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  • Page 1 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 3 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide 72E-86039-04 Revision A October 2008...

  • Page 4: Patents

    An implied license only exists for equipment, circuits, and subsystems contained in Motorola products. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo and Symbol and the Symbol logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Microsoft, Windows and ActiveSync are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 5: Revision History

    04/2007 Update service information, update operating temperature and drop specifications, remove sealing specification, correct Symbol PTC Terminal bar code, add new UPC/EAN supplemental options, Bookland ISBN format, 4State Postal, Aztec, and and inverse code type parameters, changed RSS references to GS1 DataBar.
  • Page 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Setting Up the Digital Scanner ..................1-3 Installing the Interface Cable .................. 1-3 Removing the Interface Cable ................1-3 Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface (Symbol DS6708 0nly) ......1-4 Connecting Power (if required) ................1-4 Configuring the Digital Scanner ................1-4 Mounting the Digital Scanner ..................
  • Page 8 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Chapter 2: Scanning Introduction ........................2-1 Beeper Definitions ......................2-2 LED Definitions ......................2-4 Scanning in Hand-Held Mode ..................2-4 Scanning with the Digital Scanner ................2-4 Aiming ........................2-5 Scanning in Presentation Mode ..................2-6 Decode Zones ......................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Chapter 5: Decoding Preferences Introduction ........................5-1 Scanning Sequence Examples ..................5-2 Errors While Scanning ....................5-2 Decoding Preferences Parameter Defaults ..............5-2 Decoding Preferences ....................5-3 Decoding Illumination ....................5-3 Illumination Bank Control ..................5-4 Decode Aiming Pattern ................... 5-5 Low Light Enhancement ..................
  • Page 10 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Ignore Unknown Characters ................... 7-18 ASCII Character Set for RS-232 ................... 7-19 Chapter 8: IBM 468X / 469X Interface Introduction ........................8-1 Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host ................ 8-2 IBM Parameter Defaults ....................8-3 IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters .................
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Chapter 11: Scanner Emulation Interface Introduction ........................11-1 Connecting Using Scanner Emulation ................11-2 Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults ............... 11-3 Scanner Emulation Host ....................11-4 Scanner Emulation Host Parameters ..............11-4 Parameter Pass-Through ..................11-5 Convert Newer Code Types ..................11-6 Module Width ......................
  • Page 12 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Code 128 ..................13-23 Set Lengths for Code 128 ..................13-23 Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ..........13-25 Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ..................13-25 Code 39 ........................13-26 Enable/Disable Code 39 ..................13-26 Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ................13-26 Convert Code 39 to Code 32 ..................
  • Page 13 Table of Contents Dutch Postal ......................13-57 4State Postal ......................13-57 Post US4 ......................... 13-58 Transmit US Postal Check Digit ................13-58 GS1 DataBar (formerly Reduced Space Symbology) ........... 13-59 GS1 DataBar-14 ..................... 13-59 GS1 DataBar Limited ....................13-59 GS1 DataBar Expanded ..................13-60 Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ................
  • Page 14 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Chapter 14: Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL) Introduction ........................14-1 Driver’s License Parsing ....................14-2 Parsing Driver’s License Data Fields (Embedded Driver's License Parsing) ....14-3 Driver’s License Parse Field Bar Codes ..............14-3 Driver’s License Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) ..........
  • Page 15 Table of Contents xiii Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters 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 ........................
  • Page 16 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 17: About This Guide

    About This Guide Introduction The Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Symbol DS6708 digital scanner. NOTE The Symbol DS6708 premier digital decoder does not support imaging. For imaging features and parameters, refer to the Symbol DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Product Reference Guide, p/n 72E-83978-xx.

  • Page 18: Notational Conventions

    Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide • Chapter 8, IBM 468X / 469X Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with IBM 468X/469X POS systems. • Chapter 9, Wand Emulation Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with a Wand Emulation host.

  • Page 19: Related Documents

    For the latest version of this guide and all Symbol guides, go to: http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/manuals. If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service. Service Information If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility support for your region. Contact information is available at: http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/support.
  • Page 20 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 21: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The Symbol DS6708 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and sub-second image capture and transfer to provide the best value in a digital scanner. Whether in hand-held mode or presentation mode in a stand, the digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.

  • Page 22: Supported Interfaces

    1 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Supported Interfaces The DS 6708 digital scanner supports: • Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes. This interface supports the following international keyboards (for Windows® environment): North America, German, French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.

  • Page 23: Setting Up The Digital Scanner

    Getting Started 1 - 3 Setting Up the Digital Scanner Installing the Interface Cable Plug the interface cable modular connector into the cable interface port on the bottom of the scanner handle (see Figure 1-2). Gently tug the cable to ensure the connector is secure. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host (see the specific host chapter for information on host connections).

  • Page 24: Connecting A Synapse Cable Interface (Symbol Ds6708 0Nly)

    1 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface (Symbol DS6708 0nly) NOTE Refer to the Synapse Interface Guide provided with the Synapse cable for detailed setup instructions Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to a variety of hosts. The Synapse cable has built-in intelligence to detect that host.

  • Page 25: Mounting The Digital Scanner

    Getting Started 1 - 5 Mounting the Digital Scanner Desk Mount Use the optional desk mount for convenient and protective placement of the digital scanner on a flat surface. Simply place the mount on the surface. The rubber feet hold the mount securely in place when inserting and removing the digital scanner.
  • Page 26 1 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide For convenience, print this page and use the template below for mounting hole locations. Insert mounting Insert mounting screw screw 2.98” Wall Mounting Template Figure 1-7...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Scanning

    Chapter 2 Scanning Introduction This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in scanning bar codes, general instructions and tips about scanning, and decode zone diagrams. Beeper Scan Window Trigger Parts Figure 2-8...

  • Page 28: Beeper Definitions

    A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled). 4 long low beeps A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. The data is ignored. This occurs if the digital scanner is not properly configured. Check option setting.
  • Page 29 Scanning 2 - 3 Beeper Definitions (Continued) Table 2-1 Beeper Sequence Indication Fast warble beep Aborting MPDF sequence. Low/high beeps Flushing an already empty MPDF buffer. ADF Programming: Normal Data Entry. Duration of tones are short. High/low beeps Enter another digit. Add leading zeros to the front if necessary. Low/low beeps Enter another alphabetic character or scan the End of Message bar code.

  • Page 30: Led Definitions

    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 indicate status. Table 2-2 defines LED colors that display during scanning. Standard LED Definitions Table 2-2 Indication No power is applied to the digital scanner, or the digital scanner is on and ready to scan.

  • Page 31: Aiming

    2-7) from the symbol, centering the aiming pattern cross hairs on the symbol. The aiming pattern is smaller when the digital scanner is closer to the symbol and larger when it is farther from the symbol. Scan symbols with smaller bars or elements (mil size) closer to the digital scanner, and those with larger bars or elements (mil size) farther from the digital scanner.

  • Page 32: Scanning In Presentation Mode

    Use the Intellistand’s adjustment knobs to adjust the height and angle of the digital scanner. Center the symbol in the aiming pattern. The entire symbol must be within the brackets. Upon successful decode, the digital scanner beeps and the LED turns green. For more information on beeper...

  • Page 33: Decode Zones

    5 mil (Code 39) 10 mil I 2 of 5 25.4 13 mil (100% UPC/EAN) 20 mil (Code 39) 12.9 Postnet 12.5 In . 12.7 25.4 38.1 Depth of Field Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Decode Zone for 1D Bar Codes Figure 2-14...
  • Page 34 10 mil QR Code PDF417 (10 mil) 10 mil MicroPDF 7.50 Datamatrix (10 mil) 1.10 7.50 35 mil Maxicode 12.8 In . 12.7 25.4 38.1 Depth of Field Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Decode Zone for 2D Bar Codes Figure 2-15...

  • Page 35: Chapter 3 Maintenance & Technical Specifications

    Chapter 3 Maintenance & Technical Specifications Introduction This chapter provides suggested scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and signal descriptions (pinouts). Maintenance Cleaning the scan window is the only maintenance required. A dirty window can affect scanning accuracy. • Do not allow abrasive material to touch the window. •...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    3 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions The aiming pattern does not No power to the digital scanner. If the configuration requires a power appear when pressing the supply, re-connect the power supply.
  • Page 37 Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 3 Troubleshooting (Continued) Table 3-1 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Digital scanner decodes bar Digital scanner is not programmed for Scan the appropriate host type code, but does not transmit the the correct host type. programming bar code.
  • Page 38 3 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting (Continued) Table 3-1 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Digital scanner emits Clearing Code 39 buffer. Normal when scanning the Code 39 low/high/low beeps. Buffering Clear Buffer bar code or upon attempt to transmit an empty Code 39 buffer.

  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 5 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table 3-2 Item Description Physical Characteristics Dimensions 6.55 in. x 4.72 in. x 2.82 in. (16.6 cm x 11.9 cm x 7.1 cm) (H x L x W) Weight: 6.4 oz.
  • Page 40 3 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Technical Specifications (Continued) Table 3-2 Item Description Print Contrast 25% minimum reflectance Motion Tolerances Horizontal Velocity: 5 in. (12.7 cm) per second Interfaces Supported RS-232C (Standard, Nixdorf, ICL, & Fujitsu); USB (Standard, IBM SurePOS, Macintosh);...

  • Page 41: Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions

    Interface cable modular connector Digital Scanner Cable Pinouts Figure 3-1 The signal descriptions in Table 3-3 apply to the connectors on the Symbol DS6708 digital scanner and are for reference only. Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Signal Pin-outs Table 3-3 Keyboard Scanner...
  • Page 42 3 - 8 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options

    Chapter 4 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options Introduction You can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes each user preference feature and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features. The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in Table 4-1 on page 4-2 (also see...

  • Page 44: Scanning Sequence Examples

    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 the beeper tone to high, scan the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code listed under Beeper Tone on page 4-5.
  • Page 45 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 3 User Preferences Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 4-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Fuzzy 1D Processing F1h, 02h Enable 4-11 Decode Mirror Images F1h, 19h Never 4-12 Miscellaneous Options Transmit Code ID Character None 4-13 Prefix Value...

  • Page 46: User Preferences

    4 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide User Preferences Set Default Parameter Scan this bar code to return all parameters to the default values listed in Table A-1 on page A-1. Set All Defaults Parameter Scanning Parameter # ECh To disable decoding of parameter bar codes, scan the Disable Parameter Scanning bar code below.

  • Page 47: Beeper Tone

    User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 5 Beeper Tone Parameter # 91h To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, or High Frequency bar code. Low Frequency (02h) Medium Frequency (Optimum Setting) (01h) High Frequency (00h)

  • Page 48: Beeper Volume

    4 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Beeper Volume Parameter # 8Ch To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code. Low Volume (02h) Medium Volume (01h) High Volume (00h)

  • Page 49: Time Delay To Low Power Mode

    User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 7 Time Delay to Low Power Mode Parameter # 92h NOTE This parameter only applies when Power Mode is set to Reduced Power. This parameter sets the time the digital scanner remains active after decoding. The digital scanner wakes upon trigger pull or when the host attempts to communicate with the digital scanner.

