Datalogic Scanning MAGELLAN 8500 - Manual (Page 32)

2-4 Magellan ® 8500 Scanner
Scanner Installation
1. Mount the horizontal surface of the scanner flush with the coun-
tertop to encourage slide scanning rather than lifting.
2. Position the centerline of the scanner read area 8 - 10 inches (20.3
- 25.4 cm) from the edge of the checkstand (cashier side).
Scanner Maintenance
1. Keep scanner windows clean. This will improve productivity and
reduce rescans.
2. Replace scanner glass when excessive scratches are evident.
References
Anonymous, 1992, “Ergonomic Improvement of Scanning Checkstand
Designs”,
Food Marketing Institute
800 Connecticut Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
Grant, Katharyn A. et al., 1992, “Ergonomic Evaluation of Checkstand
Designs in the Retail Food Industry”,
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
Scanner Usage
1. Minimize handling of heavy/bulky products. Leave these items in
the cart and use an alternative entry method such as key entry of
short PLUs, or handheld scanning.
2. Regularly train cashiers in proper scanning methods and ergo-
nomics principles, such as:
Develop a smooth fluid motion during scanning, sharing
work equally between hands.
Use the entire hand for grasping and lifting items.