As the most common model of scanners, laser barcode scanners are able to read the barcode even though there is no contact between the device and the barcoded material. Their capacity in scanning the barcode ranges from 2 to 8 feet away. Besides, the extra ones can read up to 30 feet away. Laser barcode scanners’ form is like a pistol.
Laser barcode scanners’ function is basically similar to the one with pen shape. The difference lies on that they use a laser ray instead of the light source which is found in pen barcode scanners. This device has other two elements: reciprocating mirror and rotating prism. Laser barcode scanners use either the mirror or the prism to read the laser ray back and forth across the barcode.
The photodiode of laser barcode scanners measures the intensity of the light scanned back from the barcode. The photodiode’s function of this scanner resembles pen model one in which it measures the intensity of the light from the barcode. In both type of scanners, the reader emits the light which differs in brightness with a data pattern. Next the photodiode detects the signals with the same pattern.
Here are some types of laser barcode scanners. From the list you may know which one is convenient for you.
OPR-3001 Industrial Barcode Laser Scanner by Opticon
Designed with handheld like a pistol, this type of laser barcode scanners are easy to hold and light-weighted. If you find any damaged or poor barcodes, we recommend this due to its specialty to scan such barcodes. Another feature, it is facilitated with free barcode label software and barcode font. If you find some mistakes in scanning process the trigger guard will stop.
Unitech MS830 USB Laser Barcode Scanner
The second device we recommend comes to Unitech MS830 USB which is easy-to-use. It is also easy to set up and program with Windows based on software or barcodes. Fast scanning all barcodes gives a positive point for Unitech MS830 USB. As the previous device, this type of laser barcode scanners is also featured with free barcode label software and barcode font. This device will give notifications in both audible and visible ways.
WDI4500 2D Barcode Scanner
At last, we suggest you to take a look at this one, WDI4500 2D. It is capable of reading 1D (linear) and 2D barcodes. You can also use this type of laser barcode scanners for reading multiple barcodes on any labels or printed pages.
As the previous devices, it is also easy to use and set up. You can install it by connecting the device directly into your PC’s USB port. It is efficiently used for eliminating data errors in office, shipping, and so on. You may use these laser barcode scanners for processing the barcodes on tickets in travel and hospitality. Another application is for managing patient and prescription data in healthcare.
If you want to be always ready to process barcoded data, we recommend you this model of laser barcode scanners since it is also durable. With this durability you can always use it to read the data anytime you want.
