Install barcode scanner
A barcode scanner helps you quickly and easily register the customer's purchase at the register by scanning the product's barcode. Let's go through how you can easily get started with your barcode scanner.
Preparations
Before you begin, make sure you:
- Install the printer
- Set up your printer and confirm it works with the POS system.
- Access the printer installation guides here.
- Assign barcodes
- Add barcodes to your items in Backoffice.
- Learn how to add barcodes here.
Setup instructions
- Connect the barcode scanner
- Plug the barcode scanner into the USB-A port on the printer.
- Enable “Always connected”
- Open the OPEN Two app and go to Settings > Printer.
- Turn on the Always connected option for the printer.
- Check the connection
- Look at the printer’s display to confirm it says “Barcode reader is connected.”
- Test the scanner
- Open the sales screen in the OPEN Two app.
- Scan a barcode to ensure it works properly.
Important notes
- The barcode scanner only works with the OPEN Two application when connected to the printer.
- If needed, you can connect the barcode scanner directly to a computer to add barcodes in Backoffice.