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™ User’s GuideQuick Check® 890Bar Code VerifierQuick Check® ImageData
DisclaimerHand Held Products, Inc. (“Hand Held Products”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult Hand Held Products to determine whether any such changes have been made. The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of Hand Held Products.Hand Held Products shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without the prior written consent of Hand Held Products.©2006 Hand Held Products, Inc. All rights reserved.Web Address: www.handheld.comQuick Check® is a registered trademark of Hand Held Products, Inc.Microsoft, Windows, Windows Mobile, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP, ActiveSync, Outlook, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.Note: Software screens included in this document are in English only and are included for reference only. They may be different from the screen that displays on your terminal.
iChapter 1 - Getting StartedIntroduction........................................................................... 1-1Unpacking the QC890 Verifier............................................. 1-1QC890 Verifier Features....................................................... 1-1Using the QC890 Verifier..................................................... 1-2Scan Button........................................................................... 1-2Scan Button LEDs.......................................................... 1-2User LED Indications..................................................... 1-3Physical Connections............................................................ 1-3Specifications........................................................................ 1-4Internal Battery ..................................................................... 1-4Charging the Battery ...................................................... 1-4Powering On the QC890 Verifier .................................. 1-4Chapter 2 - Quick Check ImageDataQuick Check ImageData....................................................... 2-1Installation of Quick Check ImageData ............................... 2-1Communication Interfaces.................................................... 2-1USB Communication Interface ...................................... 2-1USB COM Port Emulation............................................. 2-2RS-232 Serial Communication Interface ....................... 2-3RS-232 Selections .......................................................... 2-3Bluetooth............................................................................... 2-3Using the QC890 Verifier with Bluetooth Devices ....... 2-4Enabling Your Device for Bluetooth.................................... 2-5Enabling QCID for Bluetooth............................................... 2-7Using Quick Check ImageData ............................................ 2-8Help System.......................................................................... 2-9Chapter 3 - Using the Quick Check 890 Verifier SystemScanning a Bar Code Symbol Using the QC890 Verifier .... 3-1Scanning a Bar Code Symbol UsingQuick Check ImageData .................................................... 3-1Table of Contents
iiCalibrating the QC890 Verifier ............................................ 3-2Scanning Properly Using a Pen/Mouse Wand...................... 3-3Calibrating an External Pen/Mouse Wand ........................... 3-4Scanning Properly Using the QC3800V Linear Imager:...... 3-5Calibration Log..................................................................... 3-6Reflectometer Mode ............................................................. 3-7Chapter 4 - MaintenanceCleaning the External Devices.............................................. 4-1QC890 Verifier ..................................................................... 4-1Recertification....................................................................... 4-1Chapter 5 - Customer SupportProduct Service and Repair .................................................. 5-1Online Product Service and Repair Assistance.............. 5-2Technical Assistance ............................................................ 5-2Online Technical Assistance .......................................... 5-3Limited Warranty.................................................................. 5-3Chapter A - AperturesPen/Mouse Wand Aperture Selection...................................A-1Chapter B - Menu Setting Bar CodesResetting the Standard Product Defaults ..............................B-1Illumination Timer................................................................B-1Power Down Timer...............................................................B-1Chapter C - Symbology Defaults - Operation
Quick Check® 890 User’s Guide 1 - 11Getting StartedIntroductionThe Quick Check® 890 Verifier System (QC890) is a professional quality control system for verifying the readability and standards compliance of printed linear bar code symbols. This verification system implements an integrated approach that consists of the QC890 Verifier unit and the Quick Check® ImageData (QCID) software. The QC890 system offers ease of use, stability and repeatability, flexibility, increased user features and control, and quality testing of the most common industry applications and symbologies.Unpacking the QC890 VerifierAfter you open the shipping carton containing the product, take the following steps:• Check for damage during shipment. Report damage immediately to the carrier who delivered the carton.• Make sure the items in the carton match your order.• Save the shipping container for later storage or shipping.The standard accessories that should be included in your kit are:• Quick Start Guide• CD with QCID software and this User’s Guide• DC power supply with cord (includes adapters for different countries)• Interface cables (USB and RS-232)• Plastic gauge•Metal ruler• Reference test symbols• Calibration bar code pageQC890 Verifier FeaturesThe QC890 Verifier is a full-featured bar code verification system compatible with all major linear bar code symbologies. It is both a quick and easy-to-use pass/fail analyzer of bar code symbols and a powerful measuring tool for detailed testing of bar code symbols. The QC890 Verifier provides all of the information you need to interpret overall symbol quality.
