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  • Page 1 1704 Barcode Scanner Setup barcodes included. Version 1.08...
  • Page 2 Due to continued product development this information may change without notice. The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between CIPHERLAB and the client and remains the exclusive property of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. If you find any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing.

  • Page 3: For Canada

    IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 4: For Product With Laser

    FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER CAUTION This laser component emits FDA / IEC Class 2 laser light at the exit port. Do not stare into beam. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DO NOT expose the scanner to any flammable sources. Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable. For AC power adaptor, a socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

  • Page 5: Release Notes

    RELEASE NOTES Version Date Notes New: 3.18.1 Convert to EAN-13 1.08 Dec. 14, 2012 New: 4.8 AIM Code ID Modification: 2.4 Direct USB Virtual COM driver 5.4 or later 1.07 Nov 14, 2011 Modified: Modify 3.11 GS1-128 default value to Enable. New: Add Low Light Enhancement for section 1.6.9.
  • Page 6 Modified: Introduction, Symbologies Supported — add support of 1.01 Sep. 29, 2010 more RSS symbologies Modified: 2.3 Direct USB HID — change command 100005 to 100009 Modified: 2.4 Direct USB Virtual COM — change command 100004 to 100008 Modified: 3.13 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family) Modified: 3.13.2 GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14) Modified: 3.13.3 GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) Modified: 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing —...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICES ........................- 3 - For USA ............................- 3 - For Canada ............................ - 3 - For Product with Laser ........................- 4 - Safety Precautions ........................- 4 - Care & Maintenance ........................- 4 - RELEASE NOTES ..........................
  • Page 8 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.6.5 Auto Power Off Mode .......................24 1.6.6 Alternate Mode.........................25 1.6.7 Aiming Mode........................25 1.6.8 Multi-Barcode Mode......................26 1.6.9 Presentation Mode......................26 1.7 Scanning Timeout........................27 1.8 Delay between Re-read ......................28 1.9 Read Redundancy (1D) ......................29 1.10 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ................30 1.11 Negative Barcodes .........................31...
  • Page 9 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.3.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type ..............68 2.3.2 Keyboard Settings......................69 2.3.3 Inter-Character Delay .......................75 2.3.4 Inter-Function Delay......................75 2.3.5 HID Character Transmit Mode..................76 2.4 Direct USB Virtual COM ......................77 2.4.1 Activate USB Virtual COM ....................77 2.4.2 Inter-Function Delay......................
  • Page 10 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.14 MSI ............................106 3.14.1 Verify Check Digit ......................106 3.14.2 Transmit Check Digit ....................106 3.14.3 Code Length Qualification ...................107 3.15 EAN-8 ............................108 3.16 EAN-13 ..........................109 3.16.1 Convert to ISBN......................110 3.16.2 Convert to ISSN......................110 3.17 UCC Coupon Extended Code ....................111 3.18 UPC-A.............................112...
  • Page 11 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.26 Macro PDF ..........................128 3.26.1 Transmit/Decode Mode ....................128 3.26.2 Escape Characters.......................129 3.26.3 Transmit Control Header .....................129 DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT ......................131 4.1 Letter Case..........................131 4.2 Character Substitution ......................132 4.2.1 Select a Set for Character Substituion .................133 4.2.2 Symbologies for Character Substitution (All 3 Sets) ............134...
  • Page 12 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide HOST SERIAL COMMANDS ......................203 Serial Commands ..........................203 Example ............................204 KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE ......................205 Key Type & Status .........................206 Key Type............................206 Key Status ..........................206 Example ............................207 NUMERAL SYSTEMS........................209 Decimal System..........................209 Hexadecimal System........................210 ASCII Table.............................211...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Intensive data collection jobs are made easier with fast, accurate barcode scanning in various working environments. The 1704 scanner is our first scanner capable of reading a variety of 2D symbologies. Owing to the rugged design, extremely low power consumption, and powerful decoding capability, CipherLab Barcode Scanners are the best choice for the following applications –...

  • Page 14: Inside The Package

    Note: (1) In any scan mode other than Multi-Barcode Mode, a barcode acceptable to 1704 can only contain data of 4084 bytes at most. (2) 1704 supports different scan modes and signature capture in Decode Mode. Two more operation modes are supported, which are Image Mode and Video Mode.

  • Page 15: Symbologies Supported

    Introduction SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED Most of the popular barcode symbologies are supported, as listed below. Each can be individually enabled or disabled. The scanner will automatically discriminate and recognize all the symbologies that are enabled. Refer to Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings for details of each symbology.
  • Page 16 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) Disabled GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) Disabled GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Disabled Code 11 Disabled Composite Composite CC-A/B Disabled Code Composite CC-C Disabled Composite TLC-39 Disabled Postal Code US Postnet...

  • Page 17: Quick Start

    QUICK START The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup barcodes contained in this manual or via the ScanMaster software. This section describes the procedure of configuring the scanner by reading the setup barcodes and provides some examples for demonstration. Note: If RS-232 or USB Virtual COM is selected for output interface, the host can directly send serial commands to configure the scanner.

  • Page 18: Enter Configuration Mode

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, you must have it read the "Enter Setup" barcode, which can be located at the bottom of almost every even page of this manual.

  • Page 19: Default Settings

    Quick Start DEFAULT SETTINGS SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS For the scanner to keep the customized settings as user defaults, you must have it read the “Save as User Defaults” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone).

  • Page 20: Read A Setup Barcode

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide READ A SETUP BARCODE CONFIGURE PARAMETERS For most of the scanner parameters, only one read is required to set them to new values. The scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) when each parameter is set successfully.
  • Page 21 Quick Start The example below shows how to save your settings as “User Default” so that you may restore user defaults at a later time: Steps Action User Feedback if Successful Power on the scanner… The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly.
  • Page 22 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide The example below shows how to set numeric parameters: Steps Action User Feedback if Successful Power on the scanner... The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly.
  • Page 23 Quick Start The example below shows how to set string parameters: Steps Action User Feedback if Successful Power on the scanner... The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly. Enter the Configuration Mode…...

