Low Cost Barcode Scanners
Our value low cost barcode scanner options are available with a number of interfaces allowing cabled connection to variety of host devices. For most PC and MAC users the USB (HID) interface provides the most flexible and easy to use, simply plug the USB barcode scanners into a spare USB port (no driver required) and the scanned barcodes will appear on the screen as if typed from the keyboard.
Alternative barcode reader interface options are available including RS232, USB (VCP - Virtual COMM Port) and PS2 keyboard wedge, if you are unsure please contact us for expert advice on the most suitable interface for your barcode scanners.
All our low cost barcode scanner models auto discriminate between the commonly used 1D, 2D & QR barcodes including UPC, EAN8, EAN13, 2 of 5, CODE 39,Code 128, Codabar and Code 93, other lesser known barcode symbologies e.g. Telepen may require the use of our free scanner pre-configuration service to enable successful reading. Follow the link to our complete barcode scanner range.
