CL-E331

The contemporary high-resolution label printer

Outstanding prints at 300 dpi

The Citizen CL-E331 completes the CL-E300 label printer family - not only is it fast, accurate and easy to operate - it prints at a high-resolution of 300 dpi, ideal for when a clearer and more detailed output is needed. The CL-E331 is capable of printing onto even the smallest of labels, from small part labels to detailed test tube labels. Therefore it’s perfect for use in a variety of settings in healthcare, manufacturing and retail environments, where intelligibility is paramount to adhering to safety standards and efficiency targets. As well as printing at a high resolution, the CL-E331 benefits from being high performing, with thermal transfer and direct thermal printing modes.

  • High quality resolution for printing at 300dpi
  • Compact, stylish design with a small footprint
  • Ethernet LAN, USB and Serial interfaces as standard
  • Quick and easy ribbon change and media loading
  • Exchangeable printhead allowing for 203 or 300dpi
Test Tubes Healthcare
  • 300 dpi
  • Small footprint
  • Unique contemporary design
  • Ideal for manufacturing and healthcare
  • Ethernet LAN, USB and Serial interfaces as standard

Specifications

Printing Technology: Thermal Transfer + Direct Thermal
Resolution:
  • 300 dpi
Print Speed (maximum):
  • 6 inches per second (150 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 64 inches (6.35 to 1625.6 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: Hi-Lift™ metal mechanism with wide opening head
Media Sensor: Fully adjustable gap, notch and reflective black mark
Main Interface: Triple interface USB 2.0, RS-232 and 10/100 Ethernet
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:
  • Code3of9
  • UPC-A
  • UPC-E
  • EAN-13 (JAN-13)
  • EAN-8(JAN-8),
  • Codabar, ITF
  • CODE39
  • CODE93
  • CODE128
  • CODABAR(NW-7)
  • PDF 417
  • QR Code
  • GS1-Databar
  • Composit Symb
  • UCC/EAN
Size (W x D x H) and Weight:
  • 178 x 266 x 173 mm, 2.6 Kg
Warranty: 2 years manufacturer's warranty or 100 Kms on printer. 6 months or 50 Kms in TT mode or 30 Kms in DT mode on printhead
Cutter: Guillotine type, factory installable
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

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:
    • Fast print out - 6 inches per second (150 mm per second)
  • Media support: Large media capacity - holds rolls up to 5 inches (127 mm)
  • Paper thickness: Paper thickness up to 0.150mm
  • Hi-Open™ case for vertical opening, no increase in footprint and safe closing.
  • Single button control panel
  • Case colour: Available in black or white
  • Media sensor:
    • Black mark sensor
    • Label gap 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
  • EPL2 Emulation
  • Windows 11
  • Windows Server 2022

Applications:

Applications:
  • Manufacturing
  • Healthcare
  • Pharmacy
  • Retail

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