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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction

The DS2278 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and

troubleshooting the DS2278 series digital scanner.

Configurations

This guide includes the DS2278 series digital scanner configurations listed in Table A.

Table A:

Digital Scanner and Cradle Configurations

Model Configuration Description

DS2278-SR00006ZZWW DS2278: Area Imager, Standard Range, Cordless, Nova White

DS2278-SR00007ZZWW DS2278: Area Imager, Standard Range, Cordless, Twilight Black

DS2278-SR00007ZZK DS2278: Area Imager, Standard Range, Cordless, Twilight Black - India and South

Korea only

CR2278-PC10004WW DS2278: Presentation Cradle, Bluetooth, Midnight Black

CR2278-PC10004K DS2278: Presentation Cradle, Bluetooth, Midnight Black - India and South Korea

only

Main Page

DS2278 Digital Scanner PRG1
- Warranty4
- Revision History4
Table of Contents5
About This Guide19
- Introduction19
- Configurations19
- Related Product Line Configurations20
  - Cables20
- Chapter Descriptions20
- Notational Conventions21
- Related Documents22
- Service Information22
- Provide Documentation Feedback22
Chapter 1 Getting Started23
- Introduction23
- Interfaces24
- Unpacking24
- DS2278 Features25
- Cradle Features25
- Using a DC Power Supply27
- Charging the DS2278 Battery27
  - Charging Using the Cradle27
- Charging Using the Micro USB Cable28
  - Converting a CDC Device to HID28
- Shutting Off the Digital Scanner Battery29
- Inserting the Battery29
- Removing the Battery30
- Inserting the Digital Scanner in the Cradle31
- Sending Data to the Host Computer31
  - Pairing31
- Lost Connection to Host32
- Configuring the Digital Scanner32
- Radio Communications32
- Accessories32
Chapter 2 Data Capture33
- Introduction33
- Beeper and LED Indications33
  - Digital Scanner Indications33
- Cradle LED Indications37
- Scanning38
  - Hand-Held Scanning38
- Hands-Free Scanning39
  - Aiming with Digital Scanner40
  - Aiming40
- Decode Ranges40
Chapter 3 Maintenance, Troubleshooting, & Technical Specifications41
- Introduction41
- Maintenance41
  - Known Harmful Ingredients41
- Approved Cleaners for the Digital Scanner and Cradle42
  - Cleaning the Digital Scanner42
- Troubleshooting43
  - Report Software Version Bar Code47
- Technical Specifications48
- Cradle Signal Descriptions51
Chapter 4 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options53
- Introduction53
- Setting Parameters53
  - Scanning Sequence Examples54
  - Errors While Scanning54
- User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter Defaults54
- User Preferences57
  - Default Parameters57
    - Write to Custom Defaults57
- Parameter Bar Code Scanning58
  - Beep After Good Decode58
- Beeper Volume59
- Beeper Tone60
- Beeper Duration61
  - Suppress Power Up Beeps61
  - Direct Decode Indicator62
- Low Power Mode63
- Time Delay to Low Power Mode64
- Timeout to Low Power Mode from Auto Aim66
- Battery Preservation Mode67
- Trigger Mode68
- Hands-Free Mode69
- Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern70
- Hands-Free (Presentation) Decode Aiming Pattern71
- Picklist Mode72
- Continuous Bar Code Read73
  - Unique Bar Code Reporting73
  - Decode Session Timeout74
  - Hands-Free Decode Session Timeout74
  - Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol75
  - Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols75
- Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only)76
  - Mobile Phone/Display Mode76
- PDF Prioritization77
  - PDF Prioritization Timeout77
- Decoding Illumination78
  - Illumination Brightness78
- Low Light Scene Detection79
- Motion Tolerance (Hand-Held Trigger Modes Only)80
  - Product ID (PID) Type81
  - Product ID (PID) Value81
  - ECLevel82
- Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters83
  - Enter Key83
  - Tab Key83
- Transmit Code ID Character84
- Prefix/Suffix Values85
