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# Scanner Recommendations

Review recommended USB and wireless barcode scanners for locating Monolith records and verifying items during Audits.

Monolith works with standard USB and wireless barcode scanners that behave like keyboard input.

Scanners can be used with Monolith barcodes and QR codes to quickly locate records without manually searching for an Evidence Number or other identifier.

They are especially useful during physical inventory and Audit workflows.

### Recommended Scanner

#### Tera Pro 8100 Wireless Barcode Scanner

The [**Tera Pro 8100 Wireless Barcode Scanner**](https://www.amazon.com/Tera-Bluetooth-Compatible-Resistance-Smartphones/dp/B07XQ1K1WB/ref=sr_1_4_pp?crid=PL8E0RYW98CX\&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ca_OyCzLeT4nRsRabSfo6Wf-sTdi-lCK78gJnJXw-ACviFuX2xLnEiVR4fUlrO88ePPKF5MO6VS2GL1lQVtt7VIWWHnles3G1zln2BBBMhdO8WE4NHmLcwDuPhXIJ1OuhtvZc14XlIbsiEc59rKDk9QMdhj4ooOK0bgLJFBKNLqkVjmXomFV2K84A2uiAxgLk_9cPspHmUVsEITu94x5U9y4QQqZtTKFLKZlmdcRC5Q.91VdF4-MhLyA0gpp8l8NqOl-1iePPJZk4SDCwEN267g\&dib_tag=se\&keywords=tera%2Bbarcode%2Bscanner\&qid=1714683174\&sprefix=tera%2Caps%2C148\&sr=8-4\&th=1) is a recommended option for use with Monolith.

It supports:

* Barcode scanning
* QR code scanning
* USB connectivity
* Wireless connectivity
* Windows
* macOS

This makes it a flexible option for desktop workstations, laptops, and physical Audit workflows where users may need to move around the lab.

### Using Scanners With Monolith

When a supported barcode or QR code is scanned, Monolith can use the encoded identifier to locate the corresponding record.

A common workflow is:

```
Print a Monolith label
    ↓
Attach it to the physical item
    ↓
Scan the barcode or QR code
    ↓
Monolith locates the matching record
```

Scanning can reduce manual searching when working with larger Evidence or Storage inventories.

### Scanners and Audits

Scanners are particularly useful during **Audits**.

As your team works through a physical inventory, scanning the Monolith label can help identify the corresponding item and support the verification workflow.

See [**Using a Scanner**](/monolith/using-monolith/evidence-management/audits/using-a-scanner.md) for detailed Audit scanning guidance.

### Scanner Setup

Most standard scanners do not require special configuration within Monolith.

Before using a scanner for a large workflow:

1. Connect the scanner to the computer.
2. Confirm the operating system recognizes the device.
3. Open Monolith.
4. Scan a known Monolith barcode or QR code.
5. Confirm that the expected record can be located.

Testing the scanner before beginning an Audit can help identify connectivity or configuration issues in advance.

### Labels and Scanning

The barcode or QR code printed on a Monolith label must contain the appropriate Monolith identifier for the scanning workflow to work correctly.

See [**Item Labels**](/monolith/using-monolith/settings/item-labels.md) for information about creating label templates and using supported QR code and barcode variables.

### Related Documentation

* [**Hardware Integrations**](/monolith/using-monolith/hardware-integrations.md)
* [**Using a Scanner**](/monolith/using-monolith/evidence-management/audits/using-a-scanner.md)
* [**Audits**](/monolith/using-monolith/evidence-management/audits.md)
* [**Item Labels**](/monolith/using-monolith/settings/item-labels.md)
* [**Printer Recommendations**](/monolith/using-monolith/hardware-integrations/printer-recommendations.md)