Troubleshooting the RS6100
Troubleshooting the RS6100

Troubleshooting the RS6100

RS6100 Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
Laser aiming pattern does not display when pressing the scan trigger.
Battery is not charged.
Replace or charge battery.
Power is not applied to RS6100.
Replace or charge RS6100 battery.
Scan application on the mobile computer is not functioning.
Restart the scanning application on the mobile computer.
RS6100 does not respond.
Reset the RS6100 (see Resetting the RS6100).
RS6100 does not decode a barcode.
Barcode is unreadable.
Verify that the barcode is not defective, i.e., smudged or damaged.
Exit window is dirty.
Clean exit window with a lens tissue. Tissues for eyeglasses work well. Do not use tissues coated with lotion (see Maintenance).
Barcode symbology is not supported or enabled.
See your system administrator.
Bluetooth link is disconnected.
Reestablish Bluetooth connection (see Radio Communication).
Scanner loses connection to the host device after a firmware update.
Differences in supported parameters after a firmware update cause the Bluetooth connection to reset.
Manually scan a pairing barcode to reconnect to the host computer.
If after performing these checks the RS6100 still experiences problems, contact the distributor or call Zebra Support. See Service Information.