# Record a check by scanning a label (/docs/training/log-a-check-by-scanning)

Anyone who does equipment checks can use this while standing next to the equipment.

## What you'll need [#what-youll-need]

A phone or tablet with a camera, and the QR label on the equipment. Labels are printed from the **Equipment** page.

## Steps [#steps]

1. Open **Scan equipment**.
2. Press **Scan QR code**. On **Today's checks**, you can press **Scan a label** instead.
3. If your device asks to use the camera, allow it.
4. Point the camera at the label. The first check that is due opens by itself.
5. Fill in what the check asks for, such as a number or a **Yes** or **No**.
6. Add a **Note (optional)** or **Add photo of printout (optional)** if you need to.
7. Press **Sign as done**. You will see **Logged and signed**.
8. To do another piece of equipment, press **Scan another label**.

## If something goes wrong [#if-something-goes-wrong]

- **Camera unavailable.** Allow camera access on your device and press **Scan QR code** again. Or pick the item from the **Equipment** list lower down the page.
- **That QR code isn't one of your equipment labels.** Scan the printed label, or pick the item from the list.
- **Unknown QR label.** Pick the item from the list and ask your practice manager for a new label.
- **No checks due.** Nothing needs doing on this equipment at the moment.
- **A reading is out of range or you answered No.** A message tells you. If it needs action today, tell your practice manager now and say what you did in the note. It is flagged to them when you sign.
- **No equipment yet.** Your practice manager adds it on the **Equipment** page.