Motorola Mc9500k Manual

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Figure 3-21    Beam File
To receive files via IrDA connection:
1.Align the IrDA port of the MC9500-K with that of the other IrDA device so that they are unobstructed and within 
a close range.
2.On the other device, send the file to the MC9500-K.
Figure 3-22    Receive File
3.When the Receiving Data dialog displays, tap Ye s.
Printing
The MC9500-K supports printing to specific devices. The Motorola Print Manager, available from the Support 
Central web site, provides support for...

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Chapter 4 Data Capture
Introduction
The MC9500-K offers three types of data capture options:
Laser scanning
Imaging
Color digital camera.
Laser Scanning
An MC9500-K with an integrated linear laser scanner has the following features:
Reading of a variety of bar code symbologies, including the most popular 1-D code types. 
Intuitive aiming for easy point-and-shoot operation.
Scanning Considerations
Typically, scanning is a simple matter of aim, scan, and decode and a few quick trial efforts master it....

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Angle
Scanning angle is important for promoting quick decodes.
The MC9500-K scans at a 15° angle which improves scanning ergonomics.
Hold the MC9500-K farther away for larger symbols.
Move the MC9500-K closer for symbols with bars that are close together.
Laser Scanning
1.Ensure that a scan enabled application is loaded on the MC9500-K.
Figure 4-1    Linear Scanning
2.Press and hold the scan button. The laser beam exits from the end of the MC9500-K. Ensure the...

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Decode Zones
The decode zones for the laser scanners are shown in Figure 4-3 and Figure 4-4. The figures shown are typical 
values. Table 4-2 lists the typical distances for selected bar code densities. The minimum element width (or 
“symbol density”) is the width in mils of the narrowest element (bar or space) in the symbol.
Figure 4-3    MC9500-K Laser Scanner 35° Decode Zone
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5 mil7.50
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100% UPC12.50
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Figure 4-4    MC9500-K Laser Scanner 47° Decode Zone
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5 mil0.757.50
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100% UPC1.00
12.50
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Note: Typical performance at 73°F (23°C) on high 
quality symbols in normal room light.
Depth of Field
* Minimum distance determined by symbol length and...

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Imaging
MC9500-K with an integrated imager have the following features:
Omnidirectional (360°) reading of a variety of bar code symbologies, including the most popular linear, postal, 
PDF417, and 2D matrix code types.
The ability to capture and download images to a host for a variety of imaging applications.
Advanced intuitive laser aiming for easy point-and-shoot operation.
The imager uses digital camera technology to take a digital picture of a bar code, stores the resulting image...

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Operational Modes
MC9500-K with an integrated imager support three modes of operation, listed below. Activate each mode pressing 
the Scan button.
Decode Mode: In this mode, the MC9500-K attempts to locate and decode enabled bar codes within its field 
of view. The imager remains in this mode as long as you hold the scan button, or until it decodes a bar code.
Pick List Mode: This mode allows you to selectively decode a bar code when more than one bar code is in...

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Figure 4-6    Imager Aiming Pattern
Figure 4-7    Pick List Mode with Multiple Bar Codes
3.Release the scan button.
NOTEImager decoding usually occurs instantaneously. The MC9500-K repeats the steps required to take a digital 
picture (image) of a poor or difficult bar code as long as the scan button remains pressed. 

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Imager Decode Ranges
The decode ranges provide the decode distances for bar codes of specified densities. Figure 4-8 shows the imager 
decode ranges and Table 4-2 on page 4-9 lists the scan ranges for the selected bar code densities. The minimum 
element width (or “symbol density”) is the width in mils of the narrowest element (bar or space) in the symbol. The 
maximum usable length of a symbol at any given range is shown below. 
Figure 4-8    MC9500-K Imager...