Barcode scanner is a device that
provides a quick and effective way to read barcode and is a key
component in most barcode system. Barcode scanner is ideal for
application such as Point of sale system, receiving, shipping, file
tracking and inventory. Barcode Scanner come with USB or PS/2
cable as well cordless.
CCD Barcode Scanner / Linear Imager
CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Barcode
Scanner use an imaging CCD (similar to the ones found in digital
cameras) to take a picture of barcodes, that are then decoded into a
sequence of characters. CCD Barcode Scanner have a very fast scan
speed, but a low scan range (often less than 3 inches from the
barcode). A CCD Barcode Scanner can be very durable because they do
not contain any moving parts, but are limited because they cannot
read any barcodes wider than the imaging element.
Argox
AS8110
Argox AS8310
2D Barcode Scanner /
Area Imager A 2D Barcode Scanner can interpret two-dimensional
barcodes, which store data in two dimensions, rather than in just a
series of black and white bars. 2D barcodes look like checkerboards
or a series of traditional barcodes stacked atop one another. 2D
Barcode Scanners use both CCD and Imaging technology to read
barcodes.
Symbol
DS6708
Metrologic MS1690
Laser Barcode Scanner Laser
Barcode Scanner are the most common type of Barcode Scanner. A laser
Barcode Scanner need not be in contact with a barcode to read it. A
standard range laser Barcode Scanner can read a barcode from about 6
to 24 inches away, and a long range Barcode Scanner can read one
from perhaps 2 to 8 feet away. Certain extra long-range laser
Barcode Scanner are capable of reading a barcode from up to 30 feet
away.
Symbol
LS2208
Metrologic
MS5145
Opticon OPR2001
Omni directional
Barcode Scanner An Omni-Directional Barcode Scanner (also known as a
Projection Barcode Scanner) works just like a Laser Barcode Scanner
with the addition of several mirrors and other reflective devices to
transform one laser line into many, all at different angles. This
allows fast reading of barcodes at any angle, making an
Omni-Directional Barcode Scanner perfect for point of sale
installations, such as at a grocery store.
Symbol
LS9208
Metrologic
MS7120
Datalogic Magellan
Wireless / Cordless Barcode Scanners Cordless Barcode Scanner use radio frequencies
similar to cordless phones to send scanned information back to a
computer-attached base station. Main criteria for selection a
cordless Barcode Scanner are range and battery life. Cordless Barcode
Scanner can dramatically improve shipping and receiving operations
where a cable could get damaged or limit access to packages to be
scanned.