Barcode- and QR-Code Scanner
Vouchers and tickets may optionally be checked using a scanner. This is entirely voluntary, as codes can be entered manually or by way of autocompletion. However, using a scanner can be both practical and efficient in some circumstances.
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Scanner models
In principle, any standard commercial barcode scanner can be used, provided it is Code 128 compatible. If your vouchers and/or tickets feature a QR code, you need a scanner that can read 2D codes. Should you need new hardware, we recommend the following models:
Barcode and QR Code scanners (hand scanners)
Datalogic Quickscan QW2420 Scanner KIT for Barcode 128 and QR-Codes
- attached via a USB cable
- Hand scanners
- scans from smartphones (important for voucher2mobile)
- It has an extra wide field of view to capture hard-to-read 1D and 2D codes using different scanning angles.
- Check the scanner's country code settings
- available from Brack
Barcode and QR Code scanners (fixed scanners)
Honeywell Lecteur de codes-barres HF680
- connected via a USB cable at a fixed location
- scans from smartphones (important for voucher2mobile)
- available from Brack
Checking the scanner country settings
It is possible that a scanner may be delivered from the manufacturer with an incorrect country configuration. In this event, the scanner may recognise the voucher code with apostrophes (') rather than dashes (-). If this occurs, you can change the country configuration with minimal effort. Please review the instructions in your scanner's manual.