123 Scan Utility

Recommended for programming the scan engine via a Windows PC.

123Scan is a software tool from Zebra Technologies that simplifies scan engine setup and more.
Intuitive enough for first-time users, the 123Scan wizard guides users through a streamlined setup process.
Settings are saved in a configuration file that can be printed as a single programming barcode for scanning, emailed to a smart phone for scanning from its screen or downloaded to the scan engine.


The utility is a cost free software.

The tool allows:

  • General setup of BARTEC ET60/65EX2 Windows Tablet series
  • Programming incl. ADF and MDF
    • ADF = Advanced Data Formatting
    • MDF = Multi Data Formatting
  • Firmware Update
  • Data Viewer for test of barcodes and images
  • Creation of programming barcodes
  • Upload of configuration to scanner
  • further functions see description of Zebra



The actual version of 123 Scan Utility can be found on Zebra "Support and Download" web page.

Downloads and resources:

Note: The Zebra documentation, which includes manuals and videos, explains how to use the 123 Scan Utility.



The 123 Scan Utility can be installed either directly on the BARTEC ET60/65EX2 Windows Tablet or on another Windows PC.

When using it on the BARTEC ET60/65EX2 Windows Tablet:

  • The configuration can be applied directly to the scan engine on the device.
  • A configuration file can be created and saved for import onto other BARTEC ET60/65EX2 Windows Tablet.
  • The settings can be displayed or printed as a programmable code for scanning.

When used on another Windows PC:

  • A configuration file can be created and saved for import onto other BARTEC ET60/65EX2 Windows Tablet.
  • The settings can be displayed or printed as a programmable code for scanning.



First steps for creating a configuration:

When using it on the BARTEC ET60/65EX2 Windows Tablet:

The 123 Scan Utility detects the correct plugin.

When used on another Windows PC:

You must manually select the correct plugin in the 123 Scan Utility.

Open the 1323 Scan Utility.
Select "Create a new configuration file".
Select "My scanner is connected via USB cable".
Note: The scanner is internal with USB cable connected.
Select "My scanner is NOT connected".
--- The device is automatically detected ---
Select the device "ET6XW"
Note: It is complaint with the BARTEC ET60/65EX2 Windows Tablet.
--- The device is automatically detected ---
Select the Plugin: ET6XW-WINDOWS
Note: The release notes may indicate a newer version. The screenshot is from August 10, 2026.
You are now in the Setup Wizard and can create your configuration.
Once the configuration is complete, you now can save the file to your PC.
Once the configuration is complete, you now have the following options for uploading to the scan engine.Once the configuration is complete, you now have the following options for uploading to the scan engine.
load configuration to the scan engine--- can't be loaded direct ------
print your configuration as programming barcode and scan itprint your configuration as programming barcode and scan it
send the configuration via email and scan the programming barcode from displaysend the configuration via email and scan the programming barcode from display