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About This Guide Introduction The QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the QS3000 and QS3500 scanners. Chapter 4, User Preferences through Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes apply only to the decoded QS3x00 scanners. The undecoded QS 3500 scanner has no configurable options and is controlled by the external interface controller.
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide • Chapter 8, IBM 468X/469X Interface covers all information for setting up your scanner with IBM 468X/469X POS systems. • Chapter 9, Wand Emulation Interface covers all information for setting up your scanner for Wand Emulation operation. •...
For the latest versions of the Quick Reference Guide and Product Reference Guide go to: http://www.pscnet.com. Service Information If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the PSC Inc. Support Center for your region. See page xii for contact information. Before calling, have the model number, serial number, and several of your bar code symbols at hand.
If your problem cannot be solved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment for servicing. If that is necessary, you will be given specific directions. Note: PSC Inc. is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty.
This warranty is provided to the original owner only and is not transferable to any third party. It shall not apply to any product (i) which has been repaired or altered unless done or approved by PSC Inc., (ii) which has not been maintained in accordance with any operating or handling instructions supplied by PSC Inc., (iii) which has been subjected to unusual physical or electrical stress, misuse, abuse,...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide PSC Inc. will use new or refurbished parts at its discretion and will own all parts removed from repaired products. Customer will pay for the replacement product in case it does not return the replaced product to PSC Inc. within 3 days of receipt of the replacement product. The process for return and customer’s charges will be in accordance with the PSC Inc.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The QS3x00 scanners combine excellent scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in a lightweight laser scanner. Whether used as a hand-held scanner or in hands-free mode in a stand, the scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.
Unpacking Your Scanner Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, call the PSC Inc. Support Center at one of the telephone numbers listed page xii. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be...
Getting Started Setting Up the Scanner Installing the Interface Cable 1. Plug the interface cable modular connector into the cable interface port on the bottom of the scanner handle. (See Figure 1-2.) 2. Gently tug the cable to ensure the connector is properly secured. 3.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Connecting Power (if required) If your host does not provide power to the scanner, you will need an external power connection to the scanner: 1. Connect the interface cable to the bottom of the scanner, as described in Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3.
Note: See the Synapse Interface Guide provided with your Synapse cable for detailed setup instructions. PSC Inc.’s Synapse “Smart Cables” enable interfacing to a variety of hosts. The appropriate Synapse cable has the built-in intelligence to detect the host to which it is connected.
Chapter 2 Scanning Introduction This chapter covers the techniques involved in scanning bar codes, beeper and LED definitions, and general instructions and tips about scanning. Beeper Exit Window Trigger (Model QS3500 only) Figure 2-1. Scanner Parts...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The scanner communicates with the user by emitting different beeper sequences and patterns. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the scanner. Table 2-1. Standard Beeper Definitions Beeper Sequence Indication Standard Use...
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Scanning Table 2-1. Standard Beeper Definitions (Continued) Beeper Sequence Indication Lo/hi/lo beep The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to clear or transmit an empty buffer. Lo/hi beep A successful transmission of buffered data. Host Specific USB only 4 short high beeps Scanner has not completed initialization.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide LED Definitions In addition to beeper sequences, the scanner communicates with the user using a two-color LED display. Table 2-2 defines LED colors that display during scanning. Table 2-2. Standard LED Definitions Indication No power is applied to the scanner, or the scanner is on and ready to scan.
Chapter 13, Advanced Data Formatting for instructions on programming your scanner.) If you need assistance, contact your local supplier or your local PSC Inc. Support Center. Figure 2-2. Scanning in Hand-Held Mode 1. Ensure all connections are secure. (Refer to the host chapter for your scanner.) 2.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Aiming Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. Laser light reflecting directly back into the scanner from the bar code is known as specular reflection. This specular reflection can make decoding difficult. You can tilt the scanner up to 65 °...
Scanning Decode Zones Note: Typical performance at 73˚ F (23˚ C) on high quality symbols in normal room light. 25.4 12.7 QS3000 5 mil 12.7 2" 7.5 mil 4" 25.4 10 mil 6" 100% UPC 7.5" 20 mil 11" 40 mil 12"...
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Note: Typical performance at 73˚ F (23˚ C) on high quality symbols in normal room light. 38.1 25.4 12.7 QS3500 5 mil 12.7 2" 7.5 mil 4.5" 25.4 10 mil 7" 100% UPC 9" 38.1 20 mil 13.5"...
Scanning Scanning in Hands-Free Mode The QS3000 Series Intellistand adds greater flexibility to your scanning operation. Refer to Assembling the Stand, Mounting the Stand (optional), and Scanning in the Stand detailed information about hands-free scanning. Assembling the Stand 1. Unscrew the wingnut from the bottom of the One piece scanner one piece scanner...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Mounting the Stand (optional) You can attach the base of the scanner’s stand to a flat surface using two screws or double- sided tape (not provided). Two screw-mount holes. Double-sided tape areas (3 places) dimensions = 1” x 2”) Figure 2-6.
Scanning Scanning in the Stand When seated in the stand’s “cup”, the scanner’s built-in sensor places the scanner in Intellistand mode. When the scanner is removed from the stand it operates in its normal hand-held mode (e.g., Intellistand mode or trigger mode, depending on the model and configuration).
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Technical Specifications Introduction This chapter covers suggested scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and signal descriptions (pinouts). Maintenance Cleaning the exit window is the only maintenance required. A dirty window may affect scanning accuracy. • Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window •...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Nothing happens when No power to the scanner. Check the system power. Ensure the you follow the operating power supply is connected if your instructions, or the configuration requires a power supply.
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Be sure editing options (e.g., ADF, UPC- E to UPC-A Conversion) are properly programmed. Note: If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan, contact your distributor or call the local PSC Inc. Support Center. page xii for the telephone numbers.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Scanner Signal Descriptions Bottom of scanner Cable interface port PIN 1 PIN 10 Interface cable modular connector Figure 3-1. Scanner Cable Pinouts...
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Maintenance and Technical Specifications The signal descriptions in Table 3-3 apply to the connector on the scanner and are for reference only. Table 3-3. Scanner Signal Pin-outs QS3000 QS3500 Keyboard Synapse RS-232 Wedge Wand Reserved Reserved SynClock Reserved Reserved Reserved Jump to Pin 6 Power Power Power...
