User's Manual

Reader User Guide DT-018581
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Table 1: Indicator LED
Ready (green)
The reader is ready to scan a document (when connected to the host
application).
Busy (amber) The reader is scanning a document and processing the data.
OK (green)
A known document type was presented and processing was
successful.
Error (red) The document is of an unknown type or did not process properly.
Back Panel
The back panel features the power switch, power supply connector and USB communication
ports. Data is sent to the host PC through the USB 2.0 host connector.
A built-in USB hub and two auxilliary USB 2.0 connectors allow you to connect additional USB
peripherals such as a mouse, keyboard or 2D barcode reader.
In addition, a Kensington Lock slot can be used to tether the reader to the workspace.
Figure 8: Back Panel Ports
Setting up the Reader
Before beginning to read documents, you must
• verify your host PC’s capabilities
• unpack the reader
• install the software
• connect the power supply
• connect the reader to the host system using the USB cable
Host PC Requirements
• Windows® 2000 SP4 or Windows® XP
• USB 2.0 high-speed capability
Note: See Appendix C for instructions on how to check for USB2.0 compatibility.