November 13th, 2010 at 07:55am
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Can someone tell me what type of inkjet printer is best for printing heat transfer paper?
I’m not sure which type of printer is best to print images onto heat transfer paper. Please point me to the right direction. Also, what’s the difference between “deskjet”, “inkjet”, and “laser” printers? I see all these different type of models and i’m confuse what makes one different from the other.
By Barcode Scanner
November 13th, 2010 at 07:30am
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Which type of retail scan code (UPC or EAN-13) do I need to sell my product to retailers?
I have no experience in this field, but from what I can tell, I need to register/buy either a UPC or EAN-13 code for each of my products before I even bother to attempt to get my product (which is a software retail box) into retail stores. But, i can’t really tell which I need, or if this is even what I need? If i need a UPC, they look pretty expensive directly from the “main” site, but I see other sites selling “official” UPC codes for about each – is this legit? Any hints? Thanks!
Thanks for the info. That’s the problem though – I’m not exactly sure where the product will be marketed; I don’t have any contracts lined up yet, I wanted to get this part taken care of first.
It seems to be that just about everything would be a UPC, except for a bookstore (which would be ISBN). From looking online, it looks like a EAN-13 is (maybe?) just a UPC with a country code digit? So this (again…maybe) would mean that once I have a UPC, that I could just use it to make a valid EAN code with my country code?
By Barcode Scanner
September 9th, 2010 at 12:14pm
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How do I type in a barcode?
I think it’s an html thing, like ? but I can’t find the code for this. I’m confused.
Best answer:
Cooltext.com is for creating,ogos, but they also have fonts you can download. One is called “Barcode”. It works with Mac and Windows.
By Barcode Scanner
August 21st, 2010 at 12:48am
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What type of barcode readers are used at Wal-Mart?
Best answer:
made by symbol electronics
By Barcode Scanner
July 29th, 2010 at 12:42am
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Basic Inventory Tracking – Barcode Scanners And Type Of Scanners
Barcode scanner is a commonly used electronic device that reads printed barcodes. Also known as Point of sale scanner, it is widely used in areas where large number of goods or stock is involved, like in warehouses, library, supermarkets etc.
Barcodes are assigned on product labels usually to automate the process of sale or transaction. Each barcode has specific symbols defined as a series of bars. A barcode scanner’s photo sensors can capture this coded data on barcodes and translate it into electronic pluses. This data when sent to a computer is then decoded into readable text using a special software application. The entire process happens very quickly and takes only a few milliseconds.
The main idea behind use of barcodes on product has been to track inventory and pricing of the product in a simplified and more efficient way. Use of barcode scanners makes the task of reading information on products 10 times faster than a person entering information by hand. This also means lesser room for human error. Being simple to use, barcode scanners are fast gaining popularity in different areas of life.
There are many types of bar code scanners available today in market and its selection depends on the type of industry and work environment it is used for. The most popular ones are hand held and hands free barcode scanners.
Hand held barcode scanners are often used like a pen where the operator swipes the scanner over the code to read it. This type of bar code scanner is cheaper and durable but needs to be used in a certain angle and swiped at a certain speed to ensure correct reading. It’s ideal for retail, hospital, education or offices.
Hands free bar scanners are wireless models. They are mostly used for industrial purposes like in large warehouses. Since hands free bar scanners allow more freedom of movement, it ensures more efficiency.
Being an extremely efficient, cost effective alternative to manual task, barcode scanners are beneficial for both the company and its customers.
By Barcode Scanner
July 24th, 2010 at 12:39am
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is there a way to type in a barcode on the internet and find info on the product???
any others than upsdatabase or w.e it is??
Best answer:
Yes.
upcdatabase.com/
By Barcode Scanner
October 24th, 2008 at 03:32am
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Is this the type of radio scanner I need or can I get something less expensive?
Here is my town’s frequencies -
System Type: Motorola Type II SmartZone
System Voice: Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface
Uniden DSP: 0333 1985 3542
Here is the scanner I think I need, but can someone tell me if there is something I can get for less, or something that will work better?
amazon.com/Uniden-BCD396T-TrunkTracker-Handheld-Channels/dp/B000A2RZ7E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1198122954&sr=1-2
Best answer:
Yes, this or any of the following will work.
Your area uses digital or P25 or APCO P25 thus you need one of the digital capable units.
The Radio Shack units are on sale till 12/24 for $-150.00 off which puts them into the range of some of the older top of the line units.
Radio Shack
Pro 2096 tinyurl.com/ykvdy6
Pro 96 tinyurl.com/ylsvym
Bearcat/Uniden
BCT996 tinyurl.com/yvl9vw
BCT396 tinyurl.com/2eb72p
GRE (Who makes Radio Shack as well)
PSR500 tinyurl.com/2ot9uv
PSR600 tinyurl.com/3ycvth
By Barcode Scanner
September 4th, 2008 at 08:12am
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Which type of scanner generally has high costs but produces top-quality images?
A. all-in-one
B. drum
C. handheld
D. flatbed
Best answer:
Trick Question!
Flatbed scanners are now so inexpensive, that it is foolish to spend too much for one unless you need a large document scanned.
Flatbed scanners also produce the highest quality.
By Barcode Scanner
April 1st, 2008 at 02:41am
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Does anyone know what type of bar code is on a HP service tag?
I want to be able to scan this in and populate a field with the serial numer of the hardware?
i will upload a pic thanks!
Best answer:
Ok, thanks for posting that.
You’re looking at a barcode in the Code 128 Subset B symbology.
Hope that helps!
Your friends at Simply Barcodes
UPCcode.net
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If you can post a scan or a (very) close-up image of the barcode, we can definitely tell you what barcode symbology you’re dealing with.
Hope this helps!
Your friends at Simply Barcodes
UPCcode.net
By Barcode Scanner
February 25th, 2008 at 11:23am
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Which type of system would use bar code input?
A. Invoicing
B. Supermarket
I don’t think a supermarket is a ‘system’, and when they’re scanning goods what they’re doing is invoicing basically? What would you answer? It’s an ECDL question.
Best answer:
Well..invoicing basically means to send someone a bill for services or goods rendered. So I guess you could say a supermarket is ultimately invoicing the person with the goods. The barcode scanner is just a small part of that entire system. I think the supermarket is really a big system. Goods come in and get scanned and loaded into inventory. Those goods are then moved to the store and put on shelves and displays. The customer then puts the goods in their basket and takes them to the front end checkout. The items are scanned and removed from the store inventory database.
So I think ultimately the customer is being invoiced, but I also think the supermarket could be considered a system.
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