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CT-S601

Category	Paper width	Printing speed	Model
POS Printers	2 inch	80 mm/sec.	CT-S280 CT-S281/281L
		150 mm/sec.	CT-S310
		160 mm/sec.	CT-S310II
		200 mm/sec.	CT-S601 CT-S651
		220 mm/sec.	CT-S2000/2000L
		300 mm/sec.	CT-S801 CT-S851
	3 inch	150 mm/sec.	CT-S310
		160 mm/sec.	CT-S310II
		200 mm/sec.	CT-S601 CT-S651
		220 mm/sec.	CT-S2000/2000L
		300 mm/sec.	CT-S801 CT-S851
	4 inch	150 mm/sec.	CT-S4000/4000L
Panel Printers	2 inch	150 mm/sec.	CT-P291
	3 inch	150 mm/sec.	CT-P293
Mobile Printers	2 inch	50 mm/sec.	CMP-10
		80 mm/sec.	CMP-20, CMP-20Bluetooth/WiFi
	3 inch	100 mm/sec.	CMP-30, CMP-30Bluetooth/WiFi

CT-S601

Features

The New CT-S601 is your Next Best Printing Solution for your receipt applications as it
not only offers more features for less price than any other competitive model, but also
it is fully compatible with previous Citizen models - making the CT-S601 the Best Value
in any class!

• High-speed (200 mm/s) printing
• Longer cutter life (2 million cuts) delivers lower maintenance costs
• Greater reliability delivers longer life & lower maintenance costs
• Wider paper width allows printing of additional information & larger fonts
• Interchangeable interfaces
• 2D barcode (QR-code and PDF417) support allows wider applications
• Built in buzzer provides audible alert without adding extra cost devices
• Built in power supply eliminates unsightly "brick" and frees up space
• Cash drawer kick-out external device port supports 2 cash drawers
• 2-color printing supported (when specified paper uused)

Easy maintenance

Drop-in paper loading

Operation panel

• LED indicates the printer's status, types of errors, and messages.
• Easy maintenace of printer head and cutter with using of LED messages.

LED

• Green: Power is on. It flashes when dats is incoming or a memory error has occurred.
• Red: Operates in special modes or in errors.
• Orange: Paper is low (paper near-end) or print head is hot.

Button

• FEED button: Not only to feed the paper, but to set for memory switches and running self-printing.

Power supply choices

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Specifications

Printing method			Line thermal dot print method
Print width (*1)			80mm/640 dots, 72mm/576 dots, 64mm/512 dots, 54.5mm/436 dots, 54mm/432 dots, 52.5mm /420dots, 48 mm/384 dots, 45mm/360 dots, 48.75mm/390 dots, 68.25 mm/546 dots
Dot density			8 × 8 dots / mm (203 dpi)
Printi speed			Roll paper: Max. 200 mm/sec 1600 dots lines/sec. (fastest, print density 100%)
Number of print columns (*2)			Font Maximum number of characters (columns) Dot configuration (dots) 83mm 80mm 60mm 58mm Font A 53 48 36 35 12 × 24 Font B 71 64 48 46 9 × 17 Font C 80 72 54 52 8 × 16
Character size (W × H) (*3)			Font A: 1.50 × 3.00 mm Font B: 1.13 × 2.13 mm Font C: 1.00 × 2.00 mm
Character type			Alphanumeric, International, PC437/850/852/857/858/860/863/864/865/866/ WPC1252/Katakana/Thai code 18
User memory			384 Kb (capable of storing user-defined characters and logos)
Barcode type			UPC-A/E, JAN(EAN) 13/8 columns, ITF, CODE 39, CODE 128, CODABAR (NW-7), CODE 93, PDF417, QR Code
Line spacing			4.23mm (1/6 inch) (changeable using commands)
Paper roll	Roll paper	Width	Paper roll: 83+0/-1 mm, 80+0/-1 mm, 60+0/-1 mm, 58 mm+0/-1
		Thickness	65 to 75µm (core tube diameter: inner 12 mm/outer 18mm) 75 to 85µ:m (core tube diameter: inner 25.4 mm/outer 32 mm)
		Diameter	Φ 83mm or less
Interface			Serial (RS-232C compliant), Parallel (IEEE1284 compliant) USB, USB with hub, powered USB, Ethernet
Cash drawer kick-out			Supports 2 cash drawers
External device port			RJ-45, 8-pin connector
Buffer size			4K bytes / 45 bytes
Pupply voltage			DC 24V ± 5%
Power consumption			Approx. 45 W (normal printing), 3W (standby)
AC adapter (36AD2, 36AD3)			Rated input: AC 100 to 240V, 50/60 Hz, 150VA Rated output: DC24V, 2.1A By using of Powered USB, no AC adapter is required)
Weight (approx.)			CT-S601S (Built-in power supply type): 2kg CT-S601A (AC adaptor type): 1.6kg
Outer dimensions			CT-S601S (Built-in power supply type): 145 (W) × 192 (D) × 148(H)mm CT-S601A (AC adaptor type): 145 (W) × 192 (D) × 120(H)mm
Operating temperature and humidity			5 to 45 °C, 10 to 90 % RH (no condensation)
Storage temperature and humidity			-20 to 60 °C, 10 to 90 % RH (no condensation)
Reliability *4			Print head life: 150 km, 200 million pulses Auto cutter life: 2 million cuts
Safety standards *5			UL, C-UL, FCC class A, TÜV-Bauart, CE marking, CCC

*1: When paper width is 83, 80, 60 or 58 mm.

*2: The number of printable column is selected using a memory switch. The number of columns noted in this able refer to typical models. The number of columns varies depending on specifications.

*3: Characters appear small because the dimensions include a blank area surrounding each character.

*4: At normal temperature/humidity, using recommended paper and paper thickness of 65µm.

*5: Compliant if the Citizen Systems AC adapter (36AD2/36AD3) is used.

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Type classification

CT-S601 S (1) 3 (2) NN (3) E (4) BK (5) P (6)
(1) Power Supply	DC: No power source S: Built-in power supply type A: AC adapter type
(2)Paper width	3: 3 inch (80/83mm) 2: 2 inch (58/60mm)
(3) Interface (Option)	Parallere (IEEE 1284) Serial (RS-232C) USB USB with hub Powered USB Ethernet
(4) Market	E: Europe U: USA C: China
(5) Body case color	WH: Cool white BK: Black
(6) PNE sensor	None: No sensor P: PNE sensor

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Driver

You can download complete drivers.

Customization

You can download a utility software to customize print speed, darkness and to set up user' font, logo, maintenance counter, etc.

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Accessories (Standard)

Standard Accessories

Optional Accessories

Interface card

Wall mount kit

Other accessories

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