Sato, CL4NX Plus, 4" Industrial Thermal Label Printer

Product Description

The SATO CL4NX Plus is a premium 4-inch industrial barcode label printer designed for high-volume, mission-critical labeling applications. Built for manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, healthcare, retail, and food processing environments, the CL4NX Plus combines industrial durability with exceptional print quality, advanced connectivity, and intelligent workflow automation.

Supporting both Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer printing, the CL4NX Plus is available in 203 dpi, 305 dpi, and 609 dpi resolutions, allowing businesses to choose the ideal configuration for everything from shipping labels to ultra-high-resolution electronics and pharmaceutical labels. It supports media rolls up to 10 inches (254 mm) OD and ribbons up to 600 meters (1,968 feet), reducing downtime by minimizing media changes.

With a full-color LCD interface, Smart Print Head technology, multiple printer emulations, and enterprise management tools, the CL4NX Plus integrates seamlessly into existing operations while helping improve productivity and reduce operating costs. Standard connectivity includes USB, Ethernet, RS-232, Parallel, NFC, and External I/O, with optional dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless deployments.

Whether you're printing GS1 compliance labels, product identification labels, pallet labels, asset tags, or RFID labels, the CL4NX Plus delivers industrial reliability and precision for demanding operations.

Key Features

• Direct Thermal & Thermal Transfer printing
• Available in 203 dpi, 305 dpi, and 609 dpi
• Print speeds up to 14 inches per second (203 & 305 dpi)
• Maximum print width: 4.09 inches (104 mm)
• Supports 10-inch OD media rolls
• 600-meter ribbon capacity for reduced downtime
• Full-color LCD display with intuitive menu navigation
• Smart Print Head technology
• Micro Label Print Mode for high-precision labels
• USB Host & USB Device
• Gigabit Ethernet (IPv4/IPv6)
• RS-232 Serial
• Parallel Port
• NFC
• External I/O
• Optional Dual-Band Wi-Fi & Wi-Fi Direct
• RFID-ready models available
• PDF Direct Print
• Multiple printer emulations
• SATO Online Services (SOS)
• SATO Application Enabled Printing (AEP)
• Remote printer management via SNMP v3 and web interface

Available Configurations

Resolution

• 203 dpi
• 305 dpi
• 609 dpi

Media Handling

• Standard (Tear-Off)
• Cutter
• Peel & Present (Dispenser)

Connectivity

• Wired
  • USB
  • USB Host
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • RS-232
  • Parallel
  • NFC
  • External I/O
• Optional Wi-Fi + Bluetooth

Ideal Applications

The CL4NX Plus is ideal for printing:

• Shipping labels
• Product identification labels
• Compliance labels
• GS1 barcode labels
• Inventory labels
• Asset tracking labels
• Warehouse location labels
• Carton labels
• Pallet labels
• Pharmaceutical labels
• Electronics labels
• PCB labels
• Chemical labels
• Food packaging labels
• Retail shelf labels
• RFID labels (RFID models)

Industry Use Cases

Manufacturing

Print serialized product labels, work-in-process labels, UL labels, compliance labels, and production tracking labels with industrial-grade reliability.

Warehousing & Distribution

Produce shipping labels, pallet labels, carton labels, warehouse location labels, and inventory labels while supporting high-volume fulfillment operations.

Retail

Print shelf labels, product labels, promotional tags, and RFID labels for inventory management and loss prevention.

Healthcare & Pharmaceutical

Create laboratory labels, specimen labels, pharmacy labels, patient identification labels, and high-resolution pharmaceutical labels requiring fine text and small barcodes.

Electronics Manufacturing

The optional 609 dpi model is ideal for PCB labels, component labels, serial number labels, and other micro-label applications requiring exceptional print precision.

Food & Beverage

Print nutrition labels, ingredient labels, expiration labels, lot tracking labels, and food traceability labels for production and distribution.

Transportation & Logistics

Generate carrier-compliant shipping labels, freight labels, routing labels, and cross-docking labels with high-speed performance.

Why Choose the SATO CL4NX Plus?

The CL4NX Plus is engineered for organizations that need dependable, enterprise-class barcode printing. Its rugged construction, long media capacity, advanced connectivity, intelligent printer management, and high-resolution printing capabilities make it an excellent choice for demanding industrial environments. Whether you're replacing legacy industrial printers or deploying a new labeling solution, the CL4NX Plus delivers the performance, flexibility, and reliability required for continuous operation.

Product Information

Compatible Media

• Direct Thermal Labels
• Thermal Transfer Paper Labels
• Polypropylene Labels
• Polyester Labels
• Synthetic Labels
• RFID Labels (RFID models)
• Shipping Labels
• Product Labels
• Compliance Labels
• Asset Labels
• Warehouse Labels
• Inventory Labels
• Pallet Labels
• Carton Labels

Compatible Ribbons

• Wax Ribbons
• Wax/Resin Ribbons
• Resin Ribbons

What's Included

• SATO CL4NX Plus Industrial Printer
• AC Power Cord
• Quick Start Guide
• Access to Drivers & Utilities
• Manufacturer Warranty

Labels, ribbons, interface cables, and optional accessories are sold separately unless otherwise specified.