This article explains how to set up the Magellan™ 1500i Scanner, a 1D and 2D barcode scanner designed for scanning barcodes from both paper and digital screens. It is particularly suited for small counter retail checkout environments. You will learn how to connect the device to your system, configure it for USB-COM mode, disable Handheld Mode, and enable the Good Read Beep.
Topics covered:
- General information
- Configuration for connection types
- Plug in and check device connection
- Set up USB-COM Interface
- Disable Handheld Mode
- Enable Good Read Beep
Fast lane
- Plug in the Magellan 1500i scanner.
- Check the connection in Windows Device Manager under Ports (COM & LPT).
- If listed → Setup is complete.
- If not listed → Check the adapter driver or configure USB-COM mode.
- Set up USB-COM mode by scanning the required barcodes.
- Disable Handheld Mode (if needed).
- Enable Good Read Beep (if no sound is heard).
General information
- IP52 standard - indoor use
- Buzzer - accustic feedback
- Signal LED - optical feedback
Connector
- USB - DLS USB-COM driver (download from Datalogic website)
- COM - Magellan 1500i + Eminent EM1016 R2 COM to USB Adapter (driver required)
Configuration for connection types
| Connection type | Description | Configuration fields |
| USB (virtual COM-Port) | Virtual com port via USB |
|
| COM-Port | Any sort of COM-Port (physical & virtual) | COM-Port |
Plug in and check device connection
- Connect the Magellan 1500i to your PC via USB.
- Open Windows Device Manager and look under Ports (COM & LPT).
If the scanner appears, the setup is complete. Test if it works by scanning a barcode.
If the scanner does not appear
- If using a COM-to-USB adapter, check if its driver is installed.
- Set the scanner into USB-COM mode (see next step).
Important: When scanning setup barcodes, cover any other visible barcodes to avoid misconfiguration.
Set up USB-COM Interface
Start the process
Scan the START / END barcode:
Configure Interface Type
Scan the following barcode to set USB-COM mode:
End the process
Scan the START / END barcode again:
Disable Handheld Mode
The Handheld Mode requires pressing a button to scan. If you want the scanner to scan automatically when a barcode is presented, follow these steps:
Start the process
Scan the START / END barcode:
Switch off Handheld Mode
Scan the barcode below to disable it:
End the process
Scan the START / END barcode again:
Enable Good Read Beep
If the scanner does not beep when scanning a barcode, follow these steps to enable the Good Read Beep.
Start the process
Scan the START / END barcode:
Switch on the Good Read Beep
Scan this barcode to enable the beep:
End the process
Scan the START / END barcode again:
Final Check
The Magellan 1500i scanner is now fully configured. Test scanning a barcode to verify functionality. If issues persist, repeat the setup steps and ensure the correct barcodes were scanned.
For more detailed information, please see the Manual attached.