  • Page 24: List The Current Settings

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide LIST THE CURRENT SETTINGS The current settings of all scanner parameters can be sent to the host computer for user inspection. The listing includes pages as shown below. You can select the page of interest by having the scanner read the “List Page x”...
  • Page 25 Quick Start List settings regarding Editing Format 1 List Page 11 (1/2) List settings regarding Editing Format 1 List Page 12 (2/2) List settings regarding Editing Format 2 List Page 13 (1/2) List settings regarding Editing Format 2 List Page 14 (2/2) List settings regarding Editing Format 3 List Page 15...

  • Page 26: Create One-Scan Setup Barcodes

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide CREATE ONE-SCAN SETUP BARCODES The fact is most of the scanner parameters require only one read for setting new values. To facilitate configuring the scanner, you may create One-Scan setup barcodes for use. The requirements of a One-Scan setup barcode are: a prefix of the “#@”...

  • Page 27: Understanding The Barcode Scanner

    Chapter 1 UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER This chapter explains the features and usage of the barcode scanner. IN THIS CHAPTER 1.1 Power ..............16 1.2 LED Indicator ............16 1.3 Beeper ..............18 1.4 Vibrator..............20 1.5 Send “NR” to Host ............. 21 1.6 Scan Modes ..............

  • Page 28: Power

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.1 POWER Connect the interface cable between the scanner and your computer. If using the RS-232 cable, you must join the power supply cord to power up the scanner. The scanner will respond with one long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly.

  • Page 29: Good Read Led Duration

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.2.2 GOOD READ LED DURATION By default, the Good Read LED stays on for 40 milliseconds. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 254 in units of 10 milliseconds. Good Read LED Time-out after 0.01~2.54 sec.

  • Page 30: Beeper

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.3 BEEPER The scanner has a buzzer to provide user feedback in various operating conditions. Beeping Meaning One long beep, high tone Power on, with red LED on (1 second) and off quickly One short beep, high tone...

  • Page 31: Good Read Beep

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.3.2 GOOD READ BEEP Frequency 8 kHz *4 kHz 2 kHz 1 kHz Duration *Shortest Shorter Longer Longest Update...

  • Page 32: Vibrator

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.4 VIBRATOR 1.4.1 GOOD READ VIBRATOR Enable Good Read Vibrator *Disable Good Read Vibrator 1.4.2 GOOD READ VIBRATOR DURATION By default, the Good Read Vibration stays on for 1 second. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 254 in units of 100 milliseconds.

  • Page 33: Send "Nr" To Host

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.5 SEND “NR” TO HOST You may have the scanner send the “NR” string to the host to notify the No Read event. Enable *Disable Update...

  • Page 34: Scan Modes

    Different scan modes are supported – select the scan mode that best suits the requirements of a specific application. Refer to the comparison table below. In any scan mode other than Multi-Barcode Mode, a barcode acceptable to 1704 can only contain data of 4084 bytes at most.

  • Page 35: Continuous Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6.1 CONTINUOUS MODE The scanner is always scanning. After a successful decoding, the removal of barcode is required. It is not allowed to proceed to decode until the decoding delay time has passed. To decode the same barcode repeatedly, move away the barcode and put it back again and again for scanning.

  • Page 36: Laser Mode

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.6.3 LASER MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is held down. The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, (2) the pre-set timeout expires, or (3) you release the trigger.

  • Page 37: Alternate Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6.6 ALTERNATE MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed The scanning won't stop until you press the trigger again. Alternate Mode 1.6.7 AIMING MODE The scanner will aim at a barcode once the trigger is pressed, and start scanning when the trigger is pressed again within one second.

  • Page 38: Multi-Barcode Mode

    For 1704 to decode multiple unique barcodes, the maximum output data length of all the barcodes is 2042 bytes after configuration. When the output length exceeds 2042 bytes, Multi-Barcode Mode will not take effect.

  • Page 39: Scanning Timeout

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.7 SCANNING TIMEOUT Specify the scanning time interval (1~254 sec.; 0= Disable) when the scan mode is set to any of the following – Laser mode Auto Off mode Auto Power Off mode Aiming mode Scanner Time-out after 0~254 sec.

  • Page 40: Delay Between Re-Read

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.8 DELAY BETWEEN RE-READ This is also referred to as the “Blocking Time”, which is used to prevent the scanner from accidentally reading the same barcode twice when the scan mode is set to any of the following –...

  • Page 41: Read Redundancy (1D)

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.9 READ REDUNDANCY (1D) Select the level of reading security. For example, If "No Redundancy" is selected, one successful decoding will make the reading valid and induce the "READER Event". If "Two Times" is selected, it will take a total of three consecutive successful decoding of the same barcode to make the reading valid.

  • Page 42: Addon Security For Upc/Ean Barcodes

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.10 ADDON SECURITY FOR UPC/EAN BARCODES The scanner is capable of decoding a mix of UPC/EAN barcodes with and without addons. The read redundancy (2~30 times) allows changing the number of times to decode a UPC/EAN barcode before transmission.

  • Page 43: Negative Barcodes

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.11 NEGATIVE BARCODES Normally, barcodes are printed with the color of the bars darker than that of the spaces. But for negative barcodes, they are printed in the opposite sense just like negative films. The spaces of negative barcodes are printed with a color darker than that of the bars.

  • Page 44: Operation Mode

    User Guide 1.13 OPERATION MODE For 1704, it supports different scan modes and signature capture in Decode Mode. Two more operation modes are supported, which are Image Mode and Video Mode. Image capture occurs in all modes of operation, and it requires software applications, such as ScanMaster, to capture and download images to PC for decoding.

  • Page 45: Decode Mode Settings

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.13.1 DECODE MODE SETTINGS By default, this is the normal operation mode. The decoder attempts to locate and decode any barcode within its field of view upon a trigger event. Refer to 1.6 Scan Modes.
  • Page 46 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Left Right Note: When the ambient light is too dim on the left (or right), you may enable the left (or right) illumination bank to add lighting. Decoding Autoexposure Decide whether to manually specify the gain and exposure time (only recommended for advanced users with difficult image capture situations).

  • Page 47: Enter/Exit Image Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.13.2 ENTER/EXIT IMAGE MODE Use Image Mode to capture a high-quality image and transmit it to the host. Read the barcode below to temporarily enter this mode. Image Mode Enter Image Mode Have the scanner read the setup barcodes in a separate but complete sequence: Exit Image Mode Once the software application finishes the task of receiving an image, the scanner returns to Decode Mode.

