Zebra Symbol LI4278

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To program the Symbol LI4278 for communication to a USB host, follow the
steps below.
1. REPLACE BATTERY INSIDE THE SCANNER WITH THE NEW ONE
THAT’S INCLUDED IN THE BOX.
2. Connect the USB interface cable to the cradle and to your host (PC)
3. If using an external power supply (to allow fast charging of the
scanner), insert the power cable into the power port on the back of the
cradle, and connect the power supply to an AC power outlet
4. Let the scanner fully charge. Takes about 3 hours if using an external
power supply and about 5 hours using the USB cable
5. Scan “Set All Defaults” barcode below
6. Scan the barcode (S/N) located on the cradle
7. Scan “HID Keyboard Emulation” barcode below

Zebra Symbol LI4278 Specifications

General

Scanner Type	Cordless Handheld
Connectivity	Bluetooth
Battery	Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Decode Capability	1D
Operating Temperature	32° to 122° F / 0° to 50° C
Scanning Technology	Laser
Scan Rate	547 scans per second
Interface	USB, RS232, Keyboard Wedge
Storage Temperature	-40° to 158° F / -40° to 70° C
Drop Specification	Withstands multiple drops from 5 ft./1.5 m to concrete
Radio Range	Up to 330 ft./100 m
Resolution	0.1 mm (4 mil)
Humidity	5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Summary

Programming Symbol LI4278 for USB Host Communication

Scanner Preparation and Charging

Replace the scanner battery and connect the scanner to the cradle and USB host for charging.

Scan Factory Defaults Barcode

Scan the 'Set All Defaults' barcode to restore the scanner to its factory default settings.

Scan Cradle and Emulation Barcodes

Scan the cradle's (S/N) barcode and the 'HID Keyboard Emulation' barcode for configuration.

Scan Cradle Host Barcode

Scan the 'Cradle Host' barcode to set the cradle as the communication host for the scanner.

Configure Enter Key Suffix

Scan the sequence of 'Scan Options', '<DATA><SUFFIX 1>', and 'ENTER' barcodes to add an Enter key suffix.