Sato CG408TT / CG412TT ribbon — size, core and grade
The Sato CG408TT / CG412TT takes 110mm × 100m ribbon on a ½" core, outside wound (ink side out).
Codewell Image manufactures that ribbon in Badli, New Delhi — wax, wax-resin and resin grades, slit to your label width, with a free sample before you order.
About the CG408TT
The CG408TT and CG412TT are the thermal transfer versions of Sato's CG4 desktop printers, at 203 and 305dpi with a 105mm print width. The last two letters matter: the CG408DT and CG412DT are direct thermal and take no ribbon. Sato's datasheet lists one ribbon for the CG4: 56mm to 110mm wide and up to 100m long, on a ½-inch core, wound face out, so outside wound only. It lists no longer roll and no inside wound option. The narrowest ribbon Sato lists is 56mm, which is above our 25mm minimum slit, so for a narrower label order a ribbon 56mm or wider. Wax is enough for paper labels, wax-resin suits coated paper, and polyester and polypropylene labels take wax-resin or resin. Send us the exact model before you order.
Sato CG408TT / CG412TT specifications for ribbon
| Print method | Thermal transfer (uses ribbon) |
|---|---|
| Resolutions | 203 / 305 dpi |
| Print width | 105mm |
| Ribbon width range | 56–110mm |
| Maximum ribbon length | 100m |
| Core | ½" |
| Winding | Outside (ink out) |
Ribbon specification
110mm × 100m is the standard size for this model. Because we slit in-house you are not restricted to it — if your label is 60mm, order a ribbon a few millimetres wider rather than paying for 110mm and wasting the overhang.
Which grade for a CG408TT
The printer does not decide the grade — the label material and the conditions it has to survive do.
Pharma labels and high-clarity compliance printing (Sato CL4NX)
Industrial synthetic labels (Sato CL408e, CL412e)
Maximum durability outdoor and chemical-resistant labels (Sato CL6NX)
Standard paper labels for logistics (Sato WS408TT)
Unsure? The ribbon selector narrows it in two questions, or see the full size chart covering every major printer.
Loading ribbon in a Sato printer
Winding direction varies by Sato model. The CL4NX Plus, CL6NX Plus and WS4 take inside- or outside-wound ribbon with no setting change; the CT4-LX and CG4 take outside-wound only; the older CL408e, CL412e and M84Pro take inside-wound only. Always give us your Sato model when ordering. CW-series ribbons are available in both inside wound and outside wound configurations.
Sato CG408TT / CG412TT ribbon — common questions
What ribbon size does the Sato CG408TT / CG412TT use?+
110mm × 100m on a ½" core, outside wound (ink side out). At 100m a roll covers roughly 1,000 labels at 100mm pitch. We slit 25mm – 160mm, so a non-standard width for your label is not a problem.
Is the CG408TT inside or outside wound?+
Outside wound — the ink side faces out. Load an inside-wound roll instead and the ink faces away from the label, so the label comes out blank; that reads as a printer fault but is a winding problem.
Which ribbon grade should I use in a CG408TT?+
Grade follows the label, not the printer. Desktop units like the CG408TT are most often paired with paper stock, where wax (CW-11 or CW-12) is the right grade. Move to wax-resin only if the label is coated or synthetic.
Can I get a free sample for my CG408TT?+
Yes. We manufacture in Badli, New Delhi and send samples so you can print on your own CG408TT with your own label stock before ordering volume. Wash-care and resin grades in particular are worth testing rather than taking on spec.
Need a size the CG408TT does not take as standard? We slit 25mm – 160mm.
Ask for a custom size