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1664 Barcode Scanner Setup barcodes included. Version 1.03...
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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.
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.
FOR HAND-HELD PRODUCT WITH RF FUNCTIONS The 1664 unit (FCC ID: Q3N-1664) complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. The unit has very low level of RF energy that it is deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
RELEASE NOTES Version Date Notes 1.03 Feb. 06, 2012 Add: Chapter 6 fields of Time Stamp 1.02 Jan. 11, 2012 Modified: Specifications: Dimension and Weight description 1.01 Dec. 28, 2011 Add: 1.1.2 add delay note for activating the scanner from power off mode 1.00 Nov.
Care & Maintenance ........................- 4 - RELEASE NOTES ..........................- 5 - INTRODUCTION ............................ 1 Getting Familiarized with 1664 and 3610 ..................2 Installing the Battery into 1664 ....................2 Charging the Battery ........................3 Charging the Battery via Charger ....................4 Using 3610 ...........................
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.4.2 Good Read Beep ......................33 1.4.3 Low Battery Alarm ......................34 1.5 Vibrator............................34 1.5.1 Good Read Vibrator......................34 1.5.2 Good Read Vibrator Duration ..................34 1.6 Send “NR” to Host ........................35 1.7 Scan Modes ..........................36 1.7.1 Laser Mode........................
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.3.2 Inter-Function Delay......................68 2.3.3 ACK/NAK Timeout ......................69 2.3.4 Switch between Master/Slave Mode................69 2.4 USB HID via 3610........................70 2.4.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type ..............71 2.4.2 Keyboard Settings......................72 2.4.3 Inter-Character Delay .......................79 2.4.4 Inter-Function Delay......................
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.21.5 GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes........154 4.22 US Postal Code ........................155 4.22.1 US Postnet........................155 4.22.2 US Planet........................155 4.22.3 Transmit Check Digit ....................155 4.23 UK Postal Code........................156 4.23.1 UK Postal........................156 4.23.2 Transmit Check Digit ....................156 4.24 More Postal Code .........................157...
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.2.2 Restore Default Format ....................204 6.3 Configuring Format — Define Data Criteria ................205 6.3.1 Applicable Code Type.....................205 6.3.2 Data Length ........................215 6.3.3 Matching String & Location ...................216 6.4 Configuring Format — Define Data Field ................217 6.4.1 Start Position ........................217...
This line of scanners deliver data over a cordless personal network at a range of up to 10 meters and a prolonged battery life to keep business running. 1664 is a new ordering option provided for adapting a 2D scan engine to read both 1D and 2D barcodes.
2) Remove the battery cover. 3) Push battery lock to unlocked position. 4) Insert the battery into the battery compartment. For 1664, install the supplied 3.7V/850mAh Li-ion battery into the battery compartment. 5) Push battery lock to lock the battery firmly.
The battery may not be fully charged for shipment. For initial use, it is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the scanner. For 1664, use the Direct USB cable to connect the scanner to PC for charging. It takes approximately 4 hours to fully charge the battery.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA CHARGER The battery charger is provided for charging the battery outside of the scanner. You may purchase the charger separately. It takes approximately 3 hours to charge the battery to full.
Introduction USING 3610 The CipherLab Dongle(3610) is specifically designed for the scanner to communicate with a host computer cordless. The connection between the scanners and 3610 is made easy and reliable. Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3610. There is one LED indicator provided for communications status.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide INSIDE THE PACKAGE The items included in the package may be different, depending on your order. Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the scanner.
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 4 Changing Symbology Settings for details of each symbology.
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. Configuration Mode Hold down the [Power/Delete] key for 2 seconds to turn on the scanner.
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide Working Mode Upon powering up, the scanner will try to establish a connection with 3610 or a computer with ® Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to Chapter 3 - Setting up a WPAN Connection for details. The connection between the scanners and 3610 is made easy and reliable.
Quick Start ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, read the "Enter Setup" barcode, which can be located at the bottom of almost every even page of this manual. The scanner will respond with six beeps and its LED indicator will become flashing red after reading the barcode.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide DEFAULT SETTINGS SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS For the scanner to keep the customized settings as user defaults, you must read the “Save as User Defaults” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone).
