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7 - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideBaud Rate (continued) *Baud Rate 9600Baud Rate 19,200Baud Rate 38,400Baud Rate 57,600

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 DS3408 Product Reference GuideStop Bit SelectThe stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of o

RS-232 Interface 7 - 11Check Receive ErrorsSelect whether or not to check the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters. The parity value of

7 - 12 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideHardware HandshakingThe data interface consists of an RS-232 port designed to operate either with or witho

RS-232 Interface 7 - 13Hardware Handshaking (continued)*NoneStandard RTS/CTSRTS/CTS Option 1RTS/CTS Option 2RTS/CTS Option 3

7 - 14 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSoftware HandshakingThis parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to, or inst

RS-232 Interface 7 - 15Software Handshaking (continued)*NoneACK/NAKENQACK/NAK with ENQXON/XOFF

7 - 16 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideHost Serial Response Time-outThis parameter specifies how long the digital scanner waits for an ACK, NAK,

RS-232 Interface 7 - 17RTS Line StateThis parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Scan a bar code below to select Low RTS or High R

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7 - 18 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideIntercharacter DelayThis parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character transmiss

RS-232 Interface 7 - 19Nixdorf Beep/LED OptionsIf you selected Nixdorf Mode B, this indicates when the digital scanner beeps and turns on its LED afte

7 - 20 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideASCII Character Set for RS-232You can assign the values in Table 7-4 as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII cha

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

7 - 22 Symbol DS3408 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 DS3408 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 describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host. The digital scanner connects directly to

8 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideConnecting a USB InterfaceFigure 8-1 USB ConnectionThe digital scanner connects with USB-capable hosts i

USB Interface 8 - 34. On first installation when using Windows, the software prompts to select or install the Human Interface Device driver. To instal

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8 - 4 Symbol DS3408 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 DS3408 Product Reference GuideUSB Country Keyboard Types (continued)Spanish WindowsItalian WindowsSwedish WindowsUK English WindowsJapane

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

8 - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideUSB Ignore Unknown CharactersThis option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device.

USB Interface 8 - 9Emulate Keypad with Leading ZeroEnable this to send character sequences sent over the numeric keypad as ISO characters which have a

8 - 10 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideFunction Key MappingASCII values under 32 are normally sent as a control-key sequences (see Table 8-2 on p

USB Interface 8 - 11Convert CaseEnable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case.*No Case ConversionConvert All to Upper CaseConvert All

8 - 12 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideASCII Character Set for USBTable 8-2 USB Prefix/Suffix ValuesPrefix/ Suffix ValueFull ASCII Code 39 Enc

USB Interface 8 - 131025 $Y CTRL Y1026 $Z CTRL Z1027 %ACTRL [/ESC11028 %B CTRL \1029 %C CTRL ]1030 %D CTRL 61031 %E CTRL -1032 Space Space1033 /A !103

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8 - 14 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide1053 5 51054 6 61055 7 71056 8 81057 9 91058 /Z :1059 %F ;1060 %G <1061 %H =1062 %I >1063 %J ?1064 %

USB Interface 8 - 151081 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 ]1094 %N ^1095 %O _1096

8 - 16 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide1109 +M m1110 +N n1111 +O o1112 +P p1113 +Q q1114 +R r1115 +S s1116 +T t1117 +U u1118 +V v1119 +W w1120 +X

USB Interface 8 - 172072 ALT H2073 ALT I2074 ALT J2075 ALT K2076 ALT L2077 ALT M2078 ALT N2079 ALT O2080 ALT P2081 ALT Q2082 ALT R2083 ALT S2084 ALT T

8 - 18 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide3054 GUI 63055 GUI 73056 GUI 83057 GUI 93065 GUI A3066 GUI B3067 GUI C3068 GUI D3069 GUI E3070 GUI F3071 G

USB Interface 8 - 193088 GUI X3089 GUI Y3090 GUI ZTable 8-5 USB F Key Character SetF Keys Keystroke5001 F15002 F25003 F35004 F45005 F55006 F65007 F

8 - 20 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide5022 F225023 F235024 F24Table 8-6 USB Numeric Keypad Character SetNumeric Keypad Keystroke6042 *6043 +6

USB Interface 8 - 217006 Pause7007 Scroll Lock7008 Backspace7009 Tab7010 Print Screen7011 Insert7012 Home7013 Enter7014 Escape7015 Up Arrow7016 Down A

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Chapter 9 IBM 468X/469X InterfaceIntroductionThis chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with an IBM 468X/469X host.Throughout the progra

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9 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideConnecting to an IBM 468X/469X HostConnect the digital scanner directly to the host interface.Figure 9-1

IBM 468X/469X Interface 9 - 3IBM Parameter Defaults page 9-3 lists the defaults for IBM host parameters. To change an option, scan the appropriate bar

9 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideIBM 468X/469X Host ParametersPort AddressThis parameter sets the IBM 468X/469X port used.NOTE Scanning one

IBM 468X/469X Interface 9 - 5Convert Unknown to Code 39Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the conversion of unknown bar code type data to Code

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Chapter 10 Wand Emulation InterfaceIntroductionThis chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with a wand emulation host when you need Wand

10 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideConnecting Using Wand EmulationTo perform Wand Emulation, connect the digital scanner to a mobile computer

Wand Emulation Interface 10 - 3Wand Emulation Parameter DefaultsTable 10-1 lists the defaults for Wand Emulation host types. To change an option, scan

10 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideWand Emulation Host ParametersWand Emulation Host TypesSelect a Wand Emulation host by scanning one of the

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

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10 - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuidePolarityPolarity determines how the digital scanner's Wand Emulation interface creates the Digitized

Wand Emulation Interface 10 - 7Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39By default, the Wand Emulation interface sends data to the attached host in the symbolo

