Inventory Your Codes
Walk receiving, POS, and packing with real samples. Photograph faded labels and phone-screen tickets - edge cases drive scanner selection more than perfect prints.
Common Sets
| Workflow | Often required |
|---|---|
| Grocery POS | UPC/EAN, Code 128, QR |
| Parcel logistics | GS1-128, Code 128, QR |
| Work-in-process | Data Matrix, Code 39/128 |
Validation
Ask vendors (or use AUROK datasheets) to list supported symbologies explicitly. During pilot, scan production samples with the candidate device and archive the firmware version used.
Continue with the scanner buying guide when you are ready to shortlist.