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The imaging imager also interfaces with other USB hosts which support USB Human Interface Devices (HID).
Figure 7-1 USB Connection
To connect the cradle to a USB host:
1. Attach the modular connector of the USB interface cable to the cable interface port on the digital scanner. See
Connecting the Cradle on page 1-4.
2. Plug the series A connector in the USB host or hub, or plug the Plus Power connector in an available port of
the IBM SurePOS terminal.
3. Ensure all connections are secure.
4. Pair the digital scanner to the cradle by scanning the bar code on the cradle.
5. Select the USB device type by scanning the appropriate bar code from USB Device Type on page 7-4.
6. On first installation when using Windows, the software displays a prompt to select or install the Human
Interface Device driver. To install the Human Interface Device driver provided by Windows, click Next through
all the choices and click Finished on the last choice. The digital scanner powers up during this installation.
7. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
8. Connect an external power supply if desired.
If problems occur, see Troubleshooting on page 3-4.
NOTESInterface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 7-1 are examples
only. The connectors may be different from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the cradle remain
the same.
Disconnect the host cables before the power supply, or the digital scanner may not recognize the new
host.
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