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How to buy barcode scanners
Since barcode scanners are readily
available from a variety of sources and the technology has been around a while, why shouldn’t you be able to select the one that fits your budget from a catalog or a web site? It sounds like a
good idea but in fact is a recipe for disaster.
 Here are some questions you should be able to answer before you purchase a
barcode scanner:
Which barcode symbology will you be scanning? Do you need an auto
-discriminating scanner? What is the density of the barcode you will be scanning? Is there a chance the barcode density may change in the future? Will you connect
the scanner to a PC or a dumb-terminal? Do you need keyboard emulation or RS-232 connection? What is the ambient lighting? What are the environmental
conditions? Do you need a handheld or a fixed-station scanner? Will you be scanning a 4x6 shipping label or a small, curved label on a test tube? Which barcode scanning technology
suits your application the best – laser, CCD, etc.? ...We can go on with similar questions....
Do it right the first time
Almost on a daily basis we receive calls from people who chose to purchase barcode scanners from catalog houses and now ask us help them ‘make it work’. Almost always, it
will cost more to deviate back to what should have been done all along.
Our barcoding experts will work with you identify all relevant issues regarding your
application and recommend the best scanner that fits your needs. We don’t charge you
extra for helping you select the right product for your application so why not take advantage of our vast knowledge and experience and do it right the first time?
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