Advanced Configuration Guide
3
Chapter 1
Introduction
About this Guide
Use this manual to set up and configure your scanning system to add the ability to use the
Datalogic PreScan system to scan products in the shopping cart prior to arrival at the
checkstand. Other publications associated with Datalogic scanners are downloadable free of
charge from the website listed on the back cover of this manual.
Manual Overview
This chapter, Introduction, gives an overview of the PreScan system components and function.
Chapter 2, Getting Started, details scanner and POS requirements and considerations, and
provides basic setup instructions.
Chapter 3, Handheld Configuration, outlines the steps to be taken to configure PowerScan and
Gryphon handheld and base components used in the PreScan system.
Chapter 4, Magellan Configuration, provides configuration information for the Magellan.
Chapter 5, Using PreScan, gives instructions on how to use the PreScan system after
configuration.
Appendix A, PowerScan™ Keypad contains a “keypad” of numeric bar codes to be scanned by a
PowerScan™ handheld for certain parameter settings.
Appendix B, Magellan Keypad includes a “keypad” of numeric bar codes to be scanned by the
Magellan for certain parameter settings.
About PreScan
The PreScan
™
Queue Busting System is an innovative application for providing improved
front-end throughput on new and existing checkout lanes. This solution incorporates
Datalogic’s cordless handheld scanners (PowerScan
™
PM8300-D or Gryphon GM4100PRE/
GM4101PRE) with one of a variety of qualified Magellan
™
fixed position scanners. Retailers
can implement a queue-busting application without costly point-of-sale (POS) software
modifications.
Typically, scanners are shipped with factory programming for the most common terminal and
communications settings. Custom configuration to implement the PreScan
™
application can be
accomplished by scanning the programming bar codes included in this guide.
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