Laser scanners are the stationary or hand-held devices that are used for reading the information that is contained in the barcodes of products. These laser scanners are connected with the computers through ports. While they are not able to do calculations, they can capture the bar codes and convert them into numbers and letters. The computer software program processes the information that is fed into the computer with the help of laser scanners. These scanners consist of code readers and decoders, which help in understanding the format of the bar codes.

Metrologic is one of the major manufacturers of bar code scanners and wireless barcode readers. It has a number of varieties of scanners, which are suitable for the requirements of industries, super markets, retail outlets, libraries and restaurants and other small scale or large scale businesses.

Metrologic Voyage is a high-performance single-line laser barcode scanner with features like sophisticated data-transmission and automatic activation. It is made up using proprietary Code Gate technology of the Metrologic. Other features of Metrologic Voyage include custom editing the barcode data, single-cable interfacing, adjustable stand, user replaceable and firmware updating from Flash ROM.

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