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Symbol® Portable Barcode ReadersSymbol CS-2000 Ordering Information Readerware supports the Symbol® CS-1504 and CS-2000 barcode readers. These are small portable barcode readers, you can even hang the CS-1504 on a key chain. Yet they can hold several hundred barcodes which can then be uploaded directly into Readerware. A big advantage to this type of barcode reader is that you can take the reader to your shelves rather than drag your books, music and videos to your computer. This can make a big difference when cataloging your collections with Readerware. A portable barcode reader can be very useful with Readerware auto-catalog but has some limitations in other use. For example I keep track of books that I read. So after I have read a book, I do an ISBN search in Readerware by scanning the barcode, update the book and I'm done. Because these barcode readers are not connected to your PC, you cannot use them for the occasional scan. Both these scanners are serial devices. The CS-1504 comes with either a serial cable or USB cable. I recommend the serial version unless you really must have USB support. Driver support for the USB version is very limited. See the platform links below for more information.
So which is better? The capacity of the CS-2000 is twice that of the CS-1504. The CS-2000 can store about 350 barcodes, the CS-1504 about 166. The CS-1504 is smaller and will fit on a key chain. The CS-2000 will fit in a pocket. I find the CS-2000 more comfortable to use, it fits in the hand better. I also found that the scanner is a little more reliable. Unfortunately Symbol have recently discontinued the CS-2000 scanner. You can still find them, but hurry. Important: Some users have asked if Readerware will support the AirClicker. The answer is NO. It is unfortunate, the AirClicker is available at a relatively low price. But it is a modified CS-1504. All data is encrypted so it is not possible for Readerware to upload barcodes from an AirClicker. Multi Platform SupportIf you go to the Symbol web site you will notice that both these devices are only supported on Windows. But with Readerware you can use either device on Windows, Mac OS X or Linux. It might not be easy, but it can be done.You can use either device on any platform, but if using the CS-1504, you must use the serial version with Mac OS X and Linux. There are no USB drivers for these platforms. USB support is only available for Windows 98 and Windows 2000. There is not even any Windows XP USB support yet. InstallationInstallation varies from platform to platform, so click on the appropriate link below.
Windows ConfigurationCS-2000 barcode scanners are turning up with different versions of software installed in the scanner itself. Some CS-2000 models will work with Readerware right out of the box. Others need to be configured to work with Readerware products.Configuration is easy and you can do it on any version of the CS-2000. Download and print the Readerware Configuration Page. Then simply work your way down the page and scan each barcode. That's it, the CS-2000 is now configured for use with all Readerware products. This is an Acrobat® document. No special configuration is needed for the CS-1504. ScanningScanning is simple, just press and hold the larger button and point the device at the barcode. A red line will be visible over the barcode. The reader will beep when it has read the code.To use either device with Readerware, start Readerware auto-catalog. When you get to the item input page, click on the Upload button. The Readerware Scanner Upload dialog will be displayed. Select your scanner model and the port it is connected to. Click on Upload. That is all there is to it. Readerware will connect to the scanner and upload the barcodes to your PC. When it finished click OK to close the dialog and load the barcodes directly into the auto-catalog wizard. As always, full information is provided in the online help. DisclaimerDisclaimer: Readerware is in no way affiliated with Symbol. |
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