Question about Barcode Scanner connection

[magicianstalk]

Hey all,

Someone gave me a laser Barcode scanner that has a cord
consiisting of an rj-11 (phone cord end) connector (the scanner end)
and an rj-45 (CAT5-like end) at the the end of the cable. I can
unplug the rj-11 from the back of the scanner. Now, is there a
cable/converter that has the rj-11 (phone-like) at one end (so i can
plug it into the scanner) and a usb or ps2 connector at the other end
so i can put it in the computer? You can also reach me at
[email protected]

Thanks,

M

 

[Dave VanHorn]

Someone gave me a laser Barcode scanner that has a cord

consiisting of an rj-11 (phone cord end) connector (the scanner end)
and an rj-45 (CAT5-like end) at the the end of the cable. I can
unplug the rj-11 from the back of the scanner. Now, is there a
cable/converter that has the rj-11 (phone-like) at one end (so i can
plug it into the scanner) and a usb or ps2 connector at the other end
so i can put it in the computer?

There's no way to know. Normally, the outputs are either TTL "light pen",
or decoded to ASCII, but that connector may already be RS-232, or it may be
TTL, or clocked serial.. Too many options.. Call the maker, or check their
web site.