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Chapter 1Symbol LS4278Product Reference Guide

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideviiiCaps Lock On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Keyboard Wedge Interface 6-3IntroductionThis chapter provides instructions for programming the cradle for keyboard wedge host interface, used to conne

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide6-4Connecting a Keyboard Wedge InterfaceSee Chapter 4, Radio Communications for information about scanner/cradle

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6-5Keyboard Wedge Parameter DefaultsTable 6-1 lists the defaults for Keyboard Wedge host parameters. To change any option, sc

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide6-6Keyboard Wedge Host ParametersKeyboard Wedge Host TypesSelect the Keyboard Wedge host by scanning one of the b

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6-7Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes)Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. If the keyboard type is

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide6-8Ignore Unknown CharactersUnknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes Wi

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6-9Keystroke DelayThis is the delay in milliseconds between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase the delay

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide6-10Alternate Numeric Keypad EmulationThis allows emulation of most other country keyboard types not listed in Ke

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6-11Convert Wedge DataWhen enabled, the scanner converts all bar code data to the selected case.Function Key MappingASCII val

Contents ixIgnore Bar Code Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide6-12FN1 SubstitutionWhen enabled, the scanner replaces FN1 characters in an EAN128 bar code with a keystroke chos

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6-13Keyboard MapsThe following keyboard maps are provided for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To program the prefix/suffi

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide6-14ASCII Character Set for Keyboard WedgeCode 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character ($ + % /)

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6-151028 %B CTRL \1029 %C CTRL ]1030 %D CTRL 61031 %E CTRL -1032 Space Space1033 /A !1034 /B “1035 /C #1036 /D $1037 /E %1038

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide6-161061 %H =1062 %I >1063 %J ?1064 %V @1065 A A1066 B B1067 C C1068 D D1069 E E1070 F F1071 G G1072 H H1073 I

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6-171094 %N ^1095 %O _1096 %W ‘1097 +A a1098 +B b1099 +C c1100 +D d1101 +E e1102 +F f1103 +G g1104 +H h1105 +I i1106 +J j1107

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide6-18Table 6-3. Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character SetALT Keys Keystroke2065 ALT A2066 ALT B2067 ALT C2068 ALT D2069

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6-193053 GUI 53054 GUI 63055 GUI 73056 GUI 83057 GUI 93065 GUI A3066 GUI B3067 GUI C3068 GUI D3069 GUI E3070 GUI F3071 GUI G3

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide6-20Table 6-5. Keyboard Wedge F Key Character SetF Keys Keystroke5001 F15002 F25003 F35004 F45005 F55006 F65007 F

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6-216048 06049 16050 26051 36052 46053 56054 66055 76056 86057 96058 Enter6059 Num LockTable 6-7. Keyboard Wedge Extended Key

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guidex123Scan Parameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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RS-232 InterfaceIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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RS-232 Interface 7-3IntroductionThis chapter provides instructions for programming the cradle to interface with an RS-232 host interface. The RS-232 i

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide7-4Connecting an RS-232 InterfaceSee Chapter 4, Radio Communications for information about scanner/cradle pairing

RS-232 Interface 7-5RS-232 Parameter DefaultsTable 7-1 lists the defaults for RS-232 host parameters. If any option needs to be changed, scan the appr

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide7-6RS-232 Host ParametersVarious RS-232 hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings (Table 7-2). S

RS-232 Interface 7-7RS-232 Host Parameters (continued)Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS terminal enables

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide7-8RS-232 Host TypesTo select an RS-232 host interface, scan one of the following bar codes.*Standard RS-232ICL R

RS-232 Interface 7-9Baud RateBaud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the scanner's baud rate to match the baud rate s

Contents xiSet Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide7-10ParityA parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type ac

RS-232 Interface 7-11Stop Bit SelectThe stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one character and prepar

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide7-12Check Receive ErrorsSelect whether or not the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters are checked

RS-232 Interface 7-13• RTS/CTS Option 1: When RTS/CTS Option 1 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores the state of CTS.

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide7-14Software HandshakingThis parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to, or instead

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

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide7-16Host Serial Response Time-outThis parameter specifies how long the scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, ENQ, XON, o

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 RTS

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide7-18Intercharacter DelayThis parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character transmission

RS-232 Interface 7-19Nixdorf Beep/LED OptionsWhen Nixdorf Mode B is selected, this indicates when the scanner should beep and turn on its LED after a

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuidexiiMessage Containing A Specific Data String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide7-20ASCII Character Set for RS-232The values in Table 7-4 can be assigned as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII chara

RS-232 Interface 7-211033 /A !1034 /B "1035 /C #1036 /D $1037 /E %1038 /F &1039 /G ‘1040 /H (1041 /I )1042 /J *1043 /K +1044 /L ,1045 - -1046

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide7-221068 D D1069 E E1070 F F1071 G G1072 H H1073 I I1074 J J1075 K K1076 L L1077 M M1078 N N1079 O O1080 P P1081

RS-232 Interface 7-231103 +G g1104 +H h1105 +I i1106 +J j1107 +K k1108 +L l1109 +M m1110 +N n1111 +O o1112 +P p1113 +Q q1114 +R r1115 +S s1116 +T t111

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USB InterfaceIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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USB Interface 8-3IntroductionThis chapter provides instructions for programming the cradle to interface with a USB host. The scanner cradle connects

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide8-4Connecting a USB InterfaceSee Chapter 4, Radio Communications for information about scanner/cradle pairing and

