Spec Sheet
PRODUCT SPEC SHEET
ZEBRA DS9808-R
DEPLOY THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS FOR A TRULY FUTURE-PROOF AND COST- EFFECTIVE POS
The DS9808-R is a ground-breaking data capture device that represents two Zebra firsts. The DS9808-R is not only 
the first combination 1-D/2-D bar code scanner and RFID reader, it also represents a new RFID product category ' the
first combination handheld/hands-free UHF RFID reader. Zebra's revolutionary imaging engine enables the capture of 
1-D and 2-D bar codes as well as images and signatures, with record swipe speeds on both 1-D and 2-D bar codes. 
The hands-free read range for bar codes and RFID tags can be adjusted to meet your needs ' for example, the RFID 
read range can be set to prevent the inadvertent capture of RFID tags in a nearby cash-wrap. The flexible device can 
capture virtually any 1-D or 2-D bar code quickly and easily on paper labels as well as on mobile phone displays, 
providing built-in support for emerging applications ' mobile coupons and mobile loyalty cards in retail to mobile 
boarding passes at the airport. The DS9808-R can also capture and parse the tomorrow PDF417 bar codes on U.S. 
driver's licenses and other AAMVA compliant ID cards, enabling retailers to automatically populate a credit or loyalty 
care application or other form. The result is the extraordinary flexibility to accommodate virtually any type of inventory 
management technology at the POS ' all with a single cost-effective device.
REALIZE THE BENEFITS OF ITEM-LEVEL RFID WITH THE LAST LINK IN THE RFID CHAIN
The DS9808-R complements Zebra's RFID portfolio, allowing retailers to easily implement RFID from the receiving 
dock to the checkstand. Retailers can now realize the proven benefits of real-time item level inventory visibility, 
including: timely re-ordering to eliminate out-of-stocks and the associated lost sales; increased inventory turns, which 
in turn reduce inventory carrying costs; real-time trending analysis for better purchasing decisions that put more of the 
products your customers want on the shelves of your store; and the ability to ensure timely replenishment of your 
shelves ' with minimal human intervention.
RICH BEST-IN-CLASS RFID FUNCTIONALITY AT THE POS
The comprehensive RFID feature set enables retailers to maximize the value of RFID technology in the store. In 
addition to reading tags to complete purchases:
Enables RFID price checking, new inventory commission, separated inventory identification (e.g. fitting rooms), and 
returns processing.
While the DS9808-R continually reads RFID tags in the working field, built-in filtering prevents accidental multiple 
entries of the same tag. Associates will hear a single beep as the tag data is physically captured and entered into 
the transaction, just as if a bar code was scanned, providing associates with a familiar and intuitive process that 
eliminates the need for training.
Special RFID parsing software allows the translation of the RFID EPC tag data to UPC bar code data on the fly, 
allowing retailers to implement RFID information into existing bar code-based inventory applications. As a result, a 
pilot test or full RFID solution can be implemented quickly, easily and cost-effectively into any existing retail 
technology environment.
ZEBRA DS9808-R
NEXT-GENERATION HYBRID PRESENTATION IMAGER WITH 
INTEGRATED RFID
FEATURES
Innovative hybrid 
desig
Truly designed for ease of 
use for both hands-free and 
handheld scanning; 
dynamically switches 
between modes
Zebra MAX Data 
Capture
Offers Zebra's best-in-class 
advanced data capture 
capabilities for superior 
application flexibility ' 
enables the capture of UHF 
RFID tags, 1-D, 2-D and 
PDF417 symbologies as well
as images and signatures; 
eliminates need for multiple 
devices ' and associated 
costs; future proof ' built-in 
support for the applications 
of tomorrow PDF417
Omni-directional bar 
code scanning; wide 
working range, laser 
aiming pattern
Easy to use; no need to align
item and scanner; virtually 
no training require
Withstands multiple 4 
ft./1.2 m drops to 
concrete
Designed to endure the 
rigors of everyday use for 
maximum reliability, uptime 
and a low total cost of 
ownership
Swipe speed 
programmable up to 
100 inches/254 cm per
second
Optimized scanning speed 
delivers robust performance 
and accurate capture of a 
wide variety of bar codes
Maximum flexibility 





