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SATO SW10-B-273300 T101A Wax Thermal Transfer Ribbon 4.33" x 1476ft
The SATO SW10-B-273300 is a high-performance T101A wax thermal transfer ribbon engineered for reliable barcode and label printing across SATO's industrial and desktop printer lineup. Measuring 4.33" x 1476 ft, this ribbon delivers economical, halogen-free printing on coated paper substrates with exceptional value for general-purpose labeling applications in warehouse, shipping, retail, and logistics environments.
Key Features
- T101A wax formulation—economical, halogen-free composition for cost-effective operations
- 4.33" x 1476 ft ribbon length supports extended, uninterrupted print runs
- 1" ID core with coated side in (CSI) winding for proper printer installation
- 1 ribbon per case, bulk-packaged for fleet deployments
- Halogen-free construction meets environmental compliance standards
- Compatible with SATO CL4NX Plus, CL6NX Plus, CT4-LX, and M84Pro printers
Technical Specifications
- Material: Wax (T101A)
- Dimensions: 4.33" width x 1476 ft length
- Core: 1" ID
- Winding Orientation: CSI (Coated Side In)
- Environmental: Halogen-free
- Quantity: 1 ribbon per case
Performance & Applications
The T101A wax formulation balances cost and print quality, delivering sharp barcode reproduction and clear text output on coated paper label stocks. This ribbon is ideal for high-volume labeling operations requiring reliable barcode scan rates without premium resin pricing. The 4.33" width accommodates standard label formats, and the 1476 ft length minimizes ribbon changeover in busy warehouse and shipping operations.
Typical applications include product labeling, asset tracking, shipment identification, retail price tags, and inventory management—anywhere economical, reliable thermal transfer printing on coated papers is required.
Printer Compatibility
This ribbon is engineered for seamless integration with SATO's full range of industrial and desktop thermal transfer printers, including the CL4NX Plus and CL6NX Plus industrial-class systems (supporting up to 5.04" ribbon width), the CT4-LX desktop printer (up to 4.37" width), and the M84Pro industrial platform. CSI winding orientation ensures correct alignment and trouble-free installation across all compatible models.
For organizations running SATO thermal transfer fleets, the SW10-B-273300 represents a cost-optimized ribbon choice without sacrificing barcode quality. The T101A wax formulation is the industry standard for general-purpose coated paper labeling—it won't deliver the durability of resin ribbons on film or extreme-environment labels, but it excels in typical supply chain, retail, and warehouse workflows where label life is measured in weeks, not years. Halogen-free construction appeals to regulated industries and sustainability-conscious operations.
The 1476 ft length on a single 1" core maximizes uptime between ribbon changes, reducing labor overhead in high-volume print environments. For organizations standardized on SATO printers and printing primarily on coated stock, bulk purchasing of this ribbon provides reliable, predictable consumables costs.
