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viii Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideNixdorf Mode A/B and OPOS/JPOS Beep/LED Options ... 7-18Ignore Unknown

7 - 2 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideConnecting an RS-232 InterfaceConnect the digital scanner cradle directly to the host computer.Figure 7-1

RS-232 Interface 7 - 3RS-232 Default ParametersTable 7-1 lists the defaults for RS-232 host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar

7 - 4 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideRS-232 Host ParametersVarious RS-232 host types use their own parameter default settings. Selecting the hos

RS-232 Interface 7 - 5RS-232 Host Parameters (continued)Selecting the ICL, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, Olivetti, Omron, OPOS/JPOS, o

7 - 6 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideRS-232 Host TypesTo select an RS-232 host type, scan one of the following bar codes.*Standard RS-232ICL RS-

RS-232 Interface 7 - 7RS-232 Host Types (continued)Baud RateBaud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the digital scanner’s

7 - 8 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideBaud Rate (continued)*Baud Rate 9600Baud Rate 19,200Baud Rate 38,400

RS-232 Interface 7 - 9ParityA parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host dev

7 - 10 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideCheck Receive ErrorsSelect whether or not to check the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters

RS-232 Interface 7 - 11Data BitsThis parameter allows the digital scanner to interface with devices requiring a 7-bit or 8-bit ASCII protocol.Hardware

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7 - 12 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideHardware Handshaking (continued)Scan a bar code to select one of the following hardware handshaking option

RS-232 Interface 7 - 13Software HandshakingThis parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to, or instead of, that offered

7 - 14 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSoftware Handshaking (continued)*NoneACK/NAKENQACK/NAK with ENQXON/XOFF

RS-232 Interface 7 - 15Host Serial Response Time-outThis parameter specifies how long the digital scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, or CTS before determi

7 - 16 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideRTS Line StateThis parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Scan a bar code below to sel

RS-232 Interface 7 - 17Intercharacter DelayThis parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character transmissions.*Minimum: 0 msec

7 - 18 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideNixdorf Mode A/B and OPOS/JPOS Beep/LED OptionsIf you selected Nixdorf Mode A, Nixdorf Mode B, or OPOS/JPO

RS-232 Interface 7 - 19Ignore Unknown CharactersUnknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Select Send Bar Codes with Unknown Char

7 - 20 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideASCII Character SetAssign the values in Table 7-4 as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmi

RS-232 Interface 7 - 211027 %A ESC1028 %B FS1029 %C GS1030 %D RS1031 %E US1032 Space Space1033 /A !1034 /B "1035 /C #1036 /D $1037 /E %1038 /F &a

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7 - 22 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference Guide1057 9 91058 /Z :1059 %F ;1060 %G <1061 %H =1062 %I >1063 %J ?1064 %V @1065 A A1066 B B1067 C C1068

RS-232 Interface 7 - 231087 W W1088 X X1089 Y Y1090 Z Z1091 %K [1092 %L \1093 %M ]1094 %N ^1095 %O _1096 %W `1097 +A a1098 +B b1099 +C c1100 +D d1101

7 - 24 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference Guide1117 +U u1118 +V v1119 +W w1120 +X x1121 +Y y1122 +Z z1123 %P {1124 %Q |1125 %R }1126 %S ~1127 Undefined70

Chapter 8 USB InterfaceIntroductionThis chapter provides instructions for programming the digital scanner to interface with a USB host. The digital sc

8 - 2 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideThe digital scanner cradle connects with USB-capable hosts including:•Desktop PCs and notebooks•Apple™ iMac

USB Interface 8 - 3USB Default ParametersTable 8-1 lists the defaults for USB host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s)

8 - 4 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideUSB Host Parameters USB Device TypeSelect the desired USB device type.NOTE When changing USB device types,

USB Interface 8 - 5USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. This setting applies only to the US

8 - 6 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideUSB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) (continued)Spanish WindowsItalian WindowsSwedish WindowsUK Engli

USB Interface 8 - 7USB Keystroke DelayThis parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase t

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8 - 8 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideUSB Ignore Unknown CharactersUnknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Select Send Bar

USB Interface 8 - 9USB Keyboard FN1 SubstitutionThis option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. Enable this to replace any FN1 char

8 - 10 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSimulated Caps LockEnable this to invert upper and lower case characters on the scanned bar code as if the

USB Interface 8 - 11ASCII Character SetTable 8-2 USB ASCII Character SetASCII ValueFull ASCII Code 39 Encode CharacterKeystroke1000 %U CTRL 21001 $

8 - 12 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference Guide1025 $Y CTRL Y1026 $Z CTRL Z1027 %ACTRL [/ESC11028 %B CTRL \1029 %C CTRL ]1030 %D CTRL 61031 %E CTRL -1032

USB Interface 8 - 131053 5 51054 6 61055 7 71056 8 81057 9 91058 /Z :1059 %F ;1060 %G <1061 %H =1062 %I >1063 %J ?1064 %V @1065 A A1066 B B1067

8 - 14 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference Guide1081 Q Q1082 R R1083 S S1084 T T1085 U U1086 V V1087 W W1088 X X1089 Y Y1090 Z Z1091 %K [1092 %L \1093 %M

USB Interface 8 - 151109 +M m1110 +N n1111 +O o1112 +P p1113 +Q q1114 +R r1115 +S s1116 +T t1117 +U u1118 +V v1119 +W w1120 +X x1121 +Y y1122 +Z z1123

8 - 16 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideTable 8-3 USB ALT Key Character SetALT Keys Keystroke2064 ALT 22065 ALT A2066 ALT B2067 ALT C2068 ALT D

USB Interface 8 - 17Table 8-4 USB GUI Key Character SetGUI Key Keystroke3000 Right Control Key3048 GUI 03049 GUI 13050 GUI 23051 GUI 33052 GUI 4305

