Imagers scanners capture an image of the barcode which it then analyzes as opposed to reading reflected light as laser scanners do. Where laser scanners can only read one-dimensional barcodes, imager barcode scanners can read any type of barcode including 2D and stacked codes. Imagers also provide the benefit of not needing to orient the barcode in a specific way since they can read from any direction making scanning faster and easier. Check out our full line of corded, cordless, or iOS/Android-compatible imager barcode scanners.