USB Interface 8-52. Plug the series A connector in the USB host or hub, or plug the Plus Power connector in an available port of the IBM SurePOS term

About This GuideIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide8-6USB Host ParametersUSB Device TypeSelect the desired USB device type.When changing USB Device Types, the scann

USB Interface 8-7USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. This setting applies only to the USB

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide8-8USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes continued)Italian WindowsSwedish WindowsUK English WindowsJapanese W

USB Interface 8-9USB Keystroke DelayThis parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase th

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide8-10USB Ignore Unknown CharactersThis option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device. Un

USB Interface 8-11USB Keyboard FN 1 SubstitutionThis option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. When enabled, this allows replacem

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide8-12Simulated Caps LockWhen enabled, the scanner inverts upper and lower case characters on the scanner bar code

USB Interface 8-13Optional USB ParametersIf you configure the scanner and find the settings were not saved, or changed, when the system is restarted

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide8-14ASCII Character Set for USBTable 8-2. ASCII Character Set for USBASCII ValueFull ASCIICode 39 Encode Characte

USB Interface 8-151031 %E CTRL -1032 Space Space1033 /A !1034 /B “1035 /C #1036 /D $1037 /E %1038 /F &1039 /G ‘1040 /H (1041 /I )1042 /J *1043 /K

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Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide8-161064 %V @1065 A A1066 B B1067 C C1068 D D1069 E E1070 F F1071 G G1072 H H1073 I I1074 J J1075 K K1076 L L1077

USB Interface 8-171097 +A a1098 +B b1099 +C c1100 +D d1101 +E e1102 +F f1103 +G g1104 +H h1105 +I i1106 +J j1107 +K k1108 +L l1109 +M m1110 +N n1111

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide8-18Table 8-3. USB ALT Key Character SetALT Keys Keystroke2064 ALT 22065 ALT A2066 ALT B2067 ALT C2068 ALT D2069

USB Interface 8-19Table 8-4. USB GUI Key Character SetGUI Key Keystroke3000 Right Control Key3048 GUI 03049 GUI 13050 GUI 23051 GUI 33052 GUI 43053 G

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide8-203088 GUI X3089 GUI Y3090 GUI ZTable 8-5. USB F Key Character SetF Keys Keystroke5001 F15002 F25003 F35004 F45

USB Interface 8-21Table 8-6. USB Numeric Keypad Character SetNumeric Keypad Keystroke6042 *6043 +6044 undefined6045 -6046 .6047 /6048 06049 16050 260

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide8-22Table 8-7. USB Extended Keypad Character SetExtended Keypad Keystroke7001 Break7002 Delete7003 PgUp7004 End70

IBM InterfaceIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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IBM Interface 9-3IntroductionThis chapter provides instructions for programming the cradle to interface with an IBM 468X/469X host computer.Throughout

xvIntroductionThe Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide9-4Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X HostSee Chapter 4, Radio Communications for information about scanner/cradle pa

IBM Interface 9-5IBM Parameter DefaultsTable 9-1 lists the defaults for IBM host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) pr

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide9-6IBM 468X/469X Host ParametersPort AddressThis parameter sets the IBM 468X/469X port used. Scanning one of thes

IBM Interface 9-7Convert Unknown to Code 39Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the conversion of unknown bar code type data to Code 39.Enable C

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide9-8Optional IBM ParametersIf you configure the scanner and find the settings were not saved, or changed, when the

Wand Emulation InterfaceIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Wand Emulation Interface 10-3IntroductionThis chapter provides instructions for programming the cradle to interface with a wand emulation host. This m

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide10-4Connecting Using Wand EmulationSee Chapter 4, Radio Communications for information about scanner/cradle pairi

Wand Emulation Interface 10-5Wand Emulation Parameter DefaultsTable 10-1 lists the defaults for Wand Emulation host types. To change any option, scan

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuidexviNotational ConventionsThe following conventions are used in this document:• Bullets (•) indicate:• action item

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide10-6Wand Emulation Host ParametersWand Emulation Host TypesSelect a Wand Emulation host by scanning one of the ba

Wand Emulation Interface 10-7Leading Margin (Quiet Zone)Scan a bar code below to select a leading margin duration. A leading margin is the time that p

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide10-8PolarityScan a bar code below to select the polarity required by the decoder. Polarity determines how the cra

Wand Emulation Interface 10-9Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39By default, the Wand Emulation interface sends data to the attached host in the same symb

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide10-10Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII By default, any characters that do not have a corresponding character in the C

Scanner Emulation InterfaceIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Scanner Emulation Interface 11-3IntroductionThis chapter provides instructions for programming the cradle to interface with a scanner emulation host.