1 - 2 Quick Check® 890 User’s GuideThe verifier tests the following symbologies:Using the QC890 VerifierThe QC890 Verifier offers a choice of Automatic, 5, 6, and 10 mil aperture settings. External devices (i.e., mouse wands, pen wands, and linear imagers) are available with apertures designed to match the most common X dimensions. Wands are available with apertures of 3 (Mouse Wand only), 5, 6, 10, and 20 (Mouse Wand only) mil. These aperture sizes correspond to those specified in ISO/IEC 15416 Bar Code Print Quality Test Specification - Linear Symbols. The proper aperture should be selected based on the X dimension range shown in the table in the Pen/Mouse Wand Aperture Selection (page A-1) section.Choosing an inappropriate scanning aperture results in inaccurate quality measures. Too small an aperture may detect reflectance non-uniformities (spots and voids) that would not affect scanning with a "normal" aperture size. Too large an aperture will not be able to resolve individual elements of the symbol. Scan ButtonThe scan button on top of the unit wakes the unit from power down. A first press of the button turns on illumination and a second press activates reading capabilities.Scan Button LEDs• Red LED - error conditions• Green LED - good symbols and configuration changesCodabar Interleaved 2 of 5Code 11 MSICode 16K PDF417Code 39 Reduced Space Symbology (RSS-14, RSS Limited, RSS Expanded)Code 49 Regular 2 of 5Code 93 TelepenCode 128 UPC/EANIATA 2 of 5
Quick Check® 890 User’s Guide 1 - 3User LED IndicationsAudio SoundAn audio signal (default ON) provides a quick indication if a scan passes or fails the current test. You can change the pitch/volume of these beeps (see Illumination Timer on page B-1). After a scan, one short, high pitch beep indicates that the symbol passes an appropriate group of tests, while one long, low pitch beep indicates that it fails.Special FeaturesThe QC890 Verifier supports the Reflectometer mode. In the Reflectometer mode, the unit operates as a free-running reflectometer. See "Reflectometer Mode" on page 3-7 for additional information.Physical Connections A DC power barrel on the back of the unit connects to a power supply for external power and battery charging.The DB9 port on the unit connects to the pen wand, mouse wand, or customized imager. Refer to "Scanning Properly Using the QC3800V Linear Imager:" on page 3-5. If you are using any of these devices, refer to "Scanning Properly Using a Pen/Mouse Wand" on page 3-3 for additional information.The RJ45 ten pin connector provides the USB or RS-232 serial interface to the host. Refer to "USB Communication Interface" on page 2-1 and "RS-232 Serial Communication Interface" on page 2-3 for details on connecting your unit.LED Indication CauseGreen Solid ChargingGreen Flash Good readRed Solid Error conditionRed Flashing Low battery
1 - 4 Quick Check® 890 User’s GuideSpecificationsInternal BatteryNote: Batteries are factory replaceable only. You must return your unit to Hand Held Products for replacement (see Product Service and Repair on page 5-1).Charging the BatteryNote: The battery may be in an unknown charge state at delivery. We recommend that you charge the battery for at least 6 hours prior to use. You may use the while charging it.To charge the batteries:1. Plug the power supply into the port on the back of the unit.2. Plug in the power supply to the AC main source.The QC890 Verifier uses a rechargeable battery. The QC890 Verifier can be operated from the battery or power supply. With a set of properly charged batteries, the unit operates for a minimum of 20 hours. When not in use, you can leave the unit connected to the charger.Powering On the QC890 Verifier• If the power supply is attached and plugged into a wall outlet, the QC890 Verifier is on.• If the QC890 Verifier is attached to the USB host with power on, the verifier is on.• If the QC890 Verifier is operating using the battery, it shuts itself off after 15 minutes of inactivity to conserve battery power. Pressing the scan button on top of the unit one time powers up the unit from the power down mode.Item SpecificationDimensions 7” (18cm)W x 6”(15.cm)H x 5.4” (14cm)DWeight 1 lb 8 oz (680 grams)Temperature Storage: -20° to 70°COperational: 0° to 50°CHumidity 20% to 95% RH non condensingBattery Built-in factory - Lithium Ion rechargeable
Quick Check® 890 User’s Guide 2 - 12Quick Check ImageDataQuick Check ImageDataThe Quick Check ImageData (QCID) program was designed for use in conjunction with the QC890 Verifier. Use of any other hardware devices with this program is not supported. Installation of the QCID software for your appropriate operating system is included on the CD-ROM that accompanied your verifier.The QCID is the graphical interface to the Quick Check 890 Verifier. The verification results can be saved for later reference.Installation of Quick Check ImageDataTo install the Quick Check ImageData, insert the CD and follow the instructions that display.Communication InterfacesThe QC890 Verifier system supports the following interfaces: USB, RS-232, and Bluetooth®. USB Communication InterfaceFor the USB interface, the Hand Held Products CDC-ACM driver must be installed prior to using the QC890 Verifier. This driver is copied to the following directory during install:<install location>\Drivers\USBCOMPortEmulation/hhpcdc.infThe default <install location> is C:\Program Files\Hand Held Products\Quick Check ImageData\drivers\USBCOMPortEmulation.
