For a recent client we used the Honeywell CK65. We also looked at the CN80. The CK65 works very well, has a good range for scanning and is rugged. Once you get things dialed in, they just work.
Some things to consider:
- Will they be personally assigned, or shared? If shared, get a rugged scanner, or at least a tether so the scanner cannot hit the floor. People don’t take as good of care when they are shared.
- As @kylepbsps pointed out, the scanners are pricey. Another client used a tablet mounted on a cart with a corded scanner attached. The LS2208 are the industry workhorse for this type of scanner. We bought ours on eBay - not pretty but seem to last forever.
- Barcode labels need to be tweaked for your particular scanning needs and warehouse plan. If close range they can be small. Longer range need to be appropriately larger. Small boxes stored high are tough to scan. Test out on the floor, not just the conference room.
- 123Scan, a free utility from Zebra, is a great tool for testing barcodes and configuring scanners. I’ve mostly used it with corded LS2208 scanners.
Best,
Jeff
CIO onDemand