TIP in Hand Software
Put the power of TIP for Windows in the palm of your hand.
Using portable bar code scanners gives you the freedom to go where the books are without any wires or cables. Our portable scanners will speed up your beginning and end of year textbook process, not to mention your everyday tasks. Find a book in the hallway, scan the book’s unique bar code, and instantly know the name and ID of the owner.
Our portable bar code scanners seamlessly integrate data collection with your TIP for Windows desktop software. With a single touch of a button, scans are transferred to TIP for Windows and updated information is sent back to your portable scanner.
Our portable bar code scanners give you the following capabilities:
- Distribute Books – to students and teachers with just 3 scans
- Collect Books – from students and teachers with only 1 scan
- Do Inventory – book room, class room, and end-of-year inventory checks
- Find a Book – find the student or teacher a book is assigned to with 1 scan
- District Options – distribute textbooks to campuses and perform inventory checks
Scanner Options
The Janam XP20 and Symbol SPT 1800 portable bar code scanners come preprogrammed with TIP in Hand software.
Janam XP20 |
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TIP In Hand Software is not a stand alone product and must be used with TIP for Windows desktop software. TIP in Hand Software can be purchased separately, call for scanner model requirements.
For more information about portable scanners, contact our sales department at 1-800-749-5086 or sales@hayessoft.com.



