[Koha] barcode scanner

[Marilen Corciovei]

Hi,

Actually some scanners have a built-in function where you can "program" 
them to apply a prefix. And the programming takes place by making them 
read some special barcodes. I used some symbol scanners on which I did 
this programming by reading the user manual. It was not very complicated 
as the programming sequence is quite basic: read code for programming 
mode, read code for preffix, read digits for prefix, read code for 
apply. Then all codes read would be preffixed. And this was no 
complicated scanner, just one plugged in usb with no memory or other 
features.

Hope it gives and additional idea,
Len
www.len.ro

On 10/20/2010 12:38 AM, Jennifer Tobias wrote:
> Hi all,
> This isn't exactly a Koha question, but I'm hoping someone out there might be able to help!
> I'm trying to configure a Metrologic Voyager barcode scanner so that it applies a prefix before the barcode that specifies how many digits are in the barcode. So, for example, barcode 123456789 would scan as 09123456789 (since it has nine digits), and barcode 123456 would scan as 06123456 (since it has six digits). I just can't seem to find a setting that does that, and tech support for Metrologic seems to be AWOL. Does anyone have any ideas?
> It's driving me nuts- any help much appreciated!
> Best,
> -Jen
>
> Jen Tobias
> Technical Services and Special Collections Coordinator
> Naropa University
> Allen Ginsberg Library
> (303) 546-3505
> jtobias at naropa.edu
>
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