HandHeld Entertainment Scanner Quick Check 890 User Manual

User’s Guide  
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Quick Check 890  
Quick Check ImageData  
Barcode Verifier  
 
   
Table of Contents  
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Scanning a Barcode Symbol Using  
Quick Check ImageData .................................................... 3-1  
QC890 Verifier..................................................................... 4-1  
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Getting Started  
Introduction  
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The Quick Check 890 Verifier System (QC890) is a professional quality control  
system for verifying the readability and standards compliance of printed linear  
barcode symbols. This verification system implements an integrated approach  
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that consists of the QC890 Verifier unit and the Quick Check ImageData (QCID)  
software.  
The QC890 system offers ease of use, stability and repeatability, flexibility,  
increased user features and control, and quality testing of the most common  
industry applications and symbologies.  
Unpacking the QC890 Verifier  
After you open the shipping carton, take the following steps:  
Check for damage during shipment. Report damage immediately to the  
carrier who delivered the carton.  
Make sure the items in the carton match your order.  
Save the shipping container for later storage or shipping.  
The standard accessories that should be included in your kit are:  
Quick Start Guide  
CD with QCID software and user documentation  
DC power supply with cord (includes adapters for different countries)  
Interface cables (USB and RS-232)  
Plastic gauge  
Metal ruler  
Reference test symbols  
Reflectance page  
Certificate of Conformance  
QC890 Verifier Features  
The QC890 Verifier is a full-featured barcode verification system compatible with  
all major linear barcode symbologies. It is both a quick and easy-to-use pass/fail  
analyzer of barcode symbols and a powerful measuring tool for detailed testing  
of barcode symbols.  
The QC890 Verifier provides all of the information you need to interpret overall  
symbol quality.  
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The verifier tests the following symbologies:  
Codabar  
Code 11  
Code 16K  
Code 39  
Micro PDF417  
MSI  
PDF417  
Reduced Space Symbology (RSS-14, RSS  
Limited, RSS Expanded)  
Code 49  
Regular 2 of 5  
Straight 2 of 5 IATA  
Telepen  
Code 93  
Code 128  
Interleaved 2 of 5  
UPC/EAN  
Using the QC890 Verifier  
The QC890 Verifier offers a choice of Automatic, 3, 5, 6, and 10 mil aperture  
settings. External devices (i.e., mouse wands, pen wands, and linear imagers)  
are available with apertures designed to match the most common X dimensions.  
Wands are available with apertures of 3 (Mouse Wand only), 5, 6, 10, and 20  
(Mouse Wand only) mil. These aperture sizes correspond to those specified in  
ISO/IEC 15416 Barcode Print Quality Test Specification - Linear Symbols. The  
proper aperture should be selected based on the X dimension range shown in  
Choosing an inappropriate scanning aperture results in inaccurate quality  
measures. Too small an aperture may detect reflectance non-uniformities (spots  
and voids) that would not affect scanning with a "normal" aperture size. Too large  
an aperture will not be able to resolve individual elements of the symbol.  
Scan Button  
The scan button on top of the unit wakes the unit from power down. A first press  
of the button turns on illumination and a second press activates reading  
capabilities.  
Scan Button LEDs  
Red LED - error conditions  
Green LED - good symbols and configuration changes  
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User LED Indications  
LED Indication  
Cause  
Green Solid  
Green Flash  
Red Flashing  
Orange Solid  
Charging  
Good read  
Low battery  
Battery too low for unit to operate (plug in external power supply)  
Audio Sound  
An audio signal (default ON) provides a quick indication if a scan passes or fails  
the current test. After a scan, one short, high pitch beep indicates that the  
symbol passes an appropriate group of tests, while one long, low pitch beep  
indicates that it fails.  
Special Features  
Reflectometer Mode  
In the Reflectometer mode, the QC890 operates as a free-running reflectometer.  
See "Reflectometer Mode" on page 3-6 for additional information.  
Unrecognized Symbology Mode  
The QC890 analyzes bar/space patterns that are not decodable or are not  
among the unit’s available symbologies. This technical feature is useful for  
making contrast measurements, for which decoding is not necessary, on  
damaged or partial symbols, printer test patterns, and new or developing  
symbologies. We recommend this feature only be enabled for these purposes.  
