SATO CL4NX Plus 609dpi UHF RFID Industrial Thermal Transfer Printer

The SATO WWCLP3A01-NAR CL4NX Plus is a high-performance industrial thermal transfer printer designed for enterprise-grade RFID label production and encoding. Combining 609dpi resolution with integrated UHF RFID capability (860-960 MHz EPC C1G2), this printer delivers exceptional barcode quality and reliable tag encoding for mission-critical supply chain and asset management applications.

Key Features

609dpi print resolution for superior barcode and text clarity

14 ips print speed with 4.09" maximum print width

Integrated UHF RFID encoding (860-960 MHz) with SATO RF Analyze auto-optimization

Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer printing capability

3.5" Full-Color LCD touchscreen for intuitive operation

2 GB Flash and 256 MB SDRAM memory with 100 MB user storage

Tool-free printhead and platen roller replacement

Supports media rolls up to 10" diameter and ribbons up to 1,968 ft

Multiple connectivity: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and USB

Technical Specifications

Print Method: Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer

Resolution: 609dpi

Print Speed: 14 ips

Print Width: 4.09" maximum

Media Width Range: 0.87" to 5.04"

Memory: 2 GB Flash, 256 MB SDRAM, 100 MB user storage

Display: 3.5" Full-Color LCD

RFID Capability: UHF 860-960 MHz EPC C1G2

Connectivity: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB

Dimensions: 10.66" x 17.99" x 12.63"

Weight: 33 lbs

Power Input: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz

Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C

Ideal Applications

UHF RFID tag encoding and verification for asset tracking

Smart label production for supply chain and logistics

Item-level RFID tracking in manufacturing and warehousing

Automated inventory management systems

Healthcare and pharmaceutical tracking

Retail and apparel tagging

Ted Perry

Perspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.

The SATO CL4NX Plus stands out in the industrial RFID printing segment due to its combination of high resolution (609dpi) and integrated UHF encoding capability. The SATO RF Analyze auto-optimization feature is particularly valuable—it automatically adjusts antenna settings for reliable encoding across different inlay types, reducing encoding errors and manual configuration time. The 14 ips print speed balances throughput with quality, making it suitable for mid-to-high-volume operations.

The rigid cast aluminum frame with corrosion-resistant materials ensures durability in demanding manufacturing and warehouse environments. Tool-free printhead replacement is a significant operational advantage, reducing maintenance downtime. The triple connectivity option (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB) provides flexibility for network integration.

This printer is best suited for organizations requiring both premium barcode quality and RFID encoding in a single platform, particularly in regulated industries like healthcare and pharmaceuticals where label integrity and tag reliability are non-negotiable.

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