SATO TH208 Label printer Direct thermal, 203 dpi, 100 mm/sec, 56 mm, USB 2.0

The SATO TH208 is a compact, professional direct‑thermal label printer designed for retail, logistics, warehousing, healthcare and other business environments that require reliable on‑demand labeling. Built for standalone or networked use, the TH208 delivers 203 dpi print quality with up to 100 mm/sec (approximately 4 ips) throughput and a maximum print width of 56 mm, supporting shipping, inventory, POS and traceability labels. Variants provide flexible connectivity (USB, LAN and Wi‑Fi), a built‑in display and keypad for local operation, and options such as antimicrobial covers, support for linerless media and battery‑powered operation for portable applications—helping reduce downtime and simplify integration into diverse workflows.

Key Features

• High legibility: 203 dpi direct thermal printing produces clear text, graphics and barcodes for reliable scanning and compliance.
• Flexible connectivity: USB, Ethernet (LAN) and Wi‑Fi options allow straightforward integration into desktop, networked and mobile environments.
• Compact standalone operation: Built‑in display and keypad plus SATO AEP support enable PC‑free labeling at counters and workstations.
• Fast desktop performance: Print speeds up to 100 mm/sec support high throughput for shipping, inventory and POS tasks.
• Versatile media handling: Supports direct thermal, synthetic and linerless label stocks with multiple media sensors for consistent feeding.
• Hygienic and mobile options: Antimicrobial housings and battery‑powered configurations are available for healthcare or portable use cases.

Specifications

• Brand: SATO
• Product Family / Model: TH208 (SpeedLabel / variants)
• Printing Method / Technology: Direct thermal
• Print Resolution: 203 dpi
• Maximum Print Speed: 100 mm/sec (approx. 4 ips)
• Maximum Print Width: 56 mm
• Printing Area: 156 x 56 mm
• Minimum Media Width: 25 mm
• Maximum Media Width: 60 mm
• Minimum Label Height: 16 mm
• Maximum Label Height / Print Length: 156 mm
• Supported Barcode Types: 1D: UPC‑A/E, EAN‑8/13, Code 39, Code 128, GS1‑128, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, GS1 DataBar; 2D: QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec
• Connectivity: Wi‑Fi, USB (including USB 2.0), LAN
• Display: 128 x 64 graphic LCD (variants include backlit LCD)
• Memory: Flash memory 8–12 MB; RAM 8–12 MB (variant dependent)
• Media Sensors: I‑Mark, gap (label), reflective (black mark) and transmissive / fixed reflective & transmissive sensors
• Printhead / Printhead Type: Flat head
• Maximum Roll Outer Diameter: 75 mm
• Roll Core / Core Inner Diameter: 25 mm
• Weight: 1.7 kg (select variants)
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 132 x 194 x 147 mm
• Operating Temperature Range: 0 - 40 °C
• Operating Humidity Range: 30 - 80% RH
• Power / Adapter Input: AC100‑240 V
• Printer Input Voltage: 19 V
• Printer Input Current: 3 A
• Peak Power Consumption: 42.5 W
• Supported Label Materials: Thermal, Synthetic, Linerless (depending on configuration)
• Antimicrobial Cover / Casing: Available on selected variants
• Battery: Some configurations include a rechargeable battery for portable use; others are mains only
• Recommended Daily Print Volume: 1,000–3,000 labels/day (select configurations)