SATO is a pioneer in the Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) industry and the inventor of the world’s first electronic thermal transfer barcode printer. It revolutionized the barcoding industry by introducing the Data Collection System (DCS) & Labeling concept – a total barcode and labeling solution providing high quality barcode printers, scanners/hand-held terminals, label design software and consumables.

SATO is one of the first in the industry to introduce a complete, multi protocol EPC-compliant, UHF RFID solution. Today, SATO continues its tradition of designing and manufacturing high quality industrial printers that deliver reliable performance with each print job.


Sato CG408
The SATO CG408 is categorized under the "Compact Series" in the SATO product lineup. Its ease-of-use, ultra-compact form factor, 32-bit RISC CPU, 100mm per second print speed and 4MB Flash memory makes it suitable for on-demand, low-volume label or wristband printing applications.

The SATO CG408 is an Entry Level 4" Thermal Transfer/Direct Thermal desktop printer that has 203 or 305dpi print resolution available.

The SATO CG408 is an affordable, compact 4" thermal printing solution, designed for general-purpose barcode label applications.

Streamlined Highlights

  • 203 or 305dpi print resolution
  • 4MB Flash memory
  • Thermal transfer and direct thermal
  • Anti-microbial casing – perfect for medical applications
  • Multiple codepage support
  • Competitive emulation options
  • Easy maintenance
Print Volume: Low - 1000/day
Print Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dot/mm) or 305dpi (12dot/mm)
Print Speed: 100mm/sec (4ips)
Max. Print Area: (WxP): 104 x 300mm (4.09” x 11.81”)
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Sato LM 408 / 412e
Introducing the LM4e series of thermal printers by SATO. With its entry level pricing, the SATO LM4e line of products fit nicely into the budget of every Startup Company, or small business. Affordably priced, and yet offering superior performance usually reserved for print solutions costing much more, the LM4e printers are a true value for your cost sensitive applications.
Print Volume: Medium - 5 000/day
Print Resolution: LM 408e: 203dpi (8dpmm)
LM 412e: 305dpi (12dpmm)
Print Speed: 50mm - 150mm/sec (2 to 6 ips)
Max. Print Area: W 104mm x L 178mm (W 4.1” x L 7”)
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Sato CL408e/CL412e
The new "e" Series of CL printers brings the latest in technology to the world of Thermal Label Printing. The CL"e" Series printers offer high speed data transmission, unparalleled processing speed and large amounts of on-board memory to quickly and easily manage any label printing requirement.The CL "e" Series printers set new benchmarks in label throughput. A new generation RISC processor provides high performance in label production even when printing directly from standard Windows
Print Volume: Medium - 10'000/day
Print Resolution: CL408e : 203 dpi (8dpmm) CL412e : 305 dpi (12dpmm)
Print Speed: 50mm - 150mm/sec (2 to 6 ips)
Max. Print Area: CL408e : W 104mm x L 1249mm (W 4.1” x L 49.2”)
CL412e : W104mm x L 356mm (W 4.1” x L 32.8”)
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Sato CL608e/CL612e
The new "e" Series of CL printers brings the latest in technology to the world of Thermal Label Printing. The CLe Series printers offer high speed data transmission, unparalleled processing speed and large amounts of on-board memory to quickly and easily manage any label printing requirement.The CL e Series printers set new benchmarks in label throughput. A new generation RISC processor provides high performance in label production even when printing directly from standard Windows.
Print Volume: Medium - 10'000/day
Print Resolution: CL608e : 203 dpi (8dpmm) CL612e : 305 dpi (12dpmm)
Print Speed: 100mm – 200mm/sec (4 to 8 ips)
Max. Print Area: CL608e : W 152mm x L 1249mm (W 6.0” x L 49.2”)
CL612e : W 165mm x L 833mm (W 6.5” x L 32.8”)
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Sato GL408e / GL 412e
The NEW GL4e Series is SATO’s most significant release of printing technology to date. Versatility and value are the cornerstones of the GL4e Series with features that surpass the competition. Only the GL4e Series offers a field-upgradeable UHF RFID option; an industry-leading printer management utility SATOnet CONNECT™; standard tri-port communication protocols, competitive emulations and much more.
Print Volume: High - 10'000+/day
Print Resolution:

GL 408e: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
GL 412e: 305 dpi (12 dots/mm)

Print Speed: Up to 10 ips (254 mm/sec)
Max. Print Area: 4.09" (104 mm) W x 98.98" (2514 mm) L
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Sato GT408 / GT412 / GT424
Fast printing speed of 12 inch/sec and high-speed data transmission make the GTe the fastest thermal barcode printer in its class. The GTe Series has an easy to use LCD display and intuitive keypad to simplify training and increase productivity.
Print Volume: High - 10'000+/day
Print Resolution: GT408: 203dpi (8dpmm)
GT412: 305dpi (12dpmm)
GT424: 609dpi (24dpmm)
Print Speed: GT408 + GT412: 50mm-300mm (2-12ips)
GT424: 50mm-150mm (2-6ips)
Max. Print Area: GT408: W 104mm x L 2500mm (W 4.1” x L 98.43”)
GT412: W 104mm x L 1500mm (W 4.1” x L 59.1”)
GT424: W 104mm x L 400mm (W 4.1” x L 15.7”)
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ACCESSORIES

Sato External Label Upwind Unit
Ideal for batch printing applications.It can be self-powered with an optional external power module.

  • Variable Speed
  • Bi-Directional
  • Tension Switch