Verdict
Installing the driver is only half the battle. You must configure the scanner hardware to match the driver's communication protocol. This is done by scanning specific programming barcodes found in the official Zebex manual. Switching to Virtual COM Mode
Drivers & Software
The primary software utility for configuring scanner settings (sounds, symbologies, modes).
Windows power settings can turn off scanners. Go to Device Manager -> USB Serial Port -> Power Management -> Uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device".
Zebex Z-6170 Driver 20 Extra Quality: Enhancing Performance and Reliability
Open Device Manager -> Ports (COM & LPT) . You should see "ZEBEX Virtual COM Port (COMx)".
If your scanner is typing out characters like a keyboard but your software needs it on a COM port, scan the barcode from your programming manual. This instructs the internal firmware to route data through the newly installed driver. Adding Prefixes and Suffixes
The "20" often cited in high-quality descriptions refers to the 20 laser scan lines
Plug the scanner back into a USB port. Open the Windows (press Windows Key + X, then select Device Manager). Expand the Ports (COM & LPT) section. You should see the scanner listed with an assigned COM port number (e.g., COM3). Configuration and Performance Optimization
Zebex Z6170 Driver 20 Extra Quality Jun 2026
Verdict
Installing the driver is only half the battle. You must configure the scanner hardware to match the driver's communication protocol. This is done by scanning specific programming barcodes found in the official Zebex manual. Switching to Virtual COM Mode
Drivers & Software
The primary software utility for configuring scanner settings (sounds, symbologies, modes).
Windows power settings can turn off scanners. Go to Device Manager -> USB Serial Port -> Power Management -> Uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device". zebex z6170 driver 20 extra quality
Zebex Z-6170 Driver 20 Extra Quality: Enhancing Performance and Reliability
Open Device Manager -> Ports (COM & LPT) . You should see "ZEBEX Virtual COM Port (COMx)". Verdict
Installing the driver is only half the battle
If your scanner is typing out characters like a keyboard but your software needs it on a COM port, scan the barcode from your programming manual. This instructs the internal firmware to route data through the newly installed driver. Adding Prefixes and Suffixes
The "20" often cited in high-quality descriptions refers to the 20 laser scan lines Switching to Virtual COM Mode Drivers & Software
Plug the scanner back into a USB port. Open the Windows (press Windows Key + X, then select Device Manager). Expand the Ports (COM & LPT) section. You should see the scanner listed with an assigned COM port number (e.g., COM3). Configuration and Performance Optimization
