How to Connect a Handheld Symbol Scanner to a Laptop. Symbol handheld bar code scanners from Motorola are useful for scanning information from product package bar codes into your computer. Because ...

Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your PC to the barcode scanner's Ethernet interface. Launch the SOPAS-ET software on your computer.

Many modern printers can scan photos and documents. While your computer might work with your scanner, you'll get better results with specific apps.