SATO, a leader in barcode printing since introducing the first thermal transfer barcode printer in 1979, has announced the launch of its latest industrial printer, the GT Series direct thermal/thermal transfer printer. The GT is positioned as the premium class of the e series (which features speed enhanced industrial printers) and is SATO`s fourth new printer in three years.
SATO`s new GT 4-inch printers employ a 32-bit high-speed RISC for maximum throughput and they can print large quantities of labels containing barcode, text and detailed graphics with sharp and precise print image; and with a 609dpi printhead installed, smaller size 2-D codes such as Micro PDF417, Micro QR, etc, are produced with excellent machine legibility.
In addition, the GT is quite possibly the most intelligent printer in its class. Featuring the exclusive SATO Embedded Basic Language (SEMBL), it offers users the option of loading customised programs into the printer, allowing users to generate complicated label formats without any connection to an external PC. In addition, the GT also features an "automatic detection system" that detects any printhead change. This helps users to change print resolution selection easily: 203dpi, 305dpi or 609dpi.
Said Bob Cork, joint-MD of BCA Barcode Alliance: "I believe this is a winning model for SATO. The GT is not just another extension of a printer class; rather, with its advance features and performance, we feel it will create an entirely new printer class. This printer will definitely raise the bar for all the other industrial printers in the market. With a printing speed of 12 inches per second and offering flexible options such as a choice of printheads and using SEMBL to provide unlimited user customisations, the GT is truly in a league of its own."
"In addition, the printer has been developed with user-friendliness in mind. This is evident in the printer`s unique mechanism which greatly reduces ribbon wrinkling. And, because of the design of the print heads, any user can effectively switch the printheads to suit different situations. All these, BCA Barcode Alliance believes, will greatly benefit our customers," added Cork.
Optional interface modules include serial communication module, parallel communication module, USB ver1.1 and Wire/Wireless LAN (802.11b) support. The GT printers are also equipped with WPC Plus (Web-based Printer Control Plus) which is SATO`s new tool for controlling SATO thermal transfer barcode printers via any Web-enabled wired or wireless device.
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BCA Barcode Alliance provides specialised equipment for barcode labelling and printing. We have been SA`s premier label and print solutions provider for over 20 years, in alliance with the world`s leading brands in thermal transfer printer technology, consumables and accessories.
Our portfolio offers a complete product selection including SATO printers, ARMOR ribbons, VIP labels and a range of accessories. This is complemented by outstanding service, the cornerstone of our success, including comprehensive operator training. Our national representation ensures we are well positioned to provide the best solution for all our clients` variable information printing needs. More information can be found at www.bcasa.co.za
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SATO is a pioneer in the Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) industry, and the inventor of the world`s first electronic thermal transfer barcode printer. It revolutionised the barcoding industry by introducing the Data Collection System (DCS) and Labelling concept - a total barcoding and labelling solutions approach providing high quality barcode and RFID printers, scanners/hand held terminals, label design software and consumables. SATO is a public listed company in Japan and has worldwide offices in US, Germany, UK, Poland, Belgium, France, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, China and India. SATO stock is traded on first section of Tokyo Stock Exchange. More information can be found at www.sato.co.jp/english
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