If the scanner stops responding or behaves abnormally, it can be reset in the following manner.


Reset of BCS3608ex - corded

  • Scan the factory reset defaults or restore default barcode.
  • It may also help to briefly switch off/disconnect the external power supply and switch it back on/reconnect it after a few seconds.


Reset of BCS3678ex - Bluetooth

  • Scan the factory reset defaults or restore default barcode.
  • Optional scan unpairing to delete all existing Bluetooth connections.
  • It may also help to remove the battery from the device for a few seconds.
    Note: Only remove/replace the battery in a non-hazardous environment.




The digital scanner can be reset to two types of defaults: factory defaults or custom defaults. Scan the appropriate
barcode below to reset the digital scanner to its default settings and/or set the digital scanner’s current settings as
the custom default.

  • Restore Defaults- Resets all default parameters as follows:
    • If custom default values were configured (see Write to Custom Defaults), the custom default values are
      set for all parameters each time the Restore Defaults barcode below is scanned.
    • If no custom default values were configured, the factory default values are set for all parameters each time
      the Restore Defaults barcode below is scanned. (For factory default values, see Appendix A, Standard
      Default Parameters.)
  • Set Factory Defaults - Scan the Set Factory Defaults barcode below to eliminate all custom default values
    and set the digital scanner to factory default values (For factory default values, see Appendix A, Standard
    Default Parameters.)
  • Write to Custom Defaults - Custom default parameters can be configured to set unique default values for all
    parameters. After changing all parameters to the desired default values, scan the Write to Custom Defaults
    barcode below to configure custom defaults.





Unpairing (only for BCS3678ex - Bluetooth)
Unpair the digital scanner from the cradle or PC/host to make the cradle available for pairing with another digital
scanner. Scan the barcode below to disconnect the digital scanner from its cradle/PC host.


Note on existing Bluetooth connections:
Resetting to factory settings does not delete existing Bluetooth connections.
If you are experiencing problems with the Bluetooth connection, please use the barcode to unpair the device in addition to resetting to factory settings. 




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