Datalogic QuickScan I QD24 Series, Product Reference Manual

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Programming the Reader
4 QuickScan™ I QD24XX
Programming the Reader
Configuration Methods
Programming Bar Codes
The reader is factory-configured with a standard set of default features. After scanning the interface bar code, you
can select other options and customize your reader through use of the instructions and programming bar code
labels available in the corresponding features section for your interface. Customizable settings for many features are
found in
"Configuration Parameters" starting on page 15.
Some programming labels, like "Restore Custom Defaults" on page 13, require only the scan of the single label to
enact the change. Most, however, require the reader to be placed in Programming Mode prior to scanning them.
Scan an ENTER/EXIT bar code once to enter Programming Mode. Once the reader is in Programming Mode,
scan a number of parameter settings before scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code a second time, which will then
accept your changes, exit Programming Mode and return the reader to normal operation.
There are some exceptions to the typical programming sequence described above. Please read the
description and setting instructions carefully when configuring each programmable feature.
Datalogic Aladdin™
Datalogic Aladdin™ is a multi-platform utility program providing a quick and user-friendly configuration method
via the RS-232/USB-COM interface. Aladdin is available for download free of charge on the Datalogic website.
Aladdin allows you to program the reader by selecting configuration commands through a user-friendly graphical
interface running on a PC. These commands are sent to the reader over the selected communication interface, or
they can be printed as bar codes to be scanned.
Aladdin also provides the ability to perform a software upgrade for the connected device (see the Datalogic
Aladdin™ Help On-Line for more details).