User Guide HP USB Barcode Scanner for Point of Sale System Document Part Number:419218-002 August 2006 Print this document before setting up the HP USB Barcode Scanner. The document provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting features for the scanner.
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Contents 1 Product Features Identifying Barcode Scanner Components. . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Maintenance Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 3 Setting Up the Scanner Connecting the USB Interface Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 Removing the USB Interface Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2 Assembling the Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 4 Operating the Scanner Defining Beeper Sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defining LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scanning in Hand-Held Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aiming the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scanning in Hands-Free Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1 4–3 4–4 4–5 4–6 5 Programming User Preferences Scanning Sequence Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Product Features The HP USB Barcode Scanner is designed to work with point of sale system hardware and program applications. The barcode scanner features: ■ Hand-held or hands-free scanning operation. ■ Stand assembly kit for hands free operation. ■ USB connection that autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard interface type. ■ USB cable assembly provided.
Product Features ■ Software and regulatory notices for this product are available on the Point of Sale System Software and Documentation CD. Identifying Barcode Scanner Components 1 Scan Window - scans bar code symbols with laser light and produces a digitized pattern that corresponds to the bars and spaces of the symbols. 2 Scan Trigger - press to scan bar codes. 3 LED - light indicator that communicates successful decoding, data transmission error or malfunction.
2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information Follow the recommendations below to avoid potential risk of ergonomic injury when using the HP USB Barcode Scanner. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety and Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation, setup, posture, and health habits for users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.hp.
Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 2. Avoid extreme wrist angles. 3. Avoid Bending. 2–2 www.hp.
Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 4. Avoid reaching. Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning the scan window is the only maintenance required. A dirty window may affect scanning accuracy. ■ Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window. ■ Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth. ■ Wipe the window using a tissue moistened with mild detergent and water. ■ Do not spray water or other cleaning liquids directly into the window. User Guide www.hp.
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3 Setting Up the Scanner The scanner attaches directly to a USB port on the POS computer and is powered by the computer. No additional power supply is required. Connecting the USB Interface Cable 1. Plug the USB interface cable 1 into the cable interface port 2 on the bottom of the scanner. User Guide www.hp.
Setting Up the Scanner 2. Gently tug the cable to ensure the connector is properly secured. 3. Connect the other end of the interface cable into a USB port on the POS computer. Removing the USB Interface Cable 1. Unplug the installed cable’s modular connector by depressing the connector clip with the tip of a screwdriver. 2. Carefully slide out the cable. Assembling the Stand The stand allows hands-free scanning when attached to the scanner. 1.
Setting Up the Scanner 4. Bend the neck to the desired position for scanning. Mounting the Stand You can attach the base of the scanner’s stand to a flat surface using two screws or double-side tape (not provided). Screw Mount 1. Position the assembled base on a flat surface. 2. Screw one #10 wood screw (not provided) into each screw-mount hole 1 until the base of the stand is secure. User Guide www.hp.
Setting Up the Scanner Tape Mount 1. Peel the paper liner off one side of each piece of tape (not provided) 2 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. Setting Up the USB Interface To set up the scanner for USB: 1. Turn on the POS computer. 2. Using the barcode scanner, scan the HID Keyboard Emulation barcode below. *HID Keyboard Emulation 3.
Setting Up the Scanner provided by Windows, click “Next” through all the choices and click “Finished” on the last choice. The scanner powers up during this installation. 4. If you are not using a North American keyboard, scan the appropriate country bar code in USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) in this chapter. USB Default Parameters The following table lists the defaults for USB host parameters.
Setting Up the Scanner Parameters Descriptions USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) Scan the bar code corresponding to your country keyboard type. This setting applies only to the USB HID (Human Interface Devices) Keyboard Emulation device. changing country selection, the scanner automatically ✎ When restarts. The scanner issues the standard startup beep sequences. the programming bar code menus, default values are ✎ Throughout indicated with an asterisks (*). 3–6 www.hp.
Setting Up the Scanner *North American Standard USB Keyboard German Windows French Windows User Guide www.hp.
Setting Up the Scanner French Canadian Windows 95/98 French Canadian Windows 2000/XP Spanish Windows Italian Windows 3–8 www.hp.
Setting Up the Scanner Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows (ASCII) Portuguese-Brazilian Windows User Guide www.hp.
