Interfaces

Interfaces

The
DS4678
digital scanner cradles (CR8178-SC and CR8178-PC) can connect to a host computer using a USB, RS-232, IBM 468/469, or Keyboard Wedge interface.
  • USB connection to a host. The digital scanner auto-detects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard interface type. Select other USB interface types by scanning the programming bacode menus. Go to Country Codes for the interface-supported keyboards (for a Windows® environment).
    Use only compatible Zebra USB cables with a shielded modular connector.
  • Standard RS-232 connection to a host. Scan barcode menus to set up the communication of the digital scanner with the host.
  • Connection to IBM 468X/469X hosts. Scan barcode menus to set up communication of the digital scanner with the IBM terminal.
  • Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes. Scan barcodes to set up communication of the digital scanner with the host. Go to Country Codes for the interface-supported international keyboards (for a Windows® environment).
  • Configuration via 123Scan.
    For a list of supported scanner functionality by communication protocol, go to Communication Protocol Functionality.