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Barcode Scanning Made Easy
Wasp Barcode Technologies
Programming Guide
1400 10th Street
Plano, TX 75074
www.waspbarcode.com 0308 US
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Pen Scanner Programming Guide Wasp Barcode Technologies Please Read ® Note: The Wasp WWR2900 Series Scanners are ready to scan the most popular barcodes out of the box. This manual should only be used to make changes in the configuration of the scanner for specific applications. These scanners do not require software or drivers to operate. The scanner enters data as keyboard data. Please review this manual before scanning any of the programming barcodes in this manual. Tech Tip If you are unsur
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WWR2900_2905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:43 PM Page 1 Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2. Barcode Symbologies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Chapter 3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chapter 4. Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chapter 5. Setup & Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28 1. Factory Default & Keyboard Connectio
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WWR2900_2905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:43 PM Page 2 Chapter 1 Introduction Barcoding 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 every type of industry is using barcodes to replace keyboard data entry. Studies have shown that a proficient data entry operator will make one error for every 300 characters that are manually entered. The error
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WWR2900_2905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:43 PM Page 3 Chapter 2 Barcode Symbologies Barcodes are symbols consisting of a series of bars and spaces which can be applied to packages, cartons, bottles, and other commercial products. The bars and spaces in each symbol are grouped in such a way to represent a specific ASCII character or function. The interpretation of these groups is based on a particular set of rules called symbologies. Various symbologies have been developed for particular applic
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WWR2900_2905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:43 PM Page 4 Chapter 3 Installation WWR2900 PS2 Pen Scanner Scanning Aperture D i n - 6 M D i n - 6 F 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Unplug your PC keyboard cable and plug the male end (Din 6) of the Wasp WWR2900 Scanner directly into your PC keyboard port. Plug your keyboard cable into the other end (female Din 6) of the the Wasp WWR2900 Scanner. 3. Turn your computer on. WWR2905 USB Scanner Scanning Aperture U S B P o r t 1. Plug the USB of the Wa
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WWR2900_2905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:43 PM Page 5 Chapter 4 Quick Start Your Wasp WWR2900 / 2905 Scanners are ready for use. The default settings of the Wasp WWR2900 / 2905 Scanners have been pre- programmed for the most common barcode configurations. Use the “WWR2900 / 2905 Scanners Setup & Configuration” sections only to customize the Wasp WWR2900 / 2905 Scanners settings. Please review the “Enable Barcode Symbologies” configuration beginning on page 14 to see the list of barcode symbolog
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WWR2900_2905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:43 PM Page 6 Chapter 5 Setup & Configuration In order to configure Wasp WWR2900 / 2905 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 (*). The default settings have been preprogrammed for the most common barcode configurations. Use the setup & configuration barcodes only to customize the Wasp WWR2900 / 2905 Sca
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WWR2900_2905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:43 PM Page 7 FACTORY DEFAULT & KEYBOARD CONNECTION Chapter 5 Factory Default Use the Factory Default barcode to reset the scanner to the Default settings. Scan this barcode to reset the scanner if you are unsure of how your Wasp WWR2900 / 2905 Scanners are configured: F a c t o r y Default Keyboard Connection The Keyboard Connection is used to program the Wasp WWR2900 / 2905 Scanners for the type of computer you are connecting to. PC (USB or PS/2) * N o
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WWR2900_2905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:43 PM Page 8 BEEP AND DELAY Chapter 5 The ‘Beep and Delay’ configuration supports the general control options for the Wasp WWR2900 / 2905 Scanners. These options include the volume, intercharacter delay, and interblock delay. Interblock delay is the minimum time interval between two adjacent scans. If the processing speed of your host device is slower than your scanning speed, a longer interblock delay may ensure the data integrity. Intercharacter delay
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WWR2900_2905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:43 PM Page 9 BEEP AND DELAY Chapter 5 Interblock Delay Intercharacter Delay 0ms * 140us * 1 0 m s 5 0 0 u s 5 0 m s 1 m s 1 0 0 m s 4 m s 2 0 0 m s 1 6 m s 5 0 0 m s *Default 8 9
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WWR2900_2905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:43 PM Page 10 UPPER/LOWER CASE Chapter 5 • Caps Lock Auto (For PC XT/AT only): In Auto mode, the scanner will keep track of the Caps Lock status automatically. For some PCs, the scanning performance may be compromised because of the auto tracing. If the scanning performance is poor (or cannot scan) or the scanner cannot output the upper/lower case characters correctly, try to select one of the next two choices instead of auto tracing. • Caps Lock Off: Wh
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WWR2900_2905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:43 PM Page 11 KEYBOARD LANGUAGE Chapter 5 The ‘Keyboard Language’ setting controls the key codes for your keyboard’s language. 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 *Default 10 11
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WWR2900_2905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:43 PM Page 12 PREAMBLE/POSTAMBLE CONFIGURATION Chapter 5 The ‘Preamble/Postamble’ configuration is used to add a prefix or suffix set of characters to the barcode 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. To add preamble or postamble characters, follow the steps below: 1) Scan the ‘Clear Pre/Postamble’ barcode on this page. 2) Scan
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WWR2900_2905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:43 PM Page 13 TERMINATOR/CODE ID Chapter 5 Terminator The ‘Terminator’ option is used to specify the end-of-text message and is primarily used to denote the end of the barcode value. CR * Ta b N o n e S p a c e L F E S C CR + LF Code ID The ‘Code ID’ option sends a specific value when a particular barcode symbology is scanned. For example, if ‘Code ID’ is enabled and Code 39 is scanned, an “M” will appear in the data stream in front of the barcode valu
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WWR2900_2905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:43 PM Page 14 ENABLE/DISABLE BARCODE SYMBOLOGIES Chapter 5 Enable Disable Enable All Disable All MSI Plessey M S I Plessey * Interleaved 2 of 5 * Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 128 * Code 128 Codabar * C o d a b a r Code 39 * Code 39 *Default 14
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WWR2900_2905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:43 PM Page 15 ENABLE/DISABLE BARCODE SYMBOLOGIES Chapter 5 Enable Disable UPC A * UPC A UPC E * UPC E EAN 8 * EAN 8 EAN 13 * EAN 13 Code 93 Code 93 * *Default 14 15
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WWR2900_2905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:43 PM Page 16 CODE 39 SETTINGS Chapter 5 Code 39 is variable length and is the most frequently used symbology in industrial barcode systems today. It is extensively used within the Department of Defense (DOD). The principal feature is to encode messages using the full alphanumeric character set. Standard Code 39 contains only 43 characters (0-9, A-Z, $, /, %, +, -, ., SPACE) and can be extended to a 128 character symbology (full ASCII) by combining one o
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WWR2900_2905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:43 PM Page 17 INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 AND CODE 93 SETTINGS Chapter 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 is a variable length, even numbered, numeric barcode. It is typically used in industrial and master carton labeling and also in the automobile industry. The symbology uses bars to represent the first digit of a pair and the interleaved (white) spaces to represent the second digit of a character pair. See page 6 for information on setting the minimum and maximum lengths. E
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WWR2900_2905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:43 PM Page 18 CODE 128 AND UCC/EAN 128 SETTINGS Chapter 5 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. Enable Code 128 * Minimum Length (5 *) Disable Code 128 Maximum Length (48 *) UCC/EAN 128 UCC/EAN 128 Enable * D i s a b l e UCC/EAN 128
