The Intermec 1271 high resolution, visible-light wand scans barcode labels into any compatible Intermec digital reader. The 1271 wand will read bar codes with a minimum bar width of 4.4 mils and a maximum bar width of 8.5 mils. With field-replaceble cables an a steel barrel, the Intermec 1272 Wand stands up to the harshest environments, and will provide many years of uninterrupted use.