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The Zebra Compact is a professional presentation scanner designed for fast, handsāfree barcode capture at busy counters and service desks. Built on the DS9300 family, this compact corded imager supports 1D and 2D symbologies ā including Digimarc and document capture use cases ā and is suited to retail, hospitality, healthcare and office reception environments. Variants offer flexible connectivity (USB, RSā232, Keyboard Wedge, RSā485), IP52 protection levels, and options with PRZM Intelligent Imaging and driverās 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 backāoffice systems.
Key Features
- Handsāfree presentation: Nearāzeroāfootprint design enables fast, counterābased 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 highāresolution sensors deliver reliable reads from mobile displays, worn labels and challenging substrates.
- Flexible connectivity: Multiāinterface options (USB, RSā232, Keyboard Wedge, RSā485) simplify integration with a wide range of POS and legacy systems.
- Ruggedized for commerce: Commercialāgrade construction with IP52 ingress protection and resistance to drops supports dependable everyday use.
- Deploymentāready 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 / onācounter
- Connectivity / Interfaces: USB, RSā232, Keyboard Wedge, RSā485 (variant dependent)
- Scanner Range / Reading Distance: Short Range / Standard Range (e.g., 0ā27.9 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)
Main Features
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Range: Standard Range
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Connection: Serial, USB
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Scanner Capability: 2D, Imager
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| Connectivity Technology | Cable |
| Scanning Capability |
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| Barcode Symbology Supported |
1D:
2D:
OCR:
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| Image Sensor Type | Imager |
| Scanning Distance | 8.80" |
| Display Screen | Yes |
| Field of View (Horizontal) | 52° |
| Field of View (Vertical) | 33° |
| Reading Angle (Skew) | 60° |
| Reading Angle (Pitch) | 60° |
| Reading Angle (Roll) | 360° |
| Image Formats |
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| Maximum Ambient Light | 107700 lux |
| Drop Specification |
Designed to withstand multiple drops at 5.0 ft. / 1.5 m to concrete |
| Minimum Print Contrast | 15% |
| Minimum Element Resolution (Code 39) | 3 mil |
| Maximum Element Resolution (Code 39) | 3 mil |
| Minimum Element Resolution (DataMatrix) | 5 mil |
| Maximum Element Resolution (DataMatrix) | 10 mil |
| Maximum Element Resolution (PDF417) | 6.7 mil |
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| Host Interface |
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| Physical Characteristics | |
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| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Product Color | Midnight Black |
| Height | 5.7" |
| Width | 3.4" |
| Depth | 3.3" |
| Weight (Approximate) | 11.22 oz |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Ingress Protection (IP) Rating | IP52 |
| Application/Usage |
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| Country of Origin | Vietnam |