Zebra DS4608 operation manual (2023)

DS4608

Imaging Scanner

Product Reference

Guide

MN-003378-04EN

Copyright

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Terms of Use

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Revision History

Changes to the original guide are listed below:

Change	Date	Description
-01 Rev A	6/2019	Initial Release

-02 Rev A	7/2019	Changes from various Jira issues

-03EN Rev A	1/2020	- Added the fast blinking red LED indication in Table 4.
		- Updated the USB Cert information in Table 8, Table 9, and Table 10.

-04EN Rev A	6/2020	Updated:
		- 123Scan and Software Tools
		- Data Formatting: ADF, MDF, Preferred Symbol
		- Parameter 577 ISBT Concatenation.
		Added Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS).

Table of Contents

Copyright ...........................................................................................................................................	2
For Australia Only .......................................................................................................................	2
Terms of Use ....................................................................................................................................	2
Revision History ................................................................................................................................	3
About This Guide
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................	22
Configurations .................................................................................................................................	22
Accessories .....................................................................................................................................	23
Chapter Descriptions ......................................................................................................................	24
Notational Conventions ...................................................................................................................	25
Related Documents and Software ..................................................................................................	25
Service Information .........................................................................................................................	26
Getting Started
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................	27
Interfaces ........................................................................................................................................	27
Unpacking .......................................................................................................................................	27
Features ..........................................................................................................................................	28
Setting Up the Scanner ...................................................................................................................	28
Inserting the Interface Cable .....................................................................................................	28
Removing the Interface Cable ...................................................................................................	29
Connecting Power (if required) .................................................................................................	30
Configuring the Scanner ...........................................................................................................	30
123Scan and Software Tools
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................	31
123Scan ..........................................................................................................................................	31
Communication with 123Scan ...................................................................................................	32
123Scan Requirements .............................................................................................................	32
123Scan Information .................................................................................................................	32
Scanner SDK, Other Software Tools, and Videos ....................................................................	33

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Data Capture
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................	34
Beeper Definitions ...........................................................................................................................	34
LED Definitions ...............................................................................................................................	36
Scanning .........................................................................................................................................	37
Scanning in Hands-Free (Presentation) Mode ..........................................................................	37
Assemble the Stand ............................................................................................................	37
Mounting the Stand (optional) .............................................................................................	38
Scanning with the Stand .....................................................................................................	38
Scanning in Hand-Held Mode ...................................................................................................	39
Aiming .......................................................................................................................................	40
Decode Ranges ..............................................................................................................................	41
Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) ..............................................................................................	42
Installing ....................................................................................................................................	42
Checkpoint EAS Model Compatibility ..................................................................................	42
Considerations ....................................................................................................................	43
Checkpoint Contact Information ..........................................................................................	43
Maintenance, Troubleshooting, & Technical Specifications
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................	44
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................	44
Known Harmful Ingredients .......................................................................................................	44
Approved Cleaners for the Imaging Scanner ............................................................................	44
Approved Disinfectant Cleaners for Healthcare Configurations of the DS4608 Scanners ........	45
Cleaning Agents Containing Active Ingredients ..................................................................	45
Brand Name Disinfectants ..................................................................................................	45
Cleaning the Imaging Scanner ..................................................................................................	45
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................	46
Send Versions .................................................................................................................................	49
Software Version .......................................................................................................................	49
Serial Number ...........................................................................................................................	49
Manufacturing Information ........................................................................................................	49
Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................	50
Imaging Scanner Signal Descriptions .............................................................................................	57
USB Interface
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................	59
Setting Parameters .........................................................................................................................	59
Scanning Sequence Examples .................................................................................................	59
Errors While Scanning ..............................................................................................................	60
Connecting a USB Interface ...........................................................................................................	60
USB Parameter Defaults .................................................................................................................	61
USB Host Parameters .....................................................................................................................	62
USB Device Type ......................................................................................................................	62
Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking ...............................................................	64
USB Keystroke Delay ................................................................................................................	65
USB Caps Lock Override ..........................................................................................................	65
Barcodes with Unknown Characters .........................................................................................	66
USB Convert Unknown to Code 39 ...........................................................................................	66

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USB Fast HID ............................................................................................................................	67
USB Polling Interval ..................................................................................................................	68
Keypad Emulation .....................................................................................................................	70
Quick Keypad Emulation ...........................................................................................................	70
Keypad Emulation with Leading Zero .......................................................................................	71
USB Keyboard FN1 Substitution ...............................................................................................	71
Function Key Mapping ..............................................................................................................	72
Simulated Caps Lock ................................................................................................................	72
Convert Case ............................................................................................................................	73
USB Static CDC ........................................................................................................................	74
CDC Beep on <BEL> ................................................................................................................	74
TGCS (IBM) USB Direct I/O Beep ............................................................................................	75
TGCS (IBM) USB Beep Directive ..............................................................................................	75
TGCS (IBM) USB Barcode Configuration Directive ..................................................................	76
TGCS (IBM) USB Specification Version ...................................................................................	76
ASCII Character Sets ......................................................................................................................	77
SSI Interface
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................	78
Communication ...............................................................................................................................	78
SSI Commands .........................................................................................................................	79
SSI Transactions .............................................................................................................................	80
General Data Transactions .......................................................................................................	80
ACK/NAK Handshaking ......................................................................................................	80
Decoded Data Transmission .....................................................................................................	81
ACK/NAK Enabled and Packeted Data ...............................................................................	81
ACK/NAK Enabled and Unpacketed ASCII Data ................................................................	81
ACK/NAK Disabled and Packeted DECODE_DATA ...........................................................	82
ACK/NAK Disabled and Unpacketed ASCII Data ...............................................................	82
Communication Summary ...............................................................................................................	83
RTS/CTS Lines .........................................................................................................................	83
ACK/NAK Option .......................................................................................................................	83
Number of Data Bits ..................................................................................................................	83
Serial Response Timeout ..........................................................................................................	83
Retries .......................................................................................................................................	83
Baud Rate, Stop Bits, Parity, Response Timeout, ACK/NAK Handshaking ..............................	83
Errors ........................................................................................................................................	83
SSI Communication Notes ........................................................................................................	84
Using Time Delay to Low Power Mode with SSI .............................................................................	84
Encapsulation of RSM Commands/Responses over SSI ...............................................................	85
Command Structure ..................................................................................................................	85
Response Structure ..................................................................................................................	85
Example Transaction ................................................................................................................	86
Command from Host to Query Packet Size Supported by Device ......................................	86
Response from Device with Packet Size Information .........................................................	86
Command from Host to Retrieve Diagnostic Information ....................................................	86
Response from Device with Diagnostic Information ............................................................	86
Setting Parameters .........................................................................................................................	87
Scanning Sequence Examples .................................................................................................	87
Errors While Scanning ..............................................................................................................	87

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Simple Serial Interface Parameter Defaults ....................................................................................	88
SSI Host Parameters ......................................................................................................................	89
Select SSI Host .........................................................................................................................	89
Baud Rate .................................................................................................................................	89
Parity .........................................................................................................................................	91
Check Parity ..............................................................................................................................	91
Stop Bits ....................................................................................................................................	92
Software Handshaking ..............................................................................................................	93
Host RTS Line State .................................................................................................................	94
Decode Data Packet Format .....................................................................................................	94
Host Serial Response Timeout .................................................................................................	95
Host Character Timeout ............................................................................................................	96
Multipacket Option ....................................................................................................................	97
Interpacket Delay ......................................................................................................................	98
Event Reporting ..............................................................................................................................	99
Decode Event ............................................................................................................................	99
Boot Up Event .........................................................................................................................	100
Parameter Event .....................................................................................................................	100
RS-232 Interface
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................	101
Setting Parameters .......................................................................................................................	101
Scanning Sequence Examples ...............................................................................................	102
Errors While Scanning ............................................................................................................	102
Connecting an RS-232 Interface ...................................................................................................	102
RS-232 Parameter Defaults ..........................................................................................................	103
RS-232 Host-Specific Parameter Settings ....................................................................................	104
RS-232 Host-Specific Code ID Characters .............................................................................	105
RS-232 Host Types .................................................................................................................	107
Baud Rate ...............................................................................................................................	109
Parity .......................................................................................................................................	111
Stop Bits ..................................................................................................................................	112
Data Bits ..................................................................................................................................	112
Check Receive Errors .............................................................................................................	113
Hardware Handshaking ...........................................................................................................	113
Software Handshaking ............................................................................................................	115
Host Serial Response Timeout ...............................................................................................	117
RTS Line State ........................................................................................................................	118
Beep on <BEL> .......................................................................................................................	118
Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................................	119
Nixdorf Beep/LED Options ......................................................................................................	120
Barcodes with Unknown Characters .......................................................................................	120
ASCII Character Sets ....................................................................................................................	121
IBM 468X / 469X Interface
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................	122
Setting Parameters .......................................................................................................................	122
Scanning Sequence Examples ...............................................................................................	122
Errors While Scanning ............................................................................................................	122

