Scanner Setup and Management

Zebra Nucleus User Guide

The Scanners module contains sections for enrolling scanners into the

Zebra Nucleus

system and performing basic management functions.

Scanners exchange data with a host computer. When you scan a barcode, the scanner sends the data to the host computer. The host computer sends configuration/firmware updates to the scanner, and

Zebra Nucleus

manages your scanners by communicating with host computers. To manage scanners with

Zebra Nucleus

Create a configuration file enabling

Zebra Nucleus

to communicate with your host device. Follow the instructions in Setting up a Host.

Add the configuration file to every device that connects to your scanners.

Connect your scanners to their host devices. The scanners automatically appear in the

My Scanners

and

Device Inventory

screens.

Create scanner profiles with your desired scanner settings. Follow the instructions in Creating a New Scanner Profile.

Apply profiles to your scanners. Follow the instructions in Deploying a Scanner Profile.