Via Wired USB

This article will assist you in connecting your Trackside Bluetooth QR Scanner to your Trackside Point of Sale with a cable. This method will charge the scanner as you use it. We haven't seen any issues with scanner batteries not lasting the duration of an event, but this would ensure you didn't run into charge problems.

If you ever need a replacement cable, these are easily replaced locally. You just need a cable that is USB Type-A on one side, and Type-B on the other, commonly referred to as a "Printer Cable." USB 2.0 should work fine, along with any standard after. You can get them in varying lengths also, just be aware that excessively long USB cables experience signal degradation and the scanner may not operate. 25ft should be a maximum. A standard replacement cable will be 4-6ft.

If you need the full QR Scanner Setup Sheet, see My Scanner Won't Connect by Bluetooth.

Step 1 - Connect the Scanner to the Point of Sale With a USB Cable

There is a USB Type-A connector in the bottom of the Trackside Bluetooth QR Scanner. Using a USB cable, connect the scanner to an available USB port on the Point of Sale.

Step 2 - Enable USB Wired Connection

On your QR Code Scanner Connection Sheet, scan steps 1-3 under Enable USB Wired Connection in order. This should configure the scanner to scan on the wired connection and should be ready to operate. You can try a test scan by placing your cursor in a text box and scanning a QR or barcode to verify. The battery check on the QR Code Scanner Connection Sheet is another way to test this.