PRODUCT SPEC SHEET

DS2200 SERIES HANDHELD IMAGERS

DS2200 Series Handheld Imagers

Affordability and simplicity delivered
2D barcodes have made their way to your Point of Sale, appearing on everything from the items your customers are purchasing to
printed and electronic coupons and loyalty cards. Your 1D scanner can’t capture the new 2D codes, leading to exceptions that slow
down the check-out process and frustrate customers at that key last personal touchpoint in your store. But with the DS2200 Series,
you can scan it all. You get an affordable 1D/2D imager that doesn’t compromise performance or features for price. Your workers get
best-in-class first-time, everytime scanning with point-and-shoot simplicity. You get an imager that couldn’t be easier to deploy and
manage. And you can choose the model that best fits your POS needs — the corded DS2208 or the cordless DS2278.* The DS2200
Series — the affordability your budget demands, with the deployment, ease-of-use and management simplicity your business requires.

Easy integration with a tablet-based POS

The DS2200 Series offers all the features you need to add high-
quality scanning to your tablet-based POS. The Micro USB cable
provides a low-cost charging alternative to a cradle. And with our
simplified app development tools, you can easily configure and
update the DS2200 Series right from the tablet.

Deploy anywhere in the world

With over 90 international keyboards, the DS2200 Series is easy to
deploy all around the world.

Easily customize settings with 123Scan

This complementary software tool is so intuitive that even a first
time user can easily set up a DS2200 Series imager. The wizard-
driven interface makes it easy to embed all settings into a single
programming barcode, enabling you to configure your devices with
Easy to deploy a single scan.

Pre-configured and ready to use, right out of the box Backwards compatible with Zebra LS2208 series cables
Since the default settings are optimized for the majority of scanning If you use Zebra’s 1D LS2208 scanners today, you can use the
applications, you can use the DS2200 Series imager the moment same universal cables with the DS2200 Series, allowing you to
you take it out of the box — no configuration required.. leverage your existing accessory investment to minimize the cost of
upgrading to a 1D/2D imager.
Auto-host detect cables
Just plug the DS2200 Series into your Point of Sale (POS) and the
auto-host detect cables will automatically identify the interface and
connect the imager, simplifying and reducing setup time.

The DS2200 Series — the affordability your budget demands, with the simple deployment, ease-
of-use and manageability your business requires. For more information, visit www.zebra.com/
ds2200 or access our global contact directory at www.zebra.com/contact
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Easy to use On-the-fly switching between handheld and hands-free scanning

Regardless of whether your workers are using the corded DS2208
Instant decoding with PRZM intelligent imaging or the cordless DS2278, workers can simply place the imager in its
Only from Zebra, PRZM’s software decode algorithms for the presentation stand to automatically switch to hands-free mode – no
DS2200 Series deliver superior performance on poor quality change of settings is required.
barcodes. The result is first-time, every-time scanning to help your
workers improve productivity at the checkout counter. Guaranteed full shift battery power
With 14 hours of power, your cordless DS2278 imagers are always
Unsurpassed scanning range available for use — no need to waste time recharging during the
Workers can scan barcodes across a wide range (0.5 in./1.23 cm to 14.5 business day.
in./36.8 cm), improving checkout speed and reducing training time.
Easy to manage
Point-and-shoot scanning simplicity Control your scanners from a smartphone, tablet or PC
With omni-directional scanning, users never need to line up the
imager and the barcode — unlike 1D scanners. You can easily control the beeper, LED and Symbology settings;
display scanned barcode data; access model and serial number
Patent pending technology for the most intuitive aiming information and more from Windows, Android and iOS hosts.
The aim line is similar to the 1D scanners you have today, providing
your associates with a familiar experience. Additionally, the aim Eliminate Bluetooth interference with Zebra’s proprietary Wi-Fi
line guides users to scan at the ideal distance from the barcode — friendly mode
especially helpful when capturing wide barcodes. Ensure that your cordless DS2278 Bluetooth imagers only operate
on channels that are not shared with your WLAN, protecting WLAN
Easiest pairing on the planet service levels for your workers and your customers.
With our industry-first Scan-to-Connect technology, your workers
can pair the cordless DS2278 with any Bluetooth®-enabled PC, A battery designed to last
tablet or smartphone in a single step. The long-lasting 2400 mAh Lithium Ion battery in the cordless
DS2278 will likely never need to be replaced, reducing total cost of
Fast, easy and flexible charging ownership and simplifying everyday management by eliminating the
Plug the imager directly into the host or any standard wall socket via need to purchase and manage a battery pool.
the Micro USB cable to charge the DS2278 in just an hour without
the cradle. The Presentation Cradle, which provides hands-free No-cost tools to meet advanced management and application
scanning, charges the DS2278 in just four hours. The Presentation development needs
Cradle charges the battery during use, so you can keep the If you have Imagers in different locations, you can remotely manage
scanner in service during charging. And since the Presentation them all with our Scanner Management Service (SMS) application.
Cradle doesn’t require a separate power supply, there are fewer Need a custom scanning application? Our Scanner Software
accessories to purchase and manage. Development Kits (SDKs) provide everything you need, including
documentation, drivers, test utilities and sample source code for
Unique direct decode indicator improves productivity Windows, Android, iOS and Linux.
The illumination on the barcode flashes to indicate a good decode,
so workers know instantly if the barcode was captured correctly —
regardless of how noisy the environment might be.

