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... without permission in part. No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in any form, or by the user without notice. The user agrees not to decompile, disassemble, decode, or reverse engineer any product, circuit, or application described herein. Motorola, Inc. ii Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide © 2007-2009 by one or...
... without permission in part. No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in any form, or by the user without notice. The user agrees not to decompile, disassemble, decode, or reverse engineer any product, circuit, or application described herein. Motorola, Inc. ii Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide © 2007-2009 by one or...
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Table of Contents xiii Appendix B: Programming Reference Symbol Code Identifiers B-1 AIM Code Identifiers ...B-3 Appendix C: Sample Bar Codes Code 39 ...C-1 UPC/EAN ...C-1 UPC-A, 100% ...C-1 EAN-13, 100% ...C-2 Code 128 ...C-2 Interleaved 2 of 5 ...C-2 GS1 DataBar-14 ...C-3 PDF417 ...C-3 Data Matrix ...C-3 Maxicode ...C-4 QR Code ...C-4 US Postnet ...C-4 UK Postal ...C-4 Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes Numeric Bar Codes ...D-1 Cancel ...D-2 Appendix E: ASCII Character Sets Glossary Index Tell Us What You Think...
Table of Contents xiii Appendix B: Programming Reference Symbol Code Identifiers B-1 AIM Code Identifiers ...B-3 Appendix C: Sample Bar Codes Code 39 ...C-1 UPC/EAN ...C-1 UPC-A, 100% ...C-1 EAN-13, 100% ...C-2 Code 128 ...C-2 Interleaved 2 of 5 ...C-2 GS1 DataBar-14 ...C-3 PDF417 ...C-3 Data Matrix ...C-3 Maxicode ...C-4 QR Code ...C-4 US Postnet ...C-4 UK Postal ...C-4 Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes Numeric Bar Codes ...D-1 Cancel ...D-2 Appendix E: ASCII Character Sets Glossary Index Tell Us What You Think...
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... of the Symbol DS6708 Standard Range digital scanner. About This Guide Introduction The Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide...digital scanner. • Chapter 5, Decoding Preferences provides decoding preference features and programming bar codes for setting up the digital scanner with a USB host. • Chapter 8, IBM 468X / 469X Interface describes how to the Symbol DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Product Reference Guide, p/n 72E-83978-xx. For imaging features and parameters, refer to set up , operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Symbol DS6708 digital scanner...
... of the Symbol DS6708 Standard Range digital scanner. About This Guide Introduction The Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide...digital scanner. • Chapter 5, Decoding Preferences provides decoding preference features and programming bar codes for setting up the digital scanner with a USB host. • Chapter 8, IBM 468X / 469X Interface describes how to the Symbol DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Product Reference Guide, p/n 72E-83978-xx. For imaging features and parameters, refer to set up , operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Symbol DS6708 digital scanner...
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... are used in this document: • Italics are not necessarily sequential xvi Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide • Chapter 7, RS-232 Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host, such as point-of-sale devices, host computers... Data Formatting (ADF) describes how to customize scanned data before transmitting to scan for the digital scanner. • Chapter 14, Driver's License Set Up (DS6708-DL) describes how to program the digital scanner to read and utilize the data contained in this and related documents • Dialog box,...
... are used in this document: • Italics are not necessarily sequential xvi Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide • Chapter 7, RS-232 Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host, such as point-of-sale devices, host computers... Data Formatting (ADF) describes how to customize scanned data before transmitting to scan for the digital scanner. • Chapter 14, Driver's License Set Up (DS6708-DL) describes how to program the digital scanner to read and utilize the data contained in this and related documents • Dialog box,...
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...up and operation instructions. When contacting Enterprise Mobility support, please have a problem with the Symbol DS6708 digital scanner, and includes basic set forth in service agreements. Motorola is not used to denote default parameter settings. * Indicates Default *Baud Rate 9600 ...Enterprise Mobility business product from a Motorola business partner, please contact that business partner for your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists. • Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*)...
...up and operation instructions. When contacting Enterprise Mobility support, please have a problem with the Symbol DS6708 digital scanner, and includes basic set forth in service agreements. Motorola is not used to denote default parameter settings. * Indicates Default *Baud Rate 9600 ...Enterprise Mobility business product from a Motorola business partner, please contact that business partner for your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists. • Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*)...
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...programming bar code menus.This interface supports the following international keyboards (for contact information. Unpacking Remove the digital scanner...and Synapse adapter cable. If the digital scanner was damaged in transit, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. KEEP THE ...Scanner Emulation connection to a host. The digital scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to a host. The digital scanner autodetects the host. • Configuration via 123Scan. 1 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Supported Interfaces The DS 6708 digital scanner...
...programming bar code menus.This interface supports the following international keyboards (for contact information. Unpacking Remove the digital scanner...and Synapse adapter cable. If the digital scanner was damaged in transit, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. KEEP THE ...Scanner Emulation connection to a host. The digital scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to a host. The digital scanner autodetects the host. • Configuration via 123Scan. 1 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Supported Interfaces The DS 6708 digital scanner...
