Product Description

The SATO CL6NX Plus is a premium 6-inch industrial thermal barcode label printer engineered for high-volume labeling operations that require wider media, exceptional durability, and enterprise-class performance. Designed for manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, transportation, food processing, chemical labeling, and healthcare applications, the CL6NX Plus delivers outstanding print quality while supporting both Direct Thermal (DT) and Thermal Transfer (TT) printing.

With a maximum print width of 6.57 inches (167 mm), the CL6NX Plus is ideal for printing large shipping labels, compliance labels, pallet labels, chemical drum labels, GHS labels, and wide product identification labels. Available in 203 dpi and 305 dpi resolutions, it provides the flexibility to produce everything from high-speed warehouse labels to detailed product and compliance labels requiring smaller barcodes and fine text.

Built for demanding industrial environments, the CL6NX Plus features a rugged all-metal chassis, a full-color LCD interface, 600-meter ribbon capacity, and support for media rolls up to 10 inches (254 mm) in diameter. Standard enterprise connectivity includes Gigabit Ethernet, USB Host, USB Device, RS-232 Serial, Parallel, NFC, and External I/O, with optional dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless deployment.

The CL6NX Plus also supports SATO Application Enabled Printing (AEP), PDF Direct Print, SATO Online Services (SOS), and multiple printer emulations, making it easy to integrate into existing ERP, WMS, MES, and labeling software environments while reducing downtime and improving operational efficiency.

Whether you're printing GS1 logistics labels, pallet labels, chemical labels, or oversized shipping labels, the SATO CL6NX Plus delivers industrial reliability, superior print quality, and long-term performance.

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Key Features

• 6-inch Industrial Barcode Label Printer
• Direct Thermal & Thermal Transfer Printing
• Available in 203 dpi and 305 dpi
• Maximum print width: 6.57" (167 mm)
• Print speeds up to 10 inches per second
• 600-meter ribbon capacity
• Supports media rolls up to 10" OD
• Full-color LCD display
• Tool-less printhead and platen replacement
• Smart Print Head technology
• USB Device & USB Host
• Gigabit Ethernet
• RS-232 Serial
• Parallel Interface
• NFC
• External I/O
• Optional Dual-Band Wi-Fi
• Optional Bluetooth
• RFID-ready models available
• PDF Direct Print
• Multiple printer emulations
• SATO Online Services (SOS)
• SATO Application Enabled Printing (AEP)
• Enterprise remote printer management

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Available Configurations

Resolution

• 203 dpi
• 305 dpi

Connectivity

Standard Wired Interfaces

• USB Device
• USB Host
• Gigabit Ethernet
• RS-232 Serial
• Parallel
• NFC
• External I/O

Optional Wireless

• Dual-Band Wi-Fi
  

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Ideal Applications

The CL6NX Plus is designed for high-volume printing of:

• 6" x 4" shipping labels
• Pallet labels
• Carton labels
• Warehouse labels
• GS1 logistics labels
• Compliance labels
• Product identification labels
• GHS chemical labels
• Drum labels
• Asset tracking labels
• Inventory labels
• Food packaging labels
• Large product labels
• RFID labels (RFID models)

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Industry Use Cases

Warehousing & Distribution

Produce high-volume pallet labels, shipping labels, carton labels, inventory labels, and warehouse location labels while maintaining maximum throughput and uptime.

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Manufacturing

Print serialized product labels, work-in-process labels, compliance labels, large product identification labels, and pallet labels for production environments.

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Transportation & Logistics

Generate carrier-compliant shipping labels, freight labels, cross-docking labels, routing labels, and oversized logistics labels with fast print speeds and enterprise connectivity.

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Chemical Manufacturing

Print durable GHS labels, BS5609-compliant labels (when paired with appropriate synthetic media and resin ribbons), hazardous material labels, and chemical drum labels.

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Food & Beverage

Create ingredient labels, nutrition labels, lot tracking labels, expiration labels, and food traceability labels while supporting high-volume production.

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Retail Distribution

Print pallet labels, warehouse labels, shipping labels, inventory labels, and distribution center labels to improve supply chain efficiency.

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Healthcare & Pharmaceutical

Generate laboratory labels, pharmaceutical logistics labels, medical device labels, and compliance labels requiring reliable barcode readability.

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Why Choose the SATO CL6NX Plus?

The CL6NX Plus is purpose-built for organizations that require reliable wide-format industrial labeling. Its 6-inch print capability, rugged metal construction, long ribbon capacity, advanced connectivity, and intelligent printer management features make it an ideal solution for demanding industrial applications. Whether replacing legacy industrial printers or deploying a new enterprise labeling solution, the CL6NX Plus provides exceptional reliability, scalability, and performance.

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Product Information

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Compatible Media

• Direct Thermal Labels
• Thermal Transfer Paper Labels
• Polypropylene Labels
• Polyester Labels
• Synthetic Labels
• GHS Labels
• BS5609 Labels (with approved media/ribbon combinations)
• Shipping Labels
• Pallet Labels
• Carton Labels
• Compliance Labels
• Product Labels
• Warehouse Labels
• RFID Labels (RFID models)

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Compatible Ribbons

The CL6NX Plus supports 600-meter thermal transfer ribbons, including:

• Wax Ribbons
• Wax/Resin Ribbons
• Resin Ribbons

These ribbon options support applications ranging from everyday shipping labels to highly durable chemical, outdoor, and industrial labeling.

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What's Included

• SATO CL6NX Plus Industrial Printer
• AC Power Cord
• Quick Start Guide
• Driver & Utility Download Access
• Manufacturer Warranty

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