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SATO T101A 4.33in x 1476ft Wax Thermal Transfer Ribbon
The SATO SW10-A-171410 is a T101A standard wax thermal transfer ribbon engineered for high-volume label printing on coated paper substrates. Measuring 4.33 inches wide by 1,476 feet long, this ribbon delivers economical, reliable printing across SATO's full range of industrial and desktop thermal transfer printers. Each case includes one ribbon wound on a 1-inch inner diameter core with coated side in (CSI) orientation for proper printer installation.
Key Features
- T101A standard wax formulation with halogen-free construction
- 4.33" x 1,476 ft ribbon length for extended uninterrupted print runs
- 1-inch ID core wound in CSI (coated side in) orientation
- Compatible with SATO CL4NX Plus, CL6NX Plus, CT4-LX, and M84Pro printers
- Delivers sharp barcode reproduction and clear text on coated paper
- Halogen-free formulation meets environmental compliance standards
- Cost-effective per-print solution without compromising scan reliability
Technical Specifications
- Material: Wax (T101A formulation)
- Width: 4.33 inches
- Length: 1,476 feet
- Core Diameter: 1 inch inner diameter
- Formulation: Standard wax, halogen-free
- Winding Orientation: Coated side in (CSI)
- Quantity per Case: 1 ribbon
Printer Compatibility
This ribbon is compatible with the following SATO printers:
- SATO CL4NX Plus industrial printer (up to 5.04" ribbon width)
- SATO CL6NX Plus industrial printer (up to 5.04" ribbon width)
- SATO CT4-LX desktop printer (up to 4.37" width)
- SATO M84Pro industrial printer
Applications
The T101A wax ribbon is ideal for general-purpose labeling in warehouse, shipping, retail, and distribution environments. Its standard wax composition provides the lowest cost per print while maintaining reliable barcode scan rates on coated paper label stocks. The 4.33-inch width accommodates standard label sizes commonly used in logistics and inventory management.
Wax ribbons are the go-to choice for cost-sensitive printing operations where durability and barcode readability are critical. The T101A formulation balances affordability with performance, making it suitable for high-volume labeling where per-unit costs directly impact profitability. The halogen-free composition addresses growing environmental and workplace safety concerns without sacrificing print quality.
For operations running extended print jobs, the 1,476-foot ribbon length minimizes changeover downtime and operator intervention. The CSI winding ensures proper ink transfer to coated paper substrates, reducing the risk of smudging or poor barcode contrast that could trigger scanning failures in automated warehouse systems.
