Arguably the most common of form of ID, driver’s licenses are used any time we need to confirm who we are (and more often than not, how old we are). Drivers license barcodes, along with newly updated license designs, began rolling out in May 2016 in Illinois. More on state to state variation below.

What kind of barcodes are on the back of a driver’s license?

If you take a look at the backside of your ID, you’ll find a rectangular black and white pattern known as a PDF417 barcode.

It may not look like your standard barcode, but that PDF417 code contains all the information on the front of your driver’s license or state ID in a single code.

A micro PDF417 is a type of 2D barcode that is capable of storing much more information than the standard 1D code. You may be familiar with QR Codes that you’ve scanned with your phone. Both are types of 2D codes that can be read with a 2D Imager barcode scanner.

Best Barcode Scanners for Driver’s License Verification

Many businesses are using a 2D imager like the AirTrack S2 to quickly verify your age or capture basic info from your driver’s license rather than manually checking ID.

Scanners made specifically for driver’s license verification have many benefits:

• Fast capture, so you keep the line moving in the grocery or convenience store
• 100% accuracy in verification, sidestepping errors from manual ID checks at checkout
• Protection from fraudulent and fake driver’s licenses

While not every state organizes the information contained in ID barcodes the exact same way, the advantage is that criminals cannot change the information in the barcode.

This makes it extremely difficult to create a fake drivers license barcode without knowing exactly how each state encodes the data.

If the barcode isn’t created properly, it won’t read properly.

With the AirTrack S2 scanner, you can scan the code on the back of a driver’s licenses from any state to verify someone’s age quickly and accurately. This is due to the scanner’s ability to parse all the data correctly for you.

The parsing software on the scanner outputs the data you need, in the order you need it, regardless of what state you are dealing with. It’s actually faster than looking at the ID.

Another ID verification scanner we offer is the Honeywell 1400g, with models specifically designed to read PDF417 codes quickly and accurately. Corded and wireless options are available, so you can verify IDs at both the checkout counter or live event.

Avoid Fraud, Errors, and Lost Revenue

Given how simple and cost-effective 2D scanners are to get up and running, every storefront selling age restricted products should have a 2D scanner for age verification/customer info.

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With a simple scan, you avoid fraudulent ID usage and save your business from legal issues, errors, and lost revenue.

Browse our full collection of driver’s license barcode scanners and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions about the best 2D imagers for your business.

Does your retail store or business need a dependable, lightweight barcode scanner? AirTrack barcode scanners like the SP1, SP2, and SP1-C models are compact enough to take anywhere and easily connect to your iOS or Android smartphone, tablet or computer via Bluetooth.

Useful for POS in retail and hospitality, inventory control, gift registries, proof-of-delivery, field service accounting, and more, these powerful pocket-sized AirTrack barcode scanners make it easy to quickly and easily scan products all day long.

AirTrack SP1 Barcode Scanner

This pocket-sized scanner easily reads 1D barcodes, even when printed on worn or dirty labels.

• Scans 1D barcodes
• Compact, pocket-sized scanner for easy use
• Batch mode scans 100,000 barcodes
• Bluetooth connectivity

Shop the AirTrack SP1 barcode scanner.

AirTrack SP2 Barcode Scanner

Designed for 1D and 2D barcodes, this small scanner easily scans digital screens and dirty or worn labels.

• Scans 1D & 2D barcodes
• Compact, pocket-sized scanner for easy use
• Batch mode scans 100,000 barcodes
• Bluetooth connectivity

Shop the AirTrack SP2 barcode scanner.

AirTrack SP1-C Barcode Scanner

The smallest size barcode scanner in its class, this AirTrack scanner is extremely lightweight and comfortable to use.

• Scans 1D barcodes
• Extremely small size, weighs one ounce
• Batch mode scans 20,000 barcodes
• Bluetooth connectivity

Don’t spend your day stepping over cords or shifting boxes when you can move around freely with AirTrack Bluetooth barcode scanners! The AirTrack S1-BT for 1D barcodes and the S2-BT scanner for 2D barcodes have a wide read angle and highly visible scan lines so you can easily scan any barcode.

How Can Bluetooth Flexibility Help Your Business?

With the ability to connect to Android and iOS devices using Bluetooth, the AirTrack S1-BT and S2-BT scanners can be easily integrated into any workplace. But why should you upgrade to AirTrack Bluetooth barcode scanners?

Wirelessly connecting via Bluetooth instead of with wires that can get tangled or cause people to trip makes it much easier to move around the workplace and still quickly and easily scan barcodes whenever you need. Especially in retail, warehouse and manufacturing, or records management, it is easier to bring the scanner to the product rather than being limited by the range of a cord.

1D and 2D Barcode Scanning

The AirTrack S1-BT barcode scanner is designed to quickly and easily scan 1D barcodes, even longer or wider barcodes.

