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Digital scanner decodes
bar code, but does not
transmit the data to the
host.
Digital scanner is not programmed
for the correct host type.
Scan the appropriate host type
programming bar code. See the chapter
corresponding to the host type.
Interface cable is loose. Re-connect the cable.
If the digital scanner emits 4 long
low beeps, a transmission error
occurred.
This occurs if a unit is not properly
configured or connected to the
wrong host type.
Set the scanner's communication
parameters to match the host's setting.
If the digital scanner emits 5 low
beeps, a conversion or format
error occurred.
Configure the digital scanner's
conversion parameters properly.
If the digital scanner emits
low/high/low beeps, it detected an
invalid ADF rule.
Program the correct ADF rules. Refer to
the Advanced Data Formatting
Programmer Guide.
Host displays scanned
data incorrectly.
Digital scanner is not programmed
to work with the host.
Scan the appropriate host type
programming bar code.
For RS-232, set the digital 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).
Digital scanner emits short
low/short medium/short
high beep sequence
(power-up beep sequence)
more than once.
The USB bus may put the digital
scanner in a state where power to
the scanner is cycled on and off
more than once.
Normal during host reset.
Digital scanner emits 4
short high beeps during
decode attempt.
Digital scanner has not completed
USB initialization.
Wait several seconds and scan again.
Digital scanner emits
Low/low/low/extra low
beeps when not in use.
RS-232 receive error. Normal during host reset. Otherwise, set
the digital scanner's RS-232 parity to
match the host setting.
Digital scanner emits
low/high beeps during
programming.
Input error, incorrect bar code or
Cancel bar code was scanned.
Scan the correct numeric bar codes
within range for the parameter
programmed.
Table 3-1 Troubleshooting (Continued)
Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions