Honeywell 4800dr Barcode Guide - Page 14

Reading Techniques The document reader has a view finder that projects a bright aimer that corresponds to the document reader's horizontal field of view. The barcode should be centered under the aiming crosshairs, but can be positioned in any direction for a good read. Linear barcodes: 2D Matrix symbols: The aimer is smaller when the barcode is closer to the document reader and larger when it is farther away. Symbologies with smaller bars or elements (mil size) should be read closer to the unit. Symbologies with larger bars or elements (mil size) should be read farther from the unit. To read single or multiple symbols (on a page or on an object), hold the barcode at an appropriate distance from the document reader, press the trigger, and center the aimer on the symbol. If the code being scanned is highly reflective (e.g., laminated), it may be necessary to tilt the code +5° to prevent unwanted reflection. Using the Imager Out of the Stand If you remove the imager from the stand to read barcodes, you should hold it closer to the barcode. The optimum read range is 6 to 7 inches (15.24 to 17.78cm). Since this is primarily a document imager and works like a camera, you must hold the imager steady when scanning barcodes out of the stand. 1 - 6