| Developers: | Citizen Systems |
| Date of the premiere of the system: | 2017 |
| Last Release Date: | 2022/02/17 |
| Branches: | Trade |
| Technology: | Trade Automation Systems |
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2022: CT-E301 and CT-E601 Antibacterial Printers
Citizen Systems offered to protect workplaces, staff and customers from the spread of bacteria using checkers printers from Citizen Systems - CT-E301 and CT-E601. Printers have an antimicrobial enclosure that suppresses bacterial growth and protects printers from bacterial accumulation. Suitable for ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in hospitality, retail trade and. health care This was reported on February 17, 2022 in Citizen Systems.
The CT-E301 and CT-E601 printers were designed not only to withstand aggressive chemical and disinfectants, but also to stop the spread of bacteria. The technology used for the production of the chassis and the printers themselves have SIAA marking, indicating compliance with ISO 22196, which once again confirms that both of these models are designed to provide protection against the spread of bacteria. This makes both printers an excellent tool in the arsenal for fighting the pandemic and ensuring the cleanliness and safety of jobs in a store, restaurant, kitchen, cafe or hospital.
The flat design of the case with the top label output makes both printers suitable for any retail applications, including in cash settlement systems, when customers themselves take a check, as well as in self-service kiosks, limiting direct contacts between people. In addition, the design of the case makes cleaning the printer easy, eliminating the need to get to hard-to-reach places, and the convenient design of the printer allows you to change consumables with one hand. The CT-E301 and CT-E601 have the same compact design concept that has already become the standard as the Citizen CT-E351/651 checking printers, which allows them to be easily placed next to universal POS equipment and placed next to the cash box.
The CT-E301 and CT-E601 printers are suitable for any queuing solution. They print at speeds of up to 250 mm and 350 mm per second, making them fast check printers in the Citizen check printer lineup. Devices print with high quality checks, receipts with a number in the electronic queue, coupons, kitchen orders and much more in a matter of seconds thanks to the twist protection feature, which aligns the prints, making it easier for them to leave the printer.
Available in black or white, both CT-E301 and CT-E601 printers offer an aesthetics that allows you to easily fit these devices into any working environment. The performance characteristics of printers are designed for their daily use, in particular, for 150 km of printing. Both check printers come with a complete set of hardware and software. The CT-E301 is available with one USB 2.0 interface as standard or with three interfaces - USB 2.0, serial RS232C and Ethernet (LAN). At the same time, the CT-E601 comes with a USB 2.0 interface and with a slot for an additional interface card for connection through serial, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Wireless LAN and Lightning interfaces. The full set of interface options allows the CT-E301 or CT-E601 to be built into any existing POS system. Full printer compatibility is provided by a set of software that includes Windows, Mac OS X, Linux CUPS, and SDK drivers for iOS, Android, and Windows Mobile, as well as standard ESC/POS emulation.
The CT-E301 and CT-E601 printers from Citizen Systems are a solution for printing in a wide range of commercial applications, providing security and sanitary requirements along with performance.
2021: Creating Lightning Interface for iOS
On July 8, 2021, Citizen Systems announced the creation of a Lightning interface for connecting check printers to iOS infrastructure.
In an ever-growing market with a large range of devices, it is necessary to have great capabilities to connect check printers to POS systems using the latest technologies. POS technologies not only improve the speed of operations, but also give customers the opportunity to choose hardware and software that can meet their needs.
Citizen Systems understands that iOS devices are used a lot in the retail to trade and hospitality business due to their elegant appearance and friendly user interface. That's why the company created the Lightning interface to connect Citizen check printers to, iPad iPad Pro and. iPhone
The Lightning interface has one Lightning cable port that can be used to transfer data and charge iOS devices. And it also has three additional USB host ports so that the customer can use their checking printer in any applications in the retail and hospitality industry. These three USB ports allow you to integrate Citizen check printers into a POS system and other necessary equipment.
