Linear Imaging Scanner

Linear Imaging Scanner
The product described in this book is a licensed product of NCR

Corporation.
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Copyright 1999
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All rights reserved
This document provides information on the NCR 7837 Linear Imager. This
device does not contain any user serviceable parts. A qualified service
technician should only perform repairs.

Section 1
Getting Started
Section
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanner Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Scanner When Powered by Host
(Keyboard Wedge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 2
Page
11
12
13
14
Terminal Interfaces
Section
Page
Keyboard Wedge Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Terminal ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyboard Wedge Supported Terminals Chart . . . . . .
Keyboard Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyboard Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyboard Modifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial Port Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RS-232 Word Length: Data Bits,
Stop Bits, and Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RS-232 Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wand Emulation Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wand Emulation Transmission Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wand Emulation Polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wand Emulation Idle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
22
23
24
25
26
28
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212
213
214
215
215
Section 3
Output
Section
Page
Scan Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beeper Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beeper Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scan Voting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reduce Quiet Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reread Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Good Read Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trigger Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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31
32
32
32
33
33
34
Section 4
Data Editing
Section
Page
Points to Keep In Mind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To Add a Prefix or Suffix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To Clear One or All Prefixes or Suffixes . . . . . . . . . . .
To Add a Carriage Return Suffix to all Symbologies .
To Add a Code I.D. Prefix to All Symbologies . . . . . .
Prefix Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suffix Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Function Code Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intercharacter Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User Specified Intercharacter Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interfunction Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intermessage Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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42
42
43
43
44
44
46
47
48
49
49
Section 5
Data Formatting
Section
Page
Data Format Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Data Format Editor Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Format Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Formatter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alternate Data Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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52
54
55
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Section 6
Secondary Interface
Section
Page
Secondary Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Secondary Code 39 Wand Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Secondary RS-232 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Secondary Non Decoded Output Laser Emulation . .
Non Decoded Output Laser Emulation
Transmission Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non Decoded Output Laser Emulation Polarity . . . . .
Non Decoded Laser Emulation Idle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disabling the Secondary Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Secondary Trigger Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
61
61
61
62
Section 7
62
62
63
63
64
Symbologies
Section
Page
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Industrial Symbology Selections

Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Code 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IATA Code 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Matrix 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Code 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telepen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
72
76
711
713
714
715
716
717
719
721
Retail Symbology Selections

UPC A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UPC E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EAN/JAN 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EAN/JAN 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
China Post Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 8
721
724
727
729
731
733
734
Cloning
Cloning Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 9
Interface Keys
Section
Page
Keyboard Function Relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Supported Interface Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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93
Section 10 Defaults
Section
Page
Resetting the Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
101
Section 11 Specifications
Section
Page
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 12 Customer Support

Section
Page
Obtaining Service Center/Deopt Service . . . . . . . . . .
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Agency Compliance Statements

Programming Chart
Sample Bar Codes
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Section 1
Getting Started
The 7838 Linear Imaging Scanner is a high performance linear imaging

scanner from NCR. The 7837 marks a new performance level for hand held
scanners. Linear imaging technology is defined by a bright and sharply
focused aiming line, high resolution imaging, and fast reading speed. The 7837
is comfortable to hold, easy to use, rugged, and excellent for all general
scanning applications.
About This Manual

This Users Guide provides installation and programming instructions for the
7837. Product specifications, dimensions, warranty, and customer support
information are also included.
NCR bar code scanners are factory programmed for the most common terminal
and communications settings. If you need to change these settings,
programming is accomplished by scanning the bar codes in this Guide.
An asterisk (*) next to an option indicates the default.
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Scanner Identification Label

'#'&!
$% "
Model Number
783710009090
Interface Options
Non
Wand
Keyboard
IBM
RS-232 Decoded Emulation Wedge OCIA 46XX
X
12
Various
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Connecting the Scanner When Powered by Host

(Keyboard Wedge)
A scanner can be connected between the keyboard and PC as a keyboard
wedge, plugged into the serial port, or connected to a portable data terminal in
wand emulation or non decoded output mode. The following is an example of a
keyboard wedge connection:
1. Turn off power to the terminal/computer.
2. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the back of the terminal/computer,
as shown below.

3. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the scanner and to the

terminal/computer.
4. Turn the terminal/computer power back on. The scanner will beep
twice.
5. Verify the scanner operation by scanning a bar code from the back
cover of this manual. The scanner will beep once.
The scanner is now connected and ready to communicate with your
terminal/PC. You must program the scanner for your interface before bar code
data can be transmitted to your terminal/PC. If you are using the scanner as a
keyboard wedge, turn to page 21. If the scanner is connected via a serial
port, turn to page 28. If this is a wand emulation application, turn to page
213, and for a non decoded output connection, turn to page 62.
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Plug and Play bar codes provide instant scanner set up for commonly used
interfaces.
The most common interface is Keyboard Wedge. The following Keyboard
Wedge bar code also programs a carriage return (CR) and line feed (LF) suffix.
Keyboard Wedge Interface for IBM PC

AT and Compatibles
(Default)
The following Plug and Play bar code for IBM XT and Compatibles also
programs a carriage return (CR) and line feed (LF) suffix.
IBM XT and Compatibles

The following Plug and Play bar code for IBM PS2 and Compatibles also
programs a carriage return (CR) and line feed (LF) suffix.
IBM PS2 and Compatibles

Use Non Decoded Output Laser Emulation when connecting to a secondary
terminal with integral decoding. This also sets the transmission rate to 36
scans per second and the polarity to white high.
Non Decoded Output

Laser Emulation
For most laptops, scanning the Laptop Direct Connect bar code allows
operation of the integral keyboard. The following Laptop Direct Connect bar
code also programs a carriage return (CR) and line feed (LF) suffix.
Laptop Direct Connect
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The RS-232 Interface bar code is used when connecting to the serial port of a
PC or terminal. The following RS-232 Interface bar code also programs the
parameters:
Option
Baud Rate
Parity
Data Format
Setting
9600 bps
Even
7 data bits, parity bit, 1 stop bit (8 bit data)
RS-232 Interface
In Wand Emulation mode, the scanner decodes the bar code then sends data
in the same format as a wand scanner. The Same Code format transmits
UPC, EAN, Code 128 and Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes without any changes,
but converts all other symbologies to Code 39.
Wand Emulation Same Code

The following Wand Emulation bar code sets the interface to Wand Emulation
mode and translates bar code data as Code 39 symbology. It also programs
the Transmission Rate to 25 inches per second, and Output Polarity to black
high.
Wand Emulation (Code 39 Format)
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IBM 4683 Ports 5B, 9B, and 17 Interface

Scan one of the following Plug and Play codes to program the 7837 for IBM
4683 Port 5B, 9B, or 17.
IBM 4683 Port 5B Interface
IBM 4683 Port 9B HHBCR-1 Interface
IBM 4683 Port 9B HHBCR-2 Interface
IBM 4683 Port 17 Interface

Each bar code above also programs the following suffixes for each symbology:
Symbology
EAN 8
EAN 13
UPC A
UPC E
16
Suffix
0C
16
0D
0A
Symbology
Code 39
I 2 OF 5
Code 128
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Suffix
00 0A 0B
00 0D 0B
00 18 0B
OCIA Interface
Scan one of the following Plug and Play codes to program the 7837 for
Generic OCIA, NCR OCIA Short Format (8 bit), NCR OCIA Long Format (9 bit),
and Nixdorf OCIA.
Generic OCIA Interface

The Generic OCIA bar code also programs the following prefixes for each
symbology:
Symbology
EAN 8
EAN 13
Prefix
06 06
06
Symbology
UPC A
UPC E
Prefix
01
05
NCR OCIA Short Format (8 Bit) Interface
NCR OCIA Short Format (8 Bit) Interface

The NCR OCIA Short Format (8 Bit) bar code also programs the following
prefixes for each symbology:
Symbology
EAN 8
EAN 13
Prefix
0F 0F
0F
Symbology
UPC A
UPC E
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Prefix
0A
0E
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NCR OCIA Long Format (9 Bit) Interface
NCR OCIA Long Format (9 Bit) Interface

The NCR OCIA Long Format (9 Bit) bar code also programs the following
prefixes for each symbology:
Symbology
EAN 8
EAN 13
UPC A
UPC E
Prefix
46 46
46
41
45
Symbology
Code 39
I 2 of 5
Code 128
Prefix
42 31
42 32
42 33
Nixdorf OCIA Interface
Nixdorf OCIA Interface

