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123Scan and Software
Tools
Introduction
This chapter briefly describes the Zebra software tools available for customizing scanner operation.
123Scan
123Scan is a software tool that simplifies scanner setup and more.
Intuitive enough for first time users, the 123Scan wizard guides users through a streamlined setup
process. Settings are saved in a configuration file that can be printed as a single programming barcode for
scanning, emailed to a smart phone for scanning from its screen, or downloaded to the scanner using a
USB cable.
Through 123Scan a user can:
Configure a scanner using a wizard.
Program the following scanner settings.
Speaker tone / volume settings.
Enable / disable symbologies.
Communication settings.
Modify data before transmission to a host using:
Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) - Scan one barcode per trigger press.
Multicode Data Formatting (MDF) - Scan many barcodes in one trigger press (select scanners).
Preferred Symbol - Single out one barcode on label of many (select scanners).
Load parameter settings to a scanner via the following.
Barcode scanning.
Scan a paper barcode.
Scan a barcode from a PC screen.
Scan a barcode from a smart phone screen.
Download over a USB cable.
Load settings to one scanner.
Stage up to 10 scanners simultaneously (Powered USB Hub recommended with 0.5 amp / port).
Validate scanner setup.
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