Physical Connections  
A DC power barrel on the back of the unit connects to a power supply for external  
power and battery charging.  
The DB9 port on the unit connects to the pen wand, mouse wand, or linear  
page 3-5. If you are using any of these devices, refer to "Scanning Properly  
Using a Pen/Mouse Wand" on page 3-3 for additional information.  
The RJ45 ten pin connector provides the USB or RS-232 serial interface to the  
Communication Interface" on page 2-3 for details on connecting your unit.  
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Specifications  
Item  
Specification  
Dimensions  
Weight  
7” (18cm)W x 6”(15.cm)H x 5.4” (14cm)D  
1 lb 8 oz (680 grams)  
Temperature  
Storage: -20° to 70°C  
Operational: 0° to 50°C  
Humidity  
Battery  
20% to 95% RH non condensing  
Built-in factory - Lithium Ion rechargeable  
Internal Battery  
The battery is factory replaceable only. You must return your unit to Hand Held  
Charging the Battery  
The battery may be in an unknown charge state at delivery. We recommend that  
you charge the battery for at least 2 hours prior to use. You may use the unit  
while charging the battery.  
To charge the battery:  
1. Plug the power supply into the port on the back of the unit.  
2. Plug in the power supply to the AC main source.  
The QC890 Verifier uses a rechargeable battery. The QC890 Verifier can be  
operated from the battery or power supply. With a properly charged battery, the  
unit operates for a minimum of 8 hours. When not in use, you can leave the unit  
connected to the charger.  
Powering On the QC890 Verifier  
If the power supply is attached and plugged into an AC source, the QC890  
Verifier is on.  
If the QC890 Verifier is attached to the USB host with power on, the verifier  
is on.  
If the QC890 Verifier is operating using the battery, it shuts itself off after 15  
minutes of inactivity to conserve battery power. Pressing the scan button on  
top of the unit one time powers up the unit from the power down mode.  
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Quick Check ImageData  
Quick Check ImageData  
The Quick Check ImageData (QCID) program was designed for use in  
conjunction with the QC890 Verifier. Use of any other hardware devices with this  
program is not supported. Installation of the QCID software for your appropriate  
operating system is included on the CD-ROM that accompanied your verifier.  
The QCID is the graphical interface to the Quick Check 890 Verifier. The  
verification results can be saved for later reference.  
System Requirements  
Windows:  
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, 2000, Windows NT 4.0 or XP  
operating system  
Pentium 100Mhz (recommend 500Mhz and up)  
64 MB RAM (recommended 128 MB and above)  
Application: 5 MB available hard disk space  
.NET framework: 110 MB of hard disk space required, 40 MB  
additional hard disk space required for installation (150 MB total)  
Any available COM or USB port or Bluetooth (supports SPP profiles)  
Microsoft compatible mouse  
Windows Mobile 2003:  
Windows CE .NET 4.2 or Pocket PC 2003/2003 SE  
ARM4 processor  
64 MB RAM (2MB RAM for the application)  
Any available COM port, Bluetooth (supports SPP profiles)  
Win 5.0 minimum 10mb  
Installation of Quick Check ImageData  
To install the Quick Check ImageData, insert the CD and follow the instructions  
that appear.  
Communication Interfaces  
The QC890 Verifier system supports the following interfaces: USB, RS-232, and  
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Bluetooth .  
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USB Communication Interface  
For the USB interface, the Hand Held Products CDC-ACM driver must be  
installed prior to using the QC890 Verifier. This driver is copied to the following  
directory during install:  
<install location>\Drivers\USBCOMPortEmulation/hhpcdc.inf  
The default <install location> is C:\Program Files\Hand Held Products\Quick  
Check ImageData\drivers\USBCOMPortEmulation.  
Review the file, readme.rtf, in the install location prior to running the  
QCID.  
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Connect the QC890 Verifier to the host as shown in the illustration below.  
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USB COM Port Emulation  
Scan the following barcode to program the QC890 Verifier to emulate an RS-  
232-based COM Port. After connecting the QC890 Verifier and upon successful  
installation of the USB driver, the driver will use the next available COM Port.  
