Capture data and automatically input it into any Windows or Mac application without additional software. These scanners have built-in decoders that read the most common bar codes.

Laser scanner has a longer range than CCD and 2D scanners and delivers good results when reading bar codes on rounded surfaces. It can also transmit global trade item numbers (GTINs). The included holder has a gooseneck for angling in any direction.

CCD (charged coupled device) scanner requires close contact with bar codes, which allows it to block out light that can interfere with scanning. This makes it better for use in natural light and brightly lit areas than other types of scanners.

2D scanner readers 1D and 2D bar codes, even those on computer and mobile phone displays. This type of scanner can read lower-quality bar codes than laser and CCD scanners. The holder (sold separately) has a gooseneck for angling in any direction.

1D scanner reads bar codes wirelessly, even those on computer and mobile phone displays.