SATO, a global auto-ID solutions provider, launched the CT4-LX-HC compact desktop printer to address healthcare identification needs throughout the healthcare supply chain. SATO's smart connectivity solution incorporates feedback from operators on the industry's front lines to reduce stress related to firmware updates, making settings and managing label designs for streamlined printing of labels to avoid medical incidents. 

With SATO consumables such as anti-microbial patient ID wristbands and specimen labels and drug administration orders, inpatient orders, and inpatient labels, healthcare providers can ensure full operational accuracy. The CT4-LX-HC is also enabled with SATO’s AEP on-board intelligence that allows the printer to pair with peripheral devices such as thermometers and weight scales for customized integrations. The CT4-LX-HC also features an anti-microbial casing that is disinfectant wipe down ready to ensure hygiene when multiple users need to use its 4.3-inch touch screen display in the same workplace.

"The CT4-LX-HC delivers peace of mind across the healthcare sector, from supply chain management perspectives of manufacturing and logistics to the point of care," said Noriyasu Yamada, Chief Alliance Officer and Head of R&D at SATO Holdings. "I believe smart connectivity and creative integrations from SATO using the CT4-LX-HC will support front line essential workers and boost patient safety."

About SATO

SATO is a global auto-ID solutions provider for leading manufacturing, logistics, retail, food & beverage, and health care companies. With a bottom-up understanding of on-site use applications, SATO tags items with identifiers to improve supply chain flows of tomorrow by solving managerial and operational challenges of today. An industry pioneer with 80 years of expertise and a 5,400+ strong global workforce in 27 countries, SATO engineers solutions to streamline operations, boost accuracy, support sustainability initiatives, provide assurance and emotional connections, extending value all the way to the consumer.