Barcode Scanning
AERIS POS supports USB and Bluetooth barcode scanners for fast product entry.
Setting Up Your Scanner
Most barcode scanners work automatically with AERIS, just plug in and scan.
Recommended Settings
Configure your scanner to:
Add Enter after scan - Most scanners do this by default
Use keyboard mode - Scanner types the barcode like a keyboard
To test your scanner, open any text editor and scan a barcode. You should see the barcode number appear followed by the cursor moving to a new line (Enter).
Scanning Products
In the POS
Make sure the barcode field is focused
Point the scanner at the barcode
Press the scan button
The product is automatically added to the cart
Continuous Scanning
You can scan items continuously without clicking:
Focus the barcode field once
Scan each item
Items are added to the cart automatically
The field stays focused for the next scan
Barcode Types Supported
AERIS recognises these barcode formats:
Format | Example | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
EAN-13 | 9780201379624 | Retail products |
EAN-8 | 96385074 | Small items |
UPC-A | 012345678905 | US products |
Code 128 | ABC-12345 | Custom SKUs |
Code 39 | ABC123 | Industrial |
What Happens When You Scan
Product found - Item is added to cart (quantity +1)
Product exists - If already in cart, quantity increases
Not found - "Product not found" message appears
Troubleshooting
Scanner not working
Check USB connection
Try a different USB port
Make sure barcode field is focused
Wrong product appearing
The barcode may be assigned to a different product
Check the product in the Items section
Clean the barcode if it's damaged
Barcode not recognised
Try scanning more slowly
Clean the barcode label
Check if the product exists in the system
The barcode format may not be supported
Scanning is slow
Check scanner settings for delay
Use a wired scanner for better reliability
Position scanner closer to barcode
Adding Barcodes to Products
If a product doesn't have a barcode:
Go to Items in the main menu
Find and edit the product
Enter the barcode in the Barcode field
Save the product
You can also scan directly into the barcode field when editing a product.
Tips
Some products have multiple barcodes (e.g., different package sizes). You can add these as product variants or update the barcode field.
Need to print barcode labels? Use the Print Barcode option in the product details. (coming soon)