Chapter 4 — Using the Imager
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Reading Bar Codes
Use the imager to scan 1D and 2D bar code symbologies, composite
symbologies, and postal codes. You can position the computer in
almost any orientation to scan a bar code label.
To read a bar code:
1 Enable only the bar code symbologies that you need.
2 (Optional) Use Intermec Settings to choose the predefined imager
mode that best suits your environment:
3 Point the imager window at the bar code label, and hold the
computer steady a few inches from the label.
Note: When the Pictures & Videos application is running, you cannot
use the imager.
Predefined Mode For Scanning
1D Only 1D labels.
1D and 2D Standard (Default) All types of bar code labels.
1D and 2D Bright Environment In high ambient light, such as outdoors in
the sunshine.
1D and 2D Reflective Surface Glossy labels.
Custom In conditions that require customized
settings. For complete information about
these settings, commands, and
parameters, see the
Intermec Settings
Command Reference Manual
.