User's Manual

2 - 6 Symbol DS6878 Product Reference Guide
To scan a bar code, center the symbol in any orientation within the aiming pattern. Be sure the entire symbol is
within the rectangular area formed by the cross pattern.
Figure 2-3 Scanning Orientation with Imager Aiming Pattern
The digital scanner can also read a bar code presented within the aiming pattern but not centered. The top
examples in Figure 2-4 show acceptable aiming options, while the bottom examples can not be decoded.
Figure 2-4 Acceptable and Incorrect Aiming
Symbol
Aiming Pattern
1D bar code
2D bar code
0123 45
0123 45
0123 45
0123 45