Sato CT408LX Labelprinter

The SATO CT4-LX is a modern, compact 4-inch label printer designed for demanding desktop applications. It blends ease of use, high performance, and advanced connectivity, making it ideal for industries like retail, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing.

Key Specifications

• Print Methods:

  • Direct Thermal

  • Thermal Transfer

• Print Resolution Options:

  • 203 dpi (dots per inch)

  • 305 dpi

• Maximum Print Speed:

  • Up to 8 inches per second (203 dpi model)

  • Up to 6 inches per second (305 dpi model)

• Maximum Print Width:

  • 4.09 inches (104 mm)

• Maximum Print Length:

  • Up to 98 inches (2500 mm)

• Memory:

  • 4 GB Flash

  • 1 GB RAM

User Interface

• Touchscreen:

  • 4.3-inch full-color LCD display

  • Intuitive interface for quick setup and operation

• Label Calibration:

  • Automatic with one touch

Connectivity Options

• Standard:

  • USB 2.0 (Type A and B)

  • Ethernet LAN

  • NFC (for quick pairing)

• Optional:

  • Bluetooth 4.1

  • Wi-Fi (dual-band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)

  • Serial (RS232)

Media & Handling

• Media Types:

  • Roll-fed, fanfold, tags, wristbands, linerless labels

• Features:

  • Tear-off

  • Auto-cutter (optional)

  • Dispenser (peel-off)

  • Linerless mode (optional)

Use Cases

• Retail: Pricing, shelf labeling, promotions

• Healthcare: Patient ID, specimen labeling

• Logistics: Shipping labels, inventory tracking

• Manufacturing: Component and compliance labeling

• Events: Ticket and badge printing

Smart Functions

• Remote Management:

  • SATO Online Services (SOS)

  • SNMP support

  • SOTI Connect compatible

• Label Waste Prevention:

  • Intelligent tracking to minimize skipped labels

• Application Enabled Printing (AEP):

  • Allows custom standalone applications right on the printer

Physical Specs

• Dimensions:

  • Approx. 238 mm (W) × 117.8 mm (D) × 214.1 mm (H)

• Weight:

  • Around 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs)

• Operating Temperature:

  • 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

RFID Support (Optional)

• UHF RFID and HF RFID encoding available

• Great for asset tracking, compliance, and supply chain visibility

Summary

The SATO CT4-LX is a feature-rich, compact label printer that brings industrial-level capability to a desktop format. It’s ideal for organizations needing fast, reliable, and intelligent label printing with optional RFID and wireless capabilities.