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Symbol LS1203
Product Reference Guide
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Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide 72E-73953-04 Revision A August 2008
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ii Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide © 2008 by Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from Motorola. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice. The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis. All softwar
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iii Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date Description -01 Rev A 1/2006 Initial release. -02 Rev A 3/2006 Guide format updates. No content changes. -03 Rev A 1/2008 Motorola rebranding, add hands free stand assembly instructions, add new UPC/EAN supplemental options and Bookland ISBN format option. -04 Rev A 8/2008 Add HD model, change UCC/EAN-128 code type name to GS1-128.
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iv Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
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Table of Contents About This Guide Introduction .................................................................................................................... xi Configurations................................................................................................................ xi Chapter Descriptions ..................................................................................................... xi Notational Conventions......................................................
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vi Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 3-2 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................... 3-5 Scanner Signal Descriptions ......................................................................................... 3-6 Chapter 4: User Preferences Introduction ..........................................
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Table of Contents vii RS-232 Parameter Defaults .......................................................................................... 6-3 RS-232 Host Parameters .............................................................................................. 6-4 RS-232 Host Types ................................................................................................. 6-6 Baud Rate .........................................................................................................
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viii Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Transmit UPC-A Check Digit .................................................................................. 8-12 Transmit UPC-E Check Digit .................................................................................. 8-12 Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................ 8-13 UPC-A Preamble ..................................................................................................
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Table of Contents ix Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................ 8-39 Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................ 8-39 MSI Check Digits .................................................................................................... 8-40 Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................... 8
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x Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
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About This Guide Introduction The Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Symbol LS1203 scanner. Configurations This guide includes the following configurations: • Symbol LS1203-SR - Standard range scanning • Symbol LS1203-HD - High density scanning Chapter Descriptions Topics covered in this guide are as follows: • Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and cabl
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xii Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide • Chapter 8, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting these features for the scanner. • Chapter 9, 123Scan (PC based scanner configuration tool) provides the bar code that must be scanned to communicate with the 123Scan program. • Appendix A, Standard Defaults provides a table of all host devices and miscellaneous scanner defaults. • Appendix B, Programming Reference provides a table of
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About This Guide xiii Related Documents The Symbol LS1203 Quick Reference Guide (p/n 72-73954-xx) provides general information to help the user get started with the scanner. It includes basic operation instructions and start up bar codes. For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to: http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/manuals. Service Information If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support for your region. Contact information is
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xiv Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The scanner combines excellent scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in a TM lightweight laser scanner. Whether used in triggered mode or Auto-Scan mode, the scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time. NOTE The scanner does not support PDF417 bar codes and its variants. Figure 1-1 LS1203 Scanner This scanner supports the following interfaces: • Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. The host inte
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1 - 2 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide ® following international keyboards (for Windows environment): North America, German, French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese. Unpacking Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, call Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See page xiii for contact information. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be use
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Getting Started 1 - 3 NOTE Different cables are required for different hosts. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are examples only. Actual connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner remain the same. Removing the Interface Cable To remove the interface cable: 1. Unplug the installed cable modular connector by depressing the connector clip with the tip of a screwdriver, or a paper clip as shown in Figure 1-3. Figure 1-3 Removing the
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1 - 4 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Assembling the Hands Free Stand 1. Unscrew the wingnut from the bottom of the flexible neck. 2. Fit the bottom of the neck piece into the opening on the top of the stand base. When positioned correctly, the flat areas of the neck piece fit into place in the stand base opening. 3. Tighten the wingnut underneath the base to secure the cup and neck piece to the base. 4. Bend the neck to the desired position for scanning. Auto-scan bar code (under cup) On