10 - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideConvert Code 39 to Full ASCII By default, any characters that do not have a corresponding character in the

Chapter 11 Scanner Emulation InterfaceIntroductionThis chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with a Scanner Emulation host. Use this mod

11 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideConnecting Using Scanner EmulationTo perform Scanner Emulation, connect the digital scanner to a mobile co

Scanner Emulation Interface 11 - 3Scanner Emulation Parameter DefaultsTable 11-1 lists the defaults for the Scanner Emulation host. To change any opti

11 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideScanner Emulation HostScan the bar code below to enable the Scanner Emulation host.Scanner Emulation Host

Scanner Emulation Interface 11 - 5Scanner Emulation Host ParametersBeep StyleThe Scanner Emulation host supports three beep styles.•Beep On Successful

11 - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideParameter Pass-ThroughThe Scanner Emulation host can process parameter bar code messages and send them to

Scanner Emulation Interface 11 - 7Convert Newer Code TypesThe digital scanner supports a variety of code types that are not decodable by attached deco

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11 - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideModule WidthThe standard module width is 20 µs. For an extremely slow decoder system, select 50 µs Module

Scanner Emulation Interface 11 - 9Code 39 Full ASCII ConversionBy default, this option replaces any characters that do not have a corresponding charac

11 - 10 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideTransmission TimeoutThe Scanner Emulation host transmits bar code data to the attached decoder and waits

Scanner Emulation Interface 11 - 11Ignore Unknown CharactersUnknown characters are characters the decoder does not recognize. Select Ignore Unknown Ch

11 - 12 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideLeading MarginScan a bar code below to select a leading margin duration.1 ms Leading Margin*2 ms Leading

Scanner Emulation Interface 11 - 13Check For Decode LEDThe attached decoder normally asserts the Decode line to signal to the Scanner Emulation host t

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

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Chapter 13 SymbologiesIntroductionThis chapter describes symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features. Before pr

About This GuideIntroductionThe Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubl

13 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideErrors While ScanningUnless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-s

Symbologies 13 - 3EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend 27h Disable13-20Bookland ISBN Format F1h 40h ISBN-1013-21UCC Coupon Extended Code 55h Disable13-22ISSN EAN F1h 69

13 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideTransmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) 2Fh Disable13-43Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) 06h Enabl

Symbologies 13 - 5Inverse 1DF1h 4Ah Regular13-62Postal CodesUS Postnet 59h Enable13-63US Planet 5Ah Enable13-63Transmit US Postal Check Digit 5Fh Enab

13 - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideData Matrix Inverse F1h 4Ch Regular13-77Maxicode F0h 26h Enable13-77QR Code F0h 25h Enable13-78QR Inverse

Symbologies 13 - 7UPC/EANEnable/Disable UPC-AParameter # 01hTo enable or disable UPC-A, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable/Disable UPC-EParam

13 - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideEnable/Disable UPC-E1Parameter # 0ChUPC-E1 is disabled by default.To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the ap

Symbologies 13 - 9Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13Parameter # 03hTo enable or disable EAN-13/JAN-13, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable/Disable B

13 - 10 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideDecode UPC/EAN/JAN SupplementalsParameter # 10hSupplementals are bar codes appended according to specific

Symbologies 13 - 11Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Only With Supplementals(01h)*Ignore Supplementals(00h)Autodiscrimina

xvi Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide•Chapter 8, USB Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host.•Chapter 9, IBM 468X/46

13 - 12 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideDecode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode(06h)Enable 491 Suppl

Symbologies 13 - 13User-Programmable SupplementalsSupplemental 1: Parameter # F1h 43hSupplemental 2: Parameter # F1h 44hIf you selected a Supplemental

13 - 14 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideTransmit UPC-A Check DigitParameter # 28hThe check digit is the last character of the symbol used to veri

Symbologies 13 - 15Transmit UPC-E1 Check DigitParameter # 2AhThe check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the d

13 - 16 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideUPC-A PreambleParameter # 22hPreamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and

Symbologies 13 - 17UPC-E PreambleParameter # 23hPreamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There a

13 - 18 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideUPC-E1 PreambleParameter # 24hPreamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code an

Symbologies 13 - 19Convert UPC-E to UPC-AParameter # 25hEnable this to convert UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmissio

13 - 20 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideConvert UPC-E1 to UPC-AParameter # 26hEnable this to convert UPC-E1 decoded data to UPC-A format before t

Symbologies 13 - 21Bookland ISBN FormatParameter # F1h 40hIf you enabled Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 13-9, select one of th

About This Guide xviiRelated DocumentsThe Symbol LS/DS3408 Quick Start Guide, p/n 72-67131-xx, provides general information for getting started with t

13 - 22 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideUCC Coupon Extended CodeParameter # 55hEnable this to decode UPC-A bar codes starting with digit ‘5’, EAN

Symbologies 13 - 23Code 128Enable/Disable Code 128Parameter # 08hTo enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below. Set Lengths for C

13 - 24 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Code 128 (continued)Code 128 - One Discrete LengthCode 128 - Two Discrete LengthsCode 128

Symbologies 13 - 25Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128)Parameter # 0EhTo enable or disable GS1-128, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enab

13 - 26 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideISBT ConcatenationParameter # F1h 41hSelect an option for concatenating pairs of ISBT code types:•If you

Symbologies 13 - 27Check ISBT TableParameter # F1h 42hThe ISBT specification includes a table that lists several types of ISBT bar codes that are comm

13 - 28 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideCode 39Enable/Disable Code 39Parameter # 00hTo enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code b

Symbologies 13 - 29Convert Code 39 to Code 32Parameter # 56hCode 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Scan the appr

13 - 30 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Code 39Parameter # L1 = 12h, L2 = 13hThe length of a code refers to the number of charact

