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Product Reference Guide

P 300STD/FZY/PRO Scanner Product Reference Guide

72-39417-03
Revision A — October 2000

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Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville N.Y. 11742

P 300STD/FZY/PRO Scanner
Product Reference Guide
72-39417-03
Revision A
October 2000

 2000 by Symbol Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Contents
About This Guide
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Audience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Symbol Support Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv
Warranty Coverage and Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

Chapter 1. Getting Started
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
User Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Setting Up the P 300 Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Installing the Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Switching Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Connecting to a Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Programming the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
P 300PRO Scanning Mode Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Smart Raster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Slab Only Raster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Always Raster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Programmable Raster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

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Aiming Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Aiming Dot Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Slab Raster Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Scanning 1D Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 1-11
Scanning PDF417 (2D) Bar Codes (P300 PRO only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Test Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Scan Stand Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Beeper Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Macro PDF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Chapter 2. Programming the Scanner
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 2-1
Set Default Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Host Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
RS-232C Host Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Host Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
RS-232C Host Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Host Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
RS-232C Host Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Beeper Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Beeper Tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 2-14
Laser On Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Trigger Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Beep After Good Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Transmit “No Read” Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Decode Buffering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
LRC Checksum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Linear Code Type Security Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
(Does not apply to Code 128). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Linear Security Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Linear Security Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Linear Security Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Linear Security Level 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Bi-directional Redundancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Autodiscriminate Response Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Scan Stand Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Time Delay to Low Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Timeout Between Decodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Enable/Disable UPC-E/UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Enable/Disable UPC-E1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Enable/Disable EAN-8/EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30

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UPC Coupon Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Enable/Disable Bookland EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
UPC-A Preamble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
UPC-E Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
UPC-E1 Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41
UPC/EAN Security Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
UPC/EAN Security Level 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
UPC/EAN Security Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
UPC/EAN Security Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43
UPC/EAN Security Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43
EAN-8 Zero Extend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45
Enable/Disable Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
Enable/Disable ISBT 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48
Lengths for Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49
Enable/Disable Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50
Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51
Set Lengths for Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52
Code 39 Check Digit Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55
Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56
Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57
Buffer Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58
Clear Transmission Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58
Transmit Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58
Overfilling Transmission Buffer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59
Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60
Enable/Disable Code 32 Prefix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61
Enable/Disable Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62
Set Lengths for Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-65
Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-69
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-70
Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-71

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Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72
Enable/Disable Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74
Set Lengths for Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-75
CLSI Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-77
NOTIS Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-78
Enable/Disable MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-79
Set Lengths for MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-80
MSI Plessey Check Digits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-82
Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-83
MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-84
Enable/Disable PDF417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-85
Enable/Disable MicroPDF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-86
Code 128 Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-87
UCC/EAN-128 Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-88
Scanning Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-89
Programmable Raster Height And Raster Expansion Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-90
Aiming Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-92
Transmit Code ID Character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-93
Transmit Code ID Character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-94
Pause Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-95
Prefix/Suffix Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-96
Scan Data Transmission Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-97
RS-232C Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-99
Baud Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-99
Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-100
Check Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-101
Hardware Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-102
Software Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-104
Host Serial Response Time-out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-106
RTS Line State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-106
Stop Bit Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-107
ASCII Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-108
Beep on  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-108
Intercharacter Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-109
Wand Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-110
Wand Host Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-110
Wand Emulator Bar Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-111
Variable Leading Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-112
Variable Leading Margin (cont’d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-113
Convert All to Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-114
Keyboard Wedge Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-115
Host Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-115
National Keyboard Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-116
Fast Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-118

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Intercharacter Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convert Control Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Numeric Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Macro PDF Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Macro PDF Transmit / Decode Mode Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmit Symbols in Codeword Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Escape Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delete Character Set ECIs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ECI Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmit Unknown Codewords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmit Macro PDF User-Selected Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmit Macro PDF User-Selected Fields (Continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flush Macro Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Abort Macro PDF Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-119
2-119
2-120
2-122
2-123
2-124
2-126
2-128
2-129
2-130
2-131
2-132
2-133
2-135
2-135

Chapter 3. Advanced Data Formatting (ADF)
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Using ADF Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
ADF Bar Code Menu Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Alternate Rule Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Default Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Beeper Definitions for ADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
ADF Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Special Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Begin New Rule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Save Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Quit Entering Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Disable Rule Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 3-14
Code Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Code Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Message Containing A Specific Data String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Rule Belongs To Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 3-25
Send Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Send Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Setup Field(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Send Preset Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36

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Modify Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Turn On/Off Rule Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-83
Alphanumeric Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-84

Chapter 4. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Appendix A. Programming Reference
UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
AIM Code Identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
Prefix / Suffix Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-6

Appendix B. Keyboard Maps
Appendix C. ASCII Character Set
Appendix D. Technical Specifications
P 300STD Decode Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P 300FZY Decode Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P 300PRO 1-D Decode Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P 300PRO 2-D Decode Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pin-outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .

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Introduction
The P 300STD/FZY/PRO Scanner Product Reference Guide provides instructions for setting
up, programming, using, maintaining and troubleshooting the P 300STD, P 300FZY and P
300PRO scanner.

Chapter Descriptions
Chapter 1, Getting Started, provides a product overview and instructions on setting up your
scanner. Also included are detailed instruction on scanning 1- and 2-dimensional bar codes,
as well as definitions for each of the beeper indications.
Chapter 2, Programming the Scanner, contains all the bar codes necessary to program your
P 300 scanner.
Chapter 3, Advanced Data Formatting (ADF), explains how to customize scanned data
before transmission to your host.
Chapter 4, Maintenance and Troubleshooting, describes cleaning your scanner, and provides
a list of possible problems you may encounter with your scanner, and solutions to these
problems.
Appendix A, Programming Reference, provides information on AIM identifiers and prefix/
suffix values.
Appendix B, Keyboard Maps, illustrates the keyboard maps for use with the keyboard wedge
interface.
Appendix C, ASCII Character Set, provides a table of ASCII character conversions.

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Appendix D, Technical Specifications, lists the technical specifications for the scanner, and
provides illustrations of the decode zones.

Audience
The intended audience for this manual is personnel performing installation/setup,
programming and troubleshooting of P 300 Series scanners.

Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
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Italics are used to highlight specific items in the general text, and to identify chapters
and sections in this and related documents.

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Bullets (!) indicate:
" action items
" lists of alternatives
" lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

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Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as
numbered lists.

Related Publications
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P 300 (STD/FZY/PRO) Series Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-39416-xx, provides
instructions on setting up and using the scanner. Default programming parameters
are listed as well.

!

P 300IMG Imager Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-40804-xx, provides instructions
on setting up and using the imager version of this product.

!

P 300IMG Imager Product Reference Guide, p/n 72-40805-xx, provides the setup,
maintenance, troubleshooting, programming and operating instructions for the
imager version of this product.

Service Information
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center for your
region. See page xi for contact information. Before calling, have the model number, serial
number, and several of your bar code symbols at hand.

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Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person
can try to talk you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly
and the problem is symbol readability, the Support Center will request samples of your bar
codes for analysis at our plant.
If your problem cannot be solved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment for
servicing. If that is necessary, you will be given specific directions.
Note: Symbol Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred
during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used.
Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty. If the
original shipping container was not kept, contact Symbol to have
another sent to you.

Symbol Support Centers
For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the
Symbol Support Center in:
United States
Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, New York 11742-1300
1-800-653-5350

Canada
Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc.
2540 Matheson Boulevard East
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 4Z2
905-629-7226

United Kingdom
Symbol Technologies
Symbol Place
Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP
United Kingdom
0800 328 2424 (Inside UK)
+44 208 945 7529 (Outside UK)

Asia/Pacific
Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc.
230 Victoria Street #04-05
Bugis Junction Office Tower
Singapore 188024
337-6588 (Inside Singapore)
+65-337-6588 (Outside Singapore)

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Australia
Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd.
432 St. Kilda Road
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia)
+61-3-9866-6044 (Outside Australia)

Austria
Symbol Technologies Austria GmbH
Prinz-Eugen Strasse 70
Suite 3
2.Haus, 5.Stock
1040 Vienna, Austria
1-505-5794 (Inside Austria)
+43-1-505-5794 (Outside Austria)

Denmark
Symbol Technologies AS
Gydevang 2,
DK-3450 Allerod, Denmark
7020-1718 (Inside Denmark)
+45-7020-1718 (Outside Denmark)

Europe/Mid-East Distributor Operations
Contact your local distributor or call
+44 118 945 7360

Finland
Oy Symbol Technologies
Kaupintie 8 A 6
FIN-00440 Helsinki, Finland
9 5407 580 (Inside Finland)
+358 9 5407 580 (Outside Finland)

France
Symbol Technologies France
Centre d'Affaire d'Antony
3 Rue de la Renaissance
92184 Antony Cedex, France
01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France)
+33-1-40-96-52-50 (Outside France)

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Germany
Symbol Technologies GmbH
Waldstrasse 68
D-63128 Dietzenbach, Germany
6074-49020 (Inside Germany)
+49-6074-49020 (Outside Germany)

Italy
Symbol Technologies Italia S.R.L.
Via Cristoforo Columbo, 49
20090 Trezzano S/N Navigilo
Milano, Italy
2-484441 (Inside Italy)
+39-02-484441 (Outside Italy)

Latin America Sales Support
7900 Glades Road
Suite 340
Boca Raton, Florida 33434 USA
1-800-347-0178 (Inside United States)
+1-561-483-1275 (Outside United States)

Mexico
Symbol Technologies Mexico Ltd.
Torre Picasso
Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho No 88
Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000
Mexico City, DF, Mexico
5-520-1835 (Inside Mexico)
+52-5-520-1835 (Outside Mexico)

Netherlands
Symbol Technologies
Kerkplein 2, 7051 CX
Postbus 24 7050 AA
Varsseveld, Netherlands
315-271700 (Inside Netherlands)
+31-315-271700 (Outside Netherlands)

Norway
Symbol Technologies
Trollasveien 36
Postboks 72
1414 Trollasen, Norway
66810600 (Inside Norway)
+47-66810600 (Outside Norway)

South Africa
Symbol Technologies Africa Inc.
Block B2
Rutherford Estate
1 Scott Street
Waverly 2090 Johannesburg
Republic of South Africa
11-4405668 (Inside South Africa)
+27-11-4405668 (Outside South Africa)

Spain
Symbol Technologies S.A.
Edificioi la Piovera Azul
C. Peonias, No. 2 - Sexta Planta
28042 Madrid, Spain
9-1-320-39-09 (Inside Spain)
+34-9-1-320-39-09 (Outside Spain)

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Sweden
Symbol Technologies AB
Albygatan 109D
Solna
Sweden
84452900 (Inside Sweden)
+46 84452900 (Outside Sweden)

If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business
Partner for service.

Warranty
Symbol Technologies, Inc (“Symbol”) manufactures its hardware products in accordance with industrystandard practices. Symbol warrants that for a period of twelve (12) months from date of shipment,
products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship.
This warranty is provided to the original owner only and is not transferable to any third party. It shall
not apply to any product (i) which has been repaired or altered unless done or approved by Symbol, (ii)
which has not been maintained in accordance with any operating or handling instructions supplied by
Symbol, (iii) which has been subjected to unusual physical or electrical stress, misuse, abuse, power
shortage, negligence or accident or (iv) which has been used other than in accordance with the product
operating and handling instructions. Preventive maintenance is the responsibility of customer and is not
covered under this warranty.
Wear items and accessories having a Symbol serial number, will carry a 90-day limited warranty. Nonserialized items will carry a 30-day limited warranty.

Warranty Coverage and Procedure
During the warranty period, Symbol will repair or replace defective products returned to Symbol’s
manufacturing plant in the US. For warranty service in North America, call the Symbol Support Center
at 1-800-653-5350. International customers should contact the local Symbol office or support center.
If warranty service is required, Symbol will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. Products
must be shipped in the original or comparable packaging, shipping and insurance charges prepaid.
Symbol will ship the repaired or replacement product freight and insurance prepaid in North America.
Shipments from the US or other locations will be made F.O.B. Symbol’s manufacturing plant.
Symbol will use new or refurbished parts at its discretion and will own all parts removed from repaired
products. Customer will pay for the replacement product in case it does not return the replaced product
to Symbol within 3 days of receipt of the replacement product. The process for return and customer’s
charges will be in accordance with Symbol’s Exchange Policy in effect at the time of the exchange.
Customer accepts full responsibility for its software and data including the appropriate backup thereof.
Repair or replacement of a product during warranty will not extend the original warranty term.

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Symbol’s Customer Service organization offers an array of service plans, such as on-site, depot, or phone
support, that can be implemented to meet customer’s special operational requirements and are available
at a substantial discount during warranty period.

General
Except for the warranties stated above, Symbol disclaims all warranties, express or implied, on products
furnished hereunder, including without limitation implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose. The stated express warranties are in lieu of all obligations or liabilities on part of
Symbol for damages, including without limitation, special, indirect, or consequential damages arising
out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product.
Seller’s liability for damages to buyer or others resulting from the use of any product, shall in no way
exceed the purchase price of said product, except in instances of injury to persons or property.
Some states (or jurisdictions) do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the proceeding exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.

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Getting Started
Introduction
A combination of superb performance and ease of use, the rugged, versatile P 300 series of
industrial hand-held scanners offers a wide choice of scanners to meet the demands of your
data management tasks in extreme environments.
Here’s what each member of the P 300 family offers you:
!

P 300STD: undecoded version of the scanner.

!

P 300FZY: decodes damaged or poorly printed bar codes; uses multi-interfaces of
RS-232, Wand Emulation, Keyboard Wedge, and Synapse.

!

P 300PRO: performs one and two-dimensional bar code scanning; uses multiinterfaces of RS-232 and Synapse.

!

P 300IMG: performs point-and-shoot image capture, outputs to digital formats of
TIFF, JPEG, and BMP. This version is covered in the P 300IMG Quick Reference
Guide, p/n 72-40804-xx and the P 300IMG Imager Product Reference Guide, p/n
72-40805-xx.

Unpacking
Remove the P 300 Series scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner
was damaged in transit, call the Symbol Support Center at one of the telephone numbers
listed on page xi. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be
used if you ever need to return your equipment for servicing.

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Accessories
Depending on your host system’s configuration, the following items may be included with
your scanner. These items are also available through your local Symbol representative or
business partner.

Cables
!

Power Supply: p/n 50-14001-001

!

DC Power Adapter: p/n 50-16002-009

!

AC Line Cord: (part number is country-specific)

!

Undecoded Cable: p/n 25-38697-01

!

RS-232 Cable: p/n 25-38698-01

!

Keyboard Wedge Cable: 25-38699-01

!

Wand Emulation Cable: 25-39803-01

!

Synapse Cable: 25-38700-01

User Documentation
The following user documentation is provided with your scanner:
!

P 300 Scanner Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-39416-xx

!

P 300 Scanner Series Product Reference Guide, p/n 72-39417-xx.

Optional Accessories
Optional accessories include various stands, including an Intellistand, and holders, which are
supplied at extra cost. Additional units of standard accessories may also be purchased at
extra cost.

Setting Up the P 300 Scanner
Installing the Cable
Insert the cable into the receptacle on the bottom of the scanner, and twist to the right as
shown:
Note: Do not pull the trigger while installing a cable on the scanner.

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Figure 1-1. Installing the Cable

Switching Cables
Different cables are required for different hosts. To change the scanner cable:
1. Turn the cable counter-clockwise to unlock.
2. Pull the cable out of the receptacle on the bottom of the scanner.
3. Insert a new cable in the receptacle. Press the cable into the receptacle and twist to
the right.
Note: Do not pull the trigger while installing a cable on the scanner.

Connecting Power
If your host does not provide power to the scanner, you will need to connect external power
to the scanner.
1. Connect the interface cable to the bottom of the scanner, as described in Installing
the Cable.
2. Connect the DC cable right-angle connector into the power port on the interface
cable. Plug the other end of the DC cable into the power supply.
3. Connect the AC line cord into the power supply. Plug the other end into a wall outlet.
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Connecting to a Host
The P 300 series scanners support a variety of host interfaces. The P 300FZY uses RS-232,
Synapse, Keyboard Wedge and Wand emulation to interface to a host system. The P 300PRO
uses RS-232 and Synapse to interface to a host system. This section describes how to make
each of these connections.

RS-232 Connection
Both the P 300FZY and P300PRO scanner use RS-232 to interface to a host system. This
connection can be made either directly from the scanner to the host, or indirectly through a
Synapse adapter cable to the host.

RS-232 Direct Connection
1. Connect the interface cable to the bottom of the scanner, as described in Installing
the Cable on page 1-2.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the serial port on the host.

Figure 1-2. RS-232 Direct Connection
3. Plug one end of the power supply into the power receptacle on the RS-232 cable.
Plug the other end into a wall outlet.

Wand Emulation Connection
To perform Wand emulation, the scanner can be connected to a portable data terminal, or a
controller which collects the data as wand data, and interprets it for the host.

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1. Connect the wand emulation interface cable (p/n 25-39803-01) to the bottom of the
scanner, as described in Installing the Cable on page 1-2.
2. Connect the other end of the interface cable into the COM port on the PDT or
Controller.

Figure 1-3. Wand Emulation Connection
3. Plug one end of the power cable into the power receptacle on the interface cable, and
plug the other end into a wall outlet.

Keyboard Wedge Connection
When configured for keyboard wedge input, the host accepts input from the scanner as
keystrokes. The P 300 can perform keyboard wedge input using a keyboard wedge cable, or
via the Synapse cable.
To connect the keyboard wedge cable:
1. Connect the keyboard wedge interface cable (p/n 25-38699-01) to the bottom of the
scanner, as described in Installing the Cable on page 1-2.

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2. Connect the male end of the keyboard cable into the female end of the interface
cable. Connect the male end of the interface cable into the keyboard port on the host.

Figure 1-4. Keyboard Wedge Connection
3. Plug one end of the power cable into the power receptacle on the interface cable, and
plug the other end into a wall outlet.

Synapse Cable Connection
Symbol’s Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to a variety of hosts. The Synapse cable has
the built-in intelligence to detect the host to which it is connected.
1. Connect the Synapse adapter cable into the bottom of the scanner, as described in
Installing the Cable on page 1-2.
2. Plug the other end of the Synapse adapter cable into the Synapse Smart Cable.

Figure 1-5. Synapse Cable Connection
3. Connect the other end of the Synapse smart cable into the host.

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RS-232 Connection using Synapse
1. Connect the interface cable to the bottom of the scanner, as described in Installing
the Cable on page 1-2.
2. Plug the other end of the interface cable into the Synapse Smart Cable.
3. Connect the other end of the Synapse Smart Cable to the host.

Figure 1-6. RS-232 Connection using Synapse
4. If needed, plug one end of the power supply into the power receptacle on the RS-232
cable. Plug the other end into a wall outlet.
5. If needed, plug one end of the power supply into the power receptacle on the RS-232
cable. Plug the other end into a wall outlet.

Keyboard Wedge Connection using Synapse
To connect the Synapse cable with Keyboard Wedge:
1. Connect the interface cable to the bottom of the scanner, as described in Installing
the Cable on page 1-2.
2. Connect the other end of the interface cable into the Synapse cable.

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3. The other end of the Synapse cable has 2 “flying leads”. Connect the male end of the
lead into the female end of the keyboard cable. Connect the male end of the lead into
the keyboard port on the host.

Figure 1-7. Keyboard Wedge via Synapse Connection

Programming the Scanner
Once the connections are made to the host, the scanner must be programmed to work with
that host. Refer to Chapter 2, Programming the Scanner for the specific bar code
programming information.

P 300PRO Scanning Mode Options
The P 300PRO supports several scanning options:

Smart Raster
The P 300PRO programmable “Smart Raster” capability causes the scanner to emit a raster
pattern dynamically adjusted to the particular PDF417 bar code’s height. To increase
scanning efficiency and decrease decode time, the scanner determines the height of the bar
code, opening at a size optimal for decoding that bar code.
In normal “Smart Raster” operation, a trigger pull causes a slab raster pattern to appear. If
the target is a 1-D bar code, the scanner decodes the symbol. If the target bar code is PDF417,

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the scanning patterns open up to a full, optimized raster pattern as soon as the scanner is
properly aligned over the bar code.
Aiming “Dot” Pattern

“Slab” Raster Pattern

Y-Axis

Y-Axis

Open Raster Pattern

Horizontal Displacement (X - Axis)

Figure 1-8. P 300PRO Aiming and Scanning Patterns
For best operation in Smart Raster mode, keep the scan pattern as parallel to the symbol’s
rows as possible, keep the scanner as still as possible, and hold the scanner at an angle which
does not give specular reflection. Likewise, the symbol should be in good condition.
Unless otherwise programmed, the P 300PRO operates with Smart Raster performance.

Slab Only Raster
Scanner activation creates a slab raster pattern which does not open vertically, regardless of
bar code type. This may provide optimal performance on small PDF417 and 1D bar codes.

Always Raster
When programmed to this option, the scanner directly opens the raster pattern to the
programmed height and at the programmed expansion speed when the trigger is pulled.

