The Zebra TC21 is a rugged Android 13 mobile computer with 1D/2D scanning, a 5” HD touchscreen, and IP67 durability, designed for reliable data capture in enterprise environments.
Zebra TC21 specs
- Scanning: Built-in 1D/2D barcode scanner
- OS: Android 13
- Memory: Up to 4GB RAM / 64GB Flash
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, LTE (optional)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
- Display: 5” HD touchscreen
- Battery: Standard (3300 mAh) or Extended (5260 mAh)
- Durability: IP67-rated, water and dust resistant
- Camera: Rear 13 MP, optional front 5 MP
Zebra TC21 setup guide
The Zebra TC21 does not have a Google Play store, so you’ll need to follow the steps below to install Orca Scan:
- Open a web browser on the device
- Visit orcascan.com/install to download the Orca Scan app
- Go to Settings > Security and enable Allow install from unknown sources
- Go to the download folder, open the orca-scan.apk and run install
- Open the DataWedge application
- Select Profile0
- Enable Keystroke output
- Tap Key event options
- Set Inter character delay to 10 milliseconds
- Enable Set Characters as Events
- Launch Orca Scan mobile app
That’s it! You can now use the scan buttons on the TC21 to capture data.
Scan barcodes into the systems you love
You can now use the TC21 to scan barcodes into the following systems:
- Scan barcodes into an Excel spreadsheet
- Scan barcodes into a Google spreadsheet
- Build dashboards using Google Data Studio
- Visualise barcode data using Microsoft Power BI
Zebra TC21 related questions?
We’re happy to help troubleshoot any issues using Orca Scan with the Zebra TC21, feel free to chat with us live or drop us an email.
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