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8 - 18 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference Guide3081 GUI Q3082 GUI R3083 GUI S3084 GUI T3085 GUI U3086 GUI V3087 GUI W3088 GUI X3089 GUI Y3090 GUI ZTable

USB Interface 8 - 19Table 8-5 USB F Key Character SetF Keys Keystroke5001 F15002 F25003 F35004 F45005 F55006 F65007 F75008 F85009 F95010 F105011 F1

8 - 20 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideTable 8-6 USB Numeric Keypad Character SetNumeric Keypad Keystroke6042 *6043 +6044 undefined6045 -6046

USB Interface 8 - 21Table 8-7 USB Extended Keypad Character SetExtended Keypad Keystroke7001 Break7002 Delete7003 PgUp7004 End7005 Pg Dn7006 Pause7

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Chapter 9 IBM 468X/469X InterfaceIntroductionThis chapter provides instructions for programming the digital scanner to interface with an IBM 468X/469X

9 - 2 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideConnecting to an IBM 468X/469X HostConnect the digital scanner cradle directly to the host interface.Figure

IBM 468X/469X Interface 9 - 3IBM Default ParametersTable 9-1 lists the defaults for IBM host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate ba

9 - 4 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideIBM 468X/469X Host ParametersPort AddressUse this parameter to set the IBM 468X/469X port.NOTE Scanning one

IBM 468X/469X Interface 9 - 5Convert Unknown to Code 39Scan one of the following bar codes to enable or disable converting unknown bar code type data

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Chapter 10 Wand Emulation InterfaceIntroductionThis chapter provides instructions for programming the digital scanner to interface with a wand emulati

10 - 2 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideConnecting a Wand Emulation InterfaceTo perform wand emulation, connect the digital scanner cradle to a po

Wand Emulation Interface 10 - 3Wand Emulation Default ParametersTable 10-1 lists the defaults for wand emulation host types. To change any option, sca

10 - 4 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideWand Emulation Host ParametersWand Emulation Host TypesSelect the wand emulation host by scanning one of t

Wand Emulation Interface 10 - 5Leading Margin (Quiet Zone)Scan a bar code below to select a leading margin duration. A leading margin is the time that

10 - 6 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuidePolarityPolarity determines how the digital scanner’s wand emulation interface creates the Digitized Bar c

Wand Emulation Interface 10 - 7Convert All to Code 39By default, the wand emulation interface sends data to the attached host in the decoded symbology

10 - 8 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideConvert Code 39 to Full ASCII By default, this parameter replaces any characters that do not have a corres

Chapter 11 Scanner Emulation InterfaceIntroductionThis chapter provides instructions for programming the digital scanner to interface with a scanner e

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11 - 2 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideConnecting Using Scanner EmulationTo perform scanner emulation, connect the digital scanner cradle to a mo

Scanner Emulation Interface 11 - 3Scanner Emulation Default ParametersTable 11-1 lists the defaults for the scanner emulation host. To change an optio

11 - 4 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideScanner Emulation Host ParametersScanner Emulation HostScan the following bar code to enable the scanner e

Scanner Emulation Interface 11 - 5Parameter Pass-ThroughThe scanner emulation host can process parameter bar code messages and send them to the attach

11 - 6 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideConvert Newer Code TypesThe digital scanner supports a variety of code types that attached decoder systems

Scanner Emulation Interface 11 - 7Module WidthThe standard module width is 20 µs. For an extremely slow decoder system, use this parameter to extend t

11 - 8 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideCode 39 Full ASCII ConversionBy default, this parameter replaces characters that do not have a correspondi

Scanner Emulation Interface 11 - 9Transmission TimeoutThe scanner emulation host transmits bar code data to the attached decoder and waits for the dec

11 - 10 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideIgnore Unknown CharactersUnknown characters are characters that the host does not recognize. Select Send

Scanner Emulation Interface 11 - 11Leading MarginScan one of the following bar codes to select a leading margin duration.1 ms Leading Margin*2 ms Lead

About This GuideIntroductionThe Symbol DS3478 Smart Focus Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operat

11 - 12 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideCheck for Decode LEDThe attached decoder typically asserts the decode line to signal to the scanner emula

Chapter 12 123ScanIntroduction123Scan is a Windows®-based utility that programs the digital scanner with all parameters including Advanced Data Format

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Chapter 13 SymbologiesIntroductionThis chapter describes symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features for the di

13 - 2 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSymbology Default ParametersTable 13-1 lists the defaults for all symbologies parameters. To change any op

Symbologies 13 - 3GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) Enable13-24ISBT 128 Enable13-24Code 39 Code 39 Enable13-25Trioptic Code 39 Disable13-25Convert Code 3

13 - 4 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideCodabar (NW - 7)Codabar Disable13-45Set Lengths for Codabar 5 to 5513-45CLSI Editing Disable13-47NOTIS Edi

Symbologies 13 - 5CompositeComposite CC-C Disable13-60Composite CC-A/B Disable13-60Composite TLC-39 Disable13-61UPC Composite Mode Always Linked13-61G

13 - 6 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideUPC/EANEnable/Disable UPC-ATo enable or disable UPC-A, scan the appropriate bar code below.Enable/Disable

Symbologies 13 - 7Enable/Disable UPC-E1To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below.Enable/Disable EAN-13To enable or disable EAN-

xvi Symbol DS3478 Product Reference Guide•Chapter 9, IBM 468X/469X Interface provides information for setting up the digital scanner with IBM 468X/469

13 - 8 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideEnable/Disable EAN-8To enable or disable EAN-8, scan the appropriate bar code below.Enable/Disable Booklan

Symbologies 13 - 9Decode UPC/EAN SupplementalsSupplementals are bar codes appended according to specific format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, E

13 - 10 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideDecode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Only With Supplementals(01h)*Ignore Supple

Symbologies 13 - 11Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode(06h)Enable 491 Supplemental Mode(08h)Enable Sm

13 - 12 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideUser-Programmable SupplementalsIf you selected a Supplemental User-Programmable option from Decode UPC/EA

