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Chapter 1
The Phaser Series Scanner
Introduction
The Phaser P 460 Memory Scanner brings new flexibility and economy to data capture and
data management in retail operations. The Phaser Scanner has an integrated keypad and
display, and is able to operate in both corded and battery-powered cordless modes. This
provides advanced point-of-sale scanning and also allows the Phaser to be used for other in-
store tasks such as delivery, inventory, pricing, and even gift registry. The Phaser is Year 2000
compliant. There are two versions available:
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P 460: the retail version
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P 360: the industrial version
Unless otherwise noted, the term Phaser refers to both versions of the scanner.
The Phaser successfully reads most code symbologies, densities, and colors, produced by a
wide range of printing techniques, and scans at the rate of 36 scans per second. Refer to the
Phaser Decode Zone
on page 3-11
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Rechargeable Battery
In the handle of the scanner, there is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. This provides all
power to the scanner during cordless operation. It provides 10 hours of use in a typical
application.
When fully depleted, the battery can be recharged to full charge in about 4 hours.
