How to Change Labels for SATO CLNX Printer

This guide explains how to replace the RFID label roll in a SATO CLNX printer and calibrate the printer to ensure accurate printing. Label rolls must be replaced once they run out or when changing label dimensions. Following the steps below will help ensure the media is loaded correctly and the printer is properly calibrated for reliable operation.

Perquisites

• SATO CLNX RFID Printer

• Replacement label roll

Steps

1. Open the top cover (1).
   

2. Push the head lock lever (2) towards the rear.
   
3. Pull the media holder guide (3) and media guide (4) away from the product. Turn the knob (5) counter clockwise to release the media guide.
   
4. Load the media in the media holder (6). Make sure that the media roll is all the way in towards the inside of the product.
   
5. Push the media holder guide (3) lightly against the media roll.
   
6. Pass the media below the media damper (7) and the media sensor guide (8) while pushing the media to inside of the product.
   
7. Press the print head down until the head lock lever is locked.
   
8. Press the media guide (4) lightly against the end of the media, and turn the knob (5) to lock the media guide.
   
9. Close the top cover.

Calibrating The Printer

After loading a new RFID label roll or changing label dimensions, the printer must be calibrated so it can correctly detect label gaps and I-Marks. Calibration ensures accurate tag positioning and prevents misaligned or incomplete prints

1. Tear off three RFID labels from the end of the roll to expose the backing liner.

2. Feed the blank liner (where the labels were removed) under the print head.

3. On the printer, navigate to Settings -> Printing -> Advanced.

4. Select Calibrate.
5. Choose Auto-Calibration.
6. Select Gap + I-Mark.
7. Allow the printer to complete the calibration process.

Once calibration is complete, the printer is ready to resume normal printing with the newly loaded RFID label roll.