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The functional design of the CG2 allows for its operation as a standalone printing system when using the SATO keypad, thereby eliminating the need for a PC at the point of printing. The printer’s compact footprint is ideal for applications where counter space is limited or for shop floor or back office operations that require small space printing systems. The CG2 printer is available in 203 or 305dpi print resolutions for the crisp imaging of text, linear and 2D barcode symbologies for application use on small labels commonly used for the electronics or pharmaceutical industries or specimen identification labelling in the healthcare sector. The printer’s anti-microbial casing is manufactured using an inorganic antimicrobial material making it suitable for use in environments where cleanliness and hygiene are paramount.
The CG2 printer is RFID-ready 1 and provides an affordable HF RFID printing solution for short-read range applications.
Its clamshelldesign and simple print mechanism makes the loading of media quick and easy. . With its simplicity of design this enables easy operation and maintenance; print heads and platen rollers can be replaced without the need for any tools.
Typical applications for the GC2 include: price and shelf-edge labelling, markdown labelling, returns labelling, patient identification wristbands, specimen labelling, access control and patron management; product authentication, especially item tracking; counterfeiting and part tracking and more.
“The launch of the 2-inch CG2 expands our product line-up further to target applications requirements that can be adequately met by the industry-trusted SATO printing technology. It broadens our potential user customer base, extending even to small or home offices users. Our customers and partners in Europe are excited at the prospect of offering an affordable 2-inch barcode and RFID printing solution that has such massive market penetration potential in several territories " , said Brian Lang, Managing Director of SATO International Europe.
1CG2 supports a wide range of 13.56 MHz HF RFID tags. In order to find the tag design t hat is appropriate for your needs and meets regional and regulatory requirements, please contact your local SATO office or representative.
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About SATO
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 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, 2009, it reported revenues of US$776 million. More information about SATO Corporation can be found at www.sato.co.jp/english.
Contact:
Bjorn Devos
European Product Manager
SATO
Leuvensesteenweg 369
1932 Sint-Stevens-Woluwe, Brussels
Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 (0)2 788 80 34
Fax: +32 (0)2 788 80 80
E-mail: marketing@be.satoeurope.com