

SATO PW4NX 4-inch Mobile Label Printer
A rugged IP54-rated 4-inch mobile label printer from SATO with 6 ips printing, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC.
- Up to 6 ips direct thermal printing at 203 dpi
- IP54 dust and water protection
- Survives drops of over 2 m (7 ft) onto concrete (SATO test)
- 2.4-inch colour display with tutorial videos
SATO PW4NX 4-inch Mobile Label Printer overview
The PW4NX is SATO's 4-inch mobile thermal printer, positioned as the portable partner to its CL4NX industrial range. It prints at up to 6 ips, a speed comparable to desktop printers, and keeps print quality consistent even when the battery is low.
It is built for warehouses, docks and vehicles: SATO rates it IP54 against dust and water and drop-tested to over 2 m onto concrete. A 2.4-inch colour display shows error messages and tutorial videos, and the print head can be replaced without tools.
Connectivity includes dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC pairing, with support for iOS, Android, Windows and Linux. An optional DC adapter allows powering from forklifts, and SOTI and SATO Online Services enable remote management.
Key features
- Up to 6 ips direct thermal printing at 203 dpi
- IP54 dust and water protection
- Survives drops of over 2 m (7 ft) onto concrete (SATO test)
- 2.4-inch colour display with tutorial videos
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual band and Bluetooth 5.0
- NFC for quick pairing
- Linerless model and peel-and-present option
- Optional DC adapter for forklift and vehicle power
Technical specifications
| Print method | Direct thermal |
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| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) |
| Print speed | Continuous / tear-off: 2 - 6 ips; linerless / dispenser: 2 - 4 ips |
| Max. print area | 104 mm wide x 1000 mm long |
| Print modes | Continuous, Tear-off, Dispenser, Linerless (linerless model) |
| Processor / memory | Dual CPU 1 GHz; 8 GB ROM, 1 GB RAM |
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| Media type | Roll (face-out), fan-fold |
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| Label width | 38 - 111 mm (41 - 114 mm including liner) |
| Max. roll diameter | 67 mm |
| Sensors | Transmissive gap sensor, reflective I-mark sensor |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 (mini-B), Bluetooth 5.0 BLE, NFC, WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual band |
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| Printer languages | SBPL; emulations SZPL, SCPL, SIPL, SDPL, STPL |
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| Battery | 14.4 V / 2500 mAh (36 Wh) lithium-ion |
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| Display | 2.4-inch TFT colour LCD (240 x 320) |
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| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 180 x 195 x 85 mm |
| Weight | 1,440 g including battery |
| Protection | IP54 |
Specifications are based on the manufacturer’s published information and may change. Please confirm critical requirements with our team before ordering.
Applications & supported media
Applications and industries
Supported media and consumables
- Direct thermal labels (roll or fan-fold)
- Linerless labels
- Receipt media
Ask us to confirm compatible labels, ribbons or other consumables for your model.
Related solutions
Downloads & datasheets
About SATO
SATO Holdings is a Japanese auto-ID company that manufactures thermal barcode printers, print engines and labelling consumables. Its printers range from desktop models to high-end industrial and RFID-enabled printers.
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