Honeywell 3800 Linear Series Quick Start Guide
Summary
The Honeywell 3800 Linear Series is a professional barcode scanner designed for reliable data capture in various industrial and retail environments. This comprehensive manual guides users through setup, advanced connection methods (USB, Serial), and detailed programming. Learn expert techniques for scanning different formats, including PDF417, customize country codes, and configure data output settings like triggers and suffixes. Ideal for inventory management professionals and technical users needing a highly flexible and accurate scanning solution.
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3800 Linear Series Quick Start Guide
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3800 Linear Series Quick Start Guide
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Note: Refer to your user’s guide for information about cleaning your device. For localized language versions of this document, go to www.honeywell.com/aidc. Getting Started Turn off computer’s power b...
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Keyboard Wedge Connection Serial (RS-232) Connection
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Reading Techniques The view finder projects a red aiming beam that should be centered over the bar code. Hold the scanner over the bar code, pull the trigger, and center the aiming beam on the bar cod...
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To read PDF417 bar codes with a PDF-enabled 3800, hold the trigger down and move the scanner up and down so the aiming line sweeps from the top of the bar code to the bottom, and back up. This ensures...
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Interface Scan the bar code that describes the PC or interface you are using. USB Keyboard (PC) RS-232 Japan DOS/V AT/PS2 Keyboard Wedge (Default) Emulate External Keyboard
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Keyboard Country Scan the Program Keyboard Country bar code below, then scan the numeric bar code(s) from page 10, then the Save bar code to program the keyboard for your country. As a general rule, t...
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Trigger The following bar codes will allow you to use the reader in Manual Trigger mode (need to press the trigger to read), Automatic Trigger mode (the beam is always on), or Presentation mode (the r...
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Suffix If you want a carriage return after the bar code, scan the Add CR Suffix bar code. To add a tab after the bar code, scan the Add Tab Suffix bar code. Otherwise, scan the Remove Suffix bar code ...
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Data Format Editor Instructions The following are abbreviated instructions for entering a data format. For complete instructions refer to your User’s Guide, available at our website, www.honeywell.com...
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Programming Chart
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Visual Menu To obtain access to additional features for the 3800, use Visual Menu, available from our website at www.honeywell.com/aidc. For complete download instructions and descriptions of Visual M...
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Latin America Telephone: (803) 835-8000 Telephone: (800) 782-4263 E-mail: [email protected] Brazil Telephone: +55 (21) 3535-9100 Fax: +55 (21) 3535-9105 E-mail: [email protected] Mexico ...
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For Further Information To download the full User’s Guide for these products, visit our website at www.honeywell.com/ aidc. Product Service and Repair Honeywell provides service for all its products t...
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Europe, Middle East, and Africa Telephone: +31 (0) 40 2901 633 Fax: +31 (0) 40 2901 631 E-mail: [email protected] Asia Pacific Telephone: +852-2511-3050 Fax: +852-2511-3557 E-mail: apservice@hand...
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Limited Warranty Honeywell International Inc. ("Honeywell") warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and to conform to Honeywell’s published specifications ...
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EXCEPT AS MAY BE OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER COVENANTS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATI...
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warranty. This includes but is not limited to: cables, power supplies, cradles, and docking stations. Honeywell International Inc. extends these warranties only to the first end-users of the products....
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Honeywell 700 Visions Drive P.O. Box 208 Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153-0208 Linear-02-QS Rev B
Manual Details
| Brand | Honeywell |
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| Pages | 20 |
| File Size | 243.47 KB |
| Published | June 03, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I properly read a highly reflective barcode?
You may need to tilt the scanner at an angle so the barcode can be scanned.
What is the sequence for connecting the scanner via USB?
First, power off your computer before connecting. Then, power up the computer once the scanner is fully attached.
How do I read a full PDF417 barcode section?
Hold the trigger down and move the aiming line sweeping from the top to the bottom of the code, and back up.
Where should I go for complete details on Visual Menu and Visual Xpress features?
Refer to your specific User’s Guide available at www.honeywell.com/aidc.