The Nixdorf OCIA bar code also programs the following prefixes for each
symbology:
Symbology
EAN/UPC with Addenda
Code 39
I 2 of 5
2 of 5
Code 128
18
Prefix
44 4B
44 49
44 48
44 47
44 4A
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Section 2
Terminal Interfaces
Keyboard Wedge Connection

7837 scanners are factory programmed for a keyboard wedge interface to an
IBM PC AT with a USA keyboard. If this is your interface and you do not need
to modify the settings, skip to Section 3 Output.
If you have a different terminal and/or you want to make any keyboard wedge
changes, scan the bar code below.
IBM PC AT and Compatibles

with CR, LF suffix
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If your interface is not a standard PC AT, refer to the Supported Terminals Chart
on page 23 and locate the Terminal ID number for your PC. Scan the
Terminal ID bar code below, then scan the numeric bar code(s) on the inside
back cover of this manual to program the scanner for your terminal ID. Scan
Save to save your selection.
For example, an IBM PS/2 terminal has a Terminal ID of 002. You would scan
the Terminal ID bar code, then 0, 0, 2 from the inside back cover, then Save. If
you make an error while scanning the digits (before scanning Save), scan the
Discard code on the back cover, scan the Terminal ID code, scan the digits,
and the Save code again.
Terminal ID
Save
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Keyboard Wedge Supported Terminals Chart

Terminal
DEC
DEC
Esprit
Heath Zenith
Model(s)
Terminal ID
VT510, 520, 525 (PC style)
005
VT510, 520, 525 (DEC style LK411) 104
200, 400
005
PC, AT
090
HP
HP Vectra
IBM
IBM
IBM
Vectra
AT
AT/ XT
PS/2 25, 30, 77DX2
PS/2 30286, 50, 55SX,
60, 70, 70061, 70121, 80
003
023
001
002
006
IBM 122 key
3161,3162, 3163, 3191, 3192,

3194, 3196, 3197, 3471, 3472,
3476, 3477
3191, 3192, 3471, 3472
3196, 3197, 3476, 3477
3486, 3482, 3488
3180
024
IBM 122 key
3180 data entry keyboard
114
IBM DOS/V 106 key

IBM Thinkpad
IBM Thinkpad
IBM Thinkpad
I/O 122 key
PC & Workstation
360 CSE, 340, 750
365, 755CV
2676D, 2677C, 2677D
102
097
106
003
008
ITT
Lee Data
NEC
Olivetti
Olivetti
9271
IIS
98XX Series
M19, M200
M240, M250, M290, M380, P500
007
007
103
001
003
IBM 102 key
IBM 122 key

IBM 122 key
003*
007
008
* = Default
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Supported Terminals Chart, continued

Terminal
RS232 TTL
Silicon Graphics
Telex 88 key
Model(s)
Indy, IndigoII
078, 078A, 79, 80, 191, 196,
1191,1192, 1471, 1472, 1476,
1477, 1483
Data Entry Keyboard
Telex 88 key
Terminal ID
000
005
025
112
Telex 102 key
078, 078A, 79, 80, 191, 196,

1191,1192, 1471, 1472, 1476,
1477, 1483
045
Telex 122 key
078, 078A, 79, 80, 191, 196,

1191,1192, 1471, 1472, 1476,
1477, 1482, 1483
046
Wand Emulation
061
Keyboard Country
Scan the Program Keyboard Country bar code below, then scan the numeric
bar code(s) from the inside back cover, then the Save bar code to program the
keyboard for your country. As a general rule, the following characters are not
supported by the scanner for countries other than the United States:
@ | $ # { } [ ] = / \ < > ~
Program Keyboard Country

Country Code
Belgium . . . . . . . . . . .
Denmark . . . . . . . . . .
Finland . . . . . . . . . . . .
France . . . . . . . . . . . .
Germany/Austria . . .
Great Britain . . . . . . .
Scan
Country Code
1
8
2
3
4
7
Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Norway . . . . . . . . . . .
Spain . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switzerland . . . . . . .
USA (Default) . . . . .
Save
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Scan
5
9
10
6
0

This programs keyboard styles, such as Caps Lock and Shift Lock. Default =
Regular.
Regular is used when you normally have the Caps Lock key off.
* Regular
Caps Lock is used when you normally have the Caps Lock key on.
Caps Lock
Shift Lock is used when you normally have the Shift Lock key on. (Not
common to U.S. keyboards.)
Shift Lock
Automatic Caps Lock is used if you change the Caps Lock key on and off.
The software tracks and reflects if you have Caps Lock on or off (AT and PS/2
only). This selection can only be used with systems that have an LED which
notes the Caps Lock status.
Automatic Caps Lock
Emulate External Keyboard should be scanned if you do not have an external

keyboard (IBM AT or equivalent). To connect the scanner to a laptop, it may be
necessary to use the Automatic Direct Connect selection on page 27.
Emulate External Keyboard
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This modifies special keyboard features, such as CTRL+ ASCII codes and
Turbo Mode.
Control + ASCII Mode On The scanner sends key combinations for ASCII
control characters for values 001F. Refer to page 91 for CTRL+ ASCII
Values. Default = Off
Control + ASCII Mode On
* Control + ASCII Mode Off
Turbo Mode The scanner sends characters to an IBM AT terminal faster.

(For use with IBM AT only.) If the terminal drops characters, do not use Turbo
Mode. Default = Off
Turbo Mode On
* Turbo Mode Off
Numeric Keypad Mode Sends numeric characters as if entered from a

numeric keypad. Default = Off
Numeric Keypad Mode On
* Numeric Keypad Mode Off
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Automatic Direct Connect Use this selection if you are using a laptop
whose keyboard is disabled when you plug in the scanner. This selection can
also be used if you have an IBM AT style terminal and the system is dropping
characters. Default = Off
Automatic Direct Connect Mode On
* Automatic Direct Connect Mode Off
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Serial Port Connection

All communication parameters between the scanner and terminal must match
for correct data transfer through the serial port using RS-232 protocol. Scan
the RS-232 Interface bar code to program the scanner for an RS-232
installation.
RS-232 Interface
1. Turn off power to the terminal/computer.
2. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the scanner, as shown below.

3. Plug the serial connector into the serial port on the back of your
computer/terminal, as shown below. Tighten the two screws to secure
the connector to the port.
4. Plug the power pack into a power source.

5. Once the scanner has been fully connected, power up the
terminal/computer.
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Baud Rate sends the data from the scanner to the terminal at the specified rate.
The host terminal must be set for the same baud rate as the scanner.
Default = 9600.
300
600
1200
2400
4800
* 9600
19200
38400
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RS232 Word Length: Data Bits, Stop Bits, and Parity

Data Bits sets the word length at 7 or 8 bits of data per character. If an
application requires only ASCII Hex characters 0 through 7F decimal (text,
digits, and punctuation), select 7 data bits. For applications which require use
of the full ASCII set, select 8 data bits per character. Default = 7.
Stop Bits sets the stop bits at 1 or 2. Default = 1.
Parity provides a means of checking character bit patterns for validity.
Default = Even.
* 7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Even
7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity None
7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Odd
7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Mark
7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Space
7 Data, 2 Stop, Parity Even
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RS232 Word Length: Data Bits, Stop Bits, and Parity

(continued)
8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Even
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RS232 Handshaking
RS-232 handshaking is a set of rules concerning the exchange of data between
serially communicating devices. Default = RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF and
ACK/NAK Off
RTS/CTS On
* RTS/CTS Off
XON/XOFF On
* XON/XOFF Off
ACK/NAK On
* ACK/NAK Off
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Wand Emulation Connection

in the same format as a wand scanner. The Code 39 Format converts all
symbologies to Code 39. The Same Code Format transmits UPC, EAN, Code
128 and Interleaved 2 of 5 without any changes, but converts all other
symbologies to Code 39. These codes set the transmission rate to 25 inches
per second and the output polarity to black, high. Default = Code 39 Format.
* Code 39 Format
Same Code Format
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Wand Emulation Transmission Rate

The Transmission Rate is limited by the terminals ability to receive data without
dropping characters. Default = 25 inches/second.
10
* 25
40
80
120
150
200
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Wand Emulation Polarity

