Zebra CBA-U12-C09ZAR — Coiled 9 ft USB Cable for Zebra Scanners
USB-A host plugCoiled, 2.8 m / 9 ftPowered by the hostZebra universal cable
The Zebra CBA-U12-C09ZAR is a coiled USB cable, 9 ft (2.8 m) extended, that connects a Zebra (formerly Symbol/Motorola) handheld barcode scanner with a detachable cable to the USB-A port of a PC or POS terminal. The coil keeps the cable short and off the counter when the scanner is in its holder, then stretches when the cashier lifts the scanner to a bulky item.
Zebra lists it as "Cable - USB: Series A connector, 9 ft. (2.8 m) coiled" in its universal cable table. The scanner is powered from the USB port, so no power supply is needed, and in USB keyboard (HID) mode it works without drivers on most systems.
Before you order: For Zebra scanners that use the detachable universal cable (modular host port), e.g. the LS2208, LS4208 or LI4278 families. Not for scanners with a fixed cable or other brands — send us your model if unsure.
What's in the Box
- 1 × Zebra coiled USB cable, Series A connector, 2.8 m (9 ft) extended
- No power supply needed and none included
- No drivers or software (USB HID works natively)
What It Means in Practice
- At rest the coil sits compact next to the scanner; it stretches to about 2.8 m when you reach for an item.
- Ideal at checkouts and pharmacy counters where a straight cable would hang or tangle around the scale and drawer.
- The scanner runs from the USB port — one cable for data and power.
- The listed length is the stretched length: place the PC within about 2 m of the scanning spot so the coil is not under constant tension.
What Will Not Work
- Scanners with a built-in, non-detachable cable.
- Hosts with only a 12 V PoweredUSB or a serial COM port — use a Zebra PlusPower or RS-232 cable.
- Non-Zebra scanners — their scanner-end connectors are different.
- Long fixed runs: for a PC 3–4 m away, the straight 4.6 m CBA-U10-S15ZAR is the better fit.
Key Features
Coiled design
Stays tidy at rest and stretches when needed.
2.8 m extended
9 ft reach for typical checkout layouts.
Host-powered
No PSU; powered from the USB port.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
CBA-U12-C09ZAR |
| EAN / GTIN |
5711045485091 |
| Brand |
Zebra (formerly Symbol / Motorola Solutions) |
| Cable |
| Type |
USB cable for barcode scanners |
| Host connector |
USB Series A |
| Scanner end |
Zebra modular scanner connector (latching) |
| Length |
2.8 m (9 ft), extended |
| Form |
Coiled |
| Power |
From the host USB port — no PSU |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
1 month on Zebra non-serialized cables (Zebra warranty exceptions list) — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2.8 m the stretched or resting length?
Zebra quotes 9 ft (2.8 m) for the coiled cable, which is the extended length; at rest it is much shorter.
Does the scanner need a power supply?
No, it is powered through the USB port.
Which is better, coiled or straight?
Coiled for a scanner that is picked up often at a counter; straight for longer fixed runs to a PC further away.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
Coiled cables are the classic choice at retail checkouts: they keep the counter clear and survive constant lifting better than a loose straight cable. If you are replacing a damaged cable, check that your scanner has the latching port at the base — then this cable swaps in in seconds. More in our
scanner accessories.
✓ Buy it if you scan at a counter and want the cable to retract when the scanner is put down.
✕ Skip it if the PC is far from the scanner or the host has no USB-A port.
→ Also consider the straight 4.6 m Zebra CBA-U10-S15ZAR for longer fixed runs.
Not sure which cable your scanner needs? Send us the scanner model (it is on the label under the scanner) and the port you will plug into, and we will confirm the right cable before you order.