Citizen CT-E301 Barcode Printer Direct Thermal, RS-232, USB, Ethernet, Desktop, General Purpose

The Citizen EcoGuard Slim Printer (Citizen CT-E301) is a compact, disinfectable direct thermal receipt printer engineered for point-of-sale, healthcare, hospitality and service-counter environments where hygiene, reliability and space efficiency are priorities. Designed to deliver fast monochrome receipt and barcode output, it supports high-throughput workflows with print speeds up to 250 mm/s and 203 dpi resolution while minimizing maintenance through one-hand media change and tool-free service on supported variants. Flexible connectivity options, integrated drawer kick-out and an auto cutter streamline checkout operations and system integration. Its small footprint and disinfectable/antibacterial housing make it well suited for shared and hygiene-sensitive workspaces without compromising everyday performance.

Key Features

• Hygienic housing: Disinfectable and antibacterial-ready enclosure for use in healthcare and other hygiene-sensitive environments.
• High-speed printing: Up to 250 mm/s throughput to keep counters, kiosks and service desks moving efficiently.
• Direct thermal technology: Ribbon-free printing for simple, low-maintenance receipt and barcode production.
• Flexible connectivity: USB (Type B), RS232 and Ethernet options provide straightforward integration into existing POS systems.
• Integrated transaction tools: Built-in auto cutter and drawer kick-out support smoother transaction handling and improved workflow.

Specifications

• Brand: Citizen
• Product Name / Model Family: CT-E301 (Citizen EcoGuard Slim Printer)
• Print Method: Direct thermal
• Print Resolution: 203 dpi
• Maximum Print Speed: 250 mm/s
• Connectivity / Interfaces: USB (Type B), RS232, Ethernet (LAN)
• Flash Memory: 8 MB
• Maximum Media Width: 80 mm
• Maximum Print Width: 72 mm
• Maximum Roll Diameter: 83 mm
• Auto Cutter: Yes
• Drawer Kick-Out: Yes
• Disinfectable / Antibacterial Housing: Yes
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 108 x 125 x 165 mm
• Weight: 1.3–2.078 kg (model-dependent)
• Color Options: White, Black (model-dependent)
• Print Modes: Monochrome (some variants support two-color/dual-tone)