Scanning Considerations; Imager Scanning - Motorola MC65 User Manual

Scanning Considerations

Typically, scanning is a simple matter of aim, scan, and decode and a few quick trial efforts master it. However,
consider the following to optimize scanning performance:
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Range
Any scanning device decodes well over a particular working range — minimum and maximum distances
from the bar code. This range varies according to bar code density and scanning device optics.
Scanning within range brings quick and constant decodes; scanning too close or too far away prevents
decodes. Move the scanner closer and further away to find the right working range for the bar codes
being scanned.
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Angle
Scanning angle is important for promoting quick decodes. When laser beams reflect directly back into the
scanner from the bar code, this specular reflection can "blind" the scanner.
To avoid this, scan the bar code so that the beam does not bounce directly back. But don't scan at too
sharp an angle; the scanner needs to collect scattered reflections from the scan to make a successful
decode. Practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within.
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Hold the MC65 farther away for larger symbols.
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Move the MC65 closer for symbols with bars that are close together.
NOTE Scanning procedures depend on the application and MC65 configuration. An application may use
different scanning procedures from the one listed above.

Imager Scanning

To read a bar code, a scan-enabled application is required. The MC65 contains the DataWedge application
that allows the user to enable the imager, decode the bar code data and display the bar code content.
Enable DataWedge.
1.
Tap Start > Settings > System > DataWedge.
a.
Tap Basic configuration > 1. Barcode input > 1. Block Buster Imager.
b.
Tap 1. Enabled.
c.
Tap 0. Back.
d.
Tap 0. Back and then tap OK.
e.
Tap Running to start the DataWedge process. The DataWedge Status changes to Ready.
f.
Tap OK.
g.
Launch an application that supports text inputs, such as Word Mobile 2010 or Excel Mobile 2010.
2.
Point the exit window on the top of the MC65 at a bar code.
3.
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