
DS9808
Quick Start Guide
http://www.zebra.com/ds9808
See Product Reference Guide
for detailed information
ACCESSORIES
1
Wall Mount
2
3
1 LED Indicators
2 Scan Window
3 Scan Trigger
POST IN WORK AREAPOST IN WORK AREA
CORD ATTACHMENT/REMOVAL
HOST INTERFACES
RS-232
USB
NOTE: Cables may vary depending on configuration
Keyboard Wedge
IBM 46XX
Power supply optional
Scanner not working
No power to scanner
Check system power;
ensure power supply,
if required, is connected
Incorrect interface cable used
Ensure that correct
interface cable is used
Interface/power cables are loose
Ensure all cable connections
are secure
Scanner decoding bar code, but data not transmitting to host
Scanner not programmed for correct host interface Interface cable is loose
Scan appropriate host parameter bar codes Ensure all cable connections are secure
TROUBLESHOOTING
Scanner not decoding bar code
Scanner not programmed
for bar code type
Ensure scanner is programmed
to read type of bar code being
scanned
Scanned data incorrectly displayed on host
Scanner not programmed for correct host interface
Scan appropriate host parameter bar codes
Bar code unreadable
Ensure bar code is not defaced;
try scanning test bar code of same
bar code type
Distance between scanner
and bar code incorrect
Move scanner closer to
or further from bar code
Set Defaults
SET DEFAULTS
USB Host Types
HID KEYBOARD EMULATION
Enne Feed)
<DATA><SUFFIX 1>
SNAPI WITH IMAGING
DS9808 PROGRAMMING BAR CODES
IBM 46XX Host Types
PORT 5B
Keyboard Wedge Host Types
IBM PC/AT and IBM PC COMPATIBLE
PORT 9B
PORT 17
IBM HAND-HELD USB
RS-232 Host Types
STANDARD RS-232
SNAPI WITHOUT IMAGING
NIXDORF RS-232 MODE B
Scan ONE of the following country types
NORTH AMERICAN
FRENCH
FRENCH CANADIAN
ITALIAN
SWEDISH
UK ENGLISH
ICL RS-232
NIXDORF RS-232 MODE A
FUJITSU RS-232
OPOS/JPOS
GERMAN
SPANISH
JAPANESE

DS9808
OPTIMUM SCANNING
Hands-Free Scanning
DS9808-LR
DS9808-SR
Hand-Held Scanning
DS9808-LR
DS9808-SR
012345
Aiming
012345
OPTIMUM ARM POSITION
AVOID EXTREME WRIST ANGLES
012345
AVOID BENDING AND REACHING
AVOID BENDING
Standard Use
Low/medium/high beep
Power up
AVOID EXTREME
WRIST ANGLES
Alternate left and right hands
Alternate left and right hands
taking breaks and task rotation
taking breaks and task rotation
BEEPER INDICATIONS LED INDICATIONS
Hand-Held Scanning
Short medium beep
Bar code decoded
4 long low beeps
Transmission error
detected; data is
ignored
Off
Scanner is on
and ready to scan,
or no power to
scanner
Green
Bar code is
successfully
decoded
Red
recommended
recommended
Transmission
error
AVOID REACHING
Parameter Menu Scanning
High/low/high/low beep
Successful
parameter
setting
DS9808
Hands-Free (Presentation) Scanning
High/low beep
Correct programming
sequence performed
Low/high beep
Incorrect
programming
sequence or
“Cancel” bar code
scanned
Off
No power to
scanner
Green
Scanner is ready
to scan
Off Momentarily
Bar code is
successfully
decoded
123SCAN2
123Scan2 is an easy-to-use, PC-based software tool that enables rapid and easy customized setup via a bar code or USB
cable. For more information, visit: http://www.zebra.com/123Scan2.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
Red
Transmission Error
Local Contact:
©2016 Symbol Technologies LLC, a subsidiary of Zebra Technologies
Corporation. All rights reserved.