2 - 2 Quick Check® 890 User’s GuideNote: Please review the file, readme.htm, in the install location prior to running the QCID.Connect the QC890 Verifier to the host as shown in the illustration below.USB COM Port EmulationScan the following bar code to program the QC890 Verifier to emulate an RS-232-based COM Port. After connecting the QC890 Verifier and upon successful installation of the USB driver, the driver will use the next available COM Port. All QC890 Verifiers that have been configured for USB COM Port emulation use this host assigned port number. USB COM Port Emulation is the default interface for the QC890 Verifier.Note: No additional configuration (e.g., baud rate) is necessary.12* USB COM Port Emulation
Quick Check® 890 User’s Guide 2 - 3RS-232 Serial Communication InterfaceAn RS-232 interface requires no additional drivers. Connect the QC890 Verifier to the host as shown in the illustration below.RS-232 SelectionsScan the following bar code to select RS-232 communications.The RS-232 settings supported are:BluetoothThe Bluetooth implementation uses the SPP (Serial Port Profile) profile to connect the QC890 Verifier to the host system. The QC890 SPP profile is a standard Bluetooth profile implementation. This allows the QC890 system to be compatible with most Bluetooth hardware. The QC890 unit can be used with existing Bluetooth radios built into laptops, PCs, or PDAs.Baud Rate: 115,200Parity: NoneData Bits: 8Stop Bits: 1Flow Control: NoneRS-232 Communication
2 - 4 Quick Check® 890 User’s GuideUsing the QC890 Verifier with Bluetooth DevicesNote: If you chose to use the USB or RS-232 interfaces, the Bluetooth communication interface automatically turns off.The QC890 Verifier may be used with Bluetooth devices (e.g., laptop, PC, PDA, etc.). Scanning the Bluetooth bar code below turns the Bluetooth option on in the QC890 Verifier. Default = Off.Note: If you turn the Bluetooth option on, scan the appropriate bar code that follows to connect to a PC/Laptop or PDA/Mobility Systems device.To establish a Bluetooth connection to a PC/Laptop, scan the bar code below, follow the instructions supplied with your Bluetooth device to locate the QC890 Verifier, and connect to it. If you go out of range with your QC890 Verifier, the QC890 Verifier automatically reconnects to the Bluetooth device once you come back in range. When Bluetooth communication is enabled, the default is PC/Laptop.To establish a Bluetooth connection to a PDA or Hand Held Products Mobility Systems device, scan the bar code below, follow the instructions supplied with your Bluetooth device to locate the QC890 Verifier, and connect to it. If you go out of range with your QC890 Verifier, the QC890 Verifier will not re-connect. It will be up to the host device to re-connect to the QC890 Verifier.Bluetooth On* Bluetooth Connection - PC/LaptopBluetooth Connection - PDA/Mobility Systems Device
Quick Check® 890 User’s Guide 2 - 5Enabling Your Device for BluetoothAfter scanning the appropriate Bluetooth connection bar code, you need to run the Quick Check ImageData application to enable the Bluetooth radio in your device (PC, PDA, or Mobility Systems device) in order to look for the QC890 Verifier.
2 - 6 Quick Check® 890 User’s GuideOnce the QC890 Verifier is recognized, it appears in the list of available devices. Select the QC890 Verifier to which you want to bond and select Next.You will be asked if you need a passkey to add your device. The default passkey for all Hand Held Products QC890 verifiers is “1234.”The Wizard loads the QC890 Verifier information into your device. You may be given a choice of selecting a check box if you want your QC890 Verifier to be set as the default device to which Quick Check ImageData connects.
