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Wearable scanners and terminals: hands-free warehouse work
Ring and hand-worn scanners and wearable terminals from Zebra and Honeywell: how they pair with a terminal, which tasks benefit and when to skip them.
Knowledge base
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Barcodes that scan on the first try: printer, label, scanner
How to choose the printer, the label and the scanner together so nobody has to rescan: contrast, module size, quiet zone, glare and a simple pilot check.
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Scanning from a phone screen: mobile coupons and loyalty cards
Why laser scanners read phone screens badly and what a 2D imager changes: illumination, brightness, screen protectors, dynamic codes, scanner programming and a test on real phones.
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Wireless Bluetooth scanners: range, battery and connection security
How to choose a cordless scanner: HID and SPP profiles, barcode pairing, real indoor range, batch mode, battery, security, and when a corded model is the better choice.
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DPM marking and reading it in production
DPM marking directly on the part: application methods, reading difficulties (reflection, contrast, curvature), lighting, handheld or fixed scanners, verification and a pilot on your own parts.
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1D or 2D scanner: what to choose in 2026
1D or 2D scanner in 2026: what each reads, why 2D is becoming standard, on-screen and damaged codes, price versus versatility, when 1D is enough and how to migrate.
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How to choose a checkout barcode scanner
How to choose a checkout scanner: receipt flow, 1D or 2D, handheld or bioptic, interface, on-screen codes, protection, wired or wireless, and integration with till software.