Chapter 4 User Preferences Introduction You have the option to program the QS3x00 scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes each user preference feature and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting these features for your QS3x00 scanner.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide If you are not using a Synapse or USB cable you must select a host type (see each host chapter for specific host information). After you hear the power-up beeps, select a host type. This only needs to be done once, upon the first power-up when connected to a new host.
User Preferences User Preferences Default Parameters Table 4-1 lists the defaults for user preferences parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the User Preferences section beginning on page 4-4. Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide User Preferences Set Default Parameter Scanning this bar code returns all parameters to the default values listed in Table A-1 on page A-1. Set All Defaults...
User Preferences Trigger Mode This parameter is for “triggered” models only. Scan the Triggerless Mode bar code to turn off trigger functionality and place the scanner in constant on mode. In constant on mode, the trigger has no effect. The laser is constantly on and blinking as if it was in a scan stand.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Beeper Tone To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, or High Frequency bar code. Low Frequency Medium Frequency High Frequency...
User Preferences Beeper Volume To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code. Low Volume Medium Volume High Volume...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Laser On Time This parameter sets the maximum time that decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. The default Laser On Time is 3.0 seconds. To set a Laser On Time, scan the bar code below.
User Preferences Beep After Good Decode Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the scanner beeps after a good decode. If Do Not Beep After Good Decode is selected, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error conditions. Beep After Good Decode (Enable) Do Not Beep After Good Decode...
Chapter 5 Keyboard Wedge Interface Introduction This chapter covers Keyboard Wedge interface information for setting up your scanner. This interface type is used to attach the scanner between the keyboard and host computer. The scanner translates the bar code data into keystrokes. The host computer accepts the keystrokes as if they originate from the keyboard.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface Male DIN Keyboard Connector to Host Y-cable Power supply (if needed) Figure 5-1. Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y-cable To connect the Keyboard Wedge Y-cable: 1. Switch off the host and unplug the keyboard connector. 2.
Keyboard Wedge Interface Keyboard Wedge Default Parameters Table 5-1 lists the defaults for Keyboard Wedge host parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters section beginning on page 5-4. Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters Keyboard Wedge Host Types Select your keyboard wedge host by scanning one of the bar codes below. IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles IBM PS/2 (Model 30)
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Keyboard Wedge Interface Keyboard Wedge Host Types (continued) IBM AT NOTEBOOK IBM XT NCR 7052 Note: User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) Scan the bar code corresponding to your keyboard type. If your particular keyboard type is not listed, see Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation on page 5-10. North American German French French Canadian...
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Keyboard Wedge Interface Keyboard Wedge Country Types (continued) Spanish Italian Swedish UK English Japanese...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Ignore Unknown Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound on the scanner. When Do Not Ignore Unknown Characters is selected, bar code data is sent up to the first unknown character and then four (error) beeps sound on the scanner.
Keyboard Wedge Interface Keystroke Delay This is the delay in milliseconds between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase the delay when hosts require a slower transmission of data. No Delay Medium Delay (20 msec) Long Delay (40 msec)
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Intra-Keystroke Delay When enabled, an additional delay is inserted between each emulated key depression and release. This sets the Keystroke Delay parameter to a minimum of 5 msec. Enable Disable Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation This allows emulation of most other country keyboard types not listed in Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) on page 5-6 in a Microsoft operating system environment.
Keyboard Wedge Interface CAPS Lock On When enabled, the scanner emulates keystrokes as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed. Enable Caps Lock On Disable Caps Lock On CAPS Lock Override When enabled, on AT or AT Notebook hosts, the keyboard ignores the state of the Caps Lock key.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Maps The following keyboard maps are provided for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To program the prefix/suffix values, see the bar codes on page12-5. 7014 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5012 5011 7012 7003...
Keyboard Wedge Interface ASCII Character Set Note: Code 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character ($ + % /) preceding a Code 39 character and assigns an ASCII character value to the pair. For example, when Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled and a +B is scanned, it is interpreted as b, %J as ?, and %V as @.
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) 1018 CTRL R 1019 CTRL S 1020 CTRL T 1021 CTRL U 1022 CTRL V 1023 CTRL W 1024 CTRL X 1025 CTRL Y 1026 CTRL Z 1032 Space Space...
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) ALT Keys Keystroke 2065 ALT A 2066 ALT B 2067 ALT C 2068 ALT D 2069 ALT E 2070 ALT F 2071 ALT G 2072 ALT H 2073 ALT I 2074...
Chapter 6 RS-232 Interface Introduction This chapter covers RS-232 host information for setting up your scanner. The RS-232 interface is used to attach the scanner to point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available RS-232 port (e.g., com port). If your particular host is not listed in Table 6-2, you need to set the communication...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Connecting an RS-232 Interface This connection is made directly from the scanner to the host computer. Serial Port Connector to Host Power supply cable Interface cable Interface cable Power supply Figure 6-1. RS-232 Direct Connection 1.
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RS-232 Interface Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 6-1. RS-232 Host Default Table Page Parameter Default Number RS-232 Host Parameters RS-232 Host Type Standard RS-232 Baud Rate 9600 Parity None 6-11...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Parameters Various RS-232 hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings (Table 6-2). Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, or Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B/OPOS terminal sets the defaults listed below. These defaults take precedence over standard defaults and remain selected if the Set Defaults bar code is scanned.
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RS-232 Interface RS-232 Host Parameters (continued) Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, or Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B/OPOS terminal enables the transmission of code ID characters listed in Table 6-3 below. These code ID characters are not programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Types Select an RS-232 host by scanning one of the bar codes below. Standard RS-232 ICL RS-232 Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode A Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode B Note: 1 User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. The scanner’s baud rate setting should match the baud rate setting of the host device. If not, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Parity A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host device requirements. Select Odd parity and the parity bit value is set to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.
RS-232 Interface Parity (continued) Select Space parity and the parity bit is always 0. Space Select None when no parity bit is required. None Stop Bit Select The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one character and prepares the receiving device for the next character in the serial data stream.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide ASCII Format This parameter allows the scanner to interface with devices requiring a 7-bit or 8-bit ASCII protocol. 7-Bit 8-Bit 6-12...
