Your large format Zebra industrial printer has seen a few cycles in your facility. It is getting slower, affecting the functionality of your operations, bringing down productivity. It’s harder to find replacement parts, software no longer updates, and service support has ended. You’ve considered replacing your large format industrial printer fleet but have been unsure about which option is the best fit and if a new fleet will fit your budget. Zebra has the answer for you.
This final blog of a three-part series covers which large format industrial printers have reached End of Life (EOL), and which large format industrial printers are ideal replacement options. Follow this link if you didn’t catch the first blog in the series, 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.
End of Life for Xi4 Series Printers
The following large format Zebra industrial printers are nearing their EOL:
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170Xi4
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140Xi4
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110Xi4
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This means that service and support will no longer be available soon 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 large format industrial printers slower than new releases, impacting operational effectiveness and productivity.
Large Format Industrial Printer Upgrade Options
Providing the same reliability as the legacy models while exceeding expectations, Zebra has affordable next-generation large format industrial printer options for your business needs. The ZT600 Series gives your business future-forward adaptability for years to come. Keep your business evolving with technological advancements in enhanced performance, intuitive features, and added security.
The ZT600 Series large format industrial printers provide an enhanced user-friendly design with future-ready adaptability, come with a Print DNA Software Suite and Zebra OneCare™, and have micro-consistent printing for small labels.
The Zebra ZT620 is a direct replacement for the Zebra 170Xi4, printing at a rate up to 12 IPS (305 mm per second). Specifications include:
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- 6.6” (168 mm) maximum print width
- Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing
- Side-loading supply path
- Linear and 2D Barcode printing, RFID
- Thin film printhead with E3™ Element Energy™ Equalizer
- Serial, USB 2.0 port, Gigabit Ethernet, USB Host (2), and Bluetooth 4.0
- Optional Parallel, 802.11ac, Applicator Port, and IPv6
- 1 GB Standard RAM
- 2 GB Standard Flash
- 4.3” full color touch display
- Simplified icon menu navigation
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The Zebra ZT610 is a direct replacement for the Zebra 110Xi4, printing at a rate up to 14 IPS (356 mm per second). Specifications include:
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- 4.09” (104 mm) maximum print width
- Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing
- Side-loading supply path
- Linear and 2D Barcode printing, RFID
- Thin film printhead with E3™ Element EnergyTM Equalizer
- Serial, USB 2.0 port, Gigabit Ethernet, USB Host (2), and Bluetooth® 4.0
- Optional Parallel, 802.11ac, Applicator Port, and IPv6
- 1 GB Standard RAM
- 2 GB Standard Flash
- 4.3” full color touch display
- Simplified icon menu navigation
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Trade in Your Xi4 Series for the ZT600 Series Today
Zebra helps businesses manage the expense of upgrading their large format 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 that 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.
