SATO CT4-LX-HC: The 4-inch Desktop Printer Dedicated for Healthcare
The SATO CT4-LX-HC is a 4-inch desktop thermal printer specifically designed for healthcare environments. It features a clinical-ready anti-microbial plastic casing and is conducive for the use of disinfectant cleansers, ensuring hygiene and safety. This printer is engineered to expedite patient workflows by efficiently printing specimen labels, pharmacy labels, bloodbag labels, and identification wristbands, making it an essential tool for healthcare facilities.
Healthcare Dedicated & Efficient
The CT4-LX-HC is built to meet the unique demands of healthcare, offering both specialized features and cost-effectiveness.
Key Features:
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Clinical-Ready Anti-Microbial Plastic Casing: Ensures a hygienic printing solution.
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Disinfectant-Ready: Conducive for the use of disinfectant cleansers.
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On-Board Printer Language Emulations: For seamless integration into existing systems.
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Auto-Clone Printer Settings: Allows backup or duplication of settings on a USB flash drive.
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PDF Direct Print: Prints PDF formats directly from the printer, no driver required.
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Made for iPhone, iPad, iPod: Ensures compatibility with Apple devices.
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SATO Application Enabled Printing (AEP): For simplified standalone operation.
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Remote Management: With SATO Online Services (SOS).
Functional Design & Expedited Patient Workflows
The CT4-LX-HC’s design prioritizes functionality and efficiency to streamline patient-related labeling tasks.
Design and Workflow Highlights:
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4.3″ Full-Color Touchscreen: For intuitive operation and clear display of information.
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One-Touch Media Profile Recall: Registers settings of commonly printed label types for quick access.
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Label Waste Prevention: Prints from the first label, eliminating label loss.
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Supports Various Healthcare Labels: Specimen Labels, Pharmacy Labels, Bloodbag Labels, and Identification Wristbands.
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Auto-label Rotation: 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° for flexible label orientation.
Comprehensive Specifications
Print Resolution: 203 dpi, 305 dpi
Print Speed: 8 ips (203 dpi), 6 ips (305 dpi)
Print Area Max Width: 4.09″ (104mm)
Print Area Max Length: 98.43″ (2500mm) for 203 dpi; 59.06″ (1500mm) for 305 dpi
Printing Specifications Method: Thermal Transfer (with Direct Thermal capability)
Printing Specifications Mode: Continuous, Tear-off, Cutter, Dispenser
Media Size Width Standard: 0.98-4.65″ (25-118mm)
Media Size Length: Continuous: 0.39-15.74″ (10-400mm); Tear-off: 0.98″-15.74″ (25-400mm); Cutter: 0.91-15.74″ (23-400mm); Dispenser: 0.91-15.74″ (23-400mm)
Media Sensor Type: Transmissive Sensor for Gap, Reflective Sensor for Black Mark, Paper Out, Ribbon Out
Media Type: Roll (Continuous, Die-cut), Fan-fold, Tag, Ticket
Media Thickness (Label & Liner): 0.0031-0.075″ (0.08-0.19mm)
Media Roll Diameter: Maximum: 5.04″ (128mm) on 1.5″ core
Media Wind: Face-in/Face-out
Ribbon Length: 328′ (100m) on 0.5″ ID Core
Ribbon Width: 1.77″-4.37″ (45-111mm)
Ribbon Roll Diameter: 1.5″ (40mm)
Ribbon Wind: Face-out
Internal Fonts: 16 Bitmap SATO Fonts, 40 Scalable SATO Fonts, Multi-National Language Support (47 Languages/Unicode), Single and Double Byte Fonts (Korean, Chinese, Japanese)
Connectivity Standard: USB 2.0 (Type A, Type B), Ethernet (DHCPv4/DHCPv6), NFC
Optional Interfaces: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Ver 4.1 (Wi-Fi® and Wi-Fi Direct® Certified IEEE 802.11ac, Dual Band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz))
Printer Memory: 4GB Flash, 1GB RAM
User Downloadable: Fonts, Videos, Graphics or Format (Maximum 1GB)
User Friendly Support Tools: Large Status LED (Blue/Red), Audible Alerts (Adjustable Volume Setting), Self Diagnosis (Head Check, Stand-by Mode, Cover Open, Test Print, Auto-Calibration, Label End, Ribbon Near-End and End), Display Panel (4.3″ Full Color Resistive Touch Screen), Tool-Free Maintenance (Print Head and Platen Replacement), Multi-national Language Support (47 Printable Languages with Scalable Fonts, 31 LCD menu languages), Operation Videos (Multiple Instructional Videos On-board, Space for Customized Videos)
Emulation: Auto Detect – SBPL, SEPL®, SZPL®, SDPL®, SIPL® or STCL (Pre-installed), XML, PDF Direct Printing, AEP
Remote Maintenance: SNMP Ver. 3, Web Interfaces, SATO Online Services (SOS), All-In-One Tool (AIOT), SOTI Connect
Operating Characteristics Electrical Requirements: AC100V-AC240V + 10%, 50/60 Hz (AC adapter) Output: DC24V + 5.0% 2.7A
Operating Environment: 32-104°F (0-40°C)/30-80% RH (without condensation)
Storage Environment: 14-140°F (-10-60°C)/15-90% RH (without condensation)
Dimensions (L x W x H): 9.37″ x 7.0″ x 8.43″ (238mm x 177.8mm x 214.1mm)
Weight: 7.5 lbs (3.4kg)
Finishing: Disinfectant-ready and anti-microbial casing
Miscellaneous Functions – Useful Features: Standalone Printing with SATO Application Enabled Printing (AEP), SATO Online Services (SOS), Multiple Interfaces-Auto-Switching, Auto Clone, Status Return, Label Waste Prevention, Auto-label Rotation: 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
Options: Cutter, Real-Time Clock, Wireless LAN and Bluetooth
Barcode Symbologies
The CT4-LX-HC supports a comprehensive range of linear and 2D barcode symbologies.
Linear Barcodes:
Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, CODABAR (NW7), EAN8/13, GS1-Databar™, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN128), Interleaved 2/5, Industrial 2/5, JAN 8/13, Matrix 2/5, MS1, Bookland, Postnet™, UPC-A/E.
2D Symbologies:
PDF417, Micro PDF, Maxi Code, GS1 Data Matrix, QR Code, Micro QR Code and Composite Symbologies, Aztec.
Conclusion
The SATO CT4-LX-HC healthcare printer is a dedicated and highly efficient solution for patient workflows. With its disinfectant-ready and anti-microbial casing, versatile labeling capabilities for specimen, pharmacy, bloodbag labels, and wristbands, and intelligent management tools, the CT4-LX-HC is an excellent choice for healthcare facilities seeking to enhance accuracy, hygiene, and operational efficiency.
SATO CT4-LX-HC Specification Sheet
