The SATO CT4-LX sets the bar for desktop barcode label printing. This 4-inch thermal printer offers features and functionality typically only found in industrial printer models but in a compact size.
The CT4-LX is equipped with a full-color touchscreen display, the latest wireless connectivity options, and a patented label waste prevention feature. Advanced functionality provides auto RFID positioning to encode UHF/HF/NFC RFID Inlays and SATO AEP (Application Enabled Printing) allows for customization for standalone operation, providing exceptional performance and printing.
- Easy to operate and maintain with user-replaceable printhead and platen roller to keep your business running with minimum downtime.
Intuitive user experience
- 4.3-inch color display and simple icons make operation simple and easy.
- The navigation menu is available in 31 languages, providing multi-national companies and users ease of use with minimal training.
Onboard guidance videos
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Comprehensive videos offer operators immediate resources for training and refreshing standard operations, conducting printer maintenance, and/or diagnosing errors to reduce downtime.
Hassle-free media and ribbon setup
- The top cover opens extra-wide for easier label and ribbon loading. Similarly, the rear cover is designed to allow effortless loading of larger rolls or fanfold media.
Eco-friendly printing with zero label waste
- The label waste prevention function auto-aligns the first label, allowing the user to print from the very first label.
Media profiles and auto-clone
- Register settings of commonly printed label types as media profiles to appear on the home screen for easy selection.
- With the auto-clone feature, operators can also back up or duplicate printer settings via a USB flash drive.
Space-saving and easy to install
- The printer’s compact size and recessed rear ports minimize installation space requirements.
- User convenience is enhanced by an easily accessible cover, opened with a simple front button, simplifying maintenance and paper loading.
Key Uses & Applications:
- Retail: Price tags, shelf edge labels, return labels, inventory.
- Healthcare: Patient wristbands, specimen/slide labels, asset tags, pharmacy labels, visitor badges (especially the CT4-LX-HC model with antimicrobial casing).
- Manufacturing: Part labels, inventory tracking.
- Transport & Logistics: Shipping, inventory, return labels.
- Food Service: Ingredient labels, expiry date labels.
- Event Management: Badges, routing labels.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Smart & Intuitive: 4.3” color touchscreen, multi-language display, easy media profile selection
- Fast & Efficient: High print speeds (up to 8 ips), saves time and cost
- Flexible Connectivity: Supports standard interfaces, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and connects to PLCs for standalone printing via SATO AEP (Application Enabled Printing)
- RFID Capable: Supports UHF/HF RFID encoding with fast setup (SATO RF Analyze)
- Waste Prevention: Patented technology reduces label waste
- Easy Maintenance: User-replaceable printhead/platen roller, onboard video tutorials
- Cloud-Managed: SATO Online Services (SOS) for proactive maintenance and monitoring