RS-232 Interface Check Receive Errors Select whether or not the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters are checked. The parity value of received characters is verified against the parity parameter selected above. Check For Received Errors (Enable) Do Not Check For Received Errors (Disable) 6-13...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Hardware Handshaking The data interface consists of an RS-232 port designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking lines, Request to Send (RTS), and Clear to Send (CTS). If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is not selected, scan data is transmitted as it becomes available.
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RS-232 Interface None Scan the bar code below if no Hardware Handshaking is desired. None Standard RTS/CTS Scan the bar code below to select Standard RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking. Standard RTS/CTS RTS/CTS Option 1 When RTS/CTS Option 1 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores the state of CTS.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide RTS/CTS Option 3 When Option 3 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS prior to any data transmission, regardless of the state of CTS. The scanner waits up to 2 seconds (default) for CTS to be asserted.
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RS-232 Interface ACK/NAK When this option is selected, after transmitting data, the scanner expects either an ACK or NAK response from the host. When a NAK is received, the scanner transmits the same data again and waits for either an ACK or NAK. After three unsuccessful attempts to send data when NAKs are received, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide XON/XOFF An XOFF character turns the scanner transmission off until the scanner receives an XON character. There are two situations for XON/XOFF: • XOFF is received before the scanner has data to send. When the scanner has data to send, it waits up to 2 seconds for an XON character before transmission.
RS-232 Interface Medium: 5 Sec High: 7.5 Sec Maximum: 9.9 Sec RTS Line State This parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Scan a bar code below to select Low RTS or High RTS line state. Host: Low RTS Host: High RTS 6-19...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Beep on <BEL> When this parameter is enabled, the scanner issues a beep when a <BEL> character is detected on the RS-232 serial line. <BEL> is issued to gain a user’s attention to an illegal entry or other important event.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Prefix / Suffix Values The values in Table 6-4 can be assigned as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmission. Table 6-4. Prefix/Suffix Values Full ASCII Prefix/Suffix Value Code 39 Encode Character ASCII Character 1000 1001 1002...
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RS-232 Interface Table 6-4. Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Full ASCII Prefix/Suffix Value Code 39 Encode Character ASCII Character 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 Space Space 1033 1034 " 1035 1036 1037 1038 & 1039 ‘ 1040 1041 1042...
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RS-232 Interface Table 6-4. Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Full ASCII Prefix/Suffix Value Code 39 Encode Character ASCII Character 1126 1127 Undefined 7013 ENTER 6-27...
Chapter 7 USB Interface Introduction This chapter covers the connection and setup of the scanner to a USB host. The scanner attaches directly to a USB host, or a powered USB hub, and is powered by it. No additional power supply is required. Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks ³...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Connecting a USB Interface USB Series A Connector Interface cable Figure 7-1. USB Connection The scanner connects with USB capable hosts including: • Desktop PCs and Notebooks • Apple™ iMac, G4, iBooks (North America only) •...
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USB Interface To set up your scanner: 1. Connect the USB interface cable to the bottom of the scanner, as described in Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3. 2. Plug the series A connector in the USB host or hub, or plug the Plus Power connector in an available port of the IBM SurePOS terminal.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide USB Default Parameters Table 7-1 lists the defaults for USB host parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 7-5. Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default...
USB Interface USB Host Parameters USB Device Type Select the desired USB device type by scanning one of the bar codes below. Note: When changing USB Device Types, the scanner automatically restarts. The scanner issues the standard startup beep sequences. HID Keyboard Emulation IBM Hand-Held USB IBM Table Top USB...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) Scan the bar code corresponding to your keyboard type. This setting applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. Note: When changing Country Selection, the scanner automatically restarts. The scanner issues the standard startup beep sequences. North American, Standard USB Keyboard French, Windows German, Windows...
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USB Interface USB Country Keyboard Types (continued) French Canadian, Windows Spanish (Traditional), Windows Italian, Windows...
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide USB Country Keyboard Types (continued) Swedish, Windows UK English, Windows Japanese, Windows (ASCII)
USB Interface USB Keystroke Delay This parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase the delay when hosts require a slower transmission of data. No Delay Medium Delay (20 msec) Long Delay (40 msec)
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide USB CAPS Lock Override This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device. When enabled, the keyboard ignores the state of the Caps Lock key. Therefore, an ‘A’ in the bar code is sent as an ‘A’...
USB Interface USB Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Ignore Unknown Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound on the scanner. When Do Not Ignore Unknown Characters is selected, bar codes containing at least one unknown character are not sent to the host, and four (error) beeps sound on the scanner.
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USB Interface Table 7-2. USB ASCII Character Set (Continued) 1126 1127 Undefined 7013 ENTER ALT Keys Keystroke 2065 ALT A 2066 ALT B 2067 ALT C 2068 ALT D 2069 ALT E 2070 ALT F 2071 ALT G 2072 ALT H 2073 ALT I 2074...
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Table 7-2. USB ASCII Character Set (Continued) 2087 ALT W 2088 ALT X 2089 ALT Y 2090 ALT Z GUI Shift Keys ™ The Apple iMac keyboard has an apple key on either side of the space bar. Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the left of the left ALT key, and to the right of the right ALT key.
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USB Interface Table 7-2. USB ASCII Character Set (Continued) 3072 Apple/GUI H 3073 Apple/GUI I 3074 Apple/GUI J 3075 Apple/GUI K 3076 Apple/GUI L 3077 Apple/GUI M 3078 Apple/GUI N 3079 Apple/GUI O 3080 Apple/GUI P 3081 Apple/GUI Q 3082 Apple/GUI R 3083 Apple/GUI S...
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Table 7-2. USB ASCII Character Set (Continued) 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 Numeric Keystroke Keypad 6042 6043 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6062 6063 6064 6065 6056 6057 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock 7-18...
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USB Interface Table 7-2. USB ASCII Character Set (Continued) Extended Keystroke Keypad 7001 Break 7002 Delete 7003 PgUp 7004 7005 Pg Dn 7006 Pause 7007 Scroll Lock 7008 Backspace 7009 7010 Print Screen 7011 Insert 7012 Home 7013 Enter 7014 Escape 7015 Up Arrow...
