Reference Guide

Data Formatting: ADF, MDF, Preferred Symbol
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Programming a Scanner
• Using 123Scan, programming an MDF is similar to programming an ADF rule. MDF programming
is saved in a 123Scan configuration file.
• MDF can be deployed to a fleet of 2D scanners using the Scanner Management Service (SMS)
through a traditional SMS package.
For more information, refer to the Multicode Data Formatting and Preferred Symbol User Guide,
p/n MN-002895-xx.
For a video on Creating an Multicode Data Formatting (MDF) Rule using 123Scan, go to:
www.zebra.com/ScannerHowToVideos
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Preferred Symbol
Preferred Symbol is a barcode prioritization technique that enables favored decoding of high priority
barcode(s). The Preferred Symbol is the only barcode that is decoded and output within the preset
Preferred Symbol Timeout. During this time, the scanner attempts to decode the prioritized barcode and
reports only this barcode.
For more information, refer to the Multicode Data Formatting and Preferred Symbol User Guide,
p/n MN-002895-xx.
To program Preferred Symbol via 123Scan, select 123Scan > Configuration Wizard > Symbologies
screen, and then select Preferred Symbol from the drop-down menu. Preferred Symbol programming is
saved in the 123Scan configuration file.
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