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Lin ēa-pro 4
User Manual
iPhone®, iPod®, iPod classic®, iPod nano®, iPod shuffle®, and iPod
touch® are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. iPad™ is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Infinite Peripherals, Inc.
www.ipcprint.com
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Lin ēa-pro 4 User Manual v1.00
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Legal notice “Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance. Compati
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Linea-pro 4 Models Model Description Linea-pro 4 MSR Linea-pro 4 with 3-Track mag-stripe reader Linea-pro 4 with 3-Track mag-stripe reader and 1D Linea-pro 4 MSR 1D barcode scanner Linea-pro 4 with 3-Track mag-stripe reader and 2D Linea-pro 4 MSR 2D barcode scanner Linea-pro 4 with 3-Track mag-stripe reader and 1D Linea-pro 4 MSR 1D BT barcode scanner and Bluetooth® Linea-pro 4 with 3-Track mag-stripe reader and 2D Linea-pro 4 MSR 2D BT barcode scanner and Bluetooth®
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Contents Contents............................................................................................... 4 Overview .............................................................................................. 5 Technical Data..................................................................................... 6 Box Contents....................................................................................... 7 Getting Started ....................................................
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Overview Lin ēa-pro 4 allows mobile workers to convert their iPod touch and iPhone handset into a powerful point-of-sale solution. The Lin ēa-pro 4 includes optional 1D or 2D barcode scanner, 3-tracks magnetic stripe reader, and a rechargeable battery extender in a very compact and durable protective case. Features: Battery: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery - 1300 mAh, Charging via USB to computer or Charging Station to Lin ēa-pro 4, Provides auxiliary power to iPod touch and iPhone
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Technical Data General Specifications: Power supply Internal voltage 3.3V & 5V Active (turn on Linea-pro 4) / Active with Scanning / Stand By (after 5sec Operation Modes without operate) MCU Hitachi - HD64F3687 Memory 512k I2C EEPROM memory - for Linea-pro 4 settings RS232 Interface - communication between Linea-pro 4 & iPod /iPhone Communications USB Interface - USB Synchronization between iPhone / iPod & PC Speed: 57600bps RS232 Interface iPod RS232 Protocol Active with Sc
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Box Contents Your IPC Lin ēa-pro 4 comes with the following items listed below: Item Part Number Descriptions Image Lin ēa-pro 4 Reader / 1 Linea-pro 4 Scanner 2 CABDAT001240 Usb sync cable Lin ēa-pro 4 3 User's manual User Manual Table 2 *Bulk Shipments may ship without cables and manuals in each box. Software ( Drivers & SDK ): Because of the continually evolving SDK, the latest SDK are not distributed on CD. For the latest Lin ēa-pro 4 SDK’s, please visit
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Getting Started The IPC Lin ēa-pro 4 allows you to scan barcode and capture Magnetic Strip information onto your iPod and iPhone. Before using your Lin ēa- pro 4 the battery should be properly charged. The following Quick Start guide will help to get your Lin ēa-pro 4 ready for use. Quick Start: Where to find more Step What to do Purpose information The battery pack should be fully Fully charge your Charging Battery, charged before use 1 Lin ēa-pro 4 as Page 10. recommende
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About Your Lin ēa-pro 4 Lin ēa-pro 4 (Right side) Volume Controls On/Off Scan Engine Figure 1 Lin ēa-pro 4 (Left side) USB Sync / Charge Port Audio Connector Scan Button Figure 2 Infinite Peripherals, Inc. www.ipcprint.com Page 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lin ēa-pro 4 User Manual v1.00
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About Your Lin ēa-pro 4 Lin ēa-pro 4 (Bottom side) MSR Reader Scan Engine Scan Button Figure 3 User Notes: Special software must be used to process the information captured by the barcode scanner and magnetic strip reading feature. Please consult your reseller for this software or contact Infinite Peripherals for recommendations on compatible third party software solutions. Infinite Peripherals, Inc. www.ipcprint.
