Citizen
Citizen, CL-E321, 4" Thermal Transfer Label Printer, 203 DPI
Citizen, CL-E321, 4" Thermal Transfer Label Printer, 203 DPI
SKU:CL-E321XUBNNA
Product Description
The Citizen CL-E321 is a compact yet powerful 4-inch thermal transfer and direct thermal desktop label printer designed for businesses that require reliable, high-quality barcode and shipping label printing. With print speeds up to 8 inches per second, a durable clamshell design, and Citizen's innovative Hi-Lift™ media access system, the CL-E321 simplifies ribbon changes and media loading while minimizing downtime. It supports both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing, making it suitable for everything from shipping labels to durable product identification labels.
The CL-E321XUBNNA includes USB, Serial, and Ethernet connectivity for easy integration into existing workstations and networks, while the CL-E321EXXUBBTNA adds Bluetooth connectivity for flexible wireless printing from compatible devices.
Ideal For
- Shipping and fulfillment
- Warehouse inventory management
- Retail shelf and price labeling
- Manufacturing product identification
- Healthcare specimen labeling
- Logistics and distribution
- Asset tracking
- Work-in-process (WIP) labeling
- Compliance and barcode labeling
- Shopify, ShipStation, UPS WorldShip, FedEx Ship Manager, and other shipping platforms
Key Features
- 4-inch desktop barcode label printer
- Thermal Transfer & Direct Thermal printing
- 203 dpi print resolution
- Print speeds up to 8 ips (200 mm/sec)
- Prints labels up to 4.1 inches wide
- Supports media widths from 1" to 4.6"
- Handles rolls up to 5-inch outside diameter
- Uses 300-meter thermal transfer ribbons for fewer ribbon changes
- Hi-Lift™ full-opening mechanism for fast media loading
- ClickClose™ print mechanism
- Adjustable gap and black mark sensors
- ENERGY STAR® certified
- Compact desktop footprint
- Cross-emulation supporting Zebra® ZPL II®, Datamax®, EPL2®, and more for simplified printer replacement.
Connectivity Options
CL-E321XUBNNA
- USB 2.0
- RS-232 Serial
- 10/100 Ethernet LAN
CL-E321EXXUBBTNA
- USB
- Bluetooth
- USB Host (EX platform supports expanded interface configurations depending on model family).
Applications
Retail
- Price labels
- Shelf labels
- Product identification
- Promotional labels
Warehouse & Distribution
- Shipping labels
- Carton labels
- Inventory labels
- Bin location labels
Manufacturing
- Product labels
- Work-in-process tracking
- Compliance labels
- Component identification
Healthcare
- Specimen labels
- Pharmacy labels
- Laboratory identification
- Patient tracking
Transportation & Logistics
- Shipping labels
- Parcel identification
- Routing labels
- Receiving labels
Compatible Media
Supports:
- Direct Thermal Labels
- Thermal Transfer Paper Labels
- Polypropylene Labels
- Polyester Labels
- Asset Tags
- Barcode Labels
- Shipping Labels
- Inventory Labels
- Continuous Media
- Die-cut Labels
- Black Mark Media
- Perforated Labels
Compatible with:
- Wax ribbons
- Wax/Resin ribbons
- Resin ribbons
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Print Method | Thermal Transfer & Direct Thermal |
| Resolution | 203 dpi |
| Maximum Print Width | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
| Maximum Print Speed | 8 ips (200 mm/sec) |
| Maximum Media Width | 4.6 in (118 mm) |
| Maximum Roll Diameter | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Ribbon Length | 300 m |
| Ribbon Core | 1 in |
| Memory | 32 MB RAM, 16 MB Flash |
| Sensors | Adjustable Gap & Black Mark |
| Emulations | ZPL II, Datamax DMX, EPL2, CBI BASIC |
| Warranty | 2-Year Printer Warranty |
What's Included
- Citizen CL-E321 Desktop Label Printer
- Power Supply
- Power Cord
- USB Cable (may vary by distributor)
- Quick Start Guide
- Driver & Utility Downloads
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
