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From: ron@brl-sem.ARPA (Ron Natalie <ron>)
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Subject: Re: Re: UPC Scanners
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Date: Mon, 30-Dec-85 09:35:24 EST
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> I tend to agree with this though a lot seems to depend on the type of
> scanner used.  The IBM scanners used at both my local Safeway and Alpha
> Cheta (excuse me, Beta) stores seem to have considerably more trouble
> scanning than the Spectraphysics units used at Cosentino's a local
> independent store.  A significant number of items have to be dragged over
> the IBM scanners two or more times before the scanner is successful.
> Usually there are several every shopping trip.  Less than five items
> total have had to be rescanned by the Spectraphysics units in all my
> trips to Cosentino's.

Actually, I've noticed once the IBM scanners started giving problems, the
cashier reaches down for the windex and cleans up the window a bit and it
starts working well again.  I'm always amazed that they work at all.