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SATO Launches LR4NX Print and Apply Labelling Machine in Europe

01/10/24

Introduction of high-quality labelling automation to the world's largest print-and-apply market

SATO Europe a pioneer in auto-ID and labelling solutions, today launched its LR4NX Series print and apply labelling machines in Europe.

SATO will sell the machines through partners in a total of 35 countries covering UK, Benelux, France, Spain, Italy, Poland and the CEE countries. The print and apply engine will be sold on a made-to-order basis and are made for high volume labelling operations such as food production, manufacturing and e-commerce.

The SATO Group has business in more than 90 countries and regions directly and through business partners. Globally, SATO develops products to meet the unique needs of each region, and to date, in Europe we have focused on label printing equipment called print engines.

There are approximately 40,000¹ automatic label applicators in use worldwide, and Europe is one of the world's largest markets for print and apply, accounting for about half of the global total. In Europe, there is a growing need for equipment that integrates label printing and automatic label application, which is why are rolling out the LR4NX Series in Europe as one facet of our growth strategy.

Models available in Europe

LR4NX-FA08LCJ (203dpi left-hand configuration)

LR4NX-FA08RCJ (203dpi right-hand configuration)

LR4NX-FA12LCJ (305dpi left-hand configuration)

LR4NX-FA12RCJ (305dpi right-hand configuration)

 

Main features

l  Already integrated, which means:

-        Easy to install (no need to assemble a dedicated system for end users)

-        Low initial cost

-        Lightweight, compact²

l  Operational visibility

-        Keep printer operations running and visible with SOS

l  Perfect emulation

-        Compatibility with four popular printer languages to consolidate printing on a single printer without changing any backend codes.

l  User-friendly

-        Standard user interface; users familiar with SATO's CLNX printers can operate the print engine similarly

-        Wireless pairing with NFC and Wi-Fi

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1. According to our internal research, based on a survey of the number and percentage of units in use in Europe, North America, Asia, South America and other regions as of 2021.
2. Compared to other OEM printer applicators with SATO printer engines

 

l Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance.

l “SOS” is an abbreviation of "SATO Online Services”

 

About SATO

SATO (TOKYO:6287) designs and manufactures hardware, labels and tags and develops software to integrate with third party offerings as automatic identification solutions. These solutions streamline workflows, enabling data capture and visualization for a connected world of productivity, safety, reassurance and sustainability. By giving things a digital identity, SATO helps businesses in retail, manufacturing, food, health care and transport & logistics run smoothly. Founded in 1940, SATO has a presence in 26 countries with a workforce of over 5,700. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, it reported revenues of 143,446 million yen ($992 million*)

More information about SATO can be found at www.sato-global.com

*Based on an average exchange rate of 1 USD = 144.58 JPY