The Zebra DS2278 is a highly affordable, easy-to-use cordless 2D imager. It is designed to provide businesses with a simple and reliable upgrade from 1D to 2D barcode scanning without a high investment. It is a cost-effective solution for retail, hospitality, and light manufacturing environments.

Here is a summary of its key features and applications:

Core Performance & Technology:

• 2D Imaging: The DS2278 can read virtually any 1D and 2D barcode, including those on mobile phone screens, whether they are poorly printed, damaged, or dirty. This makes it ideal for modern retail applications like mobile payments and digital coupons.

   

• Omnidirectional Scanning: It features an omnidirectional scan pattern, which allows workers to scan barcodes from any angle, eliminating the need for precise alignment and speeding up transactions.

   

• PRZM Intelligent Imaging: This exclusive Zebra technology, combined with a powerful 800 MHz processor, allows the DS2278 to capture barcodes quickly and accurately, even those that are difficult to read.

• Wireless Connectivity: The scanner uses Bluetooth 4.0 with BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) for a reliable and secure wireless connection up to 33 feet (10 meters) from its base.

Design & Usability:

• Easy to Deploy: The DS2278 is pre-configured and ready to use right out of the box, with a "point-and-shoot" simplicity that requires minimal training.

   

• Long-Lasting Battery: It is powered by a long-lasting 2400 mAh battery that can provide up to 14 hours of continuous use on a single charge, ensuring it can last through a full work shift.

   

• Durable Build: It is designed to withstand multiple drops from up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) to concrete and has an IP42 rating, making it sealed against dust and water splashes.

   

• User Feedback: It provides clear feedback with a bright good-decode LED indicator and an adjustable beeper.

   

Versatile Applications: The DS2278 is a versatile and reliable tool for a wide range of industries, including:

• Retail: For quick checkout at the point of sale, mobile coupon scanning, and inventory management.

• Hospitality: For order taking at tableside and ticket processing.

   

• Light Manufacturing: For work-in-process tracking and quality control.