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide11-4Connecting Using Scanner EmulationSee Chapter 4, Radio Communications for information about scanner/cradle pa

Scanner Emulation Interface 11-5Scanner Emulation Parameter DefaultsTable 11-1 lists the defaults for the Scanner Emulation host. To change any option

Getting StartedIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide11-6Scanner Emulation HostScan the bar code below to enable the Scanner Emulation host.Scanner Emulation Host Par

Scanner Emulation Interface 11-7Parameter Pass-ThroughThe Scanner Emulation host can process parameter bar code messages and send them to the attached

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide11-8Module WidthThe standard module width is 20 µs. For an extremely slow decoder system, select 50 µs Module Wid

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

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide11-10Ignore Unknown CharactersUnknown characters are characters the decoder does not recognize. When Ignore Unkno

Scanner Emulation Interface 11-11Leading Margin (continued)Check For Decode LEDThe attached decoder normally asserts the Decode line to signal to the

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide11-12

123ScanIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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123Scan 12-3Introduction123Scan is a Windows®-based utility that programs the scanner with all parameters including ADF rules. An ADF rule modifies ba

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SymbologiesIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-2Enable/Disable Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Symbologies 13-3IntroductionThis chapter describes symbology features and provides the programming bar codes for selecting these features. Before prog

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-4Symbology Parameter DefaultsTable 13-1 lists the defaults for all symbologies parameters. To change any optio

Symbologies 13-5Code 39 Check Digit Verification Disable 13-22Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Disable 13-22Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Disable 13-23Buf

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-6GS1 DataBarGS1 DataBar-14 Disable 13-44GS1 DataBar Limited Disable 13-44GS1 DataBar Expanded Disable 13-44Con

Symbologies 13-7UPC/EANEnable/Disable UPC-A/UPC-ETo enable or disable UPC-A or UPC-E, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable UPC-ADisable UPC-A*

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-8Enable/Disable UPC-E1UPC-E1 is disabled by default.To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code

Symbologies 13-9Enable/Disable Bookland EANTo enable or disable Bookland EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below.Decode UPC/EAN/JAN SupplementalsSupp

Getting Started 1-3IntroductionThe Symbol LS4278 combines excellent scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in a lightw

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-10Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Only With Supplementals*Ignore SupplementalsA

Symbologies 13-11UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental RedundancyWith Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals selected, this option adjusts the number of times

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-12Transmit UPC-E1 Check DigitThe check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity

Symbologies 13-13UPC-E PreamblePreamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. Three options are given

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-14UPC-E1 PreamblePreamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Characte

Symbologies 13-15Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-AEnable this to convert UPC-E1 decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, the data fol

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-16UCC Coupon Extended CodeWhen enabled, this parameter decodes UPCA bar codes starting with digit ‘5’, EAN-13

Symbologies 13-17Code 128Enable/Disable Code 128To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below.Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128To enable

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-18Enable/Disable ISBT 128ISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood bank industry. Scan the appropria

Symbologies 13-19Code 39Enable/Disable Code 39To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39Triopti

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide1-4• Wand Emulation connection to a host. The cradle is connected to a portable data terminal, a controller, or h

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-20Convert Code 39 to Code 32Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Scan

Symbologies 13-21Set Lengths for Code 39he length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digi

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-22Code 39 Check Digit VerificationWhen this feature is enabled, the scanner checks the integrity of all Code 3

Symbologies 13-23Code 39 Full ASCII ConversionCode 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 which pairs characters to encode the full ASCII character set

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-24This feature affects Code 39 only. If selecting Buffer Code 39, we recommend configuring the scanner to deco

Symbologies 13-25Clear Transmission BufferTo clear the transmission buffer, scan the Clear Buffer bar code below, which contains only a start characte

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-26Overfilling Transmission BufferThe Code 39 buffer holds 200 characters. If the symbol just read results in a

Symbologies 13-27Code 93Enable/Disable Code 93To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below.Set Lengths for Code 93The length of a

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-28Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued)Code 93 - One Discrete LengthCode 93 - Two Discrete LengthsCode 93 - Leng

Symbologies 13-29Code 11Code 11To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below.Set Lengths for Code 11The length of a code refers to

Getting Started 1-5PartsScanner PartsFigure 1-2. Parts of the ScannerBeeperLEDTriggerScanWindowBattery Door LatchMetal Charging Contacts

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-30Set Lengths for Code 11 (continued)Code 11 - One Discrete LengthCode 11 - Two Discrete LengthsCode 11 - Leng

Symbologies 13-31Code 11 Check Digit VerificationThis feature allows the scanner to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the data

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-32Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5To enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5, scan the a

Symbologies 13-33Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued)I 2 of 5 Check Digit VerificationWhen this feature is enabled, the scanner checks the i

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-34Transmit I 2 of 5 Check DigitScan the appropriate bar code below to transmit I 2 of 5 data with or without t

Symbologies 13-35Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF)Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5To enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below.Set Leng

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-36Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (continued)D 2 of 5 - One Discrete LengthD 2 of 5 - Two Discrete LengthsD 2

Symbologies 13-37Chinese 2 of 5Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5To enable or disable Chinese 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below.Enable Chinese 2

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-38Codabar (NW - 7)Enable/Disable CodabarTo enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below.Set

Symbologies 13-39Set Lengths for Codabar (continued).CLSI EditingWhen enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters and inserts a space

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide1-6Cradle PartsFigure 1-3. Cradle Front ViewPairingBar CodeLatchLatchCharging/CommunicationsContactsCharging LED

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-40NOTIS EditingWhen enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters from a decoded Codabar symbol

Symbologies 13-41MSIEnable/Disable MSITo enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below.Set Lengths for MSIThe length of a code refers to

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-42Set Lengths for MSI (continued)MSI Check DigitsWith MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always ver

Symbologies 13-43Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit MSI data with or without the check digit.MSI Check Digit A

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-44GS1 DataBarThe variants of GS1 DataBar are DataBar-14, DataBar Expanded and DataBar Limited. DataBar-14 and

Symbologies 13-45Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EANThis parameter only applies to DataBar-14 and DataBar Limited symbols not decoded as part of a Composit