The Polarity can be sent as standard with black bars high, or reversed with
white bars high. Default = Black High.
* Black High
White High
Wand Emulation Idle

The idle describes the state of the scanner when no data is being transmitted.
When in Wand Emulation mode, you must set the scanners idle state to match
the idle state for the device to which the scanner is connected. Default = Idle
High.
* Idle High
Idle Low
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Section 3
Output
Scan Rate
Adjusting the scan rate changes the current draw when scanning. The slower
the scan rate, the lower the current draw. (The standby current remains the
same.) Default = 270 s/s.
* 270 s/s
135 s/s
67 s/s
Beeper Volume
Default = High.
* High
Medium
Low
Off
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Beeper Tone
Default = Normal.
* Normal Beep
Short Bip
Scan Voting
This sets the number of times the same bar code has to be read before it is
transmitted to the terminal. Normal uses the default values listed for the
symbologies in the Default Charts in Section 10. High doubles the votes used
below the threshold. Default = Voting Normal.
* Voting Normal
Voting High
Reduce Quiet Zone

Reducing the quiet zone requirements below AIM guidelines makes it possible
to read offspec bar codes. This feature is effective with all symbologies.
Default = Dont Reduce Quite Zone.
* Dont Reduce Quiet Zone
Reduce Quiet Zone
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This sets the time period before the scanner can read the same bar code a
second time. Setting a reread delay protects against accidental rereads of the
same bar code. Longer delays are effective in minimizing accidental rereads at
POS (point of sale). Use shorter delays in applications where repetitive bar
code scanning is required. Default = Short.
Reread Delay only works when in automatic trigger mode (see page 34).
* Short
Medium
Long
Extra Long

This sets the minimum amount of time before the scanner can read another bar
code. Default = No Delay.
* No Delay
Short Delay
Medium Delay
Long Delay
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Default = Manual Trigger
Manual Trigger: You must press the scanner trigger to scan. When not
scanning, idle power is maintained.
* Manual Trigger
Manual Trigger, Low Power: The scanner sleeps, using only 5 microamps,
until the trigger is pulled. When the trigger is pulled, the scanner wakes up and
operates at reduced power until there is no triggering for the time set with the
Low Power Time Out bar code. There is a short delay in operation when the
scanner is first triggered, but there is no delay when operating in low power
mode.
Manual Trigger, Low Power

Low Power Time Out: Scan the Low Power Time Out bar code to change the
time out duration. Then scan the time out duration (from 0300 seconds) from
the inside back cover, and Save. Default = 2 minutes.

If you make an error while scanning the digits (before scanning Save),
scan Discard on the back cover, scan the Lower Power Time Out
bar code, scan the correct digits, then Save again.
Low Power Time Out

Automatic Trigger: The scanner scans continuously at full power.
Automatic Trigger
Presentation Mode: The LEDs are off until a bar code is presented to the
scanner. Then the LEDs turn on automatically to read the code. Presentation
Mode uses normal office or store ambient light to detect the bar codes.
Presentation Mode
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Section 4
Data Editing
When a bar code is scanned, additional information is sent to the host

computer along with the bar code data. This group of bar code data and
additional, user-defined data is called a message string. The selections in this
section are used to build the user-defined data into the message string.
Prefix and Suffix characters are data characters that can be sent before and
after scanned data. You can specify if they should be sent with all
symbologies, or only with specific symbologies. The following illustration
shows the breakdown of a message string:
Prefix
Scanned Data
Suffix
1-10
alpha
numeric
characters
variable
length
1-10
alpha
numeric
characters
Points to Keep In Mind

D
D
D
D
D
It is not necessary to build a message string. The selections in this chapter

are only used if you wish to alter the default settings. Default prefix = None.
Default suffix = None.
A prefix or suffix may be added or cleared from one symbology or all
symbologies.
You can add any prefix or suffix from the ASCII chart (pg. 45 ), plus Code
I.D. and Aim I.D.
You can string together several entries for several symbologies at one time.
Enter prefixes and suffixes in the order in which you want them to appear on
the output.
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To Add a Prefix or Suffix:

STEP 1. Scan the Add Prefix or Add Suffix symbol (pg. 44).
STEP 2. Determine the 2 digit Hex value from the Symbology Chart (pg.
45) for the symbology to which you want to apply the prefix or
suffix.
STEP 3. Scan the 2 hex digits from the Programming Chart inside the back
cover or scan 9, 9 for all symbologies.
STEP 4. Determine the hex value from the Decimal to Hex to ASCII
Conversion Chart (pg. 45) for the prefix or suffix you wish to enter.
STEP 5. Scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart inside the
back cover.
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for every prefix or suffix character.
To add the Code I.D., scan 5, C, 8, 0.
To add AIM I.D., scan 5, C, 8, 1.
To add a backslash (\), scan 5, C, 5, C.
STEP 6. Scan Save to exit and save, or scan Discard to exit without saving.
Repeat Steps 16 to add a prefix or suffix for another symbology.
Example: Add a Suffix to a specific symbology

To send a CR (carriage return) Suffix for UPC only:
STEP 1. Scan Add Suffix.
STEP 2. Determine the 2 digit hex value from the Symbology Chart (pg.
45) for UPC.
STEP 3. Scan 6, 3 from the Programming Chart (inside back cover).
STEP 4. Determine the hex value from the Decimal to Hex to ASCII
Conversion Chart (pg. 45) for the CR (carriage return).
STEP 5. Scan 0, D from the Programming Chart (inside back cover).
STEP 6. Scan Save, or scan Discard to exit without saving.
To Clear One or All Prefixes or Suffixes:

You can clear a single prefix or suffix, or clear all prefixes/suffixes for a
symbology. When you Clear One Prefix (Suffix), the specific character you
select is deleted from the symbology you want. When you Clear All Prefixes
(Suffixes), all the prefixes or suffixes for a symbology are deleted.
STEP 1. Scan the Clear One Prefix or Clear One Suffix symbol.
STEP 2. Determine the 2 digit Hex value from the Symbology Chart (pg.
45) for the symbology from which you want to clear the prefix or
suffix.
STEP 3. Scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart inside the
back cover or scan 9, 9 for all symbologies.
Your change is automatically saved.
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To Add a Carriage Return Suffix to all Symbologies

Scan the following bar code if you wish to add a Carriage Return Suffix to all
symbologies at once. This action first clears all current suffixes, then programs
a carriage return suffix for all symbologies.
Add CR Suffix
All Symbologies
To Add a Code I.D. Prefix to All Symbologies

This selection allows you to turn on (or off) transmission of a Code I.D. before the
decoded symbology. (See the Symbology Chart on page 45 for the single
character code that identifies each symbology.) This action first clears all current
prefixes, then programs a Code I.D. prefix for all symbologies.
Add Code I.D. Prefix to

All Symbologies
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Add Prefix
Clear One Prefix
Clear All Prefixes

Add Suffix
Clear One Suffix
Clear All Suffixes
Save
Discard
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Symbology Chart
Code
ID
Codabar
a
Code 39
b
UPC
c
EAN/JAN
d
Interleaved 2 of 5 e
Code 2 of 5
f
MSI
g
Symbology
AIM
ID
]F0
]A0
]E0
]E0
]I0
]S0
]M0
Hex
Value
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
Code AIM
ID
ID
Plessey
n
]P0
IATA Code 2 of 5 f
]R0
Code 11
h
]H0
Code 128
j
]C0
Matrix 2 of 5
m
]X0
China Postal
q
]X0
All Symbologies [
Symbology
Hex
Value
6E
66
68
6A
6D
71
99
[ Prefix/Suffix entries for specific symbologies override the All Symbologies

selection. The All Symbologies selection is for Prefix/Suffix programming only.
Decimal to Hex to ASCII Conversion Chart

DEC
Hex
ASCII
DEC
Hex
ASCII
DEC
Hex
ASCII
DEC
Hex
ASCII
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
0A
0B
0C
0D
0E
0F
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
1A
1B
1C
1D
1E
1F
NUL
SOH
STX
ETX
EOT
ENQ
ACK
BEL
BS
HT
LF
VT
FF
CR
SO
SI
DLE
DC1
DC2
DC3
DC4
NAK
SYN
ETB
CAN
EM
SUB
ESC
FS
GS
RS
US
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
2A
2B
2C
2D
2E
2F
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
3A
3B
3C
3D
3E
3F
SP
!
#
$
%
&
(
)
*
+
,
.
/
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
:
;
<
=
>
?
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
4A
4B
4C
4D
4E
4F
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
5A
5B
5C
5D
5E
5F
@
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
[
\
]
^
_
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
6A
6B
6C
6D
6E
6F
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
7A
7B
7C
7D
7E
7F
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z
{
|
}
~
DEL
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Function Code Transmit

When this selection is enabled and function codes are contained within the
scanned data, the scanner transmits the function code to the terminal. Charts
of these function codes are provided in Section 9, Supported Interface Keys.
When the scanner is in keyboard wedge mode, the scan code is converted to a
key code before it is transmitted.
* Enable
Disable
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Some terminals drop information (characters) if data comes through too quickly.
Intercharacter, interfunction, and intermessage delays slow the transmission of
data, which increases data integrity.
Each delay is composed of a 5 millisecond step. You can program up to 99
steps (of 5 ms each).

