Zebra DS8200 series
Barcode scanners
Powerful 1D/2D Imaging
Quickly reads virtually all 1D and 2D barcodes, including difficult-to-read codes and codes on screens, thanks to the advanced 2 MP imager in the DS8200 series.
Flexible corded and wireless options
Available as corded (DS8208) and wireless (DS8288) handheld scanner, so you can deploy the same series at the checkout, in the warehouse, or in logistics.
Rugged and ergonomic design
Designed for intensive daily use with drop resistance up to approximately 1.5 m and a comfortable grip, ideal for busy retail and logistics environments.
Product information
The Zebra DS8200 series is a range of advanced 1D/2D handheld barcode scanners developed for modern environments where speed, accuracy, and reliability are crucial. Within this series are models including the corded DS8208 and the cordless DS8288, both working with a high-resolution 2 MP sensor to capture barcodes in one motion. The scanners read classic 1D codes, 2D codes such as QR, and can handle problem codes like worn, dirty, or low-resolution barcodes, reducing errors and waiting times at the checkout.
Thanks to the combination of corded USB/RS-232 connections and wireless Bluetooth variants, they are deployable in retail, warehouse management, logistics sorting, and production environments. The scanners integrate with common POS systems, PCs, and other terminals via standard interfaces and can be easily configured via configuration barcodes, simplifying rollout and management. The DS8200 series is included in Codipack’s offering as a partner solution and this is not a Codipack development, but a Zebra product delivered through Codipack.
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Specifications
Series: Zebra DS8200 Series, including e.g. DS8208 (corded) and DS8288 (cordless) handheld scanners.
Scan Engine: 2D area imager with 2 MP sensor (approx. 1600 × 1200 pixels) for 1D and 2D barcodes.
Barcode Support: 1D and 2D barcodes, including damaged, dirty, low-resolution, and barcodes on mobile screens; support for Digimarc and OCR where configured.
Usage Scenarios: Retail checkout, warehouse inventory, logistics sorting, production line, and parts tracing.
Connection (Corded): USB, RS-232, and other standard interfaces for connection to PCs and POS terminals.
Connection (Wireless, DS8288): Bluetooth communication with wireless range up to approximately 40 m in open environment.
Drop Resistance: Tested for drops up to approx. 1.5 m on concrete, suitable for intensive daily use.
Ergonomics: Handheld design with low usage burden and status feedback via sound and LED signals.
Environmental Conditions: Operating temperature approx. 0 °C to 40 °C, storage up to approx. −20 °C to 60 °C.
Software/Integration: Supports configuration via scannable setup barcodes and integration with Zebra drivers and management tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Coding and labeling is our core business. We have 5000 customers in very diverse sectors: from the local cheese shop to the multinational.
Which barcodes can the Zebra DS8200 series read?
The DS8200 series reads virtually all common 1D and 2D barcodes, including UPC/EAN, QR codes, and other 2D symbols, and can also process worn, dirty, or low-resolution barcodes.
What is the difference between the DS8208 and the DS8288 within the DS8200 series?
The DS8208 is the corded variant with fixed connection via e.g. USB or RS-232, while the DS8288 is a wireless Bluetooth scanner with similar scan performance but more freedom of movement.
In which environments is the Zebra DS8200 series typically deployed?
The scanners are mainly used in retail at checkout, in warehouses for inventory management, in logistics for shipment and package scans, and in production environments for parts and DPM tracing.
How is the Zebra DS8200 series integrated with existing systems?
Integration is via standard interfaces such as USB and RS-232 and, for wireless models, via Bluetooth; settings and parameters can be configured by scanning configuration barcodes and, where available, using Zebra software and drivers.
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