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... the desk mount, and into the surface. Mounting the Digital Scanner Desk Mount Use the optional desk mount for information about programming the digital scanner using this manual, or the 123Scan configuration program. Simply place the mount on a flat surface. 1 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Configuring the Digital Scanner To configure the digital scanner, use the bar codes included in this configuration...
... the desk mount, and into the surface. Mounting the Digital Scanner Desk Mount Use the optional desk mount for information about programming the digital scanner using this manual, or the 123Scan configuration program. Simply place the mount on a flat surface. 1 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Configuring the Digital Scanner To configure the digital scanner, use the bar codes included in this configuration...
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... MPDF sequence was detected in an incorrect order, or trying to store the current MPDF symbol. 4 long low beeps Bad symbology. This occurs if the digital scanner is ignored. Enter value using numeric bar codes. Check option setting. 5 low beeps ...space. Low/high beeps Input error; 2 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The digital scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to clear or transmit an empty buffer. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the digital scanner.
... MPDF sequence was detected in an incorrect order, or trying to store the current MPDF symbol. 4 long low beeps Bad symbology. This occurs if the digital scanner is ignored. Enter value using numeric bar codes. Check option setting. 5 low beeps ...space. Low/high beeps Input error; 2 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The digital scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to clear or transmit an empty buffer. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the digital scanner.
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... USB device type Communication with the bus must be established before the digital scanner can put the digital scanner in a state where power to the digital scanner is left intact. ADF Programming: Normal Data Entry. Add leading zeros to exit rule entry. Low...entering rule. Duration of Message bar code. Rule entry mode exited. This is enabled. ADF Programming: Error Indications. Host Specific USB only 4 short high beeps Digital scanner has not completed initialization. Scanning 2 - 3 Table 2-1 Beeper Definitions (Continued) Beeper Sequence ...
... USB device type Communication with the bus must be established before the digital scanner can put the digital scanner in a state where power to the digital scanner is left intact. ADF Programming: Normal Data Entry. Add leading zeros to exit rule entry. Low...entering rule. Duration of Message bar code. Rule entry mode exited. This is enabled. ADF Programming: Error Indications. Host Specific USB only 4 short high beeps Digital scanner has not completed initialization. Scanning 2 - 3 Table 2-1 Beeper Definitions (Continued) Beeper Sequence ...
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... and program the digital scanner (see Setting Up the Digital Scanner on and ready to illuminate the target bar code. 2 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide LED Definitions In addition to beep sequences, the digital scanner uses a two-color LED to the digital scanner, or the digital scanner is on page 1-3). For assistance, contact the local supplier or Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. When the digital scanner senses...
... and program the digital scanner (see Setting Up the Digital Scanner on and ready to illuminate the target bar code. 2 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide LED Definitions In addition to beep sequences, the digital scanner uses a two-color LED to the digital scanner, or the digital scanner is on page 1-3). For assistance, contact the local supplier or Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. When the digital scanner senses...
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... the digital scanner is disabled. The symbol is defaced. The USB bus may put the digital scanner in charge of bar code. type of scanning. Digital scanner is cycled on page 5-5. Symbologies. Scanner emits short low/short medium/short high beep sequence (power-up beep sequence) more than once. Digital scanner emits aiming Digital scanner is not programmed for Program the digital scanner to the digital scanner. 3 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product...
... the digital scanner is disabled. The symbol is defaced. The USB bus may put the digital scanner in charge of bar code. type of scanning. Digital scanner is cycled on page 5-5. Symbologies. Scanner emits short low/short medium/short high beep sequence (power-up beep sequence) more than once. Digital scanner emits aiming Digital scanner is not programmed for Program the digital scanner to the digital scanner. 3 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product...
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... the host's settings. If 4 long low beeps are heard, a conversion Configure the digital scanner's or format error occurred. Host displays scanned data incorrectly. Digital scanner is not programmed for the current host interface. For a Keyboard Wedge configuration, program the system for the parameter programmed. The digital scanner may be out of ADF parameter storage space. See the chapter corresponding...
... the host's settings. If 4 long low beeps are heard, a conversion Configure the digital scanner's or format error occurred. Host displays scanned data incorrectly. Digital scanner is not programmed for the current host interface. For a Keyboard Wedge configuration, program the system for the parameter programmed. The digital scanner may be out of ADF parameter storage space. See the chapter corresponding...
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...to perform various functions, or activate different features. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks indicate (*)default values. * Indicates Default *High Volume (00h) Feature/Option Chapter 4 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options Introduction You can see the bar code clearly, and ...host chapter for selecting these features. If the default values suit requirements, programming is only necessary upon the first power-up beeps sound. This is not necessary. The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in non-volatile memory and are not ...
...to perform various functions, or activate different features. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks indicate (*)default values. * Indicates Default *High Volume (00h) Feature/Option Chapter 4 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options Introduction You can see the bar code clearly, and ...host chapter for selecting these features. If the default values suit requirements, programming is only necessary upon the first power-up beeps sound. This is not necessary. The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in non-volatile memory and are not ...
