Monday, August 31, 2009

The Scanner

The first barcode scanner was utilized commercially 30 years ago. Since then they 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. POSGuys.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 five categories of barcode scanners begin with Entry Level and Mid Level capabilities. The Entry Level 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.


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