CipherLab 1564 User Manual

CipherLab 1564 User Manual

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  • Page 1 1564 Barcode Scanner Setup barcodes included. Version 1.08...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: For Canada

    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.
  • Page 4: For Hand-Held Product With Rf Functions

    FOR HAND-HELD PRODUCT WITH RF FUNCTIONS The 1564 unit (FCC ID: Q3N-1564) 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).
  • Page 6: Release Notes

    RELEASE NOTES Version Date Notes New: 1.15 – Illumination Brightness setup barcode added 1.08 Jun. 18, 2014 New: 1.16 – Serial Number Stamp setup barcode added New: 1.16.1 – separator between S/N and data New: 2.1.11 – BT HID Slave/Master Switching New: 2.1.12 –...
  • Page 7 New: 4.18.1 UPC-A Convert to EAN-13 1.05 Jun. 19, 2012 New: 1.2.3 Free Memory New: 2.1.1/2.4.1/2.6.1 PCAT (Swiss German) and PCAT (Danish) New: 2.1.7/2.4.5/2.6.6 Special Keyboard Feature New: Appendix V Family Name/First Name/ Middle Name Truncation and Check the File Type of ANSI New: Quick Start | Read a Setup Barcode | List Current 1.04 Apr.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Care & Maintenance ........................- 4 - RELEASE NOTES ..........................- 6 - INTRODUCTION ............................ 1 Getting Familiarized with 1564 and 3656 ..................2 Installing the Battery to 1564 ..................... 2 Setting up 3656 ........................... 3 Charging the Battery via 3656 ....................5 Charging the Battery via Charger ....................
  • Page 10 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.3.1 Good Read LED ........................32 1.3.2 Good Read LED Duration....................32 1.4 Beeper ............................33 1.4.1 Beeper Volume......................... 34 1.4.2 Good Read Beep ......................35 1.4.3 Low Battery Alarm ......................36 1.5 Send “NR” to Host ........................37 1.6 Scan Modes ..........................
  • Page 11 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.3.3 ACK/NAK Timeout ......................69 2.3.4 Switch between Master/Slave Mode................69 2.4 Keyboard Wedge via 3656 ......................70 2.4.1 Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type............71 2.4.2 Keyboard Settings......................72 2.4.3 Inter-Character Delay .......................79 2.4.4 Inter-Function Delay......................80 2.4.5 Special Keyboard Feature ....................80...
  • Page 12 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25 ......................125 4.4.1 Verify Check Digit ......................125 4.4.2 Transmit Check Digit......................125 4.4.3 Code Length Qualification .....................126 4.5 Code 25 – Chinese 25 ......................127 4.6 Italian Pharmacode (Code 32)....................128 4.7 Code 39...........................129 4.7.1 Verify Check Digit ......................129...
  • Page 13 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.19.3 Transmit System Number....................156 4.19.4 Transmit Check Digit ....................156 4.20 Code 11 ..........................157 4.20.1 Verify Check Digit ......................157 4.20.2 Transmit Check Digit ....................157 4.20.3 Code Length Qualification ...................158 4.21 Composite Code ........................159 4.21.1 Composite CC-A/B .......................159 4.21.2 Composite CC-C ......................159...
  • Page 14 6.5 Configuring Format — Define Transmission Sequence ............234 6.6 Programming Examples ......................236 6.6.1 Example I ........................236 6.6.2 Example II ........................237 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................239 FIRMWARE UPGRADE........................241 How to Upgrade 1564 Firmware ....................241 Using 3656 ..........................241 Using Bluetooth Dongle ......................244 ® How to Upgrade 3656 Firmware ....................246 Upgrading 3656 CPU Firmware....................246...
  • Page 15 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Example ............................262 NUMERAL SYSTEMS........................263 Decimal System..........................263 Hexadecimal System........................264 ASCII Table.............................265 Entering PIN Code for Authentication ..................266 Use Preset PIN..........................266 Disable Authentication or Use Random PIN................267 READING DRIVER LICENSES ......................269 License Parsing Setup ........................269 File Type............................269 Output Sequence Setup........................270...
  • Page 17: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION CipherLab’s 1560 Series Barcode Scanners are specifically designed to answer your mobile demands. The versatile scanners are designed to help accelerate productivity while lowering the total cost of ownership. Intensive data collection jobs are made easier with fast, accurate barcode scanning in various working environments, especially in small businesses.
  • Page 18: Getting Familiarized With 1564 And 3656

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH 1564 AND 3656 INSTALLING THE BATTERY TO 1564 When you first receive the package, the rechargeable battery is stored separately from the scanner. Insert the battery into the scanner first so that it can be charged when sitting in the 3656 stand.
  • Page 19: Setting Up 3656

    Introduction SETTING UP 3656 Capable of charging 1564, the 3656 stand is specifically designed for the scanner to communicate with a host computer wirelessly. The connection between the scanners and 3656 is made easy and reliable. Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3656.
  • Page 20 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide flashing Red, Blue, Failed to send data to host via USB Virtual COM (Fast flash at 1 Hz) solid flashing Red, Enter Download Mode flashing Enter Setup...
  • Page 21: Charging The Battery Via 3656

    Introduction CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA 3656 The battery may not be charged to full for shipment. When you first receive the package, you will need to charge the battery to full before using the scanner. When using the RS-232 cable, it takes approximately 5 hours to charge the battery to full (from the power adaptor).
  • Page 22: Charging The Battery Via Charger

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA CHARGER The battery charger is provided for charging the battery only. You may purchase the charger separately. It takes approximately 3 hours to charge the battery to full. Note: Battery charging stops when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C. It is recommended to charge the battery at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for...
  • Page 23: Inside The Package

