DS3608-ER/DS3678-ER Ultra-Rugged Scanner Support

The DS3608-ER and DS3678-ER are ultra-rugged scanners engineered to deliver unstoppable performance in the world's toughest warehouse and manufacturing environments. Built for maximum durability and extended-range scanning, these devices ensure seamless operation under challenging conditions.

Product Lifecycle Notice: Zebra is no longer offering this product for sale. Product resources remain available for your convenience, but please note that official Customer Support will conclude after the service discontinuation date. If further assistance is required, please contact a Zebra Authorized Service Provider.

• Region Availability: EMEA, APAC, and LATAM only.

• Last Sale Date: June 30, 2025.

• Service & Support Discontinuation Date: October 2030.

Package Contents

Before setting up the device, please confirm you have the following equipment:

• DS3608-ER Scanner

• Zebra Proprietary USB Cable (Note: For other host interface setups, such as a Keyboard Wedge Interface, please refer to the DS3608-ER Scanner Product Reference Guide).

First-Time Connection Steps

1. Connect the Cable: Plug the RJ41 end of the proprietary USB cable into the base of the DS3608-ER scanner handle.

2. Connect to Host: Plug the USB end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer.

3. Power Up: The DS3608-ER will automatically power up, emitting a sequence of low, medium, and high beeps.

4. Verify Scan Beam: Pull the scanner trigger and confirm that the scan beam is visible and present.

5. Reset to Defaults: Scan the "Return To Factory Defaults" programming barcode found in the DS3608 Quick Start Guide.

   • Screen Scanning Tip: When scanning a programming barcode directly from a monitor or screen, increase the display magnification to a minimum of 125% to ensure optimal barcode quality for a successful scan.

6. Prepare for Testing: To test barcode transmission, open a text document in an application like Notepad or Microsoft Word. Ensure that your cursor is active and you can type into the document using your keyboard.

7. Test Scan: Scan any standard product barcode. The scanned barcode data will instantly display within your open text document.

Key Technical Notes

• Keyboard Language & Region Configuration: If your Windows operating system is configured for a local regional keyboard layout rather than a standard English layout, the transferred barcode data may appear inaccurate. To resolve this, identify your Windows language settings and scan a compatible USB Country Keyboard Type configuration barcode from the reference guide.

• Extended Range (ER) Performance: As an Extended Range model, the specific decode and scanning range may vary depending on the density of the barcode being scanned.

• Additional Information: Consult the full DS3608 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide for advanced scanner setup options and international language documentation.