Description
Upgrade your checkout experience with the Zebra DS8178 Bluetooth 2D-SR Scanner Kit – a top-tier cordless scanning solution engineered for high-volume retail and commercial environments. Combining superior scanning performance, innovative features, and long-lasting battery life, this premium handheld imager ensures your business maintains speed, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
The DS8178 captures 1D and 2D barcodes — even from damaged, poorly printed, or mobile displays — with lightning-fast precision. Thanks to Zebra’s exclusive PRZM Intelligent Imaging, an 800 MHz processor, and a high-resolution 1280x960 imager, the DS8178 delivers unmatched scan reliability. Its PowerPrecision+ battery powers through the busiest shifts with over 24 hours of operation per charge and supports wireless charging via the included desktop cradle.
This kit includes everything you need for plug-and-play deployment: the DS8178 scanner, desk cradle, and USB cable — all in sleek Twilight Black.
Product Features
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Superior Scan Performance – Captures even damaged or poorly printed 1D/2D barcodes with speed and accuracy
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Cordless Convenience – Bluetooth 4.0 provides up to 100m range with Wi-Fi Friendly Mode to avoid WLAN interference
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PowerPrecision+ Smart Battery – Over 24 hours of use per charge with real-time battery health monitoring
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Desktop Cradle Included – Dock for wireless charging and data transmission
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PRZM Intelligent Imaging – Improves scan success and power efficiency
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Digimarc® Barcode Support – Future-proof compatibility for digital watermark barcode scanning
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Multi-Code Capture – Simultaneously scans and formats multiple barcodes with one trigger pull
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Intelligent Document Capture – Captures and processes full-page documents
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Durable Design – Withstands 50 drops at 1.8m and 1,000 tumbles at 0.5m; IP42 rated sealing
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Easy to Manage – Includes Zebra’s 123Scan and SMS tools for configuration and remote management
Product Specifications
Model | Zebra DS8178 |
Kit Includes | DS8178 2D-SR Bluetooth Scanner, Desk Cradle, USB Cable |
Scan Technology | 2D Imager with PRZM Intelligent Imaging |
Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.0 (Class 1/2), USB |
Decode Capability | 1D/2D including QR Code, PDF417, Data Matrix, UPC/EAN |
Digimarc® Support | Yes |
Scan Range | Up to 61 cm (UPC 100%) |
Battery | 2500 mAh Li-Ion PowerPrecision+ Battery |
Scans per Charge | 60,000+ |
Charging Time | ~3 Hours (via cradle) |
Drop Spec | 1.8 m / 6 ft to concrete (50x) |
Tumble Spec | 1,000 tumbles at 0.5 m |
Sealing | IP42 |
User Feedback | Green LED, Beeper, Haptic Vibration |
Dimensions (Scanner) | 16.8 x 6.6 x 10.7 cm |
Weight | 235.3g (Scanner), 170.1g (Cradle) |
Colour | Twilight Black |
Features
- Standard
- Handheld
- Cordless
- USB
- Bluetooth
- Black