DS9308 Hands-Free Scanner

The Zebra Compact is a professional presentation scanner designed for fast, hands‑free barcode capture at busy counters and service desks. Built on the DS9300 family, this compact corded imager supports 1D and 2D symbologies — including Digimarc and document capture use cases — and is suited to retail, hospitality, healthcare and office reception environments. Variants offer flexible connectivity (USB, RS‑232, Keyboard Wedge, RS‑485), IP52 protection levels, and options with PRZM Intelligent Imaging and driver’s license parsing to improve decode performance on mobile screens, damaged labels or identification documents. The Compact prioritizes space efficiency, reliable daily operation and straightforward integration into existing POS and back‑office systems.

Key Features

• Hands‑free presentation: Near‑zero‑footprint design enables fast, counter‑based scanning without manual triggering to improve throughput at point of sale.
• Broad symbology support: Reads 1D and 2D barcodes (including Digimarc and postal codes) to cover diverse retail, ticketing and ID workflows.
• Enhanced decoding: PRZM Intelligent Imaging and high‑resolution sensors deliver reliable reads from mobile displays, worn labels and challenging substrates.
• Flexible connectivity: Multi‑interface options (USB, RS‑232, Keyboard Wedge, RS‑485) simplify integration with a wide range of POS and legacy systems.
• Ruggedized for commerce: Commercial‑grade construction with IP52 ingress protection and resistance to drops supports dependable everyday use.
• Deployment‑ready kits: Select variants include shielded USB or serial cables and power accessories to streamline installation.

Specifications

• Brand: Zebra
• Product Name: Zebra Compact (DS9300 series)
• Category: Presentation Scanners
• Scanner Type: Imager / 1D & 2D area imager
• Supported Codes: 1D, 2D, Digimarc, PDF417, DataMatrix, QR Code and other common symbologies
• Form Factor: Corded presentation / on‑counter
• Connectivity / Interfaces: USB, RS‑232, Keyboard Wedge, RS‑485 (variant dependent)
• Scanner Range / Reading Distance: Short Range / Standard Range (e.g., 0–27.9 cm on standard variants)
• Ingress Protection (IP Rating): IP52 (on select commercial variants)
• Dimensions: 5.7 x 3.4 x 3.3 in (examples); 145 x 86 x 84 mm (kit variant)
• Sensor Resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels (select variants)
• Included Cable: Straight, shielded USB cable, 2 m (selected kit) or 7 ft serial cable (variant dependent)
• Drop / Durability: Withstands multiple 1.5 m drops to concrete (commercial variants)
• Weight: Example variant weights include 11.22 oz (0.317 kg) and 1 lb (variant dependent)
• Battery Included / Required: No battery (corded operation)
• Compliance: TAA compliant (select variants)