  • Page 50: Trigger Mode

    4 - 8 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Trigger Mode Parameter # 8Ah Select one of the following trigger modes for the digital scanner: • Level - A trigger pull activates decode processing. Decode processing continues until the bar code decodes, you release the trigger, or the Decode Session Timeout occurs.

  • Page 51: Picklist Mode

    User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 9 Picklist Mode Parameter # F0h 92h Picklist mode enables the digital scanner to decode only bar codes that are aligned under the laser crosshair. Select one of the following picklist modes for the digital scanner: •...

  • Page 52: Decode Session Timeout

    It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds. The default interval is 0.6 seconds. To select the timeout between decodes for the same symbol, scan the bar code below, then scan two numeric bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the desired interval, in 0.1 second increments.

  • Page 53: Beep After Good Decode

    User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 11 Beep After Good Decode Parameter # 38h Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the digital scanner beeps after a good decode. If selecting Do Not Beep After Good Decode, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and to indicate error conditions.

  • Page 54: Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only)

    4 - 12 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) Parameter # F1h 19h Select an option for decoding mirror image Data Matrix bar codes: • Always - decode only Data Matrix bar codes that are mirror images •...

  • Page 55: Aim Code Identifiers

    In addition to any single character prefix already selected, the Code ID character is inserted between the prefix and the decoded symbol. Select no Code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID character. For Code ID Characters, Symbol Code Identifiers on page B-1 AIM Code Identifiers on page B-3.

  • Page 56: Prefix/Suffix Values

    4 - 14 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Prefix/Suffix Values Key Category Parameter # P = 63h, S1 = 62h, S2 = 64h Decimal Value Parameter # P = 69h, S1 = 68h, S2 = 6Ah You can append a prefix and/or one or two suffixes to scan data for use in data editing. To set a value for a prefix or suffix, scan a four-digit number (i.e., four bar codes from...

  • Page 57: Scan Data Transmission Format

    User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 15 Scan Data Transmission Format Parameter # EBh To change the scan data format, scan one of the following eight bar codes corresponding to the desired format. NOTE If using this parameter do not use ADF rules to set the prefix/suffix To set values for the prefix and/or suffix, see Prefix/Suffix Values on page 4-14.

  • Page 58: Fn1 Substitution Values

    4 - 16 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Scan Data Transmission Format (continued) <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 1> (05h) <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 2> (06h) <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 1> <SUFFIX 2> (07h) FN1 Substitution Values Key Category Parameter # 67h Decimal Value Parameter # 6Dh The Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature.

  • Page 59: Transmit "No Read" Message

    Scan a bar code below to select whether or not to transmit a No Read message. Enable this to transmit the characters NR when a bar code does not decoded. Disable this to send nothing to the host if a symbol does not decode.

  • Page 60: Synapse Interface

    4 - 18 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Synapse Interface Parameter # F0h, ACh The auto-detection of a Synapse cable varies in duration depending on the type of Synapse connection. If you connected a digital scanner to another scanner using a Synapse cable, use the Auxiliary Synapse Port connection.

  • Page 61: Chapter 5 Decoding Preferences

    Chapter 5 Decoding Preferences Introduction You can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes decoding preference features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features. The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in the Decoding Preferences Parameter Defaults on page 5-2 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters...

  • Page 62: Scanning Sequence Examples

    5 - 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 disable the decode aiming pattern, scan the Disable Decode Aiming Pattern bar code listed under Decode Aiming Pattern on page 5-5.

  • Page 63: Decoding Preferences

    Decoding Preferences 5 - 3 Decoding Preferences The parameters in this chapter control bar code decoding characteristics. Decoding Illumination Parameter # F0h, 2Ah Selecting Enable Decoding Illumination causes the digital scanner to flash illumination to aid decoding. Select Disable Decoding Illumination to prevent the digital scanner from using decoding illumination. Enabling illumination usually results in superior images.

  • Page 64: Illumination Bank Control

    5 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Illumination Bank Control Parameter # F1h 3Bh Select an illumination bank control parameter to control the illumination banks on the scan engine. • Full (0) (default): Enable the full illumination system.

  • Page 65: Decode Aiming Pattern

    Decoding Preferences 5 - 5 Decode Aiming Pattern Parameter # F0h, 32h This parameter only applies in Decode Mode. Select Enable Decode Aiming Pattern to project the aiming pattern during bar code capture, or Disable Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off. NOTE With Picklist Mode on page 4-9 enabled, the decode aiming pattern flashes even when the Decode...

  • Page 66: Presentation Mode Field Of View

    5 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Presentation Mode Field of View Parameter # F1h, 61h In presentation mode, the digital scanner searches for a bar code in a smaller region around the aiming pattern’s center cross to speed search time.

  • Page 67: Chapter 6 Usb Interface

    Chapter 6 USB Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host. The digital scanner connects directly to a USB host, or a powered USB hub, which powers it. No additional power supply is required. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks ( ) indicate default values.

  • Page 68: Connecting A Usb Interface

    6 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Connecting a USB Interface Interface Cable USB Series A Connector USB Connection Figure 6-1 The digital scanner connects with USB-capable hosts including: • Desktop PCs and notebooks • Apple™ iMac, G4, iBooks (North America only) •...

  • Page 69: Usb Parameter Defaults

    USB Interface 6 - 3 To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter. If problems occur with the system, see Troubleshooting on page 3-2. USB Parameter Defaults Table 6-1 lists the defaults for USB host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 6-4.

  • Page 70: Usb Host Parameters

    6 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide USB Host Parameters USB Device Type Select the desired USB device type. NOTE When changing USB Device Types, the digital scanner automatically resets and issues the standard startup beep sequences.

  • Page 71: Usb Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes

    USB Interface 6 - 5 USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. This setting applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. NOTE When changing USB country keyboard types the digital scanner automatically resets and issues the standard startup beep sequences.
  • Page 72 6 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes (continued) Spanish Windows Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows (ASCII) Portuguese-Brazilian Windows...

  • Page 73: Usb Keystroke Delay

    USB Interface 6 - 7 USB Keystroke Delay This parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase the delay when hosts require a slower transmission of data. No Delay Medium Delay (20 msec) Long Delay (40 msec) USB CAPS Lock Override This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device.

  • Page 74: Usb Ignore Unknown Characters

    6 - 8 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide USB Ignore Unknown Characters This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device. Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Select Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send all bar code data except for unknown characters.

  • Page 75: Emulate Keypad With Leading Zero

    USB Interface 6 - 9 Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero Enable this to send character sequences sent over the numeric keypad as ISO characters which have a leading zero. For example ASCII A transmits as “ALT MAKE” 0 0 6 5 “ALT BREAK”. Disable Keypad Emulation with Leading Zero Enable Keypad Emulation with Leading Zero USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution...

  • Page 76: Function Key Mapping

    6 - 10 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as a control-key sequences (see Table 6-2 on page 6-12). Enable this parameter to send the keys in bold in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not have a bold entry remain the same whether or not you enable this parameter.

  • Page 77: Convert Case

    USB Interface 6 - 11 Convert Case Enable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case. No Case Conversion Convert All to Upper Case Convert All to Lower Case...

  • Page 78: Ascii Character Set For Usb

    6 - 12 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide ASCII Character Set for USB USB Prefix/Suffix Values Table 6-2 Full ASCII Code 39 Prefix/ Suffix Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1000 CTRL 2 1001 CTRL A 1002 CTRL B 1003...
  • Page 79 USB Interface 6 - 13 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 6-2 Full ASCII Code 39 Prefix/ Suffix Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1025 CTRL Y 1026 CTRL Z 1027 CTRL [/ESC 1028 CTRL \ 1029 CTRL ] 1030 CTRL 6 1031 CTRL - 1032 Space...
  • Page 80 6 - 14 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 6-2 Full ASCII Code 39 Prefix/ Suffix Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 > 1063 1064...
  • Page 81 USB Interface 6 - 15 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 6-2 Full ASCII Code 39 Prefix/ Suffix Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102...
  • Page 82 6 - 16 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 6-2 Full ASCII Code 39 Prefix/ Suffix Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122...
  • Page 83 USB Interface 6 - 17 USB ALT Key Character Set Table 6-3 ALT Keys 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...
  • Page 84 6 - 18 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide USB GUI Key Character Set Table 6-4 GUI Key Keystroke 3000 Right Control Key 3048 GUI 0 3049 GUI 1 3050 GUI 2 3051 GUI 3 3052 GUI 4 3053...
  • Page 85 USB Interface 6 - 19 USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued) Table 6-4 GUI Key Keystroke 3081 GUI Q 3082 GUI R 3083 GUI S 3084 GUI T 3085 GUI U 3086 GUI V 3087 GUI W 3088 GUI X 3089 GUI Y 3090...
  • Page 86 6 - 20 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide USB F Key Character Set Table 6-5 F Keys Keystroke 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020...
  • Page 87 USB Interface 6 - 21 USB Numeric Keypad Character Set Table 6-6 Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6042 6043 6044 undefined 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock...
  • Page 88 6 - 22 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide USB Extended Keypad Character Set Table 6-7 Extended Keypad Keystroke 7001 Break 7002 Delete 7003 PgUp 7004 7005 Pg Dn 7006 Pause 7007 Scroll Lock 7008 Backspace 7009 7010 Print Screen...

  • Page 89: Chapter 8: Ibm 468X / 469X Interface Introduction

    Chapter 8 IBM 468X / 469X Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with an IBM 468X/469X host. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks ( ) indicate default values. Disable Convert to Code 39 Feature/Option Indicates Default NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen.
  • Page 90 8 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host Connect the digital scanner directly to the host interface. Interface Cable Host Port Connector IBM Direct Connection Figure 8-1 NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in...
  • Page 91 IBM 468X / 469X Interface 8 - 3 IBM Parameter Defaults Table 8-1 lists the defaults for IBM host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 8-4. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
  • Page 92 8 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters Port Address This parameter sets the IBM 468X/469X port used. NOTE Scanning one of these bar codes enables the RS-485 interface on the digital scanner. None Selected...
  • Page 93 IBM 468X / 469X Interface 8 - 5 Convert Unknown to Code 39 Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the conversion of unknown bar code type data to Code 39. Enable Convert Unknown to Code 39 Disable Convert Unknown to Code 39...
  • Page 94 8 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 95: Chapter 7 Rs-232 Interface

    Chapter 7 RS-232 Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host. Use the RS-232 interface to connect the digital scanner to point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available RS-232 port (e.g., com port).

  • Page 96: Connecting An Rs-232 Interface

    7 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Connecting an RS-232 Interface Connect the digital scanner directly to the host computer. Interface Cable Serial Port Connector to Host Power Supply Cable RS-232 Direct Connection Figure 7-1 NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in...