Symbologies 13 - 31Set Lengths for Code 39 (continued) Code 39 Check Digit VerificationParameter # 30hEnable this feature to check the integrity of al

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13 - 32 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideTransmit Code 39 Check DigitParameter # 2BhScan a bar code below to transmit Code 39 data with or without

Symbologies 13 - 33Code 39 Full ASCII ConversionParameter # 11hCode 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 which pairs characters to encode the full AS

13 - 34 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideCode 39 Buffering (Scan & Store)Parameter # 71hThis feature allows the digital scanner to accumulate

Symbologies 13 - 35Clear Transmission BufferTo clear the transmission buffer, scan the Clear Buffer bar code below, which contains only a start charac

13 - 36 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideOverfilling Transmission BufferThe Code 39 buffer holds 200 characters. If the scanner decodes a symbol t

Symbologies 13 - 37Set Lengths for Code 93Parameter # L1 = 1Ah, L2 = 1BhThe length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable

13 - 38 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Code 93 (continued)Code 93 - One Discrete LengthCode 93 - Two Discrete LengthsCode 93 - L

Symbologies 13 - 39Code 11Code 11Parameter # 0AhTo enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 11(01h)*Disable Code 11

13 - 40 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Code 11Parameter # L1 = 1Ch, L2 = 1DhThe length of a code refers to the number of charact

Symbologies 13 - 41Set Lengths for Code 11 (continued)Code 11 - One Discrete LengthCode 11 - Two Discrete LengthsCode 11 - Length Within RangeCode 11

Chapter 1 Getting StartedIntroductionThe Symbol DS3408 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and advanced ergonomics to provid

13 - 42 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideCode 11 Check Digit VerificationParameter # 34hThis feature checks the integrity of all Code 11 symbols t

Symbologies 13 - 43Transmit Code 11 Check DigitsParameter # 2FhThis feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s). Interleaved

13 - 44 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 Parameter # L1 = 16h, L2 = 17hThe length of a code refers to the numbe

Symbologies 13 - 45Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued)I 2 of 5 Check Digit VerificationParameter # 31hEnable this feature to check the inte

13 - 46 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideTransmit I 2 of 5 Check DigitParameter # 2ChScan the appropriate bar code below to transmit I 2 of 5 data

Symbologies 13 - 47Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF)Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5Parameter # 05hTo enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar co

13 - 48 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 Parameter # L1 = 14h, L2 = 15hThe length of a code refers to the number o

Symbologies 13 - 49Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (continued)D 2 of 5 - One Discrete LengthD 2 of 5 - Two Discrete LengthsD 2 of 5 - Length Within Ra

13 - 50 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideCodabar (NW - 7)Enable/Disable CodabarParameter # 07hTo enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate b

Symbologies 13 - 51Set Lengths for CodabarParameter # L1 = 18h, L2 = 19hThe length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable

1 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide•USB connection to a host. The digital scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard inte

13 - 52 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Codabar (continued)Codabar - One Discrete LengthCodabar - Two Discrete LengthsCodabar - L

Symbologies 13 - 53CLSI EditingParameter # 36hEnable this to strip the start and stop characters and insert a space after the first, fifth, and tenth

13 - 54 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideMSIEnable/Disable MSIParameter # 0BhTo enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below. Set Le

Symbologies 13 - 55Set Lengths for MSI (continued) MSI - One Discrete LengthMSI - Two Discrete LengthsMSI - Length Within RangeMSI - Any Length

13 - 56 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideMSI Check DigitsParameter # 32hWith MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the

Symbologies 13 - 57Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)Parameter # 2EhScan a bar code below to transmit MSI data with or without the check digit. MSI Check Dig

13 - 58 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideChinese 2 of 5Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5Parameter # F0h 98hTo enable or disable Chinese 2 of 5, scan t

Symbologies 13 - 59Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5Parameter # L1 = F1h 6Bh, L2 = F1h 6ChThe length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., h

13 - 60 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideMatrix 2 of 5 RedundancyParameter # F1h 6DhTo enable or disable Matrix 2 of 5 redundancy, scan the approp

Symbologies 13 - 61Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check DigitParameter # F1h 6FhScan a bar code below to transmit Matrix 2 of 5 data with or without the check

Getting Started 1 - 32. Open the clamp and plug the interface cable modular connector into the cable interface port on the bottom of the digital scann

13 - 62 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideInverse 1DParameter # F1h 4AhThis parameter sets the 1D inverse decoder setting. Options are:•Regular Onl

Symbologies 13 - 63Postal CodesUS PostnetParameter # 59hTo enable or disable US Postnet, scan the appropriate bar code below. US PlanetParameter # 5Ah

13 - 64 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideTransmit US Postal Check DigitParameter # 5FhSelect whether to transmit US Postal data, which includes bo

Symbologies 13 - 65Transmit UK Postal Check DigitParameter # 60hSelect whether to transmit UK Postal data with or without the check digit.Japan Postal

13 - 66 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideAustralian PostalParameter # F0h, 23hTo enable or disable Australian Postal, scan the appropriate bar cod

Symbologies 13 - 67USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent MailParameter # F1h 50hTo enable or disable USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail, scan the appropriate

13 - 68 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideGS1 DataBar (formerly RSS - Reduced Space Symbology)The variants of GS1 DataBar are GS1 DataBar-14, GS1 D

Symbologies 13 - 69GS1 DataBar ExpandedParameter # F0h 54h.Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EANParameter # F0h, 8DhThis parameter only applies to GS1 DataBa

13 - 70 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideComposite Composite CC-CParameter # F0h 55hScan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes

Symbologies 13 - 71Composite TLC-39Parameter # F0h 73hScan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type TLC-39. Enable TLC39(01h)

1 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideConnecting a Synapse Cable InterfaceSynapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to a variety of hosts. The Syna

