HW-MS5145-USB-001 Date: October 26, 2023 Subject: Driver identification and configuration for Honeywell Eclipse MS5145 (LS USB interface)
Last updated: 2025
In most cases, a Honeywell Eclipse scanner with a USB cable is factory-configured to operate as a .
The is a classic "plug-and-play" workhorse, but getting the specific drivers right—especially for Virtual COM Port (VCP) mode—can feel like navigating a maze. 1. Identify Your Setup Needs
Reset the scanner to factory defaults.
To clarify the driver requirements for the barcode scanner when operating in LS USB (Laser Scanner USB) mode, and to provide installation guidance.
Historically, these scanners were purchased with a variety of cable interfaces—keyboard wedge (PS/2), Serial (RS-232), or USB. The "USB" in the keyword usually refers to a specific type of cable or interface, but the configuration of the scanner determines how the computer sees it.
You downloaded a 32-bit driver for a 64-bit Windows OS, or vice versa. Download the correct architecture version.
Open (Right-click Start button > Device Manager). Expand "Ports (COM & LPT)." You should see "Honeywell MS5145 Virtual COM Port (COMx)." If you see a yellow triangle, the driver failed to install.
Download the (latest version is often 3.5.x for Windows 10/11). 3. Installation Walkthrough
HW-MS5145-USB-001 Date: October 26, 2023 Subject: Driver identification and configuration for Honeywell Eclipse MS5145 (LS USB interface)
Last updated: 2025
In most cases, a Honeywell Eclipse scanner with a USB cable is factory-configured to operate as a . Honeywell Eclipse Ms5145 Ls Usb Driver
The is a classic "plug-and-play" workhorse, but getting the specific drivers right—especially for Virtual COM Port (VCP) mode—can feel like navigating a maze. 1. Identify Your Setup Needs
Reset the scanner to factory defaults.
To clarify the driver requirements for the barcode scanner when operating in LS USB (Laser Scanner USB) mode, and to provide installation guidance.
Historically, these scanners were purchased with a variety of cable interfaces—keyboard wedge (PS/2), Serial (RS-232), or USB. The "USB" in the keyword usually refers to a specific type of cable or interface, but the configuration of the scanner determines how the computer sees it. Identify Your Setup Needs Reset the scanner to
You downloaded a 32-bit driver for a 64-bit Windows OS, or vice versa. Download the correct architecture version.
Open (Right-click Start button > Device Manager). Expand "Ports (COM & LPT)." You should see "Honeywell MS5145 Virtual COM Port (COMx)." If you see a yellow triangle, the driver failed to install. The "USB" in the keyword usually refers to
Download the (latest version is often 3.5.x for Windows 10/11). 3. Installation Walkthrough