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If price was part of the barcode, it would have to be changed every time the price was changed. Replacing a large number of barcodes would be both time consuming and expensive. It is better to just change the price in the database, and keep the barcode for inventory control the same.
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Is a price scanner part of a computer system?
It's part of the shop's computer system. It scans the bar-code - which is then interpreted by the computer and the items price is displayed.
Does a bar code scanner give me the price?
Most bar code scanners will give you the price of an item , but if you are shopping and find one that does not , the price will come up at the checkout when you plug the scanner in .
Can a price of an item be told from its bar code?
Yes and No Yes if the store have entered the code into its computer. However, You can not get the price just from the code itself.
What are the 3 pieces information found on a bar code?
price
Why is price not included in shop bar codes?
Because a bar code lasts for years, and prices vary. Because a bar code crosses borders, and currencies differ
Can you exchange shoes with out the box?
No you can not because they do not have a price tag, or a bar code.
What is a data matrix bar code?
A data matrix bar code is used on almost very product which is found in stores. The data matrix bar code is used to identify a product and find the price in a computer system.
What is a bar code reader used for?
The bar code reader is used to read printed bar codes. It allows an attached computer to identify a product or item on which a bar code it printed and, most importantly, price that item to automate and speed checkout in a store or market.
How does the cash register know what product a bar code belongs to?
The bar codes are programmed into the cash registers to easily price an item. All bar codes are different, and have a unique code to determine which product it is!
How did the cashier scan and calculate your grocery items?
Everything the store sells - is stored on a computer - along with the price. The bar-code on the item is unique - in that (for example) all identically-sized tins of carrots from the same supplier have the same bar-code. When the tin is scanned, the computer interprets the bar-code and adds the item to your bill. It also prints the item price.
What information is in a bar code?
A bar code is used to identify a product or item. That's all. Other information associated with that bar code is held on the computer server that is linked to the bar code scanner. That other information could include what the item is, its price, brand, size/weight, and many other particulars. The scanner is able to identify the item, and once the bar code has been used for that, the computer server does the rest.
How does a price scanner work?
A price scanner is often found in supermarkets and they allow customers to check the price of any given product. A price scanner works by reading the bar code.
