SATO launches its first fully network-manageable RFID-ready printer

NEW GL4e series is SATO’s most significant release of printing technology to date. Versatility and value are the cornerstones of the GL4e series with features that surpass the competition. Only the GL4e series offers a field-upgradeable UHF RFID option; an industry-leading printer management utility, SATOnet Connect™; standard tri-port communication protocols of RS232C serial, IEEE1284 high-speed parallel and USB 2.0 plus LAN and 802.11g Wireless LAN as options; an “automatic detection system” to conveniently switch between 203 (GL408e) and 305dpi (GL412e) print resolution; an Online Data Verifier option that validates barcode scannability at point of print, competitive emulations and much more. It’s all in there!

Singapore, March 01, 2007 - SATO, a pioneer in the Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) industry and a leader in barcode printing, labelling, and EPC /RFID
solutions unveiled today the GL4e series for medium-duty industrial applications. As an RFID-ready printer it is f ield-upgradeable offering flexibility and scalability to meet end-users’ RFID printing requirements anytime. The SATOnet Connect™ printer management utility tool option provides the end-user real-time visibility and control over their enterprise system of printers, which translate to improved productivity and cost savings.

Its advanced emulation capabilities gives flexibility and choice for customers who have endured competitive installed thermal printers and resolves the issues of integration compatibility.

“The GL4e development had the end-user in mind. It is the alliance of our technology leadership and our commitment to a customer-centric approach to product development,
which meant continuously working to understand the needs of our business partners and
end-users,” said Mr.Toshihiro Waki, Managing Director of SATO International. He further commented, “We are bringing to market a product that meets the customers’ price-
performance expectations, fully confident that it will be their preferred choice.”

- UHF RFID-ready printer, field-upgradeable

The RFID-ready GL4e series provides extensive support to encode Class 1 Gen 2 tags.
It makes use of the very latest in near-field antenna technology to encode precisely to the position on the label that guarantees optimum read performance. The GL4e RFID-ready
series allows users to economically print barcode labels now and seamlessly incorporate RFID encoding capabilities as their future needs change. Furthermore, it can meet UHF* frequency standards worldwide for global implementation.

* UHF approval can be subjected to country-specific governmental RFID regulations.
Please contact your local SATO distributor or SATO Group Member Company closest
to you to determine the UHF model that is appropriate for your region.


- SATOnet Connect™

Using the Java-based SATOnet Connect™softwareoption, end-users can now remotely
control and monitor all printers on the network, even worldwide. With this tool, it is now possible to manage mission-critical applications in real-time.

- Online Data Verifier (ODV): barcode quality inspection solution

The SATO ODV, with its unique void-and-reprint technology, ensures the highest verification standards are met. The ODV prevents ‘bad’ barcodes from disrupting customers’ production or distribution systems, and in some cases helps to avoid compliance labelling failure fines. The SATO GL4e with ODV option is the heart of the compliance labelling barcode verification for end-users’ and addresses their necessity to ensure barcode scan accuracy.


About SATO
SATO is a pioneer in the Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) industry and
the inventor of the world’s first electronic thermal transfer barcode printer. It revolutionised
the barcoding industry by introducing the Data Collection System (DCS) & Labelling concept – a total barcode and labelling solution providing high quality barcode printers, scanners/hand-held terminals, label design software and consumables. SATO is one of the first in the industry to introduce a complete, multi-protocol EPC-compliant, UHF RFID solution.

SATO is publicly listed on the first section of Tokyo Stock Exchange in Japan. It has worldwide offices in the United States, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, Poland, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and China. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, it reported revenues of US$587 million. More information about SATO Corporation can be found at www.sato.co.jp/english


About SATO International
SATO’s international global headquarters, SATO International Pte. Ltd is located in Singapore. Previously an international division, it was incorporated as a holding company in Singapore in 2001 to oversee the sales, marketing and customer services activities of all its Group Member Companies. More information about SATO International can be found at www.satoworldwide.com


Contact:
Junko Ono
Manager, Communications & Business Planning
SATO International PTE. LTD.
438A, Alexandra Road #05-01/04
Alexandra Technopark
Singapore 119967
Tel: (65) 6271-2122
Fax: (65) 6271-2151
Email: junko.ono@sato-int.com