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Description

Citizen CT-S281IIUSUBKPX CT-S280II Thermal Receipt Printer with Cutter

The Citizen CT-S281IIUSUBKPX is a compact thermal receipt printer with integrated cutter designed for point-of-sale and access-control checkpoint installations. This model combines USB and serial (RS-232) connectivity to integrate with legacy and modern POS systems, access control systems, and security monitoring platforms that require event logging or receipt printing at entry/exit points.

Key Features

  • Integrated cutter for automatic receipt separation
  • Dual connectivity: USB and serial (RS-232) ports for flexible integration
  • Thermal print technology — no ink cartridges required
  • Black finish, compact footprint for counter or wall-mount installation
  • Supports standard 3-inch thermal receipt paper rolls

Security installers and integrators deploying access-control checkpoints, visitor management stations, or event logging systems benefit from the CT-S280II's compact form factor and multi-interface connectivity. Factory-new unit sourced directly from the manufacturer with full US warranty coverage.

Specifications
Printing Technology: Direct Thermal
Resolution: 203 dpi
Print Speed: 80 mm/sec
Print Width: 48 mm
Media Width: 58 mm
Media Thickness: 60 to 100 μm
Number Of Columns: Up to 48 digits
Main Interface: Serial (RS-232C), USB (version 1.1)
Optional Interfaces: Serial, Parallel, USB
Input Buffer: 4K bytes
Emulations: ESC/POS
Barcodes: EAN-13, UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN-8, Codabar, ITF, CODE39, CODE93, CODE128, PDF 417, QR Code
Dimensions: 106x180x105 mm
Weight: 0.63 Kg
Power Supply: 100 to 240V, DC 8.5V
Reliability: 100 Million pulses or 50 Km
Cutter Reliability: 1 million cuts
Operating Temperature: -20 to +50°C
Operating Humidity: 10% – 85% RH
EMC Standards: CE, TUV, UL, C-UL, FCC class B, VCCI
Case Color: Black or White
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