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EMULATING A COM/SERIAL PORT OVER USB USING CDC

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Article ID: 54574790

ISSUE / QUESTION
How Do I Emulate a COM/Serial Port Over USB?

APPLICABLE TO
Supported DCS products, refer to the USB CDC Driver for Windows page or the user guide of the scanner.

* If using DS3578 or LS3578 , Bluetooth FIPs cradle part # STB3578-CF007WR must be used

RESOLUTION / ANSWER
To emulate a COM port over a USB connection, please follow these steps

1. Download ONE of the following files based on the architecture of your Windows computer from USB CDC Driver for
Windows page :

- 64 Bit COM Emulation Drivers

- 32 Bit COM Emulation Drivers

2. Install the downloaded file.

3. Reboot the host.

4. Scan the following bar code

5. Your scanner should now show up in Device Manager with a COM port number.

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