Motorola LS4208 User Manual

6 LS4208
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Nothing happens
when the trigger is
pulled.
No power to the
scanner.
Check the system power. Ensure the power
supply is connected if the configuration
requires a power supply.
Interface/power
cables are loose.
Check for loose cable connections.
Laser comes on,
but symbol does
not decode.
Scanner is not
programmed for
the correct bar
code type.
Ensure the scanner is programmed to read
the type of bar code scanned.
Refer to the LS4208 Product Reference
Guide, p/n 72E-69413-xx, for more
information.
Bar code symbol is
unreadable.
Check the symbol to ensure it is not defaced.
Try scanning test symbols of the same bar
code type.
Distance between
scanner and bar
code is incorrect.
Move the scanner closer to or further from
the bar code.
Symbol is decoded
but not transmitted
to the host.
Scanner is not
programmed for
the correct host
type.
Scan the appropriate host type bar code.
Scanned data is
incorrectly
displayed on the
host.
Scanner is not
programmed to
work with the host.
Ensure proper host is selected.
Check the scanner’s host type parameters or
editing options.
For RS-232, ensure the scanner’s
communication parameters match the host’s
settings.
For a keyboard wedge configuration, ensure
the system is programmed for the correct
keyboard type, and the CAPS LOCK key is
off.
Ensure editing options (e.g., UPC-E to
UPC-A conversion) are properly
programmed.
Refer to the LS4208 Product Reference
Guide, p/n 72E-69413-xx, for more
information.

Motorola LS4208 Specifications

General

Brand	Motorola
Model	LS4208
Category	Barcode Reader
Language	English