📱 Mobile Wireless Barcode Scanner

Simple Step-by-Step User Guide for Store Owners & Cashiers — v2.0.0.0

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🌟 1. Why Use Mobile Scanner?

The Mobile Scanner Plugin allows you to use your smartphone (Android, iPhone, or Tablet) as a high-speed wireless barcode scanner. It eliminates the need to purchase costly handheld Bluetooth barcode guns.

✨ Key Highlights for Your Business
  • Zero Hardware Cost: Use your existing phone without buying any extra devices or cables.
  • No App Store Download: Works directly in standard mobile browsers (Chrome, Safari, Edge).
  • Ultra-Fast Billing: Scanned barcodes appear instantly on your billing screen with automatic [ENTER].
  • Mobility: Walk freely around aisles or stockrooms to scan items or print barcode labels.

📦 2. How to Install (Where to Copy the Files)

Installing the Mobile Scanner plugin is completely plug-and-play:

📋 3 Simple Installation Steps
  1. Close InventoryPlus: Make sure the InventoryPlus software is closed.
  2. Copy Files to Plugin Folder: Extract and copy the plugin files (MobileScanner.dll, configMobileScanner.json, etc.) into the Plugin folder located inside your InventoryPlus installation directory: C:\Program Files (x86)\InventoryPlus\Plugin\ (Or your custom installation path: <InventoryPlus Installation Folder>\Plugin\)
  3. Launch InventoryPlus: Start InventoryPlus as usual. The plugin will initialize automatically on startup, and the Mobile Scanner icon will appear in your Windows System Tray (next to the clock).

🔗 3. How to Connect Mobile (Scan QR Code from Taskbar)

Connecting your smartphone to InventoryPlus takes less than 10 seconds:

📱 3 Easy Steps to Connect (First-Time Setup)
  1. Open QR Code on PC:
    Look at the Windows Taskbar (next to the clock). Right-click the Mobile Scanner tray icon and select "📱 Connect Mobile Scanner (Show QR Code)".
  2. Scan with Phone Camera:
    Open the built-in Camera app (or any QR Scanner) on your smartphone and aim it at the QR Code on the PC screen.
  3. Tap Connect:
    Tap the web link that opens on your phone screen → Tap the blue "Connect & Start Scanning" button.

Result: The PC taskbar icon turns green (Mobile Scanner: Connected), your phone vibrates, and the camera is ready to scan products!

📲 4. Install App on Mobile (How to Reconnect Next Time)

You do not need to scan the QR code from the PC every day! Add the app to your phone's home screen for easy 1-tap reconnection:

⭐ Step 1: Add to Phone Home Screen (One-Time Setup)
🤖 For Android (Google Chrome / Edge):
  1. While on the scanner page in Chrome, tap the Menu button (⋮) in the top-right corner.
  2. Tap "Install App" or "Add to Home screen".
🍏 For iPhone / iPad (Apple Safari):
  1. While on the scanner page in Safari, tap the Share button (⎋ with arrow) at the bottom.
  2. Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen" → Tap "Add".
🔄 Step 2: How to Reconnect Next Time (Daily Use)
  1. Make sure InventoryPlus is running on your billing computer.
  2. On your mobile phone, tap the InventoryPlus Scanner icon on your home screen to open the app.
  3. Your previous terminal details are already saved. Simply tap the "Connect / Reconnect" button on the mobile screen.
  4. Your phone connects directly to your billing PC without needing to scan the QR code again!

🛒 5. How to Scan Barcodes in POS Sales Billing

⚡ Fast Sales Billing Workflow
  1. In InventoryPlus, open Sales Entry (or Purchase / Stock Audit).
  2. Ensure the cursor is placed in the Item Code / Barcode field.
  3. Point your phone camera at product barcodes.
  4. Your phone will beep/vibrate and the item code is typed into the billing grid with an automatic [ENTER], advancing straight to the next item line.

🏷️ 6. Remote Thermal Label Printing from Mobile

You can re-tag prices or print shelf barcode labels while walking in aisles without sitting in front of your desktop computer:

🏷️ How to Print Labels from Phone
  1. On the PC: Right-click Mobile Scanner tray icon → Click "🏷️ Configure Label Printing & Printer" → Select your default label template and thermal printer.
  2. On your phone: Scan any product barcode.
  3. Tap "Print Label" on the phone screen.
  4. InventoryPlus on the PC instantly receives the print command and prints the price barcode label on your thermal printer.

🚪 7. How to Disconnect or Switch Mobile Phones

🚪 Disconnecting When Done
  • From Phone: Tap the "Disconnect" button at the bottom of the scanner screen, or simply close the app.
  • Switching Phones: If another staff member wants to connect their phone, simply open the QR code on PC and scan with the new phone. The system switches seamlessly.
  • Reset Counter: In the PC taskbar tray menu, click "📊 Scanned: X items (Click to Reset)" to reset your scan counter back to zero.

❓ 8. Helpful Tips & FAQ

💡 Scanning Tips for Best Speed
  • Torch / Flashlight: If stockroom lighting is low, tap the Flashlight (🔦) button on your phone screen.
  • Barcode Distance: Hold your phone approximately 4 to 8 inches (10–20 cm) away from the barcode.
  • Auto-Enter Toggle: If you want to disable automatic [Enter] after scanning, uncheck "Auto-press [ENTER] on Scan" in the taskbar tray menu.
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