Zebra DS2208 Barcode Scanner

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Last updated: Oct 05, 2017
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Installation & Setup

Drivers should be installed on the machine using the device.

If you have other scanning devices connected, unplug them all. Be sure to note which USB ports other scanning devices are connected as they have already been established in Serving Line setup.

You will need to configure the Zebra Barcode Scanner to interact with Newton software. In order to do this, you will need to print a portion of this documentation and scan the programming codes. Refer to Printing and Exporting in Confluence for printing directions.

If you have any issues with the barcodes, please refer to the Configuration Guide.

  1. Determine if the computer is a 32-bit or a 64-bit system.
    1. Click on the Start button from your computer.
    2. Locate Computer or My Computer in the menu and right-click.
    3. Click on the Properties button.
    4. Under the term System, look at the System type. If you do not see a number designated as 32-bit or 64-bit Operating System, you are running a 32-bit system.

  2. Download and install the Driver

    Administrator rights are required to install the device driver. If you do not have administrative rights to the computer(s) you are installing the device, contact Central Office support or your IT department.

    1. Access the Zebra website.
    2. Choose the appropriate download file depending on your operating system and click the Download X MB link to the right of the appropriate executable file.
      1. Zebra_CDC_ACM_Driver_(x64)_v2.15.3000.exe
      2. Zebra_CDC_ACM_Driver_(x86)_v2.15.3000.exe
    3. You must first review the terms of Zebra's End User License Agreement. Once you have reviewed and agree with the terms, click ACCEPT AND BEGIN DOWNLOAD. 
    4. Select a location to download the file on your local computer. Then, click Save.

    5. Click on the downloaded file to begin the installation process. 

    6. In the Welcome window, click Next.

    7. Read the license agreement. If you agree to the terms, click Yes to continue.

    8. Click Install to begin the installation process.
       

    9. You must restart the computer for the installation to finalize. Click Finish.
  3. Connect the Scanner - Connect the scanner(s) into the computer in the proper location.

  4. Program the Scanner - Program the scanner to enter a configuration mode. 

    If you have any issues with the barcodes, please refer to the Configuration Guide.

    1. Power-up your scanner.

    2. Press and hold the button to scan the USB - CDC Host bar code. You will hear a unique beep followed by three beeps confirming the code was accepted.

      You may scan the barcode(s) from the screen or print out the instructions and scan the hardcopy.

    3. Press and hold the button to scan the Add Enter Key (Carriage Return/Line Feed) code. You will hear a unique beep.
  5. Locate the Correct Port Number - Determine which port the scanner is using.
    1. Click on the Start button from your computer.
    2. Locate and click on the Control Panel in the menu.
    3. Locate the Hardware and Sound settings and click on the title.
    4.  In the Hardware and Sound window, locate Device and Printers and click on Device Manager.
    5. In the Device Manager window, locate Ports (COM & LPT). Click on the right-facing arrow to expand Ports and view port devices.
    6. Locate the device named Zebra CDC Scanner (COM#) and note the COM Port #.
  6. Login to Newton
    1. Login to Newton. 
    2. Locate and click on the Administration and Maintenance tab.
    3. Locate the Serving Line option in the Point-of-Sale Setup ribbon.
    4. Select either Serving Lines or Serving Line Configs depending on if your District uses line or a particular template. If you are unsure, check with your point of contact in the District.

  7. Establish Serving Line configurations

    Step 7 includes instructions for both Serving Line and Serving Line Configs. Choose the correct section your District utilizes for setup.

    1. In the Serving-Line Maintenance window, select a cafeteria by clicking on a row or using the drop-down arrow and click the Edit button. If you use the drop-down arrow, be sure to select the proper serving line to install the device.
    2. Click on the Override Settings tab.
    3. Scroll down and locate the Devices section in the parameters.

    4. Once you have located the Devices section click on Customer Input Device #1, then the ellipsis button.

      If you were utilizing another input device and plan on the continued use of the other device, select Customer Input Device #2.

    5. Use the drop-down arrow to locate and select Symbol LS2208 Barcode Scanner.
    6. Change the Port Name to match the information noted in Step 5.
    7. Click Ok when you have completed adjusting the settings.
    8. Click Ok again to exit out of the Edit Serving Line window.
    9. Click Close in the Serving-Line Maintenance window.
  8.  Test the Scanner

Test the scanner by starting a new meal, starting a serving line configured to the template, or modified for the scanner. Scan barcodes of a few students to ensure Newton is recognizing them in the system.

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Usage

  1. Login to Newton (Back Office) from the main machine and start an operating day by clicking the Start Operating Day link on the checklist or Start New Day from the ribbon.
  2. Start a meal (either breakfast or lunch) by clicking Start Meal (Lunch) or Start Meal (Breakfast) link on the checklist or use the Meal Control Panel in the ribbon to start a meal.
  3. Ensure the date is correct on the Meal Calendar screen and click Ok.

  4. On the POS serving line with the scanner, double click on the Newton POS icon to open up to the login screen.

    If you will be enrolling students on the main machine, locate the Meal Control Panel and click on Main Machine to run Newton POS.

  5. Login to Newton POS by entering the username and password given to you by the system administrator, then click Ok.

  6. In the Customer Input Device window, scan the student's barcode identification card.

    • In the bottom left-hand corner, notice which device is set for the serving line.
    • In the bottom right-hand corner, the status of the device is shown. If it working properly, you should see Running. If the device is not functioning properly, you will see Error. Click on Error to review the message.

  7. The student should appear in the Name window. Proceed with normal serving line processes.

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After you have finished with line servings, click the Quit Serving Line button to exit Newton POS.

Then, click the Exit Point-Of-Sale button.

Be sure to return to the main machine and stop the meal and post transactions for the day.

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