    (BT HID), to a notebook computer or PDA with Bluetooth wireless technology Programmable parameters include data output format, editing format, symbologies, etc. Note: In any scan mode other than Multi-Barcode Mode, a barcode acceptable to 1564 can only contain data of 7 KB at most. Update...
  • Page 24: Symbologies Supported

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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...
  • Page 25 Introduction GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) Disabled GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) Disabled GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Disabled Code 11 Disabled Composite Composite CC-A/B Disabled Code Composite CC-C Disabled Composite TLC-39 Disabled Postal Code US Postnet Enabled US Planet Enabled UK Postal Enabled Japan Postal...
  • Page 26 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...
  • Page 27: Quick Start

    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 trigger about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner.
  • Page 28 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Working Mode Upon powering up, the scanner will try to establish a connection with 3656 or a computer with ® Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for details.
  • Page 29: Enter Configuration Mode

    Quick Start ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, you must have it 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.
  • Page 30: Default Settings

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide DEFAULT SETTINGS SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS For the scanner to keep the customized settings as user defaults, you must have it read the “Save as User Defaults” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone).
  • Page 31: Read A Setup Barcode

    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. But for a number of special parameters, multiple reads are required to complete the setting.
  • Page 32 1564 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 quickly.
  • Page 33 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 quickly. Enter the Configuration Mode…...
  • Page 34 1564 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 quickly.
  • Page 35: List The Current Settings

    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.
  • Page 36 1564 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...
  • Page 37: Create One-Scan Setup Barcodes

    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. 1D ONE-SCAN BARCODE The requirements of a One-Scan setup barcode are: a prefix of the “#@”...
  • Page 38: One-Scan Barcode

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2D ONE-SCAN BARCODE Users can also scan a single 2D barcode combining with a series of serial commands to configure the scanner. For example, if you want to change the suffix character to ‘#’, you...
  • Page 39: Understanding The Barcode Scanner

    Chapter 1 UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER This chapter explains the features and usage of the barcode scanner. IN THIS CHAPTER 1.1 Battery..............23 1.2 Memory..............28 1.3 LED Indicator ............31 1.4 Beeper ..............33 1.5 Send “NR” to Host ............. 37 1.6 Scan Modes ..............
  • Page 40: Power Economy

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.1.2 POWER ECONOMY The scanner features “Power-Saving”, “Auto Power Off” and “Auto Power Off Ignoring Scan Mode” giving consideration to the power issue that is generally critical for Bluetooth-enabled devices. By the scanner’s support of power economy, its power...
  • Page 41 Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner Note: Power-Saving won’t take effect when one of the following conditions is met: (1) the scanner has already established a BT HID/SPP connection, (2) the scanner is in the configuration mode, (3) the scan mode is set to Test Mode, (4) the setting value of Power-Saving is greater than that of Auto Power Off.
  • Page 42: Power Economy Vs. Wpan Connection

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enable *Disable Read the barcode above to enable/disable automatic power-off for Test Mode. Note: “Auto Power Off Ignoring Scan Mode” only features enabling and disabling. It doesn’t feature the setting of auto power-off time. Such setting should be configured in the preceding setup of “Auto Power Off”.
  • Page 43 Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner period of time (2 minutes by default) for data transmission. The CPU runs at full speed, and the LED blinks blue (On/Off ratio 0.02 s: 3 s). If the scanner stays idle for 2 minutes (default), it will then turn inactive to save power for the remaining period of time (the specified “Auto Power Off”...
  • Page 44: Memory

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.2 MEMORY The collected data can be sent back to a host computer one by one via the WPAN connection or stored in flash memory when the scanner is set to Memory mode. 1.2.1 TRANSMIT BUFFER By default, transmit buffer is enabled and for use when the scanner is out of range.
  • Page 45: Memory Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.2.2 MEMORY MODE The scanner keeps 4 MB flash memory for memory mode operation. When the scanner is in memory mode, it means any real-time connection established with host is disabled. Enable *Disable Warning: No real-time connection is allowed unless the memory mode is disabled.
  • Page 46: Free Memory

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 8 sec Send Data The 4 MB flash memory on the scanner can store up to 246,723 scans based on EAN-13 barcodes. When it is used up, the scanner will respond with two short beeps (high-low tone) as a warning.
  • Page 47: Led Indicator

    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 quickly upon powering on or running out of transmit buffer.
  • Page 48: Good Read Led

    1564 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.
  • Page 49: Beeper

    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 One short beep, high tone Good Read, with green LED on-off quickly Programmable, default to 4 KHz Enter Configuration Mode, with red LED flashing...
  • Page 50: Beeper Volume

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.4.1 BEEPER VOLUME Mute Minimum Volume Medium Volume *Maximum Volume Enter Setup...
  • Page 51: Good Read Beep

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.4.2 GOOD READ BEEP Frequency 8 kHz *4 kHz 2 kHz 1 kHz Duration *Shortest Shorter Longer Longest Update...
  • Page 52: Low Battery Alarm

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.4.3 LOW BATTERY ALARM By default, it will activate the beeper to give a warning when the battery charge gets low. In order to prevent data loss, you are advised to replace the battery immediately when you hear two short beeps (high tone).
  • Page 53: Send "Nr" To Host

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.5 SEND “NR” TO HOST This feature only works when Keyboard Wedge or RS-232 is selected for output interface. You may have the scanner send the “NR” string to the host to notify the No Read event. Enable *Disable Update...
  • Page 54: 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. A barcode acceptable to 1564 can only contain data of 7 KB at most. Scan Mode...
  • Page 55: Laser Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6.2 LASER MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is held down. The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, (2) the pre-set timeout expires, or (3) you release the trigger. Note: Refer to “Scanning Timeout”.
  • Page 56: Aiming Mode

