SATO PW4NX Mobile Thermal Printer - Century Systems, Inc.

SATO PW4NX: Dependable, Efficient, and Intelligent 4-inch Mobile Thermal Printer

The SATO PW4NX is a 4-inch mobile thermal printer designed for dependability, efficiency, and intelligence in various mobile applications. With a robust and rugged design that can withstand drops of 7 feet and an IP54 rating against dust and water, the PW4NX is built for demanding environments. It offers fast and reliable print speeds, high-quality output even with low battery, and intelligent features for remote management and standalone printing, making it an ideal solution for on-the-go labeling.

Dependable & Robust Design

The PW4NX is engineered for durability and reliability in challenging mobile conditions.

Highlights:

Robust & Rugged Design: Can withstand multiple drops at 7 feet (2.13 m).
IP54 Rated: Against dust and water for protection in various environments.
Easy User Replacement: Print head and platen roller can be easily replaced by the user.
Long-Lasting Battery: 14.4V (2550 mAh) Lithium-ion battery for extended operation.

Efficient & Fast Performance

The PW4NX delivers consistent print speeds and high-quality output even when battery levels are low.

Performance Highlights:

Fast Print Speed: Consistent 6 ips (152 mm/sec) print speed.
High Quality Print: Maintained even when the battery charge is low.
Linerless & Dispenser Modes: 2 to 4 ips (51-101 mm/sec) for specialized media.

Intelligent Features & Connectivity

The PW4NX offers smart features for intuitive operation, remote management, and versatile connectivity.

Intelligence and Connectivity Highlights:

2.4″ Color Display: For clear and intuitive operation with video tutorials.
Pre-installed Emulations: Simplifies integration into various systems (SBPL®, SZPL, SCPL, SIPL).
Standalone Printing with Apps: Directly connect a barcode scanner for independent operation.
Broad Connectivity: For Apple iOS, Android, and Windows devices via USB 2.0, Bluetooth Ver.5.0 BLE, NFC, and 802.11a/b/g/n/r/ac Dual band WLAN.
Remote Management: Via SOTI and SOS (SATO Online Services).
SATO App Storage: For enhanced functionality.

Comprehensive Specifications

Print Method: Direct Thermal

Print Mode: Continuous, Tear-off, Cutter, Dispense, Linerless

Print Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)

Print Speed: 2-6 ips (51-152 mm/sec); Linerless & Dispenser: 2-4 ips (51-101 mm/sec)

Max. Print Area Width: 4.09″ (104 mm)

Max. Print Area Length: 39.37″ (1000 mm)

Media Sensor Type: Transmissive Sensor for Gap, Reflective Sensor for I-mark

Media Type: Roll (Die-cut, Continuous, Linerless Labels)

Media Size (Without Liner) Width: Continuous/Tear-Off/Dispenser: 1.5-4.37″ (38-111 mm); With Liner: 1.61-4.49″ (41-114 mm); Receipt: 1.06″-2.28″ (27-58 mm)

Media Size (Without Liner) Length: Continuous/Tear-Off: 0.51-12″ (13-305 mm); With Liner: 0.63-12.13″ (16-308 mm); Dispenser: 0.63-10″ (16-254 mm); Linerless: 0.63-10.12″ (16-257 mm)

Media Thickness: 0.0023″-0.0075″ (0.058-0.1905mm)

Outer Roll Diameter: Maximum 2.63″ (67 mm)

Inner Roll Diameter: 0.75″ (19 mm)

Printer Memory: 8GB ROM, 1 GB RAM; Receive Buffer: 2.95MB

Dual CPUs: With a 1GHz processor

Communication Interfaces Standard: USB 2.0 High Speed type B mini, Bluetooth Ver.5.0 BLE, NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/r/ac Dual band WLAN (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)

User Friendly Support Tools: Large Status LED (Blue/Red/Green – Battery), Audible Alerts, Self Diagnosis (Thermal Head Check, Paper End Detection, Test Print, Cover Open Detection, Auto Power Off), Display Panel (2.4-inch color display), Remote Maintenance (SNMP Ver. 3, web interfaces, SATO Online Services (SOS), All-In-One Tool (AIOT), SOTI Connect), Emulation (SBPL®, SZPL, SCPL, SIPL), SATO All-In-One Tool (AIOT)

Internal Fonts: Standard Bitmap (U, S, M, WB, WL, XU, XS, XM, XB, XL, OCR-A, OCR-B), Scalable Fonts (SATO CG Sleek, SATO CG Stream, 13 SATO Fonts, Multi-National Language Support, Single and Double Byte Fonts), Encoding (Major Latin and Pan-European Code Pages, GB18030, KSX1001, BIG5, JIS, SHIFTJIS, UTF-8 and UTF-16BE)

Operating & Environment Characteristics Electrical Requirements: AC100V-AC240V, 50/60 Hz (AC Adapter); Output: DC19V +/-5% 2.37A

Operating Environment: 5 to 122°F (-15 to 50°C) 10-90% RH (Without Condensation)

Storage Environment: -13 to 140°F (-25 to 60 °C), 10-90% RH (Without Condensation)

Battery: 14.4V (2550 mAh)

Dimensions (W x D x H): Width: 7.09″ (180 mm) x Depth: 7.68″ (195 mm) x Height: 2.69″ (68.2 mm)

Weight: 3.17 lbs. (1,440g) Excluding Paper, Including battery

Durability: Withstands Multiple drops at 7ft (2.13 m). Rated IP54

Accessories Included: Lithium-ion Battery, Belt Clip

Accessories Optional: 1-Bay/4-Bay Charging Cradle, 1-CH Battery Charger, Lithium-ion Battery, AC Adapter, DC Adapter, Battery Eliminator with AC Adapter, Cigarette Adapter, Hand Strap, Belt Clip, Shoulder Strap, Carrying Case, Printer Stand, Mounting Bracket, Cold Case and Linerless Kit.

Warranty: 1 Year

Barcode Symbologies

The PW4NX supports a comprehensive range of linear and 2D barcode symbologies.

Linear Barcodes:

Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, CODABAR (NW7), EAN(JAN)8/13, GS1-Databar™, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN128), Interleaved 2/5, Industrial 2/5, Matrix 2/5, MSI, Bookland, Postnet™, UPC-A/E.

2D Symbologies:

PDF417, Micro PDF, Maxi Code, GS1 Data Matrix, Aztec, QR Code, Micro QR Code and Composite Symbologies.

Conclusion

The SATO PW4NX 4-inch mobile thermal printer is a dependable, efficient, and intelligent solution for on-the-go labeling. With its robust design, high print quality, versatile connectivity, and smart features for remote management and standalone printing, the PW4NX is an excellent choice for businesses seeking reliable and high-performance mobile printing in demanding environments.

SATO PW4NX Specification Sheet