What is the difference between 1d scanner & 2d scanner?
A #1Dscanner or one-dimensional scanner reads traditional linear barcodes such as the UPC codes which are made up of varying widths of vertical lines and spaces. These barcodes hold a very small amount of data which is usually up to 8 to 25 characters. These characters can be product ids or serial numbers. Usually a 1D scanner employs a laser or a linear imager. These a-laser wired scanners are less complicated and cheaper than other types of scanners. A 1D scanner is ideal for basic retail, inventory and price scanning. A 2D scanner, or two-dimensional scanner, reads barcodes which can store information horizontally and vertically such as QR codes and Data Matrix codes using a small camera which is called an imager. These barcodes have the capacity to hold a lot more information than the traditional barcodes. These information can be text, URLs, or even images and the capacity is up to 2,000 plus characters. Unlike 1D scanners, #2dScanners are more flexible and can read codes from any angle, off surfaces or screens and even damaged labels. A 2D scanner can read both 1D and 2D #barcodes which makes them more reliable. These scanners can be used in a complex or high volume environment. 2D scanners are very adaptive and offer greater accuracy in fields like logistics, healthcare, or marketing. However, their price is higher compared to a 1D scanner.