Question 1

I'm looking for a cordless scanner to use inside and outside of our warehouse with at least a 160 ft range. It also needs to be compatible with our Advanced Inventory system with QuickBooks. I am currently in the process of barcoding everything in our warehouse so we need to get this scanner asap to fix the inventory here. We have inventory that goes out on our trucks in the field as well and the guys could take a picture of the barcode and send it to me and I'd like to be able to scan it that way too. Will this model work for what we are looking for? If not any suggestions? Thank you!

Accepted Answer

We use a program called SerialMagic from SerialIO dot com to allow scanning into any Windows application with Bluetooth scanners.  It should work with QuickBooks.  You will also need to scan some setup bar codes to set the scanner parameters.  The LI4278 can scan bar codes on LCD monitors or phone screens.  This scanner is gerenally considered to be the industry standard.  As for range, Bluetooth has a theoretical range of 300 feet under perfect conditions, but in practice, in a warehouse full of metal shelving and containers, 150 feet would be a stretch.  Figure on 50-75 feet max for any Bluetooth scanner.  You may want to purchase one unit and perform some tests to see how it works for you.

Question 2

Does this include a battery?

Accepted Answer

Is there any interference if use multiple devices within close proximity.  for example 16 in 100 ft by 30 ft area

Question 3

Does this product emulate a keyboard (aka: keyboard wedge)?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  For example, I've brought up an Excel spreadsheet, and scanned barcodes right into cells on the sheet.
SAVE THE OWNERS MANUAL; it contains barcodes you can scan to configure options, such as sending an "Enter" keystroke after scanning, etc.

Question 4

What is the wireless range?  If I walk 100 feet away and scan a barcode will my PC receive the data?

Accepted Answer

Probably not. My experience has been 30-40 feet or so in the warehouse. If you had perfect line of sight, possibly, but I wouldnt bank on it.  IMHO, If you must have 100' range, go with something else.

Question 5

How is it this cheap? Is it because its from China and grey market?

Accepted Answer

These are cheap refurbished units and are not the item displayed.  Graphic shows Zebra/Motorola but you get something with the label "Symbol".  The units clearly show wear and tear that has been "buffed" out.  The finish new should be a textured-Matte finish but it comes shinny and smooth.  Buy at your own risk.

Question 6

What is the difference between LI4278-TRBU0100ZWR and LI4278-PRBU2100AWR?  seems all spec the same, but price difference...

Accepted Answer

Desktop cradle versus presentation base.

Question 7

dOES THE "BULB EVER BURN OUT? wHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PRESENTATION CRADLE AND A CHARGING CRADLE?  DOES THIS SYSTEM HAVE A 2D UPGRADE AVAILABLE?   WHAT DOES THE AUTO SENSE DO?

Accepted Answer

--There is no bulb. No it will not "burn out"

--Presentation cradle only holds the device and does not charge it

--No. It will only read 1D barcodes

--Auto sense detects when a barcode is in view and automatically scans it.

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