  • Page 48: Image Mode Settings

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.13.3 IMAGE MODE SETTINGS Image Mode Timeout Set the amount of time the decoder remains in Image Mode. The decoder exits Image Mode upon a trigger event, or when the Image Mode Timeout elapses. By default, the time-out value is set to 0 which represents 30 seconds.
  • Page 49 Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner Read the barcode above to specify a value. Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 209. For example, read “1” and “5” for setting the preview image size to 1500 bytes. Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting. Image Capture Illumination Decide whether to cause the decoder to flash illumination on every image capture to aid decoding.
  • Page 50 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Image Capture Autoexposure Decide whether to manually specify the gain and exposure time (only recommended for advanced users with difficult image capture situations). *Enable Disable By default, exposure value is set to 10 ms and gain value is set to 50 when autoexposure is disabled.
  • Page 51 Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner *Low Exposure Priority Image Brightness (Target White) Decide whether to set the Target White value when using autoexposure. White and black are defined as 255 decimal and 0, respectively. If the value is 180, which is the factory default, the white level of the image is ~180.

  • Page 52: Enter/Exit Video Mode

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.13.4 ENTER/EXIT VIDEO MODE Read the barcode below to temporarily enter this mode. Video Mode Enter Video Mode Have the scanner read the setup barcodes in a separate but complete sequence: Exit Video Mode In Video Mode, the decoder behaves as a video camera as long as the trigger is active. When you release the trigger, the decoder returns to Decode Mode.

  • Page 53: Imager Preferences

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.14 IMAGER PREFERENCES These settings are for Image Mode. 1.14.1 IMAGE ENHANCEMENT This feature uses a combination of edge sharpening and contrast enhancement to produce an image that is visually pleasing. *Off Medium High Update...

  • Page 54: Image Resolution

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.14.2 IMAGE RESOLUTION This feature alters image resolution before compression. Multiple pixels are combined to one pixel, resulting in a smaller image containing the original content with reduced resolution. Options are – Full: 1280 x 1024 (uncropped image size)

  • Page 55: Image Cropping

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.14.3 IMAGE CROPPING This is used to crop a captured image. Disable Image Cropping: Present the full 1280 x 1024 pixels. Enable Image Cropping: Crop the image to the pixel addresses specified. Enable *Disable Note: The scanner has a cropping resolution of 4 pixels.

  • Page 56: Image File Format

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.14.4 IMAGE FILE FORMAT Select an image format for storing captured images. *JPEG TIFF 1.14.5 BITS PER PIXEL 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 57: Jpeg Image Options

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.14.6 JPEG IMAGE OPTIONS Optimize JPEG images for either size or quality. *JPEG Quality Selector JPEG Size Selector JPEG Target File Size Define the target JPEG file size in terms of 1 Kilobytes (1024 bytes). By default, it is set to 160 Kilobytes.

  • Page 58: Signature Capture

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.15 SIGNATURE CAPTURE A signature capture barcode is a special-purpose symbology, which delineate 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. The region inside the barcode pattern is considered the signature capture area.

  • Page 59: Signature Capture File Format

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.15.1 SIGNATURE CAPTURE FILE FORMAT Select an image format for storing captured signatures. *JPEG TIFF 1.15.2 SIGNATURE CAPTURE BITS PER PIXEL 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 60: Signature Capture Width & Height

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.15.3 SIGNATURE CAPTURE WIDTH & HEIGHT 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 61: Cable Auto-Detect

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.16 CABLE AUTO-DETECT Find the interface cable provided inside the package. Connect it to the scanner. The scanner will detect the interface automatically. Refer to Chapter 2 — Selecting Output Interface. Cable Auto-Detect Defaults Keyboard Wedge PCAT (US) for keyboard type RS-232...

  • Page 62: Picklist Mode

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.17 PICKLIST MODE Picklist mode enables the decoder to decode only the barcodes aligned under the center of the laser aiming pattern. Enable *Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 63: Selecting Output Interface

    Chapter 2 SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE In order to establish a proper connection between your computer and the scanner, we suggest that you follow these instructions – 1) Connect the provided interface cable between the scanner and your computer. The scanner is capable of detecting the interface. If using the RS-232 cable, join the power supply cord.
  • Page 64 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide IN THIS CHAPTER 2.1 Keyboard Wedge ............53 2.2 RS-232 ..............63 2.3 Direct USB HID............68 2.4 Direct USB Virtual COM..........77 Enter Setup...

  • Page 65: Keyboard Wedge

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1 KEYBOARD WEDGE The Y cable allows you to connect the scanner to the keyboard input port of PC and you may join the keyboard as well. The scanned data will be transmitted to the host keyboard port as if it is manually entered via the keyboard.

  • Page 66: Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1.1 ACTIVATE KEYBOARD WEDGE & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE When Keyboard Wedge interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting. Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type… 1) Read this barcode above to activate Keyboard Wedge and select a keyboard type.

  • Page 67: Keyboard Settings

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout Digits Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Digits Transmission Kanji Transmission Alternate Composing Laptop Support Alphabets Layout By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary.
  • Page 68 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide US Keyboard Style – Normal QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout;...
  • Page 69 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments according to this setting. Options Description Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard Upper Row For AZERTY keyboard *Normal...
  • Page 70 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being transmitted.
  • Page 71 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface *Capital Lock OFF Alphabets Transmission By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting.
  • Page 72 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad. Numeric Key *Alphanumeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be “ON”.

  • Page 73: Inter-Character Delay

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface ALT Composing By default, Alternate key composing is disabled. Select [Yes] to allow emulating Alternate key code of a specific keyboard character. For example, [Alt] + [065] will be sent to host for the character “A”...

  • Page 74: Inter-Function Delay

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted.

  • Page 75: Activate Rs-232 Interface

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.2 RS-232 Use the RS-232 cable to connect the scanner to the serial port of PC and join the power adaptor to the RS-232 connector. The associated RS-232 parameters must match those configured on the computer. The scanned data will be transmitted to the serial port. RS-232 Settings Defaults Baud Rate, Data Bit, Parity, Stop Bit...

