Dpm Scanning - Motorola DS3508 Product Reference Manual

DPM Scanning

Parameter # F1h 09h
Unlike bar codes that are typically printed on labels, a direct part mark (DPM) is a symbol that is marked directly on
an item's surface for permanent identification. These symbols are marked using methods such as laser etching
and dot peening (see Figure 2-6 on page 2-7
scans these types of symbols.
NOTE When the DS3508-DP digital scanner is DPM enabled, the digital scanner reads all symbols including
DPM, 1D, PDF417, etc. If you do not require DPM reading, scan Disable DPM Scanning to ensure
optimum scanner performance.
If you enable DPM Scanning, disable
Picklist performance is not guaranteed for DPM bar codes.
Also, if you enable DPM Scanning, the scanner behaves as if the Data Matrix Inverse Autodetect setting
is selected. When you disable DPM Scanning, the previous (user-selected) Data Matrix Inverse setting
remains in effect.
To configure the DS3508-DP digital scanner for DPM reading:
If you disabled DPM scanning in the DS3508-DP digital scanner, scan Enable DPM Scanning below.
1.
Before scanning a DPM bar code, ensure you enabled
2.
*Enable DPM Scanning
(01h)
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 27
for an example of a dot peen symbol). The DS3508-DP (DPM) reader
Picklist Mode on page 4-24
SeeData Matrix Inverse on page
when scanning a DPM bar code.
11-77.
Data Matrix Inverse on page 11-77
Disable DPM Scanning
(00h)
.