  • Page 97: Rs-232 Parameter Defaults

    RS-232 Interface 7 - 3 RS-232 Parameter Defaults Table 7-1 lists the defaults for RS-232 host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the RS-232 Host Parameters section beginning on page 7-4. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.

  • Page 98: Rs-232 Host Parameters

    7 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Parameters Various RS-232 hosts use their own parameter default settings. Selecting standard, ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS/JPOS, Olivetti, or Omron sets the defaults listed in Table 7-2.
  • Page 99 RS-232 Interface 7 - 5 RS-232 Host Parameters (continued) Selecting ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS/JPOS, Olivetti, or Omron enables the transmission of code ID characters listed in Table 7-3. These code ID characters are not programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature.

  • Page 100: Host Types

    7 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Types To select an RS-232 host interface, scan one of the following bar codes. Standard RS-232 ICL RS-232 Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode A Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode B Olivetti ORS4500 Omron Scanning Standard RS-232 activates the RS-232 driver, but does not change port settings (e.g., parity, data bits,...

  • Page 101: Baud Rate

    RS-232 Interface 7 - 7 RS-232 Host Types (continued) OPOS/JPOS Fujitsu RS-232 Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the digital scanner's baud rate to match the baud rate setting of the host device. Otherwise, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.
  • Page 102 7 - 8 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Baud Rate (continued) Baud Rate 9600 Baud Rate 19,200 Baud Rate 38,400 Baud Rate 57,600 Baud Rate 115,200...

  • Page 103: Parity

    RS-232 Interface 7 - 9 Parity A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host device requirements. • Select Odd parity to set the parity bit value to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that the coded character contains an odd number of 1 bits.

  • Page 104: Stop Bit Select

    7 - 10 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide 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. Select the number of stop bits (one or two) based on the number the receiving terminal is programmed to accommodate.

  • Page 105: Check Receive Errors

    RS-232 Interface 7 - 11 Check Receive Errors Select whether or not to check the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters. The parity value of received characters is verified against the parity parameter selected above. Check For Received Errors Do Not Check For Received Errors Hardware Handshaking The data interface consists of an RS-232 port designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking...
  • Page 106 7 - 12 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Hardware Handshaking (continued) • None: Scan this bar code to disable hardware handshaking. • Standard RTS/CTS: Scan this bar code to select Standard RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking. • RTS/CTS Option 1: If you select RTS/CTS Option 1, the digital scanner asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores the state of CTS.

  • Page 107: Software Handshaking

    RS-232 Interface 7 - 13 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. •...
  • Page 108 7 - 14 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Software Handshaking (continued) None ACK/NAK ACK/NAK with ENQ XON/XOFF...

  • Page 109: Host Serial Response Time-Out

    RS-232 Interface 7 - 15 Host Serial Response Time-out This parameter specifies how long the digital scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, or CTS before determining that a transmission error occurred. This only applies when in one of the ACK/NAK software handshaking modes, or RTS/CTS hardware handshaking mode.

  • Page 110: Rts Line State

    7 - 16 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide RTS Line State This parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Scan a bar code below to select Low RTS or High RTS line state. Host: Low RTS Host: High RTS Beep on <BEL>...

  • Page 111: Intercharacter Delay

    RS-232 Interface 7 - 17 Intercharacter Delay This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character transmissions. Minimum: 0 msec Low: 25 msec Medium: 50 msec High: 75 msec Maximum: 99 msec...

  • Page 112: Nixdorf Beep/Led Options

    7 - 18 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Nixdorf Beep/LED Options If you selected Nixdorf Mode B, this indicates when the digital scanner beeps and turns on its LED after a decode. Normal Operation (Beep/LED immediately after decode)

  • Page 113: Ascii Character Set For Rs-232

    RS-232 Interface 7 - 19 ASCII Character Set for RS-232 You can assign the values in Table 7-4 as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmission. Prefix/Suffix Values Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1000 1001 1002...
  • Page 114 7 - 20 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 Space Space 1033 1034 " 1035 1036 1037 1038 &...
  • Page 115 RS-232 Interface 7 - 21 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 > 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077...
  • Page 116 7 - 22 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101...
  • Page 117 RS-232 Interface 7 - 23 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 Undefined 7013 ENTER...
  • Page 118 7 - 24 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 119: Introduction

    Chapter 9 Wand Emulation Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with a wand emulation host when you need Wand Emulation communication. The digital scanner connects to an external wand decoder or to a decoder integrated in a mobile computer or Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal.

  • Page 120: Connecting Using Wand Emulation

    9 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Connecting Using Wand Emulation To perform Wand Emulation, connect the digital scanner to a mobile computer, or a controller which collects the wand data and interprets it for the host.

  • Page 121: Wand Emulation Parameter Defaults

    Wand Emulation Default Table Table 9-1 Page Parameter Default Number Wand Emulation Host Parameters Wand Emulation Host Types Symbol OmniLink Interface Controller Leading Margin 80 msec Polarity Bar High/Margin Low Ignore Unknown Characters Ignore Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39...

  • Page 122: Wand Emulation Host Parameters

    9 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Wand Emulation Host Parameters Wand Emulation Host Types Select a Wand Emulation host by scanning one of the bar codes below. Symbol OmniLink Interface Controller Symbol PDT Terminal (MSI) Symbol PTC Terminal (Telxon)

  • Page 123: Leading Margin (Quiet Zone)

    Wand Emulation Interface 9 - 5 Leading Margin (Quiet Zone) Scan a bar code below to select a leading margin duration. A leading margin is the time that precedes the first bar of the scan, in milliseconds. The minimum allowed value is 80 msec and the maximum is 250 msec. This parameter accommodates older wand decoders which cannot handle short leading margins.

  • Page 124: Polarity

    9 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Polarity Polarity determines how the digital scanner's Wand Emulation interface creates the Digitized Barcode Pattern (DBP). DBP is a digital signal that represents the scanned bar code. Different decoders expect the DBP in a certain format.

  • Page 125: Convert All Bar Codes To Code 39

    Wand Emulation Interface 9 - 7 Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 By default, the Wand Emulation interface sends data to the attached host in the decoded symbology. This can be a problem for customers with older systems that do not recognize newer symbologies (for example, GS1 DataBar). Enable this parameter to ignore the decoded symbology, and transmit the data as a Code 39 bar code.

  • Page 126: Convert Code 39 To Full Ascii

    9 - 8 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII By default, a space replaces characters that do not have a corresponding character in the Code 39 symbology set. Enable this parameter to encode data sent to the wand Interface in Code 39 Full ASCII. This setting requires that the host be able to interpret Code 39 Full ASCII data.

  • Page 127: Chapter 10 Keyboard Wedge Interface

    Chapter 10 Keyboard Wedge Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up a Keyboard Wedge interface with the digital scanner. With this interface, the digital scanner is connected between the keyboard and host computer, and translates bar code data into keystrokes.

  • Page 128: Connecting A Keyboard Wedge Interface

    10 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface Male DIN Connector Female DIN Connector Keyboard Connector Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y-cable Figure 10-1 To connect the Keyboard Wedge interface Y-cable: NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in...

  • Page 129: Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults

    Keyboard Wedge Interface 10 - 3 Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults Table 10-1 lists the defaults for Keyboard Wedge host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) in the Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters section beginning on page 10-4. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and...

  • Page 130: Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters

    10 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters Keyboard Wedge Host Types Select the Keyboard Wedge host by scanning one of the bar codes below. IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles IBM PS/2 (Model 30)

  • Page 131: Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country Codes

    Keyboard Wedge Interface 10 - 5 Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country Codes Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. If your keyboard type does not appear, see Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation on page 10-8. North American German Windows French Windows French Canadian Windows 95/98 French Canadian Windows XP/2000...
  • Page 132 10 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country Codes (continued) Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows Portuguese-Brazilian Windows...

  • Page 133: Ignore Unknown Characters

    Keyboard Wedge Interface 10 - 7 Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Select Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send all bar code data except for unknown characters. The digital scanner issues no error beeps. Select Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send bar code data up to the first unknown character.

  • Page 134: Intra-Keystroke Delay

    10 - 8 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Intra-Keystroke Delay Enable this to insert an additional delay between each emulated key depression and release. This sets the Keystroke Delay parameter to a minimum of 5 msec as well.

  • Page 135: Caps Lock On

    Keyboard Wedge Interface 10 - 9 Caps Lock On Enable this to emulate keystrokes as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed. Enable Caps Lock On Disable Caps Lock On Caps Lock Override If you enable this, on AT or AT Notebook hosts, the keyboard ignores the state of the Caps Lock key. Therefore, an ‘A’...

  • Page 136: Convert Wedge Data

    10 - 10 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Convert Wedge Data Enable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case. Convert to Upper Case Convert to Lower Case No Convert Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control key sequences (see Table 10-2 on page 10-14).

  • Page 137: Fn1 Substitution

    Keyboard Wedge Interface 10 - 11 FN1 Substitution Enable this to replace FN1 characters in an EAN128 bar code with a user-selected keystroke (see Substitution on page 10-11). Enable Disable Send Make and Break Enable this to prevent sending the scan codes for releasing a key. *Send Make and Break Scan Codes Send Make Scan Code Only...

  • Page 138: Keyboard Maps

    10 - 12 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Maps Refer to the following keyboard maps for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To program the prefix/suffix values, see the bar codes on page 4-14. 7006 7014 5001 5002 5003 5004...
  • Page 139 Keyboard Wedge Interface 10 - 13 1068 1067 1066 1070 1071 1065 1069 1075 1072 1073 1074 1076 1077 1078 1082 1079 1080 1083 1084 1085 1081 5002 1045 5013 1086 5001 5011 5003 5004 5014 5015 1087 5005 5006 1043 5016 1088...

  • Page 140: Ascii Character Set For Keyboard Wedge

    10 - 14 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge NOTE 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, if you enable Code 39 Full ASCII and scan +B, it transmits as b, %J as ?, and %V as @.
  • Page 141 Keyboard Wedge Interface 10 - 15 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) Table 10-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1024 CTRL X 1025 CTRL Y 1026 CTRL Z 1027 CTRL [ /ESC 1028 CTRL \ 1029 CTRL ] 1030 CTRL 6...
  • Page 142 10 - 16 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) Table 10-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 >...
  • Page 143 Keyboard Wedge Interface 10 - 17 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) Table 10-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 ‘...
  • Page 144 10 - 18 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) Table 10-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120...
  • Page 145 Keyboard Wedge Interface 10 - 19 Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character Set (Continued) Table 10-3 ALT Keys Keystroke 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...
  • Page 146 10 - 20 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge GUI Key Character Set (Continued) Table 10-4 GUI Keys Keystrokes 3056 GUI 8 3057 GUI 9 3065 GUI A 3066 GUI B 3067 GUI C 3068 GUI D...
  • Page 147 Keyboard Wedge Interface 10 - 21 Keyboard Wedge F Key Character Set Table 10-5 F Keys Keystroke 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set Table 10-6...
  • Page 148 10 - 22 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set (Continued) Table 10-6 Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set...
  • Page 149 Keyboard Wedge Interface 10 - 23 Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set (Continued) Table 10-7 Extended Keypad Keystroke 7015 Up Arrow 7016 Dn Arrow 7017 Left Arrow 7018 Right Arrow...
  • Page 150 10 - 24 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 151: Chapter 11 Scanner Emulation Interface

    Chapter 11 Scanner Emulation Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with a Scanner Emulation host. In this mode, the digital scanner connects to an external decoder or to a decoder integrated in a mobile computer or Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal.

