How to Hook Up a Barcode Scanner to a Laptop
Bar code scanners are used to make sales and take inventory for retail stores, and in most cases are attached to a desktop computer. You can also connect your bar code scanner to a laptop computer for portability.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Determine the input on your bar code scanner. If the scanner cord ends in a rectangular plug, it is a USB input device; if it is round, it is a PS/2 input.
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If necessary, connect the PS/2-to-USB converter to the end of the cord.
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Plug the cord into a USB port on your laptop computer.
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Wait for the computer to detect the hardware and install it. When you see a notice in the bottom corner of your screen, the bar code scanner will be ready to use. You may have to manually install software bundled with the scanner.
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After installation, you can use your bar code scanner with any compatible computer program.
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