ZKTeco Barcode Scanner ZKB101
ZKTeco ZKB101 USB 1D laser scanner for linear barcode entry. Check the host connection, label conditions and documented processor-revision discrepancy.
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Overview
The ZKTeco ZKB101 is a handheld one-dimensional laser barcode scanner for routine code entry into a host system. The manufacturer names retail, library, warehouse and light-industrial scanning among its applications. Its gun-style body and large trigger provide a hand-operated format for bringing the reader to the label, rather than moving every item past a fixed desktop scanning window.
The exact profiles specify a standard USB connection and a 1.8-metre cable. This arrangement suits a workstation where the host port and working area can be connected directly; it does not provide the mobility of a wireless scanner. The listed body measures 175 by 72 by 100 millimetres, with an ABS/PC construction and a weight around 160 grams without the cable. Plan the working position around the cable route and actual label presentation.
The supported code list includes common EAN and UPC retail symbols, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 and other named linear formats. The documented reading angles and focus range describe optical conditions, rather than a guarantee that every label will decode at every position. Regional and specialist POS pages disagree on the processor description and short-duration temperature-test values. Those discrepancies are recorded separately from the ordinary operating range; the actual hardware revision should be identified where those parameters affect selection.
Product FAQs
Can the ZKB101 read the QR codes used by a 2D workflow?
The exact profiles identify a one-dimensional laser scanner and list linear symbologies. QR decoding is not established. A workflow requiring QR or Data Matrix needs a documented 2D-capable reader.
Can this USB listing replace an RS232 scanner without further checks?
The exact ZKB101 table specifies standard USB. It does not establish the serial interface, cable or protocol expected by an existing RS232 application. Match the reader connection and host input arrangement.
Does the manufacturer guarantee that every damaged label will scan?
The product page describes reading poorly printed or damaged codes, but provides no guarantee for every damage pattern, print contrast or label size. Test representative labels from the intended workload rather than treating the claim as unconditional.
Does automatic scanning establish that the ZKBS stand will fit?
Manual and automatic scan modes are listed, but the sources do not name ZKBS as a compatible stand. Trigger mode and physical holder fit are separate requirements; an automatic mode alone does not establish accessory compatibility.
Does a beep prove that the POS application has saved the item?
The exact profile assigns LED and buzzer feedback to scanning conditions. That feedback does not establish a completed host-database update. Check the receiving application’s item or transaction result separately.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | ZKTeco |
|---|---|
| Model | ZKB101 |
| Weight | <160g (without wire) |
| Dimensions (L*W*H) | 175*72*100mm |
| Wire Length | 1.8m |
| Interface type | Standard USB (Full Speed, USB 2.0) |
| Material | ABS+PC |
| Color | Black |
| User indicators | LED, зумер |
| Light source | Visible laser diode, Wavelength: 525nm |
| Processor | Regional profile: ARM 8-bit. ZKTeco POS exact-model table: ARM32-bit. Supplied hardware revision unresolved. |
| Startup time | 4s |
| Analytical ability | ≥3mil/0.076mm@PCS90% |
| Depth of focus | 0-50cm |
| Scanning mode | Constant light scanning, Manual scanning |
| Reading angle | Roll: ±30°; Pitch: ±60° (or greater); Yaw: ±50° (or greater) |
| Input power | 85mA @ 5V DC |
| Scanning speed | 250 times per second |
| Light levels | 5000Lux |
| Decode capabilities | Codabar, CODE 39, CODE 93, CODE128, EAN/JAN-13, EAN/JAN-8, etc., GS1-128, Interleaved 2 of 5, ISBN/ISSN, ISBT, MSI, UPC-A, UPC-E |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 50°C |
| Storage Temperature | -30°C to 70°C |
| Relative humidity | 5% to 95% (Non condensing state) |
| Protection Level | IP54 |
| Drop Test | 2.0m |
| Transport vibration test | 10H@125RPM |
| High and low temperature test | Regional entry: 30 minutes at −30/70°C; ZKTeco POS entry: 30 minutes at −20/60°C. Source discrepancy; not a continuous operating range. |
Downloads
Manufacturer documents and Royal Link product sheets. Check the publisher and configuration notes for each file. PDFs open in a new tab.
| Document | Type | Size | Updated / version | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDFZKB101 - Royal Link product sheetRoyal Link Technologies LtdSupplier catalogue specifications | Product sheet | 163 KB | 2026-10-30 | Download |
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