SATO CL6NX Plus 203dpi UHF RFID Industrial - WWCLPAC01-NAR

SATO CL6NX Plus 203dpi UHF RFID Industrial - WWCLPAC01-NAR

The SATO CL6NX Plus WWCLPAC01-NAR is a professional-grade industrial thermal transfer printer engineered for enterprise-scale RFID label production and asset tracking. Combining 203 dpi print resolution with integrated UHF RFID encoding (860–960 MHz, EPC C1G2), this printer delivers simultaneous barcode printing and RFID tag encoding in a single pass—eliminating secondary encoding steps and accelerating production workflows.

Key Features

• 203 dpi resolution with 14 ips print speed for crisp barcodes, QR codes, and text
• UHF RFID encoding with SATO RF Analyze auto-antenna optimization for reliable tag encoding across inlay types
• Dual-method printing: Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer for flexible label material options
• 3.5-inch full-color LCD touchscreen for intuitive configuration and job monitoring
• Tool-free printhead and platen roller replacement to minimize maintenance downtime
• 2 GB Flash and 256 MB SDRAM with 100 MB user storage for forms, fonts, and RFID configurations
• Multiple connectivity: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and USB for seamless network integration
• Supports media widths from 4.09 to 6.59 inches with roll diameters up to 8.6 inches
• Ribbon capacity up to 1,968 feet (600 m) for extended production runs

Technical Specifications

• Print Method: Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer
• Resolution: 203 dpi
• Print Speed: 14 inches per second
• Maximum Print Width: 4.09 inches
• Media Width Range: 4.09–6.59 inches
• Roll Diameter: Up to 8.6 inches
• Ribbon Capacity: 1,968 feet (600 m)
• Memory: 2 GB Flash, 256 MB SDRAM, 100 MB user storage
• Display: 3.5-inch Full-Color LCD Touchscreen
• Connectivity: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB
• RFID Standard: UHF (860–960 MHz) EPC C1G2
• Operating Temperature: 41–104°F (5–40°C)
• Dimensions: 10.66 x 17.99 x 12.63 inches
• Weight: 33 lbs (15 kg)
• Power Input: AC 100–240V, 50/60 Hz

Applications

• Asset tracking and inventory management across retail, healthcare, and manufacturing
• Smart label production for supply chain visibility and traceability
• Item-level RFID tagging for retail merchandise and apparel
• Pharmaceutical and medical device serialization and compliance labeling
• Warehouse and logistics operations requiring real-time tag verification

Ted Perry

Perspective based on aggregated and affiliated engineering team experience.

The CL6NX Plus stands out in the industrial RFID printer category for its integration of SATO RF Analyze, which automatically optimizes antenna performance across different inlay technologies—a critical feature when managing multiple label suppliers or inlay batches. The 14 ips speed paired with dual-method printing flexibility makes this printer ideal for operations requiring both thermal and transfer capabilities without equipment swaps. The built-in touchscreen and tool-free maintenance design reduce operator training time and total cost of ownership.

For organizations scaling RFID deployments across multiple facilities, the printer's Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, combined with 2 GB onboard storage, enables distributed printing with centralized label management. The 203 dpi resolution is the industrial standard—sufficient for high-density barcodes and readable RFID tag verification in real-time workflows.

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