a streamlined set up process. Settings are saved in a configuration file that can be distributed via e-mail, electronically downloaded via a USB cable, or used to generate a sheet of scannable programming bar codes.
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Chapter 13 Advanced Data Formatting Introduction Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to the host device. Use ADF to edit scan data to suit requirements. Implement ADF by scanning a related series of bar codes which program the digital scanner with ADF rules.
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Page 319: Table Of Contents

Appendix A Standard Default Parameters Standard Default Parameters Table Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number User Preferences Set Default Parameter Set Defaults Parameter Bar Code Scanning Enable Decode Pager Motor Enable F1h 65h Enable Decode Pager Motor Duration F1h 72h 500 msec Beep After Good Decode...
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A - 2 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Picklist Mode F0h 92h Disabled Always 4-23 PDF Prioritization F1h CFh Disable 4-24 PDF Prioritization Timeout 200 ms 4-25 DPM Scanning...
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Standard Default Parameters A - 3 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Image Capture Illumination F0h 69h Enable Gain / Exposure Priority for Snapshot Mode F1h 32h Autodetect Snapshot Mode Timeout F0h 43h 0 (30 seconds) Snapshot Aiming Pattern F0h 2Ch...
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A - 4 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number USB Country Keyboard Types North American (Country Codes) USB Keystroke Delay No Delay USB CAPS Lock Override Disable USB Ignore Unknown Characters...
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Standard Default Parameters A - 5 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters Port Address None Selected Convert Unknown to Code 39 Disable Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters Keyboard Wedge Host Type IBM PC/AT&...
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A - 6 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number OCR Security Level F1h 2Ah 10-13 OCR Subset F1h AEh Selected font variant 10-14 OCR Quiet Zone F1h B7h 10-14...
Page 325: Table Of Contents

Standard Default Parameters A - 7 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Convert UPC-E1 to A Disable 11-19 EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend Disable 11-22 Bookland ISBN Format F1h 40h ISBN-10 11-21 UCC Coupon Extended Code Disable 11-22 Coupon Report...
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A - 8 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Code 11 Code 11 Disable 11-39 Set Lengths for Code 11 1Ch, 1Dh 4 to 55 11-39 Code 11 Check Digit Verification...
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Standard Default Parameters A - 9 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Matrix 2 of 5 Matrix 2 of 5 F1h 6Ah Disable 11-56 Matrix 2 of 5 Lengths F1h 6Bh 1 Length - 14 11-57 F1h 6Ch Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit...
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A - 10 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Composite Composite CC-C F0h 55h Disable 11-71 Composite CC-A/B F0h 56h Disable 11-71 Composite TLC-39 F0h 73h Disable 11-72 UPC Composite Mode...
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Standard Default Parameters A - 11 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Macro PDF Flush Macro PDF Buffer 11-85 Abort Macro PDF Entry 11-85 User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
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Appendix B Programming Reference Symbol Code Identifiers Symbol Code Characters Table B-1 Code Character Code Type UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-8, EAN-13 Code 39, Code 32 Codabar Code 128, ISBT 128 Code 93 Interleaved 2 of 5 Discrete 2 of 5, or Discrete 2 of 5 IATA Code 11 GS1-128 Bookland EAN...
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B - 2 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Symbol Code Characters (Continued) Table B-1 Code Character Code Type ISSN, PDF417, Macro PDF417, Micro PDF417 Aztec, Aztec Rune Data Matrix QR Code, MicroQR Maxicode US Postnet US Planet Japan Postal UK Postal...
Page 333: Aim Code Identifiers

Programming Reference B - 3 AIM Code Identifiers Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where: = Flag Character (ASCII 93) c = Code Character (see Table B-2) m = Modifier Character (see Table B-3) Aim Code Characters Table B-2 Code Character Code Type...
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B - 4 DS3508 Product Reference Guide The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on Table B-3. Modifier Characters Table B-3 Code Type Option Value Option Code 39 No check character or Full ASCII processing.
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Programming Reference B - 5 Modifier Characters (Continued) Table B-3 Code Type Option Value Option D 2 of 5 No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0. Example: A D 2 of 5 bar code 4123, is transmitted as ]S04123 UPC/EAN Standard data packet in full EAN format, i.e.
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B - 6 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Modifier Characters (Continued) Table B-3 Code Type Option Value Option PDF417, Reader set to conform to protocol defined in 1994 PDF417 Micro PDF417 symbology specifications. Note: When this option is transmitted, the receiver cannot reliably determine whether ECIs have been...
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Programming Reference B - 7 Modifier Characters (Continued) Table B-3 Code Type Option Value Option QR Code Model 1 symbol. Model 2 / MicroQR symbol, ECI protocol not implemented. Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol implemented. Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol not implemented, FNC1 implied in first position.
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Page 339: Upc-a, 100%, Upc/ean

