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WLS 8400 Product Reference GuideviiiTransmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-42Convert I 2 of 5 to E

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide6-12ParityA parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type accordi

RS-232 Interface6-13Parity (continued)Select Space parity and the parity bit is always 0.SpaceSelect None when no parity bit is required.*NoneCheck Re

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide6-14Stop Bit SelectThe stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one chara

RS-232 Interface6-15Hardware HandshakingThe data interface consists of an RS-232 port designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshak

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide6-16Hardware Handshaking (continued)NoneScan the bar code below if no Hardware Handshaking is desired.*NoneStandard RT

RS-232 Interface6-17Hardware Handshaking (continued)RTS/CTS Option 2When Option 2 is selected, RTS is always high or low (user-programmed logic level)

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide6-18Software HandshakingThis parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to, or instead of,

RS-232 Interface6-19Software Handshaking (continued)ENQWhen this option is selected, the scanner waits for an ENQ character from the host before trans

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide6-20Host Serial Response Time-outThis parameter specifies how long the scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, or CTS before de

RS-232 Interface6-21Host Serial Response Time-out (continued)High: 7.5 SecMaximum: 9.9 SecRTS Line StateThis parameter sets the idle state of the Seri

ContentsixMiscellaneous Default Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters . . . . .

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide6-22Beep on <BEL>When this parameter is enabled, the scanner issues a beep when a <BEL> character is detec

RS-232 Interface6-23Intercharacter DelayThis parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character transmissions.*Minimum: 0 msecLow

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide6-24Nixdorf Mode A/B and OPOS/JPOS Beep/LED OptionsWhen Nixdorf Mode A, Nixdorf Mode B or OPOS/JPOS is selected, this

RS-232 Interface6-25Ignore Unknown CharactersUnknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes with Unknown Character

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide6-26ASCII / Character SetThe values in Table 6-4 can be assigned as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data tran

RS-232 Interface6-271024 $X CAN1025 $Y EM1026 $Z SUB1027 %A ESC1028 %B FS1029 %C GS1030 %D RS1031 %E US1032 Space Space1033 /A !1034 /B "1035 /C

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide6-281051 331052 441053 551054 661057 771056 881057 991058 /Z :1059 %F ;1060 %G <1061 %H =1062 %I >1063 %J ?1064

RS-232 Interface6-291078 NN1079 OO1080 PP1081 QQ1082 RR1083 SS1084 TT1085 UU1086 VV1087 WW1088 XX1089 YY1090 ZZ1091 %K [1092 %L \1093 %M ]1094 %N ^109

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide6-301105 +I i1106 +J j1107 +K k1108 +L l1109 +M m1110 +N n1111 +O o1112 +P p1113 +Q q1114 +R r1115 +S s1116 +T t1117 +

7USB InterfaceIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WLS 8400 Product Reference GuidexPad Data with Zeros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-47Beeps. . . . . . . .

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USB Interface7-3IntroductionThis chapter provides the connection and setup of the scanner to a USB host. The scanner attaches directly to a USB host,

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide7-4Connecting a USB InterfaceFigure 7-1. USB ConnectionThe scanner connects with USB capable hosts including:• Deskto

USB Interface7-5To set up the scanner:Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 7-1 are examples only. Th

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide7-6USB Default ParametersTable 7-1 lists the defaults for USB host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropri

USB Interface7-7USB Host Parameters USB Device TypeSelect the desired USB device type.When changing USB Device Types, the scanner automatically resets

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide7-8USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. This setting applie

USB Interface7-9USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) (continued)French Canadian Windows 2000/XPSpanish WindowsItalian WindowsSwedish WindowsUK E

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide7-10USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) (continued)Japanese Windows (ASCII)Brazilian-Portuguese WindowsUSB Keys

USB Interface7-11USB CAPS Lock OverrideThis option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device. When enabled, the case of the data is preserved

ContentsxiAppendix D. Numeric Bar Codes0, 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide7-12USB Ignore Unknown CharactersThis option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device. Unknown

USB Interface7-13Emulate KeypadWhen enabled, all characters are sent as ASCII sequences over the numeric keypad. For example ASCII A would be sent as

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide7-14USB Keyboard FN 1 SubstitutionThis option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. When enabled, thi

USB Interface7-15Simulated Caps LockWhen enabled, the scanner inverts upper and lower case characters on the scanner bar code as if the Caps Lock stat

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide7-16ASCII Character SetTable 7-2. USB Prefix/Suffix ValuesPrefix/ Suffix ValueFull ASCII Code 39 Encode Char.acter Key

USB Interface7-171021 $U CTRL U1022 $V CTRL V1023 $W CTRL W1024 $X CTRL X1025 $Y CTRL Y1026 $Z CTRL Z1027 %A CTRL [/ESC11028 %B CTRL \1029 %C CTRL ]10

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide7-181045 - -1046 . .1047 /O /1048 0 01049 1 11050 2 21051 3 31052 4 41053 5 51054 6 61055 7 71056 8 81057 9 91058 /Z :

USB Interface7-191069 E E1070 F F1071 G G1072 H H1073 I I1074 J J1075 K K1076 L L1077 M M1078 N N1079 O O1080 P P1081 Q Q1082 R R1083 S S1084 T T1085

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide7-201093 %M ]1094 %N ^1095 %O _1096 %W `1097 +A a1098 +B b1099 +C c1100 +D d1101 +E e1102 +F f1103 +G g1104 +H h1105 +

