With high performance first-pass scan read rates from any angle and support for 1D bar codes, including GS1 DataBar symbols (formerly RSS), this in-counter scanner is designed to give retailers a faster check-out process and an uncluttered countertop appearance. Integrated Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) connectivity enables cashiers to simultaneously capture the bar code and deactivate the EAS tag, and omni-directional scanning allows bar code readings regardless of orientation to the scanner. Scratchproof sapphire glass/stainless steel option enhances data capture reliability in more demanding environments.