2 Magellan
TM
2200VS
Operation
Scanning Items
Item bar codes are scanned by either...
• sliding or pushing items through the scan volume in a right-to-left or left-to-
righ
t motion (see
Figure 2a). This is known as “Sweep” scanning, and is the
best choice for high throughput super- and hypermarket installations where
it is necess
ary to minimize the need to grip or lift items.
• moving the bar code directly toward the scan window to be read (see
Figure 2b). This “Presentation” technique is most often used in low
throughput variety, convenience market and pharmacy applications wher
e
useable countertop space is at a premium and “Sweep” scanning is not possi-
ble.
With FirstStrike
TM
decoding software, the scanner can read most hard-to-read
codes quickly and without excess orientation.
Figure 2. Sweep and Presentation Scanning Technique