A Datalogic scanner is an electronic data-collection hardware device manufactured by Datalogic S.p.A. designed to optically read and decode various types of linear 1D barcodes and two-dimensional matrix symbols like QR codes and Data Matrix codes. These devices utilize high-speed laser beams or digital camera-based area imaging sensors combined with advanced decoding microprocessors to translate printed visual patterns into digital text strings. They are deployed extensively across global retail checkout counters, manufacturing assembly lines, healthcare prescription verification stations, and large-scale logistics distribution hubs.