Description
The Citizen CT-S4500 is a powerful 4-inch direct thermal printer engineered for high-volume receipt, ticket, and label printing across retail, logistics, and hospitality environments. Delivering reliable, fast performance in a compact footprint, this front-exit printer ensures protection from spills, debris, or dust—ideal for kitchens and rugged environments.
With USB connectivity as standard and options for Bluetooth, WiFi, Ethernet and Serial, this model is designed for easy integration with mobile POS and PC-based systems alike. It prints at speeds of up to 200mm/sec, supports media widths up to 112mm, and handles thick paper (up to 0.150mm), making it a strong A4 printer replacement for space-saving, efficient printing.
It also includes features such as auto-cutter, barcode and QR code printing, and easy paper loading, and is backed by Citizen’s reputation for durability and performance.
Product Features
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Fast Printing: Up to 200mm/sec for quick receipt and ticket output
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Supports Wide Media: Paper width from 58mm to 112mm
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Paper Thickness: Handles up to 0.150mm – ideal for tickets or labels
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Front Exit Design: Ideal for kitchen and splash-prone areas
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Auto Cutter: Guillotine with full or partial cut for smooth operation
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USB Interface Standard: Optional Bluetooth (MFi), Ethernet, Serial, WiFi
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Advanced Sensors: Black mark, label gap, and paper near end detection
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Built-in Power Supply: Cleaner workspace, no external brick
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ESC/POS Emulation: Compatible with existing POS systems
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Energy Efficient: Standby power consumption as low as 3W
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Ideal for mPOS and desktop POS setups
Product Specifications
Print Method | Direct Thermal Line Dot Printing |
Print Speed | Up to 200 mm/sec |
Resolution | 203 dpi (8 x 8 dots/mm) |
Print Width | 104 mm |
Media Width | 58 mm – 112 mm |
Paper Roll Diameter | Max Ø 102 mm |
Paper Thickness | 65 – 150 µm |
Paper Loading | Drop-in, Easy Load |
Cutter | Guillotine, Partial/Full Cut (1M cuts life) |
Interfaces | USB (standard); Optional: Ethernet, WiFi, Serial, Bluetooth (MFi) |
Sensors | Black Mark, Label Gap, Paper Near End |
Barcode Support | 1D & 2D (QR Code, PDF417, GS1-Databar, etc.) |
Power Supply | Internal (AC 100–240V input, 24V DC output) |
Power Consumption | ~70W (printing), 3W (standby) |
Dimensions (WxDxH) | 170 x 216 x 151 mm |
Weight | 2.5 kg |
Operating Temp. | 5°C to 40°C, 35–90% RH (non-condensing) |
Reliability | Print head: 100 km / Auto cutter: 1M cuts |
Drivers | Windows, OPOS, JavaPOS, CUPS (Linux/Mac) |
Emulation | ESC/POS |
Colour | Black (White available via special order) |
Features
- Auto Cutter
- Windows
- WLAN
- USB
- Serial / RS232
- Ethernet
- Black
- White
- 200mm/sec
- 4 inch