Citizen CT-S280II Receipt Printers, Direct Thermal, 2 in, Drop-in

The Slim 80 by Citizen is a compact, professional direct thermal receipt and label printer engineered for point-of-sale, retail, hospitality, healthcare and light logistics environments. Designed to deliver dependable monochrome and two-color output in a small footprint, it supports fast transaction printing and barcode production while minimizing operator intervention through top drop-in paper loading. Flexible wired connectivity options—including USB, RS-232 (serial) and parallel—help integrate the unit with both modern and legacy POS systems. With 203 dpi resolution and a long-life thermal print head rated for extensive usage, the Slim 80 balances reliable daily performance, straightforward maintenance and space-optimised installation for busy counters and service desks.

Key Features

• Compact POS design: Small footprint and optional integrated mounting enable installation on crowded counters, kiosks or wall locations where space is limited.
• Fast thermal output: Up to 80 mm/s print speed and 203 dpi resolution support quick, legible receipts and barcodes to keep transactions moving.
• Flexible connectivity: USB, RS-232 (serial) and parallel interfaces provide compatibility with a wide range of POS systems and legacy equipment.
• Easy media handling: Top drop-in paper loading reduces paper-change time and lowers the risk of jams during busy service periods.
• Versatile media support: Accepts receipt and direct thermal label media and offers two-color printing and flash memory for stored logos to improve presentation.
• Durable components: Thermal print head rated for extended life (160,000 ft) to reduce downtime and maintenance frequency.

Specifications

• Brand: Citizen
• Product Family: CT-S280
• Model: CT-S280II
• Product Type: Barcode Printer
• Printer Type: POS Receipt
• Print Method: Direct Thermal
• Print Resolution: 203 dpi
• Print Speed / Maximum Print Speed: 80 mm/s
• Print Width / Maximum Print Width: 2.0 in
• Supported Paper Width(s): 57.5 mm, 58 mm
• Supported Media Type: Receipt and label (direct thermal media); thermal paper
• Paper Loading: Top (drop-in) loading
• Connectivity / Interfaces: USB, RS-232 (Serial), Parallel (optional)
• Two-Color Printing: Yes
• Memory Feature: Flash memory for storing logos
• Thermal Print Head Life: 160000 ft
• Required Voltage: 100 - 240 V AC
• Language Emulation: ESC/POS
• Print Columns: 32-48
• Country of Origin: Japan