The Best Mobile Printers Now Cost Less to Own -- with Zebra’s New Supplies and Service Warranty Program.

Do you own, or expect to own, Zebra^® mobile printers? Lower your total cost of ownership -- and gain complete peace of mind -- with new Zebra Complete™, the Mobile Supplies and Service Program.

This cost-saving program fulfills all your mobile printer supplies, replacement printhead, and repair service needs for however long you choose.

Best of all, you’ll get this comprehensive coverage for just pennies more per roll of ordered supplies! What you pay for supplies is what you pay in total -- no hidden costs.

• Streamline your reordering and replacement process. The program makes it nearly automatic.
• Receive high-quality Genuine Zebra Supplies, designed specifically for Zebra printers for consistent, peak performance.
• Save time with the convenience of a single source for all your ordering needs.

Learn more about this flexible supplies and service program. Or call +1 866 230 9495 to be put in touch with a Zebra Supplies representative.

New Secure and Durable Z-Band^® QuickClip™ Wristband.

Whether you need wristbands for hospital patient identification or entertainment patron admissions, our new, durable direct thermal wristband brings you extra security and versatility.

The Z-Band QuickClip wristband seals securely with a clip closure, keeping the band fastened firmly on the wrist. Plus, use the clips for color coding. Add up to six different-colored clips so that, for example, nurses can identify certain patient conditions at a glance.

What’s more, direct thermal printing requires no ribbon, making media loading a one-step snap while ensuring wristbands are printed with crisp, reliable bar codes, text, logos, and photos.

For details about the Z-Band QuickClip, click here.

More Networking Flexibility for Z Series Metal Printers.

The ZebraNet^® 10/100 Print Server expands the networking capabilities of Zebra printers by accommodating 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and fast Ethernet 10/100 auto-switching networks -- giving you a flexible, lasting solution that’ll save you administration time as your network environment evolves.

Now, we’re offering an internal version of the ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server for use with our industrial-strength, die-cast metal Z4Mplus™ and Z6Mplus™ printers. Like the external version already available for the Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus, the internal ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server speeds data transmission, resulting in faster throughput. Plus, the internal, bump-proof version saves space!

One hundred percent Zebra-made for the reliability you expect, all ZebraNet networking products expand the power of Zebra printers as members of our exclusive ZebraLink™ Solutions. And ZebraNet print servers let you download firmware upgrades to keep your printers current with the latest networking standards and technologies.

Get more value from your Z Series printers with the ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server.

Use of EPC Gen 2 RFID Tags Closer Than You Think!

Zebra recently collaborated with Texas Instruments and ThingMagic to demonstrate EPC Gen 2 tags from Texas Instruments in a Zebra printer/encoder during the EPCglobal Fast Moving Consumer Goods Business Action Group meeting in Houston, Texas. Zebra is the only company to successfully demonstrate printer/encoder communication with Gen 2 inlays from several leading suppliers.

Learn more about EPC Gen 2 through our white paper “Managing the EPC Generation Gap.” To download this and other RFID white papers, click here.

“The success of this demonstration and the tenfold performance improvement of Gen 2 over Gen 1 proves that this new global standard is ready for CPG and retailer transition and adoption,” said Julie England, vice president, Texas Instruments and general manager of Texas Instruments RFid Systems. For demonstration details, click here.

Zebra manufactures the industry’s most rugged, most reliable, and most preferred on-demand printing solutions. We work hard to continuously improve our products and services--and to find new ways to help our customers’ businesses grow.

With that in mind, we have introduced new firmware in nine of our printer models as of September 1, 2005. This release includes several updates, such as improved wireless network alerts for printer and label status.

If your printer supports this latest version of Zebra Programming Language (ZPL^®) firmware, you’ll be able to:

• render and print circles and diagonal lines
• reprint the last label with the touch of a button
• encode and print new Aztec bar codes
• utilize compression technology to print logos and graphics in record time
• automatically count the number of labels printed to trigger reminders for reloading supplies and reducing downtime

This firmware release will not include Zebra Basic Interpreter (ZBI) functionality. ZBI functionality will also be removed from any legacy firmware versions that are generally available. This change will not affect any of our customers who have not utilized ZBI functionality.

If you still wish to utilize ZBI functionality, you should contact your authorized Zebra channel partner, who will help you identify third-party software or custom applications that will support your specific needs. We hope that this new firmware release results in increased efficiency and productivity for your business. As always, please contact us if you have any questions or comments. For more information about Zebra firmware, click here.

To ensure 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 are 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.

Technical Assistance
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