Is a barcode reader an input or an output?

Answer 1

A bar code reader is an input Device. Although they sometimes output a visible light, the purpose is to gather data from a printed code and input that data into your system (computer, Point of Sale, etc.)

Answer 2

A barcode scanner would be considered an input device. Barcode scanners do not generate any output (other than the laser beams used to scan the barcode). Devices are only output devices if they output some usable data from the computer.

Answer 3

its a input

A bar code scanner is an input because it sends data into a computer or other processing device.

There are three important components of a barcode reader. These are the scanner, the decoder and a cable. The decoder may either be seen external or built-in to the device. The cable attaches the reader to a computer by way of various mechanisms such as keyboard or serial port, or a wedge.

Answer 4

is a bar code reader a input or output device

Answer 5

A bar code reader is a specialized input device.

Answer 6

A bar code is a bar code. It is neither an input or output device. The bar code reader, which is used to read the bar code, is an input device.

Answer 7

A barcode reader is a input device because it scans barcodes and converts that into data your computer (or point-of-sale system) can understand.

Answer 8

It is an output device bro. Check this: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barcode_reader

Answer 9

Its Input Device