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--- faq:programming_a_symbol_ls_2208_barcode_scanner [2020/03/11 08:44 (4 years ago)] – fgabiana
+++ faq:programming_a_symbol_ls_2208_barcode_scanner [2023/04/27 15:52 (12 months ago)] (current) – swind
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-To program the unit with both a STX prefix and a carriage return, see the following configuration settings:
+====== Barcode Scanner Configuration ======
+Barcode scanners will need configuration to work with Windward System Five.  Follow these instructions to program several modern scanners.
-**Note: This should work for most Symbol Scanners, if it does not please refer the the online manuals from Symbol**
+**Note: This should work for most Symbol, Zebra and Motorola Scanners; if it does not please refer the online manuals from the manufacturer**
 ^  Model          ^  Confirmed to Work ^
 |  Symbol LI4278  |  Yes               |
 |  Symbol LS1203  |  Yes               |
-|  Symbol LS2208  |  Yes               |
+|  Symbol LS2208  |  Yes USB-Serial Recommended |
 |  Zebra DS3678   |  Yes               |
 |  Zebra RS6000   |  Yes               |
 |  Zebra LS3578   |  Yes               |
-|  zebra DS9208   |  Yes               |
+|  Zebra DS6707   |  Yes               |
+|  Zebra DS8108   |  Yes               |
+|  Zebra DS9208   |  Yes               |
-===== Step 1: program the scanner to accept both a prefix and suffix: =====
+===== Preferred USB Serial Configuration =====
+Most modern scanners support **USB-Serial**, sometimes called USB CDC Host. This can be used with the POS device manager and will work reliably without losing scans.  It will work with all versions of Remote Desktop. It is also the easiest to configure as it requires no preamble characters. Just select the Virtual COM port in System Five and you are done.
-==== A: Scan the Scan options Barcode ====
+<note important>This configuration of USB-Serial will require the POS Device Manager\\
+Scanners manufactured prior to Dec 31, 2014 will not have this option</note>
+Both System Five on Cloud and On-Prem customers should use USB-Serial with the Remote POS Device Manager. You no longer need the STX preamble for USB-Serial configurations.  {{ :barcodescan:symbol_ls2208.pdf | LS 2208 Using USB-Serial port}}
-{{faq:ls2208-1.jpg|}}
+)  Configure the scanner by scanning the USB-CDC barcode.
+{{:faq:config-usb-cdc.jpg?400|}}
+)  If successful, the scanner should reboot, and create a virtual serial port in the Windows Device manager.
-==== B: Scan the Prefix / Data / Suffix Barcode and then scan the Enter Barcode ====
+You may need to [[https://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads/software/drivers/usb-cdc-driver.html|install CDC drivers]].
+)  Complete configuration by selecting this serial port in the Windward Point of Sale Device manager.
+{{:faq:posdevice-com.jpg?400|}}
+===== Legacy STX Prefix =====
-{{faq:ls2208-8.jpg|}}
+To program the unit with both a STX prefix and a carriage return, see the following configuration settings:
+<note warning>Please use the preferred configuration using USB-Serial.</note>
-{{faq:ls2208-9.jpg|}}
+**To program the scanner to accept both a prefix and suffix**
+)  Scan the Scan options Barcode
+{{faq:ls2208-1.jpg|}}
+) Scan the Prefix / Data / Suffix Barcode and then scan the Enter Barcode
-===== Step 2: Add the STX Prefix based on ASCII Value 1002 =====
+{{faq:ls2208-8.jpg|}}
+{{faq:ls2208-9.jpg|}}
-==== A: Scan the Prefix Barcode ====
+)  Scan the STX Prefix barcode based on ASCII Value 1002
 {{faq:ls2208-2.jpg|}}
-==== B: Now Scan the Barcodes in the order of 1002 ====
+) Now Scan the Barcodes in the order of 1002
 {{faq:ls2208-3.jpg|}}
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+<note>
+If you make an error, scan the Cancel Barcode.
