Citizen
Citizen, CL-S531II, 4" Direct Thermal Industrial Desktop Label Printer, 300 DPI
Citizen, CL-S531II, 4" Direct Thermal Industrial Desktop Label Printer, 300 DPI
SKU:CL-S531II-EPUBK
Product Description
The Citizen CL-S531II is a rugged 4-inch industrial desktop direct thermal label printer designed for businesses that require high-resolution barcode and label printing. Featuring 300 dpi print resolution, the CL-S531II produces sharp text, detailed graphics, and small barcodes, making it ideal for healthcare, laboratory, electronics, product identification, compliance labeling, retail, and manufacturing applications. It prints at speeds up to 4 inches per second and incorporates Citizen's proven Hi-Lift™ all-metal print mechanism and Hi-Open™ case for exceptional durability and easy media loading.
The CL-S531II-EPUBK includes Premium Ethernet, USB, and Serial connectivity for reliable network integration, while the CL-S531II-EPUBK-C adds a factory-installed guillotine cutter for automatically cutting continuous labels, tickets, and tags. These models are ideal for organizations that need precise, high-quality direct thermal printing with enterprise-class reliability.
Key Features
- 4-inch industrial desktop direct thermal printer
- 300 dpi high-resolution printing
- Prints up to 4 ips (100 mm/sec)
- Premium Ethernet (10/100 Base-T)
- USB 2.0 and RS-232 Serial interfaces
- Citizen Hi-Lift™ all-metal print mechanism
- Hi-Open™ metal case for easy media loading
- Front paper exit protects media from dust and moisture
- Adjustable gap, notch, and black mark sensors
- Cross-Emulation™ automatically switches between Zebra® ZPL® and Datamax® printer languages
- Supports Citizen BASIC Interpreter (CBI), ZPL II®, Datamax®, and EPL2®
- ENERGY STAR® certified
- Factory cutter available on CL-S531II-EPUBK-C
Ideal For
- Healthcare
- Medical laboratories
- Pharmaceutical labeling
- Electronics manufacturing
- Retail
- Warehousing
- Distribution centers
- Manufacturing
- Product identification
- Asset management
Common Applications
- High-density barcode labels
- Product identification labels
- Small component labels
- Healthcare specimen labels
- Pharmacy labels
- Compliance labels
- Shipping labels
- Inventory labels
- Shelf labels
- Asset tracking labels
- Electronics labels
- Tickets and continuous tags (Cutter Model)
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Print Method | Direct Thermal |
| Resolution | 300 dpi |
| Maximum Print Width | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
| Maximum Print Speed | 4 ips (100 mm/sec) |
| Media Width | 0.5–4.6 in (12.5–118 mm) |
| Maximum Roll Diameter | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Media Thickness | 63.5–254 μm |
| Memory | 32 MB RAM / 16 MB Flash |
| Standard Interfaces | USB 2.0, RS-232 Serial |
| Additional Interface | Premium Ethernet (10/100 Base-T) |
| Printer Languages | Citizen, ZPL II®, Datamax®, EPL2®, CBI BASIC |
| Media Sensors | Gap, Black Mark, Notch |
| Dimensions | 231 × 289 × 183 mm |
| Weight | 3.6 kg (7.9 lb) |
Available Models
| Citizen SKU | Connectivity | Media Handling |
|---|---|---|
| CL-S531II-EPUBK | USB + Serial + Premium Ethernet | Standard Tear-Off |
| CL-S531II-EPUBK-C | USB + Serial + Premium Ethernet | Factory Guillotine Cutter |
Shopify Variant Structure
Media Handling
- Standard Tear-Off (CL-S531II-EPUBK)
- Auto Cutter (CL-S531II-EPUBK-C)
Resolution
- 300 dpi
Connectivity
- USB + Serial + Premium Ethernet
Connectivity
Both models include:
- USB 2.0
- RS-232 Serial
- Premium Ethernet (10/100 Base-T)
Compatible with Windows®, macOS®, Linux®, Zebra®, Datamax®, and other enterprise label printing environments.
Compatible Media
Supports a wide variety of direct thermal media, including:
- Shipping labels
- Barcode labels
- Product labels
- Inventory labels
- Shelf labels
- Healthcare labels
- Pharmacy labels
- Compliance labels
- Electronics labels
- Continuous media
- Die-cut labels
- Tags and tickets (especially with cutter model)
Why Choose the Citizen CL-S531II?
The Citizen CL-S531II delivers exceptional print quality for applications where barcode accuracy and small text are critical. Its 300 dpi resolution, rugged all-metal construction, enterprise networking, and printer language emulation make it an excellent replacement for legacy Zebra® or Datamax® printers. The cutter-equipped model increases efficiency by automatically separating labels and tickets in high-volume environments.
Benefits
- Produce crisp, high-density barcodes and graphics
- Ideal for healthcare, electronics, and compliance labeling
- Rugged industrial design for long-term reliability
- Easy integration into existing enterprise systems
- Premium Ethernet for dependable network printing
- Optional automatic cutter for tickets and continuous labels
Industries Served
- Healthcare
- Medical Laboratories
- Pharmaceuticals
- Electronics Manufacturing
- Retail
- Warehousing
- Distribution
- Manufacturing
- Government
- Asset Management
What's Included
CL-S531II-EPUBK
- Citizen CL-S531II Printer
- Power Cable
- USB Cable (if supplied by distributor)
- Quick Start Guide
CL-S531II-EPUBK-C
- Citizen CL-S531II Printer
- Factory-Installed Guillotine Cutter
- Power Cable
- USB Cable (if supplied by distributor)
- Quick Start Guide
