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DS4608 (iOS)

DS4608-SR - iOS Compatible 1D/2D Barcode Scanner (USB) With the DS4600 Series for Retail, you get a wide range of productivity-enhancing innovations to streamline more transactions and tasks throughout the store. This versatile barcode scanner can scan 1D and 2D barcodes, whether they’re printed on a label or displayed on a phone.
  • • Software: Lightspeed
  • • Warranty: 5-Year
  • • Return Period: 15 Days
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The versatility your workforce needs

The corded Zebra DS4608 helps retailers handle checkout, mobile coupons and loyalty, returns, inventory, receiving, age verification, and service workflows with one scanner family. It captures 1D and 2D barcodes on labels or screens, plus DotCode, dotted DataMatrix through cellophane, wide carton codes, and tiny high-density symbols.

An 800 MHz processor, 1280 x 800 sensor, and PRZM Intelligent Imaging improve first-pass reads on difficult labels. Standard-range, high-density, driver's-license, and EAS-capable configurations let buyers match the scanner to their workflow without assigning sibling-only features to every DS4608.

POSGuys reviews DS4608 scanning performance and retail-focused data-capture features.

Key Specifications

  • Scanner configuration: Corded handheld area imager with automatic presentation mode in a stand; SR, DL, HD, HL, DPM and healthcare configurations
  • Barcode capability: 1D and 2D barcodes, including QR, PDF417, DotCode and dotted DataMatrix; OCR and DPM support vary by model
  • Reading range: 13 mil UPC up to 28 in. (71.1 cm) on SR/DL models and 18 in. (45.7 cm) on HD/HL models; DPM range varies by configuration
  • Interfaces / connectivity: USB, RS232, Keyboard Wedge and TGCS (IBM) 46XX over RS485
  • Durability: Multiple 6 ft. (1.8 m) drops and 2,000 tumbles from 1.5 ft. (0.5 m)
  • Environmental sealing: IP52
  • Dimensions and weight: 6.5 x 2.6 x 3.9 in. (16.5 x 6.7 x 9.8 cm); 5.7 oz. (161.9 g)
  • Warranty: 5 years
  • Image sensor: 1280 x 800 pixels

In the Box

  • DS4608 scanner
  • Quick Start Guide

Configuration note: The interface cable, power supply if required, and IntelliStand are separate unless the selected option is a documented kit.

Versatile Zebra Performance

The DS4608 reads 1D and 2D labels, mobile coupons, loyalty IDs, tickets, DotCode and dotted DataMatrix. PRZM Intelligent Imaging, a megapixel sensor and an 800 MHz processor handle low-contrast, damaged and awkwardly presented symbols with fewer retries.

SR and DL configurations read 13 mil UPC from contact to 28 inches and 20 mil QR Code to 17.5 inches. HD and HL models resolve down to 2 mil Code 39 and 4 mil DataMatrix, with typical 13 mil UPC reach to 18 inches. Exact engine and parsing support depend on the selected option.

Built for Daily Work

IP52 sealing, double-sealed optics, a recessed scan window, multiple 6-foot drops and 2,000 tumbles protect checkout, service, receiving and inventory tasks. Good-decode LEDs, an adjustable beeper and Direct Decode Indicator confirm each read.

An optional Intellistand switches automatically between hands-free presentation and handheld scanning. The 32 to 122 degree Fahrenheit operating range suits active indoor work areas, not wash-down or outdoor exposure.

Productivity Features

Label Parse+ structures GS1 fields such as expiration date, lot and manufacture date. Multi-Code Data Formatting captures several symbols in one trigger pull, and Preferred Symbol selects one code from a group. OCR supports text capture; DL and HL configurations add U.S. driver-license parsing. Checkpoint EAS deactivation applies only to compatible HD and HL configurations in the proper EAS environment.

Deploy and Manage

Auto-host detect cables support USB, RS232, Keyboard Wedge and TGCS (IBM) 46XX plus more than 90 keyboards. 123Scan manages parameters, firmware and programming barcodes. Scanner Management Service, Remote Diagnostics and IoT Connector add remote asset visibility, troubleshooting and event routing; Zebra DNA and the Scanner SDK support custom integrations.

Applications

Use the DS4608 for point of sale, mobile coupons and loyalty, age verification, auxiliary scanning, receiving, inventory, drive-thru and ticketing. The standard-range engine can also reach a 20 mil Code 39 to about 44 inches under typical conditions for bulky items.

Configuration Note

Select the range engine, parsing capability, interface and stand or cable package required by the workflow; these features are not universal across every DS4608 part number.