  • Page 76: Data Bits

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2400 bps 1200 bps 600 bps 2.2.3 DATA BITS *8 bits 7 bits 2.2.4 PARITY *No parity Even 2.2.5 STOP BIT 2 stop bits *1 stop bit Enter Setup...

  • Page 77: Flow Control

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.2.6 FLOW CONTROL By default, there is no flow control in use. Select the flow control (handshake) method. Options Description No flow control Scanner Ready The scanner will activate the RTS signal upon powering on. After each good read, the scanner will then wait for the CTS signal to become active.

  • Page 78: Inter-Character Delay

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.2.7 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

  • Page 79: Ack/Nak Timeout

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.2.9 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data two more times.

  • Page 80: Direct Usb Hid

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.3 DIRECT USB HID Use the USB cable to connect the scanner to PC. Run any text editor on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer. HID Settings Defaults Keyboard Type...

  • Page 81: Keyboard Settings

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout Digits Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Digits Transmission Kanji Transmission Alphabets Layout By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary.
  • Page 82 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide US Keyboard Style – Normal QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout;...
  • Page 83 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments according to this setting. Options Description Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard Upper Row For AZERTY keyboard *Normal...
  • Page 84 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being transmitted.
  • Page 85 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface *Capital Lock OFF Alphabets Transmission By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting.
  • Page 86 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad. Numeric Key *Alphanumeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON".

  • Page 87: Inter-Character Delay

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

  • Page 88: Hid Character Transmit Mode

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.3.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE By default, USB HID interface sends data to the host in batch. You may have the scanner read the “By Character” barcode to process data one character at a time.

  • Page 89: Direct Usb Virtual Com

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.4 DIRECT USB VIRTUAL COM Use the USB cable to connect the scanner to PC. Run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer. Note: If you are using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install its driver from the CD-ROM.

  • Page 90: Ack/Nak Timeout

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.4.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data two more times.

  • Page 91: Changing Symbology Settings

    Chapter 3 CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS In this chapter, a brief on the symbology settings is provided for your reference. IN THIS CHAPTER 3.1 Codabar ..............80 3.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25 ..........82 3.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25..........84 3.4 Code 25 –...

  • Page 92: Codabar

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.1 CODABAR *Enable Disable 3.1.1 START/STOP TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted. Transmit Start/Stop Characters *Do Not Transmit 3.1.2 CLSI CONVERSION When enabled, the CLSI editing strips the start/stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar barcode.

  • Page 93: Code Length Qualification

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.1.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.

  • Page 94: Code 25 - Industrial 25

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.2 CODE 25 – INDUSTRIAL 25 *Enable Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 95: Code Length Qualification

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.2.1 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.

  • Page 96: Code 25 - Interleaved 25

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.3 CODE 25 – INTERLEAVED 25 *Enable Disable 3.3.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit. When desired, select one of the algorithms, USS or OPCC. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.

  • Page 97: Convert To Ean-13

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.3.3 CONVERT TO EAN-13 Decide whether to convert a 14-character barcode into EAN-13 if the following requirements are met: The barcode must have a leading 0 and a valid EAN-13 check digit. “Verify Check Digit” must be disabled. Convert to EAN-13 *Do Not Convert Update...

  • Page 98: Code Length Qualification

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.3.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.

  • Page 99: Code 25 - Matrix 25

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.4 CODE 25 – MATRIX 25 Enable *Disable 3.4.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Matrix 25 Check Digit *Do Not Verify 3.4.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 100: Code Length Qualification

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.4.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.

  • Page 101: Code 25 - Chinese 25

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.5 CODE 25 – CHINESE 25 Enable *Disable Update...

  • Page 102: Italian Pharmacode (Code 32)

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.6 ITALIAN PHARMACODE (CODE 32) Enable *Disable Note: Code 39 must be enabled first. Enter Setup...

  • Page 103: Code 39

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.7 CODE 39 *Enable Disable 3.7.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Code 39 Check Digit *Do Not Verify 3.7.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 104: Standard/Full Ascii Code 39

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.7.3 STANDARD/FULL ASCII CODE 39 Decide whether to support Code 39 Full ASCII that includes all the alphanumeric and special characters. Code 39 Full ASCII *Standard Code 39 Note: Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled at the same time.

  • Page 105: Code Length Qualification

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.7.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.

  • Page 106: Trioptic Code 39

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.8 TRIOPTIC CODE 39 Decide whether to decode Trioptic Code 39. Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tap cartridges. It always contains six characters. Enable *Disable Note: Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled at the same time.

  • Page 107: Code 93

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.9 CODE 93 *Enable Disable Update...

  • Page 108: Code Length Qualification

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.9.1 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.

  • Page 109: Code 128

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.10 CODE 128 *Enable Disable Update...

  • Page 110: Gs1-128 (Ean-128)

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.11 GS1-128 (EAN-128) *Enable Disable Note: GS1-128 barcodes can be decoded only when this setting is enabled. 3.11.1 TRANSMIT CODE ID Decide whether to include the Code ID (“ ”) in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 111: Isbt 128

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.12 ISBT 128 *Enable Disable 3.12.1 ISBT CONCATENATION Decide whether to decode and concatenate pairs of ISBT barcodes. Disable ISBT Concatenation It will not concatenate pairs of ISBT barcodes it encounters. Enable ISBT Concatenation There must be two ISBT barcodes in order for the scanner to decode and perform concatenation.

  • Page 112: Isbt Concatenation Redundancy

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.12.2 ISBT CONCATENATION REDUNDANCY Specify the concatenation redundancy (2~20 times) when ISBT concatenation is enabled. ISBT Concatenation Redundancy 2~20 (*10) 1) Read the barcode above to specify the concatenation redundancy. 2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 209 for the desired redundancy.

  • Page 113: Gs1 Databar (Rss Family)

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.13 GS1 DATABAR (RSS FAMILY) It is categorized into three groups: Group I — GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14) GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional This group consists of the following: GS1 DataBar Truncated GS1 DataBar Stacked GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional Group II —...

