About This Guide
Introduction
The Symbol DS6878 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, 
and troubleshooting the Symbol DS6878 digital scanner and cradles.
Configurations
This guide includes the following configurations:
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DS6878-SR20001WR - DS6878 digital scanner, standard range, cash register white
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DS6878-SR20007WR - DS6878 digital scanner, standard range, twilight black
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DS6878-HC2000BWR - DS6878 digital scanner, standard range, healthcare white
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DS6878-DL20001WR - DS6878 digital scanner, standard range, DL parsing, cash register white
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DS6878-DL20007WR - DS6878 digital scanner, standard range, DL parsing, twilight black
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DS6878-HD20007WR - DS6878 digital scanner, high density, twilight black
Chapter Descriptions
Topics covered in this guide are as follows:
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Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and cable connection 
information.
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Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the digital scanner, beeper and LED definitions, and how to use the 
digital scanner.
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Chapter 3, Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications provides information on how to care for 
the digital scanner and cradle, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.
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Chapter 4, Radio Communications provides information about the modes of operation and features available 
for wireless communication. This chapter also includes programming bar codes to configure the digital 
scanner.