Mascom International stocks the Techcom TC-LBS-3550 at KSh 5,650, brand new and sealed, available now at our Nairobi CBD store on Kimathi Street, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4. The Techcom TC-LBS-3550 is a corded handheld scanner that reads every common 1D retail barcode, from EAN-13 codes on packaged foods to Code 128 labels on cartons. It plugs into a laptop or POS computer through USB and types each code like a keyboard. A gooseneck stand lets the Techcom TC-LBS-3550 run hands-free, so cashiers can keep both hands on the goods while items pass beneath the scan window.

Designed for mini-mart owners, chemist attendants, hardware stockists and wholesale shop clerks, the Techcom TC-LBS-3550 replaces the slow habit of reading barcode digits aloud and typing them in. One wrong digit on a till means a wrong price, a short stock count and an argument at month end. The Techcom TC-LBS-3550 enters the full code in a fraction of a second and beeps to confirm. For a shop in Gikomba, Kariobangi or Githurai processing a few hundred sales a day, that time saving adds up to hours each week, and stock records finally match what sits on the shelves.

Where most Nairobi electronics shops offer unbranded scanners with no after-sales support, Mascom International supplies the Techcom TC-LBS-3550 with a written 12-month warranty and a physical store you can walk back into. Its housing is rated for 1.5 m drops, so a knock off the counter does not end its working life. Small retailers throughout Kenya tell us the Techcom TC-LBS-3550 is the easiest first step from a cash book to a proper POS system. Call or WhatsApp us to reserve a unit, or collect one today.

Yes, the Techcom TC-LBS-3550 suits small shops that scan printed 1D barcodes on packaged goods, which covers most items on a Kenyan mini-mart shelf. At KSh 5,650 from Mascom International, it costs about KSh 15 per day across its first year. It reads EAN-13 and UPC codes on bread, soap, cooking oil and soft drinks without extra setup. For a shop moving from a handwritten sales book to POS software, it is the lowest-cost reliable starting point.

No, the Techcom TC-LBS-3550 reads 1D linear barcodes only and cannot decode QR codes, Data Matrix or other 2D formats. That means it will not read the QR code on a KRA eTIMS invoice, a Lipa na M-Pesa QR sticker or a voucher on a customer's phone. If your counter needs those, the Zebra DS2208 at Mascom International reads both 1D and 2D codes for KSh 17,500. For shelf barcodes alone, the Techcom TC-LBS-3550 does the job at a third of that price.

Choose the Techcom TC-LBS-3550 if you only scan printed product barcodes, and the Zebra DS2208 if QR codes or phone screens are part of your day. The Techcom TC-LBS-3550 costs KSh 5,650 and comes with a stand, while the Zebra DS2208 costs KSh 17,500 and adds 2D reading plus IP52 sealing. Many Nairobi retailers start with the Techcom TC-LBS-3550 at one till, then add a 2D scanner at the pharmacy or returns desk.

Yes, the Techcom TC-LBS-3550 works with any program that accepts keyboard typing, because it connects as a USB keyboard device. Scan into Excel, Google Sheets, QuickBooks, Odoo or a Kenyan POS system and the barcode number appears where your cursor sits. Windows 10, Windows 11 and most Linux computers recognise it automatically, with no driver or installation CD needed. The scanner also supports RS-232 serial output for older cash registers that lack USB ports.

The Techcom TC-LBS-3550 draws its power from the computer's USB port at 5 volts, so it keeps working whenever your till runs on a UPS during a KPLC outage. There is no separate adapter to fail or lose. The housing survives 1.5 m drops, which covers most counter heights. For shops near dusty roads such as Kangundo Road or Thika Road, wipe the scan window with a dry cloth weekly to keep reads fast and reliable.

Buy the Techcom TC-LBS-3550 if you run a kiosk, mini-mart, agrovet, hardware shop or wholesale counter that scans ordinary product barcodes. It also suits stock-taking at a small store. Skip it if you need QR codes, pharmacy Data Matrix labels or phone-screen scanning; the Zebra DS2208 at Mascom International covers those. High-volume supermarket lanes where items pass continuously suit the Techcom TC-WBS-4000 counter-top presentation scanner better.

The auto-sense function lets the Techcom TC-LBS-3550 detect an item placed under it on the stand and scan automatically, with no trigger press. When nothing is in front of it, the scanner idles to save power, which Techcom says extends its working life. Lift it off the stand and it works as a normal trigger scanner for heavy goods on the floor. This switch suits shops where one attendant serves and packs at the same time.

The Techcom TC-LBS-3550 reads all UPC, EAN and JAN codes, plus EAN-128, Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Code 11, Codabar and Interleaved 2 of 5. It also handles MSI Plessey, Telepen, Italian Pharmacy Code 32 and GS1 DataBar. Together, those cover supermarket goods, carton labels, library books and most supplier price tags in Kenya. Its 4 mil resolution means fine barcodes on cosmetics and phone accessories still read cleanly.

The Techcom TC-LBS-3550 comes sealed in Techcom retail packaging, ready to plug in the moment you open it. Inside the box:

Check the seal at collection or delivery before you pay. Our staff can plug the scanner into a demo computer at the store to show a live scan, so you leave knowing it works.

Mascom International backs the Techcom TC-LBS-3550 with a 12-month warranty covering manufacturing defects. Faults are assessed at our Nairobi CBD store, and a covered unit is repaired or replaced. The warranty excludes physical damage from liquid spills, cut cables or misuse, so keep the receipt safe.

Mascom International stocks the Techcom TC-LBS-3550 in black at our Nairobi CBD location: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM and try the Techcom TC-LBS-3550 on a few of your own products before committing.

Three ways to order:

Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the Techcom TC-LBS-3550 the same day. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisii, Kakamega, Mombasa and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the scanner and pay only when it arrives.

The Techcom TC-LBS-3550 comes with the 12-month Mascom warranty detailed above.

Need help linking it to your POS software? Our support team talks you through the setup on WhatsApp. Shop owners nationwide buy from Mascom International for fair prices, clear product information and after-sales help from a real Nairobi store.