Fixed Type 2D Code Scanner
QK11-U
User's Manual
Copyright © DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED, 2003
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any
means without permission in writing from the publisher.
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
All products and company names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective holders.
US and Canada Regulations
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Canadian ICES-003 Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
NOTE: This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Be sure to observe all these safety precautions.
Please READ through this manual carefully. It will enable you to use the QK11-U
correctly.
Always keep this manual nearby for speedy reference.
Strict observance of these warning and caution indications are a MUST for preventing
accidents which could result in bodily injury and substantial property damage. Make
sure you fully understand all definitions of these terms and related symbols given below,
before you proceed to the text itself.
WARNING
Alerts you to those conditions which could cause
serious bodily injury or death if the instructions are
not followed correctly.
CAUTION
Alerts you to those conditions which could cause
minor bodily injury or substantial property damage
if the instructions are not followed correctly.
Meaning of Symbols
A triangle (
Ì) with a picture inside alerts you to a warning of danger. Here
you see the warning for electrical shock.
A diagonal line through a circle ([) alerts you to something you should not
do; it may or may not have a picture inside. Here you see a screwdriver
inside the circle, meaning that you should not disassemble.
A black circle (Q) with a picture inside alerts you to something you MUST
do. This example shows that you MUST unplug the power cord.
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WARNING
• When designing systems such as medicine management system that
could affect people's lives, take potential dangers into serious
consideration and make redundancy systems and safety engineering
which render those dangers even if data is entered incorrectly.
• If abnormal phenomenon such as smoke, abnormal odors and noises
occur, immediately pull out the connector of the QK11-U from computer
etc. devices, and contact dealer to solve.
It could cause a fire or electric shock if continuing to use in such a case.
• If foreign material or water gets into the QK11-U, immediately pull out
the connector of the QK11-U from computer etc. devices, and contact
dealer to solve.
It could cause a fire or electric shock if continuing to use in such a case.
• If you drop the QK11-U on the ground, cause it unable to use or its
housing to be damaged during use. Please pull out connector of the
QK11-U from computer etc. devices, and contact dealer to solve.
• Never bring any metals into contact with the output terminals.
Doing so could produce a large current through the QK11-U resulting in
heat or fire, as well as damage to the QK11-U.
• Keep the QK11-U away from water or moisture.
Getting the QK11-U wet could result in a fire or electrical shock.
• Never use the QK11-U on the line voltage other than the specified level.
Doing so could cause the QK11-U to break or burn.
• Do not use the QK11-U where any inflammable gases may be emitted;
doing so could cause fire.
IMPORTANT: To system engineers
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WARNING
• If the power cable of the QK11-U is damaged (exposed or broken lead
wires etc.), please contact dealer to solve.
It could cause a fire or electric shock if continuing to use in such a
case.
• Do not subject the scanning window of the QK11-U to direct sunlight
for extended periods.
Doing so could damage the QK11-U, resulting in a fire.
CAUTION
• Do not put the QK11-U on an unstable or inclined plane.
It may drop, creating injuries.
• Never put the QK11-U in places where there are excessively high
temperatures, such as inside closed-up automobiles, or in places
exposed to direct sunlight.
Doing so could affect the housing or parts, resulting in a fire.
• Avoid using the QK11-U in extremely humid or dusty areas, or where
there are drastic temperature changes.
Moisture or dust will get into the QK11-U, resulting in malfunction, fire
or electrical shock.
• Do not place the QK11-U anyplace where it may be subjected to oily
smoke or steam, e.g., near a cooking range or humidifier.
Doing so could result in a fire or electrical shock.
• Never disassemble or modify the QK11-U.
Doing so could result in an accident such as fire or electrical shock.
Never
Disassemble
• If the scanner is not used for an extended period of time, unplug the
scanner.
Neglecting this could cause a fire.
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CAUTION
• Never cover or wrap up the QK11-U in a cloth or blanket.
Doing so could cause the unit to heat up inside, deforming its housing,
resulting in a fire.
Always use the QK11-U in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not insert or drop foreign materials such as metals or anything
inflammable through the openings (vents or scanning window) into the
QK11-U.
Doing so could result in a fire or electrical shock.
• Do not scratch or modify the QK11-U or its interface cable. Do not
bend, twist, pull, or heat the cable.
Doing so could damage the QK11-U or its interface cable, creating a
fire hazard.
• Do not put heavy material on the QK11-U or its interface cable, or allow
the cable to get pressed under heavy material.
• Do not look into the light source from the scanning window of the
QK11-U or do not point the scanning window at other people’s eyes.
Eyesight may be damaged by direct exposure to this light.
• Do not use the QK11-U if your hands are wet or damp.
Doing so could result in an electrical shock.
• Never use chemicals or organic solvents such as benzene and thinner
to clean the housing. Do not apply insecticide to the QK11-U.
Doing so could result in a marred or cracked housing, electrical shock
or fire.
• Be sure to hold the connector when unplugging the scanner connector.
Pulling the cord could damage it, which could lead to burning, electric
shock or a fire.
