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Citizen CT-E301

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Compact, top-exit receipt printing with self-protective housing

The Citizen CT-E301 combines fast thermal receipt printing with a compact design for retail and hospitality counters. Its disinfectant-ready, silver-ion housing is designed to suppress bacterial growth on the casing.

Choose a USB-only model or a triple-interface model with USB, serial and Ethernet. Drop-in loading and an anti-curl function simplify daily receipt handling.

Citizen CT-E301 receipt printer

Key Specifications

  • Print method: Direct thermal
  • Print speed: Up to 250 mm/sec
  • Paper widths: 58 or 80 mm
  • Resolution: 203 dpi
  • Interfaces / connectivity: USB-only or USB + RS-232 serial + Ethernet, by model
  • Cutter and reliability: Full/partial cutter; 1.5 million cuts with 80 mm paper or 1 million with 58 mm paper. Print head rated for 150 km or 200 million pulses under specified conditions.
  • Platform support: Windows; CUPS for macOS and Linux; OPOS and JavaPOS
  • Dimensions and weight: 125 W × 165 D × 108 H mm; approximately 1.2 kg

In the Box

  • Citizen CT-E301 printer
  • 37AD5 AC adapter
  • AC power cord
  • Quick Start Guides

Receipt paper, interface cables and optional accessories are sold separately unless included with the selected configuration.

Antibacterial, Disinfectant-Ready Housing

Citizen’s antibacterial housing carries the SIAA mark and meets ISO 22196. Its disinfectant-ready construction makes it a relevant choice for healthcare, hospitality and other counters where cleaning is a priority.

Anti-Curl Receipt Output

Citizen’s anti-curl function helps receipts lie flatter after printing. One-handed media changes make it easy to reload the compact printer during service.

Dimensions (W x D x H)
125 (W) x 165 (D) x 108 (H) mm
Weight
Approximately 1.2 kg
Interface Options
USB-only (UB models) or USB, RS-232 serial and Ethernet (TR models)
Print Method
Direct Thermal
Media Thickness (min to max)
53 to 85 µm
Resolution
203 dpi
Print Speed (maximum)
250 mm/sec maximum at 100% print density
Print Width (maximum)
72 mm
Media Width (min to max)
57.5 - 79.5 (+/- 0.5 mm)
Roll Size (max), Core Size
83 mm maximum roll outside diameter; core: 12 mm inside / 18 mm outside diameter
Media Sensor
Paper end
Cutter
Guillotine cutter, full and partial cutting
Printer Reliability
Print head: 150 km or 200 million pulses. Auto cutter: 1.5 million cuts with 3-inch paper; 1 million cuts with 2-inch paper. Ratings apply at room temperature and humidity with specified recommended paper and thickness.
Power supply
AC adapter (37AD5): 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz input; 24 V DC, 2.1 A output. Printer supply: 24 V DC ±5%.
Emulations (Languages)
ESC/POS
Control panel
POWER and FEED buttons; POWER and ERROR LEDs
Drivers and software
Windows driver; CUPS drivers for macOS and Linux; OPOS and JavaPOS drivers. Model-specific downloads are available from Citizen.
Flash (Non-Volatile Memory)
8 MB flash; 384 KB user memory for user-defined characters and logos
EMC and safety standards
UL, cUL, FCC, IC, CE and UKCA when used with the specified 37AD5 AC adapter; certifications vary by region.
Operating temperature and humidity
5 to 45 °C; 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing
Storage temperature and humidity
-20 to 60 °C; 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing
Cash drawer kick-out
Supports 2 cash drawers
Media type
Thermal receipt paper; 58 mm or 80 mm nominal paper width
Line spacing
4.25 mm (1/6 inch), variable by command
CT-E301 POS Printer Utility 2.10.0.0 (Windows)
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CT-E301 US Datasheet (English)
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CT-E301 User Manual (English)
Download
CT-E301 Windows Driver 3.6.1.0 (Windows 10/11)
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Shop CT-E301 Models

CT-E301UBUBK

CT-E301 Thermal Receipt Printer, USB, Black

Color:

Black

Interface:

USB

$261.29

CT-E301TRUWH

CT-E301 Thermal Receipt Printer, USB, Serial and Ethernet, White

Interface:

USB, Serial, Ethernet

Color:

White

$291.29

CT-E301TRUBK

CT-E301 Thermal Receipt Printer, USB, Serial and Ethernet, Black

Color:

Black

Interface:

USB, Serial, Ethernet

$325.42

Shop CT-E301 Accessories

XWP-T220PF-10-ADD

Phenol-free thermal receipt paper, 3.125 in × 220 ft, 10-roll introductory pack. Ground shipping only.

$45.00

28102

6-Foot Black USB Type-A-to-Type-B Printer Cable

$14.00
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