Programmable Raster
The user programs the height of the raster pattern and the rate at which it expands. Scanner
activation creates the slab raster pattern which only opens for PDF417 or MicroPDF417 bar

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codes, useful when decoding low-profile 1D and 2D bar codes where over-scanning is not
desired. Note that the height and expansion rate are directly, but not linearly, proportional to
their respective parameter values.

Aiming Modes
There are two aiming modes: aiming with a dot pattern, or with a slab raster pattern. Note
that aiming modes do not work with the Always Raster scanning option.

Aiming Dot Option
A trigger pull creates the single dot aiming pattern, which lasts for a fixed interval. This dot
can easily be seen in outdoor or high ambient light environments. A slab raster pattern or an
open raster pattern appears next, depending on the programmed scanning option. There are
two programmable timeout periods for this option — normal and extended.

Slab Raster Option
A trigger pull creates the slab raster pattern. If the target is a 1-D bar code, the pattern never
gets beyond a slab raster. If the target bar code is PDF417, the pattern opens up to an
optimized raster pattern as soon as the scanner is properly aligned over the bar code.

Scanning 1D Bar Codes
To scan a 1D bar code:
1. Make sure all connections are secure, and the symbol you want to scan is within the
scanning range (refer to Appendix D, Technical Specifications).
2. Aim the scanner at the symbol and press the trigger. The scanning beam remains on
for approximately 3.0 seconds (default) or until a successful decode.
The scanner has read the symbol when:
!

You hear a short, high tone beep (if the beeper is enabled).

!

The green LED on the scanner lights.

The green LED stays lit for one second or until the next trigger pull.

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Aiming
Scan the Entire Symbol
!

Cross every bar and space of the symbol with the scan beam.

!

Hold the scanner further away for larger bar codes.

!

Hold the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together.
Right

Wrong

Hold at an Angle
Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. Laser light reflecting directly back into
the scanner from the bar code is known as specular reflection. This strong light can
temporarily “blind” the scanner and make decoding difficult. The area where specular
reflection occurs is known as a “dead zone.”
You can tilt the scanner up to 65° forward or back and still achieve a successful decode Simple
practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within.

Scanning PDF417 (2D) Bar Codes (P300 PRO only)
PDF417 scanning is enabled by default in the P 300PRO scanner, and can be disabled or
enabled by scanning the corresponding parameter bar code in Enable/Disable PDF417 on
page 2-85.
To scan a PDF417 bar code:
1. Aim the scanner at the PDF bar code and press the trigger.
2. Hold the trigger down and keep the scan line parallel to the rows of the symbol
overlapping the outside edges of the bar code by about 1/2” on each side.
The beam expands vertically to completely cover the bar code.
!

Check that PDF417 scanning is enabled.

!

Make sure the scan line extends at least 1/2” past the left and right edges of the bar
code.

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!

Hold the scanner closer for denser symbols, farther away for larger symbols.

!

Make sure you scan to the top and bottom rows of the symbol.

!

Be patient - it may take a few passes to decode the symbol.

The bar code has been completely decoded when you hear a tone, followed by a short, high
tone beep. The greed LED on the scanner lights. The green LED stays lit for two seconds or
until the next trigger pull.

1/2”

1/2”

Test Symbols
To ensure your scanner is working properly, try scanning the following bar codes. If you have
trouble, refer to Troubleshooting on page 4-2.

CODE 128

UPC

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Symbol Technologies, Inc.
PDF417

“The Gettysburg Address”
PDF417

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Scan Stand Operation
Scan Stand operation allows hands-free scanning on the P 300FZY and P 300PRO. When the
scanner is placed in the stand, the scan pattern begins to blink on the surface below. The red
LED lights to indicate scanning activity.
To scan, present the symbol in the path of the scan pattern, but no more than 7” away. Make
sure the scan pattern extends at 3/4 inch beyond the symbol’s edges. When the symbol is
properly oriented, the scan pattern expands vertically to cover the symbol. The LED lights
green and a short, high-toned beep sounds to indicate successful decode.
After a successful decode, remove the symbol from the scan path. If the symbol does not
decode, or if the pattern does not expand, remove the symbol from the scan path and try
again. Make sure the bar code is on a clean, white, non-reflective surface.

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Beeper Indications
Table 1-1. Beeper Indicatio ns
Beeper Sequence

Indication

Standard Use
Short high tone

A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is
enabled).

Low tone, followed by short high tone A PDF417 bar code symbol was decoded (if decode
beeper is enabled).
4 Beeps - long low tone

A transmission error has been detected in a scanned
symbol. The data is ignored. This occurs if a unit is not
properly configured. Check option settings.

5 Beeps - low tone

Convert or format error.

Low/high/low tone

ADF transmit error.

High/high/high/low tone

RS-232 receive error.

Parameter Menu Scanning
Short high tone

Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence
performed.

Low/high tone

Input error, incorrect bar code or “Cancel” scanned,
wrong entry, incorrect bar code programming sequence;
remain in program mode.

High/low tone

Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using bar code
keypad.

High/low/high/low tone

Successful program exit with change in the parameter
setting.

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Table 1-1. Beeper Indications (Continued)
Beeper Sequence

Indication

Code 39 Buffering
High/low tone

New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.

3 Beeps - long high tone

Code 39 buffer is full.

Low/high/low tone

The buffer was erased, or there was an attempt to
transmit an empty buffer. When the Code 39 buffer was
empty, the scanner read a command to clear or to
transmit a Code 39 buffer.

4 Beeps - long low tone

Error in data transmission.

Low/high tone

A successful transmission of buffered data.

Macro PDF
Table 1-2 provides beeper definitions for Macro PDF mode.
Table 1-2. Macro PDF Beeper Indications
Beeper Sequence

Indication

Error
1 Low Long

Hi-level decode error caused by incorrect
symbol.

2 Low Long

File ID error. A bar code not in the current
MPDF sequence was scanned.

3 Low Long

Out of memory. There is not enough buffer
space to store the current MPDF symbol.

4 Low Long

Bad symbology. You scanned a 1-D or 2-D
bar code in an MPDF sequence, a duplicate
MPDF label, an incorrect sequence, or are
trying to transmit an empty or illegal
MPDF field.

5 Low Long

Flushing buffer.

Fast Warble

Successful parameter scanned.

Decode Beep Sequence

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Table 1-2. Macro PDF Beeper Indications
Beeper Sequence

Indication

Single short

Standard decode and transmit beep for all
symbols.

Double short

MPDF symbol is buffered. A single beep
indicates transmission of the buffered data.

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Programming the Scanner
Introduction
The P 300 Series scanner can be programmed to perform various functions, or activate
different features. This chapter describes each feature and provides the programming bar
codes necessary for selecting these features for your scanner. Before programming, follow the
setup instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started.
The P 300 Series scanner is shipped with the default settings shown in Table 2-1. You can
change these default values by scanning the appropriate bar codes included in this chapter.
These new values replace the standard default values in memory and are preserved even when
the scanner is powered down. The default parameter values can be recalled by scanning the
Set All Defaults bar code on page 2-9.
Even if the default parameters suit your needs, you must still select a terminal type. The
scanner automatically identifies the host type on power-up. It makes this determination
provided the host is powered-up before the scanner is attached to it. You must then select the
appropriate terminal type for that host.
The following table lists the defaults for all parameters. If you wish to change any option,
scan the appropriate bar code(s). Several of the bar code parameters apply only to the
P300FZY, and others apply only to the P300PRO. This is noted in the parameter menus.

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Table 2-1. Default Table
Parameter

P300FZY Default

P 300PRO Default

Page #

All Defaults

All Defaults

2-9

RS-232

RS-232

2-12

High

N/A

2-13

Medium

High

2-14

Laser On Time

3.0 seconds

5.0 seconds

2-15

Power Mode

Continuous

Continuous

2-16

Trigger Mode

N/A

Level

2-17

Beep After Good Decode

Enable

Enable

2-18

Transmit “No Read” Message

Disable

Disable

2-19

N/A

Enable

2-19

Disable

Disable

2-20

1

2

2-21

Disable

Disable

2-23

1.0 second

N/A

2-24

Time Delay to Low Power Mode

N/A

30 seconds

2-25

Time Out Between Same Symbols

N/A

0.6 seconds

2-26

Time Out Between Different Symbols

N/A

0.0 seconds

2-26

Enable

Enable

2-28

Set Default Parameter
Host Type
Beeper Volume
Beeper Tone

Decode Buffering
LRC Checksum
Linear Code Type Security Levels
Bi-directional Redundancy
Autodiscriminate Response Time
SCAN STAND OPTIONS

UPC/EAN
UPC-A

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Table 2-1. Default Table (continued)
Parameter

P300FZY Default

P 300PRO Default

Page #

UPC-E

Enable

Enable

2-28

UPC-E1

Disable

Disable

2-29

EAN-8

Enable

Enable

2-30

EAN-13

Enable

Enable

2-30

UPC Coupon Code

Disable

N/A

2-31

Bookland EAN

Disable

Disable

2-32

Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals

Ignore

Ignore

2-33

Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental
Redundancy

7

7

2-34

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit

Enable

Enable

2-35

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit

Enable

Enable

2-35

UPC-A Preamble

System Character

System Character

2-36

UPC-E Preamble

System Character

System Character

2-37

UPC-E1 Preamble

System Character

System Character

2-38

Convert UPC-E to A

Disable

Disable

2-39

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A

Disable

Disable

2-40

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit

Enabled

Enable

2-41

0

0

2-42

EAN-8 Zero Extend

Disable

Disable

2-44

Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type

Disable

Disable

2-45

UPC/EAN Security Levels

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Table 2-1. Default Table (continued)
Parameter

P300FZY Default

P 300PRO Default

Page #

Code 128

Enable

Enable

2-46

UCC/EAN-128

Enable

Enable

2-47

ISBT-128

Enable

Enable

2-48

Code 39

Enable

Enable

2-50

Trioptic Code 39

Disable

Disable

2-51

Set Length(s) for Code 39

2 to 55

1-55

2-53

Code 39 Check Digit Verification

Disable

Disable

2-54

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit

Disable

Disable

2-55

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion

Disable

Disable

2-56

Buffer Code 39

Disable

N/A

2-57

Convert Code 39 to Code 32

Disable

Disable

2-60

Code 32 Prefix

Disable

Enabled

2-61

Disable

Disable

2-62

4-55

4-55

2-63

Enable

Disable

2-65

14

14

2-66

Disable

Disable

2-68

Code 128

Code 39

Code 93
Code 93
Set Length(s) for Code 93
Interleaved 2 of 5
Interleaved 2 of 5
Set Length(s) for I 2 of 5
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification

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Table 2-1. Default Table (continued)
Parameter

P300FZY Default

P 300PRO Default

Page #

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit

Disable

Disable

2-69

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13

Disable

Disable

2-70

Disable

Disable

2-71

12

12

2-72

Disable

Disable

2-74

5-55

5-55

2-75

CLSI Editing

Disable

Disable

2-77

NOTIS Editing

Disable

Disable

2-78

Disable

Disable

2-79

Any Length

Any Length

2-81

One

One

2-82

Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit

Disable

Disable

2-83

MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm

Mod 10/Mod 10

Mod10/Mod10

2-84

Enable/Disable PDF417

N/A

Enable

2-85

Scanning Mode

N/A

Smart Raster

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Raster Height

N/A

15

2-90

Raster Expansion

N/A

11

2-90

Discrete 2 of 5
Discrete 2 of 5
Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5
Codabar
Codabar
Set Lengths for Codabar

MSI Plessey
MSI Plessey
Set Length(s) for MSI Plessey
MSI Plessey Check Digits

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Table 2-1. Default Table (continued)
Parameter

P300FZY Default

P 300PRO Default

Page #

N/A

Slab Raster

2-92

Enable/Disable Micro PDF

N/A

Disable

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Code 128 Emulation

N/A

Enable

2-87

UCC/EAN-128 Emulation

N/A

Ignore

2-88

None

None

2-94

0

0

2-95

7013
( for
serial)

Enter

2-96

Data as is

Data As Is

2-97

Standard

Standard

2-12

Baud Rate

9600

9600

2-100

Parity

None

None

2-101

Do Not Check

Check

2-102

Hardware Handshaking

None

None

2-103

Software Handshaking

None

None

2-104

2.0 Sec.

2.0 Sec.

2-106

RTS Line State

Low

Low

2-107

Stop Bit Select

1

1

2-107

Aiming Mode
Micro PDF

Data Options
Transmit Code ID Character
Pause Duration
Prefix/Suffix Values

Scan Data Transmission Format
RS-232C
RS-232 Host Type

Check Parity

Host Serial Response Time-out

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Table 2-1. Default Table (continued)
Parameter

P300FZY Default

P 300PRO Default

Page #

ASCII Format

8-Bit

8-Bit

2-108

Beep on 

Disable

Disable

2-108

0

0

2-109

Symbollink

N/A

2-110

Bar High

N/A

2-111

Variable Leading Margin

80 ms.

N/A

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Convert All to Code 39

Disable

N/A

2-114

IBM PC/AT

N/A

2-115

North American

N/A

2-116

Enabled

N/A

2-118

0

N/A

2-119

Disable

N/A

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MacroPDF Transmit/Decode Mode
Symbols

N/A

Buffer all Symbols;
Transmit Macro PDF
when complete

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Transmit Symbols in Codeword
Format

N/A

Disable

2-126

Escape Characters

N/A

None

2-128

Delete Character Set ECIs

N/A

Enable

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Intercharacter Delay
Wand Parameters
Wand Host Interface
Wand Emulator Bar Output

Keyboard Wedge Parameters
Host Type
National Keyboard Type
Fast Transmit
Intercharacter Delay
Convert Control Characters
MacroPDF Parameters

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Table 2-1. Default Table (continued)
Parameter

P300FZY Default

P 300PRO Default

Page #

ECI Decoder

N/A

Enable

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Transmit Unknown Codewords

N/A

Disable

2-131

Transmit MacroPDF User-Selectable
Fields

N/A

Disable

2-132

Flush Macro Buffer

N/A

Disable

2-135

Abort MacroPDF Entry

N/A

Disable

2-135

Transmit File Name

N/A

Disable

2-133

Transmit Block Count

N/A

Disable

2-133

Transmit Time Stamp

N/A

Disable

2-133

Transmit Sender

N/A

Disable

2-133

Transmit Addresses

N/A

Disable

2-134

Transmit File Size

N/A

Disable

2-134

Transmit Checksum

N/A

Disable

2-134

Transmit Macro PDF Control Header

N/A

Disable

2-134

Last Block Marker

N/A

Disable

2-134

Transmit Macro PDF User-Selected Field:

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Set Default Parameter
Scanning this bar code returns all parameters to the default values listed in Table 2-1 on page
2-2.

Set All Defaults

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Host Type
RS-232C Host Types
Three RS-232C hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings (Table 2-2.)
Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, or Nixdorf RS-232C terminal sets the defaults listed below. These
defaults take precedence over standard defaults. So if you select Fujitsu RS-232C, then select
the standard defaults, the Fujitsu defaults still take precedence.
Table 2-2. Terminal-Specific RS-232C
Parameter

Standard

ICL

FUJITSU

NIXDORF
Mode A/
Mode B

Transmit Code ID

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Data Transmission Format

Data as is

Data/Suffix

Data/Suffix

Data/Suffix

Suffix

CR/LF (7013)

CR (1013)

CR (1013)

CR (1013)

Baud Rate

9600

9600

9600

9600

Parity

None

Even

None

Odd

Hardware Handshaking

None

RTS/CTS
Option 3

None

RTS/CTS
Option 3

Software Handshaking

None

None

None

None

Serial Response Time-out

2 Sec.

9.9 Sec.

2 Sec.

indefinite

Stop Bit Select

One

One

One

One

ASCII Format

8-Bit

8-Bit

8-Bit

8-Bit

Beep On 

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

RTS Line State

Low

High

Low

*Low = No
data to send

*In the Nixdorf Mode B, if CTS is Low, scanning is disabled. When CTS is High, the user can scan
bar codes.

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Host Type
RS-232C Host Types
Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, or Nixdorf RS-232C terminal enables the transmission of the code
ID characters listed in Table 2-3. These code ID characters are not programmable; do not
enable the Transmit Code ID feature.
Table 2-3.Terminal Specific Code ID Characters
ICL

FUJITSU

NIXDORF

UPC-A

A

A

A

UPC-E

E

E

C0

EAN-8

FF

FF

B

EAN-13

F

F

A

Code 39

C 

None

M

Codabar

N 

None

N

Code 128

L 

None

K

I 2 of 5

I 

None

I

Code 93

None

None

L

D 2 of 5

H 

None

H

UCC/EAN 128

L 

None

P

MSI/Plessey

None

None

O

Bookland EAN

F

F

A

Trioptic

None

None

None

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Host Type
RS-232C Host Types
To select an RS-232C host interface, scan one of the following bar codes.

Standard RS-232C

ICL RS-232C

Nixdorf RS-232C Mode A

Nixdorf RS-232C Mode B

Fujitsu RS-232C

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Beeper Volume
To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code.

Low Volume

Medium Volume

High Volume

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Beeper Tone
This parameter sets the decode beep frequency or tone — low, medium, or high.
Note: This parameter is used by the P300 FZY and PRO only

Low Frequency

Medium Frequency

High Frequency

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Laser On Time
This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan attempt.
It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds.
To set a Laser On Time, scan the bar code below. Next scan two numeric bar codes beginning
on page 2-120 that correspond to the desired time on. Single digit numbers must have a
leading zero. For example, to set a Time On of .5 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan
the “0” and “5” bar codes. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL on page 2-122.

Laser On Time

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Power Mode
This parameter determines whether or not power remains on after a decode attempt. When
in low power mode, the scanner enters low power consumption mode to preserve battery
life after each decode attempt. When in continuous power mode, power remains on after
each decode attempt.

Continuous On

Low Power

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Trigger Mode
This parameter controls scanner triggering. “Trigger” refers to an external hardware trigger
or a scanner trigger.
Note: This parameter is available on the P 300PRO only.
!

If Level is selected, a trigger pull activates the laser and decode processing. The laser
remains on and decode processing continues until a successful decode, the trigger is
released, or the Decode Attempt Duration is reached.

!

If Pulse is selected, a trigger pull activates the laser and decode processing. The laser
remains on and decode processing continues until a successful decode or the Decode
Attempt Duration is reached.

Select either Level or Pulse trigger mode.

Level

Pulse

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Beep After Good Decode
Scan this symbol if you want the scanner to beep after a good decode.

Beep After Good Decode

Scan this symbol if you do not want the scanner to beep after a good decode. The beeper still
operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error conditions.

Do Not Beep After Good Decode

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Transmit “No Read” Message
When enabled, the scanner transmits “NR” if it does not decode a symbol. Any enabled
prefixes or suffixes are appended around this message. When disabled, if a symbol does not
read, nothing is sent to the host.

Enable No Read

Disable No Read

Decode Buffering
This option permits the scanner to store decode data until the host device is ready to receive
them. If the scanner reaches its capacity to store decoded symbols before the host is ready,
subsequent trigger pulls have no effect until a buffer is available.

Enable Decode Buffering

Disable Decode Buffering

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LRC Checksum
Enabling this option allows for appending an LRC checksum character at the end of a decode
transmission.
When an LRC checksum is enabled, the format of output data is as follows: 
  . If  contains the special characters STX, ETX, and
DLE, a DLE character is used as an escape character and is added before each of those
characters so that the receiving side knows not to interpret the special characters in the data
as control characters. The LRC character is the exclusive OR of all characters except for the
LRC character itself.

Enable LRC Checksum

Disable LRC Checksum

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Linear Code Type Security Level
(Does not apply to Code 128)
The P 300 Series scanner offers four levels of decode security for linear code types (e.g. Code
39, Interleaved 2 of 5). Select a higher security level for low quality bar codes. As security
levels increase, the scanner’s aggressiveness decreases.
Select the security level appropriate for your bar code quality.

Linear Security Level 1
The following code types must be successfully read twice before being transmitted.
Code Type

Length

Codabar

All

MSI Plessey

4 or less

D 2 of 5

8 or less

I 2 of 5

8 or less

Linear Security Level 1

Linear Security Level 2
All code types must be successfully read twice before being transmitted.

Linear Security Level 2

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Linear Security Level 3
Code types other than the following must be successfully read twice before being transmitted.
The following codes must be read three times:
Code Type

Length

MSI Plessey

4 or less

D 2 of 5

8 or less

I 2 of 5

8 or less

Codabar

8 or less

Linear Security Level 3

Linear Security Level 4
All code types must be successfully read three times before being transmitted

Linear Security Level 4

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Bi-directional Redundancy
This parameter is only valid when a Linear Code Type Security Level (see page 2-21) is
enabled. When this parameter is enabled, a bar code must be successfully scanned in both
directions (forward and reverse) before being decoded.

Enable Bi-directional Redundancy

Disable Bi-directional Redundancy

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Autodiscriminate Response Time
This parameter extends the length of time during which the scanner tries to detect which host
it is connected to on power up.
Note: When connected to an LS 5700/5800 scanner, the 5 second option
must be used.

