Sato CG4 serie
Label & wristband printer
Powerful 4-inch desktop printer
High print speed up to 152 mm/s for 4-inch labels, receipts, and tags in retail and logistics.
Flexible interfaces and standalone
USB with RS232C, LAN or parallel, plus keypad option for printing without PC.
Direct thermal and thermal transfer
Supports both temporary and durable labels, including wristbands and specimen labels.
Product information
The Sato CG4 series is a versatile 4-inch desktop printer for direct thermal and thermal transfer printing, suitable for retail, office, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing. Available as CG408 (203 dpi) and CG412 (305 dpi), the series offers print speeds up to 152 mm/s at 203 dpi and a print width up to 107 mm for sharp barcodes, graphics, and text. The real-time clock adds date/time stamps to labels.
With a user-friendly Drop-Load-Go media path and safety top cover latch, maintenance is simple, while the 4MB Flash and 8MB RAM support multiple emulations such as SZPL and SEPL. Standard interfaces are USB with RS232C, LAN or parallel; optional keypad enables standalone use. The printer processes roll- and fanfold media up to 128 mm diameter, including linerless labels and synthetic materials, suitable for wristbands, shipping labels, and specimen labels.
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Specifications
Print methods: Direct thermal and thermal transfer.
Print resolution: 203 dpi (CG408) or 305 dpi (CG412).
Max. print width: 104–107 mm (4.09–4.21 inch).
Print speed: Up to 152 mm/s (6 ips) at 203 dpi; 100 mm/s at 305 dpi.
Memory: 4 MB Flash ROM, 8 MB SDRAM.
Interfaces: USB + RS232C, USB + LAN or USB + Parallel.
Media width: 22–107 mm; thickness 0.06–0.19 mm.
Sensors: I-Mark (reflective), label gap (transmissive).
Media types: Roll/fanfold labels, linerless, synthetic, continuous stock.
Extras: Real-time clock, rotation 0°/90°/180°/270°, multiple codepages.
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Frequently asked questions
Coding and labeling is our core business. We have 5000 customers in very diverse sectors: from the cheese shop around the corner to the multinational.
What is the difference between CG408 and CG412 in the Sato CG4 series?
CG408 has 203 dpi for faster prints up to 152 mm/s; CG412 offers 305 dpi for finer details at 100 mm/s.
Which interfaces does the CG4 series support?
USB combined with RS232C, LAN or parallel; standalone printing via optional keypad.
Can the Sato CG4 print wristbands and specimen labels?
Yes, suitable for wristbands, specimen labels, shipping labels, and product labels in healthcare and logistics.
How simple is media loading in the CG4 series?
Drop-Load-Go mechanism with safety top cover latch enables loading in three steps without tools.
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