Chapter 8 IBM 468X/469X Interface Introduction This chapter covers IBM 468X/469X host information for setting up your scanner. Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks Disable Convert to Feature/Option Indicates Default Code 39...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host This connection is made directly from the scanner to the host interface. Host Port Connector Interface cable Figure 8-1. IBM Direct Connection 1. Connect the interface cable to the bottom of the scanner, as described in Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3.
IBM 468X/469X Interface IBM Default Parameters Table 8-1 lists the defaults for IBM host parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 8-4. Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters Port Address This parameter sets the IBM 468X/469X port being used. Note: Scanning one of these bar codes enables the RS-485 interface on the scanner. None Selected Hand-held Scanner Emulation (Port 9B) Non-IBM Scanner Emulation (Port 5B)
IBM 468X/469X Interface Port Address (continued Table-top Scanner Emulation (Port 17) Convert Unknown Bar Code to Code 39 Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the conversion of unknown bar code type data to Code 39. Enable Convert Unknown Bar Code to Code 39 Disable Convert Unknown Bar Code to Code 39...
Chapter 9 Wand Emulation Interface Introduction This chapter covers Wand Emulation host information for setting up your scanner. This mode is used whenever a Wand Emulation communication is needed. The scanner will attach either to an external wand decoder or to a decoder integrated in a portable terminal or Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Connecting Using Wand Emulation To perform Wand Emulation, connect the scanner to a portable data terminal, or a controller which collects the wand data and interprets it for the host. Wand port Portable data Interface cable Terminal Figure 9-1.
Wand Emulation Interface Wand Emulation Default Parameters Table 9-1 lists the defaults for Wand Emulation host types. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Wand Emulation Host Parameters section beginning on page 9-4. Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Wand Emulation Host Parameters Wand Emulation Host Types Select your wand emulation host by scanning one of the bar codes below. OmniLink Interface Controller Symbol PDT Terminal (MSI) Telxon PTC Terminal Note: User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
Wand Emulation Interface Leading Margin (Quiet Zone) Scan a bar code below to select a leading margin duration. A leading margin is the time that precedes the first bar of the scan (in milliseconds). The minimum allowed value is 80 msec and the maximum is 250 msec.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Polarity Polarity determines how the scanner’s wand emulation interface creates the Digitized Barcode Pattern (DBP). DBP is a digital signal that represents the scanned bar code. Different decoders, to which this device could be attached, are expecting the DBP to be in a certain format.
Wand Emulation Interface Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Ignore Unknown Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound on the scanner. When Do Not Ignore Unknown Characters is selected, bar code data is sent up to the first unknown character and then four (error) beeps sound on the scanner.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable the conversion of all bar code data to Code 39. Enable Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 for Wand Host Disable Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 for Wand Host...
Chapter 10 Configurator Express Introduction This chapter includes the bar code you must scan to use the Configurator Express program. Configurator Express is a Windows ® based utility that allows the scanner to be setup and programmed with all parameters including Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) rules. An ADF rule allows bar code data to be modified before it is sent on to the host.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Configurator Express Parameter In order to communicate with the Configurator Express program, load Configurator Express onto your PC and scan the bar code below. Refer to Configurator Express instructions for programming your scanner. Note: Scanning this bar code enables the Configurator Express interface on the scanner.
Chapter 11 Symbologies Introduction This chapter describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting these features for your QS3x00 scanner. Before programming, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started. Note: To program the undecoded QS3500 scanner, refer to the programming guide for your external interface controller or portable terminal.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases you need only scan one bar code to set a specific parameter value. For example, if you want to transmit bar code data without the UPC-A check digit, simply scan bar code listed under Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC- Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit E1 Check Digit on page 11-14.
Symbologies Symbology Default Parameters Table 11-1 lists the defaults for all symbologies parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Symbologies Parameters section beginning on 11-7. Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Table 11-1. Symbology Default Table (Continued) Page Parameter Default Number UPC-E Preamble System Character 11-17 UPC-E1 Preamble System Character 11-18 Convert UPC-E to A Disable 11-19 Convert UPC-E1 to A Disable 11-20 EAN-8 Zero Extend Disable 11-21 UPC/EAN Security Levels...
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Symbologies Table 11-1. Symbology Default Table (Continued) Page Parameter Default Number Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store) Disable 11-39 Code 93 Code 93 Disable 11-43 Set Length(s) for Code 93 4 to 55 11-44 Code 11 Code 11 Disable 11-46 Set Lengths for Code 11 4 to 55 11-47...
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Table 11-1. Symbology Default Table (Continued) Page Parameter Default Number Set Lengths for Codabar 5 to 55 11-62 CLSI Editing Disable 11-63 NOTIS Editing Disable 11-64 Disable 11-65 Set Length(s) for MSI 1 to 55 11-67 MSI Check Digits One MSI Check Digit...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable UPC-E1 UPC-E1 is disabled by default. To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below. Note: UPC-E1 is not a UCC (Uniform Code Council) approved symbology. Enable UPC-E1 Disable UPC-E1 11-8...
Symbologies Enable/Disable EAN-13/EAN-8 To enable or disable EAN-13 or EAN-8, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable EAN-13 Disable EAN-13 Enable EAN-8 Disable EAN-8 11-9...
Symbologies Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals Supplementals are bar codes appended according to specific format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 13+2). Six options are available. • If Decode UPC/EAN Only With Supplementals is selected, UPC/EAN symbols without supplementals are not decoded. •...
Symbologies Enable 978 Supplemental Mode Enable Smart Supplemental Mode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy With Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals selected, this option adjusts the number of times a symbol without supplementals is decoded before transmission. The range is from two to twenty times. Five or above is recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN symbols with and without supplementals, and the autodiscriminate option is selected.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC- A, UPC-E or UPC-E1 check digit.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide UPC-A Preamble Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. Three options are given for transmitting UPC-A preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted.
Symbologies UPC-E Preamble Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. Three options are given for transmitting UPC-E preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide UPC-E1 Preamble Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. Three options are given for transmitting UPC-E1 preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted.