    For 1564 to decode multiple unique barcodes, the maximum output data length of all the barcodes is 10 KB after configuration. When the output length exceeds 10 KB, Multi-Barcode Mode will not take effect.
  • Page 57: Presentation Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6.7 PRESENTATION MODE The scanner will be expecting barcodes. Whenever a barcode is brought within range, the scanner will be able to decode it. It is suggested to seat it in the Auto-Sense Stand for hands-free operation.
  • Page 58: Scanning Timeout

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.7 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.
  • Page 59: Delay Between Re-Read

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.8 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 –...
  • Page 60: Read Redundancy (1D)

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.9 READ REDUNDANCY (1D) 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 "Two Times" is selected, it will take a total of three consecutive successful decoding of the same barcode to make the reading valid.
  • Page 61: Addon Security For Upc/Ean Barcodes

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.10 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 (2~30 times) allows changing the number of times to decode a UPC/EAN barcode before transmission.
  • Page 62: Auto-Sense Mode

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.11 AUTO-SENSE MODE This mode is only available when you want to seat the scanner in the Auto-Sense stand. When you enable this mode, it will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode.
  • Page 63: Negative Barcodes

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.12 NEGATIVE BARCODES Normally, barcodes are printed with the color of the bars darker than that of the spaces. But for negative barcodes, they are printed in the opposite sense just like negative films. The spaces of negative barcodes are printed with a color darker than that of the bars.
  • Page 64: Picklist Mode

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.13 PICKLIST MODE Picklist Mode enables the decoder to decode only the barcodes aligned at the center under the laser aiming pattern. Enable *Disable Enter Setup...
  • Page 65: Mobile Phone/Display Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.14 MOBILE PHONE/DISPLAY MODE By default this mode is disabled. There is a big improvement in reading barcodes displayed on mobile phones and electronic displays when this mode is enabled. *Disable Enable 1.15 ILLUMINATION BRIGHTNESS Users can adjust the illumination brightness of the LED light source.
  • Page 66: Serial Number Stamp

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.16 SERIAL NUMBER STAMP Decide whether to add the device serial number in front of the data transmitted. Add serial number in front of data *Disable 1.16.1 SEPARATOR BETWEEN SERIAL NUMBER STAMP AND DATA Scan the barcode below to specify the separator character between device serial number and the accompanying data.
  • Page 67: Selecting Output Interface

    Chapter 2 SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE In order to establish a proper connection between your computer and the scanner, we suggest that you follow these instructions – 1) Install the battery and hold down the trigger for about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner.
  • Page 68: Bt Hid

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1 BT HID For BT HID, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. Run any text editor on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
  • Page 69: Activate Bt Hid & Select Keyboard Type

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.1 ACTIVATE BT HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE When BT HID interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting. By default, BT HID is activated on the scanner, and the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US).
  • Page 70: Reset Connection

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1.2 RESET CONNECTION For BT 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 have it read the “Reset Connection”...
  • Page 71: Keyboard Settings

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.3 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout Digits Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Digits Transmission Kanji Transmission Note: BT HID does not support these functions on PDAs – (1) Capital Lock Setting: Auto Detection (2) Digits Transmission: Numeric Key Alphabets Layout By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.
  • Page 72 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide US Keyboard Style – Normal QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout;...
  • Page 73 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets 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...
  • Page 74 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabets 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 alphabets being transmitted.
  • Page 75 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface *Capital Lock OFF Alphabets Transmission By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting.
  • Page 76 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Digits 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”.
  • Page 77: Inter-Character Delay

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 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 millisecond, 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.
  • Page 78: Hid Character Transmit Mode

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1.6 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE By default, HID interface sends data to the host in batch. You may have the scanner read the “By Character” barcode to process data one character at a time. *Batch Processing By Character Note: “By Character”...
  • Page 79: Transmit Speed

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Note: This function only works for (1) iPhone 4 and 3GS version 4.1 or later, and (2) iPad version 4.2 or later. 2.1.9 TRANSMIT SPEED By default, the BT HID transmit speed is set to normal. Users can have the scanner work in quicker transmit speed by reading the Fast barcode.
  • Page 80: Bt Hid Auto-Reconnection

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1.12 BT HID AUTO-RECONNECTION Users can decide whether to have the scanner automatically reconnect to a paired device after disconnection, and the occasion for reconnecting. *Auto reconnect immediately Auto reconnect on data being scanned Auto reconnect off 2.2 BT SPP SLAVE...
  • Page 81: Ack/Nak Timeout

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 263 for the desired inter-function delay (millisecond). 3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting. 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.
  • Page 82: Bt Spp Master

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.3 BT 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 have the scanner read the “Reset Connection”...
  • Page 83 Users can also scan a single 2D barcode that combines the “Set Connection” and “MAC ID” setup barcodes to connect with the target device. The example below is a 2D barcode containing codes ‘#@CipherLab’, ‘88686471166254’ (Set Connection), ‘0x’ (Prefix to the target MAC ID), and ‘00D0176F0030’ (MAC ID of the target device). Underlining the digits is to make them more readable.
  • Page 84: Inter-Function Delay

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Prefix to the target MAC ID 00d0176f0030 MAC address ID of the target device 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 millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface.
  • Page 85: Ack/Nak Timeout

    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.
  • Page 86: Keyboard Wedge Via 3656

