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DS8208/DS8288 Digital Scanner Series Quick Start Guide
DS8208/DS8288 Quick Start Guide

DS8208/DS8288 Quick Start Guide

DS8208/DS8288 Quick Start Guide
Model Numbers
Unpacking the Scanner
Corded DS8208 Scanner Features
Cordless DS8288 Scanner Features
Replacing the Battery
Connecting the Cradle
Inserting the DS8288/DS8288R into the Standard Cradle
Inserting the DS8288/DS8288R Scanner into the Presentation Cradle
USB Host Interface
RS-232 Host Connection
Aiming
Hand-Held Scanning
Hands-Free Scanning
RFID Scanning
Useful Barcodes
RFID Same Tag Timeout
RFID Trigger Mode
RFID Data Transmission Format
Beeper Indications
LED Indications
Troubleshooting
Ergonomic Considerations

DS8208/DS8288 Quick Start Guide

DS8208/DS8288 Quick Start Guide

Front and side view of the DS8288 and DS8288 scanners

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This guide was last published: 2026-07-29 .

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