Magellan SL™ is the new SlimLine family of 360-
degree scanners from Symbol. It's the world's small-
est, most versatile 360-degree scanner designed for
leading supermarkets, hypermarkets, and mass mer-
chandisers around the globe. An enhanced optical
design has been combined with Magellan
decoding software for superior performance and
productivity. An array of models ensure the right fit
for nearly any checkstand configuration, and Symbol's
exclusive L-shaped platter minimizes maintenance
and weight shrinkage in scale applications. It's
Speaker
Operator's Panel
Vertical Scan Window
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L-Platter
Horizontal Scan
Window
Connector Panel
Magellan made even better, and that makes Magellan
SL a "Sure-Thing" for high volume POS environ-
ments.
This User's Guide provides general operational and
maintenance information for both scanner and
scanner/scale Magellan SL models. If your unit
doesn't contain a scale, simply disregard the scale
descriptions and instructions in this manual.
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RODUCT
VERVIEW
Refer to the figure on this page for operator features.
Speaker — beeps when a barcode is read, or to
indicate various conditions or errors. Ordinarily
the speaker is enabled, however, at some installa-
tions the installer may have turned off audible
indications depending upon system requirements.
Operator's Panel — contains the scanner and scale
controls and indicators.
Vertical Scan Window — reads the barcode's leading
edge, trailing edge and surface facing away from
the checker.
L-Platter — acts as a protective top cover, contains
the vertical and horizontal scan windows, and
provides vertical as well as horizontal weighing
support.
Horizontal Scan Window — reads the barcode's
leading edge, trailing edge, surface facing the
checker and barcodes located on the bottom of a
product.
Connector Panel — contains all external connector
ports (except EAS).
Magellan SL™ Scanner & Scanner/Scale User's Guide