13 - 72 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideUPC Composite ModeParameter # F0h 58hSelect one of the following options for linking UPC symbols with a 2

Symbologies 13 - 73Composite Beep ModeParameter # F0h, 8EhTo select the number of decode beeps when a composite bar code is decoded, scan the appropri

13 - 74 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide2D SymbologiesEnable/Disable PDF417Parameter # 0FhTo enable or disable PDF417, scan the appropriate bar c

Symbologies 13 - 75Code 128 EmulationParameter # 7BhEnable this parameter to transmit data from certain MicroPDF417 symbols as if it was encoded in Co

13 - 76 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideData MatrixParameter # F0h, 24hTo enable or disable Data Matrix, scan the appropriate bar code below.*Ena

Symbologies 13 - 77Data Matrix InverseParameter # F1h 4ChThis parameter sets the Data Matrix inverse decoder setting. Options are:•Regular Only - the

13 - 78 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideQR CodeParameter # F0h,25hTo enable or disable QR Code, scan the appropriate bar code below.*Enable QR Co

Symbologies 13 - 79QR InverseParameter # F1h 4BhThis parameter sets the QR inverse decoder setting. Options are:•Regular Only - the scanner decodes re

13 - 80 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideAztecParameter # F1h 3EhTo enable or disable Aztec, scan the appropriate bar code below.Aztec InversePara

Symbologies 13 - 81Redundancy LevelParameter # 4EhThe digital scanner offers four levels of decode redundancy. Select higher redundancy levels for dec

Chapter 2 ScanningIntroductionThis chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in scanning bar codes, general instructions and ti

13 - 82 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideRedundancy Level (continued) *Redundancy Level 1(01h)Redundancy Level 2(02h)Redundancy Level 3(03h)Redund

Symbologies 13 - 83Security LevelParameter # 4DhThe digital scanner offers four levels of decode security for delta bar codes, which include the Code

13 - 84 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideIntercharacter Gap SizeParameter # F0h, 7DhThe Code 39 and Codabar symbologies have an intercharacter gap

Symbologies 13 - 85Macro PDF Features Macro PDF is a special feature for concatenating multiple PDF symbols into one file. The digital scanner can dec

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Chapter 14 Miscellaneous Scanner OptionsIntroductionThis chapter includes features frequently used to customize how data transmits to the host device.

14 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideErrors While ScanningUnless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-s

Miscellaneous Scanner Options 14 - 3Miscellaneous Scanner ParametersTransmit Code ID CharacterParameter # 2DhA Code ID character identifies the code t

14 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuidePrefix/Suffix Values Key Category Parameter # P = 63h, S1 = 62h, S2 = 64hDecimal Value Parameter # P = 69h

Miscellaneous Scanner Options 14 - 5Scan Data Transmission FormatParameter # EBhTo change the scan data format, scan one of the following eight bar co

2 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideBeeper DefinitionsThe digital scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. Tabl

14 - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideScan Data Transmission Format (continued)<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 1>(05h)<PREFIX> &

Miscellaneous Scanner Options 14 - 7FN1 Substitution ValuesKey Category Parameter # 67hDecimal Value Parameter # 6DhThe Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hos

14 - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideTransmit “No Read” MessageParameter # 5EhScan a bar code below to select whether or not to transmit a No R

Miscellaneous Scanner Options 14 - 9Synapse InterfaceParameter # F0h, AChThe auto-detection of a Synapse cable varies in duration depending on the typ

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

15 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideUsing ADF Bar CodesWhen programming a rule, make sure the rule is logically correct. Plan ahead before sca

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 3Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning RuleStep Bar Code On Page Beep Indication1 Begin New Rule 15-8 High High 2 Code 128 15-11

15 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideBut, when there is a sale, send only the following:24 (class key)56712437 (stock key)and the cashier keys

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 5and the SECOND rule states:When scanning a Code 128 bar code of length 12, send the first four characters, then send th

Scanning 2 - 3Macro PDF2 long low beeps File ID error. A bar code not in the current MPDF sequence was scanned.3 long low beeps Out of memory. There

15 - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide28 Characters - 30 Characters 15-22Specific String at Start 15-23Specific String, Any Location 15-23Specif

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 7Send Function Key 15-78Send F1 Key - Send F24 Key 15-78Send PF1 Key - Send PF30 Key 15-81Send Right Control Key 15-85Se

15 - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSpecial CommandsPause DurationThis parameter, along with Send Pause on page 15-34, 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 DS3408 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 codes in succession,

15 - 12 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideCode Types (continued)IATA 2 OF 5I 2 OF 5Code 93UPC-AUPC-EEAN-8EAN-13ISSN

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

15 - 14 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideCode Types (continued)ISBT 128Coupon CodeChinese 2 of 5Matrix 2 of 5US PostnetUS Planet

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 15Code Types (continued)UK PostalJapan PostalAustralian PostalNetherlands KIX CodeUSPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent MailUPU

2 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideLED DefinitionsIn addition to beep sequences, the digital scanner uses a two-color LED to indicate status.

15 - 16 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideCode Types (continued)MicroPDFMacro PDFMacro MicroPDFMaxiCodeData MatrixQR Code MicroQR TLC 39

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 17Code Types (continued)UPC/EAN CompositesGS1 DataBar and GS1-128 CompositesAztec Aztec RuneNOTE When selecting composit

15 - 18 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideCode Lengths Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code type must contain.

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

15 - 20 Symbol DS3408 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 DS3408 Product Reference GuideCode Lengths (continued)28 Characters29 Characters30 Characters

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

15 - 24 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSpecific String Search 1. Scan the following bar code.2. Scan the bar codes representing the desired char

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 25Numeric KeypadDo not confuse bar codes on this page with those on the alphanumeric keyboard.0123456

Scanning 2 - 5Scanning in Hand-Held ModeInstall and program the digital scanner (see Setting Up the Digital Scanner on page 1-2). For assistance, cont

15 - 26 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideNumeric Keypad (continued)789Cancel

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 27Rule Belongs To SetScan a bar code below to select the set to which a rule belongs. There are four possible rule sets.

