The MS-Q Quadrus™ imagers are optimized to read bar codes and 2D symbols that use directpart mark (DPM) methods. It is the most aggressive hand held imager available for decoding symbols on low contrast substrates such as metal, plastic, rubber, and glass with markingmethods such as dot peen and laser/chemical etch.Containing custom optics and Microscan's Quadrus decode algorithms, the MS-Q combines the decoding power of Microscan’s popular smart camera Quadrus EZ™ into a portable hand held device. The MS-Q Quadrus™ hand held imager is available in two optical options:• The high resolution version is custom designed to optimize resolution for reading small 2D symbols in direct part mark applications.The standard resolution version is suitable for reading all printed bar code methods plus many applications with directly marked symbols. Optionally available: Microscan’s patented LightRay Optics. The LightRay Optics makes even very low contrast Data Matrix codes quick and easy to read.