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Rectangular metal printhead unit with exposed heating element and connector pins

Sato

Sato GH000741A Printhead for SATO CL408 CL408E Thermal Label Printer 203dpi

SKU CH-FPG3-A2051

Genuine replacement printhead for Sato CL408 and CL408E thermal label printers at 203 dpi

  • Product categoryPrinthead
  • Genuine Sato printhead restores crisp 203 dpi output
  • Direct fit for CL408 and CL408E thermal label printers
  • New condition ensures full print density from first label
  • Part number GH000741A matches original equipment exactly
  • Single unit includes everything needed for immediate replacement

Genuine Sato CL408/CL408E Replacement Printhead

This genuine Sato GH000741A printhead is a direct replacement for the CL408 and CL408E thermal barcode label printers. It restores 203dpi print quality for shipping, inventory and asset-tracking labels. Operations teams use it to return a worn printer to full output without replacing the whole unit.

Drops into the existing print mechanism

The printhead mounts into the current carriage using the factory screws and ribbon cable, so no adapter brackets or firmware updates are required. Swapping the head frees the maintenance budget that would otherwise go toward a new printer chassis. It ships as a single genuine print head ready for immediate installation.

Thermal element runs at standard 203dpi density

Under normal label throughput the head reaches its rated operating temperature without supplemental cooling. Power draw matches the original specification, so the printer’s existing supply handles the load. Acoustic output stays consistent with the stock configuration, adding no audible fan or whine.

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Price $208.99
Pricier than about 76% of the 5,855 comparable items (median $91.99).

Specifications

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Product categoryPrinthead

Questions about this item

How long does the 203 dpi printhead last before print quality drops?

The genuine Sato GH000741A printhead is rated for typical thermal-transfer workloads on the CL408 and CL408E; regular cleaning extends its usable life.

Does the printhead run hot or noisy during continuous label runs?

As a passive thermal component it adds no fan noise; heat stays within the printer’s normal operating range during all-day printing.

Which printer models accept the GH000741A without extra parts?

It fits Sato CL408 and CL408E 203 dpi barcode label printers directly; no additional brackets or cables are required.

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