Citizen CL-E321 Barcode Printer Desktop, Thermal Transfer, 203dpi, USB, 4", 8in/s

The Citizen CL-E730 Label Printer is a compact, professional-grade thermal printer engineered for consistent barcode and label production across retail, logistics, warehousing, healthcare-adjacent and light industrial environments. Combining thermal transfer and direct thermal modes with 300 dpi resolution, it delivers sharp, durable output for product identification, shipping, shelf-edge and asset tagging. Designed for busy operations, the CL-E730 offers robust media handling, easy front access loading, industry-standard connectivity and energy-conscious operation to reduce downtime and simplify integration into mixed-device networks, enabling reliable, high-quality labeling with lower total cost of ownership.

Key Features

• High-precision output: 300 dpi resolution produces crisp barcodes, text and graphics for dependable scan/read performance and professional label appearance.
• Dual print modes: Supports Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal printing to accommodate durable resin/ribbon applications or economical direct-thermal workflows.
• Robust media handling: Hi-Lift metal mechanism, wide opening head and front-access Hi-Open metal case with soft-close make ribbon and media loading fast and reliable in high-throughput settings.
• Flexible connectivity: Built-in USB 2.0 and 10/100 Ethernet simplify integration into existing networks and mixed-vendor environments; Cross-emulation (Zebra/Datamax) eases driver and workflow deployment.
• Efficient operation: Energy Star integrated power supply and super-low standby consumption reduce energy costs while ARCP automatic ribbon tension adjustment ensures consistent print quality.

Specifications

• Brand: Citizen
• Model / Product Reference: CL-E730 (MPN: CL-E730UBNN)
• Printing Technology: Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal
• Print Resolution: 300 dpi
• Operating Voltage: 120 V
• Maximum Print Speed: 6 in/s
• Maximum Print Width: 4 in
• Media Width Range: 0.5 - 4.6 in
• Media Length Range: 0.25 - 158 in
• Media Thickness Range: 63.5 - 254 µm
• Supported Ribbon Types: Wax, wax/resin, resin
• Ribbon Length: 360 m
• Ribbon Core Size: 1 in (25 mm)
• Ribbon Winding: Ink side in or out, automatically sensing
• Ribbon System: ARCP automatic ribbon tension adjustment
• Maximum Ribbon Outside Diameter: 2.9 in (74 mm)
• Maximum Roll Outside Diameter: 8 in (200 mm)
• Core Size Range: 1 - 3 in (25 - 75 mm)
• Supported Media Types: Roll or fanfold; die-cut, continuous or perforated labels, tags, tickets; inside or outside wound
• Interfaces: USB 2.0, 10/100 Ethernet (LAN)
• Emulation: Cross-emulation: Zebra and Datamax
• Control Panel: 4 buttons, 2-color backlit graphic LCD with status LED
• Case: Hi-Open metal case with safe, soft-close feature
• Mechanism: Hi-Lift metal mechanism with wide opening head
• Media Sensor: Adjustable gap, reflective black mark, and ribbon near-end sensor
• Energy Specification: Energy Star integrated power supply, super-low standby power consumption