• Image of label being printed
  • Right diagonal image
  • front image
  • Operation panel image
  • cover open image1
  • cover open image2
  • cover open image3
  • Left diagonal image
  • Image of label printing state
  • Front top image
  • Image of label being printed
  • Right diagonal image
  • front image
  • Operation panel image
  • cover open image1
  • cover open image2
  • cover open image3
  • Left diagonal image
  • Image of label printing state
  • Front top image
Print

Label PrintersCL-S700III/CL-S703III

Large Volume, High-Speed Printing at up to 305mm/second.
The color LCD touchscreen and GUI interface provide intuitive and easy operation of the printer.

Paper Width
25.4 to 118mm
Print Method
Thermal/Thermal Transfer Method
Functions
  • Metal Chassis
  • Thermal Transfer
  • Thermal
  • Standalone Printing
  • Color LCD touchscreen
Applications
  • Tickets
  • Barcodes
  • 2D Barcodes
  • Labels
  • Tags
  • Fanfold Paper

Features

  • High-Speed Printing

    Capable of high-speed printing at MAX 305mm/sec.*1

    32bit RISC CPU provide high speed and high quality print.

    Compare to CL-S700II, Reduce printing time by 17%(CL-S700Ⅲ)~20%(CL-S703Ⅲ)

    *1: Fast print mode:CL-S700Ⅲ, Max254mm/sec. for CL-S703Ⅲ

  • Great specification for industrial printer

    Large Media and Print capacity: Max roll diameter 203mm, Ribbon length 450m.

    LAN, USB and USB Host are standard. Wireless LAN is available as an option.

    User memory: ROM 24MB, Increase storage capacity for ROM(ex. Font)

    High quality scalable Font by command. Support Japanese, Chinese and Korea (2 bytes characters) and English.

  • Scalability | Various fields/development theme

    Supports Windows, Linux(CUPS)and mac(CUPS) drivers.
    (BarTender barcode generation software is recommended)

    Set the Four language from the touch panel
    Support Japanese, Chinese and Korea and English.

    Support XML printing, Request printing (Support by optional Interface)

  • Robust and Durability

    Outer case : Full metal chassis(Main components)

    Metal construction provides strength and durability for a reliable performance.

    Reliable design with 20 years experience.

  • Original color for CITIZEN

    Metallic Matte Black
    Coloring has been selected more than 20 prototypes testing

  • ARCP mechanism: High stability, High quality Print

    Equipped with an ARCP mechanism to maintain the level of ribbon tension regardless of changes in ribbon diameter.

    (ARC mechanism improves printing position and suppresses the occurrence of ribbon slippage and ribbon wrinkles.)

    Good for small label, severe print positionlabel

    Support to use variety of ribbon & paper

    ARCP: Active Ribbon Control & Positioning

    Mechanism adjusts ribbon tension constantly

    ARCP mechanism

    Label : Pulling ⇒ Constant adjustment

    Ribbon diameter: Back > Front right arrow

    Label : Forwarding ⇒ Constant adjustment

    Ribbon diameter: Back < Front
  • Front-Open Structure:Top class usability in industrial category

    All operations are possible from the front face of the printer.
    Setting, adjustment, and replacement can be done quickly, reducing total work time.

    Wide open head, Flat Media Path:
    Setting is extremely easy as the head opens wide with simple paper path.

    cover fully open

    Small Actual Footprint:
    Printers can be installed side-by-side since no need to open in the side.

    Safety&Smooth Cover:
    Cover can be fixed any position.
    Check mechanism and paper status and operate the touch panel during the cover open.

    parallel arrangement
  • Intuitive and Useful operation panel

    ●Significant improvement in visibility

    Hard key prepared for frequent use button such as FEED and STOP.

    Backlit button: Easy to see in dark environment

    Corner LED: Printer status visible from the side. Power/Error.

    Easy to see and use operation panel
    Main Menu: Easily check current settings

    Header Info: Network status, Standard I/F, Option I/F, Keyboard Lock etc.

    Custom Info: Model No., IP address, Global Config Number at all times.

    Shortcuts: Quickly change settings.

    touch panel and buttons

    Increased efficiency in label printing.

    Setup Wizard: Easy to set up by looking guide and wizard.

    Quick Info: Quickly check main specifications and settings.

    Preview: Quickly check jobs and process tasks.

