Setting up a Zebra DS2200 Series barcode scanner

The Zebra DS2200 Series of barcode scanners has a corded (DS2208) and a cordless (DS2278) model. Both models are compatible with 1D and 2D barcodes. To set them up and start scanning items, they require little to no assembly and simply need to be connected to a USB port on your computer.

Setting up the Zebra DS2208 barcode scanner (corded model)

The Zebra DS2208 barcode scanner ships to you already assembled.

To set it up:

1. Connect the barcode scanner to a USB port on your computer. 
   
   Note: If you are connecting the scanner to a Mac and you see a Keyboard Setup Assistant pop-up, do not click continue. Click the red x in the upper left-hand corner to cancel the pop-up.  

   

2. Enable an automatic carriage return after a scan by scanning this barcode (also found in the Quick Start Guide packaged with your scanner):

   
   

3. In Retail POS, click Inventory > Item Search.
4. Scan an item.

The item you scanned should appear in your search results.

Setting up the Zebra DS2278 barcode scanner (cordless model)

The Zebra DS2208 barcode scanner communicates to its cradle via Bluetooth. This is what gives it its cordless functionality. Its cradle is then connected to a USB port on your computer so it can communicate with your Retail POS account and charge.

Before using the Zebra DS2278 barcode scanner in your shop, we recommend resting it in its cradle until it's fully charged. To indicate that it's charging, the cradle's LED light will turn amber and start blinking. Once it's fully charged, it will turn green and become solid. 

To set it up:

1. Connect the cradle cable to the port underneath the cradle.

   

2. Connect the cradle to a USB port on your computer.
   
   Note: If you are connecting the scanner to a Mac and you see a Keyboard Setup Assistant pop-up, do not click continue. Click the red x in the upper left-hand corner to cancel the pop-up.  

   

3. Enable an automatic carriage return after a scan by scanning this barcode (also found in the Quick Start Guide packaged with your scanner):
   

   

4. In Retail POS, click Inventory > Item Search.
5. Scan an item.

The item you scanned should appear in your search results.