How do I enter in a new access number for my Spectrum scanner?

Turn on the scanner and wait for initialization to complete. When ready, the scanner should display the home menu, which will look like this:

 

Ready                                                0000

8125DB Auto Feed                                 < >

 

Alternatively, it may display a “LOAD PAPER” message.

 

On the scanner’s front panel, press the “CLEAR” key, then press the left arrow key several times until the "Enter new scanner Key?" menu is displayed, which will look like this:

 

Enter new scanner Key?

OK                                                         < >

 

Press the F1 key (OK). The scanner display will show the code and key menu, with the code value pre-selected. Technical Support will ask you for this Access Code, so write down this 8-digit code and save it.

 

Code is           [30493425]

CODE*            KEY                                  ^

 

You will receive the scanner’s Access Number once you call Böwe Bell + Howell Technical Support at (847) 423-3018 and provide them with the scanner’s Access Code. Back at the code and key menu, press the F2 key: "KEY"

 

Code is          [30493425]

CODE             KEY*                                 ^

 

You will be prompted to enter the Access Number. To do so, use the scanner’s +/- buttons to enter each character of the Access Number, and left/right buttons to move from one character to the next.

 

Key is          [enter key here]

CODE                  KEY               OK

 

Once you have entered the Access Number, press the F3 key (OK).

 

If you have entered the Access Number correctly, you will see the following screen displaying your new or current scanner model:

 

Unlimited Usage

OK    Model:    8125DC                            ^

 

The model will vary but should display the updated version of your newly upgraded Spectrum scanner.

Important! Press F1 (OK) – if you forget step, your scanner will not be fully programmed. After pressing F1 you will then see:

 

Key entry is complete!

Power cycle scanner…

 

If you have entered the incorrect Access Number, you will see the following screen:

 

Key entry error!

Power cycle scanner…

 

You will then need to power cycle the scanner and repeat the process. If you think you have entered the correct Access Number but continue to receive the error, please contact Technical Support at (847) 423-3018 or Engsupport.scanner@bowebellhowell.com.