1 second

5 seconds

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Scan Stand Options
Time Delay to Low Power Mode
Note: This parameter is available on the P 300PRO only.
For extending laser life in scan stand mode, select the time the scanner remains active
following a successful decode. Selectable options include 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3
minutes. To awaken the scanner in low power mode, present a symbol to the scan path. A
successful decode restores it to normal blinking.

30 Second Delay

1 Minute Delay

2 Minute Delay

3 Minute Delay

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Timeout Between Decodes
Note: This parameter is available on the P 300PRO only.
Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol is used in scan stand mode to prevent the beeper
from continuously beeping when a symbol is left in the scanner’s field of view. It is
programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds. The recommended interval
is 0.6 seconds.
Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols is used in scan stand mode to prevent the
beeper from beeping when a different symbol appears in the scanner’s field of view before the
timeout period between decodes has expired. This is programmable in 0.1 second increments
from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds. The recommended value is 0.0 seconds.
Select the timeouts between decodes for the same or different symbols.
1. Scan the option bar code you wish to set.
2. Scan two bar codes on the next page which correspond to the desired interval, in 0.1
second increments.
3. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL.

Timeout Between Decodes The Same Symbol

Timeout Between Decodes Different Symbols

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Timeout Between Decodes (Continued)

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Cancel

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Enable/Disable UPC-E/UPC-A
To enable or disable UPC-E or UPC-A, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable UPC-E

Disable UPC-E

Enable UPC-A

Disable UPC-A

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Enable/Disable UPC-E1
To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable UPC-E1

Disable UPC-E1

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Enable/Disable EAN-8/EAN-13
To enable or disable EAN-8 or EAN-13, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable EAN-8

Disable EAN-8

Enable EAN-13

Disable EAN-13

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UPC Coupon Code
To enable or disable UPC Coupon Code, scan one of the following bar codes:

Enable UPC/EAN Coupon Code

Disable UPC/EAN Coupon Code

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Enable/Disable Bookland EAN
To enable or disable EAN Bookland, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Bookland EAN

Disable Bookland EAN

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Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals
Supplementals are additionally appended characters (2 or 5) according to specific code
format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 8+2). Three options are available.
!

If UPC/EAN with supplemental characters is selected, UPC/EAN symbols without
supplemental characters are not decoded.

!

If UPC/EAN without supplemental characters is selected, and the P 300 Series
scanner is presented with a UPC/EAN plus supplemental symbol, the UPC/EAN
is decoded and the supplemental characters ignored.

!

An autodiscriminate option is also available. If this option is selected, choose an
appropriate Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy value from the next page.
A value of 5 or more is recommended.
Note: To minimize the risk of invalid data transmission, select whether to
read or ignore supplemental characters.

Decode UPC/EAN with Supplementals

Ignore UPC/EAN with Supplementals

Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplemental

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Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy
With Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals selected, this option adjusts the number of
times a symbol without supplementals is decoded before transmission. The range is from two
to twenty times. Five or above is recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN symbols
with and without supplementals, and the autodiscriminate option is selected.
Scan the bar code below to select a decode redundancy value. Next scan two numeric bar
codes beginning on page 2-120. Single digit numbers must have a leading zero. If you make
an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 2-122.

Decode UPC/EAN
Supplemental Redundancy

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Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E Check Digit
Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the symbol with or without the UPC-A or
UPC-E check digit.

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit

Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit

Do Not Transmit UPC-E Check Digit

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UPC-A Preamble
Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-A symbols transmitted to the host
device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0” for
USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol.

No Preamble
()

System Character
( )

System Character & Country Code
(< COUNTRY CODE>  )

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UPC-E Preamble
Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-E symbols transmitted to the host
device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0” for
USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol.

No Preamble
()

System Character
( )

System Character & Country Code
(< COUNTRY CODE>  )

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UPC-E1 Preamble
Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-E1 symbols transmitted to the host
device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0” for
USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol.

No Preamble

System Character

System Character and Country Code

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Convert UPC-E to UPC-A
This parameter converts UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before
transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A
programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).
Scanning DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A allows you to transmit
UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data.

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A
(Enable)

Do Not Convert UPC-E to UPC-A
(Disable)

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Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A
This parameter converts UPC-E1 decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After
conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections
(e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).
Scanning DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E1 TO UPC-A allows you to transmit UPC-E1
decoded data.

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A

Do Not Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A

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Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit
Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the symbol with or without the UPC-E1
check digit

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit

Do Not Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit

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UPC/EAN Security Level
The P 300 Series scanner offers four levels of decode security for UPC/EAN bar codes. Select
a higher level of security for poor quality bar codes. There is an inverse relationship between
security and scanner aggressiveness, so be sure to choose only that level of security necessary
for your application.

UPC/EAN Security Level 0
This default setting allows the scanner to operate in its most aggressive state, while providing
sufficient security in decoding “in-spec” UPC/EAN bar codes.

UPC/EAN Security Level 0

UPC/EAN Security Level 1
As bar code quality levels diminish, certain characters become prone to misdecodes before
others (i.e., 1, 2, 7, 8). If you are experiencing misdecodes of poorly printed bar codes, and
the mis-decodes are limited to these characters, select this security level.

UPC/EAN Security Level 1

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UPC/EAN Security Level 2
If you are experiencing misdecodes of poorly printed bar codes, and the misdecodes are not
limited to characters 1, 2, 7, and 8, select this security level.

UPC/EAN Security Level 2

UPC/EAN Security Level 3
If you have tried Security Level 2, and are still experiencing misdecodes, select this security
level. Be advised, selecting this option is an extreme measure against misdecoding severely out
of spec bar codes, and security significantly impairs the decoding ability of the scanner. If this
level of security is necessary, try to improve the quality of your bar codes.

UPC/EAN Security Level 3

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EAN-8 Zero Extend
This parameter adds five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible
in format to EAN-13 symbols.

Enable EAN-8 Zero
Extend

Disable EAN-8 Zero
Extend

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Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type
When EAN Zero Extend is enabled, this parameter gives you the option of labeling the
extended symbol as either an EAN-13 bar code, or an EAN-8 bar code. This affects Transmit
Code ID Character and DECODE_DATA message.
When EAN Zero Extend is disabled, this parameter has no effect on bar code data.

Type Is EAN-8

Type Is EAN-13

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Enable/Disable Code 128
To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Code 128

Disable Code 128

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Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128
To enable or disable UCC/EAN-128, scan the appropriate bar code below. (See Appendix A,
Programming Reference for details on UCC/EAN128.)

Enable UCC/EAN-128

Disable UCC/EAN-128

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Enable/Disable ISBT 128
To enable or disable ISBT 128, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable ISBT 128

Disable ISBT 128

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Lengths for Code 128
No length setting is required for Code 128. The default setting is Any Length.

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Enable/Disable Code 39
To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Code 39

Disable Code 39

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Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39
Trioptic Code 39 symbols always contain six characters. To enable or disable Trioptic Code
39, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Trioptic Code 39

Disable Trioptic Code 39

Note: Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled
simultaneously. If you get an error beep when enabling Trioptic Code
39, disable Code 39 Full ASCII and try again.

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Set Lengths for Code 39
Lengths for Code 39 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within
a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable
characters), the code contains, including check digit(s) . If Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled,
Length Within a Range or Any Length are the preferred options.
One Discrete Length - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a
selected length. For example, if you select Code 39 One Discrete Length, then scan 1, 4, only
Code 39 symbols containing 14 characters are decoded. Numeric bar codes begin on page
2-120. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 2122.

Code 39 - One Discrete Length

Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two
selected lengths. For example, if you select Code 39 Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0,
2, 1, 4, only Code 39 symbols containing 2 or 14 characters are decoded. Numeric bar
codes begin on page 2-120. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL on page 2-122.

Code 39 -Two Discrete Lengths

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Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified
range. For example, to decode Code 39 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters,
first scan Code 39 Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must
always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on page 2-120. If you make
an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 2-122.

Code 39 - Length within Range

Any Length - Scanning this option allows you to decode Code 39 symbols containing any
number of characters.

Code 39 - Any Length

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Code 39 Check Digit Verification
When enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of a Code 39 symbol to ensure it complies
with specified algorithms.
Only those Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded when this
parameter is enabled.

Enable Code 39 Check Digit

Disable Code 39 Check Digit

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Transmit Code 39 Check Digit
Scan this symbol if you want to transmit the check digit with the data.

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit
(Enable)

Do Not Transmit Code 39 Check Digit
(Disable)

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Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII
To enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below.
When enabled, the ASCII character set assigns a code to letters, punctuation marks,
numerals, and most control keystrokes on the keyboard.
The first 32 codes are non-printable and are assigned to keyboard control characters such as
BACKSPACE and RETURN. The other 96 are called printable codes because all but SPACE
and DELETE produce visible characters.
Code 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character ($ + % /) preceding a Code 39
character and assigns an ASCII character value to the pair. For example, when Code 39 Full
ASCII is enabled and a +B is scanned, it is interpreted as b, %J as ?, and $H emulates the
keystroke BACKSPACE. Scanning ABC$M outputs the keystroke equivalent of ABC
ENTER. Refer to Table C-1 on page C-1.
The scanner does not autodiscriminate between Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII.

Enable Code 39 Full ASCII

Disable Code 39 Full ASCII

Note: Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled
simultaneously. If you get an error beep when enabling Trioptic Code
39, disable Code 39 Full ASCII and try again.

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Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store)
When you select the Buffer Code 39 option, all Code 39 symbols having a leading space as a
first character are temporarily buffered in the unit to be transmitted later. The leading space
is not buffered.
Decode of a valid Code 39 symbol with no leading space causes transmission in sequence of
all buffered data in a first-in first-out format, plus transmission of the “triggering” symbol.
See the following pages for further details.
When the Do Not Buffer Code 39 option is selected, decoded Code 39 symbols without
leading spaces are transmitted immediately.
Scan and Store affects Code 39 decodes only. If you select scan and store, we recommend that
you configure the scanner to decode Code 39 symbology only.

Buffer Code 39
(Enable)

Do Not Buffer Code 39
(Disable)

While there is data in the transmission buffer, disabling Code 39 buffering via the
parameter menu is not allowed. The buffer holds 200 bytes of information.
To allow disabling of Code 39 buffering, first force the buffer transmission (see Transmit
Buffer) or clear the buffer. Both the CLEAR BUFFER and TRANSMIT BUFFER bar codes
are length 1. Be sure Code 39 length is set to include length 1.

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Buffer Data
To buffer data, Code 39 buffering must be enabled, and a symbol must be read with a space
immediately following the start pattern.
!

Unless symbol overflows the transmission buffer, the scanner gives a low/high beep
to indicate successful decode and buffering. See Overfilling Transmission Buffer.

!

The scanner adds the message, excluding the leading space, to the transmission
buffer.

!

No transmission occurs.

Clear Transmission Buffer
To clear the transmission buffer, read a symbol which contains only a start character, a dash
(minus), and a stop character.
!

The scanner issues a short high/low/high beep to signal that the transmission buffer
has been erased, and no transmission has occurred.

!

The scanner erases the transmission buffer.

!

No transmission occurs.

Clear Buffer

Transmit Buffer
To transmit the buffer, read a symbol containing either the first or second condition:
1. Only a start character, a plus (+), and a stop character.
!

The scanner signals that the transmission buffer has been sent (a low/high beep).

!

The scanner sends the buffer.

!

The scanner clears the buffer.

Transmit Buffer

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2. A Code 39 bar code with a leading character other than a space.
!

The scanner signals a good decode and buffering of that decode has occurred by
giving a high/low beep.

!

The scanner transmits the buffer.

!

The scanner signals that the buffer has been transmitted with a low/high beep.

Overfilling Transmission Buffer
If a decoded symbol results in an overflow of the transmission buffer:
!

The scanner indicates that the symbol has been rejected by issuing three long,
high beeps.

!

No transmission occurs. Data in the buffer is not affected.

Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer
If a decoded symbol was the transmit buffer symbol and the Code 39 buffer is empty:
!

A short low/high/low beep signals that the buffer is empty.

!

No transmission occurs.

!

The buffer remains empty.

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Convert Code 39 to Code 32
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32.
Note: Code 39 must be enabled in order for this parameter to function.

Convert Code 39 to Code 32

Do Not Convert Code 39 to Code 32

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Enable/Disable Code 32 Prefix
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable adding the prefix character “A” to
all Code 32 bar codes.
Note: Convert Code 39 to Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to
function.

Code 32 Prefix Enable

Code 32 Prefix Disable

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Enable/Disable Code 93
To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Code 93

Disable Code 93

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Set Lengths for Code 93
Lengths for Code 93 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within
a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable
characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
One Discrete Length - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a
selected length. For example, if you select Code 93 One Discrete Length, then scan 1, 4, only
Code 93 symbols containing 14 characters are decoded. Numeric bar codes begin on page
2-120. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 2122.

Code 93 - One Discrete Length

Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing
two selected lengths. For example, if you select Code 93 Two Discrete Lengths, then
scan 0, 2, 1, 4, only Code 93 symbols containing 2 or 14 characters are decoded.
Numeric bar codes begin on page 2-120. If you make an error or wish to change your
selection, scan CANCEL on page 2-122.

Code 93 -Two Discrete Lengths

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Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified
range. For example, to decode Code 93 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters,
first scan Code 93 Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must
always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on page 2-120. If you make
an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 2-122.

Code 93 - Length within Range

Any Length - Scanning this option allows you to decode Code 93 symbols containing any
number of characters.

Code 93 - Any Length

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Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5
To enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Interleaved 2 of 5

Disable Interleaved 2 of 5

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Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5
Lengths for I 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within
a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable
characters) the code contains, and includes check digits.
One Discrete Length - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a
selected length. For example, if you select I 2 of 5 One Discrete Length, then scan 1, 4, the
only I 2 of 5 symbols decoded are those containing 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin
on page 2-120. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on
page 2-122.

I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length

Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two
selected lengths. For example, if you select I 2 of 5 Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1,
4, the only I 2 of 5 symbols decoded are those containing 2 or 14 characters. Numeric bar
codes begin on page 2-120. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL on page 2-122.

I 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths

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Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range.
For example, to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan I
2 of 5 Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be
preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on page 2-120. If you make an error
or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 2-122.

I 2 of 5 - Length within Range

Any Length - Scanning this option allows you to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing any
number of characters.
Note: Selecting this option may lead to misdecodes for I 2 of 5 codes.

I 2 of 5 - Any Length

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I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification
When enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of an I 2 of 5 symbol to ensure it complies
a specified algorithm, either Uniform Symbology Specification (USS ), or Optical Product
Code Council (OPCC).

Disable

USS Check Digit

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Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit
Scan a symbol below to transmit the data with or without the check digit.

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit
(Enable)

Do Not Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit
(Disable)

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Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13
This parameter converts a 14 character I 2 of 5 code into EAN-13, and transmits to the host
as EAN-13. In order to accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, one length must
be set to 14, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13 check digit.

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13
(Enable)

Do Not Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13
(Disable)

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Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5
To enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Discrete 2 of 5

Disable Discrete 2 of 5

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Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5
Lengths for D 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within
a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable
characters) the code contains, and includes check digits.
One Discrete Length - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a
selected length. For example, if you select D 2 of 5 One Discrete Length, then scan 1, 4, the
only D 2 of 5 symbols decoded are those containing 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin
on page 2-120. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on
page 2-122.

D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length

Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two
selected lengths. For example, if you select D 2 of 5 Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1,
4, the only D 2 of 5 symbols decoded are those containing 2 or 14 characters. Numeric bar
codes begin on page 2-120. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL on page 2-122.

D 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths

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Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified
range. For example, to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first
scan D 2 of 5 Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must
always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on page 2-120. If you make
an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 2-122.

D 2 of 5 - Length within Range

Any Length - Scanning this option allows you to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing any
number of characters.
Note: Selecting this option may lead to misdecodes for D 2 of 5 codes.

D 2 of 5 - Any Length

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Enable/Disable Codabar
To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Codabar

Disable Codabar

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Set Lengths for Codabar
Lengths for Codabar may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within
a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable
characters) the code contains. It also includes any start or stop characters.
One Discrete Length - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a
selected length. For example, if you select Codabar One Discrete Length, then scan 1, 4, the
only Codabar symbols decoded are those containing 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin
on page 2-120. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on
page 2-122.

Codabar - One Discrete Length

Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two
selected lengths. For example, if you select Codabar Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1,
4, the only Codabar symbols decoded are those containing 2 or 14 characters. Numeric bar
codes begin on page 2-120. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL on page 2-122.

Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths

Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified
range. For example, to decode Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters,
first scan Codabar Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must
always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on page 2-120. If you make
an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 2-122.

Codabar - Length within Range

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Any Length - Scanning this option allows you to decode Codabar symbols containing any
number of characters.

Codabar - Any Length

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CLSI Editing
When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters and inserts a space after the
first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar symbol.
Note: Symbol length does not include start and stop characters.

Enable CLSI Editing

Disable CLSI Editing

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NOTIS Editing
When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters from decoded Codabar
symbol.

Enable NOTIS Editing

Disable NOTIS Editing

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Enable/Disable MSI Plessey
To enable or disable MSI Plessey, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable MSI Plessey

Disable MSI Plessey

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Set Lengths for MSI Plessey
Lengths for MSI Plessey may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths
within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human
readable characters) the code contains, and includes check digits.
One Discrete Length - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a
selected length. For example, if you select MSI Plessey One Discrete Length, then scan 1, 4,
the only MSI Plessey symbols decoded are those containing 14 characters. Numeric bar codes
begin on page 2-120. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL
on page 2-122.

MSI Plessey - One Discrete Length

Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two
selected lengths. For example, if you select MSI Plessey Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2,
1, 4, the only MSI Plessey symbols decoded are those containing 2 or 14 characters.
Numeric bar codes begin on page 2-120. If you make an error or wish to change your
selection, scan CANCEL on page 2-122.

MSI Plessey - Two Discrete Lengths

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Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range.
For example, to decode MSI Plessey symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first
scan MSI Plessey Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must
always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on page 2-120. If you make
an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 2-122.

MSI Plessey - Length WIthin Range

Any Length - Scanning this option allows you to decode MSI Plessey symbols containing any
number of characters.
Note: Selecting this option may lead to misdecodes for MSI Plessey codes.

MSI Plessey - Any Length

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MSI Plessey Check Digits
These check digits at the end of the bar code verify the integrity of the data. At least one check
digit is always required. Check digits are not automatically transmitted with the data.

One MSI Plessey Check Digit

Two MSI Plessey Check Digits

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Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit
Scan a symbol below to transmit the data with or without the check digit.

Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit
(Enable)

Scan this symbol if you want to transmit the data without the check digit.

Do Not Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit
(Disable)

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MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm
When two MSI Plessey check digits option is selected, an additional verification is required
to ensure integrity. Either of the two following algorithms may be selected.

Mod 11/Mod 10

Mod 10/Mod 10

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Enable/Disable PDF417
Scan a bar code below to enable or disable PDF417 scanning.
Note: This parameter is available only on the P 300PRO.

Enable PDF417

Disable PDF417

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Enable/Disable MicroPDF
Scan a bar code below to enable or disable MicroPDF417 scanning.
Note: This parameter is available only on the P 300PRO.

Enable MICROPDF417

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Code 128 Emulation
When this parameter is enabled, the scanner transmits data from certain MicroPDF417
symbols as if it was encoded in Code 128 symbols. Transmit AIM Symbology Identifiers must
be enabled for this parameter to work.
If Code 128 Emulation is enabled, these MicroPDF417 symbols are transmitted with the one
of the following prefixes:
]C1

if the first codeword is 903-907, 912, 914, 915

]C2

if the first codeword is 908 or 909

]C0

if the first codeword is 910 or 911

If disabled, they are transmitted with one of the following prefixes:
]L3

if the first codeword is 903-907, 912, 914, 915

]L4

if the first codeword is 908 or 909

]L5

if the first codeword is 910 or 911

Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Code 128 Emulation.

Enable Code 128 Emulation

Disable Code 128 Emulation

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UCC/EAN-128 Emulation
Certain MicroPDF417 symbols can be “linked” with a linear symbol during transmission as
if they were one symbol. The MicroPDF417 symbol provides supplemental data to the linear
symbol. Three scanning options are offered for these symbols:
!

If Decode Linked Symbol is selected, Code 128, ITF-14 and UPC/EAN symbols are
not decoded unless a MicroPDF417 symbol beginning with codeword 906, 907,
912, 914, or 915 is present.

!

If Ignore Linked Symbol is selected, MicroPDF417 symbols beginning with
codeword 906, 907, 912, 914, or 915 are ignored.

!

If Autodiscriminate Linked Symbol is selected, the scanner looks for a MicroPDF417
symbol when scanning a 1-D symbol. If a MicroPDF417 symbol is not detected
within the timeout period, the 1-D symbol data is transmitted.

The Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols parameter must be set to 0 before Ignore
Linked Symbol or Autodiscriminate Linked Symbol can be selected.
Select one option for UCC/EAN 128 Emulation by scanning the appropriate bar code.