  • Page 152: Connecting Using Scanner Emulation

    11 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Connecting Using Scanner Emulation To perform Scanner Emulation, connect the digital scanner to a mobile computer, or a controller which collects the data and interprets it for the host. Host Port Connector...

  • Page 153: Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults

    Scanner Emulation Interface 11 - 3 Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults Table 11-1 lists the defaults for the Scanner Emulation host. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Scanner Emulation Host Parameters section beginning on page 11-4. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and...

  • Page 154: Scanner Emulation Host

    11 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Scanner Emulation Host Scan the bar code below to enable the Scanner Emulation host. Scanner Emulation Host Scanner Emulation Host Parameters Beep Style The Scanner Emulation host supports three beep styles.

  • Page 155: Parameter Pass-Through

    The Scanner Emulation host can process parameter bar code messages and send them to the attached decoder. In this way, customers using Symbol compliant decoders can control the behavior of the entire system by scanning the necessary parameters only once.

  • Page 156: Convert Newer Code Types

    11 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Convert Newer Code Types The digital scanner supports a variety of code types that are not decodable by attached decoder systems. To allow compatibility in these environments, the digital scanner converts these code types to more commonly decodable symbologies, as per the following chart.

  • Page 157: Convert All Bar Codes To Code 39

    Scanner Emulation Interface 11 - 7 Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 Scan a bar code below to enable or disable converting all bar code data to Code 39. *Do Not Convert Bar Codes To Code 39 Convert All To Code 39 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion By default, a space replaces any characters that do not have a corresponding character in the Code 39 symbology set.

  • Page 158: Transmission Timeout

    11 - 8 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Transmission Timeout The Scanner Emulation host transmits bar code data to the attached decoder and waits for the decoder to assert the Decode signal, indicating successful transmission. If, after a specified amount of time, the Decode signal is not asserted (indicating that the attached decoder did not successfully receive the bar code data), the digital scanner issues transmit error beeps.

  • Page 159: Ignore Unknown Characters

    Scanner Emulation Interface 11 - 9 Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the decoder does not recognize. Select Ignore Unknown Characters to send all bar code data except for unknown characters. The digital scanner issues no error beeps. Select Convert Error on Unknown Characters to prevent sending bar codes containing at least one unknown character to the decoder.

  • Page 160: Check For Decode Led

    11 - 10 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Leading Margin (continued) 5 ms Leading Margin 10 ms Leading Margin Check For Decode LED The attached decoder normally asserts the Decode line to signal to the Scanner Emulation host to indicate that it successfully decoded the transmitted bar code.

  • Page 161: Chapter 12 123Scan

    Chapter 12 123Scan Introduction 123Scan is a Windows ® -based utility that programs the digital scanner with all parameters including Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) rules. An ADF rule modifies bar code data before it transmits to the host to ensure compatibility between bar coded data and the host application.
  • Page 162 12 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 163: Chapter 13 Symbologies

    Chapter 13 Symbologies Introduction This chapter describes symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features. Before programming, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started. To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in non-volatile memory and are preserved even when the digital scanner powers down.

  • Page 164: Errors While Scanning

    13 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Errors While Scanning Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter. Symbology Parameter Defaults Table 13-1 lists the defaults for all symbologies parameters. There are two ways to change the default values: •...
  • Page 165 Symbologies 13 - 3 Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 13-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number UPC-E1 Preamble System Character 13-18 Convert UPC-E to A Disable 13-19 Convert UPC-E1 to A Disable 13-19 EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend Disable 13-20 Bookland ISBN Format F1h 40h ISBN-10 13-21 UCC Coupon Extended Code...
  • Page 166 13 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 13-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) Enable 13-39 Set Lengths for I 2 of 5...
  • Page 167 Symbologies 13 - 5 Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 13-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Post US4 F1h 63h Disable 13-58 Transmit US Postal Check Digit Enable 13-58 GS1 DataBar (formerly Reduced Space Symbology) GS1 DataBar-14 F0h 52h Enable 13-59 GS1 DataBar Limited F0h 53h Enable...
  • Page 168 13 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 13-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Security Level 13-72 Intercharacter Gap Size F0h 7Dh Normal 13-73 Report Version 13-73 Macro PDF Flush Macro PDF Buffer...

  • Page 169: Upc/Ean

    Symbologies 13 - 7 UPC/EAN Enable/Disable UPC-A Parameter # 01h To enable or disable UPC-A, scan the appropriate bar code below Enable UPC-A (01h) Disable UPC-A (00h) Enable/Disable UPC-E Parameter # 02h To enable or disable UPC-E, scan the appropriate bar code below Enable UPC-E (01h) Disable UPC-E...

  • Page 170: Enable/Disable Upc-E1

    13 - 8 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable UPC-E1 Parameter # 0Ch UPC-E1 is disabled by default. To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below. NOTE UPC-E1 is not a UCC (Uniform Code Council) approved symbology.

  • Page 171: Enable/Disable Ean-13/Jan-13

    Symbologies 13 - 9 Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 Parameter # 03h To enable or disable EAN-13/JAN-13, scan the appropriate bar code below Enable EAN-13/JAN-13 (01h) Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 (00h) Enable/Disable Bookland EAN Parameter # 53h To enable or disable Bookland EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Bookland EAN (01h) Disable Bookland EAN...

  • Page 172: Decode Upc/Ean/Jan Supplementals

    If you select one of the following Supplemental Mode options, the scanner immediately transmits EAN-13 bar codes starting with that prefix that have supplemental characters. If the symbol does not have a supplemental, the scanner must decode the bar code the number of times set via...
  • Page 173 Symbologies 13 - 11 Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued) Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Only With Supplementals (01h) Ignore Supplementals (00h) Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (02h) Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode (04h) Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode (05h) Enable 977 Supplemental Mode (07h)
  • Page 174 13 - 12 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued) 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode Enable (06h) 491 Supplemental Mode Enable (08h) Enable Smart Supplemental Mode (03h) Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 (09h) Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2...

  • Page 175: User-Programmable Supplementals

    If you selected Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals, this option adjusts the number of times to decode a symbol without supplementals before transmission. The range is from two to thirty times. Five or above is recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN/JAN symbols with and without supplementals. The default is 10.

  • Page 176: Transmit Upc-A Check Digit

    Parameter # 28h The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-A check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data.

  • Page 177: Transmit Upc-E1 Check Digit

    Parameter # 2Ah The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-E1 check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data.

  • Page 178: Upc-A Preamble

    UPC-A Preamble Parameter # 22h Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-A preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and transmit no preamble. Select the appropriate option to match the host system.

  • Page 179: Upc-E Preamble

    UPC-E Preamble Parameter # 23h Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-E preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and transmit no preamble. Select the appropriate option to match the host system.

  • Page 180: Upc-E1 Preamble

    UPC-E1 Preamble Parameter # 24h Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-E1 preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and transmit no preamble. Select the appropriate option to match the host system.

  • Page 181: Convert Upc-E To Upc-A

    Symbologies 13 - 19 Convert UPC-E to UPC-A Parameter # 25h Enable this to convert UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, the data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).

  • Page 182: Ean-8/Jan-8 Extend

    13 - 20 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend Parameter # 27h Enable this parameter to add five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN-13 symbols. Disable this to transmit EAN-8 symbols as is.

  • Page 183: Bookland Isbn Format

    Symbologies 13 - 21 Bookland ISBN Format Parameter # F1h 40h If you enabled Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 13-9, select one of the following formats for Bookland data: • Bookland ISBN-10 - The scanner reports Bookland data starting with 978 in traditional 10-digit format with the special Bookland check digit for backward-compatibility.

  • Page 184: Ucc Coupon Extended Code

    13 - 22 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide UCC Coupon Extended Code Parameter # 55h Enable this parameter to decode UPC-A bar codes starting with digit ‘5’, EAN-13 bar codes starting with digit ‘99’, and UPC-A/EAN-128 Coupon Codes. UPCA, EAN-13, and EAN-128 must be enabled to scan all types of Coupon Codes.

  • Page 185: Code 128

    Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-2. • Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 128 symbol with a specific length range. Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode Code 128 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 128 - Length Within Range.
  • Page 186 13 - 24 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 128 (continued) Code 128 - One Discrete Length Code 128 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 128 - Length Within Range *Code 128 - Any Length...

  • Page 187: Enable/Disable Gs1-128 (Formerly Ucc/Ean-128)

    Symbologies 13 - 25 Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) Parameter # 0Eh To enable or disable GS1-128, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable GS1-128 (01h) Disable GS1-128 (00h) Enable/Disable ISBT 128 Parameter # 54h ISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood bank industry. Scan a bar code below to enable or disable ISBT 128.

  • Page 188: Code 39

    13 - 26 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Code 39 Enable/Disable Code 39 Parameter # 00h To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 39 (01h) Disable Code 39 (00h) Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 Parameter # 0Dh Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tape cartridges.

  • Page 189: Convert Code 39 To Code 32

    Symbologies 13 - 27 Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Parameter # 56h Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32. NOTE Code 39 must be enabled for this parameter to function.

  • Page 190: Set Lengths For Code 39

    Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-2. • Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 39 symbol with a specific length range. Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode Code 39 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 39 - Length Within Range.
  • Page 191 Symbologies 13 - 29 Set Lengths for Code 39 (continued) Code 39 - One Discrete Length Code 39 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 39 - Length Within Range Code 39 - Any Length...

  • Page 192: Code 39 Check Digit Verification

    13 - 30 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Code 39 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 30h Enable this feature to check the integrity of all Code 39 symbols to verify that the data complies with specified check digit algorithm. Only Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded. Enable this feature if the Code 39 symbols contain a Modulo 43 check digit.

  • Page 193: Code 39 Full Ascii Conversion

    The leading space is not buffered. Decoding a Code 39 symbol with no leading space transmits in sequence all buffered data in a first-in first-out format, plus the “triggering” symbol. See the following pages for further details.
  • Page 194 Transmit Buffer on page 13-33) or clear the buffer. Buffer Data To buffer data, enable Code 39 buffering and scan a Code 39 symbol with a space immediately following the start pattern. • Unless the data overflows the transmission buffer, the digital scanner issues a low/high beep to indicate successful decode and buffering.
  • Page 195 1. Overfilling Transmission Buffer The Code 39 buffer holds 200 characters. If the symbol just read overflows the transmission buffer: • The digital scanner indicates that it rejected the symbol by issuing three long, high beeps.