This is a delay of up to 495 milliseconds (in multiples of 5) placed between the
transmission of each character of scanned data. You can program up to 99
steps (of 5 ms each). Scan the Intercharacter Delay bar code below, then scan
the number of steps, and the SAVE bar code from the inside back cover.
If you make an error while scanning the digits (before scanning
Save), scan Discard on the back cover, scan Intercharacter Delay
bar code, scan the correct digits, and Save again.
Prefix
Scanned Data
1
Suffix
5
Intercharacter Delay
Intercharacter Delay
To remove this delay, scan the Intercharacter Delay bar code, then set the
number of steps to 00. Scan the SAVE bar code from the inside back cover.
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User Specified Intercharacter Delay

This is a delay of up to 495 milliseconds (in multiples of 5) placed after the
transmission of a particular character of scanned data. You can program up to
99 steps (of 5 ms each) to follow the character you specify. Scan the Delay
Length bar code below, then the number of steps for the delay, and the SAVE
bar code from the inside back cover.
Next, scan the Character to Trigger Delay bar code, then the 2 digit hex value
for the ASCII character that will trigger the delay (refer to the Decimal to Hex to
ASCII conversion chart on page 45).
Save), scan Discard on the back cover, scan Character to Trigger
Delay, scan the correct digits, and Save again.
Delay Length
Character to Trigger Delay

To remove this delay, scan the Delay Length bar code, and set the number of
steps to 00. Scan the SAVE bar code from the inside back cover.
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This is a delay of up to 495 milliseconds (in multiples of 5) placed between the
transmission of each segment of the message string. You can program up to 99
steps (of 5 ms each). Scan the Interfunction Delay bar code below, then scan
the number of steps, and the SAVE bar code from the inside back cover.
Save), scan Discard on the back cover, scan Interfunction Delay,
scan the correct digits, and Save again.
Prefix
STX
Scanned Data
HT
Suffix
2 3 4 5
CR
LF
Interfunction Delays
Interfunction Delay
To remove this delay, scan the Interfunction Delay bar code, then set the

This is a delay of up to 495 milliseconds (in multiples of 5) placed between
each scan transmission. You can program up to 99 steps (of 5 ms each). Scan
the Intermessage Delay bar code below, then scan the number of steps, and
the SAVE bar code from the inside back cover.
Save), scan Discard on the back cover, scan the Intermessage
Delay bar code, scan the correct digits, and Save again.
1st Scan Transmission
2nd Scan Transmission
Intermessage Delay
Intermessage Delay
To remove this delay, scan the Intermessage Delay bar code, then set the
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Section 5
Data Formatting
Data Format Editor

The Data Format Editor selections are used to edit scanned data. For
example, you can use the Data Format Editor to insert characters at certain
points in bar code data as it is scanned.
It is not necessary to use the Data Format Editor. A set of defaults for the data
format is already programmed in the scanner. The selections in the following
pages are used only if you wish to alter the default settings. Default Data
Format setting = none.
If you have changed data format settings, and wish to clear all formats and
return to the defaults, scan the Default Data Format code.
To Add a Data Format
STEP 1. Scan the Enter Data Format symbol (pg. 54).
STEP 2. Primary/Alternate Format
Determine if this will be your primary data format, or one of 3
alternate formats. (Alternate formats allow you single shot
capability to scan one bar code using a different data format. After
the one bar code has been read, the scanner reverts to the primary
data format. See page 56.) If you are programming the primary
format, scan 0. If you are programming an alternate format, scan 1,
2, or 3, depending on the alternate format you are programming.
STEP 3. Terminal Type
Refer to the Supported Terminals Chart (page 23) and locate the
Terminal ID number for your PC. Scan three numeric bar codes on
the inside back cover to program the scanner for your terminal ID
(you must enter 3 digits). For example, scan 0 0 3 for an AT wedge.
STEP 4. Code I.D.
On pg. 45, find the symbology to which you want to apply the data
format. Locate the Hex value for that symbology and scan the 2 digit
hex value from the Programming Chart.
STEP 5. Length
Specify what length (up to 9999 characters) of data will be acceptable
for this symbology. Scan the four digit data length from the
Programming Chart. (Note: 50 characters is entered as 0050. 9999
is a universal number, indicating all lengths.)
STEP 6. Editor Commands
Refer to the Format Editor Commands Chart (page 52). Scan the
symbols that represent the command you want to enter. 94
alphanumeric characters may be entered for each symbology data
format.
STEP 7. Scan Save to save your entries.
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Other Programming Selections

D
Clear One Data Format

This deletes one data format for one symbology. If you are clearing the
primary format, scan 0. If you are clearing an alternate format, scan 1,
2, or 3, depending on the alternate format you are clearing. Scan the
Terminal Type (refer to the Supported Terminals Chart on page 23),
Code I.D. and the length of the format you want to delete. That length
data format for that symbology is deleted and all other formats are
unaffected.
Save
This exits, saving any Data Format changes.
Discard
This exits without saving any Data Format changes.
Data Format Editor Commands

Send Commands
F1 Send all characters followed by xx key or function code, starting from current
cursor position. Syntax = F1xx (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code,
see Decimal to Hex to ASCII Conversion chart, page 45.)
F2 Send nn characters followed by xx key or function code, starting from
current cursor position. Syntax = F2nnxx (nn stands for the numeric value
(00-99) for the number of characters and xx stands for the hex value for an
ASCII code. See Decimal to Hex to ASCII Conversion chart, page 45.)
F3 Send up to but not including ss character (Search and Send) starting from
current cursor position, leaving cursor pointing to ss character followed by
xx key or function code. Syntax = F3ssxx (ss and xx both stand for the hex
values for ASCII codes, see Decimal to Hex to ASCII Conversion chart, page
45.)
F4 Send xx character nn times (Insert) leaving cursor in current cursor
position. Syntax = F4xxnn (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code,
see Decimal to Hex to ASCII Conversion chart, page 45, and nn is the
numeric value (00-99) for the number of times it should be sent.)
E9 Send all but the last nn characters, starting from the current cursor position.
Syntax = E9nn (nn is the numeric value (00-99) for the number of characters
that will not be sent at the end of the message.)
Move Commands
F5 Move the cursor ahead nn characters from current cursor position.
Syntax = F5nn (nn stands for the numeric value (00-99) for the number of
characters the cursor should be moved ahead.)
F6 Move the cursor back nn characters from current cursor position.
Syntax = F6nn (nn stands for the numeric value (00-99) for the number of
characters the cursor should be moved back.)
F7 Move the cursor to the beginning of the data string. Syntax = F7.
EA Move the cursor to the end of the data string. Syntax = EA
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Search Commands
F8 Search ahead for xx character from current cursor position, leaving cursor
pointing to xx character. Syntax = F8xx (xx stands for the hex value for an
ASCII code, see Decimal to Hex to ASCII Conversion chart, page 45.)
F9 Search back for xx character from current cursor position, leaving cursor
pointing to xx character. Syntax = F9xx (xx stands for the hex value for an
E6 Search ahead for the first non xx character from the current cursor position,
leaving cursor pointing to non xx character. Syntax = E6xx (xx stands for
the hex value for an ASCII code, see Decimal to Hex to ASCII Conversion
chart, page 45.)
E7 Search back for the first non xx character from the current cursor position,
leaving cursor pointing to non xx character. Syntax = E7xx (xx stands for
the hex value for an ASCII code, see Decimal to Hex to ASCII Conversion
chart, page 45.)
Miscellaneous Commands
FB Suppress all occurrences of up to 15 different characters, starting at the
current cursor position, as the cursor is advanced by other commands. When
the FC command is encountered, the suppress function is terminated. The
cursor is not moved by the FB command. Syntax = FBNNXXYY . .ZZ where
NN is a count of the number suppress characters in the list and XXYY .. ZZ
is the list of characters to be suppressed. (xx stands for the hex value for an
FC Disable suppress filter and clear all suppressed characters. Syntax = FC.
E4 Replaces up to 15 characters in the data string with user specified characters.
Replacement continues until the E5 command is encountered. Syntax =
E4NNXX1 XX2 YY1 YY2 ...ZZ1 ZZ2 where NN is the total count of both
characters to be replaced plus replacement characters; XX1 defines
characters to be replaced and XX2 defines replacement characters,
continuing through ZZ1 and ZZ2.
E5 Terminates character replacement. Syntax = E5.
FE Compare character in current cursor position to the character xx. If
characters are equal, increment cursor. If characters are not equal, no format
match. Syntax = FExx (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code, see
Decimal to Hex to ASCII Conversion chart, page 45.)
EC Check to make sure there is an ASCII number at the current cursor position.
If character is not numeric, format is aborted. Syntax = EC.
ED Check to make sure there is a non-numeric ASCII character at the current
cursor position. If character is numeric, format is aborted. Syntax = ED.
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Enter Data Format
Default Data Format
Clear One Data Format
Clear All Data Formats
Save
Discard
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When Data Formatter is turned off, the bar code data is output to the host as
read (including prefixes and suffixes). Choose one of the following options.
Default = Data Formatter On.
* Data Formatter On
Data Formatter Off