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-46Symbology - Specific Security LevelsRedundancy LevelThe scanner offers four levels of decode redundancy. Sel

Symbologies 13-47Redundancy Level (continued)*Redundancy Level 1Redundancy Level 2Redundancy Level 3Redundancy Level 4

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-48Security LevelThe scanner offers four levels of decode security for delta bar codes, which include the Code

Symbologies 13-49Bi-directional RedundancyEnable Bi-directional Redundancy to add security to linear code type security levels. When enabled, a bar co

Getting Started 1-7Figure 1-4. Cradle Back ViewRubber FootRubber FootMounting HoleHost Cable GrooveRubber Foot Rubber FootPower PortHost PortPower Ca

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide13-50Symbology - Intercharacter GapThe Code 39 and Codabar symbologies have an intercharacter gap that is customa

Advanced Data FormattingIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-2Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Advanced Data Formatting 14-3IntroductionAdvanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to your host device. Scan d

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-4ADF Bar Code Menu ExampleThis section provides an example of how ADF rules are entered and used for scan data

Advanced Data Formatting 14-5Alternate Rule SetsADF rules may be grouped into one of four alternate sets which can be turned on and off when needed. T

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-6Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes)The order of programming individual rules is important.The most general rule sh

Advanced Data Formatting 14-7Special CommandsPause DurationThis parameter along with the Send Pause parameter on page 14-24 allows a pause to be inser

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-8EraseUse these bar codes to erase criteria, actions, or rules.Quit Entering RulesScan this bar code to quit e

Advanced Data Formatting 14-9Disable Rule SetUse these bar codes to disable rule sets.Disable Rule Set 1Disable Rule Set 2Disable Rule Set 3Disable Ru

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide1-8Scanner CradleThe scanner cradle serves as a stand, charger, and host interface for the scanner. The cradle si

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-10CriteriaCode Types Select any number of code types to be affected. All selected codes must be scanned in suc

Advanced Data Formatting 14-11Code Types (continued)D 2 OF 5IATA 2 OF 5I 2 OF 5Code 93UPC-AUPC-EEAN-8EAN-13

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-12Code Types (continued)MSIUCC/EAN 128UPC-E1Bookland EANTrioptic Code 39Code 11

Advanced Data Formatting 14-13Code Lengths Define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. If a code length is not selected, sele

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-14Code Lengths (continued)8 Characters9Characters10 Characters11Characters12 Characters13Characters14 Characte

Advanced Data Formatting 14-15Code Lengths (continued)15 Characters16 Characters17 Characters18 Characters19 Characters20 Characters21 Characters22 Ch

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-16Code Lengths (continued)23 Characters24 Characters25 Characters26 Characters27 Characters28 Characters29 Cha

Advanced Data Formatting 14-17Message Containing A Specific Data StringUse this feature to select whether the formatting affects data that begins with

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-18Numeric KeypadBar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the alphanumeric keyboard.01234567

Advanced Data Formatting 14-19Numeric Keypad (continued)Rule Belongs To SetSelect the set a rule belongs to. (There are four possible rule sets.) See

Getting Started 1-96. If applicable, thread the interface cable over the cable support hook and run the host and power cables into their respective ca

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-20ActionsSelect how to format the data for transmission.Send DataSend all data that remains, send all data up

Advanced Data Formatting 14-21Send Data (continued)Send Next 6 CharactersSend Next 7 CharactersSend Next 8 CharactersSend Next 9 CharactersSend Next 1

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-22Send Data (continued)Send Next 14 CharactersSend Next 15 CharactersSend Next 16 CharactersSend Next 17 Chara

Advanced Data Formatting 14-23Setup Field(s)Table 14-1. Setup Field(s) DefinitionsParameter Description PageMove CursorMove Cursor to a Character Scan

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-24Move CursorScan a bar code below to move the cursor in relation to a specified character. Then enter a chara

Advanced Data Formatting 14-25Skip Ahead (continued)Skip Ahead 3 CharactersSkip Ahead 4 CharactersSkip Ahead 5 CharactersSkip Ahead 6 CharactersSkip A

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-26Skip Back Use the following bar codes to skip back characters.Skip Back 1 CharacterSkip Back 2 CharactersSki

Advanced Data Formatting 14-27Skip Back (continued)Send Preset ValueUse these bar codes to send preset values. These values must be set using the Scan

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-28Modify DataModify data in the ways listed. The following actions work for all send commands that follow it w

Advanced Data Formatting 14-29Pad Data with SpacesTo pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of spaces. This parameter i

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide1-10Connecting a Synapse Cable InterfaceRefer to the Synapse Interface Guide provided with the Synapse cable for

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-30Pad Data with Spaces (continued)Pad Spaces To Length 9Pad Spaces To Length 10Pad Spaces To Length 11Pad Spac

Advanced Data Formatting 14-31Pad Data with Spaces (continued)Pad Spaces To Length 17Pad Spaces To Length 18Pad Spaces To Length 19Pad Spaces To Lengt

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-32Pad Data with Spaces (continued)Pad Spaces To Length 24Pad Spaces To Length 25Pad Spaces To Length 26Pad Spa

Advanced Data Formatting 14-33Pad Data with ZerosTo pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of zeros. This parameter is

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-34Pad Data with Zeros (continued)Pad Zeros To Length 9Pad Zeros To Length 10Pad Zeros To Length 11Pad Zeros To

Advanced Data Formatting 14-35Pad Data with Zeros (continued)Pad Zeros To Length 17Pad Zeros To Length 18Pad Zeros To Length 19Pad Zeros To Length 20P

