The answer is: GO Zebra Trade-In. With this program you can “swap setbacks for savings” by trading in old equipment for rebates towards new equipment. 

​TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE GO ZEBRA TRADE-IN PROGRAM?

​Think of how when you are ready to upgrade your phone or turn in your leased or used vehicle. You’ve been using them for a while. They were great when you first bought them, but over time their functionality has been reduced by normal ware-and-tear not to mention their technology is now outdated. You want the newer model, but you know there’s a cost associated. Unless there’s an exchange program that assists with those new costs. GO Zebra Trade-In program is essentially the same arrangement but with your enterprise’s devices (think tablets and scanners, as examples). You bring in your old devices (regardless of brand, by the way), and Zebra gives you a cash rebate to put towards the purchase of new devices. Additionally, Zebra then recycles the old devices, thereby reducing landfill waste. As they put it, it’s a “win for you, your wallet, and the environment.”

WHAT EXACTLY CAN I RETRUN AND GET A REBATE FOR?​

WHAT IS THE PROCESS? WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?​

Zebra recognizes that staying ahead of your competition requires mobile computers and tablets that are beyond their predecessors’ class of intelligence. Those computers and tablets need to be able to shave time off processes, assist in better decision-making, and stand up to the daily grind. All of this is why Zebra has a list of eligible mobile computers and tablets that you can get a rebate for when you turn in your old ones. Similarly, you need scanners that are ready for action in the production line, hospital or stock room, etc. Your scanners need to capture data the first time and every time after. As such, Zebra has included in its Trade-In program the exchange of qualified scanners for the next generation of scanners.

It's time. Out with the old and in with the new. ​

Who knows just how much downtime all those old devices and technology have really been costing you? Even without the exact figures, you know the benefits to having updated devices is invaluable to your business operations. Rather than worry about the cost, figure out how many devices you may have to trade in and what that translates to in rebates to put toward newer and better technology. You can head here to submit a form and see how much you can save by using the GO Zebra Trade-In Program or contact us and we can help you.

A proper barcode management system helps you and your clients ensure compliance standards are met within industry standards while managing and tracking inventory from beginning to end.

Zebra Technologies and Imprint Enterprises are here to help you understand the purpose and function of the various barcode options that are available to you.

Printer Profile Management Enterprise

Zebra’s Printer Profile Manager Enterprise (PPME), part of their Print DNA suite of tools, can manage all barcode label printers from one location, no matter where they are located. Security access to change templates and configurations are safeguarded, minimizing error-prone manual processes.

All networked Link-OS® printers can be managed from a single location, including updating printer software, creating and distributing configurations from your browser, and automatically updating WLAN security certificates for each printer. This remote management can minimize time and cost and maximize printer uptime by scheduling updates at a time that minimizes disruptions.

Setting up PPME is fast and easy with the integrated self-installer. Every networked Link-OS printer is quickly discovered without having to physically locate it. Each printer, and even Link-OS card printers, can be organized with tag names you create. A quick press of a button can provide you a visual status on every printer connected to the system, using green, yellow, or red alerts.

VisibilityIQ™ DNA

These features improve the performance of barcode label printers so your company can run more efficiently and productively. VisibilityIQ™ DNA can improve uptime while streamlining asset management.

Remote Device Management Service

Imprint also has a remote device management service that can help maintain and manage your devices for you, assisting you during downtime and addressing any security gaps there may be. Imprint keeps track of your equipment needs and activity so you don’t have to.

Through the remote device management service, a dedicate remote person can investigate any problem and provide solutions. They can also collect data you need from your devices, review your dashboard and reports, and get you the information you need. It is a way to have oversight without spending your time. 

Centralizing Management for Optimal Effectiveness

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. From designing the barcode labels you need, using the proper templates, hardware, and supplies, through printing and management of your systems, every aspect feeds into the other.

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. 

Zebra Technologies knows and understands that these products are assets to your company. Originally founded in 1969, Zebra now has 10’s of millions of devices worldwide, create end-to-end solutions. Some companies have had their barcode labeling products for approximately 20 years, and they are still running strong and efficiently.

Look for a solution that provides centralized management of all barcode labeling across your entire organization. Label management solutions empower you to populate label templates automatically with data from your ERP or database, stage label printing jobs to specific printers, maintain a print history, and manage your printers.