  • Page 196: Code 93

    Cancel on page D-2. • Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 93 symbol with a specific length range. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode Code 93 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 93 - Length Within Range.
  • Page 197 Symbologies 13 - 35 Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued) Code 93 - One Discrete Length Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 93 - Length Within Range Code 93 - Any Length...

  • Page 198: Code 11

    Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-2. • Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 11 symbol with a specific length range. Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode Code 11 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 11 - Length Within Range.
  • Page 199 Symbologies 13 - 37 Set Lengths for Code 11 (continued) Code 11 - One Discrete Length Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 11 - Length Within Range Code 11 - Any Length...

  • Page 200: Code 11 Check Digit Verification

    13 - 38 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Code 11 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 34h This feature allows the digital scanner to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the data complies with the specified check digit algorithm. This selects the check digit mechanism for the decoded Code 11 bar code.

  • Page 201: Transmit Code 11 Check Digits

    Symbologies 13 - 39 Transmit Code 11 Check Digits Parameter # 2Fh This feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s). Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) (Enable) (01h) Do Not Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) (Disable) (00h) NOTE Code 11 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.

  • Page 202: Set Lengths For Interleaved 2 Of 5

    D-2. • Length Within Range - Select this option to decode an I 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length range. Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range.
  • Page 203 Symbologies 13 - 41 Set Lengths for Code 11 (continued) I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length I 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range I 2 of 5 - Any Length...

  • Page 204: I 2 Of 5 Check Digit Verification

    13 - 42 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 31h Enable this feature to check the integrity of all I 2 of 5 symbols to verify the data complies with either the specified Uniform Symbology Specification (USS), or the Optical Product Code Council (OPCC) check digit algorithm.

  • Page 205: Convert I 2 Of 5 To Ean-13

    Symbologies 13 - 43 Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 Parameter # 52h Enable this parameter to convert 14-character I 2 of 5 codes to EAN-13, and transmit to the host as EAN-13. To accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13 check digit.

  • Page 206: Set Lengths For Discrete 2 Of 5

    Cancel on page D-2. • Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a D 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length range. Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan D 2 of 5 - Length Within Range.
  • Page 207 Symbologies 13 - 45 Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (continued) D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length D 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths D 2 of 5 - Length Within Range D 2 of 5 - Any Length...

  • Page 208: Codabar (Nw - 7)

    Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-2. • Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Codabar symbol with a specific length range. Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Codabar - Length Within Range.
  • Page 209 Symbologies 13 - 47 Set Lengths for Codabar (continued) Codabar - One Discrete Length Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths Codabar - Length Within Range Codabar - Any Length...

  • Page 210: Clsi Editing

    Disable CLSI Editing (00h) NOTIS Editing Parameter # 37h Enable this parameter to strip the start and stop characters from a decoded Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if the host system requires this data format. Enable NOTIS Editing (01h) Disable NOTIS Editing...

  • Page 211: Msi

    0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-2. • Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a MSI symbol with a specific length range. Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode MSI symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan MSI - Length Within Range.
  • Page 212 13 - 50 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for MSI (continued) NOTE Due to the construction of the MSI symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the code to transmit as a complete scan, yielding less data than is encoded in the bar code. To prevent this, select specific lengths (MSI - One Discrete Length, Two Discrete Lengths) for MSI applications.

  • Page 213: Msi Check Digits

    Symbologies 13 - 51 MSI Check Digits Parameter # 32h With MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the reader. The second check digit is optional. If the MSI codes include two check digits, scan the Two MSI Check Digits bar code to enable verification of the second check digit.

  • Page 214: Msi Check Digit Algorithm

    13 - 52 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide MSI Check Digit Algorithm Parameter # 33h Two algorithms are possible for the verification of the second MSI check digit. Select the bar code below corresponding to the algorithm used to encode the check digit.

  • Page 215: Inverse 1D

    Symbologies 13 - 53 Inverse 1D Parameter # F1h 4Ah This parameter sets the 1D inverse decoder setting. Options are: • - the scanner decodes regular 1D bar codes only. Regular Only • - the scanner decodes inverse 1D bar codes only. Inverse Only •...

  • Page 216: Postal Codes

    13 - 54 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Postal Codes US Postnet Parameter # 59h To enable or disable US Postnet, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable US Postnet (01h) Disable US Postnet (00h) US Planet Parameter # 5Ah To enable or disable US Planet, scan the appropriate bar code below.

  • Page 217: Uk Postal

    Symbologies 13 - 55 UK Postal Parameter # 5Bh To enable or disable UK Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable UK Postal (01h) Disable UK Postal (00h) Transmit UK Postal Check Digit Parameter # 60h Select whether to transmit UK Postal data with or without the check digit. Transmit UK Postal Check Digit (01h)

  • Page 218: Japan Postal

    13 - 56 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Japan Postal Parameter # F0h, 22h To enable or disable Japan Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Japan Postal (01h) Disable Japan Postal (00h) Australian Postal Parameter # F0h, 23h To enable or disable Australian Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below.

  • Page 219: Dutch Postal

    Symbologies 13 - 57 Dutch Postal Parameter # F0h, 46h To enable or disable Dutch Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Dutch Postal (01h) Disable Dutch Postal (00h) 4State Postal Parameter # F1h 50h To enable or disable 4State Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable 4State Postal (01h) Disable 4State Postal...

  • Page 220: Post Us4

    13 - 58 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Post US4 Parameter # F1h 63h To enable or disable Post US4, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Post US4 (01h) Disable Post US4 (00h) Transmit US Postal Check Digit Parameter # 5Fh Select whether to transmit US Postal data with or without the check digit.

  • Page 221: Gs1 Databar (Formerly Reduced Space Symbology)

    Symbologies 13 - 59 GS1 DataBar (formerly Reduced Space Symbology) The variants of GS1 DataBar are DataBar-14, DataBar Expanded, and DataBar Limited. The limited and expanded versions have stacked variants. Scan the appropriate bar codes to enable or disable each variant of GS1 DataBar. GS1 DataBar-14 Parameter # F0h 52h.

  • Page 222: Gs1 Databar Expanded

    This parameter only applies to GS1 DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar Limited symbols not decoded as part of a Composite symbol. Enable this to strip the leading '010' from DataBar-14 and DataBar Limited symbols encoding a single zero as the first digit, and report the bar code as EAN-13.

  • Page 223: Composite

    Symbologies 13 - 61 Composite Composite CC-C Parameter # F0h 55h Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type CC-C. Enable CC-C (01h) Disable CC-C (00h) Composite CC-A/B Parameter # F0h 56h Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type CC-A/B. Enable CC-A/B (01h) Disable CC-A/B...

  • Page 224: Composite Tlc-39

    UPC Composite Mode Parameter # F0h 58h Select an option for linking UPC symbols with a 2D symbol during transmission as if they were one symbol: • Select UPC Never Linked to transmit UPC bar codes regardless of whether a 2D symbol is detected.

  • Page 225: Composite Beep Mode

    Symbologies 13 - 63 Composite Beep Mode Parameter # F0h, 8Eh To select the number of decode beeps when a composite bar code is decoded, scan the appropriate bar code. Single Beep after both are decoded (00h) Beep as each code type is decoded (01h) Double Beep after both are decoded (02h)

  • Page 226: 2D Symbologies

    13 - 64 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide 2D Symbologies Enable/Disable PDF417 Parameter # 0Fh To enable or disable PDF417, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable PDF417 (01h) Disable PDF417 (00h) Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 Parameter # E3h To enable or disable MicroPDF417, scan the appropriate bar code below.

  • Page 227: Code 128 Emulation

    Symbologies 13 - 65 Code 128 Emulation Parameter # 7Bh Enable this parameter to transmit data from certain MicroPDF417 symbols as Code 128. AIM Code ID Character (01h) on page 4-13 must be enabled for this parameter to work. Enable Code 128 Emulation to transmit these MicroPDF417 symbols with one of the following prefixes: if the first codeword is 903-905 if the first codeword is 908 or 909 if the first codeword is 910 or 911...

  • Page 228: Data Matrix

    13 - 66 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Data Matrix Parameter # F0h, 24h To enable or disable Data Matrix, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Data Matrix (01h) Disable Data Matrix (00h) Data Matrix Inverse Parameter # F1h 4Ch This parameter sets the Data Matrix inverse decoder setting.

  • Page 229: Maxicode

    Symbologies 13 - 67 Maxicode Parameter # F0h, 26h To enable or disable Maxicode, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Maxicode (01h) Disable Maxicode (00h) QR Code Parameter # F0h,25h To enable or disable QR Code, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable QR Code (01h) Disable QR Code...

  • Page 230: Microqr

    13 - 68 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide MicroQR Parameter # F1h 3Dh To enable or disable MicroQR, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable MicroQR (01h) Disable MicroQR (00h) QR Inverse Parameter # F1h 4Bh This parameter sets the QR inverse decoder setting. Options are: •...

  • Page 231: Aztec

    Symbologies 13 - 69 Aztec Parameter # F1h 3Eh To enable or disable Aztec, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Aztec (01h) Disable Aztec (00h) Aztec Inverse Parameter # F1h 4Dh This parameter sets the Aztec inverse decoder setting. Options are: •...

  • Page 232: Redundancy Level 1

    13 - 70 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Redundancy Level Parameter # 4Eh The digital scanner offers four levels of decode redundancy. Select higher redundancy levels for decreasing levels of bar code quality. As redundancy levels increase, the digital scanner’s aggressiveness decreases.
  • Page 233 Symbologies 13 - 71 Redundancy Level 4 The following code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded: Redundancy Level 4 Codes Table 13-5 Code Type Code Length Redundancy Level 1 (01h) Redundancy Level 2 (02h) Redundancy Level 3 (03h) Redundancy Level 4 (04h)

  • Page 234: Security Level

    13 - 72 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Security Level Parameter # 4Dh The digital scanner offers four levels of decode security for delta bar codes, which include the Code 128 family, UPC/EAN, and Code 93. Select increasing levels of security for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse relationship between security and digital scanner aggressiveness, so choose only that level of security necessary for any given application.

  • Page 235: Intercharacter Gap Size

    The Code 39 and Codabar symbologies have an intercharacter gap that is typically quite small. Due to various bar code-printing technologies, this gap can grow larger than the maximum size allowed, preventing the digital scanner from decoding the symbol. If this problem occurs, scan the Large Intercharacter Gaps parameter to tolerate these out-of-specification bar codes.

  • Page 236: Macro Pdf Features

    13 - 74 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Macro PDF Features Macro PDF is a special feature for concatenating multiple PDF symbols into one file. The digital scanner can decode symbols that are encoded with this feature, and can store more than 64 Kb of decoded data stored in up to 50 MacroPDF symbols.

  • Page 237: Chapter 14 Driver's License Set Up (Ds6708-Dl)

    .DLL, to produce formatted data. This chapter describes how to program the Symbol DS6708-DL digital scanner to read and utilize the data contained in the 2D bar codes on US driver's licenses and AAMVA compliant ID cards.