When Data Formatter is required, all input data must conform to an edited
format or the scanner does not transmit the input data to the host device.
Data Format Required
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Alternate formats allow you single shot capability to scan one bar code using
a different data format than your primary format. When data formats are
programmed (see page 51), you must input whether you are programming
the primary format, or an alternate format numbered 1, 2, or 3.
An alternate format is initiated by scanning one of the 3 alternate format bar
codes below. The scanner will scan the next bar code, formatting the data with
the selected alternate format, then revert immediately to the primary format.
Alternate Data Format 1
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Section 6
Secondary Interface
Secondary Interface
By switching interface cables, the 7837 scanner can communicate with a
portable data terminal (secondary interface), in addition to the host terminal
(primary interface).
The secondary interface can be programmed at any time.
Secondary Code 39 Wand Emulation

in the same format as a wand scanner. The Code 39 Format converts all
symbologies to Code 39. The Same Code Format transmits UPC, EAN, Code
128 and Interleaved 2 of 5 without any changes, but converts all other
symbologies to Code 39. These codes set the transmission rate to 25 inches
per second and the output polarity to black, high. Default = Code 39 Format.
* Wand Emulation
Code 39 Format
Wand Emulation
Same Code Format
Secondary RS232 Connection

All communication parameters between the scanner and terminal must match
for correct data transfer through the serial port using RS-232 protocol.
RS-232 programmable selections are used by both the primary and secondary
interfaces. Changing an RS-232 parameter (e.g., baud rate or parity), while in
primary or secondary mode will affect both interfaces.
RS-232 Interface
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Secondary Non Decoded Output Laser Emulation

Use this selection when connecting to a secondary terminal with integral
decoding. This also sets the transmission rate to 36 scans per second and the
polarity to white high.
Non Decoded Output
Non Decoded Output Laser Emulation Transmission Rate

The Transmission Rate is limited by the terminals ability to receive data without
dropping characters. Default = 36 scans/second.
* 36
100
Non Decoded Output Laser Emulation Polarity

The Polarity can be sent as standard with black bars high, or reversed with
white bars high. Default = White High.
* White High
Black High
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Non Decoded Laser Emulation Idle

The idle describes the state of the scanner when no data is being transmitted.
When in Non Decoded mode, you must set the scanners idle state to match
the idle state for the device to which the scanner is connected. Default = High.
Low
* High
Disabling the Secondary Interface

You can temporarily disable the secondary interface, but still retain the
secondary interface settings in the scanners memory by scanning the Disable
bar code below. To re-enable the secondary interface, scan the Enable bar
code. Default =Disable.
* Disable
Enable
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Secondary Trigger Mode

Manual Trigger: You must press the scanner trigger to scan. When not
scanning, idle power is maintained. Default = Manual Trigger.
* Manual Trigger
Automatic Trigger: The scanner scans continuously at full power.
Automatic Trigger
Manual Trigger, Low Power: The scanner sleeps, using only 5 microamps,
until the trigger is pulled. When the trigger is pulled, the scanner wakes up and
operates at reduced power until there is no triggering for the time set with the
Low Power Time Out bar code. There is a short delay in operation when the
scanner is first triggered, but there is no delay when operating in low power
mode.
Low Power Time Out: Scan the Low Power Time Out bar code to change the
time out duration. Then scan the time out duration (from 0300 seconds) from
the inside back cover and Save. Default = 2 minutes.

scan Discard on the back cover, scan the Low Power Time Out bar
code, scan the correct digits, and Save again.
Manual Trigger, Low Power
Low Power Time Out

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The Secondary Manual Trigger, Low Power option is not available on

the 7837 in Secondary Non Decoded Out Laser Emulation Mode.
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Use this section to program the scanner for Industrial and Retail Symbology
selections.
This programming section contains the following menu selections:
D
Codabar
Code 128
Code 39
Telepen
Interleaved 2 of 5
UPC
Code 93
EAN/JAN
Code 2 of 5
MSI
IATA Code 2 of 5
Plessey
Matrix 2 of 5
China Postal Code
Code 11
China Postal Code
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Codabar
<Default All Codabar Settings>
Codabar
* On
Off
Start / Stop Characters

Start/Stop characters identify the leading and trailing ends of the bar code.
You may either transmit, or not transmit Start/Stop characters. Default =
Dont Transmit.
* Dont Transmit
Transmit
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Codabar, continued
Check Character
Codabar check characters are created using different modulos. You can
program the scanner to read only Codabar bar codes with Modulo 10 or Modulo
16 check characters. Default = No Check Character.
No Check Character indicates that the scanner reads and transmits bar code
data with or without a check character.
When Check Character is set to Validate and Transmit, the scanner will only
read Codabar bar codes printed with a check character, and will transmit this
character at the end of the scanned data.
When Check Character is set to Validate, but Dont Transmit, the unit will only
read Codabar bar codes printed with a check character, but will not transmit
the check character with the scanned data.
* No Check Character

Validate Modulo 16 and Transmit
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Codabar, continued
Concatenation
Codabar supports symbol concatenation. When you Enable concatenation, the
scanner looks for a Codabar symbol having a D start character, adjacent to a
symbol having a D stop character. In this case the two messages are
concatenated into one with the D characters omitted. Default = On.
Character: Start
Stop Start
Stop
Codabar
A12D
D34A
Select Require to prevent the scanner from decoding a lone Codabar symbol.
Concatenation
* On
Off
Require
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Codabar, continued
Message Length
The message length selection is used to set the valid reading length of the bar
code. You may wish to set the same value for minimum and maximum length
to force the scanner to read fixed length bar code data. This helps reduce the
chances of a misread.
EXAMPLE:
Decode only those bar codes with a count of 920 characters.

Min. length = 09 Max. length = 20
EXAMPLE:

For a value other than the minimum and maximum message length defaults,
scan the bar codes below and then scan the 2digit value and Save bar codes
on the Programming Chart inside back cover. Minimum and Maximum
Lengths = 260.

scan Discard on the back cover, scan the Minimum or Maximum bar

Maximum (Default =60)
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Code 39
<Default All Code 39 Settings>
Code 39
* On
Off
Start / Stop Characters

Start/Stop characters identify the leading and trailing ends of the bar code.
You may either transmit, or not transmit Start/Stop characters. Default =
Dont Transmit.
* Dont Transmit
Transmit
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Check Character
No Check Character indicates that the scanner reads and transmits bar code
data with or without a check character.
read Code 39 bar codes printed with a check character, but will not transmit
the check character with the scanned data.
read Code 39 bar codes printed with a check character, and will transmit this
character at the end of the scanned data. Default = No Check Character.
* No Check Character

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Code 39, continued
Message Length
EXAMPLE:

EXAMPLE:

Lengths = 048.