To take full advantage of the benefits of this interface, Citizen Systems offers a set of software development tools for SDK (software development kit) applications, which can be found on the Citizen website and which will help you configure the printer to connect to the necessary devices. All the tools that the SDK contains are designed to make the integration of Citizen printers as easy as possible. To ensure better integration, Citizens developed the Citizen Consul Club for ISV program to collaborate with POS terminal software providers to create complete and personalized POS solutions.
USB host ports are ideal for retailers who need a complete set of POS equipment at the box office, such as scanners, displays, and other devices.
The hard connection of printers to POS stations through a cable connection, such as Citizen Lightning, allows users to have more stable and faster communications than using wireless Bluetooth. In addition, when you use Lightning, you don't need to spend time interfacing devices or configuring your preferred communication settings with the POS device you select - simply connect it directly to the printer.
The Lghtning interface for July 2021 is available for Citizen CT-E651 and CT-S751 checking printers.
 | Citizen is proud of its position in the POS equipment market, and adding an additional Lightning interface to our portfolio of solutions only strengthens these positions. It is important that end users have a choice when it comes to connecting a POS printer so that it meets their expectations. The Lightning interface is an excellent option for users who mainly work with iOS devices, but also need an additional opportunity to integrate other POS equipment, |  |
2020: CT-S601IIR
On March 3, 2020, Citizen Systems introduced the CT-S601IIR check thermal printer, an updated version of the CT-S601II printer for printing reusable self-adhesive labels without a substrate for various applications with an upper label output.
As noted in Citizen Systems, with high print quality and reliability, the CT-S601IIR printer with an integrated power supply and compact sizes is suitable for catering and retail. All this makes a printer attractive for many professional applications, which benefit from the use of reusable labels of any length, which can be immediately glued to the surface to be marked. According to the manufacturer, the CT-S601IIR printer will be a good assistant for printing labels for sandwich packages, pizza boxes, hot drinks in coffee shops, printing individual orders in the kitchen or for any other business.
According to the manufacturer, CT-S601IIR provides cost-effective continuous printing of labels on roll paper, and is also environmentally friendly. By offering users a significant reduction in printing waste, the printer can print reusable self-adhesive labels without a substrate and supports MAXStick consumables. In addition, due to its ability to adjust the print length according to the amount of information applied, CT-S601IIR further reduces the amount of waste.
CT-S601IIR is available in black or ivory color. The printer provides ultra-fast printing of labels without a substrate up to 83 mm wide with a speed of 175 mm per second and a resolution of 203 dpi, making it the optimal partner for a business that needs reliable temporary labeling, state Citizen Systems.
Citizen Check Thermal Printer comes with full hardware and software and a complete set of interfaces such as USB, LAN, WiFi, Bluetooth and others. All of this enables easy integration of the CT-S601IIR with existing POS systems. Full software compatibility includes Windows, Mac OS X, Linux CUPS and SDK drivers for iOS, Android and Windows Mobile, as well as standard ESC/POS emulation, Civil Systems emphasized.
According to the manufacturer's statement, the CT-S601IIR demonstrates Citizen Systems commitment to creating specialized innovative solutions for various businesses and is the optimal printer for check printing in a wide range of commercial environments, providing cost-effective and environmentally friendly uninterrupted printing with practicality and reliability.
| | "The CT-S601IIR is a reliable printer, its ability to print temporary, self-adhesive, reusable labels without a substrate will appeal to a business that is environmentally responsible and takes care of its efficiency and cost savings." | |
2019
CT-S4500 with Compression Driver
On October 22, 2019, Citizen Systems announced the release of the CT-S4500 check thermal printer, capable of solving many problems. This upgraded check printer was designed for use in various applications. With the standard compression driver, the CT-S4500 reduces costs by quickly printing 4 "wide checks and labels.
According to the manufacturer, the CT-S4500 printer sets a check printing standard with the ability to scale large multi-column A4 documents for printing on 4-inch check paper or labels. This feature, which is automatically implemented by the standard compression driver, provides convenience and savings in printing for companies engaged in car rental, betting/gaming, retail, restaurant and hotel business, as well as pharmaceuticals.