Symbologies 13 - 13Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check DigitThe check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data

13 - 14 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideUPC-E1 Check Digit*Transmit UPC-E1 Check DigitDo Not Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit

Symbologies 13 - 15UPC-A PreamblePreamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. There are three optio

13 - 16 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideUPC-E PreamblePreamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Charac

Symbologies 13 - 17UPC-E1 PreamblePreamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. There are three opti

About This Guide xviiRelated PublicationsThe Symbol DS3478 Quick Start Guide (p/n 72-72130-xx) provides general information for getting started with

13 - 18 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideConvert UPC-E to UPC-AEnable this to convert UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before

Symbologies 13 - 19EAN-8 ExtendEnable this parameter to add five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN-13 sy

13 - 20 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideBookland ISBN FormatIf you enabled Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 13-8, select on

Symbologies 13 - 21UCC Coupon Extended CodeEnable this parameter to decode UPC-A bar codes starting with digit ‘5’, EAN-13 bar codes starting with dig

13 - 22 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideCode 128Enable/Disable Code 128To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below.Set Len

Symbologies 13 - 23Set Lengths for Code 128 (continued)Code 128 - One Discrete LengthCode 128 - Two Discrete LengthsCode 128 - Length Within Range*Cod

13 - 24 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideEnable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128)To enable or disable GS1-128, scan the appropriate bar code

Symbologies 13 - 25Code 39Enable/Disable Code 39To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39Triop

13 - 26 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideConvert Code 39 to Code 32Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Sc

Symbologies 13 - 27Set Lengths for Code 39The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check d

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13 - 28 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Code 39 (continued)Code 39 - One Discrete LengthCode 39 - Two Discrete LengthsCode 39 - L

Symbologies 13 - 29Code 39 Check Digit VerificationEnable this feature to check the integrity of all Code 39 symbols to verify that the data complies

13 - 30 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideCode 39 Full ASCII ConversionCode 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 that pairs characters to encode t

Symbologies 13 - 31Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store)This feature allows the digital scanner to accumulate data from multiple Code 39 symbols.Select

13 - 32 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideClearing Transmission BufferTo clear the transmission buffer, scan the Clear Buffer bar code below, which

Symbologies 13 - 33Code 93Enable/Disable Code 93To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below.Set Lengths for Code 93The length of

13 - 34 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Code 93 (continued)Code 93 - One Discrete LengthCode 93 - Two Discrete LengthsCode 93 - L

Symbologies 13 - 35Code 11Code 11To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below.Set Lengths for Code 11The length of a code refers

13 - 36 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Code 11 (continued)Code 11 - One Discrete LengthCode 11 - Two Discrete LengthsCode 11 - L

Symbologies 13 - 37Code 11 Check Digit VerificationEnable this feature to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the data complies

Chapter 1 Getting StartedIntroductionThe Symbol DS3478 combines excellent digital scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the best val

13 - 38 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideTransmit Code 11 Check DigitsThis feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s).T

Symbologies 13 - 39Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5)Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5To enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar cod

13 - 40 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued)I 2 of 5 - One Discrete LengthI 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengt

Symbologies 13 - 41I 2 of 5 Check Digit VerificationEnable this feature to check the integrity of all I 2 of 5 symbols to verify that the data complie

13 - 42 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideConvert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13This parameter converts a 14 character I 2 of 5 code into EAN-13, and transmits

Symbologies 13 - 43Discrete 2 of 5 (D 2 of 5)Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5To enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below.S

13 - 44 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (continued)D 2 of 5 - One Discrete LengthD 2 of 5 - Two Discrete LengthsD

Symbologies 13 - 45Codabar (NW - 7)Enable/Disable CodabarTo enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below.Set Lengths for CodabarThe

13 - 46 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Codabar (continued)Codabar - One Discrete LengthCodabar - Two Discrete LengthsCodabar - L

Symbologies 13 - 47CLSI EditingEnable this parameter to strip the start and stop characters and insert a space after the first, fifth, and tenth chara

1 - 2 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideHost InterfacesThis digital scanner supports the following host interfaces through communication with a cra

13 - 48 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideMSIEnable/Disable MSITo enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below.Set Lengths for MSIThe

Symbologies 13 - 49Set Lengths for MSI (continued)MSI - One Discrete LengthMSI - Two Discrete LengthsMSI - Length Within RangeMSI - Any Length

13 - 50 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideMSI Check DigitsWith MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the reader. The sec

Symbologies 13 - 51MSI Check Digit AlgorithmTwo algorithms are possible for the verification of the second MSI check digit. Select the bar code below

13 - 52 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideInverse 1DThis parameter sets the 1D inverse decoder setting. Options are:•Regular Only - the scanner dec

Symbologies 13 - 53Postal CodesUS PostnetTo enable or disable US Postnet, scan the appropriate bar code below. US PlanetTo enable or disable US Planet

13 - 54 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideUK PostalTo enable or disable UK Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below.Transmit UK Postal Check Dig

Symbologies 13 - 55Japan PostalTo enable or disable Japan Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below.Australian PostalTo enable or disable Australian

13 - 56 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideDutch PostalTo enable or disable Dutch Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below.4State PostalTo enable

Symbologies 13 - 57Post US4To enable or disable Post US$, scan the appropriate bar code below. Transmit US Postal Check DigitSelect whether to transmi

Getting Started 1 - 3Cradle PartsFigure 1-2 Cradle Front ViewMountingScrew HoleMountingScrew HolePairingBar CodeMountingScrew HoleLatchLatchChargin

13 - 58 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideGS1 DataBar (formerly RSS - Reduced Space Symbology)The variants of GS1 DataBar are DataBar-14, DataBar E

Symbologies 13 - 59GS1 DataBar ExpandedConvert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EANThis parameter only applies to DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar Limited symbols not dec

13 - 60 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideComposite Composite CC-CScan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type CC-C. Comp

