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Compact stationary 1D / 2D QR & barcode presentation scanner, metal housing, USB, HDWR HD203

GTIN: 5907614669843 · SKU: HD203

Table of contents​

Specifications​

  • Light source: 617 nm LED
  • Sensor: CMOS
  • Scanning method: automatic (on code presentation) / manual (push button)
  • Interface: USB, Virtual COM
  • Cable length: 150 cm
  • Drop resistance: up to 1.2 m
  • Housing: metal
  • Device dimensions: 5.5 × 4.5 × 2 cm
  • Package dimensions: 21.5 × 10 × 7.5 cm
  • Device weight: 170 g
  • Package weight: 190 g
  • Operating temperature: −20 to 50 °C
  • Storage temperature: −40 to 70 °C
  • Operating / storage humidity: 5 to 95%
  • Readable 1D codes: UPC, EAN, ISBN, ISSN, Code 128, Code 39, Code 32, Code 93, Interleaved 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, IATA 2 of 5, MSI Plessey, Code 11, Codabar, GS1 DataBar, GS1 Composite, Plessey, Febraban
  • Readable 2D codes: Maxicode, Data Matrix (ECC 200), QR Code, Micro QR, Aztec, Han Xin, GoCode

Set contents​

  • Wired code reader
  • User manual

Features​

  • 1D and 2D reading: reads QR codes, Data Matrix, Aztec, Maxicode and all major 1D barcodes, including from phone and computer screens
  • Presentation scanning: automatic auto-sensing mode reads codes hands-free as soon as they are placed in front of the scanner; manual button mode is also available
  • Rugged metal housing: compact, durable casing, drop-resistant up to 1.2 m
  • Plug and play: connects over USB as a standard keyboard (also Virtual COM / TTL) — no drivers required
  • Configurable: operating mode, illumination, aiming light, beeper, interface and per-symbology decoder control — all codes below

Factory setting​

To change scanner settings, scan the appropriate code below directly with the HD203. All codes come from the supplier manual.

💡 Tip: print this page ("Download this page as PDF" button above) to keep the codes at hand during configuration.

Restore factory settings:

Code: Restore factory settings

Operating mode​

Manual mode (press to scan):

Code: Manual mode (press to scan)

Continuous mode:

Code: Continuous mode

Automatic scanning (presentation):

Code: Automatic scanning (presentation)

Illumination settings​

Illumination on while reading:

Code: Illumination on while reading

Illumination always on:

Code: Illumination always on

Illumination always off:

Code: Illumination always off

Aiming light settings​

Aimer flashes while reading:

Code: Aimer flashes while reading

Aimer always on:

Code: Aimer always on

Aimer always off:

Code: Aimer always off

Audio settings​

Sound on:

Code: Sound on

Sound off:

Code: Sound off

High volume:

Code: High volume

Medium volume:

Code: Medium volume

Low volume:

Code: Low volume

Interface settings​

USB-HID:

Code: USB-HID

TTL (RS232):

Code: TTL (RS232)

USB-COM (Virtual COM):

Code: USB-COM (Virtual COM)

End mark (terminator)​

CR (default):

Code: CR (default)

CR + LF:

Code: CR + LF

TAB:

Code: TAB

None:

Code: None

Character encoding​

Primitive type:

Code: Primitive type

GBK (default):

Code: GBK (default)

Unicode:

Code: Unicode

Keyboard language​

United States (default):

Code: United States (default)

France:

Code: France

Spain:

Code: Spain

Decoder control — 1D and 2D​

Enable reading of all 1D codes:

Code: Enable reading of all 1D codes

Disable reading of all 1D codes:

Code: Disable reading of all 1D codes

Enable reverse (inverted) 1D code reading:

Code: Enable reverse (inverted) 1D code reading

Disable reverse (inverted) 1D code reading:

Code: Disable reverse (inverted) 1D code reading

Enable reading of all 2D codes:

Code: Enable reading of all 2D codes

Disable reading of all 2D codes:

Code: Disable reading of all 2D codes

Decoder control — QR and 2D symbologies​

Enable QR Code reading:

Code: Enable QR Code reading

Disable QR Code reading:

Code: Disable QR Code reading

Enable reverse QR Code reading:

Code: Enable reverse QR Code reading

Disable reverse QR Code reading:

Code: Disable reverse QR Code reading

Enable Data Matrix reading:

Code: Enable Data Matrix reading

Disable Data Matrix reading:

Code: Disable Data Matrix reading

Enable reverse Data Matrix reading:

Code: Enable reverse Data Matrix reading

Disable reverse Data Matrix reading:

Code: Disable reverse Data Matrix reading

Enable Aztec reading:

Code: Enable Aztec reading

Disable Aztec reading:

Code: Disable Aztec reading

Enable Maxicode reading:

Code: Enable Maxicode reading

Disable Maxicode reading:

Code: Disable Maxicode reading

Frequently asked questions​

How does the automatic (presentation) scanning work?
Placed on a counter, the HD203 senses a code brought in front of it and reads it automatically without pressing a button. You can also switch it to manual button mode with the codes on this page.
Does the HD203 need drivers?
No. In its default USB keyboard (HID) mode the HD203 is recognised automatically by Windows, macOS and Linux, with no drivers. It can also work as a Virtual COM (USB-COM) or TTL serial device.
Does the HD203 read codes from phone and computer screens?
Yes. The CMOS sensor reads 1D and 2D codes, including QR codes, from printed labels as well as from LCD, LED and OLED screens.
How do I reset the HD203 to factory settings?
Scan the "Restore factory settings" code in the Factory setting section at the top of this page.

Downloads​

The original supplier PDF manuals are kept as archival documentation. Everything they contain is already on this page — use the PDF only if you need an offline copy.