USB Interface7-211117 +U u1118 +V v1119 +W w1120 +X x1121 +Y y1122 +Z z1123 %P {1124 %Q |1125 %R }1126 %S ~Table 7-3. USB ALT Key Character SetALT Key

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WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide7-222073 ALT I2074 ALT J2075 ALT K2076 ALT L2077 ALT M2078 ALT N2079 ALT O2080 ALT P2081 ALT Q2082 ALT R2083 ALT S2084

USB Interface7-233049 GUI 13050 GUI 23051 GUI 33052 GUI 43053 GUI 53054 GUI 63055 GUI 73056 GUI 83057 GUI 93065 GUI A3066 GUI B3067 GUI C3068 GUI D306

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide7-243080 GUI P3081 GUI Q3082 GUI R3083 GUI S3084 GUI T3085 GUI U3086 GUI V3087 GUI W3088 GUI X3089 GUI Y3090 GUI ZTabl

USB Interface7-255010 F105011 F115012 F 125013 F 135014 F 145015 F 155016 F165017 F 175018 F 185019 F 195020 F 205021 F 215022 F 225023 F 235024 F 24T

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide7-266049 16050 26051 36052 46053 56054 66055 76056 86057 96058 Enter6059 Num LockTable 7-7. USB Extended Keypad Charac

USB Interface7-277012 Home7013 Enter7014 Escape7015 Up Arrow7016 Down Arrow7017 Left Arrow7018 Right ArrowTable 7-7. USB Extended Keypad Character Set

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8SymbologiesIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-2UPC-E1 Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Symbologies8-3Set Lengths for Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-46CLSI Editing

About This GuideIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Symbologies8-5IntroductionThis chapter describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting these features

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-6Symbology Default ParametersTable 8-1 lists the defaults for all symbologies parameters. To change any option, scan

Symbologies8-7Convert UPC-E1 to A Disable 8-21EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend Disable 8-22Code 128Code 128 Enable 8-22UCC/EAN-128 Enable 8-23ISBT 128 Enable 8-23Co

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-8Code 11 Check Digit Verification One Check Digit 8-36Transmit Code 11 Check Digits Disable 8-37Interleaved 2 of 5 (

Symbologies8-9MSI Check Digit Algorithm Mod 10/Mod 10 8-53RSS (Reduced Space Symbology)RSS 14 Disable 8-54RSS Limited Disable 8-54RSS Expanded Disable

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-10UPC/EANEnable/Disable UPC-ATo enable or disable UPC-A, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable UPC-ADisable U

Symbologies8-11Enable/Disable UPC-E1UPC-E1 is disabled by default.To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below.UPC-E1 is not a UCC

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-12Enable/Disable EAN-8To enable or disable EAN-8, scan the appropriate bar code below.*Enable EAN-8/JAN-8Disable EAN

Symbologies8-13Decode UPC/EAN/JAN SupplementalsSupplementals are bar codes appended according to specific format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2,

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WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-14Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)*Ignore SupplementalsAutodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN SupplementalsEnable

Symbologies8-15UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental RedundancyWith Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals selected, this option adjusts the number of times a

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-16UPC-E Check Digit*Transmit UPC-E Check DigitDo Not Transmit UPC-E Check DigitUPC-E1 Check Digit*Transmit UPC-E1 Ch

Symbologies8-17UPC-A PreamblePreamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. Three options are given f

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-18UPC-E PreamblePreamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. Thre

Symbologies8-19UPC-E1 PreamblePreamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. Three options are given

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-20Convert UPC-E to UPC-AWhen enabled, UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data is converted to UPC-A format before trans

Symbologies8-21Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-AWhen enabled, UPC-E1 decoded data is converted to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, the data f

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-22EAN-8/JAN-8 ExtendWhen enabled, this parameter adds five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compa

Symbologies8-23Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128To enable or disable UCC/EAN-128, scan the appropriate bar code below.*Enable UCC/EAN-128Disable UCC/EAN-128E

xvIntroductionThe WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the scann

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-24Code 39Enable/Disable Code 39To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.*Enable Code 39Disa

Symbologies8-25Convert Code 39 to Code 32Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Scan the appropriate bar code be

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-26Code 32 PrefixScan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable adding the prefix character “A” to all Code

Symbologies8-27Set Lengths for Code 39The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-28Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode a Code 39 symbol with a specific length range. The

Symbologies8-29Code 39 Check Digit VerificationWhen this feature is enabled, the scanner checks the integrity of all Code 39 symbols to verify that th

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-30Transmit Code 39 Check DigitScan a bar code below to transmit Code 39 data with or without the check digit.Transmi

Symbologies8-31Code 39 Full ASCII ConversionCode 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 which pairs characters to encode the full ASCII character set.

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-32Code 93Enable/Disable Code 93To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below.Enable Code 93*Disa

Symbologies8-33Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued)Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Code 93 symbols containin

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guidexvi• Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes includes the numeric bar codes to scan for parameters requiring specific numeric va

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-34Code 11Code 11To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below.Enable Code 11*Disable Code 11Set

Symbologies8-35Set Lengths for Code 11 (continued)Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Code 11 symbols containin

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-36Code 11 Check Digit VerificationThis feature allows the scanner to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to v

Symbologies8-37Transmit Code 11 Check DigitsThis feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s).Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s)

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-38Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5)Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5To enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5, scan the ap

Symbologies8-39Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued)Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those I 2 of 5 symbo

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-40Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued)Any Length - This option allows the scanner to decode I 2 of 5 symbo

Symbologies8-41I 2 of 5 Check Digit VerificationWhen this feature is enabled, the scanner checks the integrity of all I 2 of 5 symbols to verify the d

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-42Transmit I 2 of 5 Check DigitScan the appropriate bar code below to transmit I 2 of 5 data with or without the che

Symbologies8-43*Do Not Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13(Disable)

xviiIf the problem cannot be solved over the phone, the equipment may need to be returned for servicing. If that is necessary, specific directions wil

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-44Discrete 2 of 5 (D 2 of 5)Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5To enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5, scan the appropriate

Symbologies8-45Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (continued)Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those D 2 of 5 symbols

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-46Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (continued)Any Length - This option allows the scanner to decode D 2 of 5 symbols

Symbologies8-47Set Lengths for CodabarThe length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-48Set Lengths for Codabar (continued)Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode a Codabar symbol

Symbologies8-49CLSI EditingWhen enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth cha

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-50MSIEnable/Disable MSITo enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below.Enable MSI*Disable MSISet Lengt

Symbologies8-51Set Lengths for MSI (continued)Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those MSI symbols containing either

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-52Set Lengths for MSI (continued)Any Length - This option allows the scanner to decode MSI symbols containing any nu

Symbologies8-53Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)Scan a bar code below to transmit MSI data with or without the check digit.Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)(Enabl

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WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-54RSS (Reduced Space Symbology)RSSThe variants of RSS are RSS 14, RSS Expanded, and RSS Limited. The limited and exp

Symbologies8-55RSS ExpandedEnable RSS Expanded*Disable RSS ExpandedConvert RSS to UPC/EANThis parameter only applies to RSS-14 and RSS Limited symbols

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-56Redundancy LevelThe scanner offers four levels of decode redundancy. Higher redundancy levels are selected for dec

Symbologies8-57Redundancy Level 3Code types other than the following must be successfully read twice before being decoded. The following codes must be

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-58Security LevelThe scanner offers four levels of decode security for UPC/EAN bar codes. Increasing levels of securi

Symbologies8-59Security Level 2If the scanner is misdecoding poorly printed bar codes, and the misdecodes are not limited to characters 1, 2, 7, and 8

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide8-60Bi-Directional RedundancyBi-directional redundancy is used for added security to linear code type security levels.

9Miscellaneous Scanner OptionsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Miscellaneous Scanner Options9-3IntroductionThis chapter includes commonly used bar codes to customize how the data is transmitted to the host device.

1Getting StartedIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide9-4Scanning Sequence ExamplesIn most cases, only one bar code needs to be scanned to set a specific parameter value. P

Miscellaneous Scanner Options9-5Miscellaneous Scanner ParametersTransmit Code ID CharacterA Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned ba

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide9-6Scan AngleThe scanner supports two scan angles. This parameter provides two options for the length of the laser sca

Miscellaneous Scanner Options9-7Scan Data Transmission FormatTo change the Scan Data Transmission Format, scan the Scan Options bar code below. Then s

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide9-8Scan Data Transmission Format (continued)<PREFIX> <DATA><PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX>Enter

Miscellaneous Scanner Options9-9FN1 Substitution ValuesThe Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature. When enabled any FN1 c

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10Advanced Data FormattingIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-2Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Advanced Data Formatting10-3IntroductionAdvanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to the host device. Scan dat

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WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-4• Save the Rule. Scan the Save Rule bar code on page 10-9. This places the rule in the “top” position in the rule

Advanced Data Formatting10-5Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning RuleStep Bar Code On Page Beep Indication1 Begin New Rule 10-9 High High 2 Code 128 10

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-6where:Class = 24Stock Number = 56712437Price = 01500Ordinarily, data is sent as follows:24 (class key)56712437 (st

Advanced Data Formatting10-7The switching back to normal rules can also be done in the “sale” rule. For example, the rule may look like this:When scan

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-8These rules reside in the same “rule list” as ADF Rules, so the order of their creation is also important.Default

Advanced Data Formatting10-9Special CommandsPause DurationThis parameter along with the Send Pause parameter on page 10-33 allows a pause to be insert

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-10EraseUse these bar codes to erase criteria, actions, or rules.Quit Entering RulesScan this bar code to quit enter

Advanced Data Formatting10-11Disable Rule SetUse these bar codes to disable rule sets.Disable Rule Set 1Disable Rule Set 2Disable Rule Set 3Disable Ru

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-12CriteriaCode Types Select any number of code types to be affected. All selected codes must be scanned in successi

Advanced Data Formatting10-13RSS ExpandedCode 128

Getting Started1-3IntroductionThe scanner combines excellent scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in a lightweight l

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-14Code Types (continued)D 2 OF 5IATA 2 OF 5I 2 OF 5Code 93UPC-AUPC-E

Advanced Data Formatting10-15Code Types (continued)EAN-8EAN-13MSIUCC/EAN 128UPC-E1Bookland EAN

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-16Code Types (continued)Trioptic Code 39Code 11EAN 128

Advanced Data Formatting10-17Code Lengths Define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. If a code length is not selected, selec

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-18Code Lengths (continued)5 Characters6 Characters7 Characters8 Characters9 Characters10 Characters

Advanced Data Formatting10-19Code Lengths (continued)11 Characters12 Characters13 Characters14 Characters15 Characters16 Characters

