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Receipt PrinterCT-S281

Compact size and equipped with an auto cutter as standard.
This model featuring Bluetooth and cash drawer kicker has been added to the lineup.

Paper Width: 58mm

Print Method: Direct Thermal Printing

Functions

Printing Speed: up to 80mm/sec.
Auto Cutter
Buzzer
Cash Drawer Kicker
Drop-in Paper Loading
Internal Power Supply (with extended base option)

Applications

Receipts
Tickets
Kitchen
Barcodes
2D Barcodes
Labels

Features

Drop-in paper loading mechanism

Loading paper is easy, making paper-changing a breeze
Lineup features models with Bluetooth

Can be operated with a smartphone or tablet, for doing business in wider areas and more places.
(CT-S281BD)
Apple MFi licenses program certified and multi-OS compatible (iOS/Android/Windows). (CT-S281BD)
Android/iOS SDKs provided free of charge
Lineup includes models with cash drawer kicker feature (CT-S281BD)
Compact, lightweight design makes installation easy
Equipped with an auto cutter despite its small size
Equipped as standard for two-dimensional codes: PDF417, QR Code

Main Applications

POS/ECR Equipment
Measuring equipment/medical equipment
Printing from various instruments, terminals and machines
For printing various labels including product labels and direct marketing labels.

Used in the following industries

Financial
Retail
Food
Hospitality
Restaurants
Healthcare/Clinical

Basic Functions

Features

Auto Cutter
Drop-in Paper Loading
Thermal

Supported Interfaces See Interface Details

USB
Serial
Bluetooth+USB

Available Drivers

Windows
OPOS
CUPS

Supported Platform by SDKs

Android
iOS
Windows
Linux for ARM

Smartphone/Tablet Compatibility

AndroidBluetoothUSB
iOSBluetooth

Downloads

Consumables/Options

See Consumables/Options (Sold Separately)

Specifications

Print Method	Direct Thermal Printing
Printing Width (Total Dot Number)	48mm/384 dots
Dot Density	Horizontal, Vertical 8 dots/mm (203 dpi)
Maximum Printing Speed	80mm/sec. (640 dots/sec.) *Label-specification model is 60mm/sec. Printing Conditions: Print Rate 12.5%, Print Density 100%
Line Spacing	4.23mm (1/6 inch) configurable by command
Paper	Thermal Paper Roll: 58mm Paper Diameter: up to φ83mm Paper Thickness: 60 to 100μm
Number of Columns Printable	Font A: 32 columns (12×24 dots) Font B: 42 columns (9×24 dots) Font C: 48 columns (8×16 dots) Kanji Font A: 16 columns (24×24 dots) Kanji Font C: 24 columns (16×16 dots)
Character Size	Font A: 1.5×3mm Font B: 1.13×3mm Font C: 1×2mm Kanji Font A: 3×3mm Kanji Font C: 2×2mm
Character Types	Alphanumeric characters, international characters, PC437/850/852/857/858/860/863/864/865/866, WPC1252, Katakana, Thai code 18, Kanji (JIS first, second), Kana, JIS C 6226-1983
User Memory	Flash memory can record user-created fonts or logos
Barcodes	UPC-A/E, JAN (EAN) 13 digits/8 digits, ITF, CODE39, CODE 128, CODABAR, CODE93, PDF417, QR CODE
Interfaces	Serial (RS-232C), USB, Bluetooth: Class 2 (Ver 2.0 + EDR, SPP Profile) + USB (Full Speed 2.0)
Input Buffer	4K or 45 bytes
Power Supply Voltage	Rated Input: AC 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz, DC 8.5V (DC 8.5V is direct current without using AC adapter)
Usage Environment	Operating Environment Temperature/Humidity: 5 to 45°C 10 to 85% RH (no condensation) Storage Environment Temperature/Humidity: -20 to 60°C; 10 to 90% RH (no condensation)
Mass	Main Unit: Approx. 630g
External Dimensions	106 (W) x 180 (D) x 105 (H) mm
Reliability	Print Head Life: pulse-resistant 1x10⁸ pulse (Print Rate 12.5%) Wear Resistance 50km (room temperature, room humidity, specified recommended paper)
Standards Compliance	VCCI Class B, UL, C-UL, FCC Class B, TUV, GS, CE Marking
Utility Software	Printer Customization, POS Printer Utility
Drivers	Windows, OPOS, POS　for.NET, Java POS, Linux, CUPS
Accessories	AC Cord: ×1 AC Adapter: ×1 Thermal Paper Roll for Testing (1 roll) *Label paper in case of label-specification model CD-R (Driver, Manual, etc.) Quick Start Guide USB Cable Lamp (USB interface model) (×1) Operation Panel Sheet (for wall hanging) (×1)