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.4 KEYBOARD WEDGE VIA 3656 The Y cable allows you to connect the scanner via 3656 to the keyboard input port of PC and you may join the keyboard as well. The scanned data will be transmitted to the host keyboard port as if it is manually entered via the keyboard.
  • Page 87: Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.4.1 ACTIVATE KEYBOARD WEDGE & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE When Keyboard Wedge interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting. Activate 3656 Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type… 1) Read this barcode above to activate Keyboard Wedge and select a keyboard type. 2) Read the “Decimal Value”...
  • Page 88: Keyboard Settings

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.4.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout Digits Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Digits Transmission Kanji Transmission Alternate Composing Laptop Support Alphabets Layout By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.
  • Page 89 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface US Keyboard Style – Normal QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout;...
  • Page 90 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets 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...
  • Page 91 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabets 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 alphabets being transmitted.
  • Page 92 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide *Capital Lock OFF Enter Setup...
  • Page 93 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Alphabets Transmission By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only.
  • Page 94 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Digits 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”.
  • Page 95: Inter-Character Delay

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface ALT Composing By default, Alternate key composing is disabled. Select [Yes] to allow emulating Alternate key code of a specific keyboard character. For example, [Alt] + [065] will be sent to host for the character “A”...
  • Page 96: Inter-Function Delay

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.4.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted.
  • Page 97: Via 3656

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.5 RS-232 VIA 3656 Use the RS-232 cable to connect the scanner via 3656 to the serial port of PC, and connect the power supply cord. The associated RS-232 parameters must match those configured on the computer. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
  • Page 98: Data Bits

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4800 bps 2400 bps 1200 bps 600 bps 2.5.3 DATA BITS *8 bits 7 bits 2.5.4 PARITY *No parity Even Enter Setup...
  • Page 99: Stop Bit

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.5.5 STOP BIT 2 stop bits *1 stop bit 2.5.6 FLOW CONTROL By default, there is no flow control in use. Select the flow control (handshake) method. Options Description No flow control Scanner Ready The scanner will activate the RTS signal upon powering on. After each good read, the scanner will then wait for the CTS signal to become active.
  • Page 100: Inter-Character Delay

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.5.7 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.
  • Page 101: Ack/Nak Timeout

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.5.9 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.
  • Page 102: Usb Hid Via 3656

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.6 USB HID VIA 3656 For USB HID, use the USB cable to connect the scanner via 3656 to the USB port of PC and connect the power supply cord. Run any text editor on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
  • Page 103: Activate Usb Hid & Select Keyboard Type

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.6.1 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 3656 USB HID & Select Keyboard Type… 1) Read the barcode above to activate USB HID and select a keyboard type. 2) Read the “Decimal Value”...
  • Page 104: Keyboard Settings

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.6.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout Digits Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Digits Transmission Kanji Transmission Alphabets Layout By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.
  • Page 105 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface US Keyboard Style – Normal QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout;...
  • Page 106 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets 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...
  • Page 107 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabets 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 alphabets being transmitted.
  • Page 108 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide *Capital Lock OFF Alphabets Transmission By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting.
  • Page 109 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Digits 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".
  • Page 110: Inter-Character Delay

    1564 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 millisecond, 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.
  • Page 111: Hid Character Transmit Mode

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.6.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE By default, HID interface sends data to the host in batch. You may have the scanner read the “By Character” barcode to process data one character at a time. *Batch Processing By Character 2.6.6 SPECIAL KEYBOARD FEATURE By default, this interface employs special function codes (0x01 ~ 0x1F) defined in the...
  • Page 112: Usb Virtual Com Via 3656

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.7 USB VIRTUAL COM VIA 3656 Use the USB cable to connect the scanner via 3656 to the USB port of PC and connect the power supply cord. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
  • Page 113: Ack/Nak Timeout

    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.
  • Page 114 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...
  • Page 115: Setting Up A Wpan Connection

    Chapter 3 SETTING UP A WPAN CONNECTION The 1564 scanner can be configured to send data to a host computer wirelessly via the ® 3656 stand, or to a notebook computer or PDA with Bluetooth wireless technology. Upon powering up, the scanner will be ready for establishing a WPAN connection.
  • Page 116: Connecting Via 3656

    Users can also scan a single 2D barcode that combines the “Set Connection” and “Serial Number” setup barcodes to connect to 3656. The example below is a 2D barcode containing codes ‘#@CipherLab’, ‘88686471166254’ (Set Connection) and ‘BN1008213’ (Serial Number of 3656). Underlining the digits is to make them more readable.
  • Page 117 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 2D One-Scan Setup Barcode for connecting to 3656 Command Purpose #@CipherLab Enter setup 88686471166254 Set connection BN1008213 Serial number of 3656 Update...
  • Page 118: Change Interface

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.1.2 CHANGE INTERFACE If you want to change the interface cable of 3656, use one of the scanners to configure the interface-related settings and it will pass the new settings to 3656, which will then initialize and pass the settings to any other connected scanners.
  • Page 119: Connecting Via Bluetooth ® Dongle

    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) Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” barcode to enter the configuration mode. 2) Have the scanner read the desired interface barcode –...
  • Page 120: Configure Related Settings

    1564 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 ®...
  • Page 121 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 1) Read the barcode above to configure the device name. 2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 264 for the desired character string. 3) Read the “Validate” barcode to complete this setting. Update...
  • Page 122 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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.
  • Page 123 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection Use random PIN No PIN required Note: When using BT 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”...
  • Page 124: Connect To Dongle

