Windows Scanner SDK
The Zebra Scanner SDK includes a suite of components that provides a unified software development framework with a wide range of functions for interfacing Zebra Scanners to user applications and solutions.
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Develop Windows applications in multiple languages (.NET, Java, C++) for Zebra scanners
The Zebra Scanner Software Developer Kit (SDK) defines an architectural framework providing a single programming interface across multiple programming languages (such as MS .NET, C++, Java) and across multiple system environments (such as Windows and Linux) for all scanners communication variants (such as IBMHID, SNAPI, HIDKB, Nixdorf Mode B, etc.).
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Zebra Scanner SDK for Windows Desktop: Programming Basics

Step-by-step instructions for developing an application for a Zebra scanner using the Scanner SDK for Windows.

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Zebra Scanner SDK for Windows Desktop: 1 Minute Tour

In this video we will go over Zebra's Scanner SDK for Windows and how it allows you create fully features applications, capture images, easily set parameters, upgrade firmware and more.

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Scanner SDK Walkthrough (Windows and Linux)

With the Scanner SDKs for Windows and Linux, a developer can create an application that fully controls their scanner from a computer. This high level walk through (9 minutes) exposes users to the following SDK topics. 1. One app will work on all similar scanners 2. Complete control of the scanner 3. Corescanner: The engine that powers the SDK 4. Common Implementations 5. Free source code 6. Development tools and environments 7. Communication interfaces 8. Supported Operating Systems (OS)

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Zebra Scanner SDK for Windows Desktop: Installation and Validation

Instructions for loading your Scanner SDK for Windows and validating it is operating properly. To learn more about Zebra's Scanner SDK for Windows visit: https://goo.gl/mKNsnh

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SDK Components

The SDK installation package includes following components.

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System Requirements

Requirements to run the SDK

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Scanner Models Versus Communication Modes

For an up-to-date table listing scanner models and their supported communication modes refer to the Scanner SDK for Windows website at: http://www.zebra.com/scannersdkforwindows.

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Installing the SDK

Step-by-Step Installation Instructions

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Installed Components

There are three Windows services installed with the CoreScanner driver in a default installation...

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Configuration

Switching between modes & configuring the settings

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Basic Installation Verification

You can perform a basic inspection on your system process list to verify a successful installation of the Zebra Scanner SDK.

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Silent Unattended Installation of the Scanner SDK

The CoreScanner driver and the Scanner SDK require the Microsoft 2012 C++ Redistributable Package which automatically installs if it is does not already exist on the host PC.

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Overview

This chapter provides information about testing and evaluation of the Zebra Scanner SDK's software components using the test utilities provided in the SDK.

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Test Utilities Provided in the SDK

The Zebra Scanner SDK includes the following test utilities...

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How to Verify Scanner SDK Functionality

This section guides you through a series of use cases and test cases of the Zebra Scanner SDK and its functionality.

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