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Chapter 3
Configuration Using Barcodes
This and following sections provide programming barcodes to configure your reader by 
changing the default settings. For details about additional methods of programming, see 
Configuration Methods on page 9.
You must first enable your reader to read barcodes in order to use this 
section. If you have not done this, go to 
Setup, starting on page 11
 and 
complete the appropria
te procedure.
Configuration Parameters 
Once the reader is set up, you can change the default parameters to meet your application needs. 
Refer to "Standard Defaults" starting on page 263 for initial configuration in order to set the 
default values and select the interface for your application.
The following configuration parameters are applicable to all 
Gryphon models covered in this 
manual, unless otherwise indicated. The items are divided into logical groups, making it easy to 
find the desired function based on its reference group.
Interface Configuration:
• "RS-232 ONLY Interface" on page 21
• "RS-232/USB-Com Interfaces" on page 26
• "USB Keyboard Interfaces" on page 33
Parameters common to all interface applications:
• "Data Format" on page 41 gives options to control the messages sent to the Host system.
• "Reading Parameters" on page 65 control various operating modes and indicators status 
functioning.
Symbology-specific parameters:
• "Code Selection" on page 77 provides configuration of a personalized mix of codes, code 
families and their options.