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Introducing the Zebra Xi4 Line of Printers
Zebra is proud to introduce the next generation of Xi printers……the Xi4
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Agenda Product Overview Markets and Applications
Product Description Positioning & Messaging New Key Features Pricing Markets and Applications Sales & Marketing Tools Selling Tips and Techniques During this discussion, I would like to describe the new Xi4 product and review the new features and benefits of the product. I will also discuss the Xi4 pricing. I would then like to spend some time discussing the various applications for the Xi4, the Sales & Marketing tools that are available for our PartnersFirst partners, and then finish will some selling tips and techniques.
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Product Overview
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Product Description The Xi Product Line…..Now Even Better
Zebra’s latest generation of high end tabletop performance line printers Offers new features and functionalities Stands up to most demanding applications Delivers power and reliability to a variety of applications The Xi product line is well known in the market for it’s reliability, ruggedness, durability, and high print quality. This has allowed Zebra to achieve significant success in those markets where customers demand 24 x 7 uptime, mission-critical reliability, and specialty labeling applications. The Xi4 is not necessarily a “new” product as it is built on the successful Xi series product platform. The Xi4 has retained the high quality traits of the Xi family (such as ruggedness, durability, high-quality print, long-life, and other traits) and we’ve built on that platform by adding many new features…….which will discuss shortly.
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Product Placement In Zebra Line
Price Xi4 Series Xi Series 105 SL Within the High-Performance product line, the Xi series is Zebra’s flagship product. As you can see from this graph, the new Xi4 series provides greater performance at a better value than the Xi3+. The models of Xi4 that have been introduced are the 110, 140, 170, and 220. ZM Series S4M Performance
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Performance “The Play”
Positioning Rugged, durable all metal construction Unwavering reliability in high-volume, mission-critical, and specialty labeling applications Superior label production quality Xi Series - known for its proven performance! Performance “The Play” As you position the new Xi4 product line with your customer, focus on the performance of the product. The Xi4, like the previous generation Xi products, are designed to withstand harsh environments through its rugged and durable construction. In addition, the Xi is built to work in mission critical, 24 x 7, and specialty labeling applications. As all Xi products, the Xi4 produces high-quality labels. Lastly, the Xi product line is well-known in the market and the Xi4 is built on this heritage.
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New Key Features – Print Speed Increases
110Xi4 &140Xi4 110Xi4 200 dpi: 13,14 ips (30% & 40% increase) 300 dpi: 9-12 ips (13% to 50% increase) 600 dpi: 5,6 ips (25% to 50% increase) 140Xi4 200 dpi: 13,14 ips (8% to 17% increase) At 14ips on the 110Xi4 and the 140Xi4, Zebra printers are the fastest in the market and offers the exceptional print quality that the Xi line has demonstrated flawlessly for years and years. We offer a range of speeds highlighted in this slide that surpass the XiIII+ on the 110Xi4 and the 140Xi4 leading to the highest speed of 14 ips on both models. Zebra customers can select a range of print speeds based upon their application needs, not just the max 14 ips.
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New Key Features - LCD New control panel with graphical LCD display (240w x 128h pixels) Easier to read larger display Improved viewing angle Enhanced resolution and brightness Multi-language support capability English, Spanish, French, German, Italian Norwegian, Portuguese, Danish, Dutch Finnish, Swedish, Continental Spanish New for Xi4 - Russian, Polish, Japanese (Kanji/Kana) Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Korean Customizable LCD display content (using WML) The Xi4 offers a new LCD display with optional customizable content. That is unique to the Xi4. WML = Wireless Markup Language
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New Key Features - Firmware
WML - Enables creation of customized front panel (LCD) menus Show only what the user wants Create multiple “profiles” on the printer Print user-defined files from the menu The WML technology allows customers to create custom content to so that users only see information on the LCD that’s relevant to that user’s job function or printer application. Printers can maintain multiple profiles for multiple users. The slide shows a few examples of some screens that have been customized via WML.
