[Michlib-l] Barcode scanners/readers

[Gary R. Cocozzoli]

In our experience, they are pre-programmed, but you may have to set them up
the first time by scanning the enclosed barcodes to indicate barcode
format, whether you want to add a "return" after a scan, have a beep sound,
etc.  Once you have done that, it is programmed from then on.  Your
barcodes shown may be "DRA-style" which was 13 digits vs. the more
standardized 14 digits we see more often.  It should follow one of the
standards present in a barcode reader.

We bought some handheld Adesso NuScan 1200 readers from Amazon a while ago
for about $60 each.  That model is no longer made but they do have a 1600
model that is a good price.  The ones we bought are press-a-button to scan,
vs. the auto-scan types that would be better at the Circulation Desk.
Others may chime in for fancier models.  I wanted a scan device at every
library person's workstation and for when we did inventory with a laptop.
 Very satisfied with these.  We had tried an unknown brand before this but
could not get those to work so we had to send them back.
GARY C.
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Lawrence Technological University
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On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 11:43 AM Ann Bissell via Michlib-l <
michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:

> The last time bar were purchased was at least 5 years ago and I need some
> help!
>
> I believe we use codabar format- there are 13 numbers on labels, with a
> check digit at the beginning. If the image doesn't load, there is a sample
> in the attachment.
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> I have the following questions:
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> Are the scanners/readers plug & play or is there some software that needs
> to uploaded?
>
> And why are prices so varied? $40 to $200.
>
> Any recommendations? Where did you purchase them?
>
> Thanks collective wisdom!
> Ann
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