15 - 28 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideActionsSelect how to format the data for transmission.Send DataSend all data that follows, send all data

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 29Send Data (continued)Send Next 5 CharactersSend Next 6 CharactersSend Next 7 CharactersSend Next 8 CharactersSend Next

15 - 30 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSend Data (continued)Send Next 12 CharactersSend Next 13 CharactersSend Next 14 CharactersSend Next 15 Ch

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 31Setup Field(s)Send Data (continued)Send Next 19 CharactersSend Next 20 CharactersTable 15-2 Setup Field(s) Definiti

15 - 32 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideMove Cursor to Last Occurrence of String and Replace AllThis action replaces all occurrences of a selecte

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 33Move CursorScan a bar code below to move the cursor in relation to a specified character. Then enter a character by sc

15 - 34 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideMove Cursor (continued)Send PauseScan the bar code below to insert a pause in the data transmission. See

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 35Skip Ahead (continued)Skip Ahead 4 CharactersSkip Ahead 5 CharactersSkip Ahead 7 CharactersSkip Ahead 8 CharactersSkip

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2 - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide4. Center the symbol in any orientation within the aiming pattern. Be sure the entire symbol is within the

15 - 36 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSkip Back Use the following bar codes to skip back characters.Skip Back 1 CharacterSkip Back 2 Characters

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 37Skip Back (continued)Skip Back 7 CharactersSkip Back 8 CharactersSkip Back 9 CharactersSkip Back 10 Characters

15 - 38 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSend Preset ValueUse these bar codes to send preset values. To set these values, see Prefix/Suffix Values

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 39Modify DataModify data as described below. The following actions work for all send commands that follow it within a ru

15 - 40 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuidePad Data with SpacesTo pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of spaces. U

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 41Pad Data with Spaces (continued)Pad Spaces To Length 8Pad Spaces To Length 9Pad Spaces To Length 10Pad Spaces To Lengt

15 - 42 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuidePad Data with Spaces (continued)Pad Spaces To Length 15Pad Spaces To Length 16Pad Spaces To Length 17Pad

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 43Pad Data with Spaces (continued)Pad Spaces To Length 22Pad Spaces To Length 23Pad Spaces To Length 24Pad Spaces To Len

15 - 44 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuidePad Data with ZerosTo pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of zeros. Use

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 45Pad Data with Zeros (continued)Pad Zeros To Length 4Pad Zeros To Length 5Pad Zeros To Length 6Pad Zeros To Length 7Pad

Scanning 2 - 7Aiming Hold the digital scanner between two and nine inches (depending on symbol density; see Decode Zones on page 2-9) from the symbol,

15 - 46 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuidePad Data with Zeros (continued)Pad Zeros To Length 11Pad Zeros To Length 12Pad Zeros To Length 13Pad Zero

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 47Pad Data with Zeros (continued)Pad Zeros To Length 18Pad Zeros To Length 19Pad Zeros To Length 20Pad Zeros To Length 2

15 - 48 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuidePad Data with Zeros (continued)Pad Zeros To Length 25Pad Zeros To Length 26Pad Zeros To Length 27Pad Zero

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 49BeepsSelect a beep sequence for each ADF rule.Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters)Control Chara

15 - 50 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideControl Characters (continued)Send Control CSend Control DSend Control ESend Control FSend Control GSend

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 51Control Characters (continued)Send Control JSend Control KSend Control LSend Control MSend Control NSend Control OSend

15 - 52 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideControl Characters (continued)Send Control QSend Control RSend Control SSend Control TSend Control USend

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 53Control Characters (continued)Send Control XSend Control YSend Control ZSend Control [Send Control \Send Control ]

15 - 54 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideKeyboard CharactersScan a Send bar code for the keyboard characters to send.Control Characters (continued

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 55Keyboard Characters (continued)Send $Send %Send &Send ‘Send (Send )Send *

2 - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideScanning in Presentation ModeThe optional Intellistand adds greater flexibility to scanning operation. When

15 - 56 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Characters (continued)Send +Send ,Send -Send .Send /Send 0Send 1

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 57Keyboard Characters (continued)Send 2Send 3Send 4Send 5Send 6Send 7Send 8

15 - 58 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Characters (continued)Send 9Send :Send ;Send <Send =Send >Send ?

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 59Keyboard Characters (continued)Send @Send ASend BSend CSend DSend ESend F

15 - 60 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Characters (continued)Send GSend HSend ISend JSend KSend LSend M

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 61Keyboard Characters (continued)Send NSend OSend PSend QSend RSend SSend T

15 - 62 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Characters (continued)Send USend VSend WSend XSend YSend ZSend [

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 63Keyboard Characters (continued)Send \Send ]Send ^Send _Send `Send aSend b

15 - 64 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Characters (continued)Send cSend dSend eSend fSend gSend hSend i

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 65Keyboard Characters (continued)Send jSend kSend lSend mSend nSend oSend p

Scanning 2 - 9Decode ZonesDS3408-SF Near Focus - 1D and PDF417Figure 2-7 DS3408-SF Near Focus Decode Zone - 1D and PDF417In.cm020 milDepth of Field

15 - 66 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Characters (continued)Send qSend rSend sSend tSend uSend vSend w

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 67Keyboard Characters (continued)Send xSend ySend zSend {Send |Send }Send ~

15 - 68 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSend ALT CharactersSend Alt 2Send Alt ASend Alt BSend Alt CSend Alt DSend Alt ESend Alt F

