ELF™44.3.2 Imager Data CaptureThe Elf Imager captures a picture of the entire bar code. The omni-directionalscanning does not require that the operator orient the bar code to align with thescan pattern.To read a 1D or 2D code, simply point the Elf Imager model onto the code andpress the SCAN Key.The Elf Imager uses an intelligent aiming system pattern, similar to those oncameras, indicating the field of view, which should be positioned over the code:Aiming SystemIf the aiming system pattern is centered over the entire symbology as shown inthe following figure, either wait for the timeout or release the Scan key tocapture the image.A red beam illuminates the code, which is captured and decoded. You will get agood read.34
