Zebra · In-counter multi-plane (bioptic) scanner, optional scale

Zebra MP72 Multi-Plane Scanner Scale

Zebra's in-counter bioptic scanner for supermarket and hypermarket checkouts: it reads barcodes on every side of an item, on paper or phone screens, can include a scale, and drops into an existing bioptic cut-out.

Sizes
Short, Medium, Long (scale: Medium and Long)
Imaging
2.3 MP (1920 × 1200), PRZM imaging
Scale option
15 kg in 5 g steps
Read zone
Every side of the item, linear and 2D
Host interfaces
USB · RS-232 · IBM 46XX over RS-485
Replaces
Zebra MP7000 (Zebra's named replacement)

MP72 (MP7200) price in India: ask our team for today's competitive price. Share your requirement and budget, and we will help you choose the right configuration and send a written quotation with current pricing and delivery time.

Covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The warranty period, terms and conditions are as declared by Zebra.

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Zebra MP72 multi-plane scanner, Long version, front view

Why the MP72 (MP7200)

Faster checkouts: scan every side without turning the item

The MP72 Series is Zebra's in-counter multi-plane scanner and scanner/scale; its model is the MP7200. Zebra names the MP72 Series as the replacement for the MP7000, which Zebra stopped selling on 15 September 2025.

Reads barcodes on every side

The MP72 reads linear and 2D codes on the top, bottom, left, right, cashier and customer sides of an item, so cashiers pass items across without hunting for the barcode.

Megapixel imaging for phone screens and glossy packs

A 2.3 MP sensor with Zebra's PRZM Intelligent Imaging reads the codes on the item, and offset illumination, Zebra says, makes reflective barcodes on customers' phones and glossy packaging easier to scan.

Fits the counter you already have

Zebra designs the MP72 to drop into an existing bioptic checkstand cut-out with no modifications, in Short, Medium and Long lengths.

Optional scale with Weight Guard

Medium and Long versions can include a scale weighing up to 15 kg in 5 g steps. Weight Guard alerts the POS when an item is not fully on the weighing surface.

Low power at the counter

Zebra's MP72 spec sheet gives 2.0 W idle and 2.75 W active (typical), and Zebra says the MP72 uses up to 50% less power than other bioptic scanners. Its lights dim when nothing is being scanned.

Works with EAS and a second scanner

It works with Checkpoint and Sensormatic EAS deactivation, and its auxiliary ports take a handheld scanner, such as a Zebra DS8178, and a customer-facing scanner for coupons and phone codes.

Used in

  • Grocery stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets
  • Mass merchandisers and discount chains
  • Warehouse clubs
  • Pharmacies
  • Self-checkout lanes

For buyers in India

Using the MP72 (MP7200) in India

These are the points buyers in India ask us about the MP72 (MP7200). Mention the ones that apply to you when you request a quote.

Measure your counter cut-out before you order

Send us the cut-out size: Zebra's drawings give Short 356.2 × 295.3 mm, Medium 402.0 × 295.3 mm and Long 511.2 × 295.3 mm (±1.5 mm), with up to 103.6 mm needed below the counter.

Ask us before you plan a scale version

Zebra lists the scanner-only MP72 for worldwide sale, and its scale versions for Australia, Canada and Mexico, Europe, OIML countries, Russia and the US, with no Indian approval listed. Tell us if you need the scale, and we confirm what can be supplied in the quotation.

Keep the checkstand ventilated

Zebra says the air inside the checkstand next to the MP72 must not exceed 40 °C, so leave the counter's vents and fans clear.

Reads coupons and loyalty codes on customers' phones

Zebra lists paper and mobile barcodes, coupons and loyalty among the MP72's uses, so the same lane reads product barcodes and codes shown on a customer's phone.

