NewsClick here to go back to the News list SATO’s new CT4i label and wristband printer set to be healthcare industry’s preferred high-resolution printing solutionBrussels, 11th September 2008 - SATO, a pioneer in the Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) industry and a The new CT4i was designed to meet application requirements where cleanliness and hygiene, in addition to print quality performance, are not only essential but a pre-requisite. Hospital professionals rely on automated procedures, from accurate input, data verification and real-time updates. Wristbands are at the heart of the SATO Healthcare ID Solution, aimed to improve patient safety and freeing hospital staff from manual data entry, paperwork and other clerical tasks. Wristbands require printing equipment that can guarantee barcode-compliant print quality, including two-dimensional (2-D) barcodes as well as being able to print graphics or photos if required.
“The new CT4i’s performance reliability and ease of use will allow healthcare providers to focus on what is most important – patient health and safety. The printer’s compact design, outstanding functionality and multiple connectivity options make it an attractive proposition for printing applications in various operating environments that can only accommodate a printer of this size,” said Kaz Matsuyama, Managing Director of SATO International. To demonstrate Sato’s confidence in the CT4i, the printer is supplied with a 2 year extended warranty. Please contact Sato for further details Boiler plate Click here to go back to the News list
About SATOSATO 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 revolutionised the barcoding industry by introducing the Data Collection System (DCS) & Labelling concept – a total barcode and labelling 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. In the continuous pursuit of bringing the benefits of Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) to all sectors, SATO printers have been successfully installed in hospitals, laboratories and pharmacies worldwide, helping users to increase their efficiency and decrease expenditures. SATO is publicly listed on the first section of Tokyo Stock Exchange in Japan. It has worldwide offices in the United States, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, Poland, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and China. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, it reported revenues of US$767 million. More information can be found at www.satoworldwide.com. Contact:Yasmina Dumont
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leader in barcode printing, labelling, and EPC/RFID solutions announced the launch of CT4i, the latest in its compact series of printers. Its compact footprint, lightweight, high-resolution printing capabilities and anti-microbial cover, which has been proven effective in preventing the growth and spread of bacteria and microbes, make it a printer ideal for use in a healthcare.
The new CT4i lives up to the Sato reputation for user and service friendly products possessing quick change platens, tool-less printhead change and easy loading of ribbon and labels. USB with either LAN or RS232C serial communication interface are standard, with the additional option of a plug-in interface enabling wireless or Bluetooth connectivity. The CT4i series printer is the first compact printer on the market designed for RFID capability from the outset. The HF RFID option will meet much-needed applications requirements for compact RFID printing solutions currently required in Logistics and Healthcare markets