Symbologies Convert UPC-E to UPC-A When enabled, UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data is converted to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, the data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit). When disabled, UPC-E decoded data is transmitted as UPC-E data, without conversion. Convert UPC-E to UPC-A (Enable) Do Not Convert UPC-E to UPC-A...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A When enabled, UPC-E1 decoded data is converted to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, the data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit). When disabled, UPC-E1 decoded data is transmitted as UPC-E1 data, without conversion. Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A (Enable) Do Not Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A...
Symbologies EAN Zero Extend When enabled, this parameter adds five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN-13 symbols. When disabled, EAN-8 symbols are transmitted as is. Enable EAN Zero Extend Disable EAN Zero Extend 11-21...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide UPC/EAN Security Level The scanner offers four levels of decode security for UPC/EAN bar codes. Increasing levels of security are provided for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse relationship between security and scanner decode speed, so be sure to choose only that level of security necessary for any given application.
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Symbologies UPC/EAN Security Level 2 If you are experiencing misdecodes of poorly printed bar codes, and the misdecodes are not limited to characters 1, 2, 7, and 8, select this security level. UPC/EAN Security Level 2 UPC/EAN Security Level 3 If you have tried Security Level 2, and are still experiencing misdecodes, select this security level.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide UCC Coupon Extended Code The UCC Coupon Extended Code is an additional bar code adjacent to a UCC Coupon Code. To enable or disable UCC Coupon Extended Code, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable UCC Coupon Extended Code Disable UCC Coupon Extended Code 11-24...
Symbologies Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood banking industry. To enable or disable ISBT 128, scan the appropriate bar code below. Concatenation of the ISBT data, if required, must be performed in the host. Enable ISBT 128 Disable ISBT 128 11-27...
Symbologies Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tape cartridges. Trioptic Code 39 symbols always contain six characters. To enable or disable Trioptic Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Trioptic Code 39 Disable Trioptic Code 39 Note: Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Convert Code 39 to Code 32 (Italian Pharma Code) Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32. Note: Code 39 must be enabled in order for this parameter to function.
Symbologies Code 32 Prefix Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable adding the prefix character “A” to all Code 32 bar codes. Note: Convert Code 39 to Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to function. Enable Code 32 Prefix Disable Code 32 Prefix 11-31...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 39 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for Code 39 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
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Symbologies Set Lengths for Code 39 (continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a Code 39 symbol with a specific length range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page Appendix D. For example, to decode Code 39 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 39 - Length Within Range.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Code 39 Check Digit Verification When this feature is enabled, the scanner checks the integrity of all Code 39 symbols to verify that the data complies with specified check digit algorithm. Only those Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded when this feature is enabled.
Symbologies Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Scan a bar code below to transmit Code 39 data with or without the check digit. Transmit Code 39 Check Digit (Enable) Do Not Transmit Code 39 Check Digit (Disable) Note: Code 39 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII Code 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 which pairs characters to encode the full ASCII character set. To enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below.
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Symbologies Table 11-2. Code 39 Full ASCII to Full ASCII Correlation Full ASCII Value Code39 Full ASCII (%U) ($A) ($B) ($C) ($D) ($E) ($F) ($G) ($H) ($I) ($J) ($K) ($L) ($M) ($N) ($O) ($P) ($Q) ($R) ($S) ($T) ($U) ($V) ($W) ($X) 11-37...
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Table 11-2. Code 39 Full ASCII to Full ASCII Correlation (Continued) Full ASCII Value Code39 Full ASCII ($Y) ($Z) (%A) (%B) (%C) (%D) (%E) 11-38...
Symbologies Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store) This feature allows the scanner to accumulate data from multiple Code 39 symbols. When you select the Scan and Store option (Buffer Code 39), all Code 39 symbols having a leading space as a first character are temporarily buffered in the unit to be transmitted later.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Buffer Data To buffer data, Code 39 buffering must be enabled and a Code 39 symbol must be read with a space immediately following the start pattern. • Unless the data overflows the transmission buffer, the scanner issues a lo/hi beep to indicate successful decode and buffering.
Symbologies Transmit Buffer There are two methods to transmit the Code 39 buffer. 1. Scan the Transmit Buffer bar code below. Only a start character, a plus (+), and a stop character. • The scanner transmits and clears the buffer. •...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Overfilling Transmission Buffer The Code 39 buffer holds 200 characters. If the symbol just read results in an overflow of the transmission buffer: • The scanner indicates that the symbol was rejected by issuing three long, high beeps.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 93 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for Code 93 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
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Symbologies Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a Code 93 symbol with a specific length range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page Appendix D. For example, to decode Code 93 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 93 - Length Within Range.
Symbologies Set Lengths for Code 11 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for Code 11 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. Note: When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning single digit numbers, single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero.
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 11 (continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a Code 11 symbol with a specific length range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page Appendix D.
Symbologies Code 11 Check Digit Verification This feature allows the scanner to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the data complies with the specified check digit algorithm. This selects the check digit mechanism for the decoded Code 11 bar code. The options are to check for one check digit, check for two check digits, or disable the feature.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Transmit Code 11 Check Digits This feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s). Transmit Code 11 Check Digit (Enable) Do Not Transmit Code 11 Check Digit (Disable) Note: Code 11 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.
Symbologies Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 To enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below, and select an Interleaved 2 of 5 length from the following pages. Enable Interleaved 2 of 5 Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 11-51...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for I 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
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Symbologies Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode an I 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page Appendix D.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification When this feature is enabled, the scanner checks the integrity of all I 2 of 5 symbols to verify the data complies with either the specified Uniform Symbology Specification (USS), or the Optical Product Code Council (OPCC) check digit algorithm.
Symbologies Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit I 2 of 5 data with or without the check digit. Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit (Enable) Do Not Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit (Disable) 11-55...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 This parameter converts a 14 character I 2 of 5 code into EAN-13, and transmits to the host as EAN-13. In order to accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13 check digit.
Symbologies Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 To enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Discrete 2 of 5 Disable Discrete 2 of 5 11-57...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for D 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
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Symbologies Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode an D 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page Appendix D.
Symbologies Set Lengths for Codabar The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for Codabar may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. Note: When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning single digit numbers, single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero.
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Codabar (continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a Codabar symbol with a specific length range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page Appendix D.
