Troubleshooting
Quick Reference Guide  19
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Nothing happens when 
the scan button is 
pulled.
No power to the reader.
Check system power. Ensure 
power supply is connected.
Interface or power cables 
are loose.
Ensure all cable connections 
are secure.
Laser comes on, but 
barcode does not 
decode.
Reader not programmed 
for correct barcode type.
Ensure reader is pro-
grammed to read the type 
of barcode scanned. Refer to 
the Product Reference Guide 
(PRG) for more information.
Barcode label is unread-
able.
Check the label to ensure it 
is not defaced. Try scanning 
another barcode type.
Distance between reader 
and barcode is incorrect.
Move reader closer to or fur-
ther from the barcode.
Barcode is decoded but 
not transmitted to the 
host.
Reader not programmed 
for the correct host type.
Scan the appropriate host 
type barcode. Refer to the 
Product Reference Guide 
(PRG) for more information.
For detailed troubleshooting, refer to the Product
Reference Guide.