Barcode ScannersCorded, wireless, desktop, pocket and ring scanners — 1D and 2D
Barcode scanners are divided by reading technology into CCD, laser and 2D imagers, and by form into corded handheld, wireless handheld, desktop, pocket and ring scanners. 2D imagers can read barcodes on phone and computer screens as well as damaged barcodes. Handheld scanners carry a 2-year warranty. The Japanese manufacturer has worked in barcode scanning and automatic identification since 1976, with products used in retail, healthcare, logistics, ticketing and postal services.
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- Proven benefits
- Barcode reading replaces handwritten and manual entry, so receiving, stocktaking and shipping data are traceable (G); less repetitive data entry means fewer human errors (S).
- Limits
- The scanner is a tool; the benefit comes from switching processes to barcode-based records. Before deployment, the current number of manual entries and error rate serve as the baseline.
Scan technologyCCD vs. laser vs. 2D imager
For ordinary 1D product barcodes, CCD and laser are enough; to read 2D codes such as QR codes, barcodes on phone screens, or frequently damaged barcodes, choose a 2D imager.
| Technology | Barcodes read | Strengths | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCD（1D） | 1D barcodes | No moving parts, durable, simple, compact and low power | Short range, no dense labels, no 2D |
| Laser (1D) | 1D barcodes | Scan line reads 1D; more range than CCD | Can't read 2D codes |
| 2D imager (CMOS) | 1D and 2D barcodes | Reads QR codes, Data Matrix and barcodes on phone and computer screens, even damaged ones | — |
ModelsScanner models
Product photos provided by the manufacturer; actual appearance may vary.
| Model | Technology | Form | Weight | Drop rating | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-41S | CCD | Pen handheld | About 55 g | 1.5 m | Light; antimicrobial white version |
| OPR-2001Z | Laser | Handheld | About 60 g | 1.5 m | With stand, USB / RS232 |
| OPR-3201Z | Laser | Gun-type | About 80 g | 1.5 m | With stand |
| OPL-6845S | Laser | Handheld | About 75 g | 1.5 m | Antimicrobial white version |
| L-46R | Laser | Gun-type | About 112 g | 1.8 m | Replaceable cable |
| L-22XS | 2D | Handheld | About 77 g | 1.5 m | Antimicrobial, black or white |
| L-46XS | 2D | Gun-type | About 112 g | 2 m | 120 fps, antimicrobial, optional vibration |
| OPI-3601 | 2D | Gun-type | About 85 g | 1.5 m | With stand, USB-HID / RS232 |
| Model | Type | Technology | Key specs |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPC-3301i | Wireless gun-type | CCD | Bluetooth, MFi certified (works with iPhone/iPad), about 127 g |
| OPI-3301i | Wireless gun-type | 2D | Bluetooth, MFi, ~132 g |
| M-10 | Desktop | 2D | Omnidirectional, 60 fps, IP52 |
| M-11 | Desktop | 2D | Omnidirectional, 120 fps, mountable |
| P-250 | Desktop / embedded | 2D | 120 fps, 77 × 68 × 39 mm, RS-232 or USB |
| Model | Technology | Key specs |
|---|---|---|
| OPN-2500 | Laser | ~29 g, Bluetooth + USB, offline batch |
| OPN-3102i | 2D | ~57 g, Bluetooth + USB + NFC, IP54, MFi (white) |
| OPN-6000 | 2D | USB-C, wireless charging, Bluetooth, IP54, custom colors |
| RS-3000 ring scanner | 2D | ~34.4 g, BT 4.2, wireless charging, hands-freeDiscontinued · while stocks last |
Pocket and ring scanners work with the manufacturer's free app (Android, iOS, Windows, Mac) to set up Bluetooth pairing, import CSV and export data.
ApplicationsWhere are barcode scanners used?
How to chooseHow to choose a barcode scanner
FAQCommon questions
What's the difference between CCD, laser and 2D barcode scanners?
CCD and laser read only 1D barcodes; 2D imagers read both 1D and 2D codes (such as QR codes), including barcodes on phone and computer screens and damaged barcodes.
Which scanner reads QR codes on a phone?
Choose a 2D imager, such as the L-46XS, L-22XS or the desktop M-11. CCD and laser scanners can't read 2D codes.
Can barcode scanners connect to an iPhone or iPad?
Yes — choose an MFi-certified Bluetooth model such as the OPI-3301i, OPC-3301i or the white OPN-3102i.
Which scanner suits hospitals?
Choose a model with an antimicrobial housing, such as the L-22XS, L-46XS, or the white C-41S and OPL-6845S; for 2D codes on patient wristbands or specimens, choose a 2D model.
Do barcode scanners have a warranty?
Handheld scanners carry a 2-year warranty. Actual warranty terms are stated at quotation.
Models and specs are compiled from the manufacturer's 2025–2026 catalog; actual supply, minimum order quantities and specs are confirmed at quotation.