DS2208-SR Handheld 2D Barcode Scanner Kit with USB Cable, USB-A to USB-C Adapter & Cleaning Cloth
Wired Standard Range Imager, Black
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What's in the box.
Reads anything you point it at.
A 2D imager takes a picture of the code instead of sweeping a laser line across it, so it reads QR codes, coupons on a phone screen and shipping labels as easily as a UPC — at any angle, first time. Plug in the USB cable and it types the result wherever the cursor is.
Phone screens, faded labels, wide codes.
Zebra's PRZM decode software is built for the barcodes that stall a 1D scanner: coupons and boarding passes on a phone, labels that have been printed badly or rubbed, and codes at an angle. The imager reads through ±65° of skew and pitch and any rotation, with as little as 25% contrast between bars and background.
The aim line works like a laser scanner's, so staff moving up from an LS2208 don't relearn anything — and the illumination flashes on the code itself to confirm a read, useful when the beeper can't be heard.
Pick what you'll scan.
See how far away it reads.
Zebra publishes a typical near-to-far decode range for each barcode type. Choose one to see it drawn to scale.
Ranges are Zebra's typical figures for the DS2208 at the stated barcode resolution; printing quality, contrast and ambient light affect real-world results. Smaller or larger codes than the stated size will read at different distances.
Trigger it, or set it down and let it watch.
Drop the scanner into a presentation stand and it switches itself to hands-free mode; pick it up and the trigger takes over. No setting to change.
Handheld
- Trigger scanaim line, then squeeze
- Motion toleranceup to 5 in/s on a 13 mil UPC
- Decode feedbackillumination flash, LED, adjustable beeper
Hands-free in a stand
- Auto presentation modereads whatever passes the window
- Swipe speedup to 30 in/s on a 13 mil UPC
- StandZebra gooseneck Intellistand, sold separately
Built to be dropped
- 5 ft dropsmultiple, to concrete
- 250 tumblesin a 1.5 ft tumbler
- SealedIP52 on current units, IP42 on earlier ones
Plug it in. It types.
Over USB the DS2208 shows up as a keyboard, so every scan lands as typed characters in whatever field is active — a point-of-sale app, a spreadsheet, a browser, an inventory system. No driver. Zebra's cables identify the host interface themselves, and the scanner ships pre-configured for the common cases.
- USB keyboard emulationWorks with any application that accepts typed input.
- Also RS-232 serial and keyboard wedgeFor legacy registers and terminals, with the matching Zebra cable.
- Over 90 keyboard layoutsConfigurable for international deployments.
- 123Scan configurationSet suffixes like Enter or Tab, symbologies and beeper volume from a PC, then program each scanner with one barcode.
One scanner for every register.
The DS2200 series is Zebra's mainstream retail imager — pre-configured, managed from a PC or phone, and compatible with the cables an LS2208 fleet already owns.
Ready out of the box
Defaults cover most scanning applications. If a site needs changes, scan the setting barcodes in Zebra's Product Reference Guide, or build a single setup barcode in 123Scan.
Fleet configuration
123Scan builds one programming barcode for a whole configuration; Scanner Management Service manages scanners remotely and reads asset information.
Reuses LS2208 cables
Backwards compatible with Zebra's LS2208 universal cables, so upgrading a 1D fleet to 2D doesn't mean re-buying cables.
Software support
Zebra Scanner SDKs for Windows, Android, iOS and Linux; settings, LED and beeper controllable from Windows, Android and iOS hosts.
Works with the register you have.
USB keyboard emulation is understood by every operating system. Serial and keyboard-wedge interfaces cover older registers.
A free USB port, or a serial or keyboard port with the matching Zebra cable. The scanner draws its power from the port — no power adapter.
A driver, a battery or a charger. Plug in, wait for the beep, scan.
New, ready to connect.
This DS2208 is sold New: a new Zebra scanner, bundled with the scanner USB cable, a USB-A to USB-C adapter and an AnyHDD microfiber cloth.
Backed by AnyHDD's one-year warranty and 30-day returns, with free return shipping on defective items. We've supplied IT hardware to businesses since 2006.