USB COM Port Emulation is the default interface for the QC890 Verifier.  
* USB COM Port Emulation  
Note: No additional configuration (e.g., baud rate) is necessary.  
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RS-232 Serial Communication Interface  
An RS-232 interface requires no additional drivers. Connect the QC890 Verifier  
to the host as shown in the illustration below.  
RS-232 Selections  
Scan the following barcode to select RS-232 communications.  
RS-232 Communication  
The RS-232 settings supported are:  
Baud Rate:  
Parity:  
115,200  
None  
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Data Bits:  
Stop Bits:  
Flow Control:  
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None  
Bluetooth  
Bluetooth implementation uses SPP (Serial Port Profile) to connect the QC890  
Verifier to the host system. The QC890 SPP is a standard Bluetooth profile  
implementation. This allows the QC890 system to be compatible with most  
Bluetooth devices. The QC890 unit can be used with existing Bluetooth radios  
built into laptops, PCs, or PDAs.  
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Using the QC890 Verifier with Bluetooth Devices  
Note: When using USB or RS-232 interfaces, the Bluetooth communication  
interface automatically turns off.  
Scan the Bluetooth barcode below to enable the Bluetooth option. Default = Off.  
Bluetooth On  
Once the Bluetooth option is enabled, scan the appropriate barcode that follows  
to connect to a PC or laptop, or a PDA/Mobility Systems device.  
To establish a Bluetooth connection to a PC or a laptop, scan the barcode below,  
follow the instructions supplied with your Bluetooth device to locate the QC890  
Verifier, and connect to it. If you go out of range with your QC890 Verifier, the  
QC890 Verifier automatically reconnects to the Bluetooth device once you come  
back in range. When Bluetooth communication is enabled, the default is PC/  
Laptop.  
* Bluetooth Connection - PC/Laptop  
To establish a Bluetooth connection to a PDA or a Hand Held Products Mobility  
Systems device, scan the barcode below, follow the instructions supplied with  
your Bluetooth device to locate the QC890 Verifier, and connect to it. If you go  
out of range with your QC890 Verifier, the QC890 Verifier will not reconnect. It  
will be up to the host device to reconnect to the QC890 Verifier.  
Bluetooth Connection - PDA/Mobility Systems Device  
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Enabling Your Device for Bluetooth  
After scanning the appropriate Bluetooth connection barcode, you need to run  
the Quick Check ImageData application to enable the Bluetooth radio in your  
device (PC, PDA, or Mobility Systems device) in order to look for the QC890  
Verifier.  
Once the QC890 Verifier is recognized, it appears in the list of available devices.  
Select the QC890 Verifier to which you want to bond and select Next.  
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You will be asked if you need a passkey to add your device. The default passkey  
for all Hand Held Products QC890 verifiers is “1234.”  
The Wizard loads the QC890 Verifier information into your device. You may click  
a checkbox to indicate the QC890 Verifier is the default device to which Quick  
Check ImageData connects.  
Once you select Finish, your device is ready to communicate with the QC890  
Verifier via the assigned ports. Make a note of the assigned port number. You  
will need to know this port number in the following installation steps.  
Enabling QCID for Bluetooth  
1. Once you open the QCID application, click on File -> Preferences.  
2. Choose the assigned incoming port number reported in the Add Bluetooth  
Device wizard and click OK.  
3. Your QC890 Verifier connects to the QCID application.  
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Using Quick Check ImageData  
For the PC version of Quick Check ImageData, start Quick Check ImageData by  
clicking on Start->Programs->Hand Held Products->Quick Check ImageData  
or double click the Quick Check ImageData icon on your desktop (set up during  
installation).  
For the PDA version, start Quick Check ImageData by clicking on Start  
->Programs. Select the Quick Check ImageData icon.  
The first time you use QCID, the application asks you to select the COM Port to  
which the QCID is attached. After you make the selection, QCID attempts to  
connect to the attached QC890 Verifier. When a connection is established, the  
main screen of the application, as shown below, displays.  
