Capturing different label types
Different devices use different label styles. Learn quick capture strategies for barcodes, QR codes, and printed serial text.
Barcodes and QR codes can be fast, but printed labels are often the only reliable source on older hardware.
Choose a capture approach that matches the label type to reduce retries.
Key points
- Use high-contrast framing for barcodes
- Prefer printed serial when barcodes are damaged
- Capture the full label context for verification
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