Decode Linked Symbol

Ignore Linked Symbol

Autodiscriminate Linked Symbol

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Scanning Mode
This parameter allows you to select one of the following scanning mode options (see P
300PRO Scanning Mode Options on page 1-8 for descriptions):
!

Smart Raster

•

Always Raster

!

Slab Only Raster

•

Programmable Raster

Select a scanning mode.
Note: This parameter is available only on the P 300PRO.

Smart Raster

Always Raster

Slab Only Raster

Programmable Raster

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Programmable Raster Height And Raster Expansion Speed
Note: This parameter is available only on the P 300PRO.
This parameter allows you to select the laser pattern’s height and rate of expansion, and is
only used when Programmable Raster or Always Raster is enabled. This parameter is
intended for very specific applications, and is usually not necessary.
Select the laser pattern’s height and/or rate of expansion.
1. Scan the bar code for either RASTER HEIGHT or RASTER EXPANSION
SPEED below.
2. To represent a two-digit value, scan two bar codes from the next page. Valid values
are between 01 and 15.
3. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL.

Raster Height (Default 15)

Raster Expansion Speed (Default 11)

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Programmable Raster Height And Raster Expansion Speed
(Continued)

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Cancel

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Aiming Mode
Note: This parameter is available only on the P 300PRO.
This parameter allows you to select either an aiming dot or slab raster for aiming. See Aiming
Modes on page 1-10 for descriptions.
Select the aiming mode.
Note: Aiming modes can not be used with the Always Raster scanning
option.

Slab Raster

Aiming Dot
(Normal Timeout)

Aiming Dot
(Extended Timeout)

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Transmit Code ID Character
A code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This may be useful when
the scanner is decoding more than one code type. In addition to any single character prefix
already selected, the code ID character is inserted between the prefix and the decoded symbol.
The user may select no code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID
character. The Symbol Code ID characters are listed below; see AIM Code Identifiers in
Appendix A, Programming Reference.
A = UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13
B = Code 39
C = Codabar
D = Code 128
E = Code 93
F = Interleaved 2 of 5
G = Discrete 2 of 5, or Discrete 2 of 5 IATA
J = MSI Plessey
K = UCC/EAN-128
L = Bookland EAN
M = Trioptic Code 39
X = PDF 417

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Transmit Code ID Character

Symbol Code ID Character

AIM Code ID Character

None

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Pause Duration
This parameter inserts a pause at any point in the data transmission. Pauses are set by
scanning a two-digit number (i.e. two bar codes), and are measured in 0.1 second intervals.
For example, scanning bar codes “0” and “1” inserts a 0.1 second pause; “0” and “5” gives
you a 0.5 second delay. Numeric bar codes begin on page 2-120. If you make an error or
wish to change your selection, scan DATA FORMAT CANCEL on page 2-96.

Pause Duration

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Prefix/Suffix Values
A prefix/suffix may be appended to scan data for use in data editing. These values are set by
scanning a four-digit number (i.e., four bar codes) that corresponds to key codes for various
terminals. See Table A-2., AIM Code Identifiers in Appendix A, Programming Reference for
conversion information. Numeric bar codes begin on page 2-120. If you make an error or
wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 2-122.

Scan Prefix

Scan Suffix

Data Format Cancel

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Scan Data Transmission Format
To change the Scan Data Transmission Format, scan the SCAN OPTIONS bar code below.
Then select one of four options. When you have made your selection, scan the ENTER bar
code on the next page. If you make a mistake, scan the DATA FORMAT CANCEL bar code
on the next page.

Scan Options

Data As Is

 

 

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Enter

Data Format Cancel

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RS-232C Parameters
Baud Rate
Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. The scanner's baud rate setting
should match the data rate setting of the host device. If not, data may not reach the host
device or may reach it in distorted form.

Baud Rate 600

Baud Rate 1200

Baud Rate 2400

Baud Rate 4800

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Baud Rate 9600

Baud Rate 19,200

Baud Rate 38,400

Parity
A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity
type according to host device requirements.
!

If you select ODD parity, the parity bit has a value 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure
than an odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.

Odd
!

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If you select EVEN parity, the parity bit has a value 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure
than an even number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.

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Even
!

Select MARK parity and the parity bit is always 1.

Mark
!

Select SPACE parity and the parity bit is always 0.

Space
!

If no parity is required, select NONE.

None

Check Parity
Select whether or not the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters are checked. The
type of parity used is selectable through the PARITY parameter.

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Check for Received Errors

Do Not Check for Received Errors

Hardware Handshaking
The data interface consists of an RS-232C port, designed to operate either with or without
the hardware handshaking lines, Request to Send (RTS), and Clear to Send (CTS).
If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is selected, scan data is transmitted according to the
following sequence:
!

The controller reads the CTS line for activity. If CTS is asserted, the controller waits
up to 2 seconds for the host to negate the CTS line. If, after 2 seconds (default), the
CTS line is still asserted, the scanner sounds a transmit error and any scanned data
is lost.

!

When the CTS line is negated, the controller asserts the RTS line and waits up to 2
seconds for the host to assert CTS. When the host asserts CTS, data is transmitted.
If, after 2 seconds (default), the CTS line is not asserted, the scanner sounds a
transmit error and discards the data.

!

When data transmission is complete, the controller negates RTS 10 msec after
sending the last character.

!

The host responds by negating CTS. The controller checks for a negated CTS upon
the next transmission of data.

During the transmission of data, the CTS line should be asserted. If CTS is deasserted for
more than 50 ms between characters, the transmission is aborted, the scanner sounds a
transmission error, and the data is discarded.
If the above communications sequence fails, the scanner issues an error indication. In this
case, the data is lost and must be rescanned.
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If Hardware Handshaking and Software Handshaking are both enabled, Hardware
Handshaking takes precedence.
Note: The DTR signal is jumpered active.
Scan the bar code below if no Hardware Handshaking is desired.

None

Scan the bar code below to select Standard RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking.

Standard RTS/CTS

When RTS/CTS Option 1 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores
the state of CTS. The scanner deasserts RTS when the transmission is complete.

RTS/CTS Option 1

When Option 2 is selected, RTS is always high or low (user-programmed logic level).
However, the scanner waits for CTS to be asserted before transmitting data. If CTS is not
asserted within 2 seconds (default), the scanner issues an error beep and discards the data.

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RTS/CTS Option 2

When Option 3 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS prior to any data transmission, regardless
of the state of CTS. The scanner waits up to 2 seconds (default) for CTS to be asserted. If CTS
is not asserted during this time, the scanner issues an error beep and discards the data. The
scanner deasserts RTS when transmission is complete.

RTS/CTS Option 3

Software Handshaking
This parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to, or instead of,
that offered by hardware handshaking. There are five options.
If Software Handshaking and Hardware Handshaking are both enabled, Hardware
Handshaking takes precedence.
!

None
When this option is selected, data is transmitted immediately.

None
!

ACK/NAK
When this option is selected, after transmitting data, the scanner expects either an
ACK or NAK response from the host. Whenever a NAK is received, the scanner

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transmits the same data again and waits for either an ACK or NAK. After three
unsuccessful attempts to send data when NAKs are received, the scanner issues an
error beep and discards the data.
The scanner waits up to the programmable Host Serial Response Time-out to receive
an ACK or NAK. If the scanner does not get a response in this time, it issues an error
beep and discards the data. There are no retries when a time-out occurs.

ACK/NAK
!

ENQ
When this option is selected, the scanner waits for an ENQ character from the host
before transmitting data. If an ENQ is not received within 2 seconds, the scanner
issues an error indication and discards the data. The host must transmit an ENQ
character at least every 2 seconds to prevent transmission errors.

ENQ
!

ACK/NAK with ENQ
This combines the two previous options.

ACK/NAK with ENQ
!

XON/XOFF
An XOFF character turns the scanner transmission off until the scanner receives an
XON character. There are two situations for XON/XOFF:

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!

XOFF is received before the scanner has data to send. When the scanner has
data to send, it then waits for an XON character before transmission. The
scanner waits up to 2 seconds to receive the XON. If the XON is not
received within this time, the scanner issues an error beep and discards the
data.

!

XOFF is received during a transmission. Data transmission then stops after
sending the current byte. When the scanner receives an XON character, it
sends the rest of the data message. The scanner waits indefinitely for the
XON.

XON/XOFF

Host Serial Response Time-out
This parameter specifies how long the scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, or CTS before
determining that a transmission error has occurred. This only applies when in one of the
ACK/NAK Software Handshaking modes, or RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking option.
The delay period can range from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds in .1-second increments. After scanning
the bar code below, scan two numeric bar codes beginning on page 2-120. If you make an
error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 2-122.

Host Serial Response Time-out

RTS Line State
This parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Select Low or High RTS line
state.

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Host: Low RTS

Host: High RTS

Stop Bit Select
The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one
character and prepares the receiving device for the next character in the serial data stream.
The number of stop bits selected (one or two) depends on the number the receiving terminal
is programmed to accommodate. Set the number of stop bits to match host device
requirements.

1 Stop Bit

2 Stop Bits

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ASCII Format
This parameter allows the scanner to interface with devices requiring a 7-bit or 8-bit ASCII
protocol.

7-Bit

8-Bit

Beep on 
When this parameter is enabled, the scanner issues a beep when a  character is detected
on the RS-232C serial line.  alerts the user that an illegal entry or other important event
has occurred.

Beep On  Character
(Enable)

Do Not Beep on  Character
(Disable)

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Intercharacter Delay
Select the intercharacter delay option matching host requirements. The intercharacter delay
gives the host system time to service its receiver and perform other tasks between characters.
The delay period can range from no delay to 99 msec in 1-msec increments. After scanning
the bar code below, scan two bar codes beginning on page 2-120 to set the desired time-out.
If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 2-122.

Intercharacter Delay

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Wand Parameters
Wand Host Interface
Note: This parameter is available only on the P 300FZY.
Select the appropriate host by scanning one of the bar codes below.

Symbollink Controller

Symbol Portable Terminal

Norand Terminal

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Wand Emulator Bar Output
Note: This parameter is available only on the P 300FZY.
Select the option that matches your host system.

Bar High

Bar Low

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Variable Leading Margin
Note: This parameter is available only on the P 300FZY.
Select a variable leading margin.

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80 msec

110 msec

90 msec

120 msec

100 msec

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Variable Leading Margin (cont’d)

140 msec

170 msec

150 msec

180 msec

190 msec

160 msec

200 msec

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Convert All to Code 39
Note: This parameter is available only on the P 300FZY.
Select whether or not to convert the decoded output to Code 39.

Convert All to Code 39

Do Not Convert All to Code 39

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Keyboard Wedge Parameters
Host Interfaces
Note: This parameter is available only on the P 300FZY.
Use these bar codes to select your host interface.

IBM PC/AT IBM PS/2-50, 55SX, 60, 70, 80 (Default)

IBM PS/2-30

IBM PC/XT

NCR 7052

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National Keyboard Types
Note: This parameter is available only on the P 300FZY.
Use these bar codes to select the appropriate national keyboard type.

North American

French

German

French International

Spanish

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Italian

Swedish

British

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Fast Transmit
Note: This parameter is available only on the P 300FZY.
Older systems may require a slower transmission method. If your system still needs additional
time to process keyboard data after setting an Intercharacter Delay, scan the DISABLE FAST
TRANSMIT bar code.

Enable Fast Transmit

Disable Fast Transmit

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Intercharacter Delay
Note: This parameter is available only on the P 300FZY.
Select the intercharacter delay option matching host requirements. The intercharacter delay
gives the host system time to service its receiver and perform other tasks between characters.
The delay period can range from no delay to 99 msec in 1-msec increments. After scanning
the bar code below, scan two bar codes beginning on page 2-120 to set the desired time-out.
If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 2-122.

Intercharacter Delay

Convert Control Characters
When enabled, this parameter converts special control character sequences to their
corresponding keycodes. It converts the  M,  I, and  [ sequences to
, , , and  respectively.
Note: This parameter is available on the P 300FZY only.

Disable Convert Control Character

Enable Convert Control Character

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Numeric Bar Codes
For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar
code(s).

0

1

2

3

4

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5

6

7

8

9

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Cancel
If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan the bar code below.

Cancel

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Macro PDF Features
This section discusses programmable Macro PDF features fully supported by the P 300PRO
scanner. Macro PDF is a special feature for concatenating multiple PDF symbols into one file.
The P 300PRO can decode symbols that are encoded with this feature.

Caution
When printing, keep each Macro PDF sequence separate, for each sequence
has unique identifiers. Do not mix bar codes from several Macro PDF sequences, even if they encode the same data. When scanning Macro PDF sequences, scan the entire Macro PDF sequence without interruption. If you
scan a mixed sequence, you get two long low beeps (Lo Lo) for inconsistent
file ID or inconsistent symbology error.
Before programming these special features, follow the physical setup instructions in Chapter
1, Getting Started. Then program the required generic decode and data transmission
parameters using the bar codes on the following pages. Use the same programming method
for setting Macro PDF features as used for standard features.
Note that all parameter settings are stored in non-volatile memory and so are retained after
powerdown.

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Macro PDF Transmit / Decode Mode Symbols
Select only one of the four options below for handling the decoding of Macro PDF.
!

Buffer All Symbols / Transmit Macro PDF When Complete: This activates
transmission of all decode data from an entire Macro PDF sequence. Transmission
does not occur until the entire Macro PDF sequence is scanned and decoded. This is
the default option.
If the decode data exceeds the limit of the space available in RAM, there is no
transmission because the entire sequence has not been scanned, and an error occurs.
Use the parameter Flush Macro PDF Buffer to purge the buffer.

!

Transmit Any Symbol in Set / No Particular Order: This causes transmission of data
from each Macro PDF417 symbol as decoded, whether it is in sequential order or
not. Up to 1024 Macro PDF bar codes may be transmitted.

!

Scan in Sequence Only / Transmit in Sequence Without Buffering: This causes
transmission of data from each symbol within the Macro PDF sequence as decoded,
provided the Macro PDF symbols are scanned in order. If you do not scan the
symbols in order, an error occurs. Up to 1024 Macro PDF bar codes may be
transmitted.

!

Buffer Scans Out of Order / Transmit Scans in Order: When enabled, decode data
from each symbol within the Macro PDF sequence is transmitted when decoded,
provided that the Macro PDF symbols are scanned in order. Decode data from
symbols out of order in the Macro PDF sequence is buffered. If the decode data
exceeds the limit of the space available in RAM, there is no transmission because the
entire sequence has not been scanned, and an error occurs. Use the parameter Flush
Macro PDF Buffer to purge the buffer.

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Macro PDF Transmit / Decode Mode Symbols (Continued)

Buffer All Symbols /
Transmit When Complete - Default

Transmit Any Symbol In Set /
No Particular Order

Scan In Sequence Only /
Transmit In Sequence Without Buffering

Buffer Scans Out Of Order/
Transmit Scans In Order

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Transmit Symbols in Codeword Format
Enabling this activates transmission of each PDF symbol as directly decoded data codewords,
whether that symbol is part of a macro PDF sequence or not. Note that data is output as
codeword values — not as interpreted data.
“Codeword values” is an ASCII representation of a number from 000 to 928 for each
codeword, preceded by an escape character. This escape character is a backslash by default,
but the user may change this value. For example, the codeword value 005 is sent to the host
in the form of \005 for GLIs, and \C005C for ECIs. This output format is based on the AIM
USA Uniform Symbology Specification for PDF417 (1994).
All output codewords take up exactly 4 characters for GLIs and 6 characters for ECIs.
However, there may be non-decodable characters in the PDF symbol, such as a GLI sequence.
This special codeword sequence activates a certain kind of interpretation to the encoded data.
Non-decodable codewords like GLIs are embedded in the output stream just like any other
codeword, e.g., \927\001.
Because GLIs are indistinguishable from other codewords in the output data stream, the host
must intelligently recognize them as GLIs and process their interpretations.
Note that when a macro PDF sequence is transmitted, the last character in the last block of
data transmitted is always\922 (if selected). This indicates the end of that macro PDF
transmission.

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Transmit Symbols in Codeword Format (Continued)
Enable or disable by scanning the appropriate bar code.

Enable Transmit In Codeword Format

Disable Transmit In Codeword Format

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Escape Characters
This enables the backslash (\) character as an Escape character for systems that can process
transmissions containing special data sequences. Scan a bar code below to either format
special data (e.g., GLI escapes, MacroPDF417 Control Block optional fields) according to the
GLI (Global Label Identifier) protocol or the ECI (Extended Channel Interpretation)
protocol, or to disable this parameter.

ECI Protocol

GLI Protocol

None

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Delete Character Set ECIs
This parameter enables the scanner to delete any escape sequences representing Character Set
ECIs (also known as GLIs) from its buffer before transmission. In many receiving systems,
Character Set ECIs can be removed without affecting the way data is displayed or processed.
When deletion is selected, the scanner transmits data from PDF417 and MicroPDF417 bar
codes containing Character Set ECIs, even when the ECI Protocol is disabled.
Scan a bar code to delete or transmit character set ECIs.

Delete Character Set ECIs

Transmit Character Set ECIs

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ECI Decoder
This parameter enables the scanner to interpret any Extended Channel Interpretations (ECIs)
that are supported by the scanner firmware. This parameter has no effect on symbols that
were not encoded using ECIs. This version of the product supports ECIs 000900 through
000913, used for efficient encoding of Common Data Syntax Format 00-99. If this parameter
is disabled, and a symbol is scanned that was encoded using an ECI escape, the scanner
transmits the ECI escape followed by the uninterpreted data.
Scan a bar code to enable or disable this option.

Enable ECI Decoder

Disable ECI Decoder

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Transmit Unknown Codewords
This enables using the output codeword format for transmitting any non-GLI or non-macro
PDF codeword. If this is not enabled and an unknown codeword is found, a decode error
beep sounds.
Enable or disable by scanning the appropriate bar code.

Transmit Unknown Codewords

Do Not Transmit Unknown Codewords

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Transmit Macro PDF User-Selected Fields
When enabled, the following parameters cause transmission of the specified field in
subsequently scanned Macro PDF417 symbols. Unless transmission of a specific field is
enabled, it is not transmitted. The options cannot be changed in the middle of a Macro PDF
set entry. All user-selected fields are prefixed by \923 for GLIs, and \C923C for ECIs. Tags
and examples in the following parameters demonstrate GLI protocol, but the ECI tag
(\C923C) can be used instead if ECI protocol is enabled.
!

Transmit File Name: Activates transmission of the file name field. The field character
tag is \923\000. For example, the filename MANHOURS.WK1 is sent as:
\923\000MANHOURS.WK1.

!

Transmit Block Count: This activates transmission of the block count field. The field
character tag is \923\001. For example, the field may be: \923\0011856.

!

Transmit Time Stamp: This activates transmission of the time stamp field. The field
character tag is \923\002. For example, the field may be: \923\0022123443243234.

!

Transmit Sender: Activates transmission of the sender field. The field character tag
is \923\003. For example, the field may be: \923\003Symbol TechnologiesHoltsville,
NY.

!

Transmit Addressee: Activates transmission of the addressee field. The field
character tag is \923\004. For example, the field may be: \923\004AIM USA.

!

Transmit File Size: Activates transmission of the file size field. The field character tag
is \923\005. For example, the field may be: \923\005179234.

!

Transmit Checksum: Activates transmission of the checksum field. The field
character tag is \923\006. For example, the field may be: \923\00663823.

!

Transmit Macro PDF Control Header: Activates transmission of the control header,
which contains the segment index and the file ID. For example, the field may be:
\92800000\725\120\343. The five digits after the \928 are the segment index (or
block index), and \725\120\343 is the file ID.

!

Enable / Disable Last Block Marker: This enables marking the last block in the set
by the codeword \922.

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Transmit Macro PDF User-Selected Fields (Continued)
Enable or disable by scanning the appropriate bar code.

Enable File Name Transmit

Disable File Name Transmit

Enable Time Stamp Transmit

Disable Time Stamp Transmit

Enable Block Count Transmit

Disable Block Count Transmit

Enable Sender Transmit

Disable Sender Transmit

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Transmit Macro PDF User-Selected Fields (Continued)

Enable Addressee Transmit

Enable Checksum Transmit

Enable File Size Transmit

Enable Macro PDF Control
Header Transmit

Enable Last Block Marker

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Disable Addressee Transmit

Disable Checksum Transmit

Disable File Size Transmit

Disable Macro PDF Control
Header Transmit

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Flush Macro Buffer
This flushes the buffer of all decoded Macro PDF data stored to that point, transmits it to the
host device, and aborts from Macro PDF mode.

Flush Macro PDF Buffer

Abort Macro PDF Entry
This clears all currently-stored Macro PDF data in the buffer without transmission and aborts
from Macro PDF mode.

Abort Macro PDF Entry

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Advanced Data Formatting (ADF)
Introduction
Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing, or editing, the data scanned by
the scanner before transmitting the data to your host device. Scanned data can be edited to
suit your particular requirements.
ADF is implemented by scanning a related series of bar codes to create rules to apply to the
scanned data. These bar codes appear later in this chapter.

Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions
In ADF, data is customized through rules. These rules perform specific actions when the data
meets certain criteria. One rule may consist of single or multiple actions applied to single or
multiple criteria.
For instance, a data formatting rule could be the following:
Criteria:

When scan data is Code 39, length 12,
and data at the start position is the string “129”,

Actions:

pad all sends with zeros to length 8,
send all data up to X,
send a space.

In this example, if a Code 39 bar code of 1299X1559828 is scanned, the following is
transmitted: 00001299. If a Code 39 bar code of 1299X15598 is scanned, this rule
is ignored because the length (10 characters) does not pass the criteria.
The rule specifies the editing conditions and requirements before data transmission occurs.
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Using ADF Bar Codes
When you program a rule, make sure the rule is logically correct. Plan ahead before you start
scanning.
To program each data formatting rule:
1. Start the Rule. Scan the Begin New Rule bar code on page 3-11.
2. Criteria. Scan the bar codes for all pertinent criteria. Criteria can include code type
(e.g., Code 128), code length, or data that contains a specific character string (e.g.,
the digits “129”). These options are described in Criteria on page 3-14.
3. Actions. Scan all actions related to, or affecting, these criteria. The actions of a rule
specify how to format the data for transmission. These options are described in
Actions on page 3-25.
4. Save the Rule. Scan the Save Rule bar code on page 3-11. This places the rule in the
“top” position in the rule buffer.
If you make errors during this process, some special-purpose bar codes may be useful: Erase
Criteria and Start Again, Erase Actions and Start Again, Erase Previously Saved Rule, and
Erase All Rules. See Erase on page 3-12.
Beeper Definitions for ADF on page 3-8 help guide you through the programming steps.

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ADF Bar Code Menu Example
This section provides an example of how to enter an ADF rule to apply to scanned data.
An auto parts distribution center wants to encode manufacturer ID, part number, and
destination code into their own Code 128 bar codes. The distribution center also has
products that carry UPC bar codes, placed there by the manufacturer. The Code 128 bar
codes have the following format:
MMMMMPPPPPDD
Where:

M = Manufacturer ID
P = Part Number
D = Destination Code

The distribution center uses a PC with dedicated control characters for manufacturer ID
, part number , and destination code . At this center the
UPC data is treated as manufacturer ID code.
The following rules need to be entered:
When scanning data of code type Code 128, send the next 5 characters, send the
manufacturer ID key , send the next 5 characters, send the part number
key , send the next 2 characters, send the destination code key .
When scanning data of code type UPC/EAN, send all data, send the manufacturer ID
key .
To enter these rules, follow these steps:

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Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule
Table 3-1. Code 128 Scanning Rule
Step

Bar Code

On Page

Beep Indication

1

Begin New Rule

3-11

High High

2

Code 128

3-14

High High

3

Send next 5 characters

3-26

High High

4

Send 

3-51

High High

5

Send next 5 characters

3-26

High High

6

Send 

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High High

7

Send next 2 characters

3-25

High High

8

Send 

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High High

9

Save Rule

3-11

High Low High Low

Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule
Table 3-2. UPC Scanning Rule
Step

Bar Code

On Page

Beep Indication

1

Begin New Rule

3-11

High High

2

UPC/EAN

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High High

3

Send all remaining data

3-25

High High

4

Send 

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High High

5

Save Rule

3-11

High Low High Low

If you made any mistakes while entering this rule, scan the Quit Entering Rules bar code on
page 3-12. If you already saved the rule, scan the Erase Previously Saved Rule bar code on
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Alternate Rule Sets
ADF rules may be grouped into one of five alternate sets that can be turned on and off when
needed. This is useful when you want to format the same message in different ways. For
example, a Code 128 bar code contains the following information:
Class (2 digits), Stock Number (8) digits, Price (5 digits)
This bar code might look like this:
245671243701500
where:
Class = 24
Stock Number = 56712437
Price = 01500
Ordinarily you would send this data as follows:
24 (class key)
56712437 (stock key)
01500 (enter key)
But, when there is a sale, you may want to send only the following:
24 (class key)
56712437 (stock key)
and the cashier keys the price manually.
To implement this, first enter an ADF rule that applies in the normal situation. This rule may
look like this:
When scanning a bar code of length 15, send the next 2 characters, send the class key,
send the next 8 characters, send the stock key, send the data that remains, send the Enter
key.
The “sale” rule may look like this:
When scanning a bar code of length 15, send the next 2 characters, send the class key,
send the next 8 characters, send the stock key.
To switch between the two sets of rules, a “switching rule” must be programmed. This rule
specifies what type of bar code must be scanned to switch between the rule sets. For example,

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in the case of the “sale” rule above, the rule programmer wants the cashier to scan the bar
code “M” before a sale. To do this, a rule can be entered as follows:
When scanning a bar code of length 1 that begins with “M”, select rule set number 1.
Another rule could be programmed to switch back.
When scanning a bar code of length 1 that begins with “N”, turn off rule set number 1.
The switching back to normal rules can also be done in the “sale” rule. For example, the rule
may look like this:
When scanning a bar code of length 15, send the next 2 characters, send the class key,
send the next 8 characters, send the stock key, turn off rule set 1.
It is recommended that you scan the Disable All Rule Sets bar code after programming a rule
belonging to an alternate rule set.
In addition to enabling and disabling rule sets within the rules, you can disable them by
scanning the appropriate bar codes in Disable Rule Set on page 3-13.

Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes)
The order of programming individual rules is important. The most general rule should be
programmed first.
All programmed rules are stored in a buffer. As they are programmed, they are stored at the
“top” of a rules list. If three rules have been created, the list would be configured as follows:
Third Rule
Second Rule
First Rule
When data is scanned, the rules list is checked from top to bottom to determine if the criteria
matches (and therefore, if the actions should occur). Input is modified into the data format
specified by the first matching set of criteria it finds. Be sure that your most general rule is the
first one programmed.
For example, if the THIRD rule states:
When scanning a bar code of any length, send all data, then send the ENTER key.
And the SECOND rule states:
When scanning a Code 128 bar code of length 12, send the first four characters, then
send the ENTER key, then send all remaining data.

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If a Code 128 bar code of length 12 were scanned, the THIRD rule would be in effect. The
SECOND rule would appear to not function.
Note also that ADF rules are actually created when you use the standard data editing
functions. Scan options are entered as ADF rules, and the hierarchy mentioned above also
applies to them. For the P 300, this applies to prefix/suffix programming in the parameter
Scan Data Transmission Format.
These rules reside in the same “rule list” as ADF Rules, so the order of their creation is also
important.

Default Rules
Every unit has a default rule to send all scan data. Units with custom software may have one
or more default rules burned in. The rules hierarchy checks user programmable rules first,
then the default rules. Default rules can be disabled by entering the following general rule in
the user programmable buffer:
When receiving scan data, send all data.
Since this rule always applies, ADF will never go into the default rules.

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Beeper Definitions for ADF
The following table defines beep sequences that occur during rule entry.
Table 3-3. Beeper Definitions
Beeper Sequence

Indication

Normal Data Entry. Duration of tones are short.
High-Low

Entry of a number is expected. Enter another digit. Add leading zeros
to the front if necessary.

Low-Low

Entry of an alphabetic character is expected. Enter another character
or scan the End of Message bar code.

High-High

Entry of Criterion/Action is expected. Enter another criterion or
action, or scan the Save Rule bar code.

High-Low-High-Low

Rule saved. Rule entry mode exited.

High-Low-Low

All criteria or actions were cleared for rule currently being entered;
continue entry of rule.

Low

Last saved rule was successfully deleted. The rule presently being
entered is left intact.

Low-High-High

All rules are now deleted. The rule presently being entered is left
intact. (This beep sequence has a different meaning outside of ADF.)

Error Indications. Duration of tones are very long.
Low-High-Low-High

Out of rule memory. Erase some existing rules, then try to save rule
again. (The current rule need not be re-entered.)

Low-High-Low

Cancel rule entry. Rule entry mode exited because of an error or the
user asked to exit rule entry.

Low-High

Entry error, wrong bar code scanned. Re-enter criterion or action. All
previously entered criteria and actions are retained. Criteria or action
list is too long for a rule.

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ADF Bar Codes
The following table helps you locate the bar codes you need to create an ADF rule.
Table 3-4. ADF Bar Codes
Bar Code

Description

Page

Special Commands
Begin New Rule

Starts data formatting rule.

3-11

Save Rule

Completes and saves rule.

3-11

Erase

Erases criteria, actions, or rules.

3-12

Quit Entering Rules

Quits entering rules.

3-12

Disable Rule Set

Disables rule sets.

3-13

Code Types

Selects code types to be affected by rule.

3-14

Code Lengths

Defines the number of characters each code type must contain.

3-17

Message Containing A
Specific Data String

Select whether formatting affects data that begins with or
contains a specific character or data string.

3-22

Numeric Keypad

Used for specifying a data string.

3-23

Rule Belongs To Set

Selects which set a rule belongs to.

3-24

Send Data

Sends all data that remains, sends all data up to a specific
character, or sends N characters.

3-25

Send Pause

Inserts a pause.

3-29

Setup Field(s)

Moves the cursor in relation to a specified character.

3-29

Send Preset Value

Sends prefix and suffix values.

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Criteria

Actions

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Table 3-4. ADF Bar Codes
Bar Code

Description

Page

Modify Data
! Remove All Spaces
! Crunch All Spaces
! Stop Space Removal
! Remove Leading Zeros
! Stop Zero Removal
! Pad Data With Spaces
! Pad Data With Zeros

Modifies data as follows:
! Removes all spaces in the send commands.
! Leaves one space between words.
! Stops space removal.
! Removes all leading zeros.
! Stops removal of zeros.
! Pads data to the left with spaces.
! Pads data to the left with zeros.

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3-36
3-37
3-37
3-37
3-38
3-43

Beeps

Selects beep sequence for each rule.

3-48

Send Keystroke
Specifies control and keyboard characters to send.
! Control Characters
! Sends control characters.
! Keyboard Characters
! Sends keyboard characters.
! Send ALT Characters
! Sends ALT characters.
! Send Command
! Sends command characters.
Characters
! Send Special Characters
! Sends special characters.
! Send Keypad Characters ! Sends keypad characters.
! Send Function Keys
! Sends function keys.

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3-54
3-66
3-70

Turn On/Off Rule Sets

Turns rule sets on and off.

3-83

Alphanumeric Keyboard

Used to specify characters and strings when creating a rule.

3-84

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Special Commands
Bar codes and explanations of the following special commands are provided on the next few
pages.
!

Begin New Rule

!

Save Rule

!

Erase

!

Quit Entering Rules

!

Disable Rule Set

Begin New Rule
Scan this bar code to start entering a new data formatting rule.

7B1211
Begin New Rule

Save Rule
Scan this bar code to complete and save the rule you entered.

4
Save Rule

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Erase
Use these bar codes to erase criteria, actions, or rules.

6C-

6A-

Erase Criteria And
Start Again

Erase Actions And
Start Again

81

80

Erase Previously
Saved Rule

Erase All Rules

Quit Entering Rules
Scan this bar code to quit entering rules.

6Q
Quit Entering Rules

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Disable Rule Set
Use these bar codes to disable rule sets.

01

02

Disable Rule Set 1

Disable Rule Set 2

03

04

Disable Rule Set 3

Disable Rule Set 4

00
Disable All Rule Sets

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Criteria
Code Types
Select any number of code types to be affected. All selected codes must be scanned in
succession, prior to selecting other criteria. If you don't select a code type, all code types are
affected.

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6C13D01

6C13D02

Code 39

Codabar

6C13D03

6C13D07

Code 128

Code 93

6C13D06

6C13D04

I 2 Of 5

D 2 Of 5

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Code Types (continued)

6C13D08

6C13D09

UPC-A

UPC-E

6C13D10

6C13D0A

UPC-E1

EAN-8

6C13D0B

6C13D0F

EAN-13

EAN 128

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Code Types (continued)

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6C13D05

6C13D0E

IATA 2 Of 5

MSI Plessey

6C13D11

6C13D12

Bookland EAN

Trioptic Code 39

6C13D00

6C13D1A

PDF417

ADF for Macro PDF417
(Applies rule to each block in MPDF set.)

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Code Lengths
Define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. Select one length per
rule only. If you don't select a code length, selected code types of any length are affected.
Note: These codes are used to set the code length only; this is not a keypad.

6C13701

6C13702

1

2

6C13703

6C13704

3

4

6C13705

6C13706

5

6

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Code Lengths (continued)

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6C13707

6C13708

7

8

6C13709

6C1370A

9

10

6C1370B

6C1370C

11

12

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Code Lengths (continued)

6C1370D

6C1370E

13

14

6C1370F

6C13710

15

16

6C13711

6C13712

17

18

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Code Lengths (continued)

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6C13713

6C13714

19

20

6C13715

6C13716

21

22

6C13717

6C13718

23

24

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Code Lengths (continued)

6C13719

6C1371A

25

26

6C1371B

6C1371C

27

28

6C1371D

6C1371E

29

30

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Message Containing A Specific Data String
Select whether the formatting affects data that begins with a specific character or data string,
or contains a specific character or data string.

Specific String at Start
To apply formatting to data that begins with a specific character or data string:
1. Scan the bar code below.
2. Enter a string representing the desired character or characters (up to a total of 8)
using the Alphanumeric Keyboard beginning on page 3-84.
3. Scan End Of Message on page 3-93.

6C201
Specific String At Start

Specific String, Any Location
To apply formatting to data that contains a specific character or data string:
1. Scan the bar code below.
2. Scan a two-digit number representing the position (include a leading “zero” if
necessary) using the Numeric Keypad on page 3-23.
3. Enter the desired character or characters (up to a total of 8) using the Alphanumeric
Keyboard beginning on page 3-84.
4. Scan End Of Message on page 3-93.

6C200
Specific String Any Location

Any Message OK
By not scanning any bar code, all selected code types are formatted, regardless of information
contained.

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Numeric Keypad
Bar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the alphanumeric keyboard.

A0
0

A1
1

A2
2

A3
3

A4
4

A5
5

A6
6

A7
7

A8
8

A9
9

ACancel

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Rule Belongs To Set
Scan a bar code below to select which set a rule belongs to.

6C12A1

6C12A2

Rule Belongs To Set 1

Rule Belongs To Set 2

6C12A3

6C12A4

Rule Belongs To Set 3

Rule Belongs To Set 4

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Actions
Select how to format the data meeting the defined criteria before transmission.

Send Data
Use the following bar codes to send all data that remains, send all data up to a specific
character selected from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 3-84, or send the next N
characters. N = any number from 1 to 254, selected from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on
page 3-84.

6A5211
Send Data Up To
Character

6A110

6A141001

Send All Data
That Remains

Send Next Character

6A141002

6A141003

Send Next 2 Characters

Send Next 3 Characters

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Send Data (continued)

6A141004

6A141005

Send Next 4 Characters

Send Next 5 Characters

6A141006

6A141007

Send Next 6 Characters

Send Next 7 Characters

6A141008

6A141009

Send Next 8 Characters

Send Next 9 Characters

6A14100A

6A14100B

Send Next 10 Characters

Send Next 11 Characters

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Send Data (continued)

6A14100C

6A14100D

Send Next 12 Characters

Send Next 13 Characters

6A14100E

6A14100F

Send Next 14 Characters

Send Next 15 Characters

6A141010

6A141011

Send Next 16 Characters

Send Next 17 Characters

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Send Data (continued)

6A141012

6A141013

Send Next 18
Characters

Send Next 19
Characters

6A141014

6A141032

Send Next 20
Characters

Send Next 50
Characters

6A141064

6A141096

Send Next 100
Characters

Send Next 150
Characters

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6A1410C8

6A1410FA

Send Next 200
Characters

Send Next 250
Characters

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Send Pause

Send Pause

Setup Field(s)
Use the following bar codes to move the cursor in relation to a specified character.
Note: If there is no match when the rule is interpreted and the rule fails, the
next rule is checked.

Move Cursor To a Character
Scan the Move Cursor To Character bar code, then any printable ASCII character from the
Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 3-84. This moves the cursor to the position after the
matching character. If the character is not there, the rule fails and ADF tries the next rule.

6A5230
Move Cursor To
Character

Move Cursor to Start of Data
Scan this bar code to move cursor to the beginning of the data.

6A1231
Move Cursor To Start

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Move Cursor Past a Character
This parameter moves the cursor past all sequential occurrences of a selected character. Scan
the Move Cursor Past Character bar code on page 3-30, then select a character from the
Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 3-84. If the character is not there, the cursor does not move
(i.e., has no effect).

6A5235
Move Cursor Past
Character

Skip Ahead “N” Characters
Scan one of these bar codes to select the number of positions ahead you wish to move the
cursor.

6A143301

6A143302

Skip Ahead 1
Character

Skip Ahead 2
Characters

6A143303

6A143304

Skip Ahead 3
Characters

Skip Ahead 4
Characters

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Skip Ahead (continued)

6A143305

6A143306

Skip Ahead 5
Characters

Skip Ahead 6
Characters

6A143307

6A143308

Skip Ahead 7
Characters

Skip Ahead 8
Characters

6A143309

6A14330A

Skip Ahead 9
Characters

Skip Ahead 10
Characters

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Skip Ahead (continued)

6A143332

6A143364

Skip Ahead 50
Characters

Skip Ahead 100
Characters

6A143396

6A1433C8

Skip Ahead 150
Characters

Skip Ahead 200
Characters

6A1433FA
Skip Ahead 250
Characters

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Skip Back “N” Characters
Scan one of these bar codes to select the number of positions back you wish to move the
cursor.

6A143401

6A143402

Skip Back 1
Characters

Skip Back 2
Characters

6A143403

6A143404

Skip Back 3
Characters

Skip Back 4
Characters

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Skip Back (continued)

6A143405
Skip Back 5
Characters

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6A143406
Skip Back 6
Characters

6A143407

6A143408

Skip Back 7
Character

Skip Back 8
Characters

6A143409

6A14340A

Skip Back 9
Characters

Skip Back 10
Characters

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Skip Back (continued)

6A143432

6A143464

Skip Back 50
Characters

Skip Back 100
Characters

6A143496

6A1434C8

Skip Back 150
Characters

Skip Back 200
Characters

6A1434FA
Skip Back 250
Characters

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Send Preset Value
Use these bar codes to send preset values.

6A1271

6A1272

Send Value 1

Send Value 2

Modify Data
Modify data in the ways listed. The following actions work for all send commands that
follow it within a rule. If you program pad zeros to length 6, send next 3 characters, stop
padding, send next 5 characters, three zeros are added to the first send, and the next send is
unaffected by the padding. These options do not apply to the Send Keystroke or Send Preset
Value options.

Remove All Spaces
To remove all spaces in the send commands that follow, scan this bar code.

6A1260
Remove All Spaces

Crunch All Spaces
To leave one space between words, scan this bar code. This also removes all leading and
trailing spaces.

6A1261
Crunch All Spaces

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Stop Space Removal
Scan this bar code to disable space removal.

6A1262
Stop Space Removal

Remove Leading Zeros
Scan this bar code to remove all leading zeros.

6A1264
Remove Leading
Zeros

Stop Zero Removal
Scan this bar code to disable the removal of zeros.

6A1265
Stop Zero Removal

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Pad Data With Spaces
To pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of spaces. This
parameter is activated by Send commands.

6A146301

6A146302

Pad Spaces To
Length 1

Pad Spaces To
Length 2

6A146303

6A146304

Pad Spaces To
Length 3

Pad Spaces To
Length 4

6A146305

6A146306

Pad Spaces To
Length 5

Pad Spaces To
Length 6

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Pad Data with Spaces (continued)

6A146307

6A146308

Pad Spaces To
Length 7

Pad Spaces To
Length 8

6A146309

6A14630A

Pad Spaces To
Length 9

Pad Spaces To
Length 10

6A14630B

6A14630C

Pad Spaces To
Length 11

Pad Spaces To
Length 12

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Pad Data with Spaces (continued)

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6A14630D

6A14630E

Pad Spaces To
Length 13

Pad Spaces To
Length 14

6A14630F

6A146310

Pad Spaces To
Length 15

Pad Spaces To
Length 16

6A146311

6A146312

Pad Spaces To
Length 17

Pad Spaces To
Length 18

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Pad Data with Spaces (continued)

6A146313

6A146314

Pad Spaces To
Length 19

Pad Spaces To
Length 20

6A146315

6A146316

Pad Spaces To
Length 21

Pad Spaces To
Length 22

6A146317

6A146318

Pad Spaces To
Length 23

Pad Spaces To
Length 24

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Pad Data with Spaces (continued)

6A146319

6A14631A

Pad Spaces To
Length 25

Pad Spaces To
Length 26

6A14631B

6A14631C

Pad Spaces To
Length 27

Pad Spaces To
Length 28

6A14631D

6A14631E

Pad Spaces To
Length 29

Pad Spaces To
Length 30

6A146300
Stop Pad Spaces

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Pad Data With Zeros
To pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of zeros. This
parameter is activated by Send commands. Use these bar codes to pad data with zeros.

