(A 4 minute read…) There are various computer models that barcode scanners can be attached to, and it’s important to familiarize yourself with the physical connection types and communication protocols to determine which barcode scanner would be best for you. Serial/RS232 Interface RS232, commonly referred to as serial, is a communication protocol—not a physical connection….
(A 3 minute read…) An Overview of Serial Barcode Scanner Interfaces Connector Options and Standards There are three fundamental ways of connecting your barcode scanner to a computer: serial, keyboard wedge, and USB. Even though a serial interface is the most complicated of the three to configure, it offers the greatest control and flexibility of…
Looking for a scanner can be a head-spinning task. Having so many options on the market, all offering their own benefits to the end user can make the selection process difficult. One place to considering starting is with the Datalogic 4400 series, one of the most robust and feature-filled scanners available today. What are some…
It has become common practice for hospitals and other healthcare facilities to use barcode scanners to improve patient care on a daily basis. Patient wristbands are barcoded, allowing the medical facility to track its patients, dispense medication accurately and to the correct patient, perform the correct procedure on the correct patient, and keep accurate records…
Here is Part II of the ultimate combo for rugged environments which will feature the DS3600 ultra rugged barcode scanner. If you are curious about the TC8000, you can read Part I here. Introducing one of the most indestructible barcode scanners available today: Zebra’s DS3600 Ultra Rugged Barcode Scanner. The new 3600 Ultra Rugged…
Raise your hand if you’re on some sort of diet or healthy eating regimen now that the holidays are over, like I am. It seems like everyone I know is trying to shed the extra bloat from too many cookies and egg nog. While types of diet vary, one thing remains constant: barcodes can help!…
Barcodes are wonderfully useful in so many applications. The world simply wouldn’t be the same without them. But when it comes to safety and security, it is important to remember that the information contained in a barcode CAN be stolen – and recent news headlines have alerted us to the fact that barcodes accidentally posted…
Last week I was on a plane headed to the Traffic Records Forum conference in Costa Mesa, CA and I couldn’t help but notice that barcodes were everywhere: boarding passes, mobile boarding passes, luggage, food purchases, and more. This trip was the first time I used a mobile boarding pass and I have to say, it’s…
With hundreds of barcode scanners readily available on the market today, it’s become more difficult to select the best solution for your application. With so many models at your fingertips, one must navigate options such as hand held or presentation, corded (tethered) or wireless, 1D or 2D, near or far range, retail or industrial, etc….
In the world of AIDC (Automatic Identification and Data Capture), there are hundreds of terms, phrases and acronyms. It can be hard to keep up! There are several terms that some people mistakenly substitute for similar-sounding words, when in actuality, they are using the term in the completely wrong context. Below are 10 of the…
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