Zebra reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design.
Zebra does not assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with, the application or use of any
product, circuit, or application described herein. No license is granted, either expressly or by implication,
estoppel, or otherwise under any patent right or patent, covering or relating to any combination, system,
apparatus, machine, material, method, or process in which Zebra products might be used. An implied license
exists only for equipment, circuits, and subsystems contained in Zebra products. Zebra and the Zebra head
graphic are registered trademarks of ZIH Corp. The Symbol logo is a registered trademark of Symbol
Technologies, Inc., a Zebra Technologies company. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners. This Zebra Product may include Zebra Software, Commercial Third Party Software, and
Publicly Available software. Refer to Product Reference Guide for complete copyright, conditions and
disclaimer information.
Warranty
For the complete Zebra hardware product warranty statement, go to:
http://www.zebra.com/warranty.
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 Support at:
http://www.zebra.com/support.
For the latest version of this guide go to: http://www.zebra.com/support.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
English: For EU Customers: All products at the end of their life must be returned to Zebra for recycling. For
information on how to return product, please go to: http://www.zebra.com/weee
Bulgarish: За клиенти от ЕС: След края на полезния им живот всички продукти трябва да се връщат на
Zebra за рециклиране. За информация относно връщането на продукти, моля отидете на адрес:
http://www.zebra.com/weee.
Čeština: Pro zákazníky z EU: Všechny produkty je nutné po skonèení jejich životnosti vrátit spoleènosti Zebra k
recyklaci. Informace o zpùsobu vrácení produktu najdete na webové stránce: http://www.zebra.com/recycling/weee.
Dansk: Til kunder i EU: Alle produkter skal returneres til Zebra til recirkulering, når de er udtjent. Læs oplysningerne
om returnering af produkter på: http://www.zebra.com/weee.
Deutsch: Für Kunden innerhalb der EU: Alle Produkte müssen am Ende ihrer Lebensdauer zum Recycling an
Zebra zurückgesandt werden. Informationen zur Rücksendung von Produkten finden Sie unter
http://www.zebra.com/weee.
Ελληνικά: Για πελάτες στην Ε.Ε.: Όλα τα προϊόντα, στο τέλος της διάρκειας ζωής τους, πρέπει να επιστρέφονται
στην Zebra για ανακύκλωση. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με την επιστροφή ενός προϊόντος,
επισκεφθείτε τη διεύθυνση http://www.zebra.com/weee στο Διαδίκτυο.
Eesti: EL klientidele: kõik tooted tuleb nende eluea lõppedes tagastada taaskasutamise eesmärgil Zebra'ile.
Lisainformatsiooni saamiseks toote tagastamise kohta külastage palun aadressi:
http://www.zebra.com/weee.
Español: Para clientes en la Unión Europea: todos los productos deberán entregarse a Zebra al final de su ciclo
de vida para que sean reciclados. Si desea más información sobre cómo devolver un producto, visite:
http://www.zebra.com/weee.
Français : Clients de l'Union Européenne : Tous les produits en fin de cycle de vie doivent être retournés à Zebra
pour recyclage. Pour de plus amples informations sur le retour de produits, consultez :
http://www.zebra.com/weee.
Italiano: per i clienti dell'UE: tutti i prodotti che sono giunti al termine del rispettivo ciclo di vita devono essere
restituiti a Zebra al fine di consentirne il riciclaggio. Per informazioni sulle modalità di restituzione, visitare il
seguente sito Web: http://www.zebra.com/weee.
Latviešu: ES klientiem: visi produkti pēc to kalpošanas mūža beigām ir jānogādā atpakaļ Zebra otrreizējai
pārstrādei. Lai iegūtu informāciju par produktu nogādāšanu Zebra, lūdzu, skatiet: http://www.zebra.com/weee.