Quick Check® 890 User’s Guide 2 - 7Once you select Finish, your device is ready to communicate with the QC890 Verifier via the assigned ports. Make a note of the assigned port number. You will need to know this port number in the following installation steps.Enabling QCID for Bluetooth1. Once you open the QCID application, click on File -> Preferences. 2. Choose the assigned incoming port number reported in the Add Bluetooth Device wizard.3. Click OK.4. Your QC890 Verifier then connects to the QCID application.
2 - 8 Quick Check® 890 User’s GuideUsing Quick Check ImageDataFor the PC version of Quick Check ImageData, start Quick Check ImageData by clicking on Start->Programs->Hand Held Products->Quick Check ImageData or double click the Quick Check ImageData icon on your desktop (set up during installation).For the Windows Mobile for Pocket PC version, start Quick Check ImageData by clicking on Start->Programs. Select the Quick Check ImageData icon.The first time you use QCID, the application asks you to select the COM Port to which the QCID is attached. After you make the selection, QCID attempts to connect to the attached QC890 Verifier. When a connection is established, the main screen of the application, as shown below, displays.PC Main Screen
Quick Check® 890 User’s Guide 2 - 9Help SystemThe Quick Check ImageData program has an extensive help system to aid in the verification of your bar codes. Please refer to the help files for questions regarding the verification process and for specific questions regarding the QCID program.Windows Mobile for Pocket PC Main Screen
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Quick Check® 890 User’s Guide 3 - 13Using the Quick Check 890 Verifier SystemScanning a Bar Code Symbol Using the QC890 VerifierNote: Calibration is a requirement of the ISO/IEC standards. Without proper initial calibration, the values displayed may not be accurate. Please be sure to calibrate the QC890 Verifier prior to scanning bar codes and when you change apertures and/or external scanning devices.1. Place the QC890 Verifier on top of the symbol.2. Press the scan button on top of the unit to turn on illumination. Look through the unit’s window to align the unit with the bar code.Note: The best verification data is gathered by aligning the center of the symbol to the center arrows.3. Press the scan button on top of the unit again while the illumination is on to scan and verify the bar code.Scanning a Bar Code Symbol UsingQuick Check ImageDataA scan can be initiated with Quick Check ImageData.1. Place the QC890 Verifier on top of the symbol.2. If necessary, press the scan button on top of the unit to turn on illumination to aid in alignment of the symbol.3. For the PC version, click the Scan button on the Main Display window.
3 - 2 Quick Check® 890 User’s Guide4. For the Windows Mobile for Pocket PC version, select Device and then Scan from the Scan Data tab.Calibrating the QC890 VerifierNote: Calibration is a requirement of the ISO/IEC standards and must be performed with each aperture change.When calibrating the QC890 Verifier system, the QC890 Verifier must be connected to QCID. While preparing to calibrate the QC890 Verifier system, it is important to align the center of the reflectance page symbol to the center arrows and to keep the QC890 Verifier flat and level to the surface of the reflectance page.The reflectance page is a precision standard that is made of photographic materials. To ensure proper calibration, you must replace the reflectance page if it becomes dirty or physically damaged. Make sure to use only the original calibration tools that were supplied with your QC890 Verifier kit or certified replacements obtained from Hand Held Products.1. Place the verifier on top of the symbol.2. Press the scan button on top of the unit to turn on illumination.3. Look through the unit’s window to align the unit with the bar code.Note: The best verification data is gathered by aligning the center of the symbol to the center arrows.4. Press the scan button on top of the unit a second time while the illumination is on to scan the calibration bar code. You will hear a series of beeps and
Quick Check® 890 User’s Guide 3 - 3the illumination will turn off. If the calibration process is successful, the following screen displays.5. Enter the prompted data (Name and Location) and press OK. The following screen displays.6. If the unit does not calibrate, contact Hand Held Products Technical Support (see Technical Assistance on page 2).Scanning Properly Using a Pen/Mouse Wand1. Turn on the verifier and confirm that it is operational (i.e., does not need to be charged or calibrated).2. Hold the pen wand as you would a pen or pencil, placing your fingers on each side of the foot near the tip.orHold the mouse wand as you would a computer mouse.3. Lightly touch the wand against either quiet zone (clear area) on either side of the bar code. For the pen wand, you will have the proper scanning angle when the tip and the reflectance guide (black plastic clamp) are flat on the scanning surface.4. At about the same speed with which you would quickly underline a sentence in this manual, and without interruption, gently move the wand across the center of the bar code. You do not need to press hard on the wand while scanning the bar code. Gentle pressure on the wand will not scratch the contacted surface, but pressing down hard may damage the code and yield poor results.5. Listen for audible tones.