Symbologies CLSI Editing When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if your host system requires this data format. Note: Symbol length does not include start and stop characters.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide NOTIS Editing When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters from a decoded Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if your host system requires this data format. Enable NOTIS Editing (Don’t Transmit Start/Stop Characters) Disable NOTIS Editing (Transmit Start/Stop Characters) 11-64...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for MSI The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for MSI may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
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Symbologies Set Lengths for MSI (continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode an MSI symbol with a specific length range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page Appendix D. For example, to decode MSI symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan MSI - Length Within Range.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide MSI Check Digits With MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the reader. The second check digit is optional. If your MSI codes include two check digits, enable the verification of the second check digit by scanning the barcode below. Refer to MSI Check Digit Algorithm on page 11-70 for the selection of second digit...
Symbologies Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) Scan a bar code below to transmit MSI data with or without the check digit. Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) (Enable) Do Not Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) (Disable) 11-69...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide MSI Check Digit Algorithm Two algorithms are possible for the verification of the second MSI check digit. Select the bar code below corresponding to the algorithm used to encode your check digit. MOD 10/MOD 11 MOD 10/MOD 10 11-70...
Symbologies RSS (Reduced Space Symbology) RSS 14 The variants of RSS are RSS 14, RSS Expanded, and RSS Limited. The limited and expanded versions have stacked variants. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable each variant of RSS. Enable RSS 14 Disable RSS 14 11-71...
Symbologies Symbology - Specific Security Levels Linear Code Type Security Level In most environments and applications the default setting provides an adequate level of security. However, some environments or applications may require an increased reading of security such as poorly printed bar codes, use of weak symbologies, or mission critical applications.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Linear Security Level 2 Level 2 ensures that the enabled linear bar code types are read twice before reporting a good decode. Linear Security Level 2 Linear Security Level 3 Level 3 ensures that the enabled linear bar code types are read twice before reporting a good decode.
Symbologies Linear Security Level 4 Level 4 ensures that all enabled linear bar code types are read three times before reporting a good decode. Linear Security Level 4 11-75...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Bi-directional Redundancy Bi-Directional Redundancy is used for added security to linear code type security levels. When enabled, a bar code must be successfully scanned in both directions (forward and reverse) before reporting a good decode. Enable Bi-directional Redundancy Disable Bi-directional Redundancy 11-76...
Chapter 12 Miscellaneous Scanner Options Introduction This chapter includes commonly used bar codes to customize how your data is transmitted to your host device. In addition to these bar codes for data formatting, refer to each host chapter for the appropriate host connections and host device features for your scanner. Refer to Chapter 11, Symbologies Chapter 13, Advanced Data Formatting...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases you need only scan one bar code to set a specific parameter value. For example, if you want to identify the code type of a scanned bar code, simply scan the bar code listed under Transmit Code ID Character on page 12- Transmit Code ID Character 4.
Miscellaneous Scanner Options Miscellaneous Default Parameters Table 12-1 lists the defaults for miscellaneous scanner options parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters section beginning on page 12-4. Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters Transmit Code ID Character A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This may be useful when the scanner is decoding more than one code type. In addition to any single character prefix already selected, the Code ID character is inserted between the prefix and the decoded symbol.
Miscellaneous Scanner Options Prefix/Suffix Values A prefix/suffix may be appended to scan data for use in data editing. These values are set by scanning a four-digit number (i.e., four bar codes) that corresponds to key codes for various terminals. See Table 6-4 on page 6-22 for conversion information.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Scan Data Options To change the Scan Data Transmission Format, scan the Scan Options bar code below. Then select one of four options: • Data As Is • <DATA> <SUFFIX> • <PREFIX> <DATA> • <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX> When you have made your selection, scan the Enter bar code on page 12-8.
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Miscellaneous Scanner Options Scan Data Options (continued) Data As Is <DATA> <SUFFIX> <PREFIX> <DATA> 12-7...
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Scan Data Options (continued) <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX> Enter Data Format Cancel 12-8...
Miscellaneous Scanner Options Transmit “No Read” Message Scan a bar code below to select whether or not a “No Read” message is transmitted. When enabled, the characters NR are transmitted when a bar code is not decoded. Any prefixes or suffixes which are enabled are appended around this message. When disabled, if a symbol does not decode, nothing is sent to the host.
Chapter 13 Advanced Data Formatting Introduction Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to your host device. Scan data can be edited to suit your particular requirements. ADF can be implemented through scanning a related series of bar codes, which begin on page 13-8, or by installing the Configurator Express utility (see Chapter 10) which allows...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide If a Code 39 bar code of 1299X1559828 is scanned, the following is transmitted: 00001299<space>. If a Code 39 bar code of 1299X15598 is scanned, this rule is ignored because the length criteria has not been met. The rule specifies the editing conditions and requirements before data transmission occurs.
Advanced Data Formatting products that carry UPC bar codes, placed there by the manufacturer. The Code 128 bar codes have the following format: MMMMMPPPPPDD Where: M = Manufacturer ID P = Part Number D = Destination Code The distribution center uses a PC with dedicated control characters for manufacturer ID <CTRL M>, part number <CTRL P>, and destination code <CTRL D>.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule Step Bar Code On Page Beep Indication Begin New Rule 13-8 High High UPC/EAN 13-13 High High Send all remaining data 13-25 High High Send <CTRL M> 13-47 High High Save Rule 13-9 High Low High Low...
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Advanced Data Formatting and the cashier will key the price manually. To implement this, you would first enter an ADF rule that applies to the normal situation. This rule may look like this: When scanning a bar code of length 15, send the next 2 characters, send the class key, send the next 8 characters, send the stock key, send the data that remains, send the Enter key.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes) The order of programming individual rules is important.The most specific rule should be programmed last. All programmed rules are stored in a buffer. As they are programmed, they are stored at the “top”...
Advanced Data Formatting Default Rules Every unit has a default rule to send all scan data. Units with custom software may have one or more default rules burned in. The rules hierarchy checks user programmable rules first, then the default rules. Default rules can be disabled by entering the following general rule in the user programmable buffer: When receiving scan data, send all data.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Special Commands Pause Duration This parameter allows a pause to be inserted in the data transmission. Pauses are set by scanning a two-digit number (i.e., two bar codes), and are measured in 0.1 second intervals. For example, scanning bar codes “0” and “1” inserts a 0.1 second pause; “0” and “5”...
