FAQ# 2148: Can I use a USB scanner on my iPad?
Question
Can I use a USB scanner on my iPad?
Answer
Yes, you can. While the iPad doesn't have a USB port, there is an adapter that can be used to connect USB or SD cards. You will however need an external power source, whether it is an outlet for USB battery pack. Images and instructions can be found HERE.
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Barcode Scanner
With the right barcode scanner, you can speed data collection and eliminate data entry errors in any industry. From hand-held to presentation, POSGuys has a variety to choose from. Let us help you find the best scanner for your business.
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Zebra LS2208
This is one of the longest and best selling scanners on the market, and for good reason. The Zebra LS2208 provides the kind of fast laser scanning that makes it a mainstay for almost any retailer. Adding in an auto-sense stand turns the LS2208 into a great dual-purpose handheld and hands-free scanning solution.
Honeywell Voyager 1400g
The Honeywell Voyager 1400g barcode scanner is ideal for medium volume retailers or businesses wanting to future-proof their investment as it is up-gradable from 1D to 2D when the time is right.
Zebra DS4800
Instilling a feeling of class and sophistication with it's sleek appearance and programmable sounds, the DS4800 scanner is a perfect match for the specialty retailer who desires a high functioning 2D scanner for their high end environment.
Honeywell Voyager 1450g
The Voyager 1450g, with its easy to hold pistol form factor, is Honeywell's 1D upgradable scanner that is easy to hold and offers a scan engine that is powerful enough to scan most barcodes, even ones on screens.
Honeywell Voyager
Handheld Laser Barcode Scanner
Honeywell Voyager 1200g
For advanced laser scanner, you can't go wrong with the Honeywell Voyager 1200g. CodeGate technology allows you greater precision when scanning barcodes, ideal for densely populated lists of barcodes. The scanner can also read remarkably damaged barcodes, speeding up scanning in rough environments.
DataLogic QuickScan Lite QW2100
A wide scan angle makes the Datalogic QuickScan Lite QW2100 1D imager ideal for rapid scanning from up to a foot away.
Opticon LGP 6125
Handheld CCD Barcode Scanner
Zebra LS2208
This is one of the longest and best selling scanners on the market, and for good reason. The Zebra LS2208 provides the kind of fast laser scanning that makes it a mainstay for almost any retailer. Adding in an auto-sense stand turns the LS2208 into a great dual-purpose handheld and hands-free scanning solution.