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Zebra SP20 Series Single Plane Scanner

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Simple to deploy. Easy to use. Built for better checkouts—without compromising performance for price

The Zebra SP20 Series Single-Plane Scanner delivers reliable checkout performance at a budget-friendly price for retail, hospitality and self-service environments. It can go from unboxing to fully operational in five minutes or less, while its compact adjustable design fits tight point-of-sale spaces and leaves room for product displays or impulse items.

Bright visual guides, a field of view up to 80% larger than competitive models and strong decoding on difficult printed and mobile barcodes make scanning straightforward for cashiers and first-time kiosk users. Recessed eye-friendly illumination, durable IP52 construction and no-cost Zebra management tools support dependable daily operation without adding unnecessary complexity.

Explore the Zebra SP20 Series single-plane scanner.

Key Specifications

  • Scanner configuration: Corded hands-free presentation area imager; scanner-only and stand configurations
  • Barcode capability: 1D and 2D barcodes, including QR, PDF417, GS1 Digital Link and Digimarc
  • Reading range: Contact to 10.0 in. (25.4 cm) for 13 mil UPC
  • Interfaces / connectivity: USB and RS232 (TTL); supports more than 90 international keyboards
  • Durability: Multiple 5 ft. (1.5 m) drops to concrete
  • Environmental sealing: IP52
  • Dimensions and weight: Scanner: 3.0 x 3.0 x 2.2 in. (75 x 75 x 57 mm), 3.9 oz. (110 g); stand-equipped configurations vary
  • Warranty: 3 years
  • Image sensor: 1 megapixel, 1280 x 800 pixels
  • Field of view: 62 degrees horizontal x 41 degrees vertical

In the Box

Cube only: SP20 scanner and Quick Start Guide

Stand kit: SP20 scanner, Quick Start Guide and STND-AD0020-04 stand

USB kit: stand kit components plus CBL-U20755-01 7 ft. right-angle USB cable

Configuration note: Cable and stand are sold separately unless the selected option explicitly includes them.

Fits Any Checkout

Scan the device QR code to launch Zebra Simple Setup Experience and build an optimized POS configuration in five minutes or less. The low-profile scanner and adjustable stand preserve counter space in QSR, convenience and specialty retail.

A standard 1/4-20 camera mount works with third-party clamps, poles, swivels and wall mounts, while Zebra L-Brackets and Flange Brackets support fixed installations. Similar dimensions make the SP20 a practical replacement in many counter, wall and kiosk layouts.

Effortless Presentation Scanning

Bright green guide lines show where to present an item, and the scan area is up to 80% larger than competitive models. Zebra imaging reads damaged, poorly printed and low-contrast labels plus mobile coupons with fewer retries.

The wide field of view can capture both 1D UPC and 2D GS1 Digital Link on the same package. 123Scan can configure GS1 Digital Link in less than a minute for expiration, recall, ingredient and traceability workflows.

Comfortable, Flexible Capture

Recessed deep-red illumination switches off between scans to reduce distraction. The SP20 supports major 1D/2D symbologies, QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, GS1 Digital Link and Digimarc. Minimum resolution reaches 3 mil for Code 39/128 and 5 mil for Data Matrix/QR Code.

Built for Busy Counters

IP52 sealing, elevated electronics and multiple 5-foot drops protect against dust, spills and daily handling. Zebra provides a three-year hardware warranty and reports a failure rate below 0.5% across its data-capture products as an additional fleet-planning proof point.

Easy to Manage

Simple Setup Experience handles day-one configuration. 123Scan programs parameters and firmware, Remote Diagnostics exposes current configuration, Scanner Management Service supports remote asset control, and Zebra Scanner SDK enables custom applications through Zebra DNA.

Applications

Use the SP20 for staffed and self-checkout, kiosks, check-in, admissions, ticketing, coupons and loyalty where space, deployment speed and customer-facing illumination matter.

