DAYTON, Ohio — Consumers who hate to wait may soon be able to check out faster thanks to NCR's RealScan 78OFX scanner. The scanner, included in NCR's FastLane self-checkout solutions, will be on display at the National Retail Federation's Annual Convention & Expo, Jan. 13-16, in New York.
"NCR led the industry with the introduction of its NCR RealScan 78OFX bi-optic scanner, setting a new standard for scanning performance in assisted-service lanes," said Mike Webster, NCR vice president for Self-Service Solutions. "Advanced scanning technology is critical to providing a user-friendly self-checkout experience. This enhancement to NCR FastLane will help make self-checkout quicker and even more convenient for consumers."
The NCR RealScan 78OFX provides technology to equip retailers with enhanced investment protection and operational efficiencies. The scanner offers NCR's Optical Effects Technology, which sets a new standard for scan pattern density — a key factor in scanning performance — by generating more scan lines at greater lengths.
Assisted-service customers are citing improved speed and convenience at traditional checkouts with the NCR RealScan 78OFX. Foodstuffs Wellington Co-Operative Society Ltd., a New Zealand grocery company, deployed the NCR RealScan 78OFX in October 2007.
"By replacing our legacy scanners with the NCR RealScan 78OFX, we have experienced a significant improvement in first-time read rate and speed," said Alistair Garvie, retail systems manager for Foodstuffs Wellington. "We have been thrilled with its performance."
The NCR RealScan 78OFX provides features designed to make self-checkout scanning more accessible for consumers. For example, the LED "scan adviser" on the top of the scanner provides visual feedback to the user. The scan adviser, which also serves as a diagnostics tool, is particularly helpful for hearing-impaired users.
NCR RealScan 78OFX is available as an option on new NCR FastLane self-checkouts or as a field upgrade for existing units.
