Symbol Technologies DS 3408 User Manual

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This connection is made directly from the digital scanner to the host computer.

Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in 

 are examples only. 

The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner remain the 
same.

1.

Attach the modular connector of the RS-232 interface cable to the cable interface port on the digital scanner (see 

).

2.

Connect the other end of the RS-232 interface cable to the serial port on the host.

3.

Connect the power supply to the serial connector end of the RS-232 interface cable. Plug the power supply into an 
appropriate outlet.

4.

Select the RS-232 host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from 

5.

To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.

Interface Cable

Serial Port Connector to Host

Power Supply Cable

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