Description
The Zebra DS9300 Series (DS9308) is a small presentation imager built for checkout counters where space is tight and speed matters. Customers or cashiers simply hold an item, a printed coupon or a phone screen in front of the scanner, and the barcode is captured instantly, so queues keep moving at supermarkets, pharmacies, convenience stores, cafés and ticket desks.
An 800 MHz processor, a megapixel sensor and Zebra’s PRZM Intelligent Imaging decode damaged, faded and high-density codes, while the curved exit window cuts glare from glossy packaging and phone screens.
Fast, hands-free scanning at the point of sale
Swipe speeds reach 120 in. (305 cm) per second for a 13 mil UPC in optimised mode, and a 52° x 33° field of view means items rarely need to be repositioned to find the sweet spot. Adaptive LED illumination dims when idle and switches on when a barcode is presented.
Built for all-day counter use
The DS9300 is designed to survive multiple 1.5 m drops to concrete and 1,000 tumbles, and its IP52 sealing, concealed beeper hole and elevated circuitry protect it against dust and everyday spills. Its ratcheting stand tilts from 15° back to 45° forward.
More than barcodes
Intelligent Document Capture turns A6-size documents such as prescriptions, receipts and ID cards into clean images. Multi-Code Data Formatting reads several barcodes in one pass, Preferred Symbol picks the right code from a crowded label, and Checkpoint EAS support lets one pass both scan the item and deactivate its security tag.
Key features
- Reads 1D, 2D, DotCode and dotted DataMatrix codes, on paper or on phone screens
- Up to 120 in./305 cm per second swipe speed with a 52° x 33° field of view
- PRZM Intelligent Imaging for damaged, faded and low-contrast barcodes
- IP52 sealing, 1.5 m drop and 1,000-tumble rating
- Intelligent Document Capture, Multi-Code Data Formatting and Preferred Symbol
- Backwards compatible with DS9208 cables and power supplies; managed with Zebra 123Scan and SMS
Technical specifications
| Model | DS9308 (DS9300 Series), standard range (SR) |
|---|---|
| Scan type | 1D/2D area imager, presentation and trigger modes |
| Image sensor | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Field of view | 52° H x 33° V (nominal) |
| Swipe speed | Up to 120 in./305 cm per second (13 mil UPC, optimised mode) |
| Symbologies | 1D incl. UPC/EAN, Code 128, Code 39, GS1 DataBar; 2D incl. QR, DataMatrix, PDF417, Aztec, MaxiCode, DotCode; OCR-A/B, MICR |
| Minimum resolution | Code 39/128: 3 mil; DataMatrix/QR: 5 mil |
| Interfaces | USB, RS232, Keyboard Wedge, TGCS (IBM) 46XX over RS485 |
| Dimensions | 14.5 x 8.6 x 8.3 cm (H x W x D) |
| Weight | 318 g |
| Sealing and durability | IP52; multiple 1.5 m drops to concrete; 1,000 tumbles at 0.5 m |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C to 50 °C, 5% to 95% RH non-condensing |
| Colours | Midnight Black, Alpine White |
| Warranty | 3 years from shipment (Zebra hardware warranty) |
What’s in the box
DS9300 Series scanner with integrated tilting stand. Kit configurations also include a host cable (USB is the most common); tell us your POS or PC connection and we will supply the matching kit, plus optional multi-mount or locking-mount brackets.
Ideal for
Supermarket and convenience store checkouts, pharmacies, fashion boutiques, quick-service restaurants and cafés, cinema and event ticketing, and any counter that scans mobile coupons, loyalty QR codes or e-tickets.
Why buy the Zebra DS9300 from Technowave
Technowave has supplied and supported Auto-ID and RFID technology across the UAE and GCC for more than 27 years. We help you choose the right configuration, set up and integrate the device with your ERP, WMS or POS, train your team and support it after go-live. Protect your investment with our Zebra AMC and repair service, or contact our team for a project quote and volume pricing.






