asset tagging / barcode scanner

[RabbieBurns]

Been asked to look into getting a barcode scanner and barcode tags for all our IT equipment. Our current access database is great, but when someone comes to borrow stuff the db isnt always updated. Thinking with a barcode scanner it will make it easier to log things in and out.

Got a mailshot from Seton Duraguard which looks OK, if a bit pricey, but Ive got nothing to compare it to.

Is there any other providers of such stuff you can recommend (preferebly multinational that will be available here?)

[FN-GM]

Been asked to look into getting a barcode scanner and barcode tags for all our IT equipment. Our current access database is great, but when someone comes to borrow stuff the db isnt always updated. Thinking with a barcode scanner it will make it easier to log things in and out.

Got a mailshot from Seton Duraguard which looks OK, if a bit pricey, but Ive got nothing to compare it to.

Is there any other providers of such stuff you can recommend (preferebly multinational that will be available here?)

We used a standard library scanner with an access database. did the job fine

[RabbieBurns]

How do you set up access to read from the scanner?

[kylewilliamson]

Those library scanners do direct input as if they were a keyboard...

[eean]

Avery do a couple of different types of tough label so you can print your own using a barcode font (you can download one for free). I think we had a metal-type one.

[FN-GM]

Those library scanners do direct input as if they were a keyboard...

Like he said. Just click your feild then scan

[gshaw]

Look up Wasp Technologies, their scanners and software looks spot on

[Shane]

Look up Wasp Technologies, their scanners and software looks spot on

I found that barcode labels printed using the Wasp barcode printer were not very practical, the ink would just rub off them. The Wasp software was alright though.

[SpuffMonkey]

Look up Wasp Technologies, their scanners and software looks spot on

Yeah - we've just bought a couple of the cheap USB Wasp scanners for the library - they were pretty easy to set up (about £44 from Insight)

[Mr.Ben]

Do the barcode stickers yourself -

Free Barcode Font - Code 39 - Not a demo, COMPLETELY free

[plexer]

I use a datalogic heron usb scanner and print the labels from the avery software onto their triplebond labels.

Ben

[detjo]

Yep, we use a USB Wasp scanner and print our own labels with a 3of9 font. Works absolutley fine.

[RabbieBurns]

Right,

I might see if I can get hold of a USB scanner then and have a play with varios things.

Cheers