The compact size and light weight of the WS2 make it easy to transport, giving operators the flexibility to print from desks and patient bedsides as required. SATO understands that space is at a premium in the hospital environment and the 2-inch WS2 has been specifically designed with this in mind. The device is smaller than equivalent competitor models. In addition, the pure white body of the device and disinfectant-ready, antimicrobial plastic casing enable hospital staff to keep the device clean and limit the contamination risk.

A key frustration for hospital staff is when multiple devices are required to print wristbands and labels. Over 50% of our customers say that they would prefer an easy-to-use, compact device that can support both wristband and inpatient label requirements.

The SATO WS2 printer is easily integrated in to existing HIS/EMR hospital systems and is validated by Cerner for use in its systems. Users can control and configure the device with its dedicated setting tool, as well as via web browser.

The user-friendly features of the setting tool include a printer search to find all connected printers for quick access and configuration and multi-LAN to simultaneously configure a range of printers on the network. The device is also compatible with the legacy WINS to connect to a remote network by using its NetBIOS name. Once set up, the WS2 is extremely simple to operate, even for first-time users.

Although the WS2 is optimized to work with SATO wristbands for the highest-quality print, it is also compatible with most comparable wristband and label consumables currently available on the market.

So, there’s no need to worry about using your existing consumables supply before switching to SATO wristbands and labels.

Media changeovers in wristband and label printers — for example, from adult to infant ID wristbands — can typically result in wasted media during calibration. This is not the case with the WS2, which is ready to print from the first label every time. The advantages of this are twofold: saving time and effort for hospital employees and reducing waste and overall carbon footprint for the hospital.