Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Specifications
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Scanner decodes barcode,
but does not transmit the
data to the host.
Scanner is not programmed for
the correct host type.
Scan the appropriate host type programming
barcode. See the chapter corresponding to
the host type.
Interface cable is loose. Re-connect the cable.
If the scanner emits four long low
beeps, a transmission error
occurred.
This occurs if a unit is not properly
configured or connected to the
wrong host type.
Set the scanner's communication parameters
to match the host's setting.
If the scanner emits 5 low beeps,
a conversion or format error
occurred.
Configure the scanner's conversion
parameters properly.
If the scanner emits low/high/low
beeps, it detected an invalid ADF
rule.
Program the correct ADF rules. Refer to the
Advanced Data Formatting Programmer
Guide.
Host displays scanned
data incorrectly.
Scanner is not programmed to
work with the host.
Scan the appropriate host type programming
barcode.
For RS-232, set the scanner's
communication parameters to match the
host's settings.
For a Keyboard Wedge configuration,
program the system for the correct keyboard
type, and turn off the CAPS LOCK key.
Program the proper editing options (e.g.,
UPC-E to UPC-A Conversion).
Scanner emits short
low/short medium/short
high beep sequence
(power-up beep sequence)
more than once.
The USB bus may put the
scanner in a state where power to
the scanner is cycled on and off
more than once.
Normal during host reset.
Scanner emits 4 short high
beeps during decode
attempt.
Scanner has not completed USB
initialization.
Wait several seconds and scan again.
Scanner emits
Low/low/low/extra low
beeps when not in use.
RS-232 receive error. Normal during host reset. Otherwise, set the
scanner's RS-232 parity to match the host
setting.
Scanner emits low/high
beeps during
programming.
Input error, incorrect barcode or
Cancel barcode was scanned.
Scan the correct numeric barcodes within
range for the parameter programmed.
Table 5 Troubleshooting (Continued)
Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions