Zebra DS55 for Labs

Brand - Zebra

The Zebra DS55 Series for Labs is a compact fixed mount scanner designed specifically for medical laboratories, pharmacies and patient admission environments. It brings high-performance 1D and 2D barcode capture into very small spaces, helping healthcare organizations streamline clinical workflows, reduce manual entry errors and improve patient safety. The DS55 Series for Labs is suitable for laboratory workstations, pharmacy counters, patient intake desks, self-service patient check-in kiosks and other healthcare environments where space is limited but scanning accuracy is critical. With its small footprint, wipeable housing and flexible mounting options, it can be integrated into both standalone and embedded healthcare workflows. The scanner’s compact design is one of its main advantages. At just 1.2 in H x 2.2 in W x 2.8 in D / 3.0 cm H x 5.6 cm W x 7.2 cm D and 65.2 g, the DS55 Series for Labs can be mounted almost anywhere: attached to a lab workstation, mounted at a pharmacy register, placed under an admissions desk for a true zero-footprint installation, or integrated into a compact patient check-in kiosk. The DS55 Series for Labs is purpose-built for clinical barcode environments. It can capture the many barcode types commonly found in laboratories and pharmacies, including small high-density barcodes on microscope slides and curved barcodes on medicine vials and bags. Warm white illumination helps scan barcodes on color-coded specimen trays and biopsy cassettes, which can be important in laboratory workflows where red illumination may be less suitable. Scanning performance is supported by Zebra Intelligent Imaging technology and a 1280 × 800 pixel megapixel sensor. The source states that this sensor provides 184% higher resolution than the previous-generation DS457, improving performance on damaged and poorly printed barcodes. A large omnidirectional field of view helps users scan successfully without carefully positioning every barcode. The scanner supports major 1D and 2D symbologies. Supported 1D codes include Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar / NW7, Code 11, MSI Plessey, UPC / EAN, Interleaved 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5, GS1 DataBar and Base 32. Supported 2D codes include PDF417, MicroPDF417, Composite Codes, TLC-39, Aztec, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR, Han Xin, postal codes and SecurPharm. OCR support includes OCR-A, OCR-B, MICR and US Currency. Healthcare-specific data tools add significant practical value. Blood Bag Parse+ can capture required blood bag data in a single scan, including blood type, donation date, donation location and expiration date. UDI Scan+ automatically parses and formats Unique Device Identification information from medical device packaging, sending the right data to the right application fields. These tools can reduce manual data entry and support safer, more accurate clinical documentation. The DS55 Series for Labs can also capture and parse driver’s license data to automatically populate patient admission forms, where supported. This can speed up patient intake and reduce manual entry at admissions desks. As with many region-specific identification workflows, local availability and data format support should be confirmed before deployment. In addition to barcode capture, the DS55 Series for Labs supports OCR, image and document capture. It can take high-quality images of prescriptions, ID cards and other documents, while OCR support helps streamline data collection from text-based sources. This makes the scanner useful not only for specimen or medication tracking, but also for administrative and intake workflows. The device is designed for healthcare usability. Soft white illumination is easy on the eyes, while the circular 525 nm true green LED aimer is visible in a range of lighting conditions. This makes the scanner suitable for healthcare applications that may be sensitive to red light sources or where laser aimers may be undesirable. The housing is designed for frequent cleaning. With IP54 sealing and a purpose-built design with no exposed openings, the DS55 Series for Labs supports safe and frequent wipedowns, which is important in laboratory, pharmacy and hospital settings. The supplied material also refers users to the Product Reference Guide for the complete list of approved cleaners. Mounting flexibility supports many healthcare layouts. A standard 1/4"-20 camera mount allows use with third-party mounting accessories such as clamps, poles, swivels and wall mounts. Zebra’s 3-in-1 mount can work as a computer display mount, wall mount and presentation stand. Its magnetic mounting face holds the scanner securely, allows swivel adjustment and lets users lift the scanner off for handheld-style scanning when needed. The DS55 Series for Labs can also serve as a practical upgrade path for existing Zebra DS457 installations. The source notes that the DS55 Series offers similar dimensions and matching mounting hole locations, helping simplify replacement in existing product designs or embedded scanner installations. Durability is designed for all-day healthcare use. The scanner is rated IP54 and is built to withstand multiple 5 ft / 1.5 m drops to concrete. It operates from -20°C to +50°C and can be stored from -40°C to +70°C. ESD protection is listed at ±15 kV air discharge, ±8 kV direct discharge and ±8 kV indirect discharge. Ambient light immunity is listed up to 107,600 lux. Connectivity is straightforward and future-resistant. Every DS55 Series scanner supports both USB and RS232, helping protect the investment if a host system changes interface requirements over time. USB certification supports reliable integration with common healthcare, pharmacy, laboratory and kiosk systems. Performance specifications include up to 100 in / 254 cm per second swipe speed for 13 mil UPC in optimized hands-free mode, 48° horizontal by 30° vertical nominal field of view, 15% minimum print contrast, ±60° skew and pitch tolerance, and 360° roll tolerance. Typical decode range varies by code type and size; for example, the source lists 13 mil UPC from 1.6 in to 24.7 in in trigger mode and 1.6 in to 14 in in presentation mode. Zebra DNA tools support deployment, management and optimization. 123Scan helps configure scanners, upgrade firmware, display scanned barcode data and print reports. Scanner SDKs for Windows, Android, iOS and Linux support application development. Scanner Management Service supports remote management and asset queries. Zebra IoT Connector can route real-time scanner data into a preferred IoT endpoint, while Remote Diagnostics provides asset, health, statistics, parameter and barcode data for troubleshooting and fleet-wide analysis. Typical applications include specimen tracking, medication tracking and patient identification. Typical environments include laboratories, pharmacies and patient admissions. The supplied material states that the DS5502 is covered by a three-year warranty under Zebra’s hardware warranty terms, with Zebra OneCare Select and Zebra OneCare Essential listed as recommended services. Overall, the Zebra DS55 Series for Labs is a compact healthcare-focused fixed mount scanner for clinical and pharmacy workflows where space, hygiene, scanning accuracy and workflow automation matter. Its strongest value lies in its tiny footprint, wipeable IP54 housing, warm white illumination, green LED aimer, high-resolution 1D / 2D scanning, OCR and image capture, Blood Bag Parse+, UDI Scan+, USB / RS232 support, flexible mounting and Zebra DNA management tools.

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• Scan technology: 1D/2D

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