?Code scanner can help simplify the process involved in logging inventories or processing retail sales. They save valuable time and money because of their ability to scan information programmed in the system, With point-and-click technology, handheld scanners give retailers and other businesses that deal with inventories and sales, the flexibility of automation. Handheld systems also help in mobility, especially when bigger items or items stacked up in storage need scanning.? all the operator needs to do is to point the scanner towards the bar codes on the items or bring the scanner to the items. Let us see how to use the bar code scanner.

? First install the "Scanner Configure Manager Software" on your computer, which is a program used to configure the settings on a system that runs on Windows operating system. You can download the parameters by using this software so that it can use similar settings on the handheld device.

? Then connect the handheld scanner to the computer or host through the serial interface port using an RS232 cable. Some scanners connect via USB (Universal Serial Bus) and some are wireless. Plug in the USB-type scanners to the corresponding USB port of the computer, and for wireless, make sure to connect the wireless hub onto the host that will the handheld device will connect to.

? Last configure the scanner. Find the parameters to change and then make changes as needed. The bar code menu setup includes device selection, beep and delay, keyboard and wand emulating, RS232 settings, and scanner port settings.

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