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Figure 34. Scan Zone
Proper Scanning Technique
The scanner was designed to provide the ultimate in ergonomic
enhancements for Point-Of-Sale (POS) scanning. To take advantage
of these advancements:
Practice the techniques below to improve scanning efficiency:
• Move the product across the horizontal window (See Figure
34).
• Since the scanner can reads labels 360 degrees around the
product, don't favor either the horizontal or vertical scan win-
dows. Keep items in their natural orientation.
• Remember to slide or push items rather than picking them up.
By avoiding any gripping, twisting and rotation of your hands
and wrists, you can prevent repetitive motion injuries. This
technique also relieves you from lifting possibly thousands of
pounds per day.
• Develop a smooth fluid motion during scanning, sharing work
equally between hands.
• Use the entire hand for grasping and lifting items.
• Develop efficient scanning motions, not necessarily faster
hand movements.
• Learn typical locations for bar codes on packages; avoid "flip-
ping" or rotating the items during scanning.
Note that
eyes...
...indicate what the
scanner "sees."
Vertical Window
Scan Zone
Horizontal
Window
Scan Zone
Checker Side
Scan Zone
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