Version Differences for OPN-2004
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| When in Keyboard mode, the OPN2004 can scan in real time or store data in memory which can later be transmitted at the push of a button. In flash disk(MSD) mode the OPN2004 stores barcode scans into a text file on the device. The text file can later be accessed simply by plugging in the device. | When in Keyboard mode, the OPN2004 can scan in real time or store data in memory which can later be transmitted at the push of a button. In flash disk(MSD) mode the OPN2004 stores barcode scans into a text file on the device. The text file can later be accessed simply by plugging in the device. | ||
| - | ===USB Flash Disk Mode=== | ||
| - | This mode is also referred to as USB-MSD mode. The Firmware: Storage Application must be loaded on the OPN2004 in order to enable this mode of operation. To install the Storage Application, follow these [[#Firmware|firmware loading]] instructions. Once the storage application is loaded, print and scan [http://opticonfigure.opticon.com/sl/?z=Fi&a=4&b=0&d=1 this] sheet of barcodes to configure the device to act as a flash disk. | ||
| - | Once that's finished, scanning barcodes is as simple as pressing a button. When you want to download your barcode scans, plug the OPN2004 into a computer, and copy the text file out of the flash drive. For more configuration options, see the [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/Downloads/User%20Manual%20-%20RFI3793x.pdf Firmware Storage Application User Manual]. In particular, the last few pages have barcodes which can be scanned to configure the layout of the text file. | ||
| ===USB Keyboard Mode=== | ===USB Keyboard Mode=== | ||
| This mode allows the OPN2004 to emulate a USB Keyboard. While the OPN2004 is plugged in, any barcodes that are scanned are input wherever the cursor is on screen. When a barcode is scanned while the OPN2004 is disconnected, the barcode is stored in memory. When you want to retrieve scanned barcodes, simply plug the OPN2004 into a computer, and press any key on the device to have it play back all of the barcodes that were scanned while it was disconnected. | This mode allows the OPN2004 to emulate a USB Keyboard. While the OPN2004 is plugged in, any barcodes that are scanned are input wherever the cursor is on screen. When a barcode is scanned while the OPN2004 is disconnected, the barcode is stored in memory. When you want to retrieve scanned barcodes, simply plug the OPN2004 into a computer, and press any key on the device to have it play back all of the barcodes that were scanned while it was disconnected. | ||
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| + | ==Alternate Firmware== | ||
| + | ===Storage Application (MSD Mode)=== | ||
| + | This mode is also referred to as USB-MSD mode. The Firmware: Storage Application must be loaded on the OPN2004 in order to enable this mode of operation. To install the Storage Application, follow these [[#Firmware|firmware loading]] instructions. Once the storage application is loaded, print and scan [http://opticonfigure.opticon.com/sl/?z=Fi&a=4&b=0&d=1 this] sheet of barcodes to configure the device to act as a flash disk. | ||
| + | Once that's finished, scanning barcodes is as simple as pressing a button. When you want to download your barcode scans, plug the OPN2004 into a computer, and copy the text file out of the flash drive. For more configuration options, see the [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/Downloads/Documents/CompanionScanners/Batch%20demo%20quick%20setup%20guide.pdf Firmware Storage Application User Manual]. In particular, the last few pages have barcodes that can be scanned to configure the layout of the text file. | ||
| ===Switching Back to Companion Application=== | ===Switching Back to Companion Application=== | ||