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Wasp Barcode T echnologies 1400 10th Street Plano, TX 75074 www .waspbarcode.com 0707US Programming Guide Barcode Scanning Made Easy.
© Copyright Wasp Bar code T echnologies 2007 No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of Wasp Bar code T echnologies. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
T able of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Chapter 2. Bar code Symbologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Chapter 3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 2 Introduction Bar coding is the most common Automated Data Collection (ADC) technology providing timely , error -free information that can be used to increase productivity , accuracy , and efficiency in the workplace. Virtually ever y type of industr y is using bar codes to replace keyboard data entr y.
Chapter 2 3 2 Bar codes are symbols consisting of a series of bars and spaces which can be applied to packages, cartons, bottles, and other commer cial products. The bars and spaces in each symbol are grouped in such a way to represent a specific ASCII character or function.
Chapter 3 4 Installation T rigger T rigger Scanning Aperture Scanning Aperture Din-6M Din-6F USB Port 1. Insert the USB cable directly into your PC’ s USB port. 1. T urn off your computer . 2. Unplug your PC keyboard cable and plug the male end (Din 6) of the WCS3900 Scanner directly into your PC keyboard port.
Chapter 4 5 4 Y our W asp WCS3900 Series Scanners are ready for use. The default settings of the scanners have been pre-programmed for the most common bar code configurations. Use the “Setup & Configuration” sections only to customize the scanners settings.
Chapter 5 6 In order to configure W asp WCS3900 Series Scanners, you must familiarize yourself with the setup procedures on the following pages. The default settings of the scanners are identified on each page and clearly marked using an asterisk (*).
Chapter 5 7 F ACTOR Y DEF AUL T & KEYBOARD CONNECTION 6 Use the Factory Default bar code to reset the scanner to the Default settings. PC (USB or PS/2 ) * N o t e b o o k The Keyboard Connection is used to program the W asp WCS3900 Series scanner for the type of host computer .
Chapter 5 8 BEEP AND DELA Y The 'Beep and Delay' configuration supports the general control options for the WCS3900 Series Scanners. These options include the volume, inter character delay , and interblock delay . Interblock delay is the minimum time inter val between two adjacent scans.
Chapter 5 9 BEEP AND DELA Y 8 0ms * 1 0 m s 5 0 m s 1 0 0 m s 2 0 0 m s 140u s * 5 0 0 u s 1 m s 4 m s 1 6 m s 5 0 0 m s Interblock Delay Intercharacter Delay *Default WCS3900_3905Manual0707_sm.
Chapter 5 10 UPPER/LOWER CASE • Caps Lock Auto (For PC XT/A T only): In Auto mode, the scanner will keep track of the Caps Lock status automatically .
Chapter 5 11 KEYBOARD LANGUAGE 10 U.S. * G e r m a n F r e n c h S p a n i s h I t a l i a n The ‘Keyboard Language’ setting controls the key codes for your keyboard’ s language.
Chapter 5 12 PREAMBLE/POST AMBLE CONFIGURA TION The ‘Preamble/Postamble’ configuration is used to add a prefix or suffix set of characters to the bar code value. Up to 8 characters may be added for each option separately . Preamble and postamble characters can function concurrently , but need to be configured separately .
Chapter 5 13 TERMINA TOR/CODE ID 12 O - MSI/Plessey T - EAN 128 S - EAN 8 K - Code 128 E - UPC E N - Codabar A - UPC A D - Full ASCII Code 39 F - EAN 13 M - Std.
Chapter 5 14 ENABLE/DISABLE BARCODE SYMBOLOGIES Enable Disable En able All MSI Ple sse y Interle aved 2 of 5 * Code 128 * Codab ar * Code 39 * Disa ble All M S I Pless ey * Interle aved 2 of 5 Code 128 C o d a b a r Code 39 *Default WCS3900_3905Manual0707_sm.
Chapter 5 15 ENABLE/DISABLE BARCODE SYMBOLOGIES 14 Enable Disable UPC A * UPC E * EAN 8 * EA N 13 * Code 93 UPC A UPC E EAN 8 EAN 13 Code 93 * *Default WCS3900_3905Manual0707_sm.
Chapter 5 16 CODE 39 SETTINGS En able Code 39 * Enable Code 39 Full AS CII * Chec k Digit Do Not Calc ula te * Ch eck Digit Ca lc ulate But Do No t Send * Minimu m Length ( 1 *) Dis able Code 39 Dis a.
Chapter 5 17 INTERLEA VED 2 OF 5 AND CODE 93 SETTINGS 16 Enabl e Code 93 Dis able Code 93 * Enab le Inte rlea ved 2 of 5 * Chec k Digit Do Not C alcu late * Ch eck Digit C alc ulate But Do No t Send M.
Chapter 5 18 CODE 128 AND UCC/EAN 128 SETTINGS Code 128 is the most flexible of all the common linear symbologies. It supports alpha and numeric characters easily , has the highest number of characters per inch, and is variable length. See page 6 for information on setting the minimum and maximum lengths.
Chapter 5 19 MSI PLESSEY SETTINGS 18 MSI Plessey is a variable length numeric symbology and is primarily used in marking retail shelves. Each character consists of four bars with intervening spaces for each encoded digit, one or two symbol check digits, and a reverse start code.
Chapter 5 20 CODABAR SETTINGS Codabar is a variable length symbology capable of encoding six special alphanumeric characters, capital letters A through D, T , N, *, E, and all numeric digits. Codabar is one of the oldest bar code symbologies and is still used in some library applications.
