Chapter 1. Getting Started; Introduction - Motorola Symbol LS4278 User Manual

Introduction

The Symbol LS4278 combines excellent scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in a lightweight
laser scanner. Whether used as a hand-held scanner or in hands-free mode in a stand, the scanner ensures comfort and ease of use
for extended periods of time.
In addition to single-line laser scanning, the scanner supports multi-line rastering. Multi-line rastering allows the scanner to capture
stacked GS1 DataBar codes and increases angular tolerances, minimizing product orientation and hand movements. Multi-line
rastering also allows the scanner to read poor quality bar codes. For more information about scanning modes and stacked GS1
DataBar codes, see Scan Pattern on page 5-10
The scanner does not currently support PDF-417 bar codes and its variants.
This STB4278 cradle supports the following interfaces:
• Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes. This interface supports the following
international keyboards (for Windows
Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.
• Standard RS-232 connection to a host. Scan bar code menus to set up proper communication of the cradle with the host.
• USB connection to a host. The cradle 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
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(for Windows environment): North America, German, French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English,
Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.
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• Connection to IBM
Figure 1-1. Symbol LS4278 Scanner
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environment): North America, German, French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian,
468X/469X hosts. Scan bar code menus to set up communication of the cradle with the IBM terminal.
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