Setting Up the Scanner USB Keystroke Delay This parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a barcode below to increase the delay when hosts require a slower transmission of data. *No Delay Medium Delay (20 msec) Long Delay (40 msec) 3–10 www.hp.
Setting Up the Scanner USB Caps Lock Override When enabled, the case of the data is preserved regardless of the state of the Caps Lock key. This setting is always enabled for the “Japanese, Windows (ASCII)” keyboard type and can not be disabled. Override Caps Lock Key (Enable) *Do Not Override Caps Lock Key (Disable) User Guide www.hp.
Setting Up the Scanner USB Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When “Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters” is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound. When “Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters” is selected, bar codes containing at least one unknown character are not sent to the host, and an error beep sounds.
Setting Up the Scanner Emulate Keypad When enabled, all characters are sent as ASCII sequences over the numeric keypad. For example ASCII A would be sent as “ALT make” 0 6 5 “ALT Break”.
Setting Up the Scanner Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as a control-key sequences (see the USB ASCII Character Set table in this chapter). When this parameter is enabled, the keys in bold in the USB ASCII Character Set table are sent in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not have a bold entry remain the same whether or not this parameter is enabled.
Setting Up the Scanner Enable Simulated Caps Lock Convert Case When enabled, the scanner will convert all bar code data to the selected case. *No Case Conversion Convert All to Upper Case Convert All to Lower Case User Guide www.hp.
Setting Up the Scanner USB ASCII Character Set This table provides ASCII character conversions for standard data transmission code. 3–16 Prefix/Suffix Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Char.
Setting Up the Scanner Prefix/Suffix Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Char. Keystroke 1016 $P CTRL P 1017 $Q CTRL Q 1018 $R CTRL R 1019 $S CTRL S 1020 $T CTRL T 1021 $U CTRL U 1022 $V CTRL V 1023 $W CTRL W 1024 $X CTRL X 1025 $Y CTRL Y 1026 $Z CTRL Z 1027 %A CTRL [/ESC1 1028 %B CTRL \ 1029 %C CTRL ] 1030 %D CTRL 6 1031 %E CTRL - 1032 Space Space 1033 /A ! 1034 /B “ 1035 /C # User Guide www.hp.
Setting Up the Scanner 3–18 Prefix/Suffix Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Char. Keystroke 1036 /D $ 1036 /D $ 1037 /E % 1038 /F & 1039 /G ‘ 1040 /H ( 1041 /I ) 1042 /J * 1043 /K + 1044 /L ‘ 1045 - - 1046 . . 1047 /O / 1048 0 0 1049 1 1 1050 2 2 1051 3 3 1052 4 4 1053 5 5 1054 6 6 www.hp.
Setting Up the Scanner Prefix/Suffix Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Char. Keystroke 1055 7 7 1058 /Z : 1059 %F ; 1060 %G < 1061 %H = 1062 %I > 1063 %J ? 1064 %V @ 1065 A A 1066 B B 1067 C C 1068 D D 1069 E E 1070 F F 1071 G G 1072 H H 1073 I I 1074 J J 1075 K K 1076 L L User Guide www.hp.
Setting Up the Scanner 3–20 Prefix/Suffix Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Char. Keystroke 1077 M M 1078 N N 1079 O O 1080 P P 1081 Q Q 1082 R R 1083 S S 1084 T T 1085 U U 1086 V V 1087 W W 1088 X X 1089 Y Y 1090 Z Z 1091 %K [ 1092 %L \ 1093 %M ] 1094 %N ^ 1095 %O _ 1096 %W ‘ www.hp.
Setting Up the Scanner Prefix/Suffix Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Char. Keystroke 1097 +A a 1098 +B b 1099 +C c 1100 +D d 1101 +E e 1102 +F f 1103 +G g 1104 +H h 1105 +I i 1106 +J j 1107 +K k 1108 +l l 1109 +M m 1110 +N n 1111 +O o 1112 +P p 1113 +Q q 1114 +R r 1115 +S s 1116 +Y t User Guide www.hp.
Setting Up the Scanner Prefix/Suffix Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Char. Keystroke 1117 +U u 1118 +V v 1119 +W w 1120 +X x 1121 +Y y 1122 +Z z 1123 %P { 1124 %Q | 1125 %R } 1126 %S ~ 1 The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled. Otherwise, the unbolden keystroke is sent. 3–22 ALT Keys Keystroke 2064 ALT 2 2065 ALT A 2066 ALT B 2067 ALT C 2068 ALT D 2069 ALT E 2070 ALT F www.hp.
