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Amanda_Panda
Amanda_Panda

Reputation: 1186

Getting this UWP sample app to work with a LS2208 Barcode Scanner

I have an LS2208 Motorla (Zebra) simple hand held scanner that I'd like get started working with a Windows 10 UWP. I downloaded this sample program https://github.com/Microsoft/Windows-universal-samples/tree/master/Samples/BarcodeScanner/cs

Its not picking up my handheld scanner-though I can plug it in and scan into a UWP textbox. The sample app is failing here

 DeviceInformationCollection deviceCollection = await DeviceInformation.FindAllAsync(BarcodeScanner.GetDeviceSelector());

I installed the 64 bit Corescanner driver here https://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads/software/developer-tools/scanner-sdk-for-windows.html

That didn't do anything-do I need to reboot my computer? EDIT: Rebooted my computer, still doesn't work.

Upvotes: 0

Views: 1063

Answers (1)

ti034
ti034

Reputation: 301

I have the same scanner and from my research, the PointOfService namespace only works with USB.HID scanners and not regular USB keyboard emulators, see remarks: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/mt426649.aspx . That is why it does not find your scanner. I had the same problem. You should be able to get drivers for a serial port emulator (check your scanner manual) and monitor the port for incoming data from your scanner. Or check with Zebra if they can configure your scanner for USB.HID.

My problem is I am using Windows IoT and there are not a whole lot of drivers out there for that OS, i.e. the serial port emulator. So I am just using a textbox for scanner input.

Good luck.

Upvotes: 1

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