Zebra SP7201 Single Plane Horizontal USB Only No AUX port Standard Range Midnight

Where most fixed scanners force a choice between compact design and aggressive scanning, the Zebra SP7201 in Midnight Black delivers a single-plane imager that reads 1D and 2D barcodes with minimal footprint and zero moving parts. Built for in-counter integration, it offers a USB-only interface without an auxiliary port, keeping deployment simple and cost-effective for retail point-of-sale and kiosk environments.

Highlights

• Single-plane area imager captures 1D, 2D, and Digimarc barcodes
• USB connectivity: HID Keyboard, IBM SurePOS, USB CDC Host, USB OPOS/JPOS
• Red LED illumination with green single-dot aiming for precise targeting
• IP52 sealing and 1.2 m drop resistance for reliable daily use
• Compact in-counter mounting with Midnight Black finish

In daily use

The SP7201 sits flush in the counter, scanning items as they pass over the window. Its 48° horizontal and 30° vertical field of view covers typical retail barcodes from contact to 25.4 cm on a 100% UPC. Motion tolerance up to 3.8 m/s means even quickly presented items are captured without hesitation. The green aiming dot helps cashiers align the barcode, while the 25% minimum print contrast handles faded or low-quality labels. With no auxiliary port, the scanner relies solely on USB, reducing cabling and simplifying integration with existing POS systems.

Full specifications

• Scanner type: Area imager, single-plane
• Connectivity: USB (HID Keyboard, IBM SurePOS, USB CDC Host, USB OPOS/JPOS)
• Supported symbologies: 1D (UPC/EAN, Code 39, Code 128, etc.), 2D (PDF417, Data Matrix, QR Code, etc.), Digimarc
• Field of view: 48° horizontal, 30° vertical
• Depth of field: 0 to 25.4 cm (0 to 10 in.) on 100% UPC
• Illumination: Red LED (660 nm)
• Aiming: Single dot, green LED
• Minimum print contrast: 25%
• Motion tolerance: up to 3.8 m/s (150 in./s)
• Environmental sealing: IP52
• Drop specification: multiple 1.2 m (4 ft.) drops to concrete
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
• Storage temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
• Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Power consumption: 2.5 W typical
• Colour: Midnight Black
• Mounting: In-counter
• Auxiliary port: No

Final note

The Zebra SP7201 is a focused, no-frills presentation scanner for high-volume retail counters where reliability and USB simplicity matter more than extra ports or wireless options.