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What to Look For in a Laser Barcode ScanneEven though features in a laser barcode scanner are subtle, they are designed to increase work efficiency and minimise any errors during operation. Of course, these features are proportional to cost, so just as your purchase needs need to reflect your budget, the reverse is true in order to experience increases productivity as a direct result of the technology employed. In other words, your budget needs to consider the needs of your business.
So what is available in terms of features with this kind of high performance handheld barcode scanner? For a start, 'motion tolerance' is becoming fairly standard amongst laser barcode readers. Motion tolerance basically means that you can scan a number of barcodes without having to release the trigger that initiates the barcode scan. This allows you to scan items that are in close proximity quickly with minimal user intervention. From a retail Point of Sale (POS) perspective, you will decrease queue time which will subsequently result in a better customer relationship. Another, often overlooked aspect of a laser barcode scanner is the scanner's resistance to physical abuse. Of course, no barcode scanner is going to withstand half a ton of fork lift truck (and I don't suggest you test that out either!), but your laser barcode scanner must withstand everyday use, including drops. Many barcode manufacturers are implementing single circuit board designs which minimise any dislodging during a drop and reduce any points of failure that arise with other barcode scanners, such as the ribbon cables which connect circuit boards together. |
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