Tera 1500C CCD Barcode Scanner Can Read 1D Barcodes both on Paper and Screen. What are CCD Barcode Scanners (Linear Imagers) ? CCD (Charged Coupling Device) barcode scanners use an imaging engine to take a picture of the barcode and then decode the characters. CCD barcode scanners are "linear imagers" meaning that you will still see a red focus line when triggering the scan. Advantages of CCD Scanners : Durable: CCD scanners have no internal moving parts so they are typically a bit more durable than a laser scanner.More Economical: CCD scanners, on average, are usually less costly than other barcode scanners.Scan In Direct Sunlight & On Device Screens: Essentially, a CCD scanner is "taking a picture" of the barcode. Due to this scanning process, CCD scanners are able to operate in bright sunlight.
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