The upwardly opening cover of the case, the front exit of the check, printing checks 4 inches wide, makes, according to the manufacturer, the printer the optimal choice for the hospitality industry, integration into kiosks and self-service terminals. In addition, the compactness of the CT-S4500 and the ability to perform quality printing on thicker and more expensive consumables make this printer attractive to retailers for expensive goods such as jewelry and designer clothing stores. The CT-S4500 will be available for label printing shortly.
As noted in Citizen Systems, the printer is produced in black or white. The high performance of this printer allows you to withstand daily heavy use. The thermal head of the printer offers time and money savings, eliminating the need to wait for the printer to warm up without requiring toner or ink (which is necessary for laser printers). Quickly printing on its consumables with a resolution of 203 dpi and a speed of 200 mm/s and having a low operating cost, this printer, according to the manufacturer, can replace standard laser printers at the workplace. CT-S4500 from Citizen combines these features with quiet work, environmental friendliness, compact dimensions that save space.
According to the manufacturer, the Citizen check printer is delivered with a full set of software and hardware options for connection. The USB interface as standard can be complemented by other popular interfaces such as Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Serial or Bluetooth, allowing you to integrate the printer into an existing POS system. An advanced set of software tools includes Windows, Max OS X, Linux CUPS and SDK drivers for iOS, Android and Windows Mobile, as well as standard industry emulation ESC/POS. Using ESC/POS commands or Windows drivers, the CT-S4500 can also print labels, eliminating the need for an additional traditional label printer. This allows users to adapt the printer to work with their usual systems.
The printer has a USB charging function, which means that secondary devices connected to it, such as tablet computers or, can be charged from it. scanners The printer is also equipped with a guillotine-type knife with the function of full or partial cutting and saving of paper for more efficient use, as well as sensors of the gap between labels and the black mark, which makes it possible to print tickets and labels.
CT-S751
On July 16, 2019, the company Citizen Systems announced the release of the check printer CT-S751. This fast 3-inch printer with front loading of paper and front check output has a high print speed (up to 300 mm/s) and a wide range of communication options (from USB standard interface to optional, and Bluetooth Wi-Fi LAN).
According to the manufacturer, the CT-S751 is the fastest printer in the existing Citizen range of checking printers. Thanks to its modern design, wide functionality and compact design, the CT-S751 seamlessly integrates with mobile cash systems (mPOS), easily fitting into the modern mPOS infrastructure used in retail, restaurant and hotel business. To free up space at the cashier's workplace, the printer can be placed under the cash counter at the same level as the cash box or can be securely fixed above the table using a special bracket.
As noted in Citizen, the CT-S751 check printer comes with a full set of hardware and software interfaces. The standard USB interface can be supplemented with other communication options such as Wi-Fi, Ethernet, serial interface or Bluetooth. Full software compatibility is provided by Windows drivers and SDK for iOS, Android and Windows Mobile, as well as standard ESC/POS emulations.
According to the manufacturer, a printer design that complies with minimalist and professional aesthetics, without compromising performance, allows you to use the CT-S751 as an integrated element of the business process. With small overall dimensions and frontal loading, the CT-S751 is suitable for installation in limited spaces, while remaining easy to use and allowing easy replacement of consumables.
The printer is produced in a black or white case, can be charged through USB, and therefore can charge other devices connected to it, such as tablet computers or, with scanners a current of 2.1 amp. In addition, the CT-S751 printer has a built-in guillotine-type knife with full or partial trimming and a paper saving function for more rational use, Citizen emphasized.
According to the manufacturer, the CT-S751 is suitable for a wide range of applications. The CT-S751 will operate where high speed printing of checks as well as coupons and vouchers is required. You can use it to print kitchen orders, daily reports, print betting receipts, weighting results, and rental receipts. The Citizen printer offers an intuitive and easy-to-use interface, making the CT-S751 optimal for use in many commercial environments, and its design and practicality are combined with high performance.
| | "We created the CT-S751 as a direct response to today's market needs. The presented check printer was developed taking into account the practicality and possibility of seamless integration into any mPOS systems. The CT-S751can match the speed and interfaces of other devices connected to it, guaranteeing high performance under heavy loads in retail operations, as well as in the restaurant and hotel business, " | |
2018: Release CT-E651
On February 7, 2018, Citizen Systems Europe announced the release of a checking printer. Designed specifically for applications in which speed and reliability are especially important, the CT-E651 is suitable for printing checks, coupons, daily reports and orders for kitchens in modern hospitality and retail enterprises.
The CT-E651 has a cubic design, black or "clean" white case and is designed in such a way that it takes up very little space during installation. The compact size of the printer allows you to easily place it in a confined space, including embedding it in all-in-one systems at cash settlement operations in retail or installing it on the same level as a separate cash box, since the printer has the same height as a cash box.
Among the functional features of the CT-E651 printer is lightning-fast printing of checks at a speed of 300 mm per second, which helps companies quickly serve customers during peak hours, as well as a knife with automatic retraction, which makes more than two million trimmings during its life cycle. The front exit of the check protects the printer mechanisms from ingress of moisture and crumbs during the entire service life, and the upper loading of consumables allows you to easily and quickly replace checking paper, maintaining the continuity of operations.
The printer has advanced connectivity, thanks to the standard USB 2.0 interface and optional serial, LAN, WiFi and Bluetooth interfaces. In addition, the printer is easily integrated with the existing mobile POS (mPOS) system, integrating with the already used intelligent mobile devices. The Software Application Development Kit (SDK ) supports development for iOS, Android, and Windows operating systems .
| | "The CT-E651 is a modern advanced device that combines style and content. Aesthetically, it looks excellent and harmoniously fits into the modern high-tech environment of retail and the hospitality industry, occupying a minimum of space. In addition to its attractiveness, the printer demonstrates reliability, high performance and ease of use, enabling companies to maintain a high level of customer service, regardless of its scope. " | |
2017
Start of CT-S600II and CT-800II Shipment
On September 5, 2017, Citizen Systems Europe announced the start of shipping Type 2 printers - models CT-S600II and CT-800II. These printers are a direct replacement for the Type 1 version.
In the CT-S600II and CT-S800II printers, the following functionality has been upgraded:
- Increased print speed to 220 mm/sec (CT-S600II)
- extended interfaces (added Bluetooth option).
Printers are compatible with mPOS and include an advanced software development tool (SDK) for the most popular operating systems, including mobile operating systems ( e.g. iOS, Android, etc.). Printers of this version provide black and white printing in 16 shades of gray to improve the quality of printing company logos on checks and invisible watermarks behind text.
| | The CTS600II and CTS800II version 2 printers are a natural and very harmonious continuation of the previous generation printers, deservedly recognized by all market participants. The print engine of the second version of CTS600II and CTS800II can now be integrated and used in the most modern systems where wireless communication with end devices is required. This is the printing of advance documents or checks, electronic queue stamps, pre-orders for the kitchen and other applications. The second generation Citizen CTS600II and CTS800II printers can be equipped with a built-in Bluetooth interface and are supplemented with a second interface, depending on the tasks to be solved. | |
Release CT-E351
Check printer CT-E351, 2017
The CT-E351 is a compact check printer with a modern design from Citizen.
On April 06, 2017, Citizen Systems Europe announced the release of the high-performance check printer CT-E351.
The printer is suitable for users looking for a stylish high-performance printer for a modern store, bar or restaurant.
The height of the printer is 108 mm, designed as a continuation of the line of check printers with a revolutionary design, the first of which was the Citizen CT-S251 model. The device is located on a small area, has ergonomics and a design that allows you to quickly and easily install checking paper on the principle of "dropped-in."
The CT-E351 has a front check output, a print resolution of 203 dpi, and full or partial paper trimming for 58 or 80 mm wide rolls. Print speeds of up to 250mm per second can speed up transactions and avoid queues.
Built-in USB 2.0 interfaces, as well as serial RS-232 or Ethernet, provide flexibility in connecting the printer to the corporate network. Ready-to-use in cash settlement operations (mPOS ready), the printer is available in either black or white colors to allow the user to choose the model that is best combined with other equipment at the cash settlement node.
The creation of the CT-S351 is an important step forward for Citizen. Printer - a model that allows you to print checks 80 mm wide, in the line of check printers.
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