Metrologic Instruments MS7100 - Manual (Page 28)

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RS-232 only
SYMPTOM
Power-up OK and scans OK but does not communicate properly to the host
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION
Com port at the host is not working or Check to make sure that the baud rate and
configured properly parity of the scanner and the communica-tion
port match and the program is looking for
“RS-232" data
Cable not connected to the proper com Check to make sure that the baud rate and
port parity of the scanner and the communica-tion
port match and the program is looking for
“RS-232" data
Com port not operating properly Check to make sure that the baud rate and
parity of the scanner and the communica-tion
port match and the program is looking for
“RS-232" data
SYMPTOM
The host is receiving data but the data does not look correct
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION
The scanner and host may not be Check that the scanner and the host are
configured for the same interface font configured for the same interface font
SYMPTOM
Characters are being dropped
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION
Intercharacter delay needs to be added Add some intercharacter delay to the
to the transmitted output transmitted output by using the MetroSelect
Programming Guide MLPN 2407