Zebra DS8208-HC Healthcare 2D Barcode Reader

Zebra DS8208-HC Healthcare Scanner for precise clinical scanning

The Zebra DS8208-HC is a wired 2D barcode reader designed specifically for hospitals, clinics, laboratories, medical pharmacies and applications where every scan counts. It is part of the Zebra DS82-HC Healthcare series, designed for modern clinical workflows, secure patient identification and rapid medical data capture.

The scanner combines Zebra scanning performance with an infection control-optimized design: a Healthcare White housing made of disinfectant-compatible materials, smooth, easy-to-clean surfaces, sealed inductive trigger, and antimicrobial labels. It is suitable for everyday use in areas where hygiene, reliability, and speed are critical.

Main features

• Corded 2D scanner for healthcare applications
• Model family: Zebra DS8208-HC Healthcare Scanner
• Standard configuration code: DS8208-HC4000BVZWW
• Available USB kit: DS8208-HCBU2104ZVW
• Image sensor 2 MP, 1600 x 1200 pixels
• PRZM Intelligent Imaging technology for fast and accurate scanning
• Warm white illumination and green LED aimer, suitable for sensitive medical areas
• Programmable multi-function button for multi-application workflows
• LED feedback, adjustable tone, vibration and decoding indicator
• Healthcare White housing, compatible with cleaning and disinfection protocols
• Sealed inductive trigger, no hard-to-clean areas
• Host interfaces: USB and RS232
• Support for over 90 international keyboards
• FIPS 140-3 certification

Medical scanning without compromise

The Zebra DS8208-HC quickly reads 1D and 2D barcodes on patient wristbands, medication labels, blood bags, lab containers, medical samples, documents, forms and pharmaceutical packaging. The 2 MP sensor and high-density focus enable the capture of small, damaged, dense or hard-to-read codes.

• 1D codes: Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar, UPC/EAN, GS1 DataBar and others
• 2D codes: DataMatrix, QR Code, Micro QR, PDF417, Aztec, MaxiCode, Han Xin
• Support for GS1 Digital Link, SecurPharm and Digimarc
• OCR-A, OCR-B, MICR and US Currency
• Minimum resolution: Code 39 3 mil, Code 128 3 mil, DataMatrix 5 mil, QR Code 5 mil

Dedicated functions for healthcare

• UDI Scan+ for automatic parsing of medical device identification data
• Blood Bag Parse+ for capturing and formatting blood bag data
• Intelligent Document Capture for digitizing patient documents
• Night Mode and silent feedback for areas where patient comfort is important
• Aimer LED recommended for use in sensitive areas, including NICU

Technical specifications

• Dimensions: 16.5 x 6.9 x 10.5 cm
• Weight: 185.5g
• Power supply: 4.8 – 5.5 VDC via host
• Operating current: 450 mA typical at 5 V
• Standby consumption: 90 mA typical at 5 V
• Field of view: 48° horizontal x 36° vertical
• Movement tolerance: up to 406 cm/sec for 13 mil UPC
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C
• Storage temperature: -40°C to 70°C
• Humidity: 0% – 95%, non-condensing
• Drop resistance: 54 drops from 1.8 m onto concrete
• MIL spec resistance: 3 m on concrete for wired model
• Rolling resistance: 2,000 cycles at 0.5 m
• Sealing: IP52

Recommended apps

• Positive Patient Identification – PPID
• Administering medications at the patient’s bedside
• Hospital pharmacy and drug inventory
• Medical laboratory, samples and specimen traceability
• Transfusions and blood bag management
• Patient admission, emergencies, triage and discharge
• Quick access to the patient’s electronic record
• Chain of custody for controlled substances
• Operating room, surgical instruments and implants
• Medical inventory and logistics management

Compatible accessories

Genuine Zebra accessories such as USB cables, RS232 cables, gooseneck stands, presentation cups and power supplies are available for the Zebra DS8208-HC. The DS8208-HCBU2104ZVW USB kit includes the DS8208-HC4000BVZWW scanner and the CBA-U21-S07ZBR shielded USB cable.

Software and service

The Zebra DS8208-HC benefits from the Zebra DNA for Scanners suite, which includes tools for configuration, management, visibility, optimization and remote administration. Recommended services are Zebra OneCare Essential and Zebra OneCare Select. According to Zebra’s warranty, the DS8208-HC has a 5-year hardware warranty.