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Charging Battery Charging the Lin ēa-pro 4: The Lin ēa-pro 4 uses a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery pack. Before first use, the battery pack should be charged for at least (4) hours. To prevent electrical damage to the Lin ēa-pro 4 and/or battery pack, please use approved USB to Mini USB cables only. Charging via USB cable (type A to mini USB), connected to PC 5V/260mA Figure 4 1 LED = 33 % of full charge 2 LED = 66 % of full charge 3 LE
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Status & Operating Modes The Lin ēa-pro 4 uses the battery indicator LEDs to indicate various conditions of operation. Possible LED lighting indications may result from charging, active/online status, or because of low battery. The following table and figure explain these conditions and LED indication. Figure 6 Battery Status Button Operating Status Lin ēa-pro 4 is in sleep or ready All LED is OFF mode Middle LED is FLASHING Lin ēa
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Attaching Device When using the Lin ēa-pro 4, care must be taken to ensure the Lin ēa-pro 4 30 pin connector and the iPod and iPhone connector are not accidentally damaged. The figures below show how to attach your device to the Lin ēa-pro 4. 1: Unlock the top cover as shown in figure above. Figure 7 2: Slide the device as shown in the figure above. Figure 8 3: Replace the top cover as shown in the figure above. Figure
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1D Barcode Scanning Using the 1D barcode scanner: The Lin ēa-pro 4 1D uses a scan engine that supports one-dimensional (1D) barcode symbols. The effective reading distance of the barcode reader varies depending on the barcode size. Scanning 1D Barcodes: To scan a 1D barcode fist activate the scanner. Then position the scan head as close to the barcode label as possible so that the scan line crosses both ends of the barcode as shown in the figure below. Slowly pull back the un
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2D Barcode Scanning Using the 2D barcode scanner: The Lin ēa-pro 4 2D uses a scan engine that supports one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) barcode symbols. The effective reading distance of the barcode reader varies depending on the barcode size. Scanning 2D Barcodes: To scan a 2D barcode fist activate the scanner. Then position the scan head to center the red aiming laser near the center of the barcode and the illumination box is over the outer edges of the barcode as
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Card Reading Reading Magnetic Strips: The Lin ēa-pro 4 has a built-in magnetic card reader. The card reader incorporates a (3) track magnetic read head requiring a single swipe to read field data from all three tracks. The magnetic read head faces up towards the top of the cradle. When placing the card into the reader, the magnetic strip must be facing up as shown in the figure below. Keep the edge of the card flat on the inner base of the reader to ensure that the magnetic strip
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Replacing Battery To replace the Lin ēa-pro 4 battery, follow the steps below. 1. Remove the device as shown in the figure below. Figure 13 2. Squeeze battery cover latch to the left as shown in the figure above. Figure 14 3. Lift the battery cover as shown in the figure above. Remove the existing Battery pack. Reverse Steps 1-2 to install the new battery pack. Notice: Use only factory recommended replacement battery to prevent damage to the Li
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Syncing The Lin ēa-pro 4 portable barcode scanner and card reader is designed specifically for use with iPod/iPhone there by allowing the iPod and iPhone to sync with iTunes through the Lin ēa-pro 4 while connected. To sync iPod with iTunes through the Lin ēa-pro 4 follow the steps below; 1. Connect the Lin ēa-pro 4 to a computer using a Mini USB cable as shown in the figure below. 2. Wait for the sync mode 2-beeps and the center LED flashes green. The Lin ēa-pro 4 should
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Developing Solutions Integrating the Lin ēa-pro 4 into your solution requires the use of the Lin ēa-pro 4 SDK. The SDK incorporates an API specifically for developing application to use the barcode scanning and card reading capability of the Lin ēa-pro 4. For details on using the Lin ēa-pro 4 SDK, please refer to the SDK’s documentation. For the latest Lin ēa-pro 4 SDK’s, please visit our Lin ēa-pro developer portal: http://dev.ipcprint.com/
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Troubleshooting Card Reading If you are having problems with reading card magnetic strip refer to the table below for possible causes. Item Problem Possible Cause * Lin ēa-pro 4 not turned On. No card data * Card inserted incorrectly. 1 returned during * Swipe method incorrect. swiping. * Faulty read head. * Unreadable magnetic strip. Partial card data * Swipe method incorrect. 2 returned during * Faulty read head. swiping. * Unreadable magnetic strip. Table 5
