Barcode Scanners

A handheld scanner is the most common for POS (Point Of Sale) applications. While a lot of the larger outlets and supermarkets will have bigger scanners, a handheld is a good place to start. With the lower volumes (of the number of goods, not necessarily the number of sales or the value of goods) a handheld scanner is probably as good as you need to get.

Range: When purchasing a handheld scanner, the range is important: Some you need to touch onto the barcode while others are read from a distance (of about an inch to about 30cm. If you need to touch the barcode (usually cheaper options) you will have a problem when the barcode is not flat - as in for example on bottles or cables. If this is not a problem you can save a few rands doing it this way. It should be said, though, that if you can afford to get on that does not require physical contact, then that is well worth the additional investment.

Major brands include Symbol, Posiflex, Honeywell, Zebex, and Welsh Allen.

Desk mounted scanners as seen in department stores are a little more pricy, but are easier to use and more robust.

You can also get stands for handheld scanners that will sort-of do the job for you. There are holders for most of the Posiflex range.

Manufacturing scanners Some scanners can be so smart they are just about useless (in the retail environment). Some scanners can be programmed to interpret barcodes - adding or removing elements before the barcode is transmitted to the computer. This can cause tremendous confusion and should be avoided if at all possible.

Resource Library

Premier Software has been in the point of sale game since 1994. We have done our time and earned our stripes!

Our resource library contains articles on pos hardware, software, methodologies, and tips containing a wealth of information.

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Hardware Guide
Barcode Scanners
Barcode Printers
POS Printers
Pole Displays
Cash Drawers
POS Keyboards

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