Zebra LI2208 1D Linear Imager Barcode Scanner USB Kit Worldwide LI2208-SR7U2100AZW

Key Features

• Deploys straight out of the box with the bundled 7 ft. shielded USB cable, avoiding a separate order.
• Captures 1D barcodes from printed labels and from phone or computer screens with equal reliability.
• Scans at up to 547 scans per second so checkout lanes and receiving docks keep moving at peak volume.
• Reads 13 mil UPC-A codes from near contact out to 31 in., covering counter and shelf tasks in one device.
• Decodes 26 mil codes up to 55 in. away, letting staff scan bulky cartons and pallets without lifting them.
• Tolerates extreme presentation angles, so workers point and pull the trigger instead of aligning the code.
• Withstands more than 100 drops at 5 ft. and survives 6 ft. drops to concrete, protecting your investment.
• Seals to IP42 against dust and falling water, holding up in dusty stockrooms and busy back-office areas.
• Removes internal connectors with a patented single circuit board, eliminating a common point of failure.
• Connects to USB, RS232, keyboard wedge and IBM RS485 hosts, fitting your existing terminal infrastructure.
• Supports more than 90 international keyboards, simplifying rollouts across multi-language sites and teams.
• Programs in minutes with the complimentary 123Scan2 utility, cutting staging time on large deployments.

Key Specifications

• Scanner Type: Corded handheld 1D linear imager, standard range, Twilight Black
• Included in Box: LI2208 scanner and 7 ft. / 2.1 m shielded straight USB cable; no stand
• Regional Designation: Worldwide (WW); North America equivalent is LI2208-SR7U2100AZN
• Scan Rate: 547 scans per second, single-line 1D scan pattern
• Working Range: 1 to 31 in. on 13 mil 100% UPC-A; 3 to 55 in. on 26 mil 200% UPC-A
• Minimum Resolution: 3 mil minimum barcode element width
• Host Interfaces: USB, RS232, keyboard wedge and IBM RS485, with 90+ international keyboards
• Power Input: 5 VDC +/- 10%; under 165 mA scanning, under 40 mA standby, host powered
• Drop Specification: Over 100 drops at 5 ft. / 1.5 m; survives 6 ft. / 1.8 m drops to concrete
• Environmental Sealing: IP42; operating range 32°F to 122°F / 0°C to 50°C
• Dimensions and Weight: 6.30 in. H x 2.64 in. W x 3.90 in. L; 4.95 oz. / 140 g
• Warranty: 60 months from the date of shipment against defects in workmanship

Corded 1D Linear Imager

The Zebra LI2208 is a corded handheld linear imager built for continuous 1D barcode capture at the point of sale, the service counter and the receiving dock. It carries forward the ergonomics of the widely deployed LS2208 while replacing laser scanning with imaging optics, and measures 6.30 in. H x 2.64 in. W x 3.90 in. L at 4.95 oz. / 140 g so operators can work a full shift without fatigue. The housing is finished in Twilight Black. Part number LI2208-SR7U2100AZW is the standard range configuration, supplied as a USB kit with a 7 ft. shielded USB cable and carrying the worldwide designation, and it shares the platform, optics and firmware of every other LI2208 configuration.

What Is Included

LI2208-SR7U2100AZW ships as a USB kit containing the LI2208 standard range scanner and a 7 ft. / 2.1 m shielded straight USB cable, so the unit connects to a host workstation on arrival. No stand, no power supply and no mounting hardware are included in this configuration. The gooseneck Intellistand, alternative RS232, keyboard wedge or IBM RS485 cables, and an external power supply are ordered separately when an application requires them. The scanner draws its operating power from the host connection at 5 VDC, so most USB deployments need nothing beyond the cable already in the box. This part number carries the worldwide designation; the matching LI2208-SR7U2100AZN kit is the equivalent for the other region, and stand-inclusive kits use a different part number.

Scanning Performance

The LI2208 reads at up to 547 scans per second using a Class 1 LED light source at 617 nm and resolves elements down to 3 mil. Published working ranges cover 4 to 10 in. on 4 mil code, 3 to 13 in. on 5 mil, 1.5 to 19 in. on 7.5 mil, 1 to 31 in. on 13 mil 100% UPC-A, 1 to 42 in. on 20 mil and 3 to 55 in. on 26 mil 200% UPC-A, with reflective 100 mil codes readable beyond 20 ft. Motion tolerance is 25 in. / 63.5 cm per second and the horizontal scan angle is 35°. Pitch and skew tolerance of +/- 65° and roll tolerance of +/- 45° allow codes presented at awkward angles to be captured on the first attempt, and ambient light immunity of 108,000 lux supports work near storefront windows. Minimum print contrast is 15% MRD.

Screen Barcode Capture

Because the LI2208 uses imaging rather than laser scanning, it captures barcodes rendered on mobile phone, tablet and computer displays as readily as codes printed on paper labels. That capability matters wherever customers present digital coupons, loyalty identifiers, membership credentials or mobile tickets, and wherever staff work from a code shown on a screen rather than a printed pick list. The same optical design delivers a materially longer working range than the laser-based LS2208 it succeeds, so one device covers close-in counter scanning and codes on cartons several feet away. Operators avoid switching between devices or moving heavy stock simply to bring a label within reach.

Durability And Environment

Zebra rates the LI2208 for more than 100 drops at 5 ft. / 1.5 m and states that the unit survives 6 ft. / 1.8 m drops to concrete, supported by tumble testing of 1,000 cycles, equivalent to 2,000 drops, in a half metre tumbler. A patented single circuit board removes the internal connectors that commonly fail in handheld scanners exposed to repeated impact. Environmental sealing is IP42 against particulate ingress and falling water. The scanner operates from 32°F to 122°F / 0°C to 50°C, stores from -40°F to 158°F / -40°C to 70°C and tolerates 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing. The product carries a 60 month warranty from the date of shipment.

Deployment And Management

Configuration is handled by 123Scan2, the complimentary Zebra utility that programs parameters, generates configuration barcodes, upgrades firmware and produces asset reports without scripting or specialist training. For estates already under central control, the Zebra Scanner Management Service lets administrators query connected scanners, retrieve asset information and push firmware and settings remotely, removing the need to handle every unit individually during a change. A Scanner SDK with documentation and sample code is available to teams building custom host applications. Support for more than 90 international keyboards allows a single part number to be standardised across multi-language sites without local variants.

Typical Deployments

The LI2208 is specified across retail checkout and returns desks, pharmacy and specialty counters, hospitality and ticketing operations, light manufacturing work cells, education and library circulation, and warehouse receiving and picking stations where 1D symbologies remain the working standard. Supported symbologies include the UPC and EAN family, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, MSI and GS1 DataBar. Host flexibility across USB, RS232, keyboard wedge and IBM RS485 means the same scanner suits legacy serial terminals and current USB point of sale systems, which helps standardise hardware across mixed estates and keeps the spares holding simple.

Barcode Printer Shop supplies the Zebra LI2208-SR7U2100AZW with US-based support and volume pricing for business accounts. Contact us to learn more or secure this solution for your business today.