Barcode Scanner Basics - A Quick Lesson On Barcode Scanner Basics

Barcode scanner introduction by POSGuys. We show the basic differences between a Contact Scanner, a Laser Scanner, and an Imager. See guide http://www.posguys.com/buyersguide/Bu... for more information.

Contact Scanner Pros:
Most affordable.
Cons:
Must touch the barcode while scanning which adds work and time to the process.
1D barcodes only.
Suggested Use: Low volume use.
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Laser Scanner Pros:
Easy to find and affordable.
Faster scanning than contact scanners.
Longer range scanning, no need to touch barcode.
Cons:
No barcodes on screens.
Must line up scan beam with barcode to read.
1D barcodes only.
Suggested Use: Most retail environments where scanning from screens in the future is not a concern.
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Imager Pros:
Scan 1D or 2D barcodes.
Scan barcode from any direction.
Scan smartphone or tablet screens.
Cons:
More costly (some models compare to laser scanner in cost)
Suggested Use: Most environments. For the fastest scanning experience we suggest imagers.
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Hi this is Travis with POSGuys.com. Today
we're doing a retail barcode scanner primer.
All three of these scanners are under $200
dollars. They all have different levels of
functionality.
The most basic is your Contact CCD Scanner.
This is an older model, this is the original
EconoScan. It's since been replaced with a
newer model.
But it's like its name says, it is a Contact
Scanner. You have to get right up and contact
the barcode and it scans. It only does 1D
barcodes which is your traditional lines.
So it's basic and it is limited.
The next level up is your retail laser scanner.
This is the LS2208, this is our best selling
scanner. It is good for pretty much all retail
environments that have 1D barcodes.
It has your beam come out. As you hit the
trigger,
it scans. It also has a hands free stand mode,
so you can take the barcode to the beam.
Your next level up is your basic imager, this
adds a lot of functionality. If you take a
look at the beam, now instead of being a red
line it's actually a grid of light. What this
allows you to do, is instead of having to
be perfectly lined up like the LS2208 where
the beam has to be perpendicular, it is omnidirectional
now. So you can scan it at any angle. So this
makes checkout a lot quicker since you don't
have to perfectly line up an item. You can
just bring it over
As long as the light is on, the barcode, it'll
scan. Honeywell also has a future proofing
capability of it. Out of the box this is setup
to scan only 1D barcodes but you can upgrade
the scanner to do 2D barcodes you just have
to do a firmware update which can be purchased
at a later time. This is also available with
a hands free stand so you can use it without
having to pull the trigger.
These are your three basic retail options.
This is your cheapest option. This is the
most common option and this is kind of your
most future proof option. You'll do a lot
better using an omnidirectional scanner just
because of the fact that you don't have to
be as accurate with it but this is a good
choice as well. Generally I would stay away
from the Contact Scanners unless you are doing
a pretty low volume and your barcodes tend
to be pretty flat.
For more information on our retail selection
or to read our buyer's guide that has additional
information on types of barcode scanners that
will fit your business, please visit us at
www.POSGuys.com.