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Connecting an IBM 468X/469X Host ............................................................................................	123
IBM Parameter Defaults ................................................................................................................	124
IBM Host Parameters ....................................................................................................................	125
Port Address ...........................................................................................................................	125
Convert Unknown to Code 39 .................................................................................................	126
RS-485 Beep Directive ............................................................................................................	126
RS-485 Barcode Configuration Directive ................................................................................	127
IBM-485 Specification Version ................................................................................................	127
Keyboard Wedge Interface
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................	128
Setting Parameters .......................................................................................................................	128
Scanning Sequence Examples ...............................................................................................	128
Errors While Scanning ............................................................................................................	129
Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface .....................................................................................	129
Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults ..........................................................................................	130
Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters ..............................................................................................	131
Keyboard Wedge Host Types .................................................................................................	131
Barcodes with Unknown Characters .......................................................................................	131
Keystroke Delay ......................................................................................................................	132
Intra-keystroke Delay ..............................................................................................................	132
Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation .....................................................................................	133
Quick Keypad Emulation .........................................................................................................	133
Simulated Caps Lock ..............................................................................................................	134
Caps Lock Override ................................................................................................................	134
Convert Case ..........................................................................................................................	135
Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................................	136
FN1 Substitution ......................................................................................................................	136
Send Make and Break .............................................................................................................	137
Keyboard Map ...............................................................................................................................	137
ASCII Character Sets ....................................................................................................................	137
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................	138
Setting Parameters .......................................................................................................................	138
Scanning Sequence Examples ...............................................................................................	138
Errors While Scanning ............................................................................................................	138
User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter Defaults .....................................................	139
User Preferences ..........................................................................................................................	142
Default Parameters .................................................................................................................	142
Write to Custom Defaults ..................................................................................................	142
Parameter Barcode Scanning .................................................................................................	143
Beep After Good Decode ........................................................................................................	144
Beeper Volume .......................................................................................................................	145
Beeper Tone ...........................................................................................................................	146
Beeper Duration ......................................................................................................................	147
Suppress Power Up Beeps .....................................................................................................	148
LED on Good Decode .............................................................................................................	149
Direct Decode Indicator ...........................................................................................................	149

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Decode Pager Motor (DS4608-HC Only and DS4608-DPE) ..................................................	150
Decode Pager Motor Duration (DS4608-HC Only) .................................................................	151
Night Mode (DS4608-HC and DS4608-DPE Only) .................................................................	153
Night Mode Trigger (DS4608-HC and DS4608-DPE Only) ...............................................	154
Night Mode Toggle (DS4608-HC and DS4608-DPE Only) ...............................................	154
Low Power Mode ....................................................................................................................	155
Time Delay to Low Power Mode .......................................................................................	156
Hand-held Trigger Mode .........................................................................................................	158
Hand-held Decode Aiming Pattern ..........................................................................................	159
Hands-free (Presentation) Decode Aiming Pattern .................................................................	160
Hands-free Mode ....................................................................................................................	161
Picklist Mode ...........................................................................................................................	162
Continuous Barcode Read ......................................................................................................	163
Unique Barcode Reporting ......................................................................................................	164
Decode Session Timeout ........................................................................................................	164
Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol .............................................................................	165
Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols .......................................................................	165
Triggered Timeout, Same Symbol ..........................................................................................	166
Mobile Phone/Display Mode ...................................................................................................	167
PDF Prioritization ....................................................................................................................	168
PDF Prioritization Timeout ......................................................................................................	169
Presentation Mode Field of View ............................................................................................	170
Decoding Illumination ..............................................................................................................	171
Illumination Brightness ............................................................................................................	172
Motion Tolerance (Hand-held Trigger Modes Only) ................................................................	173
Product ID (PID) Type .............................................................................................................	174
Product ID (PID) Value ............................................................................................................	174
ECLevel ...................................................................................................................................	175
DPM Parameters (DS4608-DPE Only) .........................................................................................	176
DPM Illumination Control ........................................................................................................	176
DPM Mode ..............................................................................................................................	177
Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters .............................................................................................	178
Enter Key ................................................................................................................................	178
Tab Key ...................................................................................................................................	178
Transmit Code ID Character ...................................................................................................	179
Prefix/Suffix Values .................................................................................................................	180
Scan Data Transmission Format .............................................................................................	181
FN1 Substitution Values ..........................................................................................................	183
Transmit “No Read” Message .................................................................................................	184
Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval .................................................................................................	185
securPharm Decoding .............................................................................................................	186
securPharm Output Formatting ...............................................................................................	187
Sample GS1 Format .........................................................................................................	187
Sample IFA Format ...........................................................................................................	188
securPharm Output Formatting Barcodes .........................................................................	189
Image Capture Preferences
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................	190
Setting Parameters .......................................................................................................................	190
Scanning Sequence Examples ...............................................................................................	191

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Errors While Scanning ............................................................................................................	191
Image Capture Preferences Parameter Defaults ..........................................................................	191
Image Capture Preferences ..........................................................................................................	193
Operational Modes ..................................................................................................................	193
Decode Mode ....................................................................................................................	193
Snapshot Mode .................................................................................................................	193
Video Mode .......................................................................................................................	193
Image Capture Illumination .....................................................................................................	194
Image Capture Autoexposure .................................................................................................	194
Fixed Exposure .......................................................................................................................	195
Analog and Digital Gain ..........................................................................................................	196
Analog Gain ......................................................................................................................	196
Digital Gain ........................................................................................................................	196
Snapshot Mode Timeout .........................................................................................................	197
Snapshot Aiming Pattern ........................................................................................................	198
Silence Operational Mode Changes .......................................................................................	198
Image Cropping .......................................................................................................................	199
Crop to Pixel Addresses ..........................................................................................................	199
Image Size (Number of Pixels) ...............................................................................................	201
Image Brightness (Target White) ............................................................................................	202
JPEG Image Options ..............................................................................................................	202
JPEG Quality Value ................................................................................................................	203
JPEG Size Value .....................................................................................................................	203
Image Enhancement ...............................................................................................................	204
Image File Format Selector .....................................................................................................	205
Image Rotation ........................................................................................................................	206
Bits Per Pixel ...........................................................................................................................	207
Signature Capture ...................................................................................................................	208
Signature Capture File Format Selector ..................................................................................	209
Signature Capture Bits Per Pixel .............................................................................................	210
Signature Capture Width .........................................................................................................	211
Signature Capture Height ........................................................................................................	211
Signature Capture JPEG Quality ............................................................................................	212
Video Mode Format Selector ..................................................................................................	212
Video View Finder ...................................................................................................................	213
Target Video Frame Size ........................................................................................................	213
Video View Finder Image Size ................................................................................................	214
Video Resolution .....................................................................................................................	214
Symbologies
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................	215
Setting Parameters .......................................................................................................................	215
Scanning Sequence Examples ...............................................................................................	216
Errors While Scanning ............................................................................................................	216
Symbology Parameter Defaults ....................................................................................................	216
Enable/Disable All Code Types ....................................................................................................	223
UPC/EAN/JAN ..............................................................................................................................	224
UPC-A .....................................................................................................................................	224
UPC-E .....................................................................................................................................	224
UPC-E1 ...................................................................................................................................	225

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EAN-8/JAN-8 ...........................................................................................................................	225
EAN-13/JAN-13 .......................................................................................................................	226
Bookland EAN .........................................................................................................................	226
Bookland ISBN Format ...........................................................................................................	227
ISSN EAN ...............................................................................................................................	228
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals ..................................................................................	229
User-Programmable Supplementals .......................................................................................	232
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ............................................................................	232
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format .........................................................................	233
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit ...................................................................................................	234
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit ...................................................................................................	234
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit .................................................................................................	235
UPC-A Preamble .....................................................................................................................	236
UPC-E Preamble .....................................................................................................................	237
UPC-E1 Preamble ...................................................................................................................	238
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A .......................................................................................................	239
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A .....................................................................................................	239
EAN/JAN Zero Extend ............................................................................................................	240
UCC Coupon Extended Code .................................................................................................	240
Coupon Report ........................................................................................................................	241
UPC Reduced Quiet Zone ......................................................................................................	242
Code 128 ......................................................................................................................................	242
Set Lengths for Code 128 .......................................................................................................	243
GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) .........................................................................................	244
ISBT 128 .................................................................................................................................	245
ISBT Concatenation ................................................................................................................	246
Check ISBT Table ...................................................................................................................	247
ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ...........................................................................................	247
Code 128 <FNC4> ..................................................................................................................	248
Code 128 Security Level .........................................................................................................	249
Code 128 Reduced Quiet Zone ..............................................................................................	250
Code 39 ........................................................................................................................................	250
Trioptic Code 39 ......................................................................................................................	251
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 ..................................................................................................	251
Code 32 Prefix ........................................................................................................................	252
Set Lengths for Code 39 .........................................................................................................	252
Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................................	254
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................................	254
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ..............................................................................................	255
Code 39 Security Level ...........................................................................................................	256
Code 39 Reduced Quiet Zone ................................................................................................	258
Code 93 ........................................................................................................................................	258
Set Lengths for Code 93 .........................................................................................................	259
Code 11 ........................................................................................................................................	261
Set Lengths for Code 11 .........................................................................................................	261
Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................................	263
Transmit Code 11 Check Digits ..............................................................................................	264
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) .................................................................................................................	264
Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ...........................................................................................	265
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ...............................................................................................	267
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ...................................................................................................	267

