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SATO SW10-B-171600 T101A Wax Thermal Transfer Ribbon 4.33" x 1476ft
The SATO SW10-B-171600 is a premium T101A wax thermal transfer ribbon designed for high-volume barcode and label printing across SATO's industrial and desktop printer lineup. This 4.33" × 1476 ft ribbon delivers economical, halogen-free printing performance on coated paper substrates, making it an ideal choice for organizations seeking reliable label production without environmental concerns.
Key Features
- T101A wax formulation: economical, halogen-free composition
- 4.33" × 1476 ft ribbon length for extended print runs
- 1" inner diameter core with coated side in (CSI) orientation
- 1 ribbon per case
- Compatible with SATO CL4NX Plus, CL6NX Plus, CT4-LX, and M84Pro printers
- Halogen-free construction meets environmental compliance standards
Technical Specifications
- Material: Wax (T101A)
- Maximum Print Width: 4.33"
- Length: 1476 ft
- Core Diameter: 1" ID
- Ink Orientation: Coated Side In (CSI)
- Quantity per Case: 1 ribbon
- Halogen-Free: Yes
Printer Compatibility
The SW10-B-171600 ribbon is engineered for seamless integration with SATO's full range of industrial and desktop thermal transfer printers. The 4.33" width is optimized for the CL4NX Plus and CL6NX Plus industrial systems (supporting up to 5.04" ribbon width), the CT4-LX desktop printer (up to 4.37" width), and the M84Pro industrial printer. CSI winding ensures proper printer installation and consistent feed performance.
Performance Highlights
The T101A wax formulation delivers sharp barcode reproduction and clear text output, ensuring reliable barcode scan rates across warehouse, shipping, retail, and logistics applications. The economical wax composition minimizes cost per print while maintaining print quality on coated paper label stocks. Extended ribbon length (1476 ft) supports continuous, uninterrupted production runs, reducing downtime and changing frequency in high-volume environments.
Applications
Ideal for shipping and logistics labels, warehouse inventory tags, retail product labeling, general-purpose barcode applications, and compliance labeling where cost efficiency and print clarity are essential. The halogen-free construction makes it suitable for organizations with strict environmental and safety requirements.
The SATO SW10-B-171600 represents a cost-effective solution for organizations running high-volume label operations on coated paper substrates. The T101A wax formulation strikes an optimal balance between per-unit cost and print performance, making it particularly valuable for logistics, warehousing, and retail environments where label volume is high but substrate variation is limited. The 1476 ft length minimizes ribbon changes, reducing operational interruptions.
Halogen-free composition aligns with modern environmental standards and workplace safety protocols, ensuring compliance without performance compromise. For operations standardized on SATO's CL4NX Plus, CL6NX Plus, or CT4-LX platforms, this ribbon is a reliable, budget-conscious consumable choice.