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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 ® ® ®...
  • Page 125 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection Turn on the scanner with correct WPAN settings, such as select BT SPP or BT 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. Click [Next].
  • Page 126 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Wait for a few seconds for the Wizard to search available devices nearby. The scanner will appear with its “serial number” as the device name. You may double-check the “Serial Number” label on the scanner to ensure connecting with the correct scanner.
  • Page 127 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...
  • Page 128 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Click [Next]. Wait for a few seconds for Windows to exchange passkeys. Enter Setup...
  • Page 129 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]. 1564 as BT SPP Slave 1564 as BT SPP Master Update...
  • Page 130 1564 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,...
  • Page 131 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection BT SPP Connected BT SPP Disconnected Update...
  • Page 132 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...
  • Page 133: Changing Symbology Settings

    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 ..............118 4.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25 ..........120 4.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25...........122 4.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25..........125 4.5 Code 25 –...
  • Page 134: Codabar

    1564 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.
  • Page 135: Code Length Qualification

    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.
  • Page 136: Code 25 - Industrial 25

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.2 CODE 25 – INDUSTRIAL 25 *Enable Disable Enter Setup...
  • Page 137: Code Length Qualification

    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.
  • Page 138: Code 25 - Interleaved 25

    1564 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.
  • Page 139: Convert To Ean-13

    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...
  • Page 140: Code Length Qualification

    1564 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.
  • Page 141: Code 25 - Matrix 25

    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.
  • Page 142: Code Length Qualification

    1564 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.
  • Page 143: Code 25 - Chinese 25

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.5 CODE 25 – CHINESE 25 Enable *Disable Update...
  • Page 144: Italian Pharmacode (Code 32)

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.6 ITALIAN PHARMACODE (CODE 32) Enable *Disable Note: Code 39 must be enabled first. Enter Setup...
  • Page 145: Code 39

    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.
  • Page 146: Standard/Full Ascii Code 39

    1564 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.
  • Page 147: Code Length Qualification

    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.
  • Page 148: Trioptic Code 39

    1564 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.
  • Page 149: Code 93

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.9 CODE 93 *Enable Disable Update...
  • Page 150: Code Length Qualification

    1564 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.
  • Page 151: Code 128

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.10 CODE 128 *Enable Disable Update...
  • Page 152: Gs1-128 (Ean-128)

    1564 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.
  • Page 153: Gs1 Formatting

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.11.3 GS1 FORMATTING Decide whether to enable GS1 formatting for GS1-128. When enabled, code ID transmitting will be disabled; however, the field separator and application ID mark characters will be automatically added to the output data. Enable GS1 Formatting *Disable GS1...
  • Page 154: Isbt 128

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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.
  • Page 155: Isbt Concatenation Redundancy

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 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 263 for the desired redundancy. 3) Read the “Validate”...
  • Page 156: Gs1 Databar (Rss Family)

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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 —...
  • Page 157: Gs1 Databar Omnidirectional (Rss-14)

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.13.2 GS1 DATABAR OMNIDIRECTIONAL (RSS-14) Enable RSS-14 & RSS Expanded (Groups I, II) *Disable When GS1 formatting for GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional is enabled, code ID transmitting will be disabled; however, application ID transmitting will be enabled automatically. The settings below apply to Group I symbologies only: GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional GS1 DataBar Truncated...
  • Page 158: Gs1 Databar Expanded (Rss Expanded)

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enable GS1 Formatting *Disable GS1 Formatting 4.13.3 GS1 DATABAR EXPANDED (RSS EXPANDED) Enable RSS-14 & RSS Expanded (Groups I, II) *Disable When GS1 formatting for GS1 DataBar Expanded is enabled, code ID transmitting will be disabled.
  • Page 159: Gs1 Databar Limited (Rss Limited)

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings *Disable GS1 Formatting 4.13.4 GS1 DATABAR LIMITED (RSS LIMITED) Enable RSS Limited (Group III) *Disable When GS1 formatting for GS1 DataBar Limited is enabled, code ID transmitting will be disabled; however, application ID transmitting will be enabled automatically. Transmit Code ID Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted.
  • Page 160: Convert To Upc/Ean

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide *Disable GS1 Formatting 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.
  • Page 161: Application Id Mark

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.13.7 APPLICATION ID MARK You may want to add an application ID mark (1 character long) to the left (AIMark1) or right (AIMark2) of an application ID (AI) for the purpose of labeling it when formatting the GS1 data.
  • Page 162: Msi

    1564 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 &...
  • Page 163: Code Length Qualification

    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.
  • Page 164: 148

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.15 EAN-8 EAN-8 *Enable EAN-8 (No Addon) Disable EAN-8 Addon 2 Enable EAN-8 Addon 2 *Disable EAN-8 Addon 5 Enable EAN-8 Addon 5 *Disable 4.15.1 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
  • Page 165: 149

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.16 EAN-13 EAN-13 *Enable EAN-13 (No Addon) Disable EAN-13 Addon 2 Enable EAN-13 Addon 2 *Disable EAN-13 Addon 5 Enable EAN-13 Addon 5 *Disable Update...
  • Page 166: Convert To Isbn

    1564 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.
  • Page 167: Ucc Coupon Extended Code

    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...
  • Page 168: Upc-A

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.18 UPC-A UPC-A *Enable UPC-A (No Addon) Disable UPC-A Addon 2 Enable UPC-A Addon 2 *Disable UPC-A Addon 5 Enable UPC-A Addon 5 *Disable Enter Setup...
  • Page 169: Convert To Ean-13

