Hardware

Sato America launches smart print engines in North America

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October 24, 2022

Sato America, a provider of auto-ID and labeling solutions, launched the S84NX (4-inch) and S86NX (6-inch) line of smart print engines in North America, according to a press release.

Print engines are commonly used in logistics centers and factories to print variable information onto the label and feed it to an applicator to attach onto individual items.

The S84/86NX is designed for automation — both in terms of supply chain and on-site usability and productivity, which are key factors for high-volume logistics providers who regularly employ and train new operators. An RFID option allows users to apply smart labels to cartons and pallet loads for streamlining of stock taking operations downstream. Smart features include intelligence in the printer powered by application enabled printing which makes printing without a PC possible.

Features include a sensor to tell when the cover is open, and stronger hinges and nip rollers that add durability to extend the product's lifespan in the 24/7 environment of e-commerce fulfillment.

Native apps allow warehouse operators to directly connect to weigh scales to automate weight input. Another app allows users to directly print from a programmable logic controller, eliminating the need to reprogram the PLC when creating or modifying layouts.