SYMBOL DS6708
Quick Start Guide
See Product Reference Guide
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for more information
RS-232
Scanner not working
No power to scanner
Incorrect interface cable used
Check system power;
Ensure that correct
ensure power supply,
interface cable is used
if required, is connected
Scanner decoding bar code, but data not transmitting to host
Scanner not programmed for correct host interface
Scan appropriate host parameter bar codes
Set Defaults
SET DEFAULTS
USB Host Types
HID KEYBOARD EMULATION
IBM HAND-HELD USB
RS-232 Host Types
STANDARD RS-232
ICL RS-232
NIXDORF RS-232 MODE A
1
CORD ATTACHMENT/REMOVAL
NOTE: Cables may vary depending on configuration
USB
TROUBLESHOOTING
Interface/power cables are loose
Ensure all cable connections
are secure
Interface cable is loose
Ensure all cable connections are secure
SYMBOL DS6708 PROGRAMMING BAR CODES
Carriage Return/Line Feed
<DATA><SUFFIX 1>
Level
LEVEL
NIXDORF RS-232 MODE B
FUJITSU RS-232
OPOS/JPOS
2
3
1
LED Indicators
2
Scan Window
3
Scan Trigger
HOST INTERFACES
Keyboard Wedge
Scanner not decoding bar code
Scanner not programmed
for bar code type
Ensure scanner is programmed
to read type of bar code being
scanned
Scanned data incorrectly displayed on host
Scanner not programmed for correct host interface
Scan appropriate host parameter bar codes
ACCESSORIES
IntelliStand
IBM 46XX
Bar code unreadable
Distance between scanner
and bar code incorrect
Ensure bar code is not defaced;
try scanning test bar code of same
Move scanner closer to
bar code type
or further from bar code
IBM 46XX Host Types
PORT 5B
PORT 9B
Keyboard Wedge Host Types
IBM PC/AT and IBM PC COMPATIBLE
Wall Mount
Desk Cup