Dimensions
6.5 in. H x 2.6 in. W x 3.9 in. D (16.5 x 6.7 x 9.8 cm)
Weight
5.7 oz. (161.9 g)
Power and Host Support
Input: 4.5 to 5.5 VDC host powered or external supply
Operating current at 5.0 V: 340 mA typical
Standby current at 5.0 V: 150 mA typical
Supports over 90 international keyboards
TAA compliant; compatible with Checkpoint EAS deactivation
Color
Nova White (corded only)
Twilight Black
Interfaces Available
USB Certified
RS-232
Keyboard Wedge
TGCS (IBM) 46XX over RS485
User Indicators

Direct Decode Indicator, Good Decode LEDs, Rear view LEDs, Beeper (adjustable tone and volume)

Performance and Imaging
Aiming: circular 617 nm amber LED; illumination: two 660 nm red LEDs
Field of view: 31.6° H x 22.6° V nominal
Image sensor: 1280 x 800 pixels
Skew/pitch/roll: ±60°, ±60°, 0°-360°
Images: Bitmap, JPEG or TIFF; 96 PPI on A4 document for DS4600-SR
Print Contrast (Min.)

15% minimum reflective difference

Barcodes Supported

1D, 2D

Decode Capabilities and Resolution
1D, PDF417/MicroPDF417, Composite, Aztec, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, QR/Micro QR, Han Xin, postal, SecurPharm, DotCode and dotted Data Matrix; OCR-A, OCR-B, MICR and US Currency
Minimum resolution: Code 39 3.0 mil and Data Matrix 5.0 mil for DS4600-SR
Operating Temp.

+32.0F to +122.0F (0.0C to +50.0C)

User Environment
Storage: -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)
Humidity: 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
Tumble: 2,000 tumbles in a 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) tumbler
Sealing: IP52
ESD: ±15 kV air, ±8 kV direct and ±8 kV indirect
Drop Specification

Designed to withstand multiple drops at 6.0 ft (1.8m) to concrete

Ambient Light (Max)

0 to 10,000 Foot Candles/0 to 107,600 Lux

Stand

Optional

Utilities and Maintenance
123Scan, Scanner SDK and Scanner Management Service (SMS)
Regulatory Compliance
Environmental: 2011/65/EU, EN 50581:2012 and EN IEC 63000:2018
Electrical safety: UL/CAN/CSA/EN/IEC 60950-1 and IEC/EN 62368-1
LED safety: IEC/EN 62471
EMI/RFI: FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class B, ICES-003 Class B, EN 55032/55024/55035 and EN/IEC 60601-1-2
Warranty

5 Years

Recommended Services
Zebra OneCare Select; Zebra OneCare Essential; Zebra OneCare Battery Maintenance
Zebra 123Scan Configuration Utility (Windows 64-Bit)
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Zebra 123Scan Configuration Utility (Windows 64-Bit)
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Zebra 123Scan Configuration Utility (Windows 32-Bit)
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DS4608 Quick Start Guide
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DS4608 Product Reference Guide
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DS4600 Series for Retail Specification Sheet
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DS4608-HC Healthcare Specification Sheet
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DS4600-DPE Direct Part Marking Specification Sheet
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DS4608 and DS4608-HC Accessories Guide
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Shop DS4608 Models

DS4608-SR7U2100AZW

DS4608-SR Black USB KIT: DS4608-SR00007ZZWW Scanner, CBA-U21-S07ZBR Shielded USB Cable

Color:

Black

Scan Engine:

Standard

Interface:

USB

Includes:

USB Cable

$285.68

DS4608-SR7U2100SGW

DS4608-SR Black with Stand USB KIT: DS4608-SR00007ZZWW Scanner, CBA-U21-S07ZBR Shielded USB Cable, 20-71043-04R Stand

Color:

Black

Scan Engine:

Standard

Interface:

USB

Includes:

USB Cable and Hands-Free Stand

$315.23

DS4608-HD7U2100AZW

DS4608-HD Black USB KIT: DS4608-HD00007ZZWW Scanner, CBA-U21-S07ZBR Shielded USB Cable (High Density)

Color:

Black

Scan Engine:

High Density

Interface:

USB

Includes:

USB Cable

$300.72

DS4608-HD7U2100SGW

DS4608-HD Black with Stand USB KIT: DS4608-HD00007ZZWW Scanner, CBA-U21-S07ZBR Shielded USB Cable, 20-71043-04R Stand (High Density)

Color:

Black

Scan Engine:

High Density

Interface:

USB

Includes:

USB Cable and Hands-Free Stand

$331.82

DS4608-HCBU2100AZW

DS4608-HC USB KIT: DS4608-HC4000BVZWW SCANNER, CBA-U21-S07ZBR SHIELDED USB CABLE (Health Care Version)

Color:

HC White

Scan Engine:

Standard

Interface:

USB

Includes:

USB Cable

$357.56

DS4608-HD00007ZZWW

SCNR,DS4608: Area Imager, High Density, Twilight Black

Color:

Black

Scan Engine:

High Density

Interface:

Order Cable Separately

Includes:

Scanner Only

$277.02

DS4608-DPE0007VZRW

SCNR,DS4608: Area Imager, ElectronicS DPM, Corded, White Illumination, Twilight Black, Vibration Motor - NA, LA, EMEA Only

Scan Engine:

DPM

Interface:

Order Cable Separately

Includes:

Scanner Only

Color:

Twilight Black

$752.29

DS4608-HL00007ZZWW

SCNR,DS4608: Area Imager, High Density With DL Parsing, Twilight Black

Color:

Black

Scan Engine:

High Density + DL Parsing

Interface:

Order Cable Separately

Includes:

Scanner Only

$295.53

DS4608-HC4000BVZWW

SCNR,DS4608: Area Imager, HEALTHCARE, Corded, HC White, Vibration Motor

Color:

HC White

Interface:

Order Cable Separately

Includes:

Scanner Only

Scan Engine:

Standard

$332.36

DS4608-SR00006ZZWW

SCNR,DS4608: AREA IMAGER, STANDARD RANGE, NOVA WHITE (Scanner Only - Order Cables Separately)

Color:

Nova White

Interface:

Order Cable Separately

Includes:

Scanner Only

Scan Engine:

Standard

$263.17

DS4608-DL00007ZZWW

SCNR,DS4608: AREA IMAGER, STANDARD RANGE (Driver's License Parsing)(Scanner Only - Order Cables Separately)

Color:

Black

Scan Engine:

DL Parsing

Interface:

Order Cable Separately

Includes:

Scanner Only

$280.76

DS4608-SR00007ZZWW

SCNR,DS4608: AREA IMAGER, STANDARD RANGE, TWILIGHT BLACK (Scanner Only - Order Cables Separately)

Color:

Black

Interface:

Order Cable Separately

Includes:

Scanner Only

Scan Engine:

Standard

$263.17

DS4608-HD00007ZCWW

SCNR,DS4608: AREA IMAGER, HIGH DENSITY, TWILIGHT BLACK, CHECKPOINT EAS (Scanner Only - Order Cables Separately)

Color:

Black

Scan Engine:

High Density

Interface:

Order Cable Separately

Includes:

Scanner Only

$336.26

Shop DS4608 Accessories

20-71043-04R

Gooseneck Intellistand – Black (DS2208, DS4308, DS4608, DS8108)

$61.37

21-71043-04R

DS4308, Cup, Black

$21.92

21-71043-0BR

DS4308, Cup Healthcare

$54.07

STND-AS004XC-07

DS4608, DS4208, DS4308, Intellistand, Twilight Black

$89.75

21-71159-07

Intellistand Base Only, Twilight Black

$75.00

PWR-WUA5V12W0US

Power Supply Brick, US Plug, For Zebra Mobile Computers, Requires CBL-TC5X-USBC2A-01.

$40.09

STND-GS00UNC-04

Universal Gooseneck Intellistand – Black (LS2208, LI2208, LS4208, DS2208, DS4208, DS4308, DS4608, DS8108)

$56.25

CUP-AS004XC-07

DS4208, DS4308, Intellistand Cup, Twilight Black.

$16.35

PWR-WUA5V4W0US

Power supply - Level VI wall adapter with captive DC cable and US adapter clip, 5.2V, 1.1A, 5.7W

$52.14

PWR-WUA5V4W0WW

Power Supply: 5VDC, 850MA, Level 6 Compliant

$115.55

20-71043-0BR

DS2208, DS4308, DS4608, and DS8108 Gooseneck Intellistand, HC White

$81.82

22-71043-0BR

DS4308, DS4608, DS2208, and DS8108 Gooseneck Intellistand, Weighted, HC White

$100.84

CBA-U21-S07ZBR

Shielded USB: Series A Connector, 7Ft. (2.1M), Straight, BC1.2

$46.76

Z1AE-DS4608-3C00

3 Years Zebra OneCare Essential, 3 Day TAT, Purchased with 30 Days, with Comprehensive Coverage. Includes Coverage for Cradles.

$40.79
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