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DS2200 Series Specifications Put the DS2200

Series to work in:
Physical Characteristics Drop Specification Designed to withstand multiple drops at Retail
5.0 ft./1.5 m to concrete • Point-of-Sale (POS)
Dimensions Corded DS2208:
• Loyalty applications
6.5 in. H x 2.6 in. W x 3.9 in. D Tumble Specification Designed to withstand 250 tumbles
16.5 cm H x 6.6 cm W x 9.9 cm D in 1.5 ft./.5 m tumbler1 • Electronic coupon
Cordless DS2278: redemption
Environmental Sealing IP52
6.9 in. H x 2.6 in. W x 3.5 in. D Hospitality
17.5 cm H x 6.6 cm W x 9.0 cm D Electrostatic Discharge DS2208/DS2278 and CR2278 Cradle: ESD • Check-in
Presentation Cradle: (ESD) per EN61000-4-2, +/-15 KV Air, +/-8 KV Direct, • Ticketing (concerts,
2.8 in. H x 3.7 in. W x 4.8 in. D +/-8 KV Indirect sporting events and
7.2 cm H x 9.4 cm W x 12.2 cm D
Ambient Light Immunity 0 to 10,000 Foot Candles/0 to 107,600 Lux more)
Weight Corded DS2208: 5.7 oz. / 161.6 g • Loyalty cards
Radio specifications
Cordless DS2278: 7.5 oz. / 214 g Transportation &
Presentation Cradle: 5.2 oz. / 151 g Bluetooth Radio Standard Bluetooth Version 4.0 with BLE: Logistics
Class 2 • Back-of-store
Input Voltage DS2208/DS2278 and Cradle: 4.5 to 5.5 VDC 33 ft. (10.0m), Serial Port and HID Profiles; output
Range shipping and
Host Powered; 4.5 to 5.5 VDC External Power Supply power adjustable down from 2.0 dBm in 8 Steps receiving
Current Corded DS2208 Operating Current at Battery • Product tracking
Nominal Voltage (5.0V): 250 mA (typical).
• Ticketing (airports,
(Note: Auto-Aim and Illumination on Acquiring Battery Capacity/
2,400 mAh Li-Ion Battery train and bus
Image) Battery Type
terminals)
Corded DS2208 Standby Current (idle) at
Scans Per 110,000 scans at 60 Scans per Minute or 50,000 • Postal
Nominal Voltage (5.0V): 150 mA (typical).
Battery Charge2 scans at 10 Scans per Minute
(Note: Auto-Aim On) Light/Clean
Presentation Cradle and Micro USB Cable: Operating Time Manufacturing
500 mA (typical) Standard USB; 1100 mA 84.0 Hours
Per Full Charge2 • Product and
(typical) BC 1.2 USB component tracking
Charge Time (from
Color Nova White, Twilight Black 14 Hour Shift Hours / Full Charge Hours • Work-in-Process
Empty)
(WIP)
Supported Host USB, RS232, Keyboard Wedge, TGCS (IBM) Standard USB 14 Hour Shift Hours: 4
Interfaces 46XX over RS485 Government
Full Charge Hours: 17
• Lottery and gaming
Keyboard Support Supports more than 90 international keyboards BC1.2 USB 14 Hour Shift Hours: 1 • Administration
User Indicators Direct Decode Indicator; good decode LEDs; Full Charge Hours: 5
• Banking
Rear view LEDs; beeper (adjustable tone and
External 5V Source 14 Hour Shift Hours: 1
volume)
Full Charge Hours: 5
Performance Characteristics
Micro USB 14 Hour Shift Hours: 1
Motion Tolerance Full Charge Hours: 7
Up to 5 in./13 cm. per second for 13 mil UPC
(Handheld)
BC1.2 Micro USB 14 Hour Shift Hours: 1
Swipe Speed Up to 30.0 in./76.2 cm. per second for 13 mil Full Charge Hours: 4
(Hands-Free) UPC
Light Source Aiming Pattern: Linear 624nm Amber LED
Regulatory