Tech specs
As published in Zebra's DS2200 Series specification sheet.
| Model | Zebra DS2208, corded, standard range |
|---|---|
| Scanner type | Area imager, omnidirectional, 640 × 480 sensor |
| 1D symbologies | Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar/NW7, Code 11, MSI Plessey, UPC/EAN, Interleaved 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5, GS1 DataBar, Base 32 |
| 2D symbologies | PDF417, Composite, TLC-39, Aztec, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR, Han Xin, Postal Codes |
| Field of view | 32.8° × 24.8° nominal |
| Light source | Aiming: linear 624 nm amber LED; illumination: two 645 nm red LEDs |
| Minimum element | Code 39 4.0 mil · Code 128 4.0 mil · Data Matrix 6.0 mil · QR 6.7 mil |
| Minimum contrast | 25% reflective difference |
| Skew / pitch / roll | ±65° / ±65° / 0–360° |
| Motion tolerance | 5 in/s handheld; 30 in/s swipe in hands-free mode (13 mil UPC) |
| Decode range, typical | UPC 13 mil 0.5–14.5 in · Code 39 5 mil 0.2–6.0 in · Code 128 5 mil 0.6–4.0 in · PDF417 6.7 mil 0.8–5.7 in · Data Matrix 10 mil 0.3–6.2 in · QR 20 mil 0–11 in |
| Host interfaces | USB, RS-232, keyboard wedge, TGCS (IBM) 46XX over RS-485 |
|---|---|
| Keyboards | Over 90 international layouts |
| Indicators | Direct decode indicator (illumination flash), decode LEDs, rear-view LEDs, beeper with adjustable tone and volume |
| Power | 4.5–5.5 V DC host-powered; 250 mA operating, 150 mA standby at 5 V |
| Drop | Multiple 5.0 ft (1.5 m) drops to concrete |
| Tumble | 250 tumbles in a 1.5 ft (0.5 m) tumbler |
| Sealing | IP52 per Zebra's current spec sheet; earlier units are rated IP42 |
| ESD | ±15 kV air, ±8 kV direct, ±8 kV indirect (EN 61000-4-2) |
| Ambient light | 0 to 107,600 lux |
| Operating temperature | 32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C); 5–95% RH non-condensing |
| Dimensions | 6.5 × 2.6 × 3.9 in (16.5 × 6.6 × 9.9 cm) |
| Weight | 5.7 oz (161.6 g) |
| Colors | Twilight Black, Nova White |
| Software | 123Scan; Scanner Management Service; Zebra Scanner SDKs for Windows, Android, iOS, Linux |
Source: Zebra DS2200 Series Handheld Imagers product spec sheet, dated 03/03/2026.
Questions we get asked.
Does it work with a Mac, an iPad or a Chromebook?
Over USB the scanner presents itself as a keyboard, which every operating system understands, so a Mac or Chromebook with a USB port works without a driver. An iPad needs a USB-C or Lightning adapter that supports USB accessories. Zebra also publishes scanner SDKs for Windows, Android, iOS and Linux for apps that want more than keystrokes.
Do I need a driver?
No. In USB keyboard mode the DS2208 types each scan into the active field. Zebra's 123Scan utility is a free optional download for changing settings — it isn't required to scan.
Will it read a barcode from a phone screen?
Yes. That's the main reason to choose a 2D imager over a 1D laser scanner. The DS2208 reads QR codes and other 2D codes from screens as well as print; Zebra's typical range for a 20 mil QR code is 0 to 11 inches.
How do I make it press Enter or Tab after each scan?
Scan the suffix programming barcode from Zebra's DS2208 Product Reference Guide, or set the suffix in 123Scan and program the scanner with the barcode it generates. Enter is the common choice for point-of-sale and spreadsheet entry; Tab moves to the next field in a form.
What's the difference from the DS2278?
The DS2278 is the cordless version of the same imager: same optics, symbologies and decode ranges, with Bluetooth 4.0 to the host and a 2,400 mAh battery. Choose the DS2208 for a fixed register where a cable is fine and there's nothing to charge; the DS2278 when staff scan away from the counter.
Can I reuse the cables from my LS2208?
Yes. Zebra states that the DS2200 series is backward compatible with LS2208 universal cables, so an existing USB, RS-232, keyboard wedge or IBM cable can carry over.
What condition will mine arrive in?
This listing is new: it ships factory sealed in the manufacturer's original packaging, with the one-year AnyHDD warranty from the date of delivery.
What warranty is included?
It carries a one-year AnyHDD warranty from the date of delivery. Where applicable, it may also be eligible for the original manufacturer's warranty.
What is your return policy?
30 days for a full refund if it is not the right fit. Return shipping is covered on anything that arrives not as described.
Who is AnyHDD?
We've supplied IT hardware to businesses since 2006. Every unit is inspected and tested in our own building before it is listed.
