Sato CL4-SXR
from £1,553.00 ex. VAT
from £1,553.00 inc. VAT
SATO CL4-SXR
Next-generation 4-inch industrial thermal label printer designed for demanding, mission-critical printing applications.
CL4-SXR at a Glance
Built for Demanding Label Applications
The SATO CL4-SXR is a next-generation 4-inch industrial label printer engineered for demanding environments where reliability, precision and consistent print performance are essential.
Supporting both direct thermal and thermal transfer printing, the CL4-SXR combines high-speed output, precise media handling, intelligent printer management and a user-friendly touchscreen interface in a robust industrial platform.
Why Choose the CL4-SXR?
High-Speed Industrial Printing
Print at up to 18 inches per second at 203 dpi, helping maintain productivity in high-volume labelling environments.
High Precision
SATO's precision engineering provides positioning accuracy of up to ±0.3 mm under specified test conditions.
Intelligent Maintenance
SATO Online Services supports remote monitoring and predictive maintenance to help identify potential issues before they interrupt production.
Industrial Reliability
A robust industrial design provides dependable performance for manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, retail and other demanding environments.
Smart Printing Made Simple
The CL4-SXR is designed to make printer operation straightforward for both experienced users and occasional operators.
Clear on-screen controls provide an intuitive way to configure and operate the printer.
Built-in speaker and voice guidance help operators through printer functions and tasks.
Guidance information and videos can help users perform common operations and maintenance.
Preview functionality helps operators verify label output before printing.
Precision Where It Matters
The CL4-SXR has been engineered for accurate label positioning and consistent print quality, even in demanding industrial applications.
Advanced Media Handling
From standard roll-fed labels to specialist media, the CL4-SXR can be configured to suit a wide range of labelling requirements.
Redesigned peel-off functionality provides improved sensing for thin, small, irregular and strongly adhesive labels.
A dedicated linerless kit is available separately for compatible linerless media.
Optional cutter, dispenser and rotary cutter configurations allow output to be tailored to the application.
Configure the CL4-SXR for Your Application
These options are sold separately and can be selected according to your printing, media-handling and connectivity requirements.
UHF RFID
Add UHF RFID capability for printing and encoding RFID labels and tags.
Cutter
Automatically cut printed labels or tags for individual output.
Dispenser
Presents printed labels ready for manual application.
Linerless Kit
Enables the CL4-SXR to work with compatible linerless media.
WLAN & Bluetooth
Add wireless connectivity for flexible printer placement.
Rotary Cutter
Specialist rotary cutting solution for compatible applications.
Rotary Cutter + Liner Rewinder
Rotary cutting combined with liner rewinding for controlled roll output.
Flexible Connectivity & Management
Standard Interfaces
Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-T, USB 2.0 Type A & B, NFC, RS232C and EXT interfaces are provided as standard.
Optional Wireless
Optional dual-band WLAN and Bluetooth 5.2 provide additional flexibility where wireless connectivity is required.
Remote Management
SATO Online Services, Advanced Remote Desktop and All-in-one Tool v2 support printer monitoring and management.
Optional RFID Capability
The CL4-SXR can be configured with an optional UHF RFID capability for applications requiring RFID label and tag printing and encoding. RFID provides an additional way to capture and manage product, asset and logistics information.
Designed with Waste Reduction in Mind
The CL4-SXR incorporates features designed to help reduce unnecessary media waste while also considering the materials used in the printer itself.
Helps reduce setup label waste by detecting the edge of the first label.
Approximately 34% of the printer's resin components are made using recycled materials.
An optional linerless kit provides the ability to use compatible linerless media.
Technical Specifications
| Print Method | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer |
| Resolution | 203 dpi / 305 dpi / 609 dpi |
| Maximum Speed | 18 ips at 203 dpi / 16 ips at 305 dpi / 6 ips at 609 dpi |
| Maximum Print Width | 104 mm (4.09") |
| Maximum Print Length | 2,500 mm at 203 dpi / 1,500 mm at 305 dpi / 400 mm at 609 dpi |
| Display | 4.3" TFT full-colour touchscreen |
| Memory | 8 GB Flash / 2 GB RAM |
| Real-Time Clock | Included as standard |
| Standard Interfaces | Ethernet 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T, USB 2.0 Type A & B, NFC, RS232C, EXT |
| Optional Wireless | WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax dual band and Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Printer Emulations |
SZPL / SDPL / SIPL / SMPL / SPGL / STCL* / SEPL* / XML /
PDF Direct Print / SATO AEP
*Availability subject to SATO release/configuration. |
| Remote Management | SATO Online Services / Advanced Remote Desktop / All-in-one Tool v2 |
| RFID | Optional UHF RFID capability |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CL4-SXR direct thermal or thermal transfer?
The CL4-SXR supports both direct thermal and thermal transfer printing, allowing it to be configured for a wide range of label applications.
Does the CL4-SXR have a real-time clock?
Yes. A Real-Time Clock is included as standard, making the printer suitable for applications requiring accurate date and time information on printed labels.
Is RFID included?
RFID is an optional extra. UHF RFID capability can be added where RFID printing and encoding is required.
Is WLAN and Bluetooth included as standard?
No. WLAN and Bluetooth are available as an optional wireless connectivity upgrade.
Can the CL4-SXR print linerless labels?
Yes. Linerless printing is available using the appropriate optional linerless kit.
Are cutters and dispensers included?
No. Cutter, dispenser and rotary cutter configurations are sold separately and can be selected according to your requirements.
Ready for Your Next Labelling Challenge?
The SATO CL4-SXR combines industrial reliability, high-speed printing, precision media handling, intelligent operation and extensive configuration options in one powerful 4-inch label printer.
