Your company has been using the same intermediate industrial barcode printer for several years. The printer itself is in great condition, only having needed a few parts replaced and some maintenance servicing along the way. Now it’s getting harder to find replacement parts, software will no longer update, and service support is no longer available. Is it time for an upgrade?
In this second blog of a three-part series, we will cover which intermediate industrial printers have reached End of Life (EOL), and which industrial printers are ideal replacement options. Follow this link if you didn’t catch the first blog defining EOL and Zebra’s unique GO Zebra Trade-In Program.
End of Life (EOL) is when a manufacturer stops making a specific product, stops making replacement parts, and stops servicing the product. As newer versions of a product come out because of technological advancements or competitive pressure, older products become obsolete and phased out.
Which Intermediate Industrial Printers are at End of Life
The following Zebra industrial printers are past their EOL:
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- 105SL
- 105SL Plus
- S4M
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This means that service and support is no longer available and replacement parts will be harder to obtain as time goes on. Considered cutting-edge at the time of release, technological advancements have made these industrial printers slower than the newer models, impacting operational effectiveness.
Industrial Printer Upgrade Option
Zebra has affordable next-generation industrial printers for your manufacturing and T&L needs. Each option has the rugged, all-metal frame construction with sealed dome buttons to help protect the printers from harsh environmental conditions. Zebra’s best-in-class Link-OS provides real-time status and functionality insight, with remote management and easy maintenance.
The Zebra ZT510 is a direct replacement for the ZT105SL Plus, printing at a rate up to 12 IPS (305 mm per second) with a fast processor for complex graphics. Other specifications include:
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- Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing
- USB, Serial, Gigabit Ethernet, and Bluetooth® LE
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- Optional Bluetooth 4.0, USB Host, IPv6
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- Thin film printhead with E3TM Element EnergyTM Equalizer
- Backlit, multi-line display, intuitive menu, easy-to-use keypad, password protection
- 512 MB RAM memory
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- 2 GB on-board linear Flash memory
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- 4.09” (104 mm) maximum print width
- Prints linear barcodes and 2D barcodes
- Media rewind and cutter
- Energy Star® qualified
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The Zebra ZT411 is a direct replacement for the Zebra ZT105SL, printing at a rate up to 14 IPS (356 mm per second). Other specifications include:
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- Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing
- USB 2.0, high-speed, RS-232 Serial, 10/100 Ethernet, Bluetooth® 4.1, Dual USB Host
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- Optional Parallel, 802.11ac, Applicator interface
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- Thin film printhead with E3TM Element EnergyTM Equalizer
- 4.3” color touch display with intuitive menu
- 256 MB SDRAM memory
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- 512 MB on-board linear Flash memory
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- 4.09” (104 mm) maximum print width
- Linear and 2D Barcode printing, RFID
- Side-loading supply path
- Media rewind and cutter
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The Zebra ZT231 is a direct replacement for the Zebra S4M, printing at a rate up to 12 IPS (203 mm per second). Other specifications include:
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- Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing
- USB 2.0, RS-232 Serial port, 10/100 Ethernet, and USB Host
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- Optional 802.11ac, Applicator interface
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- Thin film printhead with E3TM Element EnergyTM Equalizer
- 4.3” color resistive touch screen with intuitive menu
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- 256 MB SDRAM memory
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- 256 MB on-board linear Flash memory
- 4.09” (104 mm) maximum print width
- Linear and 2D Barcode printing
- Bi-fold media door
- Energy Star® certified
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Out with the Old, In with the New
Zebra helps businesses manage the expense of upgrading their intermediate industrial printer fleet with their GO Zebra Trade-In Program. Refreshing your printer fleet doesn’t have to be a costly venture to keep your business up to date with the latest technological trends to minimize downtime and ensure front line efficiency.
Zebra Technologies is an award-winning company and Imprint Enterprises is a trusted partner for Zebra. They bring you good, better, and best options to help your business step forward while considering future possibilities. Ensuring the long-term use of your entire barcode labeling system is what makes Zebra Technologies the best in the industry and is why Imprint Enterprises is a Premiere Solution Partner with Zebra.
Contact Imprint Enterprises today to discuss Zebra’s barcode labeling solutions that are best for you.
