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Citizen CT-S281 Receipt Printer

Citizen CT-S281  -  The Citizen CT-S281 is the industry's most advanced two-inch thermal printer. Featuring a powerful one million cut rated auto-cutter that supports both full and partial cuts, hi-speed text and graphics, and two-dimensional barcode printing the CT-S281 packs a lot into small footprint package. Additional features include drop-in paper loading, expanded paper thickness range (0.06 to 0.1mm), and a paper out/near-end sensor. The CT-S281 can be desktop or wall-mounted and comes with either a serial or USB interface, plus a complete drivers CD and downloadable customization utility to customize print speed, darkness, and default font.
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Citizen CT-S281 Receipt Printer Model Overview

The CT-S281 Thermal Printer from Citizen is the ultimate solution for your retail and small footprint applications. With its compact design and advanced capabilities, this two-inch thermal printer offers a remarkable printing speed of 80mm/sec, ensuring quick transaction processes. The one-million cut rated auto-cutter allows for both full and partial cuts, making it versatile for various printing needs. The drop-in paper loading and expandable paper thickness range add to its user-friendly features. Additionally, the CT-S281 supports two-dimensional barcode printing, making it a reliable partner for areas such as ticketing, coupon printing, and data logging.
Key features include a low-noise operation, horizontal or wall-mount installation, and a customization utility that enables adjustments to print speed, darkness, and font selection. Designed for ease of use and durability, the CT-S281 is backed by a comprehensive three-year warranty and offers a label version for extended functionality.
Specifications:
  • Printing Method: Line thermal dot print
  • Print Width: 48mm/384 dots
  • Dot Density: 8 (horizontal) x 8 (vertical) dots/mm (203 dpi)
  • Print Speed: 80mm/sec
  • Number of Columns: Font A: 32 columns; Font B: 42 columns; Font C: 48 columns
  • Character Size: Font A: 1.50 x 3.00mm; Font B: 1.13 x 3.00mm; Font C: 1.00 x 2.00mm
  • Barcode Types: UPC-A/E, JAN (EAN) 13/8 columns, ITF, CODE 39, CODE 128, CODABAR, CODE 93, PDF417, QRCODE
  • Paper Roll: Thermal paper roll: 58mm x 83mm OD; Paper thickness: 0.06 -0.1mm
  • Auto Paper Cutter: Guillotine, full or partial cut, rated for 1 million cuts
  • Interface: Serial (RS-232C compliant) or USB
  • Input Buffer: 4k bytes/45 bytes
  • Weight: Approx. 630g
  • Outside Dimensions: 106 x 180 x 105mm
  • Environment: Operation Temperature 5-40 C°, Humidity 10-85 RH% (no condensation)
  • Safety Standards: UL, C-UL, FCC Class B, TUV, GS, CE marking

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