Configuring a Barcode Reader and 1D/2D Imager Scanner

  1. To configure a barcode reader:
    1. Select the property, click Setup, and then click Workstations.
    2. Double-click the workstation record to open it.
    3. Click the Devices tab.
    4. In the Peripheral Device Configuration section, click Add.
    5. Select the barcode reader from the Select Peripheral Device Type drop-down list.
    6. Select the COM Port Settings (if necessary), and then click OK.
    7. Repeat steps 1d through 1f for each barcode reader attached to each workstation.
    8. Click Save.
  2. To configure the 1D/2D Imager Scanner for use with the Oracle Workstation 6 Series and Oracle Compact Workstation 310:
    1. Select the property, click Setup, and then click Workstations.
    2. Double-click the workstation record to open it.
    3. Click the Devices tab.
    4. In the Peripheral Device Configuration section, click Add.
    5. Select Generic Barcode Reader from the Select Peripheral Device Type drop-down list.
    6. Under COM Port Settings, select the COM PORT, and then click OK.

      The default COM Port is COM14.

      To find the appropriate COM number, navigate to the workstation device manager and locate the COM number associated with the workstation.

    7. Click Save.
    8. Run Update Database on the workstation.
    9. After the update is complete, power off the workstation, and then connect the scanner.

      Always power off the workstation before connecting or disconnecting a scanner.

    10. Restart the workstation.
    11. Ensure the scanner is successfully initialized with the workstation.

Parent topic: Barcodes