Setting Up the Scanner 2071 ALT G 2072 ALT H 2073 ALT I 2074 ALT J 2075 ALT K 2076 ALT L 2077 ALT M 2078 ALT N 2079 ALT O 2080 ALT P 2081 ALT Q 2082 ALT R 2083 ALT S 2084 ALT T 2085 ALT U 2086 ALT V 2087 ALT W 2088 ALT X 2089 ALT Y 2090 ALT Z User Guide www.hp.
Setting Up the Scanner GUI Shift Keys Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the left of the left ALT key and to the right of the right ALT key. 3–24 Other Value Keystroke 3000 Right Control Key 3048 GUI 0 3049 GUI 1 3050 GUI 2 3051 GUI 3 3052 GUI 4 3053 GUI 5 3054 GUI 6 3055 GUI 7 3056 GUI 8 3057 GUI 9 3065 GUI A 3066 GUI B 3067 GUI C 3068 GUI D 3069 GUI E 3070 GUI F 3071 GUI G www.hp.
Setting Up the Scanner 3072 GUI H 3073 GUI I 3074 GUI J 3075 GUI K 3076 GUI L 3077 GUI M 3078 GUI N 3079 GUI O 3080 GUI P 3081 GUI Q 3082 GUI R 3083 GUI S 3084 GUI T 3085 GUI U 3086 GUI V 3087 GUI W 3088 GUI X 3089 GUI Y 3090 GUI Z F1 Keys Keystroke 5001 F1 User Guide www.hp.
Setting Up the Scanner 3–26 5002 F2 5003 F3 5004 F4 5005 F5 5006 F6 5007 F7 5008 F8 5009 F9 5010 F10 5011 F11 5012 F12 5013 F13 5014 F14 5015 F15 5016 F16 5017 F17 5018 F18 5019 F19 5020 F20 5021 F21 5022 F22 www.hp.
Setting Up the Scanner 5023 F23 5024 F24 Keypad Keystroke 6042 * 6043 + 6044 undefined 6045 - 6046 . 6047 / 6048 0 6049 1 6050 2 6051 3 6052 4 6053 5 6054 6 6055 7 6056 8 6057 9 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock User Guide www.hp.
Setting Up the Scanner 3–28 Extended Keypad Keystroke 7001 Break 7002 Delete 7003 PgUp 7004 End 7005 Pg Dn 7006 Pause 7007 Scroll Lock 7008 Backspace 7009 Tab 7010 Print Screen 7011 Insert 7012 Home 7013 Enter 7014 Escape 7015 Up Arrow 7016 Down Arrow 7017 Left Arrow 7018 Right Arrow www.hp.
4 Operating the Scanner This chapter covers techniques, tips and instructions involved in scanning bar codes and defining beeper and LED indicators. Before using the scanner, you will need to install and program your scanner. ■ For instructions on installing the scanner, refer to Chapter 3, “Setting Up the Scanner.” ■ To configure or program your scanner, refer to Chapter 5, “Programming User Preferences.
Operating the Scanner Standard Beeper Definitions Beeper Sequence Indication Low/medium/high beep Power Up. Short high beep A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled). 4 long low beeps A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. The data is ignored. This occurs if a unit is not properly configured. Check beeper sequence option setting. 5 low beeps Conversion or format error. Lo/hi/lo beep ADF transmit error.
Operating the Scanner Standard Beeper Definitions Beeper Sequence Indication Code 39 Buffering Hi/lo beep New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer. 3 Beeps - long high beep Code 39 buffer is full. Lo/hi/lo beep The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to clear or transmit an empty buffer. Lo/hi beep A successful transmission of buffered data. 4 short high beeps Scanner has not completed initialization. Wait several seconds and scan again.
Operating the Scanner Standard LED Definitions LED Indication Off No power is applied to the scanner, or the scanner is on and ready to scan. Green A bar code was successfully decoded. Red A data transmission error or scanner malfunction occurred. Scanning in Hand-Held Mode 1. Ensure all connections are secure. 2. Aim the scanner at the bar code. Press the trigger. 3. Ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the symbol. 4–4 www.hp.
