Symbol Series 3800, Reference Manual

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Series 3800 Product Reference Guide
Scanning Problems
What If...
Nothing happens when you follow the operating instructions?
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Check the system power.
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Verify that the scanner is programmed to read the symbology you are trying to read.
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Try scanning a test symbol of the symbology you are trying to read.
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Check the bar code to ensure that it is not defaced. A defaced bar code may not be
readable.
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Check to see that you are scanning from the proper distance.
Your terminal operates but scanned data is not displayed correctly?
! Check the system power.
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Check that the communications parameters (baud rate, parity, stop bits, etc.) are set
properly for the receiving device.
The laser does not activate?
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You may have exceeded the allowable amount of scanning activity within the limits
of your laser class of operation; in this case, wait for a short interval before scanning
again.
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You may be scanning in an inappropriately hot environment. If so, remove the
equipment from the environment or allow the laser to cool down.