The NETUM 2050 is a desktop vertical scanner designed for high-throughput retail and checkout environments. Unlike flat-mount scanners, the 2050 stands upright on your counter — the same orientation used in supermarket checkouts — allowing customers or staff to swipe items across the scan window at any angle. At 2,100 scans per second, it decodes barcodes near-instantly, eliminating the slowdown that handheld scanning causes at busy checkouts. The CMOS imaging engine reads every barcode format including QR codes displayed on mobile phones, making it equally suited to traditional product scanning and modern digital payment workflows. Scan a product barcode, then scan a customer's phone payment QR code without switching devices or modes. Who is the NETUM 2050 for? Retail checkout counters handling moderate to high transaction volumes. Cafes, restaurants and hospitality venues accepting mobile payments alongside standard barcodes. Post offices and logistics counters scanning express delivery labels. Small supermarkets, convenience stores and off-licences needing a reliable hands-free checkout scanner. Any fixed counter where scanning speed and the ability to read phone screens matters. Key features Upright vertical orientation — stands on counter for hands-free swipe scanning, same as supermarket checkouts 2,100 scans per second — supermarket-grade speed for high-throughput environments Reads mobile phone screens — scans QR payment codes, digital tickets and loyalty codes from phone screens CMOS 2D imager — reads all 1D barcodes, QR codes, DataMatrix and PDF417 Scans damaged labels — handles wrinkled, low-contrast and partially obscured barcodes USB plug and play — no drivers required, connects to any till, POS terminal or computer instantly Extreme Version — higher specification model with enhanced decode performance NETUM brand — established barcode scanner manufacturer with proven product range Vertical vs flat mount — what is the difference? Vertical upright (NETUM 2050) Scanner stands upright. Items swiped past the window from above or the side. Standard supermarket checkout orientation. Faster throughput for high-volume scanning. Flat mount countertop Scanner lies flat on surface. Items presented to the window from the front. Better for mixed barcode and screen scanning at a fixed point. Technical specifications Model NETUM 2050 Extreme Version Scan type CMOS image scanner — 1D and 2D Scanning rate 2,100 scans per second Resolution 3mil Interface USB (plug and play, no drivers) Power supply USB powered Compatible barcodes EAN-13, EAN-8, Code 39, Code 128, QR Code, DataMatrix, PDF417, payment QR codes, screen barcodes Compatible OS Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 and above Dimensions 101 x 90 x 145mm Weight 465g Buying for multiple tills? Equipping more than one checkout point? Contact us for volume pricing on multiple units. Need a portable handheld scanner to complement your checkout scanner? See our full range of wireless and handheld barcode scanners.
