Zebra Barcode Software Download

[Alexia Borson]

TheZebra 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.

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.

1. Connect the micro USB connector to your scanner and the standard USB port to your computer or a USB wall outlet. Note that this connector is for charging your scanner only. The LED light will be flashing green to indicate the scanner is charging.

2. Once charged, unplug your scanner from the Micro USB connector and scan the general discoverable mode barcode. This will allow your scanner to pair with your computer through Bluetooth.

3. Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on your computer. From the device list, click on your Zebra DS2278 model listed. This will pair your scanner to your computer.

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Hello,

I've searched for a solution, but didn't find one. Perhaps you can help me:

I've a small label (4 x 2 cm, GK420D) and I want to place a barcode. The problem is that this barcode will change for every item in type and length. For example: a code with 16 characters (CC00000000001234) is fitting well on the label, BUT a shorter code with just 13 characters (9GG1234L98765) doesn't fit (is to long) ! Why?

Here is my ZPL code - what's wrong with it?

LOOKS GOOD:

^XA

^LH145,15

^FO0,40^BY2^BCN,40,Y,N,N,A^FDCC00000000001234^FS

^XZ

LOOKS BAD:

^XA

^LH145,15

^FO0,40^BY2^BCN,40,Y,N,N,A^FD9GG1234L98765^FS

^XZ

I've tested it with ZPL Viewer and printed it, in both situations the barcode is to long - when I'm using the shorter code!

Thanks a lot for your help!!!

Alex

Hi Alex,

Unfortunately, Zebra barcodes size with the size of the data you encode. While the number of characters has some effect, printing alphanumeric codes also make barcodes longer. You can try making all of your barcodes narrower by changing the ^BY2 to ^BY1, which changes the default module width and results in the whole barcode being narrower.

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A barcode is a pattern of dark bars and gaps grouped in some pattern to encode data characters. Every barcode type or symbology has its unique way of encoding data characters. The general format of a barcode symbol consists of a leading margin, start character, data or message character, check character (if any), stop character and trailing margin. Within this framework, each recognizable symbology uses its unique format.

Barcodes are divided into two main types: one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D). 1D barcodes, also known as linear barcodes, consist of lines and spaces of various widths that create specific patterns representing information. 2D barcodes, on the other hand, use symbols, shapes, dots and other geometric patterns to store data, which can be scanned both horizontally and vertically, allowing them to hold much more information than 1D barcodes.

This is a two dimensional barcode. Data is encoded in both the horizontal and vertical dimensions. As more data is encoded, the size of the barcode can be increased in both the horizontal and vertical directions thus maintaining a manageable shape for easy scanning. This type could have 2000 or more characters embedded in the barcode.

A barcode holds encoded information and a barcode scanner is able to translate this code into numbers and letters which is passed onto a host system.

Barcodes provide rapid, simple and accurate readings, as well as data transmission for items that need to be identified, tracked or managed. They can be directly printed onto virtually any material and provide a cost-effective and accurate solution for capturing data. There is no single barcode type that has a universal business application. Therefore, a need for different symbologies exist.

When you breakdown a barcode, character sets are combinations of bars and spaces that represent a specific character. X Dimension is the width of the smallest bar or space element in the barcode which is also referred to as mil size (1mil = .001 inch). Quiet ones are the areas just before and after the barcode.

Each barcode holds specific information that can be used to identify a product, track inventory, and manage pricing. Starting from the beginning of the barcode, the very first number is known as the system character or number system character. This digit is not randomly assigned; rather, it serves as an identifier for the type of product or industry the product belongs to. For instance, a barcode that starts with the number '0' typically represents a grocery item, whereas a barcode that begins with the number '3' indicates that the product is a pharmaceutical item. Several other system characters correspond to different industries.

The product code, on the other hand, is assigned by the manufacturer to each of its products. This code is unique for each product and helps in identifying the specific item within a manufacturer's line of products. The product code/item reference is a unique code assigned to the product and combines with the manufacturer code to make up the first eleven digits of the barcode.

The check digit is the last number in the barcode and it is used for error detection. The scanner uses this digit to verify that the barcode has been scanned correctly. A check digit is a special formula using those first eleven digits to calculate the check digit. This twelfth digit ensures the accuracy of the information in your barcode when it is scanned.

It's important to note that the actual price of the product is not encoded in the barcode. Instead, when the barcode is scanned at the point of sale, the system uses the manufacturer and product codes to look up the price in the store's database. This allows for dynamic pricing, where prices can be changed in the database without requiring new barcodes on the products.

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