Illumination (2) 645nm Super-Red LEDs EN 60950-1 2ed + A11 + A1 + A12 + A2:2013,
Electrical Safety IEC 60950-1 2ed + A1 + A2, UL 60950-1, CAN/
Imager Field of View 32.8° H x 24.8° V Nominal CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07
Image Sensor 640 x 480 pixels Environmental RoHS EN 50581
Minimum Print Contrast 25% minimum reflective difference
LED Safety IEC 62471
Skew/Pitch/Roll
+/- 65°; +/- 65°; 0-360° IT Emissions EN 55032 (Class B)
Tolerance
IT Immunity EN 55024
Minimum Element Code 39 - 4.0 mil; Code 128 - 4.0 mil;
Resolution Data Matrix - 6.0 mil; QR Code - 6.7 mil Harmonic Current
EN 61000-3-2
Emissions
User environment
Voltage Fluctuation
Operating Temperature DS2208/DS2278 Imagers: EN 61000-3-3
and Flicker
32.0° to 122.0° F/0.0° to 50.0° C
Presentation Cradle: Radio Frequency
32.0° to 104.0° F/0.0° to 40.0° C 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class B
Devices
Storage Temperature -40.0° to 158.0° F/-40.0° to 70.0° C Digital Apparatus ICES-003 Issue 6, Class B
Humidity 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing

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Cordless accessories DataCapture DNA

CR2278 Presentation Cradle, Spare Battery, Micro USB Cable
Decode capabilities3
Input Voltage DS2208/DS2278 and Cradle: 4.5 to 5.5 VDC
Range Host Powered; 4.5 to 5.5 VDC External Power Supply

1D Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar/NW7,

Code 11,
MSI Plessey, UPC/EAN, I 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5,
GS1 DataBar, Base 32 (Italian Pharma)
2D PDF417, Composite Codes, TLC-39, Aztec,
DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR, Han
Xin, Postal Codes
Warranty

Subject to the terms of Zebra’s hardware warranty statement, the DS2200 Series
is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for the following
period from the date of shipment: DS2208 Corded Scanner: Sixty (60) months;
DS2278 Cordless Scanner: Thirty-six (36) months; CR2278 Presentation Cradle:
Thirty-six (36) months; Battery: Twelve (12) months. For the complete Zebra
hardware product warranty statement, go to: http://www.zebra.com/warranty.

Recommended services

Zebra OneCare Select; Zebra OneCare Essential

Utilities and managment
123Scan Programs scanner parameters, upgrades
firmware, provides scanned barcode data and
prints reports. www.zebra.com/123Scan

Symbol Scanner Generates a fully-featured scanner application,

SDK including documentation, drivers, test utilities and
sample source code.
www.zebra.com/scannersdkforwindows

Scanner Management Remotely manages your Zebra scanner and

Service (SMS) queries its asset information.
www.zebra.com/sms

Decode ranges (Typical)4

Code 39 Resolution: 5 mil
Near: .2in./.5cm
Far: 6.0 in/15.2 cm.
Code 128 Resolution: 5 mil
Near: .6in./1.5 cm.
Far: 4.0 in./10.1 cm.
PDF417 Resolution: 6.7 mil
Near: .8 in./2.0 cm
Far: 5.7 in/14.5 cm.
UPC Resolution: 13 mil (100%)
Near: .5 in./.1.3 cm
Far: 14.5 in./36.8 cm.
Data Matrix Resolution: 10 mil
Near: .3in./.8 cm.
Far: 6.2 in./15.7 cm.
QR Resolution: 20 mil
Near: .0 in./.0cm
Far: 11 in./27.9 cm.

1 Note: 1 tumble = 0.5 cycle.

2 Simulated Checkout profile of 10 scans in 10 seconds with a 50 second rest.
3 Refer to Product Reference Guide for complete list of symbologies.
4 Printing resolution, contrast, and ambient light dependent.

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Part number: DS2200-SS 12/13/2019