6A146601

6A146602

Pad Zeros To
Length 1

Pad Zeros To
Length 2

6A146603

6A146604

Pad Zeros To
Length 3

Pad Zeros To
Length 4

6A146605

6A146606

Pad Zeros To
Length 5

Pad Zeros To
Length 6

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Pad Data With Zeros (continued)

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6A146607

6A146608

Pad Zeros To
Length 7

Pad Zeros To
Length 8

6A146609

6A14660A

Pad Zeros To
Length 9

Pad Zeros To
Length 10

6A14660B

6A14660C

Pad Zeros To
Length 11

Pad Zeros To
Length 12

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Pad Data With Zeros (continued)

6A14660D

6A14660E

Pad Zeros To
Length 13

Pad Zeros To
Length 14

6A14660F

6A146610

Pad Zeros To
Length 15

Pad Zeros To
Length 16

6A146611

6A146612

Pad Zeros To
Length 17

Pad Zeros To
Length 18

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Pad Data With Zeros (continued)

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6A146613

6A146614

Pad Zeros To
Length 19

Pad Zeros To
Length 20

6A146615

6A146616

Pad Zeros To
Length 21

Pad Zeros To
Length 22

6A146617

6A146618

Pad Zeros To
Length 23

Pad Zeros To
Length 24

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Pad Data With Zeros (continued)

6A146619

6A14661A

Pad Zeros To
Length 25

Pad Zeros To
Length 26

6A14661B

6A14661C

Pad Zeros To
Length 27

Pad Zeros To
Length 28

6A14661D

6A14661E

Pad Zeros To
Length 29

Pad Zeros To
Length 30

6A146600
Stop Pad Zeros

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Beeps
Select a beep sequence for each ADF rule.

6A13A01
Beep Once

6A13A02
Beep Twice

6A13A03
Beep Three Times

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Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters)
Scan the “Send __” bar code for the keystroke you wish to send.

Control Characters
Scan these bar codes to send control characters.

6A144100

6A144101

Send Control 2

Send Control A

6A144102

6A144103

Send Control B

Send Control C

6A144104

6A144105

Send Control D

Send Control E

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Control Characters (continued)

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6A144106

6A144107

Send Control F

Send Control G

6A144108

6A144109

Send Control H

Send Control I

6A14410A

6A14410B

Send Control J

Send Control K

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Control Characters (continued)

6A14410C

6A14410D

Send Control L

Send Control M

6A14410E

6A14410F

Send Control N

Send Control O

6A144110

6A144111

Send Control P

Send Control Q

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Control Characters (continued)

6A144112

6A144113

Send Control R

Send Control S

6A144114

6A144115

Send Control T

Send Control U

6A144116

6A144117

Send Control V

Send Control W

6A144118
Send Control X

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Control Characters (continued)

6A144119

6A14411A

Send Control Y

Send Control Z

6A14411B

6A14411C

Send Control [

Send Control \

6A14411D

6A14411E

Send Control ]

Send Control 6

6A14411F
Send Control -

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Keyboard Characters
Use these bar codes to send keyboard characters.

6A144120

6A144121

Send Space

Send !

6A144122

6A144123

Send “

Send #

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6A144124

6A144125

Send $

Send %

6A144126

6A144127

Send &

Send ‘

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

6A144128

6A144129

Send (

Send )

6A14412A

6A14412B

Send *

Send +

6A14412C

6A14412D

Send ,

Send -

6A14412E

6A14412F

Send .

Send /

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

6A144130

6A144131

Send 0

Send 1

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6A144132

6A144133

Send 2

Send 3

6A144134

6A144135

Send 4

Send 5

6A144136

6A144137

Send 6

Send 7

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

6A144138

6A144139

Send 8

Send 9

6A14413A

6A14413B

Send :

Send ;

6A14413C

6A14413D

Send <

Send =

6A14413E

6A14413F

Send >

Send ?

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

6A144140

6A144141

Send @

Send A

6A144142

6A144143

Send B

Send C

6A144144

6A144145

Send D

Send E

6A144146

6A144147

Send F

Send G

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

6A144148

6A144149

Send H

Send I

6A14414A

6A14414B

Send J

Send K

6A14414C

6A14414D

Send L

Send M

6A14414E

6A14414F

Send N

Send O

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

6A144150

6A144151

Send P

Send Q

6A144152

6A144153

Send R

Send S

6A144154

6A144155

Send T

Send U

6A144156

6A144157

Send V

Send W

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

6A144158

6A144159

Send X

Send Y

6A14415A

6A14415B

Send Z

Send [

6A14415C

6A14415D

Send \

Send ]

6A14415E

6A14415F

Send ^

Send _

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

6A144160

6A144161

Send ‘

Send a

6A144162

6A144163

Send b

Send c

6A144164

6A144165

Send d

Send e

6A144166

6A144167

Send f

Send g

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

6A144168

6A144169

Send h

Send i

6A14416A

6A14416B

Send j

Send k

6A14416C

6A14416D

Send l

Send m

6A14416E

6A14416F

Send n

Send o

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

6A144170

6A144171

Send p

Send q

6A144172

6A144173

Send r

Send s

6A144174

6A144175

Send t

Send u

6A144176

6A144177

Send v

Send w

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

6A144178

6A144179

Send x

Send y

6A14417A

6A14417B

Send z

Send {

6A14417C

6A14417D

Send |

Send }

6A14417E
Send ~

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Send ALT Characters
Use these bar codes to send ALT characters

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6A144240

6A144241

Send ALT 2

Send ALT A

6A144242

6A144243

Send ALT B

Send ALT C

6A144244

6A144245

Send ALT D

Send ALT E

6A144246

6A144247

Send ALT F

Send ALT G

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Send ALT Characters (continued)

6A144248

6A144249

Send ALT H

Send ALT I

6A14424A

6A14424B

Send ALT J

Send ALT K

6A14424C

6A14424D

Send ALT L

Send ALT M

6A14424E

6A14424F

Send ALT N

Send ALT O

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Send ALT Characters (continued)

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6A144250

6A144251

Send ALT P

Send ALT Q

6A144252

6A144253

Send ALT R

Send ALT S

6A144254

6A144255

Send ALT T

Send ALT U

6A144256

S6A144257

Send ALT V

end ALT W

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Send ALT Characters (continued)

6A144258

6A144259

Send ALT X

Send ALT Y

6A14425A

6A14425B

Send ALT Z

Send ALT [

6A14425C

6A14425D

Send ALT \

Send ALT ]

6A14425E

6A14425F

Send ALT 6

Send ALT -

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Send Command Characters

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6A144301

6A144302

Send PA 1

Send PA 2

6A144303

6A144304

Send CMD 1

Send CMD 2

6A144305

6A144306

Send CMD 3

Send CMD 4

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Send Command Characters (continued)

6A144307

6A144308

Send CMD 5

Send CMD 6

6A144309

6A14430A

Send CMD 7

Send CMD 8

6A14430B

6A14430C

Send CMD 9

Send CMD 10

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Send Special Characters

6A14430D

6A14430E

Send Yen Character

Send Pound Sterling Character

6A14430F

6A144310

Send Bomb Character

Send Hook Character

6A144311

6A144312

Send Bullet Character

Send 1/2 Character

6A144313

6A144314

Send Paragraph Character

Send Section Character

6A144315
Send Vertical Character

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Send Keypad Characters

6A14462A

6A14462B

Send Keypad *

Send Keypad +

6A14462D

6A14462E

Send Keypad -

Send Keypad .

6A14462F

6A144630

Send Keypad /

Send Keypad 0

6A144631

6A144632

Send Keypad 1

Send Keypad 2

6A144633

6A144634

Send Keypad 3

Send Keypad 4

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Send Keypad Characters (continued)

6A144635

6A144636

Send Keypad 5

Send Keypad 6

6A144637

6A144638

Send Keypad 7

Send Keypad 8

6A144639

6A14463A

Send Keypad 9

Send Keypad ENTER

6A14463B
Send Keypad
NUM LOCK

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Send Keypad Characters (continued)

6A144701

6A144702

Send Break Key

Send Delete Key

6A144703

6A144704

Send Page Up Key

Send End Key

6A144705

6A144706

Send Page Down Key

Send Pause Key

6A144707

6A144708

Send Scroll Lock Key

Send Backspace Key

6A144709

6A14470A

Send Tab Key

Send Print Screen Key

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Send Keypad Characters (continued)

6A14470B

6A14470C

Send Insert Key

Send Home Key

6A14470D

6A14470E

Send Enter Key

Send Escape Key

6A14470F

6A144710

Send Up Arrow Key

Send Down Arrow Key

6A144711

6A144712

Send Left Arrow Key

Send Right Arrow Key

6A144713
Send Back Tab Character

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Send Function Keys

6A144501

6A144502

Send F1 Key

Send F2 Key

6A144503

6A144504

Send F3 Key

Send F4 Key

6A144505

6A144506

Send F5 Key

Send F6 Key

6A144507

6A144508

Send F7 Key

Send F8 Key

6A144509

6A14450A

Send F9 Key

Send F10 Key

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Send Function Keys (continued)

3-78

6A14450B

6A14450C

Send F11 Key

Send F12 Key

6A14450D

6A14450E

Send F13 Key

Send F14 Key

6A14450F

6A144510

Send F15 Key

Send F16 Key

6A144511

6A144512

Send F17 Key

Send F18 Key

6A144513

6A144514

Send F19 Key

Send F20 Key

Advanced Data Formatting (ADF)

Send Function Keys (continued)

6A144515

6A144516

Send F21 Key

Send F22 Key

6A144517

6A144518

Send F23 Key

Send F24 Key

6A144519

6A14451A

Send F25 Key

Send F26 Key

6A14451B

6A14451C

Send F27 Key

Send F28 Key

6A14451D

6A14451E

Send F29 Key

Send F30 Key

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Send Function Keys (continued)

3-80

6A144401

6A144402

Send PF1 Key

Send PF2 Key

6A144403

6A144404

Send PF3 Key

Send PF4 Key

6A144405

6A144406

Send PF5 Key

Send PF6 Key

6A144407

6A144408

Send PF7 Key

Send PF8 Key

6A144409

6A14440A

Send PF9 Key

Send PF10 Key

Advanced Data Formatting (ADF)

Send Function Keys (continued)

6A14440B

6A14440C

Send PF11 Key

Send PF12 Key

6A14440D

6A14440E

Send PF13 Key

Send PF14 Key

6A14440F

6A144410

Send PF15 Key

Send PF16 Key

6A144411

6A144412

Send PF17 Key

Send PF18 Key

6A144413

6A144414

Send PF19 Key

Send PF20 Key

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Send Function Keys (continued)

3-82

6A144415

6A144416

Send PF21 Key

Send PF22 Key

6A144417

6A144418

Send PF23 Key

Send PF24 Key

6A144419

6A14441A

Send PF25 Key

Send PF26 Key

6A14441B

6A14441C

Send PF27 Key

Send PF28 Key

6A14441D

6A14441E

Send PF29 Key

Send PF30 Key

Advanced Data Formatting (ADF)

Turn On/Off Rule Sets
Use these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off within a rule.

6A13911

6A13921

Turn On Rule Set 1

Turn On Rule Set 2

6A13931

6A13941

Turn On Rule Set 3

Turn On Rule Set 4

6A13910

6A13920

Turn Off Rule Set 1

Turn Off Rule Set 2

6A13930

6A13940

Turn Off Rule Set 3

Turn Off Rule Set 4

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Alphanumeric Keyboard

B20

B23

Space

#

B24

B25

$

%

B2A

B2B

*

+

B2D

B2E

-

.

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

B2F

B21

/

!

B22

B26

“

&

B27

B28

‘

(

B29

B3A

)

:

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

B3B

B3C

;

<

B3D

B3E

=

>

B3F

B40

?

@

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

B5B

B5C

[

\

B5D

B5E

]

^

B5F

B60

_

`

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)
Bar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the numeric keypad.

B30

B31

0

1

B32

B33

2

3

B34

B35

4

5

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Advanced Data Formatting (ADF)

Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)
Bar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the numeric keypad.

B36

B37

6

7

B38

B39

8

9

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

B41

B42

A

B

B43

B44

C

D

B45

B46

E

F

B47

B48

G

H

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Advanced Data Formatting (ADF)

Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

B49

B4A

I

J

B4B

B4C

K

L

B4D

B4E

M

N

B4F

B50

O

P

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

B51

B52

Q

R

B53

B54

S

T

B55

B56

U

V

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

B57

B58

W

X

B59

B5A

Y

Z

B-

B+

Cancel

End Of Message

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

B61

B62

a

b

B63

B64

c

d

B65

B66

e

f

B67

B68

g

h

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

B69

B6A

i

j

B6B

B6C

k

l

B6D

B6E

m

n

B6F

B70

o

p

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

B71

B72

q

r

B73

B74

s

t

B75

B76

u

v

B77

B78

w

x

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Advanced Data Formatting (ADF)

Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

B79

B7A

y

z

B7B

B7C

{

|

B7D

B7E

}

~

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Chapter 4
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Cleaning the scanner exit window is the only maintenance required.
!

Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window.

!

Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth.

!

Wipe the window using a damp cloth, and if necessary, a non-ammonia based
detergent.

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Troubleshooting
Table 4-1. Troubleshooting
Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solutions

Nothing happens when
you follow the operating
instructions.

No power to the scanner.

Symbol is decoded, but
not transmitted to the
host terminal.

Scanner is not programmed for Be sure the proper host type is selected.
the correct host type.
(See Chapter 2, Programming the
Scanner.)

Scanned data is
incorrectly displayed on
the terminal.

Scanner is programmed to
For a keyboard wedge configuration,
work with the wrong keyboard ensure the system is programmed for the
type.
correct keyboard type, and the CAPS
LOCK key is off.
RS-232 host setup is wrong.
Ensure the scanner’s communication
paraneters match the host terminal’s
settings.
Scanner is programmed to
Be sure the proper host is selected.
work with the wrong host
type.
Scanner is programmed with
Be sure editing options (e.g., UPC-E to
the wrong editing options.
UPC-A Conversion) are properly
programmed.

Check the system power. Ensure the
power supply is connected if your
configuration requires a power supply.
Scanner is not programmed for Be sure the scanner is programmed for the
the correct host.
terminal in use.
Scanner is not programmed for Be sure the scanner is programmed to read
the correct bar code type.
the type of bar code you are scanning.
Interface/power cables are
Check for loose cable connections.
loose.
Bar code symbol is unreadable. Check the symbol to make sure it is not
defaced. Try scanning test symbols of the
same bar code type.

Note: If, after performing these checks, the problem is not corrected, contact
your distributor or call the Symbol Support Centers. See Service
Information on page x for contact information.

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Appendix A
Programming Reference
UCC/EAN-128
UCC/EAN-128 is a convention for printing data fields with standard Code 128 bar code
symbols. UCC/EAN-128 symbols are distinguished by a leading FNC 1 character as the first
or second character in the symbol. Other FNC 1 characters are used to delineate fields.
When EAN-128 symbols are read, they are transmitted after special formatting strips off the
leading FNC 1 character and replaces other FNC 1 characters with the ASCII 29 GS control
character.
When AIM symbology identifiers are transmitted, the modifier character indicates the
position of the leading FNC 1 character according to AIM guidelines. For example, ]c1
indicates a UCC/EAN-128 symbol with a leading FNC1 character.
Standard Code 128 bar codes which do not have a leading FNC 1 may still be used but are
not encoded according to the EAN-128 convention. Standard Code 128 and UCC/EAN-128
may be mixed in an application. The P 300FZY and P 300PRO scanner autodiscriminates
between these symbols, and can enable or disable one or both code types via bar code
menus. Table A-1 indicates the behavior of the P 300FZY and P 300PRO in each of the
possible parameter settings.

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Table A-1. Reading Standard Code128 & UCC/EAN 128
Standard Code
128

UCC/EAN128

Effect and Example

Disable

Disable

No Code 128 symbols can be read.

Disable

Enable

Read only symbols with leading FNC 1.
Examples:
FNC1ABCDFNC1E are read as ABCD 29E
AFNC1BCDFNC1E are read as ABCD 29E
FNC1FNC1ABCDFNC1E are read as ABCD29E
ABCDFNC1E cannot be read
ABCDE cannot be read

Enable

Disable

Read only symbols without leading FNC 1.
Examples:
FNC1ABCDFNC1E cannot be read
AFNC1BCDFNC1E cannot be read
FNC1FNC1ABCDFNC1E cannot be read
ABCDFNC1E is read as ABCD29E
ABCDE is read as ABCDE

Enable

Enable

Read both types of symbols.
Examples:
FNC1ABCDFNC1E are read as ABCD 29E
AFNC1BCDFNC1E are read as ABCD 29E
FNC1FNC1ABCDFNC1E are read as ABCD29E
ABCDFNC1E is read as ABCD29E
ABCDE is read as ABCDE

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Programming Reference

AIM Code Identifiers
Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where:
] = Flag Character (ASCII 93)
c = Code Character (see Table A-2)
m = Modifier Character (see Table A-3)

Table A-2. AIM Code Identifiers
Code Identifiers

Code Type

A

Code 39

C

Code 128

E

UPC/EAN

F

Codabar

G

Code 93

H

Code 11

I

Interleaved 2 of 5

L

PDF417

M

MSI Plessey

S

D2 of 5, IATA 2 of 5

X

Code 39 Trioptic

X

Bookland EAN

X

Coupon Code

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The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on Table A-3.
Table A-3. Modifier Characters
Code Type
Code 39

Option Value

Option

0

No check character or Full ASCII processing.

1

Reader has checked one check character.

3

Reader has checked and stripped check character.

4

Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion.

5

Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion
and checked one check character.

7

Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion
and checked and stripped check character.

Example: A Full ASCII bar code with check character W, A+I+MI+DW, is
transmitted as ]A7AimId where 7 = (3+4).
Trioptic Code 39

0

No option specified at this time. Always transmit 0.

Example: A Trioptic bar code 412356 is transmitted as ]X0412356
Code 128

0

Standard data packet, no Function code 1 in first symbol
position.

1

Function code 1 in first symbol character position.

2

Function code 1 in second symbol character position.

Example: A Code (EAN) 128 bar code with Function 1 character in the first
position, FNC1 Aim Id is transmitted as ]C1AimId
I 2 of 5

0

No check digit processing.

1

Reader has validated check digit.

3

Reader has validated and stripped check digit.

Example: An I 2 of 5 bar code without check digit, 4123, is transmitted as
]I04123
Codabar

0

No check digit processing.

1

Reader has checked check digit.

3

Reader has stripped check digit before transmission.

Example: A Codabar bar code without check digit, 4123, is transmitted as
]F04123

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Table A-3. Modifier Characters (Continued)
Code Type

Option Value

Option

Code 93
0

No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.

Example: A Code 93 bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as
]G0012345678905
MSI Plessey

0

Single check digit checked.

1

Two check digits checked.

2

Single check digit verified and stripped before
transmission.

3

Two check digits verified and stripped before
transmission.

Example: An MSI Plessey bar code 4123, with a single check digit checked,
is transmitted as ]M04123
D 2 of 5

0
Example:

UPC/EAN

No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.
A D 2 of 5 bar code 4123, is transmitted as ]S04123

0

Standard packet in full EAN country code format, which
is 13 digits for UPC-A and UPC-E (not including
supplemental data).

1

Two-digit supplement data only.

2

Five-digit supplement data only.

4

EAN-8 data packet.

Example: A UPC-A bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as
]E00012345678905
Bookland EAN

0

No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.