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Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ......................................................................................................	268
Febraban .................................................................................................................................	268
I 2 of 5 Security Level ..............................................................................................................	269
I 2 of 5 Reduced Quiet Zone ...................................................................................................	270
Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) ....................................................................................................................	270
Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................................	271
Codabar (NW - 7) ..........................................................................................................................	273
Set Lengths for Codabar .........................................................................................................	273
CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................................	275
NOTIS Editing .........................................................................................................................	275
Codabar Security Level ...........................................................................................................	276
Codabar Upper or Lower Case Start/Stop Characters ............................................................	277
Codabar Mod 16 Check Digit Verification ...............................................................................	277
Transmit Codabar Check Digit ................................................................................................	278
MSI ................................................................................................................................................	278
Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................................	279
MSI Check Digits .....................................................................................................................	280
Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ...................................................................................................	281
MSI Check Digit Algorithm ......................................................................................................	281
MSI Reduced Quiet Zone ........................................................................................................	282
Chinese 2 of 5 ...............................................................................................................................	282
Matrix 2 of 5 ..................................................................................................................................	283
Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 ...................................................................................................	283
Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit .........................................................................................................	285
Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ..........................................................................................	285
Korean 3 of 5 ................................................................................................................................	286
Inverse 1D .....................................................................................................................................	287
GS1 DataBar .................................................................................................................................	288
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (formerly GS1 DataBar-14) .....................................................	288
GS1 DataBar Limited ..............................................................................................................	288
GS1 DataBar Expanded ..........................................................................................................	289
Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN/JAN ................................................................................	289
GS1 DataBar Security Level ...................................................................................................	290
GS1 DataBar Limited Margin Check .......................................................................................	291
GS1 DataBar Expanded Security Level ..................................................................................	292
Symbology-Specific Security Features .........................................................................................	293
Redundancy Level ..................................................................................................................	293
Security Level ..........................................................................................................................	295
1D Quiet Zone Level ...............................................................................................................	296
Intercharacter Gap Size ..........................................................................................................	297
Composite .....................................................................................................................................	298
Composite CC-C .....................................................................................................................	298
Composite CC-A/B ..................................................................................................................	298
Composite TLC-39 ..................................................................................................................	299
Composite Inverse ..................................................................................................................	299
UPC Composite Mode ............................................................................................................	300
Composite Beep Mode ............................................................................................................	301
GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes ...................................................	302
2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................................	303
PDF417 ...................................................................................................................................	303
MicroPDF417 ..........................................................................................................................	303

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Code 128 Emulation ................................................................................................................	304
Data Matrix ..............................................................................................................................	305
GS1 Data Matrix ......................................................................................................................	305
Data Matrix Inverse .................................................................................................................	306
Decode Data Matrix Mirror Images .........................................................................................	307
Maxicode .................................................................................................................................	308
QR Code .................................................................................................................................	309
GS1 QR ..................................................................................................................................	309
MicroQR ..................................................................................................................................	310
Linked QR Mode .....................................................................................................................	311
Aztec .......................................................................................................................................	312
Aztec Inverse ..........................................................................................................................	313
Han Xin ...................................................................................................................................	314
Han Xin Inverse .......................................................................................................................	315
Grid Matrix ...............................................................................................................................	316
Grid Matrix Inverse ..................................................................................................................	317
Grid Matrix Mirror ....................................................................................................................	318
DotCode ..................................................................................................................................	319
DotCode Inverse .....................................................................................................................	320
DotCode Mirrored ....................................................................................................................	321
DotCode Prioritize ...................................................................................................................	322
Macro PDF Features .....................................................................................................................	322
Escape Characters ..................................................................................................................	323
Flush Macro PDF Buffer ..........................................................................................................	323
Abort Macro PDF Entry ...........................................................................................................	323
Postal Codes .................................................................................................................................	324
US Postnet ..............................................................................................................................	324
US Planet ................................................................................................................................	324
Transmit US Postal Check Digit ..............................................................................................	325
UK Postal ................................................................................................................................	325
Transmit UK Postal Check Digit ..............................................................................................	326
Japan Postal ...........................................................................................................................	326
Australia Post ..........................................................................................................................	327
Australia Post Format ..............................................................................................................	328
Netherlands KIX Code ...........................................................................................................	329
USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail .....................................................................................	329
UPU FICS Postal ....................................................................................................................	330
Mailmark ..................................................................................................................................	330
OCR Programming
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................	331
Setting Parameters .......................................................................................................................	331
Scanning Sequence Examples ...............................................................................................	331
Errors While Scanning ............................................................................................................	332
OCR Parameter Defaults ..............................................................................................................	332
OCR Programming Parameters ....................................................................................................	333
OCR-A .....................................................................................................................................	333
OCR-A Variant ........................................................................................................................	334
OCR-B .....................................................................................................................................	336
OCR-B Variant ........................................................................................................................	337

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MICR E13B .............................................................................................................................	341
US Currency Serial Number ....................................................................................................	342
OCR Orientation ......................................................................................................................	342
OCR Lines ...............................................................................................................................	344
OCR Minimum Characters ......................................................................................................	344
OCR Maximum Characters .....................................................................................................	345
OCR Subset ............................................................................................................................	345
OCR Quiet Zone .....................................................................................................................	346
OCR Template ........................................................................................................................	347
Required Digit (9) ..............................................................................................................	347
Required Alpha (A) ............................................................................................................	347
Require and Suppress (0) .................................................................................................	348
Optional Alphanumeric (1) ................................................................................................	348
Optional Alpha (2) .............................................................................................................	348
Alpha or Digit (3) ...............................................................................................................	349
Any Including Space & Reject (4) .....................................................................................	349
Any except Space & Reject (5) .........................................................................................	349
Optional Digit (7) ...............................................................................................................	350
Digit or Fill (8) ....................................................................................................................	350
Alpha or Fill (F) ..................................................................................................................	350
Optional Space ( ) .............................................................................................................	351
Optional Small Special (.) ..................................................................................................	351
Other Template Operators ................................................................................................	351
Repeat Previous (R) ..........................................................................................................	355
Multiple Templates ............................................................................................................	356
Template Examples ..........................................................................................................	356
OCR Check Digit Modulus ......................................................................................................	356
OCR Check Digit Multiplier .....................................................................................................	357
OCR Check Digit Validation ....................................................................................................	359
None ..................................................................................................................................	359
Product Add Left to Right ..................................................................................................	359
Digit Add Left to Right .......................................................................................................	360
Digit Add Right to Left .......................................................................................................	361
Product Add Right to Left Simple Remainder ...................................................................	361
Digit Add Right To Left Simple Remainder .......................................................................	362
Health Industry - HIBCC43 ................................................................................................	363
Inverse OCR ...........................................................................................................................	364
OCR Redundancy ...................................................................................................................	365
Intelligent Document Capture (IDC)
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................	366
The IDC Process ...........................................................................................................................	366
Barcode Acceptance Test .......................................................................................................	367
Capture Region Determination ................................................................................................	367
IDC Operating Mode = Anchored ......................................................................................	367
IDC Operating Mode = Free-Form or Linked ....................................................................	368
Image Post Processing ...........................................................................................................	368
Data Transmission ..................................................................................................................	368
PC Application and Programming Support ...................................................................................	368
Setting Parameters .......................................................................................................................	368

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Scanning Sequence Examples ...............................................................................................	369
Errors While Scanning ............................................................................................................	369
Image Document Capture Parameter Defaults .......................................................................	370
IDC Operating Mode ...............................................................................................................	371
IDC Symbology .......................................................................................................................	372
IDC X Coordinate ....................................................................................................................	373
IDC Y Coordinate ....................................................................................................................	373
IDC Width ................................................................................................................................	374
IDC Height ...............................................................................................................................	374
IDC Aspect ..............................................................................................................................	375
IDC File Format Selector .........................................................................................................	375
IDC Bits Per Pixel ....................................................................................................................	376
IDC JPEG Quality ...................................................................................................................	377
IDC Find Box Outline ..............................................................................................................	377
IDC Minimum Text Length ......................................................................................................	378
IDC Maximum Text Length .....................................................................................................	378
IDC Captured Image Brighten .................................................................................................	379
IDC Captured Image Sharpen .................................................................................................	380
IDC Border Type .....................................................................................................................	381
IDC Delay Time .......................................................................................................................	382
IDC Zoom Limit .......................................................................................................................	382
IDC Maximum Rotation ...........................................................................................................	383
Quick Start ....................................................................................................................................	384
Sample IDC Setup ..................................................................................................................	384
IDC Demonstrations ................................................................................................................	385
Anchored Mode Demo ......................................................................................................	385
Free-Form Mode Demo .....................................................................................................	385
Linked Mode Demo ...........................................................................................................	385
Other Suggestions ..................................................................................................................	386
Quick Start Form .....................................................................................................................	386
Data Formatting: ADF, MDF, Preferred Symbol
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................	387
Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) .................................................................................................	387
Multicode Data Formatting ............................................................................................................	387
MDF in Hands-Free Mode .......................................................................................................	388
MDF Best Practices ................................................................................................................	389
Preferred Symbol ..........................................................................................................................	390
Driver’s License Set Up (DSXXXX-DL)
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................	391
Driver’s License Parsing ...............................................................................................................	392
Parsing Driver’s License Data Fields (Embedded Driver's License Parsing) ................................	393
Embedded Driver's License Parsing Criteria - Code Type ......................................................	393
Driver’s License Parse Field Barcodes ...................................................................................	394
AAMVA Parse Field Barcodes ................................................................................................	397
Parser Version ID Barcode .....................................................................................................	407
User Preferences ..........................................................................................................................	407
Set Default Parameter .............................................................................................................	407

