Zebra ZJRE-TC78XX-1C00 1-Year Essential Support Renewal for TC78XX Mobile Computers
Overview
The ZJRE-TC78XX-1C00 is a one-year Essential (Z1C/VIQ) support renewal package designed specifically for Zebra's TC78XX series rugged mobile computers. If your operation runs TC78XX devices on the warehouse floor, in receiving, or across multi-site distribution — and those devices are coming off their initial coverage window — this renewal is the mechanism that keeps you from operating unsupported hardware. Letting support lapse on enterprise-class mobile computers means no access to Zebra's software updates, repair services, or technical response programs, which in practice translates to extended downtime when a device fails mid-shift.
The ZJRE-TC78XX-1C00 (often searched as ZJRE TC78XX 1C00) slots into Zebra's Visibility IQ (VIQ) Essentials tier, which is the entry-level managed support offering in Zebra's OneCare portfolio. At the Essential level, you get manufacturer-backed coverage that keeps the device in a supportable state — critical for enterprises managing TC78XX fleets across WMS-driven environments where a scanner going dark has a direct cost-per-hour impact.
Key Features
- 1-Year Coverage Term: Extends device support by exactly 12 months from expiration. For fleets on an annual IT budget cycle, this aligns renewal costs to fiscal planning periods rather than forcing mid-year procurement surprises.
- Essential (Z1C) Support Level: Zebra's Essential tier covers the baseline support needs — access to software updates and Zebra's support infrastructure — without escalating to the higher-tier Comprehensive coverage. Right-sized for operations where devices aren't mission-critical enough to justify next-business-day replacement but still need to stay current on OS and security patches.
- TC78XX Device Compatibility: Renewal is scoped to the TC78XX family — Zebra's 2D barcode scanning, Android-based mobile computer platform built for warehouse and distribution environments. This is not a blanket or multi-device license; it renews coverage for TC78XX units specifically, so your asset tagging and renewal tracking need to match SKUs to device serials.
- Visibility IQ (VIQ) Platform Access: The Z1C/VIQ designation means this renewal includes access to Zebra's cloud-based device visibility platform, where fleet managers can monitor device health, battery status, and utilization across all enrolled TC78XX units. For multi-site deployments, that centralized view replaces ad-hoc IT ticket chasing when devices start degrading.
- Renewal (Not New Purchase): This SKU is explicitly a renewal — not a new entitlement. Confirm your existing support contract end date before purchasing. Applying a renewal SKU to a device with no prior coverage, or with a lapsed gap period, may require coordination with Zebra to reinstate eligibility.
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