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Barcode ScannersThe first barcode scanner was utilized commercially 30 years ago. Since then bar code scanners have proven their value in automating workflow in retail, healthcare, industrial and municipal applications. The bar code scanner is designed to read a Stock Keeping Unit, or SKU. The SKU system is designed to enable data management for multiple inventory items in an efficient and simplified manner. In retail outlets, the barcode scanner can be utilized to receive stock to the outlet, track the location on the sales floor (when used with inventory management software), count inventory, and ring up sales while lessening the human error and fatigue factor of these steps.
There are many types of barcode scanners available with a wide range of features. POSGuy.com selects the highest quality products and puts them through a product testing and review process designed to provide our customers with a relevant and fresh first stop for information. The eight categories of barcode scanners begin with Entry Level, Mid Level and Professional Level capabilities. The Entry Level barcode scanners shoot a shorter range and are better for light or medium outlets like boutique retail stores. For laser rather than CCD technology in a light duty scanner the Metrologic Eclipse is for you. The POS-X Xi1000 is also a great choice as it has an excellent feature set for the price point. Mid Level barcode scanners can handle heavier traffic and offer an increased scanning range. POS-X Xi3000 is very popular with outstanding durability with reliability and performance. The Metrologic Voyager is an auto sensing rather than trigger input scanner. Professional barcode scanners have long-range scanning ability and have been ruggedized for droppage in mind.
If your outlet is specifically high volume retail, the Omni Directional scanner is the best choice. Omni-Directional allows a 360 degree scanning range and is designed to capture the code on the first pass and thus minimize rescans. The Metrologic Fusion has omni-directional and single line scanning and the ability to switch instantly between the two and is an obvious choice for health care applications. In Counter barcode scanner & scale combinations are found at most grocery stores. 2D barcode scanners read both 1D (the common lines we associate with SKU numbers) and the 2D barcodes (pixel squares). Mobile (RF) barcode scanners and pen or wand barcode scanners round out our selections. The Metrologic Voyager BlueTooth & POS-X Xi3000-BT Wireless are an excellent choice because they both possess a strong feature set for their low prices.
There are many barcode scanners to choose from and we want to make that the selection process as enjoyable as possible. We can do an analysis of your business and your needs and ship your order barcode scanner and POS solution today! Call our sales team: 800-903-6571.
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