Product Focus: Motorola Barcode Scanner

Every so often we like to highlight a product that we feel would be especially useful to you.  This week’s product focus is the Motorola Symbol LS2208. This Motorola barcode scanner has been designed for optimal performance, with a professional quality in terms of durability.  The Motorola scanner is made of lightweight, yet durable plastic…

More Non-Rugged Scanners on The Horizon

Did you know that your average smartphone may soon be possible of processing shipping and receiving orders? Al Crawford, vice president of technology at CipherLab, recently commented that computerization of devices like cell phones and smartphones will change the mobile barcode scanning industry as many people choose to go for less rugged options to get…

Inspections

You may find that a blog post concerning vehicle inspection is an unusual sight for L-Tron Direct.  But there is a connection, we assure you. All states require that vehicles need to be registered and inspected.  Once the inspection is passed, the technician will place a sticker on your windshield stating that your car is…

Barcode Readers: Types and Details

When choosing the right kind of barcode reader, it’s important to know the differences between the products that you’re looking at. To help demystify the process, here’s a quick and easy overview of common types of barcode readers: Handheld Scanners This type of barcode reader will allow for you to position the scanner toward the…

Mobile Scanning: Something Every Business Should Know About

Smartphones have taken over the way that people use their cell phones. Packed with applications that can tell everyone where to eat, what music to listen to, or where the nearest bus stop is, these smartphones have also undoubtedly changed the way that many people shop. If you’re a store owner, it’s important to keep…

L-TronDirect.com: Answering Your Barcode Questions

Question: “Hey. I’m looking to start using a barcode reader and a label system to manage my inventory and I was wondering whether or not barcodes can be read or scanned upside down? Our labels can sometimes get put on the wrong way by our staff and we want to make sure that we can…

Tips for PDA Barcode Scanner Training

A handheld barcode scanner can make inventory tracking a breeze, but before all of that work can be accomplished, you need to have employees who know how to use the technology. Once you decide to implement barcode scanning technology into you First off, make sure that your employees understand the barcode scanner interface before they…

Keep Getting Errors?

Barcode scanning by hand is never fool-proof. However, by considering some of the most common problems, you can try to avoid getting errors or getting hung up on incorrect scans. However, before you start blaming the errors on these common problems, make sure that the errors are being caused by human error. Talk to your…

The Benefits of Barcodes

Barcodes are a wonderful tool for businesses to use, but if you’re still skeptical about whether or not they’re smart fit for your company, we’re here to give you more information. Here’s just a few reasons why barcodes can be a great addition to your business, for you, your employees, and your customers: First off,…