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Code 39, continued
Code 39 Append
This function allows the scanner to append the data from several Code 39 bar
codes together before transmitting them to the host computer. When this
function is enabled, the scanner stores those Code 39 bar codes that start with
a space (excluding the start and stop symbols), and does not immediately
transmit the data. The scanner stores the data in the order in which the bar
codes are read, deleting the first space from each. The scanner transmits the
appended data when it reads a Code 39 bar code that starts with a character
other than a space. Default = Off.
*
Base 32
Base 32 is a form of the Code 39 symbology used by Italian pharmacies. This
is also known as PARAF.
*
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Code 39, continued
Full ASCII
If Full ASCII Code 39 decoding is enabled, certain character pairs within the
bar code symbol will be interpreted as a single character. For example: $V
will be decoded as the ASCII character SYN, and /C will be decoded as the
ASCII character #. Default = On.
FULL ASCII Code 39 CHART
NUL
SOH
STX
ETX
EOT
ENQ
ACK
BEL
BS
HT
LF
VT
FF
CR
SO
SI
%U
$A
$B
$C
$D
$E
$F
$G
$H
$I
$J
$K
$L
$M
$N
$O
DLE
DC1
DC2
DC3
DC4
NAK
SYN
ETB
CAN
EM
SUB
ESC
FS
GS
RS
US
$P
$Q
$R
$S
$T
$U
$V
$W
$X
$Y
$Z
%A
%B
%C
%D
%E
SP
!
#
$
%
&
(
)
*
+
,
.
/
SPACE
/A
/B
/C
/D
/E
/F
/G
/H
/I
/J
/K
/L
.
/O
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
:
;
<
=
>
?
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
/Z
%F
%G
%H
%I
%J
@
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
%V
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
[
\
]
^
_
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
%K
%L
%M
%N
%0
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
%W
+A
+B
+C
+D
+E
+F
+G
+H
+I
+J
+K
+L
+M
+N
+O
p
+P
q
+Q
r
+R
s
+S
+T
t
u
+U
v
+V
w +W
x
+X
y
+Y
+Z
z
{
%P
|
%Q
}
%R
%S
~
DEL %T
Character pairs /M and /N decode as a minus sign and period respectively.

Character pairs /P through /Y decode as 0 through 9.
*
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Interleaved 2 of 5
<Default All Interleaved 2 of 5 Settings>
Interleaved 2 of 5
* On
Off
Check Digit
No Check Digit indicates that the scanner reads and transmits bar code data
with or without a check digit.
When Check Digit is set to Validate, but Dont Transmit, the unit will only read
Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes printed with a check digit, but will not transmit the
check digit with the scanned data.
When Check Digit is set to Validate and Transmit, the scanner will only read
Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes printed with a check digit, and will transmit this
digit at the end of the scanned data. Default = No Check Digit.

* No Check Digit

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Interleaved 2 of 5, continued
Message Length
EXAMPLE:

EXAMPLE:

Lengths = 280.


Strict Decoding
When Strict Decoding is used, the scanner only reads bar codes that are close
to spec. This reduces the number of misreads, but also reduces the tolerance
for bar codes that are slightly out of spec.

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Code 93
Code 93
* On
Off
Message Length
EXAMPLE:

EXAMPLE:

Lengths = 080.


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Code 2 of 5
<Default All Code 2 of 5 Settings>
2 of 5
* On
Off
Message Length
EXAMPLE:

EXAMPLE:

Lengths = 148.


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IATA Code 2 of 5
<Default All Code IATA 2 of 5 Settings>
IATA 2 of 5
* On
Off
Message Length
EXAMPLE:

EXAMPLE:

Lengths = 148.


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Matrix 2 of 5
<Default All Matrix 2 of 5 Settings>
Matrix 2 of 5
* On
Off
Message Length
EXAMPLE:

EXAMPLE:

Lengths = 180.


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Code 11
Code 11
* On
Off
Check Digits Required

This option sets whether 1 or 2 check digits are required with Code 11 bar
codes. Default = Two Check Digits.
One Check Digit
* Two Check Digits
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Message Length
EXAMPLE:

EXAMPLE:

Lengths = 180.


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Code 128
Code 128
* On
Off
Function Character Transmit

If function characters are turned off, function codes are not sent with bar code
data. Refer to Hex ASCII Conversion Chart on page 45 for function codes.
Default =Off.
* Off
On
<GS> Substitution
When enabled, the scanner substitutes a <GS> for Function Character 1 when
decoding EAN 128. Default =Off.
*
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Message Length
EXAMPLE:

EXAMPLE:

Lengths = 090.


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Telepen
<Default All Telepen Settings>
Telepen
* On
Off
Telepen Output
Using AIM Telepen Output, the scanner reads symbols with start/stop pattern 1
and decodes them as standard full ASCII (start/stop pattern 1). When Original
Telepen Output is selected, the scanner reads symbols with start/stop pattern 1
and decodes them as compressed numeric with optional full ASCII (start/stop
pattern 2). Default = AIM Telepen Output.
* AIM Telepen Output
Original Telepen Output
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Message Length
EXAMPLE:

EXAMPLE:

Lengths = 160.


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UPC A
<Default All UPC A Settings>
UPC A
Off
* On
Check Digit
This selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be transmitted
at the end of the scanned data or not. Default = On.
* On
Off
Number System
The numeric system digit of a UPC symbol is normally transmitted, but the unit
can be programmed so it will not transmit it. Default = On.
*
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Addenda
This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned UPC A data.
Default = Off for both 2Digit and 5Digit Addenda.
2Digit Addenda
*
5Digit Addenda
*
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Addenda Required
When Addenda Required is set to on, the scanner will only read UPC A bar
codes that have addenda. Default = Off.
Addenda Required
*
Addenda Separator
When this feature is on, there is a space between the data from the bar code
and the data from the addenda. When turned off, there is no space.

*
Strict Decoding
When Strict Decoding is used, the scanner only reads bar codes that are close
to spec. This reduces the number of misreads, but also reduces the tolerance
for bar codes that are slightly out of spec.
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UPC E
<Default All UPC E Settings>
Most UPC bar codes lead with the 0 number system. For these codes, use the
UPC E0 selection. If you need to read codes that lead with the 1 number
system, use the UPC E1 selection. Default = On (UPC E0) and Off (UPC E1).
UPC E0
* On
Off
On
* Off
UPC E1
UPC E Expand
UPC E Expand expands the UPC E code to the 12 digit, UPC A format.
Default = Off.
*
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Check Digit
Check Digit specifies whether the check digit should be transmitted at the end
of the scanned data or not. Default = On.
*
Number System
The numeric system digit of a UPC symbol is normally transmitted, but the unit
can be programmed so it will not transmit it. Default = On.
*
Addenda
This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned UPC E data.
2Digit Addenda
*
5Digit Addenda
*
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UPC E, continued
Addenda Required
When Addenda Required is set to on, the scanner will only read UPC E bar
codes that have addenda. Default = Off.
*
Addenda Separator

*
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EAN/JAN 13
<Default All EAN/JAN 13 Settings>
EAN/JAN 13
* On
Off
Check Digit
* On
Off
Addenda
This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned EAN/JAN 13 data.
2Digit Addenda
*
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EAN/JAN 13, continued
5Digit Addenda
*
Addenda Required
When Addenda Required is set to on, the scanner will only read EAN/JAN 13
bar codes that have addenda. Default = Off.
*
Addenda Separator

ISBN Enable
This symbology allows the scanner to read ISBN codes on books.
Default = Off.
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EAN/JAN 8
<Default All EAN/JAN 8 Settings>
EAN/JAN 8
* On
Off
Check Digit
* On
Off
Addenda
This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned EAN/JAN 13 data.
2Digit Addenda
*
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EAN/JAN 8, continued
5Digit Addenda
*
Addenda Required
When Addenda Required is set to on, the scanner will only read EAN/JAN 13
bar codes that have addenda. Default = Off.
Addenda Required
*
Addenda Separator

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MSI
<Default All MSI Settings>
MSI
* Off
On
Check Character
Different types of check characters are used with MSI bar codes. You can
program the scanner to read only MSI bar codes with Type 10 or Type 11 check
characters. Default = Validate Type 10, but Dont Transmit.
read MSI bar codes printed with the specified type check character, and will
transmit this character at the end of the scanned data.
read MSI bar codes printed with the specified type check character, but will not
transmit the check character with the scanned data.
* Validate Type 10, but Dont

Transmit

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MSI, continued
Message Length
EXAMPLE:

EXAMPLE:

Lengths = 448.


