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In the world of retail there can not be many more revolutionary products compared to handheld barcode scanner. The advantage of this kind of scanner is it is so simple to use. Just point it at the barcode, press the trigger as well as the job is done. And because it is worked manually anyone using one of these simple pieces of equipment is not as likely to make a mistake.

Strictly speaking handheld barcode scanners are coupled to the computer by a cable. There are handhelds which are connected up wirelessly. There's no cable restricting what lengths the scanner may be used from the computer; the sole limit is the selection of the wireless signal. They may be small enough to fit right into a pocket. The purists usually do not class these scanners as handheld, instead they will use the term "wireless barcode scanner." However these scanners do offer the identical ease of use as the handheld variety.

cash register - The handheld scanners that most people will be using will utilise 1 of 2 scanning technologies, the laser and the LED. Lasers continue to be the most popular, despite the introduction of LED scanning technology throughout the last few years.

With laser scanning technology the scanning unit has a laser diode. The laser diode generates a dot which becomes the laser beam by being projected right into a vibrating mirror. The beam of light is then scanned along the barcode.

LED is really a newer type of scanning technology as well as the handheld barcode scanners incorporating it tend to be more durable. Also LED is a lot more versatile in the form of barcode it can read - technology-not only to scan horizontal barcode symbols as well as the more typical vertical ones. The sensor then sees the reflected light as well as the data is converted into ASCII text.

point of sale system - One decision that anyone considering using a handheld unit in their business is whether to stick with the conventional 1D type of scanner or perhaps the newer 2D units. The 2D scanners are getting to be more popular as they do offer more, especially needless to say the ability to read the new 2D barcodes including data matrix. These barcodes can take much more information compared to the 1D type can which obviously makes them attractive to use. However, the 2D handheld scanners do cost much more than the 1D units. Obviously if your business can manage with the capacity restrictions with the 1D barcode then there is no real have to upgrade. Of course the converse often happens and many more businesses are now embracing the higher specification units.