DS8288-DL4U2104PVN | Zebra DS8288 Cordless Barcode Scanner
The Zebra DS8288-DL4U2104PVN is a premium cordless handheld barcode scanner engineered for high-volume retail, hospitality, transportation, and light-manufacturing workflows. Its advanced 2-megapixel imaging system captures traditional 1D barcodes, emerging GS1 Digital Link codes, common 2D symbols, OCR data, Digimarc barcodes, and codes displayed on electronic screens.
Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity gives workers the freedom to bring the scanner to merchandise, packages, and hard-to-reach barcodes. Zebra PRZM Intelligent Imaging, a scanning range reaching approximately 27.5 inches on 13 mil UPC codes, fast motion tolerance, contactless charging, and interchangeable battery or PowerCap options support demanding operations while reducing workflow interruptions.
Key Features and Business Benefits of the Zebra DS8288
- Advanced 2 MP scanning system: A 1600 × 1200-pixel image sensor captures more barcode detail, supporting accurate reading of dense, damaged, poorly printed, and difficult-to-reach codes.
- Extensive data-capture support: Reads common 1D and 2D barcodes, OCR-A, OCR-B, MICR, U.S. currency characters, GS1 Digital Link, Digimarc barcodes, and SecurPharm codes.
- Long UPC scanning range: Captures 100% 13 mil UPC barcodes from approximately 0.2 to 27.5 inches under published conditions, making it easier to scan items at the bottom of shopping carts or across counters.
- Fast motion tolerance: Supports motion up to 160 inches per second for 13 mil UPC in optimized handheld mode, helping maintain first-pass performance during rapid transactions.
- Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity: Supports selectable Class 1 communication up to 330 feet or Class 2 communication up to 33 feet with direct line of sight.
- Contactless charging: Inductive charging eliminates exposed electrical charging contacts, reducing contact wear and simplifying routine cleaning.
- Interchangeable power options: Cordless DS82 Series models can use either a PowerPrecision+ lithium-ion battery or a PowerCap supercapacitor to accommodate different runtime and charging priorities.
- Programmable secondary control: A capacitive multi-function button can be assigned to supported tasks such as switching applications or initiating configured workflow actions.
- Rugged everyday construction: Designed to survive 10-foot MIL-spec drops, 54 drops from 6 feet to concrete, 2,000 tumbles, and exposure to dust or spills with IP52 sealing.
- Future-ready imaging platform: The high-resolution sensor is designed to support compatible third-party vision applications for functions such as item recognition and transaction verification.
Advanced Scanning Performance
The DS8288 combines a 1600 × 1200-pixel image sensor with Zebra PRZM Intelligent Imaging, two warm-white illumination LEDs, and a circular green aiming pattern. This optical system supports a wide field of view and captures small, dense, poorly printed, or distant barcodes with minimal scanner positioning.
A published 13 mil UPC range of approximately 0.2 to 27.5 inches allows employees to scan products both near the scanner and across a checkout station. Twenty-mil QR Codes can be read from contact to approximately 19 inches, while 20 mil Code 39 barcodes can be captured as far as approximately 41 inches under specified conditions.
Handheld motion tolerance reaches 160 inches per second for 13 mil UPC barcodes in optimized mode. In hands-free operation, published swipe speed reaches 40 inches per second for the same barcode type. These capabilities help keep checkout, receiving, and item-processing workflows moving when products are presented quickly.
Bluetooth Connectivity and Mobility
The Zebra DS8288 uses Bluetooth 5.2 with Bluetooth Low Energy and supports Serial Port and Human Interface Device profiles. Administrators can configure the radio for Class 1 or Class 2 operation.
- Bluetooth Class 1 range: Up to 330 ft./100 m with direct line of sight
- Bluetooth Class 2 range: Up to 33 ft./10 m with direct line of sight
- Class 1 output adjustment: Adjustable down from 4 dBm in eight steps
- Class 2 output adjustment: Adjustable down from 2 dBm in eight steps
Adjustable output power helps an organization match wireless coverage to the workflow. A shorter range can reduce unintended connections or roaming, while Class 1 operation can support employees working farther from the host station. Actual range depends on the host, building layout, interference, and configuration.
Zebra Virtual Tether can alert users when a cordless scanner is removed from its cradle too long or carried outside the configured range. A paging button on the cradle assists with locating a misplaced scanner.
Battery, PowerCap, and Contactless Charging
The DS8288 supports two interchangeable power configurations. The selected power source affects runtime, charging speed, weight, and maintenance requirements.