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New Key Features - Firmware
Mirror Centrally manage and monitor deployment of Zebra printers Centrally configure and maintain Zebra printers through remote updates Remotely monitor printer updates – via “Feedback” feature Another new feature that’s available on the Xi4 is the “Mirror” capability. This allows customers to: 1. Remotely & centrally manage the configuration of printers 2. Automatically configure printers (based on settings) 3. Log Mirror outcomes via Feedback (at the FTP server) Assign printers from one role to another Details regarding operation: 1. FTP server is populated w/ Mirror directories & files 2. Printer is configured with FTP server address & login 3. Printer connects to FTP server at power-up 4. Printer "pulls" files from FTP server directories 5. Printer sends "Feedback" responses to FTP server 6. During Mirror, printer is unavailable for other tasks
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New Key Features – Performance
Improved performance in 1st label out .76 14ips vs ips (57% faster) Improved Ethernet design and performance Performance improvement (faster data transfer rate than XiIII+) Design retains parallel port (simultaneous Ethernet and parallel port connection capability) Simultaneous Ethernet and parallel port connection capability Intelligent printhead (all 8 dpi heads) Printhead authentication Printhead resistance settings stored in printhead memory chip (automatically adjusts / tunes printhead voltage to attain optimal print quality performance) Utilizes Z Series Ethernet and Main Logic Board (MLB) Xi4 intelligent printhead technology—can only use Zebra printheads Not an authentic Zebra printhead? ---Printing not allowed ---LCD Menu message – “Printhead Authentication Error”
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New Key Features – Others
Easy transmissive sensor setup LED marker can be seen on media to visually align sensor with media - eliminates the guesswork of sensor alignment with media Ribbon and media low sensing capability - fully automatic with no control panel input required Easy lift media door handle True 4” 600dpi for 110Xi4 Faster element out detection performance At least a 60% improvement in printhead element out detection speeds, ensures quality label production RFID-ready (standard) for 110Xi4 Ribbon and Media Sensor Low—Feature that automatically calculates ribbon and media remaining and provides a “Low” alert when approximately 45 meters remain. Requires running the ribbon and media for 10 meters to calculate remaining media and ribbon left (in cases where jobs are stopped and started, changed, or when the printhead is opened). User no longer needs to go through a manual process via the control panel. RFID ready is now standard on 110Xi4 only; no option available on 170 Xi4 as was available on the 170 XiIII+ Element out detection –tells user that elements are out on the printhead that may compromise the quality of the label production
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New Features Showcase Intelligent printhead (all 8 heads)
True 4” 600dpi for 110Xi4 New control panel with larger graphical LCD New easy lift media door handle Increased speeds (110Xi4 & 140Xi4) Improved element out detection performance RFID ready standard on 110Xi4
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New Features Showcase Media low sensing capability
Ribbon low sensing capability
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New Features Showcase Improved Ethernet design and performance
Simultaneous Ethernet and parallel port connection capability
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Xi4 – “Enterprise Friendly”
Easy to integrate 10/100 Ethernet and secure b/g wireless connectivity options Integrating and maintaining Xi4 printers remotely is simple with Zebra’s centralized management tools Printer set-up & configuration is click-simple with easy to use wizards Printer auto-configuration "Mirror" feature - Xi4 printers can leverage existing server infrastructure to automatically retrieve user-defined configurations
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Xi4 – “Enterprise Friendly”
Customizable printer LCD menus Monitor supply levels proactively Deploy, manage and monitor your Xi4 printers from a single PC anywhere on your global network Print bar code labels directly from Oracle's BI Publisher
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Xi4 Solution – More Than A Printer
So as you can see, printing solutions are more than just the printer. In addition to the enterprise capabilities we just discussed, the solution that can be provided by Zebra and our partners include things like our media & supplies, our service, our relationships with other strategic partners that may benefit our customers, and many other capabilities.
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Pricing Overview
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Genuine Zebra Supplies
No Change From XiIII+ The same Zebra supplies that functioned on the XilllPlus will also work on the Xi4……there have been no changes in the supplies with the Xi4. Zebra Confidential
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Unchanged From the XiIII+
Printer List Pricing 110Xi4 203 dpi $2995 300 dpi $3195 600 dpi $4995 140Xi4 200 dpi $4695 170Xi4 200 dpi $5295 300 dpi $5495 220Xi4 200 dpi $7295 300 dpi $7495 Unchanged From the XiIII+ The pricing for the Xi4 is the same as the XilllPlus……..but remember, the Xi4 offers more value.