Symbologies 13 - 61Composite TLC-39Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type TLC-39. UPC Composite ModeSelect an option f

13 - 62 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideGS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite CodesScan one of the following bar codes to enable or disabl

Symbologies 13 - 632D SymbologiesEnable/Disable PDF417To enable or disable PDF417, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable/Disable MicroPDF417To e

13 - 64 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideCode 128 EmulationEnable this parameter to transmits data from certain MicroPDF417 symbols as if it was e

Symbologies 13 - 65Data MatrixTo enable or disable Data Matrix, scan the appropriate bar code below.Data Matrix InverseThis parameter sets the Data Ma

13 - 66 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideMaxicodeTo enable or disable Maxicode, scan the appropriate bar code below.QR CodeTo enable or disable QR

Symbologies 13 - 67MicroQRTo enable or disable MicroQR, scan the appropriate bar code below.QR InverseThis parameter sets the QR inverse decoder setti

1 - 4 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideFigure 1-3 Cradle Back ViewConnecting the CradleImportant: Connect the interface cable and power supply

13 - 68 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideAztecTo enable or disable Aztec, scan the appropriate bar code below.Aztec InverseThis parameter sets the

Symbologies 13 - 69Redundancy LevelThe digital scanner offers four levels of decode redundancy. Select higher redundancy levels for lower quality bar

13 - 70 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideRedundancy Level (continued)*Redundancy Level 1Redundancy Level 2Redundancy Level 3Redundancy Level 4

Symbologies 13 - 71Security LevelThe digital scanner offers four levels of decode security for UPC/EAN bar codes. Select higher security levels for lo

13 - 72 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSecurity Level (continued)*Security Level 0Security Level 1Security Level 2Security Level 3

Symbologies 13 - 73Intercharacter Gap SizeThe Code 39 and Codabar symbologies have an intercharacter gap that is typically quite small. Due to various

13 - 74 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideMacro PDF Features Macro PDF is a special feature for concatenating multiple PDF symbols into one file. T

Chapter 14 Miscellaneous Scanner OptionsIntroductionThis chapter includes bar codes to customize how data transmits to the host device. Also see each

14 - 2 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideMiscellaneous Default ParametersTable 14-1 lists the defaults for miscellaneous scanner options parameters

Miscellaneous Scanner Options 14 - 3Miscellaneous Scanner ParametersTransmit Code ID CharacterA code ID character identifies the code type of a scanne

Getting Started 1 - 55. If using an external power supply, insert the power cable into the power port on the back of the digital scanner cradle, and c

14 - 4 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuidePrefix/Suffix Values To assign a prefix and/or one or two suffix values to append to scan data for use in

Miscellaneous Scanner Options 14 - 5Scan Data Transmission FormatTo change the scan data format, scan one of the following bar codes corresponding to

14 - 6 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideFN1 Substitution ValuesThe keyboard wedge and USB HID keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature. E

Miscellaneous Scanner Options 14 - 7Transmit “No Read” MessageScan one of the following bar codes to select whether or not to transmit a “No Read” mes

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Chapter 15 Advanced Data FormattingIntroductionAdvanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to the host device to

15 - 2 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideCreating ADF RulesWhen programming a rule, make sure the rule is logically correct. Plan ahead before scan

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 3Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning RuleStep Scan Bar Code On Page Beep Indication1 Begin New Rule 15-8 High High 2 Code 128

15 - 4 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideBut, when there is a sale, send only the following:24 (class key)56712437 (stock key)and the cashier enter

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 5Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes)When programming rules, be sure to program the most general rule first, as rules are stor

1 - 6 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideConnecting a Synapse Cable InterfaceSynapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to a variety of hosts. The appr

15 - 6 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideADF Bar CodesTable 15-1 lists the bar codes available through ADF.Table 15-1 ADF Bar CodesParameterPage

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 7Send Pause 15-31Skip Ahead 15-32Skip Back 15-33Send Preset Value 15-35Remove All Spaces 15-36Crunch All Spaces 15-36Sto

15 - 8 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSpecial CommandsPause DurationThis parameter, along with Send Pause on page 15-31, inserts a pause in the

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 9EraseUse these bar codes to erase criteria, actions, or rules.Quit Entering RulesScan this bar code to quit entering ru

15 - 10 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideDisable Rule SetUse these bar codes to disable rule sets.Disable Rule Set 1Disable Rule Set 2Disable Rule

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 11CriteriaCode Types Select any number of code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected code types in success

15 - 12 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideCode Types (continued)IATA 2 OF 5I 2 OF 5Code 93UPC-AUPC-EEAN-8EAN-13

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 13Code Types (continued)MSIGS1-128UPC-E1Bookland EANTrioptic Code 39Code 11Code 32

15 - 14 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideCode Types (continued)ISBT 128EAN 128Coupon CodeUS PostnetUS PlanetUK PostalJapan Postal

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 15Code Types (continued)Australian PostalDutch Postal4State PostalPost US4PDF417MicroPDFMacro PDF

Getting Started 1 - 7Removing and Inserting the BatteryThe battery resides in a chamber in the digital scanner handle. To insert the battery:1. Insert

15 - 16 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideCode Types (continued)Macro MicroPDFMaxiCodeData MatrixQR Code MicroQR TLC 39UPC/EAN Composites

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 17Code Types (continued)GS1 DataBar and EAN128 CompositesAztec Aztec RuneNOTE When selecting composite bar codes, enable

15 - 18 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideCode Lengths Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code types must contain

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 19Code Lengths (continued)7 Characters8 Characters9 Characters10 Characters11 Characters12 Characters13 Characters

15 - 20 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideCode Lengths (continued)14 Characters15 Characters16 Characters17 Characters18 Characters19 Characters20

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 21Code Lengths (continued)21 Characters22 Characters23 Characters24 Characters25 Characters26 Characters27 Characters

15 - 22 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideCode Lengths (continued)28 Characters29 Characters30 Characters