Table of Contents

Output Gender as M or F ........................................................................................................	407
Date Format ............................................................................................................................	408
No Separator .....................................................................................................................	410
Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ...........................................	411
Control Characters ............................................................................................................	411
Keyboard Characters ........................................................................................................	416
Parsing Rule Example ..................................................................................................................	432
Embedded Driver's License Parsing ADF Example ................................................................	436
Standard Parameter Defaults
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................	438
Numeric Barcodes
Numeric Barcodes ........................................................................................................................	452
Cancel ...........................................................................................................................................	454
Alphanumeric Barcodes
Cancel ...........................................................................................................................................	455
Alphanumeric Barcodes ................................................................................................................	456
ASCII Character Sets
Programming Reference
Symbol Code Identifiers ................................................................................................................	484
AIM Code Identifiers .....................................................................................................................	486
Communication Protocol Functionality
Functionality Supported via Communication (Cable) Interface .....................................................	491
Country Codes
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................	493
USB and Keyboard Wedge Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) .......................................	493
Country Code Barcodes ................................................................................................................	494
Country Code Pages
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................	511
Country Code Page Defaults ........................................................................................................	511
Country Code Page Barcodes ......................................................................................................	515
CJK Decode Control
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................	535
CJK Control Parameters ...............................................................................................................	536

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Unicode Output Control ...........................................................................................................	536
CJK Output Method to Windows Host .....................................................................................	537
Non-CJK UTF Barcode Output ...............................................................................................	543
Country Keyboard Type Missing Characters ....................................................................	544
Unicode/CJK Decode Setup with Windows Host ..........................................................................	545
Setting Up the Windows Registry Table for Unicode Universal Output ..................................	545
Adding CJK IME on Windows .................................................................................................	545
Selecting the Simplified Chinese Input Method on the Host ...................................................	546
Selecting the Traditional Chinese Input Method on the Host ..................................................	547
Signature Capture Code
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................	548
Code Structure ..............................................................................................................................	548
Signature Capture Area ..........................................................................................................	548
CapCode Pattern Structure .....................................................................................................	549
Start / Stop Patterns ......................................................................................................................	549
Dimensions ...................................................................................................................................	550
Data Format ..................................................................................................................................	550
Additional Capabilities ...................................................................................................................	550
Signature Boxes ............................................................................................................................	551
Non-Parameter Attributes
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................	552
Attributes .......................................................................................................................................	552
Model Number .........................................................................................................................	552
Serial Number .........................................................................................................................	552
Date of Manufacture ................................................................................................................	553
Date of First Programming ......................................................................................................	553
Configuration Filename ...........................................................................................................	553
Beeper/LED .............................................................................................................................	554
Parameter Defaults .................................................................................................................	555
Beep on Next Bootup ..............................................................................................................	555
Reboot .....................................................................................................................................	555
Host Trigger Session ...............................................................................................................	555
Firmware Version ....................................................................................................................	556
Scankit Version .......................................................................................................................	556
Sample Barcodes
UPC/EAN .....................................................................................................................................	557
UPC-A, 100% ..........................................................................................................................	557
UPC-A with 2-digit Add-on ......................................................................................................	557
UPC-A with 5-digit Add-on ......................................................................................................	558
UPC-E .....................................................................................................................................	558
UPC-E with 2-digit Add-on ......................................................................................................	558
UPC-E with 5-digit Add-on ......................................................................................................	559
EAN-8 ......................................................................................................................................	559
EAN-13, 100% ........................................................................................................................	559
EAN-13 with 2-digit Add-on .....................................................................................................	560

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EAN-13 with 5-digit Add-on .....................................................................................................	560
Code 128 ......................................................................................................................................	560
GS1-128 ..................................................................................................................................	561
Code 39 ........................................................................................................................................	561
Code 93 ........................................................................................................................................	561
Code 11 with 2 Check Digits .........................................................................................................	562
Interleaved 2 of 5 ..........................................................................................................................	562
MSI with 2 Check Digits ................................................................................................................	562
Chinese 2 of 5 ...............................................................................................................................	563
Matrix 2 of 5 ..................................................................................................................................	563
Korean 3 of 5 ................................................................................................................................	563
GS1 DataBar .................................................................................................................................	564
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (formerly GS1 DataBar-14) .....................................................	564
GS1 DataBar Truncated ..........................................................................................................	564
GS1 DataBar Stacked .............................................................................................................	564
GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional ...................................................................................	565
GS1 DataBar Limited ..............................................................................................................	565
GS1 DataBar Expanded ..........................................................................................................	565
GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked ............................................................................................	566
2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................................	566
PDF417 ...................................................................................................................................	566
Data Matrix ..............................................................................................................................	566
GS1 Data Matrix ......................................................................................................................	567
Maxicode .................................................................................................................................	567
QR Code .................................................................................................................................	567
GS1 QR ...................................................................................................................................	567
MicroQR ..................................................................................................................................	568
Aztec .......................................................................................................................................	568
Grid Matrix ...............................................................................................................................	568
Han Xin ...................................................................................................................................	569
Postal Codes .................................................................................................................................	569
US Postnet ..............................................................................................................................	569
UK Postal ................................................................................................................................	569
Japan Postal ...........................................................................................................................	569
Australian Post ........................................................................................................................	570
OCR ..............................................................................................................................................	570
OCR-A .....................................................................................................................................	570
OCR-B .....................................................................................................................................	570
MICR E13B .............................................................................................................................	570
US Currency ............................................................................................................................	571

List of Figures

Figure 1. Parts of the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Figure 2. Inserting the Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Figure 3. Removing the Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Figure 4. Assembling the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Figure 5. Mounting the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Figure 6. Inserting the Scanner in the Gooseneck Intellistand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Figure 7. Centering the Aiming Dot on the Barcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Figure 8. Aiming Dot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Figure 9. Scanning Orientation with Aiming Dot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Figure 10. Acceptable Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Figure 11. Incorrect Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Figure 12. Imaging Scanner Cable Pinouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Figure 13. USB Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Figure 14. RS-232 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Figure 15. IBM Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Figure 16. Keyboard Wedge Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Figure 17. IBM PS2 Type Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Figure 18. Quick Start Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .386 Figure 19. Scanning Label in a Horizontal Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .388 Figure 20. Scanning Label in a Vertical Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389 Figure 21. Figure Match Setting for Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389 Figure 22. CapCode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .548 Figure 23. CapCode Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .549 Figure 24. Acceptable Signature Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .551

List of Tables

Table 1. Scanner Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Table 2. Scanner Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Table 3. Beeper Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Table 4. Standard LED Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Table 5. DS4608SR/DL/HD/HC Decode Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Table 6. DS4608-DPE Decode Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Table 7. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Table 8. Technical Specifications - DS4608-SR/DS4608-DL/DS4608-HD/DS4608-HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Table 9. Technical Specifications - DS4608-HC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Table 10. Technical Specifications - DS4608-DPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Table 11. DS4608 Imaging Scanner Signal Pin-outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Table 12. USB Interface Parameter Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Table 13. SSI Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Table 14. Values for Selecting Time Delay to Low Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Table 15. Command Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Table 16. Response Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Table 17. SSI Interface Default Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Table 18. Event Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Table 19. RS-232 Interface Parameter Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Table 20. RS-232 Host-Specific Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Table 21. RS-232 Host-Specific Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Table 22. RS-232 Host-Specific Code ID Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Table 23. RS-232 Host-Specific Code ID Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Table 24. IBM 468X/469X Interface Parameter Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Table 25. Keyboard Wedge Interface Parameter Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 Table 26. User Preferences Parameter Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Table 27. Image Capture Preferences Parameter Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 Table 28. Image Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 Table 29. Output File Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209 Table 30. Resolution and Video Image Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214 Table 31. Symbology Parameter Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216 Table 32. OCR Programming Default Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .332 Table 33. Table of Numeric Value Assignments for Computing HIBC LIC Data Format Check Digit. . . . . . . . . .363 Table 34. Intelligent Document Capture (IDC) Parameter Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .370 Table 35. IDC Symbologies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372 Table 36. DL Parsing Parameter Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .391 Table 37. Parameter Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .438 Table 38. ASCII Character Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .473 Table 39. ALT Key Character Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .478 Table 40. GUI Key Character Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .479 Table 41. PF Key Character Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .480 Table 42. F Key Character Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .481

List of Tables

Table 43. Numeric Key Character Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .482 Table 44. Extended Key Character Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .482 Table 45. Symbol Code Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .484 Table 46. Aim Code Characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .486 Table 47. Modifier Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .487 Table 48. Communication Interface Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .491 Table 49. Country Code Page Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .511 Table 50. Start / Stop Pattern Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .549 Table 51. User Defined CapCode Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .549 Table 52. Data Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .550 Table 53. Beeper/LED Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .554

About This Guide

Introduction

The DS4608 scanner Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the DS4608 scanner.

Configurations

This guide includes the DS4608 scanner configurations listed in Table 1.