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-36Pad Data with Zeros (continued)Pad Zeros To Length 25Pad Zeros To Length 26Pad Zeros To Length 27Pad Zeros T

Advanced Data Formatting 14-37BeepsSelect a beep sequence for each ADF rule.Beep OnceBeep TwiceBeep Three Times

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-38Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters)Control CharactersScan the “Send __” bar code for

Advanced Data Formatting 14-39Control Characters (continued)Send Control HSend Control ISend Control JSend Control KSend Control LSend Control MSend C

Getting Started 1-11Replacing the Scanner BatteryThe battery is installed in the cordless scanner by the factory and resides in a chamber in the scann

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-40Control Characters (continued)Send Control PSend Control QSend Control RSend Control SSend Control TSend Con

Advanced Data Formatting 14-41Control Characters (continued)Send Control XSend Control YSend Control ZSend Control [Send Control \Send Control ]Send C

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-42Keyboard CharactersScan the “Send __” bar code for the desired keyboard charactersSend SpaceSend !Send “Send

Advanced Data Formatting 14-43Keyboard Characters (continued)Send (Send )Send *Send +Send ,Send -Send .Send /

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-44Keyboard Characters (continued)Send 0Send 1Send 2Send 3Send 4Send 5Send 6Send 7

Advanced Data Formatting 14-45Keyboard Characters (continued)Send 8Send 9Send :Send ;Send <Send =Send >Send ?

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-46Keyboard Characters (continued)Send @Send ASend BSend CSend DSend ESend FSend G

Advanced Data Formatting 14-47Keyboard Characters (continued)Send HSend ISend JSend KSend LSend MSend NSend O

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-48Keyboard Characters (continued)Send PSend QSend RSend SSend TSend USend VSend W

Advanced Data Formatting 14-49Keyboard Characters (continued)Send XSend YSend ZSend [Send \Send ]Send ^Send _

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Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide1-12Charging the Scanner Battery Fully charge the scanner battery before using the scanner for the first time. To

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-50Keyboard Characters (continued)Send `Send aSend bSend cSend dSend eSend fSend g

Advanced Data Formatting 14-51Keyboard Characters (continued)Send hSend iSend jSend kSend lSend mSend nSend o

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-52Keyboard Characters (continued)Send pSend qSend rSend sSend tSend uSend vSend w

Advanced Data Formatting 14-53Keyboard Characters (continued)Send xSend ySend zSend {Send |Send }Send ~

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-54Send ALT CharactersSend Alt 2Send Alt ASend Alt BSend Alt CSend Alt DSend Alt ESend Alt FSend Alt G

Advanced Data Formatting 14-55Send ALT Characters (continued)Send Alt HSend Alt ISend Alt JSend Alt KSend Alt LSend Alt MSend Alt NSend Alt O

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-56Send ALT Characters (continued)Send Alt PSend Alt QSend Alt RSend Alt SSend Alt TSend Alt USend Alt VSend Al

Advanced Data Formatting 14-57Send ALT Characters (continued)Send Alt XSend Alt YSend Alt ZSend Alt [Send Alt \Send Alt ]Send Alt 6Send Alt -

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-58Send Keypad CharactersSend Keypad *Send Keypad +Send Keypad -Send Keypad .Send Keypad /Send Keypad 0Send Key

Advanced Data Formatting 14-59Send Keypad Characters (continued)Send Keypad 3Send Keypad 4Send Keypad 5Send Keypad 6Send Keypad 7Send Keypad 8Send Key

Getting Started 1-13Inserting the Scanner in the Cradle Insert the scanner in the cradle so that the metal contacts on the bottom of the scanner handl

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-60Send Keypad Characters (continued)Send Keypad NumlockNUM LOCKSend Break KeySend Delete KeySend Page Up KeySe

Advanced Data Formatting 14-61Send Keypad Characters (continued)Send Backspace KeySend Tab KeySend Print Screen KeySend Insert KeySend Home KeySend En

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-62Send Keypad Characters (continued)Send Down Arrow KeySend Left Arrow KeySend Right Arrow Key

Advanced Data Formatting 14-63Send Function KeySend F1 KeySend F2 KeySend F3 KeySend F4 KeySend F5 KeySend F6 Key

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-64Send Function Key (continued)Send F7 KeySend F8 KeySend F9 KeySend F10 KeySend F11 KeySend F12 KeySend F13 K

Advanced Data Formatting 14-65Send Function Key (continued)Send F15 KeySend F16 KeySend F17 KeySend F18 KeySend F19 KeySend F20 KeySend F21 KeySend F2

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-66Send Function Key (continued)Send F23 KeySend F24 KeySend PF1 KeySend PF2 KeySend PF3 KeySend PF4 KeySend PF

Advanced Data Formatting 14-67Send Function Key (continued)Send PF7 KeySend PF8 KeySend PF9 KeySend PF10 KeySend PF11 KeySend PF12 KeySend PF13 KeySen

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-68Send Function Key (continued)Send PF15 KeySend PF16 KeySend PF17 KeySend PF18 KeySend PF19 KeySend PF20 KeyS

Advanced Data Formatting 14-69Send Function Key (continued)Send PF23 KeySend PF24 KeySend PF25 KeySend PF26 KeySend PF27 KeySend PF28 KeySend PF29 Key

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide1-14For your convenience, a wall mount bracket can be purchased from Motorola. For the appropriate measurements,

