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Title: Positioning the scanner and bar code label

Description: Details on how to set up bar code label at the correct distance for your applicaton.

Issue: How to position the bar code label that is at the right distance for your application.

Solution: 1. Set up a bar code label at the scanning distance you will be using in your application.
 NOTE: Code 39 is the derailt code type enabled. If you are uncertain as to the symbology type, send autodiscrimination command. When connected to the 9-pin connector, send <P> from the termina window to enable all codes (see Chapter 5 in your user manual, "Codes" for individual code configuration).
 In positioning the scanner and symbols being scanned, consider the following:
 2. Ensure that you place your bar code label within the ranges specified for your symbol's density.
 3. Avoid bright light or IR light from other sources including other scanners.
 4. Pitch or skew label plus or minus 5 degrees to avoid specular reflection, the return of direct, non-diffused light.

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