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.18.1 CONVERT TO EAN-13 Decide whether to expand the read UPC-A barcode, as well as its addons, into EAN-13. After conversion, the data follows EAN-13 format and is affected by EAN-13 programming selections (e.g. Check Digit). Convert UPC-A to EAN-13 *Do Not Convert...
  • Page 170: Upc-E

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.19 UPC-E UPC-E *Enable UPC-E (No Addon) Disable UPC-E Addon 2 Enable UPC-E Addon 2 *Disable UPC-E Addon 5 Enable UPC-E Addon 5 *Disable Enter Setup...
  • Page 171: Select System Number

    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...
  • Page 172: Transmit System Number

    1564 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.
  • Page 173: Code 11

    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.
  • Page 174: Code Length Qualification

    1564 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.
  • Page 175: Composite Code

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.21 COMPOSITE CODE 4.21.1 COMPOSITE CC-A/B Decide whether to enable Composite CC-A/B Enable Composite CC-A/B *Disable Decide whether to enable GS1 formatting for Composite CC-A/B. When enabled, the field separator and application ID mark will be automatically added to the output data Enable GS1 Formatting *Disable GS1...
  • Page 176: Composite Tlc-39

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.21.3 COMPOSITE TLC-39 Enable Composite TLC-39 *Disable 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.
  • Page 177: Gs1-128 Emulation Mode For Ucc/Ean Composite Codes

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.21.5 GS1-128 EMULATION MODE FOR UCC/EAN COMPOSITE CODES Decide whether to transmit UCC/EAN Composite Code data as if it was encoded in GS1-128 barcodes. Enable GS1-128 Emulation Mode *Disable 4.21.6 FIELD SEPARATOR (GS CHARACTER) Decide whether to apply a field separator (to convert the GS control character to human readable character).
  • Page 178: Application Id Mark

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.21.7 APPLICATION ID MARK You may want to add an application ID mark (1 character long) to the left (AIMark1) or right (AIMark2) of an application ID (AI) for the purpose of labeling it when formatting the GS1 data.
  • Page 179: Us Postal Code

    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...
  • Page 180: Uk Postal Code

    1564 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...
  • Page 181: More Postal Code

    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...
  • Page 182: Upu Fics Postal

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.24.5 UPU FICS POSTAL Enable UPU FICS Postal *Disable Enter Setup...
  • Page 183: Symbologies

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.25 2D SYMBOLOGIES 4.25.1 PDF417 *Enable PDF417 Disable 4.25.2 MicroPDF417 Enable MicroPDF417 *Disable Update...
  • Page 184: Data Matrix

    1564 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.
  • Page 185: Maxicode

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.25.4 MAXICODE *Enable Maxicode Disable 4.25.5 QR CODE *Enable QR Code Disable 4.25.6 MicroQR *Enable MicroQR Disable 4.25.7 AZTEC *Enable Aztec Disable Update...
  • Page 186: Macro Pdf

    1564 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.
  • Page 187: Escape Characters

    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.
  • Page 188 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...
  • Page 189: Defining Output Format

    Chapter 5 DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT You may configure in which format the collected data will be output to the host computer. Barcode 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...
  • Page 190: Character Substitution

    1564 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).
  • Page 191: Select A Set For Character Substitution

    Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.2.1 SELECT A SET FOR CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION Configure Set 1 Configure Set 2 Configure Set 3 1) Read the barcode above to enable character substitution by set. For example, have the scanner read the “Set 1” barcode to configure the first set of character substitution.
  • Page 192: Symbologies For Character Substitution (All 3 Sets)

    1564 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”...
  • Page 193 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...
  • Page 194 1564 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...
  • Page 195 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...
  • Page 196 1564 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...
  • Page 197 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...
  • Page 198 1564 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...
  • Page 199 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...
  • Page 200 1564 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...
  • Page 201 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for MicroQR *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Aztec *Apply Do Not Apply Update...
  • Page 202: Prefix/Suffix Code

    1564 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...
  • Page 203: Code Id

    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. If “BT HID”, “USB HID”...
  • Page 204 1564 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...
  • Page 205 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format MicroQR Aztec IATA Macro PDF417 Macro MicroPDF417 Update...
  • Page 206: Change Code Id

    1564 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 264 for the desired character string. For example, read “4” and “4” for applying the character [D] for Code ID.
  • Page 207 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...
  • Page 208 1564 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 /...
  • Page 209: Clear Code Id Settings

    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...
  • Page 210: Length Code

    1564 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.
  • Page 211 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...
  • Page 212 1564 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...
  • Page 213 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...
  • Page 214 1564 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...
  • Page 215 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...
  • Page 216 1564 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...
  • Page 217 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...
  • Page 218: Multi-Barcode Editor

    Up to five barcodes can be specified. When you enable this mode, it will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode. For 1564 to concatenate barcodes, the maximum output data length of all the barcodes is 10 KB after configuration. When the data length exceeds 10 KB, the concatenation will not take effect.
  • Page 219: Edit A Concatenation Of Barcodes

    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 264 for Code Type of the (first) barcode.
  • Page 220: Activate The Concatenation Of Barcodes

    1564 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...
  • Page 221: Removal Of Special Character

    Chapter 5 Defining Output Format *Ignore Output Sequence Enforce Output Sequence Apply Output Sequence Warning: When you disable the Multi-Barcode Editor later, the scan mode remains unchanged. If Laser mode is not desired, proceed to select a scan mode best suits your application. 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.
  • Page 222: Aim Code Id

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.8 AIM CODE ID You can add an AIM (Automatic Identification and Mobility) code ID in front of the barcode that shares the common purpose of identifying, tracking, recording, storing, and communicating essential business, personal, or product data. Enabling this function can have the scanner be capable of fast and accurate data collection and search.
  • Page 223: Applying Formats For Data Editing

