

The Zebra DS4678 is the cordless Bluetooth® model of Zebra's versatile DS4600 Series of 2D handheld imagers. An 800 MHz processor, a high-resolution 1280 × 800 sensor and Zebra's exclusive PRZM Intelligent Imaging instantly capture virtually every 1D and 2D barcode – on paper labels and on phone screens, even when damaged or poorly printed – and the patented rear-engine design reads wide barcodes at every distance. Bluetooth 5.2 (Class 1) gives you up to 100 m of freedom from the cradle, the 2,500 mAh battery lasts for more than 50,000 scans per charge, and the scanner and cradle are backed by a 3-year (36-month) Zebra warranty. This version, DS4678-SR00007ZZWW, has the Standard Range (SR) engine – the all-round choice for everyday retail barcodes, read from contact up to 71 cm. It comes in Twilight Black and is supplied as the scanner only – no cradle and no cable are included.
📦 What's in the box – DS4678-SR00007ZZWW
- ✅ Zebra DS4678 scanner – Standard Range (SR), Twilight Black
- ✅ Li-ion battery – 2,500 mAh, removable – packed separately in the box; insert it into the scanner handle before first use
- ❌ Charging and communication cradle – NOT included
- ❌ Interface cable – NOT included
⚠️ Please note: this version is the scanner only – no cradle and no cable are included. The DS4678 is charged in a CR8178 cradle, which also sends the scanned data to your PC or POS. Please order a cradle – the desk/wall-mount cradle CR8178-SC100F4WW or the presentation cradle CR8178-PC100F4WW – together with the USB cable CBA-U21-S07ZBR (or the RS232, keyboard wedge or IBM cable that matches your POS). Setting up a new checkout? The USB kits DS4678-SR7U2100SFW (desk/wall-mount cradle) and DS4678-SR7U2100PFW (presentation cradle) already include the cradle and the USB cable – see the comparison table below.
💡 Easy pairing: simply insert the scanner into the cradle – or scan the pairing barcode on the cradle once – and the scanner is linked to it. The cradle then sends the scanned data to your PC or POS and charges the scanner whenever it sits in it. Bluetooth range: up to 100 m (Class 1). The scanner can also pair directly with Bluetooth PCs, tablets and smartphones (HID or SPP) – it is still charged in the cradle.
Interactive 3D Model
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Key Features
- Reads 1D and 2D barcodes – including QR codes, Data Matrix, PDF417 and DotCode, from paper labels and from phone or tablet screens (e-coupons, loyalty cards, mobile tickets).
- PRZM intelligent imaging – Zebra's advanced decode algorithms read damaged, dirty, poorly printed and low-contrast barcodes at the first attempt.
- Patented rear-engine design – the scan engine sits at the back of the scanner, giving a wider field of view so that long, wide barcodes can be read at every distance.
- Standard Range (SR) engine – reads everyday barcodes from contact up to 71 cm (13 mil UPC) and captures full-page documents with Intelligent Document Capture.
- Cordless Bluetooth® freedom – Bluetooth 5.2 with BLE and Class 1 range of up to 100 m from the cradle; the scanner pairs with its cradle or directly with Bluetooth PCs, tablets and smartphones (HID or SPP), and Zebra's exclusive Wi-Fi Friendly Mode keeps the scanner from interfering with your wireless network.
- Full-shift power – the 2,500 mAh Li-ion battery delivers more than 50,000 scans per charge – over 13 hours of continuous scanning. The battery is removable, reports its asset information and health, and charges whenever the scanner sits in its cradle (approx. 2 h 15 min from empty with the optional 12 V power supply).
- Two cradle styles – the CR8178-SC standard cradle stands on the counter or mounts on a wall, the CR8178-PC presentation cradle holds the scanner for hands-free scanning; both charge the scanner, send its data to the host and use Zebra's Connect+ contact technology for reliable, corrosion-free charging over the life of the scanner.
- Virtual Tether – the scanner and cradle alert staff when a scanner is taken out of range or left out of the cradle for too long, so cordless scanners don't go missing – ideal at self-checkouts.
- Multi-code reading and Preferred Symbol – capture several barcodes with a single trigger pull, or output only the barcode you need when several codes are printed close together.
- Direct Decode Indicator – the illumination on the barcode flashes on a good read, so staff know instantly that the scan worked, even in a noisy store.
- Plug and play – auto-host-detect cables identify USB, RS232 or IBM 46XX automatically; uses the same Zebra cables as the DS2208 and LS2208. Supports more than 90 international keyboards.
- Built to last – withstands multiple 1.8 m drops to concrete and 2,000 tumbles; IP52 sealing protects against dust and spills, double-sealed optics and a recessed exit window keep the 'eye' of the scanner clean, and the scanner and CR8178 cradle carry a 36-month Zebra warranty.
- Free management tools – configure with 123Scan, manage remotely with Scanner Management Service (SMS) and integrate using the Zebra Scanner SDK (Zebra DataCapture DNA).
