Unparalleled performance on virtually every barcode in any condition
Only the DS8100 Series combines the power of an 800 MHz microprocessor, a high-resolution megapixel sensor and Zebra's exclusive PRZM technology. With this unique combination of hardware and advanced algorithms, the DS8100 Series instantly captures the most problematic barcodes—including dense, poorly-printed, crinkled, faded, distorted, dirty or damaged as well as electronic barcodes on dimly-lit displays.

Superior scan range
A scanning range of up to 24 in./61 cm, a high resolution imaging sensor and a bright "aiming spot" improve checkout speed. Now, cashiers in busy checkout environments can easily scan items in a customer's shopping cart—without leaving the register.

Power to scan continuously for 24 hours
No matter how busy a store is, with Zebra's exclusive PowerPrecision+ smart battery in the cordless DS8178, workers will always have the power they need for the busiest shift. Scanning devices are always available—no need for charging during the business day.

Support for the barcode of the future: Digimarc®*
The DS8100 Series supports Digimarc digital watermark technology, which enables a barcode to be printed repeatedly over all surfaces of a product like wallpaper—yet remain completely invisible to the naked eye. Cashiers no longer need to locate and position a barcode in the imager's field of view, enabling faster checkout and easier self-checkout.

* Available April 2017

Capture multiple barcodes with one press of the scan trigger
Multi-code Data Formatting (MDF) provides the ability to capture multiple barcodes and transmit only those required in the precise order the application requires

The primary market for the DS8100 Series is:

• Retail

The secondary markets for the DS8100 Series are:

• Hospitality
• Transportation & Logistics
• Light/Clean Manufacturing
• OEM/Government

Retail applications:

• Traditional POS activities (e.g., product scanning)
• Loyalty applications
• Electronic coupons (mobile phones)

Hospitality applications:

• Check-in
• Ticketing (venues; concerts/sporting events, etc.)
• Loyalty cards

Transportation & Logistics applications:

• Back-of-store shipping/receiving
• Product tracking
• Ticketing (airports, train terminals, ski lifts)
• Postal

Light/Clean Manufacturing applications:

• Product tracking (1D & 2D)
• Hands-free applications for product/component tracking

OEM/Government applications:

• Lottery and gaming administration
• Custom branding
• Government administration
• Banking

The primary users of the DS8100 Series are retail, hospitality, transportation and logistics, light/clean manufacturing and OEM/government personnel.

Retail:

• Sales associates
• Cashiers

Hospitality:

• Event entry personnel
• Reception staff

Transportation & Logistics:

• Loading dock personnel
• Airport clerks
• Train conductors

Light/Clean Manufacturing:

• Assembly line personnel
• Shift supervisors

OEM/Government:

• Sales clerks
• Office administrators

• Require a device that can read any barcode regardless of condition. The DS8100 Series instantly captures the most problematic barcodes—including dense, poorly-printed, crinkled, faded, distorted, dirty or damaged as well as electronic barcodes on dimly-lit displays.
• Need the ability to capture full-page documents. The DS8100 Series is the only device in its class that can capture a full page document. With a single press of the scan trigger, Zebra's Intelligent Document Capture and the high-resolution 1280 x 960 camera work together to capture a high-resolution image of a full page 8.5 x 11 or A4 document, and transmit the data in the right format for electronic storage—eliminating the cost and space requirements for a document scanner.
• Need the ability to capture drivers' license data. With one press of the scan trigger, cashiers can capture and parse data on drivers' licenses to automatically populate a loyalty or credit card application, verify age for age-restricted purchases, and more.
• Require Digimarc support for the latest barcode technology.
• Want 24-hour scanning ability. Zebra's exclusive PowerPrecision+ smart battery provides the cordless DS8178 with necessary power for the busiest shift. Devices are always available, no need for charging during the business day.