Version Differences for OPN2004 - Opticon Technical Support Portal

==Alternative Modes==

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In addition to the CSP2 support built into the OPN2004, it is also capable of functioning as either a USB Keyboard. Both of these modes eliminate the need for middleware.

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In addition to the CSP2 support built into the OPN2004, it is also capable of functioning as either a USB Keyboard or a USB flash drive. Both of these modes eliminate the need for middleware.

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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.

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When in Keyboard mode, the OPN2003 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 OPN2003 stores barcode scans into a text file on the device. The text file can later be accessed simply by plugging in the device.

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===USB Flash Disk Mode===

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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 Demo, follow these [https://wiki.opticonusa.com/techsupport/en/OPN2004#Loading_Firmware firmware loading] instructions. Once the storage demo 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.

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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/pub/Downloads/User%20Manual%20-%20RFIS094x.zip Storage Demo manual]. In particular, the very last page has barcodes which can be scanned to configure the layout of the text file.

===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.

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To use the OPN2004 in USB Keyboard Mode, print and scan this [http://opticonfigure.opticon.com/sl/?z=ki&a=4&b=0&d=1 barcode sheet].

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To use the OPN2004 in USB Keyboard Mode, print and scan this [http://opticonfigure.opticon.com/sl/?z=ki&a=4&b=0&d=1 barcode sheet]. You may also need to [https://wiki.opticonusa.com/techsupport/en/OPN2003#Loading_Firmware update firmware] to the latest version of the Firmware: Application to enable the feature.

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 ==Alternative Modes==
-								In addition to the CSP2 support built into the OPN2004, it is also capable of functioning as either a USB Keyboard. Both of these modes eliminate the need for middleware.
+								In addition to the CSP2 support built into the OPN2004, it is also capable of functioning as either a USB Keyboard or a USB flash drive. Both of these modes eliminate the need for middleware.
-								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.
+								When in Keyboard mode, the OPN2003 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 OPN2003 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 Demo, follow these [https://wiki.opticonusa.com/techsupport/en/OPN2004#Loading_Firmware firmware loading] instructions.  Once the storage demo 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/pub/Downloads/User%20Manual%20-%20RFIS094x.zip Storage Demo manual]. In particular, the very last page has barcodes which can be scanned to configure the layout of the text file.
 ===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.
-								To use the OPN2004 in USB Keyboard Mode, print and scan this [http://opticonfigure.opticon.com/sl/?z=ki&a=4&b=0&d=1 barcode sheet].
+								To use the OPN2004 in USB Keyboard Mode, print and scan this [http://opticonfigure.opticon.com/sl/?z=ki&a=4&b=0&d=1 barcode sheet]. You may also need to [https://wiki.opticonusa.com/techsupport/en/OPN2003#Loading_Firmware update firmware] to the latest version of the Firmware: Application to enable the feature.
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