SATO CL4NX Plus 305dpi UHF RFID Industrial Thermal Transfer Printer
The SATO WWCLP2A01-WAR is a professional-grade industrial thermal transfer printer engineered for high-volume RFID label production and barcode encoding. Built on the proven CL4NX Plus platform, this printer combines 305 dpi print resolution with integrated UHF RFID (860–960 MHz) encoding capabilities and SATO RF Analyze auto-optimization technology. Designed for enterprise supply chain, asset tracking, and inventory management environments, it delivers reliable performance across demanding production schedules.
Key Features
- 305 dpi thermal transfer print resolution at 14 inches per second
- 4.09" maximum print width accommodates standard industrial label formats
- UHF RFID encoding with EPC C1G2 standard compliance
- SATO RF Analyze automatic antenna optimization for variable inlay types
- 2 GB Flash and 256 MB SDRAM with 100 MB user-accessible storage
- 3.5" full-color LCD touchscreen for intuitive operation and diagnostics
- Tool-free printhead and platen roller replacement
- Supports media widths from 0.87" to 5.04" on 1" or 3" cores
- Media roll capacity up to 10" outer diameter
- Ribbon capacity up to 1,968 feet for extended production runs
Technical Specifications
Connectivity & Interfaces: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and USB 2.0 enable flexible network and direct integration. Memory Architecture: 2 GB Flash storage combined with 256 MB SDRAM ensures fast print processing and reliable form/font handling. Display: Full-color 3.5" LCD provides real-time status monitoring and configuration without external terminals. Power: AC 100–240V, 50/60 Hz input supports global deployment. Operating Range: 41°F to 104°F temperature tolerance accommodates warehouse and manufacturing floor environments. Physical: Compact 10.66" × 17.99" × 12.63" footprint at 33 lbs integrates into space-constrained production areas.
Applications
- UHF RFID tag encoding and verification for supply chain asset tracking
- Smart label production for inventory visibility and logistics
- Item-level product tracking in manufacturing and retail distribution
- Automated barcode and license plate generation
- Enterprise labeling in pharmaceuticals, electronics, and apparel sectors
Ted PerryPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
The SATO CL4NX Plus stands out for its mature RFID integration and operational simplicity. The RF Analyze function eliminates manual antenna tuning—a significant productivity gain when encoding across diverse tag stocks. At 305 dpi and 14 ips, print quality and throughput balance production demands without sacrificing readability for GS1-128 barcodes or high-density data matrices.
The 3.5" color display reduces training time compared to monochrome alternatives, while tool-free consumable replacement minimizes unscheduled downtime. Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity support remote monitoring and cloud-based label design workflows. This printer is best suited for mid-to-high-volume operations requiring embedded RFID capability without the complexity of external encode modules.
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