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December 12, 2020
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Linking a TC21 Scanner to QuickBooks

  • December 12, 2020
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We're trying to start using our TC21 scanner.  We believe we setup our team members as vendors, but the scanner tells us there are no users found.  Has anyone had this issue before?

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DivinaMercy_N
December 12, 2020

The Community has you covered, @Dytrt.


Let's perform some troubleshooting steps to isolate the issue. If this is the first time you scan documents, you have to set up first the QuickBooks Scan Manager. Also, ensure that your scanner is TWAIN compliant to work with QuickBooks. 

 

Here's how:

  1. From the Company tab, select Docs then Doc Center.
  2. Click Scan a document.
  3. Hit New to set up a new profile.
  4. Edit the name of your profile, then tap Continue.
  5. Adjust the profile settings as appropriate, and then Save.

 

Next is to set up and test your scanner:

  1. Highlight your profile, then choose Select.
  2. In the Select Scanner window, click Scanner Setup Wizard.
    Note: The Current Selection field should show your scanner. If you don't see your scanner, hit Yes, then Next to download the latest scanner database from Nuance.
  3. Choose the appropriate mode. This is typically Normal Mode.
  4. Check the Perform Tests box, then tap Next.
  5. Select the test you want to run, then tick Next twice to start testing your scanner.
  6. Check the Repeat this test in order to check all modes box, then Next to continue testing in other available modes.

 

For more details, see this article: QuickBooks Scan Manager: Scan and attach documents to transactions. 

 

If the issue persists, I suggest reaching out to our phone support team to further investigate the root cause of the issue. To do so, please follow these steps:

  1. Click the Help menu at the top, and then select QuickBooks Desktop Help
  2. Hit Contact Us.
  3. Enter a brief description of your issue, for example, When using TC21 scanner tells us there are no users found. 
  4. Tap Let's talk
  5. Choose Start a chat.

 

To ensure we address your concern on time, you may check out our support hours. 

 

If you have further inquiries concerning using your TC21 scanner in QuickBooks, please let me know. I will gladly additionally help you.

DytrtAuthor
December 15, 2020

Hi DivinaMercy_N,

 

I'm so sorry, I was so deep in thought I wasn't clear about my needs.  We purchased a Handheld Touch Computer, Zebra Barcode Scanner to help keep track of our inventory, while making our process paperless.  We have the scanner in hand, but we're struggling with adding pickers to be able to use the scanner.  We watched a couple  of youtube videos, but nothing has helped.  Any chance you have that experience as well?

Jen_D
December 15, 2020

Thanks for visiting the QuickBooks Community again, @Dytrt,

 

Joining the discussion to shed some more information about barcode scanners in QuickBooks. At the moment, our program is compatible to certain Zebra barcode scanners, which is why some devices may not work properly when it comes to inventory tracking.

 

See this article to learn more about the supported barcode scanners in QuickBooks Desktop: Setup and use the Warehouse Manager in QuickBooks Desktop mobile

 

While you have TC21, is currently not listed as a compatible scanner for QBDT, I can refer you to our developer site. There you can get help with app or hardware integration and learn how to get the scanner to work with QuickBooks. 

 

Click this link to ask questions to our developers: Intuit Developer Support

 

If you have other questions or need further assistance with anything in QuickBooks, I'll always be here for you. Have a nice day!