Using the Zebra TC52-HC scanner with Orca Scan

Zebra TC52-HC barcode scanner for healthcare

The Zebra TC52-HC is a chemical-resistant barcode scanner designed for 24/7 clinical use in healthcare environments.

Zebra TC52-HC specs

Captures 1D & 2D barcodes
Android 8.1 (Oreo) operating system
Wifi & Bluetooth connectivity
Up to 4GB RAM, 32GB Flash
Front (5MP) & rear-facing (13MP) cameras
Chemical-resistant healthcare plastic construction

Zebra TC52-HC setup guide

To set up Orca Scan on the TC52 use the following steps

Open the Google Play App store
Download the Orca Scan mobile app
Open Orca Scan and login or register
Open the DataWedge app
- Using top-right menu, tap New profile
- Enter Orca Scan and tap OK
- Tap to open the Orca Scan profile
- Turn on Profile enabled
- Under Applications, tap Associated apps
- Using top-right menu, tap New app/activity
- Select com.orcascan.bulkbarcodescanner and then *
- Go back to the previous menu
- Scroll down to Barcode input
- Turn on Enabled
- Turn on Hardware Trigger
- Scroll down to Keystroke output
- Turn on Enabled
- Tap to open Key event options
- Turn on Send Characters as Events
- Turn on Send Control Characters as Events
- Go back to the previous menu
- Tap to open Basic data formatting
- Turn on Enabled
- Turn on Send data
- Turn on Send ENTER key
Close the DataWedge app
Open the Orca Scan app

You can now use the scan buttons on your Zebra TC52 to capture data.

Scan barcodes into the systems you love

You can now use the TC52 to scan barcodes into the following systems:

We’re happy to help troubleshoot any issues using Orca Scan with the Zebra TC52, feel free to chat with us live or drop us an email.

Zebra TC52-HC related files

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