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 69Send ALT Characters (continued)Send Alt GSend Alt HSend Alt ISend Alt JSend Alt KSend Alt LSend Alt M

15 - 70 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSend ALT Characters (continued)Send Alt NSend Alt OSend Alt PSend Alt QSend Alt RSend Alt SSend Alt T

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 71Send ALT Characters (continued)Send Alt USend Alt VSend Alt WSend Alt XSend Alt YSend Alt ZSend Alt [

15 - 72 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSend ALT Characters (continued)Send Alt \Send Alt ]

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 73Send Keypad CharactersSend Keypad *Send Keypad +Send Keypad -Send Keypad .Send Keypad /Send Keypad 0Send Keypad 1

15 - 74 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSend Keypad Characters (continued)Send Keypad 2Send Keypad 3Send Keypad 4Send Keypad 5Send Keypad 6Send K

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 75Send Keypad Characters (continued)Send Keypad 9Send Keypad EnterSend Keypad NumlockSend Break KeySend Delete KeySend P

2 - 10 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideDS3408-SF Near Focus - 2D CodesFigure 2-8 DS3408-SF Near Focus Decode Zone - 2D CodesIn.cm010 mil QR Co

15 - 76 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSend Keypad Characters (continued)Send Page Down KeySend Pause KeySend Scroll Lock KeySend Backspace KeyS

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 77Send Keypad Characters (continued)Send Home KeySend Enter KeySend Escape KeySend Up Arrow KeySend Down Arrow KeySend L

15 - 78 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSend Function KeySend F1 KeySend F2 KeySend F3 KeySend F4 KeySend F5 KeySend F6 KeySend F7 Key

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 79Send Function Key (continued)Send F8 KeySend F9 KeySend F10 KeySend F11 KeySend F12 KeySend F13 KeySend F14 Key

15 - 80 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSend Function Key (continued)Send F15 KeySend F16 KeySend F17 KeySend F18 KeySend F19 KeySend F20 KeySend

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 81Send Function Key (continued)Send F22 KeySend F23 KeySend F24 KeySend PF1 KeySend PF2 KeySend PF3 KeySend PF4 Key

15 - 82 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSend Function Key (continued)Send PF5 KeySend PF6 KeySend PF7 KeySend PF8 KeySend PF9 KeySend PF10 KeySen

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 83Send Function Key (continued)Send PF12 KeySend PF13 KeySend PF14 KeySend PF15 KeySend PF16 KeySend PF17 KeySend PF18 K

15 - 84 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSend Function Key (continued)Send PF19 KeySend PF20 KeySend PF21 KeySend PF22 KeySend PF23 KeySend PF24 K

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 85Send Right Control KeyThe “Send Right Control Key” action will send a tap (press and release) of the Right Control Key

Scanning 2 - 11DS3408-SF Far FocusFigure 2-9 DS3408-SF Far Focus Decode ZoneIn.cm020 milDepth of Field20.0510 1520012.7 25.438.150.813 mil (100% UP

15 - 86 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSend Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters The Send Graphic User Interface Character actions tap the sp

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 87Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)Send GUI 6Send GUI 7Send GUI 8Send GUI 9Send GUI ASend GUI BSe

15 - 88 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSend Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)Send GUI DSend GUI ESend GUI FSend GUI GSend GUI

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 89Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)Send GUI KSend GUI LSend GUI MSend GUI NSend GUI OSend GUI PSe

15 - 90 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideSend Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)Send GUI RSend GUI SSend GUI TSend GUI USend GUI

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 91Turn On/Off Rule SetsUse these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off.Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (co

15 - 92 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideTurn On/Off Rule Sets (continued)Use these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off.Turn Off Rule Set 1Turn

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 93Alphanumeric KeyboardSpace#$%*+-(Dash)

15 - 94 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideAlphanumeric Keyboard (continued).,/!“&‘(

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 95Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)):;<=>?

2 - 12 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideDS3408-SF Smart FocusFigure 2-10 DS3408-SF Smart Focus Decode ZoneIn.cm020 milDepth of Field20.0510 152

15 - 96 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideAlphanumeric Keyboard (continued)@[\]^_(Underscore)`

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 97Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)NOTE Do not confuse the numeric bar codes below with those on the numeric keypad.0123

15 - 98 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideAlphanumeric Keyboard (continued)6789ABC

Advanced Data Formatting 15 - 99Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)DEFGHIJ

15 - 100Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideAlphanumeric Keyboard (continued)KLMNOPQ

Advanced Data Formatting15 - 101Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)RSTUVWX

15 - 102Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideAlphanumeric Keyboard (continued)YZCancelEnd of Messageabc

Advanced Data Formatting15 - 103Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)defghij

15 - 104Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideAlphanumeric Keyboard (continued)klmnopq

Advanced Data Formatting15 - 105Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)rstuvwx

Scanning 2 - 13DS3408-HD Near Focus - 1D and PDF417Figure 2-11 DS3408-HD Near Focus Decode Zone - 1D and PDF417In.cm020 milDepth of Field7.5246805.