Table 1 Scanner Configurations

Part Number	Description
DS4608-SR00006ZZWW	Area Imager, Standard Range, White (Scanner Only)

DS4608-SR00007ZZWW	Area Imager, Standard Range, Twilight Black (Scanner Only)

DS4608-SR00007ZZAP	Area Imager, Standard Range, Twilight Black, APAC Only (Scanner Only)

DS4608-SR00007ZZY	Area Imager, Standard Range, Twilight Black, India Only (Scanner Only)

DS4608-DL00006ZZWW	Area Imager, Standard Range, White, Driver's License Parsing U.S. Only
	(Scanner Only)

DS4608-DL00007ZZWW	Area Imager, Standard Range, Twilight Black, Driver's License Parsing U.S.
	Only (Scanner Only)

DS4608-HD00007ZZWW	Area Imager, High Density, Twilight Black (Scanner Only)

DS4608-HD00007ZZAP	Area Imager, High Density, Twilight Black, APAC Only (Scanner Only)

DS4608-HD00007ZCWW	Area Imager, High Density, Twilight Black, Checkpoint EAS (Scanner Only)

DS4608-HC4000BZZWW	Area Imager, Healthcare, HC White (Scanner Only)

DS4608-HC4000BZZWW	Area Imager, Healthcare, HC White, APAC Only (Scanner Only)

DS4608-HL00007ZZWW	Area Imager, High Density, Twilight Black, Driver's License Parsing U.S. Only
	(Scanner Only)

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Table 1 Scanner Configurations (Continued)

Part Number	Description
DS4608-TT00007ZZJP	Area Imager, Standard Range, Twilight Black, Toshiba TEC (Scanner Only)

DS4608-DPE0007VZRW	Area Imager, Electronics DPM, Corded, White Illumination, Twilight Black,
	Vibration Motor - NA, LA, EMEA Only

Accessories

NOTE: Check Solution Builder for additional information regarding all available accessories, and the latest available configurations.

The scanner ships with the DS4608 Quick Start Guide. The following required accessories must be ordered:

•Interface cable for the appropriate interface. For example, a shielded connector cable when connecting via USB.

•Universal power supply, if the interface requires this.

•Gooseneck Intellistand for hands-free operation of the DS4608.

The product configurations related to the DS4608 scanner are listed in Table 2.

Table 2 Scanner Accessories

Product Type	Part Number	Description
Cables	For information about cables, cable compatibility, and the full list of supported cables go to the
	Zebra Partner Portal at:
	https://partnerportal.zebra.com/PartnerPortal/product_services/downloads_z/barcode_scanne
	rs/Universal-Cable-Guide-Bar-Code-Scanners.xlsx.

Stands and	20-71043-04R (Black)	Gooseneck Intellistand
Holders	20-71043-0BR (HC White)
(optional)	20-71043-0BR (HC White)

	STND-GS00UNC-04 (Black)	Universal Gooseneck Intellistand
	STND-GS00UNC-04 (Black)	Universal Gooseneck Intellistand

	21-71043-04R (Black)	Cup
	21-71043-0BR (HC White)

	STND-DC0081-04 (Black)	Document capture stand

	11-66553-06R (Twilight Black)	Wall Mount Hook

	20-70777-01R (Twilight Black)	Desk Holder

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Table 2 Scanner Accessories (Continued)

Product Type	Part Number	Description
Power Supplies	PWR-WUA5V4W0WW	5.2VDC,1.1A, All WW Adapter Plugs, Level 6 Compliant
(if required)
(if required)	PWR-WUA5V4W0US	5.2VDC,1.1A, US Adapter Plug, Level 6 Compliant
	PWR-WUA5V4W0US	5.2VDC,1.1A, US Adapter Plug, Level 6 Compliant

	PWR-WUA5V4W0EU	5.2VDC, 1.1A, EU and UK Adapter Plug, Level 6 Compliant

	PWR-WUA5V4W0BR	5.2VDC, 1.1A, Brazil Adapter Plug, Level 6 Compliant

	PWR-WUA5V4W0CN	5.2VDC, 1.1A, China Adapter Plug, Level 6 Compliant

	PWR-WUA5V4W0IN	5.2VDC, 1.1A, India Adapter Plug, Level 6 Compliant

	PWR-WUA5V4W0AU	5.2VDC, 1.1A, Austrailia Adapter Plug, Level 6 Compliant

Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

•Getting Started provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and cable connection information.

•123Scan and Software Tools describes the Zebra software tools available for customizing scanner operation.

•Data Capture provides beeper and LED definitions, scanning instructions and tips, and decode ranges.

•Maintenance, Troubleshooting, & Technical Specifications provides suggested scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and signal descriptions (pinouts).

•USB Interface describes how to set up the scanner with a USB host.

•SSI Interface describes the system requirements of the Simple Serial Interface (SSI), which provides a communications link between Zebra decoders and a serial host.

•RS-232 Interface describes how to set up the scanner with an RS-232 host.

•IBM 468X / 469X Interface describes how to set up the scanner with an IBM 468X/469X host.

•Keyboard Wedge Interface describes how to set up a keyboard wedge interface with the scanner.

•User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options describes each user preference feature and provides programming barcodes for selecting these features.

•Image Capture Preferences describes imaging preference features and provides programming barcodes for selecting these features.

•Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides programming barcodes for selecting these features.

•OCR Programming describes how to set up the scanner for OCR programming.

•Intelligent Document Capture (IDC) describes IDC, an advanced image processing firmware, including IDC functionality, parameter barcodes to control its features, and a quick start procedure.

•Data Formatting: ADF, MDF, Preferred Symbol describes the Zebra software tools available for customizing scanner operation.

•Driver’s License Set Up (DSXXXX-DL) describes how to program the DSXXXX-DL scanner to read and use the data contained in the 2D barcodes on US driver's licenses and AAMVA compliant ID cards.

•Standard Parameter Defaults provides a table of all host and miscellaneous scanner defaults.

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•Numeric Barcodes includes the numeric barcodes to scan for parameters requiring specific numeric values.

•Alphanumeric Barcodes includes the alphanumeric barcodes to scan for parameters requiring specific alphanumeric values.

•ASCII Character Sets provides tables for ASCII character values and other character sets.

•Programming Reference provides tables for Symbol code identifiers, AIM code identifiers, and modifier characters.

•Communication Protocol Functionality lists supported scanner functionality by communication protocol.

•Country Codes provides barcodes for programming the country keyboard type for the USB keyboard (HID) device and the keyboard wedge host.

•Country Code Pages provides barcodes for selecting code pages for the country keyboard type.

•CJK Decode Control describes control parameters for Unicode/CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) barcode decode through USB HID Keyboard Emulation mode.

•Signature Capture Code describes CapCode, a special pattern that encloses a signature area on a document and allows the scanner to capture a signature.

•Non-Parameter Attributes defines non-parameter attributes.

•Sample Barcodes includes sample barcodes of various code types.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

•Bold text is used to highlight the following:

•Parameter names and options

•Parameter barcode captions

•Dialog box, window and screen names

•Drop-down list and list box names

•Check box and radio button names

•Icons on a screen

•Key names on a keypad

•Button names on a screen.

•Bullets (•) indicate:

•Action items

•Lists of alternatives

•Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential.

•Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.

Service Information

If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Zebra Global Customer Support for your region. Contact information is available at: zebra.com/support.

When contacting support, please have the following information available:

•Serial number of the unit

•Model number or product name

•Software type and version number.

Zebra responds to calls by email, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in support agreements.

If your problem cannot be solved by Zebra Customer Support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions. Zebra is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty.

If you purchased your Zebra business product from a Zebra business partner, contact that business partner for support.

Provide Documentation Feedback

If you have comments, questions, or suggestions about this guide, send an email to EVM-Techdocs@zebra.com.

Getting Started

Introduction

Whether at your point of sale, on your production line, or in your hospital or other healthcare facility, the DS4600 Series has a scanner that meets your needs; capture a wide range of barcodes and data, on different surfaces, in different conditions, from different distances - all instantly and flawlessly. The DS4600 Series combines performance with versatility, focusing on the task at hand without worrying about capturing data. With the right DS4600 scanner for your environment, let the DS4608 capture your data.

Interfaces

The DS4608 scanner supports:

•USB connection to a host. The scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard interface type. Select other USB interface types by scanning programming barcode menus.This interface supports the international keyboards (for Windows® environment) included in the chapter Country Codes.

•Standard RS-232 connection to a host. Scan barcode menus to set up communication of the scanner with the host.

•Connection to IBM 468X/469X hosts. Scan barcode menus to set up communication of the scanner with the IBM terminal.

•Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes. Scan barcode menus to set up communication of the scanner with the host. This interface supports the international keyboards (for Windows® environment) included in the chapter Country Codes.

Unpacking

Remove the digital scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, contact support. See 26 for information. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container; use this to return the equipment for servicing.

Getting Started

Features

Figure 1 Parts of the Scanner

LED

Scan Window

Trigger

Setting Up the Scanner

Inserting the Interface Cable

NOTE: Different hosts require different cables. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are examples only. Connectors vary from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner are the same.

1.Insert the interface cable modular connector into the interface cable port on the rear of the digital scanner until you hear a click. Low/medium/high beeps sound, indicating the scanner is operational.

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Figure 2 Inserting the Cable

Cable Interface Port

Interface Cable Modular

Connector Clip

Interface Cable

Modular Connector

To Host

2.Gently tug the cable to ensure the connector is secure.

3.Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host (see the specific host chapter for information on host connections).

Removing the Interface Cable

1.Press the cable’s modular connector clip through the access slot in the digital scanner’s base.

Figure 3 Removing the Cable

2.Carefully slide out the cable.

3.Follow the steps for Inserting the Interface Cable to connect a new cable.

Getting Started

Connecting Power (if required)

If the host does not provide power to the digital scanner, connect an external power supply.

1.Connect the interface cable to the base of the scanner, as described in Inserting the Interface Cable on page 28.

2.Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host (refer to the host manual to locate the correct port).

3.Plug the power supply into the power jack on the interface cable. Plug the other end of the power supply into an AC outlet.

Configuring the Scanner

To configure the scanner use the barcodes included in this manual or use the 123Scan configuration program. See each host-specific chapter to set up a connection to a specific host type.

