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

Ergonomic Design for Comfortable, Fatigue-Reducing Operation
The 1204 features an ergonomic, tapered handle with polished surfaces and a raised thumb rest for enhanced grip and support. Combined with a two-finger trigger and ample finger clearance, this design balances pressure evenly and guides natural scanning motions, ensuring all-day comfort and reduced fatigue.
Enhanced Usability with Clear Indicators and Adjustable Stand
This model provides clear audio and visual feedback with a front-facing buzzer and indicator light, along with an adjustable stand for flexible, hands-free scanning in busy environments


Rugged Protection with Durable TPU Guard
Built for durability, the 1204 features a raised TPU scan lens guard that protects the scanning engine from drops and impacts, ensuring reliable and long-lasting performance.
Flexible Configuration with CipherLab ScanMaster Software
This scanner works seamlessly with CipherLab ScanMaster software, enabling easy configuration of hands-free scanning, data formats, symbology types, and more for any work environment.
| Model | 1204 | ||
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| Category | 2D Imager | ||
| Corded | |||
| 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 | ||
| Electrical | Voltage | 5V ±10% | |
| Power consumption1 Standby / Operating |
Operating : typical 270mA @5VDC Standby : typical 100mA @5VDC |
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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 | ||
| Accessories | USB cable Adjustable stand |
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| Warranty | 1 year | ||
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