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I'm looking for a handheld barcode scanner that will handle ... - Apr 21, 2010 by hoss67

Does it have to be one for both 1D and 2D? We scan barcodes... - Apr 21, 2010 by Stephen

> Does it have to be one for both 1D and 2D? We > sc... - Apr 21, 2010 by hoss67

We use HHP's IT4600GHD on fine 2D and 1D codes. Works great ... - Apr 23, 2010 by George Henning

Hi Hoss, you can check ... - May 03, 2010 by BoardHouse

We use Honeywell 3800GHD24E linear scanners for barcodes dow... - May 13, 2010 by janselmo

hoss67

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Bullet Proof Barcode Scanner | 21 April, 2010

I'm looking for a handheld barcode scanner that will handle high resolution 1D and 2D symbologies. Some of our 1D codes are down to 3.3mil lines and your average scanner can't reliably scan that resolution. I've used PSC and Wasp equipment before but dread buying something online for a decent price only to find that it won't cut it.

Scanners have become a commodity item and finding someone local to allow for a demo is not bearing any fruit.

Any help here appreciated.

Thanks.

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Stephen

#61663

Bullet Proof Barcode Scanner | 21 April, 2010

Does it have to be one for both 1D and 2D? We scan barcodes we print with a 200 DPI printer which works out to 5 mil wide lines with no problem. 2D barcodes need a completely different kind of scanner.

I know there are scanners that can do both but I"m wondering if they might not be as good with the 1D as a dedicated 1D only barcode scanner.

How many people have gone to 2D barcodes for general production use?

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hoss67

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Bullet Proof Barcode Scanner | 21 April, 2010

> Does it have to be one for both 1D and 2D? We > scan barcodes we print with a 200 DPI printer > which works out to 5 mil wide lines with no > problem. 2D barcodes need a completely different > kind of scanner. > > I know there are scanners > that can do both but I"m wondering if they might > not be as good with the 1D as a dedicated 1D only > barcode scanner. > > How many people have gone to > 2D barcodes for general production use?

Stephen,

Good info - We currently do not use 2D barcodes but would like the option. I never know what customer requirement is going to come in the door next but I see your point.

Thanks.

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George Henning

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Bullet Proof Barcode Scanner | 23 April, 2010

We use HHP's IT4600GHD on fine 2D and 1D codes. Works great but a bit pricey... G

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BoardHouse

#61750

Bullet Proof Barcode Scanner | 3 May, 2010

Hi Hoss,

you can check http://www.microscan.com/en-us/Home.aspx

Microscan Systems. They make all kinds of Scanners.

The only affiliation I have to Microscan is they are on my Reps. line card (Innovate sales /www.innovatesales.com) . and are known to be good scanners.

Regards, Boardhouse

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janselmo

#61817

Bullet Proof Barcode Scanner | 13 May, 2010

We use Honeywell 3800GHD24E linear scanners for barcodes down to 3.5 mils with no problems (priced under $200). I looked a combo scanners (for 1D and 2D) that can do fine lines, but they are priced over $700. So we use a dedicated 2D scanner where necessary.

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