123Scan and Software Tools

Introduction

This chapter briefly describes the Zebra software tools available for customizing scanner operation.

123Scan

123Scan is a software tool that simplifies scanner setup and more.

Intuitive enough for first time users, the 123Scan wizard guides users through a streamlined setup process. Settings are saved in a configuration file that can be printed as a single programming barcode for scanning, emailed to a smart phone for scanning from its screen, or downloaded to the scanner using a USB cable.

Through 123Scan a user can:

•Configure a scanner using a wizard.

•Program the following scanner settings.

•Beeper tone / volume settings.

•Enable / disable symbologies.

•Communication settings.

•Modify data before transmission to a host using:

•Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) - Scan one barcode per trigger pull.

•Multicode Data Formatting (MDF) - Scan many barcodes in one trigger pull (select scanners).

•Preferred Symbol - Single out one barcode on label of many (select scanners).

•Load parameter settings to a scanner via the following.

•Barcode scanning.

•Scan a paper barcode.

•Scan a barcode from a PC screen.

•Scan a barcode from a smart phone screen.

•Download over a USB cable.

•Load settings to one scanner.

•Stage up to 10 scanners simultaneously (Powered USB Hub recommended with 0.5 amp / port).

123Scan and Software Tools

•Validate scanner setup.

•View scanned data within the utility's Data view screen.

•Capture an image and save to a PC within the utility's Data view screen.

•Review settings using the Parameter Report.

•Clone settings from an already deployed scanner from the Start screen.

•Upgrade scanner firmware.

•Load settings to one scanner.

•Stage up to 10 scanners simultaneously (Powered USB Hub recommended with 0.5 amp / port).

•View statistics such as:

•Asset tracking information.

•Time and usage information.

•Barcodes scanned by symbology.

•Battery diagnostics (select scanners).

•Generate the following reports.

•Barcode Report - Programming barcode, included parameter settings, and supported scanner models.

•Parameter Report - Parameters programmed within a configuration file.

•Inventory Report - Scanner asset tracking information.

•Validation Report - Scanned data from the Data view.

•Statistics Report - All statistics retrieved from the scanner.

For more information go to: http://www.zebra.com/123Scan.

Communication with 123Scan

Use a USB cable to connect the scanner to a Windows host computer running 123Scan.

123Scan Requirements

•Host computer running Windows 7, 8, and 10

•Scanner

•USB cable.

123Scan Information

For more information on123Scan, go to: http://www.zebra.com/123Scan

For a 1 minute tour of 123Scan, go to: http://www.zebra.com/ScannerHowToVideos

To see a list of all of our software tools, go to: http://www.zebra.com/scannersoftware

123Scan and Software Tools

Scanner SDK, Other Software Tools, and Videos

Tackle all your scanner programming needs with our diversified set of software tools. Whether you need to simply stage a device, or develop a fully featured application with image and data capture as well as asset management, these tools help you every step of the way.

To download any of the following free tools, go to: http://www.zebra.com/scannersoftware.

•123Scan configuration utility

•SDKs

•Scanner SDK for Windows

•Scanner SDK for Linux

•Scanner SDK for Android

•Drivers

•OPOS driver

•JPOS driver

•USB CDC driver

•TWAIN driver

•Scanner Management Service (SMS) for Remote Management

•Windows

•Linux

•How-To-Videos

NOTE: For a list of SDK supported scanner functionality by communication protocol, see Communication Protocol Functionality.

Data Capture

Introduction

This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in scanning barcodes, general instructions and tips about scanning, and decode ranges.

Beeper Definitions

The digital scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. Table 3 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the digital scanner.

Table 3 Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence	Indication
Standard Use

Low/medium/high beeps	Power up.

Short beep, tone	A barcode symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled).
programmable

4 long low beeps	Transmission error.

5 low beeps	Conversion or format error.

Low/low/low/extra low beeps	RS-232 receive error.

High beep	The digital scanner detected a <BEL> character over RS-232.

Parameter Menu Scanning

Low/high beeps	Input error; incorrect barcode, programming sequence, or Cancel scanned.

High/low beeps	Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using numeric barcodes.

High/low/high/low beeps	Successful program exit with change in parameter setting.

ADF Programming

Low/low beeps	Enter another alphabetic character or scan the End of Message barcode.

Low/high/high beeps	All rules are deleted.

Low/high/low/high beeps	Out of rule memory. Erase some existing rules, then try to save rule again.

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Table 3 Beeper Definitions (Continued)

Beeper Sequence	Indication
Low/high/low beeps	Cancel rule entry. Rule entry mode exited because of an error or the user asked
	to exit rule entry.

Low/high beeps	Entry error, wrong barcode scanned, or criteria/action list is too long for a rule.
	Re-enter criterion or action.

Low beep	Delete last saved rule. The current rule is left intact.

High/high beeps	ADF criteria or action is expected. Enter another criterion or action, or scan the
	Save Rule barcode.

High/low/low beeps	All criteria or actions cleared for current rule, continue entering rule.

High/low/high/low beeps	Rule saved. Rule entry mode exited.

Macro PDF

2 low beeps	MPDF sequence buffered.
	MPDF sequence buffered.

2 long low beeps	File ID error. A barcode not in the current MPDF sequence was scanned.


3 long low beeps	Out of memory. There is not enough buffer space to store the current MPDF
	symbol.

4 long low beeps	Bad symbology. Scanned a 1D or 2D barcode in a MPDF sequence, a duplicate
	MPDF label, a label in an incorrect order, or trying to transmit an empty or illegal
	MPDF field.

5 long low beeps	Flushing MPDF buffer.

Low/high beeps	Flushing an already empty MPDF buffer.

Fast warble beep	Aborting MPDF sequence.

Host Specific

USB only

Low/medium/high beeps	Communication with the host must be established before the digital scanner can
upon scanning a USB device	operate at the highest power level.
type

Low/medium/high beeps	The USB host can put the digital scanner in a state where power to the scanner
occur more than once	is cycled on and off more than once. This is normal and usually happens when
	the PC cold boots.

RS-232 only

1 short high beep	A <BEL> character is received and Beep on <BEL> is enabled.

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LED Definitions

In addition to beep sequences, the digital scanner uses a two-color LED to indicate status. Table 4 defines LED colors that display during scanning.

Table 4 Standard LED Definitions

LED		Indication
Hand-Held Scanning Standard Use

Green		A barcode was successfully decoded.

Red		Transmission error, conversion or format error, or RS-232 receive error.

Off		No power is applied to the digital scanner, or the scanner is on and ready to scan.

Fast Blinking Red		The scanner is disabled by a host command to the scanner.

Hands-Free (Presentation) Scanning Standard Use

Green		The scanner is on and ready to scan.

Momentarily Off		A barcode was successfully decoded.

Red		Transmission error, conversion or format error, or RS-232 receive error.

Off		No power is applied to the digital scanner, or the scanner is in low power mode.

Parameter Programming

Green		Number expected. Enter value using numeric barcodes.
		Successful program exit with change in parameter setting.

Red		Input error: incorrect barcode, programming sequence, or Cancel scanned.

Firmware Update

Red, alternating		Firmware download is completing (user should wait for this indicator to complete
between solid and fast		before using the scanner). This indicator is followed by a low/medium/high power up
blinking		beep.

ADF Programming

Green		Enter another digit. Add leading zeros to the front if necessary.
		Enter another alphabetic character or scan the End of Message barcode.
		All criteria or actions cleared for current rule, continue entering rule.
		Delete last saved rule. The current rule is left intact.
		All rules deleted.

Blinking Green		Enter another criterion or action, or scan the Save Rule barcode.

Green after Blinking		Rule saved. Rule entry mode exited.
		Cancel rule entry. Rule entry mode exited because of an error or the user asked to
		exit rule entry.

Red		Out of rule memory. Erase some existing rules, then try to save rule again.
		Entry error, wrong barcode scanned, or criteria/action list is too long for a rule.
		Re-enter criterion or action.

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Scanning

The DS4608 digital scanner is in hands-free (presentation) mode when it is placed in the gooseneck Intellistand. In this mode, the digital scanner operates in continuous (constant-on) mode, where it automatically decodes a barcode presented in its field of view.

When the digital scanner is not used for a user-definable period of time, it enters a low power mode in which the LEDs are turned off or illumination blinks at a low duty cycle until the digital scanner detects an image change (e.g. motion).

Scanning in Hands-Free (Presentation) Mode

The optional stand adds greater flexibility to DS4608 scanning operation. When the scanner is seated in the stand’s “cup,” the scanner’s built-in sensor places the scanner in hands-free (presentation) mode. When the scanner is removed from the stand, it automatically switches to its programmed hand-held triggered mode.

Assemble the Stand

To assemble the stand:

1.Unscrew the wing nut from the bottom of the one piece scanner “cup.”

Figure 4 Assembling the Stand

One piece scanner “cup” with flexible “gooseneck”

Stand base

Wingnut

2.Fit the bottom of the gooseneck piece into the opening on the top of the stand base.

3.Tighten the wing nut underneath the base to secure the cup and neck piece to the base.

4.Bend the neck to the desired position for scanning.

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Mounting the Stand (optional)

You can attach the base of the scanner’s stand to a flat surface using two screws or double-sided tape (not provided).

Figure 5 Mounting the Stand

Two screw-mount holes

Double-sided tape areas

(3 places) dimensions = 1” x 2”)

Screw Mount

1.Position the assembled base on a flat surface.

