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Sato CX Series Barcode Printer
Sato CX208 Barcode Printer

The CX Series printers provide users with an ideal low-cost, low-volume labeling solution.  Designed for convenience, the CX printers have many advanced features including larger media capacity, user replaceable print head and platen, and a high-lift print head carriage that makes it easy to clean and load supplies.

Compatibility -Like other SATO printers, the CX Series also uses the SATO Command Language. This means you can simply add any printer into existing applications, combining the level and capability of the various SATO printer models to meet your changing needs.

Compact Design -The portability and compact design of the CX Series al- lows them to fit-in anywhere -on a crowded work surface or at a busy ware- house, distribution center, or at points of transaction...even on your desk next to your computer.

Media Capacity -Designed for ease of use, the CX Series printers can print over 2200 one inch labels from a 5"roll of label media. In the thermal transfer models, a 458 feet ribbon roll allows a convenient 2 to 1 ratio between the media and ribbon, simplifying your media supply management.

Easy Handling -The high-lift print head carriage allows for easy loading and maintenance. These and other advanced features make the CX Series printers the best in the desktop labeling category and lead the way in convenience and easy printing!

Backed by SATO's world class reputation for reliability, the CX Series printers are ideal for the cost-conscious low-volume user.

CX200
CX208DT
CX200
CX208TT
CX200
CX212TT

Printing Method

Direct Thermal Only
Direct or Thermal Transfer

Print Resolution

203 dpi (8 dpmm)
300 dpi (11.8 dpmm)

Printing Speed

up to 3 ips (75 mm/second)

Max. Print Width

4.1" (104mm)

Max. Print Length

20" (508 mm)
12.6" (320 mm)

Media Size

Min. 0.87" (22mm) W x 0.24" (6 mm)
Max. 5.1" (131mm) W

Max Ribbon Size

Not Available
4.25" (108 mm) W x 459 ft. (140 m) L; Face-In

Overall Dimension

10.7" (271 mm) W x 16.9" (430mm) D x 12.6" (321 mm) H

Weight

3.1 lbs. (1.41 kg)
3.6 lbs (1.63 kg)

Memory:
512k Flash/512k RAM

Media:
Roll or fan-fold labels and tags, synthetic or plain paper face stock. Center Justified.
Max.Caliper:0.07"(0.18 mm)
Max.O.D.:5"(152 mm)
Wind: Face-In

Ribbon:
Core:0.5"(12 mm) Internal Diameter

Sensing:
Transmissive sensor for die cut, gap and notched media. Reflective sensor for use with preprinted sensing marks. Sensor can be disa- bled for printing on continuous media.

Interfaces:

  • Centronics Parallel
  • RS232 Serial (600 to 19,200 bp )

External Connectors:

  • Parallel:36-pin Amp
  • Serial:DB-9S

Bar Code Symbologies:
Elementary: UPC-A/E,EAN-8/13,Code Code 93,Code 128,Codabar,MSI,Bo land, Industrial 2/5,Interleaved 2/5,Matrix 2/5,Postnet,UCC/EAN 128
Two-Dimensional:PDF417,Micro PDF Truncated PDF417,Maxicode,Data Ma QR Code

Bar Code Ratio:
2:1,3:1,5:2 Bar Code

Height:
Programmable

Human Readable Fonts:
12 proportional and mono-spaced fonts incl.
OCR-A and OCR-B (code page 850)

Flexibility:
360° rotation of bar codes and text, character expansion horizontally and vertically, sequential numbering, form overlay for high-speed editing of complex formats.

Graphic Support:
SATO Hex/binary format
.PCX format

AC Power:
120V AC +10%to -15%;50/60 Hz
220V AC +10%to -15%;50/60 Hz
40W Power Supply Standard

Environmental:
Operating:41 ° to 104 °F (5 ° to 40 °C)
Storage:-4 ° to 104 °F (-20 ° to 40 °C) 15-85%RH,non-condensing
ESD:8kV

Approvals:
CE, UL, CSA, TÜV, FCC Class B,ISO9002

Options:

  • Expanded Memory:
    2 or 4 MB Factory Installed
  • RS232 Serial Printer Cable
  • 80W Power


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