PowerPrecision+ Lithium-Ion Battery
- Battery capacity: 3,500 mAh
- Published scans per full charge: 100,000 scans at 60 scans per minute or 65,000 scans at 10 scans per minute
- Published DS82-SR operating time: Up to 108 hours
- Ready for a 14-hour shift: Approximately 90 minutes over standard USB or 25 minutes using an external 5V source or USB Type-C
- Full-charge time: Approximately 13 hours over standard USB or 3.5 hours using an external 5V source or USB Type-C
- Battery management: Zebra PowerPrecision+ technology provides battery-health and charge information
Optional PowerCap Supercapacitor
- Capacity: 1,000 F lithium-ion supercapacitor
- Published scans per charge: 6,000 scans at 60 scans per minute or 4,000 scans at 10 scans per minute
- Published DS82-SR operating time: Up to 6.7 hours
- Full-charge time: Approximately 60 minutes over standard USB, 15 minutes over BC1.2 USB, 13 minutes using an external 5V or 12V source, or 14 minutes through USB Type-C
- Rapid recovery: Provides enough power for approximately 100 scans after about 35 seconds of charging
The battery and PowerCap are interchangeable on compatible cordless DS82 Series models. Confirm which power source is included with exact SKU ; both should not be assumed.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Zebra Technologies
- Product family: DS82 Series
- Model: DS8288
- Product type: Cordless premium handheld area imager
- SKU: DS8288-DL4U2104PVN
- Standard barcode configuration: DS8288-SR
- RFID-enabled configuration: DS8288-R, optional model
- Image sensor: 1600 × 1200 pixels
- Imager field of view: 48° horizontal × 36° vertical, nominal
- Aiming pattern: Circular 524 nm green LED
- Illumination: Two warm-white LEDs
- Minimum print contrast: 16% minimum reflective difference
- Skew tolerance: ±60°
- Pitch tolerance: ±60°
- Roll tolerance: 0–360°
- Handheld motion tolerance: Up to 160 in./406 cm per second for 13 mil UPC in optimized mode
- Hands-free swipe speed: Up to 40 in./102 cm per second for 13 mil UPC in optimized mode
- Minimum Code 39 resolution: 3.0 mil
- Minimum Code 128 resolution: 3.0 mil
- Minimum Data Matrix resolution: 5.0 mil
- Minimum QR Code resolution: 5.0 mil
- Graphics export formats: Bitmap, JPEG, and TIFF
- Document imaging quality: 140 PPI on an 11 × 8.5 in. document at 11.8 in.
- Bluetooth: Version 5.2 with Bluetooth Low Energy
- Bluetooth profiles: Serial Port Profile and Human Interface Device
- Class 1 wireless range: Up to 330 ft./100 m with direct line of sight
- Class 2 wireless range: Up to 33 ft./10 m with direct line of sight
- Supported host interfaces: USB and RS-232
- Keyboard support: More than 90 international keyboards
- Security certification: FIPS 140-3 compliant
- EAS compatibility: Compatible with Checkpoint EAS deactivation systems
- Power source: Interchangeable PowerPrecision+ battery or PowerCap supercapacitor
- Standard battery capacity: 3,500 mAh
- Published DS82-SR battery runtime: Up to 108 hours
- Published battery scan capacity: Up to 100,000 scans per full charge
- PowerCap capacity: 1,000 F
- Published PowerCap scan capacity: Up to 6,000 scans per charge
- Charging technology: Contactless inductive charging
- User indicators: Direct Decode Indicator, good-decode LEDs, rear-facing LEDs, adjustable speaker, decode haptic feedback, multi-function-button haptic feedback, and battery indicator
- Multi-function control: Programmable capacitive secondary button
- Dimensions: 6.9 in. H × 2.7 in. W × 4.4 in. D/17.6 × 6.9 × 11.1 cm
- DS82-SR cordless weight: 9.2 oz./260.6 g
- DS82-R cordless weight: 9.9 oz./281.7 g
- Color: Midnight Black
- Operating temperature: 32° to 122°F/0° to 50°C
- Storage temperature: -40° to 158°F/-40° to 70°C
- Humidity: 0%–95% RH, non-condensing
- Drop specification: 10 ft./3 m MIL-spec to concrete and 54 drops from 6 ft./1.8 m to concrete
- Tumble specification: 2,000 tumbles in a 1.5 ft./0.5 m tumbler
- Environmental sealing: IP52
- Ambient-light immunity: 0–10,000 foot-candles/0–107,600 lux
- Management platform: Zebra DNA
- Configuration software: Zebra 123Scan and Simple Setup Experience
- Data integration: Zebra IoT Connector
- Warranty: Three years, subject to Zebra’s hardware warranty terms
Published Decode Ranges
Decode distance varies with barcode size, symbology, print quality, contrast, ambient light, and scanner configuration.
- 3 mil Code 39: 1.8–6.3 in./4.6–16 cm
- 5 mil Code 39: 0.6–12.6 in./1.5–32 cm
- 20 mil Code 39: 0.8–41 in./2–104.1 cm
- 3 mil Code 128: 2.2–6.1 in./5.6–15.5 cm
- 5 mil Code 128: 1.3–11 in./3.3–27.9 cm
- 6.7 mil PDF417: 1.3–10.5 in./3.3–26.7 cm
- 13 mil UPC: 0.2–27.5 in./0.5–69.9 cm
- 10 mil Data Matrix: 0.7–11.8 in./1.8–30 cm
- 20 mil QR Code: 0–19 in./0–48.3 cm
Supported Data Types
Refer to Zebra’s Product Reference Guide for the complete list of supported symbologies and configuration requirements.