- Scan Data Transmission Format86
- FN1 Substitution Values88
- Transmit “No Read” Message89
- Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval90
- Send Versions91
  - Software Version91
  - Serial Number91
  - Manufacturing Information91
Chapter 5 Radio Communications93
- Introduction93
- Setting Parameters93
  - Scanning Sequence Examples94
  - Errors While Scanning94
- Radio Communications Parameter Defaults94
- Wireless Beeper Definitions96
- Radio Communication Host Types96
  - Bluetooth Classic vs. Low Energy Bluetooth96
  - Cradle96
- Human Interface Device (HID) Keyboard Emulation97
- Simple Serial Interface (SSI)98
- Serial Port Profile (SPP)100
  - Bluetooth Technology Profile Support100
  - Master/Slave Set Up100
    - Master101
    - Slave101
- Bluetooth Friendly Name101
- Discoverable Mode102
- Wi-Fi Friendly Mode103
  - Notes103
  - Wi-Fi Friendly Channel Exclusion103
    - Wi-Fi Channel Exclusion103
- Radio Output Power105
- Link Supervision Timeout106
- Bluetooth Radio State107
- HID Host Parameters107
  - Bluetooth HID - Wait for Connection107
  - Apple iOS Virtual Keyboard Toggle108
- HID Keyboard Keystroke Delay109
  - HID CAPS Lock Override109
- HID Ignore Unknown Characters110
  - Emulate Keypad110
- Fast HID Keyboard111
  - Quick Keypad Emulation111
- HID Keyboard FN1 Substitution112
  - HID Function Key Mapping112
- Simulated Caps Lock113
  - Convert Case113
- Auto-Reconnect Feature114
  - Reconnect Attempt Beep Feedback114
- Reconnect Attempt Interval115
- Auto-Reconnect116
- Out of Range Indicator116
- Beep on Insertion117
- Beep on <BEL>117
- Digital Scanner To Cradle Support118
  - Pairing118
    - Pairing Modes118
    - Lock Override119
  - Pairing Methods119
    - Unpairing120
    - Toggle Pairing120
- Pairing Bar Code Format121
  - Pairing Bar Code Example121
  - Connection Maintenance Interval121
    - Considerations122
- Batch Mode123
- Modes of Operation124
- Persistent Batch Storage126
- Bluetooth Classic and/or Low Energy (Cradle Parameter Only/Cradle Host Only)126
- Bluetooth Security127
  - PIN Code127
    - Variable PIN Code128
  - Bluetooth Security Levels128
- Bluetooth Radio, Linking, and Batch Operation131
  - Setting Up an iOS or Android Product To Work With The Digital Scanner131
- Save Bluetooth Connection Information132
Chapter 6 Signature Capture Preferences133
- Introduction133
- Setting Parameters133
- Scanning Sequence Examples134
  - Errors While Scanning134
- Signature Capture Preferences Parameter Defaults134
- Signature Capture Preferences135
  - Signature Capture135
- Signature Capture File Format Selector136
  - Output File Format136
- Signature Capture Bits Per Pixel137
- Signature Capture Width138
  - Signature Capture Height138
  - Signature Capture JPEG Quality138
Chapter 7 USB Interface139
- Introduction139
- Setting Parameters139
  - Scanning Sequence Examples139
  - Errors While Scanning139
- Connecting a USB Interface140
- USB Parameter Defaults141
- USB Host Parameters143
- USB Polling Interval149
- Keypad Emulation151
- TGCS (IBM) USB Specification Version157
- ASCII Character Sets for USB157
Chapter 8 SSI Interface159
- Introduction159
- Communication159
- SSI Transactions161
  - General Data Transactions161
    - ACK/NAK Handshaking161
- Decoded Data Transmission162
- Communication Summary164
- Using Time Delay to Low Power Mode with SSI165
- Encapsulation of RSM Commands/Responses over SSI166
- Setting Parameters168
  - Scanning Sequence Examples168
  - Errors While Scanning168
- Simple Serial Interface Parameter Defaults169
- SSI Host Parameters170
  - Select SSI Host170
  - Baud Rate170
- Parity172
  - Check Parity173
  - Stop Bits173
- Software Handshaking174
- Host RTS Line State175
  - Decode Data Packet Format175
- Host Serial Response Timeout176
- Host Character Timeout177
- Multipacket Option178
- Interpacket Delay179
- Event Reporting180
  - Decode Event180