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 23Message Containing a Specific Data StringUse this feature to select whether formatting affects data that begins with a

15 - 24 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideNumeric KeypadDo not confuse bar codes on this page with those on the alphanumeric keyboard.0123456

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 25Numeric Keypad (continued)789Cancel

1 - 8 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideCharging the BatteryFor best performance, fully charge the digital scanner battery before using the digital

15 - 26 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideRule Belongs To SetScan a bar code to select the set to which a rule belongs. There are four possible rul

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 27ActionsSelect how to format the data for transmission.Send DataSend all data that follows, send all data up to a speci

15 - 28 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSend Data (continued)Send Next 5 CharactersSend Next 6 CharactersSend Next 7 CharactersSend Next 8 Charac

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 29Send Data (continued)Send Next 12 CharactersSend Next 13 CharactersSend Next 14 CharactersSend Next 15 CharactersSend

15 - 30 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSend Data (continued)Send Next 19 CharactersSend Next 20 Characters

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 31Setup Field(s)Move CursorSelect one of the following Move Cursor options:•Scan the Move Cursor To a Character bar code

15 - 32 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSkip AheadUse the following bar codes to move the cursor ahead characters.Skip Ahead 1 CharacterSkip Ahea

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 33Skip Back Use the following bar codes to move the cursor back characters.Skip Ahead (continued)Skip Ahead 8 Characters

15 - 34 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSkip Back (continued)Skip Back 4 CharactersSkip Back 5 CharactersSkip Back 6 CharactersSkip Back 7 Charac

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 35Send Preset ValueUse these bar codes to send preset values. To set these values, see Prefix/Suffix Values on page 14-4

Getting Started 1 - 9Inserting the Digital Scanner in the CradleInsert the digital scanner in the cradle so that the metal contacts on the bottom of t

15 - 36 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideModify DataThese options modify data as described and apply to all send commands that follow it within a

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 37Pad Data with SpacesTo pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of spaces. Send commands

15 - 38 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuidePad Data with Spaces (continued)Pad Spaces To Length 8Pad Spaces To Length 9Pad Spaces To Length 10Pad Sp

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 39Pad Data with Spaces (continued)Pad Spaces To Length 15Pad Spaces To Length 16Pad Spaces To Length 17Pad Spaces To Len

15 - 40 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuidePad Data with Spaces (continued)Pad Spaces To Length 22Pad Spaces To Length 23Pad Spaces To Length 24Pad

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 41Pad Data with ZerosTo pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of zeros. Send commands ac

15 - 42 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuidePad Data with Zeros (continued)Pad Zeros To Length 4Pad Zeros To Length 5Pad Zeros To Length 6Pad Zeros T

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 43Pad Data with Zeros (continued)Pad Zeros To Length 11Pad Zeros To Length 12Pad Zeros To Length 13Pad Zeros To Length 1

15 - 44 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuidePad Data with Zeros (continued)Pad Zeros To Length 18Pad Zeros To Length 19Pad Zeros To Length 20Pad Zero

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 45Pad Data with Zeros (continued)Pad Zeros To Length 25Pad Zeros To Length 26Pad Zeros To Length 27Pad Zeros To Length 2

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1 - 10 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideUnpairingUnpair the digital scanner from the cradle to make the cradle available for pairing with another

15 - 46 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideBeepsSelect a beep sequence for each ADF rule.Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters)

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 47Control Characters (continued)Send Control CSend Control DSend Control ESend Control FSend Control GSend Control HSend

15 - 48 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideControl Characters (continued)Send Control JSend Control KSend Control LSend Control MSend Control NSend

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 49Control Characters (continued)Send Control QSend Control RSend Control SSend Control TSend Control USend Control VSend

15 - 50 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideControl Characters (continued)Send Control XSend Control YSend Control ZSend Control [Send Control \Send

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 51Keyboard CharactersScan a Send bar code to specify the keyboard characters to send.Control Characters (continued)Send

15 - 52 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Characters (continued)Send $Send %Send &Send ‘Send (Send )Send *

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 53Keyboard Characters (continued)Send +Send ,Send -Send .Send /Send 0Send 1

15 - 54 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Characters (continued)Send 2Send 3Send 4Send 5Send 6Send 7Send 8

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 55Keyboard Characters (continued)Send 9Send :Send ;Send <Send =Send >Send ?

Chapter 2 Digital ScanningIntroductionThis chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, digital scanning techniques, general scanning instructions and

15 - 56 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Characters (continued)Send @Send ASend BSend CSend DSend ESend F

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 57Keyboard Characters (continued)Send GSend HSend ISend JSend KSend LSend M

15 - 58 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Characters (continued)Send NSend OSend PSend QSend RSend SSend T

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 59Keyboard Characters (continued)Send USend VSend WSend XSend YSend ZSend [

15 - 60 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Characters (continued)Send \Send ]Send ^Send _Send `Send aSend b

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 61Keyboard Characters (continued)Send cSend dSend eSend fSend gSend hSend i

15 - 62 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Characters (continued)Send jSend kSend lSend mSend nSend oSend p

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 63Keyboard Characters (continued)Send qSend rSend sSend tSend uSend vSend w

15 - 64 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Characters (continued)Send xSend ySend zSend {Send |Send }Send ~

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 65Send ALT CharactersSend Alt 2Send Alt ASend Alt BSend Alt CSend Alt DSend Alt ESend Alt F

2 - 2 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideBeeper DefinitionsThe digital scanner emits different beeper sequences and patterns to indicate its status.

