Enhanced Electronics Provide Superior Performance and Flexible Connectivity

VERNON HILLS, Ill., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Zebra Technologies (Nasdaq: ZBRA), a global leader in delivering printing solutions for business improvement, today unveiled the LP and TLP 2844-Z printers, Zebra's newest 4-inch direct thermal and thermal transfer desktop printing solutions with Zebra programming language (ZPL) capability and a 32-bit reduced instruction set computer (RISC) micro processor for superior performance and exceptional horsepower.

Ideal for light warehousing, distribution, healthcare, and retail applications, the LP and TLP 2844-Z's compact size and ease-of-use enable users to quickly and effortlessly print a variety of labels, receipts and coupons, while maximizing limited space. Engineered using the design of the popular 2844 model, the 2844-Z has enhanced electronics -- never before offered in this product line -- that allow full ZPL compatibility, triple communications interfaces (serial, parallel, USB), rapid 4 ips speed and throughput, and the networking and remote printer management features of ZebraLink.

"The enhanced electronics of the LP and the TLP 2844-Z make them extremely versatile and efficient printers -- they are perfect options for increasing productivity in the workplace," said Kerri Baker, Zebra's director of product management for desktop printers. "These printers are designed to keep up with the changing trends in desktop connectivity. The ZebraLink functionality combined with optional internal ZebraNet PrintServer II provides powerful remote printer management. A system administrator can receive printer alerts via cell or pager, and the printer settings can be updated with any Web- enabled device."

In addition, the LP and TLP 2844-Z feature Zebra's unique OpenACCESS design for easy media loading. Rugged dual-wall construction allows these models to operate reliably in harsh environments, and optional configurations, such as peel or linerless capability, increase productivity in targeted applications.

For more information about the LP and TLP 2844-Z please call +1-800-423-0442 or visit Zebra's Web site at www.zebra.com .

About Zebra Technologies

Zebra Technologies (Nasdaq: ZBRA) delivers innovative and reliable on-demand printing solutions for business improvement and security applications in 90 countries around the world. More than 90% of Fortune 500 companies use Zebra(R)-brand printers. A broad range of applications benefit from Zebra-brand thermal bar code, "smart" label and receipt printers, and Eltron(R)-brand card printers, resulting in enhanced security, increased productivity, improved quality, lower costs, and better customer service. The company has an installed base of more than two million printers, including RFID printer/encoders and wireless mobile solutions, and also offers software, connectivity solutions, and printing supplies. Information about Zebra bar code products can be found at www.zebra.com. The company's Web site for thermal printing supplies is www.zipzebra.com .

CONTACT: Kyra Kyles for Zebra Technologies Corporation, +1-312-222-0686, kyrak@slackbarshinger.com .