RF Barcode Scanner and ID Barcode Scanner Review

Barcode scanner technology has improved a lot since the early days of barcode reading and RF barcode scanners and ID barcode scanners are great examples of this development.

RF Barcode Scanners

RF stands for radio frequency and many companies find this type of scanning technology very useful. RF barcode scanners are cordless and they use similar technology to cordless telephones. The information is scanned by the RF barcode scanner and sent back to the base computer. An RF scanner will have a reliable, large range and a long battery life.

If your company deals with receiving or shipping, a cable might limit access to items which need to be scanned or the cable could be damaged. This is why RF barcode scanners are so popular.

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This machine helps to cut costs and increase productivity. With this wireless scanner, workers can move freely without worrying about cables and the Bluetooth wireless technology allows workers to scan large or bulky items with ease instead of having to lift anything. This machine also allows an operator to check all sides of a shopping cart for items that have not yet been scanned. Bluetooth allows the scanner to communicate with the cradle, which connects to the computer.

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This scanner has a standard range of up to 3.3 feet or an auto range of up to 33 feet. If you are looking for more flexibility and productivity in the workplace, this barcode scanner uses the STAR cordless system for narrow band radio communications, is able to withstand extreme environmental or weather conditions, dust, water and drops and is easy to use with a useful display screen. If your workplace is dirty, dusty or wet, this is a reliable barcode reader to choose.

ID Barcode Scanners

ID barcode scanners are for verifying ID documents. These are useful for car rental companies and car dealers who need to see a customer's driver license, bars and liquor store workers who need to verify a customer's age, mortgage brokers and loan companies who need a copy of someone's ID card or organizations that need to have access and visitor control. You can learn how to use a handheld ID scanner very quickly.

A good ID barcode reader is easy to use, can scan both 1D and 2D barcodes and has database capabilities. These capabilities mean that you can sort, store, arrange, retrieve or print images and data obtained via barcode scanning. You can export the data to other applications such as FTP, email or the internet. A handheld ID scanner is a useful piece of equipment which is portable and easy to use.

You might find that an RF barcode scanner or ID barcode scanner can simplify your business procedures and increase overall productivity. There are different scanners available for different working environments and many companies see these scanners as the perfect solution for them.