PSC PowerScan Handheld Laser Scanner - Page 33

Programming Guide 27
Software
Handshaking
Xon/Xoff - is software handshaking that allows the host to control data
transmission. If the host sends an Xoff command to the scanner, the
scanner will not send the bar code data until it receives an Xon com-
mand from the host. If the host sends the Xoff command during data
transmission, the host will receive additional characters for no more
than 2ms
1
.
Scan the SET bar code label then the Step #1, Step #2 below, followed
by the END bar code labels to enable Xon/Xoff Control.
1. Timing varies slightly depending upon the baud rate selected.
Enable Xon/Xoff Control
SET -------------------------------------------
Step #1 ---------
Step #2 ---------
END ------------------------------------------