Does the scanner really read bar codes?
321154
No, it makes a beeping sound when you scan something and then makes up an arbitrary price for that item. It's still pretty fun but doesn't read bar codes. It seems like it does though with the beeping and price announcement. It's fun.
1901234
Depending on what software you are using it with. Most common use is to read a barcode (number) where you would be typing that number in. So that case is VERY common. The cool thing about this scanner is it emulates a keyboard when you pull the trigger, reads the barcode, and types the number wherever the cursor is. There is nothing to install if you are using it this way.
660492
Yes, I was able to make bar codes by doing a google search for "make a bar code". There were several free bar code generators. I then copied the bar code image to a word document so I had something to scan.
1021079
If it scans it with a barcode with a laser, no. If it's the kind where you just tap and go I believe it would.
2217986
the scanner is a problem. we purchased 12+ units and each has intermittant connectivitiy issues .. it drops portions of the bar code .. their customer supprt is a nightmare .. it takes days before they reply and then it is a non-answer .. i would stay clear of this product
1482755
Just about all types of BAR codes, UPS, Serial Numbers, Etc. Does not read the newer types of "Square" scan codes though.
413503
All this scanner does is convert the barcode into a string of numbers, there is no software in it, it works the way a keyboard types numbers in. It will only work on a device with a USB port such as a computer.
533501
No. It reads to whole numbers, like 106, 285, etc. It has a wide range, even reading up to 900 and over.
578166
Yes. Per the Dymo web site the turbo 450 does print bar codes. Hope this helps.
1265892
I do know there are different setup barcodes you can scan for different setups. Double check and Try to rescan the setup barcode again. It will not hurt to scan the same setup code several times. After the scan wait a minute and power it down and back up. Maybe this will help.
1340374
It does have a scan tool built into. I have not had any codes so i really don't know.
1891235
Basically, it "types" the numbers for you. So, if you are in Windows notepad and then scan the barcode it will type the barcode for you.
353417
I think it will for many (most?) barcodes. I scanned several ISBNs from book covers, library barcodes, and the barcode on an airlines boarding pass (the record locator printed, which was letters rather than a number). I really like this barcode reader.
80533
Mine had a tiny 'manual' included with the box. I actually bought about 5 of these units and found they hardly needed one (for my use) because I was reading bar codes as a password for software I built and used grocery store food labels for the codes. This made it unnecessary to actually understand it. The unit when plugged into a windows 7 computer connected to the web found its driver and worked right away. It stuffs the standard input stream with 12 numbers so that your barcode appears where your cursor is in any software. It also adds a carriage return/linefeed at the end. It appears this is standard behavior for such readers. I like mine. The price was right and they just work. There is information on the web about the nuts and bolts of barcodes and lot of types of codes too but this is more than I understand.
2060027
I have this machine and use a bar code scanner but it isn't a USB connection.
928066
It will read what ever your barcode indicates. If the barcode indicates "2" it will be read as "2" If it indicates "2 of 5" it will read "2 of 5"
718109
The scanner does make a "chirp" or "beep" noise when successfully scanning a barcode (it kind of sounds like both), but it's definitely not ear-piercing.