  • Page 238: Driver's License Parsing

    When the Motorola .DLL installs on the host server along with a custom driver's license application, the Symbol DS6708-DL digital scanner can read 2D bar codes on standard US driver's licenses and AAMVA compliant ID cards to produce formatted data. The data can be used for age verification, credit card application information and more.

  • Page 239: Parsing Driver's License Data Fields (Embedded Driver's License Parsing)

    Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL) 14 - 3 Parsing Driver’s License Data Fields (Embedded Driver's License Parsing) To begin programming a parsing rule: Scan Begin New Driver’s License Parse Rule below. Scan any of the field bar codes on the following pages, or Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) on page 14-22 to complete the parsing rule.

  • Page 240: Driver's License Parse Field Bar Codes (Continued)

    14 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Driver’s License Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) The currently supported parse fields begin below. Not all IDs present data in the same format. For example, some IDs may have separate fields for first name, last name and middle initial and others may have a single field with the entire name. In addition, some IDs may expire on the subject's birth date and the actual expiration date field may only indicate the year.
  • Page 241 Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL) 14 - 5 Driver’s License Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) Issue Date ID Number (Formatted)

  • Page 242: Aamva Parse Field Bar Codes

    14 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes AAMVA Issuer ID Full Name Last Name First Name Middle Name / Initial Name Suffix Name Prefix...

  • Page 243: Aamva Parse Field Bar Codes (Continued)

    Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL) 14 - 7 AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) Mailing Address Line 1 Mailing Address Line 2 Mailing Address City Mailing Address State Mailing Address Postal Code Home Address Line 1 Home Address Line 2...
  • Page 244 14 - 8 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) Home Address City Home Address State Home Address Postal Code License ID Number License Class License Restrictions License Endorsements...
  • Page 245 Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL) 14 - 9 AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) Height (Feet and/or Inches) Height (Centimeters) Weight (Pounds) Weight (Kilograms) Eye Color Hair Color License Expiration Date...
  • Page 246 14 - 10 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) Birth Date Gender License Issue Date Social Security Number Permit Class Permit Expiration Date Permit ID Number...
  • Page 247 Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL) 14 - 11 AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) Permit Issue Date Permit Restrictions Permit Endorsements AKA Social Security Name AKA Full Name AKA Last Name AKA First Name...
  • Page 248 14 - 12 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) AKA Middle Name / Initial AKA Name Suffix AKA Name Prefix AKA Birth Date Issue Timestamp Number of Duplicates Medical Codes...
  • Page 249 Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL) 14 - 13 AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) Organ Donor Nonresident Customer ID Weight Range Document Discriminator Country Federal Commission Codes...
  • Page 250 14 - 14 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) Place of Birth Audit Information Inventory Control Race / Ethnicity Std Vehicle Class Std Endorsements Std Restrictions...
  • Page 251 Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL) 14 - 15 AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued) Class Description Endorsement Description Restrictions Description Height in Inches Height in Centimeters...
  • Page 252 14 - 16 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Parser Version ID Bar Codes Include this field to emit embedded parser software version identification Parser Version ID...

  • Page 253: Parsing Rule Example

    Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL) 14 - 17 Parsing Rule Example Scan the following bar codes in sequence to program the digital scanner to extract and transmit first, middle and last names; mailing address line 1; mailing address line 2; mailing address city; mailing address state; mailing address postal code;...
  • Page 254 14 - 18 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Parsing Rule Example (continued) Last Name Send Control M (Carriage Return) Mailing Address Line 1 Send Space Mailing Address Line 2 Send Control M (Carriage Return)
  • Page 255 Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL) 14 - 19 Parsing Rule Example (continued) Mailing Address City Send Space Mailing Address State Send Space Mailing Address Postal Code...
  • Page 256 14 - 20 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Parsing Rule Example (continued) Send Control M (Carriage Return) Birth Date Send Control M (Carriage Return) Save Driver’s Licence Parse Rule...

  • Page 257: Field Update Procedure

    Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL) 14 - 21 Field Update Procedure Scan the following bar codes in order to perform a field update. This update COMPLETELY REPLACES any prior updates that were done and overrides any embedded parsing software currently programmed in the digital scanner. Field Update Start.

  • Page 258: User Preferences

    14 - 22 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide User Preferences Set Default Parameter Scan this bar code to return all parameters to the default values listed in Table A-1 on page A-1. Set All Defaults Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) Control Characters Scan a Send bar code for the keystroke to send.
  • Page 259 Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL) 14 - 23 Control Characters (continued) Send Control C Send Control D Send Control E Send Control F Send Control G Send Control H Send Control I (Tab)
  • Page 260 14 - 24 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Control Characters (continued) Send Control J Send Control K Send Control L Send Control M (Carriage Return) Send Control N Send Control O Send Control P...
  • Page 261 Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL) 14 - 25 Control Characters (continued) Send Control Q Send Control R Send Control S Send Control T Send Control U Send Control V Send Control W...
  • Page 262 14 - 26 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Control Characters (continued) Send Control X Send Control Y Send Control Z Send Control [ Send Control \ Send Control ]...
  • Page 263 Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL) 14 - 27 Control Characters (continued) Send Control 6 Send Control - Keyboard Characters Scan a Send bar code for the keyboard characters to send. Send Space Send ! Send “ Send #...
  • Page 264 14 - 28 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send $ Send % Send & Send ‘ Send ( Send ) Send *...
  • Page 265 Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL) 14 - 29 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send + Send , Send - Send . Send / Send 0 Send 1...
  • Page 266 14 - 30 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send 2 Send 3 Send 4 Send 5 Send 6 Send 7 Send 8...
  • Page 267 Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL) 14 - 31 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send 9 Send : Send ; Send < Send = Send > Send ?
  • Page 268 14 - 32 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send @ Send A Send B Send C Send D Send E Send F...
  • Page 269 Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL) 14 - 33 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send G Send H Send I Send J Send K Send L Send M...
  • Page 270 14 - 34 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send N Send O Send P Send Q Send R Send S Send T...
  • Page 271 Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL) 14 - 35 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send U Send V Send W Send X Send Y Send Z Send [...
  • Page 272 14 - 36 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send \ Send ] Send ^ Send _ Send ` Send a Send b...
  • Page 273 Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL) 14 - 37 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send c Send d Send e Send f Send g Send h Send i...
  • Page 274 14 - 38 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send j Send k Send l Send m Send n Send o Send p...
  • Page 275 Driver’s License Set Up (DS6708-DL) 14 - 39 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send q Send r Send s Send t Send u Send v Send w...
  • Page 276 14 - 40 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send x Send y Send z Send { Send | Send } Send ~...

  • Page 277: Chapter 15 Advanced Data Formatting

    Chapter 15 Advanced Data Formatting Introduction Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to the host device. Use ADF to edit scan data to suit particular requirements. To implement ADF, scan a related series of bar codes, which begin on page 15-7, or install the 123Scan utility (see Chapter 12,...

  • Page 278: Using Adf Bar Codes

    15 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Using ADF Bar Codes When programming a rule, make sure the rule is logically correct. Plan ahead before scanning. To program each data formatting rule: • Start the Rule. Scan the Begin New Rule bar code on page 15-7.

  • Page 279: Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule

    Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 3 Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule Step Bar Code On Page Beep Indication Begin New Rule 15-7 High High Code 128 15-10 High High Send next 5 characters 15-27 High High Send <CTRL M> 15-47 High High Send next 5 characters...

  • Page 280: Rules Hierarchy (In Bar Codes)

    15 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide and the cashier keys the price manually. To implement this, first enter an ADF rule that applies to the normal situation, such as: Scan Rule Belongs to Set 1. 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.

  • Page 281: Default Rules

    Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 5 Note that using the standard data editing functions also creates ADF rules. Scan options are entered as ADF rules, and the hierarchy mentioned above also applies to them. For the digital scanner, this applies to prefix/suffix programming in the parameter Scan Data Transmission Format on page 4-15.
  • Page 282 15 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide ADF Bar Codes (Continued) Table 15-1 Page Parameter Number Numeric Keypad 15-23 Rule Belongs To Set 15-25 Actions 15-26 Send Data 15-26 Send Data Up To Character 15-26 Send Next Character...

  • Page 283: Special Commands

    Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 7 ADF Bar Codes (Continued) Table 15-1 Page Parameter Number Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters 15-82 Send GUI 0 Send GUI 9 15-82 Send GUI A Send GUI Z 15-83 Turn On/Off Rule Sets 15-87 Alphanumeric Keyboard 15-89...

  • Page 284: Save Rule

    15 - 8 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Save Rule Scan the bar code below to save the rule. Save Rule Erase Use these bar codes to erase criteria, actions, or rules. Erase Criteria And Start Again Erase Actions And Start Again...

  • Page 285: Disable Rule Set

    Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 9 Disable Rule Set Use these bar codes to disable rule sets. Disable Rule Set 1 Disable Rule Set 2 Disable Rule Set 3 Disable Rule Set 4 Disable All Rule Sets...

  • Page 286: Criteria

    15 - 10 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Criteria Code Types Scan the bar codes for all code to be affected by the rule. Scan the codes in succession, prior to selecting other criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
  • Page 287 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 11 Code Types (continued) IATA 2 OF 5 I 2 OF 5 Code 93 UPC-A UPC-E EAN-8 EAN-13...
  • Page 288 15 - 12 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Code Types (continued) GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128 UPC-E1 Bookland EAN Trioptic Code 39 Code 11 Code 32...
  • Page 289 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 13 Code Types (continued) ISBT 128 Coupon Code US Postnet US Planet UK Postal Japan Postal Australian Postal...
  • Page 290 15 - 14 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Code Types (continued) Dutch Postal 4State Postal Post US4 PDF417 MicroPDF Macro PDF Macro MicroPDF...
  • Page 291 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 15 Code Types (continued) MaxiCode Data Matrix QR Code MicroQR TLC 39 UPC/EAN Composites GS1 DataBar and EAN128 Composites...
  • Page 292 15 - 16 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Code Types (continued) Aztec Aztec Rune NOTE When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from an application that uses symbol separators.

  • Page 293: Code Lengths

    Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 17 Code Lengths Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. Select one length per rule only. Do not select any code length to select code types of any length. 1 Character 2 Characters 3 Characters...
  • Page 294 15 - 18 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Code Lengths (continued) 7 Characters 8 Characters 9 Characters 10 Characters 11 Characters 12 Characters 13 Characters...
  • Page 295 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 19 Code Lengths (continued) 14 Characters 15 Characters 16 Characters 17 Characters 18 Characters 19 Characters 20 Characters...
  • Page 296 15 - 20 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Code Lengths (continued) 21 Characters 22 Characters 23 Characters 24 Characters 25 Characters 26 Characters 27 Characters...

  • Page 297: Message Containing A Specific Data String

    Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 21 Code Lengths (continued) 28 Characters 29 Characters 30 Characters Message Containing A Specific Data String Use this feature to select whether the formatting affects data that begins with a specific character or data string, or contains a specific character or data string.