Quick Start 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. Refer to Create One-Scan Setup Barcodes.
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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.
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Quick Start 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. Enter the Configuration Mode…...
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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.
Quick Start 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” barcode. The scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) and send the selected page to the host immediately.
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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...
Quick Start 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 “#@”...
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...
Note: (1) The rechargeable battery for 1664 may not be fully charged when shipped. We suggest charging it to full before use. (2) The scanner can be configured to save battery power. Refer to settings of “Auto Power Off &...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.1.1 HOW TO OPERATE THE SCANNER Turn on the scanner… Press the [Power/Delete] key for 2 seconds. The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone), and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.1.2 AUTO POWER OFF & POWER-SAVING The scanner will stay active at power-on, which may be followed by a transition from full CPU speed to low CPU speed (Power-Saving) to auto shutdown (Auto Power Off). Power-Saving (1~254 min.;...
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide After establishing a WPAN connection successfully… Once a WPAN connection is established successfully, the scanner will stay active for a specified period of time (2 minutes by default) for data transmission. Its CPU is running at full speed, and the LED is flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.02 s: 3 s).
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Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner Auto Off after 0~254 min. (*10) 1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval in minutes before the scanner automatically turns off. 2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 251. For example, read “1” and “5” for the scanner to automatically turn off after being idle for 15 minutes.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.2 MEMORY The scanned data can be sent to a host computer immediately via the WPAN connection or stored in flash memory when the scanner is set to Memory mode. 1.2.1 TRANSMIT BUFFER By default, the transmit buffer is enabled and ready for use when the scanner is out of range.
1.2.2 MEMORY MODE When the scanner is in memory mode, it means any real-time connection established with the host is disabled. 1664 scanner keeps 4MB flash memory for memory mode operation, which can store over 240,000 scans based on EAN-13 barcodes.
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WPAN connection with the host, if there is any. If 1664 has never been connected to the host cordless, it will not be able to send data until it is connected using the Direct USB cable! Send Data Time-Out after 0~15 sec.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.3 LED INDICATOR The triple-color LED on top of the scanner is used to provide user feedback. For example, the LED becomes solid red and goes off upon powering on or running out of transmit buffer.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.3.1 GOOD READ LED *Enable Good Read LED Disable Good Read LED 1.3.2 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.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.4 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 Transmit buffer full, with red LED on-off One long beep, low tone Transmit buffer disabled, with red LED on-off Configuration error (Wrong barcode…)
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.4.3 LOW BATTERY ALARM By default, the built-in battery alarm will sound when the battery charge gets low. In order to prevent data loss, it is advised to replace the battery immediately when hearing two short beeps (high tone).
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6 SEND “NR” TO HOST The scanner can send a “NR” string to the host to notify a No Read event. Enable *Disable Update...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.7 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. Scan Mode Start to Scan Stop Scanning...
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.7.2 AUTO OFF MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed. The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, and (2) the pre-set timeout expires. Note: Refer to “Scanning Timeout”. Auto Off Mode 1.7.3 AUTO POWER OFF MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.7.4 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. The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, and (2) the pre-set timeout expires.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.8 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.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.9 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 –...
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.10 READ REDUNDANCY FOR ALL SYMBLOGIES 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 "Three Times" is selected, it will take a total of four consecutive successful decoding of the same barcode to make the reading valid.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.11 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 (0~30 times) allows changing the number of times to decode a UPC/EAN barcode before transmission.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.13 USING DIRECT USB CABLE 1664 supports Direct USB interface for charging the battery and/or sending data to the host in memory mode. Refer to 1.2.2 Memory Mode. Note: The scanner will not function when it is solely on USB power and without a battery loaded.