Lietuvių: ES vartotojams: visi gaminiai, pasibaigus jų eksploatacijos laikui, turi būti grąžinti utilizuoti į kompaniją
„Zebra“. Daugiau informacijos, kaip grąžinti gaminį, rasite: http://www.zebra.com/weee.
Magyar: Az EU-ban vásárlóknak: Minden tönkrement terméket a Zebra vállalathoz kell eljuttatni újrahasznosítás
céljából. A termék visszajuttatásának módjával kapcsolatos tudnivalókért látogasson el a
http://www.zebra.com/weee weboldalra.
Malti: Għal klijenti fl-UE: il-prodotti kollha li jkunu waslu fl-aħħar tal-ħajja ta' l-użu tagħhom, iridu jiġu rritornati għand
Zebra għar-riċiklaġġ. Għal aktar tagħrif dwar kif għandek tirritorna l-prodott, jekk jogħġbok żur:
http://www.zebra.com/weee.
Nederlands: Voor klanten in de EU: alle producten dienen aan het einde van hun levensduur naar Zebra te worden
teruggezonden voor recycling. Raadpleeg http://www.zebra.com/weee voor meer informatie over het terugzenden
van producten.
Polski: Klienci z obszaru Unii Europejskiej: Produkty wycofane z eksploatacji nale¿y zwróciæ do firmy Zebra w
celu ich utylizacji. Informacje na temat zwrotu produktów znajduj¹ siê na stronie internetowej
http://www.zebra.com/weee.
Português: Para clientes da UE: todos os produtos no fim de vida devem ser devolvidos à Zebra para reciclagem.
Para obter informações sobre como devolver o produto, visite: http://www.zebra.com/weee.
Românesc: Pentru clienţii din UE: Toate produsele, la sfârşitul duratei lor de funcţionare, trebuie returnate la Zebra
pentru reciclare. Pentru informaţii despre returnarea produsului, accesaţi: http://www.zebra.com/weee.
Slovenčina: Pre zákazníkov z krajín EU: Všetky výrobky musia byť po uplynutí doby ich životnosti vrátené
spoločnosti Zebra na recykláciu. Bližšie informácie o vrátení výrobkov nájdete na:
http://www.zebra.com/weee.
Slovenski: Za kupce v EU: vsi izdelki se morajo po poteku življenjske dobe vrniti podjetju Zebra za reciklažo. Za
informacije o vraèilu izdelka obišèite: http://www.zebra.com/weee.
Suomi:
Asiakkaat Euroopan unionin alueella: Kaikki tuotteet on palautettava kierrätettäväksi Zebra-yhtiöön, kun
tuotetta ei enää käytetä. Lisätietoja tuotteen palauttamisesta on osoitteessa http://www.zebra.com/weee.
Svenska:
För kunder inom EU: Alla produkter som uppnått sin livslängd måste returneras till Zebra för återvinning.
Information om hur du returnerar produkten finns på http://www.zebra.com/weee.
AB Müşterileri için: Kullanım süresi dolan tüm ürünler geri dönüştürme için Zebra'ya iade edilmelidir.
Türkçe:
Ürünlerin nasıl iade edileceği hakkında bilgi için lütfen şu adresi ziyaret edin: http://www.zebra.com/weee.
Zebra Technologies Corporation
Lincolnshire, IL U.S.A.
http://www.zebra.com
Zebra and the stylized Zebra head are trademarks of ZIH Corp., registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
©2016 Symbol Technologies LLC, a subsidiary of Zebra Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved.
72-109917-04 Revision A October 2016
Ergonomic Recommendations
Caution: In order to avoid or minimize the potential risk of ergonomic injury follow
the recommendations below. Consult with your local Health & Safety Manager to
ensure that you are adhering to your company's safety programs to prevent
employee injury.
