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Thermal and Thermal Transfer Printing Systems

 

 

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SATO Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer Printers

 

SATO America, Inc., a leader in barcode printing solutions for over two decades, is recognized for delivering rugged dependability and reliable performance throughout its product line, which includes direct thermal and thermal transfer printers, RFID Smart printers, OEM print engines, 10.5-inch wide web printers, printer accessories, and label design software.

 


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Compact Series


CX400

 

The CX Series printers provide users with an ideal low-cost, low volume labeling solution. For convenience, the CX has many advanced features including larger roll capacity, user replaceable printhead, and a high-lift printhead carriage that makes it easy to clean and load supplies.

Print Speed:

 

4 IPS

Resolution:

 

203 DPI

Printer Type:

 

Direct or Transfer

Print Width:

 

4.1”

 

 

 

Media Width:

 

0.87” - 4.69”


CT400/410

 

The new CT printers use a new ultra high-speed processor. With high data transfer rates and processing speed the CT printers will print continuously, without pausing between labels, even with changes in data and graphics on every label.  The CT printers use the Windowsฎ driver.

Print Speed:

 

4 - 6 IPS *

Resolution:

 

203 / 305 DPI *

Printer Type:

 

Direct or Transfer

Print Width:

 

4.1”

 

 

 

Media Width:

 

1” - 4.6”

 *  Depending upon model and options


MB400

 

SATO’s new mobile MB Series Portable Printers are the ideal solution for portable print applications. Compact size, rugged design, and lightweight make them ideal for mobile, on-demand printing needs. Available with wireless, Bluetoothฎ and 802.11b interface options.

Print Speed:

 

2 IPS

Resolution:

 

203 DPI

Printer Type:

 

Direct Thermal

Print Width:

 

4.1”

 

 

 

Media Width:

 

2” - 4.65”


MB200i

 

The mobile MB Series Portable Printers are Compact, rugged, and lightweight making them ideal for mobile, on-demand printing.  The MB200i comes standard with IRDA and RS232, with optional 802.11b (standard with a large display) and Bluetooth wireless technologies.

Print Speed:

 

4 IPS

Resolution:

 

203 DPI

Printer Type:

 

Direct Thermal

Print Width:

 

1.89”

 

 

 

Media Width:

 

1” - 2.2”


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Pro Series


CM84Pro

 

The rugged industrial generation of high performance printers with high-resolution capabilities. The M84Pro’s powerful electronics provide high throughput and print speeds of 10, 8 and 6 ips at 203, 305 and 609 dpi respectively.

Print Speed:

 

6 - 10 IPS *

Resolution:

 

203 - 609 DPI *

Printer Type:

 

Direct / Transfer

Print Width:

 

4.1”

 

 

 

Media Width:

 

0.87” - 5”

 *  Depending upon model and options


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e Series


GL4e

 

This new Series is SATO’s most significant release of printing technology.  Built-in versatility and value are the cornerstones with features that surpass the competition.  Field-upgradeable UHF RFID option, an industry-leading printer management utility, standard tri-port communication protocols, and competitive emulations.

Print Speed:

 

10 IPS *

Resolution:

 

203 - 305 DPI *

Printer Type:

 

Direct / Transfer

Print Width:

 

4.1”

 

 

 

Media Width:

 

0.87” - 5.04”

 *  Depending upon options


GTe

 

Fast printing speed of 12 inch/sec and high-speed data transmission make the GTe the fastest thermal barcode printer in its class. The GTe Series has an easy to use LCD display and intuitive keypad to simplify training and increase productivity.

Print Speed:

 

6 - 12 IPS *

Resolution:

 

203, 305, 609 DPI *

Printer Type:

 

Direct / Transfer

Print Width:

 

4.1”

 

 

 

Media Width:

 

1” - 5.1”

*  Depending upon model and options


GMCL408e / CL412e

 

With the latest in technology, the CL"e” Series printers offer high speed data transmission, unparalleled processing speed and large on-board memory to quickly and easily manage any label printing requirement. The CL"e” Series set new benchmarks in label throughput.

Print Speed:

 

6 IPS

Resolution:

 

203 or 305 DPI *

Printer Type:

 

Direct / Transfer

Print Width:

 

4.1”

 

 

 

Media Width:

 

1” - 5.1”

*  Depending upon options


GMCL608e / CL612e

 

The latest technology to Thermal Label Printing. High data transmission speed, unmatched processing speed, and large on-board memory to manage any label printing requirement. This printer sets new benchmarks in label throughput and a new RISC processor provides high performance even when using standard Windows.