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-20Code Lengths (continued)17 Characters18 Characters19 Characters20 Characters21 Characters22 Characters

Advanced Data Formatting10-21Code Lengths (continued)23 Characters24 Characters25 Characters26 Characters27 Characters28 Characters

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-22Code Lengths (continued)29 Characters30 Characters

Advanced Data Formatting10-23Message Containing A Specific Data StringUse this feature to select whether the formatting affects data that begins with

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide1-4• USB connection to a host. The scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard interface type. Oth

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-24Specific String, Any Location Scan this bar code, then, using the Numeric Keypad on page 10-25, scan a two-digit

Advanced Data Formatting10-25Numeric KeypadBar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the alphanumeric keyboard.012345

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-26Numeric Keypad (continued)6789Cancel

Advanced Data Formatting10-27Rule Belongs To SetSelect the set a rule belongs to. (There are four possible rule sets.) See Alternate Rule Sets on page

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-28ActionsSelect how to format the data for transmission.Send DataSend all data that remains, send all data up to a

Advanced Data Formatting10-29Send Data (continued)Send Next 4 CharactersSend Next 5 CharactersSend Next 6 CharactersSend Next 7 CharactersSend Next 8

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-30Send Data (continued)Send Next 10 CharactersSend Next 11 CharactersSend Next 12 CharactersSend Next 13 Characters

Advanced Data Formatting10-31Send Data (continued)Send Next 16 CharactersSend Next 17 CharactersSend Next 18 CharactersSend Next 19 CharactersSend Nex

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-32Setup Field(s)Table 10-1. Setup Field(s) DefinitionsParameter Description PageMove CursorMove Cursor To a Charact

Advanced Data Formatting10-33Move CursorScan a bar code below to move the cursor in relation to a specified character. Then enter a character by scann

Getting Started1-5Setting Up the ScannerInstalling the Interface Cable1. Loosen the two screws on the cable clamp at the bottom of the scanner and gen

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-34Skip AheadUse the following bar codes to skip ahead characters.Skip Ahead 1 CharacterSkip Ahead 2 CharactersSkip

Advanced Data Formatting10-35Skip Ahead (continued)Skip Ahead 7 CharactersSkip Ahead 8 CharactersSkip Ahead 9 CharactersSkip Ahead 10 Characters

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-36Skip Back Use the following bar codes to skip back characters.Skip Back 1 CharacterSkip Back 2 CharactersSkip Bac

Advanced Data Formatting10-37Skip Back (continued)Skip Back 7 CharactersSkip Back 8 CharactersSkip Back 9 CharactersSkip Back 10 Characters

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-38Send Preset ValueUse these bar codes to send preset values. These values must be set using the Scan Prefix and Sc

Advanced Data Formatting10-39Modify DataModify data in the ways listed. The following actions work for all send commands that follow it within a rule.

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-40Modify Data (Continued)Remove Leading Zeros Scan this bar code to remove all leading zeros.Remove Leading ZerosSt

Advanced Data Formatting10-41Pad Data with SpacesTo pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of spaces. This parameter is

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-42Pad Data with Spaces (continued)Pad Spaces To Length 5Pad Spaces To Length 6Pad Spaces To Length 7Pad Spaces To L

Advanced Data Formatting10-43Pad Data with Spaces (continued)Pad Spaces To Length 11Pad Spaces To Length 12Pad Spaces To Length 13Pad Spaces To Length

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide1-64. Close the clamp, push it back into place and tighten the screws on the clamp to secure the cable into the bottom

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-44Pad Data with Spaces (continued)Pad Spaces To Length 17Pad Spaces To Length 18Pad Spaces To Length 19Pad Spaces T

Advanced Data Formatting10-45Pad Data with Spaces (continued)Pad Spaces To Length 23Pad Spaces To Length 24Pad Spaces To Length 25Pad Spaces To Length

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-46Pad Data with Spaces (continued)Pad Spaces To Length 29Pad Spaces To Length 30Stop Pad Spaces

Advanced Data Formatting10-47Pad Data with ZerosTo pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of zeros. This parameter is a

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-48Pad Data with Zeros (continued)Pad Zeros To Length 5Pad Zeros To Length 6Pad Zeros To Length 7Pad Zeros To Length

Advanced Data Formatting10-49Pad Data with Zeros (continued)Pad Zeros To Length 11Pad Zeros To Length 12Pad Zeros To Length 13Pad Zeros To Length 14Pa

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-50Pad Data with Zeros (continued)Pad Zeros To Length 17Pad Zeros To Length 18Pad Zeros To Length 19Pad Zeros To Len

Advanced Data Formatting10-51Pad Data with Zeros (continued)Pad Zeros To Length 23Pad Zeros To Length 24Pad Zeros To Length 25Pad Zeros To Length 26Pa

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-52Pad Data with Zeros (continued)Pad Zeros To Length 29Pad Zeros To Length 30Stop Pad Zeros

Advanced Data Formatting10-53BeepsSelect a beep sequence for each ADF rule.Beep OnceBeep TwiceBeep Three Times

Getting Started1-7Removing the Interface Cable1. Loosen the two screws on the cable clamp at the bottom of the scanner and gently pull the clamp away

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-54Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters)Control CharactersScan the “Send __” bar code for the

Advanced Data Formatting10-55Control Characters (continued)Send Control DSend Control ESend Control FSend Control GSend Control HSend Control I

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-56Control Characters (continued)Send Control JSend Control KSend Control LSend Control MSend Control NSend Control