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CAUTION
• If lightening occurs, immediately unplug the scanner.
Continuing to use could cause electric shock.
• Before cleaning, be sure to unplug the scanner.
Cleaning with power cord plugged in could cause electric shock.
• If the interface cable is damaged (e.g., exposed or broken lead wires),
stop using it and contact your nearest dealer.
Failure to do so could result in a fire or electrical shock.
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Proper Care of the QK11-U
When cleaning, always unplug the connector for safety.
Dust or dirt on scanning window will affect the reading of codes: Clean the window
before using the scanner.
For cleaning, first use air brush, etc. to blow off dust, and then lightly wipe dirt off using
dry, soft cloth (eyeglasses cleaning cloth, etc.).
Wipe off hard-to-remove dirt with a fully wrung out cloth moistened in water with diluted
neutral detergent, and then use a dry, soft cloth to wipe off moisture so that no detergent
remains.
Any dirt or scratch on scanning window will affect the reading of codes: Ask your dealer
to replace the scanning window.
Content Overviews
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................i
Chapter 1. How to Use ...................................................................................................1
Chapter 2. How to read.................................................................................................14
Chapter 3 Communications ..........................................................................................15
Chapter 4 Parameters and Defaults..............................................................................21
Chapter 5 QR-coded Parameter Menu .........................................................................23
Menu control .........................................................................................................24
Transmission format..............................................................................................25
Setting 2D code reading .......................................................................................28
Setting barcode reading........................................................................................29
Appendix. Specifications...............................................................................................33
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Chapter 1. How to Use
Scanning window
OK LED
Lights when reading is successful.
POWER LED
Lights when power is turned on.
Beeper outlet
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QK11-U USB Driver Installation
This scanner can communicate with PC via the USB-COM interface.
Install the USB device driver contained in the provided CD-ROM for communications via
USB-COM interface: You can also download the newest version of this driver from
DENSO WAVE website:
http://www.denso-wave.com/
The downloaded, compressed file contains the driver and uninstaller. Store the file in the
desired folder, and double-click the file icon: The file can then be self-extracted.
Connect the scanner interface cable to the USB port of PC: “Add New Hardware
Wizard” will automatically start. Set up the USB device driver according to the wizard
screen.
The next and subsequent pages will show the procedures for setting up the driver on
each OS: Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP.
Cautions when connecting USB cable
• It will take five to ten seconds for PC to recognize USB-COM device:
Therefore, wait for ten seconds or more to disconnect or connect USB-COM
connector again after the connector is connected or disconnected.
• USB connector can be connected or disconnected even when the power of PC is ON.
However, do not connect or disconnect USB connector when PC is in the standby
(suspended) mode.
• Do not connect or disconnect any other USB devices while processing connection of
our USB device.
• If USB cable is disconnected during communication, not only will data be lost but the
system may be affected. Therefore, do not disconnect USB cable during
communication.
• Directly connect QK11-U to USB port of PC or self-power hub. If it cannot be
connected to hub (depending on type of hub) and operation is not stable, connect it
directly to USB port of PC.
Cautions when installing USB device driver
• If the DENSO WAVE USB-COM driver has not yet been installed, do not connect
QK11-U to USB port of PC when turning PC on: Since installation of USB driver starts
during startup of Windows, the installation will not proceed properly.
• If you are already using our USB-COM products with our USB-COM driver, the
USB-COM driver installed can be used for QK11-U, and new installation is not
necessary.
If you want to install a new driver, use the designated uninstaller to uninstall the
previously installed driver.
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• When installing the driver, be sure to specify the folder in which the driver
corresponding to your Windows version has been installed. If the driver for a different
version has been installed, use the Folder Options window to choose “Show all files”
or “Do not show hidden files and folders”, and then perform the following.
- If the driver for Windows
®
2000/XP has been installed in Windows
®
98SE/Me PC:
(1) Open Device Manager and delete DENSO WAVE USB-COM Port with
attached.
(2) If these files are in the following folders, delete them:
C:\Windows\Inf\Other\ DENSO WAVEdwcom.inf
C:\Windows\Inf\ Dwcom.inf,Dwcom.pnf,
Dwcom9x.inf,Dwcom9.pnf,
Dwport.inf,Dwport.pnf
C:\Windows\System\ Dwport.vxd
C:\Windows\Sytem32\drivers\ Dwport.sys
(3) Restart the PC.
- If the driver for Windows
®
98/98SE/Me has been installed in Windows
®
2000/XP
PC.
(1) Open Device Manager and delete USB Device QK11-U.
(2) Delete the Oem*.inf file that has the same contents as Dwcom9x.inf from
C:\Winnt\Inf folder. (To search for the file, use Notepad to open Dwcom9x.inf
on CD, and copy the character string in the first row. Then open the
C:\Winnt\Inf folder, use the “Search” window to paste the character string on
the “A word or phrase in the file” column, and then click the Search button.)
(3) Delete Oem*.pnf from the above folder (* is the same number as that of the
above deleted file).
