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How do I set up a barcode scanner? (3 minute read)

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If you’re using a barcode scanner to speed up product registration and streamline your checkout process, you can easily connect it to the Kanpla POS app. Our barcode scanners work via USB, and are plug-and-play, meaning they don’t require additional configuration.


What you need:

Step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Connect the card reader to the device via the USB cable

Step 2: Once connected the barcode scanners light will turn red and make an activation sound

The barcode scanner is now connected and ready to be used.


Note: The barcode scanner will only work properly, if all barcode digits are submitted to the products

How to set up barcodes for my products:

Step 1: Go to Mealplan (Shop)

Step 2: Find the specific product

Step 3: Press the product and select ‘Edit product info’

Step 4: Scroll and find ‘Other options’

Step 5: Enter the correct barcode in the ‘Barcode (ISBN, EAN, UPC, etc.)’ field.

Step 6: Click ‘Save’ to confirm the changes.


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