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The first product to have a bar code included was a packet of Wrigley's Gum.

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What are the first six digits of a bar code?

That would depend on the item.


Why do bar codes have a meaning?

Bar codes have a meaning because the meaning of a bar code is assigned to that bar code. A bar code identifies an item, and product information regarding that item is held in a data base.


What was the first item ever scanned by a bar code scanner?

a 10 pack of Wrigley's Juicy Fruit gum.


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.


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 one determine the universal product code of an item?

The universal product code is usually printed on the bar code, which can be found on the back or bottom of a purchased item.


How do you work the self checkout at jewel-osco?

It is actually very easy. You first scan your preferred card. Then each item has a bar code on it, you scan the bar code and put the item in the bagging area. If you have fruits or vegetables most of them have stickers on them with the items PLU number that you can just type in. If there is no sticker you can look up the item using the item look up list. Once you are done you hit Finish and Pay. There you choose from paying with cash, check, debit, credit, or however you want to pay. That's all!


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 is the bar code reader?

a barcodereader is a electronic device that analyses item barcode


When is a bar code reader is used for input and how?

When you want to capture information about an Item and you use it by pointing an Item on the censer part


Does a bar code tell the date of an item?

It would be the date the product was produced or canned.


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!