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This device is approved under the Symbol Technologies, Inc. Brand: Symbol Technologies, Inc. Is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (collectively “Motorola”). This guide applies to Model Number: LI4278. All Motorola/Symbol devices are designed to be compliant with rules. Symbol's STB-4278 scanner cradle provides a host communication interface as well as charging capability for the Symbol LS4278 cordless scanner. It can sit on the desktop, or be wall-mounted. The STB-4278 cradle receives data from the scanner via a Bluetooth radio, and sends that data to the host computer through an attached cable. The Symbol LS4278 scanner combines excellent scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in a lightweight laser scanner. Whether used as a hand-held scanner or in hands-free mode in a stand, the. Symbol LS4278 Cordless General Purpose Barcode Scanner Support This Barcode Scanner is discontinued. We may offer drivers, firmware, and manuals below for your convenience, as well as online tech support. If you require additional support, please contact a Zebra Authorized Service Provider. SYMBOL LS4278 DRIVER FOR MAC DOWNLOAD - The company, product and service names used in this web site are for identification purposes only. Cables and accessories must be purchased separately. Scan at any angle saving time and increasing data accuracy Multi-point communication allows for up to three scanners communicating to a single cradle Freedom of.
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LS4278 Barcode Scanner
The Symbol LS4278 has reached end of life. It has been replaced by the Zebra LI4278.
Symbol's LS4278 handheld barcode scanner utilizes Bluetooth wireless personal area networking (WPAN) to improve productivity and mobility in heavy retail and light industrial settings. The LS4278 barcode reader withstands drops of up to 5 feet and its base unit provides reliable charging through hundreds of thousands of insertions.A single, universal cable connects the base unit of the LS4278 barcode scanner to any computing environment. Scanning up to 32,000 barcodes per charge, the handheld reader exhibits long battery life. This particular model is also multi point-to-point compatible, allowing up to three LS4278 wireless scanners to utilize the same base unit, lowering the total cost of ownership for a complete scanning solution.
The USB Interface Kits can charge via USB, the power supply and line cord only speed the charging process.
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| Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Scanner: 7.3 x 3.85 x 2.7 in Cradle: 2.0 in x 8.35 x 3.4 in |
| Weight | Scanner: ~8.4 oz./238 g Cradle: ~6.4 oz./183 g |
| Color Options | Cash Register White Twilight Black |
| Interfaces Available | LS4278 cradle features on-board multiple interface with: RS-232C (Standard, Nixdorf, ICL and Fujitsu); IBM; 468x/469x; keyboard wedge; USB (Standard, IBM SurePOS, Macintosh); laser/wand emulation. In addition, Synapse adaptive connectivity allows for connectivity to all of the above plus many non-standard interfaces. |
| Scan Method | Rasterizing Laser Scanner |
| Decoding Capabilities | Standard 1D Barcodes |
| Mobility/Range | Bluetooth v1.2 Class 2 (2.402 to 2.480 GHz) Minimum 33 ft./10 m; typical warehouse environment 50 ft./15 m |
| Battery | 720maH NiMH |
| Operating Time | 32,000 Scans per Charge |
| Recharge Time | < 3 hours via external power / ~4.5 hours via host power through cable |
| Scan Rate (Maximum) | 200 decodes per second |
| Reading Angle | Roll: +/- 35° Pitch: 60° Skew: 60° |
| Print Contrast (Min.) | 25% minimum reflectance |
| Typical Depth of Field | 5 mil (Code 39): 1.5 to 5.5 in. (3.81 to 13.97 cm) 13 mil (100% UPC/EAN): 0 to 19 in. (0 to 48.25 cm) 10 mil (Code 39): 0 to 14 in. (0 to 35.56 cm) 20 mil (Code 39): 0 to 29 in. (0 to 73.66 cm) |
| Indicators | Visible Light Beep |
| Auto Sense Mode | No |
| Operating Temperature | 32° to 122° F/0° to 50° C |
| Drop Specification | Withstands multiple 5 ft./1.5 m drops to concrete |
| Environmental Sealing | n/a |
| Ambient Light (Max) | Immune to normal artificial indoor and natural |
| Stand | No, Charging Cradle |
| Warranty | 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty |
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Symbol LS4278 Reviews
We like the Symbol LS4278 wireless barcode reader because it scans 1-D barcodes from any angle with a rastering scan pattern, making this wireless barcode scanner an ideal choice for a point of sale environment where scanning heavy or hard-to-reach items in shopping carts is a challenge. The rastering feature also reads low-profile and poorly generated barcodes the first time around, so you can say goodbye to re-scanning.