    Chapter 6 APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING The scanner allows advanced data editing by applying user-configured editing formats. The whole processed data can be divided into fields by user-specified rules. These fields together with the user-configurable additional fields comprise the data actually sent to the host computer.
  • Page 224: Activating Editing Formats

    1564 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.
  • Page 225: Exclusive Data Editing

    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”...
  • Page 226: How To Configure Editing Formats

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.2 HOW TO CONFIGURE EDITING FORMATS End Programming Format...
  • Page 227: Select Format To Configure

    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.
  • Page 228: Restore Default Format

    1564 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)
  • Page 229: Configuring Format - Define Data Criteria

    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.
  • Page 230 1564 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...
  • Page 231 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...
  • Page 232 1564 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...
  • Page 233 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...
  • Page 234 1564 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...
  • Page 235 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...
  • Page 236 1564 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...
  • Page 237 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...
  • Page 238 1564 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...
  • Page 239: Data Length

    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. Specify a value. When zero is given to both, the scanner will not perform the length qualification. 1) Read the barcode below to specify Max.
  • Page 240: Matching String & Location

    1564 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.
  • Page 241: Configuring Format - Define Data Field

    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...
  • Page 242: Total Number Of Fields

    1564 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.
  • Page 243: Field Settings

    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.
  • Page 244 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 263 for the desired field length. Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting. Field 2 Setting Read the barcode below to divide field 2 by a specified terminating string.
  • Page 245 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 264 for the desired character string. Read the “Validate”...
  • Page 246 1564 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 264 for the desired character string.
  • Page 247 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 264 for the desired character string. Read the “Validate”...
  • Page 248 1564 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 “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable.
  • Page 249: Pause Field Setting

    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...
  • Page 250: Configuring Format - Define Transmission Sequence

    1564 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.
  • Page 251 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 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...
  • Page 252: Programming Examples

    1564 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.
  • Page 253: Example Ii

    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 ‘-’...
  • Page 254 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide End Programming Format...
  • Page 255: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Optical Characteristics 1564 Scan Engine 2D Imager Light Source Visible red LED RF Characteristics WPAN Module Wireless PAN BT Class 2 compliance Coverage (line-of-sight) 90 meters with 3656 Serial Port Profile (BT SPP) Interface Supported Human Interface Device Profile (BT HID)
  • Page 256 3656 Stand √ USB Cable √ RS-232 Cable √ Keyboard Wedge Cable √ Note: The 3656 stand is not only capable of charging the 1564 scanner, but specifically designed for the scanner to communicate with a host computer wirelessly. Enter Setup...
  • Page 257: Firmware Upgrade

    FIRMWARE UPGRADE You can only upgrade firmware of one scanner at a time. For example, you must turn off each of the rest 1564 scanners when there is more than one scanner connected to your computer. Note: In case it fails downloading due to low battery, make sure the targe scanner is loaded with good battery and the battery charge is enough.
  • Page 258 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup Activate 3656 USB Virtual COM Update 5) 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.
  • Page 259 Appendix I Firmware Upgrade Note: The output interface remains unchanged as specified in step 3 (= RS-232 or USB Virtual COM). For RS-232, the baud rate setting is still 115200 bps! Update...
  • Page 260: Using Bluetooth ® Dongle

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide USING BLUETOOTH DONGLE ® 1) Refer to 3.2.3 Connect to Dongle for the target scanner to accept the connection request from your computer. 2) Read the following barcodes in sequence to configure the scanner to use BT SPP as download interface.
  • Page 261 Appendix I Firmware Upgrade communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port for BT 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.
  • Page 262: How To Upgrade 3656 Firmware

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide HOW TO UPGRADE 3656 FIRMWARE UPGRADING 3656 CPU FIRMWARE 1) Connect the interface cable, RS-232 or USB, between 3656 and your computer. For USB Virtual COM, you may need to install its driver first! 2) Connect the power supply cord from 3656 to a proper power outlet.
  • Page 263 Appendix I Firmware Upgrade Enter Setup Download 3656 CPU Firmware 6) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on your computer. Kernel Program User Program K3656_V*.shx STD3656_V*.shx communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port for RS-232 or USB Virtual COM interface. For RS-232, select 115200 bps for baud rate;...
  • Page 264: Upgrading 3656 Usb Bridge Firmware

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide UPGRADING 3656 USB BRIDGE FIRMWARE 1) Connect the USB cable between 3656 and your computer. For USB Virtual COM, you may need to install its driver first! 2) Connect the power supply cord from 3656 to a proper power outlet.
  • Page 265 Appendix I Firmware Upgrade communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port for USB Virtual COM interface. Ignore the baud rate setting. For the file option, click [Browse] to select the target file for firmware update. Click [OK]. 7) The 3656 will automatically restart itself when upgrading firmware is completed successfully.
  • Page 266 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...
  • Page 267: Host Serial Commands

    Appendix II HOST SERIAL COMMANDS 1564 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.
  • Page 268 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide #@TRIGOFF<CR> Purpose To disable the software trigger Remarks “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x54” + “0x52” + “0x49” + “0x47” + “0x4f” + “0x46” + “0x46” + “0x0d” #@TRIGON<CR> Purpose To enable the software trigger Remarks “0x23”...
  • Page 269: Example

