The Honeywell Solaris 7980g, distributed by Mindware, is an upgradeable hands-free scanner designed for high-volume retail checkouts in grocery, convenience, and specialty stores. it offers omnidirectional 1D scanning with an affordable upgrade to 2D area-imaging, reading barcodes and smartphone screens. The scanner, supplied by Mindware, leverages Honeywell’s Adaptus 6.0 technology for exceptional performance, with a compact design fitting existing enclosures. Mindware’s support ensures IP53 sealing and 1.5m drop resistance, with USB/RS232 interfaces for seamless integration. Mindware’s Honeywell partnership supports easy upgrades via MetroSet2, ensuring future-proofing. The Solaris 7980g, backed by Mindware’s service centers, enhances checkout speeds and mobile marketing, making it a cost-effective choice for retail productivity. The Honeywell Solaris 7980g is designed to streamline and optimize high-traffic retail operations. Its vertical slot design allows customers and cashiers to quickly pass items without manual aiming, while omnidirectional scanning and a 1280×960 pixel area imager efficiently capture barcodes regardless of orientation—minimizing errors and delays.Featuring Adaptus™ 6.0 imaging, it accurately reads both 1D and 2D symbologies, including challenging codes on digital displays or low-quality prints. The scanner also includes soft white LED lighting to reduce glare during operation.Installation is simple: it supports multiple host interfaces and auto-detects the connection type, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of POS systems. Additionally, a USB auxiliary port allows connection of a handheld scanner via a single cable. It draws power directly from USB (no external PSU needed), simplifying cabling and deployment.