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-70Send Right Control KeyThe “Send Right Control Key” action sends a tap (press and release) of the Right Contr

Advanced Data Formatting 14-71Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)Send GUI 6Send GUI 7Send GUI 8Send GUI 9Send GUI ASend GUI BSend

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-72Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)Send GUI DSend GUI ESend GUI FSend GUI GSend GUI HSe

Advanced Data Formatting 14-73Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)Send GUI KSend GUI LSend GUI MSend GUI NSend GUI OSend GUI PSend

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-74Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)Send GUI RSend GUI SSend GUI TSend GUI USend GUI VSe

Advanced Data Formatting 14-75Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)Send GUI YSend GUI Z

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-76Turn On/Off Rule SetsUse these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off.Turn On Rule Set 1Turn On Rule Set 2Tu

Advanced Data Formatting 14-77Alphanumeric KeyboardSpace#$%*+-(Dash).

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-78Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)/!“&“()

Advanced Data Formatting 14-79Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued):;<=>?@

Getting Started 1-15To attach the lanyard:1. Open the battery door latch as described in Replacing the Scanner Battery on page 1-11. Do not remove the

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-80Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)[\]^_(Underscore)`

Advanced Data Formatting 14-81Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)Bar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the numeric keypad.0123456

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-82Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)789ABCD

Advanced Data Formatting 14-83Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)EFGHIJKL

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-84Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)MNOPQRST

Advanced Data Formatting 14-85Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)UVWXYZCancelEnd of Message

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-86Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)abcdefgh

Advanced Data Formatting 14-87Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)ijklmno

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide14-88Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)pqrstuv

Advanced Data Formatting 14-89Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)wxyz{|}~

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide1-16

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Standard Default ParametersTable A-1. Standard Default Parameters TableParameter Default Page NumberRadio CommunicationsBluetooth Host Cradle Host 4-

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideA-2Reconnect Attempt Interval 30 sec 4-15Modes of Operation(Point-to-Point/Multipoint-to-Point Point-to-Point 4-1

Standard Default Parameters A-3Synapse Interface Standard 5-16Batch Mode Normal (Do Not Batch Data) 5-18Keyboard Wedge Host ParametersKeyboard Wedge H

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideA-4Intercharacter Delay 0 msec 7-18Nixdorf Beep/LED Options Normal Operation 7-19Ignore Unknown Characters Send B

Standard Default Parameters A-5Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII Disable 10-10Scanner Emulation Beep Style Beep on Successful Transmit 11-6Parameter Pass-

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideA-6UPC-A Preamble System Character 13-12UPC-E Preamble System Character 13-13UPC-E1 Preamble System Character 13-

Standard Default Parameters A-7Code 11 Check Digit Verification Disable 13-31Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) Disable 13-31Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)Inte

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideA-8GS1 DataBar Expanded Disable 13-44Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN Disable 13-45Symbology - Specific Security Le

Programming ReferenceSymbol Code Identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ScanningIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Programming Reference B-3Symbol Code IdentifiersTable B-1. Symbol Code CharactersCode Character Code TypeA UPC/EANB Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Cod

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideB-4AIM Code IdentifiersEach AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where:] = Flag Character

Programming Reference B-5Chinese 2 of 5 0 No option specified at this time. Always transmit 0.Example: A Chinese 2 of 5 bar code 01234567890 is transm

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideB-6GS1 DataBar Family No option specified at this time. Always transmit 0. DataBar-14 and DataBar Limited transmi

Sample Bar CodesCode 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideC-2

Sample Bar Codes C-3Code 39UPC/EANUPC-A, 100%EAN-13, 100%Code 128123ABC012345678905345678901234012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideC-4Interleaved 2 of 5GS1 DataBarGS1 DataBar variants must be enabled to read the bar codes below (see GS1 DataBar

Sample Bar Codes C-5GS1 DataBar-1455432198673467(GS1 DataBar-14 Truncated)90876523412674(GS1 DataBar-14 Stacked)78123465709811(GS1 DataBar-14 Stacked

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide2-2

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Numeric Bar CodesNumeric Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideD-2

Numeric Bar Codes D-3Numeric Bar CodesFor parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).012345

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideD-4Numeric Bar CodesFor parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s)

Alphanumeric Bar CodesAlphanumeric Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideE-2

Alphanumeric Bar Codes E-3Alphanumeric KeyboardSpace#$%*+

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideE-4Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)-./!“&

Alphanumeric Bar Codes E-5Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)‘():;<

Scanning 2-3IntroductionThis chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, scanning techniques, general instructions and tips about scanning, and decod

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideE-6Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)=>?@[\

Alphanumeric Bar Codes E-7Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)]^_

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideE-8Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)The bar codes that follow should not be confused with those on the numeric ke

Alphanumeric Bar Codes E-9Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)456789Note: The bar codes in this table should not be confused with those on the numeric ke

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideE-10Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)ABCDEF

Alphanumeric Bar Codes E-11Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)GHIJKL

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideE-12Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)MNOPQR

Alphanumeric Bar Codes E-13Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)STUVWX

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideE-14Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)YZabcd

Alphanumeric Bar Codes E-15Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)efghij

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide2-4LED DefinitionsIn addition to beeper sequences, the scanner communicates with the user using a two-color LED d

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideE-16Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)klmnop

Alphanumeric Bar Codes E-17Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)qrstuv

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideE-18Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)wxyz{|

Alphanumeric Bar Codes E-19Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)}~

