SATO launched the PW4NX 4-inch mobile label printer today. The PW4NX is designed for mobility, speed, durability and minimal downtime to lower total cost of ownership (TCO) in a range of business-critical mobile labelling applications in logistics, retail, manufacturing, healthcare and food service.
Warehouses are typically staffed by operators who work extended hours, inevitably resulting in mistakes. For warehousing and retail logistics, printing at the point of application leads to greater accuracy and productivity, which is why mobile labelling has grown in popularity in recent years.
Ease of use, flexibility and cost savings are crucial success factors for e-commerce companies. Volume continues to grow, causing additional stress on operations. Annual growth of 14% in the US1 and 17% in Europe2 are expected as e-commerce grows to $2.3 trillion in the US and Europe by 2025.3 As manufacturers and logistics providers fulfil a growing volume of orders, they must make smart warehousing investments to maintain efficient flows of goods. The PW4NX is the centrepiece for mobile labelling solutions that lower the total cost of ownership in the factory, retail warehouse, distribution centre and more.
Industry-leading 6 ips4 print speed reduces printing time by 32 percent.5 This lets workers move on to the next task faster for greater productivity. Retailers and warehouse operators prefer to use mobile printing during peak seasons, but due to common challenges such as slow print speed and insufficient print quality, they may use stationary printers or desktop printers pushed around on carts to ensure print speed and quality. With print quality equivalent to a desktop printer, the PW4NX allows easy mobility for accuracy. It also prints with consistent quality with a smaller footprint to reduce upfront costs.
In terms of upkeep, consumable parts like platen rollers and print heads can be replaced for significant cost savings.6 Remote monitoring of printer usage data prevents downtime from worn-out parts and batteries needing replacement. Smart battery management also allows those managing large operations to know the battery health for individual printers across numerous locations, helping reduce the replacement cost.
With mobile label printing, durability means less downtime. This translates to longer life and higher ROI. The PW4NX has a durable body designed to survive drops up to 7 feet (2.14 m), and its IP54 rating means it is protected against dust and water splashes, which is optimal for demanding working environments. In the warehouse, mobile printers can be mounted on forklifts. The PW4NX has remarkable vibration resistance, which is essential for forklift use.
I am excited to add a high-performance mobility option to our product range. In addition to its best-in-class design, we will make PW4NX the centrepiece of customer-centric solutions with genuine consumables and add-on services like MDM, apps and maintenance support that reduce running costs over the lifetime of the investment.
Goro Yumiba
Global Operations Officer at SATO Holdings Corporation
For pricing and more, please contact your local SATO representative.
U.S. Census Bureau News QUARTERLY RETAIL E-COMMERCE SALES 4th QUARTER 2021
eCommerce in Europe 2021 (ecommerceDB.com)
Retail e-commerce revenue in the United States from 2017 to 2025 (Statista), eCommerce in Europe 2021 (ecommerceDB.com)
Inches per second. PW4NX can maintain print speed and quality even on low battery at 6 ips
SATO survey (when printing 10 million labels per year vs previous SATO 4” mobile model)