Zebra DS9908 Hybrid Barcode Scanner
The Zebra DS9908 Corded Hybrid Scanner is a high-performance barcode scanner designed for fast and accurate scanning in retail, pharmacy, and lab environments. It supports both handheld and hands-free (presentation) modes, allowing users to switch seamlessly for maximum convenience. This integrates a powerful UHF RFID reader/writer into the barcode scanning form factor. It allows associates to capture multiple RFID-tagged items in a single pass while maintaining the ability to scan traditional barcodes, making it the perfect tool for inventory management and high-speed checkout
Key Highlights
- Hybrid handheld and hands-free (presentation) scanning for maximum flexibility
- Supports 1D, 2D, and Digimarc barcodes with high accuracy
- Advanced imaging technology for reading damaged, faded, or poorly printed barcodes
- Wide field of view for fast and easy point-of-sale scanning
- Seamless switching between handheld and presentation modes for improved workflow efficiency
Product Overview
Zebra DS9908 hybrid scanner designed from the ground up for both handheld and hands-free use. Swipe speed of up to 240 inches per second and a high-resolution 1280 x 800 pixel imager, it captures 1D, 2D, and Digimarc barcodes instantly—even if they are damaged, crinkled, or displayed on a dim mobile screen.
Key Features & Capabilities
Enterprise-grade technology designed for mission-critical operations
Hybrid handheld & hands-free operation
Supports seamless switching between handheld scanning and presentation mode for flexible usage
High-performance 1D/2D scanning
Accurately reads all major 1D, 2D, and Digimarc barcodes with fast decoding speed
Advanced imaging technology
Captures damaged, faded, or poorly printed barcodes with high first-pass read accuracy
Wide field of view
Enables fast and easy scanning without precise alignment at checkout counters
Durable enterprise design
Built for high-traffic retail environments with reliable daily performance
Technical Specifications
Key technical details and performance specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (DS9908) | 8.0 in H x 3.7 in W x 5.2 in D |
| Dimensions (DS9908R) | 8.0 in H x 3.9 in W x 5.75 in D |
| Weight (DS9908) | 11.6 oz / 330 g |
| Weight (DS9908R) | 14.8 oz / 420 g |
| Color | Midnight Black |
| Input Voltage | 4.5 to 5.5 VDC |
| Operating Current | 321 mA typical (DS9908), 400 mA typical (DS9908R) |
| Standby Current | 70 mA typical (DS9908), 135 mA typical (DS9908R) |
| Interface Support | USB, RS232, Keyboard Wedge, TGCS (IBM) 46XX over RS485 |
| Keyboard Support | Supports over 90 international keyboards |
| Swipe Speed | Up to 240 in./610 cm per second (13 mil UPC) |
| Light Source | Aiming: Circular 617nm amber LED; Illumination: (2) 645nm red LEDs |
| Imager Field of View | 48° H x 30.6° V Nominal |
| Image Sensor | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Print Contrast | Minimum 16% reflective difference |
| Scan Tolerance | Skew: +/- 60°; Pitch: +/- 60°; Roll: 0° - 360° |
| Image Formats | Bitmap, JPEG, TIFF |
| Image Quality | 116 PPI on A4 document at 8 in. distance |
| RFID Standards Supported | EPC Class 1 Gen 2, EPC Gen2 V2, ISO-18000-63 |
| Nominal RFID Read Range | ~18 in / ~45.7 cm |
| RFID Power Output | 3 dBm to 22 dBm |
| Frequency Range | US: 902-928 MHz; EU: 865-868 MHz; Japan: 916-923 MHz |
| Operating Temperature | 32.0° to 122.0° F / 0.0° to 50.0° C |
| Drop Specification | DS9908: 5 ft / 1.5 m to concrete; DS9908R: 4 ft / 1.2 m to concrete |
| Sealing | DS9908: IP52; DS9908R: IP42 |
| Tumble Specification | 2,000 tumbles in 1.5 ft / 0.5 m tumbler |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% RH non-condensing |
| Electrical Safety Standards | IEC 62368-1 (ed.2); EN 62368-1:2014/AC:2015 |
| EMI/RFI Compliance | EN 55032, EN 55024, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B, ICES-003 |
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