  • Page 114: Gs1 Databar Omnidirectional (Rss-14)

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.13.2 GS1 DATABAR OMNIDIRECTIONAL (RSS-14) Enable RSS-14 & RSS Expanded (Groups I, II) *Disable The settings below apply to Group I symbologies only: GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional GS1 DataBar Truncated GS1 DataBar Stacked GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional Transmit Code ID Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 115: Gs1 Databar Expanded (Rss Expanded)

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.13.3 GS1 DATABAR EXPANDED (RSS EXPANDED) Enable RSS-14 & RSS Expanded (Groups I, II) *Disable The settings below apply to Group II symbologies only: GS1 DataBar Expanded GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Transmit Code ID Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS Expanded Code ID Do Not Transmit...

  • Page 116: Gs1 Databar Limited (Rss Limited)

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.13.4 GS1 DATABAR LIMITED (RSS LIMITED) Enable RSS Limited (Group III) *Disable Transmit Code ID Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS Limited Code ID Do Not Transmit Transmit Application ID Decide whether to include the Application ID ("01") in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 117: Convert To Upc/Ean

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.13.5 CONVERT TO UPC/EAN This only applies to GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional and GS1 DataBar Limited barcodes not decoded as part of a Composite barcode. Convert to EAN-13: It will strip the leading “010” from barcodes. “01”...

  • Page 118: Msi

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.14 MSI Enable *Disable 3.14.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Select one of the three calculations to verify check digit(s) when decoding barcodes. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. *Single Modulo 10 Double Modulo 10 Modulo 10 &...

  • Page 119: Code Length Qualification

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.14.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.

  • Page 120: 108

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.15 EAN-8 EAN-8 *Enable EAN-8 (No Addon) Disable EAN-8 Addon 2 Enable EAN-8 Addon 2 *Disable EAN-8 Addon 5 Enable EAN-8 Addon 5 *Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 121: 109

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.16 EAN-13 EAN-13 *Enable EAN-13 (No Addon) Disable EAN-13 Addon 2 Enable EAN-13 Addon 2 *Disable EAN-13 Addon 5 Enable EAN-13 Addon 5 *Disable Update...

  • Page 122: Convert To Isbn

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.16.1 CONVERT TO ISBN Decide whether to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 978 and 979, to ISBN. Convert EAN-13 to ISBN *Do Not Convert 3.16.2 CONVERT TO ISSN Decide whether to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 977 to ISSN.

  • Page 123: Ucc Coupon Extended Code

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.17 UCC COUPON EXTENDED CODE Decide whether to decode the following barcodes as Coupon Code. UPC-A barcodes starting with digit “5” EAN-13 barcodes starting with digits “99” UPC-A/EAN-128 Coupon Codes Enable *Disable Note: Depending on your requirements, UPC-A, EAN-13 and EAN-128 must be enabled first! Update...

  • Page 124: Upc-A

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.18 UPC-A UPC-A *Enable UPC-A (No Addon) Disable UPC-A Addon 2 Enable UPC-A Addon 2 *Disable UPC-A Addon 5 Enable UPC-A Addon 5 *Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 125: Convert To Ean-13

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.18.1 CONVERT TO EAN-13 Decide whether to expand the read UPC-A barcode, as well as its addons, into EAN-13. After conversion, the data follows EAN-13 format and is affected by EAN-13 programming selections (e.g. Check Digit). Convert UPC-A to EAN-13 *Do Not Convert...

  • Page 126: Upc-E

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.19 UPC-E UPC-E *Enable UPC-E (No Addon) Disable UPC-E Addon 2 Enable UPC-E Addon 2 *Disable UPC-E Addon 5 Enable UPC-E Addon 5 *Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 127: Select System Number

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.19.1 SELECT SYSTEM NUMBER Decide whether to decode the ordinary UPC-E barcodes only or both UPC-E0 and UPC-E1 barcodes. System number enabled for decoding UPC-E0 barcodes. System number enabled for decoding UPC-E1 barcodes. System Number 0 & 1 *System Number 0 Only Warning: Because of the way system number 1 is encoded, if both system numbers...

  • Page 128: Transmit System Number

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.19.3 TRANSMIT SYSTEM NUMBER Decide whether to include the system number in the data being transmitted. Transmit UPC-E System Number *Do Not Transmit 3.19.4 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 129: Code 11

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.20 CODE 11 Enable *Disable 3.20.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit(s). If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify One Check Digit Verify Two Check Digit *Do Not Verify 3.20.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit(s) in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 130: Code Length Qualification

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.20.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.

  • Page 131: Composite Code

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.21 COMPOSITE CODE 3.21.1 COMPOSITE CC-A/B Enable Composite CC-A/B *Disable 3.21.2 COMPOSITE CC-C Enable Composite CC-C *Disable 3.21.3 COMPOSITE TLC-39 Enable Composite TLC-39 *Disable Update...

  • Page 132: Upc Composite Mode

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.21.4 UPC COMPOSITE MODE UPC barcodes can be “linked” with a 2D barcode during transmission as if they were one barcode. UPC Never Linked Transmit UPC barcodes regardless of whether a 2D barcode is detected.

  • Page 133: Us Postal Code

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.22 US POSTAL CODE 3.22.1 US POSTNET *Enable US Postnet Disable 3.22.2 US PLANET *Enable US Planet Disable 3.22.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit US Postal Check Digit Do Not Transmit Update...

  • Page 134: Uk Postal Code

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.23 UK POSTAL CODE 3.23.1 UK POSTAL *Enable UK Postal Disable 3.23.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit UK Postal Check Digit Do Not Transmit...

  • Page 135: More Postal Code

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.24 MORE POSTAL CODE 3.24.1 JAPAN POSTAL *Enable Japan Postal Disable 3.24.2 AUSTRALIAN POSTAL *Enable Australian Postal Disable 3.24.3 DUTCH POSTAL *Enable Dutch Postal Disable 3.24.4 USPS 4CB/ONE CODE/INTELLIGENT MAIL Enable USPS 4CB/ One Code/ Intelligent Mail *Disable Update...

  • Page 136: Upu Fics Postal

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.24.5 UPU FICS POSTAL Enable UPU FICS Postal *Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 137: Symbologies

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.25 2D SYMBOLOGIES 3.25.1 PDF417 *Enable PDF417 Disable 3.25.2 MicroPDF417 Enable MicroPDF417 *Disable Update...