Print Speed:

 

6 IPS

Resolution:

 

203 or 305 DPI *

Printer Type:

 

Direct / Transfer

Print Width:

 

6” -  6.5” *

 

 

 

Media Width:

 

2” - 7”

*  Depending upon model and options


M10e

 

SATO’s new M10e was designed to create labels up to 11.8” wide at a speed of up to 5 inches/sec. The 10.5” printhead allows printing large format compliance labels at top speed without image rotation. Media sizes up to 11.8” wide x 16.6” long and 32-bit high speed RISC processor.

Print Speed:

 

5 IPS

Resolution:

 

305 DPI

Printer Type:

 

Direct / Transfer

Print Width:

 

10.5”

 

 

 

Media Width:

 

5.2” - 11.8”


M5900RVe

 

The M5900RVe is a rugged industrial printer with the “e” Series high performance. Designed specifically for demanding direct thermal applications and comes with a warranty of 1 year or 2 million inches. The M5900RVe printhead life expectancy for direct thermal exceeds 4 million inches.

Print Speed:

 

6 IPS

Resolution:

 

203 DPI

Printer Type:

 

Direct

Print Width:

 

4.4”

 

 

 

Media Width:

 

1.5” - 5.1”

                                                 


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Retail Series


HT200e

 

SATO’s new HT200e is a new smart stand-alone printer. This unique machine is extremely user-friendly and prints labels and barcodes at the touch of a button.  It’s fast, versatile, easy to use, and provides low cost solutions to a variety of labeling requirements across many markets.

Print Speed:

 

3 IPS

Resolution:

 

203 DPI

Printer Type:

 

Direct

Print Width:

 

1.89”

 

 

 

Media Width:

 

1.1” - 2”


XL400/410e

 

SATO’s XLe Series printers include an industrial chassis, heavy-duty print mechanism, and cutter assembly.  It's RISC processor tackle the most demanding print jobs with ease. Tags and labels automatically load with the touch of a button. Sensors for gap and reflective marks automatically calibrate themselves for registration.

Print Speed:

 

8 IPS

Resolution:

 

203 or 305 DPI

Printer Type:

 

Direct / Transfer

Print Width:

 

3.9”

 

 

 

Media Width:

 

3.94”


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Sato Accessories

Label Specialties, Inc. provides Sato Scanners, Label Rewinders, and other genuine Sato accessories including parts and printheads.


Parts & Printheads

 Sato printer replacement parts and printheads are available through Label Specialties, Inc.

 

Sato's replacement parts and printheads are quality components made to Sato's exacting engineering standards. These cost-effective components ensure that your printer will continue to provide the quality, reliability, and performance you expect.

 

Quality
Stamped from the tooling as the original parts, Sato replacement parts and printheads are thoroughly inspected to ensure that they fit just as precisely as the originals. They are made from the same high-quality materials to provide superior performance and protection against wear.

Performance
Built to exacting standards, Sato printheads help keep your printer performing like new, thanks to the continuity of fit and function.


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Labels, Tags and Ribbons for Sato Printers

 

• Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal Labels and Tags - LSi maintains inventory of popular Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer Labels allowing us to service customers with same, or next day shipping capabilities.  Our inventoried stock labels are available in quantities beginning at one case.  Please contact LSi for price information and availability of product.

 

LSi labels can be supplied on either a 1" or a 3” core in rolls, or fanfolded, with or without perforations between labels, and Inside or outside wind positions.

 

Label Specialties, Inc. manufactures pre-printed custom labels and tags for use in Sato printers in up to six different colors and many choices in materials and adhesives. 

 

• Material Warranty - LSi manufactured labels and tags are produced using premium Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer papers.  Our label materials are coated with an adhesive displaying a service range of -60ฐF to above 150ฐF, and with a suggested label application range at between 35ฐ and room temperature.  Our base materials comply with, or exceed O.E.M. specifications and Label Specialties, Inc. guarantee our labels and tags will perform as designed.

• Thermal Transfer Ribbons - LSi maintains an inventory of popular ribbons for immediate shipping.

For thermal transfer label and tag printers, LSi supplies Thermal Transfer Ribbons that meet, and generally exceed OEM printer manufacturer’s specifications. 

 

Stock and/or custom configurations are available in widths from 1” to 10.75” (25mm to 273mm) and lengths from 242’ to 2953’ (74m to 900m).  Choose a wax, wax/resin blend, or pure resin formula in standard black, or in a rainbow of colors to meet virtually any application requirement. 

 

Stock black ribbons are available with a Clean Startฎ built-in printhead cleaner option.


 

For Additional Sato Product Information

Contact LSi At

(800) 635-2386

or

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LSi offers information on Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer Printers by the following makers

• Citizen • Cognitive • Datacard • Datamax • Fargo

• IBM • Ithaca • Monarch / Paxar • NCR • O’Neil • Posiflex • Printronix

• Sato • TEC • TPG • VeriFone • Weber • Zebra / Eltron

 

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