SATO FX3-LX 3" Direct Thermal Desktop Label Printer | 305 dpi | Smart Touchscreen Label Printer

Product Description

The SATO FX3-LX is an intelligent 3-inch direct thermal desktop label printer built for businesses that demand flexibility, speed, and standalone operation. Designed with a vibrant 7-inch full-color touchscreen, the FX3-LX simplifies complex labeling tasks by allowing users to print labels directly from the printer without requiring a connected PC when utilizing SATO's Application Enabled Printing (AEP) platform.

Unlike traditional desktop printers, the FX3-LX combines industrial-grade performance with intuitive operation, making it ideal for retail, food service, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and warehouse environments. Its compact footprint, optional battery pack, linerless media support, and multiple connectivity options allow it to be used on a desktop, mounted workstation, or mobile cart.

With crisp 305 dpi printing, fast output speeds of up to 6 inches per second, and compatibility with a wide range of barcode formats, the FX3-LX helps businesses improve productivity while reducing labeling errors.

Key Features

• Direct Thermal printing (no ribbon required)
• High-resolution 305 dpi print quality
• Maximum print width: 3.15 inches (80 mm)
• Print speeds up to 6 ips (152 mm/sec) with AC power
• Large 7-inch full-color touchscreen
• Standalone printing using SATO AEP applications
• USB and Ethernet standard; optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
• Optional battery kit for mobile operation
• Optional linerless media capability
• Supports multiple printer language emulations for easy migration
• Cloud-ready with SATO Online Services (SOS) for remote monitoring and preventative maintenance
• Durable, antimicrobial housing with IPX2 water resistance and IK06 impact resistance

Ideal Applications

The FX3-LX is ideal for printing:

• Shelf labels
• Price labels
• Markdown labels
• Food preparation labels
• Ingredient labels
• Nutrition labels
• Shipping labels
• Warehouse location labels
• Inventory labels
• Asset tracking labels
• Compliance labels
• Healthcare specimen labels
• Pharmacy labels
• Evidence tracking labels

Industry Use Cases

Retail

Print shelf-edge labels, promotional pricing, markdown labels, click-and-collect order labels, and inventory labels directly from the sales floor.

Grocery & Food Service

Create fresh food labels, ingredient labels, allergen warnings, expiration dates, grab-and-go labels, and nutrition information with support for linerless media to reduce waste.

Warehouse & Distribution

Produce inventory labels, bin labels, carton labels, receiving labels, shipping labels, and asset tracking labels.

Manufacturing

Print product identification labels, work-in-process labels, quality control labels, and packaging labels.

Healthcare

Generate pharmacy labels, specimen labels, patient identification labels, laboratory labels, and medical inventory labels.

Government & Public Safety

Print evidence labels, asset tracking labels, records management labels, and chain-of-custody documentation.

Why Choose the SATO FX3-LX?

The FX3-LX is more than a desktop printer—it's a smart labeling solution. With its large touchscreen, onboard applications, and cloud connectivity, it enables businesses to simplify workflows, reduce dependency on PCs, and improve operational efficiency. Whether deployed in a retail store, warehouse, hospital, or production floor, the FX3-LX delivers enterprise-level functionality in a compact and easy-to-use design.

Product Information

Compatible Label Types

• Shelf Labels
• Price Labels
• Markdown Labels
• Food Labels
• Ingredient Labels
• Nutrition Labels
• Shipping Labels
• Barcode Labels
• Product Identification Labels
• Inventory Labels
• Carton Labels
• Asset Labels
• Pharmacy Labels
• Specimen Labels
• Evidence Labels
• Linerless Labels (supported models)

Note: The FX3-LX is a Direct Thermal printer and requires direct thermal labels. It does not use thermal transfer ribbons.

What's Included

• SATO FX3-LX Direct Thermal Printer
• AC Power Adapter
• Power Cord
• USB Cable (model dependent)
• Quick Start Guide
• Driver & Utility Download Access
• Manufacturer Warranty