• Citizen POS Printer CT-S281 White
    Light-weight
    Integrated automatic cutter
    Quick and easy media changing
    Ideal for receipts, 2D and QR barcodes
    USB and Serial interfaces

CT-S281

Compact receipt and QR code printing

Integrated auto cutter

The CT-S281 is a lightweight and easy to use printer.  Ideal for printing receipts, 2D and QR bar codes, this robust unit is simple to use, and features an integrated automatic cutter, capable of full or partial cuts. Other features include fast drop-in paper loading, flash memory for storing logos and a long life thermal print head, rated for at least 160,000ft.

  • USB or serial interfaces
  • Print speed 80mm/sec
  • Available in black or white
Citizen POS Printer CT-S281 White

  • Barcode printing

  • Wall mount installation

  • Case colour: Available in black or white

  • Energy:
    • Low voltage option

  • Media sensor:
    • Paper near end sensor
    • Black mark sensor

  • Paper exit: Top exit - ideal for all retail applications

  • Paper width: Paper width 58 mm

  • Paper load: Easy paper loading

  • Printing Speed:
    • Prompt print out of receipts - up to 80mm per seconds

  • Page mode

Printing Technology Direct Thermal
Resolution
  • 203 dpi
Print Speed (maximum)
  • 80 mm/sec.
Print Width (maximum) 48 mm
Media type Thermal receipt paper
Media Width (min to max) 58 mm
Media Thickness (min to max) 60 to 100 μm
Media Sensor Paper end
Paper sensor Paper near end sensor
Number of columns
  • Up to 16 Kanji font A (24x24 dots)
  • Up to24 Kanji font B (16x16 dots)
  • Up to 32 digits (12 × 24: font A)
  • Up to 42 digits (9 × 24: font B)
  • Up to 48 digits (8 × 16: font C)
Character table / Code page
  • Alphanumeric
  • International characters
  • JIS C 6226-1983
  • Kana
  • Kanji (JIS level 1, level 2)
  • Katakana
  • Thai code18
  • WPC1252
  • 850
  • 852
  • 857
  • 858
  • 860
  • 863
  • 864
  • 865
  • 866
Line spacing 4.23mm (1/6 inch); adjustable by user comand
Main Interface Dual Interface Serial (RS-232C), USB (version 1.1)
Optional interfaces
  • Serial (RS-232C compliant)
  • Parallel (IEEE 1284 compliant)
  • USB
Input buffer 4K bytes / 45 bytes
Drivers and software Free-of-charge from website, including support for various platforms
Emulations (Languages)
  • ESC/POS™
Barcodes
  • EAN-13 (JAN-13)
  • UPC-E
  • UPC-A
  • EAN-8(JAN-8),
  • Codabar, ITF
  • CODE39
  • CODE93
  • CODE128
  • CODABAR(NW-7)
  • PDF 417
  • QR Code
Size (W x D x H) and Weight
  • 106x180x105 mm, 0,63 Kg + 0,24 Kg Power supply
Power supply 100 to 240V, external power supply, Output: DC 8.5V
Reliability 100 Million pulses or 50 Km, 1 million cuts
Operation environment -20 to +50°C, 10% - 85% RH, non condensing
EMC and safety standards
  • CE
  • TUV
  • UL
  • C-UL
  • FCC class B
  • VCCI

Accessories And Options

  • Cutter (full / partial)

Operating Systems

  • ESC/POS® emulation
  • Windows 7 & 10
  • Linux CUPS

Applications

  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • Journal
  • Kitchen
  • Retail

Support and Downloads

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