ID TECHs Econo Wand Scanner is specially designed to deliver high-end performance at the lowest possible price. This decoded scanner combines exceptional decoding technology in an ergonomic lightweight package. The Econo Wand enables quick contact scanning of bar codes of virtually any length. Low-quality or damaged bar codes, as well as small or high-density bar codes, can be read with exceptional speed & accuracy. Programmable for specialized usage. Not only does the Econo Wand read & decode all popular bar code symbologies, it can also format the scanned data to meet the users needs. Bar code symbologies are individually selectable, as are reading mode, beep tone, preamble/postamble, & code ID. One-time settings are easily made by scanning set-up bar codes in the handy users manual. This rugged wand scanner contains no moving parts, yet it is exceptionally lightweight & designed to fit comfortably in the hand for extended periods of usage.