Laser
barcode scanners are products of good
acceptance in Point of Sale and
Inventory control
applications.
Characteristics:
Good
depth of field (from 4 to 24 inches) -
This allows a user to read bar codes at
a certain distance form the product,
without picking up the
item.
Good
scan rate ( from 35 to 200 lines per
second ). - Allows the operation to
have more customers per
hour.
Ease
of operation ( Aim and shoot) -
Training is trivial.
Some
can read defective bar codes - Usually
some bare codes are washed out or
damaged and generate difficulties
during reading. Laser scanners with
"stitching technology" make these
problems disappear.
Laser
scanners with trigger and proximity
(hands free) - Scanners with trigger
are used when the operator has to
manipulate the laser scanner and shoos
only when required. Proximity laser
scanners with a hands free operation
speed up the operation because the user
only gets the merchandise near the beam
of light . When the scanner detects an
object it turns itself automatically
on.
Interface:
Keyboard
wedge - It is connected between the
keyboard and the computer. This is the
most usual and easy
interface.
Serial
port (RS232) - It is connected to the
serial port COM1 or COM2 of a computer.
Requires a power supply and software
that enables the port.
USB
port / It is connected to the USB port
of your computer that identifies the
scanner automatically.
Applications:
Retail
- Groceries, clothing stores, shoe
stores, book stores, pharmacies, self
service stores, hardware stores, among
others.
Inventory
control - Because they have a good
depth of field, they can be used in
warehouses and storage
facilities.
Disadvantages:
Resistance
to Drops - Form the internal structure,
these laser scanners have movable parts
like mirrors, springs, and motors.
During a drop these components may
misalign.
Price
- Even though today the price of Laser
Scanners is very low, when comparing
them to other kind of scanners their
price is a bit higher.
Price
Range:
In
Laser Scanners the price range oscillates
between US$100.00 and US$300.00 depending
on their characteristics.
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