The Citizen CL-S521 is a light industrial-grade thermal barcode printer with a printing resolution of 203 dots. It offers excellent value for money.

As a high-performance direct-heating light industrial model, it features a large built-in paper tray, uses thermal label or receipt paper (no ribbon required), is easy to replace consumables, has a fast printing speed, stable printing quality, and a durable printhead.

It is primarily used by customers in logistics labeling, hospital labeling, and highway toll collection. With its innovative product structure, finely crafted components, stable and reliable quality, and highly user-friendly operation, it has received widespread praise from users.
Citizen CL-S521 Features:
◆ All-metal printhead design ensures durability and reliable operation.
◆ CITIZEN’s unique open print module structure and visual color coding design ensure quick label installation and easy, fast printer cleaning and maintenance.
◆ Adjustable label sensor allows for quick setting of special labels.
◆ Equipped with 16 MB of DRAM and 4 MB of flash memory, it easily and quickly handles large print jobs.
◆ Utilizes a powerful 32-bit RISC processor for efficient data transmission and processing.
◆ New communication interface with two standard print interfaces (serial and USB), and optional network card, parallel, and wireless LAN interfaces.
◆ Built-in power supply eliminates the need for a bulky external power supply.
◆ Optional paper peeler and cutter modules enhance printing application flexibility.
Citizen CL-S521 Detailed Specifications:
Printing Method: Direct Heating
Printing Resolution: 200 DPI (8 dots/mm)
Printing Speed: 1-6 inches/second (2.54-150mm/s)
Printing Width: 104mm
Motherboard Memory: 16MB SDRAM, 4MB Flash ROM
Processor: 32-bit RISC High-Speed Processor
Printing Modes: Batch Processing/Tear/Cut/Peel-Off
Media Type: Roll/Folded Thermal Paper
Label Specifications: Width 19.5-118mm, Thickness 0.063-0.254mm, Length 6.4-812mm
Paper Container Specifications: Label roll, Outer diameter 150mm (6″), Inner diameter 25.4-76mm (1-3″)
(Datamax emulation) 1D Barcode: Code 3 of 9, UPC-A/E, EAN-13 (JAN-13), EAN-8 (JAN-8), Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 128, HIBC (Modulus 43-used code 3 of 9), Codebar (NW-7), Int 2 of 5 (Modulus 10-used Interleaved 2 of 5), Plessey, Case Code, UPC 2DIG ADD, UPC 5DIG ADD, Code 93, Telepen, ZIP, UCC/EAN128, UCC/EAN128 (for K-MART), UCC/EAN128 Random Weight, FIM
(Datamax emulation) 2D barcode: UPC Maxi Code, PDF-417, Data Matrix, QR Code, Aztec, RSS
(Zebra emulation) 1D barcode: Code 11, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, EAN-8, UPC-E, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-13, Industrial 2 of 5, Standard 2 of 5, ANSI CODABAR, LOGMARS, MSI, Plessey, UPC/EAN Extensions, UPC-A, POSTNET, Planet
(Datamax emulation) 2D Barcodes: Code 49, PDF-417, CODE BLOCK, UPS Maxi Code, Micro PDF-417, Data Matrix, QR Code, RSS, TLC39
Font Library: 8 bitmap fonts, 1 Scalable font, supports TrueType font download
Instruction Languages: Datamax instruction set and Zebra ZPL II instruction set
Control Panel: 4 buttons and 4 indicator lights
Standard Ports: RS-232 serial port (25-pin), USB 1.10
Optional Ports: LAN Ethernet interface, wireless LAN, Parallel port
Product Specifications: 231 x 289 x 186
Product weight: 3.5kg .
Optional accessories: electric cutter, label peeler, external high-capacity paper holder (200 meters), external rewinder (optional, to be ordered by the customer at their own expense)