Ideal Applications
- Retail and grocery point of sale, loyalty programmes and mobile coupon redemption
- Checkouts with bulky items and queue busting – cordless scanning up to 100 m from the cradle
- Pharmacies, electronics and cosmetics retail – small, high-density codes on small items
- Transport & logistics – shipping and receiving, parcel and product tracking
- Light manufacturing – component tracking and work-in-process
- Hospitality, ticketing, government and banking – mobile tickets, IDs and document capture
All DS4678 Versions
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| Part Number | Scan Engine | In the Box | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DS4678-SR00007ZZWW (this version) | SR | Scanner only – no cradle, no cable | Viewing |
| DS4678-SR7U2100SFW | SR | Desk/wall-mount cradle + USB cable | View product |
| DS4678-SR7U2100PFW | SR | Presentation cradle + USB cable | View product |
| DS4678-DPE0007VZRW | DPE (DPM) | Scanner only – no cradle, no cable | View product |
| DS4678-DP7U210ESFR | DPE (DPM) | Desk/wall-mount cradle + USB cable | View product |
| DS4678-DP7U210EPFR | DPE (DPM) | Presentation cradle + USB cable | View product |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | DS4678-SR00007ZZWW |
|---|---|
| Model | Zebra DS4678-SR (DS4600 Series) |
| Scanner Type | Cordless handheld 2D area imager (reads 1D and 2D barcodes) |
| Scan Engine | Standard Range (SR) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2 with BLE, Class 1 and Class 2; HID and Serial Port (SPP) profiles; adjustable output power; Wi-Fi Friendly Mode; Virtual Tether |
| Wireless Range | Up to 100 m (330 ft) line of sight to the CR8178 cradle (Class 1); approx. 10 m (33 ft) in Class 2 |
| Image Sensor | 1280 × 800 pixels |
| Field of View | 36.1° H × 22.6° V (nominal) |
| Scan Range | Code 39 3 mil: 5.6–13.7 cm; Code 39 5 mil: 1.8–27.9 cm; Code 39 20 mil: 0–111.8 cm; Code 128 5 mil: 6.9–13.7 cm; UPC 13 mil: 0–71.1 cm; PDF417 6.7 mil: 3.3–25.4 cm; Data Matrix 10 mil: 2.5–29.2 cm; QR Code 20 mil: 0–44.5 cm (typical) |
| Minimum Element Resolution | Code 39: 3 mil; Data Matrix: 5 mil |
| Skew / Pitch / Roll | ±60° / ±60° / 0–360° |
| Minimum Print Contrast | 15% minimum reflective difference |
| Light Source | Aiming: circular 617 nm amber LED; illumination: 2× 660 nm red LEDs |
| 1D Symbologies | Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar/NW7, Code 11, MSI Plessey, UPC/EAN, Interleaved 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5, GS1 DataBar, Base 32 (Italian Pharma) |
| 2D Symbologies | PDF417, Micro PDF417, Composite Codes, TLC-39, Aztec, Data Matrix, Dotted Data Matrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR, Han Xin, DotCode, SecurPharm, Postal Codes |
| OCR | OCR-A, OCR-B, MICR, US currency |
| Image Capture | Bitmap, JPEG, TIFF; 96 PPI on an A4 document |
| Host Interfaces | Via CR8178 cradle: USB, RS232, Keyboard Wedge, TGCS (IBM) 46XX over RS485 – interface depends on the cradle cable used; direct Bluetooth: HID, SPP |
| Keyboard Support | More than 90 international keyboards |
| User Indicators | Direct Decode Indicator, good-decode LEDs, rear-view LEDs, beeper (adjustable tone and volume) |
| Battery | Li-ion, 2,500 mAh, removable, with asset reporting (spare: BTRY-DS81EAB0E-00) |
| Scans per Charge | Up to 50,000 scans per full charge (at one scan per second) – more than 13 hours of continuous scanning |
| Charging Time | Empty to full: approx. 2 h 15 min with external 12 V power supply; 3 h over BC1.2 USB; 4 h 30 min with external 5 V supply; 7 h 45 min over standard USB |
| Color | Twilight Black |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | Scanner: 16.8 × 6.6 × 10.7 cm; standard (desk/wall-mount) cradle: 7.1 × 8.4 × 21.1 cm; presentation cradle: 7.4 × 9.4 × 12.2 cm |
| Weight | Scanner: 225 g; standard cradle: 201.3 g; presentation cradle: 184.3 g |
| Power | Cradle: 5 V host USB power (4.7–5.5 VDC) or 12 V external power supply (10.8–13.2 VDC); 470 mA (typical) on standard USB, 743 mA (typical) at 12 V |
| Environmental Sealing | IP52 |
| Drop / Tumble | Multiple 1.8 m drops to concrete; 2,000 tumbles at 0.5 m |
| Electrostatic Discharge | ±15 kV air, ±8 kV direct, ±8 kV indirect (EN 61000-4-2) – scanner and cradles |
| Ambient Light Immunity | 0–107,000 lux |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −40 °C to 70 °C |
| Humidity | 5–95% RH, non-condensing |
| Software & Management | 123Scan, Scanner Management Service (SMS), Zebra Scanner SDK, Remote Diagnostics, IoT Connector (Zebra DNA) |
| Warranty | Scanner and CR8178 cradle: 36 months |
| In the Box | DS4678-SR scanner (Twilight Black), 2,500 mAh Li-ion battery (packed separately – insert before first use) – cradle and interface cable NOT included (order separately) |
Not sure which version you need? For a new checkout or workstation, choose a USB kit – it includes the cradle and the USB cable: DS4678-SR7U2100SFW (SR, desk/wall-mount cradle) or DS4678-SR7U2100PFW (SR, presentation cradle for hands-free scanning) for retail barcodes, and DS4678-DP7U210ESFR or DS4678-DP7U210EPFR with the DPE engine for direct part marks on electronics. The scanner-only versions DS4678-SR00007ZZWW and DS4678-DPE0007VZRW are intended as additional or replacement scanners for an existing CR8178 cradle. Prefer a corded scanner? See the Zebra DS4608. Compare other models in our Cordless / Wireless Barcode Scanners collection or contact our team for volume pricing.
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