Version Differences for OPL9712 - Opticon Technical Support Portal

From here, open up [[OpticonRL]]. Select 'Settings', and then the COM port for the OPL-9712. From the menu that pops out, select 'Toggle On/Off'. If you've selected the correct COM port, the OPL-9712 will connect after a few seconds. You can now scan barcodes with it, and the barcode data will be placed wherever you have your cursor on the computer.

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In many cases, Windows will assign two different COM ports to the OPL-9712, corresponding to two different connection types that the PC can make, Incoming or Outgoing. Typically you will have to open the Incoming COM port rather than the Outgoing COM port to cause Windows to establish the connection.

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To determine which port you will need to use, check the Ports listing in Device Manager.

'''Using the OPL-9712 After the Initial Pairing'''

 From here, open up [[OpticonRL]]. Select 'Settings', and then the COM port for the OPL-9712. From the menu that pops out, select 'Toggle On/Off'. If you've selected the correct COM port, the OPL-9712 will connect after a few seconds.  You can now scan barcodes with it, and the barcode data will be placed wherever you have your cursor on the computer.
 								In many cases, Windows will assign two different COM ports to the OPL-9712, corresponding to two different connection types that the PC can make, Incoming or Outgoing. Typically you will have to open the Incoming COM port rather than the Outgoing COM port to cause Windows to establish the connection.
 								To determine which port you will need to use, check the Ports listing in Device Manager.
 '''Using the OPL-9712 After the Initial Pairing'''