For more flexibility, the AirTrack S2-BT scanner can read 1D and 2D labels that are both printed or displayed on smart phones or tablets.

Each barcode scanner model has a durable design with an IP41 water and particulate sealing rating. The scanners can withstand drops onto concrete from 5 feet. Shop the AirTrack S1-BT and S2-BT Bluetooth barcode scanners, or check out these other professional-quality AirTrack products.

When it comes to getting a scanner for loyalty apps in a retail store. You need a scanner that is reliable enough to scan off of smartphones and have omnidirectional reading to scan in any directions. The Airtrack S2 QR code scanner can do it all, this affordable and ease of use solution can be the scanner that your retail store needs.

That is why Haagen Dazs, the well known ice cream brand, trusted in Airtrack for their national scanner rollout for their new loyalty app. Barcodes worked with Haagen Dazs and their POS provider figured out how to program the popular Airtrack S2 for their retail stores. The Airtrack S2 barcode scanner provides a fast, precise, and reliable scan from barcodes that are displayed on products or on smartphone screens.

The popularity of reading barcodes off smartphones and loyalty cards have increased over the years and have been spreading across all market segments of the data capturing industry. The Airtrack S2 barcode scanner can help your business futureproof your scanning technology and optimize scanning capabilities with QR and other barcodes. Contact Barcodes today to find out how you can advance you point of sale solution and take the advantage to lower cost of ownership and greater product reliability over time.

 

Simplify business processes while improving accuracy and efficiency with the freedom of mobility. A pocket barcode scanner is ideal for flexible inventory control, asset management, and point of sale applications. Drop the cords and find out the benefits of a pocket barcode scanner. Benefits of a Pocket Barcode Scanner:

1. Compact in size and easy to carry around
2. Mobility without the tangle of cords
3. Avoid costly mobile computer costs
4. Reliable data collection in wireless or in offline batch mode
5. Fits comfortably in the palm of workers hand for all day use

Airtrack’s line of pocket barcode scanner can help capture the data you need to provide visibility in your inventory, assets, and transactions. It enables users to make barcode data collection easy and efficient. These flexible portable scanners have the option to scan 1D or 2D barcodes independently store in memory in batch mode or connect wirelessly to your smartphone and tablet for immediate data access. The Airtrack pocket barcode scanners delivers fast and accurate scanning performance and incorporates a rugged design against moisture and dust with an IP 42 enviornmental sealing withstanding 5-foot drops to concrete. Airtrack SP1-C Pocket 1D linear imager Features:

• 1D barcode scanning capability
• 1 inch OLED screen 128×64
• 2MB of memory, stores about 20,000 barcode scans
• Lightweight at 1oz
• Bluetooth range of 33ft (capable of pairing with Windows and iOS devices)
• Scan up to 5,000 scans per charge

Airtrack’s SP1 Pocket 1D Laser Scanner Features:

• 1D laser scan engine
• Easy Pairing
• 2MB of memory, stores about 20,000 scans
• Lightweight at 2 oz
• Bluetooth range of 30ft (capable of pairing with Windows and iOS devices)
• Battery to last up to a full shift of 8 hours

Airtrack’s SP2 Pocket 2D Imager Scanner Features:

• 1D and 2D scanning capabilities
• 1 inch OLED screen 128×64
• Storage for 10,000 scans
• Easy Pairing
• Lightweight at 2oz
• Bluetooth range at 30 ft (capable of pairing with Windows and iOS devices)
• Battery to last up to a full shift of 8 hours

Discover how you can increase speed and accuracy in data collection. Contact us if you have any questions or if you would like to learn how Airtrack’s pocket barcode scanners can help improve productivity and efficiency in your daily tasks.

Arguably the most common of form of ID, driver’s licenses are used any time we need to confirm who we are and more often than not, how old we are. If you take a look at the backside of your ID you’ll find a rectangular black and white pattern know as a PDF417 barcode. It may not look like your standard barcode but that PDF417 code contains all the information on the front of your ID in a single code.

PDF417 is a type of 2D barcode that is capable of storing much more information than the standard 1D code you find on products at the grocery store. You may be familiar with QR Codes that you’ve scanned with your phone. Both are types of 2D codes that can be read with a 2D Imager barcode scanner.

Many businesses are using the barcode on your ID and a 2D Imager like the AirTrack S2 to quickly verify your age or capture your basic info to make signing up for a service quicker. The only real snag with the barcode on your license is that every state doesn’t organize the information in the code the same way. The advantage here is that you cannot change the information in the barcode and to create a fake one requires knowing exactly how each state encodes the data.
If the barcode isn’t created properly, it won’t read properly.

With the AirTrack S2 scanner you can scan the code on the back of a driver’s licenses from any state to verify someone’s age quickly and accurately due to the scanner’s ability to parse all the data correctly for you. Since each state organizes the data differently the parsing software on the scanner outputs the data you need, in the order you need it, regardless of what state you are dealing with. It’s actually faster than looking at the ID.