Advanced Data Formatting10-57Control Characters (continued)Send Control PSend Control QSend Control RSend Control SSend Control TSend Control U

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-58Control Characters (continued)Send Control VSend Control WSend Control XSend Control YSend Control ZSend Control

Advanced Data Formatting10-59Control Characters (continued)Send Control \Send Control ]Send Control 6Send Control -

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-60Keyboard CharactersScan the “Send __” bar code for the desired keyboard charactersSend SpaceSend !Send “Send #Sen

Advanced Data Formatting10-61Keyboard Characters (continued)Send &Send ‘Send (Send )Send *Send +

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-62Keyboard Characters (continued)Send ,Send -Send .Send /Send 0Send 1

Advanced Data Formatting10-63Keyboard Characters (continued)Send 2Send 3Send 4Send 5Send 6Send 7

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WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-64Keyboard Characters (continued)Send 8Send 9Send :Send ;Send <Send =

Advanced Data Formatting10-65Keyboard Characters (continued)Send >Send ?Send @Send ASend BSend C

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-66Keyboard Characters (continued)Send DSend ESend FSend GSend HSend I

Advanced Data Formatting10-67Keyboard Characters (continued)Send JSend KSend LSend MSend NSend O

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-68Keyboard Characters (continued)Send PSend QSend RSend SSend TSend U

Advanced Data Formatting10-69Keyboard Characters (continued)Send VSend WSend XSend YSend ZSend [

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-70Keyboard Characters (continued)Send \Send ]Send ^Send _Send `Send a

Advanced Data Formatting10-71Keyboard Characters (continued)Send bSend cSend dSend eSend fSend g

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-72Keyboard Characters (continued)Send hSend iSend jSend kSend lSend m

Advanced Data Formatting10-73Keyboard Characters (continued)Send nSend oSend pSend qSend rSend s

2ScanningIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-74Keyboard Characters (continued)Send tSend uSend vSend wSend xSend y

Advanced Data Formatting10-75Keyboard Characters (continued)Send zSend {Send |Send }Send ~

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-76Send ALT CharactersSend Alt 2Send Alt ASend Alt BSend Alt CSend Alt DSend Alt E

Advanced Data Formatting10-77Send ALT Characters (continued)Send Alt FSend Alt GSend Alt HSend Alt ISend Alt JSend Alt K

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-78Send ALT Characters (continued)Send Alt LSend Alt MSend Alt NSend Alt OSend Alt PSend Alt Q

Advanced Data Formatting10-79Send ALT Characters (continued)Send Alt RSend Alt SSend Alt TSend Alt USend Alt VSend Alt W

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-80Send ALT Characters (continued)Send Alt XSend Alt YSend Alt ZSend Alt [Send Alt \Send Alt ]

Advanced Data Formatting10-81Send ALT Characters (continued)Send Alt 6Send Alt -

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-82Send Keypad CharactersSend Keypad *Send Keypad +Send Keypad -Send Keypad .Send Keypad /Send Keypad 0

Advanced Data Formatting10-83Send Keypad Characters (continued)Send Keypad 1Send Keypad 2Send Keypad 3Send Keypad 4Send Keypad 5Send Keypad 6

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WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-84Send Keypad Characters (continued)Send Keypad 7Send Keypad 8Send Keypad 9Send Keypad EnterSend Keypad NumlockNUM

Advanced Data Formatting10-85Send Keypad Characters (continued)Send Delete KeySend Page Up KeySend End KeySend Page Down KeySend Pause KeySend Scroll

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-86Send Keypad Characters (continued)Send Backspace KeySend Tab KeySend Print Screen KeySend Insert KeySend Home Key

Advanced Data Formatting10-87Send Keypad Characters (continued)Send Escape KeySend Up Arrow KeySend Down Arrow KeySend Left Arrow KeySend Right Arrow

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-88Send Function KeySend F1 KeySend F2 KeySend F3 KeySend F4 KeySend F5 KeySend F6 Key

Advanced Data Formatting10-89Send Function Key (continued)Send F7 KeySend F8 KeySend F9 KeySend F10 KeySend F11 KeySend F12 Key

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-90Send Function Key (continued)Send F13 KeySend F14 KeySend F15 KeySend F16 KeySend F17 KeySend F18 Key

Advanced Data Formatting10-91Send Function Key (continued)Send F19 KeySend F20 KeySend F21 KeySend F22 KeySend F23 KeySend F24 Key

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-92Send Function Key (continued)Send PF1 KeySend PF2 KeySend PF3 KeySend PF4 KeySend PF5 KeySend PF6 Key

Advanced Data Formatting10-93Send Function Key (continued)Send PF7 KeySend PF8 KeySend PF9 KeySend PF10 KeySend PF11 KeySend PF12 Key

Scanning2-3IntroductionThis chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in scanning bar codes, general instructions and tips abou

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-94Send Function Key (continued)Send PF13 KeySend PF14 KeySend PF15 KeySend PF16 KeySend PF17 KeySend PF18 Key

Advanced Data Formatting10-95Send Function Key (continued)Send PF19 KeySend PF20 KeySend PF21 KeySend PF22 KeySend PF23 KeySend PF24 Key

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-96Send Function Key (continued)Send PF25 KeySend PF26 KeySend PF27 KeySend PF28 KeySend PF29 KeySend PF30 Key

Advanced Data Formatting10-97Send Right Control KeyThe “Send Right Control Key” action sends a tap (press and release) of the Right Control Key.Send R

