Special Features:

Reads text into a wordprocessor, personal computer, typesetter, etc.; inputs a page of text in 15 sec; recognizes up to 12 typestyles; reads 10 or 12 pitch & proportionally spaced text; feeds 75 sheets automatically; formatstext automatically; reads multiple typestyles on the same page; rs232c interface: asynchronous 110-9600 baud rate &bisynchrous 300-9600 baud rate; adaptsto paper with varying colors and contrasts

Properties:

A device which contains a light source, such as a light emitting diode or a laser diode and a light detector, such as semiconductor photo. It may/may not include other electronic circuitry. It is used to scan bar codes, alpha/numeric characters, markings, or the like. It converts the scanned data to a signal which can be input into an electronic system, such as a computer. It may be designed either as a hand manipulated device or as a device which is mounted in a fixed position for operation. Excludes receiver-transmitter, laser. See also coupler, optoelectronic.