PC Main Screen  
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PDA Main Screen  
Help System  
The Quick Check ImageData program has an extensive help system to aid in the  
verification of your barcodes. Please refer to the help files for questions  
regarding the verification process and for specific questions regarding the QCID  
program.  
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Using the Quick Check 890 Verifier  
System  
Scanning a Barcode Symbol Using the QC890 Verifier  
Calibration is a requirement of the ISO/IEC standards. Without  
proper initial calibration, the values displayed may not be accurate.  
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Please be sure to calibrate the QC890 Verifier prior to scanning  
barcodes and when you change apertures and/or external scanning  
devices.  
1. Place the QC890 Verifier on top of the symbol.  
2. Press the scan button on top of the unit to turn on illumination. Look through  
the unit’s window to align the unit with the barcode.  
Note: The best verification data is gathered by aligning the center of the symbol  
to the center arrows.  
3. Press the scan button on top of the unit again while the illumination is on to  
scan and verify the barcode.  
4. To scan PDF417 barcodes, hold the scan button down and move the verifier  
up and down so the aiming line sweeps from the top of the bar code to the  
bottom, and back up. This ensures that the entire code is scanned.  
Scanning a Barcode Symbol Using Quick Check  
ImageData  
1. Place the QC890 Verifier on top of the symbol.  
2. If necessary, press the scan button on top of the unit to turn on illumination to  
aid in alignment of the symbol.  
3. For the PC version, click the Scan button on the Main Display window.  
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4. For the PDA version, select Device and then Scan from the Scan Data tab.  
Calibrating the QC890 Verifier  
Calibration is a requirement of the ISO/IEC standards and must be  
performed with each aperture change.  
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When calibrating the QC890 Verifier system, the QC890 Verifier must be  
connected to the Quick Check ImageData software. During calibration, it is  
important to align the center of the barcode symbol to the center arrows, and  
keep the QC890 Verifier flat and level to the surface of the reflectance page.  
The reflectance page is a precision standard that is made of photographic  
materials. To ensure proper calibration, you must replace the reflectance page  
if it becomes dirty or physically damaged. Make sure to use only the original  
calibration tools that were supplied with your QC890 Verifier kit or certified  
replacements obtained from Hand Held Products.  
1. Place the verifier on top of the reflectance page. Use the symbol alignment  
window to center the reflectance page.  
2. Press the scan button on top of the unit to turn on illumination to aid in  
alignment.  
Note: The best calibration is performed by aligning the center of the symbol to  
the center arrows.  
3. Press the scan button on top of the unit a second time while the illumination  
is on to scan the calibration barcode. You will hear a series of beeps and the  
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illumination will turn off. If the calibration process is successful, the following  
screen displays:  
4. Enter your name and the location where the calibration was performed and  
click on OK. The following screen displays:  
5. If the unit does not calibrate, contact Hand Held Products Technical Support  
To access calibration logs, go to Settings->Calibration->Calibration Log.  
Enter the password visions07.  
Scanning Properly Using a Pen/Mouse Wand  
Note: It is important to perform reflectance calibration prior to using any pen or  
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1. Turn on the verifier and confirm that the pen/mouse wand is securely  
connected.  
2. Hold the pen wand as you would a pen or pencil, placing your fingers on  
each side of the foot near the tip:  
or  
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Hold the mouse wand horizontally so it moves across the barcode in the  
direction of the arrows:  
3. Lightly touch the wand against either quiet zone (clear area) on either side of  
the barcode. For the pen wand, you will have the proper scanning angle  
when the tip and the reflectance guide (black plastic clamp) are flat on the  
scanning surface.  
4. At about the same speed with which you would quickly underline a sentence  
in this manual, and without interruption, gently move the wand across the  
center of the barcode. You do not need to press hard on the wand while  
scanning the barcode. Gentle pressure on the wand will not scratch the  
contacted surface, but pressing down hard may damage the code and yield  
poor results.  
5. Listen for audible tones.  
If you hear a single beep tone followed by another single beep of the same  
tone, it signifies a good read.  
If you hear a single beep and then a beep of a different tone, the unit  
detected an error in the scanned symbol.  
