FAQ - ValueScanII
- 1 1. Which link should I use to download the user's manual for the ValueScan II?
- 2 2. How do I reset the scanner to the factory default?
- 3 3. How to keep the scan light on all the time so that I don't have to push the trigger when scanning a barcode?
- 4 4. How to enable the scanner's auto-sensing feature to work with the stand in hands-free mode?
- 5 5. How to remove the "Enter" at the end of the data string?
- 6 6. How to make it append a "Tab" at the end of the data string?
- 7 7. How to make it only output the 10 digits in the middle for a 12-digit UPC-A?
- 8 8. How to make it only output the 6 digits for an 8-digit UPC-E barcode?
- 9 9. How to program it with Alt-F12 as a prefix?
- 10 10. How do I program the scanner to work with iGo Figure for Curves?
- 11 11. How do I program the scanner to work with Curves OS?
- 11.1 Very Important Note:
- 12 12. How to enable the Codabar to read a library barcode?
- 13 See also:
1. Which link should I use to download the user's manual for the ValueScan II?
A. Here is the link to the correct manual: https://idtechproducts.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/71697978/80104502-001-A%20ValueScanII%20UserManual.pdf?api=v2
2. How do I reset the scanner to the factory default?
Scan the "Program" barcode on page 95 (after hearing the initial falling tone, immediately proceed to the next step)
Scan the "Default value initialization" barcode on page 96 (you will hear a quick beep, a jingle coupled with an "OK" output on a text field, and a final rising tone)
3. How to keep the scan light on all the time so that I don't have to push the trigger when scanning a barcode?
Download the user's manual from the link under FAQ#1. Print out page 28 and page 97. Follow the steps below to configure the scanner to the Continue mode.
On page 28, Scan "Program"
On page 28, Scan "Scanning mode"
On page 97, Scan "0"
On page 97, Scan "4"
On page 97, Scan "Finish"
On page 28, Scan "Exit"
4. How to enable the scanner's auto-sensing feature to work with the stand in hands-free mode?
An instruction sheet will be enclosed with the stand (model: IDBA-4001MRBS). Please scan the following two setup barcodes after following the instruction sheet to get the stand assembled.
Set scanning mode to "Continue"
Set"LED off"
5. How to remove the "Enter" at the end of the data string?
Download the user's manual from the link under FAQ#1. Print out page 31 and page 97. Follow the steps below to configure the scanner to the Continue mode.
On page 31, Scan "Program"
On page 31, Scan "Suffix Characters Setting"
On page 97, Scan "0"
On page 97, Scan "0"
On page 97, Scan "Finish"
On page 31, Scan "Exit"
6. How to make it append a "Tab" at the end of the data string?
Download the user's manual from the link under FAQ#1. Print out page 31 and page 97. Follow the steps below to configure the scanner to the Continue mode.
On page 31, Scan "Program"
On page 31, Scan "Suffix Characters Setting"
On page 97, Scan "0"
On page 97, Scan "9"
On page 97, Scan "Finish"
On page 31, Scan "Exit"
7. How to make it only output the 10 digits in the middle for a 12-digit UPC-A?
Download the user's manual from the link under FAQ#1. Print out page 35 and page 97. Follow the steps below to configure the scanner to the Continue mode.
On page 35, Scan "Program"
On page 35, Scan "Check-sum transmission"
On page 97, Scan "0"
On page 97, Scan "0"
On page 97, Scan "Finish"
On page 35, Scan "Truncate leading"
On page 97, Scan "0"
On page 97, Scan "1"
On page 97, Scan "Finish"
On page 35, Scan "Exit"
8. How to make it only output the 6 digits for an 8-digit UPC-E barcode?
Download the user's manual from the link under FAQ#1. Print out page 39 and page 97. Follow the steps below to configure the scanner to the Continue mode.
On page 39, Scan "Program"
On page 39, Scan "Check-sum transmission"
On page 97, Scan "0"
On page 97, Scan "0"
On page 97, Scan "Finish"
On page 39, Scan "Truncate leading"
On page 97, Scan "0"
On page 97, Scan "1"
On page 97, Scan "Finish"
On page 39, Scan "Exit"
9. How to program it with Alt-F12 as a prefix?
Download the user's manual from the link under FAQ#1. Print out page 31 and page 97. Follow the steps below to configure the scanner to the Continue mode.
On page 31, Scan "Program"
On page 31, Scan "Prefix Characters"
On page 97, Scan "1"
On page 97, Scan "F"
On page 97, Scan "1"
On page 97, Scan "D"
On page 97, Scan "Finish"
On page 31, Scan "Exit"
10. How do I program the scanner to work with iGo Figure for Curves?
First, follow the steps for FAQ#2 to reset. Then follow the steps for FAQ#9 to program it with an Alt-F12 as a prefix.
11. How do I program the scanner to work with Curves OS?
First, follow the steps for FAQ#2 to reset. Then follow the steps below:
Steps 1 - 6 below are to program a "]" as the prefix for it to work with Curves OS:
On page 31, Scan "Program"
On page 31, Scan "Prefix Characters"
On page 97, Scan "5"
On page 97, Scan "D"
On page 97, Scan "Finish"
On page 31, Scan "Exit"
Steps 7 - 12 below are to enable the "continue" scanning mode so the scan light will stay on all the time:
On page 28, Scan "Program"
On page 28, Scan "Scanning Mode"
On page 97, Scan "0"
On page 97, Scan "4"
On page 97, Scan "Finish"
On page 28, Scan "Exit"
Very Important Note:
You MUST be using Curves OS in the "Out of Browser" mode or in the "Application" mode for the Bar Code Scanner to work.
12. How to enable the Codabar to read a library barcode?
Download the user's manual from the link under FAQ#1. Print out pages 61, 62, and page 97. Scan the following barcodes in sequence and then test read a Codabar barcode in Notepad to verify the output.
On page 61, Scan "Program"
On page 61, Scan "Read"
On page 97, Scan "0"
On page 97, Scan "1"
On page 97, Scan "Finish"
On page 62, Scan "Exit"