    + “0x39” + “0x0d” EXAMPLE You may run HyperTerminal.exe on the host computer to send serial commands to the 1564 scanner via RS-232, USB Virtual COM or BT SPP. For the scanner to stop immediately – For the scanner to resume working –...
  • Page 270 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Note: (1) For RS-232 or USB Virtual COM, you can only configure the first scanner that connects to 3656. To identify the scanner, you may send the serial command to have it respond with a beep.
  • Page 271: 3656 Setup Barcodes & Serial Commands

    Appendix II Host Serial Commands 3656 SETUP BARCODES & SERIAL COMMANDS Normally, you can configure the 3656 stand by having a connected scanner read 3656-related setup barcodes. 1) Connect the interface cable, RS-232, Keyboard Wedge or USB, between 3656 and your computer.
  • Page 272: 3656 Serial Command And Equivalent Setup Barcodes

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3656 SERIAL COMMAND AND EQUIVALENT SETUP BARCODES Config<CR> Purpose To configure 3656. 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.
  • Page 273 Appendix II Host Serial Commands UseVariablePort<CR> Purpose To use variable Virtual COM port when connecting more than one 3656 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>...
  • Page 274: Example

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide EXAMPLE Without using the scanner to read the above setup barcodes for configuring the 3656 stand, you may run HyperTerminal.exe on the host computer to send serial commands to 3656 via RS-232 or USB. 1) Connect the interface cable, RS-232 or USB, between 3656 and your computer.
  • Page 275: Keyboard Wedge Table

    Appendix III KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE The table below features special keyboard wedge codes applied to the scanner by default. If you have determined to bypass this special keyboard, please refer to the table on the next page. “Apply” Special Keyboard "...
  • Page 276 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide “Bypass” Special Keyboard " & < > Enter Setup...
  • Page 277: Key Type & Status

    Appendix III Keyboard Wedge Table KEY TYPE & STATUS KEY TYPE If “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard Wedge” 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. Add Shift Add Left Ctrl Add Right Ctrl...
  • Page 278: Example

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide 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 264 for “2” and “1”.
  • Page 279: Numeral Systems

    Appendix IV NUMERAL SYSTEMS DECIMAL SYSTEM Decimal Validate the Values Validate Update Abort...
  • Page 280: Hexadecimal System

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide HEXADECIMAL SYSTEM Hexadecimal Enter Setup...
  • Page 281: Ascii Table

    Appendix IV Numeral Systems Validate the Values Validate ASCII TABLE " & < > Update Abort...
  • Page 282: Entering Pin Code For Authentication

    1564 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.
  • Page 283: Disable Authentication Or Use Random Pin

    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 BT HID, some device driver may not support pre-defined PIN code for authentication.
  • Page 284 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...
  • Page 285: Reading Driver Licenses

    Appendix V READING DRIVER LICENSES 1564 is capable of reading 2D driver’s licenses and other American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) compliant ID cards. For compliant 2D licensed card scanning, it decodes the information embedded in the ID cards to a formatted data. This appendix provides the setup barcodes required while ScanMaster utility provides GUI setup that is organized and easy-to-use.
  • Page 286: Output Sequence Setup

    User Guide OUTPUT SEQUENCE SETUP 1564 supports arranging the sequences of license embedded data via separators and fields. In order to present data in a consistent format, some barcodes (ex. First Name, Middle Name/Initial, Last Name, Name suffix, Name Prefix, Birth Date and so on) will return data based on the calculated actual data contained in the ID barcode.
  • Page 287 Appendix V Reading Driver Licenses Mailing Address Postal Code Home Address Line1 Home Address Line2 Home Address City Home Address State Home Address Postal Code License ID Number License Class License Restrictions License Endorsements Height (Feet and/or Inches) Height (Centimeters) Update Abort...
  • Page 288 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Weight (Pounds) Weight (Kilograms) Eye Color Hair Color License Expiration Date Birth Date Gender License Issue Date Issue Timestamp Number of Duplicates Medical Codes Organ Donor Enter Setup...
  • Page 289 Appendix V Reading Driver Licenses Nonresident Customer ID Social Security Number AKA Birth Date AKA Social Security Name AKA Full Name AKA Last Name AKA First Name AKA Middle Name/Initial AKA Name Suffix AKA Name Prefix Weight Range Update Abort...
  • Page 290 1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide Document Discriminator Country Federal Commission Codes Place of Birth Audit Information Inventory Control Race/Ethnicity Std Vehicle Class Std Restrictions Std Endorsements Class Description Endorsement Description Enter Setup...
  • Page 291 Appendix V Reading Driver Licenses Restrictions Description Permit Class Permit Expiration Date Permit ID Number Permit Issue Date Permit Restrictions Permit endorsements Issuer ID Number Family Name Truncation First Name Truncation Middle Name Truncation Update Abort...
  • Page 292: Separators And Fields

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide SEPARATORS AND FIELDS Define the separators that separate fields during the transmission sequence of data scanning. In addition to the built-in data elements, you can also specify up to 5 Additional Fields with 4 bytes characters. Program the transmission sequence by reading the desired fields as additional fields.
  • Page 293: Edit Separators

    Appendix V Reading Driver Licenses EDIT SEPARATORS All the driver license fields can be split with a pre-selected separator, for example, “-” as First Name-Last Name or “:” as First Name:Last Name. Edit Separator 1 Edit Separator 2 Edit Separator 3 Edit Separator 4 Edit Separator 5 1) Read the barcode above to apply separator to driver license information separately,...
  • Page 294: Edit Fields

    1564 Barcode Scanner User Guide EDIT FIELDS Up to five additional fields can be created for each editing format; each of them is numbered from Additional 1 to Additional 5 accordingly. ® If “Bluetooth HID” or “USB HID” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable.

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