Datalogic Scanning 4410 User Manual

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Scanning Bar Codes

32

Falcon

®

4400 Series with Windows

®

CE

Figure 19. Scanning a Bar Code

2. Aim the scan window at the bar code following the guidelines outlined

in

Figure 20

.

3. Press

<Scan>

on the keypad (26, 52 or 52-key NU) or the Scan Trigger

on the handle. The laser scans as long as you hold the button or trigger,
or for 10 seconds, or until a good scan is obtained.

4. Aim the laser beam at the center of the bar code.

Position the unit close to bar code when scanning small bar codes.

Position it at a distance when scanning larger bar codes.

The laser is disabled after you release the key or after 10 seconds,

or once a good scan is obtained.

Figure 20. Laser Beam Positions

Press

<Scan>

on the keypad (26, 52 or 52-key NU)

or the Scan Trigger to initiate a scan with the Falcon.

Correct Scanning Positions

Incorrect Scanning Positions

Ideal positioning

A bit high, will read correctly

A bit angled, will read correctly

Positioned too far to the right. Will
not read entire bar code.

Too angled; cannot read the
entire bar code.

Bar code will not read. The
scanner should be posi-
tioned perpendicular to
the bar code bars.

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