Configuring a Zebra Scanner

Last updated: September 15, 2025

Requirements

The Cofactr Warehouse App requires scanners to have the following configuration:

  • ~ character at the start and end of each scan string

  • No return or other punctuation at the end of each scan string

  • <GS> replacing the Group Separator (ASCII 29) character

In theory, any scanner that supports these configuration options should work.

We only test and officially support Zebra scanners that support configuration through Zebra 123Scan or Zebra StageNow.

Zebra 123Scan Setup Resources

  1. Download and install 123Scan: https://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads/software/utilities/123scan-utility.html

    1. Note: 123Scan does not have to be installed on the same devices that you use

  2. Configure <GS> replacing the Group Separator (ASCII 29) character: https://supportcommunity.zebra.com/s/article/Removing-or-Replacing-a-Barcode-character-s-using-ADF-Advanced-Data-Formatting?language=en_US