Scanner Usage; Site Preparation Overview - Datalogic Magellan 8300 Technical Manual

Scanner Usage

Site Preparation Overview

Technical Guide
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 ergonomics
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 necessary.
• 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 scanner/
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 temperature in the checkstand
around the scanner must not exceed 104°F (40°C).
The scanner operates without the use of
Scanner Usage
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