Zebra DS2278-HC Barcode Scanner | 1D/2D Healthcare Imager | Bluetooth | Scanner Only | White
Zebra DS2278-HC Cordless Healthcare Scanner
1D/2D Imager · Bluetooth 4.0 · PRZM · Disinfectant-Ready · IP52 · Night Mode · Scanner Only · White
The Zebra DS2278-HC is the cordless Bluetooth version of the DS2200 Series for Healthcare — delivering all the clinical scanning capabilities of the DS2208-HC with the added freedom of wireless Bluetooth 4.0 mobility. Designed to move with caregivers from the patient bedside to the pharmacy, admissions, and specimen collection, the DS2278-HC features a disinfectant-ready housing for routine sanitising, a 2400 mAh battery for 14 hours of all-shift scanning, and Zebra's Direct Decode Indicator for silent scan confirmation in patient-sensitive environments. This is a scanner-only SKU — a charging cradle must be purchased separately.
| SKU | DS2278-HC0000BZZRW |
| EAN | 8596375197459 |
| Scanner Type | 1D/2D Area Imager · PRZM Intelligent Imaging · Omnidirectional |
| Scan Speed | Up to 762 mm/sec |
| 1D Barcodes | Code 39, Code 128, UPC/EAN, GS1 DataBar, Codabar, MSI and more |
| 2D Barcodes | QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec, MaxiCode, Micro QR and more |
| Wireless | Bluetooth 4.0 + BLE · Scan-to-Connect (single scan pairing) |
| Battery | 2400 mAh Li-Ion · Up to 14 hours use |
| Healthcare Housing | Disinfectant-ready · Withstands regular hospital-grade cleaning |
| Scan Window | Deeply recessed · Scratch-proof |
| Patient-Safe Feedback | Direct Decode Indicator (light on barcode = good decode) · Night Mode (silent confirm) · Beeper |
| IP Rating | IP52 |
| Drop Resistance | 1.5 m to concrete |
| Colour | Healthcare White |
| Management | Zebra 123Scan · DataCapture DNA · Scanner Management Service · Zebra OneCare |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| In the Box | DS2278-HC Scanner only · Charging cradle sold separately |
BUYER'S GUIDE
Best For: Clinicians and nurses who move between the patient bedside, pharmacy, admissions, and specimen collection — and need a scanner that travels with them wirelessly. The 14-hour battery means no mid-shift recharging interruptions.
DS2278-HC vs. DS2208-HC: If clinicians work at a fixed workstation (nurse station, pharmacy counter), the corded DS2208-HC is simpler and lower cost. If they roam between rooms, wards, or beds, the cordless DS2278-HC eliminates cable tethering and improves workflow efficiency.
Scanner Only — Cradle Required: This SKU includes the scanner only. A CR2278-HC charging and communication cradle is required for both charging the battery and connecting the scanner wirelessly to a host system. Contact us for kit bundle pricing.
Disinfection Critical: Never use a standard general-purpose scanner in a clinical environment where regular disinfection is required. The DS2278-HC's disinfectant-ready housing is specifically tested for common hospital-grade cleaning agents — protecting both the scanner's longevity and your infection control compliance.