Operating the Scanner 4. Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED turns green. Aiming the Scanner Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. Laser light reflecting directly back into the scanner from the bar code is known as specular reflection. This specular reflection can make decoding difficult. You can tilt the scanner up to 55° forward or back and achieve a successful decode. Simple practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within. User Guide www.hp.
Operating the Scanner Scanning in Hands-Free Mode When the scanner is seated in the stand’s “cup,” the scanner’s built-in sensor places the scanner in hands-free mode. When the scanner is removed from the stand it operates in its normal hand-held mode. 1. Ensure all cable connections are secure. 2. Insert the scanner in the stand by placing the front of the scanner into the stand’s “cup.” 3.
5 Programming User Preferences You have the option to program the scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes each user preference feature and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting these features for your scanner. The scanner is shipped with the settings listed in the “User Preferences Default” table in this chapter (also see the section “USB Default Parameters” in chapter 3 of this guide).
Programming User Preferences or setting Data Transmission Formats, require that you scan several bar codes. Refer to “Laser On Time” in this chapter and “Scan Data Transmission Format” in the Programming Reference Guide on the software and documentation CD for descriptions of this procedure. Errors While Scanning Unless otherwise specified, if you make an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter.
Programming User Preferences User Preferences Set Default Parameter Scanning this bar code returns all parameters to the default values listed in Chapter 5, “Standard Default Parameters” of the Programming Reference Guide on the software and documentation CD. Set All Defaults User Guide www.hp.
Programming User Preferences Beeper Tone To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, or High Frequency bar code. Low Frequency *Medium Frequency (Optimum Settings) High Frequency 5–4 www.hp.
Programming User Preferences Beeper Volume To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code. Low Volume Medium Volume *High Volume User Guide www.hp.
Programming User Preferences Power Mode This parameter determines whether or not power remains on after a decode attempt. When in reduced power mode, the scanner enters into a low power consumption mode to preserve battery life after each decode attempt. When in continuous power mode, power remains on after each decode attempt. *Continuous On Reduced Power Mode 5–6 www.hp.
Programming User Preferences Laser On Time This parameter sets the maximum time that decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. The default Laser On Time is 3.0 seconds. To set a Laser On Time, scan the bar code below. Next, scan two numeric bar codes in Chapter 8, “Numeric Bar Codes,” of the Programming Reference Guide, that correspond to the desired on time. Single digit numbers must have a leading zero.
Programming User Preferences Beep After Good Decode Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the scanner beeps after a good decode. If Do Not Beep After Good Decode is selected, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error conditions. *Beep After Good Decode (Enable) Do Not Beep After Good Decode (Disable) 5–8 www.hp.
A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem Possible Cause Nothing happens No power to the when you follow the scanner. operating instructions, or the scanner displays erratic behavior (laser does not come on, scanner emits frequent beeps). Interface/power cables are loose. Solution Check the system power. Check for loose cable connections.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Symbol is decoded, Scanner is not but not transmitted programmed for the to the host. correct host type. Scan the appropriate host type bar code. Scanned data is Scanner is not incorrectly displayed programmed to work on the host. with the host. Check scanner host type parameters or editing options. Be sure the USB host is selected.
Troubleshooting ■ Purchase date on invoice ■ Condition under which the problem occurred ■ Error messages received ■ Hardware configuration ■ Hardware and software you are using User Guide www.hp.
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B Technical Specifications HP USB Barcode Scanner Power Requirements Decoded: 5 VDC +/- 10% @ approximately 200mA (nominal) Stand-By Current 500mA (max) Power Source Depending on USB host: Hosted powered converts a 9 Volt battery to a 5 Volt battery Decode Capability Decoded: UPC/EAN, UPC/EAN with supplementals, UCC/EAN, JAN 8 & 13, 128, Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 39 Trioptic, Codabar (NW7), Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Code 128, Code 93, MSI, Code 11, UCC/EAN RSS, Code 32, Coupon Cod
Technical Specifications HP USB Barcode Scanner Pitch Tolerance +/- 65o from nominal Roll Tolerance +/- 60o from nominal Print Contrast Minimum 25% minimum reflectance differential, measure at 650 nm. Ambient Light Immunity 450 ft. candles (4,842 Lux) 10,000 ft. candles (107, 600 Lux) • Indoor • Outdoor B–2 Durability 5 ft. (1.
Technical Specifications Decode Zone User Guide www.hp.
Technical Specifications Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
