How Many Types of Barcode Scanners Are There For Epos System?

EPOS system is a combination of hardware and epos software. It works with a till, a barcode scanner, software and a touch screen monitor. This system is used by various businesses like restaurants, bars and shops for stock control, quick service and retail hospitality management.

EPOS systems can either be purchased with or without integrated parts. For shop retailers where scanning barcodes is essential, having an EPOS system with a barcode scanner is an absolute necessity. A barcode scanner is a quick and accurate way of reading and logging the cost of an item and enables a retailer to give quick and competent customer service.

                           

What Is a Barcode Scanner?

A barcode scanner is composed of a scanner, a decoder, and a cable that connects the decoder to the EPOS system. You can buy these separately or buy a scanner with an inbuilt decoder. The scanner scans the data in the barcode of an item and sends it to the decoder which then transforms the information into data that the EPOS software can process.

Types of Barcode Scanners

There are various types of barcode scanners available for your EPOS system. These are particularly made to coordinate different EPOS system applications.

Omnidirectional Laser Scanner

This type of scanner is the most simple and least expensive. It is durable and human powered, which means the customer needs to find the right point and move at the exact speed. The wand scanner needs a close contact with the barcode. One disadvantage of using this scanner is that the barcode may get smeared and become mixed up when repeated scanning is applied.

CCD Barcode Scanners

A CCD (charge-coupled gadget) barcode scanner can read barcodes easily and quickly, which makes it popular among retail shops. Anyway it doesn’t have limitations.

First, it can scan barcodes at a length of about 1 to 3 inches. Second, it can't read barcodes tags that are wider than its own scanning surface.

Laser Barcode Scanner

This is the most famous scanner, which isn't astonishing given its capacity to scan barcodes from a distance of about 6 to 24 inches or from 2 to 8 feet away.

Wireless Single Line Laser Scanner

A wireless scanner is perfect for warehouse use. It is also ideal for scanning substantial, oversized and huge items that are hard to put on the counter.

Hands-free or Fixed Mount Barcode Scanner

This kind of barcode scanner is generally seen in convenience stores and other high volume retail locations. This scanner is anchored so the customer can scan while leaving their hands allowed handling with the products. It is convenient and highly reliable with minimal staff effort is required.

Handheld Laser Barcode Scanner

This sort of scanner is worn as a ring around a couple of fingers and is activated by pointing the scanner while squeezing the thumb against the trigger or by pointing the scanner at the barcode.

The type of barcode scanner you choose will rely upon the type of things you have to filter, the kind of business you have and the budget you have for your EPOS system. If you have a current EPOS system, you can purchase the barcode scanner independently. Make a point to get one that is perfect with your EPOS software.