Suggestions for a barcode scanner

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Klaus Petersen

Hi ng.

I'm looking for a barcode scanner.

It must be able to:

- Read Code 128 barcodes
- Interface with usb (preferably) or ps2
- Send input like a keyboard

Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

Klaus.
 
Hi ng.

I'm looking for a barcode scanner.

It must be able to:

- Read Code 128 barcodes
- Interface with usb (preferably) or ps2
- Send input like a keyboard

Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

Klaus.
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1. Go with a major manufacturer such as Symbol, Metrologic, PSC. They will
be more durable and will have programming support. Symbol might be the
easiest to get going with. Avoid off brands and relabeled such as WASP.

2. Get a laser scanner, not CCD. They read curved, irregular shaped objects
better, and don't need to be in direct contact with the barcode.

You then get into areas such as hand held, hands free, wireless, etc..

JT
 
I really like the Symbol Technology barcode scanners. They aren't cheap
(around $750), but they are very reliable, easy to set up, and I've used
them to read barcodes through ESD bags and through ventilation slots, upside
down, rightside up, it doesn't matter.
 
I work for the V.A. and we use symbol technologies bar code scanners. They can
be a little frustrating to set up but once you get past that part they seem to
be pretty reliable, albeit, not cheap.
 
I found them pretty easy to set up. (YMMV, I am an engineer but I doubt
that most people who work on their own computers or willing to read the
manual would have much trouble.) The manuals come with pages of commands in
the form of bar codes. They can be programmed just by scanning the
appropriate bar codes in the manual.
 
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