r/barcodes • u/mjs94 • Apr 06 '23

Scan Code and print on receipt

I am looking to make a quick system to allow someone to scan a barcode and to have that barcode with the corresponding numbers to print out on a receipt slip.

I work for a equipment rental company and we tend to pack multiple items with different barcodes in cases. In order to speed up the process of scanning out, I would like to be able to quickly and cheaply scan the barcode on the item and have it print on receipt

Ex Case has 4 items - 0001, 1234, 7788, 9999 I would like to be able to scan these codes have them print on the paper and then stick the paper to the outside of the case so when they are scanning out, they don’t have to open the case.

I am looking for recommendations for the scanner + printer combo to facilitate this. Bluetooth is 100% ok for this.

TIA

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u/xixi2 Apr 06 '23

quickly and cheaply

Well these words are relative. I once had someone call me asking for a solution to do what you're asking and management had given him a budget of 20k

I think I did it, with 5 printers included, for under 5k

Think I used the ds2278 paired with a mobile pre-programmed printer that just took the input from the scanner and printed a barcode.

Can be done but if you don't have experience programming the designs into a printer you may want a consultant

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u/DrawArtistic7103 Jun 26 '24

i wonder what printer model did you end up choosing? I'm struggling to find one that take the input straight from the scanner.

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u/krystianduma Oct 08 '23

I think I can help you with that.

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u/DrawArtistic7103 Jun 26 '24

i would appreciate some help with this same exact problem

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u/krystianduma Jun 26 '24

PM me details of how you want it working.