Solution eliminates printer driver dependencies, streamlines user management, and enhances operational flexibility.
TOKYO & PORTSMOUTH, NH, 21 April, 2025 – Loftware, the global leader in enterprise labelling and artwork management solutions, and SATO Corporation, a pioneer in the development of auto-ID and labelling solutions, today announced the availability of their cloud-connected label printing solution for AEP-equipped SATO printers1. This comes at a time when the adoption of cloud-based technologies is on the rise, with the Loftware/SATO partnership supporting this shift to streamline business processes and enhance supply chain agility.
Cloud-enabled printing with SATO and Loftware Cloud
The joint solution, which connects Loftware Cloud with SATO's cloud-connected printers, eliminates printer driver dependencies, allowing IT teams to avoid installation, troubleshooting, updates, and management. This significantly reduces maintenance and support costs while enabling businesses to print from any PC browser, providing flexibility to scale or adapt operations without technical constraints. Additionally, users can access the latest approved label templates from anywhere, at any time, through a secure browser and print them seamlessly from their SATO printer. The platform also streamlines user management, enabling administrators to quickly add and approve new users in minutes without the need for license keys, reducing administrative burden and improving operational efficiency.
The Loftware/SATO partnership supports a range of industry applications, including supplier compliance to ensure accurate and timely labelling and RFID tagging for improved supply chain efficiency; in-plant labelling to enhance process control within factories; retail labelling to maintain consistency and compliance with industry standards; and third-party logistics (3PL) labelling to enable seamless integration for logistics providers.
In today's fast-paced business environment, manufacturers face many challenges, such as changing customer, legal and regulatory requirements; remote working and collaboration; rapid scaling up of operations; and improving productivity while reducing operating costs. Traditional desktop label design applications, while effective in the past, are no longer sufficient to manage these complexities. The solution provided by SATO and Loftware addresses these challenges head-on by offering a centralised and secure platform for label design and printing.
-Hayato Shindo
Group Business Officer at SATO Corporation
Loftware Cloud expands labelling capabilities across internal stakeholders, external suppliers, co-manufacturers, and co-packers, all of whom play a role in the complex supply chain process. With seamless integration into both on-premise and cloud-based business applications such as ERP, WMS, and PLM, Loftware Cloud optimises workflows for greater efficiency and accuracy.
SATO's cloud-connected printers further enhance this solution with effortless installation and mobility. Simply connecting a LAN cable ensures the printer is ready for immediate use. This plug-and-play functionality enables easy relocation of printers as needed, providing businesses with the flexibility to adapt to changing operational demands.
Our partnership with SATO delivers a powerful cloud-connected label printing solution that streamlines supply chain operations, enhances efficiency, ensures compliance, and eliminates IT complexities. Businesses can now achieve greater agility and scalability, all while reducing costs and improving overall workflow management.
Denis Stojanoski
Loftware Senior Alliance Program Manager
Loftware and SATO’s global partnership extends over a quarter of a century. In recent years, the two have developed an advanced RFID encoding and logging solution to help businesses meet stringent traceability standards. The partnership between Loftware and SATO represents a strategic shift toward addressing specific use cases to better meet modern business needs. For more, contact Loftware and SATO.
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Source: 1. Models compatible with SATO’s Application Enabled Printing intelligence: CL4NX Plus, CL6NX Plus, CT4-LX, CT4-LX-HC, FX3-LX, PW4NX, S84NX, S86NX and LR4NX-FA
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