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MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo and Symbol and the Symbol logo are the property of their respective owners. No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in part is granted, except as photocopying, recording,... agrees not to decompile, disassemble, decode, or reverse engineer any licensed program delivered to : http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/warranty. The software is " basis. Motorola does not assume any portion thereof. All rights reserved. ii Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide © 2007-2009 by one or more of the patents listed on the Web...
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo and Symbol and the Symbol logo are the property of their respective owners. No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in part is granted, except as photocopying, recording,... agrees not to decompile, disassemble, decode, or reverse engineer any licensed program delivered to : http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/warranty. The software is " basis. Motorola does not assume any portion thereof. All rights reserved. ii Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide © 2007-2009 by one or more of the patents listed on the Web...
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DS6708-DL chapter. -Update Motorola Web sites. -Change: - Add custom defaults options; Add DS6708 with base model, add cable installation/removing instructions, presentation mode bar code parameters and update technical specifications. add ISBT concatenation ...string search and new move cursor options in ADF chapter. 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,...
DS6708-DL chapter. -Update Motorola Web sites. -Change: - Add custom defaults options; Add DS6708 with base model, add cable installation/removing instructions, presentation mode bar code parameters and update technical specifications. add ISBT concatenation ...string search and new move cursor options in ADF chapter. 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,...
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vi Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Scanning in Presentation Mode 2-6 Scanning with the Digital Scanner in the Intellistand 2-6 Scanning with the Digital Scanner with Base 2-7 Decode Zones ...2-8 Chapter 3: Maintenance & Technical Specifications Introduction ...3-1 Maintenance ...3-1 Troubleshooting ...3-2 Technical Specifications 3-5 Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions 3-7 Chapter 4: User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options Introduction ...4-1 Scanning Sequence Examples 4-2 Errors While Scanning 4-2 User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter ...
vi Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Scanning in Presentation Mode 2-6 Scanning with the Digital Scanner in the Intellistand 2-6 Scanning with the Digital Scanner with Base 2-7 Decode Zones ...2-8 Chapter 3: Maintenance & Technical Specifications Introduction ...3-1 Maintenance ...3-1 Troubleshooting ...3-2 Technical Specifications 3-5 Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions 3-7 Chapter 4: User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options Introduction ...4-1 Scanning Sequence Examples 4-2 Errors While Scanning 4-2 User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter ...
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viii Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide IBM Parameter Defaults 8-3 IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters 8-4 Port Address ...8-4 Convert Unknown to Code 39 8-5 Chapter 9: Wand Emulation Interface Introduction ...Break 10-12 Keyboard Maps ...10-13 ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge 10-15 Chapter 11: Scanner Emulation Interface Introduction ...11-1 Connecting Using Scanner Emulation 11-2 Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults 11-4 Scanner Emulation Host 11-5 Scanner Emulation Host Parameters 11-5 Parameter Pass-Through 11-6 Convert Newer Code Types 11-7 Module Width ...11...
viii Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide IBM Parameter Defaults 8-3 IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters 8-4 Port Address ...8-4 Convert Unknown to Code 39 8-5 Chapter 9: Wand Emulation Interface Introduction ...Break 10-12 Keyboard Maps ...10-13 ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge 10-15 Chapter 11: Scanner Emulation Interface Introduction ...11-1 Connecting Using Scanner Emulation 11-2 Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults 11-4 Scanner Emulation Host 11-5 Scanner Emulation Host Parameters 11-5 Parameter Pass-Through 11-6 Convert Newer Code Types 11-7 Module Width ...11...
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... Matrix 2 of 5 13-55 Set Lengths for Code 39 13-30 Code 39 Check Digit Verification 13-32 Transmit Code 39 Check Digit 13-32 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion 13-33 Code 39 Buffering - x Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 13-28 Convert Code 39 to EAN-13...-50 NOTIS Editing ...13-50 MSI ...13-51 Enable/Disable MSI 13-51 Set Lengths for MSI 13-51 MSI Check Digits ...13-53 Transmit MSI Check Digit(s 13-53 MSI Check Digit Algorithm 13-54 Chinese 2 of 5 ...13-54 Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 13-54 Matrix 2 of 5 ...13-55 Enable/Disable...
