Citizen CT-E301 Printer USB only Pure White - POS Printer

For high-volume retail and hospitality counters, the Citizen CT-E301 stands apart by pairing a 200 mm/s direct thermal engine with a guillotine auto-cutter rated for 1.5 million cuts—so queues keep moving without paper jams or slow prints. Its compact pure-white chassis fits tight spaces, while the 83 mm roll capacity means fewer refills during peak hours.

Highlights

• Direct thermal printing at 203 dpi for crisp receipts, barcodes, and logos
• Fast 200 mm/s output with a 60 million line MCBF reliability rating
• Guillotine auto-cutter (partial cut) with 1.5 million cut life
• USB 2.0 interface plus RJ11 cash drawer port (2 drivers)
• Supports 80 mm and 58 mm paper widths; max roll diameter 83 mm
• ESC/POS emulation for easy integration with POS software
• Compatible with Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS via SDK
• Pure white finish blends into modern point-of-sale environments

In daily use

From busy cafés to retail checkouts, the CT-E301 prints legible receipts in under a second per 80 mm line. The auto-cutter cleanly separates each receipt, reducing waste and keeping the counter tidy. The external 24V DC adapter simplifies maintenance, and the 4KB buffer handles burst print jobs without stalling. Cash drawer connectivity via the RJ11 port lets you open the till automatically with each transaction.

Full specifications

• Print method: Direct thermal
• Print speed: 200 mm/s
• Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
• Paper width: 80 mm (adjustable to 58 mm)
• Max roll diameter: 83 mm
• Interface: USB 2.0 (Type B)
• Auto cutter: Guillotine, partial cut, 1.5 million cuts
• Print head life: 150 km
• Emulation: ESC/POS
• Cash drawer port: RJ11, 2 drivers
• Barcodes: UPC-A/E, JAN/EAN-8/13, ITF, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, CODABAR
• 2D barcodes: PDF417, QR Code, Data Matrix
• Buffer: 4KB / 45 bytes user-defined
• Reliability: 60 million lines MCBF
• Power: External AC adapter, 24V DC
• Colour: Pure White

Final note

Built for relentless daily use, the Citizen CT-E301 delivers speed, durability, and seamless POS integration—making it a dependable workhorse for any receipt-heavy business.