Barcode Printer
CT4-LX-HC
Quick Guide
Open Source Software
This printer product includes open source software applied to the open source software license. Please see our web site for more information.
https://www.sato-global.com/licenses/oss/
First edition: Sep. 2020
Q05388500
©2020 SATO Corporation
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This is the quick start guide for your first operation.
For detail, refer to the operator manual available on your region’s website (https://www.sato-global.com/).
Illustrations used in this quick guide is thermal transfer model unless otherwise specified.
Accessories ( 
)
(a) CT4-LX-HC (b) AC adapter (c) Power cord* (d)Documents (e) Global Warranty Program leaflet (f) Core adapters (2) (Thermal transfer model only) (g) Ribbon core (3 types) (Thermal transfer model only)
* The shape of power plug varies depending on the region.
Parts Identification ( A )
(1) NFC built-in antenna (2) LCD/Touch panel (3) LED indicator (4) 
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(Power/Home) button (5) Media discharge outlet (6) Cover open latch (7) DC input connector (8) 
USB connector (Type B) (9) 
USB connector (Type A) (10) 
LAN connector (11) Media inlet (12) Print head (13) 
USB connector (Type A) * (14) 
(ribbon cover open) mark (15) Top cover (16) Media guide (17) Platen roller
* This USB connector is inside the top cover.
Options ( B )
(18) Cutter unit
Interface Options
- RS-232C for connection with RS-232C cable
- WLAN/Bluetooth for wireless connection
Connecting the AC Adapter ( C )
Turning on/off the Power ( D )
Setting the Carbon Ribbon (Thermal transfer model only) ( E )
[a] Setting the Core adapter (f) with the carbon ribbon
[b] Loading the Carbon Ribbon
1 (1)(2) Open the top cover and (3) pull the 
mark of the ribbon unit (C). The ribbon cover (A) is drawn forward. (4)(5) Set the carbon ribbon (B) on the ribbon cover.
2 (1) Attach the carbon ribbon to the ribbon core (g) with adhesive tape (D) or the like, and (2) wind them in the direction of the arrow a few rounds.
3 (1)(2) Set the ribbon core.
4 (1) Close the ribbon cover (A), and (2) turn the dial (E) to wind the carbon ribbon a few rounds. (3) Close the top cover.
Loading Media ( F )
Use only the supply products specified by SATO.
[a] Media roll
When the media roll is installed properly, the flap (F) will be vertical.
[b] Fan-fold media
1 Insert the fan-fold media from the media inlet (11).
(G) Media height (from desk): within 100 mm (3.94″)
(H) Length of one sheet of media
(I) Distance between the back side of the product and the media: The size of 1 label, or more
2 Pull out the fan-fold media.
[c] Adjusting the media guide
Adjust the media guide (16) to the media width.
Pass the media under the tab (J) at the edge of the media guide (16).
Basic Specifications
Print method: Direct thermal, Thermal transfer
Head density (Resolution): 203 dpi/305 dpi
Model name: CT4-LX-HC
Dimensions: 178 (W) x 238 (D) x 214 (H) mm (7 x 9.4 x 8.4 in.) (not including protruding parts)
Weight: Direct thermal model: Approx. 3.3 kg (7.3 lb), Thermal transfer model: Approx. 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) (not including media and options)
Power consumption:
Input power voltage condition: AC 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz
At peak: 155 VA/95 W (AC100V, 30 % printing ratio)
187 VA/88 W (AC240V, 30 % printing ratio)
Standby: 18 VA/8 W (AC100V), 24 VA/8 W (AC240V)
Power requirements: AC adapter
Input voltage: AC 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz
Output voltage: DC 24 V ±5 % 
2.7 A (DC Symbol 
)
Environmental conditions (Temperature/Humidity):
Operating: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F), 30 – 80 % RH (non-condensing)
Storage: -10 – 60 °C (14 – 140 °F), 15 – 90 % RH (non-condensing)
Technical Specification ([B] Bluetooth [W] Wireless LAN [N] NFC)
Frequency band: [B] 2402 – 2480 MHz, [W] 2412 – 2472 MHz, 5180 – 5825 MHz, [N] 13.56 MHz,
Modulation: [B] GFSK, ∏ /4 DQPSK, 8DQPSK, [W] DSSS, OFDM, [N] NFC Type 2 Tag (Passive),
Max. output power*¹ : [B] 4 dBm, [W] 20.5 dBm, Antenna gain*¹ : [B] +5 dBi, [W] 5 dBi (2.4 GHz), 1 dBi (5 GHz)
*1 [N] Operating distance of up to 100 mm (depending on various parameters, such as field strength and antenna geometry)
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