USB Barcode Scanners

Choosing the right scanner depends on your environment and application. Here are our top models currently:

• Zebra LI2208: Reliable and cost-effective the LI2208 is a 1D USB scanner with the ability to also scan on digital screens.
• Zebra LI4278: A 1D USB scanner with the ability to connect to devices wirelessly via Bluetooth as well.
• Zebra DS2208: Capable of scanning 1D and 2D barcodes such as QR codes.
• Zebra DS2278: A 1D/2D USB & Bluetooth Barcode Scanner
• Socket S720: 1D & 2D Barcode Scanner with Bluetooth. Available in many colours. 
• Zebra DS3678-SR: Ultra rugged, Bluetooth 2D barcode scanners ideal for warehouse and manufacturing floor. 

Some questions to take into consideration:

• Will the scanner be used indoors (poorly lit areas) or outdoors (bright light)? 
• Should the scanner be stationary (USB connected) or carried around (Bluetooth)?
• What is the best scanner to fit the needs? Disinfectant ready, ultra-rugged, on counter/presentation, handheld etc.)
• What’s the medium barcodes are on: Printed on paper or displayed on a digital screen? 
• Barcode type: 1D (composed of vertical black bars and white spaces of varying lengths) or 2D (dots, squares and other shapes that QR codes and data matrix codes use to store data)

Click here to read our blog on what to consider when buying a barcode scanner for more details.

1D Barcodes: composed of vertical black bars and white spaces of varying lengths. They are read from mainly paper base printed surfaces. ID barcodes are commonly used in Retail, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Supply chain and Educations industries. 

2D Barcodes: 2D barcodes use specific patterns like dots, squares and other shapes that QR codes and data matrix codes use to store data. 2D barcodes are commonly used for Marketing, Food services, Automotive, Electronics, Digital coupons, Engineering, Healthcare, manufacturing industries.