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Citizen CL-S521-II Compact Direct Thermal Label Printer - High-Quality 203 DPI, Fast Ethernet & Wi-Fi Connectivity, Ideal for Businesses

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Color: Gray
Resolution: 203 DPI
Print technology: Direct Thermal

The Citizen L-S521-II Label Printer is a compact direct thermal printer designed for various professional environments that require accurate and efficient label printing. With a resolution of 203 DPI, it ensures clear rendition of text, barcodes, and images, making it suitable for industries such as retail, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing. Key Features - Printing Technology: The printer utilizes direct thermal technology, facilitating print jobs without the need for ink or toner. - Print Speed: Capable of printing at a maximum speed of 6 inches per second (150 mm/s), this printer efficiently handles large volumes of labeling tasks. - Media Compatibility: It can manage a wide range of media types, including specialized labels and wristbands. The media width accommodates variable sizes from 0.5 inches (12.5 mm) to 4.6 inches (118 mm), and it supports paper thickness up to 0.250 mm. - Large Media Capacity: The L-S521-II holds rolls with maximum external diameter of 8 inches (200 mm) and an internal diameter of 5 inches (125 mm), allowing for uninterrupted printing. - Ease of Use: Featuring Citizen's Hi-Lift™ all-metal mechanism, the printer offers a durable design that enables easy paper loading and maintenance. The Hi-Open™ case provides vertical opening for easy access without increasing the overall footprint, ensuring safe closing. - Sensor Technology: The device includes adjustable media sensors for black mark, gap, and notched labels, enhancing precision in printing. - Memory: An on-board 32-bit processor enhances processing speed, supported by 32 MB of RAM and 16 MB of flash memory. Professional Applications The L-S521-II is used in various settings where labeling plays a crucial role. Healthcare professionals may utilize it for patient wristbands, while logistics teams could print shipping labels efficiently. Its fast printing capabilities and media versatility make it ideal for retail environments where quick labeling is necessary for price tags and product information. Safety and Integration Safety is a priority with the L-S521-II, designed to contain a soft-close feature that protects users from accidental injury during operation. Its compact design minimizes the workspace required, integrating seamlessly into various professional environments. Additionally, the printer is compatible with several emulations such as ZPL2, EPL2, and Datamax, promoting easy integration with existing systems. The Citizen L-S521-II Label Printer combines advanced printing technology with practical features suited for professional use, ensuring safety and efficiency in labeling tasks across multiple industries.

  •  Model: CL-S521 Type II
  • Printing Method: Direct Thermal (DT)
  • Resolution: 203 DPI
  • Interface: Premium Ethernet (ES04), Wi-Fi (Short Range)
  • Color: Gray
  • Model Number : CL-S521II-EPWSUBK

The CL-S521II offers a reliable, easily integrated industrial desktop printing solution.  These units are supplied as standard with on-board ZPL2®, Datamax® and EPL2® emulations plus CBI BASIC Interpreter programming support, offering maximum flexibility and easy compatibility with other applications.

  • Handles a range of media types, including specialized labels and wristbands.
  • Powerful on-board 32 bit processor for fast output
  • 32Mb of RAM and 16Mb of flash

Benefits

  • Paper width: Variable paper width - 0.8 inches (19.5 mm) – 4.6 inches (118 mm)
  • Paper load: Durable design - Citizen's proven Hi-Lift™ all-metal mechanism
  • Printing Speed: Fast print out - 6 inches per second (150 mm per second)
  • Media support: Large media capacity - holds rolls up to 5 inches (127 mm)
  • Paper thickness: Paper thickness up to 0.250mm
  • Hi-Open™ case for vertical opening, no increase in footprint and safe closing.
  • Low space requirement - integrated power supply enables clean work station
  • Case colour: Available in black or white
  • Energy: Internal power supply for reliability
  • Media sensor: Black mark sensor
  • Adjustable media sensor
  • Label gap sensor

Tear bar: Standard tear-bar for perforated tags

Specification

  • Printing Technology: Direct Thermal
  • Resolution: 203 dpi
  • Print Speed (Maximum): 6 inches per second (150 mm/s)
  • Print Width (Maximum): 4 inches (104 mm)

Media Specifications

  • Media Width (Min to Max): 0.5 - 4.6 inches (12.5 - 118 mm)
  • Media Thickness (Min to Max): 63.5 to 254 µm
  • Media Length (Min to Max): 0.25 to 99.99 inches (6.35 to 2539.74 mm)

Roll Size (Max), Core Size:

  • Inside Diameter: 5 inches (125 mm)
  • External Diameter: 8 inches (200 mm)
  • Core Size: 1 inch (25 mm)

Mechanism and Sensors

  • Mechanism: Hi-Lift™ metal mechanism with wide opening head
  • Media Sensor: Fully adjustable gap, notch, and reflective black mark

Connectivity

  • Main Interface:
  • Serial (RS-232C)
  • USB 2.0 (Full speed)

Optional Interfaces:

  • Parallel (IEEE 1284 compliant)
  • Wireless LAN (802.11b/g standards; up to 100 meters, 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, up to 54Mbps)
  • Ethernet (10/100 BaseT)

Case and Control Panel

  • Case: Hi-Open™ metal case with safe, soft-close feature
  • Control Panel: 4 buttons and 4 LEDs

Memory

  • Flash (Non-Volatile Memory): 16 MB total (4 MB available for user)
  • RAM (Standard Memory): 32 MB total (8 MB available for user)

Software and Drivers

  • Drivers and Software: Free-of-charge from website, supporting various platforms

Emulations (Languages):

  • Citizen Original Commands
  • Datamax® DMX
  • Cross-Emulation™ (autoswitch between Zebra® and Datamax®)
  • Zebra® ZPL2®
  • CBI™ BASIC Interpreter
  • EPL-2®

Dimensions and Weight

  • Size (W x D x H): 231 x 289 x 183 mm
  • Weight: 3.6 Kg

Cutter

  • Type: Guillotine, Dealer Installable

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