Zebra DS3608-HP & DS3678-HP Ultra-Rugged 1D/2D High-Performance Barcode Scanners (IP65/IP68, OCR & Document Capture)

Engineered for high-throughput warehouse picking, shipping verification, and full-page document capture, the Zebra DS3608-HP (Corded) & DS3678-HP (Cordless) Ultra-Rugged 1D/2D Handheld Barcode Scanners combine extended-mid-range barcode decoding (up to 7 ft / 2.1 m) with advanced optical character recognition (OCR), signature capture, and high-resolution document imaging in an indestructible chassis.

Operating in environments where workers need to process multiple data types without juggling devices, the DS3600-HP captures 1D and 2D barcodes from near-contact out to 7 ft / 2.1 m away, while also capturing full-page 8.5 × 11 in / A4 shipping manifests, packing slips, bills of lading, and damage photos with its 1280 × 960 megapixel sensor. Built with an industry-leading 10 ft / 3.0 m drop specification to concrete, 7,500 tumbles, and dual IP65 and IP68 waterproof/dustproof sealing, it functions in extreme temperatures (-30°C to 50°C). Cordless DS3678-HP models feature Class 1 Bluetooth 4.0 (up to 330 ft / 100 m) and a massive 3100 mAh battery delivering over 100,000 scans per charge, streamlining cross-dock dispatch, quality control audits, and freight documentation.

Key Features & Commercial Advantages

• Versatile Mid-Range Capture (Up to 7 ft / 2.1 m): Captures barcodes 30% farther than standard-range scanners, allowing forklift operators and picking staff to scan pallet labels without stepping down.
• Full-Page Document & Photo Capture: High-resolution megapixel sensor takes clear black-and-white photos of shipping manifests, damaged freight, and driver signatures.
• Advanced OCR & Multi-Barcode Processing: Supports optical character recognition (OCR-A, OCR-B, MICR, US Currency) and Label Parse+ to capture up to 20 barcodes with a single trigger press.
• Indestructible 10 ft / 3.0 m Drop Spec: Survives repeated falls from industrial ladders and forklift masts onto bare concrete.
• Dual IP65 & IP68 Environmental Sealing: Totally dust-tight, resistant to high-pressure wash-down jets, and survives 30 minutes submerged under 1.5 meters of water.
• Cordless Freedom with Class 1 Bluetooth: Operates up to 330 ft (100 m) from its base cradle with Zebra Wi-Fi Friendly frequency hopping.
• Extreme Shift Endurance: PowerPrecision+ battery provides over 100,000 scans per full charge with real-time battery health analytics.

Target Industries & Applications

• Transportation & Logistics Hubs: Proof of delivery documentation, damaged package photo capture, cross-dock sortation, freight manifests.
• Warehouse Distribution Centers: Mid-range rack picking, pallet staging verification, packing list scanning.
• Manufacturing Quality Control: Component serialization, lot code verification, inspection document archiving.

Technical Specifications