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Quick Start Guide
POST IN WORK AREA
POST IN WORK AREA
Cradle Insertion
BATTERY INSERTION/REMOVAL
NOTE: Cables may vary depending on configuration. When using an external power supply, insert the
cable into the cradle first, then insert host cable. Connect power last.
IBM 46XX
USB
RS-232
Cable Connection at Cradle
Keyboard Wedge
No power to scanner
Check battery
End cap not secured correctly
Turn end cap to secure
Scanner not working
Bar code unreadable
Ensure bar code is not defaced;
try scanning test bar code of same
bar code type
Scanner not programmed
for bar code type
Ensure scanner is programmed
to read type of bar code being
scanned
Scanner not decoding bar code
Scanner not paired to host-connected cradle
Pair the scanner to the cradle (using the
PAIR bar code on the cradle)
Cradle not programmed for correct host interface
Check scanner host parameters or
edit options
Interface cable is loose
Check for loose cable
connections
Scanner decoding bar code, but data not transmitting to host
Paired cradle host communication parameters do not match the host’s parameters
Check cradle host parameters or edit options
Scanned data incorrectly displayed on host
Set Defaults
Note: The scanner connection to the cradle
is dissolved when Set Defaults is scanned.
RS-232 Host Types
Carriage Return/Line Feed
Keyboard Wedge Host Types
USB Host Types
IBM 46XX Host Types
Radio Communications Host Types
SET DEFAULTS
HID KEYBOARD EMULATION
IBM HAND-HELD USB
PORT 5B
PORT 9B
STANDARD RS-232
ICL RS-232
NIXDORF RS-232 MODE A
Unpairing/Disconnection
UNPAIR/DISCONNECT
SCAN OPTIONS
<DATA><SUFFIX>
ENTER
NIXDORF RS-232 MODE B
FUJITSU RS-232
OPOS/JPOS
IBM PC/AT and IBM PC COMPATIBLE
Please refer to the Symbol DS3578 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting section for further information.
If data is still not transmitting to host, it may be necessary to recycle power on the cradle.
Or use coin
Or use coin
Host
Power
See Product Reference Guide for more information
CRADLE HOST
SERIAL PORT PROFILE (SLAVE)
BLUETOOTH KEYBOARD EMULATION (HID SLAVE)
Caution: Symbol DS3478 cordless scanners are incompatible with
Symbol STB3508/3578 cradles. Symbol DS3578 cordless scanners are
incompatible with Symbol STB3408/3478 cradles.
SERIAL PORT PROFILE (MASTER)
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Tether Plate
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LED Indicators
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Scan Window
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Scan Trigger
HOST INTERFACES
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMBOL DS3578 PROGRAMMING BAR CODES
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