PSC 2200VS manual Operation, Scanning Items

Operation

Scanning Items

Item bar codes are scanned by either...

•sliding or pushing items through the scan volume in a right-to-left or left-to- right motion (see Figure 2a). This is known as “Sweep” scanning, and is the best choice for high throughput super- and hypermarket installations where it is necessary to minimize the need to grip or lift items.

•moving the bar code directly toward the scan window to be read (see Figure 2b). This “Presentation” technique is most often used in low throughput variety, convenience market and pharmacy applications where useable countertop space is at a premium and “Sweep” scanning is not possi- ble.

With FirstStrikeTM decoding software, the scanner can read most hard-to-read codes quickly and without excess orientation.

Figure 2. Sweep and Presentation Scanning Technique

Item

Bar

Code

Scanner

a

Items are pushed or slid past scanner

Scan Volume

Sweep Technique

Scan Volume

Scanner

Item

Bar Code

b Presentation Technique

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