subject: Barcode Scanner [print this page] Symbol Barcode Scanners are seen mostly in stores and departments. However, they are also made for industrial and for hands-free used.
Commercial scanners are used for selling goods to consumers usually in small quantities and not for resale. There are also two types of commercial scanners: commercial laser symbol barcode scanners and commercial 2D symbol barcode scanners. The commercial laser symbol barcode scanners uses laser as the device that will detect and read barcodes. The commercial 2D symbol barcode scanners has both the 1D and 2D functionality in a single scanner. Its a bit faster than the laser barcode scanner.
Industrial scanners are scanners ideal for use in a warehouse or storage houses. These stores make stock lists the would make scanner more helpful in counting and carrying on detailed lists about the product.
Hands-free scanners are simply scanners that could be used without having to use one's hand. This is pretty much what we see when cashiers would slide a product on laser light so that it would read the code.
Some scanners could be a plug and play device while others need a few configurations to make it work. Those that go with softwares are convenient when used since they add more functionality to the scanner. Software is designed in many ways so that it could match the need of the user if its for a bookstore, employee attendance or inventory purposes.
Symbol is a brand for a company that manufactures barcode equipment and services. They are now named under the Motorola company but decided to use the name "Symbol" since Symbol has been famous for creating reliable and durable barcode equipment.
Some of the best barcode scanners by Symbol are LS2208, LS4208 and LS9208 Symbol Scanner. Most of these scanners are flexible since they are used for pharmacy purposes, bookstore, security measures and in any other retail stores.
LS2208 Scanner is handheld scanner. The LS4208 Motorola Laser Barcode Scanner is a plug and play device that reads even worn out barcodes. LS9208 Scanner is an adjustable multi-mount stand.