  • Page 138: Data Matrix

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.25.3 DATA MATRIX *Enable Data Matrix Disable Data Matrix Mirror Decide whether to decode mirror image Data Matrix barcodes. Never — do not decode Data Matrix barcodes that are mirror images. Always — decode only Data matrix barcodes that are mirror images.

  • Page 139: Maxicode

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.25.4 MAXICODE *Enable Maxicode Disable 3.25.5 QR CODE *Enable QR Code Disable 3.25.6 MicroQR *Enable MicroQR Disable 3.25.7 AZTEC *Enable Aztec Disable Update...

  • Page 140: Macro Pdf

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.26 MACRO PDF Macro PDF is a special feature for concatenating multiple PDF barcodes into one file, known as Macro PDF417 or Macro MicroPDF417. Note: When printing barcodes, keep each Macro PDF sequence separate, as each has a unique identifier.

  • Page 141: Escape Characters

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.26.2 ESCAPE CHARACTERS When enabled, it uses the backslash "\" as an Escape character for systems that can process transmissions containing special data sequences. It will format special data according to the Global Label Identifier (GLI) protocol, which only affects the data portion of a Macro PDF symbol transmission.
  • Page 142 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...

  • Page 143: Defining Output Format

    Chapter 4 DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT You may configure in which format the collected data will be output to the host computer. Barcode read by the scanner will be processed in the following sequence – 1) Perform character substitution on the data scanned. 2) Add Code ID Length Code...

  • Page 144: Character Substitution

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.2 CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION Character substitution is performed on every occurrence of the first character specified. If only one character is specified, every occurrence of that character in the barcode will be taken away. The first character will be replaced by the second character(s).

  • Page 145: Select A Set For Character Substituion

    Chapter 4 Defining Output Format 4.2.1 SELECT A SET FOR CHARACTER SUBSTITUION Configure Set 1 Configure Set 2 Configure Set 3 1) Read the barcode above to enable character substitution by set. For example, have the scanner read the “Set 1” barcode to configure the first set of character substitution.

  • Page 146: Symbologies For Character Substitution (All 3 Sets)

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.2.2 SYMBOLOGIES FOR CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION (ALL 3 SETS) By default character substitution will be performed on all symbologies. If the character substitution is not desired with one or more symbologies, read the “Do Not Apply”...
  • Page 147 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for Code 128 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for GS1-128 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for ISBT 128 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-8 (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-8 Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 148 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Character Substitution for EAN-8 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-13 (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-13 Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-13 Addon 5...
  • Page 149 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for Industrial 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Interleaved 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Matrix 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Chinese 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for MSI *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 150 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Character Substitution for GS1 DataBar *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A Addon 5...
  • Page 151 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for UPC-E Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-E Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UCC Coupon Extended Code *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Code 11 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Composite CC-A/B...
  • Page 152 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Character Substitution for Composite CC-C *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Composite TLC-39 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for US Postnet *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for US Planet *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 153 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for Japan Postal *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Australian Postal *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Dutch Postal *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPU FICS Postal *Apply...
  • Page 154 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Character Substitution for PDF417 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for MicroPDF417 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Data Matrix *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Maxicode *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for QR Code...
  • Page 155 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for MicroQR *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Aztec *Apply Do Not Apply Update...

  • Page 156: Prefix/Suffix Code

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.3 PREFIX/SUFFIX CODE By default, there is no prefix code, and [ENTER] or [CR] (Carriage Return) is configured to be suffix code. Up to 8 characters can be configured, for example, “Barcode_”, and will have...

  • Page 157: Code Id

    Chapter 4 Defining Output Format 4.4 CODE ID Up to two characters for Code ID can be configured for each symbology. To make the Code ID configuration easier, the scanner provides five pre-defined Code ID sets that you can select one and make necessary changes on it. If “Keyboard Wedge”...
  • Page 158 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Code ID options Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Code 39 Trioptic Code 39 Italian Pharmacode Industrial 25 Interleaved 25 Matrix 25 Chinese 25 Codabar Code 93 Code 128 ISBT 128...
  • Page 159 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format MicroQR Aztec IATA Macro PDF417 Macro MicroPDF417 Update...

  • Page 160: Change Code Id

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.4.2 CHANGE CODE ID 1) Read the barcode below to change code ID of a specific symbology. 2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 210 for the desired character string. For example, read “4” and “4” for applying the character [D] for Code ID.
  • Page 161 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Configure Code ID for Interleaved 25 Configure Code ID for Matrix 25 Configure Code ID for Chinese 25 Configure Code ID for Configure Code ID for UPC-A Configure Code ID for UPC-E Configure Code ID for UCC Coupon Code Configure Code ID for Code 11...
  • Page 162 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Configure Code ID for US Planet Configure Code ID for UK Postal Configure Code ID for Japan Postal Configure Code ID for Australian Postal Configure Code ID for Dutch Postal Configure Code ID for USPS 4CB / One Code /...

  • Page 163: Clear Code Id Settings

    Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Configure Code ID for MicroQR Configure Code ID for Aztec Configure Code ID for IATA Configure Code ID for Macro PDF417 Configure Code ID for Macro MicroPDF417 4.4.3 CLEAR CODE ID SETTINGS Clear All Code ID Settings Update...

  • Page 164: Length Code

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.5 LENGTH CODE A 4-digit code representing the length of barcode data (character count) can be inserted in front of data being transmitted. Such "Length" code can be individually enabled or disabled for each symbology.
  • Page 165 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Length Code for Code 128 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for GS1-128 & GS1 DataBar Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for ISBT 128 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for EAN-8 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for EAN-13 Apply *Do Not Apply...
  • Page 166 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Length Code for Italian Pharmacode Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Industrial 25 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Interleaved 25 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Matrix 25 Apply *Do Not Apply...
  • Page 167 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Length Code for MSI Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for UPC-A Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for UPC-E Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for UCC Coupon Extended Code Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Code 11 Apply *Do Not Apply...
  • Page 168 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Length Code for Composite CC-A/B Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Composite CC-C Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Composite TLC-39 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for US Postnet Apply *Do Not Apply...
  • Page 169 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Length Code for UK Postal Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Japan Postal Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Australian Postal Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Dutch Postal Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail Apply *Do Not Apply...
  • Page 170 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Length Code for UPU FICS Postal Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for PDF417 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for MicroPDF417 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Data Matrix Apply *Do Not Apply...
  • Page 171 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Length Code for QR Code Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for MicroQR Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Aztec Apply *Do Not Apply Update...

