Use Case

Securing mission-critical healthcare print endpoints


Unmanaged legacy printers create critical vulnerabilities in healthcare networks. By deploying ZD611-HC printers and Zebra Printer Profile Manager Enterprise (PPME), IT teams easily lock down unauthorised access and protect patient data across thousands of distributed endpoints.

Healthcare employee printing a label on a Zebra ZD611D-HC printer with zBand for check-in at a hospital

The challenge of securing print endpoints

Unmanaged or legacy hospital printers present a significant vulnerability in a healthcare network's security posture. IT departments struggle to manage Wi-Fi security certificates, block unauthorised access, and ensure that thousands of distributed endpoints comply with strict internal security and HIPAA compliance policies, which can ultimately risk patient data exposure.

Failing to secure these print endpoints can lead to severe consequences. The high costs associated with data breaches, regulatory fines for non-compliance, and operational bottlenecks from managing devices individually are significant. More importantly, the loss of patient trust following a data breach can cause irreparable damage to a healthcare provider's reputation.

The securing mission-critical healthcare print endpoints solution

Combining the ZD611-HC printer and Printer Profile Manager Enterprise (PPME) provides a unified defence for your network. These components work together to lock down unauthorised access and protect sensitive Protected Health Information. IT departments can centrally manage security protocols, maintaining continuous compliance with strict internal IT security policies across the entire fleet.

Potential benefits

Move past time-consuming manual updates and vulnerable networks to realise tangible, quantifiable security improvements. These tools deliver measurable outcomes that protect patient data and streamline IT operations.

Safer PHI protection

blocks unauthorised network access at the printer level to defend sensitive information

Continuous compliance

keeps 100% of the printer fleet compliant with strict internal IT security policies

Faster automated updates

distribute Wi-Fi security certificates and firmware across 10,000+ devices

Significant time savings

reduces the manual labour required from IT departments

 

 

How the solution works

A healthcare professional with a stethoscope stands at a mobile computer on wheels (COW) in a hospital corridor. Next to the monitor is a compact, white Zebra desktop printer, demonstrating an efficient setup for printing patient or specimen labels directly at the point of care.

Establishing secure healthcare printing endpoints

Deploying the ZD611-HC printer establishes a secure foundation for hospital environments. This device blocks unauthorised network access right at the printer level, protecting sensitive patient data from potential breaches. The printer is built secure by design, making it the ideal choice for healthcare facilities needing robust endpoint protection.

Centrally manage and enforce security policies

That secure foundation is managed by Printer Profile Manager Enterprise (PPME). This remote management tool includes built-in enterprise-grade endpoint security and certificate management capabilities. It automates the distribution of Wi-Fi security certificates and firmware updates, patching vulnerabilities centrally, and saving countless IT hours across the deployment.

Securing mission-critical healthcare print endpoints

By investing in Zebra’s secure print ecosystem, healthcare organisations gain the confidence that their patient data is protected, their network is secure, and their operations are efficient, delivering significant and lasting value.

Note:

Use case figures and savings estimates are illustrative only and may be derived from customer data, projections, or controlled testing. They do not represent guaranteed results, and actual outcomes will vary by application; customers should consult a Zebra sales representative to evaluate their specific environment.