Example: A Bookland EAN bar code 123456789X is transmitted as
]X0123456789X

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Prefix / Suffix Values
The following values can be assigned as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data
transmission. If you’re using a keyboard interface, refer to the Synapse “Smart Cable”
Interface Guide for keystroke prefix/suffix values.
Table A-4. Prefix/Suffix Values
Prefix/Suf- Full ASCII Code ASCII
fix Value
39 Encode Char. Character
1000
%U
NUL
1001
$A
SOH
1002
$B
STX
1003
$C
ETX
1004
$D
EOT
1005
$E
ENQ
1006
$F
ACK
1007
$G
BELL
1008
$H
BCKSPC
1009
$I
HORIZ TAB
1010
$J
LF/NW LN
1011
$K
VT
1012
$L
FF
1013
$M
CR/ENTER
1014
$N
SO
1015
$O
SI
1016
$P
DLE
1017
$Q
DC1
1018
$R
DC2
1019
$S
DC3
1020
$T
DC4
1021
$U
NAK
1022
$V
SYN
1023
$W
ETB
1024
$X
CAN
1025
$Y
EM
1026
$Z
SUB
1027
%A
ESC
1028
%B
FS
1029
%C
GS

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Prefix/Suf- Full ASCII Code ASCII
fix Value
39 Encode Char. Character
1030
%D
RS
1031
%E
US
1032
Space
Space
1033
/A
!
1034
/B
"
1035
/C
#
1036
/D
$
1037
/E
%
1038
/F
&
1039
/G
‘
1040
/H
(
1041
/I
)
1042
/J
*
1043
/K
+
1044
/L
,
1045
1046
.
.
1047
/
/
1048
0
0
1049
1
1
1050
2
2
1051
3
3
1052
4
4
1053
5
5
1054
6
6
1057
7
7
1056
8
8
1057
9
9
1058
/Z
:
1059
%F
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Programming Reference

Table A-3. Prefix/Suffix Values (continued)
Prefix/Suf- Full ASCII Code ASCII
fix Value
39 Encode Char. Character
1060
%G
<
1061
%H
=
1062
%I
>
1063
%J
?
1064
%V
@
1065
A
A
1066
B
B
1067
C
C
1068
D
D
1069
E
E
1070
F
F
1071
G
G
1072
H
H
1073
I
I
1074
J
J
1075
K
K
1076
L
L
1077
M
M
1078
N
N
1079
O
O
1080
P
P
1081
Q
Q
1082
R
R
1083
S
S
1084
T
T
1085
U
U
1086
V
V
1087
W
W
1088
X
X
1089
Y
Y
1090
Z
Z
1091
%K
[
1092
%L
\
1093
%M
]
1094
%N
^

Prefix/Suf- Full ASCII Code ASCII
fix Value
39 Encode Char. Character
1095
%O
_
1096
%W
`
1097
+A
a
1098
+B
b
1099
+C
c
1100
+D
d
1101
+E
e
1102
+F
f
1103
+G
g
1104
+H
h
1105
+I
i
1106
+J
j
1107
+K
k
1108
+L
l
1109
+M
m
1110
+N
n
1111
+O
o
1112
+P
p
1113
+Q
q
1114
+R
r
1115
+S
s
1116
+T
t
1117
+U
u
1118
+V
v
1119
+W
w
1120
+X
x
1121
+Y
y
1122
+Z
z
1123
%P
{
1124
%Q
|
1125
%R
}
1126
%S
~
1127
Undefined
7013

ENTER

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A-8

Appendix B
Keyboard Maps
The keyboard maps on the following pages are provided for prefix/suffix keystroke
parameters, and are used only with scanners that support data formatting. To program the
prefix/suffix values, see the bar codes on page 2-96.

5001

5002

5003

5004

7008

7014

7009

7012

7003

7004

7006

7013
5005

5006

5007

5008

5009

5010

7011

7002

Figure B-1. IBM PC/XT Keyboard

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5001

5002

5003

5004

7008

7009

7014

7012

7003

7013
5005

5006

5007

5008

5009

5010

7004

7011

7002

Figure B-2. IBM PC/AT Keyboard

Normal
CNTRL

7014

5001

5002

5003

5004

5005

5006

5007

5008

5009

5010

5011

5012

7010
3023

7008
7019
7009

7006
7001

7011

7012

7003

7002

7004

7005

6047

6042

6045

6043
7013

7015
6058
7017

Figure B-3. IBM PS2 Keyboard

B-2

7016

7018

Keyboard Maps

5001

5002

1045

5013

5003

5004

5014

5015

5005

5006

1043

5016

5007

5008

5017

5018

5009

5010

7013

5019

5011

1046

5012

1048

(1048 if double key)

(7013 if double key)

Figure B-4. NCR 7052 32-Key Keyboard

1065

1066

1067

1068

1072

1073

1074

1079

1080

1081

5001

5002

5011

5003

1069

1070

1071

1075

1076

1077

1078

1082

1083

1084

1085

1045

5013

1086

5004

5014

5015

1087

5005

5006

1043

5016

1088

5007

5008

5017

5018

1089

5009

5010

7013

5019

1090

1048

5012

(1048 if double key)

1046

(1043 if double key)

Figure B-5. NCR 7052 58-Key Keyboard

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B-4

Appendix C
ASCII Character Set

Table C-1. ASCII Character Set
ASCII Value

Full ASCII
Code 39
Encode Char.

Keystroke

1000

%U

CTRL 2

1001

$A

CTRL A

1002

$B

CTRL B

1003

$C

CTRL C

1004

$D

CTRL D

1005

$E

CTRL E

1006

$F

CTRL F

1007

$G

CTRL G

1008

$H

CTRL H

1009

$I

CTRL I

1010

$J

CTRL J

1011

$K

CTRL K

1012

$L

CTRL L

1013

$M

CTRL M

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Table C-1. ASCII Character Set (Continued)

C-2

1014

$N

CTRL N

1015

$O

CTRL O

1016

$P

CTRL P

1017

$Q

CTRL Q

1018

$R

CTRL R

1019

$S

CTRL S

1020

$T

CTRL T

1021

$U

CTRL U

1022

$V

CTRL V

1023

$W

CTRL W

1024

$X

CTRL X

1025

$Y

CTRL Y

1026

$Z

CTRL Z

1027

%A

CTRL [

1028

%B

CTRL \

1029

%C

CTRL ]

1030

%D

CTRL 6

1031

%E

CTRL -

1032

Space

Space

1033

/A

!

1034

/B

‘

1035

/C

#

1036

/D

E

1037

/E

%

1038

/F

&

1039

/G

‘

1040

/H

(

ASCII Character Set

Table C-1. ASCII Character Set (Continued)
1041

/I

)

1042

/J

*

1043

/K

+

1044

/L

,

1045

-

-

1046

.

.

1047

/

/

1048

0

0

1047

1

1

1050

2

2

1051

3

3

1052

4

4

1053

5

5

1054

6

6

1055

7

7

1056

8

8

1057

9

9

1058

/Z

:

1059

%F

;

1060

%G

<

1061

%H

=

1062

%I

>

1063

%J

?

1064

%V

@

1065

A

A

1066

B

B

1067

C

C

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Table C-1. ASCII Character Set (Continued)

C-4

1068

D

D

1069

E

E

1070

F

F

1071

G

G

1072

H

H

1073

I

I

1074

J

J

1075

K

K

1076

L

L

1077

M

M

1078

N

N

1079

O

O

1080

P

P

1081

Q

Q

1082

R

R

1083

S

S

1084

T

T

1085

U

U

1086

V

V

1087

W

W

1088

X

X

1089

Y

Y

1090

Z

Z

1091

%K

[

1092

%L

\

1093

%M

]

1094

%N

^

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Table C-1. ASCII Character Set (Continued)
1095

%O

_

1096

%W

‘

1097

+A

a

1098

+B

b

1099

+C

c

1100

+D

d

1101

+E

e

1102

+F

f

1103

+G

g

1104

+H

h

1105

+I

i

1106

+J

j

1107

+K

k

1108

+L

l

1109

+M

m

1110

+N

n

1111

+O

o

1112

+P

p

1113

+Q

q

1114

+R

r

1115

+S

s

1116

+T

t

1117

+U

u

1118

+V

v

1119

+W

w

1120

+X

x

1121

+Y

y

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Table C-1. ASCII Character Set (Continued)
1122

+Z

z

1123

%P

{

1124

%Q

|

1125

%R

}

1126

%S

~

1127

Undefined

1128
ALT Keys

C-6

Keystroke

2064

ALT 2

2065

ALT A

2066

ALT B

2067

ALT C

2068

ALT D

2069

ALT E

2070

ALT F

2071

ALT G

2072

ALT H

2073

ALT I

2074

ALT J

2075

ALT K

2076

ALT L

2077

ALT M

2078

ALT N

2079

ALT O

2080

ALT P

2081

ALT Q

2082

ALT R

ASCII Character Set

Table C-1. ASCII Character Set (Continued)
2083

ALT S

2084

ALT T

2085

ALT U

2086

ALT V

2087

ALT W

2088

ALT X

2089

ALT Y

2090

ALT Z

2091

ALT [

2092

ALT \

2093

ALT ]

2094

ALT 6

2095

ALT -

Misc. Key

Keystroke

3001

PA 1

3002

PA 2

3003

CMD 1

3004

CMD 2

3005

CMD 3

3006

CMD 4

3007

CMD 5

3008

CMD 6

3009

CMD 7

3010

CMD 8

3011

CMD 9

3012

CMD 10

3013

¥

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Table C-1. ASCII Character Set (Continued)

C-8

3014

£

3015

¤

3016

¬

3017

°

3018

1/2

3019

¶

3020

§

3021

|

3022

0/00

PF Keys

Keystrokes

4001

PF 1

4002

PF 2

4003

PF 3

4004

PF 4

4005

PF 5

4006

PF 6

4007

PF 7

4008

PF 8

4009

PF 9

4010

PF 10

4011

PF 11

4012

PF 12

4013

PF 13

4014

PF 14

4015

PF 15

4016

PF 16

4017

PF 17

ASCII Character Set

Table C-1. ASCII Character Set (Continued)
4018

PF 18

4019

PF 19

4020

PF 20

4021

PF 21

4022

PF 22

4023

PF 23

4024

PF 24

F Keys

Keystroke

5001

F1

5002

F2

5003

F3

5004

F4

5005

F5

5006

F6

5007

F7

5008

F8

5009

F9

5010

F10

5011

F11

5012

F12

5013

F13

5014

F14

5015

F15

5016

F16

5017

F17

5018

F18

5019

F19

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Table C-1. ASCII Character Set (Continued)

C-10

5020

F20

5021

F21

5022

F22

5023

F23

5024

F24

5025

F25

5026

F26

5027

F27

5028

F28

5029

F29

5030

F30

5031

F31

5032

F32

5033

F33

5034

F34

5035

F35

5036

F36

5037

F37

5038

F38

5039

F39

5040

F40

Numeric
Keypad

Keystroke

6042

*

6043

+

6044

undefined

6045

-

ASCII Character Set

Table C-1. ASCII Character Set (Continued)
6046

.

6047

/

6048

0

6049

1

6050

2

6051

3

6052

4

6053

5

6054

6

6055

7

6056

8

6057

9

6058

Enter

6059

Num Lock

6060

00

Extended
Keypad

Keystroke

7001

Break

7002

Delete

7003

Pg Up

7004

End

7005

Pg Dn

7006

Pause

7007

Scroll Lock

7008

Backspace

7009

Tab

7010

Print Screen

7011

Insert

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Table C-1. ASCII Character Set (Continued)

C-12

7012

Home

7013

Enter

7014

Escape

7015

Up Arrow

7016

Dn Arrow

7017

Left Arrow

7018

Right Arrow

7019

Back Tab

Appendix D
Technical Specifications
Table D-1. Technical Specifications
Item
Power Requirements*
PC Wedge/Synapse
RS-232C/Synapse
Low Power

Description
4.5 to 5.5 VDC (max) 200 mA @ 5V typical
4.5 to 5.5 VDC (max) 190 mA @ 5V typical
4.5 to 5.5 VDC (max) 400 mA @ 5V typical

Decode Capability

The P 300FZY and P 300PRO can be programmed to
decode the following code types: UPC/EAN, Bookland
EAN, Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Trioptic Code 39,
Code 93, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 128, EAN
128, Discrete 2 of 5, MSI Plessey, and PDF417. Set code
length(s) for any linear code type. The P 300FZY and 300PRO
can auto-discriminate between all of the above code types
except for Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII. Transmission of
decoded information depends on the capabilities of the
attached terminal.

Beeper Operation

User-selectable: Enabled, Disabled

Scan Repetition Rate

36 scans/sec

Scan Angle

±37°

Roll (Skew) Tolerance

±45° from normal

Pitch

±60° from normal

Yaw

±30° from normal

1-D Decode Depth of Field

See P 300STD Decode Zone on page D-3

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Table D-1. Technical Specifications (Continued)
Item

Description

2-D Decode Depth of Field

See P 300FZY Decode Zone on page D-4

Print Contrast Minimum

MRD 25% absolute dark/light differential, measured at 650
nm.

*For direct host power connection, make sure the host terminal supplies sufficient power for the
specified operation. Symbol is not responsible for damage to host equipment or system misoperation due to an insufficient power condition.
Ambient Light Immunity
Artificial Lighting
Sunlight

450 ft. candles
9000 ft. candles

Operating Temperature

-30° to 50°C (STD/FZY -20° to 50°C (PRO)

Storage Temperature

-40° to 140°F

Humidity

5% to95% (non-condensing)

Durability

6-ft. drop to concrete

Dimensions
Height
Length
Width

7.0 in.
9.2in.
3.5 in.

4844 lux
96876 lux
(@8 in. (20 cm) on low density bar codes)

-40° to 60°C

17.80 cm
13.50 cm
9.80 cm

Laser Classifications

CDRH Class II
IEC 825 Class 2

Laser Power

0.81 mW ±0.07mW

D-2

1.8 m

Technical Specifications

P 300STD Decode Zone
26 in
66.0 cm

13 in
33.0 cm

Width of Field

0 in
0.0 cm

13 in
33.0 cm
7.0"

4.0"

7.5 Mil
3.5"

26 in
66.0 cm

11.0"

2.0"

22.0"

31% MRD
28.0"

3.0"

80% MRD
30.0"

2.0"

3.0"

60.0"

5.0"

0
0

80.0"

10
25.4

20
50.8

30
76.2

40
101.6

50
127

60
152.4

70
177.8

80
203.2

in.
cm

Distance from Front of Scanner

Figure D-1. P 300STD Decode Zone

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P 300FZY Decode Zone
27 in
68.6 cm

13 in
34.3 cm

13 in
34.3 cm
7.0"

4.0"

7.5 Mil
3.0"

27 in
68.6 cm

12.0"

1.5"

23.0"

31% MRD
2.0"

30.0"

80% MRD
1.5"

34.0"

3.0"

65.0"

5.0"

0
0

84.0"

10
25.4

20
50.8

30
76.2

40
101.6

50
127

60
152.4

70
177.8

80
203.2

90
228.6

Distance from Front of Scanner

Figure D-2. P 300FZY Decode Zone
Note: The measurements above are for 6.6 mil, 100 character PDF bar code
and 15 mil, 64 character PDF bar code.

D-4

in.
cm

Width of Field

0 in
0.0 cm

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P 300PRO 1-D Decode Zone

Note: Typical performance at 68˚F (20˚C)
on high quality symbols.
Top of
scanner

1.25
1.0

6 mil

5.0

7.5 mil

7.0
UPC

1.5

15.0
20 mil

2.0

0
0

3
7.6

55 mil

6
15.2

cm

38.1

12

30.4

9

22.8

6

15.2

3

7.6

0

0

3

7.6

6

15.2

9

22.8

12

30.4

15

38.1

W
i
d
t
h
o
f
F
i
e
l
d

20.5

4.0

In.
cm

In.

15

9
12
22.8 30.4

15
18
21
38.1 45.7 53.3

32.0

24
27
60.9 68.5

33
30
76.2 83.8

Depth of Field

Figure D-3. P 300PRO 1-D Decode Zone

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P 300PRO 2-D Decode Zone
Note: Typical performance at 68˚F (20˚C)
on high quality symbols.
Top of
scanner

6.6 mil

1.25

6.0
10 mil

3.0

15 mil

5.0

In.
cm

0
0

2
5.0

4
10.1

9.5

6
8
15.2 20.3

15.0

10
12
14
16
25.4 30.5 35.6 40.6

Depth of Field
Figure D-4. P 300PRO 2-D Decode Zone

D-6

In.

cm

6

15.2

4

10.1

2

5.0

0

0

2

5.0

4

10.1

6

15.2

W
i
d
t
h
o
f
F
i
e
l
d

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Pin-outs
Table D-2. Pin-outs
Pin

P 300

1

Reserved

2

Power

3

Ground

4

Synapse Data

5

Synapse Clock

6

RxD

7

TxD

8

DTR

9

CTS

10

RTS

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Glossary

APERTURE

The opening in an optical system defined by a lens or baffle
that establishes the field of view.

ASCII

American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A 7
bit-plus-parity code representing 128 letters, numerals,
punctuation marks, and control characters. It is a standard
data transmission code in the U.S.

ASYMMETRIC WIDTH
GROWTH

Non-uniform growth of elements in a printed symbol.

AUTODISCRIMINATION

The ability of an interface controller to determine the code
type of a scanned bar code. After this determination is made,
the information content can be decoded.

AVERAGE BAR WIDTH
GROWTH

Average deviation of bars from nominal widths over the
entire symbol.

BAD CHECK DIGIT

Error message resulting from failure of the check digit to
calculate properly.

BAD DATA CHARACTER

Error message caused by failure of one or more data
characters to decode properly.

BAD PRINT CONTRAST

Error message due to lack of contrast between the
background and the bars of the symbol.

BAR

The dark element in a printed bar code symbol.

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BAR CODE DENSITY

The number of characters represented per unit of
measurement (e.g., characters per inch in one-dimensional
symbologies, characters per square inch in PDF417).

BAR HEIGHT

The dimension of a bar measured perpendicular to the bar
width.

BAR WIDTH

Thickness of a bar measured from the edge closest to the
symbol start character to the trailing edge of the same bar.

BAR WIDTH DEVIATION

Increase or decrease in bar width as compared with nominal
bar width.

BAUD RATE

A measure of the data flow or number of signaling events
occurring per second. When one bit is the standard "event,"
this is a measure of bits per second (bps). For example, a
baud rate of 50 means transmission of 50 bits of data per
second.

BIDIRECTIONAL READING
CAPABILITY

The ability to decode a symbol successfully by reading in
complementary (opposite) directions across bars and spaces.

BIT

Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information.
Generally, eight consecutive bits compose one byte of data.
The pattern of 0 and 1 values within the byte determines its
"meaning."

BUFFER

An area of memory allocated for data storage. In this
context, a buffer's data storage capacity is needed when data
can flow into the device more quickly than the device can
process that data. Buffering the data preserves it until it can
be processed.

BYTE

On an addressable boundary, eight adjacent binary digits (0
and 1) combined in a pattern to represent a specific character
or numeric value. Bits are numbered from the right, 0
through 7, with bit 0 the low-order bit. One byte in memory
can be used to store one ASCII character.

CHARACTER

A pattern of bars and spaces which either directly represents
data or indicates a control function, such as a number, letter,
punctuation mark, or communications control contained in
a message.

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Glossary

CHARACTER SET

Those characters available for encodation in a particular bar
code symbology.

CHECK DIGIT

A digit used to verify a correct symbol decode. The scanner
inserts the decoded data into an arithmetic formula and
checks that the resulting number matches the encoded check
digit. Check digits are required for UPC and Code 128 but
are optional for other symbologies. Using check digits
decreases the chance of substitution errors when a symbol is
decoded.

CLUSTER

One of three subsets of mututally exclusive codeword
definitions within PDF417.

CODABAR

A discrete self-checking code with a character set consisting
of start/stop characters (A B C D or * T N E), digits 0 to 9,
and these additional characters: ( - $ : / , +).

CODE

Set of unambiguous rules specifying the way in which data
may be represented.

CODEWORD

In PDF417, a single group of bars and spaces (4 bars and 4
spaces, for a total of 17 module widths) which represents one
or more numbers, letters, or other symbols.

CODEWORD PD
(CODEWORD PERCENT
DECODE)

Within a PDF417 symbol, the percentage of codewords
which decoded successfully; the number of good codewords
divided by the total number of codewords (data codewords
plus error correction codewords).

CODE LENGTH

Number of data characters in a bar code between the start
and stop characters, not including those characters.

CODE 128

A high density symbology which allows the interface
controller to encode all 128 ASCII characters without adding
extra symbol elements.

CODE 3 OF 9 (CODE 39)

A versatile and widely used alphanumeric bar code
symbology with a set of 43 character types, including all
uppercase letters, numerals from 0 to 9, and 7 special
characters (- . / + % $ and space). The code name is derived
from the fact that 3 of 9 elements representing a character are
wide, while the remaining 6 are narrow.

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CONTINUOUS CODE

A bar code or symbol in which all spaces within the symbol
are parts of characters. There are no intercharacter gaps in
a continuous code. The absence of gaps allows for greater
information density.

COUNTRY FLAG

In EAN-8 and EAN-13 codes, two or three digits which
appear immediately following the left guard bar pattern.

DEAD ZONE

An area within a scanner's field of view, in which specular
reflection may prevent a successful decode.

DECODE

To recognize a bar code symbology (e.g., UPC/EAN) and
then analyze the content of the specific bar code scanned. To
translate the bar/space pattern into defined characters within
a defined symbology.

DECODE ALGORITHM

A decoding scheme that converts pulse widths into data
representation of the letters or numbers encoded within a bar
code symbol.

DEPTH OF FIELD

The range between minimum and maximum distances at
which a scanner can read a symbol with a certain minimum
element width.

DISCRETE CODE

A bar code or symbol in which the spaces between characters
(intercharacter gaps) are not part of the code (e.g., Code 39).

DISCRETE 2 OF 5

A binary bar code symbology representing each character by
a group of five bars, two of which are wide. The location of
wide bars in the group determines which character is
encoded; spaces are insignificant. Only numeric characters
(0 to 9) and START/STOP characters may be encoded.

EAN

European Article Number. This European/International
version of the UPC provides its own coding format and
symbology standards. Element dimensions are specified
metrically. EAN is used primarily in retail. Main variants are
EAN-8 and EAN-13.