  • Page 172: Multi-Barcode Editor

    Up to five barcodes can be specified. When you enable this mode, it will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode. For 1704 to concatenate barcodes, the maximum output data length of all the barcodes is 2042 bytes after configuration.

  • Page 173: Edit A Concatenation Of Barcodes

    Chapter 4 Defining Output Format 4.6.1 EDIT A CONCATENATION OF BARCODES Edit Output Sequence 1) Read the barcode above to start editing a concatenation of barcodes. 2) Code Type setting – read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 210 for Code Type of the (first) barcode.
  • Page 174 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 79 (y) Chinese 25 5A (Z) 7A (z) Aztec 5B ( [ ) GS1 DataBar (RSS) 7B ({) Micro QR 7C (|) USPS 4CB / One Code / Intelligent Mail 7D (}) UPU FICS Postal...

  • Page 175: Activate The Concatenation Of Barcodes

    Chapter 4 Defining Output Format 4.6.2 ACTIVATE THE CONCATENATION OF BARCODES By default, the output sequence editing of the concatenation of barcodes is not applied. When “Enforce Output Sequence” is enabled, all barcodes read by the scanner must meet with the criteria for the concatenation. If data is found excluded from all output sequence sets (= not meeting with the criteria), the scanner will not accept the reading, and therefore, data will not be transmitted.

  • Page 176: Removal Of Special Character

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.7 REMOVAL OF SPECIAL CHARACTER You can only specify 1 character, but it will remove every matching character encountered from the starting position of barcode data until a different character is met. For example, if it is configured to remove the character “0” (hex value is “30”), one or more zeros will be stripped off the barcode data “012345”...

  • Page 177: Applying Formats For Data Editing

    For 1704 to apply any editing format, the maximum output data length of a barcode is 4084 bytes after configuration. When the data length exceeds 4084 bytes, editing format will not take effect.

  • Page 178: Activating Editing Formats

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.1 ACTIVATING EDITING FORMATS 5.1.1 ACTIVATE EDITING FORMATS If you have already configured any editing format before, you may directly apply the editing format. If not, you must start with configuring an editing format first, and then, activate the editing format when it is desired in use.

  • Page 179: Exclusive Data Editing

    Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format 5 Enable *Disable 5.1.2 EXCLUSIVE DATA EDITING By default, only barcodes found meeting with the criteria are processed by the editing formats. Those found not meeting with the criteria are processed normally. When “Exclusive Data Editing”...

  • Page 180: How To Configure Editing Formats

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.2 HOW TO CONFIGURE EDITING FORMATS End Programming Format...

  • Page 181: Select Format To Configure

    Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 5.2.1 SELECT FORMAT TO CONFIGURE Start Programming Format Select one editing format (Format 1~5) and the parameters pertaining to the editing format can then be configured – applicable code type, data length, matching string & location, start position, field adjustment, total number of fields, field settings (field-dividing rule), additional fields, and field transmission sequence.

  • Page 182: Restore Default Format

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.2.2 RESTORE DEFAULT FORMAT You may select an existing editing format and have the defaults restored. The default settings of an editing format are listed below. Editing format Defaults Applicable Code Type Data Length 0 (No qualification)

  • Page 183: Configuring Format - Define Data Criteria

    Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 5.3 CONFIGURING FORMAT — DEFINE DATA CRITERIA Three applicable conditions can be configured to check whether the data read by the scanner can be processed by the particular editing format. Note: Data editing cannot be performed unless the three conditions are all met. 5.3.1 APPLICABLE CODE TYPE By default, barcodes of all the supported symbologies will be processed by any editing format, if having been configured and enabled.
  • Page 184 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Editing Format for Codabar *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Code 39 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Trioptic Code 39 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Code 93 *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 185 Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for GS1-128 & GS1 DataBar *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for ISBT 128 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-8 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-8 Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-8 Addon 5...
  • Page 186 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Editing Format for EAN-13 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-13 Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-13 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Italian Pharmacode *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 187 Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for Interleaved 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Matrix 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Chinese 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for MSI *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-A *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 188 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Editing Format for UPC-A Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-A Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-E *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-E Addon 2 *Apply...
  • Page 189 Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for UCC Coupon Extended Code *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Code 11 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Composite CC-A/B *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Composite CC-C *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Composite TLC-39...
  • Page 190 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Editing Format for US Postnet *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for US Planet *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UK Postal *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Japan Postal *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 191 Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for Dutch Postal *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPU FICS Postal *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for PDF417 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for MicroPDF417...
  • Page 192 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Editing Format for Data Matrix *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Maxicode *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for QR Code *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for MicroQR *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Aztec...

  • Page 193: Data Length

    Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 5.3.2 DATA LENGTH The length must include prefix, suffix (0x0d by default), length code, etc. By default, barcodes of any length (character count) are eligible for data editing. Specify a value. When zero is given to both, the scanner will not perform the length qualification. 1) Read the barcode below to specify Max.

  • Page 194: Matching String & Location

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.3.3 MATCHING STRING & LOCATION By default, no matching string is specified, and therefore, it is disabled. You may enable this feature by specifying a matching string; up to four characters are allowed. When the Matching String Location is zero, the scanner will only check for the existence of the matching string in the barcode data.

  • Page 195: Configuring Format - Define Data Field

    Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 5.4 CONFIGURING FORMAT — DEFINE DATA FIELD 5.4.1 START POSITION Data can be divided into fields in one of the following direction – from head (F1) to tail (F5) from tail (F1) to head (F5) *From Head From Tail 5.4.2 FIELD ADJUSTMENT...

  • Page 196: Total Number Of Fields

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.4.3 TOTAL NUMBER OF FIELDS Data can be divided into at most 6 fields; each of them is numbered from F1 to F6 accordingly. However, only F1~F5 can be configured. The total number of fields must be specified correctly. If three fields are configured for the editing format, the data characters after F3 will be assigned to F4 automatically.

