A barcode reader (or barcode scanner) is an electronic device for reading printed barcodes. Like a flatbed scanner, it consists of a light source, a lens and a light sensor translating optical impulses into electrical ones. Additionally, nearly all barcode readers contain decoder circuitry analyzing the barcode's image data provided by the sensor and sending the barcode's content to the scanner's output port.
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USB Barcode scanner.
I have a USB Zebex barcode scanner, this device works properly using Windows XP and Windows Vista when I open Notepad.
However I can't get it to work on Ubuntu. I open Gedit, and it makes the same noise as in Windows, but nothing scans.
Any advice…
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If I acquire a USB QR/barcode scanner, can I set it to automatically launch a browser upon reading a URL?
I'm considering purchasing a scanner such as the Esky™ Automatic USB (Bi-directional) Barcode Scanner.
I've produced some QR codes (containing valid http URLs) which I'd like students at my school to scan.
I'd like to use the machine as a terminal -…
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How can I connect a device to my tablet using the micro USB port while charging the tablet?
I need to connect a barcode scanner to my tablet computer. It works great with the barcode scanner connected to the micro USB port.
However while the barcode scanner is connected, the USB port on the tablet cannot be used for charging.
Is there a…
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Motorola MT2070 barcode scanner losing connection to computer
I have a brand new Motorola MT2070 barcode scanner. Our company has recommended this model widely to our customers of our inventory / point-of-sale software. As usual, I'm configuring one for a client, which consists of only copying an executable…
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Barcode scanner work in browser
I have a Manhattan Barcode scanner Contact CCD Handheld 80mm scan width, USB. I have connected it to Windows 7 x64.
I managed to get it to scan several barcodes by configuring it to USB Mode.
If I open up Notepad it scans and displays the barcodes…
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Excel: Want to scan bar code then tab to next column instead of moving down a line in the same column
My question is how can I scan a bar code and tab to the next column in Excel instead of moving down vertically in the same column?
I am using a Powerscan PM9500
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Scan only the first 12 digits of a 13 digit barcode using a Symbol LS9208i
I have a Symbol LS9208i barcode scanner that I accidentally used to scan the SET DEFAULTS barcode in the manual. Products like "Nutella" have a barcode of 9300698000018, which is 13 digits long, but the issue I'm having right now is trying to find a…
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Modify/Truncate the Data picked up by a bar code scanner
I trying to find a solution for a scanning problem I have. We print packing slips to place with orders we ship via UPS. Currently, users have to type in the patient information. I would like to use a scanner to ease this process. The packing slips…
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How can I use two usb keyboards inputing simultaneously on one computer and monitor without the data merging together?
Specifically, I need to scan a whole bunch of barcodes, and so I want to connect two usb laser scanners to one PC and be able to scan simultaneously in order to get the job done faster! If barcodes get scanned at the same time, the data in the…
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Can I have a QR code that will create a contact on the device?
Is it possible to create a QR code, that when scanned, will create a contact on the device?
I tried NeoReader - it only scans the data (string value)
I can print my Blackberry data, and that will add my BB to any other BB that scans it.
Is it…
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How to configure Farsun USB barcode scanner to not auto-trigger
At my company we have several USB barcode scanners. I'm not sure exactly what model they are, but I think they are the FG9800 from Farsun because that's what they look like on the exterior. They came with a programming manual that is very similar…
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SDK/API barcode scanner without focus
Is there a USB barcode scanner/software that has an SDK/API that doesn't just use a keyboard emulator to input the data it scans? Like, when someone scans a barcode, have it process that information in the background without the need to have a…
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Is Bluetooth prone to data errors?
Our company has a brand new Bluetooth barcode scanner. I've received reports that occasionally a wrong character is received; this is using Code 128, which has a checksum built in that should nearly eliminate misreads.
So my question is, is this…
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Standard Bar code device
I have a library system project and I'd like to ask if there is a standard bar code device for all books (new and old ones). thanks for any helpful answers.
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