Wasp Bar Code Laser Operating instructions

LASER PROGRAMMING GUIDE

Laser Programming GuideLaser Programming Guide

Informatics, Inc.

1400 10th Street

Plano, TX 75074

www.waspbarcode.com

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Informatics, Inc.

1400 10th Street

Plano,TX 75074

Telephone: (972) 881-5500

Fax: (972) 516-1110

Wasp and the Wasp logo are trademarks of Informatics, Inc.

Disclaimer

Part Number R44-1568, Rev. B

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NCR is a registered trademark of NCR Corporation, and SNI is a registered

trademark of Siemens Nixdorf Information Systems. Their inclusion in this

manual is for the customer's information and convenience only, and constitutes

neither an endorsement nor a recommendation for these companies' products

or services.

Reasonable measures have been taken to ensure that all information

contained in this manual is complete and accurate. However, Informatics, Inc.

reserves the right to change any specification at any time without prior notice.

Contents

Introduction ............................................................. 1

Understanding the Basics ........................................ 1

Integrating Peripherals With Host Systems ............. 1

Changing Interfaces................................................. 2

Customizing Your Scanner Operation ...................... 4

Programming Overview ................................................. 5

What Is Programming Mode? ................................. 5

How To Program Using Bar Codes .......................... 5

The Programming Session ...................................... 6

Scanner Response When In Programming Mode .... 6

If You Make a Mistake... .......................................... 7

Return to Factory Settings ....................................... 7

Where To Go From Here .......................................... 8

Interface Selection

IBMIBM 4683/84 • 4693/94 Port 5B I/F Selection .......... 9

IBM 4683/84 • 4693/94

Port 9A, 9B, 9C, 9E I/F Selection ........................... 10

IBM 4682/92 Port E Interface Selection................. 11

OCIA

OCIA Interface Selection ........................................ 12

NCR OCIA Eight Bit (short format) I/F Selection .... 12

NCR OCIA Nine Bit (long format) I/F Selection ...... 12

SNI OCIA Interface Selection ................................. 12

OCIA Options ......................................................... 13

Wand Emulation

Wand Emulation Interface Selection ...................... 14

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RS-232

RS-232 Interface Selection .................................... 16

SNI RS-232 Interface Selection ............................. 16

Hardware Control................................................... 19

Software Control.................................................... 20

RS-232 ACK/NAK Options (QS 6000 Plus ONLY) .. 21

Keyboard Wedge

PC Keyboard Wedge Interface Selection................ 24

PC Keyboard Wedge – Connect to a

Laptop/No Keyboard Attached ............................... 26

Caps Lock (QuickScan 6000 Plus ONLY)............... 27

Country Mode (QuickScan 6000 Plus ONLY)......... 28

Intercharacter Delay............................................... 30

Label Transmit Format Configuration Items ................ 32

(RS-232 and Keyboard Wedge Interfaces Only) .... 32

Prefix & Suffix ....................................................... 32

ASCII Character Set ............................................... 38

Symbologies

Symbology Options Overview...................................... 47

Symbology Selection ................................................... 49

UPC/EAN Options ........................................................ 52

UPC/EAN Expansion .............................................. 53

UPC/EAN Add-Ons................................................. 54

C128 and Custom Add-Ons ................................... 54

Price/Weight Check Digit ....................................... 55

Code 39 Options .......................................................... 58

Code 128 Options ........................................................ 62

Interleaved 2 of 5......................................................... 63

Check Digit and Variable Length Label Selections . 64

Standard 2 of 5 ............................................................ 67

Check Digit and Variable Length Label Selections . 68

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Codabar Options .......................................................... 72

Codabar Check Digit & Variable Length ................. 73

Codabar Start/Stop Character ................................ 74

Codabar Fixed Length ............................................ 75

MSI/Plessey................................................................. 77

MSI/Plessey Check Digit........................................ 77

MSI/Plessey Fixed Length...................................... 78

General Features

Good Read Beeper Settings ................................... 80

Read Verification ................................................... 82

Low Power Mode................................................... 85

Debug Mode .......................................................... 86

AutoSense®Stand Mode ....................................... 86

Appendix A

Host Programming ...................................................... 87

Creating MultiFunction Labels ..................................... 87

Need More Information?.............................................. 87

Appendix B

Sample Bar codes........................................................ 88

Factory Defaults

Factory Defaults Table ................................................. 90

NOTES

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GENERAL

INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

This manual contains instructions for changing interfaces and bar codes

for customizing the scanner's operation. Since the

Wasp Laser

scanner

contains software enhancements and characteristics that set it apart from

other scanners, it is recommended that this guide be used as the sole

source of programming labels and information (except for other

Wasp

Laser

product-specific publications).

The organization of this manual is intended to support a variety of users

while making it quick and easy to find the information you need. Look at

the descriptions that follow to find where to go from here.

UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS

If you do not regularly use bar code labels to configure (program) scan-

ners, it will be very helpful to read the introductory portions of this

manual prior to beginning your programming session. In addition to the

information that follows, information of specific interest to you is titled:

— Integrating Peripherals with Host Systems

— Changing Interfaces

— Customizing Your Scanner Operation

— Programming Overview

— What is Programming Mode?

— How to Program Using Bar codes

— The Programming Session

— Scanner Response When in Programming Mode

— If You Make A Mistake

— Where to Go From Here

INTEGRATING PERIPHERALS WITH HOST SYSTEMS

It's important to understand that the scanner must contain software and

hardware that supports a specific interface in order to use that interface.

The following pages describe interface hardware and list software inter-

face groups available on current models.

Optimally, you'll want details about how your scanner was configured at

the factory before attempting to customize any settings. If you don't have

that information, contact your dealer for factory configuration information.

After determining the changes and/or additions you desire, locate the

programming labels and follow the related instructions in this manual to

adjust the scanner. Once you've completed these steps, you can begin

scanning.

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GENERAL

INFORMATION

CHANGING INTERFACES

To change a scanner's interface…

HARDWARE

If necessary, replace the scanner's interface cable to match the new host

terminal's connection requirements. To disconnect the cable from the

scanner, insert a .050” hex driver or bent paper clip into the CABLE RELEASE

hole, and press down to unlock the cable connector. Reference Figure 1.

NOTE

We recommend that you disconnect power

beforeplugging/unpluggingcablestoavoidany

possibility of equipment damage.

Interface

Connector

Paper Clip

Cable Release

Figure 1. Disconnecting the Interface Cable

SOFTWARE

1. Verify that your scanner supports the desired interface1. The list

below indicates interfaces available at the time of this writing.

Your scanner comes equipped from the factory with the ability to

connect and communicate with at least two major interface types,

for example, Keyboard Wedge/Wand Emulation and OCIA/RS-232

are two common pairings. Contact Informatics if you don't know

your scanner's interface group, or need to have the scanner

altered to change to another I/F group.

1 Contact Informatics if your desired interface is not listed. Interface group definitions

are subject to change without notice.

GENERAL

INFORMATION

OCIA

• PSC OCIA

• NCR 8-Bit OCIA

• SNI OCIA

• NCR 9-Bit OCIA

RS-232

• PSC RS-232

• SNI RS-232

IBM

• IBM 4683/84, 4693/94 Port 5B

• 4682/92 Port E

• IBM 4683/84, 4693/94 Port 9A, 9B, 9C, 9E

Wand Emulation

Keyboard Wedge

• I/F Type A — PC/XT w/foreign keyboard

• I/F Type B — AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 &

95 w/foreign keyboard

• I/F Type C — PS/2 25 and 30 w/foreign keyboard

• I/F Type D — PC/XT w/US keyboard

• I/F Type E — AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 &

95 w/US keyboard

• I/F Type F — PS/2 25 and 30 w/US keyboard

• I/F Type G — IBM 3xxx w/122 keyboard

• I/F Type H — IBM 3xxx w/102 keyboard

• I/F Type I — PS/55 5530T w/104 keyboard

• I/F Type J NEC 9801

2. Turn to the appropriate page in this manual and enable the

desired interface or interface sub-type by scanning its pro-

gramming bar code. These interface/interface sub-type

selection bar codes are located at the beginning of each of

these sections of the manual: IBM, OCIA, Wand Emulation,

RS-232, and Keyboard Wedge. This will enable the software

for the new interface and disable the 'old' interface software.

Once enabled, the new interface becomes the default inter-

face that is active whenever power is applied to the scanner.

3. Scan a bar code to verify that the scanner communicates

correctly with the host system. Some sample bar codes are

provided on the last pages of this manual. If any changes to

the scanner's factory settings are needed, use the instructions

titled, Customizing Your Scanner Operation.

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GENERAL

INFORMATION

CUSTOMIZING YOUR SCANNER OPERATION

When enabling a new interface, it may be necessary to modify the original

factory settings to match your specific host system's communication and

symbology requirements. Check with your system administrator to

identify your host system's specific interface requirements to ensure that

they match the new interface you've selected. Also, the scanner's opera-

tional features, such as speaker volume, can be customized to match your

unique requirements.

1. Use the labels in this manual to modify the standard configu-

ration to match your specific interface requirements or user

preference.

NOTE

Ensure that your planned modifications are

compatible with the current interface. For

example, baud rate selections are only valid in

the RS-232 interface. The scanner will sound

an error tone (six rapid beeps) when scanning

programming labels for features invalid to the

current interface.

2. Enable any additional symbologies as required and exit

Programming Mode.

3. Scan a regular bar code label and verify that the scanner and

host communicate correctly.

4. You have completed the factory settings change procedure.

If you experience difficulties, have questions or require additional infor-

mation, contact Informatics, Inc.

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