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Printer Options & List Pricing
What’s changed from the Xilll+? Communications Options 110Xi4, 140Xi4, 170Xi4, 220Xi4 RS-232 Serial, Parallel, USB 2.0, & Internal ZebraNet 10/100 PrintServer (Standard) N/C Memory 110Xi4 140Xi4, 170Xi4, 220Xi4 16MB SDRAM (Standard) with ZPL II and XML N/C (No Element Out Detection) N/C (includes Printhead Element Out Detection) 64MB On-Board Linear Flash Memory (Factory Installed Only) w/ ZPL II & XML 150 (No Element Out Detection) 150 (Includes Printhead Element Out Detection) 16MB SDRAM (Printhead Element Out Detection) w/ ZPL II & XML (Available on 110Xi4 Only) 95 NA 64MB On-Board Linear Flash Memory (Printhead Element Out Detection) ZPL II, XML (Available on 110Xi4 Only) 245 These are the pricing elements that have changed from the Xilll+ to the Xi4. The RS-232 Serial, Parallel, USB 2.0, & Internal ZebraNet 10/100 PrintServer comes standard with the Xi4 at no additional cost. Zebra Confidential
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Markets and Applications
The Xi4 product line is well suited for a wide variety of markets, applications, and operating environments. The next several slides reviews these markets and applications at a high-level.
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Product Labeling Manufacturing
The Xi4 product is well suited to produce a wide range of label sizes for products and components in a manufacturing environment.
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Component Inventory/WIP Labeling
Manufacturing Component Inventory/WIP Labeling The Xi4 can also produce labels for component and WIP inventory.
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Quality Control/Inspection Labeling
Manufacturing Quality Control/Inspection Labeling
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Transportation & Logistics
Shipping/Receiving Labeling Moving to the Transportation and Logistics market, the Xi4 is well suited for shipping/receiving labels.
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Transportation & Logistics
Compliance Labeling
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Transportation & Logistics
Inventory Management
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Military UID Labeling Within the Government market, the Xi4 can help the military support the requirements of UID.
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Chemical Drum/Safety Labeling
Others Chemical Drum/Safety Labeling
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Tools and Resources
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Sales Tools & Resources
Location Price list AccessZebra Link on homepage to price lists Reseller launch kit Mailed Reseller co-marketing tools AdWizard Product brochure AccessZebra to order brochures All Assets » Zebra » Product Literature » Thermal Printers » Tabletop Printers SalesDriver A.2. NA & LATAM - Zebra's Printer Products > High-Performance Printers > Xi4 Customer presentation FAQs Competitive information Zebra product comparison Explain resources available
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Sales Tools & Resources
Location Logos and photography AccessZebra Home > Marketing Tools > Logos and Photography > High-Performance Printers > Overview > Recorded launch overview training session SalesDriver A.2. NA & LATAM - Zebra's Printer Products > High-Performance Printers > Xi4 Recorded detailed sales training session Tech specs Manuals AccessZebra Home > Marketing Tools > Logos and Photography > High-Performance Printers > Sales Tools GoZebra printer trade-in program Explain resources available
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Selling Tips and Techniques
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Selling Tips & Techniques
Who will buy this product? New and existing (multi-generational) Xi customers Migrating to take advantage of new features and related value Emphasize the performance positioning of the Xi family of printers Introduce the new feature sets and functionalities that make owning an Xi4 now more attractive Durability and rugged construction Faster print speed requirements Enhanced control panel/LCD Improved Ethernet connection speeds
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Selling Tips & Techniques
Who will buy this product? New and existing 105SL customers What to focus on in getting a new or existing 105SL customer to consider buying the 110Xi4? “Performance Play” Value of Xi Series Enhanced print quality Consistency of volume print runs More precise printhead pressure control (2 toggles vs 1 toggle) Darkness control—300 vs 30 levels ensures finer tuning of label print quality USB availability Higher resolution printing—600 dpi option vs 300 Early warning and preventative maintenance notification RFID ready option New features and functionalities of the Xi4 (vs XiIII+)
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Summary: Key Take-Away’s
Durable, rugged construction Print speed improvements (110Xi4 and 140Xi4 only) Enhanced control panel/LCD/Ethernet performance New suite of functions to enhance printer productivity
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