(0~15 sec.; 0= Disable) ® Bluetooth HID profile: Press any one of the following keys “Scroll Lock”, “Number Lock” or “Caps Lock” on the host computer to trigger the waking up of 1664. ® ® Bluetooth SPP Profile: Any command sent using Bluetooth SPP will trigger the waking up of 1664.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.16 TIME STAMP Specify time stamp format added to the prefix or suffix of a data. Up to three settings can be configured: No Time Stamp Add Time Stamp in front of data Add Time Stamp to the end of data If added in front of data, it means prior to the prefix field.
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide Date Output *Enable Date Output Disable Hour Output *Enable Hour Output Diable Minute Output *Enable Minute Output Disalbe Second Output *Enable Second Output Diable Enter Setup...
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner Decoding Data and Time Year Setup Date Setup Time Setup 1) Read the barcode above to apply time or date code separately, and follow steps 2~3. 2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 251 for the desired character string. For example: Year: Read “2”, “0”, “1”, “1”...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.16.3 DATE FORMAT The date format includes year, month and day. There are three kinds of combinations can be configured to specify Year, Month and Day: Year/Month/Day (YYYY/MM/DD) or (YY/MM/DD) Month/Day/Year (MM/DD/YYYY) or (MM/DD/YY) Day/Month/Year (DD/MM/YYYY) or (DD/MM/YY)
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.17 2D DECODE SETTING 1.17.1 AIMING PATTERN Enable/Disable the aiming pattern during scanning. *Enable Disable 1.17.2 DECODING ILLUMINATION Enable/Disable illumination during scanning. Enabling illumination usually results in superior images. The effectiveness of the illumination decreases as the distance to the target increases. *Enable Disable Update...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.18 HARDWARE RESET 1.18.1 RESTORE SYSTEM DEFAULTS In addition to using the “Restore System Defaults” barcode, the following procedure using key combinations, can be used to restore the system defaults during operation. 1) Hold down the [Power/Delete] key.
Chapter 2 SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE In order to establish a proper connection between host computer and the scanner, we suggest following these instructions – 1) Install battery and hold down the [Power/Delete] key for 2 seconds to turn on the scanner.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1 BLUETOOTH ® ® For Bluetooth HID, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. The scanned data will be transmitted to the computer. To capture the data run any text editor on your computer.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.1 ACTIVATE BLUETOOTH HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE ® ® When Bluetooth HID interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to ® complete this setting. By default, Bluetooth HID is activated on the scanner, and the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US).
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1.2 RESET CONNECTION ® For Bluetooth HID, you can only have the scanner connected to one computer at a time. If you want to connect the scanner to another host, you must read the “Reset Connection”...
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.3 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabet Layout Numeric Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabet Transmission Numeric Transmission Kanji Transmission ® Note: Bluetooth HID does not support these functions on PDAs – (1) Capital Lock Setting: Auto Detection (2) Numeric Transmission: Numeric Keys Alphabet Layout By default, the alphabet layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide US Keyboard Style – Normal QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout;...
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Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Numeric Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabet 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...
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabet 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 alphabet being transmitted.
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide Alphabet Transmission By default, the alphabet transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabet will be transmitted according to the original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabet transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only.
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Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Numeric 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”.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1.4 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of milliseconds, 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.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.6 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE By default, HID interface sends data to the host in batch. You may read the “By Character” barcode to process data one character at a time. *Batch Processing By Character Note: “By Character”...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.2 BLUETOOTH SPP SLAVE ® ® For Bluetooth SPP Slave, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. 2.2.1 ACTIVATE BLUETOOTH SPP SLAVE MODE ® This is SPP Slave Mode.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.2.3 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.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.3 BLUETOOTH SPP MASTER ® As a SPP master device, the scanner will be able to resume connection with the host upon powering on again, as long as the host application is running. If the scanner fails to resume connection, it will try every 5 seconds to re-connect to the host unless you read the “Reset Connection”...
