FAQ - OMNI Readers

1 1. How do I connect the scanner to the host computer?
2 2. How do I verify that the reader works?
3 3. How do I know what interface type is on my Omni Reader?
4 4. After programming the reader, my Omni reader gives multiple quick beeps when reading a card, but there is no data output, why is this?
5 5. What software should I use to program the Omni Reader?
6 6. What command I should use to reset the Omni to the factory default settings?
7 7. My Omni keyboard interface reader works with an external keyboard attached, but it will not work when I remove the keyboard. Is there a way to make it work without having to connect an external keyboard?
8 8. How do I know if the code is being taken correctly by the reader while programming the Omni reader? What else do I need to know when programming the reader through keyboard entry?
9 9. How do I make the cursor stop at the end of the barcode data (no Enter needed)?
10 10. How do I make the reader do a Tab instead of the Enter at the end of barcode data?
11 11. It takes several swipes to get a good barcode read after the card has been laminated, why is this?
12 12. How do I get rid of the Enter in between track 1 and track 2 of the magnetic data output?
13 13. How do I program the reader so that it will not output the start & end sentinels from the magnetic card?
14 14. How do I program the Omni to output only the data from track 2 of a magnetic card?
15 15. I have a USB/KB interface Omni Reader (WCR3237-xxxU or WCR3237-x00US), where do I find the driver?
16 16. I have a USB/RS232 interface Omni Reader (WCR3227-xxxU or WCR3227-x00US), where do I find the driver?
17 17. Which manual is the correct one to download for my Omni Reader?
18 18. Why does the Omni not read the Code 39 barcode that I generated by myself?