Symptoms  Possible Causes  Solution 
The imager 
scans but the 
data is not 
correct. 
The imager and host 
may not be configured 
for the same interface 
parameters. 
Check that the imager and the 
host are configured for the same 
interface parameters. 
The following item is only relevant for an RS232 interface. 
The imager 
powers up OK 
and scans OK 
but does not 
communicate 
properly with 
The com port at the 
host is not working or 
not configured 
properly. 
Check to make sure that the baud 
rate and parity of the imager and 
the communication port match 
and the program is looking for 
“RS232” data. 
powers up OK 
and scans OK 
but does not 
communicate 
properly with 
The cable is not 
connected to the 
correct com port. 
Check to make sure that the cable 
is connected to the correct com 
port. 
 
Characters are 
being dropped. 
Inter-character delay 
needs to be added to 
the transmitted output. 
Add some inter-character delay to 
the transmitted output by using 
the Configuration Guides  
(PN 00-02544 and 00-05252). 
The following item is only relevant for a USB interface. 
No LEDs, beep 
or Illumination 
The USB host may not 
be active.   
 
The MS7580 will not 
operate from hub/host 
power without host 
communication. 
Turn on the host device. 
The imager is not 
receiving sufficient 
power to support 
operation. 
 
Refer to the electrical 
specifications on page 34
.
Verify adequate power is being 
supplied to the imager.