Contact Imprint Enterprises today to discuss Zebra’s barcode labeling solutions that are best for you

Printing barcode labels from your facility can provide 24/7 reliability to eliminate downtime. Barcode labels can be printed out in sheets, entire rolls, or as needed with portable printers.

If managing the software and hardware yourself doesn’t suit your company needs, you can have labels custom made and shipped to your company as needed. 

There is a program with Imprint that can have customized barcode labels made and shipped to you as you need before you run out.

Label Template Systems

Printing barcode labels in-house can save time and minimize errors if the user interface is as simple and intuitive as possible. If not, it could increase errors. If your software allows, develop easy-to-use printer forms that are tailored to your processes and are intuitive to how your operators work.

Printer forms remove the need to manually enter data and information. Operators can select the correct template from a preview, select the data that is to be printed on the label from a database, spreadsheet, QuickBooks, or ERP, and preview before printing. Because it is a template, the design set cannot be altered.

BarTender® 2022 provides options for creating and printing barcode labels using an integrated system that allows anyone with permission to create and print commercial-quality designs with increase quality assurance measures. By using the template designs, you can save on the time it takes to manually enter all the information and replace thousands of printer code files with just one file.

Customized Orders

Custom labels are for specific size and shape needs on any type of material. These labels can have colored panels, can have specialized and detailed logos, and have unique needs for label treatments, sizes, shapes, and colors. Blanket orders can be placed and put on hold in case your company has long lead times with raw materials and only need so many labels at a time.

Customized labels can also be ordered at an economy of scale concept. The greater the label order, the lower the cost of each label. For example, if you place an order of 10,000 labels, it’ll be cheaper than ordering 1,000 labels each time. On top of that, you can set a pay as you go order so you’re paying for each shipment of labels at a time instead of the entire order at once.

Your Options are Flexible

The barcode label printing option that will work best for your company will depend on if you need the flexibility of creating your own templates and if you have the time to do so. Printer forms and programs that feature a simple user interface means training new employees is faster and easier, and everyone can work more efficiently and accurately.

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.

Whichever printing option your company needs, it’s always best to consult with an expert that can help answer any questions you have on the different options.

Contact Imprint Enterprises today to discuss Zebra’s barcode labeling solutions that are best for you

Using the right combination of ribbon and printers for barcode labeling will improve the imaging on labels for proper scanning and prolong the life of the printhead in the barcode printer. Imprint Enterprises has wide selection of Zebra hardware and supplies to choose from.

The printer models listed offer various features that enhance their usability, performance, and durability. There are industrial barcode printers, mobile label printers, and more. Zebra’s top-quality enterprise-ready printers are easy to integrate, set up, and configure.

Zebra Quality Labels & Ribbons

Barcode labels come in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors, and materials. There are also a variety of ribbons for barcode label printing. Thermal barcode ribbons come in wax, wax/resin, and resin material. Wax ribbon (paper-based material) is the most used material due to its low cost and ease of use. Direct thermal fuses ink onto the label material while the thermal transfer method prints images via wax or resin ribbons.

Food and beverage companies will need to consider pressure-sensitive prime labels. These items leverage flexographic and digital offset printing technologies to deliver professional, polished graphic treatments. Digital printing for prime labels enables you to adjust specifications as needed, change labels according to seasonality, print multiple SKUs, and personalize offerings according to location or client.

Zebra Quality Printers

Mobile label printers provide the convenience to print barcode labels and even receipts, when and where you need them. Built for printing on-the-go, portable label printers are usually ruggedized to withstand drops, extreme temperatures, and environmental exposures. The ZQ600 series mobile printer improves efficiency and increases productivity. Other mobile label printers include:

• • • Zebra iMZ series
    • Zebra P4T
    • Zebra QLn Series

Zebra Technologies has industrial RFID printers that offer durability and flexibility, with high print speeds and media capacity for increased productivity. The ZT410 Silverline on-metal RFID label printer is ideal for on-demand RFID asset tagging for all surfaces. Other options to choose from include the ZT600 series, the ZT400 series, or the ZD500R RFID.

A print engine can be the heart of automated print-and-apply labeling systems. Zebra’s ZE511/520 series Print Engine is easy to use and maintain, simplifying label application while minimizing downtime. The all-metal construction is built for tough industrial environments.