EDGE ROUGHNESS

Edge irregularities as compared with a nominal bar edge.

ELEMENT

Generic term for a bar or space.

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Glossary

ENCODED AREA

Total linear dimension occupied by all characters of a code
pattern, including start/stop characters and data.

ERROR CORRECTION

In addition to error detection, the recovery capability of
PDF417 over missing, destroyed, or misdecoded codewords.
Error correction capability is based on the level of security (0
- 8) selected when the PDF417 label is printed.

EXTRANEOUS INK

Ink in a scan area not intended to be there (i.e., tracking and
splatter).

FIRST READ RATE

Percentage of correct readings obtainable by one pass of a
scanning device over a bar code.

FLASH

Derived from EEPROM, this is a type of memory that holds
its content without power but must be erased in bulk — or
in a “flash.” Typically, these memory chips are less expensive
and provide higher bit densities.

GUARD BARS

The start, stop, and center delimiting bars of UPC and EAN
symbols.

HOST COMPUTER

A computer that serves other terminals in a network,
providing such services as computation, database access,
supervisory programs, and network control.

INTERCHARACTER GAP

The space between two adjacent bar code characters in a
discrete code.

INTERLEAVED BAR CODE

A bar code in which characters are paired together, using
bars to represents the first character and the intervening
spaces to represent the second.

INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5

A binary bar code symbology representing character pairs in
groups of five bars and five interleaved spaces. Interleaving
provides for greater information density. The location of
wide elements (bar/spaces) within each group determines
which characters are encoded. This continuous code type
uses no intercharacter spaces. Only numeric (0 to 9) and
START/STOP characters may be encoded.

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LASER

An acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission
of Radiation. The laser is an intense light source. Light from
a laser is all the same frequency, unlike the output of an
incandescent bulb. Laser light is typically coherent and has
a high energy density.

LASER SPOT SIZE

The diameter of the spot of laser light scanning the bar code,
as measured at a given distance from the bar code. Smaller
spot sizes yield higher resolution but poorer depth of focus.

LED INDICATOR

A semiconductor diode (LED - Light Emitting Diode) used as
an indicator, often in digital displays. The semiconductor
uses applied voltage to produce light of a certain frequency
determined by the semiconductor's particular chemical
composition.

MIL

1 mil = 1 thousandth of an inch.

MINIMUM REFLECTANCE
DIFFERENCE (MRD)

The difference in percentage between light reflected from
spaces (RS) and light reflected from bars (RB). MRD = %RS
- %RB.

MISREAD (Misdecode)

A condition which occurs when the data output of a reader
or interface controller does not agree with the data encoded
within a bar code symbol.

MODULE

The narrowest bar or space (unit of measure) in a code. The
term is used by the Uniform Code Council in its description
of UPC/EAN code; it is also used in the description of Code
128. Contiguous modules are used to form bars or spaces
which are wider than one unit.

MODULE ASPECT RATIO

The ratio of height to width of the narrowest bar or space, or
unit of measure, in a bar code.

NANOMETRE

A unit of measure used to define the wavelength of light.
Equal to 10-9 metre.

NOMINAL

The exact (or ideal) intended value for a specified parameter.
Tolerances are specified as positive and negative deviations
from this value.

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Glossary

NOMINAL SIZE

Standard size for a bar code symbol. Most UPC/EAN codes
can be used over a range of magnifications (e.g., from 0.80
to 2.00 of nominal).

NUMBER SYSTEM
CHARACTER

In the UPC/EAN code used in a retail application, the
mandatory, first encoded character, after the left guard bars.
The corresponding human readable character identifies the
coded character and appears at the bottom left-hand margin
of the symbol. The assigned system number corresponds to
a usage category for the bar coded item.

ONE-DIMENSIONAL
SYMBOLOGY

Symbologies which encode data only in a linear or horizontal
dimension (X-dimension); the symbol’s vertical height (Ydimension) is redundant (e.g., UPC/EAN, Code 39).

OPACITY

The capacity for material to interfere with transmission of
light.

OVERHEAD

The number of characters required for start, stop, and
checking for a given symbol (in PDF417, also left and right
row indicators and error correction codewords). For
example, a one-dimensional symbol requiring start/stop and
two check characters contains four characters of overhead.
Thus, to encode three data characters, seven characters are
required.

PARAMETER

A variable that can have different values assigned to it.

PARITY TYPE

A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII
coded character. The parity should be set to help detect
transmission errors. The parity should be set to match that
of the receiving device. If even parity is selected, the parity
bit has a value (0 or 1) to ensure that an even number of 1
bits are contained in the coded character. If odd parity is
selected, the parity bit will have a value (0 or 1) to ensure that
an odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.
If 0 parity is selected, the parity bit always will be set to 0. If
1 parity is selected, the parity bit always will be set to 1.

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PDF417

A two-dimensional, or stacked, bar code symbology which
can encode over one kilobyte of data per label and which
represents data in the form of codewords (values 0 - 928).
Each codeword consists of four bars and four spaces, for a
total of 17 module widths; modules vary in width from one
to six element widths. The symbology permits encoding up
to 30 data columns and from 3 to 90 data rows. For ease of
reading while still maintaining high data density, codewords
are encoded in three mutually-exclusive encodation sets, or
clusters, with the same cluster repeating sequentially each
third row.

PERCENT DECODE

The average probability that a single scan of a bar code
would result in a successful decode. In a well-designed bar
code scanning system, that probability should approach near
100%.

PRINT CONTRAST SIGNAL
(PCS)

Measurement of the contrast (brightness difference) between
the bars and spaces of a symbol. A minimum PCS value is
needed for a bar code symbol to be scannable. PCS = (RL RD) / RL, where RL is the reflectance factor of the
background and RD the reflectance factor of the dark bars.

PROM

Acronym for Programmable Read Only Memory. An
integrated circuit which can be programmed through special
processes and accessed at random during normal operation.
Reprogramming is possible, but only through processes such
as ultraviolet light erasing and electrical rewriting of data.

PROTOCOL

For a specific signaling type, a set of recognized rules
governing the format and timing of message exchange.
Between data communications devices, this includes an
exchange of predetermined signals arranged for both
establishing connection and for disconnecting.

QUIET ZONE

A clear space, containing no dark marks, which precedes the
start character of a bar code symbol and follows the stop
character.

REFLECTANCE

Amount of light returned from an illuminated surface.

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Glossary

RESOLUTION

The narrowest element dimension which can be
distinguished by a particular reading device or printed with
a particular device or method.

ROW INDICATORS

To help synchronize a PDF417 symbol’s structure,
codewords which collectively indicate which row a
particular one is, which is the left and right side of that row,
how many rows are in the symbol, what security level is
encoded in the symbol, and how many data columns are in
the rows. Left Row Indicators occur in each row immediately
after the Start pattern; Right Row Indicators occur in each
row immediately before the Stop pattern.

SCAN

Search for a symbol to be optically recognized.

SCAN AREA

Area intended to contain a symbol.

SCANNER

An electronic device used to scan bar code symbols and
produce a digitized pattern that corresponds to the bars and
spaces of the symbol. Its three main components are:
1. Light source (laser or photoelectric cell) - illuminates a bar
code.
2. Photodetector - registers the difference in reflected light
(more light reflected from spaces).
3. Signal conditioning circuit - transforms optical detector
output into a digitized bar pattern.

SELF-CHECKING CODE

A symbology that uses a checking algorithm to detect
encoding errors within the characters of a bar code symbol.

SHOW-THROUGH

The generally undesirable property of a substrate that
permits underlying markings to be seen.

SPACE

The lighter element of a bar code formed by the background
between bars.

SPECULAR REFLECTION

The mirror-like reflection of light from a surface, which can
“blind” a scanner.

SPOT SIZE

Size of the scanning aperture.

SPOTS

The presence of ink in a bar code's spaces or clear areas.
These generally reduce the percent decode.

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START/STOP CHARACTER

A pattern of bars and spaces that provides the scanner with
start and stop reading instructions and scanning direction.
The start and stop characters are the first and last encoded
characters of a bar code.

SUBSTRATE

A foundation material on which a substance or image is
placed.

SUBSTRATE SCATTERING

Optical phenomenon which causes bars to appear larger and
spaces narrower than they are actually printed. It is caused
by the scattering of incident light rays within the medium.

SYMBOL

A scannable unit that encodes data within the conventions of
a certain symbology, usually including start/stop characters,
quiet zones, data characters, and check characters.

SYMBOL ASPECT RATIO

The ratio of symbol height to symbol width.

SYMBOL HEIGHT

The distance between the outside edges of the quiet zones of
the first row and the last row.

SYMBOL LENGTH

Length of symbol measured from the beginning of the quiet
zone (margin) adjacent to the start character to the end of
the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to a stop character.

SYMBOLOGY

The structural rules and conventions for representing data
within a particular bar code type (e.g. UPC/EAN, Code 39).

SYMMETRIC BAR WIDTH
GROWTH

Uniform growth of bars evenly distributed.

TOLERANCE

Allowable deviation from the nominal bar or space width.

TWO-DIMENSIONAL
SYMBOLOGY

Designed for high information density and higher encoding
capability than one-dimensional bar codes, a symbology
which encodes data in both the horizontal (X-dimension)
and vertical dimensions, usually in a “stacked” or multi-row
arrangement.

UPC

Universal Product Code. A relatively complex numeric
symbology. Each character consists of two bars and two
spaces, each of which can be any of four widths. The
standard symbology for retail food packages in the United
States.

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VISIBLE LASER DIODE (VLD)

A solid state device which produces visible laser light. Laser
light emitted from the diode has a wavelength of 670 to 680
nanometers.

VOID

Absence of ink within printed bars.

X-DIMENSION

Width of the narrowest element (bar of space) in a bar code
symbol.

Y-DIMENSION

Element height, as applied to a two-dimensional symbology,
which must equal or exceed a required minimum.

ZERO-SUPPRESSED CODE

A version of UPC/EAN which reduces the number of
characters in the code. The resulting code combines the
manufacturer's code and the product's code of Version A in
a retail application.

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Numerics
1D bar code
scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
1-D bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

A
Abort MacroPDF Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
AC Line Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
AC Line Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
DC Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Keyboard Wedge Cable . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
RS-232 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Synapse Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Undecoded Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Wand Emulation Cable . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
User Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
ADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1, 3-25
alphanumeric keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . 3-84
alternate rule sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
bar code menu example . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
beeper definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
code length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
code types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
default rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

rule belongs to set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
rules heirarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
send ALT characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
send command characters . . . . . . . . . 3-70
send control characters . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
send function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-77
send keypad characters . . . . . . . . . . . 3-73
send special characters . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72
advanced data formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1, 3-25
alphanumeric keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . 3-84
alternate rule sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
bar code menu example . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
beeper definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
code length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
code types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
default rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
rule belongs to set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
rules heirarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
send control characters . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
hold at an angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
scan the entire symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
aiming dot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Aiming Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
aiming modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10, 2-92
aiming dot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
slab raster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
always raster mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
ASCII Character Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

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ASCII Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7, 2-108
Autodiscriminate Response Tim . . . . . . . . 2-24
Autodiscriminate Response Time . . . . . . . . 2-2

B
bar codes
Beep After Good Decode . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
beep after good decode . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
beeper tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
bi-directional redundancy . . . . . . . . . 2-23
codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74–2-76
CLSI editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-77
lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-75
NOTIS editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-78
code 128
UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50–2-58
buffering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57
check digit verification . . . . . . . . 2-54
full ASCII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56
lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52
transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . 2-55
code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62
lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63
data options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-93
pause duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-95
prefix/suffix values . . . . . . . . . . . 2-96
scan data xmission format . . . . . 2-97
transmit code ID character . . . . . 2-93
discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-71
lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72
host types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-65–2-70
check digit verification . . . . . . . . 2-68
convert to EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . 2-70
lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66
transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . 2-69
laser on time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
linear code type security level . . . . . . 2-21
MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-79
MSI plessey
check digits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-82
lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-80

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transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . . 2-83
NOTIS Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-78
numeric bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-120
PDF417
enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-85
power mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
RS-232C parameters . . . . . . . . 2-99–2-119
ASCII format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-108
baud rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-99
beep on bel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-108
check receive errors . . . . . . . . . . 2-101
hardware handshaking . . . . . . . 2-102
host serial response time-out . . . 2-106
intercharacter delay . . . . 2-109, 2-119
parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-100
RTS line state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-106
software handshaking . . . . . . . . 2-104
stop bit select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-107
set defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
transmit no read message . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
UPC/EAN
bookland EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
convert UPC-E to UPC-A . . . . . . 2-39
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A . . . . . 2-40
EAN-8/EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
UPC-A preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
UPC-E preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
UPC-E/UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
supp redundancy . . . . . . . . . 2-34
supplementals . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6, 2-99
Beep After Good Decode . . . . . . . . . . 2-2, 2-18
Beep on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7, 2-108
beeper
ADF definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
macro PDF definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Beeper Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
beeper indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Beeper Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2, 2-13
beeper volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Bi-directional Redundancy . . . . . . . . . 2-2, 2-23
Bookland EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

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Buffer Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
bullets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x

C
Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-122
Check Receive Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6, 2-101
CLSI Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5, 2-77
Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Code 32 Prefix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Code 39 Check Digit Verification . . . 2-4, 2-54
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
codewords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-126
transmit unknown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-131
Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Connecting to a Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
conventions
notational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
Convert All to Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-70
Convert UPC-E to A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

D
DC Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
dead zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental
Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals . . . . . . . . 2-3
default table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Delete Character Set ECIs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

E
EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
EAN-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

ECI
decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-130
delete character set ECIs . . . . . . . . . 2-129
ECI Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Enable/Disable Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74
Enable/Disable Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII . . . . . 2-56
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . 2-65
Enable/Disable Micro PDF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Enable/Disable PDF417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 . . . . . . . 2-51
Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . 2-47
Enable/Disable UPC-E/ UPC-A . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Escape Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
escape characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-128

F
Fast Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Flush Macro Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
FUJITSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

H
hands-free scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Hardware Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . 2-6, 2-102
Host Connection
Keyboard Wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Keyboard Wedge via Synapse . . . . . . . 1-7
Synapse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Wand Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Host Serial Response Time-out . . . . . 2-6, 2-106
Host Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2, 2-7

I
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification . . . . . . . . . 2-4
ICL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
indications, beeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
information, service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Installing the Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Intellistand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Intellistand Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Time Delay to Low Power Mode . . . . 2-25
Timeout Between Decodes . . . . . . . . . 2-26

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Intercharacter Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7, 2-109
Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

MSI Plessey Check Digits . . . . . . . . . . 2-5, 2-82

N
K
Keyboard Wedge Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Keyboard Wedge Connection . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Keyboard Wedge via Synapse . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

National Keyboard Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
NIXDORF Mode A/Mode B . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
notational conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
NOTIS Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Numeric Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-120

L
Laser On Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2, 2-15
Lengths for Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49
linear bar codes
scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Linear Code Type Security Level . . . . . . . . 2-21
Linear Code Type Security Levels . . . . . . . . 2-2
LS 100x
Installing the Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Switching Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

M
Macro PDF
ECI decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-130
transmit user-selected fields . . . . . . . 2-132
macro PDF
beeper definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
buffer all symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-124
buffer/transmit scans . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-124
delete character set ECIs . . . . . . . . . 2-129
escape characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-128
flush buffer/abort PDF entry . . . . . . 2-135
scan in sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-124
transmit any symbol in set . . . . . . . . 2-124
transmit symbols in codeword format . . 2126
transmit unknown codewords . . . . . 2-131
transmit/decode mode symbols . . . . 2-124
Macro PDF Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-123
MacroPDF Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
MacroPDF Transmit/Decode Mode Symbols 2-7
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm . . 2-5, 2-84

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P
P 300STD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
P 302FZY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
P 304IMG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
P 304PRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
P 304PRO Scanning Mode Options
Always Raster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Programmable Raster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Slab Only Raster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Parameters
aiming mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-92
ASCII format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-108
Autodiscriminate Response Time . . . . 2-24
Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-99
Beep After Good Decode . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Beep on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-108
Beeper Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-122
CLSI Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-77
Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74
Code 39 Buffering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57
Code 39 Check Digit Verification . . . . 2-54
Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 . . . . . . . . 2-44
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 . . . . . . . . 2-70
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals . . . . 2-33
Enable/Disable Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
Enable/Disable Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50
Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII . . 2-56
Enable/Disable Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62
Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . 2-71
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . 2-65
Enable/Disable MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . 2-79
Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 . . . . 2-51

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Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . 2-47
Enable/Disable UPC-E/UPC-A . . . . . . 2-28
Hardware Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . 2-102
Host Serial Response Time-Out . . . . 2-106
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification . . . . 2-68
Keyboard Wedge
Fast Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-118
Host Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-115
Intercharacter Delay . . . . . . . . . 2-119
National Keyboard Types . . . . . 2-116
Laser On Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Linear Code Type Security Level . . . . 2-21
MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm . . 2-84
MSI Plessey Check Digits . . . . . . . . . . 2-82
MSI Plessey Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-80
NOTIS Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-78
Numerics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-120
Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-100
Pause Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-95
Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Prefix/Suffix Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-96
programmable raster size/expansion . . 2-90
RTS Line State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-106
Set Lengths for Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . 2-75
Set Lengths for Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52
Set Lengths for Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63
Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . 2-72
Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . 2-66
Software Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . 2-104
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit . . . . . . 2-55
Transmit Code ID Character . . . . . . . 2-93
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit . . . . . . . 2-69
Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit . . . 2-83
Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E Check Digit . 2-35
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit . . . . . . 2-41
Transmit "No Read" Message . . . . . . 2-19
Trigger Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
UPC-A Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
UPC-E Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
UPC/EAN Security Level . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
Wand
Convert all to Code 39 . . . . . . . 2-114
Host Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-110

Variable Leading Margin . . . . . 2-112
Wand Emulator Bar Output . . . 2-111
Parametes
Intercharacter Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-109
Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6, 2-100
Pause Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6, 2-95
PDF417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
pin outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-6
Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2, 2-16
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
prefix values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Prefix/Suffix Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6, 2-96
prefix/suffix values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Product Descriptions
P 300STD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
P 302FZY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
P 304IMG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
P 304PRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Programmable Raster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
programmable raster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
programming parameters
beeper tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Code 128 emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-87
delete character set ECIs . . . . . . . . . 2-129
ECI decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-130
escape characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-128
flush macro buffer/abort macro PDF
entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-135
macro PDF transmit/decode mode
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-124
time delay to low power . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
timeout between decodes . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
transmit Macro PDF user-selected
fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-132
transmit symbols in codeword
format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-126
transmit unknown codewords . . . . . 2-131
UCC/EAN-128 emulation . . . . . . . . . 2-88
Programming the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Publications
Related . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

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R
Raster Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Raster Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
raster pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8, 1-9
slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
RS-232 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
RS-232 Host Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
RS-232C Host Types . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10, 2-12
RTS Line State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6, 2-106

S
Scan Data Transmission Format . . . . . 2-6, 2-97
Scan Stand Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Scan Stand Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Time Delay to Low Power Mode . . . . 2-25
Timeout Between Decodes . . . . . . . . . 2-26
scan the entire symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
scanning
1D bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Scanning 1D Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Scanning Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
scanning modes
always raster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
programmable raster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
slab only raster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
smart raster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8, 1-9
Scanning PDF417 (2D) Bar Codes . . . . . . 1-11
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
service information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Set Default Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2, 2-9
Set Lengths for Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5, 2-75
Set Lengths for Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52
Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . 2-72
Set Length(s) for Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Set Length(s) for Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Set Length(s) for I 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Set Length(s) for MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Connecting to Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Installing the Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

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Switching Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
slab raster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8, 1-9, 1-10
smart raster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8, 1-9
Software Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6, 2-104
specular reflection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Stop Bit Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6, 2-107
suffix values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-6
Switching the Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
symbol support center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Synapse Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Synapse Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

T
technical specifications
ambient light immunity . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
beeper operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
decode capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
decode depth of field . . . . . . . . . D-1, D-2
dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
durability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
laser classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
power requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
print contrast minimum . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
roll tolerance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
scan repetition rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
temperature
operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
yaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Test Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Time Delay to Low Power Mode . . . . . . . . 2-25
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit . . . . . 2-4, 2-55
Transmit Code ID Character . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit . . . . . . 2-5, 2-69
Transmit MacroPDF User-Selectable Fields . 2-8
Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit . . . 2-5, 2-83
Transmit Symbols in Codeword Format . . . 2-7
Transmit Unknown Codewords . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit . . . . . . 2-3, 2-41

Index

Transmit “No Read” Message . . . . . . 2-2, 2-19
Trigger Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Trioptic Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

UPC-E1 Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
UPC/EAN Security Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
UPC/EAN Security Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
User Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

U

V

UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Undecoded Cable
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
UPC-A Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3, 2-36
UPC-E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
UPC-E Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3, 2-37
UPC-E1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Variable Leading Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

W
Wand Emulation Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Wand Emulation Connection . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Wand Emulator Bar Output . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Wand Host Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7, 2-110
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

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