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Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Note: Read the “Set Connection” barcode first, and then the “MAC ID” barcode within 10 seconds. Instead of producing the “MAC ID” barcode, you may read the setup barcodes for entering the MAC address. Read the “Abort” barcode to cancel the operation at any time while reading setup barcodes for the MAC address.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.3.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of milliseconds, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3.3 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.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.4 USB HID VIA 3610 For USB HID, connect 3610 to the USB port of PC, and then connect the scanner to 3610. The scanned data will be transmitted to the computer. To capture the data run any text editor on your computer.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.4.1 ACTIVATE USB HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE When USB HID interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting. Activate 3610 USB HID & Select Keyboard Type… 1) Read the barcode above to activate USB HID and select a keyboard type. 2) Read the “Decimal Value”...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.4.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabet Layout Numeric Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabet Transmission Numeric Transmission Kanji Transmission Alphabet Layout By default, the alphabet layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.
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Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface US Keyboard Style – Normal QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Numeric Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout;...
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide Numeric Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabet 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...
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Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabet 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 alphabet being transmitted. Cap Lock Type Description Normal...
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide *Capital Lock OFF Enter Setup...
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Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Alphabet Transmission By default, the alphabet transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabet will be transmitted according to the original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabet transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only.
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide Numeric 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".
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.4.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of milliseconds, 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.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.4.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE By default, HID interface sends data to the host in batch. Read the “By Character” barcode will send the data one character at a time. *Batch Processing By Character Enter Setup...
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.5 USB VIRTUAL COM VIA 3610 Connect 3610 to the USB port of PC, and then connect the scanner to 3610. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on the computer to view and capture the data transmission from the scanner.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.5.3 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.
1664 supports “Direct” USB HID interface for memory mode. Use the provided USB cable to connect 1664 to the USB port of PC. Run any text editor on a computer to view and capture the scanned data being transmitted to the computer. Refer to 1.2.2 Memory...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.6.1 ACTIVATE USB HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE When USB HID interface is activated, please select a keyboard type to complete this setting. Activate Direct USB HID & Select Keyboard Type… 1) Read the barcode above to activate USB HID and select a keyboard type.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.6.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabet Layout Numeric Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabet Transmission Numeric Transmission Kanji Transmission Alphabet Layout By default, the alphabet layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary.
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Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Numeric Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabet 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...
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabet 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 alphabet being transmitted.
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide Alphabet Transmission By default, the alphabet transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabet will be transmitted according to the original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabet transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only.
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Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Numeric Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting numerics. Select “Numeric Keypad” if want to use the keys on the numeric keypad. Numeric Key *Alphanumeric Key Note: If selecting “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON".
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.6.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of milliseconds, 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.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.6.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE By default, HID interface sends data to the host in batch, or use the scanner to read the “By Character” barcode to process data one character at a time. *Batch Processing By Character Update...
1664 supports “Direct” USB Virtual COM interface for memory mode. Use the provided USB cable to connect 1664 to the USB port of PC. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on a computer to view and capture the scanned data being transmitted to the computer. Refer 1.2.2 Memory...
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.7.3 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.
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...
Chapter 3 SETTING UP A WPAN CONNECTION The scanner can be configured to send data to a host computer wirelessly via the 3610 ® dongle, or to a notebook computer or PDA with Bluetooth wireless technology. Upon powering up, the scanner will be ready to establish a WPAN connection. To establish a connection via 3610 after reading “Set Connection”...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.1 CONNECTING VIA 3610 By default, the interface of 3610 is set to “USB HID”. You can have up to seven scanners connected to one computer at the same time. Note: If you are using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install its driver from the CD-ROM.
Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 3.1.2 CHANGE INTERFACE If want to change the interface 3610, use one of the connected scanners to configure the interface-related settings and it will pass the new settings to 3610, which will then initialize and pass the settings to any other connected scanners.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.1.3 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTINGS Sniff Mode (Power-saving) By default, this feature is enabled, meaning the scanner will listen to the wireless network at a reduced rate. *Enable Disable Enter Setup...
Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 3.2 CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH DONGLE ® 3.2.1 CHANGE INTERFACE Below is the procedure to configure the scanner before establishing a WPAN connection ® via Bluetooth dongle. 1) Read the “Enter Setup” barcode to enter the configuration mode. 2) Read the desired interface barcode –...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.2.2 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTINGS Sniff Mode (Power-saving) By default, this feature is enabled, meaning the scanner will listen to the wireless network at a reduced rate. *Enable Disable Note: When connecting more than two scanners to a notebook computer or PDA with ®...
