Barcode Laser Scanners - Barcode Scanning Technologies

The barcode laser scanner is probably the most commonly used type of barcode reader. A laser barcode scanner is used when there is a requirement to scan over a wide range of distances and over regular or irregular surfaces. A laser produces a narrow, cohesive and intensive beam of light. The beam is moved by essentially bouncing the beam against a rotating mirrored surface. This gives the effect of a band of narrow continuous light.

Typical Applications: Warehousing, manufacturing and retail
Advantages: Fast, ideal for long range barcode scanning
Disadvantages: Less durable and easy to break
Connectivity: Tethered, cordless, fixed-position
Barcode Reading distance: 2cm to 5 metres
Barcode Reading capability: Low, medium and high density codes, omni-directionally
Barcode Symbologies reading capability: 1D, and stacked linear (including PDF417). Click here for more information
Principal manufacturers: Datalogic, Symbol

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