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P R O D U C T G U I D E SATO CT4i Series Compact sized high performance label & wristband printer (CT408i, CT412i, CT424i) (CT408i, CT412i, CT424i)
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SATO International Europe Leuvensesteenweg 369 · 1932 Sint-Stevens-Woluwe, Brussels Phone +32 (0)2 788 80 00 · Fax +32 (0)2 788 80 80 www.satoeurope.com...
Easy Troubleshooting ..................... 20 4 NEW CT4i – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ............. 5 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS ....................6 BENEFITS OF UPGRADING FROM SATO CT4 TO THE ALL-NEW CT4i ......7 TARGET MARKET AND APPLICATIONS ................8 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES ..................9 PRICE LIST .........................
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■ In 1979, SATO introduced the world’s fi rst thermal transfer barcode printer, Model 2311. SATO has continued to be at the forefront of thermal printing technologies. Barcodes have proven to be a medium for inputting information that satisfi es all operational requirements, including high reading speed, incomparable accuracy, and low cost.
WIEN FEHRALTORF CUSAGO SABEDELL / BARCELONA AUSTRIA GERMANY NORWAY SWEDEN SATO Labelling Solutions Europe GmbH SATO Labelling Solutions Europe GmbH SATO Norge NUF SATO Sweden Jochen-Rindt-Straße 13 (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) Hovfaret 4 Mailing address: SATO Box 24039 1230 Wien Ersheimer Straße 71 0275 Oslo SE-400 22 Göteborg...
SATO CT4i SERIES POSITIONING SATO’s CT4i Series of printers are the “best in breed” for the thermal printing of wristbands and labels. Its small, compact design makes it a clear winning alternative to many other compact- sized thermal printers. Small, yet robust, the CT4i Series will consistently provide you quality printing whenever you need, wherever you need.
CT4i SERIES PRODUCT TOUR Front View Printer unit [unit exterior] rior] Window Top cover Label discharge outlet Front cover Opening lever Operation panel [POWER| lamp Illuminates (green) when the power switch is on. [ERROR| lamp Illuminates or fl ashes (red) when an error occurs.
Rear View Type 1 USB + RS-232C interface Opening for fanfold paper DC input power terminal (Power connector) RS-232C interface USB interface Interface slot Suitable for optional interface boards (parallel; WLAN; Bluetooth) Type 2 USB + LAN interface Opening for fanfold paper DC input power terminal...
UNIQUE SELLING POINTS ■ Compact and Modular Design Available in Direct Thermal only or in Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer Version al only or in Direct Th Ther erm Ther erma Tr Tran ansf sfer V Ver ersi sion For CT4iDT Series Thermal head Paper holder Paper sensor...
UNIQUE SELLING POINTS ■ The physical design is compact and lightweight (3,0 kg excl. power adapter) Printer Dimension (W x D x H): 198 x 225 x 181 mm In comparison (W x D): A4 sheet 210 x 297 mm ■...
End users with multiple resolution requirements within the same location now have a common SATO printer platform. This is more effi cient for end users due to the commonality of spare parts, training, service procedures and preventive maintenance. Essentially, this result in one printer model confi...
With print speeds up to 150 mm/s (6ips) at 203 dpi, 102 mm (4 ips) at 305 dpi and 76 mm/s (3 ips) at 600 dpi, the new CT4i series Printers from SATO are among the fastest compact printer on the market today.
■ Two Standard Ports out of the Box The new Ct4i series uses a unique plug-in interface design...with a new twist. The CT4i printer comes with either USB and Serial RS232 Interface [CT4i Type 1] or USB and Internal LAN [CT4i Type 2] built in as a standard. Optional interfaces for CT4i Type 1 include an IEEE1284 Parallel Interface, WLAN IEEE802.11g or Bluetooth interface card.
UNIQUE SELLING POINTS ■ Unique Wireless Connectivity Ideal for Wireless applications with Bluetooth and Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11g) internal interface options The IP address and other settings remain with the interface card so that maintenance personnel can quickly change a printer and be up and running very quickly without involving the IT department in setting up a new IP address or other printer settings.
5. Cosmetic industries 6. Clean rooms For such industries and applications, SATO has the perfect solution, having developed and manufactured a unique cover for the CT4i printer using a special anti-microbial material which boasts effectiveness against micro organisms. This anti-microbial material acts as an extra guard against infection or cross contamination and has become a very important part of major ancillary products used in a wide range of industries including;...
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With this unique property, the SATO CT4i printer is the perfect solution for applications and industries where cleanliness and hygiene are not only...
Service friendliness Quick-Change Platen The CT4i series Printers were designed to continue SATO´s strong history of serviceability. The platen roller is designed to be removed from the front side of the printer and replaced in a matter of minutes. No tools are needed !
M8400, M8400RV, M8400RVe, M84Pro (203 and 305 dpi) and CL4xxe. It is compatible with all SATO printers which utilize a print width of 104 mm or less and utilize a 203 or 305 dpi print head, which utilize the SBPL language.
WLAN Interface card but not for the on-board LAN interface which is not from Silex. – SATO created an additional which can also be used to confi gure the CT4i LAN or WLAN interface. It can be downloaded from the CT4i Microsite at Satoeurope.com.
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RFID Kit such as brackets and cables are different. 12. Can the RFID Kit be installed at the GMC sites ? Yes. The RFID kit can be installed by SATO Technical staff at the GMC site, just like the current CT4.
BENEFITS OF UPGRADING FROM SATO CT4 TO THE ALL-NEW CT4i ■ Increase productivity by upgrading your older CT4 to the new CT4i. – With more connectivity options (incl. Wireless Bluetooth, WLAN) the CT4i easily integrate into existing applications – The CT4i features up to 600 dpi resolution which makes it the only high resolution 600 dpi compact desktop printer in the market today –...
Make sure patient and staff identifi cation is tamperproof Conclusion: SATO’s CT4i Series of printers are the “best in breed” for your thermal printing of wristbands and labels. Its small, compact design makes it a clear winning alternative to many other thermal printers.
“wear items” (i.e. print head, platen roller, belts) should be stocked by the end user. Complete spare parts lists and exploded view drawings can be found in the reseller area of the SATO Europe website. Item Name · Parts Code · Diagram...
1 year warranty only. Due to the robustness of build and durability of the CT4i printer, SATO is confi dent that the CT4i is the most stable compact sized printer in todays market.
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