Zebra DS8178, which is a premium cordless handheld imager. It's part of the DS8100 series, which is a popular choice for optimizing the checkout experience and enhancing workforce productivity in demanding environments.

Here is a summary of its key features:

Unparalleled Scanning Performance:

• PRZM Intelligent Imaging: The DS8178 combines an 800 MHz microprocessor with a high-resolution megapixel sensor to capture even the most problematic barcodes instantly. It can read codes that are dense, poorly printed, dirty, damaged, or displayed on a dimly lit smartphone screen.

• Superior Scan Range: With a scanning range of up to 24 inches (61 cm), cashiers can easily scan items in a customer's shopping cart without having to leave their station.

• Omnidirectional Scanning: It reads both 1D and 2D barcodes from any angle, allowing for fast, "point-and-shoot" simplicity that reduces training time.

• Multi-Code Data Formatting (MDF): This innovative feature allows the scanner to capture multiple barcodes with a single pull of the trigger and transmit only the data your application needs.

Innovative Power Options:

• PowerPrecision+ Battery: The standard Li-Ion battery provides up to 65,000 scans on a single charge, which can last for more than three full days of continuous scanning.

• PowerCap Capacitor: An interchangeable power source that is ideal for environments where the scanner can be placed back in the cradle frequently. It provides 2,000 scans on a full charge and 100 scans after just 35 seconds of charging.

Durable and User-Friendly Design:

• Rugged Build: It is designed to withstand multiple drops from up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) to concrete and has an IP52 environmental sealing to protect against dust and liquid splashes.

• Wi-Fi Friendly Mode: This proprietary feature prevents Bluetooth interference with your wireless LAN, ensuring smooth and reliable network performance.

• Virtual Tether: An anti-loss tool that alerts users when the scanner is taken out of range of its cradle.

Versatile Applications: The Zebra DS8178 is a versatile tool used in a wide range of industries, including retail for point-of-sale, inventory management, and loyalty programs, as well as in healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and logistics.