Advanced Data Formatting Save Rule Scan this bar code to save the rule you entered. Save Rule Erase Use these bar codes to erase criteria, actions, or rules. Erase Actions And Erase Criteria And Start Again Start Again Erase Previously Erase All Rules Saved Rule 13-9...
Advanced Data Formatting Disable Rule Set Use these bar codes to disable rule sets. Disable Rule Set 2 Disable Rule Set 1 Disable Rule Set 3 Disable Rule Set 4 Disable All Rule Sets 13-11...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Criteria Code Types Select any number of code types to be affected. All selected codes must be scanned in succession, prior to selecting other criteria. If you don’t select a code type, all code types will be affected.
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Advanced Data Formatting Scan the bar codes for all code types desired before selecting other criteria. Code 128 D 2 OF 5 IATA 2 OF 5 I 2 OF 5 UPC-A Code 93 UPC-E EAN-8 13-13...
Advanced Data Formatting Code Lengths Define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. If you don’t select a code length, selected code types of any length will be affected. Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code types must contain.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Message Containing A Specific Data String Use this feature to select whether the formatting affects data that begins with a specific character or data string, or contains a specific character or data string. There are 4 features: •...
Advanced Data Formatting Specific String, Any Location Scan this bar code, then, using the Numeric Keypad on page 13-22, scan a two-digit number representing the position (use a leading “zero” if necessary). Then scan the desired character or characters (up to a total of 8) on the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 13-80, followed by the End Of Message bar code on page 13-86.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Numeric Keypad Bar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the alphanumeric keyboard. Cancel 13-22...
Advanced Data Formatting Rule Belongs To Set Select the set a rule belongs to. (There are four possible rule sets.) Refer to Alternate Rule Sets on page 13-4 for more information about rule sets. Scan a bar code below to select which set a rule belongs to. Rule Belongs To Set 1 Rule Belongs To Set 2 Rule Belongs To Set 4...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Actions Select how to format the data for transmission. Send Data Send all data that remains, send all data up to a specific character selected from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 13-80, or send the next N characters. N = any number from 1 to 254, selected from the Alphanumeric Keyboard.
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Advanced Data Formatting Use these bar codes to send data. Send Data Up To Character Send All Data That Re- Send Next Character mains Send Next Send Next 3 Characters 2 Characters Send Next Send Next 5 Characters 4 Characters Send Next Send Next 6 Characters...
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Send Data (continued) Send Next Send Next 8 9 Characters Characters Send Next Send Next 10 Characters 11 Characters Send Next Send Next 13 Characters 12 Characters Send Next Send Next 15 Characters 14 Characters Send Next Send Next 16 Characters...
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Advanced Data Formatting Send Data (continued) Send Next Send Next 18 Characters 19 Characters Send Next 20 Characters 13-27...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Setup Field(s) Table 13-1. Setup Field(s) Definitions Parameter Description Page Move Cursor Scan the Move Cursor To Character Move Cursor To a Character bar code 13-29 , then any printable ASCII on page 13-29 character from the Alphanumeric Keyboard.
Advanced Data Formatting Move Cursor Scan a bar code below to move the cursor in relation to a specified character. Then enter a character by scanning a bar code from the Alphanumeric Keyboard beginning on page 13-80. Note: If there is no match when the rule is interpreted and the rule fails, the next rule is checked.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Skip Back Use the following bar codes to skip back characters. Skip Back Skip Back 2 Characters 1 Characters Skip Back Skip Back 4 Characters 3 Characters Skip Back Skip Back 5 Characters 6 Characters Skip Back Skip Back 7 Characters...
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Advanced Data Formatting Skip Back (continued) Skip Back Skip Back 10 Characters 9 Characters 13-33...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Send Preset Value Use these bar codes to send preset values. Send Value 1 Send Value 2 Send Value 3 Send Value 4 Send Value 6 Send Value 5 13-34...
Advanced Data Formatting Modify Data Modify data in the ways listed. The following actions work for all send commands that follow it within a rule. If you program pad zeros to length 6, send next 3 characters, stop padding, send next 5 characters, three zeros are added to the first send, and the next send is unaffected by the padding.
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Use the bar codes below to modify data. Remove All Spaces Crunch All Spaces Remove Leading Stop Space Removal Zeros Stop Zero Removal 13-36...
Advanced Data Formatting Pad Data with Spaces To pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of spaces. This parameter is activated by Send commands. Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 1 Length 2 Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 4...
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 9 Length 10 Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 12 Length 11 Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 13 Length 14 Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 15...
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Advanced Data Formatting Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 17 Length 18 Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 19 Length 20 Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 21 Length 22 Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 23 Length 24...
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 25 Length 26 Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 28 Length 27 Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 29 Length 30 Stop Pad Spaces 13-40...
Advanced Data Formatting Pad Data with Zeros To pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of zeros. This parameter is activated by Send commands. Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 1 Length 2 Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 4...
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 9 Length 10 Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 11 Length 12 Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 13 Length 14 Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 15...
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Advanced Data Formatting Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 17 Length 18 Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 20 Length 19 Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 22 Length 21 Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 23 Length 24...
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 25 Length 26 Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 28 Length 27 Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 30 Length 29 Stop Pad Zeros 13-44...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) Control Characters Scan the “Send __” bar code for the keystroke you wish to send. Send Control 2 Send Control A Send Control B Send Control C Send Control D Send Control E Send Control F Send Control G...
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Advanced Data Formatting Control Characters (continued) Send Control H Send Control I Send Control J Send Control K Send Control L Send Control M Send Control N Send Control O 13-47...
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Control Characters (continued) Send Control Q Send Control P Send Control S Send Control R Send Control T Send Control U Send Control W Send Control V 13-48...
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Advanced Data Formatting Control Characters (continued) Send Control X Send Control Y Send Control Z Send Control [ Send Control \ Send Control ] Send Control 6 Send Control - 13-49...
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send @ Send A Send B Send C Send D Send E Send F Send G 13-54...
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Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (continued) Send I Send H Send K Send J Send L Send M Send O Send N 13-55...
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send P Send Q Send R Send S Send T Send U Send V Send W 13-56...