(4) If these files are in the following folders, delete them.
C:\Winn\Inf\ Dwcom.inf,Dwcom.pnf,
Dwcom9x.inf,Dwcom9.pnf,
Dwport.inf,Dwport.pnf
C:\Windows\System\ Dwport.vxd
C:\Windows\Sytem32\drivers\ Dwcom9x.sys
Note: With Windows
®
XP, C:\Windows\ appears instead of C:\Winnt\.
(5) Restart the PC.
After performing the above, install the driver again.
• Be sure to store the driver for Windows
®
98SE/Me (dwcom9x.ini, dwcom9x.sys,
dwport.ini, dwport.vxd) and the driver for Windows
®
2000/XP (dwcom.ini, dwcom.sys)
in different folders. (Do not uncompress the driver for Windows
®
98SE/Me and the
driver for Windows
®
2000/XP in the same folder.)
• If our USB-COM driver cannot be installed, a similar USB-COM driver has possibly
been used. In this case, delete the corresponding USB-COM driver from device
manager and then perform installation. However, before deleting, make sure that the
corresponding USB driver is not used for other devices.
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Installation procedure
Follow the procedure shown below and install the driver in attached CD-ROM.
• The provided CD-ROM contains a driver for Windows
®
98SE/Me, a driver for
Windows
®
2000/XP, and a designated uninstaller that can be used for all Windows
®
in common.
• Please use the designated uninstaller for uninstallation of a driver.
• For Windows
®
2000/XP, administrative permission is necessary to install/uninstall
driver.
1 Windows
®
98SE
(1) The power supply of a personal computer is turned on, and Windows
®
98SE is
started.
(2) Double-click the compressed file for self-extraction.
(5) Choose "Search for the best driver fo
r
your device (Recommended)" and clic
k
"Next".
(3) Connect QK11-U to your PC directly,
then a new hardware "USB Device
QK11-U" is found.
(4) "Add New Hardware Wizard" starts,
then click "Next".
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(9) If the next screen is displayed, clic
k
"Finish".
After copying driver files is finished,
"New hardware found" messages abou
t
"Unknown device" and "DENSO WAVE
USB-COM Port" are displayed. Then all
of install process is over.
(6) Check the “Specify a location” box, inpu
t
the folder in which the driver for
Windows
®
98SE/Me is stored, and then
click “Next”.
(The left figure shows that the driver is
stored in D:\DRIVER\WIN9X.)
(7) "DENSO WAVE USB-COM Port" is
found as "The updated diver
(Recommended)", then click "Next".
(8) Make sure that “DENSO WAVE
USB-COM Port” is displayed on the
screen showing message “Windows is
now ready to install the best driver fo
r
this device”, and then click “Next”.
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(10) The check of connection is performed
on the screen of "Device Manager".
If "DENSO WAVE USB-COM Port" is
added to the item of "Port (COM &
LPT)", it connects normally.
When the item is not added or become
"
" and " ", please remove this drive
r
with the uninstaller. After uninstalling
and rebooting your PC, redo
connection and driver installation again.
2 Windows
®
Me
(1) The power supply of a personal computer is turned on, and Windows
®
Me is
started.
(2) Double-click the compressed file for self-extraction.
(3) Connect QK11-U to your PC directly, then a new hardware "USB Device QK11-U"
is found.
(4) "Add New Hardware Wizard" starts,
then check the box of "Specify the
location of the driver [Advanced]" and
click "Next".
(5) Check the “Specify a location” box,
input the folder in which the driver fo
r
Windows
®
98SE/Me is stored, and then
click “Next”.
(The left figure shows that the driver is
stored in D: \DRIVER\WIN9X.)
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(6) Make sure that “DENSO WAVE
USB-COM Port” is displayed on the
screen showing message “Windows is
now ready to install the best driver fo
r
this device”, and then click “Next”.
(7) If the next screen is displayed, clic
k
"Finish".
A
fter copying driver files is finished,
"New hardware found" messages abou
t
"Unknown device" and "DENSO WAVE
USB-COM Port" are displayed. Then all
of install process is over.
(8) The check of connection is performed
on the screen of "Device Manager".
If "DENSO WAVE USB-COM Port" is
added to the item of "Port (COM &
LPT)", it connects normally.
When the item is not added or become
"
" and " ", please remove this drive
r
with the uninstaller. After uninstalling
and rebooting your PC, redo connection
and driver installation again.
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3 Windows
®
2000
(1) The power supply of a personal computer is turned on, and Windows
®
2000 is
started. Perform logon only from user with Administrator authority.
(2) Double-click the compressed file for self-extraction.
(3) Connect QK11-U to your PC directly,
then a new hardware "USB Device
QK11-U" is found.
(4) "Found New Hardware Wizard" starts,
then click "Next".
(5) Choose "Search for a suitable driver fo
r
my device (Recommended) " and clic
k
"Next".
(6) Insert CD-ROM to your PC and chec
k
the box of "Specify a location", then clic
k
"Next"
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