Faster Checkout: Getting the Most from Barcode Scanning
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Choosing hardware
Any USB or Bluetooth scanner that acts as a keyboard will work with the web and Windows apps. On Android, the camera can scan barcodes directly.
Label products without barcodes
Loose items and locally packaged goods can be given internal barcodes. Print labels in batches when receiving stock.
Train for speed
Keep the product search open on the POS for items that will not scan, and use quantity shortcuts for multiples.
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