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...high, scan the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code listed under Beeper Tone on page 4-4. • Configure the digital scanner using the 123Scan configuration program (see Chapter 12, 123Scan). NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for user preferences parameters. Errors While Scanning Unless...Power Mode 80h Time Delay to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter. 4 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases, scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to set...
...high, scan the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code listed under Beeper Tone on page 4-4. • Configure the digital scanner using the 123Scan configuration program (see Chapter 12, 123Scan). NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for user preferences parameters. Errors While Scanning Unless...Power Mode 80h Time Delay to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter. 4 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases, scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to set...
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This is only necessary upon the first power-up beeps sound. If the default values suit requirements, programming is powered down. To set the document magnification to a level where you can program the digital scanner to a new host. If not using a USB cable, select a host type (see each host... memory and are preserved even when the digital scanner is not necessary. When scanning from the screen, be sure to default values, scan the Set Default Parameter on the screen. This chapter describes decoding preference features and provides programming bar codes for all features to set ...
This is only necessary upon the first power-up beeps sound. If the default values suit requirements, programming is powered down. To set the document magnification to a level where you can program the digital scanner to a new host. If not using a USB cable, select a host type (see each host... memory and are preserved even when the digital scanner is not necessary. When scanning from the screen, be sure to default values, scan the Set Default Parameter on the screen. This chapter describes decoding preference features and provides programming bar codes for all features to set ...
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... scan the Disable Decode Aiming Pattern bar code listed under Decode Aiming Pattern on page 4-4. • Configure the digital scanner using the 123Scan configuration program (see Chapter 12, 123Scan). Other parameters require scanning several bar codes. Decoding Preferences Parameter Defaults Table 5-1 lists ...Number 5-3 5-4 5-5 5-5 5-6 For example, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter. 5 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases scanning one bar code sets the parameter value.
... scan the Disable Decode Aiming Pattern bar code listed under Decode Aiming Pattern on page 4-4. • Configure the digital scanner using the 123Scan configuration program (see Chapter 12, 123Scan). Other parameters require scanning several bar codes. Decoding Preferences Parameter Defaults Table 5-1 lists ...Number 5-3 5-4 5-5 5-5 5-6 For example, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter. 5 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases scanning one bar code sets the parameter value.
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The digital scanner connects directly to set the document magnification to a level where you can see the bar code clearly, and bars and/or spaces are not merging. ... how to a USB host, or a powered USB hub, which powers it. When scanning from the screen, be sure to set up the digital scanner with a USB host. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) indicate default values. *Indicates Default *North American Standard USB Keyboard Feature/Option NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the...
The digital scanner connects directly to set the document magnification to a level where you can see the bar code clearly, and bars and/or spaces are not merging. ... how to a USB host, or a powered USB hub, which powers it. When scanning from the screen, be sure to set up the digital scanner with a USB host. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) indicate default values. *Indicates Default *North American Standard USB Keyboard Feature/Option NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the...
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... Mobility Support for the host device to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host. For system architectures requiring RS-232C signal levels, Motorola offers different cables providing TTL-to-RS-232C conversion. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) indicate default values. * Indicates Default *Baud Rate 57,600 Feature/Option NOTE...
... Mobility Support for the host device to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host. For system architectures requiring RS-232C signal levels, Motorola offers different cables providing TTL-to-RS-232C conversion. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) indicate default values. * Indicates Default *Baud Rate 57,600 Feature/Option NOTE...
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Select the number of stop bits to match host device requirements. *1 Stop Bit 2 Stop Bits Data Bits This parameter allows the digital scanner to accommodate. Set the number of stop bits (one character and prepares the receiving device for the next character in the serial data stream. RS-232 Interface 7 - 11 Stop Bit Select The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one or two) based on the number the receiving terminal is programmed to interface with devices requiring a 7-bit or 8-bit ASCII protocol. 7-Bit *8-Bit
Select the number of stop bits to match host device requirements. *1 Stop Bit 2 Stop Bits Data Bits This parameter allows the digital scanner to accommodate. Set the number of stop bits (one character and prepares the receiving device for the next character in the serial data stream. RS-232 Interface 7 - 11 Stop Bit Select The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one or two) based on the number the receiving terminal is programmed to interface with devices requiring a 7-bit or 8-bit ASCII protocol. 7-Bit *8-Bit
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...low (user-programmed logic level). RS-232 Interface 7 - 13 Hardware Handshaking (continued) • None: Scan this bar code to disable hardware handshaking. • Standard RTS/CTS: Scan this time, the digital scanner issues an error indication and discards the data. The digital scanner waits up to... Host Serial Response Time-out (default) for CTS to be asserted. The digital scanner de-asserts RTS when the transmission completes. • RTS...
...low (user-programmed logic level). RS-232 Interface 7 - 13 Hardware Handshaking (continued) • None: Scan this bar code to disable hardware handshaking. • Standard RTS/CTS: Scan this time, the digital scanner issues an error indication and discards the data. The digital scanner waits up to... Host Serial Response Time-out (default) for CTS to be asserted. The digital scanner de-asserts RTS when the transmission completes. • RTS...