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Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection Authentication When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side, you will have to remove the scanner from the paired device list (called unpairing) and go through the whole process to re-establish the connection.
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide Use random PIN No PIN required ® Note: When using Bluetooth HID, some device driver may not support pre-defined PIN code for authentication. In this case, make sure you have the scanner set to “No PIN or use random PIN”...
Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 3.2.3 CONNECT TO DONGLE The procedure goes through associating devices for establishing a WPAN connection, which is pretty much the same except for the software you are using. If your computer is ® ®...
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide ® ® Turn on the scanner with correct WPAN settings, such as select Bluetooth SPP or Bluetooth HID, broadcasting enabled, authentication enabled, and PIN code specified, etc. Select the check box of [My device is set up and ready to be found] on your computer.
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Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection Click [Next]. Enter the passkey for authentication, which must be exactly the same as configured for the scanner. Update...
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide Click [Next]. Wait for a few seconds for Windows to exchange passkeys. Enter Setup...
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Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection Note: When Bluetooth security is enabled without providing a pre-set PIN code, dynamic input of PIN code is supported. Click [Finish]. ® 1664 as Bluetooth SPP Slave ® 1664 as Bluetooth SPP Master Update...
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide Now the target scanner will be listed as shown below. You can have up to seven scanners connected to one computer at the same time. Select and Remove Note: When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side, ®...
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Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection ® Bluetooth SPP Connected ® Bluetooth SPP Disconnected Update...
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Chapter 4 CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS In this chapter, a brief on the symbology settings is provided for your reference. IN THIS CHAPTER 4.1 Codabar ..............114 4.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25 ..........116 4.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25...........118 4.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25..........121 4.5 Code 25 –...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.1 CODABAR *Enable Disable 4.1.1 START/STOP TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted. Transmit Start/Stop Characters *Do Not Transmit 4.1.2 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.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.1.3 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.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.2.1 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.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.3 CODE 25 – INTERLEAVED 25 *Enable Disable 4.3.1 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.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.3.3 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...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.3.4 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.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.4 CODE 25 – MATRIX 25 Enable *Disable 4.4.1 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 4.4.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.4.3 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.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.7 CODE 39 *Enable Disable 4.7.1 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 4.7.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.7.3 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.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.7.4 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.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.8 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.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.9.1 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.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.11 GS1-128 (EAN-128) *Enable Disable Note: GS1-128 barcodes can be decoded only when this setting is enabled. 4.11.1 TRANSMIT CODE ID Decide whether to include the Code ID (“ ”) in the data being transmitted.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.12 ISBT 128 *Enable Disable 4.12.1 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.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.12.2 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 251 for the desired redundancy.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.13 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 —...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.13.2 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.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.13.3 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...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.13.4 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.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.13.5 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”...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.14 MSI Enable *Disable 4.14.1 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 &...
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.14.3 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.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.16.1 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 4.16.2 CONVERT TO ISSN Decide whether to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 977 to ISSN.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.17 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...
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.18.1 TRANSMIT SYSTEM NUMBER Decide whether to include the system number in the data being transmitted. *Transmit UPC-A System Number Do Not Transmit 4.18.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Do Not Transmit...
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.19.1 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...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.19.3 TRANSMIT SYSTEM NUMBER Decide whether to include the system number in the data being transmitted. Transmit UPC-E System Number *Do Not Transmit 4.19.4 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.20 CODE 11 Enable *Disable 4.20.1 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 4.20.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit(s) in the data being transmitted.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.20.3 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.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.21.4 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.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.22 US POSTAL CODE 4.22.1 US POSTNET *Enable US Postnet Disable 4.22.2 US PLANET *Enable US Planet Disable 4.22.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit US Postal Check Digit Do Not Transmit Update...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.23 UK POSTAL CODE 4.23.1 UK POSTAL *Enable UK Postal Disable 4.23.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit UK Postal Check Digit Do Not Transmit...