2.Screw one #10 wood screw into each screw-mount hole until the base of the stand is secure (see Figure 5).

Tape Mount

1.Peel the paper liner off one side of each piece of tape and place the sticky surface over each of the three rectangular tape holders.

2.Peel the paper liner off the exposed sides of each piece of tape and press the stand on a flat surface until it is secure (see Figure 5).

Scanning with the Stand

When the digital scanner is placed in the gooseneck Intellistand it operates in continuous (constant-on) mode, where it automatically decodes a barcode presented in its field of view.

To operate the scanner in the stand:

1.Ensure the scanner is properly connected to the host (see the appropriate host chapter for information on host connections).

2.Insert the scanner in the gooseneck Intellistand by placing the front of the scanner into the stand’s “cup.”

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Figure 6 Inserting the Scanner in the Gooseneck Intellistand

3.Adjust the scan angle by bending the stand’s flexible “gooseneck” body.

4.Present the barcode. Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED momentarily shuts off. For more information about beeper and LED definitions, see Table 3 and Table 4.

Scanning in Hand-Held Mode

Pick up the digital scanner. The aiming dot displays.

1.Ensure the aiming dot is centered on the barcode. See Aiming below

Figure 7 Centering the Aiming Dot on the Barcode

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2.Press and hold the trigger until either:

a.The digital scanner reads the barcode. The digital scanner beeps, the LED flashes, and the aiming dot turns off.

b.The digital scanner does not read the barcode and the aiming dot turns off.

3.Release the trigger.

Aiming

When scanning, the digital scanner projects an LED dot which allows positioning the barcode within its field of view. See Decode Ranges on page 41 for the proper distance to achieve between the digital scanner and a barcode.

Figure 8 Aiming Dot

If necessary, the digital scanner turns on its illumination LEDs to illuminate the target barcode.

To scan a barcode, center the symbol and ensure the entire symbol is within the rectangular area formed by the illumination LEDs.

Figure 9 Scanning Orientation with Aiming Dot

1D barcode		2D barcode

The digital scanner can also read a barcode presented within the aiming dot not centered. The top examples in Figure show acceptable aiming options, while the bottom examples can not be decoded.

Figure 10 Acceptable Aiming

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Figure 11 Incorrect Aiming

The aiming dot is smaller when the digital scanner is closer to the symbol and larger when it is farther from the symbol. Scan symbols with smaller bars or elements (mil size) closer to the digital scanner, and those with larger bars or elements (mil size) farther from the digital scanner.

The digital scanner beeps to indicate that it successfully decoded the barcode. For more information on beeper and LED definitions, see Table 3 and Table 4.

Decode Ranges

Table 5 DS4608SR/DL/HD/HC Decode Ranges

		DS4608SR/DL			DS4608HD/HC
Barcode	Symbol	Typical Working Ranges			Typical Working Ranges
Type	Density	Near		Far	Near		Far
		(in / cm)		(in / cm)	(in / cm)		(in / cm)
Code 128	3.0 mil	2.7 / 6.8	5.4 / 13.7		1.7 / 4.3	5.0 / 12.7

Code 39	3.0 mil	2.2 / 5.5	5.4 / 13.7		1.3 / 3.3	6.0 / 15.2

	5.0 mil	0.7 / 1.8	11.0	/ 27.9	0.1 / 0.2	11.5 / 29.2

	20.0 mil	0.0 / 0.0	44.0	/ 111.7	0.6 / 1.5	29.0	/ 73.6

100% UPC	13.0 mil	0.0 / 0.0	28.0	/ 71.1	0.0 / 0.0	18.0 / 45.7

PDF417	6.6 mil	1.3 / 3.3	10.0	/ 25.4	0.6 / 1.5	9.3 / 23.6

Data Matrix	5 mil	2.8 / 7.1	5.0 / 12.7		1.8 / 4.5	5.0 / 12.7

	7.5 mil	2.0 / 5.0	8.5 / 21.5		1.0 / 2.5	8.0 / 20.3

	10.0 mil	1.0 / 2.5	11.5	/ 29.2	0.2 / 0.5	9.5 / 24.1

QR Code	10.0 mil	1.0 / 2.5	9.0 / 22.8		0.2 / 0.5	8.5 / 21.5

	20.0 mil	0.0 / 0.0	17.5	/ 44.4	0.0 / 0.0	13.5 / 34.3

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Table 6 DS4608-DPE Decode Ranges

				DS4608-DPE
Barcode Type	Symbol Density		Typical Working Ranges
Barcode Type	Symbol Density		Near			Far
			Near			Far
			(in / cm)			(in / cm)
Code 128	2.0 mil	0.3	/ 0.8		2.3	/ 5.8

	3.0 mil	0.0	/ 0.0		3.5	/ 8.8

	15 mil	4.2	/ 10.7		8.6	/ 21.8

Code 39	2.0 mil	0.2	/ 0.5		3.0	/ 7.6

	3.0 mil	0.0	/ 0.0		3.8	/ 9.6

	5.0 mil	0.0	/ 0.0		5.2	/ 13.2

100% UPC	13.0 mil	0.0 / 0.0			8.5	/ 21.5

PDF417	4.0 mil	0.0	/ 0.0		3.3	/ 8.4

	5.0 mil	0.0	/ 0.0		3.8	/ 9.6

	6.6 mil	0.0	/ 0.0		4.5	/ 11.4

Data Matrix	4.0 mil	0.2	/ 0.5		2.8	/ 7.1

	5 mil	0.0	/ 0.0		3.4	/ 8.6

	10.0 mil	0.0 / 0.0			4.8	/ 12.2

QR Code	10.0 mil	0.0	/ 0.0		4.5	/ 11.4

Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS)

NOTE: EAS is available only on scanner models that support Checkpoint EAS.

Some scanner configurations include an integrated Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) antenna.

The scanner's integrated EAS deactivation antenna requires an EAS host cable. This Y-cable connects to the scanner's host port at one end, and splits to the host and the EAS system at the other end.

Installing

Checkpoint EAS Model Compatibility

The scanner is intended for use with Checkpoint CP-VII, CP-IX, and CP-XI systems. It does not support CP-IV and other low-power receiver-based EAS deactivation systems.

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Considerations

The Checkpoint CP-VII system generates a periodic burst of electromagnetic energy that deactivates EAS tags brought near the scanner. To avoid interference with the scanner’s operation, take the following precautions when installing the EAS system:

•Position the EAS antenna box as far as possible from the scanner (at least 6 in. / 15.24 cm.)

•Position the EAS antenna, EAS antenna box, EAS control cable, and EAS controller box as far as possible from the scanner’s host and power cables.

EAS range is as dependent on the Checkpoint system (which is calibrated onsite) as it is on the scanner. Therefore, we cannot provide estimated ranges, however these are some of the factors that contribute to EAS range:

•Antenna – Length, gauge, number of turns, placement in the scanner.

•Type of Checkpoint EAS system used (ie. CP-VII, CP-IX, and CP-XI).

•Length of wire connecting antenna to (Checkpoint) EAS (site/installation dependent)

•Settings done within Checkpoint system (site/installation dependent).

Checkpoint Contact Information

Contact your local Checkpoint representative to install the EAS cable to the Checkpoint Deactivation System.

Maintenance, Troubleshooting,

& Technical Specifications

Introduction

This chapter provides suggested imaging scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and signal descriptions (pinouts).

Maintenance

Known Harmful Ingredients

The following chemicals are known to damage the plastics on Zebra scanners and should not come in contact with the device:

•Acetone

•Ammonia solutions

•Aqueous or alcoholic alkaline solutions

•Aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons

•Benzene

•Carbolic acid

•Compounds of amines or ammonia

•Ethanolamine

•Ethers

•Ketones

•TB-lysoform

•Toluene

•Trichloroethylene.

Approved Cleaners for the Imaging Scanner

•Isopropyl alcohol 70% (including pre-moistened wipes).

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Approved Disinfectant Cleaners for Healthcare Configurations of the DS4608 Scanners

Only use cleaning agents from the following lists and follow the manufacturer’s instructions, where applicable.

Cleaning Agents Containing Active Ingredients

•Bleach 10% (Sodium Hypocgkirute 0.55%) and Water 90% Solution

•Hydrogen Peroxide 3% and Water 97%

•Mild Dish Soap

Brand Name Disinfectants

•409® Glass and Surface Cleaner from Clorox

•Clorox Healthcare® Bleach Germicidal Disinfectant Wipes

•Dispatch® Wipes from Clorox

•Sani-Cloth® Bleach Wipes

•Windex® Blue, Windex® with Ammonia D and Windex® Cleansers: Antimicrobial from SC Johnson

Cleaning the Imaging Scanner

Routinely cleaning the exit window is required. A dirty window may affect scanning accuracy. Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window.

To clean the scanner:

1.Dampen a soft cloth with one of the approved cleaning agents listed above or use pre-moistened wipes.

2.Gently wipe all surfaces, including the front, back, sides, top and bottom. Never apply liquid directly to the scanner. Be careful not to let liquid pool around the scanner window, trigger, cable connector or any other area on the device.

3.Be sure to clean the trigger and in between the trigger and the housing (use a cotton-tipped applicator to reach tight or inaccessible areas).

4.Do not spray water or other cleaning liquids directly into the exit window.

