In this mode the scanner will transmit video to the host to allow the user to locate the image they want to be taken. The scanner does not have a trigger, as a result the scanner will rely on a software trigger command from the host. Supported only in SNAPI and SSI protocols.
In Snapshot Mode, the imager turns on its illumination to highlight the area to capture in the image. The next trigger command instructs the imager to capture a high-quality image and transmit it to the host. A short time may pass (less than two seconds) between when the command is received and when the image is captured as the imager adjusts to lighting conditions.