Calibrating an External Pen/Mouse Wand  
1. Using the proper scan technique described in step 4 above, scan the  
reflectance page. You will hear a single beep after the first good scan and  
the following display appears:  
2. Continue to scan the reflectance page for a total of 10 good scans. After  
each good scan, a single beep sounds and the display indicates the number  
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of good scans you need to obtain. After the tenth good scan, the following  
window displays:  
3. After you type in your name and location, click OK. The following message  
appears:  
Note: When using the external QC3800VE linear imager, it does not report ISO/  
IEC reflectance parameters; therefore no calibration is necessary or  
possible.  
Scanning Properly Using the QC3800VE Linear Imager:  
1. The best reading position for the QC3800VE linear imager is 6 inches  
(150mm) from the surface of the barcode to the face of the scanner, with an  
angle of incidence of 15 degrees from perpendicular. At this orientation, the  
system performance approximates an average circular aperture size of .006  
to .008 inches (.152 to .203 mm). Extreme variations from this orientation  
may negatively affect the accuracy of some parameter results.  
2. Scanning is initiated by squeezing the trigger on the linear imager. Hold the  
trigger down until the beam shuts off.  
3. Listen for an audible tone. When the unit scans and decodes a barcode, it  
emits a single beep.  
If the unit cannot decode a barcode after a trigger pull, it will not beep and  
no results are displayed.  
After a successful decode, with a result that passes the minimum  
acceptable grade, the unit emits another beep of the same tone.  
A decode that fails to receive a grade above the minimum requirement  
causes the unit to emit a beep of a different tone.  
Note: The QC3800VE reading width (includes quiet zones) is 6 inches.  
The QC3800VE is the only device that can be used as a non-contact input  
device with a QC890 Verifier unit.  
The QC3800VE should not be used with any decoders, terminals, or other  
brand of verifiers.  
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Calibration Log  
The Calibration Log records the instances when reflectance calibration was  
performed. It records the Date/Time set on your PC, serial number of the QC890  
Verifier being calibrated, and the name and location of the operator. To access  
the Calibration Log, click on Settings -> Calibration -> Calibration Log.  
You will be prompted to enter a password. The password can be either the  
Master Password (visions07) or a password you previously set.  
The Calibration Log looks like this:  
Reflectometer Mode  
Note: The Reflectometer Mode is only available for use with the mouse/pen  
wands. It is important to perform reflectance calibration prior to using any  
pen or mouse wand.  
Reflectometer Mode measures the spot reflectance of the area at which the  
imager is “looking.”  
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1. To activate the Reflectometer, click on the Reflectometer icon (  
) on the  
tool bar below the menu options. The Reflectometer window opens.  
2. Place the scanning device on any surface to see the spot reflectance of that  
surface. The green status bars shows the reflectance signal strength. The  
field to the right of the status bar shows the percentage of reflectance.  
3. Select OK to exit the Reflectometer mode.  
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Maintenance  
Cleaning the External Devices  
Occasionally the scanner tip or window may become partially obstructed by ink,  
paper fibers, or other particulate deposits (such as wax or varnish). To ensure  
reliable scanning, you should periodically check and, if necessary, clean the tip  
with a soft cloth.  
Damaged tips for the pen wand should be replaced. Consult your dealer or Hand  
QC890 Verifier  
Occasionally the view window or alignment window may become dusty or dirty.  
Use a soft cloth to clean both windows. Since the open slot of the alignment  
window is where the code is “seen,” dirt on the window does not affect the  
readability of the QC890 Verifier.  
It is not necessary or advisable to insert anything into the open slot on the bottom  
of the QC890 Verifier.  
Recertification  
Sending the QC890 Verifier back to Hand Held Products periodically for a factory  
calibration and re-certification is recommended, however the frequency is based  
on your company’s ISO procedures regarding test and measurement equipment.  
