Zebra DS8178 Product Reference Guide

CHAPTER 7 USB INTERFACE
Introduction
This chapter provides instructions for programming the imaging imager to interface with a USB host. The imaging
imager scanner connects directly to a USB host, or a powered USB hub. The USB host can power the imaging
imager.
Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (
*).
Connecting a USB Interface
The imaging imager scanner connects with USB capable hosts including:
• Desktop PCs and Notebooks
• Apple™ iMac, G4, iBooks (North America only)
• IBM SurePOS terminals
• Sun, IBM, and other network computers that support more than one keyboard.
The following operating systems support the imaging imager scanner through USB:
• Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
• MacOS 8.5 and above
• IBM 4690 OS.
*North American Standard USB Keyboard
Feature/Option
*Indicates Default

Zebra DS8178 Specifications

General

Product color	Black
Housing material	-
International Protection (IP) code	IP42
Type	Handheld bar code reader
Wavelength	617 nm
Sensor type	Photo diode
Scanner type	1D/2D
Tilt reading angle	0 - 360 °
Pitch reading angle	0 - 60 °
Optical sensor resolution	1280 pixels
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95 %
PC connection	RS-232/USB
Wireless range	100 m
Bluetooth version	4.0
Standard interfaces	USB, RS-232, Bluetooth
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless
Battery life	83 h
Battery capacity	2500 mAh
Power source type	Battery

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	107 mm
Width	66 mm
Height	168 mm
Weight	235.3 g