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DS4208 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide
Connecting a USB Interface
Figure 5-1
USB Connection.
NOTE When connecting via USB use the shielded connector cable (e.g., p/n CBA-U21-S07ZAR). Refer to
Solution Builder for guidance about cables. If upgrading an LS2208 or LS4208 to a DS4208, the shielded
connector cable must be used.
The digital scanner connects with USB-capable hosts including:
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Desktop PCs and notebooks
• Apple™ iMac, G4, iBooks (North America only)
• IBM SurePOS terminals
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Sun, IBM, and other network computers that support more than one keyboard.
The following operating systems support the digital scanner through USB:
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Windows
98, 2000, ME, XP
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MacOS 8.5 - MacOS 10.6
NOTE If using a MacOS, the USB Keystroke Delay may need to be set to Long Delay (40 msec).
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IBM 4690 OS.
The digital scanner also interfaces with other USB hosts which support USB Human Interface Devices (HID).
USB Series A
Shielded Connector
Interface cable