How to Install Barcode Scanners & Software?

Answer 1

Barcode scanners & software tools that work with them are great ways to control inventory and allow for a company to develop a feasible just in time delivery model. The entire process work remarkably well in most cases, but only when it is set up properly. Installing barcode scanners and software can be more complicated than it seems on the surface, but here is a brief guide to follow. Keep in mind that this guide will not work in all cases, so make sure to read the instructions included with any barcode scanner and software package.

•The first step of installing any barcode scanner is to plug it in. Most modern barcode scanners simply plug into a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port or another standard connector. While USB devices can be plugged in when the computer or point of sale terminal is online, other connectors may not be capable of such feats. In fact, in some cases the results can be catastrophically bad when a device is plugged into a port while the system is running, so remember to shut down the system first.

•Most barcode scanners are plug and play, meaning that they will be automatically detected by virtually any modern computer. Some older point of sell computers or other PCs might that one would use barcode scanners & software with may not have the ability to use newer devices without a driver update. Luckily, almost all modern barcode scanners & software packages include a drivers CD that contains drivers for the most popular operating systems on the market.

•Once the barcode scanner is installed, it is time to install the software. The software will usually require the user to test a few barcodes that came with the hardware and/or software to ensure that the barcode scanner and software are working correctly.

•Finally, it is time to create a database of barcodes. This database can be imported or created with the help of a barcode printer that may or may not be sold separately. A database usually contains basic information about the product, such as the name, price, SKU, and so on.