Unitech MS912 User Manual

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- 87 -Trouble ShootingOur Barcode Scanners are simple to install and use.Most operational issues can be attributed to:INCORRECT INTERFACE CONNECTION INCORRECTCONFIGURATION SETUP POOR BARCODE QUALITYGENERAL PROCEDURES1. First, make sure the scanner is firmly connected to the host computer, whenattached correctly, the scanner will emit one long beep. When the trigger ispressed, LED will flash.2. Once the power is on, try scanning some sample bar codes from this user’sguide. The scanner should beep and the LED should flash to indicate agood read in the default configuration. If reading the bar code does notresult in a good read, there may have been a problem with the scanningtechnique or the interface configuration setting. Reset the scanner todefault.3. If the scanner indicates a good read, but there is no output of data to themonitor, please check the cabling connection.KEYBOARD INTERFACES PROBLEMSIn general, the Keyboard Wedge interface is trouble free, but there is stillsomething to check in the event of a problem:Do you have the correct cable?Most computers use an XT/AT-compatible keyboard. Be sure you have theproper cable for your computer.Does the keyboard work?Since the keyed-in data from keyboard must pass through the decoder, thecabling connections are correct if the keyboard is functioning.Can your computer accept the data fast enough?Your computer’s BIOS has a feature related to keyboard typing speed. Try toset the Intercharacter Delay feature to stimulate the keystroke entry speed.