SATO Unveils 'CL4/6-SXR' Iindustrial Printer Line to Empower the Future Workplace

SATO Corporation (hereafter "SATO"), a global leader in auto-ID and labeling solutions, today announced the upcoming launch of its new flagship industrial printers, the CL4-SXR and CL6-SXR. The printers will be available in Japan and select international markets from January 2026.

The new CL4/6-SXR series is designed to meet the evolving demands of modern workplaces, combining high productivity with sustainability.

Equipped with a large full-color touchscreen, the printers offer excellent visibility and intuitive operation. With self-diagnostic capabilities and online support, the printers enable predictive maintenance and users' self-servicing, helping businesses maximize uptime and efficiency.

Eco-friendly features include the use of recycled ABS resin in housing components and a function that eliminates label waste from the very first print, reducing environmental impact.

Seamless application integration enables flexible label printing, while advanced security features compliant with global standards provide robust protection for diverse operational environments.

SATO printers and labeling solutions are trusted by customers in over 90 countries and regions across industries including manufacturing, food, retail, logistics, and healthcare.

With sustainability and digital transformation as universal challenges, SATO continues to innovate by delivering printers that combine precision, speed, and durability. The CL4/6-SXR series embodies this commitment, supporting customers worldwide in optimizing operations.

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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 5,900. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, it reported revenues of 154,807 million yen ($1.014 billion^*)

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

*Based on an average exchange rate of 1 USD = 152.62 JPY