3 - 4 Quick Check® 890 User’s Guide• If you hear a single beep tone followed by another single beep of the same tone, it signifies a good read.• If you hear a single beep and then a beep of a different tone, the unit detected an error in the scanned symbol.Calibrating an External Pen/Mouse Wand1. Using the proper scan technique described in step 4 above, scan the reflectance page. You will hear a single beep after the first good scan and the following display appears:2. Continue to scan the reflectance page for a total of ten good scans. After each good scan, a single beep sounds and the display indicates the number of good scans you need to obtain. After the tenth good scan, the following window displays:
Quick Check® 890 User’s Guide 3 - 53. After you type in your name and location, click OK. The following message appears:Note: When using the external QC3800V linear imager, it does not report ISO/IEC reflectance parameters; therefore no calibration is necessary or possible.Scanning Properly Using the QC3800V Linear Imager:1. The best reading position for the QC3800V linear imager is 6 inches (150mm) from the surface of the bar code to the face of the scanner, with an angle of incidence of 15 degrees from perpendicular. At this orientation, the system performance approximates an average circular aperture size of .006 to .008 inches (.152 to .203 mm). Extreme variations from this orientation may negatively affect the accuracy of some parameter results.2. Scanning is initiated by depressing the trigger on the linear imager.3. Listen for an audible tone. When the unit scans and decodes a bar code, it emits a single beep.• If the unit cannot decode a bar code after a trigger pull, nothing happens.• After a successful decode, with a result that passes the minimum acceptable grade, the unit emits another beep of the same tone.• A decode that fails to receive a grade above the minimum requirement causes the unit to emit a beep of a different tone.
3 - 6 Quick Check® 890 User’s GuideNote: The QC3800V reading width (includes quiet zones) is 6 inches.Note: The QC3800V is the only device that can be used as a non-contact input device with a QC890 Verifier unit. The QC3800V should not be used with any decoders, terminals, or other brand of verifiers.Calibration LogThe Calibration Log records the instances when calibration was performed. It records the Date/Time set on your PC, serial number of the QC890 Verifier being calibrated, and the name and location of the operator. To access the Calibration Log, click on Settings -> Calibration -> Calibration Log.You will be prompted to enter a password. The password can be either the Master Password (Visions07) or a password you previously set.
Quick Check® 890 User’s Guide 3 - 7The Calibration Log looks like this:Reflectometer ModeNote: The Reflectometer Mode is only available for use with the mouse/pen wands.Reflectometer Mode measures the spot reflectance of the area at which the imager is “looking.” 1. To activate the Reflectometer, click on the Reflectometer icon ( ) on the tool bar below the menu options. The Reflectometer window opens.2. Place the scanning device on any surface to see the spot reflectance of that surface. The green status bars shows the reflectance signal strength. The field to the right of the status bar shows the percentage of reflectance. 3. Select OK to exit the Reflectometer mode.
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Quick Check® 890 User’s Guide 4 - 14MaintenanceCleaning the External DevicesOccasionally the scanner tip or window may become partially obstructed by ink, paper fibers, or other particulate deposits (such as wax or varnish). To ensure reliable scanning, you should periodically check and, if necessary, clean the tip with a soft cloth.Note: Damaged tips for the pen wand should be replaced. Consult your dealer or Hand Held Products Product Service and Repair Department for details (see Product Service and Repair on page 5-1). QC890 VerifierOccasionally the view window or alignment window may become dusty or dirty. Use a soft cloth to clean both of the windows. Since the open slot of the alignment window is where the code is “seen,” dirt on the window does not affect the readability of the QC890 Verifier.Note: It is not necessary, nor is it advisable, to insert anything into the open slot on the bottom of the QC890 Verifier.RecertificationSending the QC890 Verifier back to Hand Held Products periodically for a factory calibration and re-certification is recommended; however the frequency is based on your company’s ISO procedures regarding test and measurement equipment.When you are ready to re-certify your QC890 Verifier, please contact Product Service and Repair for pricing and a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number (see Product Service and Repair on page 5-1).