... Matrix 2 of 5 13-55 Set Lengths for Code 39 13-30 Code 39 Check Digit Verification 13-32 Transmit Code 39 Check Digit 13-32 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion 13-33 Code 39 Buffering - x Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 13-28 Convert Code 39 to EAN-13...-50 NOTIS Editing ...13-50 MSI ...13-51 Enable/Disable MSI 13-51 Set Lengths for MSI 13-51 MSI Check Digits ...13-53 Transmit MSI Check Digit(s 13-53 MSI Check Digit Algorithm 13-54 Chinese 2 of 5 ...13-54 Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 13-54 Matrix 2 of 5 ...13-55 Enable/Disable...
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xii Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes 14-6 AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued 14-7 Parsing Rule Example 14-16 Field Update Procedure 14-...
xii Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes 14-6 AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued 14-7 Parsing Rule Example 14-16 Field Update Procedure 14-...
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Table of Contents xiii Appendix B: Programming Reference Symbol Code Identifiers B-1 AIM Code Identifiers ...B-3 Appendix C: Sample Bar Codes Code 39 ...C-1 UPC/EAN ...C-1 UPC-A, 100% ...C-1 EAN-13, 100% ...C-2 Code 128 ...C-2 Interleaved 2 of 5 ...C-2 GS1 DataBar-14 ...C-3 PDF417 ...C-3 Data Matrix ...C-3 Maxicode ...C-4 QR Code ...C-4 US Postnet ...C-4 UK Postal ...C-4 Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes Numeric Bar Codes ...D-1 Cancel ...D-2 Appendix E: ASCII Character Sets Glossary Index Tell Us What You Think...
Table of Contents xiii Appendix B: Programming Reference Symbol Code Identifiers B-1 AIM Code Identifiers ...B-3 Appendix C: Sample Bar Codes Code 39 ...C-1 UPC/EAN ...C-1 UPC-A, 100% ...C-1 EAN-13, 100% ...C-2 Code 128 ...C-2 Interleaved 2 of 5 ...C-2 GS1 DataBar-14 ...C-3 PDF417 ...C-3 Data Matrix ...C-3 Maxicode ...C-4 QR Code ...C-4 US Postnet ...C-4 UK Postal ...C-4 Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes Numeric Bar Codes ...D-1 Cancel ...D-2 Appendix E: ASCII Character Sets Glossary Index Tell Us What You Think...
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... these features. • Chapter 6, USB Interface describes how to set up , operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Symbol DS6708 digital scanner. Configurations This guide includes all operating features of the digital scanner, beeper and LED definitions, and how to use the digital scanner in this guide are as follows: • Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and...
... these features. • Chapter 6, USB Interface describes how to set up , operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Symbol DS6708 digital scanner. Configurations This guide includes all operating features of the digital scanner, beeper and LED definitions, and how to use the digital scanner in this guide are as follows: • Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and...
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...symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features for the digital scanner. • Chapter 14, Driver's License Set Up (DS6708-DL) describes how to program the digital scanner to read and utilize the data contained in this and related documents •...ASCII character value tables. xvi Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide • Chapter 7, RS-232 Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an Undecoded Scanner Emulation host. • Chapter 12, 123Scan describes the 123Scan PC-based scanner configuration tool, and provides the ...
...symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features for the digital scanner. • Chapter 14, Driver's License Set Up (DS6708-DL) describes how to program the digital scanner to read and utilize the data contained in this and related documents •...ASCII character value tables. xvi Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide • Chapter 7, RS-232 Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an Undecoded Scanner Emulation host. • Chapter 12, 123Scan describes the 123Scan PC-based scanner configuration tool, and provides the ...
