Scanner Usage; Site Preparation Overview - Datalogic Magellan 8300 Product Reference Manual

Scanner Usage

Site Preparation Overview

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1. Minimize handling of heavy/bulky products. Leave these items
in the cart and use an alternative entry method such as key
entry of short PLUs, or handheld scanning.
2. Regularly train cashiers in proper scanning methods and ergo-
nomics principles, such as:
• Develop a smooth fluid motion during scanning, sharing
work equally between hands.
• Use the entire hand for grasping and lifting items.
• Since the scanner reads labels on all four sides plus the top
and bottom, there is no need to turn a bar code toward
either of the scanner windows.
• Develop efficient scanning motions, not necessarily faster
hand movements. Simply slide the item across the scanner's
horizontal window with as little orientation motion as nec-
essary.
• Leave items in an upright position; do not lift and tilt.
• Learn how the scanner functions and where the scanning
area is located.
• Do not favor either the vertical or horizontal window; slide
items across the scanner in their natural orientations on the
checkstand as much as possible.
Consider the following factors before installing the scanner or scan-
ner/scale and its optional Remote Scale Display.
Ventilation Requirements —
a ventilation fan. As long as there is adequate convective air flow
and no major heat producing equipment in close proximity, the
unit's housing provides adequate heat dissipation. The air tempera-
ture in the checkstand around the scanner must not exceed 104°F
(40°C).
The scanner operates without the use of
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