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CHAPTER 16 DATA FORMATTING:
ADF, MDF, PREFERRED
SYMBOL
Introduction
This chapter briefly describes the Zebra features available for customizing scanner operation.
Advanced Data Formatting (ADF)
Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data from before transmission to the host device. Use
ADF to edit scan data to suit your host's requirements. With ADF you scan one barcode per trigger pull. ADF is
programmed using 123Scan.
To watch a video on Creating an Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) Rule using 123Scan, go to:
http://www.zebra.com/ScannerHowToVideos
For additional information, refer to the Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide.
Multicode Data Formatting (MDF)
Multicode Data Formatting (MDF) enables a 2D imaging scanner to scan all barcodes on a label with a single
trigger pull, and then modify and transmit the data to meet host application requirements. MDF supports
programming up to nine unique labels into one scanner. MDF also supports scanning multiple barcodes on
opposite sides of a box by holding the trigger.
Programming options include:
Output all or specific barcodes
Control the barcode output sequence
Apply unique multicode data formatting (MDF) to each output barcode
Discard scanned data if all required barcodes are not present
For more information, refer to the MDF and Preferred Symbol User Guide.
To watch a video on Creating an Multicode Data Formatting (MDF) Rule using 123Scan, go to:
http://www.zebra.com/ScannerHowToVideos