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User’s Guide
What If...
Nothing happens when you follow the operating
instructions?
You Should
•
Check the system power; is there a battery in the battery box?
•
Be sure the scanner is programmed for the terminal in use.
•
Make sure the scanner is programmed to read the type of bar code you
are scanning.
•
Check for loose cable connections.
•
Check the symbol to make sure it is not defaced.
•
Try scanning test symbols of the same code type.
Symbol is decoded, but not transmitted to the host
terminal?
You Should
•
Be sure the proper host type is selected (See Chapter 2).
•
Make sure the appropriate parameter set (RS-232, Wand, Synapse) is
selected.
Scanned data is incorrectly displayed on the terminal?
You Should
•
Make sure the system is programmed for the correct keyboard type.
•
Make sure the CAPS LOCK key is off.
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Be sure the proper host is selected.
•
Be sure editing options (e.g. UPC-E to UPC-A Conversion) are properly
programmed.
Note: If after performing these checks the symbol still
does not scan, contact your distributor or call the
Symbol Support Center. See page 1-15 for the
telephone number.