BARCODE SCANNER RENTALS — SHORT-TERM & LONG-TERM
Short-term & long-term rentals · Ship-in nationwide · Phoenix pickup
Sterling Mobile rents barcode scanners, mobile computers, and printers for inventory counts, peak seasons, and short-term projects. Every unit is refurbished and tested to manufacturer specifications by our 5 in-house technicians and backed by a free 90-day warranty, with a rent-to-own option that credits part of your rental cost toward purchase.
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How Barcode Scanner Rentals Work
Renting from Sterling Mobile takes four steps: tell us your project, we configure the units, we ship or you pick up, and you return the equipment when the job is done. Because every device is prepared inside our own Phoenix repair depot — not drop-shipped from a third party — each unit is cleaned, tested to manufacturer specifications, and charged before it leaves the building.
- Request a quote. Tell us the models or capabilities you need (wireless, batch, long-range), quantity, and rental dates — request barcode scanner rental pricing or call (480) 785-4711.
- We configure your units. Our technicians load barcode software for inventories, seminars, or custom programs before shipping.
- Ship-in nationwide or pick up in Phoenix. We ship rentals anywhere in the US; Phoenix-metro businesses can collect at our 24th Street depot.
- Return, extend, or apply rental credit toward purchase. Short-term and long-term terms are available, and rent-to-own credit can convert your rental into ownership.
Rentals are the standard approach for wall-to-wall physical inventory counts: teams that add rented scanner guns typically finish counts in a fraction of the time it takes with existing devices alone, without buying hardware that sits idle the rest of the year.
Rental Models: Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic & More
Sterling Mobile rents equipment from 20+ manufacturers, including Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic, Motorola, Symbol, Intermec, Psion Teklogix, Datamax-O'Neil, Sato, HHP, AML, and Telxon — from legacy Windows CE terminal-emulation units to current Android mobile computers. The flagship of the rental fleet is the Zebra MC9300, the industrial gun-grip mobile computer used in warehouses worldwide (full specifications on Zebra's MC9300 product page).
Both wireless (Wi-Fi, real-time) and batch terminals are stocked, in standard-range and long-range scan-engine configurations, reading 1D and 2D symbologies that follow GS1 barcode standards. If your host system runs green-screen applications, units can ship with VT/5250-style terminal emulation already configured.
Need a model you don't see listed? With 5,000+ scanners and readers in rental stock, we can almost always match your existing fleet — and if you decide to keep the hardware after the project, refurbished purchase pricing runs 25–50% below the cost of new equipment.
Zebra Barcode Scanner and Printer Rentals
Sterling Mobile rents Zebra hardware in three categories: gun-grip and touch mobile computers, handheld barcode scanners, and thermal label printers. Zebra barcode scanner rental is the most requested line in the fleet, and its flagship is the Zebra MC9300.
Zebra scanner rental usually comes down to fleet matching. If your warehouse already runs Zebra, adding rented units from a different manufacturer means a second set of chargers, a second set of holsters and a second training conversation during the exact week you can least afford one.
| What you rent | Zebra hardware | When businesses ask for it |
|---|---|---|
| Gun-grip mobile computers | MC9300 and the wider MC9000 series | Wall-to-wall physical counts and peak-season fulfillment, where operators scan all shift and need a pistol grip |
| Touch mobile computers | TC-series Android touch computers | Picking, receiving and cycle counts where staff need a familiar touchscreen rather than a keypad |
| Handheld barcode scanners | Corded and cordless Zebra and Symbol handhelds | Trade shows, seminars, back-of-house retail counts, and temporary receiving stations |
| Thermal label printers | Industrial ZT-series and desktop ZD-series | Short-run labelling for a warehouse move, a seasonal line, or covering a printer that is in for repair |
Matching your existing fleet: tell us the Zebra model you already run and the quantity, and we will confirm availability and configuration when we quote. Units ship configured and charged, with barcode software loaded before they leave the depot, so a rented scanner behaves like the ones your team already uses.
