Hi, this is Travis from POSGuys.com.
Today we’re going to take a look at the QuickScan QD2400.
This is the new Quickscan imager from Datalogic.
It’s an upgraded version of their 1D image, the Quickscan 1D version.
It adds the ability to scan 2D barcodes and it also has a new reticle system, which is
a little easier to use than the previous version and it adds better scanning overall than the
original version.
When scanning barcodes, your 1D barcode scans just as well as the original version.
Your range is anywhere from contact out to about a foot, maybe two feet if you’re scanning
a bigger barcode.
But generally what you’re looking for in a retail barcode scanner is speed.
So when you’re in the normal scan range, it’s scanning all those barcodes really
easily.
The bonus of being a 2D barcode scanner is that instead of a straight line where you
need to cross the barcode perpendicular, you’re going to want to hold it at any angle.
If you look at the new reticle system, it’s two triangles and then the red light kind
of surrounds it.
So as long as the barcode is right around those two triangles, it’s going to get a
read.
You can line up at any angle, so whether you’re going straight on like you would with a standard
1D barcode scanner where you’re coming in upside down, to the left or right; it doesn’t
matter.
A 2D imager is going to read it in any direction and that’s generally why you want a 2D barcode
scanner for your retail applications.
It’s not necessarily that you’re going to be doing a lot of 2D barcode scanning,
it’s that you want to be able to scan at any angle.
So that works really well.
As far as [00:02:01.8] barcodes go, it scans them just fine.
Here’s a standard shipping code; it reads it without a problem.
If you’re looking at QR codes or data metrics, it scans those as well.
A popular reason to get a 2D barcode scanner these days is to do mobile couponing.
On my cell phone, I have a standard 1D barcode and it reads it with no problem.
It will read the QR codes just as well.
So if you’re looking to get into mobile couponing or you want to run some online specials,
e-mail specials that include a barcode for a percentage off that dollar amount, then
definitely this scanner can do what you’re looking for in regards to reading the barcode
off of a mobile phone.
The durability on this scanner is pretty good.
It is designed for retail and no warehousing.
You have about a five foot drop, you have an IP42 seal.
It means you can rinse it off if it gets dirty.
You can wipe it down and it’s not going to fail.
You don’t have to worry about water getting behind the lens.
It’s not submersible though.
You’re not going to want to dunk it underwater, you’re not going to want to take it out
in the rain.
If it’s a very dusty environment, dust can get inside of it, so don’t use it outdoors;
use it indoors, generally in a very clean environment.
A five foot drop spec is going to be around your standard counter height.
It’s generally about the length of the cord.
So it’s a good drop spec.
There’s better out there, but generally for retail application, it’s kind of what
you need.
As far as accessories go, there’s a hands free stand that you can get.
The colors available, it’s either black or dark gray or a white.
The warranty on it is five years, which is now pretty standard for barcode scanners,
but it will basically last as long as you need it to last.
Overall it’s a good scanner.
One of its better features is its pricing.
It comes in right around $200, which is pretty remarkable for a 2D scanner.
If you’re doing high volume and you’re putting a lot of people through the line,
you have a big variety of barcodes, and you just kind of worry about how fast you can
get people to move through, then consider a 2D scanner.
It’s much more productive than a 1D scanner.
It also allows you to do mobile coupon scanning registration and that type of thing, so it’s
definitely worth looking at if you’re going to future proof your business to be able to
do some things more than just retail market scanning.
For additional information on the QD2400 or to purchase it, please visit our website at
POSGuys.com.
Thank you.