This article explains why the message "This scanner does not have a valid plug-in available" appears when attempting to program certain Elo SE4107 barcode scanners using the Zebra 123Scan utility and describes how to install the required plug-in.
ℹ Overview
This issue affects Elo barcode scanners E245047 and E454318, which use the Zebra SE4107 scan engine. Newer scanners include an updated decoder board that is not recognized by the standard Zebra 123Scan software until an updated plug-in is installed.
This issue affects Elo barcode scanners E245047 and E454318, which use the Zebra SE4107 scan engine. Newer scanners include an updated decoder board that is not recognized by the standard Zebra 123Scan software until an updated plug-in is installed.
Symptoms
When attempting to program the scanner using Zebra 123Scan, the following message appears:
"This scanner does not have a valid plug-in available."
Cause
⚠ Cause
Newer SE4107 scanners use an updated decoder board that is not included in the standard Zebra 123Scan installation. As a result, 123Scan cannot recognize the scanner until the required Elo plug-in is installed.
Newer SE4107 scanners use an updated decoder board that is not included in the standard Zebra 123Scan installation. As a result, 123Scan cannot recognize the scanner until the required Elo plug-in is installed.
Download the Elo Plug-in
📦 Download SE4107 Custom Elo Plug-in
https://downloads.elotouch.com/Downloads/Peripherals/Barcode-Readers/SE4107/SE4107-CUSTOM%20ELO%20BEEPER-C-010.SCNPLG
The plug-in is also attached to this article for convenience.
Install the Plug-in
- Download and save the SE4107-CUSTOM ELO BEEPER-C-010.SCNPLG file to your computer.
- Open the Zebra 123Scan utility.
- Select Tools > Import Plug-in into 123Scan.
- Browse to the downloaded plug-in file, select SE4107-CUSTOM ELO BEEPER-C-010.SCNPLG, and click Open.
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After the import completes, verify the confirmation message stating:
"Your plug-in Imported successfully." - The scanner can now be programmed normally using Zebra 123Scan.
Troubleshooting
⚠ Troubleshooting
- Verify you are using an Elo barcode scanner model E245047 or E454318.
- Confirm the custom Elo plug-in was imported successfully before attempting to program the scanner.
- If the scanner is still not recognized, restart Zebra 123Scan after importing the plug-in.
- Verify you selected the correct
.SCNPLGfile during the import process.
💡 Tip
The custom Elo plug-in only needs to be imported once per installation of Zebra 123Scan. After it has been installed, the software will recognize compatible SE4107-based Elo barcode scanners automatically.
The custom Elo plug-in only needs to be imported once per installation of Zebra 123Scan. After it has been installed, the software will recognize compatible SE4107-based Elo barcode scanners automatically.
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