- Boot Up Event181
  - Parameter Event181
Chapter 9 RS-232 Interface183
- Introduction183
- Setting Parameters183
- Scanning Sequence Examples184
  - Errors While Scanning184
- Connecting an RS-232 Interface184
- RS-232 Parameter Defaults185
- RS-232 Host Parameters186
  - RS-232 Host Types188
- Baud Rate190
- Parity191
- Hardware Handshaking193
- Software Handshaking195
- Host Serial Response Timeout197
- RTS Line State198
  - Beep on <BEL>198
- Intercharacter Delay199
- Nixdorf Beep/LED Options200
  - Bar Codes with Unknown Characters200
- ASCII Character Set for RS-232200
Chapter 10 IBM 468X / 469X Interface201
- Introduction201
- Setting Parameters201
  - Scanning Sequence Examples201
  - Errors While Scanning202
- Connecting an IBM 468X/469X Host202
- IBM Parameter Defaults203
- IBM Host Parameters204
- RS-485 Bar Code Configuration Directive206
  - IBM-485 Specification Version206
Chapter 11 Keyboard Wedge Interface207
- Introduction207
- Setting Parameters207
  - Scanning Sequence Examples207
  - Errors While Scanning207
- Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface208
- Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults209
- Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters210
- Simulated Caps Lock213
- Keyboard Map216
- ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge216
Chapter 12 Symbologies217
- Introduction217
- Setting Parameters217
- Scanning Sequence Examples218
  - Errors While Scanning218
- Symbology Parameter Defaults218
- Enable/Disable All Code Types224
- UPC/EAN/JAN225
  - UPC-A225
  - UPC-E225
  - UPC-E1226
  - EAN-8/JAN-8226
  - EAN-13/JAN-13227
  - Bookland EAN227
- Bookland ISBN Format228
  - ISSN EAN228
- Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals229
- User-Programmable Supplementals232
  - UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy232
- UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format233
  - Transmit UPC-A Check Digit234
  - Transmit UPC-E Check Digit234
  - Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit235
- UPC-A Preamble236
- UPC-E Preamble237
- UPC-E1 Preamble238
- Convert UPC-E to UPC-A239
  - Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A239
- EAN/JAN Zero Extend240
  - UCC Coupon Extended Code240
- Coupon Report241
  - UPC Reduced Quiet Zone241
- Code 128242
  - Set Lengths for Code 128242
  - GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128)243
  - ISBT 128244
- ISBT Concatenation245
  - Check ISBT Table246
  - ISBT Concatenation Redundancy246
- Code 128 <FNC4>247
  - Code 128 Security Level247
  - Code 128 Reduced Quiet Zone248
- Code 39249
  - Trioptic Code 39249
  - Convert Code 39 to Code 32250
  - Code 32 Prefix250
  - Set Lengths for Code 39251
  - Code 39 Check Digit Verification252
  - Transmit Code 39 Check Digit253
  - Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion253
- Code 39 Security Level254
- Code 39 Reduced Quiet Zone256
- Code 93256
  - Set Lengths for Code 93257
- Code 11259
  - Set Lengths for Code 11259
- Code 11 Check Digit Verification261
- Transmit Code 11 Check Digits262
- Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF/I 2 of 5)262
  - Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5263
- I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification265
  - Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit266
  - Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13266
  - Febraban267
- I 2 of 5 Security Level268
- I 2 of 5 Reduced Quiet Zone269
- Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF/D 2 of 5)269
  - Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5270
- Codabar (NW - 7)272
  - Set Lengths for Codabar272
- CLSI Editing274
  - NOTIS Editing274
- Codabar Upper or Lower Case Start/Stop Characters275
- MSI275
  - Set Lengths for MSI276
- MSI Check Digits278
  - Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)278
- MSI Check Digit Algorithm279
  - MSI Reduced Quiet Zone279