5.Wipe the scanner exit window with a lens tissue or other material suitable for cleaning optical material such as eyeglasses.

6.Immediately dry the scanner window after cleaning with a soft non-abrasive cloth to prevent streaking.

7.Allow the unit to air dry before use.

8.Scanner connectors:

a.Dip the cotton portion of a cotton-tipped applicator in isopropyl alcohol.

b.Rub the cotton portion of the cotton-tipped applicator back-and-forth across the connector on the Zebra scanner at least 3 times. Do not leave any cotton residue on the connector.

c.Use the cotton-tipped applicator dipped in alcohol to remove any grease and dirt near the connector area.

d.Use a dry cotton tipped applicator and rub the cotton portion of the cotton-tipped applicator back-and-forth across the connectors at least 3 times. Do not leave any cotton residue on the connectors.

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Troubleshooting

NOTE: If after performing the possible solutions in Table 7 the imaging scanner still experiences problems, contact the distributor or call support.

Table 7 Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible Causes	Possible Solutions
The illumination does not	No power to the imaging scanner.	If the configuration requires a power supply,
appear when pressing the		re-connect the power supply.
trigger.
trigger.	Incorrect host interface cable is	Connect the correct host interface cable.
	Incorrect host interface cable is	Connect the correct host interface cable.
	used.

	Interface/power cables are loose.	Re-connect cables.

	Imaging scanner is disabled.	For IBM 468x and USB IBM hand-held, IBM
		table-top, and OPOS modes, enable the
		imaging scanner via the host interface.
		Otherwise, see the technical person in
		charge of scanning.

	If using RS-232 Nixdorf B mode,	Assert CTS line.
	CTS is not asserted.

	Illumination is disabled.	Enable the illumination. See Decoding
		Illumination on page 171.

Imaging scanner emits	Imaging scanner is not	Program the imaging scanner to read that
illumination, but does not	programmed for the correct	type of barcode. See Symbologies.
decode the barcode.	barcode type.

	Barcode symbol is unreadable.	Scan test symbols of the same barcode type
		to determine if the barcode is defaced.

	The symbol is not completely	Move the symbol completely within the
	inside illumination.	illumination.
		Move the symbol completely within the field
		of view (AIM pattern does NOT define FOV)

	Distance between imaging	Move the scanner closer to or further from
	scanner and barcode is incorrect.	the barcode. See Decode Ranges on page
		41.

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Table 7 Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem	Possible Causes	Possible Solutions
Imaging scanner decodes	Imaging scanner is not	Scan the appropriate host type programming
barcode, but does not	programmed for the correct host	barcode. See the chapter corresponding to
transmit the data to the	type.	the host type.
host.
host.	Interface cable is loose.	Re-connect the cable.
	Interface cable is loose.	Re-connect the cable.

	If the imaging scanner emits four	Set the scanner's communication parameters
	long low beeps, a transmission	to match the host's setting.
	error occurred.
	This occurs if a unit is not properly
	configured or connected to the
	wrong host type.

	If the imaging scanner emits 5 low	Configure the imaging scanner's conversion
	beeps, a conversion or format	parameters properly.
	error occurred.

	If the imaging scanner emits	Program the correct ADF rules. Refer to the
	low/high/low beeps, it detected an	Advanced Data Formatting Programmer
	invalid ADF rule.	Guide.

Host displays scanned	Imaging scanner is not	Scan the appropriate host type programming
data incorrectly.	programmed to work with the	barcode.
	host.
	host.	For RS-232, set the imaging scanner's
		For RS-232, set the imaging 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).

Imaging scanner emits	The USB bus may put the imaging	Normal during host reset.
short low/short	scanner in a state where power to
medium/short high beep	the scanner is cycled on and off
sequence (power-up beep	more than once.
sequence) more than once.

Imaging scanner emits 4	Imaging scanner has not	Wait several seconds and scan again.
short high beeps during	completed USB initialization.
decode attempt.

Imaging scanner emits	RS-232 receive error.	Normal during host reset. Otherwise, set the
Low/low/low/extra low		imaging scanner's RS-232 parity to match
beeps when not in use.		the host setting.

Imaging scanner emits	Input error, incorrect barcode or	Scan the correct numeric barcodes within
low/high beeps during	Cancel barcode was scanned.	range for the parameter programmed.
programming.

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Table 7 Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem	Possible Causes	Possible Solutions
Imaging scanner emits	Out of host parameter storage	Scan Default Parameters on page 142.
low/high/low/high beeps	space.
during programming.
during programming.	Out of memory for ADF rules.	Reduce the number of ADF rules or the
	Out of memory for ADF rules.	Reduce the number of ADF rules or the
		number of steps in the ADF rules.

	During programming, indicates	Erase all rules and re-program with shorter
	out of ADF parameter storage	rules.
	space.

Imaging scanner emits	ADF transmit error.	Refer to the Advanced Data Formatting
low/high/low beeps.		Guide for information.

	Invalid ADF rule is detected.	Refer to the Advanced Data Formatting
		Guide for information.

Imaging scanner emits a	The USB bus re-established	Normal when changing USB host type.
power-up beep after	power to the imaging scanner.
changing USB host type.

Imaging scanner emits one	In RS-232 mode, a <BEL>	Normal when Beep on <BEL> is enabled
high beep when not in use.	character was received and Beep	and the imaging scanner is in RS-232 mode.
	on <BEL> option is enabled.

Imaging scanner emits	Incorrect host interface cable is	Verify that the correct host interface cable is
frequent beeps.	used.	used. If not, connect the correct host
		interface cable.

	Interface/power cables are loose.	Check for loose cable connections and
		re-connect cables.

Imaging scanner emits five	Conversion or format error was	Ensure the scanner conversion parameters
long low beeps after a	detected.	are properly configured.
barcode is decoded.	The scanner conversion
	parameters are not properly
	configured.

	Conversion or format error was	Change the ADF rule, or change to a host
	detected.	that can support the ADF rule.
	An ADF rule was set up with
	characters that can't be sent for
	the host selected.

	Conversion or format error was	Change the barcode, or change to a host that
	detected.	can support the barcode.
	A barcode was scanned with
	characters that can't be sent for
	that host.

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Send Versions

Software Version

Scan the following barcode to send the version of software installed in the scanner.

Software Version

Serial Number

Scan the following barcode to send the scanner serial number to the host.

Serial Number

Manufacturing Information

Scan the following barcode to send the scanner manufacturing information to the host.

Manufacturing Information

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Technical Specifications

Table 8 Technical Specifications - DS4608-SR/DS4608-DL/DS4608-HD/DS4608-HL

Item	Description
Physical Characteristics

Dimensions	6.5 in. H x 2.6 in. W x 3.9 in. D
	16.5 cm H x 6.7 cm W x 9.8 cm D

Weight	5.7 oz. /161.9 g

Input Voltage Range	4.5 to 5.5 VDC Host Powered; 4.5 to 5.5 VDC External Power Supply

Operating Current at Nominal	340 mA (typical)
Voltage (5.0V)
Standby Current (Idle) at Nominal	150 mA (typical)
Voltage (5.0V)
Color	Nova White, Twilight Black

Supported Host Interfaces	USB, RS232, TGCS (IBM) 46XX over RS485

USB Certification	DS4608 is USB2.0 Full Speed Compliant, visit USB.org for more details.

Keyboard Support	Supports over 90 international keyboards

Electronic Article Surveillance	Compatible with Checkpoint EAS deactivation system

User Indicators	Direct Decode Indicator, Good Decode LEDs, rear view LEDs, beeper
	(adjustable tone and volume)
Performance Characteristics

Light Source	Aiming Pattern: circular 617nm amber LED

Illumination	(2) 660nm Red LEDs

Imager Field of View	36.1° H x 22.6° V nominal

Image Sensor	1280 x 800 pixels

Minimum Print Contrast	15% minimum reflective difference

Skew Tolerance	+/- 60°

Pitch Tolerance	+/- 60°

Roll Tolerance	0°-360°

Imaging Characteristics

Graphics Format Support	Images can be exported as Bitmap, JPEG or TIFF

Image Quality	96PPI on an A4 document (DS4608-SR)

1 Printing resolution, contrast, and ambient light dependent

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About This Guide

Introduction

Configurations

Accessories

Chapter Descriptions

Notational Conventions

Related Documents and Software

Service Information

Getting Started

Introduction

Interfaces

Unpacking

Features

Setting Up the Scanner

Inserting the Interface Cable

Removing the Interface Cable

Connecting Power (if required)

Configuring the Scanner

123Scan and Software Tools

Introduction

123Scan

Communication with 123Scan

123Scan Requirements

123Scan Information

Scanner SDK, Other Software Tools, and Videos

Data Capture

Introduction

Beeper Definitions

LED Definitions

Scanning

Scanning in Hands-Free (Presentation) Mode

Assemble the Stand

Mounting the Stand (optional)

Scanning with the Stand

Scanning in Hand-Held Mode

Aiming

Decode Ranges

Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS)

Installing

Checkpoint EAS Model Compatibility

Considerations

Checkpoint Contact Information

Introduction

Maintenance

Known Harmful Ingredients

Approved Cleaners for the Imaging Scanner

Approved Disinfectant Cleaners for Healthcare Configurations of the DS4608 Scanners

Cleaning Agents Containing Active Ingredients

Brand Name Disinfectants

Cleaning the Imaging Scanner

Troubleshooting

Send Versions

Software Version

Serial Number

Manufacturing Information

Technical Specifications