By default, many barcode scanners send an Enter key after each scan. If your workflow requires moving to the next field instead of submitting data, you can configure the scanner to send a TAB key instead.
Note:
- TAB is commonly used to move the cursor to the next input field in forms or applications.
- This setting replaces the default Enter (carriage return) suffix.
Issue / Question
- How do I make my scanner press TAB after scanning?
- Can I replace the Enter key with a TAB key?
- How do I move to the next field automatically after scanning?
Resolution / Answer
To set the scanner to send a TAB key after each scan, follow the step below:
Scan the “TAB Suffix” Barcode
Note: The setup barcodes vary by model. Please scan the setup barcode corresponding to your scanner model to complete the setup.
F16, F18W, K20, K28, L5, L5S, L8, L8BL, L8BLS, L8S, M60, M80, NT-1228BL, S5, S8, Z2S, C750, W22, W28, DS8100, DS2800, DS7500, DS8500, H8, M5, M5S, M8BT, M8BTS, NT-91
A5, A6, A8, CN-40, D-8600, NT-2050, NT-2055M, NT-2085 Pro, C850, E800, R2L, RS-8000BT, RS-8000PT, CS7501, NT-1950
C990, I5, I8, W8-WIFI, W8-X, W9, W9S, NT-1202, NT-1202W, CS8501, GY-20U, GY-30U, GY-50U, GY-60U, NT-90, NT-480
F5, F6, M1, NT-1698W, NT-2012, NT-2015
C740, E740, F1900, F20, K6, L3, L6BL, L3S, L6BLS, L6S, NT-2100, R3L, S3, S6, H3, M20, NT-1228BC, W6, W6-X, Z3S
If this does not resolve the issue, please reset the barcode scanner or contact us. Click here to find your barcode scanner model and perform the reset.