The Citizen CL-E303XUBNNA is a compact direct thermal desktop label printer designed for reliable barcode, shipping, inventory, retail, and warehouse label printing. Built for low- to mid-volume business environments, the CL-E303 delivers crisp 300 dpi output in a small footprint that fits easily on counters, packing stations, receiving desks, and inventory workstations.
This configuration uses direct thermal printing, so it does not require ink, toner, or ribbon. It includes built-in USB, Ethernet LAN, and Serial connectivity, giving businesses flexible setup options for individual workstations or networked label printing environments. Citizen positions the CL-E303 as a compact, fully featured printer for direct thermal applications, with 203 dpi and 300 dpi versions available across the series.
Key Features & Benefits
300 DPI Direct Thermal Printing
Produces sharp text, graphics, and scannable barcodes for applications where label clarity matters, including product labels, shelf labels, asset labels, and inventory tags.
No Ink, Toner, or Ribbon Required
Direct thermal technology uses heat-sensitive media, helping reduce supplies, simplify maintenance, and support efficient everyday label printing.
Compact Desktop Design
The CL-E303 is built with a small footprint, making it a strong fit for tight workspaces while still supporting labels up to approximately 4.5 inches wide on a 5-inch media roll.
USB, LAN & Serial Connectivity
Includes USB, Ethernet LAN, and Serial / RS-232 interfaces, allowing easy integration with workstations, networks, and common business systems.
Fast Print Performance
Prints at up to approximately 6 inches per second, helping teams keep up with daily labeling tasks in receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory workflows.
Easy Media Loading
Citizen’s Hi-Lift mechanism and ClickClose closure help make media changes simple and reduce downtime during busy operations.
Integrated Printer Management
Citizen’s LinkServer web management and configuration system is integrated for printer control and easier setup/administration.
Ideal Use Cases
- Inventory labels
- Warehouse barcode labels
- Shipping and receiving labels
- Retail shelf and price labels
- Product identification labels
- Asset tracking labels
- Packing station labels
- Office and backroom labeling
Technical Highlights
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Manufacturer: Citizen
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Model: CL-E303
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Part Number: CL-E303XUBNNA
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Device Type: Desktop barcode label printer
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Print Method: Direct thermal
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Print Resolution: 300 dpi
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Print Speed: Up to approx. 6 inches per second
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Maximum Label Width: Up to approx. 4.5 inches
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Media Roll Capacity: Up to approx. 5-inch roll
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Connectivity: USB, Ethernet LAN, Serial / RS-232
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Color: Black
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Media Sensors: Black mark sensor and label gap sensor
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Memory: 16MB Flash / 32MB SDRAM
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Included Items: Power supply and US power cord
Bottom Line
The Citizen CL-E303XUBNNA is a dependable compact desktop label printer for businesses that need high-quality 300 dpi direct thermal printing without a large footprint. With USB, LAN, and Serial connectivity, fast output, and easy media handling, it is a strong fit for warehouse, retail, inventory, and shipping workflows that require clear, accurate barcode labels.
