Dpm Scanning - Motorola Symbol DS3407 Reference Manual

DPM Scanning

Parameter # F1h, 09h
Unlike bar codes that are typically printed on labels, a direct part mark (DPM) is a symbol that is marked directly on
an item's surface for permanent identification. These symbols are marked using methods such as laser etching
and dot peening (see Figure 2-4 on page 2-6
reader scans these types of symbols.
NOTE When the DS3407-DP digital scanner is DPM enabled, the digital scanner reads all symbols including
DPM, 1D, PDF417, etc. If you do not require DPM reading, scan Disable DPM Scanning to ensure
optimum scanner performance.
If you enable DPM Scanning, disable
Picklist performance is not guaranteed for DPM bar codes.
Also, if you enable DPM Scanning, the scanner behaves as if the Data Matrix Inverse Autodetect setting
is selected. When you disable DPM Scanning, the previous (user-selected) Data Matrix Inverse setting
remains in effect.
To configure the DS3407-DP digital scanner for DPM reading:
The DS3407-DP digital scanner can not read certain bar codes in near field. To ensure the digital scanner can
1.
read all bar codes, scan Far Focus on
If you disabled DPM scanning in the DS3407-DP digital scanner, scan Enable DPM Scanning below.
2.
Before scanning a DPM bar code, ensure you enabled
3.
*Enable DPM Scanning
(01h)
for an example of a dot peen symbol). The DS3407-DP (DPM) digital
Picklist Mode on page 4-10
SeeData Matrix Inverse on page
page 5-5.
Imaging Preferences
when scanning a DPM bar code.
10-73.
Data Matrix on page 10-72.
Disable DPM Scanning
(00h)
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