When reading stacked barcodes with a 2D imager, you will find that you read some of the barcodes you are not aiming for. This is the nature of the 2D scanner in that it is scanning an area vs the precise control a 1D laser scanner typically provides. Because of this, zebra has added a mode in DataWedge called Picklist mode that enables a 2D imager to be more precise when aiming at stacked barcodes. Below are the steps to set DataWedge to Picklist mode:
DataWedge will not automatically reconnect to a Bluetooth scanner if that scanner is connected while DataWedge is using a different auto-selected scanner. To re-enable a Bluetooth scanner, connect the scanner and select it in the Profile or re-choose the Auto select option. Walk through of the setup process for datawedge installation. Walk through of the setup process for datawedge installation. How-To Scan Barcodes and Collect Data with Handheld Barcode Scanner.
- From the home screen of the device click the DataWedge option.
- Click Basic Configuration.
- Click Scanner Input
- Click Block Buster Imager or whatever scanner is listed on line 1.
- Click Reader Params.
- Click More.
- Click Picklist mode.
- Click Enabled/HW reticle.
- Click the Back option (0) and then click Back (0) 4 more times and it should say saving.
- Click Exit and OK.
- Make sure DataWedge is enabled and try scanning stacked barcodes.
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Note: This setting may only work through DataWedge so if you are using our TracerPlus software you may need to disable the barcode scanner in TracerPlus Desktop (Data Capture settings) and re-deploy to the device so that TracerPlus now uses the DataWedge settings to scan.
Loading and Installing DataWedge
DataWedge is an essential program for scanning barcodes through non-scanning aware applications. Basically, the application enables the laser scanner on most mobile computers and barcode scanners. This may sound crazy, but the MC9060 and MC9090s don’t come pre-loaded with Datawedge. This means, if you receive a mobile computer, such as an MC9090G and you pull the trigger, the device won’t scan. Strange, right, after all, the scanner was purchased to scan barcodes!
You’re in luck – installing DataWedge is relatively simple. Below are the official instructions from the zip file. If you need help loading DataWedge- send over an email or call.
You’re in luck – installing DataWedge is relatively simple. Below are the official instructions from the zip file. If you need help loading DataWedge- send over an email or call.
First Download DataWedge (Contact us)
The file will contain:
Readme.html | ||
DataWedge User Guide.pdf | User Guide | |
DataWedge.exe | BinPPC | |
DataWedge.exe | BinWCE | Executable for Windows CE devices |
DataWedge.cpy | Application | CPY file used to copy the executable into the Windows folder |
DataWedge.run | ApplicationStartup | RUN file used to automatically launch the application at startup |
No-Barcode.reg | No-Barcode | |
Deactivate-RFID.reg | Deactivate-RFID | Registry file to deactivate RFID device |
DataWedge.lnk | Link | |
DataWedge.cpy | Link | CPY file used to copy the executable and shortcut into the Windows folder |
Installation
- Unzip the DataWedge download package into a temporary folder on your PC
- For a Pocket PC device – copy “BinPPCDataWedge.exe” from your PC to the ‘Application folder on the device
- For a Windows CE device – copy “BinWCEDatawedge.exe” from your PC to the Application folder on the device
- Copy |ApplicationDataWedge.cpy” from your PC to the Application folder on the device
- Copy “Application StartupDatWedge.run” from your PC to the Application folder on the device
- Cold boot the device
Special notes: for the WT4090, copy “LinkDataWedge.Ink” and “LinkDatawedge.cpy” from your PC to the Application folder on the device. This will create a Datawedge shortcut in the Programs Folder.