15 - 66 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSend ALT Characters (continued)Send Alt GSend Alt HSend Alt ISend Alt JSend Alt KSend Alt LSend Alt M

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 67Send ALT Characters (continued)Send Alt NSend Alt OSend Alt PSend Alt QSend Alt RSend Alt SSend Alt T

15 - 68 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSend ALT Characters (continued)Send Alt USend Alt VSend Alt WSend Alt XSend Alt YSend Alt ZSend Alt [

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 69Send ALT Characters (continued)Send Alt \Send Alt ]

15 - 70 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSend Keypad CharactersSend Keypad *Send Keypad +Send Keypad -Send Keypad .Send Keypad /Send Keypad 0Send

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 71Send Keypad Characters (continued)Send Keypad 2Send Keypad 3Send Keypad 4Send Keypad 5Send Keypad 6Send Keypad 7Send K

15 - 72 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSend Keypad Characters (continued)Send Keypad 9Send Keypad EnterSend Keypad NumlockSend Break KeySend Del

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 73Send Keypad Characters (continued)Send Page Down KeySend Pause KeySend Scroll Lock KeySend Backspace KeySend Tab KeySe

15 - 74 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSend Keypad Characters (continued)Send Home KeySend Enter KeySend Escape KeySend Up Arrow KeySend Down Ar

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 75Send Function KeySend F1 KeySend F2 KeySend F3 KeySend F4 KeySend F5 KeySend F6 KeySend F7 Key

Digital Scanning 2 - 3Short high-short low-short high-short low beeps Successful program exit with change in the parameter setting.Code 39 BufferingHi

15 - 76 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSend Function Key (continued)Send F8 KeySend F9 KeySend F10 KeySend F11 KeySend F12 KeySend F13 KeySend F

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 77Send Function Key (continued)Send F15 KeySend F16 KeySend F17 KeySend F18 KeySend F19 KeySend F20 KeySend F21 Key

15 - 78 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSend Function Key (continued)Send F22 KeySend F23 KeySend F24 KeySend PF1 KeySend PF2 KeySend PF3 KeySend

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 79Send Function Key (continued)Send PF5 KeySend PF6 KeySend PF7 KeySend PF8 KeySend PF9 KeySend PF10 KeySend PF11 Key

15 - 80 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSend Function Key (continued)Send PF12 KeySend PF13 KeySend PF14 KeySend PF15 KeySend PF16 KeySend PF17 K

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 81Send Function Key (continued)Send PF19 KeySend PF20 KeySend PF21 KeySend PF22 KeySend PF23 KeySend PF24 KeySend PF25 K

15 - 82 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSend Right Control KeyScan the Send Right Control Key bar code to send a tap (press and release) of the R

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 83Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters These actions tap the specified key while holding the system-dependent GU

15 - 84 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSend Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)Send GUI 6Send GUI 7Send GUI 8Send GUI 9Send GUI

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 85Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)Send GUI DSend GUI ESend GUI FSend GUI GSend GUI HSend GUI ISe

2 - 4 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideADF Programming Error IndicationsLow-high-low-high beeps Out of rule memory. Erase some existing rules, the

15 - 86 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideSend Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)Send GUI KSend GUI LSend GUI MSend GUI NSend GUI

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 87Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)Send GUI RSend GUI SSend GUI TSend GUI USend GUI VSend GUI WSe

15 - 88 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideTurn On Rule SetsUse these bar codes to turn rule sets on.Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (c

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 89Turn Off Rule SetsUse these bar codes to turn rule sets off.Turn Off Rule Set 1Turn Off Rule Set 2Turn Off Rule Set 3T

15 - 90 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideAlphanumeric KeyboardSpace#$%*+-(Dash)

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 91Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued).,/!“&‘(

15 - 92 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideAlphanumeric Keyboard (continued)):;<=>?

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 93Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)@[\]^_(Underscore)`

15 - 94 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideAlphanumeric Keyboard (continued)NOTEDo not confuse the following numeric bar codes with those on the num

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 95Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)6789ABC

Digital Scanning 2 - 5LED DefinitionsIn addition to beeper sequences, the digital scanner uses a two-color LED to indicate its status. Table 2-2 expla

15 - 96 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideAlphanumeric Keyboard (continued)DEFGHIJ

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 97Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)KLMNOPQ

15 - 98 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideAlphanumeric Keyboard (continued)RSTUVWX

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 99Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)YZCancelEnd of Messageabc

15 - 100Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideAlphanumeric Keyboard (continued)defghij

Advanced Data Formatting15 - 101Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)klmnopq

15 - 102Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideAlphanumeric Keyboard (continued)rstuvwx

Advanced Data Formatting15 - 103Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)yz{|}~

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Appendix A Standard Default ParametersTable A-1 Standard Default Parameters TableParameter DefaultPage NumberUser PreferencesSet Default Paramete

2 - 6 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideDigital ScanningSee Chapter 1, Getting Started to install and program the digital scanner. Also see DPM Sca

A - 2 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideDecoding OptionsFocus Mode Far Focus5-3Decoding Illumination Enable5-4Decode Aiming Pattern Enable5-4DPM Sc

Standard Default Parameters A - 3Hardware Handshaking None7-11Software Handshaking None7-13Host Serial Response Time-out Minimum: 2 Sec7-15RTS Line St

A - 4 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideIgnore Unknown Characters Enable10-6Convert All to Code 39 Disable10-7Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII Disable

Standard Default Parameters A - 5User-Programmable Supplementals13-12UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy 1013-12Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Enable13-13Tran

A - 6 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideCode 93Code 93 Disable13-33Set Lengths for Code 93 4 to 5513-33Code 11Code 11 Disable13-35Set Lengths for C

Standard Default Parameters A - 7MSI Check Digit Algorithm Mod 10/Mod 1013-51Inverse 1DRegular13-52Postal CodesUS Postnet Enable13-53US Planet Enable1

A - 8 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideCode 128 Emulation Disable13-64Data Matrix Enable13-65Data Matrix Inverse Regular13-65Maxicode Enable13-66Q

Appendix B Programming ReferenceSymbol Code IdentifiersTable B-1 Symbol Code CharactersCode Character Code TypeA UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-8, EA

B - 2 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideP00 Data MatrixP01 QR Code, MicroQRP02 MaxicodeP03 US PostnetP04 US PlanetP05 Japan PostalP06 UK PostalP08

