Kappa Bar Code Reader

[Reliable Optics]

Can someone help me with getting an information about an alternative source of purchasing a bar code reader for a Kappa edger.
Can any of the generic ones work?
Gerber wants too much money for their scaners.
Thanks in advance.

[culland]

I own a Kappa machine. I went to an office supply store and purchased a barcode scanner that had a standard serial port connection (not usb) and just let them know what I was doing with it. They told me if it didn't work to just bring it back in. It work great so I bought a second for the tracer/blocker. Its worth the try you'll save alot over what Gerber charges! Worked for me!