- 1D barcodes: Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar/NW7, Code 11, MSI Plessey, UPC/EAN, Interleaved 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5, GS1 DataBar, and Base 32/Italian Pharma
- 2D barcodes: PDF417, MicroPDF417, Composite Codes, TLC-39, Aztec, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR, Han Xin, postal codes, and SecurPharm
- OCR: OCR-A, OCR-B, MICR, and U.S. currency
- Additional formats: GS1 Digital Link and Digimarc barcodes
Optional RFID Configuration
RFID is not included with every Zebra DS8288. The DS8288-R configuration combines barcode scanning with UHF RFID reading.
Published DS8288-R capabilities include:
- EPC Class 1 Gen2, EPC Gen2 V2.2, and ISO 18000-63 support
- Zebra proprietary RFID radio technology
- Nominal read rate of approximately 10 tags per second
- Nominal RFID read range of approximately 43 inches
- Adjustable RFID power output from 0.1 to 22 dBm
- Regional frequency configurations for the United States, Europe, and Japan
- Up to 70,000 tag reads per battery charge at 60 reads per minute
- Up to 75 hours of published operating time per battery charge
Confirm that exact SKU is explicitly identified as a DS8288-R before advertising or relying on RFID capability.
Applications and Use Cases
- High-volume retail point-of-sale
- Self-checkout assistance
- Shopping-cart and bottom-of-basket scanning
- Buy online, pick up in store
- Curbside order fulfillment
- Loyalty applications and electronic coupons
- Returns processing
- Backroom receiving
- Product and package tracking
- Hospitality check-in
- Event and transportation ticketing
- Postal operations
- Light-manufacturing component tracking
- Work-in-process identification
- Process control
- RFID inventory and loss-prevention workflows with DS8288-R configurations
Compatibility, Configurations, and Ordering Information
The DS8288 is the cordless member of the Zebra DS82 Series. The corded DS8208 is available for workstations that do not require Bluetooth mobility or rechargeable power.
Compatible cordless accessories include standard desktop cradles, presentation cradles, spare PowerPrecision+ batteries, spare PowerCap modules, and document-capture stands. Exact compatibility depends on the scanner configuration and accessory part number.
Confirm whether includes the standard DS8288-SR barcode scanner or the RFID-enabled DS8288-R. Also verify the included power source, cradle style, host cable, power supply, and regional components.
USB and RS-232 are the published host interfaces. Legacy keyboard-wedge and IBM 46XX interfaces listed for some older Zebra scanners should not be assumed for the DS8288.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Zebra DS8288 read both 1D and 2D barcodes?
Yes. The DS8288 reads common 1D and 2D symbologies and supports OCR, GS1 Digital Link, Digimarc, and additional published data formats.
What is the maximum published UPC scanning range?
A 100% 13 mil UPC barcode can be captured from approximately 0.2 to 27.5 inches under Zebra’s specified conditions.
How far can the DS8288 operate from its cradle?
Bluetooth Class 1 provides a published line-of-sight range up to 330 feet. Class 2 provides up to 33 feet. Actual range varies with the physical environment and system configuration.
How long does its battery last?
The 3,500 mAh PowerPrecision+ battery provides up to 108 hours of operating time or 100,000 scans per charge for DS82-SR configurations under Zebra’s test conditions.
What is the PowerCap option?
PowerCap is an interchangeable supercapacitor alternative to the conventional battery. It provides fewer scans per charge but charges much faster and eliminates traditional battery maintenance.
Does the DS8288 support RFID?
Only DS8288-R configurations include RFID reading. Standard DS8288-SR configurations are barcode scanners and should not be described as RFID readers.
Does the scanner support hands-free scanning?
Yes. A compatible presentation cradle can position the scanner for hands-free scanning. Infrared object detection activates illumination when an item is presented.
What is included with ?
Package contents vary. Confirm whether includes the scanner, battery or PowerCap, cradle, interface cable, power supply, and other accessories before ordering.
Product Family
DS8288
MFG Part Number
DS8288-DL4U2104PVN
Product Type
Barcode Scanner
Sold By
Each
Connectivity
USB
Code Type
1D / 2D
Scanner Range
Short Range
Scanner Type
Imager
Battery
High Capacity Battery
Form Factor
Cordless
Durability
General Purpose
Features/Includes
Presentation Cradle
Zebra DS82 Series Data Sheet.pdf
https://www.advanced-automationinc.com/content/product_downloads/zebra/Zebra DS82 Series Data Sheet.pdf
Zebra DS82 Series Accessory Guide.pdf
https://www.advanced-automationinc.com/content/product_downloads/zebra/Zebra DS82 Series Accessory Guide.pdf
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