How can I connect a barcode scanner to my readyMax 2?

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A scanner can be connected via Bluetooth or USB.

You can find a list of compatible devices here.

Connecting the Inateck BCST-70 to the readyMax 2 via Bluetooth

  1. Turn on the scanner.
  2. Scan the two barcodes on page 30 of the BCST-70 user manual.
  3. Swipe up from the bottom of the readyMax 2 screen and tap the Bluetooth icon. Activate Bluetooth if the slider is not already on.
  4. Select the scanner from the available devices. When the message appears asking if you want to pair your scanner with the readyMax 2, select PAIR.
  5. Your scanner is now connected and ready to use.
If no barcode can be read:
  1. Remove the scanner by swiping down from the top of your readyMax 2 screen, tapping the Bluetooth icon, selecting the scanner, and removing it. Add it again as described above.
  2. If problems persist, reset the scanner to factory settings and try pairing it again. To reset the scanner to factory settings, follow the steps on page 11 of the BCST-70 scanner manual.

Connect barcode scanner via USB

If you are using your scanner via USB, follow these steps to add it:

  1. The readyMax has several USB ports on the bottom of the device that you can use for a scanner.
  2. Select a port and plug in the scanner.
  3. The message "New device detected" will now appear. Do you have a barcode scanner connected? Confirm this message by tapping YES.
  4. You should be able to use the scanner now.
If the scanner does not work via USB, follow these steps:
  1. Unplug the scanner and plug it back in.
  2. Reset the scanner to factory settings. To reset the scanner to factory settings, follow the steps on page 11 of the BCST-70 scanner manual.

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