Programming

Programming
The scanner is typically factory-configured with a set of default features stan-
dard to the interface type you ordered. After scanning the interface bar code
from the Interface Related Features section, you can select other options and
customize your scanner through use of the instructions and programming bar
codes available in that section and also the Data Editing and Symbologies chap-
ters of this manual.

Using the Programming Bar Codes

This manual contains feature descriptions and bar codes which allow you to
reconfigure your scanner. Some programming bar code labels, like the label
below for resetting defaults, require only the scan of that single label to enact
the change. Most of the programming labels in this manual, however, require
the scanner to be placed in Programming Mode prior to scanning them. Scan a
START/END bar code once to enterProgramming Mode. Once the scanner is in
Programming Mode, you can scan a number of parameter settings before scan-
ning the START/END bar code a second time, which will then accept your
changes, exit Programming Mode and return the scanner to normal operation.

Resetting the Standard Product Defaults

If you are unsure of what programming options are in your scanner, or you’ve
changed some options and want the factory settings restored, scan the Stan-
dard Product Default Settings bar code below. This will copy the factory config-
uration for the currently active interface to the current configuration.

Standard Product Default Settings

The programming section lists the factory default settings for each of the menu
commands for the standard RS-232 interface in BOLD text on the following
pages. Exceptions to default settings for the other interfaces can be found in
Appendix D, Default Settings.

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