Sato S86-nx
Print engine
Fast 6-inch Printing
Up to 16 ips (406 mm/s) for wide labels in 24/7 operations.
User-Friendly Display
3.5″ full color LCD with instructional videos for quick training and maintenance.
Tool-Free Maintenance
Simple replacement of printhead and roller without tools.
Product information
The Sato S86-nx print engine is a powerful industrial printer for wide labels in logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare. This metal printer prints fast up to 16 inches per second and produces sharp barcodes and text for reliable day-and-night use. Perfect for integration into labeling machines with print width up to 168 mm and high resolutions up to 305 dpi.
Works with thermal transfer or direct thermal printing, long ribbons up to 600 meters, and connections like USB and Ethernet. Thanks to the dual-CPU architecture and SOS-cloud management, the printer remains stable with minimal disruptions.
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Specifications
Print resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm), 305 dpi (12 dots/mm), 609 dpi (24 dots/mm).
Print speed: Up to 16 ips (406 mm/s) @ 203 dpi.
Print width: Max. 168 mm (6.6 inch).
Print technology: Thermal transfer and direct thermal.
Media: Width 51–178 mm, roll-fed/fan-fold.
Ribbon: Up to 600 m length, width up to 180 mm.
Memory: CPU1: 2 GB Flash/256 MB RAM; CPU2: 4 MB Flash/64 MB RAM.
Interfaces: USB, RS232C, Ethernet 10/100; optional WLAN.
Command languages: SZPL, SDPL, SIPL.
Operating temperature: -5°C to +40°C.
Dimensions/weight: Ca. 194x257x435 mm / 16 kg.
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Frequently asked questions
Coding and labeling are our core business. We have 5,000 customers in widely varying sectors: from the local cheese shop to the multinational.
What print resolutions does the printer support?
203 dpi, 305 dpi, and 609 dpi for sharp labels.
What is the maximum print speed?
Up to 16 ips (406 mm/s) at 203 dpi.
What connectivity options are available?
USB, RS232C, Ethernet; optional WLAN.
What makes the S86-nx suitable for OEM?
Compact 6-inch print engine with tool-free maintenance and multiple emulations.
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