1. MC3400/MC3450 Product Reference Guide
  2. Data Capture
  3. Scanning Considerations
  4. Scanning with the DS8178 Bluetooth Scanner
  • MC3400/MC3450 Mobile Computer
Scanning with the DS8178 Bluetooth Scanner

Scanning with the DS8178 Bluetooth Scanner

Use the DS8178 Bluetooth Scanner to capture barcode data.
Refer to the DS8178 Product Reference Guide for more information.
To read a barcode, a scan-enabled app is required. The device contains the DataWedge app that allows the user to enable the scanner to decode barcode data and display the barcode content.
To scan with the DS8178 scanner:
  1. Pair the scanner with the device. See Pairing Bluetooth Scanners for more information.
  2. Ensure that an app is open on the device and a text field is in focus (text cursor in text field).
  3. Point the scanner at a barcode.
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  4. Press and hold the trigger.
  5. Ensure the barcode is within the area formed by the aiming pattern. The aiming dot increases visibility in bright lighting conditions.
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  6. Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps, and the LED flashes.
    The captured data appears in the text field.