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideE-20

ASCII Character SetsTable F-1. ASCII Value Standard Default Parameters TableASCII ValueFull ASCIICode 39 Encode Character Keystroke1000 %U CTRL 21001

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideF-21013 $M CTRL M/ENTER11014 $N CTRL N1015 $O CTRL O1016 $P CTRL P1017 $Q CTRL Q1018 $R CTRL R1019 $S CTRL S1020

ASCII Character Sets F-31041 /I )1042 /J *1043 /K +1044 /L ,1045 - -1046 . .1047 /o /1048 0 01049 1 11050 2 21051 3 31052 4 41053 5 51054 6 61055 7 71

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideF-41069 E E1070 F F1071 G G1072 H H1073 I I1074 J J1075 K K1076 L L1077 M M1078 N N1079 O O1080 P P1081 Q Q1082 R

ASCII Character Sets F-51097 +A a1098 +B b1099 +C c1100 +D d1101 +E e1102 +F f1103 +G g1104 +H h1105 +I i1106 +J j1107 +K k1108 +L l1109 +M m1110 +N n

Scanning 2-5Scanning in Hand-Held ModeTo program the scanner, see the appropriate host chapter, Chapter , Introduction 4-3 and Chapter 13, Symbologies

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideF-61125 %R }1126 %S ~The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled. Otherwise, the

ASCII Character Sets F-7Table F-3. Misc. Key Standard Default TableMisc. Key Keystroke3001 PA 13002 PA 23003 CMD 13004 CMD 23005 CMD 33006 CMD 43007 C

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideF-83068 GUI D3069 GUI E3070 GUI F3071 GUI G3072 GUI H3073 GUI I3074 GUI J3075 GUI K3076 GUI L3077 GUI M3078 GUI N

ASCII Character Sets F-94010 PF 104011 PF 114012 PF 124013 PF 134014 PF 144015 PF 154016 PF 16Table F-6. F key Standard Default TableF Keys Keystroke5

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideF-10Table F-7. Numeric Key Standard Default TableNumeric Keypad Keystroke6042 *6043 +6044 Undefined6045 -6046 .60

ASCII Character Sets F-117013 Enter7014 Escape7015 Up Arrow7016 Dn Arrow7017 Left Arrow7018 Right ArrowTable F-8. Extended Keypad Standard Default Tab

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideF-12

GlossaryAIM Automatic Identification Manufacturers, Inc. is the trade association for manufacturers of automatic identification systems. Alphanumeric

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideGL-2Autodiscrimination The ability of an interface controller to determine the code type of a scanned bar code. A

Glossary GL-3Bit Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information. Generally, eight consecutive bits compose one byte of data. The patter

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Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide2-6AimingOn a typical UPC 100% hold the scanner between contact and 19 inches from the symbol (see Decode Zone on

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideGL-4Codabar A discrete self-checking code with a character set consisting of digits 0 to 9 and six additional cha

Glossary GL-5Data Matrix This error correcting, 2-dimensional matrix symbology is capable of encoding various character sets including strictly numeri

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideGL-6EAN European Article Number. This European/international version of the UPC provides its own coding format an

Glossary GL-7Host Computer A computer that serves other terminals in a network, providing such services as computation, database access, supervisory p

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideGL-8Misread (Misdecode) A condition which occurs when the data output of a reader or interface controller does no

Glossary GL-9Pairing A wireless connection between the cordless scanner and the cradle established by scanning a pairing bar code.Parameter A variable

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideGL-10Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) The use of small radio transponders that are activated by a reading tr

Glossary GL-11Substrate A foundation material on which a substance or image is placed.Symbol A scannable unit that encodes data within the conventions

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideGL-12X Dimension The dimension of the narrowest bar and narrowest space in a bar code.Y Dimension The height of t

Numerics123Scan configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3Aaccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scanning 2-7The scanner can be tilted up to 65° forward or back and achieve a successful decode (Figure 2-4). Simple practice quickly shows what toler

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideIN-2pad spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-29pad zeros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index IN-3code 39, enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . 13-21code 93 lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-29code 93, enable/disable . . .

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideIN-4standard default table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-1symbologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index IN-5radio communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5sca

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideIN-6connecting keyboard wedge interface . . . . . . .6-4connecting to an IBM 468X/469X host . . . . . . .9-4conn

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Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide2-8Scanning in Hands-Free ModeThe optional Intellistand adds greater flexibility to scanning operation. When the

Scanning 2-9Scanning with IntellistandWhen the scanner is placed in Intellistand, the scan pattern selected in hand-held triggered mode continues (see

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide2-10When the bar code is in view, the scanner emits a full scan line. After a decode, the scan line blinks.5. Upo

Scanning 2-11Decode ZoneFigure 2-7. LS4278 Decode ZoneNote: Typical performance at 73° F (23° C) on high quality symbols in normal room l

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Maintenance, Troubleshooting& Technical SpecificationsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide3-2

Maintenance, Troubleshooting& Technical Specifications3-3IntroductionThis chapter provides suggested scanner and cradle maintenance, troubleshooti

Revision HistoryChanges to the original manual are listed below:Change Date Description72E-69834-01 Rev A 11/2005 Initial release.72E-69834-02 Rev A 3

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide3-4TroubleshootingTable 3-1. TroubleshootingProblem Possible Causes Possible SolutionsBatteryScanner battery requ

Maintenance, Troubleshooting& Technical Specifications3-5Scanner emits four long low beeps. A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol.

