USB Interface Connection

USB Interface Connection

Connect the scanner directly to the host computer.
USB Connection
USB cable connects the DS8208 scanner to the host device.USB cable connects cradles to host device.
When you connect the USB, use a shielded connector cable (such as the CBA-U21-S072AR). Refer to the Solution Pathway for more information about cables.
The scanner connects to USB-capable hosts including:
  • TGCS (IBM) terminals
  • Apple™ desktop and notebooks
  • Other network computers that support more than one keyboard.
The following operating systems support the scanner through USB:
  • Windows® XP, 7, 8, 10, 11
  • MacOS 8.5 - MacOS 10.6
  • TGCS (IBM) 4690/TCx Sky OS
The scanner also interfaces with other USB hosts that support USB Human Interface Devices (HID).