Retailers Rate Zebra #1 in RFID Reliability, Tops in Printer Customer Satisfaction

Retailers rank Zebra as one of their top hardware vendors, according to the “Hardware LeaderBoard ’06: Best of the Best” supplement published in July by RIS News, the leading technology periodical for the retail industry. One hundred twenty-five retailers ranked Zebra as Number 1 in reliability in the “RFID” category, and among the Top 5 in customer satisfaction in the “Back of Store” category. To check out the RIS News Hardware Leader Board, visit http://www.risnews.com/CSS/index.shtml and click on the link under “Industry Research.” (You’ll be asked to register before downloading.)

To learn how Zebra solutions can help you keep store customers coming back and keep stock from running out, visit http://www.zebra.com/id/zebra/na/en/index/
industry_solutions/industries/retail.html

ZebraNet^® Wireless Plus Print Server Supports Latest Security Protocols to Keep Data Safe

Our new ZebraNet Wireless Plus internal print server gives you peace of mind in addition to freedom to move Zebra’s rugged and reliable XiIIIPlus™ and 105SL™ printers or PAX4™ print engines anywhere in your facility.

That’s because it protects transferred data through its support of advanced network security standards and protocols including WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA-LEAP, and Kerberos security protocols.

Compatible with 802.11b/g, the print server fits your current wireless network and lets you take full advantage of the security and speed of an 802.11g network. It accepts specified Compact Flash, CardBus, and PCMCIA radio card interfaces including Symbol^® LA4137CF and Cisco^® CB21b/g CardBus radio cards.

Plus, the factory-installed option with PS100 offers dual wired/wireless connectivity — so your XiIIIPlus and 105SL printers can run on one network should the other fail.

Additional security and printer management features will be available soon via a free, downloadable firmware upgrade. Ask your Zebra authorized reseller for details, or call +1 800 423 0442.

Save Space with New KDU Plus™ for Stand-Alone Printing

Zebra keyboard display units connect to your printers to generate labels without the need for a bulky host computer — saving you money and valuable work space.

With our new KDU Plus™ keyboard display unit, retrieving forms and entering and viewing data is now especially easy thanks to a larger (11.8” x 8.7” / 299.72 x 221 mm) keyboard with full-size keys and an angled, easy-to-see LCD with four-line (40 character) display. The KDU Plus works with all Zebra desktop and most commercial/industrial and high-performance printers, and includes three auxiliary ports for attachment of scanners or other accessories.

When your space requires an even smaller keyboard display unit, choose our basic, 7.38” x 3.5” (187.45 x 88.9 mm) Zebra Keyboard Display Unit (KDU), which supports Zebra’s 2824™, 2844™, 2746e™, and 3842™ desktop printers.

Discover the Mobile Printer Fountain of Youth

What’s the secret to longer mobile printer life? Read Zebra’s new white paper, “Take a Total Approach to Maximize Mobile Printer Performance and Value,” and you’ll learn it’s as simple as A to Z. Click here.

Based on this total approach, our Mobile A to Z program integrates Genuine Zebra batteries, printheads, supplies, accessories, and service offerings to optimize printer performance. By using all-Zebra components instead of mixing and matching, you’ll enjoy increased longevity, trouble-free operation, and enhanced performance. So add new life to your mobile printing operation — download our free white paper now.

To ensure the highest-quality bar code label printing and avoid compliance labeling chargebacks, even the most reliable printers need regular maintenance. Get tips on detecting, correcting, and preventing printing problems. Click here to read our white paper “Quality Assurance Steps for Preventing Label Printing Problems.”

If you’re looking for a printing solution to improve your business processes, or to comply with a customer or regulatory mandate, Zebra can help. More specifically, our network of authorized partners is your best choice for a smooth, trouble-free implementation. From mobile to RFID, from healthcare to government, we have partners with the training and experience you need to help diagnose, recommend, and deliver the best in automated identification and printing for your operation. Visit our online locator or call Zebra for a recommendation at
+1 800 423 0442 (in North America) or
+1 847 955 2283.

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