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-98Send GUI 2Send GUI 3

Advanced Data Formatting10-99Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)Send GUI 4Send GUI 5Send GUI 6Send GUI 7Send GUI 8Send GUI 9

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-100Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)Send GUI ASend GUI BSend GUI CSend GUI DSend GUI ESend G

Advanced Data Formatting10-Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)Send GUI GSend GUI HSend GUI ISend GUI JSend GUI KSend GUI L

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-102Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)Send GUI MSend GUI NSend GUI OSend GUI PSend GUI QSend G

Advanced Data Formatting10-Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)Send GUI SSend GUI TSend GUI USend GUI VSend GUI WSend GUI X

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide2-4Beeper DefinitionsThe scanner emits different beeper sequences and patterns to indicate its status. Table 2-1 defin

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-104Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)Send GUI YSend GUI Z

Advanced Data Formatting10-Turn On/Off Rule SetsUse these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off.Turn On Rule Set 1Turn On Rule Set 2Turn On Rule Set

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-106Turn On/Off Rule Sets (continued)Use these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off.Turn Off Rule Set 1Turn Off Ru

Advanced Data Formatting10-Alphanumeric KeyboardSpace#$%*+

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-108Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)-(Dash)./!“&

Advanced Data Formatting10-Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)“():;<

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-110Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)=>?@[\

Advanced Data Formatting10-Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)Bar codes on this page should not be confused with those

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-1120123

Advanced Data Formatting10-Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)456789

Scanning2-5LED DefinitionsIn addition to beeper sequences, the scanner uses the two-color LED to indicate its status. Table 2-2 defines LED colors tha

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-114Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)ABCDEF

Advanced Data Formatting10-Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)GHIJKL

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-116Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)MNOPQR

Advanced Data Formatting10-Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)STUVWX

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-118Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)YZCancelEnd of Message

Advanced Data Formatting10-Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)abcdef

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-120Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)ghijkl

Advanced Data Formatting10-Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)mnopqr

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide10-122Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)stuvwx

Advanced Data Formatting10-Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)yz{|}~

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide2-6Scanning in Hand-Held ModeInstall and program the scanner (see Setting Up the Scanner on page 1-5). For assistance,

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AStandard Default Parameters

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Standard Default ParametersA-3Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters TableParameter Default Page NumberUser PreferencesSet Default Parameter All Defa

WLS 8400 Product Reference GuideA-4Convert Wedge Data Do Not Convert Wedge Data5-14Function Key Mapping Disable 5-14FN1 Substitution Disable 5-15Send

Standard Default ParametersA-5USB Host ParametersUSB Device Type HID Keyboard Emulation 7-7USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) North American 7

WLS 8400 Product Reference GuideA-6Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Enable 8-15Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Enable 8-16Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit Enable 8-1

Standard Default ParametersA-7Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Disable 8-30Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Disable 8-31Code 93Code 93 Disable 8-32Set Length

WLS 8400 Product Reference GuideA-8Codabar (NW - 7)Codabar Disable 8-46Set Lengths for Codabar 5 to 55 8-47CLSI Editing Disable 8-49NOTIS Editing Disa

Standard Default ParametersA-9Miscellaneous Scanner OptionsTransmit Code ID Character None 9-5Scan Angle Normal Angle 9-6Prefix Value 7013 <CR>

Scanning2-7AimingDo not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. Laser light reflecting directly back into the scanner from the bar code is known

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BProgramming ReferenceSymbol Code Identifiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Programming ReferenceB-3Symbol Code IdentifiersTable 2-1. Symbol Code CharactersCode Character Code TypeA UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-8, EAN-13B Code

WLS 8400 Product Reference GuideB-4AIM Code IdentifiersEach AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where:] = Flag Character (ASCI

Programming ReferenceB-5The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on Table B-3. Table B-3. Modifier Characters Code Type

WLS 8400 Product Reference GuideB-6MSI 0 Check digits are sent.1 No check digit is sent.Example: An MSI bar code 4123, with a single check digit chec

CSample Bar CodesUPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Sample Bar CodesC-3UPC-AUPC-EUPC-E10 123 45 67890 50 1234 56 51 1234 56 2

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide2-8Scanning in Hands-Free ModeThe optional IntelliStand adds greater flexibility to the scanning operation. When the s

WLS 8400 Product Reference GuideC-4EAN-13EAN-8Code 393 45678 9 0 123401234 5 670123ABC

Sample Bar CodesC-5Trioptic Code 39Code 93Code 1145612312345ABCDEÆ1234567890Æ

WLS 8400 Product Reference GuideC-6CodabarMSIInterleaved 2 of 5A1234567890A12345678912345678912345

DNumeric Bar Codes0, 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Numeric Bar CodesD-30, 1For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).01

WLS 8400 Product Reference GuideD-42, 3, 4For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).234

Numeric Bar CodesD-55, 6, 7For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).567

WLS 8400 Product Reference GuideD-68, 9For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).89

Numeric Bar CodesD-7CancelIn case of an error or to change the selection, scan the bar code below.Cancel

Scanning2-9Decode ZoneFigure 2-5. WLS 8400FZ Decode Zone2.5"7.25"5 mil2.0" 15.75"7.5 mil1.0" 24"13 mil100% UPC0"*3

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GlossaryAIM Automatic Identification Manufacturers, Inc. is the trade association for manufacturers of automatic identification systems. Alphanumeric

