Zebra DS7708 Quick Reference Manual

DS7708 2D VERTICAL
SLOT SCANNER

QUICK REFERENCE
GUIDE

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Warranty

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http://www.zebra.com/warranty.

For Australia Only

This warranty is given by Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., 71 Robinson Road,
#05-02/03, Singapore 068895, Singapore. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot
be excluded under the Australia Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or
refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss
or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail
to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Zebra
Technologies Corporation Australia’s limited warranty above is in addition to any rights
and remedies you may have under the Australian Consumer Law. If you have any
queries, please call Zebra Technologies Corporation at [phone]. You may also
visit our website: http://www.zebra.com/warranty for the most updated warranty terms.

Service Information

If you have a problem using the equipment, contact your facility's Technical or Systems
Support. If there is a problem with the equipment, they will contact the Zebra
Technologies Customer Support Center at: http://www.zebra.com/support.

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Overview

This Quick Reference Guide is designed to assist during routine DS7708 operation.
Detailed information about installation, performance specifications, programming bar
codes, and troubleshooting can be found in the DS7708 2D Vertical Slot Scanner
Product Reference Guide (p/n MN001062AXX).

Unpacking

Carefully remove the DS7708 from the packaging to avoid damaging the scan window.
Once removed from its packaging, inspect it for damage. Keep the packaging. It is the
approved shipping container, and should be used if the scanner needs to be returned for
servicing. Before using the scanner peel off the protective cover from the scan window.

Product Features

The DS7708 scanner reads bar codes quickly and accurately with a minimum of
effort. The scanner includes an Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) antenna
which allows simultaneous bar code reading and security tag deactivation.

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The DS7708 can sit on table top, or be attached to a wall mounting surface.

Speaker

Scan Window Opening

Volume/Tone
Control

LED

Auxiliary Scanner Port

EAS Cable

Host Port

Connecting to a Host and/or Auxiliary Scanner

NOTE For detailed host configurations and connections refer to the

Product Reference Guide.

The scanner has two ports at its bottom. Remove the back cover (see Removing

the Back Cover on page 5) and turn the scanner upside down for access to the

host and auxiliary scanner ports.

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Removing the Back Cover

To remove the back cover, lightly press on the indentations at the top of the cover,
slide downward until it becomes free, and lift up off the scanner.

Press

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Insert the host cable into the RJ-45 connector on the back right of the scanner.
Insert auxiliary scanner cable (optional) into the USB connector on the back left of
the scanner.

Auxiliary

Port

Host Port

Replacing the Back Cover

The back cover has three channels to route the outgoing cables so that they are
organized and do not hinder the scanner’s placement. Place the back cover on
the back of the scanner and ensure the cables are positioned appropriately to be
routed through one or more of the cable routing channels. Route the cables
through the nearest channel. (See the figure on page 7.)

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Press the cover and slide upwards until it snaps into place.

Cable Routing Channels

Removing the Back Cover with Cables Installed

Follow the procedure noted in Removing the Back Cover on page 5 and slide the
cable(s) out of the retaining slots to ensure they can move freely.

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Mounting the Scanner (Optional Hardware Required)

The DS7708 is designed to sit on top of a table, or be mounted to a wall. The
mounting slots in the bottom of the scanner accept a mounting bracket to secure it
to the mounting surface.

Mounting Slots

Plastic Tabs

Mounting Bracket

Attaching the Scanner to the Table Top

The recommended method of installation is attaching the scanner to the table top
using the double-sided tape provided on the bottom of the bracket. Determine the
location for installing the scanner; attach the scanner to the mounting bracket;
peel off the paper on the two strips of double-sided tape; position the bracket; and
press down onto the table surface.

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Mounting the Scanner to a Table Top

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1. Follow the steps in Connecting to a Host and/or Auxiliary Scanner on page 4

to connect all interface and power cables to the scanner. Ensure the back
cover is replaced and the cables are routed appropriately.

2. Determine the location for installing the scanner.

3. Diagram 1: Mount the table bracket with three screws (not included).

4. Diagram 2: Invert the scanner slightly and align the mounting slots over the

plastic tabs on the bracket.

5. Diagram 3: Insert the plastic tabs into the mounting slots on the scanner, and
slide the scanner back until it clicks into place.

2

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Mounting the Scanner to a Wall

1

4

2

5

3

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1. Follow the steps in Connecting to a Host and/or Auxiliary Scanner on page 4
to connect all interface and power cables to the scanner. Ensure the back
cover is replaced and the cables are routed appropriately.

2. Determine the location for installing the scanner.

3. Use a pencil to mark the four mounting holes. (A mounting template is

provided in the Product Reference Guide.)

4. Diagram 1: Insert the back metal bracket under the plastic hook in the base
plate and set in place so that the thumb screw holes align.

5. Place the mounting bracket in position over the drilled holes with its flat
surface facing the mounting surface.

6. Diagram 2: Insert four screws (provided) through the holes and fasten to the
mounting surface.

7. Diagram 3: Invert the scanner slightly and align the mounting slots over the
plastic tabs on the bracket.

8. Diagram 4: Insert the plastic tabs into the mounting slots on the scanner, and
slide the scanner back until it clicks into place.

9. Diagram 5: To secure the scanner in the bracket, insert the thumb screw
(provided) through the hole in the bottom of the bracket and fasten to the
scanner bottom.

Removing the Scanner from the Mounting Bracket

To remove the scanner:

1. Grasp the scanner firmly on both sides.

2. Slide the scanner forward and lift out.