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... region. When contacting Enterprise Mobility support, please have a problem with the Symbol DS6708 digital scanner, and includes basic set forth in service agreements. If you purchased your Enterprise Mobility business product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that business partner for your equipment, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility support for support. Service Information If you have the following...
... region. When contacting Enterprise Mobility support, please have a problem with the Symbol DS6708 digital scanner, and includes basic set forth in service agreements. If you purchased your Enterprise Mobility business product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that business partner for your equipment, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility support for support. Service Information If you have the following...
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With support for a variety of commonly used interfaces, the DS6708 provides the best value in hand-held mode or presentation mode, the digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time. LED Beeper Scan Window Trigger Figure 1-1 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Base Angle Adjustment Knob (2) Figure 1-2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner with Base Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The Symbol DS6708 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and sub-second image capture. Whether in a digital scanner.
With support for a variety of commonly used interfaces, the DS6708 provides the best value in hand-held mode or presentation mode, the digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time. LED Beeper Scan Window Trigger Figure 1-1 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Base Angle Adjustment Knob (2) Figure 1-2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner with Base Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The Symbol DS6708 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and sub-second image capture. Whether in a digital scanner.
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1 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Supported Interfaces The DS 6708 digital scanner supports: • USB connection to the HID keyboard interface type. The digital scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to a host. Scan bar code menus to set up ...a controller, or host which allows connection to a wide variety of the digital scanner with the IBM terminal. • Standard RS-232 connection to a host. If the digital scanner was damaged in transit, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. use this to a host. This interface supports the...
1 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Supported Interfaces The DS 6708 digital scanner supports: • USB connection to the HID keyboard interface type. The digital scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to a host. Scan bar code menus to set up ...a controller, or host which allows connection to a wide variety of the digital scanner with the IBM terminal. • Standard RS-232 connection to a host. If the digital scanner was damaged in transit, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. use this to a host. This interface supports the...
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...on the interface cable. Connecting Power (if required) If the host does not provide power to the digital scanner, connect an external power supply to the digital scanner: 1. Connect the interface cable to the bottom of the Synapse Smart Cable to the host. The ...3. Align the 'S' on the Synapse adapter cable with the Synapse cable for detailed setup instructions. 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 'S' on the Synapse Smart Cable and plug the...
...on the interface cable. Connecting Power (if required) If the host does not provide power to the digital scanner, connect an external power supply to the digital scanner: 1. Connect the interface cable to the bottom of the Synapse Smart Cable to the host. The ...3. Align the 'S' on the Synapse adapter cable with the Synapse cable for detailed setup instructions. 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 'S' on the Synapse Smart Cable and plug the...
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... surface. Screw the desk mount onto the surface with or without the rubber feet. *The recommended screws are two #6 screws (5/8" long). 1 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Configuring the Digital Scanner To configure the digital scanner, use the bar codes included in this configuration program. The rubber feet hold the mount securely in the Desk Mount You...
... surface. Screw the desk mount onto the surface with or without the rubber feet. *The recommended screws are two #6 screws (5/8" long). 1 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Configuring the Digital Scanner To configure the digital scanner, use the bar codes included in this configuration program. The rubber feet hold the mount securely in the Desk Mount You...
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.... Scanned a 1D or 2D bar code in a MPDF sequence, a duplicate MPDF label, a label in an incorrect order, or trying to indicate status. 2 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The digital scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to transmit an empty or illegal MPDF field. 5 long low beeps Flushing MPDF buffer. Table 2-1 defines...
.... Scanned a 1D or 2D bar code in a MPDF sequence, a duplicate MPDF label, a label in an incorrect order, or trying to indicate status. 2 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The digital scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to transmit an empty or illegal MPDF field. 5 long low beeps Flushing MPDF buffer. Table 2-1 defines...
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... Mode Install and program the digital scanner (see the appropriate host chapter.) 2. 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 scan. Aim the digital scanner at the bar code. Scanning in Hand-Held Mode 3. For assistance, contact the local supplier or Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. Scanning with...
