Reading Barcodes, 1D Laser Version - Opticon H25 User Manual

The default setting for each global setting ensures reliable operation in most environments. Consult the user's guide for details on
all global settings.

2.5.7 Reading barcodes, 1D laser version.

To use the scanning function, complete the following steps:
1. If you have not already done so, remove the protective plastic film before using devices equipped with a 1D laser bar code
reader.
2. Select Start > Setting > Control Panel > Barcode Controls; complete all configurations following all description of 3.2.1
BarCode Controls.
3. Run the WordPad software program.
4. Press one of the three barcode reader trigger buttons.
5. Aim the scanning beam at the center of barcode.
6. Good scanning position.
The reading range is from 40 to 300mm distance.
1) Decrease the scanning distance to the bar code when scanning small barcodes.
2) Increase the scanning distance from the bar code when scanning large barcodes
3) The scanning area is visible by a red laser beam.
7. Bad scanning position.
1) Make sure that the laser beam sweeps across whole bar code.
2) Scanning operations may fail if the laser beam is positioned as below.
Figure -21 Global Tab
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