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SATO CL6NX Plus Industrial Label Printers - Precision, Intelligence, and Built-In Reliability for Wide-Format 24/7 Operations
The SATO CL6NX Plus is a next-generation 6-inch wide industrial label printer engineered for manufacturers, warehouses, and logistics operations that require large-format labels without compromising accuracy, uptime, or automation readiness. Designed to replace legacy wide-format printers and competitive industrial platforms, the CL6NX Plus delivers precise printing, high throughput, and lower total cost of ownership in a rugged, production-ready design.
Built on SATO’s proven NX industrial architecture, the CL6NX Plus combines advanced media handling, intelligent onboard processing, and simplified maintenance to support mission-critical wide-label applications in demanding environments.
With interchangeable 203 DPI and 305 DPI printheads, native support for large-capacity media and ribbons, and multi-emulation compatibility, the CL6NX Plus enables seamless deployment while minimizing downtime, waste, and operator intervention.
Key Highlights
- Available in 203 DPI and 305 DPI configurations for wide-format pallet, carton, and compliance labels
- 6-inch print width designed for oversized labels, GS1 logistics labels, and high-density shipping applications
- Standard support for 10-inch OD media rolls and 600m ribbons to reduce changeovers and labor
- Intelligent printhead control for consistent print quality and extended printhead life
- 3.5-inch full-color LCD with intuitive menus, real-time alerts, and onboard guidance
- Application Enabled Printing (AEP) for standalone operation without a PC or middleware
- Preinstalled printer emulations with auto-detection for plug-and-play replacement of legacy and competitive printers
- Tool-less, user-replaceable printhead and platen roller with visual wear indicators
- Optional barcode validator for print accuracy verification at the point of production
- Optional HF and UHF RFID configurations for advanced traceability and compliance labeling
Rugged, Intelligent, and Purpose-Built for Industrial Environments
Designed for continuous 24/7 operation, the CL6NX Plus features a rigid industrial frame, wide printhead opening, and simplified media path to withstand harsh warehouse and manufacturing conditions. Advanced media tension control and precise label registration reduce misprints and scrap, helping operations maintain throughput even in high-volume, multi-shift environments.
Whether deployed at pallet labeling stations, in automated print-and-apply systems, or at shipping and receiving docks, the CL6NX Plus is engineered to keep wide-format labeling accurate, consistent, and reliable under pressure.
Simplified Automation with Built-In Intelligence
The CL6NX Plus leverages SATO’s Application Enabled Printing (AEP) platform to integrate directly with PLCs, scanners, keyboards, and peripherals using simple data strings. By eliminating external PCs and complex software layers, AEP simplifies automation, reduces IT overhead, and accelerates deployment across enterprise-scale labeling environments.
Ideal For
- Pallet and carton labeling
- High-volume manufacturing and production environments
- Automated print-and-apply systems
- Shipping, receiving, and distribution operations
- Compliance and regulatory labeling
- FIFO inventory management and traceability
- RFID-enabled asset and inventory tracking
Available configurations include Cutter, Dispenser with Internal Rewind, External Rewinder, Linerless, Barcode Validator, and RFID, making the SATO CL6NX Plus one of the most versatile and future-ready wide-format industrial label printer platforms available.
Upgrade to the SATO CL6NX Plus to gain precision wide-label printing, intelligent automation, and industrial reliability designed to support your most critical labeling workflows without compromise.