• Reduce or eliminate repetitive motion
• Maintain a natural position
• Reduce or eliminate excessive force
• Keep objects that are used frequently within easy reach
• Perform tasks at correct heights
• Reduce or eliminate vibration
• Reduce or eliminate direct pressure
• Provide adjustable workstations
• Provide adequate clearance
• Provide a suitable working environment
• Improve work procedures.
Regulatory Information
This guide applies to Model Number DS9808
All Zebra devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in
locations they are sold and will be labeled as required.
Local language translations are available at the following website:
http://www.zebra.com/support.
Any changes or modifications to Zebra equipment, not expressly approved by
Zebra, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
Note: This equipment has been tested and
Tested to comply
with FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
CMM Disclosure
(Metal Parts)
(Circuit Modules)
(Cables and Cable Assemblies)
(Plastic and Polymeric Parts)
(Optics and Optical Components)
(Batteries)
本表格依据SJ/T 11364 的规定编制。
O: 表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在
X: 表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量
This table was created to comply with China RoHS requirements.
有害物质
(Parts) (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (PBB) (PBDE)
X O O O O O
O O O O
GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求以下。
超出GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求。(企业可在此处,根
据实际情况对上表中打“×”的技术原因进行进一步说
明。)
(Cr (VI))
O O O OX
O
O O O O OO
O X O O OX
O O O O OO
•
O O
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Marking and European Economic Area (EEA)
Statement of Compliance
Zebra hereby declares that this device is in compliance
with all the applicable Directives, 2014/30/EC, 2014/35/EC and
. 2011/65/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is
available at the following internet address: http://www.zebra.com/doc.
Japan (VCCI) - Voluntary Control Council for Interference
Class B ITE
この装置は、情報処理装置等電波障害自主規制協議会(VCCI)の基準に基づくクラスB情
報技術装置です。この装置は、家庭環境で使用することを目的としていますが、この装置がラ
ジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して使用されると、受信障害を引き起こすことがあります。
取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをして下さい。
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council
for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used
near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio
interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
Korea Warning Statement for Class B ITE
기 종 별
B급 기기
이 기기는 가정용으로 전자파 적합등록을 한 기기이오니 주거지역에
서는 물론 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다.
사용자 안내문
Class User’s Guide
B class As this equipment has obtained EMC registration for household
use, it can be used in any area including residential areas.
Laser Devices
The laser classification is marked on one of the labels on the device.
Class 1 Laser devices are not considered to be hazardous when used for their
intended purpose. The following statement is required to comply with US and
international regulations:
Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure.
Class 2 laser scanners use a low power, visible light diode. As with any very bright
light source, such as the sun, the user should avoid staring directly into the light
beam. Momentary exposure to a Class 2 laser is not known to be harmful.
Complies with 21CFR1040.10 & 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant
to Laser Notice NO. 50, dated June 24, 2007 and IEC/EN 60825-1:2007
and/or IEC/EN 60825-1:2014.
Power Supply
Use ONLY a LISTED, Type no. 50-14000, or PWRS-14000, Direct Plug-In power
supply, marked Class 2 or LPS, or SELV, Rated 5 Vdc, 850 m A Min.
(IEC 60950-1). Use of alternative power supply will invalidate any approvals given
to this device and may be dangerous.
Caution
class 2 laser light
when open.
Do not stare
into beam.
Attentionlumiére
laser en cas d'ouverture.
Ne pas regarder dans
le faisceau.
Vorsicht
laserlicht klasse 2,
wenn abdeckung geöffnet.
Nicht in den strahl blicken.
LASER LIGHT- DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM .
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT. LASERLICHT - NICHT IN DEN
STRAHL BLICKEN. LASER KLASSE 2.
LUMIÈRE LASER - NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU.
APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 2 630-680nm, 1mW
PN:DS9808-XXXXXX MADE IN XXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
(S)S/N: XXXXXXXXXXXX
MODEL:DS9808
5V 1.5A with optional module
SN BAR CODE
5V 850mA
MFD:XXXXXXX X
50
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DS9808
Recommended Usage Guide