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Chapter 2 Preparation
2.1 Operating Environment for the Use of USB Interface
Using the scanner via the USB interface requires a host computer equipped with a USB port. The operating
environment differs depending upon whether you use the USB-COM interface or USB keyboard interface as listed
below.
USB-COM interface:
To use this interface, you need to install the dedicated Active USB-COM port driver (virtual COM port driver) to the
host computer. This interface allows you to use the scanner in applications using the conventional serial port. For
instructions on how to set up the driver, refer to Chapter 3, Section 3.2.1. For the interface specifications, refer to
Chapter 9, Section 9.2.
This interface is selected by default.
USB keyboard interface:
No dedicated USB device driver is required. Via this interface, data scanned by the scanner can be entered to the
cursor position in your application. For instructions on how to set up the driver, refer to Chapter 3, Section 3.2.2. For
the interface specifications, refer to Chapter 9, Section 9.3.
You can switch between the USB-COM interface and USB keyboard interface by using the QR-coded parameter
menu (provided in Chapter 12) or the configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D)*.
To use the USB-COM interface
(factory default):
To use the USB keyboard interface:
Host computer
PC/AT or AT/AT compatible PC equipped with a USB port
Operating System (OS)
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows XP Professional, x32 Edition
Windows Vista, x32 Edition
USB driver
Active USB-COM port driver
provided by DENSO WAVE
OS-supplied device driver
Note:
The scanner cannot be used on Windows NT that does not support any USB device.
Switching between the USB-COM interface and USB keyboard interface is possible by:
- Using QR-coded parameter menu (provided in Chapter 12),
- Using the configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D),* or
- Connecting the scanner's USB interface cable to the host computer or USB hub with the trigger switch being held
down. (If the USB-COM interface has been set up, doing so switches to the USB keyboard interface, and vice
versa.)
The interface setting will be retained even if the scanner is turned off.
Note:
For approx. 20 seconds after switching from the USB-COM interface to the USB keyboard interface, the
scanner cannot accept data entry.
* Registered users can download the configuration software (ScannerSetting_2D) from QBNet, their customer
support section on the Denso Wave website at no extra charge.
For further details on QBNet or to register, visit the following URL.
http://www.denso-wave.com/en/qbnet