-==== If you make an error, scan the Cancel Barcode ====
 {{faq:ls2208-10.jpg|}}
+</note>
+<note tip>
+If required, restore to System Defaults by scanning this barcode.
-=== If required, restore to System Defaults by scanning this barcode: ===
 {{faq:ls2208-11.jpg|}}
+</note>
+===== Alternative Legacy STX=====
+Use this alternate programming method to add STX Prefix, Carriage Return Suffix, and remove the Check Digit.
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-===== Alternate programming to add STX Prefix, Carriage Return Suffix and remove the Check Digit : =====
 {{ :barcodescan:barcodescan:ls2208:ls2208_custom_programming.pdf |}}
+  * The full manual in PDF format can be downloaded from the following link:
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+[[https://www.zebra.com/content/dam/zebra_new_ia/en-us/manuals/barcode-scanners/ls2208-prg-en.pdf|LS 2208 Product manaul]]\\
+{{faq:ls2208-pdf-manual.pdf|}} OLD\\
-The full manual in PDF format can be downloaded from the following link:
+===== Legacy Symbol 9208 Scanner, ====
+Scan these barcodes to configure a Symbol 9208 Scanner.
-{{faq:ls2208-pdf-manual.pdf|}}
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-For a 9208 Barcode Scanner, see this pdf
 {{faq:symbol-9208-scanner-programming-guide.pdf|}}
+{{:faq:9208-4.jpg|}}
+{{:faq:9208-1.jpg|}}
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+{{:faq:9208-2.jpg|}}
-==== To program the 9208 to function as a keyboard wedge scanner, first scan these barcodes in order ====
-{{faq:9208-4.jpg|}}
-{{faq:9208-1.jpg|}}
-{{faq:9208-2.jpg|}}
-{{faq:9208-3.jpg|}}
-===== Step 3: The following changes need to be made in System Five =====
-A) Open System Five by double clicking on the System Five icon. This should be somewhere on your desktop.
-B) In System Five, go to menu->Setup Tools->Setup Wizard. If near the top left of the screen you see "To advanced mode" written in blue, click on that.
-C) From the list of items select Point of Sale Devices->Barcode reader.
-D) Click on the "Read Barcode Scanner" button.
-E) Scan any barcode (barcode on a product).
-The preamble character has been set and the scanner is now functioning correctly. To verify that the scanner is functioning as programmed, simply scan a barcode with the DOS prompt up on your screen. You should see "^B" followed by the barcode you scanned. If you do not see this then the preamble character for the scanner has not been configured correctly and you should repeat the above steps.
+{{:faq:9208-3.jpg|}}
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+===== Legacy Pre-Amble Validation at Command Prompt =====
+If you have configured your scanner with an STX preamble character, follow the below steps to verify that the scanner is configured.
+  - Click on the start menu and type "command prompt"
+  - Hit Enter to sell and open
+  - Scan a barcode
+  - You should see "^B" followed by the barcode you scanned.
+If you do not see this then the preamble character for the scanner has not been configured correctly and you should repeat the above steps.
-Updated by Steven Wind November 16 2018
+===== Legacy Pre-Amble configuration in System Five =====
+  - Open System Five by double-clicking on the System Five icon. This should be somewhere on your desktop.
+  - In System Five, go to menu->Setup Tools->Setup Wizard. If near the top left of the screen you see "To advanced mode" written in blue, click on that.
+  - From the list of items select Point of Sale Devices->Barcode reader.
+  - Click on the "Read Barcode Scanner" button.
+  - Scan any barcode (barcode on a product).
+{{:faq:s5-setup-barcode.png?600|}}
+=====Related Links=====
+  * [[faq:using_barcode_scanners_with_windows_terminal_services|Using Barcode Scanners with Windows Terminal Services]]
+  * [[faq:setup_of_keyboard_wedge_usb_scanners_via_rdp|Setup of Keyboard Wedge USB Scanners via RDP]]