The reading distance depends on which scanner you decide to purchase. 

When do you need a long/extended range barcode reader?

• Where scanning is needed above normal shelf height, normally using forklifts.
• Scanning in fulfillment storage application 5-7 meter of the ground.
• Scanning shipping containers and in yard handling applications.

When do you need a standard range barcode reader?

• All of the products you pick and collect is in a shelf or pallets on the floor.
• Scanning of inbound goods, unboxing and unwrapping.
• If you manually handle products while packing the shipment/order.

When do you need a DPM barcode reader?

• Scanning products with engraved barcodes.
• Scanning small high-resolution barcodes.

Read more about our barcode readers on our website.