SATO CT4-LX-HC Series Label Printer

SATO CT4-LX-HC Label Printer – Safety and Performance for the Medical Environment

The SATO CT4-LX-HC Series is a 4-inch desktop label printer designed specifically for the healthcare sector. In hospitals, pharmacies, laboratories and pharmaceutical facilities, where accuracy and hygiene are essential, this printer offers an ideal combination of performance, safety and ease of use.

With a 4.3” color touchscreen, easy-to-disinfect antimicrobial housing, and smart label waste prevention features, the CT4-LX-HC raises the bar in label printing for critical applications.

Why is the SATO CT4-LX-HC the ideal choice for Healthcare?

In the medical field, every detail counts. An incorrect label can lead to delays, errors or risks for the patient. The CT4-LX-HC is designed to reduce these risks and optimize workflows.

• Antimicrobial housing – reduces the risk of contamination and is compatible with frequent wiping and disinfection.
• 4.3” color touch screen – intuitive interface, available in 31 menu languages.
• High print speed – up to 8 inches/second (203 dpi).
• Label Waste Prevention – patented technology to reduce the first wasted label.
• Application-Enabled Printing (AEP) – standalone printing without a PC.
• PDF Direct Print – direct printing of PDF files.
• SATO Online Services (SOS) – remote maintenance and diagnostics.

Top performance for critical applications

The CT4-LX-HC offers two available resolutions – 203 dpi and 305 dpi – to ensure perfect readability for both 1D/2D barcodes and fine text or medical symbols.

Printing specifications

• Printing method: Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer
• Maximum print width: 104 mm (4.1”)
• Maximum print length: up to 2500 mm (203 dpi)
• Maximum speed: 8 ips (203 mm/s) at 203 dpi / 6 ips at 305 dpi
• Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) / 305 dpi (12 dots/mm)

Safety and hygiene in hospitals and laboratories

In clinical environments, infection control is a priority. The SATO CT4-LX-HC’s antimicrobial housing is designed to limit the spread of bacteria and allow for frequent cleaning with disinfectant solutions.

It is the ideal solution for:

• Patient identification bracelets
• Labels for biological samples
• Labels for vials and medicines
• Microscope slide labels
• Visitor badges

Built-in intelligence to reduce errors

With SATO AEP technology, the printer verifies data before printing, reducing human error. The quick media profile selection function (“Media Profile”) allows instant label type changes without complicated setup.

The Auto Clone feature allows settings to be automatically copied to other printers, saving time in multiple deployments.

Modern connectivity and easy integration

The CT4-LX-HC is ready for rapid integration into your existing IT infrastructure.

• USB 2.0 (Type A x2 / Type B x1)
• LAN (10/100/1000 BASE-T)
• NFC for quick pairing
• Optional: Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth 4.1
• Supported protocol: SBPL, SZPL, SDPL, SIPL, STCL, SEPL
• SNMP v3, HTTPS for secure management

Memory and processing for complex applications

Equipped with a 1 GHz processor and generous memory, the printer can handle complex applications and large volumes of data.

• Processor: 32-bit, 1GHz
• Memory: 4GB ROM, 1GB RAM
• Expandable storage via USB (up to 4GB additional)

Technical specifications SATO CT4-LX-HC

Available accessories

• Cutter (guillotine)
• Real-Time Clock (RTC)
• Wireless LAN + Bluetooth Kit

Conclusion

The SATO CT4-LX-HC is more than just a label printer – it’s a smart solution for healthcare environments where accuracy, hygiene and speed are essential. With advanced features, an antimicrobial housing and full IT integration, this printer is the ideal choice for modern hospitals, pharmacies and laboratories.

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