  • Page 298: Specific String, Any Location

    15 - 22 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Specific String, Any Location Scan the following bar code. Enter a location by scanning a two-digit number representing the position (use a leading “zero” if necessary) using the Numeric Keypad on page 15-23.

  • Page 299: Numeric Keypad

    Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 23 Numeric Keypad Do not confuse bar codes on this page with those on the alphanumeric keyboard.
  • Page 300 15 - 24 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Numeric Keypad (continued) Cancel...
  • Page 301 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 25 Rule Belongs To Set Select the set to which a rule belongs. There are four possible rule sets. See Alternate Rule Sets on page 15-3 more information about rule sets. Rule Belongs To Set 1 Rule Belongs To Set 2 Rule Belongs To Set 3 Rule Belongs To Set 4...

  • Page 302: Actions

    15 - 26 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Actions Select how to format the data for transmission. Send Data Send all data that follows, send all data up to a specific character selected from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 15-89, or send the next X characters.
  • Page 303 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 27 Send Data (continued) Send Next 5 Characters Send Next 6 Characters Send Next 7 Characters Send Next 8 Characters Send Next 9 Characters Send Next 10 Characters Send Next 11 Characters...
  • Page 304 15 - 28 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Send Data (continued) Send Next 12 Characters Send Next 13 Characters Send Next 14 Characters Send Next 15 Characters Send Next 16 Characters Send Next 17 Characters Send Next 18 Characters...

  • Page 305: Setup Field(S)

    Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 29 Send Data (continued) Send Next 19 Characters Send Next 20 Characters Setup Field(s) Setup Field(s) Definitions Table 15-2 Parameter Description Page Move Cursor Move Cursor To a Character Scan the Move Cursor To Character, then any printable ASCII 15-30 character from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page...

  • Page 306: Move Cursor

    15 - 30 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Move Cursor Scan a bar code below to move the cursor in relation to a specified character. Then enter a character by scanning a bar code from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 15-89.

  • Page 307: Skip Ahead

    Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 31 Skip Ahead Use the following bar codes to skip ahead characters. Skip Ahead 1 Character Skip Ahead 2 Characters Skip Ahead 3 Characters Skip Ahead 4 Characters Skip Ahead 5 Characters Skip Ahead 6 Characters Skip Ahead 7 Characters...

  • Page 308: Skip Back

    15 - 32 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Skip Ahead (continued) Skip Ahead 8 Characters Skip Ahead 9 Characters Skip Ahead 10 Characters Skip Back Use the following bar codes to skip back characters. Skip Back 1 Character...
  • Page 309 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 33 Skip Back (continued) Skip Back 4 Characters Skip Back 5 Characters Skip Back 6 Characters Skip Back 7 Characters Skip Back 8 Characters Skip Back 9 Characters Skip Back 10 Characters...

  • Page 310: Send Preset Value

    15 - 34 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Send Preset Value Use these bar codes to send preset values. See Prefix/Suffix Values on page 4-14 to set these values. Send Prefix Send Suffix...

  • Page 311: Modify Data

    Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 35 Modify Data Modify data as described below. The following actions work for all commands that follow it within a rule. Programming pad zeros to length 6, send next 3 characters, stop padding, send next 5 characters, adds three zeros to the first send, and the next send is unaffected by the padding.

  • Page 312: Pad Data With Spaces

    15 - 36 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces To pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of spaces. Use Send commands to activate this parameter. Pad Spaces To Length 1...
  • Page 313 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 37 Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Length 8 Pad Spaces To Length 9 Pad Spaces To Length 10 Pad Spaces To Length 11 Pad Spaces To Length 12 Pad Spaces To Length 13 Pad Spaces To Length 14...
  • Page 314 15 - 38 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Length 15 Pad Spaces To Length 16 Pad Spaces To Length 17 Pad Spaces To Length 18 Pad Spaces To Length 19...
  • Page 315 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 39 Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Length 22 Pad Spaces To Length 23 Pad Spaces To Length 24 Pad Spaces To Length 25 Pad Spaces To Length 26 Pad Spaces To Length 27 Pad Spaces To Length 28...

  • Page 316: Pad Data With Zeros

    15 - 40 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Length 29 Pad Spaces To Length 30 Stop Pad Spaces Pad Data with Zeros To pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of zeros. Use Send commands to activate this parameter.
  • Page 317 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 41 Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Length 4 Pad Zeros To Length 5 Pad Zeros To Length 6 Pad Zeros To Length 7 Pad Zeros To Length 8 Pad Zeros To Length 9 Pad Zeros To Length 10...
  • Page 318 15 - 42 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Length 11 Pad Zeros To Length 12 Pad Zeros To Length 13 Pad Zeros To Length 14 Pad Zeros To Length 15...
  • Page 319 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 43 Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Length 18 Pad Zeros To Length 19 Pad Zeros To Length 20 Pad Zeros To Length 21 Pad Zeros To Length 22 Pad Zeros To Length 23 Pad Zeros To Length 24...
  • Page 320 15 - 44 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Length 25 Pad Zeros To Length 26 Pad Zeros To Length 27 Pad Zeros To Length 28 Pad Zeros To Length 29...

  • Page 321: Beeps

    Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 45 Beeps Select a beep sequence for each ADF rule. Beep Once Beep Twice Beep Three Times Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) Control Characters Scan a Send bar code for the keystroke to send. Send Control 2 Send Control A Send Control B...
  • Page 322 15 - 46 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Control Characters (continued) Send Control C Send Control D Send Control E Send Control F Send Control G Send Control H Send Control I...
  • Page 323 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 47 Control Characters (continued) Send Control J Send Control K Send Control L Send Control M Send Control N Send Control O Send Control P...
  • Page 324 15 - 48 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Control Characters (continued) Send Control Q Send Control R Send Control S Send Control T Send Control U Send Control V Send Control W...
  • Page 325 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 49 Control Characters (continued) Send Control X Send Control Y Send Control Z Send Control [ Send Control \ Send Control ]...

  • Page 326: Keyboard Characters

    15 - 50 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Control Characters (continued) Send Control 6 Send Control - Keyboard Characters Scan a Send bar code for the keyboard characters to send. Send ! Send “ Send #...
  • Page 327 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 51 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send $ Send % Send & Send ‘ Send ( Send ) Send *...
  • Page 328 15 - 52 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send + Send , Send - Send . Send / Send 0 Send 1...
  • Page 329 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 53 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send 2 Send 3 Send 4 Send 5 Send 6 Send 7 Send 8...
  • Page 330 15 - 54 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send 9 Send : Send ; Send < Send = Send > Send ?
  • Page 331 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 55 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send @ Send A Send B Send D Send E Send F...
  • Page 332 15 - 56 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send G Send H Send I Send J Send K Send L Send M...
  • Page 333 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 57 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send N Send O Send P Send Q Send R Send S Send T...
  • Page 334 15 - 58 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send U Send V Send W Send X Send Y Send Z Send [...
  • Page 335 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 59 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send \ Send ] Send ^ Send _ Send ` Send a Send b...
  • Page 336 15 - 60 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send d Send e Send f Send g Send h Send i...
  • Page 337 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 61 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send j Send k Send l Send m Send n Send o Send p...
  • Page 338 15 - 62 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send q Send r Send s Send t Send u Send v Send w...
  • Page 339 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 63 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send x Send y Send z Send { Send | Send } Send ~...
  • Page 340 15 - 64 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters Send Alt 2 Send Alt A Send Alt B Send Alt C Send Alt D Send Alt E Send Alt F...
  • Page 341 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 65 Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt G Send Alt H Send Alt I Send Alt J Send Alt K Send Alt L Send Alt M...
  • Page 342 15 - 66 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt N Send Alt O Send Alt P Send Alt Q Send Alt R Send Alt S Send Alt T...
  • Page 343 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 67 Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt U Send Alt V Send Alt W Send Alt X Send Alt Y Send Alt Z Send Alt [...
  • Page 344 15 - 68 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt \ Send Alt ]...
  • Page 345 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 69 Send Keypad Characters Send Keypad * Send Keypad + Send Keypad - Send Keypad . Send Keypad / Send Keypad 0 Send Keypad 1...
  • Page 346 15 - 70 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Send Keypad Characters (continued) Send Keypad 2 Send Keypad 3 Send Keypad 4 Send Keypad 5 Send Keypad 6 Send Keypad 7 Send Keypad 8...
  • Page 347 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 71 Send Keypad Characters (continued) Send Keypad 9 Send Keypad Enter Send Keypad Numlock Send Break Key Send Delete Key Send Page Up Key Send End Key...
  • Page 348 15 - 72 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Send Keypad Characters (continued) Send Page Down Key Send Pause Key Send Scroll Lock Key Send Backspace Key Send Tab Key Send Print Screen Key Send Insert Key...
  • Page 349 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 73 Send Keypad Characters (continued) Send Home Key Send Enter Key Send Escape Key Send Up Arrow Key Send Down Arrow Key Send Left Arrow Key Send Right Arrow Key...
  • Page 350 15 - 74 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Send Function Key Send F1 Key Send F2 Key Send F3 Key Send F4 Key Send F5 Key Send F6 Key Send F7 Key...
  • Page 351 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 75 Send Function Key (continued) Send F8 Key Send F9 Key Send F10 Key Send F11 Key Send F12 Key Send F13 Key Send F14 Key...
  • Page 352 15 - 76 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (continued) Send F15 Key Send F16 Key Send F17 Key Send F18 Key Send F19 Key Send F20 Key Send F21 Key...
  • Page 353 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 77 Send Function Key (continued) Send F22 Key Send F23 Key Send F24 Key Send PF1 Key Send PF2 Key Send PF3 Key Send PF4 Key...
  • Page 354 15 - 78 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (continued) Send PF5 Key Send PF6 Key Send PF7 Key Send PF8 Key Send PF9 Key Send PF10 Key Send PF11 Key...
  • Page 355 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 79 Send Function Key (continued) Send PF12 Key Send PF13 Key Send PF14 Key Send PF15 Key Send PF16 Key Send PF17 Key Send PF18 Key...
  • Page 356 15 - 80 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (continued) Send PF19 Key Send PF20 Key Send PF21 Key Send PF22 Key Send PF23 Key Send PF24 Key Send PF25 Key...

  • Page 357: Send Right Control Key

    Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 81 Send Function Key (continued) Send PF26 Key Send PF27 Key Send PF28 Key Send PF29 Key Send PF30 Key Send Right Control Key The Send Right Control Key action sends a tap (press and release) of the Right Control Key. Send Right Control Key...

