Citizen CT S4500 Barcode Label Printer

Description

The Citizen CT-S4500 is a cost-effective and versatile barcode label printer designed for a wide range of applications in retail, logistics, and other commercial settings. Here’s a breakdown of its key features:

Printing Performance:

• Print Method: Direct Thermal – This method utilizes heat-sensitive labels that darken when exposed to the printhead. It’s ideal for paper-based labels that don’t require extreme durability, such as receipts, tags, and shipping labels.
• Resolution: 203 dpi (dots per inch) – This delivers good quality for most applications, producing clear text and readable barcodes.
• Print Speed: Up to 200 millimeters (7.9 inches) per second – This fast print speed ensures efficient label production for moderate to high-volume printing tasks.

Media Handling:

• Media Width: The CT-S4500 can handle labels with widths ranging from 58 millimeters (2.3 inches) to 112 millimeters (4.4 inches), making it suitable for a broad range of label sizes used for various applications.
• Media Thickness: It supports labels from 0.0635 millimeters (0.0025 inches) to 0.15 millimeters (0.006 inches) thick, offering flexibility for different label materials.
• Media Roll Size: The printer accepts rolls up to 102 millimeters (4 inches) in diameter with a core size of 25.4 millimeters (1 inch).

Design and Usability:

• High Opening Case: This design allows for quick and easy media loading, minimizing downtime during label changes.
• Easy Paper Path: The user-friendly design simplifies media loading and threading, reducing setup time.
• Control Panel: The control panel with buttons and LEDs provides easy operation, configuration, and monitoring of print jobs.

Connectivity:

• Standard Interface: The CT-S4500 comes equipped with a standard USB 2.0 interface for connection to computers and POS systems.
• Optional Interfaces: Additionally, it offers optional interface cards for Ethernet (wired network), Serial, Parallel (IEEE 1284), Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi, providing flexibility for various network setups.

Additional Features:

• Compression Driver: This feature enables scaling down of A4 documents for printing on the CT-S4500’s wider label format, ideal for situations where you need to condense large amounts of information onto a single label.
• Durable Construction: The CT-S4500 is built to last with a long-lasting printhead, ensuring reliable printing performance.
• Emulations: The printer supports various printer languages (emulations) like ESC/POS™ and Labelmark™, simplifying integration with existing label design software.