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.24 MORE POSTAL CODE 4.24.1 JAPAN POSTAL *Enable Japan Postal Disable 4.24.2 AUSTRALIAN POSTAL *Enable Australian Postal Disable 4.24.3 DUTCH POSTAL *Enable Dutch Postal Disable 4.24.4 USPS 4CB/ONE CODE/INTELLIGENT MAIL Enable USPS 4CB/ One Code/ Intelligent Mail *Disable Update...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.25.3 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.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.26 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.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.26.2 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.
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Chapter 5 DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT You may configure the format of the collected data output to the host computer. Barcodes 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...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.2 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).
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.2.1 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, read the “Set 1” barcode to configure the first set of character substitution.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.2.2 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”...
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Chapter 5 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...
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1664 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...
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Chapter 5 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...
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1664 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...
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Chapter 5 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...
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1664 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...
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Chapter 5 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...
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1664 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...
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Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for MicroQR *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Aztec *Apply Do Not Apply Update...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.3 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...
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.4 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. ®...
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1664 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...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.4.2 CHANGE CODE ID 1) Read the barcode below to change code ID of a specific symbology. 2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 252 for the desired character string. For example, read “4” and “4” for applying the character [D] for Code ID.
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Chapter 5 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...
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1664 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 /...
Chapter 5 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 5.4.3 CLEAR CODE ID SETTINGS Clear All Code ID Settings Update...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.5 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.
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Chapter 5 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...
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1664 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...
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Chapter 5 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...
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1664 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...
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Chapter 5 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...
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1664 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...
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Chapter 5 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...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.6 MULTI-BARCODE EDITOR The Multi-Barcode Editor allows deciding the output sequence of a concatenation of barcodes. Up to five barcodes can be specified. When enable this mode, it will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode.
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.6.1 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 252 for Code Type of the (first) barcode.
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1664 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...
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.6.2 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.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.7 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”...
For 1664 to apply any editing format, the maximum output data length of a barcode is 7 KB after configuration. When the data length exceeds 7 KB, editing format will not take effect.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.1 ACTIVATING EDITING FORMATS 6.1.1 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.
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format 5 Enable *Disable 6.1.2 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”...
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.2.1 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.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.2.2 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)
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.3 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. 6.3.1 APPLICABLE CODE TYPE By default, barcodes of all the supported symbologies will be processed by any editing format, if having been configured and enabled.
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1664 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...
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Chapter 6 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...
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1664 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...
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Chapter 6 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...
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1664 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...
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Chapter 6 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...
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1664 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...
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Chapter 6 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...
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1664 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...
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.3.2 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. A value from 0 to 254 can be specified. When zero is given to both, the scanner will not perform the length qualification.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.3.3 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.
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.4 CONFIGURING FORMAT — DEFINE DATA FIELD 6.4.1 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 6.4.2 FIELD ADJUSTMENT...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.4.3 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.
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.4.4 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.
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1664 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 252 for the desired character string.
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Chapter 6 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 252 for the desired character string. Read the “Validate”...
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1664 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 252 for the desired character string.
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Chapter 6 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 252 for the desired character string. Read the “Validate”...
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1664 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 “Bluetooth HID” or “USB HID” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable.
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.4.5 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...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.5 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.
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Chapter 6 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...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.6 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES 6.6.1 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.
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.6.2 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 ‘-’...
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SPECIFICATIONS Optical Characteristics 1664 Scan Engine 2D Imager Light Source Visible red LED RF Characteristics ® WPAN Module Bluetooth Class 2 compliance Coverage (line-of-sight) 20 meters with 3610 ® Serial Port Profile (Bluetooth SPP) Interface Supported ® Human Interface Device Profile (Bluetooth...
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide Electrical Characteristics Battery Rechargeable Li-ion battery — 3.7 V, 850 mAh Power Adaptor Input AC 100~240 V (50/60 Hz) Output DC 5V 2A (Battery Charger) Operating Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C Environmental Characteristics Temperature Operating 0 °C to 50 °C...