  • Page 358: Send Graphic User Interface (Gui) Characters

    15 - 82 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters The Send Graphic User Interface Character actions taps the specified key while holding the System Dependent Graphic User Interface (GUI) Key. The definition of the Graphic User Interface key depends on the attached system.
  • Page 359 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 83 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI 6 Send GUI 7 Send GUI 8 Send GUI 9 Send GUI A Send GUI B Send GUI C...
  • Page 360 15 - 84 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI D Send GUI E Send GUI F Send GUI G Send GUI H Send GUI I Send GUI J...
  • Page 361 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 85 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI K Send GUI L Send GUI M Send GUI N Send GUI O Send GUI P Send GUI Q...
  • Page 362 15 - 86 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI R Send GUI S Send GUI T Send GUI U Send GUI V Send GUI W Send GUI X...

  • Page 363: Turn On/Off Rule Sets

    Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 87 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI Y Send GUI Z Turn On/Off Rule Sets Use these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off. Turn On Rule Set 1 Turn On Rule Set 2 Turn On Rule Set 3 Turn On Rule Set 4...
  • Page 364 15 - 88 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Turn On/Off Rule Sets (continued) Use these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off. Turn Off Rule Set 1 Turn Off Rule Set 2 Turn Off Rule Set 3...

  • Page 365: Alphanumeric Keyboard

    Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 89 Alphanumeric Keyboard Space (Dash)
  • Page 366 15 - 90 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) “ & ‘...
  • Page 367 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 91 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) < >...
  • Page 368 15 - 92 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) (Underscore)
  • Page 369 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 93 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) NOTE Do not confuse the numeric bar codes below with those on the numeric keypad.
  • Page 370 15 - 94 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)
  • Page 371 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 95 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)
  • Page 372 15 - 96 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)
  • Page 373 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 97 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)
  • Page 374 15 - 98 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) Cancel End of Message...
  • Page 375 Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 99 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)
  • Page 376 15 - 100Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)
  • Page 377 Advanced Data Formatting15 - 101 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)
  • Page 378 15 - 102Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)
  • Page 379 Time Delay to Low Power Mode 1 Minute Trigger Mode Auto Aim Picklist Mode F0h 92h Disabled Always Decode Session Timeout 9.9 Sec 4-10 Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol 0.6 Sec 4-10 Beep After Good Decode Enable 4-11 Fuzzy 1D Processing F1h, 02h Enable 4-11...
  • Page 380 A - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Miscellaneous Scanner Options Transmit Code ID Character None 4-13 Prefix Value 63h, 69h 7013 <CR><LF> 4-14 Suffix 1 Value 62h, 68h 7013 <CR><LF>...
  • Page 381 7-18 IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters Port Address None Selected Convert Unknown to Code 39 Disable Wand Emulation Host Parameters Wand Emulation Host Types Symbol OmniLink Interface Controller Leading Margin 80 msec Polarity Bar High/Margin Low Ignore Unknown Characters Ignore Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39...
  • Page 382 A - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters Keyboard Wedge Host Type IBM PC/AT& IBM PC 10-4 Compatibles Country Types (Country Codes)
  • Page 383 Standard Default Parameters A - 5 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number UPC/EAN UPC-A Enable 13-7 UPC-E Enable 13-7 UPC-E1 Disable 13-8 EAN-8/JAN 8 Enable 13-8 EAN-13/JAN 13 Enable 13-9 Bookland EAN Disable 13-9 Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals Ignore...
  • Page 384 A - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Code 39 Code 39 Enable 13-26 Trioptic Code 39 Disable 13-26 Convert Code 39 to Code 32...
  • Page 385 Standard Default Parameters A - 7 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Codabar (NW - 7) Codabar Disable 13-46 Set Lengths for Codabar 18h 19h 5 to 55 13-46 CLSI Editing Disable 13-48 NOTIS Editing Disable 13-48...
  • Page 386 A - 8 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Composite Composite CC-C F0h 55h Disable 13-61 Composite CC-A/B F0h 56h Disable 13-61 Composite TLC-39 F0h 73h...
  • Page 387 Standard Default Parameters A - 9 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Abort Macro PDF Entry 13-74 Drivers License Parsing (DS6708-DL only) Driver’s License Parsing No Driver’s License Parsing 14-2 User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
  • Page 388 A - 10 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 389: Appendix B Programming Reference

    Appendix B Programming Reference Symbol Code Identifiers Symbol Code Characters Table B-1 Code Character Code Type UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-8, EAN-13 Code 39, Code 32 Codabar Code 128 Code 93 Interleaved 2 of 5 Discrete 2 of 5, or Discrete 2 of 5 IATA...
  • Page 390 B - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Symbol Code Characters (Continued) Table B-1 Code Character Code Type Data Matrix QR Code, MicroQR Maxicode US Postnet US Planet Japan Postal UK Postal Dutch Postal Australian Postal 4State Postal...

  • Page 391: Aim Code Identifiers

    Programming Reference B - 3 AIM Code Identifiers Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where: = Flag Character (ASCII 93) c = Code Character (see Table B-2) m = Modifier Character (see Table B-3) Aim Code Characters Table B-2 Code Character Code Type...
  • Page 392 No option specified at this time. Always transmit 0. Example: A Trioptic bar code 412356 is transmitted as ]X0412356 Code 128 Standard data packet, no Function code 1 in first symbol position. Function code 1 in first symbol character position. Function code 1 in second symbol character position.
  • Page 393 Two digit supplemental data only. Five digit supplemental data only. Combined data packet comprising 13 digits from EAN-13, UPC-A or UPC-E symbol and 2 or 5 digits from supplemental symbol. EAN-8 data packet. Example: A UPC-A bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as ]E00012345678905 Bookland EAN No options specified at this time.
  • Page 394 ECC 200, FNC1 in second or sixth position, ECI protocol implemented. MaxiCode Symbol in Mode 4 or 5. Symbol in Mode 2 or 3. Symbol in Mode 4 or 5, ECI protocol implemented. Symbol in Mode 2 or 3, ECI protocol implemented in secondary message.
  • Page 395 Model 1 symbol. Model 2 / MicroQR symbol, ECI protocol not implemented. Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol implemented. Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol not implemented, FNC1 implied in first position. Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol implemented, FNC1 implied in first position.
  • Page 396 B - 8 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 397: Appendix C Sample Bar Codes

    Appendix C Sample Bar Codes Code 39 123ABC UPC/EAN UPC-A, 100% 12345 67890...

  • Page 398: Ean-13, 100%

    C - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide EAN-13, 100% 3 456789 012340 Code 128 12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234 Interleaved 2 of 5 12345678901231...

  • Page 399: Gs1 Databar-14

    Sample Bar Codes C - 3 GS1 DataBar-14 NOTE DataBar-14 must be enabled to read the bar code below (see GS1 DataBar-14 on page 13-59). 7612341562341 PDF417 Data Matrix...

  • Page 400: Maxicode

    C - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Maxicode QR Code US Postnet UK Postal...

  • Page 401: Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes

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

  • Page 402: Cancel

    D - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Numeric Bar Codes (continued) Cancel To correct an error or change a selection, scan the bar code below. Cancel...

  • Page 403: Appendix E Ascii Character Sets

    Appendix E ASCII Character Sets ASCII Value Table Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1000 CTRL 2 1001 CTRL A 1002 CTRL B 1003 CTRL C 1004 CTRL D 1005 CTRL E 1006 CTRL F 1007 CTRL G 1008...
  • Page 404 E - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1016 CTRL P 1017 CTRL Q 1018 CTRL R 1019 CTRL S 1020 CTRL T...
  • Page 405 ASCII Character Sets E - 3 ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 >...
  • Page 406 E - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086...
  • Page 407 ASCII Character Sets E - 5 ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121...
  • Page 408 E - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide ALT Key Standard Default Tables Table E-2 ALT Keys Keystroke 2064 ALT 2 2065 ALT A 2066 ALT B 2067 ALT C 2068 ALT D 2069 ALT E 2070 ALT F...
  • Page 409 ASCII Character Sets E - 7 USB GUI Key Character Set Table E-3 GUI Key Keystroke 3000 Right Control Key 3048 GUI 0 3049 GUI 1 3050 GUI 2 3051 GUI 3 3052 GUI 4 3053 GUI 5 3054 GUI 6 3055 GUI 7 3056...
  • Page 410 E - 8 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued) Table E-3 GUI Key Keystroke 3081 GUI Q 3082 GUI R 3083 GUI S 3084 GUI T 3085 GUI U 3086 GUI V 3087...
  • Page 411 ASCII Character Sets E - 9 PF Key Standard Default Table Table E-4 PF Keys Keystroke 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...
  • Page 412 E - 10 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide F key Standard Default Table Table E-5 F Keys Keystroke 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 F 10 5011 F 11 5012 F 12 5013 F 13...
  • Page 413 ASCII Character Sets E - 11 Numeric Key Standard Default Table Table E-6 Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6042 6043 6044 Undefined 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock...
  • Page 414 E - 12 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Extended Keypad Standard Default Table Table E-7 Extended Keypad Keystroke 7001 Break 7002 Delete 7003 Pg Up 7004 7005 Pg Dn 7006 Pause 7007 Scroll Lock 7008 Backspace 7009 7010...

  • Page 415: Glossary

    Bar Code Density. The number of characters represented per unit of measurement (e.g., characters per inch). 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.
  • Page 416 Character Set. Those characters available for encoding 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 but are optional for other symbologies.
  • Page 417 COM port. Communication port; ports are identified by number, e.g., COM1, COM2. 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.
  • Page 418 Glossary - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Flash Disk. An additional megabyte of non-volatile memory for storing application and configuration files. Flash Memory. Flash memory is responsible for storing the system firmware and is non-volatile. If the system power is interrupted the data is not be lost.
  • Page 419 Glossary - 5 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. I/O Ports. interface The connection between two devices, defined by common physical characteristics, signal characteristics, and signal meanings.
  • Page 420 Nominal. The exact (or ideal) intended value for a specified parameter. Tolerances are specified as positive and negative deviations from this value. Nominal Size. Standard size for a bar code symbol. Most UPC/EAN codes are used over a range of magnifications (e.g., from 0.80 to 2.00 of nominal).
  • Page 421 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.
  • Page 422 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,;...
  • Page 423 Glossary - 9 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, PDF417, etc.).
  • Page 424 Glossary - 10 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide UPC. Universal Product Code. A relatively complex numeric symbology. Each character consists of two bars and two spaces, each of which is any of four widths. The standard symbology for retail food packages in the United States.

  • Page 425: Index

    Index Numerics move cursor past a character ... . . 15-29 move cursor to a character ....15-29 123Scan parameters .
  • Page 426 Index - 2 DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide criteria ......15-1, 15-10 code 39 full ASCII conversion ....11-7 default rules .
  • Page 427 Index - 3 MicroPDF417 ......13-64 codabar lengths ....13-46, 13-47 MicroQR .
  • Page 428 ..... 6-7 Symbol ....... . B-1 country keyboard types .
  • Page 429 Index - 5 Motorola enterprise mobility support ... . . xvii mounting exposure options desk mount ......1-5 illumination .
  • Page 430 Index - 6 DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide scanning errors ......4-2, 5-2, 13-2 wall mounting .

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