What is the best barcode scanner for use with Readerware?
Last Updated: September 19, 2021
Keywords: scanner, best, barcode, cuecat, ccd, portable, android
Readerware products will work with virtually any barcode scanner. Just what kind of barcode scanner will work best for you depends on exactly how you will be using it.
None of the barcode scanners listed in this article require special drivers, just plug them in and scan. They will work on Windows, Linux and macOS.
Important note: We had previously recommended TaoTronics barcode scanners. Unfortunately Amazon recently pulled all TaoTronics products from their website, so we are now recommending NADAMOO barcode scanners which are available from Amazon. If you already own a TaoTronics barcode scanner, you can still use it with Readerware. The TaoTronics TT-BS012 configuration page is available here. The TaoTronics TT-BS003 configuration page is available here.
A wand barcode reader like the CueCat are the least expensive. They look a bit like a pen and you hold them like a pen, then you "draw a line" through the barcode to scan. They can take a bit of getting used to but work well, more on using a CueCat with Readerware here.
The NADAMOO Bur3003 handheld barcode scanner is a reliable and easy to use wireless 2.4G scanner. No cables are needed just plug the USB receiver into any available USB port on your computer, keyboard, monitor or router.
It operates in both real time and batch modes. Use it to catalog books on their shelves, to checkout books at your computer etc.
No drivers are needed, just plug it in and scan. Works with Windows, Linux and macOS.
This is a full size easy to use laser scanner, its ergonomic design, durable construction make it perfect for use with Readerware products. We tested a number of wireless 2.4G scanners and this is one we found that scans supplements, an essential requirement when scanning paperback books.
You configure the NADAMOO Bur3003 by scanning special barcodes, print this document and start scanning.
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The NADAMOO Bur3074 is a handheld laser scanner that comes with a stand and lets you easily scan a book, music or video by simply holding the item under the scanner, barcode facing up. Great when cataloging books at your computer or checking books out.
Some assembly is required, you do have to assemble the stand, no tools are required. Then just plug the USB connector into any available USB port on your computer, keyboard, monitor or router.
It is obvious that the included stand was built for this scanner. The scanner fits easily on the stand and it is very stable. Other automatic scanners we tried were difficult to put in the stand and they kept falling over as the scanner made it top heavy. No such problems with this combo, The NADAMOO Bur3074 is a reliable and easy to use scanner, Its ergonomic design and durable construction make it a perfect automatic scanner.
No drivers are needed, just plug it in and scan. Works with Windows, Linux and macOS.
You configure the NADAMOO Bur3074 by scanning special barcodes, print this document and start scanning.
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This scanner is a low cost, rugged, wired, laser barcode scanner. It is very simple to use, simply put the mouth of the scanner over the barcode and press the button. If you just need a barcode scanner that will let you scan your books, music and video at your computer, this is the one.
No drivers are needed, just plug it in and scan. Works with Windows, macOS and Linux.
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Buy a rugged wired barcode scanner now at Amazon US
Buy a rugged wired barcode scanner now at Amazon Canada
Buy a rugged wired barcode scanner now at Amazon UK [Paid link]
Have an Android phone or tablet with a camera, an iPhone or iPad? With Readerware Mobile Edition for Android and iOS you can use it as a barcode scanner. Scan your items on their shelves and Readerware Mobile will capture the barcode scans and transfer them directly into Readerware auto-catalog. You can even enter the ISBN of a book that does not have a barcode, try that with a barcode scanner!
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