Appendix C Sample Bar Codes Code 39 123ABC UPC/EAN UPC-A, 100% 12345 67890...
Page 340: Ean-13, 100%, Code 128, Interleaved 2 Of 5

C - 2 DS3508 Product Reference Guide EAN-13, 100% 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 0 Code 128 12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234 Interleaved 2 of 5 12345678901231...
Page 341: Gs1 Databar-14, Pdf417, Data Matrix

Sample Bar Codes C - 3 GS1 DataBar-14 NOTE DataBar-14 must be enabled to read the bar code below (see GS1 DataBar-14 on page 11-68). 7612341562341 PDF417 Data Matrix...
Page 342: Us Postnet, Maxicode, Uk Postal

C - 4 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Maxicode QR Code US Postnet UK Postal...
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Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).
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D - 2 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Numeric Bar Codes (continued) Cancel To correct an error or change a selection, scan the bar code below. Cancel...
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Appendix E ASCII Character Sets ASCII Value Table Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1000 CTRL 2 1001 CTRL A 1002 CTRL B 1003 CTRL C 1004 CTRL D 1005 CTRL E 1006 CTRL F 1007 CTRL G 1008...
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E - 2 DS3508 Product Reference Guide ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1016 CTRL P 1017 CTRL Q 1018 CTRL R 1019 CTRL S 1020 CTRL T 1021 CTRL U...
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ASCII Character Sets E - 3 ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 >...
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E - 4 DS3508 Product Reference Guide ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089...
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ASCII Character Sets E - 5 ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121...
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E - 6 DS3508 Product Reference Guide ALT Key Standard Default Tables Table E-2 ALT Keys Keystroke 2064 ALT 2 2065 ALT A 2066 ALT B 2067 ALT C 2068 ALT D 2069 ALT E 2070 ALT F 2071 ALT G...
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ASCII Character Sets E - 7 USB GUI Key Character Set Table E-3 GUI Key Keystroke 3000 Right Control Key 3048 GUI 0 3049 GUI 1 3050 GUI 2 3051 GUI 3 3052 GUI 4 3053 GUI 5 3054 GUI 6 3055 GUI 7 3056...
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E - 8 DS3508 Product Reference Guide USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued) Table E-3 GUI Key Keystroke 3081 GUI Q 3082 GUI R 3083 GUI S 3084 GUI T 3085 GUI U 3086 GUI V 3087 GUI W 3088...
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ASCII Character Sets E - 9 PF Key Standard Default Table Table E-4 PF Keys Keystroke 4001 PF 1 4002 PF 2 4003 PF 3 4004 PF 4 4005 PF 5 4006 PF 6 4007 PF 7 4008 PF 8 4009 PF 9 4010...
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E - 10 DS3508 Product Reference Guide F key Standard Default Table Table E-5 F Keys Keystroke 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 F 10 5011 F 11 5012 F 12 5013 F 13 5014 F 14...
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ASCII Character Sets E - 11 Numeric Key Standard Default Table Table E-6 Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6042 6043 6044 Undefined 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock...
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E - 12 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Extended Keypad Standard Default Table Table E-7 Extended Keypad Keystroke 7001 Break 7002 Delete 7003 Pg Up 7004 7005 Pg Dn 7006 Pause 7007 Scroll Lock 7008 Backspace 7009 7010 Print Screen 7011...
Page 357: Code Structure, Introduction, Signature Capture Area

Appendix F Signature Capture Code Introduction CapCode, a signature capture code, is a special pattern that encloses a signature area on a document and allows a scanner to capture a signature. There are several accepted patterns that allow automatic identification of different signatures on the same form. For example, on the federal tax return 1040 form there are three signature areas, one each for two joint filers, and one for a professional preparer.
Page 358: Capcode Pattern Structure, Start / Stop Patterns

