Model No. CF-U1 Series

First-time Operation

Supplementary Instructions

for 2D Barcode Reader

Personal Computer

Model No.

CF-U1

Series

Contents

Precautions ... 2

Names and Functions of Parts ... 2

Setting for Barcode Reader ... 3

Reading Barcodes ... 4

Troubleshooting ... 5

Cleaning the Reading Window ... 5

Symbols ... 6

Various Barcode Settings ... 6

Specifications ... Back cover

This Supplementary Instructions explains how to get started with a barcode reader and point out cases where the operation of the computer will differ from that in the Operating Instruc-tions.

Do not look directly into the reading window. DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE LED LIGHT.

Be sure to read “Precautions” in the Personal Computer Operating Instructions.

Reading Window

Trigger Buttons

When the computer is moved from hot and humid environment to low temperature environment, dew condensation may mist up inside the lens. This is not a malfunction. Dry the lens before use.

NOTE

Precautions

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The following menu opens by clicking icon on the notification area. Connection to Barcode

(Power Saving Mode) Connection to Barcode (Always-On)

Disconnect Barcode Module Confirmation Message On

Allow Code 39 Packet Mode

Exit 2D Barcode Key Emulator

To reduce the power consumption, stop barcode reader connection within 1 minute after reading a barcode. Keep barcode reader active even after reading a barcode. Stop barcode reader connection in Always-On mode or Power Saving Mode.

If the trigger button is pressed in Power Saving Mode, “Push Barcode Trigger again to enable Barcode.” message is dis-played to prevent operational errors.*1

Allow Code 39 type barcode. You can change the setting by scanning Enable/Disable of Code39 ( Page 7). Receive barcode decode data in packet mode. Exit barcode reader operation.

When the computer enters Sleep (Model with Windows Vista)/Standby (Model with Windows XP) or Hibernation in Power Saving Mode or Always-On mode, the Barcode Reader is disabled. [Barcode Module was disconnected by changing the power status] message appears at the next resume timing.

•In Power Saving Mode, click [OK] to reconnect with the Barcode Module.

•In Always-On mode, click [OK] and select [Connection to Barcode (Always-On)] again from the above menu to reconnect with the Barcode Module.

When the computer is shut down in Power Saving Mode or Always-On mode, the Barcode Reader is disabled.

•In Power Saving Mode, just turn on the computer to reconnect with the Barcode Module.

•In Always-On mode, the Barcode Module is not reconnected only by turning on the computer. Select [Connection to Barcode (Always-On)] again from the above menu. The icon may not appear when you start up the computer for the first time. In this case, restart the computer.

NOTE

*1_{The confirm message is closed in the following cases.}

•When five seconds pass from the display message.

•When the [Close] in the message window is clicked.

•When the trigger button is pushed again.

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The LED lights red to indicate the reading position.

To Correctly Read a Barcode with This Computer, Observe the Following.

The reading angle is important factor. Perform reading at the angle indicated in the figure. We recommend you to set at approximately 2° to 3° angle from the perpendicular position.

Hold the reader farther away when reading a larger barcode, and closer in when reading a smaller barcode or a thinner barcode.

Press trigger button. ( Page 2)

2° to 3°

Recommend

Reading Barcodes

Perform reading so that the entire symbol falls within the center of the red LED light. Right

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Reading is not possible. Confirm that the barcode is readable (without damage, etc.).

Confirm the range for reading.

Be sure the reader is programmed to read the type of barcode you are reading.

The distance from the reader to the barcode is impor-tant. As a rule of thumb, a farther distance should be used for a larger symbol to allow the raster pattern to cover the symbol. In addition, a closer distance should be used for a thinner symbol.

Return the Barcode reader to the default setting.

If the reading window is dirty, gently wipe the reading window with a cloth or a cotton swab moistened with water.

Do not allow materials that can easily scratch the reading window to touch the window, such as sandpaper or metal object. In addition, do not directly apply a liquid such as water, deter-gent, or alcohol, on the surface of the window.

For parts other than the reading window, please read “Maintenance” in the Personal Com-puter Operating Instructions.

Troubleshooting

Cleaning the Reading Window

The reader can still read a barcode even if the barcode is not in the center of the red LED light. However, if a part of the barcode lies slightly outside the LED light, the barcode cannot be read. Make sure the entire barcode is inside the LED light.

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Try reading the following barcodes to check your reader is working properly. < UPC-A >

Scan the following barcodes to change the Barcode Reader settings.

Set factory preset

Code Type Enable Disable

RS-232 parameters-RTS/CTS hardware protocol Australian Post Aztec

Symbols

Various Barcode Settings

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Code Type Enable Disable

BPO Codabar Codablock-Codablock A Codablock-Codablock F Code 11 Code 39

Code 93/Code 93i

Code 128/

Various Barcode Settings

Code Type Enable Disable

Code 128/ EAN 128-EAN 128 DataMatrix Dutch Post EAN.UCC Composite-CC-A/B EAN.UCC Composite-CC-C Interleaved 2 of 5 Japan Post Matrix 2 of 5

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Code Type Enable Disable

MaxiCode MicroPDF417 MicroPDF417-Code 128 emulation MSI Code PDF417 Planet Plessey Code Postnet

Various Barcode Settings

Code Type Enable Disable

QR Code RSS-RSS 14 RSS-Limited RSS-Expanded Standard 2 of 5 Telepen TLC 39 UPC/EAN-UPC-A

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Code Type Enable Disable

UPC/EAN-UPC-E

UPC/EAN-EAN-8

UPC/EAN-EAN-13

HS0808-0 DFQX5685ZA

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company 3 Panasonic Way, Panazip 2F-5,

Secaucus, NJ 07094

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

Read Pattern Light Source Decode Capabilities

Minimum Optical Resolu-tion

Angular Orientation Tolerances: Skew

Pitch Ambient Light Immunity Artificial Lighting Sunlight

CMOS Reading

655 nm Visible light semiconductor LED

This computer can be programmed to decode the follow-ing code types :

(The readable code depends on the setting.)

Australian Post, Aztec, BPO, CanadaPost, Codabar, Codablock, Code11, Code39, Code93, Code128, EAN128, DataMatrix, DutchPost, EAN.UCC.Composite, I2 of 5, JapanPost, Matrix 2 of 5, Maxicode, MSI, PDF417, MicroPDF417, Planet, Plessey, Postnet, QR Code, RSS, Stan-dard 2 of 5, Telepen, TLC39, UPC/EAN

1D : 0.127 mm {5 mil} 2D : PDF417

0.17 mm {6.7 mil} ± 60° (“front to back”)

± 60° from plane parallel to symbol (“side-to-side”) 100,000 lx {9290 ft.candles}