Barcode printers are acting smarter and growing more mobile, thanks to the newly launched Zebra Link-OS from
Zebra Technologies. This package, which includes a software development kit and software apps, makes Zebra printers easier to integrate, manage, and maintain.
It may sound complex, but the result is simple. Zebra Link-OS connects Zebra printers to the cloud. That means they can be accessed and managed from both desktop and handheld devices, including tablets and smartphones.
Enable the Internet of Things with Zebra Link-OS
Zebra Link-OS is part of Zebra’s commitment to advancing the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT). The solutions provide:
- Enhanced manageability, with the ability to manage printers using a browser-based device management tool
- Advanced availability and support for non-Zebra command languages
- Lower total cost of ownership, since Zebra Link-OS devices can operate in a wide range of systems and applications
- Flexibility, allowing users to leverage the entire Zebra Link-OS system or select just the apps that they need
- Consistency in look and feel across all Zebra Link-OS products
- Direct, secure Cloud connectivity to support customer public, private, or hybrid Cloud initiatives
With Zebra Link-OS, users can remotely integrate, manage, and maintain
Zebra’s family of next-generation printing devices. This can be accomplished through a single interface that supports interaction with multiple host, terminal, or smart device operating systems. The interface is flexible. End-users can take advantage of the entire Zebra Link-OS environment or select just the apps they need.
Change the way you manage barcode printers – today
Link-OS is already available for several series of Zebra printers, including:
Major features include the following:
- Cloud Connect allows users to create new solutions. They can also transition existing applications to cloud-based platforms.
- Print Touch Near Field Communication (NFC) tags automatically launch helpful web pages and apps on NFC-enabled mobile devices.
- AirWatch Connector app enables the management of multiple Link-OS devices from a single console.
- Multiplatform SDK exposes the core features of Link-OS apps to developers. This reduces the time needed to create new apps with innovative features.
- Profile Manager uses a browser-based interface and runs from a centrally installed site. This allows users to see and control Zebra Link-OS printers throughout their network. The app enables users to manage printers individually or as a group from PCs, tablets, and smartphones.
- Virtual Devices lets users switch between command languages. They can also take advantage of the robust set of device management capabilities available in Zebra Link-OS-enabled printers. The Virtual Device family will be regularly updated, with additional apps being released through the remainder of 2013 and beyond.