Chapter 5 21 UPC-A SETTINGS 20 UPC-A (Universal Product Code-A) is fixed length and is the most common UPC bar code for retail product labeling. It is seen in most grocery stores across the United States. The symbology encodes a 12-digit number . The first six digits are assigned from the Uniform Code Council (UCC).
Chapter 5 22 UPC-A SUPPLEMENT SETTINGS / UPC-A TO EAN-13 This option enables the two and five digit supplements for the UPC and EAN/JAN bar code symbologies. 5 Dig it Supp leme nt E n a b l e 2 Dig it Supp leme nt E n a b l e T ran smit if Pre sen t 5 Digit Su pple men t Disa ble * This option expands the UPC-A bar code to EAN-13.
Chapter 5 23 UPC-E SETTINGS 22 UPC-E (Universal Product Code-E) is fixed length and is a compressed six digit code used for marking small packages, including magazines and paperback books. UPC-E symbols are UPC-A symbols that have been zero suppressed (i.
Chapter 5 24 UPC-E SUPPLEMENT SETTINGS This option enables the two and five digit supplements for the UPC and EAN/JAN bar code symbologies. 5 Digi t Supp lemen t E n a b l e 2 Digi t Supp lemen t E n .
Chapter 5 25 EAN-8 SETTINGS 24 The EAN/JAN-8 is fixed length and is similar to the UPC-E code, but includes two more digits for the countr y code. The nominal height for the EAN/JAN-8 bar code is one inch.
Chapter 5 26 EAN-8 SUPPLEMENT SETTINGS This option enables the two and five digit supplements for the UPC and EAN/JAN bar code symbologies. 5 Dig it Supp lemen t E n a b l e 2 Dig it Supp lemen t E n a b l e T ransmit if Pre sent 5 Digi t Supp lemen t Disa ble * 2 Digi t Supp lemen t Disa ble * Must Be Presen t * *Default WCS3900_3905Manual0707_sm.
Chapter 5 27 EAN-13 SETTINGS 26 The EAN/JAN-13 (European Article Number/Japanese Article Number) is fixed length and is similar to the UPC-A symbology , but encodes a 13th digit. The nominal height for the EAN/JAN-8 bar code is one inch. The reduced size is 80% of the nominal size.
Chapter 5 28 EAN-13 SUPPLEMENT SETTINGS This option enables the two and five digit supplements for the UPC and EAN/JAN bar code symbologies. 5 Dig it Supp lemen t E n a b l e 2 Dig it Supp lemen t E n.
Appendix A 29 BARCODE TEST SYMBOLS 28 Code 39* Interleaved 2 of 5 * Codabar * Code 128* MSI/Plessey Code 93 Note: Make sure that the appropriate bar code symbology is configured properly and enabled before tr ying to scan. Use the 'Bar code Symbologies' configuration beginning on page 14 to enable specific symbologies.
Appendix A 30 BARCODE TEST SYMBOLS UPC-A* UPC-E* UPC-E w/5 digit supplement UPC-E w/2 digit supplement UPC-A w/2 digit supplement UPC-A w/5 digit supplement *Default WCS3900_3905Manual0707_sm.
Appendix A 31 BARCODE TEST SYMBOLS 30 EAN/JAN-8* EAN/JAN-8 w/5 digit supplement EAN/JAN-8 w/2 digit supplement EAN/JAN-13* EAN/JAN-13 w/2 digit supplement EAN/JAN-13 w/5 digit supplement *Default WCS3900_3905Manual0707_sm.
Appendix B 32 ASCII T ABLE Use this ASCII T able to add preamble and postamble characters to your bar code value. Please refer to the appropriate configuration section for the number of characters that can be configured.
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Appendix B 34 ASCII T ABLE H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W B C D E F G PostScript Picture (G.eps) ? @ A X Y [ ] _ ^ Z WCS3900_3905Manual0707_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:32 PM Page 34.
Appendix B 35 ASCII T ABLE 34 x y z { | } ~ DEL n o p q r s t u v w a c e g i k m ` b d f h j l WCS3900_3905Manual0707_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:32 PM Page 35.
Appendix C 36 FUNCTION CODE FOR PC F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Cursor Right Cursor Left Cursor Up Cursor Do wn P age Up P age Do wn T ab Bac k T ab Esc Enter End Ins Home Bac k Space Del WCS3900_3905Manual0707_sm.
Appendix D 37 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS 36 MODEL WCS3900 OPTICAL Scanning Width 3.00” (76mm) Depth of Field contact to 5mm (approx 1.5”) Scan Rate 45 scans / second Decode Rate 100 scans / second .
38 W asp Barcode T echnologies products are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of shipment, provided that the product remains unmodified and is operated under normal and proper conditions.
F AQ 38 39 Q: How do I configure the scanner for a notebook (or laptop) computer? A: Scan the “Notebook” bar code on page 7. Q: How do I change the terminator to a T ab? A: Scan the “T ab” barcode on page 13. Q: How do I remove the terminator? A: Scan the “None” bar code on page 13.
40 If you experience any problems with the W asp WCS3900 Series Scanners that you are unable to resolve, call for technical assistance at (214) 547-4100 ext 2, Monday through Friday , 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time. Visit www .waspbarcode.com/support anytime.
© Copyright Wasp Bar code T echnologies 2007 No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of Wasp Bar code T echnologies. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Wasp Barcode T echnologies 1400 10th Street Plano, TX 75074 www .waspbarcode.com 0707US Programming Guide Barcode Scanning Made Easy.
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