HHP 3800g Review Review
3800g Barcode Scanner Review
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The 3800g
retail scanner from HHP replaces the discontinued IT3800LR. It features
the Adaptus Imaging Technology and the durability to hammer a nail and
survive, as boasted by HHP.
Typical
uses and environments:
The incredibly aggressive scan engine and rugged design allow the 3800g
to succeed in light to medium industrial environments or even high-volume
retail environments. The Adaptus imaging technology is fast enough to
rival omnidirectional scanners in speed and efficiency.
Standard
Features:
The HHP 3800g ships with the interface cable in the same box, but not
attached. Once attached, the unit is plug and play. A green LED illuminates
on the head of the unit when powered up and after successful scans. A
flex neck auto-sense stand is available for purchase, and does not require
configuration of the 3800g to set into auto-sense mode. Rubberized sides
and boot prevent the scanner from accidentally scuffing or damaging products,
and provides shock resistance during falls.
Unique
Advantages:
What really makes the HHP 3800g stand out is the Adaptus Imaging Technology.
The scan engine for the 3800g is incredibly aggressive, sending successful
reads almost as quickly as an omnidirectional scanner. This allows the
scanner to work in almost any retail setting.
Drawbacks:
The only drawback we’ve encountered with the 3800g is the lack of
configuration guides (printed or on CD) shipped with the unit. Configuration
guides and configuration software can be downloaded via HHP’s website.
This can pose a problem if advanced configuration is required, but internet
access is limited or nonexistent. 
Performance
Testing:
In testing the performance of the HHP 3800g, we ran it through a battery
of tests, including optimal scan range testing, dense, wide, and damaged
barcode robustness, light resistance, as well as durability. Our testing
determined the scanner to perform head and shoulders ahead of other scanners
in its class.
In testing
the range, we determined our 3800g to have an optimal scan range of 1”
to 15”. This range is greater than most retail employees will need
in day-to-day scanning, but guarantees general scan use to be within its
optimal range. In scanning wide barcodes, the 3800g was able to scan up
to a 6-inch wide barcode, effectively reading 60 characters. Though this
is well outside the feasible range for retail or light industrial barcodes,
it shows that the 3800g has what it takes to easily scan the barcodes
you need.
Again the
3800g’s greatest strengths lie in the Adaptus scan engine and durability.
When testing scanning density, we found the 3800g to scan every barcode
on our testing sheets. Light resistance is usually bane of a CCD scanner’s
existence. However, the 3800g was able to scan barcodes in low light,
natural outdoor light, and even with a 250w lightbulb nearly touching
the barcode. The scanner is fully immune to the effects of light, making
it an ideal scanner for bright locations. As for durability, the 3800g
passed our battery of tests with the only damage occurring during the
final 13’ drop. The trigger mechanism popped loose from the housing,
but was easily repaired with a Phillips screwdriver to remove the head.
A
breakdown of the HHP 3800g’s capabilities is listed in table and
graph form below.
1D
Results
| Smallest Density Barcode Scanned | 5mil | Excellent |
| Widest Barcode Scanned | 162.5mm | Great |
| Shortest Barcode Scanned | 38 mm | Good |
| Range Ideal Conditions (Standard 100% UPC-A) | 1 inch – 15 inches | Good |
| Multiple Barcodes in close proximity |
Relatively accurate, but dependent on distribution of barcodes relative to thickness of beam |
Average |
| Scan through plastic layers | 2 Layers | Good |
| Multicolored Barcodes Successfully Scanned | Blue, Grey, B & W Inverse | Good |
| Multicolored Barcodes Not Scanned | Red, Yellow, Black on Dark Grey | Average |
| Simulated Sunlight Test | Fully Immune | Excellent |
Conclusion:
The HHP 3800g is an excellent scanner in its class and even has the ability to outperform industrial level scanners. The price point may be slightly higher than some of the competition, but the features, durability, and aggressive scanning that you get more than make up for the difference.
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| Similar Products From HHP | Ideal Setting | Description |
 3800g |
Light to High Volume retail, light to medium industrial environments | Best features in class, with an incredibly aggressive scan engine and excellent durability |
 3800r |
Rough retail, medium industrial environments | Heavier duty design than the 3800g, ideal for rougher environments where damage could occur more easily. |
 3800i |
Heavy industrial environments | Has an IP54 seal to block out dust and water, designed for heavy industrial environments where downtime from damage must be kept at a minimum. |
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