The MP6000 multi-plane bioptic scanner uses fast camera imaging technology to scan bar codes with the highest level of performance for high-volume retail checkout lanes as well as self checkout systems. The vertical scan window has a wide, tablet-like appearance to improve scanning performance while incorporating a pleasing, backlit capacitive-touch user interface to eliminate mechanical button failure. An optional customer-facing scanner module allows customers to scan bar codes off mobile devices, loyalty cards or coupons while a cashier checks out items, improving throughput and averting unnecessary handling of their mobile device.