The mobile all-purpose barcode scanner Zebra DS2278 reads 1D and 2D barcodes in seconds—from classic paper and plastic labels to the display of a smartphone. It captures customer cards, promotional codes, vouchers, and much more for easy billing directly from the customer's smartphone—ideal for use in retail and hospitality, even during peak times. Thanks to Bluetooth 4.0 and Zebra's Scan-To-Connect technology, the area imager connects in a single step to any Bluetooth-enabled computer, smartphone, or tablet, providing a reliable connection with a range of up to 10 meters. Zebra's Wi-Fi-friendly mode prevents interference between the scanner and the Wi-Fi connections of customers and employees.

The multifunctional area imager is ready to use straight out of the box thanks to comprehensive pre-configuration—just unpack and go. With Zebra's free remote software SMS (Scanner Management Service), you can manage and configure the DS2278 and many other models worldwide from a PC, smartphone, or tablet. The built-in 2400 mAh lithium-ion battery offers a guaranteed runtime of 14 hours on a single charge.