Install a Metrologic SP5500 Optimus S Physical Inventory Scanner

Hardware Setup Wizard | Compatible Physical Inventory Scanners

Basic

This physical inventory scanner is a hand-held, portable scanner that can be used to take and then upload physical inventory counts to Point of Sale.

Note: This scanner uses a Lithium-ion battery. The scanner will display the battery status when inserted into the cradle. We recommend you fully charge the battery by leaving the scanner inserted in the cradle with the cradle plugged into a power source before beginning.

To install the physical inventory scanner:

1. Make sure the Point of Sale installation disk is in your CD-ROM drive. (Cancel the Installation Wizard if it launches.)

2. Launch Point of Sale.

3. Select Hardware Setup Wizard from the File menu.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect and setup your scanner. What does the USB cable look like?

To review or change your Windows COM Port Settings:

Both Point of Sale and your Windows operating system must be configured so that both reflect the same COM port (communications port) setting for the physical inventory scanner.

If your scanner doesn't work when you test it, you can use this procedure to verify or select a COM port in Windows Device Manager and then make the same selection in Point of Sale workstation preferences as described below.

To review or change your preferences in Point of Sale for your scanner:

1. In Point of Sale, select Preferences Workstation from the File menu.

2. Select Physical Inventory Scanner from the left-side menu.

3. Select Metrologic SP5500 Optimus S (USB) from the drop-down list in the Physical Inventory Scanner field.

4. Select the COM Port number that matches the COM Port you assigned to the scanner in Device Manager.

5. Use the test button at the bottom of the window to test the device.

6. Select Save.

Related Topics

Using the scanner for a physical inventory