15 - 106Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideAlphanumeric Keyboard (continued)yz{|}~

Appendix A Standard Default ParametersTable A-1 Standard Default Parameters TableParameterParameter NumberDefaultPage NumberUser PreferencesSet D

A - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideLow Light Enhancement F1h 64h Disable5-5Presentation Mode Field of View F1h 61h Default (Reduced)5-5Keyboar

Standard Default Parameters A - 3Intercharacter Delay 0 msec7-18Nixdorf Beep/LED Options Normal Operation7-19Ignore Unknown Characters Send Bar Code7-

A - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideUndecoded Scanner Emulation Beep Style Beep on Successful Transmit11-5Parameter Pass-Through Parameter Proc

Standard Default Parameters A - 5Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit 2Ah Enable13-15UPC-A Preamble 22h System Character13-16UPC-E Preamble 23h System Characte

A - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideBuffer Code 39 71h Disable13-34Code 93Code 93 09h Disable13-36Set Length(s) for Code 93 1Ah 1Bh 4 to 5513-3

Standard Default Parameters A - 7MSI Check Digit Algorithm 33h Mod 10/Mod 1013-57Chinese 2 of 5Chinese 2 of 5 F0h 98h Disable13-58Matrix 2 of 5Matrix

A - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideCompositeComposite CC-C F0h 55h Disable13-70Composite CC-A/B F0h 56h Disable13-70Composite TLC-39 F0h 73h D

Standard Default Parameters A - 9Miscellaneous Scanner OptionsTransmit Code ID Character 2Dh None14-3Prefix Value 63h, 69h 7013 <CR><LF>1

2 - 14 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideDS3408-HD Near Focus - 2D CodesFigure 2-12 DS3408-HD Near Focus Decode Zone - 2D CodesIn.cm010 mil QR C

A - 10 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide

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 DS3408 Product Reference GuideX ISSN EAN, PDF417, Macro PDF417, Micro PDF417z Aztec, Aztec RuneP00 Data MatrixP01 QR Code, MicroQRP02 Max

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

B - 4 Symbol DS3408 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 DS3408 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

B - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide

Appendix C Sample Bar CodesCode 39UPC/EAN UPC-A, 100 %123ABC012345678905

Scanning 2 - 15DS3408-HD Far FocusFigure 2-13 DS3408-HD Far Focus Decode ZoneIn.cm020 mil Depth of Field15.0 510 15012.7 25.438.113 mil (100% UPC)

C - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideEAN-13, 100 %Code 128Interleaved 2 of 5GS1 DataBar-14761234156234134567890123401234567890123456789012345678

Sample Bar Codes C - 3PDF417Data MatrixMaxicode

C - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideQR CodeUS PostnetUK Postal

Appendix D Numeric Bar CodesNumeric Bar CodesFor parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).0123

D - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideNumeric Bar CodesFor parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code

Numeric Bar Codes D - 3CancelTo correct an error or change a selection, scan the bar code below. Cancel

D - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide

Appendix E ASCII Character SetsTable E-1 ASCII Value TableASCII ValueFull ASCII Code 39 Encode CharKeystroke1000 %U CTRL 21001 $A CTRL A1002 $B C

E - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide1016 $P CTRL P1017 $Q CTRL Q1018 $R CTRL R1019 $S CTRL S1020 $T CTRL T1021 $U CTRL U1022 $V CTRL V1023 $W C

ASCII Character Sets E - 31044 /L ,1045 - -1046 . .1047 /o /1048 0 01049 1 11050 2 21051 3 31052 4 41053 5 51054 6 61055 7 71056 8 81057 9 91058 /Z :1

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2 - 16 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideDS3408-HD Smart FocusFigure 2-14 DS3408-HD Smart Focus Decode ZoneIn.cm020 mil Depth of Field15.0 510 1

E - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide1072 H H1073 I I1074 J J1075 K K1076 L L1077 M M1078 N N1079 O O1080 P P1081 Q Q1082 R R1083 S S1084 T T108

ASCII Character Sets E - 51100 +D d1101 +E e1102 +F f1103 +G g1104 +H h1105 +I i1106 +J j1107 +K k1108 +L l1109 +M m1110 +N n1111 +O o1112 +P p1113 +Q

E - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideTable E-2 ALT Key Character SetALT Keys Keystroke2064 ALT 22065 ALT A2066 ALT B2067 ALT C2068 ALT D2069

ASCII Character Sets E - 7Table E-3 USB GUI Key Character SetGUI Key Keystroke3000 Right Control Key3048 GUI 03049 GUI 13050 GUI 23051 GUI 33052 GU

E - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide3081 GUI Q3082 GUI R3083 GUI S3084 GUI T3085 GUI U3086 GUI V3087 GUI W3088 GUI X3089 GUI Y3090 GUI ZTable E

ASCII Character Sets E - 9Table E-4 PF Key Standard Default TablePF Keys Keystroke4001 PF 14002 PF 24003 PF 34004 PF 44005 PF 54006 PF 64007 PF 740

E - 10 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideTable E-5 F key Standard Default TableF Keys Keystroke5001 F 15002 F 25003 F 35004 F 45005 F 55006 F 65

ASCII Character Sets E - 11Table E-6 Numeric Key Standard Default TableNumeric Keypad Keystroke6042 *6043 +6044 Undefined6045 -6046 .6047 /6048 060

E - 12 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideTable E-7 Extended Keypad Standard Default TableExtended Keypad Keystroke7001 Break7002 Delete7003 Pg U

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

Chapter 3 Maintenance and Technical SpecificationsIntroductionThis chapter provides suggested scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specific

Glossary - 2 Symbol DS3408 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 DS3408 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

Glossary - 6 Symbol DS3408 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 DS3408 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 DS3408 Product Reference GuideVVisible Laser Diode (VLD). A solid state device which produces visible laser light.WWarm Boot. A w

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

3 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideTroubleshootingTable 3-1 TroubleshootingProblem Possible Causes Possible SolutionsThe aiming pattern doe

Index - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guidecode lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-18code types . . . . . . . . . . .

Index - 3parameter pass-through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6parameter scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4PDF417 .

Index - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guidecaps lock override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7country keyboard types . . . . . . .

Index - 5discrete 2 of 5 bar codesdiscrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-47lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideRRS-232connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2default parameters .

