How to set up a tera barcode scanner​?

Introduction

The tera barcode scanner is widely renowned due to its vast settings including retail, warehousing, libraries, medical centres etc, due to its low cost and ease of use. For most of the businesses that are storage intensive and dealing in tons of inventory, carrying out a single process such as scanning a barcode becomes much more simplified with the right hand of the user such as a tera scanner. This tutorial aims to provide detailed instructions about all the steps involved in setting up your Tera barcode scanner along with troubleshooting and addresses the questions about different types of software installation and the settings you have to do such as the connection, installation and the basic workings of this equipment.

Tera Barcode Scanners, is it worth the price?

Tera has a plethora of scanners available in the market such as wired (USB), Bluetooth and 2.4Ghz models and so on. Albeit each of these has a different setup, the basic operating principles are similar. Some of the common features include Tera scanners that support Bluetooth connectivity which is more flexible rather than connecting with an USB. Moreover, the strength of distance provided through the wireless connectivity of 2.4GHz is greater than Bluetooth. Let’s take a look at multiple Neural Tera Supports from codes to alarms. Tera has more than you can imagine, moreover a pointer barcode alarms have limitations of distance which they can connect with the scanner, hence putting the user in restraint. It is important to make sure that the type of barred you are willing to scan are only compatible with the scanner such as Data Matrix, Code 39, etc.

• Durability and Ergonomics: Keep in mind the quality of materials and fabrication of the scanner as well as the ease with which the scanner can be held and used for a relatively longer time interval.
• Connection Type: USB is the most common and straightforward, while Bluetooth offers wireless convenience.2.4GHz wi-fi provides an extended variety than Bluetooth.
• Barcode Symbology’s Supported: Ensure the scanner helps the styles of barcodes you want to look at (e.g., Code 39, Code 128, QR Codes, Data Matrix).
• Scanning Distance: The distance at which the scanner can effectively examine barcodes.

Wired (USB) Tera Barcode Scanner Setup

Tera USB scanners are mostly plug-and-play:

1. Connecting the Scanner: Insert the USB connector to the available USB slot on your computer.
2. Driver Installation: Usually Microsoft Windows, MacOS, or Linux loads the scanner and drivers automatically. Usually, there is a dialogue showing that the operating system has installed the specified control devices properly.
3. Testing the Scanner: After opening any text (like Notepad or TextEdit) or spreadsheet application (like Excel or Google Sheets), scan the barcode. Scan a barcode. The result of the barcode scan is displayed in the application window as though it were entered using the keyboard interface.
4. Setting Up the Scanner (if required). Some configurations may be done that permit the scanner to add data only under certain conditions such as prefixing or suffixing the symbols, changing the barcode symbol used, or setting the beeping signal for scanning. This is usually performed by scanning configuration barcodes in the users’ guide.

Wireless (Bluetooth/2.4GHz) Tera Barcode Scanner Setup

The wireless barcode scanner setup includes pairing the scanner with your device:

• Bluetooth:

1. Turning on the Scanner: A button on the scanner should turn it on.
2. Activate Bluetooth on Your Device: Go to the settings of the computer, tablet or smartphone and turn on the Bluetooth.
3. Enable Pairing Mode on the Scanner: Refer how to pair your scanner with other devices and follow the steps. Usually a button is pressed or a configuration barcode is scanned.
4. Find the Scanner on Your Device: Your device will scan for all devices in its range and Tera scanner will be one of them. Find it among the listed devices. 
5. Confirm Pairing: You might be requested to confirm a pairing code which has been entered on both the scanner and yourself.
6. Mapping out the Scanner: Launch a word processor or spreadsheet and use it to map out the necessary details as you did while demo graphing USB scanners with the demo creator.

• 2.4GHz Wireless:

1. Hook-up the Receiver: Insert the USB receiver into one of the USB ports on your PC.
2. Activate the Scanner: Turn the scanner on. It should be able to automatically pair with the receiver.
3. Mapping out the Scanner: As previously delineated for other scanners, test the scanner. 
4. Pairing (Optional): In case the scanner fails to establish an automatic connection, then use the manual instructions for the pairing procedure.

Common Troubleshooting Tips

• Scanning Device not detected: Connect the scanning device through a different USB port or try restarting the computer. Check the Tera website for updated drivers.
• Incorrect Data Output: Check the user manual for configuration bar codes for example to set the prefixes, suffixes or barcode symbology’s.
• Scanning Issues: Make sure the barcode is not soiled or torn, reposition closer to the barcode while angling it. Try scanning the barcode in a different ambient light.
• Bluetooth Connection Problems: Pairing should be done on two devices with Bluetooth enabled and the scanner should be in pairing mode. Unpairing the devices and re-pairing could help.
• Beeping Sounds: Different beeps could mean a successful scan, an error or a low battery. For specifics on the code of beeps refer to the user manual.

Software Integration (If Applicable)

For more advanced cases, it is likely you will need to connect the scanner to the particular software, for example, inventory management systems or point of sale (POS) software. Consult the documentation that pertains to the particular software in order to understand how to connect and set up a barcode scanner.

Conclusion

It is usually the case that a Tera barcode scanner is easy to set up. Guided by these steps and the troubleshooting tips, you can hardly delay the process of setting your scanner which further assists in optimization of your workflows. Remember always to check your Tera barcode scanner user’s manual if you want instructions/advanced configuration options on your specific model.