Physical Characteristics
  • Dimensions (Scanner only): 3.0 x 3.0 x 2.2 in (75 x 75 x 57 mm)
  • Dimensions (With stand): 5.5 x 3.1 x 3.1 in (140 x 80 x 80 mm)
  • Weight (Scanner only): 3.9 oz (110 g)
  • Weight (With stand): 7.7 oz (218 g)
  • Input voltage range: 4.75 to 5.25 VDC (Host powered); 4.75 to 5.25 VDC (External power supply)
  • Operating current @ 5.0V: Presentation mode 280 mA RMS (typical); Host trigger mode 260 mA RMS (typical)
  • Idle current @ 5.0V: Presentation mode 110 mA RMS (typical); Host trigger mode 80 mA RMS (typical)
  • Color: Midnight Black
  • Supported host interfaces: USB, RS232 (TTL)
  • Keyboard support: Supports over 90 international keyboards
  • User indicators: Power, Active Scan Zone, Good Decode LEDs; beeper
Imaging Characteristics
  • Resolution: 1 Megapixel (1280 x 800 pixels)
  • Illumination: (2) deep red LEDs
  • Field of view: 62° H x 41° V nominal
  • Minimum print contrast: 20% minimum reflective difference
  • Skew tolerance: +/-70°
  • Pitch tolerance: +/-60°
  • Roll tolerance: 0° to 360°
User Environment
  • Operating temperature: 32.0°F to 122°F (0.0°C to 50.0°C)
  • Storage temperature: -40.0°F to 158.0°F (-40.0°C to 70.0°C)
  • Humidity: 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
  • Sealing: IP52
  • Drop/impact shock: Designed to withstand multiple drops at 5 ft (1.5 m) to concrete
  • ESD: EN61000-4-2, +/-15 kV air, +/-10 kV direct, +/-8 kV indirect
  • Ambient light immunity: Sunlight 0–10,000 foot-candles (0–108,000 lux); Artificial indoor light < 450 foot-candles (4845 lux)
  • Approved cleaners: Refer to the Product Reference Guide for the complete list
Regulatory
  • Environmental: EN IEC 63000:2018
  • Electrical safety: UL 62368-1; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62368-1-19; IEC 62368-1; EN 62368-1
  • LED safety: IEC 62471; EN 62471
  • EMI/RFI: 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B Class B; ICES-003 Issue 7 Class B; EN55032, EN55035; EN61000-3-2; EN61000-3-3; EN61000-6-2; EN60601-1-2
Symbol Decode Capability
  • 1D: All major 1D barcodes including Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar/NW7, Code 11, MSI Plessey, UPC/EAN, I 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5, GS1 DataBar, Base 32 (Italian Pharma)
  • 2D: All major 2D barcodes including QR Code, Micro QR, DataMatrix, GS1 Digital Link, PDF417, Micro PDF417, Composite Codes, TLC-39, Aztec, MaxiCode, Han Xin, Postal Codes, SecurPharm
  • GS1 Digital Link: Digital Link
  • Digimarc: Digimarc barcodes
  • Minimum element resolution: Code 39: 3.0 mil; Code 128: 3.0 mil; Data Matrix: 5.0 mil; QR Code: 5.0 mil
  • Note: Refer to Product Reference Guide for a complete list of symbologies.
Decode Range
3 mil Code 390.7 inches (1.8 cm) to 2.5 inches (6.4 cm)
5 mil Code 390 inches (0 cm) to 5.5 inches (14.0 cm)
20 mil Code 390 inches (0 cm) to 16.0 inches (40.6 cm)
3 mil Code 1280.7 inches (1.8 cm) to 2.3 inches (5.8 cm)
5 mil Code 1280 inches (0 cm) to 5.0 inches (12.7 cm)
6.7 mil PDF 4170 inches (0 cm) to 4.5 inches (11.4 cm)
13 mil UPC (100%)0 inches (0 cm) to 10.0 inches (25.4 cm)
10 mil DataMatrix0 inches (0 cm) to 5.0 inches (12.7 cm)
20 mil QR Code0 inches (0 cm) to 7.8 inches (19.8 cm)
Recommended Services
  • Zebra OneCare Select
  • Zebra OneCare Essential
Warranty
  • Subject to the terms of Zebra’s hardware warranty statement, the SP20 Series is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 3 years from the date of shipment.
  • Complete warranty statement: www.zebra.com/warranty
Zebra DNA
  • Zebra DNA is a suite of highly intelligent firmware, software, utilities and apps exclusively engineered to ensure maximum performance from every Zebra scanner.
  • Learn more: www.zebra.com/zebradna
Zebra 123Scan Utility for Windows (64-bit) v6.01.0001
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Zebra 123Scan Utility for Windows (32-bit) v6.01.0001
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SP20 Quick Start Guide
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SP20 Product Reference Guide
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SP20 Spec Sheet
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SP20 Accessories Guide
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SP2002-SR4UR700SGW

Kit: SP2002-SR400000SGW SP2002-SR Black with Stand, CBL-U20755-01 7' USB Cable with Right Angle Connector

Stand:

Included

Interface Cable:

USB

$276.00

SP2002-SR00004ZZWW

SP2002: Single Plane Area Imager, Cube Only, Standard Range, Midnight Black

Stand:

Not Included

Interface Cable:

Not Included

$222.00

SP2002-SR400000SGW

SP2002-SR Black with Stand (Cable Not Included) KIT: SP2002-SR00004ZZWW Scanner, STND-AD0020-04

Stand:

Included

Interface Cable:

Not Included

$240.75

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CBL-U10755-01

DS55: USB CABLE: 7 FT

$46.80

CBL-U20755-01

DS55: USB Cable: 7 ft. w/ Right Angle Connector.

$46.80

PWR-WUA5V4W0US

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

$52.14

CBL-R20755-01

DS55: RS-232 Cable: 7 ft. w/ Right Angle Connector.

$46.80