

The Honeywell Orbit HF680 is a hands-free 2D presentation scanner for retail and hospitality checkouts. Its megapixel area imager reads 1D and 2D barcodes – including codes on phone screens and damaged labels – the moment they are presented, while the tilting scan head and the option to simply pick the scanner up make it easy to scan large or bulky items. This version, HF680-R1-1USB-EU, has a black housing and is supplied with a 1.5 m USB cable – the scanner is powered via USB, so you can plug it in and start scanning right away.
📦 What's in the box – HF680-R1-1USB-EU
- ✅ Honeywell Orbit HF680 scanner – black, built-in base with tilting scan head
- ✅ USB cable – straight, 1.5 m, Honeywell 50152257-001
- ❌ Power supply – not needed, the scanner is powered via USB
💡 No stand needed: the HF680 stands on its own built-in base. Tilt the scan head up or down to suit your counter, or simply lift the scanner to read codes on large or bulky items.
Key Features
- Hands-free with a tilting scan head – stands on the counter and reads codes the moment they are presented; tilt the head up or down to suit the checkout, or pick the scanner up to scan large, bulky items.
- Megapixel sensor and 1 GHz processor – the 1280 × 800 pixel area imager decodes 1D, PDF417 and 2D codes fast, including digital codes on phone screens and damaged or poorly printed labels.
- Customer-friendly lighting – low-profile, recessed LEDs do not dazzle shoppers and switch off automatically when the scanner is idle.
- Easy POS integration – configure it with Honeywell EZConfig; OPOS / JPOS drivers ensure compatibility with common POS software. USB or RS-232 – the interface is set by the cable used.
- Generous reading tolerance – ±60° pitch and ±70° skew, motion tolerance up to 2.5 m/s and a minimum resolution of 3 mil (1D) / 6.7 mil (2D).
- Designed for the counter – modern styling in black or white that looks good on display at the checkout; 278 g and designed to withstand 1 m drops.
- 3-year factory warranty – long-term peace of mind from Honeywell.
Ideal Applications
- PC-, tablet- and cloud-based POS systems with a USB port
- Retail checkouts, supermarkets and convenience stores
- Cafés, restaurants and pharmacies – scanning loyalty apps, mobile coupons and payment QR codes
- Ticket and voucher validation, service desks, post offices and libraries
All Orbit HF680 Versions
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| Part Number | Color | Cable | Power Supply | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HF680-R1-1USB-EU (this version) | Black | USB, 1.5 m | Not needed (USB-powered) | Viewing |
| HF680-R1-2USB-EU | Black | USB, 2.7 m | Not needed (USB-powered) | View product |
| HF680-R0-1USB-EU | White | USB, 1.5 m | Not needed (USB-powered) | View product |
| HF680-R1-1RS232-EU | Black | RS232, 1.5 m | EU plug | View product |
| HF680-R1-2RS232-EU | Black | RS232, 2.7 m | EU plug | View product |
| HF680-R0-2RS232-EU | White | RS232, 2.7 m | EU plug | View product |
| HF680-R0-2RS232-UK | White | RS232, 2.7 m | UK plug | View product |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | HF680-R1-1USB-EU |
|---|---|
| Model | Honeywell Orbit HF680 |
| Scanner Type | Corded 2D hands-free presentation area imager |
| Image Sensor | 1280 × 800 pixels (megapixel sensor), 1 GHz processor |
| Field of View | 47° H × 30° V |
| Depth of Field (typical) | 5 mil Code 39: 0–100 mm; 6.7 mil PDF417: 0–110 mm; 10 mil Data Matrix: 0–90 mm; 13 mil UPC-A: 0–210 mm; 20 mil Code 39: 0–300 mm; 20 mil QR Code: 0–210 mm |
| Minimum Resolution | 3 mil (1D); 6.7 mil (2D) |
| Motion Tolerance | Up to 2.5 m/s (13 mil UPC at optimal focus) |
| Minimum Print Contrast | 20% minimum reflectance difference |
| Pitch / Skew | ±60° / ±70° |
| Symbologies | Standard 1D, PDF417 and 2D symbologies, incl. digital (on-screen) and damaged codes – decode capability depends on kit configuration |
| Host Interfaces | USB, RS-232 (multi-interface; the interface is set by the cable used) |
| Kit Cable | USB, straight, 1.5 m (Honeywell 50152257-001) |
| Power Supply | Not needed – powered via USB |
| Illumination | Low-profile recessed LEDs, switch off automatically when idle |
| Color | Black |
| Dimensions | 85 × 88 × 139 mm (L × W × H) |
| Weight | 278 g ± 10 g |
| Input Voltage | 5 V DC ± 0.5 V |
| Power Consumption | 2.0 W operating (400 mA @ 5 V); 0.85 W standby (170 mA @ 5 V) |
| Drop | Designed to withstand 1 m drops |
| Ambient Light Immunity | 0–100,000 lux |
| Operating Temperature | −10 °C to 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −40 °C to 60 °C |
| Humidity | 0–95% RH, non-condensing |
| Software & Integration | Honeywell EZConfig configuration utility; OPOS / JPOS drivers |
| Mounting | Countertop – built-in base with tilting scan head; can be picked up to scan large items |
| Warranty | 36 months |
| In the Box | Orbit HF680 scanner (black, built-in base with tilting scan head), USB cable (straight, 1.5 m, 50152257-001) – USB-powered, no power supply needed |
Not sure which version you need? Choose a USB kit for PCs, tablets and modern POS systems – the scanner is powered via USB, so no power supply is needed. Choose an RS232 kit for POS terminals and cash registers with a serial port; it includes the required power supply with an EU or UK plug. The 1.5 m cable suits compact checkouts, while the 2.7 m cable gives more freedom when the computer is further away. Compare other models in our Presentation Barcode Scanners collection or contact our team for volume pricing.
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