The Right Hardware & Supplies for the Job

When your company’s barcode labeling process is simplified and optimized, the benefits include standardized labeling and completely functioning hardware and software across your entire organization. Every aspect of the barcode labeling process creates an ecosystem that can help your company thrive and grow.

The printing hardware and supplies your company uses can impact your company’s bottom line. The right supplies will result in quality labels, minimizing waste and downtime, and prolonging the life of your printers. It’s always best to consult with an expert that can help answer any questions you have on which products are best suited to your environment, volume of business, and future growth.

Zebra Technologies also offers unique promotions that businesses can benefit from. From minimizing downtime and printhead costs to upgrading outdated technology, Imprint can help you learn more and make the most of those opportunities.

If your business exclusively uses Zebra Genuine Supplies exclusively, Zebra will replace old, worn out printheads at no charge when you’re enrolled in the Zebra Printhead Protection Program. This program removes the worry of downtime and unexpected costs when a printhead fails, while lowering the total cost of ownership of the printers.

Zebra Technologies knows and understands that these products are assets to your company. Originally founded in 1969, Zebra now has 10’s of millions of devices worldwide, create end-to-end solutions. Some companies have had their barcode labeling products for approximately 20 years, and they are still running strong and efficiently.

Imprint Enterprises is a company that grows with you. We provide your business with a total, competitively priced solution, including premium hardware, software, printing media and supplies, break-fix repairs, and consulting. Our partnership doesn’t end after a single purchase. It is a relationship based on quality and trust.

Contact Imprint Enterprises today to discuss Zebra’s barcode labeling solutions that are best for you

it spreads through departments and increases the detrimental impact it has on business function.  It doesn’t have to be that way anymore. We are introducing our new platform of mobility management solutions: Imprint Mobility Manager (IM²) 

IM² helps you across the entire lifecycle of your mobile technology – from provisioning, to monitoring, to repairs (and more) – via one source. We are one phone call away and everything’s covered. 

​RAPID CONFIGURE & RESTORE + EASY REPAIR & RETURN

We recognize the investment you’ve made in your devices; our role is to help you maximize that. So, when devices break down or get damaged, we respond quickly so that your downtime is reduced by repairing your device swiftly and getting it back to you. Our IM² system gets any device restored and back into service fast, all with a quick scan of the right bar code. We will also manage your service contracts, make the RMA request to the factory (Zebra or Honeywell), provide the RMA to you, and manage any customer returns to vendors, vendor repairs and/or shipping back to customer. Every mobile device requires set up and restoration and we have experts just waiting to handle these things for you.

MOBILE DEVICE MONITORING

​PERSONALIZED HELP DESK

We are known for putting the SERVE back into customer service.  There’s a team of professionals and certified experts just ready to answer your call. You can reach out to us in any way that is best for you – email or phone. By managing your devices remotely, issues you’re having with your mobile fleet can be resolved faster and with ease. We can access your devices from wherever we are and no matter where they are (or you are). We’ll assess the problem; triage the issue; and then configure a solution.

Tight integrations with Apple VPP and Google Play deliver the right application to the right employee and device. IT staff can use blacklist/whitelist controls to identify what corporate apps are available and can also wipe/remove enterprise apps if a device is non-compliant, lost, or if an employee leaves.

You don’t have to live with mobility hassles any longer.  Use Imprint Mobility Manager and get your time back.

We ensure that it’s super easy. Contact us when your devices are down, we’ll give you the right paperwork. You just have to put the device in a box, and we’ll take care of the rest. Plus, it’s a cost-effective way to instantly enhance the effectiveness of your mobile operations while reducing (or even eliminating) some of the biggest logistical headaches associated with a successful business mobility strategy. We are ready to partner with you.  Visit this page and fill out the form on the bottom to get started.

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Aurora, IL – March 2nd, 2020 – Mobile technology, in theory, should dramatically enhance productivity and effectiveness in the business world. However, companies across the manufacturing, distribution, transportation and logistics spectrum often experience a different outcome.

Bottom line, the more mobile devices a company has on hand the more that can go wrong. And will. Even worse, most companies suffer from a lack of effective mobility management due to the constant and unpredictable human and capital investment needed to provision, monitor and repair mobile technology. The resource management drain often spreads from department to department, including everything from operations to finance to IT.

Bob Conti of Imprint Enterprises shares some welcome news on how to cost-effectively reverse that trend. “Every day, we witness the headaches and hassles that surface unexpectedly with mobile devices. But now when you outsource to Imprint Mobility Manager, we take mobility management entirely off your plate. All so you can focus on what your company does best. Yes, it can really be that simple.”

