Kiosk
How to Activate a CSR Scanner
Step-by-step guide to activating a CSR scanner.
📋 Overview
A new CSR scanner ships with default settings that aren't compatible with the kiosk.
To activate it, scan four configuration barcodes in sequence: a deactivation reset, an age-verification QR enable, a PDF417 enable, and a GS1 enable.
Then test the scanner on a regular barcode and an age-restricted item to confirm everything's working.
Activation codes: the three configuration barcodes need to be available as printable/scannable images.
🔧 Activation Steps
Step 1. Scan the Code 128 Deactivation barcode
This resets the scanner to a known state before applying new settings.
Step 2. Scan the PDF417 Activation barcode
Turns on PDF417 decoding.
Step 3. Scan the GS1 Activation barcode
Turns on GS1-128 decoding.
Step 4. Test the CSR Scanner
- Scan a regular item barcode to confirm general scanning works.
- Scan a driver's license for an age-restricted item to confirm age verification works.
💡 Tips
- If the scanner beeps differently than expected after a code, it likely didn't accept it — restart from Step 1 with the deactivation barcode.
- Keep a laminated printout of all three codes onsite so any tech can re-activate a scanner without internet access.
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