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PARTNER BRIEF
LI4278
• Captures virtually any 1D bar code: The LI4278
captures virtually any 1D bar code — including
typical bar codes printed on paper labels or
electronic bar codes displayed on the screen of a
mobile phone, tablet, PDA or PC screen. In addition,
the LI4278 can read the smaller high density 1D bar
codes typically used in electronics manufacturing
to tag and track electronic components and
subassemblies. The multipurpose LI4278 can read
tiny 3mil bar codes, in addition to virtually any other
1D bar code up to a distance of 31 in./78.7 cm. All
this capability is built into a single scanner — there’s
no need for reprogramming or reconfiguring each
time the scanner is used for different purposes.
• Mobile bar code data capture: Mobile
commerce has rapidly gained popularity and
acceptance. The LI4278 is ‘mobile-commerce ready’,
able to support mobile coupons, mobile gift cards
and mobile loyalty programs — without requiring
an investment in more expensive area imagers.
The LI4278 is capable of reading 1D bar codes from
nontraditional surfaces such as the screens of
mobile phones, tablets and computers. The device’s
superior scan performance is optimized for both
reflective and non-reflective surfaces; and the
LI4278 doesn’t require any reconfiguration or special
application programming procedures to read bar
codes off any electronic display.
• Durable design for all day everyday use: This
linear imager offers the same proven superior
construction as our laser scanners — the
enterprise class construction for which Motorola
is known. Other linear imagers on the market are
assembled with multiple circuit boards, various
internal connectors, ribbon cables and literally
dozens of hand solder joints. All of these represent
potential points of failure — especially in handheld
devices that may be dropped numerous times over
their operating lives. But the LI4278 features a
single circuit board construction to eliminate all
these potential points of failure. In fact, the LI4278
represents the first high performance linear imager
designed with this single board concept. Add the
ability to survive multiple drops to concrete, a
scratch resistant window and a cradle that can
handle over a quarter million insertions and you
have a device that your customers can count on, day-
in and day-out.
• Superior battery management: We’ve optimized
the LI4278 to excel in the most scan intensive
applications, conducting extensive battery testing
under real-world application scenarios in retail
and other environments. The scanner features a
unique Power Management application, which
protects performance by only charging the battery
when necessary. The result is enhanced battery
management that delivers the largest number of
scans per battery charge — even outperforming
linear imagers with more powerful batteries.
• Easy to use, from day one: With the LI4278’s point
and shoot simplicity, users are up and running in
minutes. This highly intuitive scanner keeps worker
productivity high and minimizes end user training
time and costs.
– Superior angular tolerance: Since bar codes
can be captured at extreme angles, scanning
is easier than ever, so workers spend less time
maneuvering the scanner and more time on task.
– A bright crisp aiming line: The LI4278 is easier to
aim in bright or dim lighting environments.
– Scan damaged, scratched or smudged labels:
Users can scan even challenging labels with
a high degree of accuracy on the first scan,
eliminating the need to rescan — keeping
productivity and throughput high.
• Backward compatible with LS4278 cradles:
If your customers already have a Motorola LS4278
deployed today, they can keep their existing accessory
investment, as the LI4278 is compatible with the
LS4278 cradles; both standard and presentation
versions. This provides a very cost-effective upgrade
path for migrating to the enhanced capabilities of the
LI4278 — including better read range, and support for
1D bar codes on mobile devices.
• Future-proof investment: Just as the LI4278 will
use the existing standard and presentation cradles
as the LS4278, these same cradles are also used
with the DS6878, our mid-tier 2D array imager.