Sato CT4-LX
SATO CT4-LX — NEXT GENERATION 4-INCH SMART THERMAL DESKTOP PRINTER
The SATO CT4-LX is anything but an ordinary desktop printer. This 4-inch thermal label printer seamlessly combines intelligence, functionality, and performance — packing features and capabilities typically reserved for industrial printer models into a compact, space-saving desktop design. A 4.3-inch full-color touchscreen display, onboard instructional videos, patented label waste prevention, and SATO’s Application Enabled Printing (AEP) make the CT4-LX one of the most capable desktop printers available.
Setup, operation, and maintenance are just a touch away. The top cover opens extra-wide for easy label and ribbon loading, the rear cover supports larger rolls and fanfold media, and user-replaceable printhead and platen roller mean minimal downtime. An optional RFID model adds auto RFID positioning to encode UHF, HF, and NFC inlays — all in the same compact footprint.
Overview
- 4.3-inch full-color touchscreen — navigation available in 31 display languages, 47 print languages, with Unicode™ support
- Onboard instructional videos for operator training, maintenance guidance, and error troubleshooting
- Patented label waste prevention — auto-aligns first label so printing starts from label one, every time
- Print methods: Direct thermal and thermal transfer
- Print resolution: 203 dpi and 305 dpi models available
- RFID model available — auto RFID positioning for UHF, HF, and NFC inlay encoding and printing
- Media profiles and auto-clone — save common label settings to the home screen; back up or duplicate printer settings via USB flash drive
- Multiple connectivity: USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB Host standard or optional
- SATO AEP (Application Enabled Printing) — onboard intelligence for standalone operation and custom workflow automation
- SATO Online Services (SOS) — 24/7 cloud-based printer monitoring for proactive maintenance, reducing downtime by up to 86%
- Linerless printing capable (with optional linerless cutter) — eco-friendly, no backing paper waste
- User-replaceable printhead and platen roller for fast, tool-free maintenance
- Compact design with recessed rear ports to minimize installation footprint
- Competitive printer emulations onboard for seamless migration from other printer brands
Applications
- Retail price marking and shelf edge labeling
- Pharmacy and product labeling
- Specimen and slide labeling
- Shipping, receiving, and routing labels
- Warehouse picking and put-away
- UHF and HF RFID label encoding and printing
- Asset management
- Event management and show badges
- Layaway marking
Optional Accessories: Label cutter, label dispenser, linerless cutter, real-time clock/calendar