Virtual COM Update Note: For 1664, also choose to use “Direct” USB Virtual COM interface. 4) 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.
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup Download 5) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on your computer. Kernel Program User Program K1664_V*.shx STD1664_V*.shx communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port for USB Virtual COM interface. Ignore the baud rate setting.
Firmware Upgrade USING DIRECT USB VIRTUAL COM 1) Use the provided USB cable to connect 1661/1664 to the USB port of PC. You will need to install its driver first! 2) Read the following barcodes in sequence to configure 1664 to use Direct USB Virtual COM as download interface and enter the download mode.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide Note: Because 1664 supports the downloading of firmware via Direct USB Virtual COM interface, the output interface will be set to the previously used one upon completion of firmware upgrade. USING BLUETOOTH DONGLE ® 1) Refer to 3.2.3 Connect to Dongle...
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Appendix I Firmware Upgrade communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port for ® Bluetooth SPP interface. Ignore the baud rate setting. For the file option, click [Browse] to select the target file for firmware update. Click [OK]. 5) After upgrading kernel, you will need to manually restart the scanner. After upgrading the user program, the scanner will automatically restart itself once the download is completed successfully.
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide HOW TO UPGRADE 3610 FIRMWARE Connect 3610 to the USB port of PC after installing its driver. Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3610 for the target scanner to connect to 3610. UPGRADING 3610 CPU FIRMWARE 1) Read the following barcodes in sequence for 3610 to enter the download mode.
Appendix I Firmware Upgrade 4) Read the “Update” barcode for the scanner to resume its operation (exit the configuration mode). Update UPGRADING 3610 USB BRIDGE FIRMWARE 1) Read the following barcodes in sequence for 3610 to enter the download mode. The Communication LED on 3610 will be flashing red to indicate it is ready for downloading.
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3) The 3610 will automatically restart itself when upgrading firmware is completed successfully. 4) Read the “Update” barcode for the scanner to resume its operation (exit the configuration mode). Update Enter Setup...
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”...
Appendix II Host Serial Commands For the scanner to read the serial number and beep - #@RDSN<CR> #@////<CR> Note: (1) For USB Virtual COM, only configure the first scanner that connects to 3610. To identify the scanner, send the serial command to have it respond with a beep. ®...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3610 SERIAL COMMAND TABLE Config<CR> Purpose To configure 3610. Here is the setup barcode for this serial command: Config Remarks A list of the current settings will be displayed. Run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer and change the settings one by one.
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Appendix II Host Serial Commands UseVariablePort<CR> Purpose To use variable Virtual COM port when connecting more than one 3610 to PC via USB. Here is the setup barcode for this serial command: UseVariablePort Version<CR> Purpose To get the firmware versions (CPU+USB Bridge). Here is the setup barcode for this serial command: Version GetID<CR>...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide EXAMPLE Without using the scanner to read the above setup barcodes for configuring the 3610 dongle, run HyperTerminal.exe on the host computer to send serial commands to 3610 via USB Virtual COM. 1) Connect 3610 to the USB port of PC.
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...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide KEY TYPE & STATUS KEY TYPE ® If “Bluetooth HID” 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.
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 252 for “2” and “1”. Read the “Validate”...
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...
1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide ENTERING PIN CODE FOR AUTHENTICATION USE PRESET PIN 1) In the configuration mode, read the barcode below to use a preset PIN for authentication. Use Preset PIN 2) Read one of the barcodes to specify the PIN code, in decimal or hexadecimal.
Appendix IV Numeral Systems DISABLE AUTHENTICATION OR USE RANDOM PIN In the configuration mode, read the barcode below to disable authentication (= No PIN) or use a random PIN for authentication. *No PIN or use random PIN ® Note: When using Bluetooth HID, some device drivers may not support pre-defined PIN code for authentication.
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1664 Barcode Scanner User Guide Read the “Validate” barcode to complete this setting. Reject Random PIN Request When the random PIN is displayed on the target device while pairing, you can reject the PIN request by having the scanner read the “Validate” barcode.
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