Symbol LS 4208 User manual

Quick Reference Guide

LS 4208

LS 4208 Quick Reference Guide

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Introduction

The LS 4208 scanner combines excellent scanning performance and advanced

ergonomics to provide the best value in a lightweight laser scanner. Whether used as a

hand-held scanner or in hands-free mode in a stand, the scanner ensures comfort and

ease of use for extended periods of time. Before programming the scanner, scan the

appropriate bar code(s), beginning on page 5, to communicate with the host.

Parts

Inserting and Removing the Interface Cable

To connect the interface cable, insert the interface cable’s modular connector into the

cable interface port.

To remove the interface cable, unplug the installed cable’s modular connector by

depressing the connector clip with the tip of a screwdriver.

Aiming

Interface cable

modular

connector

To host

Beeper

LED

Trigger

Scan

Window Cable

interface

port

Connector

clip

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Scanning

Beeper Definitions

The scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. The table

below defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while

programming the scanner.

Beeper Sequence Indication

Standard Use

Low/medium/high beep Power up.

Short high beep A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled).

4 long low beeps A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. The data is

ignored. This occurs if a unit is not properly configured. Check option

setting.

5 low beeps Conversion or format error.

Lo/hi/lo beep ADF transmit error.

Hi/hi/hi/lo beep RS-232 receive error.

Parameter Menu Scanning

Short high beep Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence performed.

Lo/hi beep Input error, incorrect bar code or “Cancel” scanned, wrong entry, in-

correct bar code programming sequence; remain in program mode.

Hi/lo beep Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using bar code keypad.

Hi/lo/hi/lo beep Successful program exit with change in the parameter setting.

Low/hi/low/hi beep Out of host parameter storage space. Scan Set Defaults on page 5.

012345 012345

012345

LED Definitions

In addition to beeper sequences, the scanner communicates with the user using a two-

color LED display. The table below defines LED colors that display during scanning.

Code 39 Buffering

Hi/lo beep New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.

3 Beeps - long high beep Code 39 buffer is full.

Lo/hi/lo beep The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to clear or

transmit an empty buffer.

Lo/hi beep A successful transmission of buffered data.

Host Specific

USB only

4 short high beeps Scanner has not completed initialization. Wait several seconds and

scan again.

Scanner gives a power-up beep

after scanning a USB Device

Type.

Communication with the bus must be established before the scanner

can operate at the highest power level.

This power-up beep occurs

more than once. The USB bus may put the scanner in a state where power to the scan-

ner is cycled on and off more than once. This is normal and usually

happens when the host PC cold boots.

RS-232 only

1 short high beep A <BEL> character is received and Beep on <BEL> is enabled.

LED Indication

Off No power is applied to the scanner, or the scanner is on and ready to scan.

Green A bar code was successfully decoded.

Red A data transmission error or scanner malfunction occurred.

Beeper Sequence Indication

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

Nothing happens when the

trigger is pulled. No power to the scan-

ner. Check the system power. Ensure the power

supply is connected if the configuration re-

quires a power supply.

Interface/power cables

are loose. Check for loose cable connections.

Laser comes on, but sym-

bol does not decode. Scanner is not pro-

grammed for the correct

bar code type.

Ensure the scanner is programmed to read the

type of bar code scanned.

Refer to the LS 4208 Product Reference Guide,

p/n 72E-69413-xx, for more information.

Bar code symbol is un-

readable. Check the symbol to ensure it is not defaced.

Try scanning test symbols of the same bar code

type.

Distance between scan-

ner and bar code is in-

correct.

Move the scanner closer to or further from the

bar code.

Symbol is decoded but not

transmitted to the host. Scanner is not pro-

grammed for the correct

host type.

Scan the appropriate host type bar code.

Scanned data is incorrectly

displayed on the host. Scanner is not pro-

grammed to work with

the host.

Ensure proper host is selected.

Check the scanner’s host type parameters or

editing options.

• For RS-232, ensure the scanner’s

communication parameters match the

host’s settings.

• For a keyboard wedge configuration,

ensure the system is programmed for the

correct keyboard type, and the CAPS

LOCK key is off.

Ensure editing options (e.g., UPC-E to UPC-A

conversion) are properly programmed.

Refer to the LS 4208 Product Reference Guide,

p/n 72E-69413-xx, for more information.

Programming Bar Codes

Following are some frequently used programming bar codes.

Note: For additional host types, refer to the LS 4208 Product Reference Guide,

p/n 72E-69413-xx, available on the LS 4208 CD, or on the Symbol

website: http://www.symbol.com/manuals.

Set Defaults

Scan SET DEFAULTS to set all parameters to their default values.

SET DEFAULTS

Scanning Modes

Scan the appropriate bar code below to determine the scanning pattern.

•SINGLE LINE ONLY - No up and down scan line movement (no raster).

•MULTI-LINE SMART RASTER - The scan line begins as a single line and moves up

and down (rasters) when a partial scan of a bar code is detected, or no bar code is

decoded 500 ms after the trigger is pulled.

•MULTI-LINE ALWAYS RASTER (default) - Rastering (up and down scan line

movement) begins immediately.

SINGLE LINE ONLY

MULTI-LINE SMART RASTER

MULTI-LINE ALWAYS RASTER (Default)

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Host Type

If a Synapse cable is used (i.e., part number STIxx-xxxx), the scanner autodetects the

Synapse cable and there is no need to scan bar codes to enable the Synapse host.

If a USB interface is used, the scanner autodetects the USB and defaults to the HID

keyboard interface. See page 8 to select the IBM hand-held host type. Refer to the LS

4208 Product Reference Guide, p/n 72E-69413-xx, for additional USB host types.

If a Keyboard Wedge, RS-232, Wand Emulation, Scanner Emulation, or IBM 46XX is

used, the appropriate host type must be scanned. Select the appropriate host type from

the bar codes that follow.

Keyboard Wedge Host Type

Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)

IBM PC/AT and IBM PC COMPATIBLES

NORTH AMERICAN (Default)

FRENCH Windows

FRENCH CANADIAN Windows 95/98

GERMAN Windows

French Canadian Windows XP/2000

Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)

RS-232 Host Types

SPANISH Windows

ITALIAN Windows

SWEDISH Windows

UK ENGLISH Windows

JAPANESE Windows

PORTUGUESE-BRAZILIAN Windows

STANDARD RS-232

ICL RS-232

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RS-232 Host Types

USB Host Types

IBM 46XX Host Types

NIXDORF RS-232 MODE A

NIXDORF RS-232 MODE B

FUJITSU RS-232

OPOS/JPOS

HID KEYBOARD EMULATION

IBM HAND-HELD USB

PORT 5B

PORT 9B

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