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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 charging cradle.
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).