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Scanning

To program the linear imager, see the appropriate host chapter, and
the parameters included in the chapters mentioned, user preference and miscellaneous linear imager option
parameters are also available in this guide.)Aiming
When scanning, the linear imager projects a red illumination line which allows positioning the bar code within
its field of view. See
and a bar code. (See
Hand-Held Scanning
NOTE Best practice is to place the scanner above the bar code before pressing the trigger. Sweeping over the
bar code after trigger press may produce inconsistent results.
To scan:
Ensure all connections are secure (see appropriate host chapter).
1.
Aim the linear imager at the bar code.
2.
NOTE In the default aiming configuration, the red line emitted by the scanner is referred to as the illumination
line. To scan a bar code, aim the illumination line such that it covers the desired bar code with some
overlap on the right, and left sides (as shown in
decode, to occur and be transmitted back to the host. See
distances between the scanner and the intended bar code.
Press the trigger.
3.
Scanning
Figure 2-1
Upon successful decode, the linear imager beeps and the LED displays a single green flash. (For more
4.
information about beeper and LED definitions, see
Decode Ranges on page 2-6
Aiming Illumination on page 7-13
Chapter 9,
for the proper distance to achieve between the linear imager
to set the type of pattern when aiming.)
Figure 2-1). Pressing the trigger causes the read, or
Decode Ranges on page 2-6
Table 2-1.)
SYMBOLOGIES. (In addition to
for proper