  • Page 197: Field Settings

    Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 5.4.4 FIELD SETTINGS Data eligible for editing formats is divided into fields by user-specified rules – either using the field terminating string or specified field length. By Terminating String Specify the field terminating string. Up to two characters are allowed. The scanner will search for the occurrence of this particular string in the data.
  • Page 198 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Field 2 Setting Read the barcode below to divide field 2 by a specified terminating string. Select Field Separator to Divide Field 2… Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 210 for the desired character string.
  • Page 199 Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Field 3 Setting Read the barcode below to divide field 3 by a specified terminating string. Select Field Separator to Divide Field 3… Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 210 for the desired character string. Read the “Validate”...
  • Page 200 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Field 4 Setting Read the barcode below to divide field 4 by a specified terminating string. Select Field Separator to Divide Field 4… Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 210 for the desired character string.
  • Page 201 Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Field 5 Setting Read the barcode below to divide field 5 by a specified terminating string. Select Field Separator to Divide Field 5… Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 210 for the desired character string. Read the “Validate”...
  • Page 202 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Additional Fields Up to five additional fields can be created for each editing format; each of them is numbered from AF1 to AF5 accordingly. If "Keyboard Wedge" is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable.

  • Page 203: Pause Field Setting

    Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 5.4.5 PAUSE FIELD SETTING Pause Field Time You can limit the pause time interval (1~16). By default, it is set to 1 second. Pause Field Time 1~16 sec. (*1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval for the Pause Field. (It is set to 1 by default.) Read the “Decimal...

  • Page 204: Configuring Format - Define Transmission Sequence

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.5 CONFIGURING FORMAT — DEFINE TRANSMISSION SEQUENCE After configuring the data fields and additional fields, you must now program the transmission sequence of these fields that comprise the final data. This field transmission sequence can be assigned in any desired order and fields can be assigned multiple times as well.
  • Page 205 Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Additional Field 2 Additional Field 3 Additional Field 4 Additional Field 5 Pause Field Null Character Field 3) Read the “End” barcode to complete this setting. End Programming… Update...

  • Page 206: Programming Examples

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.6 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES 5.6.1 EXAMPLE I Extract data from the 10th character to the 19th character... The editing format should be configured as follows: Read the “Enter Setup” barcode to enter the Configuration Mode. Read the “Configure Format 1” barcode.

  • Page 207: Example Ii

    Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 5.6.2 EXAMPLE II Extract the date code, item number, and quantity information from barcodes. Data in a barcode is encoded like this: From the 1 character to the 6 character is the date code. From the 7 character to the dash ‘-’...
  • Page 208 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide End Programming Format...

  • Page 209: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Optical Characteristics 1704 Scan Engine 2D Imager Light Source Visible red LED Physical Characteristics Switch Tactile switch Indication Dual-color LED (Red/Green) and beeper Vibrator 0.5 G Interface Options Keyboard Wedge, RS-232, USB HID, USB Virtual COM Weight Approx. 306 g...
  • Page 210 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Environmental Characteristics Temperature Operating -10 °C to 55 °C Storage -40 °C to 70 °C Humidity Operating 10% to 90% (Non-condensing) Storage 5% to 95% Resistance Impact Resistance 1.8 m, 5 drops per 6 sides...

  • Page 211: Firmware Upgrade

    Appendix I FIRMWARE UPGRADE UPGRADING 1704 FIRMWARE 1) Connect the interface cable, RS-232 or USB, between the scanner and your computer. If using the RS-232 cable, join the power supply cord. If you are using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install its driver from the CD-ROM.
  • Page 212 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3) Read the following barcodes in sequence for the scanner to enter the download mode. The scanner will respond with beeps to indicate it is ready for downloading. Enter Setup Download 4) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on your computer.

  • Page 213: Upgrading Usb Bridge Firmware

    Appendix I Firmware Upgrade UPGRADING USB BRIDGE FIRMWARE 1) Connect the USB cable between the scanner and your computer. If you are using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install its driver from the CD-ROM. 2) Read the following barcodes in sequence to configure the scanner to use USB Virtual COM as download interface.
  • Page 214 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port for USB Virtual COM interface. Ignore the baud rate setting. For the file option, click [Browse] to select the target file for firmware update. Click [OK].

  • Page 215: Host Serial Commands

    Appendix II HOST SERIAL COMMANDS SERIAL COMMANDS Purpose To disable the scanner. Remarks “D” Purpose To enable the scanner. Remarks “E” #@ nnnnnn <CR> Purpose To configure the scanner. Remarks nnnnnn – the six digits of command parameters. For example, “109952” is to list the current Code ID settings. List Page 3 Serial Command “0x23”...

  • Page 216: Example

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide #@TRIGOFF<CR> Purpose Disable software trigger Remarks “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x54” + “0x52” + “0x49” + “0x47” + “0x4f” + “0x46” + “0x46” + “0x0d” #@TRIGON<CR> Purpose Enable software trigger Remarks “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x54” + “0x52” + “0x49” + “0x47” + “0x4f” + “0x4e” + “0x0d”...

  • Page 217: Keyboard Wedge Table

    Appendix III KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE " Home Down & Left Right PgUp Exec < PgDn > ENTER* Note: (1) ~ : Digits of numeric keypad. (2) CR*/Send/ENTER*: ENTER key on the numeric keypad. Update...

  • Page 218: Key Type & Status

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide KEY TYPE & STATUS KEY TYPE If “Keyboard Wedge” or “USB HID” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable. *Normal Scan Code KEY STATUS Decide whether or not to change key status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.

  • Page 219: Example

    Appendix III Keyboard Wedge Table EXAMPLE KEY TYPE = NORMAL For example, if you want to program the character “!” as the prefix code: Read the “Configure Prefix” barcode. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 210 for “2” and “1”. Read the “Validate”...
  • Page 220 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...

  • Page 221: Numeral Systems

    Appendix IV NUMERAL SYSTEMS DECIMAL SYSTEM Decimal Validate the Values Validate Update Abort...

  • Page 222: Hexadecimal System

    1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide HEXADECIMAL SYSTEM Hexadecimal Enter Setup...

  • Page 223: Ascii Table

    Appendix IV Numeral Systems Validate the Values Validate ASCII TABLE " & < > Update Abort...
  • Page 224 1704 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...

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