Citizen, CL-S703III, Industrial Label Printer, Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer

Product Description

Built for mission-critical industrial labeling, the Citizen CL-S703III produces crisp 300 dpi labels ideal for small text, high-density barcodes, QR codes, electronics labeling, pharmaceutical labeling, and compliance applications. The new III Series introduces a modern color touchscreen interface, significantly faster processing, expanded memory, and improved connectivity while maintaining compatibility with existing Citizen printer languages and Zebra®/Datamax® emulations.

Its rugged metal construction, Hi-Open™ front-access design, and Hi-Lift™ print mechanism simplify media loading and maintenance, while Citizen's ARCP™ (Automatic Ribbon Control Protection) technology automatically maintains ribbon tension for consistently sharp print quality. The printer supports up to 450-meter ribbons, reducing ribbon changes and increasing productivity in high-volume operations.

Ideal For

• Manufacturing
• Warehouse & Distribution
• Shipping & Fulfillment
• Retail Distribution Centers
• Healthcare & Laboratory
• Pharmaceutical Labeling
• Electronics Manufacturing
• Automotive Parts Identification
• Asset Tracking
• Compliance & Product Labeling
• Food Production
• Government & Logistics

Compatible with:

• BarTender
• NiceLabel
• Loftware Cloud
• TEKLYNX CODESOFT
• SAP
• Oracle WMS
• Shopify Shipping
• ShipStation
• UPS WorldShip
• FedEx Ship Manager

Key Features

• Thermal Transfer & Direct Thermal printing
• 300 dpi high-resolution printing
• Print speeds up to 10 ips (254 mm/sec) in fast mode
• Maximum print width: 4.1 inches (105 mm)
• Supports 8-inch media rolls
• Uses 450-meter thermal transfer ribbons
• Automatic Ribbon Control Protection (ARCP™)
• Hi-Lift™ metal print mechanism
• Hi-Open™ front-opening case
• 2.8-inch color LCD touchscreen
• USB, Ethernet, and USB Host standard
• Optional Serial, Parallel, Wireless LAN, and premium interface configurations
• Cross-Emulation™ supporting Zebra® ZPL II®, Datamax®, EPL2®, and BASIC interpreter
• Large onboard memory for fonts, graphics, and standalone operation

Connectivity

Standard Interfaces

• USB 2.0 High-Speed
• Gigabit-capable Ethernet/Wired LAN
• USB Host

Factory Interface Options

• RS-232 Serial
• Parallel
• Wireless LAN
• Wired LAN + USB Host
• Wired/Wireless LAN enterprise configurations with XML/request printing support

Applications

Manufacturing

• Product Identification
• Compliance Labels
• Work-in-Process (WIP)
• Component Labels
• Electronics Labels

Warehouse & Logistics

• Shipping Labels
• Pallet Labels
• Carton Labels
• Bin Labels
• Inventory Tracking

Healthcare

• Laboratory Labels
• Pharmacy Labels
• Medical Device Labels
• Specimen Labels

Retail Distribution

• Carton Labels
• Shelf Labels
• Product Labels
• Distribution Labels

Food & Beverage

• Product Identification
• Ingredient Labels
• Date Coding
• Compliance Labels

Compatible Media

Supports:

• Thermal Transfer Paper Labels
• Direct Thermal Labels
• Polypropylene Labels
• Polyester Labels
• Synthetic Labels
• Asset Tags
• Compliance Labels
• Shipping Labels
• Barcode Labels
• Continuous Media
• Die-Cut Labels
• Black Mark Media
• Fanfold Media

Compatible Ribbon Types

• Wax
• Wax/Resin
• Resin

Supports 450-meter ribbons for reduced operator intervention and higher productivity.

Technical Specifications

What's Included

• Citizen CL-S703III Industrial Label Printer
• AC Power Cord
• Ribbon Shaft
• Ribbon Rewind Core
• Media Shaft & Guides
• Printhead Cleaning Pen
• Sample Ribbon
• Sample Labels
• Quick Start Guide
• Driver & Utility Downloads
• Manufacturer Warranty