- Chinese 2 of 5280
- Matrix 2 of 5280
  - Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5281
  - Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit283
  - Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit283
- Korean 3 of 5284
- Inverse 1D285
- GS1 DataBar286
  - GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (formerly GS1 DataBar-14), GS1 DataBar Truncated, GS1 DataBar Stacked, GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional286
  - GS1 DataBar Limited286
  - GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked287
  - Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN/JAN287
  - GS1 DataBar Limited Margin Check288
- GS1 DataBar Security Level289
- Symbology-Specific Security Features290
  - Redundancy Level290
- Security Level292
  - 1D Quiet Zone Level293
- Intercharacter Gap Size294
- Composite294
  - Composite CC-C294
  - Composite CC-A/B295
  - Composite TLC-39295
- Composite Inverse296
- UPC Composite Mode297
  - Composite Beep Mode298
  - GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes298
- 2D Symbologies299
  - PDF417299
  - MicroPDF417299
- Code 128 Emulation300
  - Data Matrix301
  - GS1 Data Matrix301
- Data Matrix Inverse302
- Decode Data Matrix Mirror Images303
- Maxicode304
  - QR Code304
  - GS1 QR305
  - MicroQR305
  - Aztec306
- Aztec Inverse307
- Han Xin308
  - Han Xin Inverse308
  - Grid Matrix309
  - Grid Matrix Inverse309
- Grid Matrix Mirror310
- Escape Characters311
  - Flush Macro PDF Buffer311
  - Abort Macro PDF Entry311
- Postal Codes312
  - US Postnet312
  - US Planet312
  - Transmit US Postal Check Digit313
  - UK Postal313
  - Transmit UK Postal Check Digit314
  - Japan Postal314
  - Australia Post315
- Australia Post Format316
  - Netherlands KIX Code317
  - USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail317
- UPU FICS Postal318
  - Mailmark318
Chapter 13 123Scan and Software Tools319
- Introduction319
- 123Scan319
- Scanner SDK, Other Software Tools, and Videos321
- Advanced Data Formatting (ADF)321
Appendix A Standard Default Parameters323
Appendix B Country Codes337
- Introduction337
- USB and Keyboard Wedge Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)338
Appendix C Country Code Pages353
- Introduction353
- Country Code Page Defaults353
- Country Code Page Bar Codes357
Appendix D CJK Decode Control367
- Introduction367
- CJK Control Parameters367
  - Unicode Output Control367
- CJK Output Method to Windows Host368
- Non-CJK UTF Bar Code Output370
  - Country Keyboard Type Missing Characters371
- Unicode/CJK Decode Setup with Windows Host372
  - Setting Up the Windows Registry Table for Unicode Universal Output372
  - Adding CJK IME on Windows372
- Selecting the Simplified Chinese Input Method on the Host373
- Selecting the Traditional Chinese Input Method on the Host374
Appendix E Programming Reference375
- Symbol Code Identifiers375
- AIM Code Identifiers377
Appendix F Sample Bar Codes383
- UPC/EAN383
- Code 128386
  - GS1-128387
- Code 39387
- Code 93387
- Code 11 with 2 Check Digits388
- Interleaved 2 of 5388
- MSI with 2 Check Digits388
- Chinese 2 of 5389
- Matrix 2 of 5389
- Korean 3 of 5389
- GS1 DataBar390
- 2D Symbologies393
- Postal Codes396
Appendix G Numeric Bar Codes399
- Numeric Bar Codes399
- Cancel401
Appendix H Alphaumeric Bar Codes403
- Cancel403
- Alphanumeric Bar Codes404
Appendix I ASCII Character Sets421
Appendix J Communication Protocol Functionality433
- Functionality Supported via Communication (Cable) Interface433
Appendix K Signature Capture Code435
- Introduction435
- Code Structure435
  - Signature Capture Area435
- CapCode Pattern Structure436
- Start / Stop Patterns436
- Dimensions437
- Data Format437
- Additional Capabilities438
- Signature Boxes438
Appendix L Non-Parameter Attributes439
- Introduction439
- Attributes439
- Beeper/LED441
- Battery Charge State444
Index445

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