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Zebra DS8178-SR Cordless Barcode Scanner | 2D Imager, Standard Range, PowerCap, Black (Cradle and Cable Required)
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Elite decoding engine with PRZM: Quickly captures dirty, crinkled, distorted, or electronic barcodes—even those on low-brightness displays or poorly printed tags.
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Extended range and full-page capture: Reads UPCs from up to 24 inches away and captures full 8.5 x 11-inch documents in a single scan.
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PowerPrecision+ smart battery: Offers full-shift operation with real-time health metrics, eliminating mid-shift disruptions from battery failure.
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Digimarc and multi-barcode capture: Supports invisible barcode scanning and multi-code formatting, optimizing speed and data accuracy at checkout.
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Industry-leading manageability: Control, configure, and update scanners remotely via 123Scan, SMS tools, or even from smartphones and tablets..
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The Zebra DS8178 is designed to deliver an exceptional checkout experience by combining elite scanning performance, smart battery technology, and intelligent data capture in one sleek device. With an 800 MHz processor, high-resolution megapixel sensor, and PRZM Intelligent Imaging, it easily reads even the most difficult barcodes on damaged or low-contrast surfaces. Whether it’s scanning items in a cart or capturing full-page documents, the DS8178 ensures unmatched versatility and operator speed. Its PowerPrecision+ battery enables 24 hours of cordless operation, and Wi-Fi Friendly Mode prevents interference with existing networks, making it ideal for high-traffic retail and healthcare environments.
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Elite decoding engine with PRZM: Quickly captures dirty, crinkled, distorted, or electronic barcodes—even those on low-brightness displays or poorly printed tags.
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Extended range and full-page capture: Reads UPCs from up to 24 inches away and captures full 8.5 x 11-inch documents in a single scan.
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PowerPrecision+ smart battery: Offers full-shift operation with real-time health metrics, eliminating mid-shift disruptions from battery failure.
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Digimarc and multi-barcode capture: Supports invisible barcode scanning and multi-code formatting, optimizing speed and data accuracy at checkout.
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Industry-leading manageability: Control, configure, and update scanners remotely via 123Scan, SMS tools, or even from smartphones and tablets..
Q1: What types of barcodes can the Zebra DS8178-SR scan?
The DS8178-SR captures virtually any 1D or 2D barcode in any condition, including dense, poorly printed, crinkled, faded, distorted, dirty or damaged barcodes, as well as electronic barcodes on dimly lit displays.
Q2: How far can the DS8178-SR scan barcodes?
The scanner offers a superior scan range of up to 24 inches (61 cm), enabling easy scanning of items inside a customer’s shopping cart without the cashier having to leave the cash-wrap.
Q3: Is the DS8178-SR cordless?
Yes, this model is cordless and powered by Zebra’s exclusive PowerPrecision+ smart battery or PowerCap™ capacitor, providing continuous scanning power for up to 24 hours on a single charge.
Q4: Does the DS8178-SR support Digimarc barcodes?
Yes, the DS8178-SR supports Digimarc digital watermark technology, allowing barcodes to be printed repeatedly over a product’s surface yet remain invisible, speeding up checkout.
Q5: Can the DS8178-SR capture multiple barcodes at once?
Absolutely. With Multi-code Data Formatting (MDF), the scanner can capture multiple barcodes in one scan and transmit only the ones required, in the order your application needs.
Q6: What feedback does it provide for successful scans?
The DS8178-SR uses Zebra’s Direct Decode Indicator, which flashes the illumination on the barcode to confirm a good decode, improving productivity by eliminating guesswork.
Q7: How does the DS8178-SR avoid Bluetooth interference?
It includes Zebra’s Wi-Fi Friendly Mode, ensuring your Bluetooth scanners do not operate on channels shared with your WLAN, maintaining strong wireless LAN performance.
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