WLS 8400 Product Reference GuideGL-2ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A 7-bit-plus-parity code representing 128 letters, numer

GlossaryGL-3Bar Width Thickness of a bar measured from the edge closest to the symbol start character to the trailing edge of the same bar (see X Dime

WLS 8400 Product Reference GuideGL-4CDRH Class 2 No additional software mechanisms are needed to conform to this limit. Laser operation in this class

GlossaryGL-5Code 93 An industrial symbology compatible with Code 39 but offering a full character ASCII set and a higher coding density than Code 39.C

WLS 8400 Product Reference GuideGL-6Data Matrix This error correcting, 2-dimensional matrix symbology is capable of encoding various character sets in

GlossaryGL-7Decoder An electronic package that receives the signals from the scanning function, performs the algorithm to interpret the signals into m

WLS 8400 Product Reference GuideGL-8Encoded Area Total linear dimension occupied by all characters of a code pattern, including start/stop characters

GlossaryGL-9IEC (825) Class 1 This is the lowest power IEC laser classification. Conformity is ensured through a software restriction of 120 seconds o

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide2-10Figure 2-6. WLS 8400ER Decode Zone15" 180"55 mil365"70 mil reflective*540"100 mil reflective0

WLS 8400 Product Reference GuideGL-10MIL 1 mil = 1 thousandth of an inch; a unit of measure often used to quantify bar code printing and scanning dime

GlossaryGL-11Omnidirectional Bar codes read in any orientation relative to the scanner.Optical Throw The distance from the scanner face to the closest

WLS 8400 Product Reference GuideGL-12Postnet Code Code developed by the U.S. Postal Service to assist in the automatic sorting of mail.Print Contrast

GlossaryGL-13Scanner An electronic device used to scan bar code symbols and produce a digitized pattern that corresponds to the bars and spaces of the

WLS 8400 Product Reference GuideGL-14Symbol A scannable unit that encodes data within the conventions of a certain symbology, usually including start/

GlossaryGL-15Variable Length Code A code with a number of encoded characters within a range, as opposed to a code with a fixed number of encoded chara

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Index-1Aactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4ADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

WLS 8400 Product Reference GuideIN-2any location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24any message ok . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24at start . .

IndexIN-3codabar CLSI editing . . . . . . . . . . 8-49codabar lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-47codabar NOTIS editing . . . . . . . . 8-49

3Maintenance and TechnicalSpecificationsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WLS 8400 Product Reference GuideIN-4Ddecode zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9default parameters . . . . . . . . . . . .

IndexIN-5signal descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7stan

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Maintenance and Technical Specifications3-3IntroductionThis chapter provides suggested scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications,

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide3-4TroubleshootingTable 3-1. TroubleshootingProblem Possible Causes Possible SolutionsScanner emits short low/short me

Maintenance and Technical Specifications3-5Scanner emits 4 short high beeps while attempting to scan.Scanner has not completed USB initialization.Wait

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide3-6If after performing these checks the symbol still does not decode, contact the distributor or call Wasp Support. Se

Maintenance and Technical Specifications3-7Technical SpecificationsTable 3-2. Technical SpecificationsItemDescriptionWLS 8400FZ WLS 8400ERPower Requir

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide3-8Dimensions:HeightWidthDepth7.34 in. (18.65 cm)4.82 in. (12.25 cm)2.93 in. (7.43 cm)Laser 650nm laser diodeLaser

Maintenance and Technical Specifications3-9Scanner Signal DescriptionsFigure 3-1. Scanner Cable PinoutsCable interface portInterface cablemodularBott

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide3-10The signal descriptions in Table 3-3 apply to the connector on the scanner and are for reference only.Table 3-3. S

4User PreferencesIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ContentsAbout This GuideIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvChapter Descri

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User Preferences4-3IntroductionThe scanner can be programed to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes each

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide4-4User Preferences Default ParametersTable 4-1 lists the defaults for user preferences parameters. To change any opti

User Preferences4-5User PreferencesSet Default ParameterScanning this bar code returns all parameters to the default values listed in Table A-1 on pag

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide4-6Beeper VolumeTo select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code.Low VolumeMediu

User Preferences4-7Power ModeThis parameter determines whether or not the scanner enters reduced power mode after a decode attempt. When in reduced po

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide4-8Beep After Good DecodeScan a bar code below to select whether or not the scanner beeps after a good decode. If Do N

User Preferences4-9Trigger Mode (continued)Two Stage - Option 1When the trigger is pulled, an aiming dot appears. This aiming dot remains while the tr

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide4-10Aim DurationWhen the scanner is in Level trigger mode (default mode), Aim Duration sets the amount of time the aim

5Keyboard Wedge InterfaceIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WLS 8400 Product Reference GuideivChapter 2. ScanningIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide5-2Keyboard Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Keyboard Wedge Interface5-3IntroductionThis chapter provides Keyboard Wedge interface information for setting up the scanner. This interface type is u

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide5-4Connecting a Keyboard Wedge InterfaceFigure 5-1. Keyboard Wedge Interface Connection with Y-cableTo connect the ke

Keyboard Wedge Interface5-57. Turn on the host system.8. Select the Keyboard Wedge host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from the Keyboard We

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide5-6FN1 Substitution Disable 5-15Send Make and Break Send Make and Break Scan Codes 5-15Table 5-1. Keyboard Wedge Host

Keyboard Wedge Interface5-7Keyboard Wedge Host TypesKeyboard Wedge Host TypesSelect the keyboard wedge host by scanning one of the bar codes below.*IB