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Plessey
<Default All Plessey Settings>
Plessey
* Off
On
Message Length
EXAMPLE:

EXAMPLE:

Lengths = 448.


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China Post Code
<Default All China Post Code Settings>
China Post Code
* Off
On
Message Length
EXAMPLE:

EXAMPLE:

Lengths = 080.


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Section 8
Cloning
The cloning procedure reprograms the software in the destination scanners

memory with software from the source scanner. Before using this procedure,
determine which scanner will be the source (the scanner containing the desired
software). The 7837 supports cloning and can act as the source device. The
software in the destination scanner will be updated from the source scanner.
The destination scanner device must be the same model as the source.
Procedure:
1.
Use the cloning cable (4220455901) to connect the two scanners

for cloning.
2.
Connect the destination scanner to one of the 10 pin modular

connectors on the cloning cable.
3.
Connect the source scanner (containing the new or updated

software) to the remaining 10 pin modular connector on the cloning
cable.
4.
Connect the power supply to the 4 pin miniDIN connector located

on the cloning cable or the scanner cable.
5.
Make sure both units are on, and then scan the Clone Destination
bar code with the destination scanner.
Clone Destination Bar Code

6.
Scan the Clone Source bar code below with the source scanner.
The scanners Good Read LED begins blinking periodically
indicating cloning is in process.
Clone Source Bar Code

7.
When cloning is complete, the destination scanner will double beep.

This procedure takes approximately two minutes.
8.
Disconnect the destination scanner from the cloning cable.
9.
To clone another scanner, repeat steps 1 through 8.
Caution: DO NOT scan the source bar code unless you are
going to clone a scanner. If you mistakenly scan this
bar code, reset the scanner by turning the power off
and back on to regain normal operation.
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Section 9
Interface Keys
Keyboard Function Relationships

The following Keyboard Function Code, Hex/ASCII Value, and Full ASCII
CTRL+ relationships apply to all terminals that can be used with the scanner.
Function Code
NUL
SOH
STX
ETX
EOT
ENQ
ACK
BEL
BS
HT
LF
VT
FF
CR
SO
SI
DLE
DC1
DC2
DC3
DC4
NAK
SYN
ETB
CAN
EM
SUB
ESC
FS
GS
RS
US
HEX/ASCII Value
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
0A
0B
0C
0D
0E
0F
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
1A
1B
1C
1D
1E
1F
Full ASCII CTRL +

2
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
[
\
]
6
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The last five characters in the Full ASCII CTRL+ column ( [ \ ] 6 - ), apply to
US only. The following chart indicates the equivalents of these five characters
for different countries.
Country
United States
Belgium
Scandinavia
France
Germany
Italy
Swiss
United Kingdom
Denmark
Norway
Spain
92
[
[
8
^
[
8
8
[
\
<
<
8
\
<
i
\
\
\
Codes
]
]
9
$
+
+
..
]
9
9
]
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
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-
Supported Interface Keys

Supported
Interface Keys
IBM AT/XT and

PS/2 Compatibles, IBM XTs and
Compatibles
WYSE PC/AT
NUL
SOH
STX
ETX
EOT
ENQ
ACK
BEL
BS
HT
LF
VT
FF
CR
SO
SI
DLE
DC1
DC2
DC3
DC4
NAK
SYN
ETB
CAN
EM
SUB
ESC
FS
GS
RS
US
Reserved
Enter (KP)
Cap Lock
ALT make
ALT break
CTRL make
CTRL break
CR/Enter
Reserved
Tab
Reserved
Tab
Delete
CR/Enter
Insert
Escape
F11
Home
Print
Back Space
Back Tab
F12
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
0A
0B
0C
0D
0E
0F
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
1A
1B
1C
1D
1E
1F
Reserved
CR/Enter
Caps Lock
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
CR/Enter
Reserved
Tab
Reserved
Tab
Delete
CR/Enter
Insert
Escape
Reserved
Home
Print
Back Space
Back Tab
Reserved
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
IBM, DDC,
Memorex Telex,
Harris*
Reserved
Enter
F11
F12
F13
F14
F15
New Line
F16
F17
F18
Tab/Field Forward
Delete
Field Exit/New Line
Insert
F19
Error Reset
Home
F20
Back Space
Backfield/Back Tab
F21
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
* IBM 3191/92, 3471/72, 3196/97, 3476/77, Telex (all models)
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Supported
Interface Keys
IBM, Memorex
Telex (102)*
Memorex
Telex (88)**
NUL
SOH
STX
ETX
EOT
ENQ
ACK
BEL
BS
HT
LF
VT
FF
CR
SO
SI
DLE
DC1
DC2
DC3
DC4
NAK
SYN
ETB
CAN
EM
SUB
ESC
FS
GS
RS
US
Reserved
Enter
F11
F12
F13
F14
F15
New Line
F16
F17
F18
Tab/Field Forward
Delete
Field Exit
Insert
Clear
Error Reset
Home
Print
Back Space
Back Tab
F19
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
Reserved
Enter
PF10
PF11
PF12
Reserved
Reserved
New Line
Field Forward
Field Forward
Reserved
Field Forward
Delete
New Line
Insert
Erase
Error Reset
Reserved
Print
Back Space
Back Field
Reserved
PF1
PF2
PF3
PF4
PF5
PF6
PF7
PF8
PF9
Home
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
0A
0B
0C
0D
0E
0F
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
1A
1B
1C
1D
1E
1F
* IBM 3196/97, 3476/77, 3191/92, 3471/72, Memorex Telex (all models) with
102 key keyboards
** Memorex Telex with 88 key keyboards
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Esprit 200, 400
Supported
Interface Keys
ANSI
NUL
SOH
STX
ETX
EOT
ENQ
ACK
BEL
BS
HT
LF
VT
FF
CR
SO
SI
DLE
DC1
DC2
DC3
DC4
NAK
SYN
ETB
CAN
EM
SUB
ESC
FS
GS
RS
US
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
0A
0B
0C
0D
0E
0F
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
1A
1B
1C
1D
1E
1F
Reserved
New Line
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
New Line
N/A
Tab
N/A
Tab
N/A
New Line
N/A
Escape
F11
Insert
F13
Back Space
Back Tab
F12
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
Esprit 200, 400

ASCII
Esprit 200, 400

PC
Reserved
New Line
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
New Line
N/A
Tab
N/A
Tab
N/A
New Line
N/A
Escape
F11
Insert
F13
Back Space
Back Tab
F12
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
Reserved
New Line
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
New Line
N/A
Tab
N/A
Tab
Delete
New Line
Insert
Escape
F11
Home
Print
Back Space
Back Tab
F12
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
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Section 10
Defaults
Resetting the Factory Settings

If you arent sure what programming options are in your scanner, or youve
changed some options and want the factory settings restored, scan the
Factory Default Settings bar code below.
Factory Default Settings

The following chart lists the factory default settings (indicated by an asterisk (*) on
the programming pages).
Parameter
Default
Page
Terminal I.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Keyboard Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Keyboard Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Keyboard Modifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control+ASCII Off . . . . . . .
Turbo Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Numeric Keypad Off . . . . .
Auto Direct Connect Off . .
26
26
26
27
RS-232 Selections
Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9600 bps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
RS-232 Word Length Data Bits,
Stop Bits, and Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Data
1 Stop
Even Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
RS232 Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . RTS/CTS off
XON/XOFF off
ACK/NAK off . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Wand Emulation Selections

Wand Emulation Connection . . . . . . Code 39 Format . . . . . . . . 213
Wand Emulation
Transmission Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 inches/second . . . . . . . 214
Wand Emulation Polarity . . . . . . . . . Black High . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Wand Emulation Idle . . . . . . . . . . . . . High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
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Parameter
Output Selections
Default
Page
Scan Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 scans/second . . . . . . 31