Zebra printer rental runs on the same terms as scanner rental: short-term or long-term, with no purchase required. If the project is likely to end in a purchase rather than a return, the refurbished Zebra MC9300 is available outright.
Rent, Rent-to-Own, or Buy Refurbished?
Rent when the need is temporary, rent-to-own when you're evaluating hardware you may keep, and buy refurbished when the devices will run daily — the table below shows how the three options compare at Sterling Mobile.
| Option | Best for | Commitment | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | Inventory-count weekends, Q4 peak fulfillment, trade shows, seminars, warehouse expansions mid-buildout | Short-term or long-term; no purchase | Configured, depot-tested units with barcode software loaded; 90-day warranty on all work; 15-day money-back guarantee |
| Rent-to-Own | “Try before you buy” — proving a model in your workflow before committing | Rental term, then optional purchase | A portion of rental cost credited toward the future purchase of the products |
| Buy Refurbished | Daily-use fleets and permanent deployments | One-time purchase | Typically 25–50% savings vs. new hardware, free 90-day warranty, and Sterling Mobile Complete Care maintenance available up to 3 years |
Because Sterling Mobile is also a repair depot — not just a rental house — the same 5 in-house technicians who refurbish and test the rental fleet handle barcode scanner repair for customer-owned equipment. Many businesses rent units from us to keep operations running while their own fleet is in for depot repair.
Nationwide Shipping or Phoenix Drop-Off
Rentals ship anywhere in the United States, and Phoenix-metro businesses can skip shipping entirely by picking up at our depot at 5631 S 24th St — in the South Phoenix industrial corridor minutes from Sky Harbor and the I-10 freight spine. Companies in Tempe, Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Glendale regularly drive over to collect rental scanners the same day they're needed instead of waiting on small-package shipping from a rental company across the country.
For Arizona's warehouse-heavy market — where summer heat and dust in non-climate-controlled facilities are hard on electronics — local pickup also means a local place to swap a unit fast if anything goes wrong. Every rental is covered by our free 90-day warranty; full terms are on our warranty & returns page.
Barcode Scanner Rental FAQs
How much does it cost to rent a barcode scanner?
Rental pricing depends on the model, quantity, and rental length, so Sterling Mobile quotes each project individually — call (480) 785-4711 or use the form on this page for same-day pricing. Renting typically costs a small fraction of buying new hardware that would sit in a box most of the year, and with rent-to-own, part of what you pay can be applied toward purchasing the equipment.
Can rental scanners be loaded with our software before they ship?
Yes. Sterling Mobile provides barcode reader software programs for inventories, seminars, and even custom programs, loaded on the units before they ship. Terminal-emulation configurations are available for businesses running legacy host applications.
Can I pick up a rental in Phoenix instead of having it shipped?
Yes. Local businesses can pick up and drop off rentals at our depot at 5631 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85040, Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Arizona time). Customers across the Phoenix metro — Tempe, Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, Glendale — use pickup to get equipment the same day rather than waiting on freight.
What condition is the rental equipment in?
Every rental unit is refurbished, cleaned, and tested to manufacturer specifications by our 5 in-house technicians before it ships, and all equipment and repair work carries a free 90-day warranty. Because the rental fleet is maintained inside our own Phoenix repair depot, replacement hardware is available without waiting on a third party.
Do you offer rent-to-own?
Yes — Sterling Mobile offers rent-to-own programs in which a portion of the rental cost is applied toward the future purchase of the products. It's a low-risk way to prove a model in your workflow before committing, and refurbished purchase pricing typically runs 25–50% below new.
Sterling Mobile Services
5631 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85040
Phone: (480) 785-4711 · Fax: (480) 785-4717
Email: info@sterlingmobile.com
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Arizona time. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Rent Barcode Scanners for Your Next Count
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