Here at AM Labels, we realise choosing the right 2D barcode imager can often be a daunting process for people who just want to find a barcode scanner for the right price, which fully meets their requirements. Below you will find some of the best 2D barcode imagers that fulfil the common questions that arise such as:
- Do you need scan barcode with very small text?
- Do you need to scan barcodes far away?
- How durable does it need to be?
- Does it need to be wireless?
With so many different brands offering a wide selection of barcode imagers, we here at AM Labels have looked at some of them that cover a wide area of uses. If you need any further assistance, then feel free to contact our expert sales team on 01536 414 222, we will work to understand your business requirements and provide the ideal solution tailored for you.
- Corded Scanners
Scanner | Decode Capibilties | Connection Interfaces | Maximum Barcode Resolution | Drop Resistance | Particle & water Resistance | Battery Life | |
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Xenon 1900g | All 1D Barcodes, PDF, Postal, OCR | USB, Keyboard Wedge, RS232, RS485 | 1D – 3mil (HD) or 5mil (SR) 2D – 5mil (HD) or 6.7mil (SR) | 50 drops at 1.8 meter (6 feet) to concrete | IP41 | N/A |
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DS8108 | Most 1D & 2D Barcodes | USB, RS232, Keyboard Wedge, TGCS over RS485 | 1D – 3mil to 20mil 2D – 5mil to 20mil | Multiple 1.8 meter (6 feet) drops to concrete | IP42 | N/A |
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DS3608-SR | Most 1D & 2D Barcodes | USB, RS232, Keyboard Wedge, Industrial Ethernet | 1D – 5mil – 40mil 2D – 7.5mil to 10mil | Multiple 2.4 meter (8 feet) drops to concrete | IP65/67 | N/A |
- Cordless Scanners
Scanner | Decode Capibilties | Connection Interfaces | Maximum Barcode Resolution | Drop Resistance | Particle & water Resistance | Battery Life | |
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Xenon 1902g | All 1D Barcodes, PDF, Postal, OCR | USB, Keyboard Wedge, RS232, RS485, Bluetooth | 1D – 3mil (HD) or 5mil (SR/ER) 2D – 5mil (HD), 6.7mil (SR) or 7.5mil (ER) | 50 drops at 1.8 meter (6 feet) to concrete | IP41 | 14 hours (1800 mAh Li-Ion) |
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DS8178 | Most 1D & 2D Barcodes | USB, RS232, Keyboard Wedge, TGCS over RS485 | 1D – 3mil to 20mil 2D – 5mil to 20mil | Multiple 1.8 meter (6 feet) drops to concrete | IP42 | 65,000 scans 83 hours (2500 mAh Li-ion) |
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DS3678-SR | Most 1D & 2D Barcodes | USB, RS232, Keyboard Wedge, Industrial Ethernet | 1D – 3mil to 20mil 2D – 7.5mil to 20mil | Multiple 2.4 meter (8 feet) drops to concrete | IP65/67 | 70,000 scans per charge, 3100 mAh Li-Ion |