{"product_id":"633808920623","title":"Wasp WWS550i Freedom Cordless 1D Barcode Scanner","description":"Verified product facts from Wasp: part number 633808920623, WWS550i Freedom Cordless Barcode Scanner, 1D CCD scanning, iOS\/Android\/Windows compatibility, up to 160 ft PC line-of-sight range, up to 33 ft mobile-device line-of-sight range, up to 12 in scan range, and rechargeable battery rated for over 3,960 continuous scans. ([Wasp Barcode Technologies][1])\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWasp WWS550i Freedom Cordless Barcode Scanner\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lightweight wireless 1D barcode scanner built for retail checkout, inventory control, office scanning, light warehouse work, asset tracking, library management, and mobile data capture. Part number \u003cstrong\u003e633808920623\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cordless scanner helps businesses eliminate cable clutter while scanning common linear barcodes from a PC, tablet, or smartphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe WWS550i is a strong fit for businesses that need a simple, dependable cordless barcode scanner for UPC codes, product labels, shelf labels, inventory tags, shipping documents, asset labels, and everyday point-of-sale barcode scanning. Its ergonomic handheld design, wireless operation, and driver-free PC setup make it a practical upgrade from a basic corded scanner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wasp WWS550i is best for businesses that need a cordless \u003cstrong\u003e1D barcode scanner\u003c\/strong\u003e for retail, office, mobile, light warehouse, inventory, and asset-tracking applications. It is designed for linear barcodes and wireless scanning with Windows PCs, Android devices, and iOS devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRetail point-of-sale barcode scanning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInventory counting and product lookup\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight warehouse and stockroom scanning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAsset tracking and equipment management\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOffice, mail room, library, and document workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMobile scanning with compatible tablets and smartphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the Wasp WWS550i Different?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WWS550i is designed for businesses that want cordless scanning without moving into a more complex mobile computer setup. It gives users the flexibility to scan away from the workstation while still keeping setup simple for everyday business environments. The CCD long-range scan engine reads common 1D barcodes at distances up to 12 inches, while wireless connectivity supports use with PCs and compatible mobile devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCordless 1D barcode scanning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scan linear barcodes without being tied to a workstation cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCCD LR scan engine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reads common 1D barcodes used on retail products, inventory labels, asset tags, and documents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWireless range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports up to 160 feet line of sight from a PC and up to 33 feet line of sight from compatible Android or iOS devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRechargeable battery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in rechargeable battery supports over 3,960 continuous scans on a single charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriver-free PC setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Installs quickly for PC use without requiring special drivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMobile-device compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs with compatible Android and iOS devices for mobile scanning workflows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable handheld design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight ergonomic form factor helps reduce fatigue during repeated scanning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOut-of-range and low-battery alerts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps users avoid missed scans and interruptions during daily work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional hands-free scanning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with an optional stand for autosense scanning applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWasp\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWWS550i Freedom Cordless Barcode Scanner\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e633808920623\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScanner Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCordless handheld barcode scanner\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1D linear barcodes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScan Engine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCCD LR\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScan Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUp to 12 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWireless Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUp to 160 feet line of sight from a PC; up to 33 feet line of sight from compatible Android or iOS devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in rechargeable battery rated for over 3,960 continuous scans per charge\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Platforms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWindows PCs, compatible Android devices, and compatible iOS devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e1D Scanner vs. 2D Scanner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eNeed\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eWasp WWS550i Fit?\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUPC barcodes on retail products\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInventory labels with standard 1D barcodes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAsset tags with linear barcodes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eQR codes or 2D barcodes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo — choose a 2D barcode scanner instead\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDamaged, very small, or high-density 2D codes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo — choose a higher-performance 2D scanner\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWasp WWS550i Freedom Cordless Barcode Scanner\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAC power adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUSB wireless adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScanner programming guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManufacturer 2-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetail checkout:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scan product UPC codes at the counter without a corded scanner limiting movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInventory control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scan shelf labels, product labels, and inventory tags during receiving, cycle counts, and stock checks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffice and mail room workflows:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capture barcodes from files, documents, packages, invoices, and internal tracking labels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight warehouse scanning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use cordless scanning for basic receiving, picking, and location tracking tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMobile data entry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with compatible tablets or smartphones for flexible scanning away from a desktop workstation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wasp WWS550i is designed for 1D barcode scanning with compatible Windows PCs, Android devices, and iOS devices. It is not intended for QR codes, PDF417, Data Matrix, or other 2D barcode formats. If your business needs to scan both 1D and 2D barcodes, consider a 2D barcode scanner instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility depends on your POS software, operating system, connection type, drivers, accessories, and configuration. Confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated POS Hardware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a complete scanning and checkout setup with compatible POS hardware from Spartan POS. Shop more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/barcode-scanners\"\u003ebarcode scanners\u003c\/a\u003e, explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mobile-computers\"\u003emobile computers\u003c\/a\u003e for more advanced warehouse workflows, or pair your scanning process with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/label-printers\"\u003elabel printers\u003c\/a\u003e for barcode label printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Spartan POS?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpartan POS supports the products it sells and helps businesses choose barcode scanners that fit their POS, inventory, warehouse, and label-printing workflows. If you are replacing an older scanner or matching a scanner to your software environment, Spartan POS can help confirm the right direction before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Wasp WWS550i a 1D or 2D barcode scanner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wasp WWS550i is a 1D barcode scanner. It is designed for common linear barcodes such as UPC codes, inventory labels, asset labels, and other standard 1D barcode formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Wasp WWS550i scan QR codes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The WWS550i is a 1D scanner and is not designed for QR codes or other 2D barcode formats. For QR codes, select a 2D barcode scanner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the WWS550i work with tablets and smartphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The WWS550i can pair with compatible Android and iOS devices, making it useful for mobile scanning workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far away can the WWS550i scan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scanner can read supported 1D barcodes from up to 12 inches away, depending on barcode size, print quality, lighting, and scanning conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of business is this scanner best for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WWS550i is best for retail stores, offices, stockrooms, light warehouses, libraries, asset-tracking workflows, and businesses that need simple cordless 1D barcode scanning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the right scanner for warehouse use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can work well for light warehouse and stockroom scanning. For rugged warehouse environments, long shifts, 2D barcode scanning, or complex inventory workflows, a rugged 2D scanner or mobile computer may be a better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWasp WWS550i Freedom Cordless Barcode Scanner\u003c\/strong\u003e is a practical wireless 1D scanner for businesses that need reliable barcode scanning without the restrictions of a corded setup. With cordless operation, PC and mobile-device compatibility, a lightweight design, and support for common 1D barcodes, it is a strong choice for retail, inventory, office, asset-tracking, and light warehouse applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Wasp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46195778781380,"sku":"633808920623","price":215.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/0167\/2295\/files\/wws550i-view45a-1600px_1024x_886beb09-4a19-4ba9-842b-aa325fb317b7.webp?v=1780576967","url":"https:\/\/spartanpos.com\/products\/633808920623","provider":"Spartan POS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}