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- interface: USB
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- color: Black
- interface: RS-232
This model has reached end of life.
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Symbol Technologies Scanner Driver Stb4278
The Symbol LS4278 cordless barcode scanner is Symbol’s entry into the cordless retail scanning market. It features a rasterizing scan pattern and reads 1D (Linear) barcodes.
Typical uses and environments:
The LS478 would find best use in larger retail environments, warehouses, or light industrial applications. Symbol’s aggressive scan engine technology allows it to work in medium and possibly even high volume scanning environments.
Unique Features & Advantages:
To aid in scanning of dirty, damaged, or poorly printed barcodes, the LS4278 features a rasterizing scan pattern which can be enabled via the included quick-start guide.
Standard Features:
The LS478 ships in multiple boxes, for barcode scanner, charging/communications cradle, and cabling. Fortunately, Symbol has created kits that include the parts necessary to get up and running quickly. A quick-start guide is included with the scanner to allow you to perform the most common configurations, such as setting the scanner into BlueTooth mode or adding a carriage return at the end of a scan.
Performance Testing:
To determine the scanning capabilities of the Symbol LS4278, we ran it through a battery of tests designed to reveal the optimal scan range, resistance to light, highest density scanned, widest barcode scanned, and radio range. We tested model LS4278- TRBU0100ZWR, which is the USB interface kit. Our tests showed that the LS4278 is an excellent cordless barcode scanner for its class.
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The optimal scan range for the Symbol LS4278 scanning a 100% UPC-A barcode was from .25 inches to 21 inches, about in line with Symbol’s advertised range of 0-19 inches. This is excellent for retail as well as inventory management, allowing products to stay in scanning range even when out of reach. The highest density barcode our LS4278 could read was 4.9 mil, much denser than is experienced in retail environments. The Class II laser in the scan engine allows the LS4278 to be fully immune to indoor and outdoor light, excellent for scanning in any environment. If barcodes are dirty or damaged, such as those on gardening materials, the LS4278 can be configured to scan in a raster mode, quickly sweeping the beam across the barcode to aid in scanning accuracy.
The only weak point on the LS4278 dealt with radio range. At about 70 feet, the barcode scanner would lose communications with its base station, but would reconnect easily when it was back in range. This range is much lower than the competition, though would be ideal for retail locations or smaller warehouses looking for a cordless barcode scanner. Symbol advertises a 50’ scanning range, so our test unit did beat expectations.
A breakdown of the Symbol LS4278 capabilities is listed in
table and graph form below.
1D Results
| Highest Density Barcode Scanned | 4.9mil | Good |
| Widest Barcode Scanned | 172.72mm | Great |
| Shortest Barcode Scanned | 38mm | Good |
| Range Ideal Conditions (Standard 100% UPC-A) | .25 inches – 21 inches | Average |
| Scratched Barcode | 3 of 3 | Good |
| Worn Barcode | 3 of 3 | Good |
| Warped Barcode | 2 of 2 | Good |
| Curved Barcode | 2 of 2 | Good |
| Multiple Barcodes in close proximity | Relatively accurate, can become difficult when in raster mode | Average |
| Scan through plastic layers | 14 Layers | Good |
| Multicolored Barcodes Successfully Scanned | Blue, Grey, Black on brown | Good |
| Multicolored Barcodes Not Scanned | Red, Yellow, Black on Dark Grey | Average |
| Simulated Sunlight Test | Fully Light Immune | Excellent |
Conclusion:
The Symbol LS4278 barcode scanner provides excellent mobile barcode scanning. While the 70’ radio range seems short, it should be more than enough for most retail locations, and the scanning range and optional raster mode put it well ahead of its class.
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| Metrologic Scanners | Ideal Setting | Description |
| Retail, Light Industrial, Rough Retail | The LS4278 features a rasterizing scan pattern, 21” scan range and 70’ radio range to scan barcodes easily in your warehouse or retail ocation. | |
| Retail, Light Industrial Environments, Rough Retail | Similar features to the LS4278, the LS4208 is the cabled version | |
| Heavy Industrial Environmnts | More durable than the LS4278, the LS3578 features a fuzzy logic or extended range scan engine to aid in scanning damaged or long range barcodes, respectively. |
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