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Barcode/QR Scanners

Barcode scanners read standard Universal Product Code (UPC) barcodes or

Quick Response (QR) codes (see Figure 10-26), primarily to track inventory.

Scanners enable easy updating of inventory databases stored on computing

devices.

Figure 10-26 UPC code (left) and QR code (right)

Two types of barcode scanners are commonly found with personal

computers: pen scanners and hand scanners. Pen scanners look like an ink

pen and must be swiped across the barcode. Hand scanners are held in front

of the UPC code while a button is pressed to scan (see Figure 10-27). All

barcode scanners emit a tone to let you know the scan was successful.

Figure 10-27 Barcode hand scanner

Barcode scanners use USB ports or go wireless. No configuration is

usually necessary, other than making sure that the particular barcode scanner

works with whatever database or point-of-sale software you use.

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