    Label issue
  • Easy to set by USB flash drive

    Setting Import, Export: Settings can be imported and exported using USB Flash drive without computer.
    For exporting you can attach explanation to the settings.

    Firmware Update: Efficiency for kitting works.

    USB memory function
  • Troubleshoot: reducing loss time

    WEB Guide: resolve errors by referring to the web page from the QRcode®.

    Illustration Guide: Illustrate help you to understand procedures.

    troubleshooting guide
  • STANDALONE PRINTING:
    Enable to print without the computer.
    Stand alone function without programming

    "Standalone Forms Print" function:

    Easy standalone operation without programming*1

    By installing Standalone Forms, Enable to print without the computer*2

    Execute the print into label format stored.

    Standalone Forms can be imported using USB Flash drive.

    Supports three different formats.

    Scan data printing: Input data ⇒Print on label format stored in the printer*3

    CSV File Conversion Printing: Input data ⇒Print the data that look for the data in CSV file*3

    CSV File printing by batch: CSV in USB flash drive⇒Print all data in CSV file by batch

    *1: Create Standalone Forms with Layout Editor.
    *2: Standalone Forms can be installed on multiple devices
    *3: Data source: Scanner, other interface.

    ② CSV File Conversion Printing:

    Scan the barcode to read the data.

    Look for the data in CSV and matched data will be used for printing.

    Convert the data.

    Print the label.

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  • Remote Maintenance: Manage multiple printers remotely*1

    Increased management & support efficiency

    Remote monitoring

    Counter: print distance, cut times

    Confirm Firm Ver.

    Printer status

    Jobmanagement & history

    Remote Maintenance

    Firmware Update

    Printer setting Backup/Restore

    Send files: Com1mand, LOGO, Printing data

    *1: When us Using the Option Interface board.

    Manage multiple printers from Citizen’s cloud server remotely.
    Printer registration, Search and filter by criteria.
    FW can be updated at specified times

    Centralized management
  • Easy Maintenance: Reduce maintenance time

    Head/Platen:

    Easy parts replacement and cleaning
    ①Head opens 85 degrees. Coveropens90 degrees more.

    Easy disassembly and installation
    ②Head: Screwdriver only ③Platen: No tool required

    Easy maintenance_1

    Option Parts: Easier to install than previous model.

    Cutter/Peeler:
    ④ ⑤Tool free ⑥From 2 screws to just 1 screw at upper position.

    Option Interface Board:
    ⑦new insertion guide has been added to make positioning easier. Click in interfaces: no cable folding required.

    Easy maintenance_2
  • CITIZEN LinkServer:

    CITIZEN LinkServer for Android:

    by USB connection/Android Application/For smartphones and stablets

    Management functions can be utilized by connecting the supported label printer via a USB cable with the Android terminal on which the Android App "Citizen LinkServer" is installed.

    CITIZEN LinkServer(Web Monitor):

    by LAN connection/Platform(OS) Free/Web browser Utility

    For this Product, settings related to the printer unit and network can be changed and printer operations such as restart can be performed via web browser.

    Settings and management from smartphones and tablets
  • Standard Support for SAP ERP* System

    *ERP: Enterprise Resource Planning

  • Standard Support for rMQR Code®

    New QR Code® "rMQR Code®" is supported.

    This code is ideal for narraw and long spaces.

    Larger capacity than Micro QR Code, max. 361 characters.

    Sample size: 3.75×14.8mm, 15x59cells(0.25mm/cell)*Excluding margin

    *Please contact us for details regarding rMQR Code®.

    *QR Code® and rMQR Code® are registered trademarks of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

  • Support to use variety of paper

    Adjustable sensor:

    Equipped with Adjustable sensorand Front Fix sensor

    Gap and Black Mark detect positions can be adjusted in the paper width direction.

    Support fan-fold paper:

    Support fan-fold paper by insertingfrom the back from the main unit.

