Sato CT4-LX en CT4-LX-HC
Label & Wristband Printer
Smart 4-inch touchscreen printer
4.3″ full-color touchscreen for intuitive operation and quick setup.
High print speed and capacity
Up to 203 mm/s with 4GB flash for thousands of formats in retail and healthcare.
CT4-LX-HC antimicrobial housing
Disinfectant-resistant casing for hygienic healthcare applications such as wristbands.
Product information
The Sato CT4-LX and CT4-LX-HC are advanced 4-inch desktop printers for direct thermal and thermal transfer printing, suitable for retail, logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare. Both models offer resolutions of 203 dpi (8 ips/203 mm/s) or 305 dpi (6 ips/152 mm/s), a print width up to 104 mm, and advanced features like label waste prevention and auto-switching emulations (SBPL, SEPL, SZPL). The 4.3″ color touchscreen displays video tutorials and media profiles for easy operation.
Standard USB 2.0, Ethernet, and NFC; optional dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and RS232C ensure flexible integration with remote management via SNMP v3 and SATO Online Services. The CT4-LX-HC variant features a clinically-ready antimicrobial housing that is disinfectable, ideal for wristbands, specimen labels, pharmacy labeling, and blood tubes in hospitals. Both printers support linerless media, RFID HF/UHF, and print sharp barcodes, graphics, and PDFs directly.
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Specifications
Print methods: Direct thermal and thermal transfer.
Resolution: 203 dpi (8 ips/203 mm/s) or 305 dpi (6 ips/152 mm/s).
Max. print width: 104 mm (4.09 inch).
Memory: 4GB Flash / 1GB RAM.
Emulations: SBPL, SDPL, SEPL, SIPL, STCL, SZPL, XML, PDF direct, SATO AEP.
Interfaces: USB 2.0 (A/B), Ethernet, NFC; optional dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, RS232C.
Media: Up to 118 mm wide; linerless, RFID HF/UHF compatible.
Display: 4.3″ full-color touchscreen with video tutorials.
CT4-LX-HC: Antimicrobial, disinfectable plastics for clinical environments.
Management: SNMP v3, Web Config, SATO Online Services, SOTI Connect.
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 Sato CT4-LX and CT4-LX-HC?
The CT4-LX is for general use; CT4-LX-HC has antimicrobial, disinfectable housing for healthcare applications like wristbands and specimen labels.
How fast does the CT4-LX series print?
Up to 203 mm/s (8 ips) at 203 dpi; 152 mm/s (6 ips) at 305 dpi for high volumes.
What connectivity options does the CT4-LX offer?
Standard USB 2.0, Ethernet, NFC; optional dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, and RS232C.
Is the CT4-LX-HC suitable for hospitals?
Yes, with disinfectant-resistant casing, label waste prevention, and wristband support for patient care and pharmacy labeling.
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Up to 152 mm/s (6 ips) for efficient durable label production.
Flexible ribbon options
Supports both 0.5-inch and 1-inch ribbon cores for versatile use.
ECO button and modern connectivity
Saves labels and calibration time with USB, Ethernet, and optional wireless options.
Labels for labeling systems and label printers
Exact dimensions
Labels in desired width, height and roll diameter on custom order.
Printer compatibility
Perfectly suited for common label printers and print & apply systems.
Complete supplies
Including matching ink ribbon for direct processing.