Set up and use a barcode scanner

A scanner allows you to efficiently capture barcode information while eliminating the potential errors associated with manual entry.  Go Retail supports the use of a barcode scanner to capture UPC and SKU codes and to add products to the cart when a customer is ready to check out. 

In this topic: 

• Scanners available from Moneris
• Connect the Socket Mobile 1D Barcode Scanner
• Connect the Voyager 1250g General Duty Scanner (also known as the PAYD Pro Plus In-store Scanner)
• Capture SKU and UPC codes
• Add a product to the cart using your scanner

Scanners available from Moneris

Moneris sells two barcode scanners on our online store at https://shop.moneris.com, both of which will work with Go Retail. 

Socket Mobile 1D Barcode Scanner	Voyager 1250g General Duty Scanner (also known as the PAYD Pro Plus In-store Scanner)
Portable wireless scanner Requires Bluetooth connection.  Available cradle for continuous charging and hands-free operation	Larger, wired scanner Requires a USB port  Includes stand for hands-free operation

Connect the Socket Mobile 1D Barcode scanner

1. Unpack the scanner (and charge cradle, if ordered) from the packaging.
2. Locate the scanner’s documentation included in its box.
3. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to:

• seat the scanner in its cradle (if purchased)
• charge the scanner for 8 hours before using it, using the cradle or the charging cable
• pair the scanner with your computer using Bluetooth connection

Connect the Voyager 1250g General Duty scanner

1. Unpack the scanner from the packaging.
2. Locate the scanner’s documentation included in its box.
3. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to:

• connect the scanner to your computer using a USB cable or one of the other cable options; the scanner will configure itself automatically;
• seat the scanner in its stand for hands-free use

Capture SKU and UPC codes 

When adding a product to your store or editing an existing product, or finding a product to add to the cart, use your scanner to capture the SKU and UPC codes.  Fields that can be populated using a scanner are indicated by a barcode icon as shown below in red outline: 

Follow these steps to capture barcode information using a scanner:

1. Place your cursor in the field where you want the barcode data to appear.  For example, if you are about to scan the SKU barcode from a product, first place your cursor in the SKU field. 
2. Scan the appropriate barcode using your scanner.   The barcode data will appear in the field. 
3. Place your cursor in the next field where you want barcode data to appear.  For example, if you want to capture the UPC next, place your cursor in the UPC field and scan the UPC barcode from a product. 

Add a product to the cart using your scanner

When customers in your store are ready to check out, you can save time by scanning the products they wish to purchase.  The barcode icon in the order details panel indicates the cart is ready to receive scanned items for purchase. Simply scan the UPC barcode from each product to add it to the cart.  Make sure your mouse in not in the search bar.