Given how simple it is to get up and running, not using a scanner for age verification/customer info just doesn’t add up anymore. With a simple scan you can completely avoid fraudulent ID usage and save your business from legal issues, errors, and lost revenue.

When it comes to an all purpose scanner, the Airtrack S1 is the ideal imager scanner for your everyday use.

The S1 is a great scanner for retail, warehouse, logistics, healthcare, and most industry applications. It has a small, lightweight, and ergonomic design that is accommodating to high daily usage. The S1 imager offers an excellent reading performance on most 1D barcodes and features a wide scanning angle with an extended scanning line which is perfect for capturing longer and wider barcodes. It also comes with a universal stand and cable for your out of the box solution providing maximum performance in a value priced reader.

Features:

• Wide angle scanning
• Laser- thin extended scan line
• Green spot technology for good read feedback
• IP42 water and particulate sealing rating
• Withstands repeated drops from 5 feet onto concrete surface

To protect your scanner, be sure to purchase the BCI and Airtrack service contracts which includes a comprehensive 5 year protection with 5 day exchange, Tier 1 and Tier 2 Helpdesk support, RMA Triage, and pre/post repair inspection. The service contracts protects your technology investment and lower the total cost of ownership in the long run.

For a limited time now, you can buy an Airtrack scanner and get one half off! Use the promo code SCAN. Get the industry- leading capabilities with unbeatable reliability to bring you the best in data capture technology.

For any questions or a quote on any scanners please contact us at Barcodes, Inc.

*Buy 1 AirTrack scanner get the same scanner 50% OFF is available on online orders made at Barcodesinc.com through November 19, 2018 at 11:59 pm CST with code: SCAN. Offer excludes the S2 scanner. This offer may be used to purchase multiple AirTrack scanners but the promo code may only be used ONCE during checkout. Offer cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts. Offer valid on web pricing only. This offer does not apply to existing quotes. Online use only.

It is important to choose the right ribbon to print on your label. Choosing the wrong type of ribbon can result in a poorly printed barcode label, the ink can smear or fade.

There are three types of ribbons: wax, wax/resin, and resin. Please ensure you have a thermal transfer capable printer, we recommend the Airtrack DP-1. It is most reliable, compact, and affordable printer in its class.

Determine the proper ribbon size, choose a ribbon that is equal or less than your printer’s maximum print width where is it enough to cover the surface of your label.

Below is an easy chart for you to choose the right type of ribbon for your application.

Most ribbons are black, but there are color ribbons available to print your labels in color for categorization. If you are interested in a quote for ribbons or colored ribbons, please contact our dedicated account managers.

 

When it comes to a simple all purpose scanner, the Airtrack S1 is the ideal imager scanner for your everyday use.

The S1 is a great scanner for retail, warehouse, logistics, healthcare, and most industry applications. It has a small, lightweight, and ergonomic design that is accommodating to high daily usage. The S1 imager offers an excellent reading performance on most 1D barcodes and features a wide scanning angle with an extended scanning line which is perfect for capturing longer and wider barcodes. It also comes with a universal stand and cable for your out of the box solution providing maximum performance in a value priced reader.

Features:

• Wide angle scanning
• Laser- thin extended scan line
• Green spot technology for good read feedback
• IP42 water and particulate sealing rating
• Withstands repeated drops from 5 feet onto concrete surface

To protect your scanner, be sure to purchase the BCI and Airtrack service contracts which includes a comprehensive 5 year protection with 5 day exchange, Tier 1 and Tier 2 Helpdesk support, RMA Triage, and pre/post repair inspection. The service contracts protects your technology investment and lower the total cost of ownership in the long run.

Feel free to check out Airtrack’s technology portfolio of scanners, label printers, and supplies. Airtrack technology provides industry- leading capabilities at highly competitive price points and fully backed by robust warranty service.

For any questions or a quote on any scanners please contact us at Barcodes, Inc.

The applications using 2D barcodes continues to expand from couponing and loyalty cards to shipping and product labels.  Now, with more affordable pricing and virtually no drawbacks with area imaging technology, 2D barcode scanners are in high demand as businesses begin to futureproof their scanning technology and optimize their marketing capabilities with QR and other 2D barcodes.

AirTrack’s new S2-W brings all the benefits of a 2D imager and cordless scanner in an affordable package for retail, hospitality, logistics/warehouse, and manufacturing environments. Easily scan any barcode type and transmit the data with the convenience of Bluetooth connectivity. Improve the effectiveness of any application with the unmatched performance of the S2-W.

• Long distance, stable Bluetooth connection
• Easy to connect to your phone or computer
• Rich decoding types and long battery life
• Keyboard that supports more than 20 languages
• Fast and accurate scanning
• Ergonomic design to prevent strain from extended operation
• Durable anti-shock design