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Quick Check® 890 User’s Guide 5 - 15Customer SupportProduct Service and RepairHand Held Products provides service for all its products through service centers throughout the world. To obtain warranty or non-warranty service, return the unit to Hand Held Products (postage paid) with a copy of the dated purchase record attached. Contact the appropriate location below to obtain a Return Material Authorization number (RMA #) before returning the product.North AmericaHand Held Products Corporate OfficesTelephone: (800) 782-4263, option 3Fax: (704) 566-6015E-mail: naservice@handheld.comAmérica LatinaHand Held Products América LatinaTeléfono: (704) 998-3998, opción 8, opción 4 Fax: (239) 263-9689E-mail: laservice@handheld.comBrasilHand Held Products São PauloTeléfono: Int+55 (11) 2178-0500Fax: Int+55 (11) 2178-0502Hand Held Products Rio de JaneiroTeléfono: Int+55 (21) 2178-0500Fax: Int+55 (21) 2178-0505São Paulo and Rio de JaneiroE-mail: brservice@handheld.comMéxicoHand Held Products MéxicoTeléfono: Intl+52 (55) 5203-2100Fax: Intl+52 (55) 5531-3672E-mail: mxservice@handheld.comEurope, Middle East, and AfricaHand Held Products EuropeTelephone: +31 (0) 40 29 01 633Fax: +31 (0) 40 2901631E-mail: euservice@handheld.com
5 - 2 Quick Check® 890 User’s GuideAsia PacificHand Held Products Asia/PacificTelephone: +852-2511-3050 Fax: +852-2511-3557E-mail: apservice@handheld.comJapanHand Held Products JapanTelephone: +81-3-5770-6312 Fax: +81-3-5770-6313 E-mail: apservice@handheld.comOnline Product Service and Repair AssistanceYou can also access product service and repair assistance online at www.handheld.com.Technical AssistanceIf you need assistance installing or troubleshooting, please call your Distributor or the nearest Hand Held Products technical support office:North America/Canada:Telephone: (800) 782-4263, option 4 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST)Fax number: (315) 685-4960E-mail: natechsupport@handheld.comAmérica Latina:Teléfono: (800) 782-4263, opción 8, opción 3Teléfono: (704) 998-3998, opción 8, opción 3E-mail: latechsupport@handheld.comBrasilSão PauloTeléfono: Int+55 (11) 2178-0500Fax: Int+55 (11) 2178-0502Rio de JaneiroTeléfono: Int+55 (21) 2178-0500Fax: Int+55 (21) 2178-0505São Paulo and Rio de JaneiroE-mail: brtechsupport@handheld.com
Quick Check® 890 User’s Guide 5 - 3MéxicoTeléfono: (800) 782-4263, opción 8, opción 3Teléfono: (704) 998-3998, opción 8, opción 3E-mail: latechsupport@handheld.comEurope, Middle East, and Africa:Telephone-European Ofc: Int+31 (0) 40 79 99 393U.K. Ofc: Int+44 1925 240055E-mail: eutechsupport@handheld.comAsia Pacific:Telephone: Int+852-3188-3485 or 2511-3050 E-mail: aptechsupport@handheld.comOnline Technical AssistanceYou can also access technical assistance online at www.handheld.com.Limited WarrantyHand Held Products, Inc. ("Hand Held Products") warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and to conform to Hand Held Products’ published specifications applicable to the products purchased at the time of shipment. This warranty does not cover any Hand Held Products product which is (i) improperly installed or used; (ii) damaged by accident or negligence, including failure to follow the proper maintenance, service, and cleaning schedule; or (iii) damaged as a result of (A) modification or alteration by the purchaser or other party, (B) excessive voltage or current supplied to or drawn from the interface connections, (C) static electricity or electro-static discharge, (D) operation under conditions beyond the specified operating parameters, or (E) repair or service of the product by anyone other than Hand Held Products or its authorized representatives.This warranty shall extend from the time of shipment for the duration published by Hand Held Products for the product at the time of purchase ("Warranty Period"). Any defective product must be returned (at purchaser’s expense) during the Warranty Period to Hand Held Products’ factory or authorized service center for inspection. No product will be accepted by Hand Held Products without a Return Materials Authorization, which may be obtained by contacting Hand Held Products. In the event that the product is returned to Hand Held Products or its authorized service center within the Warranty Period and Hand Held Products determines to its satisfaction that the product is defective due to defects in materials or workmanship, Hand Held Products, at its sole option, will either repair or replace the product without charge, except for return shipping to Hand Held Products.
