Using The Scanner; Voice Data; Tethered Scanners; Figure 1-29 Scan Beam - LXE MX8 Reference Manual

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Using the Scanner

To scan with the integrated laser barcode reader, point the laser aperture towards a barcode and
press the Scan button. You will see a red laser beam strike the barcode.
Align the red beam so that the barcode is centered within the beam. The laser beam must cross the
entire barcode. Move the MX8 towards or away from the barcode so that the barcode takes up
approximately two-thirds the width of the beam.
The Scan Status LED (oval shaped LED below keypad) turns red when the laser beam is on.
Following a barcode scan and read the Scan Status LED turns green for two seconds and the MX8
beeps or vibrates, indicating a successful scan. When the scan light is OFF and there is no
successful decode then the Scan Status LED turns off and a different beep sequence is heard.
The laser engine and Scan Status LED automatically turn off after a certain time out for
unsuccessful decode and will turn off immediately after successful decode. The scanner is ready to
scan again after the Scan key (or trigger on the handle if installed) is released.

Voice Data

Data is entered into the MX8 by speaking into the headset's microphone when prompted. Please
contact your System Administrator if assistance is needed with the voice software.

Tethered Scanners

Tethered scanners connected to the MX8 I/O port are not supported on the MX8 device.
MX8 Reference Guide
Read all cautions, warnings and labels before using the laser scanner.
Do not look into the laser's lens.
Do not stare directly into the laser beam.
Correct Scan

Figure 1-29 Scan Beam

Figure 1-30 Scan Status LED

Incorrect Scan Incorrect Scan
Entering Data
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