A Zapper Junior is also available – it has a PC-only interface, and 60mm scan width, but the same Zapper quality. All Zappers also have "Flexible Reading Zone" optics which allow more flexibility in location of the Zapper relative to the barcode.

The StingRay has already won two Design Awards, which shows not only in its sleek appearance, but also in its balance in the hand. Weighing only 130 grams, and having a symmetrical trigger, allows for both left and right handed use.

The StingRay scans quickly and aggressively, and incorporates all the major interfaces such as RS232, PS2/Keyboard and USB. Changing the interface just requires purchase of the right user installable cable and scanning a few barcodes.

You can read barcodes from up to 200 mm away, and the bright focused reading beam makes aiming simple. The LongReach is pictured to the right without a cable fitted; its optional "Hands Free" Stand is shown in the inset.

Like the Barcode Zapper, the LongReach has all its interfaces built in as standard - PC Keyboard Emulation, Notebook, MAC, RS232, RS232 Wedge and Wand Emulation. Just get the right adaptor cable assembly, click it onto the end of the cable, and scan a few barcodes from the manual to configure your LongReach.

The ASP MiniTraq incorporates a 100 scan per second CCD scan engine that makes marginal barcodes of practically any symbology read as though they were perfect. It stores them into non-volatile memory so that there is no risk of losing your important data, even if the batteries are removed.

And with nearly 30,000 characters of data storage, you can fit in a lot of barcodes!

To download, just plug in the cable and hold the scan button in for a few seconds, and your data is transferred quickly via an RS-232 port using the provided download utility.

When not scanning, the MiniTraq automatically reduces battery consumption, or you can turn it off altogether with its power switch, allowing very long battery life with 2 AAA alkaline batteries.

For all kinds of applications, the MiniTraq is hard to beat.

Label+ Barcode Printing Software

The Label+ software is a Windows application that makes it easy to print barcode labels with added text to your own specifications. You can use Label+ to set up barcodes with your choice of font, size and positioning on a wide range of label sheets. Label+ lets you include your own text (for instance, the name of your organisation or your department). Click here to download an evaluation version of Label+.

Barcode Labels

We can supply you with a variety of sheets of blank barcode labels in both paper and polycoated form. You can then use the report writing facility in DB/TextWorks to design and print your own labels from your DB/TextWorks databases, or you can use the Label+ software to generate your own labels.

Preprinted Barcode Labels

Maxus can supply preprinted barcode labels according to your specifications in a range of sizes. Fixed or variable text can be printed above and below the actual barcode. You can specify a range of numbers to be printed, plus a fixed prefix or suffix, or you can supply an ASCII file of data to be printed on each label. (Contact Maxus for details of how to prepare this file from your DB/TextWorks database.)

During the printing process a plastic coating is fused onto the printed barcodes. These labels are expected to withstand approximately 1,000 scans before becoming unreadable. The labels are also moisture resistant though not waterproof.

Labels are available in the following sizes:

Barcodes and TextWorks

For more detailed information on how barcodes work in DB/TextWorks or CS/TextWorks, click here to read our popular tip page on barcodes.

Other Models

Other models, in addition to the equipment shown above, are available to suit a variety of applications: Bluetooth enabled for remote scanning, programmable portable readers, distance readers and more. Contact Maxus to discuss your specific requirements.