SATO CL4NX Plus/CL6NX Plus Barcode Printer Quick Guide

Quick Guide

Open Source Software

This printer product includes open source software applied to the open source software license. Please see our web site for more information. https://www.sato-global.com/licenses/oss/

Introduction

This is the quick start guide for your first operation. For detail, refer to the operator manual available on your region's website (https://www.sato-global.com/). Illustrations used in this quick guide are for the CL4NX Plus unless otherwise specified. This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present. When carrying this equipment, be careful not to drop it. There is a risk of injury.

Accessories

CL4NX Plus/CL6NX Plus Quick guide
Global Warranty Program leaflet
Documents
Power cord* (* The shape of power plug varies depending on the region.)

Parts Identification

Diagram A illustrates the various parts of the printer. The numbered components are:

1: (Power) button
2: Operator panel
3: Media discharge outlet
4: USB connector (Type A)
5: Top cover
6: Ribbon rewind spindle
7: Ribbon supply spindle
8: Media holder guide
9: Media holder
10: AC input terminal
11: USB connector (Type A)
12: RS-232C connector
13: IEEE1284 connector
14: EXT connector
15: USB connector (Type B)
16: LAN connector
17: WLAN antenna (optional)

Options

Cutter unit
Dispenser unit
Rotary cutter kit (CL4NX Plus only)

Connecting the Power Cord

Diagram C shows how to connect the power cord.

Connect the power cord to the AC input terminal [10].
Plug the power plug into an AC outlet.

Loading Ribbon (For thermal transfer)

Diagram D illustrates the process of loading the ribbon.

Open the top cover [5] fully to prevent accidental dropping of the cover.
Push the ribbon rewind spindle [6] all the way in.
Push the head lock lever toward the rear.
Load and insert the ribbon onto the ribbon supply spindle [7] all the way in, taking note of the wind direction.
From the ribbon supply spindle [7], pass the ribbon below the print head.
Wind the ribbon counterclockwise to the ribbon rewind spindle [6] and grip sheet.
Press the print head down until the head lock lever is locked.
Close the top cover [5].

Loading Media

Diagram E shows how to load media.

Open the top cover [5] fully to prevent accidental dropping of the cover.
Push the head lock lever toward the rear.
Pull the media holder guide [8] and media guide away from the product. Turn the knob counterclockwise to release the media guide.
Load the media roll firmly onto the media holder [9].
Push the media holder guide [8] lightly against the media roll.
Pass the media below the media damper and the media sensor guide while pushing the media toward the inside of the product. Make sure that the end of the media extends out the front of the product.
Push the print head down until the head lock lever is locked.
Push the media guide lightly against the near side of the media and turn the knob to lock the media guide.
Close the top cover [5].

Powering On/Off the Product

Powering On

Diagram F shows the power button.

Press the (Power) button [1] until the LED of the operator panel [2] lights in blue.

Starting Up the Product (Startup Guide)

Diagram G illustrates the startup guide screen.

When you power on the product for the first time after purchase, the display shows the startup guide. The startup guide helps you through the initial product settings, such as setting the time and date, and loading the ribbon and media. Follow the displayed instructions. You can close the startup guide and perform configuration later from the menu.

Powering Off

Make sure that the product is in Offline mode.
Press and hold the (Power) button [1] for more than two seconds.

Basic Specifications

Specification	Details
Model name	CL4NX Plus/CL6NX Plus
Print method	Direct thermal and Thermal transfer
Head density (Resolution)	CL4NX Plus: 203, 305, 609 dpi (8, 12, 24 dots/mm) CL6NX Plus: 203, 305 dpi (8, 12 dots/mm)
Dimensions	CL4NX Plus: 271 (W) x 457 (D) x 321 (H) mm (10.7" x 18.0" x 12.6") (Excludes projection) CL6NX Plus: 338 (W) x 457 (D) x 321 (H) mm (13.3" x 18.0" x 12.6") (Excludes projection)
Weight	CL4NX Plus: 15.1 kg (33.3 lbs) (Excludes media, ribbon and options) CL6NX Plus: 20.3 kg (44.7 lbs) (Excludes media, ribbon and options)
Power requirements	(1) Input voltage: CL4NX Plus: AC 100 - 240 V, 3.0 A, ±10 % CL6NX Plus: AC 100 - 240 V, 4.5 A, ±10 % (2) Frequency: 50 - 60 Hz (3) Power consumption (Input power voltage condition: AC 230 V, 50 Hz): CL4NX Plus: At peak: 190 VA / 180 W (at 30 % printing ratio), Standby: 40 VA / 20 W CL6NX Plus: At peak: 233 VA / 217 W (at 30 % printing ratio), Standby: 60 VA / 23 W
Environmental conditions (Temperature/Humidity)	(1) Operating: 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F), 30 - 80 % RH (non-condensing) (2) Storage: -20 - 60 °C (-4 - 140 °F), 30 - 90 % RH (non-condensing)

Technical Specification

Details for wireless and RFID technologies:

[B] Bluetooth [W] Wireless LAN [U] RFID UHF *1 [H] RFID HF (CL4NX Plus) [N] NFC
Frequency band: [B] 2402 - 2480 MHz, [W] 2412 - 2472 MHz, 5180 - 5825 MHz, [U] 865 - 868 MHz, 902 - 928 MHz, [H] 13.56 MHz, [N] 13.56 MHz
Modulation: [B] GFSK, DQPSK, 8DPSK, [W] DSSS, OFDM, [U] PR-ASK, [H] ASK, [N] NFC Type 2 Tag (Passive)
Max. output power*2: [B] 10 dBm, [W] 20.5 dBm, [U] 30 dBm, [H] 23 dBm
Antenna Gain*2: [B] +1.4 dBi, [W] +2.5 dBi, [U] -41.97 dBi(SRA), -21.36 dBi(FRONTCOUPLER), [H] -65 dBi

*1 The frequency written above is the specification of the module, and the frequency range is limited by regional regulation of each country where the printers are sold.

*2 [N] Operating distance of up to 100 mm (depending on various parameters, such as field strength and antenna geometry)