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Product description

Used in conjunction with HP Point of Sale Systems, the HP Imaging Barcode Scanner offers an enhanced feature set to improve information collection. Durable design, enhanced performance capabilities and improved motion tolerance maximize the transaction experience for both retailers and their users.

Product features

FeatureDescription
ModelBW868AA
Scanner typeOmnidirectional
Light sourceLEDs
Nominal working distanceDepth of field :

  • CODE 39 :
    • 5mil: 4 to 19 cm (1.6 to 7.5 in)
    • 10mil: 1.0 to 30 cm (0.4 to 11.8 in)
    • 20mil: 45 cm (Up to 17.7 in)


  • EAN/UPC :
    • 13mil: 1.5 to 40 cm (0.6 to 15.7 in)
    • 7.5mil: 2.0 to 27 cm (0.5 to 10.6 in)
  • PDF-417 :
    • 6.6mil: 2.5 to 15 cm (11.0 to 5.9 in)
    • 10mil: 0.5 to 22 cm (0.2 to 8.6 in)
    • 15mil: 1.5 to 34 cm (0.6 to 13.4 in)
  • DataMatrix :
    • 10mil: 2.0 to 16 cm (0.8 to 6.3 in)
    • 15mil: 0 to 23.6 cm (0 to 9.3 in)
  • QR code :
    • 10mil: 3 to 12.5 cm (1.2 to 4.9 in)
    • 15mil: 1 to 19.0 cm (0 to 7.5 in)
Print contrast25% minimum reflectance
Roll (tilt)± 180°
Pitch± 40°
Skew± 40°
1D/2D Decode Symbologies1Factory default barcodes :

  • CODE 128
  • CODE 39
  • CODE 93
  • DataMatrix
  • EAN-13
  • EAN-8
  • GS1 DataBar Expanded
  • GS1 Databar Omnidirectional
  • PDF417
  • QR Codes
  • UPC-A
  • UPC-E
1D/2D Decode SymbologiesFactory disabled barcodes :

  • ABC CODABAR
  • Aztec
  • China Sensible Code
  • Codabar
  • CODE 11
  • CODE 32
  • CODE 39 CIP
  • CODE 39 Trioptic
  • Danish PPT
  • GS1 DataBar Limited
  • Industrial 2 of 5
  • Interleaved 2 of 5
  • ISBT 128
  • La Poste
  • Maxicode
  • Micro PDF417
  • MSI
  • Plessey
  • Postal Codes
    • Australian Post
    • Japanese Post
    • KIX Post
    • Planet Code
    • Postnet
    • Royal Mail Code
    • Intelligent Mail Barcode
    • Sweden Post
    • Portugal Post
  • PZN
  • Standard 2 of 5
NOTE:1 : HP factory setting has these code selection enabled by default.

Software overview

FeatureDescription
DriversWindows UBB HID-KB and OPOS & JPOS (via USB-COM mode drivers)
Operating Systems (Compatible with)
  • Genuine Windows Vista Business 32
  • Genuine Windows XP Professional
  • Genuine Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS)
  • Genuine Windows Embedded POSReady 2009
  • Genuine Windows 7 Business 32
  • Genuine Windows 7 Business 64