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    Looking for a MIDCOM Alternative for Barcode Scanner Repair?

    Red Barcode Planet is an independent barcode scanner repair depot in Wheeling, IL, serving all 50 states via mail-in. 48-hour turnaround on single devices and batches of up to 4 units. 90-day parts and labor warranty on every repair. Free diagnostic. Free shipping both ways. No Fix No Fee. Flat-rate pricing quoted before any work begins. Phone: 773-732-9018. Email: krisk@redbarcodeplanet.com.

    Reviewed by Kris Klimas · Red Barcode Planet · Wheeling, IL · Published June 29, 2026

    Last updated: April 2026

    MIDCOM Data Technologies is one of several independent barcode scanner repair depots in the US. If you are evaluating alternatives, here are Red Barcode Planet's own published repair terms so you can compare them against any provider's current published terms yourself.

    Red Barcode Planet — our published terms

    FactorRed Barcode Planet
    Turnaround time48 hours (1–4 units)
    Repair warranty90 days — parts and labor
    Diagnostic feeFree on every device
    No Fix No FeeYes — including return shipping
    Free shipping both waysYes
    Flat-rate pricing upfrontYes — quoted before any work begins
    Contract or enrollmentNot required
    Legacy device supportYes — MC9090, MC75, MC55, Intermec
    Brands coveredZebra, Honeywell, Motorola/Symbol, Intermec, Datalogic
    Service areaAll 50 states via mail-in from Wheeling, IL

    What Red Barcode Planet provides

    Turnaround time

    Red Barcode Planet ships repaired devices back within 48 hours of receipt for single devices and small batches of up to 4 units. For fleet batches of 5 or more, contact us for an accurate timeline based on batch size and current shop capacity: 773-732-9018 or krisk@redbarcodeplanet.com.

    Warranty

    Red Barcode Planet covers every repair with a 90-day parts and labor warranty. If the same fault recurs within 90 days, we fix it at no charge — parts and labor both included.

    Pricing transparency

    Red Barcode Planet provides a flat-rate quote before any repair begins. You know the exact cost before approving any work.

    No Fix No Fee

    If we cannot repair your device cost-effectively, you pay nothing — not for the diagnostic, not for return shipping. Standard policy on every device.

    Legacy device support

    Red Barcode Planet repairs MC9090, MC75, MC55, legacy Intermec, and discontinued Datalogic models. If your fleet runs older hardware, we cover it. See our legacy Motorola repair guide for details.

    What operations get when they send devices to Red Barcode Planet

    For warehouse and 3PL operations where scanner downtime costs productivity every hour, a 48-hour bench turnaround means a device shipped Monday can be diagnosed, quoted, repaired, tested, and handed back to the carrier by Wednesday.

    A 90-day parts and labor warranty covers the device through a full quarter of operational use. If the repaired fault returns inside that window, the re-repair costs nothing — neither parts nor labor.

    Pricing

    Repair typeStarting price
    Full diagnosticFree
    Trigger repairFrom $99
    Firmware / software fixFrom $123
    Battery replacementFrom $143
    Housing repairFrom $186
    Scan engine repair / replacementFrom $209
    Screen / display replacementFrom $210
    WiFi / connectivity fixFrom $324

    Fleet discounts: 5–9 units 5% off · 10–19 units 10% off · 20+ units 15% off

    Real World

    Real-World Example

    A Midwest 3PL with a mixed fleet of Zebra TC52s and legacy Motorola MC9090s sent a batch of 4 devices to Red Barcode Planet. The batch shipped Monday was diagnosed Tuesday morning, repaired and tested by Wednesday, and back on the dock by Thursday — covered by a 90-day parts and labor warranty.

    Scenario based on the type of repair work we typically perform. Not a verified case study.

    Common Mistakes to Avoid

    Approving repairs without a flat-rate quote — Red Barcode Planet quotes every device before work begins.

    Paying for a diagnostic — our diagnostic is free on every device.

    Assuming a beyond-repair device still costs money — under No Fix No Fee you pay nothing, including return shipping.

    Writing off legacy devices like MC9090 or MC75 instead of repairing them.

    What to Do Next

    Call 773-732-9018 or email krisk@redbarcodeplanet.com with your brand, model, quantity, and fault. We confirm pricing and shipping address within hours. Devices return within 48 hours of receipt with a 90-day parts and labor warranty.

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