Programming Reference B - 3AIM Code IdentifiersEach AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where:] = Flag Character (ASCII 93)c =

Digital Scanning 2 - 74. Hold the trigger until the digital scanner beeps, indicating it successfully decoded the bar code. For more information on be

B - 4 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideThe modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on Table B-3. Table B-3 Modifier

Programming Reference B - 5MSI 0 Check digits are sent.1 No check digit is sent.Example: An MSI bar code 4123, with a single check digit checked, is

B - 6 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideEAN.UCC Composites (GS1 DataBar, GS1-128, 2D portion of UPC composite)Native mode transmission.Note: UPC po

Programming Reference B - 7Data Matrix 0 ECC 000-140, not supported.1 ECC 200.2 ECC 200, FNC1 in first or fifth position.3 ECC 200, FNC1 in second or

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Appendix C Sample Bar CodesUPC-AUPC-ENOTE Enable the code type of each sample bar code in order to decode that bar code. See Chapter 13, Symbologies.

C - 2 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideUPC-E1EAN-13EAN-81 123456 23 456 789 0 123 401234 5670

Sample Bar Codes C - 3Code 39Trioptic Code 39123456Code 93Code 11123ABC12345ABCDEÆ1234567890Æ

C - 4 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideCodabarMSI1234567897Interleaved 2 of 5GS1 DataBar-140176123415623411A1234567890A12345678912345

Sample Bar Codes C - 5PDF41712345678910abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzData Matrix123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaxicode123456000001666Symbol Technolog

2 - 8 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideDecode ZonesDS3478-SF Near Focus - 1D and PDF417Figure 2-6 Symbol DS3478-SF Near Focus Decode Zone - 1D

C - 6 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideQR Code0123456789ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789US PostnetUK Posta

Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes0, 1, 2, 3For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the numbered bar code(s).0123

D - 2 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference Guide4, 5, 6, 7For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the numbered bar code(s).4567

Numeric Bar Codes D - 38, 9For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the numbered bar code(s).89CancelIn case of an error or to change th

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GlossaryAAperture. The opening in an optical system defined by a lens or baffle that establishes the field of view.API. An interface by means of which

Glossary - 2 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideBit. Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information. Generally, eight consecutive bit

Glossary - 3Code Length. Number of data characters in a bar code between the start and stop characters, not including those characters.Cold Boot. A co

Glossary - 4 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideFFlash Disk. An additional megabyte of non-volatile memory for storing application and configuration

Glossary - 5IP. Internet Protocol. The IP part of the TCP/IP communications protocol. IP implements the network layer (layer 3) of the protocol, which

Digital Scanning 2 - 9DS3478-SF Near Focus - 2D CodesFigure 2-7 Symbol DS3478-SF Near Focus Decode Zone - 2D CodesIn.cm010 mil QR CodeDepth of Fiel

Glossary - 6 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideMIN are the same value for voice cellular users. International roaming considerations often result i

Glossary - 7PCMCIA. Personal Computer Memory Card Interface Association. See PC Card.Percent Decode. The average probability that a single scan of a b

Glossary - 8 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideScanner. An electronic device used to scan bar code symbols and produce a digitized pattern that cor

Glossary - 9Symbology. The structural rules and conventions for representing data within a particular bar code type (e.g. UPC/EAN, Code 39, PDF417, et

Glossary - 10 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideVVisible Laser Diode (VLD). A solid state device which produces visible laser light.WWarm Boot. A w

IndexNumerics123Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-12D bar codesaztec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index - 2 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference Guiderules hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-5send alt characters . . . . .

Index - 3hardware handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11host serial response time-out . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15host types . . . . . . .

Index - 4 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference Guidecaps lock override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7convert case . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index - 5default parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2decoding preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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2 - 10 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideDS3478-SF Far FocusFigure 2-8 Symbol DS3478-SF Far Focus Decode ZoneIn.cm020 milDepth of Field20.0510 1

Index - 6 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideQQR code bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-66quiet zone (leading margin) .

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Digital Scanning 2 - 11DS3478-SF Smart FocusFigure 2-9 Symbol DS3478-SF Smart Focus Decode ZoneIn.cm020 milDepth of Field20.0510 1520012.7 25.438.1

2 - 12 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideDS3478-HD/DPM Near Focus - 1D and PDF417Figure 2-10 DS3478-HD/DPM Near Focus Decode Zone - 1D and PDF41

Digital Scanning 2 - 13DS3478-HD/DPM Near Focus - 2D CodesFigure 2-11 DS3478-HD/DPM Near Focus Decode Zone - 2D CodesIn.cm010 mil QR CodeDepth of F

2 - 14 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideDS3478-HD/DPM Far FocusFigure 2-12 DS3478-HD/DPM Far Focus Decode ZoneIn. cm 0 20 mil Depth of Field15.

Digital Scanning 2 - 15DS3478-HD/DMP Smart FocusFigure 2-13 DS3478-HD/DPM Smart Focus Decode ZoneIn. cm 0 20 mil Depth of Field15.0 5 10 15 0 12.7

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Chapter 3 Maintenance and Technical SpecificationsIntroductionThis chapter provides digital scanner maintenance and troubleshooting information, techn

3 - 2 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideTroubleshootingTable 3-1 TroubleshootingProblem Possible Causes Possible SolutionsNothing happens when t

Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 3The digital scanner emits a disconnect (short high-short low) beep sequence.The digital scanner disconne

iiiRevision HistoryChanges to the original manual are listed below:Change Date Description-01 Rev A 6/2005 Initial release.-02 Rev A 2/2007 Update se

3 - 4 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideThe host displays scanned data incorrectly.The cradle’s host communication parameters do not match the host

Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 5Technical SpecificationsTable 3-2 Technical Specifications - Symbol DS3478 Digital ScannerItem Descri

3 - 6 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideLaser Classification EN60950-1 1994 + A1:2002 + A2:2001IEC60825-1 1993 + A1:1997 + A2:2001 Minimum Element

Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 7Digital Scanner Signal DescriptionsFigure 3-1 illustrates the positions of the cradle’s host port pins.F

3 - 8 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideFigure 3-2 illustrates the positions of the digital scanner’s cradle port pins. Figure 3-2 Cradle Pin As

Chapter 4 User PreferencesIntroductionThis chapter describes each user preference feature and provides programming bar codes for selecting these featu

4 - 2 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideScanning Sequence ExamplesIn most cases, scan only one bar code to set a parameter value. For example, to s

User Preferences 4 - 3User PreferencesSet Default ParameterScan this bar code to return all parameters to the default values listed in Table A-1 on pa

4 - 4 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideBeeper ToneTo select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, or High Freq

User Preferences 4 - 5Beeper VolumeTo select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code.Power ModeThis parameter det

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4 - 6 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideBeep After Good DecodeScan one of the following bar codes to select whether the digital scanner beeps after

User Preferences 4 - 7Picklist ModeParameter # F0h 92hPicklist mode enables the digital scanner to decode only bar codes that are aligned under the la

4 - 8 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideDecode Session TimeoutThis parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan attemp

User Preferences 4 - 9Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only)Parameter # F1h 19hSelect an option for decoding mirror image Data Matrix bar codes: •Alw

4 - 10 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideRadio CommunicationsConnection Maintenance IntervalWhen a digital scanner disconnects from a cradle due to

User Preferences 4 - 11Connection Maintenance Interval (continued)Set Interval to 60 MinutesSet Interval to 2 HoursSet Interval to 4 HoursSet Interval

4 - 12 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideRadio Output PowerThe Symbol DS3478 uses a Class 1 Bluetooth radio with a transmission range of up to 100m

User Preferences 4 - 13Single Point/Multipoint OperationThe cradle supports communication from up to four digital scanners simultaneously. This multip

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Chapter 5 Decoding PreferencesIntroductionYou can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapt

Table of ContentsAbout This GuideIntroduction ...

5 - 2 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideScanning Sequence ExamplesIn most cases scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to dis

Decoding Preferences 5 - 3Decoding PreferencesThe parameters in this chapter control bar code decoding characteristics. Focus ModeSelect the Focus Mod

5 - 4 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideDecoding IlluminationSelecting Enable Decoding Illumination causes the digital scanner to flash illuminatio

Decoding Preferences 5 - 5DPM ScanningUnlike bar codes that are typically printed on labels, a direct part mark (DPM) is a symbol that is marked direc

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Chapter 6 Keyboard Wedge InterfaceIntroductionThis chapter provides instructions for programming the digital scanner for the keyboard wedge host inter

6 - 2 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideConnecting a Keyboard Wedge InterfaceFigure 6-1 Keyboard Wedge Interface Connection with Y-cableTo conne

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 3Keyboard Wedge Default ParametersTable 6-1 lists the defaults for keyboard wedge host parameters. To change any option,

6 - 4 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Wedge ParametersKeyboard Wedge Host TypesSelect the keyboard wedge host by scanning one of the fol

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 5Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes)Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. If your keyboard type

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6 - 6 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) (continued) Italian WindowsSwedish WindowsUK English WindowsJa

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 7Ignore Unknown CharactersUnknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Select Send Bar Codes With Unkno

6 - 8 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideIntra-Keystroke Delay Enable Intra-Keystroke Delay to insert an additional delay between each emulated key

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 9Caps Lock OnEnable this to emulate keystrokes as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed.Caps Lock OverrideFor AT or AT N

6 - 10 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideConvert Wedge DataEnable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case.Function Key MappingASCII

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 11FN1 SubstitutionEnable this parameter to replace any FN1 character in an EAN128 bar code with a user-selected keystroke

6 - 12 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideKeyboard MapsRefer to the following keyboard maps for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To program the p

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 13Figure 6-5 NCR 7052 58-KEY5007500850105002500350045005 5006104610455014104350135015501650185019108610871088108910905

6 - 14 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideASCII Character SetNOTE Code 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character ($ + % /) preceding a

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 151022 $V CTRL V1023 $W CTRL W1024 $X CTRL X1025 $Y CTRL Y1026 $Z CTRL Z1027 %ACTRL [/ESC11028 %B CTRL \1029 %C CTRL ]103

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6 - 16 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference Guide1050 2 21051 3 31052 4 41053 5 51054 6 61055 7 71056 8 81057 9 91058 /Z :1059 %F ;1060 %G <1061 %H =106

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 171078 N N1079 O O1080 P P1081 Q Q1082 R R1083 S S1084 T T1085 U U1086 V V1087 W W1088 X X1089 Y Y1090 Z Z1091 %K [1092 %

6 - 18 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference Guide1106 +J j1107 +K k1108 +L l1109 +M m1110 +N n1111 +O o1112 +P p1113 +Q q1114 +R r1115 +S s1116 +T t1117 +U

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 192070 ALT F2071 ALT G2072 ALT H2073 ALT I2074 ALT J2075 ALT K2076 ALT L2077 ALT M2078 ALT N2079 ALT O2080 ALT P2081 ALT

6 - 20 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference Guide3054 GUI 63055 GUI 73056 GUI 83057 GUI 93065 GUI A3066 GUI B3067 GUI C3068 GUI D3069 GUI E3070 GUI F3071 G

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 21Table 6-5 Keyboard Wedge F Key Character SetF Keys Keystroke5001 F15002 F25003 F35004 F45005 F55006 F65007 F75008 F8

6 - 22 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference GuideTable 6-6 Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character SetNumeric Keypad Keystroke6042 *6043 +6044 undefined

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 23Table 6-7 Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character SetExtended Keypad Keystroke7001 Break7002 Delete7003 Pg Up7004 E

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Chapter 7 RS-232 InterfaceIntroductionThis chapter provides instructions for programming the digital scanner to interface with an RS-232 host. Use the