How the New SP72 Series Scanner Empowers Faster Checkout Lanes

Studies published in Zebra’s latest Global Shopper Study found that 25% of shoppers are more likely to abandon a purchase if the checkout lane is too long. With multiple stores offering contactless payment, self-checkout, and Buy-Online-Pickup-In-Store (BOPIS), retailers can no longer afford long queues. Automated barcode scanning helps accelerate the process.

However, Zebra’s new SP72 Series Single Plane Scanner provides a higher level of scanning efficiency with the following ten benefits:

1. Flexibility Between Vertical or Horizontal Mounts – Create faster checkout lanes with either horizontal, in-counter scanners or vertical scanners made for self-checkout enclosures and kiosks.
2. Larger Reading Area – Enable true swipe-and-go scanning with a wider reading area for less barcode positioning. Moreover, Zebra’s intelligent PRZM imaging technology supports scanning for 1D, 2D, Digimarc, paper, and mobile barcodes.
3. Optional Color Camera – Prevent checkout fraud with live-streamed video integrated with your scanner. The SP72 Series allows you to create applications that identify products within the field of view, even if they aren’t scanned. This can alert associates of accidental and intentional scanning errors.
4. LED Scanning Confirmation – Green LED lights indicate when a successful scan happened, so attendants and overhead cameras can certify every purchased item is accounted for.
5. Eye-Friendly Intelligent Illumination –The SP72 Series’ red light is configured to only flash as an item enters the scan zone, reducing eye strain for your customers and associates. Light intensity may be later lowered to minimize eye annoyance.
6. Additional Feedback Tones – Create audible feedback tones through the built-in or external speaker. The SP72 Series allows you to customize audible feedback to include sounds that best reflect your brand.
7. Selectable Label Identifiers – Capture previously challenging tags by converting one barcode type into another digitally. No manual data entry is required.
8. Reliable Durability Standards – Following the legacy of Zebra’s dependable durability standards, the SP72 is built to withstand spills and scratches. The vertical version, SP72-V, elevates its electronic parts within the device to prevent breakdowns. On the other hand, the horizontal version, SP72-H, is protected with either Sapphire or Diamond-Like Coating glass to mitigate scuffs.
9. Remote Diagnostics – Automatically record scanner information to track device health, parameter settings, and barcode data. Furthermore, collected data can also support predictive insights to pinpoint high-traffic timeframes and frequent disruptions.
10. Zebra DataCapture DNA – Expand your scanner’s capabilities with Zebra’s DataCapture DNA applications. Configure your device with formatting rules that match your reporting preferences, so data is manageable across workflows. 
    
    Take a closer look into the SP72 Series’ features in our fact sheet.
    
    Evaluate your checkout technology with our POS teams to see how you can minimize wait times with scanning technology made for the fast-paced storefront. Besides expediting queues, accelerated checkout lanes strengthen positive shopping experiences, ultimately boosting consumer loyalty for higher profitability.