Specifications

Zebra MP72 (MP7200) technical specifications

Zebra MP72 (MP7200) specifications
General
Model MP7200 (Zebra MP72 Series), in scanner-only, scale-ready and scanner/scale configurations
Form factor In-counter multi-plane (bioptic) scanner, with optional integrated scale
Lengths Short, Medium and Long; scale on Medium and Long only
Colours Black, silver
User interface Soft-touch capacitive buttons; good-decode LEDs (front and top); speaker with adjustable tone and volume; four programmable buttons; scale zero, volume and EAS buttons
Imaging and decoding
Image sensor 2.3 MP (1920 × 1200) CMOS array imager with PRZM Intelligent Imaging
Read zone Linear and 2D codes in all planes
Illumination Intelligent illumination (LEDs on only when an item is in the scan zone); offset illumination for phone screens and glossy packaging
1D All major 1D codes including Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar/NW7, Code 11, MSI Plessey, UPC/EAN, I 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5, GS1 DataBar, Base 32 (Italian Pharma)
2D PDF417, Micro PDF417, Composite Codes, TLC-39, Aztec, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR, Han Xin, Postal Codes, SecurPharm and future GS1 Digital Link barcodes
Other Digimarc
Minimum resolution Code 39 3.0 mil; Code 128 3.0 mil; Data Matrix 5.0 mil; QR 5.0 mil
Colour camera (optional) HD camera on a USB 3 Type-C port, upper or lower position; for produce recognition, loss prevention and self-checkout video
Ambient light Artificial 0 to 4,842 lux; sunlight 0 to 86,080 lux
Scale (optional)
Capacity 15 kg in 5 g increments; dual-interval option 0 to 6 kg in 2 g and 6 to 15 kg in 5 g increments
Maximum static weight 136 kg
Weight Guard Alerts the POS when an item is not fully on the weighing surface (Weight Guard configurations)
Displays Single-head and dual-head remote scale displays
Platter L-shaped platter; sapphire or DLC-coated horizontal glass; spill-proof design with drainage
Connectivity
Host interfaces USB, RS-232, IBM 46XX over RS-485, SNAPI (one shared POS port)
Peripheral ports Three USB peripheral ports; two powered RS-232 peripheral ports; Checkpoint interlock port; remote scale display port; colour camera USB 3 Type-C port
EAS Compatible with Checkpoint and Sensormatic EAS deactivation systems
Auxiliary scanners A handheld scanner (for example a Zebra DS8178) and a customer-facing scanner
Power
Input 12 V DC from a USB PowerPlus POS port, or from Zebra's power supply
Consumption (Zebra spec sheet) 2.0 W idle; 2.75 W active (typical)
Physical and environment
Dimensions (L × W × depth below counter × height above) Long 506 × 292 × 101 × 128 mm; Medium 398 × 292 × 101 × 128 mm; Short 351 × 292 × 101 × 128 mm
Weight (Zebra spec sheet) Long 5.94 kg (scanner/scale 8.10 kg); Medium 5.06 kg (scanner/scale 7.22 kg); Short 5.22 kg
Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C
Storage temperature -40 °C to 70 °C
Humidity 20% to 95%, non-condensing
Sealing IP5X
Counter installation (Zebra drawings)
Cut-out Short 356.2 × 295.3 mm; Medium 402.0 × 295.3 mm; Long 511.2 × 295.3 mm (each ±1.5 mm)
Clearance Up to 129.5 mm above the platter and 103.6 mm below the counter
Existing counters Designed to drop into an existing bioptic checkstand cut-out with no modifications
Software
Set-up and management 123Scan; Scanner SDK; Scanner Management Service (SMS); Zebra DNA (advanced data formatting, remote diagnostics); OPOS and JPOS drivers
Label conversion Selectable label identifiers can convert one barcode type to another, for example a QR code to Code 128
Warranty
Warranty Covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The warranty period, terms and conditions are as declared by Zebra.

Optional accessories

  • Customer-facing scanner (mounts on either side)
  • Single-head and dual-head pole displays (remote scale displays)
  • Checkpoint interlock cable assembly kit
  • Width extender (Long configurations)
  • Colour camera configuration (upper or lower)
  • Leek bar (scale models)
  • Zebra power supply

Tell us your POS terminal, its port and your counter cut-out; we quote the host cable, any power supply and the accessories together, and confirm the plug type in the quotation.

Specifications from Zebra's published documents, last checked 14 October 2026. Makers can change specifications without notice; we confirm the exact model and configuration in your written quotation. About our product information

Compare

MP72 (MP7200) or another model?

Zebra MP72 (MP7200) compared with similar models
Feature Zebra MP72 Zebra DS9908
Form In-counter bioptic; Short, Medium or Long On-counter hybrid: stand plus handheld use
Image sensor 2.3 MP (1920 × 1200) 1280 × 800
Host interfaces USB, RS-232, IBM 46XX over RS-485, SNAPI USB, RS232, keyboard wedge, IBM 46XX over RS485
Scale Optional, 15 kg (Medium and Long) No
Sealing IP5X IP52
Weight 5.06 to 8.10 kg by size and scale 330 g
Best for High-volume supermarket and hypermarket lanes Counters with no cut-out, or smaller stores

Exploring for a different use?

If your job differs from what the MP72 (MP7200) is built for, these Zebra models may fit it better:

  • Buyers who have no counter cut-out or need a scanner that sits on the counter often look at the Zebra DS9908 (on-counter hybrid presentation scanner).
  • Buyers who need a handheld beside the bioptic for bulky items often look at the Zebra DS8178 (cordless; Zebra names it as an auxiliary scanner for the MP72).

Not sure which one fits? Tell us how you will use it and we will recommend a model.

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Questions buyers ask

MP72 (MP7200) FAQ

What is the price of the Zebra MP72 (MP7200) in India?

The MP72 (MP7200) price depends on the cable or accessories you need and the quantity. Ask our team for today's competitive price: share your requirement and budget, and we will help you choose the right configuration and send a written quotation with current pricing and delivery time.

Is the MP72 the replacement for our MP7000?

Yes. Zebra's MP7000 support page says Zebra stopped selling the MP7000 on 15 September 2025, supports it until 15 December 2030 and names the MP72 Series as its replacement. Zebra designs the MP72 to drop into an existing bioptic cut-out, but its colour camera cables differ from the MP7000's, so tell us what is connected today.

Which length do we need: Short, Medium or Long?

Match the cut-out in your counter: Zebra's drawings give 356.2 mm (Short), 402.0 mm (Medium) and 511.2 mm (Long) by 295.3 mm. A scale is available only on Medium and Long. Send us the measurements and a photo of the checkstand, and we confirm the size.

Will it work with our POS terminal?

It connects over USB, RS-232 or IBM 46XX over RS-485, with OPOS and JPOS drivers. A USB PowerPlus port powers it directly; a standard USB or RS-232 connection needs Zebra's power supply. Tell us the POS model and software, and we quote the right cable.

Can we connect a handheld scanner for bulky items?

Yes. The auxiliary ports take a handheld scanner, and Zebra names the cordless DS8178 as an example; its standard cradle needs its own power supply. A customer-facing scanner can be added on either side for coupons and phone codes.

Can Allmark install the MP72 (MP7200) and connect it to our software?

Yes. We install the MP72 (MP7200) at your site, set it to send data the way your ERP, warehouse or billing software expects (our own warehouse management system included) and train your team. Tell us the software when you ask for a quote, and we include the setup in the quotation.

Get a written MP72 (MP7200) quote, set up for your software

Send what you scan, where you scan it and the software it feeds; we reply with a written quotation.

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