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide3-6If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan, contact the distributor or contact Motorola E

Maintenance, Troubleshooting& Technical Specifications3-7Technical SpecificationsTable 3-2. Technical Specifications - Symbol LS4278 ScannerItem D

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide3-8Humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensingDrop Specifications Withstands multiple 5 ft./1.5 m drops to concrete # of C

Maintenance, Troubleshooting& Technical Specifications3-9Performance CharacteristicsInterfaces Supported Features on-board Multiple Interface with

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide3-10Cradle Signal DescriptionsThe signal descriptions in Table 3-4 apply to the connector on the scanner and are

Radio CommunicationsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide4-2Pairing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Radio Communications 4-3IntroductionThis chapter provides information about the modes of operation and features available for wireless communication b

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide4-4Radio Communications Parameter DefaultsTable 4-1 lists the defaults for radio communication parameters. If you

Radio Communications 4-5Wireless Beeper DefinitionsWhen the scanner scans the pairing bar code it issues various beep sequences indicating successful

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide4-6Radio Communications Host TypesTo set up the scanner for communication with a cradle, or to use standard Bluet

Radio Communications 4-7Radio Communications Host Types (continued)*Cradle HostSerial Port Profile (Master)Serial Port Profile (Slave)HID Profile (Mas

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide4-8HID Host ParametersThe scanner supports keyboard emulation over the Bluetooth HID profile. In this mode the sc

Radio Communications 4-9HID Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes - continued)Swedish WindowsUK English WindowsJapanese WindowsFrench Canadian Windows

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide4-10HID Keyboard Keystroke DelayThis parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan

Radio Communications 4-11HID Ignore Unknown CharactersUnknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide4-12HID Keyboard FN1 SubstitutionWhen enabled, this parameter allows replacement of any FN1 character in an EAN12

Radio Communications 4-13Simulated Caps LockWhen enabled, the scanner inverts upper and lower case characters on the scanner bar code as if the Caps L

ContentsAbout This GuideIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide4-14Auto-reconnect FeatureWhen in SPP Master, HID Master or Cradle Host mode, the scanner automatically tries to

Radio Communications 4-15Reconnect Attempt IntervalWhen a scanner disconnects as it goes out of range, it immediately attempts to reconnect for the de

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide4-16Reconnect Attempt Interval (continued)Out of Range IndicatorAn out of range indicator can be set by scanning

Radio Communications 4-17Scanner(s) To Cradle SupportModes of OperationThe charging cradle with radio supports two radio communication modes of operat

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide4-18Parameter Broadcast (Cradle Host Only)When in multipoint-to-point mode, enable Parameter Broadcast to broadca

Radio Communications 4-19To set the cradle pairing mode, scan the appropriate bar code below.Lock OverrideIn Point-to-Point mode, scan Lock Override w

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide4-20UnpairingUnpair the scanner from the cradle or PC/host to make the cradle available for pairing with another

Radio Communications 4-21To set the Connection Maintenance Interval, scan one of the bar codes below*Set Interval to 15 MinutesSet Interval to 30 Minu

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide4-22Bluetooth Technology Profile SupportWith Bluetooth Technology Profile Support, the cradle is not required for

Radio Communications 4-23Bluetooth SecurityThe scanner supports Bluetooth Authentication and Encryption. Authentication can be requested by either the

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference GuideviHorizontal Cradle Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide4-24EncryptionAuthentication must be performed before Encryption can take effect.To set up the scanner for enabli

User PreferencesIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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User Preferences 5-3IntroductionIf desired, program the scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes e

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide5-4User Preferences Parameter DefaultsTable 5-1 lists the defaults for user preferences parameters. To change any

User Preferences 5-5User PreferencesDefault ParametersThe scanner can be reset to two types of defaults: factory defaults or custom defaults. Scan the

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide5-6Beeper ToneTo select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, or High Frequen

User Preferences 5-7Beep on InsertionWhen a scanner is inserted into a cradle and detects power, it emits a short low beep. This feature is enabled by

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide5-8Intellistand Idle Timeout (continued)Power ModeThis parameter determines whether or not power remains on after

User Preferences 5-9Time Delay to Reduced Power ModeThis parameter sets the time it takes the scanner to enter reduced power mode after any scanning a

Contents viiOut of Range Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide5-10Scan PatternThis parameter determines the pattern (mode) of scanning. Scan the appropriate bar code below to

User Preferences 5-11Scan Line WidthScan a bar code below to set the scan line width. Laser On TimeThis parameter sets the maximum time that decode pr

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide5-12Beep After Good DecodeScan a bar code below to select whether or not the scanner beeps after a good decode. I

User Preferences 5-13Prefix/Suffix ValuesA prefix and/or suffix can be appended to scan data for use in data editing.To set a value for a prefix or su

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide5-14Scan Data Transmission Format (continued)Scan Options*Data As Is<DATA> <SUFFIX><PREFIX> <

User Preferences 5-15FN1 Substitution ValuesThe Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hosts support an FN1 substitution feature. When enabled any FN1 character (

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide5-16Synapse InterfaceThe auto-detection of a Synapse cable varies in duration depending on the type of Synapse co

User Preferences 5-17Batch ModeThe scanner supports three versions of batch mode. When the scanner is configured for any of the batch modes, it attemp

Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide5-18Batch Mode (continued)*NormalOut of Range Batch ModeStandard Batch ModeCradle Contact Batch ModeEnter Batch M

Keyboard Wedge InterfaceIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .