Whats a Bar Code Wand Scanner?
BarCode Wands are the most popular BarCode readers or scanners, due to their low cost. Wands are manually moved across BarCodes to perform the reading function, hence their classification as “contact” scanners. BarCode Wand are extremely simple to use, but require users to keep a reasonably constant scanning motion across the BarCode, and a flat surface behind the BarCode to support the pressure applied by the operator during the scanning motion. Top of Page What’s a Bar Code CCD Scanner? BarCode CCD Scanners are faster and easier to use than Wand Scanners. User simply holds the CCD Scanner slightly above the BarCode, and pulls the trigger button. CCD scanners typically read BarCodes from contact to about one-half inch distance, hence their classification as “near-contact” scanners. BarCode physical length must be considered when using CCD BarCode Scanners, as the complete BarCode must be covered by the CCD scanner optical head. Top of Page What’s a Bar Code Laser Scanner? BarCode Lase