When you are ready to re-certify your QC890 Verifier, please contact Product  
Service and Repair for pricing and a Return Material Authorization (RMA)  
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Customer Support  
Technical Assistance  
If you need assistance installing or troubleshooting, please call your Distributor  
or the nearest Hand Held Products technical support office:  
North America/Canada  
Telephone: (800) 782-4263  
Fax number: (315) 554-6705  
Latin America  
Telephone: (803) 835-8000  
Telephone: (800) 782-4263  
Brazil  
Telephone: +55 (21) 3535-9100  
Fax: +55 (21) 3535-9105  
Mexico  
Telephone: (803) 835-8000  
Europe, Middle East, and Africa  
Telephone: +31 (0) 40 7999 393  
Fax: +31 (0) 40 2425 672  
Asia Pacific  
Telephone - Hong Kong: +852-3188-3485 or 2511-3050  
Telephone - China: +86 21 6361 3818  
Japan  
Telephone: +813 5770-6312  
Malaysia  
Telephone: +603-6201-7020  
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Online Technical Assistance  
You can also access technical assistance online at www.handheld.com.  
For Further Information  
To download the full User’s Guide for these products, visit our website at  
Product Service and Repair  
Hand Held Products provides service for all its products through service centers  
throughout the world. To obtain warranty or non-warranty service, return the unit  
to Hand Held Products (postage paid) with a copy of the dated purchase record  
attached. Contact the appropriate location below to obtain a Return Material  
Authorization number (RMA #) before returning the product.  
North America  
Telephone: (800) 782-4263  
Fax: (803) 835-8012  
Latin America  
Telephone: (803) 835-8000  
Telephone: (800) 782-4263  
Fax: (239) 263-9689  
Brazil  
Telephone: +55 (21) 3535-9100  
Fax: +55 (21) 3535-9105  
Mexico  
Telephone: +52 (55) 5203-2100  
Fax: +52 (55) 5531-3672  
Europe, Middle East, and Africa  
Telephone:  
+31 (0) 40 2901 633  
Fax: +31 (0) 40 2901 631  
Asia Pacific  
Telephone: +852-2511-3050  
Fax: +852-2511-3557  
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Japan  
Telephone: +813-5770-6312  
Fax: +813-5770-6313  
Online Product Service and Repair Assistance  
You can also access product service and repair assistance online at  
Limited Warranty  
Hand Held Products, Inc. ("Hand Held Products") warrants its products to be free  
from defects in materials and workmanship and to conform to Hand Held  
Products’ published specifications applicable to the products purchased at the  
time of shipment. This warranty does not cover any Hand Held Products product  
which is (i) improperly installed or used; (ii) damaged by accident or negligence,  
including failure to follow the proper maintenance, service, and cleaning  
schedule; or (iii) damaged as a result of (A) modification or alteration by the  
purchaser or other party, (B) excessive voltage or current supplied to or drawn  
from the interface connections, (C) static electricity or electro-static discharge,  
(D) operation under conditions beyond the specified operating parameters, or (E)  
repair or service of the product by anyone other than Hand Held Products or its  
authorized representatives.  
This warranty shall extend from the time of shipment for the duration published  
by Hand Held Products for the product at the time of purchase ("Warranty  
Period"). Any defective product must be returned (at purchaser’s expense)  
during the Warranty Period to Hand Held Products’ factory or authorized service  
center for inspection. No product will be accepted by Hand Held Products  
without a Return Materials Authorization, which may be obtained by contacting  
Hand Held Products. In the event that the product is returned to Hand Held  
Products or its authorized service center within the Warranty Period and Hand  
Held Products determines to its satisfaction that the product is defective due to  
defects in materials or workmanship, Hand Held Products, at its sole option, will  
either repair or replace the product without charge, except for return shipping to  
Hand Held Products.  
EXCEPT AS MAY BE OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE  
FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER COVENANTS OR  
WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN,  
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
HAND HELD PRODUCTS’ RESPONSIBILITY AND PURCHASER’S  
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE  
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT  
SHALL HAND HELD PRODUCTS BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,  
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL ANY  
LIABILITY OF HAND HELD PRODUCTS ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH  
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ANY PRODUCT SOLD HEREUNDER (WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY ARISES  
FROM A CLAIM BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, OR  
OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PAID TO HAND HELD  
PRODUCTS FOR THE PRODUCT. THESE LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY  
SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT EVEN WHEN HAND HELD  
PRODUCTS MAY HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH  
INJURIES, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES. SOME STATES, PROVINCES, OR  
COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF  
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE  
LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
All provisions of this Limited Warranty are separate and severable, which means  
that if any provision is held invalid and unenforceable, such determination shall  
not affect the validity of enforceability of the other provisions hereof. Use of any  
peripherals not manufactured/sold by Hand Held Products voids the warranty.  