... Mode Install and program the digital scanner (see the appropriate host chapter.) 2. 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 scan. Aim the digital scanner at the bar code. Scanning in Hand-Held Mode 3. For assistance, contact the local supplier or Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. Scanning with...
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...but not centered. The aiming pattern is smaller when the digital scanner is closer to the digital scanner, and those with smaller bars or elements (mil size) closer to the symbol and larger when it is farther from the digital scanner. Hold the trigger until the bar code decodes, you ...can also read a bar code presented within the aiming pattern. see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2. Be sure the entire symbol is successfully decoded. The digital scanner can not be decoded. 012345 012345 012345 Figure 2-13 Acceptable and Incorrect Aiming 012345 Steps 2 - 4 are repeated on the...
...but not centered. The aiming pattern is smaller when the digital scanner is closer to the digital scanner, and those with smaller bars or elements (mil size) closer to the symbol and larger when it is farther from the digital scanner. Hold the trigger until the bar code decodes, you ...can also read a bar code presented within the aiming pattern. see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2. Be sure the entire symbol is successfully decoded. The digital scanner can not be decoded. 012345 012345 012345 Figure 2-13 Acceptable and Incorrect Aiming 012345 Steps 2 - 4 are repeated on the...
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2 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Scanning in Presentation Mode Scanning with the Digital Scanner in the Intellistand The optional Intellistand adds greater flexibility to the host (see the appropriate host chapter for information on beeper and LED definitions, see Figure 2-14). 3. Upon successful decode, the digital scanner beeps and the LED turns green. When you place the...
2 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Scanning in Presentation Mode Scanning with the Digital Scanner in the Intellistand The optional Intellistand adds greater flexibility to the host (see the appropriate host chapter for information on beeper and LED definitions, see Figure 2-14). 3. Upon successful decode, the digital scanner beeps and the LED turns green. When you place the...
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Figure 2-15 Scanning in Presentation Mode Scanning with base (DS670X-SR2000XNSR) offers the flexibility of the digital scanner. 3. The entire symbol must be within the brackets. 3. The entire symbol must be within the brackets. 4. Pull the trigger. Use the base adjustment knobs to adjust the angle of switching between presentation (hands-free) mode and ...
Figure 2-15 Scanning in Presentation Mode Scanning with base (DS670X-SR2000XNSR) offers the flexibility of the digital scanner. 3. The entire symbol must be within the brackets. 3. The entire symbol must be within the brackets. 4. Pull the trigger. Use the base adjustment knobs to adjust the angle of switching between presentation (hands-free) mode and ...
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2 - 8 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Decode Zones Note: Typical performance at 73.4O F (23O C) on high quality symbols. c m W 10 3 1 .6 i d t 5 12.7 h DS6708 o 00 f 5 mil (Code 39) 0.9 5.4 10 mil I 2 of 5 1.0 7.9 13 mil (100% UPC/EAN) 0.9 8.4 0.9 2.6 20 mil (Code 39) Postnet F 5 12.7 i e l 10 25.4 d 12.9 12.5 In . 0 cm 0 5 10 15 12.7 25.4 38.1 Depth of Field Figure 2-16 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Decode Zone for 1D Bar Codes In .
2 - 8 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Decode Zones Note: Typical performance at 73.4O F (23O C) on high quality symbols. c m W 10 3 1 .6 i d t 5 12.7 h DS6708 o 00 f 5 mil (Code 39) 0.9 5.4 10 mil I 2 of 5 1.0 7.9 13 mil (100% UPC/EAN) 0.9 8.4 0.9 2.6 20 mil (Code 39) Postnet F 5 12.7 i e l 10 25.4 d 12.9 12.5 In . 0 cm 0 5 10 15 12.7 25.4 38.1 Depth of Field Figure 2-16 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Decode Zone for 1D Bar Codes In .