SATO WS408 Barcode Printer Direct Thermal, 203dpi, 4", Peel & Present, 6 ips, 32MB

The SATO 4" is a professional desktop label printer designed for high-quality thermal printing in retail, warehouse, healthcare and light industrial environments. Built around thermal transfer and direct thermal technologies, the platform supports 4" (approx. 4–4.1") wide media for labels, tags, receipts and wristbands, and is offered with modular options to suit point-of-sale, shipping and asset-tracking workflows. Its small footprint, robust media handling and flexible connectivity simplify integration into existing systems, while optional dispensers, peel-and-present and accessories such as peelers, cutters, RFID and rewinder modules help reduce operator time and improve throughput for B2B and enterprise deployments.

Key Features

• Compact desktop design: Space-saving housing engineered for counters, workstations and back-office label production while delivering reliable daily throughput.
• 4-inch class media support: Prints labels, tags, receipts and wristbands up to approx. 4"–4.1" wide for versatile application across shipping, inventory and product identification.
• Flexible connectivity: Wide range of wired and wireless interfaces including USB, Ethernet/LAN, RS-232, Bluetooth and optional Wi‑Fi to simplify integration with POS and host systems.
• Durable thermal printing: Thermal transfer and direct thermal options provide long-lasting, scannable barcodes and crisp text suitable for demanding workflows.
• Operator efficiency options: Integrated dispenser and peel-and-present/peel & present capability, with available peeler, cutter, RFID and rewinder modules to streamline labeling and application tasks.
• Serviceability and expansion: Replaceable wear parts and tool-less maintenance options minimize downtime; multiple resolution choices let you balance speed and print detail.

Specifications

• Brand: SATO
• Product family / model range: WS4 / 4"
• Form Factor: Desktop
• Print Technology: Thermal Transfer, Direct Thermal
• Print Width / Maximum Print Width: 4 in (models reference up to 4.1 in)
• Print Resolution / Supported Resolutions: 203 dpi, 300 dpi, 305 dpi
• Maximum Print Speed: 6 ips
• Connectivity / Interfaces: USB, Ethernet (LAN), RS-232, Bluetooth; optional Wi‑Fi (802.11)
• Dispenser / Peel & Present: Dispenser included on select models; Peel & Present available
• Supported Media Types: Labels, receipts, tags, wristbands
• Ribbon Capacity (where applicable): 984 ft
• Maximum Media Roll Diameter: 5 in, 8 in (dependent on configuration)
• Media Core Size: 1.0 in, 1.5 in
• Flash Memory: 32 MB
• Replaceable / Tool-less Parts: Print head, platen roller; tool-less replaceable parts available on select models
• Printer Languages / Preinstalled Languages: 5 (pre-installed, auto-detected)
• Durability / Intended Use: Commercial / general-purpose labeling