5 - 4 Quick Check® 890 User’s GuideEXCEPT AS MAY BE OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER COVENANTS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.HAND HELD PRODUCTS’ RESPONSIBILITY AND PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL HAND HELD PRODUCTS BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL ANY LIABILITY OF HAND HELD PRODUCTS ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT SOLD HEREUNDER (WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY ARISES FROM A CLAIM BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PAID TO HAND HELD PRODUCTS FOR THE PRODUCT. THESE LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT EVEN WHEN HAND HELD PRODUCTS MAY HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH INJURIES, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES. SOME STATES, PROVINCES, OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.All provisions of this Limited Warranty are separate and severable, which means that if any provision is held invalid and unenforceable, such determination shall not affect the validity of enforceability of the other provisions hereof. Use of any peripherals not manufactured/sold by Hand Held Products voids the warranty. This includes but is not limited to: cables, power supplies, cradles, and docking stations. Hand Held Products, Inc. extends these warranties only to the first end-users of the products. These warranties are nontransferable.The limited duration of the warranty for the Quick Check 890 Verifier is for two (2) years.
Quick Check® 890 User’s Guide A - 1AAperturesPen/Mouse Wand Aperture SelectionThe table below is a handy reference to help you choose the proper aperture size required for the size/type bar code you wish to verify. This data is based on the standard ISO/IEC 15416 Bar code Print Quality Test Specification - Linear Symbols.Note: 6 mil aperture specified for UPC/EAN only.Note: 3 mil and 20 mil aperture available in mouse wand style only.Check your application standard's requirements for specified aperture requirements. If no aperture is specified, use the aperture that is as close to, but not larger than, 80% of the narrow element width.The QC890 Verifier has an Automatic selection feature available ONLY for the internal optics. When using the Automatic selection feature, the verifier automatically selects from a 5, 6, or 10mil aperture. This selection is determined by the symbology (e.g., EAN/UPC selects 6mil aperture) or as determine by the internal optics’ ability to calculate the width of the narrow element and select the aperture as determined by the table above.Aperture Diame-ter (in .001”)/Aper-ture Ref. No.ApertureDiameter"X" Dimension Range (in inches)"X" Dimension Range (in mm)03 0.075 0.004" to 0.007" 0.100 to 0.18005 0.125 0.0071" to .013” .0180 to 0.33010 0.250 0.0131"to 0.025" 0.330to 0.63520 0.500 0.0251" and larger0.635 and larger
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Quick Check® 890 User’s Guide B - 1BMenu Setting Bar CodesThe QC890 bar code verifiers are programmed in the factory for the most common settings. If you need to change these settings, programming is accomplished by scanning the bar codes included in this chapter. An asterisk (*) next to an option indicates the default setting.Resetting the Standard Product DefaultsIf you aren’t sure what programming options are in your device, or you’ve changed some options and want the factory settings restored, scan the Standard Product Default Settings bar code below.Illumination TimerScan the appropriate bar code to set the duration (in seconds) of the illumination. Default = 5 seconds.Power Down TimerNote: This option applies to battery operation only.When there is no activity within a specified time period, the QC890 Verifier enters low power mode. Scan the appropriate Power Time-Out bar code to change the time-out duration (in seconds).Note: Scanning zero (0) is the equivalent of setting no time-out.Standard Product Default Settings3 seconds*5 seconds15 seconds
B - 2 Quick Check® 890 User’s GuideIf there are no scans during the “scanner power time-out timer” interval, the QC890 Verifier goes into power down mode. Whenever a scan occurs, the “scanner power time-out timer” is reset. Default = 15 minutesNo Power Down Timeout5 minutes*15 minutes60 minutes120 minutes
Quick Check® 890 User’s Guide C - 1CSymbology Defaults - OperationThe default QC890 symbologies and operation are listed below:* Enabled by default. Can be scanned when disabled.** Disabled by default. Can be scanned when disabled.*** Disabled by default. Cannot be scanned when disabled.•Codabar* •Interleaved 2 of 5*•Code 11** • MSI***•Code 16K*** • PDF417***•Code 39*•Reduced Space Symbology (RSS-14, RSS Limited, RSS Expanded)***•Code 49*** • Regular 2 of 5***•Code 93*•Telepen**•Code 128*•UPC/EAN*•IATA 2 of 5 *** • Unrecognized***
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