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kevdougful
Jan 03, 2019Copper Contributor
Handheld Barcode Scanner with Excel for iOS
I'm using a handheld scanner (Symbol DS3578) that is connected via bluetooth to Excel on an iPad Air 2. I have the scanner setup to append a return key (basically pressing the Enter/Return key) to th...
trogper
Aug 27, 2020Copper Contributor
I've had the same problem, the scanner typing the codes too quickly for excel to process. I have honeywell xenon 1902, which has configurable typing rate, so I set it slower and now excel is handling it well.
I have looked at manual for your scanner and found the same setting. It's "HID Keyboard Keystroke Delay" on page 63. After setting it you should see the scanned codes being typed slower. If not, try disconnecting the scanner or turning it off and on again.
https://www.zebra.com/content/dam/zebra_new_ia/en-us/manuals/barcode-scanners/ds3578-prg-en.pdf