Zebra DS series · Entry level
DS2208 / DS2278
An affordable 1D/2D imager with corded and cordless options that does not compromise on performance or features.
The DS2200 series is ready to use out of the box, with default settings optimized for most applications. PRZM software algorithms deliver superior performance on poorly printed barcodes. It offers versatile point-and-shoot simplicity and switches between handheld and hands-free use.
Variants
- DS2208: Corded; 161.6 g; 60-month warranty.
- DS2278: Cordless; Bluetooth 4.0 BLE, 10 m range extendable to 100 m with the CR2278 cradle; 2,400 mAh battery, 84 hours on a full charge; 214 g; 36-month warranty.
- Type
- Handheld; presentation cradle / stand for hands-free use
- Connectivity
- DS2208 corded; DS2278 Bluetooth 4.0 BLE, Class 2, 10–100 m with cradle
- Battery
- DS2278: 2,400 mAh; 84 hours on a full charge
- Symbologies
- 1D and 2D (PDF417, DataMatrix, QR, MaxiCode, etc.); 640 x 480 sensor
- Read range
- Code 39 5 mil: 0.5–15.2 cm; Code 128 5 mil: 1.5–10.1 cm; PDF417 6.7 mil: 2.0–14.5 cm; UPC 13 mil: 1.27–36.8 cm; Data Matrix 10 mil: 0.8–15.7 cm; QR 20 mil: 0–27.9 cm
- Interfaces
- TGCS (IBM) 46XX over RS485, USB, RS232, keyboard wedge
- Durability
- IP52; 1.5 m drop to concrete; 250 tumbles
- Operating temperature
- 0 °C to 50 °C (cradle 0 °C to 40 °C)
- Dimensions and weight
- DS2208: 16.5 x 6.6 x 9.9 cm, 161.6 g; DS2278: 17.5 x 6.6 x 9 cm, 214 g; cradle: 7.2 x 9.4 x 12.2 cm, 151 g
- Accessories
- CR2278 presentation charging cradle, spare battery, micro USB cable

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Pricing
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Use cases
- Retail POS
- Loyalty card and e-coupon scanning
- Check-in and ticketing in hospitality
- Transportation and logistics
- Work-in-process (WIP) tracking in light manufacturing
- Lottery and banking in the public sector
Not the right fit for
- Not suited to industrial environments exposed to dust and water; protection is IP52.
- Not suited to long-distance scanning; UPC codes are read from up to 36.8 cm.
- Not suited to sub-zero environments; the operating range is 0 °C to 50 °C.
Common industries
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