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide5-8Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes)Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. If the particular

Keyboard Wedge Interface5-9Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) (continued)Spanish WindowsItalian WindowsSwedish WindowsUK English WindowsJapa

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide5-10Ignore Unknown CharactersUnknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With U

Keyboard Wedge Interface5-11Keystroke Delay (continued)40 msec (Long Delay)Intra-Keystroke Delay When enabled, an additional delay is inserted between

ContentsvChapter 5. Keyboard Wedge InterfaceIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide5-12Alternate Numeric Keypad EmulationThis allows emulation of most other country keyboard types not listed in Keyboar

Keyboard Wedge Interface5-13Caps Lock OverrideWhen enabled, on AT or AT Notebook hosts, the keyboard ignores the state of the Caps Lock key. Therefore

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide5-14Convert Wedge DataWhen enabled, the scanner converts all bar code data to the selected case.Convert Wedge Data to

Keyboard Wedge Interface5-15FN1 SubstitutionWhen enabled, this parameter allows replacement of any FN1 characters in an EAN128 bar code with a keystro

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide5-16Keyboard MapsThe following keyboard maps are provided for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To program the prefi

Keyboard Wedge Interface5-17Figure 5-4. IBM PC/ATFigure 5-5. NCR 7052 32-KEY500150025003500450055006500750085009501070097008701370127004701170037002

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide5-18Figure 5-6. NCR 7052 58-KEY5007500850105002500350045005 500610461045501410435013501550165018501910861087108810891

Keyboard Wedge Interface5-19ASCII Character SetCode 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character($ + % /) preceding a Code 39 character and

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide5-201018 $R CTRL R1019 $S CTRL S1020 $T CTRL T1021 $U CTRL U1022 $V CTRL V1023 $W CTRL W1024 $X CTRL X1025 $Y CTRL Y10

Keyboard Wedge Interface5-211042 /J *1043 /K +1044 /L ,1045 - -1046 . .1047 /O /1048 0 01049 1 11050 2 21051 3 31052 4 41053 5 51054 6 61055 7 71056 8

WLS 8400 Product Reference GuideviRTS Line State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21Beep on <BEL

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide5-221066 B B1067 C C1068 D D1069 E E1070 F F1071 G G1072 H H1073 I I1074 J J1075 K K1076 L L1077 M M1078 N N1079 O O10

Keyboard Wedge Interface5-231090 Z Z1091 %K [1092 %L \1093 %M ]1094 %N ^1095 %O _1096 %W ‘1097 +A a1098 +B b1099 +C c1100 +D d1101 +E e1102 +F f1103 +

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide5-241114 +R r1115 +S s1116 +T t1117 +U u1118 +V v1119 +W w1120 +X x1121 +Y y1122 +Z z1123 %P {1124 %Q |1125 %R }1126 %

Keyboard Wedge Interface5-25Table 5-3. Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character SetALT Keys Keystroke2065 ALT A2066 ALT B2067 ALT C2068 ALT D2069 ALT E2070 AL

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide5-26Table 5-4. Keyboard Wedge GUI Key Character SetGUI Keys Keystrokes3000 Right Control Key3048 GUI 03049 GUI 13050 G

Keyboard Wedge Interface5-273081 GUI Q3082 GUI R3083 GUI S3084 GUI T3085 GUI U3086 GUI V3087 GUI W3088 GUI X3089 GUI Y3090 GUI ZTable 5-5. Keyboard We

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide5-285013 F135014 F145015 F155016 F165017 F175018 F185019 F195020 F205021 F215022 F225023 F235024 F24Table 5-6. Keyboar

Keyboard Wedge Interface5-296052 46053 56054 66055 76056 86057 96058 Enter6059 Num LockTable 5-7. Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character SetExtended

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide5-307015 Up Arrow7016 Dn Arrow7017 Left Arrow7018 Right ArrowTable 5-7. Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set (

6RS-232 InterfaceIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ContentsviiEnable/Disable EAN-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12Enable/Disable Bookland EAN . . . . . . . .

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide6-2Nixdorf Mode A/B and OPOS/JPOS Beep/LED Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23Ignore Unknown Cha

RS-232 Interface6-3IntroductionThis chapter provides RS-232 host information for setting up the scanner. The RS-232 interface is used to attach the sc

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide6-4Connecting an RS-232 InterfaceThis connection is made directly from the scanner to the host computer.Figure 6-1. R

RS-232 Interface6-5RS-232 Default ParametersTable 6-1 lists the defaults for RS-232 host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar co

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide6-6RS-232 Host ParametersVarious RS-232 host types are set up with their own parameter default settings. Selecting the

RS-232 Interface6-7*In the Nixdorf Mode B or OPOS/JPOS, if CTS is Low, scanning is disabled. When CTS is High, the user can scan bar codes.**If Nixdor

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide6-8RS-232 Host Parameters (continued)Selecting the ICL, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, Olivetti, Omron,

RS-232 Interface6-9RS-232 Host TypesTo select an RS-232 host type, scan one of the following bar codes.*Standard RS-232ICL RS-232Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232

WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide6-10RS-232 Host Types (continued)OPOS/JPOSFujitsu RS-232Baud RateBaud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted p

RS-232 Interface6-11Baud Rate (continued)Baud Rate 4800*Baud Rate 9600Baud Rate 19,200Baud Rate 38,400