CL-E321

Designed and built for performance

Unique design in white or black, with outstanding features and reliability

The new Citizen CL-E321 combines a unique and stylish design with outstanding performance and reliability, all in a compact, easy to use package. Designed for quick media and ribbon changes, the CL-E321 is equipped with wide 90 degree Hi-LiftTM opening mechanism, full connectivity and printer emulations. These features make it the ideal choice for applications ranging from high-end retail and healthcare, to logistics and courier services. Simple to setup and use, the CL-E321 ensures trouble-free operation , CL-E321 delivers speeds of 200mm/sec at 203dpi, with thermal transfer and direct thermal printing and it is available in black or white.

  • Compact, stylish design with a small footprint
  • Ethernet LAN, USB and Serial interfaces as standard
  • Quick and easy ribbon change and media loading
Yellow Warehouse
  • Unique contemporary design
  • Small footprint
  • Ideal for warehouse and logistics
  • Ethernet LAN, USB and Serial interfaces as standard
  • Quick and easy ribbon change and media loading

Specifications

Printing Technology: Thermal Transfer + Direct Thermal
Resolution:
  • 203 dpi
Print Speed (maximum):
  • 8 inches per second (200 mm/s)
Print Width (maximum): 4 inches (104 mm)
Media type: Roll or fanfold media; die-cut, continuous or perforated labels, tags, tickets. Inside or outside wound
Media Width (min to max): 1 - 4.6 inches (25 - 118 mm)
Media Thickness (min to max): 63.5 to 190 μm
Media Length (min to max): 0.25 to 100 inches (6.35 to 2540 mm)
Roll Size (max), Core Size: Inside diameter 5 inches (125 mm) Core size 1 inch (25mm)
Ribbon size: 2.6 inches (60 mm) maximum outside diameter. 300 metres length. 1 inch (25 mm core)
Ribbon winding & type: Ink side out. Wax, Wax/Resin or Resin Type
Mechanism: Clamshell, easy-to-load, wide opening design
Media Sensor: Fully adjustable gap and reflective black mark
Main Interface: Triple interface USB 2.0, RS-232 and 10/100 Ethernet
Case: Hi-Open™ industrial ABS case with safe close
Control panel: One LED, Control key: FEED
Flash (Non-Volatile Memory): 16 MB total, 4MB available for user
RAM (standard Memory): 32MB total, 4 MB available for user
Drivers and software: Free-of-charge from website, including support for various platforms
Emulations (Languages):
  • Datamax® DMX
  • Cross-Emulation™ - autoswitch between Zebra® and Datamax® emulations
  • Zebra® ZPL2®
  • CBI™ BASIC Interpreter
  • Eltron® EPL2®
Barcodes:
  • UCC/EAN
  • Composit Symb
  • GS1-Databar
  • QR Code
  • PDF 417
  • CODABAR(NW-7)
  • CODE128
  • CODE93
  • CODE39
  • Codabar, ITF
  • EAN-8(JAN-8),
  • EAN-13 (JAN-13)
  • UPC-E
  • UPC-A
  • Code3of9
Size (W x D x H) and Weight:
  • 178 x 266 x 173 mm, 2.6 Kg
Warranty: 2 years on printer. 6 months or 50 Kms printhead
Number of Cuts: 300,000 cuts on media 0.06-0.15mm; 100,000 cuts 0.15-0.25mm
EMC and safety standards:
  • CE
  • TUV
  • UL
  • FCC
  • VCCI
Pause after printing for tearing: Yes

Key Benefits

  • Paper width: Variable paper width - 1 inch (25.4 mm) – 4.6 inches (118.1 mm)
  • Paper load: Hi-Lift™ mechanism and ClickClose™ closure
  • Printing Speed:
    • Ultra fast print out - up to 200mm per second (8 inches per second)
  • Media support: Large media capacity - holds rolls up to 5 inches (127 mm)
  • Paper thickness: Paper thickness up to 0.150mm
  • Case colour: Available in black or white
  • Media sensor:
    • Adjustable media sensor
    • Black mark sensor
  • Tear bar:
    • Upper and lower tear bar

Learn more

Accessories And Options:

  • Auto cutter
  • High speed cutter

Naturally Citizen Green Concept:

  • ENERGY STAR® compliant
  • Small footprint

Operating Systems:

  • Windows 7 & 10
  • Windows Server 2012, 2016 & 2019
  • Linux and Mac OS/X
  • Zebra® ZPL2®
  • Cross-Emulation™ - Automatically switch between Zebra® ZPL® and Datamax®
  • BASIC Interpreter - for data stream processing
  • Linux CUPS
  • Datamax® DMX
  • EPL2 Emulation
  • Windows 11
  • Windows Server 2022

Applications:

Applications:
  • Courier
  • Logistic / Transport
  • Manufacturing
  • Healthcare

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