Beeper Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Beeper Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Scan Voting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Voting Normal . . . . . . . . . . 32
Quiet Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dont Reduce . . . . . . . . . . 32
Reread Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Short . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Good Read Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Trigger Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Data Editing Selections

Prefix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . None . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Suffix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . None . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Function Code Transmit . . . . . . . . . . Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Data Formatter Selections

Data Formatter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On/None . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Secondary Interface Selections

Code 39 Wand Emulation . . . . . . . . . Code 39 Format . . . . . . . . 61
Non Decoded Output
Laser Emulation Transmission Rate . . 36 inches/second . . . . . . . 62
Non Decoded Output
Laser Emulation Polarity . . . . . . . . . . White High . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Non Decoded
Laser Emulation Idle . . . . . . . . . . . . . High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Disabling the Secondary Interface . Disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Secondary Trigger Mode . . . . . . . . . Manual Trigger, Low Power
Timeout 2 minutes . . . . . . 64
Codabar Selections
Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Start/Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dont Transmit . . . . . . . . . . 72
Check Character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Required . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Concatenation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Message Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Min 4, Max 60 . . . . . . . . . . 75
Voting Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Votes At or Above Threshold . . . . . . 2
Votes Below Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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Code 39 Selections
Default
Page
Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Start/Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dont Transmit . . . . . . . . . . 76
Code 39 Append . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Base 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Full ASCII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 710
Interleaved 2 of 5 Selections
Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 711
Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Required . . . . . . . . . . . 711
Strict Decoding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712
Code 93 Selections
Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713
Code 2 of 5 Selections
Code 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714
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Parameter
Default
Page
IATA Code 2 of 5 Selections

IATA Code 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715
Matrix 2 of 5 Selections
Matrix 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 716
Code 11 Selections
Code 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 717
Check Digits Required . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 717
Code 128 Selections

Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 719
Function Character Transmit . . . . . . Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 719
<GS> Substitution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 719
Telepen Selections
Telepen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 721
Telepen Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AIM Telepen . . . . . . . . . . . 721
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Default
Page
On
On
On
Off
Off
Off
On
Off
2
....................
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....................
....................
....................
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....................
....................
723
723
723
724
724
725
725
725
On
Off
Off
On
On
Off
Off
Off
On
2
....................
....................
....................
....................
....................
....................
....................
....................
....................
726
726
726
727
727
727
727
728
728
On
On
Off
Off
Off
On
Off
2
....................
....................
....................
....................
....................
....................
....................
729
729
729
730
730
730
730
On
On
Off
Off
Off
On
2
....................
....................
....................
....................
....................
....................
731
731
731
732
732
732
UPC A
UPC A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Number System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-Digit Addenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-Digit Addenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Addenda Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Addenda Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Strict Decoding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Votes Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UPC E
UPC E0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UPC E1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UPC E Expand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Number System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-Digit Addenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-Digit Addenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Votes Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EAN/JAN 13
EAN/JAN 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-Digit Addenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-Digit Addenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ISBN Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Votes Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EAN/JAN 8
EAN/JAN 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-Digit Addenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-Digit Addenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Votes Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Parameter
Default
Page
MSI Selections
MSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 733
Plessey Selections
Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 735
China Post Code

China Post Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 736
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Section 11
Specifications
Product Specifications
Dimensions
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light Source . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reading Distance . . . . . . .
Reading Width . . . . . . . . . .
Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scan Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skew Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pitch Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horizontal Velocity . . . . . .
Minimum Reflectance
Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decode Rate . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Requirements . . . .
Current Draw
@270 s/s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.0 inches (15.2 cm)

5.3 inches (13.5 cm)
6.3 ounces ( 179.2 g)
3.1 inches ( 7.9 cm)
630 nm visible red LED
From 1 in. (2.5 cm) to 8 in. (20.3 cm) on
medium density codes
5 in. (12.7 cm) code width at 7 in (17.8 cm)
distance
5 mil at 3.5 in. (8.9 cm) distance
Programmable to 270 scans per second
30 degrees
15 degrees
5 inches (12.7 cm) per second
30%
270 decodes per second
5VDC 10% at scanner
275 mA Scanning; 125 mA Standby;

5 microA Low Power; 300 mA In-Rush
@67 s/s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 mA Scanning; 125 mA Standby;
5 microA Low Power; 300 mA In-Rush
Temperature Ranges
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 F to +122 F (0 C to +50 C)
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 F to +140 F (36 C to +60 C)
Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 95% non-condensing
Mechanical Shock . . . . . . . Operational after 25 drops from 5 feet
(1.53 m) to concrete
Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Withstands 5G peak from 20 to 300 Hz
ESD Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . 15 kV to any external surface
Agency Compliance . . . . . FCC Class B, CE EMC Class B, CE Low
Voltage Directive, IEC60825-1 LED Safety:
Class 1, UL, cUL, TV Certified to
EN60950
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Section 12
Customer Support
Obtaining Service Center/Depot Service in the United

States
To obtain warranty and non-warranty service for the 7837 product (within the
United States), call NCRs Managed Services Center at 800-2627782. You
will be provided with the NCR Work Order Number and the service centers
address.
Obtaining Service Center/Depot Service in Europe

To obtain warranty and non-warranty service for the 7837 product (within
Europe), call your local NCR representative.
Obtaining Service Center/Depot Service in Asia

To obtain warranty and non-warranty service for the 7837 product (within Asia),
call your local NCR representative.
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Agency Compliance Statements

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Class B Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician
for help.
Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not
expressly approved by NCR Corporation may void the users authority to
operate the equipment.
Note: To maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations, cables
connected to this device must be shielded cables, in which the cable shield
wire(s) have been grounded (tied) to the connector shell.
Canadian Notice
This equipment does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions as
described in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Le present appareil numerique nemet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant
les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe B prescrites dans
le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des
Communications du Canada.
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The CE mark on the product indicates that the system has been tested to and
conforms with the provisions noted within the 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive and the 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive.
NCR shall not be liable for use of our product with equipment (i.e., power
supplies, personal computers, etc.) that is not CE marked and does not comply
with the Low Voltage Directive.
UL and cUL Statement

UL listed UL1950 and CSA 22.2 No.950. cUL listed UL1950 and CSA 22.2 No
950.
LED Safety Statement

This device has been tested in accordance with EN608251 LED safety, and
has been certified to be under the limits of a Class 1 LED device.
TVStatement
TV or GS marked to EN60950 and EN608251.
C-TIC Statement
Conforms to AS/NZS 3548.
Patents
The 7837 product is covered by the following U.S. Patent: 5,831,254. Other
U.S. and foreign patents pending.
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Code 39
Matrix 2 of 5
TESTSHEET
Code 128
6543210
Codabar
CODE 128
EAN 13
0013557900
Code 93
9 780330 290951
1234569$
Code 2 of 5
Interleaved 2 of 5
1234567890
123456
UPC A with 5 digit addenda

56098
0 12345 67890 5
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Keyboard Wedge Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Points to Keep In Mind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Data Format Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Industrial Symbology Selections

Retail Symbology Selections

Keyboard Function Relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Resetting the Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Section 12 Customer Support

Obtaining Service Center/Deopt Service . . . . . . . . . .

Agency Compliance Statements

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Scanner Identification Label

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Connecting the Scanner When Powered by Host

3. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the scanner and to the

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Keyboard Wedge Interface for IBM PC

IBM XT and Compatibles

IBM PS2 and Compatibles

Non Decoded Output

Laptop Direct Connect

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Wand Emulation Same Code

Wand Emulation (Code 39 Format)

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IBM 4683 Ports 5B, 9B, and 17 Interface

IBM 4683 Port 5B Interface

IBM 4683 Port 9B HHBCR-1 Interface

IBM 4683 Port 9B HHBCR-2 Interface

IBM 4683 Port 17 Interface

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Generic OCIA Interface

NCR OCIA Short Format (8 Bit) Interface

NCR OCIA Short Format (8 Bit) Interface

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NCR OCIA Long Format (9 Bit) Interface

NCR OCIA Long Format (9 Bit) Interface

Nixdorf OCIA Interface

Nixdorf OCIA Interface

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Keyboard Wedge Connection

IBM PC AT and Compatibles

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Keyboard Wedge Supported Terminals Chart

IBM 122 key

3161,3162, 3163, 3191, 3192,

IBM 122 key

3180 data entry keyboard

IBM DOS/V 106 key

IBM 102 key