F - 2 DS3508 Product Reference Guide CapCode Pattern Structure A CapCode pattern structure consists of a start pattern followed by a separator space, a signature capture box, a second separator space, and then a stop pattern. Assuming that X is the dimension of the thinnest element, the start and stop patterns each contains 9X total width in 4 bars and 3 spaces.
Page 359: Dimensions, Data Format

Signature Capture Code F - 3 Table F-2 lists selectable parameters used to generate the image of the captured signature. User Defined CapCode Parameters Table F-2 Parameter Defined Width Number of pixels Height Number of pixels Format JPEG, BMP, TIFF JPEG quality 1 (most compression) to 100 (best quality) Bits Per Pixel...
Page 360: Additional Capabilities, Signature Boxes

F - 4 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Additional Capabilities Regardless of how the signature is captured, the output signature image is de-skewed and right-side up. A scanner that captures signatures automatically determines whether it is scanning a signature or a bar code.
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Index Numerics 2D bar codes bar codes aztec ....... . 11-80 Australia post format .
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Index - 2 DS3508 Product Reference Guide convert GS1 databar to UPC/EAN ..11-70 alternate numeric keypad emulation ..9-8 convert UPC-E to UPC-A ....11-19 caps lock on .
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Index - 3 picklist modes ......4-23 UPC/EAN postal ....... 11-61 coupon code .
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Index - 4 DS3508 Product Reference Guide code 128 ......11-25 parts ........2-1 GS1-128 .
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......7-2 Motorola enterprise mobility support ....14 default parameters .
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Index - 6 DS3508 Product Reference Guide signal descriptions ......3-7 signature capture ......5-16 bits per pixel .
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Glossary Aperture. The opening in an optical system defined by a lens or baffle that establishes the field of view. API. An interface by means of which one software component communicates with or controls another. Usually used to refer to services provided by one software component to another, usually via software interrupts or function calls Application Programming Interface.
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Glossary - 2 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Bit. Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information. Generally, eight consecutive bits compose one byte of data. The pattern of 0 and 1 values within the byte determines its meaning.
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Glossary - 3 Code Length. Number of data characters in a bar code between the start and stop characters, not including those characters. Cold Boot. A cold boot restarts the mobile computer and erases all user stored records and entries. COM port.
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Glossary - 4 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Flash Disk. An additional megabyte of non-volatile memory for storing application and configuration files. Flash Memory. Flash memory is responsible for storing the system firmware and is non-volatile. If the system power is interrupted the data is not be lost.
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Glossary - 5 I/O Ports. interface The connection between two devices, defined by common physical characteristics, signal characteristics, and signal meanings. Types of interfaces include RS-232 and PCMCIA. IOCTL. Input/Output Control. IP Address. (Internet Protocol address) The address of a computer attached to an IP network. Every client and server station must have a unique IP address.
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Glossary - 6 DS3508 Product Reference Guide MIL. 1 mil = 1 thousandth of an inch. Misread (Misdecode). A condition which occurs when the data output of a reader or interface controller does not agree with the data encoded within a bar code symbol.
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Glossary - 7 Percent Decode. The average probability that a single scan of a bar code would result in a successful decode. In a well-designed bar code scanning system, that probability should approach near 100%. PING. (Packet Internet Groper) An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online. It is used to test and debug a network by sending out a packet and waiting for a response.
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Glossary - 8 DS3508 Product Reference Guide Scan Area. Area intended to contain a symbol. Scanner. An electronic device used to scan bar code symbols and produce a digitized pattern that corresponds to the bars and spaces of the symbol. Its three main components are: 1) Light source (laser or photoelectric cell) - illuminates a bar code,;...
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Glossary - 9 Symbol Aspect Ratio. The ratio of symbol height to symbol width. Symbol Height. The distance between the outside edges of the quiet zones of the first row and the last row. Symbol Length. Length of symbol measured from the beginning of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to the start character to the end of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to a stop character.
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Glossary - 10 DS3508 Product Reference Guide UDP. User Datagram Protocol. A protocol within the IP protocol suite that is used in place of TCP when a reliable delivery is not required. For example, UDP is used for real-time audio and video traffic where lost packets are simply ignored, because there is no time to retransmit.
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