Imprint Mobility Manager covers every stage of a mobile device’s lifecycle from configuration to monitoring to help desk support as well as timely repairs.

The key components of Imprint Mobility Manager include:

Rapid Configure and Restore
Mobile devices will always require setup and restoration. The IM2 system gets any device restored and back into service quickly and expertly, all with a quick scan of some barcodes.

Mobile Device Monitoring
Device performance is tracked 24/7. Remote tech support team monitoring lets Imprint see your devices in real-time. All to maintain a company’s performance edge via scheduled updates, installing patches and much more.

Personalized Help Desk
Whether it’s via email or phone, expert help is always on call. By managing devices remotely, mobility and phone issues are solved faster and easier. The IM2 team will access the device, assess the problem, triage the issue and configure a solution.

Easy Repair and Return
Devices do break down or can suffer both internal and external physical damage. When those issues occur, repairs must be made quickly to minimize downtime as well as to avoid the ongoing cost of expensive spare units.

To get devices repaired and back in service quickly, Imprint Mobility Manager will manage your service contracts, make the RMA request to the factory (Zebra or Honeywell), provide the RMA, address any customer returns to vendor, vendor repairs and ships back to the customer.
To discover more on how to solve today’s mobile device challenges, call (855) 745-4464 or visit https://imprint-e.com/solutions/im2

About Imprint Enterprises
Since 1975, Imprint Enterprises has provided businesses in the Chicago and Minneapolis-St. Paul area with industry leading barcode, RFID and mobility solutions and unparalleled service and support.

With Imprint Enterprises, you have a dedicated account executive and customer support representative committed to ensuring you receive the most value for your technology investment.

In addition, the skilled and experienced Imprint Enterprises technical team is ready to assist you with on-site service and repair when needed—we are just a short drive away.

Plus, with SOTI MobiControl you’ll have a comprehensive suite of features that allows you control over your devices throughout the entirety of their lifecycle – from deployment to retirement and everything in between.

FROM RAPID DEPLOYMENT TO RETIREMENT

SOTI MobiControl can speed up deployment and decrease provisioning costs of your mobile devices with the ability to provision devices remotely, using profile and packages based on user role or geographic location. There is also the SOTI Self-Service Portal which allows employee-initiated enrollment.  Additionally, using SOTI Stage or other third-party solutions (such as Apple DEP or Zebra StageNow, among others) can also simplify deployment. 

On the other side of the device’s lifecycle – retirement – you can wipe a device if it’s lost or stolen, removing any company data once an employee resigns or is terminated. Once the device has been retired, you can recoup the app licenses or re-provision the device for another user or another part of a business.

DEVICE AND DATA SECURITY

Deploying certificates and configuring VPNs secures communication. Restriction features like USB mass storage, camera or screen capture are also available to keep information private. And out-of-contact policies means a device will be secured or wiped automatically when the device hasn’t contacted SOTI MobiControl within a pre-defined period.

APPLICATION AND CONTENT MANAGEMENT

In a similar vein – there are content management features to help distribute (and, also prevent unauthorized disclosure of) sensitive or corporate content. SOTI Surf, as an example, secures the web browser by allowing whitelisting or blacklisting websites; restricting web browsing while on cellular or roaming; and preventing screen capture.  SOTI Hub secures access to company files located within the network or cloud; syncs files from devices back to network drives; and prevents sharing and printing of files.

IT staff can set data leakage prevention (DLP) rules and use LDAP integration to control who sees what file and websites and what they can do with them on that device.  For application management – there are features to secure and distribute corporate apps. Tight integrations with Apple VPP and Google Play deliver the right application to the right employee and device. IT staff can use blacklist/whitelist controls to identify what corporate apps are available and can also wipe/remove enterprise apps if a device is non-compliant, lost, or if an employee leaves.

SOTI MobiControl gives you easy control of every device from deployment to retirement.

No more wasted time digging for information not readily accessible. It’s all available in a single pane of glass. No more struggling to maintain every single device from provisioning to replacement. SOTI MobiControl streamlines all those efforts, all those processes, with its comprehensive suite of features. With this MDM software you’ll have broader visibility and better control of your mobile fleet. Want to learn more about SOTI MobiControl? Contact us.