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Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 3Digital scanner decodes bar code, but does not transmit the data to the host.Digital scanner is not prog

3 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideTechnical SpecificationsDigital scanner emits low/high/low beeps.Clearing Code 39 buffer. Normal when scann

Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 5Roll Tolerance ± 180° from normalPrint Contrast Minimum 25% minimum reflectance differential, measured a

3 - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideDigital Scanner Signal DescriptionsFigure 3-1 Digital Scanner Cable PinoutsCable interface portInterface

Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 7The signal descriptions in Table 3-3 apply to the connector on the digital scanner and are for reference

3 - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide

Chapter 4 User PreferencesIntroductionYou can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter d

iiiRevision HistoryChanges to the original manual are listed below:Change Date Description-01 Rev. A 8/2004 Initial release.-02 Rev. A 5/2006 Add Pic

4 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideScanning Sequence ExamplesIn most cases, scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to se

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 DS3408 Product Reference GuideParameter ScanningParameter # EChTo disable decoding of parameter bar codes, including the Set Defaults par

User Preferences 4 - 5Beeper ToneParameter # 91hTo select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, or High Frequency

4 - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideBeeper VolumeParameter # 8ChTo select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume b

User Preferences 4 - 7Time Delay to Low Power ModeParameter # 92hThis parameter sets the time the digital scanner remains active after decoding. The d

4 - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideTime Delay to Low Power Mode (continued)15 Minutes(2Bh)1 Hour(31h)

User Preferences 4 - 9Trigger ModeParameter # 8AhSelect one of the following trigger modes for the digital scanner:•Level - A trigger pull activates d

4 - 10 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuidePicklist ModeParameter # F0h 92hPicklist mode enables the digital scanner to decode only bar codes that ar

User Preferences 4 - 11Decode Session TimeoutParameter # 88hThis parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It

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4 - 12 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideBeep After Good DecodeParameter # 38hScan a bar code below to select whether or not the digital scanner be

User Preferences 4 - 13Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only)Parameter # F1h 19hSelect an option for decoding mirror image Data Matrix bar codes: •Al

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

5 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideErrors While ScanningUnless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-sc

Decoding Preferences 5 - 3Decoding PreferencesThe parameters in this chapter control bar code decoding characteristics. Focus ModeParameter # F0h, A6h

5 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideDecoding IlluminationParameter # F0h, 2AhSelecting Enable Decoding Illumination causes the digital scanner

Decoding Preferences 5 - 5Low Light EnhancementParameter # F1h, 64hIn presentation mode, selecting Enable Low Light Enhancement causes illumination to

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Chapter 6 Keyboard Wedge InterfaceIntroductionThis chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with a Keyboard Wedge interface. With this inte

Table of ContentsAbout This GuideIntroduction...

6 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideConnecting a Keyboard Wedge InterfaceFigure 6-1 Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y-cableTo connect the Key

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 3Keyboard Wedge Parameter DefaultsTable 6-1 lists the defaults for Keyboard Wedge host parameters. To change any option,

6 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Wedge Host ParametersKeyboard Wedge Host TypesSelect the Keyboard Wedge host by scanning one of th

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

6 - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideKeyboard Wedge Country Types (continued)Italian WindowsSwedish WindowsUK English WindowsJapanese WindowsPor

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

6 - 8 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideIntra-Keystroke Delay Enable this to insert an additional delay between each emulated key depression and re

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 9Caps Lock OnEnable this to emulate keystrokes as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed.Caps Lock OverrideIf you enable

6 - 10 Symbol DS3408 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 to replace FN1 characters in a GS1-128 bar code with a user-selected keystroke (see FN1 Sub

vi Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideDS3408-HD Near Focus - 2D Codes ... 2-14DS3

6 - 12 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideKeyboard MapsUse the following keyboard maps for reference for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To prog

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

6 - 14 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideASCII Character Set for Keyboard WedgeNOTE Code 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character ($

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 151023 $W CTRL W1024 $X CTRL X1025 $Y CTRL Y1026 $Z CTRL Z1027 %ACTRL [ /ESC11028 %B CTRL \1029 %C CTRL ]1030 %D CTRL 610

6 - 16 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide1051 3 31052 4 41053 5 51054 6 61055 7 71056 8 81057 9 91058 /Z :1059 %F ;1060 %G <1061 %H =1062 %I >

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 171079 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 %L \1093

6 - 18 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide1107 +K k1108 +L l1109 +M m1110 +N n1111 +O o1112 +P p1113 +Q q1114 +R r1115 +S s1116 +T t1117 +U u1118 +V

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 192071 ALT G2072 ALT H2073 ALT I2074 ALT J2075 ALT K2076 ALT L2077 ALT M2078 ALT N2079 ALT O2080 ALT P2081 ALT Q2082 ALT

6 - 20 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide3055 GUI 73056 GUI 83057 GUI 93065 GUI A3066 GUI B3067 GUI C3068 GUI D3069 GUI E3070 GUI F3071 GUI G3072 G

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

Table of Contents viiKeyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) ... 6-5Ignore Unknown Characters ...

6 - 22 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide6046 .6047 /6048 06049 16050 26051 36052 46053 56054 66055 76056 86057 96058 Enter6059 Num LockTable 6-7

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 237015 Up Arrow7016 Dn Arrow7017 Left Arrow7018 Right ArrowTable 6-7 Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set (Con

6 - 24 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference Guide

Chapter 7 RS-232 InterfaceIntroductionThis chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host. Use the RS-232 interface to connec

7 - 2 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideConnecting an RS-232 InterfaceConnect the digital scanner directly to the host computer.Figure 7-1 RS-23

RS-232 Interface 7 - 3RS-232 Parameter DefaultsTable 7-1 lists the defaults for RS-232 host parameters. To change an option, scan the appropriate bar

7 - 4 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideRS-232 Host ParametersVarious RS-232 hosts use their own parameter default settings. Selecting standard, IC

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

7 - 6 Symbol DS3408 Product Reference GuideRS-232 Host TypesTo select an RS-232 host interface, scan one of the following bar codes. Standard RS-232IC

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&a