

Zebra DS2208 Corded 1D/2D Handheld Barcode Scanner
A corded general-purpose area imager that reads 1D and 2D barcodes, including QR codes on phone screens, with USB, RS232 and keyboard wedge interfaces.
- Reads 1D and 2D barcodes including QR, Data Matrix and PDF417
- 640 x 480 pixel imager
- Reads codes on paper and mobile screens
- USB, RS232, keyboard wedge and IBM 46XX interfaces
Zebra DS2208 Corded 1D/2D Handheld Barcode Scanner overview
The DS2208 is Zebra's general-purpose corded handheld imager for everyday scanning at checkouts, counters and back offices. Its 640 x 480 imager reads both linear barcodes and 2D codes such as QR, Data Matrix and PDF417, from printed labels as well as mobile phone screens.
It connects via USB, RS232, keyboard wedge or IBM 46XX over RS485, draws power from the host, and is built to survive repeated 1.5 m drops onto concrete with IP52 sealing. Zebra backs it with a 60-month warranty.
Zebra lists retail POS and loyalty, hotel check-in and event ticketing, back-of-store shipping and receiving, light manufacturing work-in-process and government administration among its uses.
Key features
- Reads 1D and 2D barcodes including QR, Data Matrix and PDF417
- 640 x 480 pixel imager
- Reads codes on paper and mobile screens
- USB, RS232, keyboard wedge and IBM 46XX interfaces
- Withstands multiple 1.5 m drops to concrete
- IP52 sealing
- 60-month warranty
Technical specifications
| Image sensor | 640 x 480 pixels |
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| Field of view | 32.8° H x 24.8° V nominal |
| 1D symbologies | Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar, Code 11, MSI, UPC/EAN, Interleaved 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5, GS1 DataBar, Base 32 |
| 2D symbologies | PDF417, composite codes, TLC-39, Aztec, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, QR, Micro QR, Han Xin, postal codes |
| Decode range (UPC 13 mil) | 0.5 in./1.27 cm to 14.5 in./36.8 cm |
| Decode range (QR 20 mil) | 0 in. to 11 in./27.9 cm |
| Host interfaces | USB, RS232, Keyboard Wedge, TGCS (IBM) 46XX over RS485 |
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| Input voltage | 4.5 to 5.5 VDC |
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| Drop | Multiple drops at 5.0 ft./1.5 m to concrete |
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| Tumble | 250 tumbles (0.5 m) |
| Sealing | IP52 |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C to 50 °C |
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| Ambient light immunity | 0 to 107,600 lux |
| Dimensions | 16.5 cm H x 6.6 cm W x 9.9 cm D |
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| Weight | 161.6 g |
| Warranty | 60 months |
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Specifications are based on the manufacturer’s published information and may change. Please confirm critical requirements with our team before ordering.
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About Zebra
Zebra Technologies is a US-based manufacturer of enterprise data-capture and printing hardware. Its portfolio spans industrial and desktop thermal barcode printers, mobile printers, card printers, handheld and fixed scanners, rugged Android mobile computers and RFID readers.
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