This includes but is not limited to: cables, power supplies, cradles, and docking  
stations. Hand Held Products, Inc. extends these warranties only to the first end-  
users of the products. These warranties are nontransferable.  
The limited duration of the warranty for the Quick Check 890 Verifier is for two  
(2) years.  
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Apertures  
Pen/Mouse Wand Aperture Selection  
The table below is a handy reference to help you choose the proper aperture size  
required for the size/type barcode you wish to verify. This data is based on the  
standard ISO/IEC 15416 Barcode Print Quality Test Specification - Linear  
Symbols.  
Aperture Diameter  
(in .001”)/Aperture  
Ref. No.  
Aperture  
Diameter Range (in  
(in mm)  
"X" Dimension  
"X" Dimension  
Range (in mm)  
inches)  
03  
05  
10  
20  
0,075  
0,125  
0,250  
0,500  
0.004 to 0.007  
0.0071 to .013  
0.0131 to 0.025  
0,102 to 0,178  
,0180 to 0,330  
0,333 to 0,635  
0.0251 and larger 0,637 and larger  
Note: 6 mil aperture specified for UPC/EAN and RSS.  
3 mil and 20 mil aperture available in mouse wand style only.  
Check your application standard's requirements for specified aperture  
requirements. If no aperture is specified, use the aperture that is close to, but  
not larger than, 80% of the narrow element width.  
The QC890 Verifier has an Automatic selection feature available ONLY for the  
internal optics. When using the Automatic selection feature, the verifier  
automatically selects from a 3, 5, 6, or 10 mil aperture. This selection is  
determined by the symbology (e.g., EAN/UPC selects 6 mil aperture) or as  
determine by the internal optics’ ability to calculate the width of the narrow  
element and select the aperture as determined by the table above.  
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Menu Setting Barcodes  
The QC890 barcode verifiers are programmed in the factory for the most  
common settings. If you need to change these settings, programming is  
accomplished by scanning the barcodes included in this chapter.  
An asterisk (*) next to an option indicates the default setting.  
Resetting the Standard Product Defaults  
If you aren’t sure what programming options are in your device, or you’ve  
changed some options and want the factory settings restored, scan the  
Standard Product Default Settings barcode below.  
Standard Product Default Settings  
Illumination Timer  
Scan the appropriate barcode to set the duration (in seconds) of the illumination.  
Default = 5 seconds.  
3 seconds  
*5 seconds  
15 seconds  
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Power Down Timer  
Note: This option applies to battery operation only.  
When there is no activity within a specified time period, the QC890 Verifier  
powers down. Scan the appropriate Power Time-Out barcode to change the  
time-out duration (in seconds).  
If there are no scans during the “scanner power time-out timer” interval, the  
QC890 Verifier goes into power down mode. Whenever a scan occurs, the  
“scanner power down timer” is reset. Default = 15 minutes  
No Power Down Timeout  
5 minutes  
*15 minutes  
60 minutes  
120 minutes  
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Symbology Defaults - Operation  
The default QC890 symbologies and operation are listed below:  
• Codabar*  
• Code 11**  
• Code 16K***  
• Code 39*  
• Code 49***  
• Code 93*  
• Code 128*  
• Micro PDF417***  
• MSI***  
• PDF417***  
• IATA 2 of 5***  
• Regular 2 of 5***  
• Telepen**  
• UPC/EAN*  
• RSS (RSS-14, RSS Limited, RSS  
Expanded)***  
• Unrecognized***  
• Reverse Video***  
• Interleaved 2 of 5*  
*
Enabled by default. Can be scanned when disabled.  
Disabled by default. Can be scanned when disabled.  
**  
*** Disabled by default. Cannot be scanned when disabled.  
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Hand Held Products, Inc.  
700 Visions Drive  
P.O. Box 208  
Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153-0208  
QC890-UG Rev C  
1/08  
 

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