The Zebra RFD8500 is a Bluetooth wireless barcode and RFID scanner capable of scanning most formats of optical and RFID barcode used to identify tape.

The RFD8500 can be connected:

1. Paired directly with a PC via a Bluetooth connection

The recommended setup for a RFD8500 is:

1. RFD8500 Scanner: Part Number RFD8500-5000100-US
2. 1 Slot Charging Cradle: Part Number CRD1S-RFD8500-1R
3. Power Supply for Cradle: Part Number PWRS-14000-14R

Select Bluetooth from the Window Task Bar

Add Bluetooth device

Click the Bluetooth or other device button.

Press the Bluetooth button on the RFD8500 scanner to make the device discoverable and select the device to pair when Windows finds the device.

You must pull the trigger on the RFD8500 to accept the paring. This is unconventional and the scanner will not pair unless the trigger is pulled.

You should then see the scanner appear as a paired device.

RFD8500 Quick Start Guide