How to Choose a Barcode Scanner for your Retail Store | Liquor Store

There are many barcode scanners on the market. You will find numerous price options. You will see lots of features. But what do you really need to be looking for? The answer is relatively simple. The scanners should be unidirectional (like shinning everywhere at the same time), they should be able to scan non-flat surfaces easily. When you also want added security for your business, consider a 2D Barcode scanner. This will allow you to scan driver's licenses for age verification.

Omni Directional Barcode Scanners - Best for Bottle Scanning. Fusion Barcode Scanner

The Metrologic MS3780 Fusion features a 20-line omnidirectional scan pattern which allows for more flexible scanning of barcodes. This means that you can scan the barcodes in all orientations; upside down, backwards, and forwards, especially helpful during inventory checks in small storerooms.. Or if you need to skip over a palate of vodka you can, with the push of a button switch to single-directional scanning and continue without skipping a beat. the flexibility and hands-free operation along with power saving technologies make this an ideal choice for your liquor store.

2d barcode scanner

2D Barcode Scanner with Driver's License and ID Scanning

Only 6 states’ drivers licenses do not have the 2D barcode on the back of their drivers licenses. We listed the states that require a 2D barcode scanner below. This 2D scanner will give you peace of mind and more importantly, safe guard against a huge lawsuit for selling alcohol to a minor. The 2D barcodes on the back of most states’ driver’s licenses now holds information about the license holder such as eye color, weight, if they’re an organ donor and luckily for you their birthdate which can easily be forged on the front by the growing fake ID business. These barcodes are not easily replicated and therefore insure further safety and security of your liquor business.

States that require a 2D barcode scanner : Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin.

Last option single line barcode- MS 9590 Voyager

Much less desirable is a product like a single line barcode reader. The MS 9590 VOY is a single line barcode scanner with manual trigger operation along with trigger scanning for more optimized and flexible scanning abilities. This version is also durable with no moving parts, and features USB compatibility for quick integrations.

Shop for Scanner
EMV Chip Reader for Credit Cards

Credit Card Integration

We support all major processors, EMV Chip readers. NFC Payments, Swiped, Debit and EBT.

View details »

Quickbooks Integration

QuickBooks Integration

Integrate with Quickbooks. Easily upload the information at any time.

View details »

Integrated Loyalty

Rewards Loyalty and Gift Cards

CCS will keep track of rewards programs, and gift cards as well as store credit. No addition fees!

View details »

eCommerce

Magento eCommerce Integration

Link your eCommerce Store to your POS

View details »

DVR Surviellance

DVR Surveillance Integration

Integrate your POS with your DVR to increase your security and oversight

View details »

Fusion Barcode Scanner

Barcode Scanner Options

Use scanners not just for barcodes, but also drivers licenses, gift cards, rewards cards.

View details »

Wirelss Opticon Barcode Scanner

Data Collector

Used for inventory reconciliation, purchase orders. Remotely count your items, scan in purchase orders.

View details »

Integrated Payroll

Integrated Payroll

Integrate with payroll service. And easily upload files to your service if we do not currently integrate with your payroll company.

View details »

Gift Cards

Gift Cards

Integrate Gift Cards for Free.

View details »

Coin Dispenser

Coin Dispenser

Coin dispensers save time and reduce errors. Find out more.

View details »

Coin Dispenser

POS Scale Integration

NTEP Approved Software

View details »

FingerPrint Reader

Fingerprint Scanner

Increase security by reducing staff stealing yours and others codes, also make it easier to log in and clock in!

View details »

Accepting Wic EBT Payments

WIC / EBT Processing

Accept Wic/EBT Payments through your POS. Properly calculate the items included

View Details

Kitchen Display Systems

Kitchen Display

Kitchen Display Systems - Use tablets, monitors. Save paper!

View Details