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Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (continued) Send Y Send X Send [ Send Z Send ] Send \ Send _ Send ^ 13-57...
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send ‘ Send a Send b Send c Send d Send e SEND f Send g 13-58...
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Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (continued) Send h Send i Send j Send k Send l Send m Send n Send o 13-59...
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send p Send q Send r Send s Send t Send u Send v Send w 13-60...
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Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (continued) Send y Send x Send { Send z Send } Send | Send ~ 13-61...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters Send Alt 2 Send Alt A Send Alt B Send Alt C Send Alt D Send Alt E Send Alt F Send Alt G 13-62...
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Advanced Data Formatting Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt I Send Alt H Send Alt K Send Alt J Send Alt L Send Alt M Send Alt O Send Alt N 13-63...
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt P Send Alt Q Send Alt R Send Alt S Send Alt T Send Alt U Send Alt V Send Alt W 13-64...
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Advanced Data Formatting Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt Y Send Alt X Send Alt [ Send Alt Z Send Alt \ Send Alt ] Send Alt - Send Alt 6 13-65...
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Send Special Characters Send Pound Sterling Send Yen Character Character Send Hook Send Bomb Character Character Send 1/2 Send Bullet Character Character Send Section Send Paragraph Character Character Send Vertical Character 13-68...
Advanced Data Formatting Turn On/Off Rule Sets Use these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off. Turn On Rule Set 1 Turn On Rule Set 2 Turn On Rule Set 3 Turn On Rule Set 4 Turn Off Rule Set 2 Turn Off Rule Set 1 Turn Off Rule Set 4 Turn Off Rule Set 3...
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Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) Bar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the numeric keypad. 13-83...
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Appendix A Standard Default Parameters Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table Page Parameter Default Number User Preferences Set Default Parameter All Defaults Trigger Mode Trigger Mode (triggered unit only) Beeper Tone High Frequency Beeper Volume High Volume Laser On Time 3.0 Sec Beep After Good Decode Enable...
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table Page Parameter Default Number Country Types (Country Codes) North American Ignore Unknown Characters Ignore Keystroke Delay No Delay Intra-Keystroke Delay Disable 5-10 Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation Disable 5-10 CAPS Lock On Disable 5-11 CAPS Lock Override...
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Standard Default Parameters Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table Page Parameter Default Number Intercharacter Delay 0 msec 6-21 USB Host Parameters USB Device Type HID (Human Interface Device) Keyboard Emulation USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) North American, Standard USB Keyboard USB Keystroke Delay No Delay...
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Standard Default Parameters Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table Page Parameter Default Number Convert UPC-E1 to A Disable 11-20 EAN-8 Zero Extend Disable 11-21 UPC/EAN Security Levels 11-22 UCC Coupon Extended Code Disable 11-24 Code 128 Code 128 Enable 11-25 UCC/EAN-128 Enable 11-26...
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table Page Parameter Default Number Code 93 Disable 11-43 Set Length(s) for Code 93 4 to 55 11-44 Code 11 Code 11 Disable 11-46 Set Lengths for Code 11 4 to 55 11-47 Code 11 Check Digit Verification Disable...
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Standard Default Parameters Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table Page Parameter Default Number CLSI Editing Disable 11-63 NOTIS Editing Disable 11-64 Disable 11-65 Set Length(s) for MSI 1 to 55 11-67 MSI Check Digits One MSI Check Digit 11-68 Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) Disable 11-69 MSI Check Digit Algorithm...
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table Page Parameter Default Number Scan Data Options Data As Is 12-7 Transmit “No Read” Message Disable 12-9 User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide AIM Code Identifiers Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where: Flag Character (ASCII 93) Code Character (see Table B-2) Modifier Character (see Table B-3) Table B-2. Code Characters Code Character Code Type Code 39 Code 128 UPC/EAN...
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Programming Reference The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on Table B-3. Table B-3. Modifier Characters Code Type Option Value Option Code 39 No check character or Full ASCII processing. Reader has checked one check character. Reader has checked and stripped check character.
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Table B-3. Modifier Characters (Continued) Code Type Option Value Option Code 93 No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0. Example:A Code 93 bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as ]G0012345678905 Check digits are sent. No check digit is sent.
Glossary Aperture The opening in an optical system defined by a lens or baffle that establishes the field of view. Auto Identification Machinery ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A 7 bit-plus- parity code representing 128 letters, numerals, punctuation marks, and control characters.
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Byte On an addressable boundary, eight adjacent binary digits (0 and 1) combined in a pattern to represent a specific character or numeric value. Bits are numbered from the right, 0 through 7, with bit 0 the low- order bit.
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Glossary Code Length Number of data characters in a bar code between the start and stop characters, not including those characters. Continuous Code A bar code or symbol in which all spaces within the symbol are parts of characters. There are no intercharacter gaps in a continuous code. The absence of gaps allows for greater information density.
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide IEC (825) Class 1 This is the lowest power IEC laser classification. Conformity is ensured through a software restriction of 120 seconds of laser operation within any 1000 second window and an automatic laser shutdown if the scanner’s oscillating mirror fails. Intercharacter Gap The space between two adjacent bar code characters in a discrete code.
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Glossary Percent Decode The average probability that a single scan of a bar code would result in a successful decode. In a well-designed bar code scanning system, that probability should approach near 100%. Print Contrast Measurement of the contrast (brightness difference) between the bars Signal (PCS) and spaces of a symbol.
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QuickScan QS3000/QS3500 Product Reference Guide Start/Stop A pattern of bars and spaces that provides the scanner with start and Character stop reading instructions and scanning direction. The start and stop characters are normally to the left and right margins of a horizontal code.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PSC hereby declares that the Equipment specified below has been tested and found compliant to the following Directives and Standards: Directives: EMC EMC 89/336/EEC Low Voltage 73/23/EEC Standards: EN 55022-B:1998 - Generic ITE Emissions EN 55024:1998 - Generic ITE Immunity...
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Telephone: [852]-2-584-6210 Telephone: [39] (0) 39/62903.1 Fax: [852]-2-521-0291 Fax: [39] (0) 39/6859496 Australia Japan PSC Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. PSC Japan K.K. North Ryde, Australia Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan Telephone: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8999 Telephone: 81 (0)3 3491 6761 Fax: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8688...
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