Using a USB Barcode Scanner to Add Store Items to Orders
Want to speed up your store checkout process? With a USB barcode scanner, you can quickly add items to an order by simply scanning a barcode — no need to manually search or click through menus.
🧾 What You’ll Need
- A USB barcode scanner connected to a device with your Park dashboard (plug-and-play models typically work without needing to install anything).
- Items in your inventory with SKUs that match your barcode.
✅ How It Works
When you're in your Store screen or anywhere that accepts line items (like editing invoices or making a reservation), you can simply scan an item’s barcode to add it to the order.
Here’s what happens:
- Scan a barcode →
If the barcode matches a SKU in your inventory, the item will be added to the cart automatically.
- Scan a barcode for an item not yet in your system →
You’ll see a pop-up prompting you to create a new item with that barcode. Once it’s added, you can sell it immediately and it’ll be saved for future use.
💡 This makes it easy to build out your inventory on the fly as you go.
🛒 Where You Can Use the Scanner
You can scan barcodes to add items:
- In the Store / Point of Sale screen
- When Editing an Invoice
- While Creating a Reservation
Just scan the item like you would at a checkout counter, and the system will do the rest.
Need Help?
If your scanner isn’t working as expected, or the item isn't appearing, double-check that the barcode matches the SKU in your inventory. Still stuck? Reach out to our team at support@poweredbypark.com — we’re happy to help!