1204/1264 Series
General Handheld Scanner
Overview
The CipherLab 1204/1264 series is a lightweight handheld scanner family designed for daily barcode scanning in retail, healthcare, hospitality, and assembly line environments. Available in both corded and Bluetooth models, it supports all 1D and 2D barcodes on paper and digital screens, delivering reliable performance, ergonomic comfort, and intuitive features that enable smart, cost-effective business operations.
- Retail
- Healthcare
- Assembly line
Features

Ergonomic Design for Comfortable, Low-Fatigue Operation
The 1204/1264 scanners feature an ergonomic, tapered handle with a textured surface and a raised thumb rest for a secure, comfortable grip. Combined with a dual-finger trigger and generous finger clearance, the design distributes pressure evenly and supports natural scanning motions, ensuring all-day comfort and reduced fatigue.
Enhanced Usability with Clear Indicators and Adjustable Stand
This model delivers clear audio and visual feedback through a front-facing beeper and status LED, and comes with an adjustable stand for flexible, hands-free scanning in busy environments.


Rugged Protection with a Durable TPU Lens Guard
Built for durability, the 1204/1264 scanners feature a raised TPU lens guard that protects the scanning engine from drops and impacts, ensuring reliable, long-lasting performance.
Flexible Configuration with CipherLab ScanMaster Software
The 1204/1264 scanners work seamlessly with CipherLab ScanMaster software, enabling easy configuration of hands-free operation, data formatting, barcode symbologies, and more for any work environment.
| Model | 1204 | 1264 | ||
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| Category | 2D Imager | |||
| Corded | Bluetooth® Dual mode (2.1+EDR/BLE) | |||
| RF Communication of Bluetooth scanner | Coverage | 90 m/ 295 ft. line of sight | ||
| Standard profile | SPP, HID, GATT | |||
| Performance | Optical sensor | CCD Linear Sensor 640 x 480 pixels |
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| Light source | White LED | |||
| Resolution | 3 mil: 1D barcode / 5 mil: 2D barcode | |||
| Depth of field 13 mil barcode |
Code 39 4 mil | 4 to 7 cm | ||
| Code 128 4 mil | 4 to 15 cm | |||
| UPCA 13 mil | 5 to 34 cm | |||
| QR Code 6 mil | 5 to 8 cm | |||
| QR Code 15 mil | 2 to 22 cm | |||
| Scanning angle | Pitch ± 65°, Skew ± 65° | |||
| Minimum PCS | 25% | |||
| Scan rate | 60 scans/second | |||
| Hands-free scanning | Presentation mode | |||
| Barcodes supported | 1D: Codabar, Code11, Code39, Code32, Interleaved 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, Code93, Code128, GS1-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN 8, EAN 13, GS1 DataBar, RSS14, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Expanded, etc. | |||
| 2D: PDF417, MicroPDF417, DataMatrix, QR code, Micro QR code, Aztec | ||||
| Programmable features | Interface selection, symbology configuration | |||
| Physical | Dimension L x W x H | 166.6 x 86.7 x 64.8 mm | ||
| Weight (without cabe) |
142g | Scaner: 190g Cradle: 220g |
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| Electrical | Voltage | 5V ±10% | ||
| Power consumption1 Standby / Operating |
Operating : typical 270mA @5VDC Standby : typical 100mA @5VDC |
Operating: typical 350mA @4.2VDC Standby: typical 120mA @4.2VDC |
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| User Environment | Temperature | Operating: 0⁰C to 50⁰C Storage: -20⁰C to 60⁰C |
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| Humidity | Operating: 10% to 90% Storage: 5% to 95% |
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| Impact resistance | 1.5m | |||
| Ingress protection | IP42 | |||
| Electrostatic discharge | ±8 kV contact ±15kV air | |||
| Regulatory compliance | BSMI, CE, FCC, RoHS | BSMI, CE, FCC | ||
| Accessories | USB cable Adjustable stand |
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| Warranty | 1 year | |||
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