    Option Cutter, Peeler Unit:

    Ready for rotary cutter, pizza cutterand peeler. *Not factory option

Introductory Video

Main Applications

  • Tickets

  • Labels

  • Barcode Printing

Used in the following industries

  • Manufacturing

  • Food

  • Distribution

Basic Functions

Features
  • Auto Cutter
  • Buzzer
  • Internal Power Supply (with extended base option)
  • Metal Chassis
  • Thermal Transfer
  • Thermal
  • Standalone Printing
  • Color LCD touchscreen
Supported Interfaces
  • Standard USB
  • Standard Wierd LAN
  • Wierd LAN/WirelessLAN
  • Serial
  • Parallel
  • Wired LAN
  • Wierd LAN + USB Host
Available Drivers
  • Windows
  • Linux(CUPS)
  • macOS(CUPS)
Supported Platform by SDKs
  • Windows
  • Android
  • iOS
  • javaScript

Specifications

Print Method Thermal/Thermal Transfer Printing
Printing Speed 51 to 305mm/sec.*1 (51 to 254mm/sec. for CL-S703Ⅲ*1)
Resolution 203dpi(CL-S703Ⅲ is 300dpi)
Paper Width 25.4 to 118mm
Effective Printing Width: up to 104mm(CL-S703Ⅲ is 105mm)
Minimum media pitch 6.35mm※2
Paper Diameter Exterior Diameter: up to 203φ Paper Core Diameter: 38 to 76mm
Paper Thickness 0.0635 to 0.254mm
Paper Detection Sensor Mobile and Fixed (Transmission/Reflection)
Ribbon Max length: 450m, Max outer diameter: 86.5 mm, Core diameter 25.4 mm
Ribbon winding & type Ink side in or out, automatically sensing. Wax, Wax/Resin or Resin Type
Barcodes One Dimensional:
Code 39/93/128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13 (JAN-13), EAN-8 (JAN-8), Interleaved 2 of 5, HIBC (Code 39 using Modulus 43), CODABAR (NW-7), Int 2 of 5 (Interleaved 2 of 5 using Modulus 10), Plessey, CASE CODE, UPC2DIG ADD, UPC5DIG ADD, Telepen, ITF14, ITF16, Industrial 2 of 5, COOP 2 of 5, GS1*2
Two Dimensional:
UPS Maxi Code, PDF-417, Data Matrix, QR code®, rMQR code®*6
Equipped Font Fixed Pitch Font, OCR Font, Proportional Font, True Type resterizer、
CS Sans CJK (Support for JP:Japanese, EN:Engsish, SC: Simplified Chineses, KR: Korean)
Kanji Font Gothic (16x16, 24x24, 32x32, 48x48 dots)
Command Datamax® Emulation, Zebra® Emulation, Eltron® Emulation
Operation panel Color LCD touchscreen(2.8 inch, RGB, 240 x 320 dots TFT graphic LCD, resistive membrane method),Button x 2, LEDx2
Memory ROM: 256MByte, RAM: 256MByte,(User memory: ROM 24MB)
Interfaces Standard: USB 2.0 compliant (High-speed 480 Mbps), Wired LAN, USB Host
Options: Serial (RS-232C), Parallel (IEEE1284-ECP/Centronix standards)
     Supports XML: Wired LAN
     Supports XML, request printing: Wired LAN+USB host x2, Wired LAN/Wireless LAN
     Supports Multi Function: Wired LAN/Wireless LAN
Power Supply Voltage AC100V-240V, 50/60Hz
Mass Approx. 13.5kg
External Dimensions 255 (W) x 490 (D) x 265 (H) mm
Reliability Print head life:50km(Recommended media), Platen life:100km(Recommended media)
Safety Standards*5 CB, UL/cUL, CE, UKCA, VCCI: Class A, FCC/IC: Class A, CCC, BIS, KC
Accessories*4 AC Cord
Quick Start Guide
Paper Shaft Guide
Paper Shaft
Ribbon Shaft
Ribbon Winding Core
Head Cleaner
Sample Ribbon(Thermal Transfer Ribbon)
Labels for Testing
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Fast print mode.
When a media pitch of less than 1 inch is used, enable the “Small Media Adjustment” setting.
Please contact us for details regarding GS1.
depending on applicable region
Please contact us for information on other regions and the latest status such as standard numbers.
Coming soon.

Dimensions

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Interfaces

Equipped as standard with USB, and Wired LAN interfaces.

Interface area on back (USB and Wired LAN equipped as Standard)

Equipped as Standard

  • USB
  • Wired LAN

Factory pre-shipment options

  • Serial
  • Parallel
  • Wired LAN

    *Supports XML: Wired LAN

  • Wierd LAN/WirelessLAN

    *Supports XML, request printing

  • Wierd LAN + USB Host x 2

    *Supports XML, request printing

  • Wierd LAN/WirelessLAN

    *Supports Multi Function

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