Fast, durable 80mm desktop receipt printing for busy retail, hospitality and POS counters.
80mm (3") widthDirect thermalUp to 220mm/sec203 dpiGuillotine auto-cutter
The Citizen CT-S601II is an 80mm (3") direct thermal receipt printer built for high-volume point-of-sale environments. It prints crisp 203 dpi receipts at up to 220mm per second from a tough, long-life printhead, with a top paper exit and a guillotine auto-cutter rated for heavy daily use. It is a fixed desktop printer aimed at retail checkouts, hospitality counters, kitchens and multi-terminal POS systems that need fast, reliable receipts with minimal maintenance.
Why choose the Citizen CT-S601II
High-speed printing Up to 220mm/sec keeps queues moving at busy counters.
Long-life auto-cutter Guillotine full and partial cut with a self-retracting, low-maintenance design.
Top paper exit Receipts present cleanly from the top, easy to place on or under the counter.
2D barcode ready PDF417 and QR code support for vouchers, loyalty and order tickets.
Integrated power supply No bulky external brick to find a home for under the counter.
Interchangeable interface USB host onboard, with a swappable interface board for serial, parallel, Ethernet or wireless setups.
220 mm/s
Max print speed
203 dpi
Print resolution
80 mm
Paper width (3")
2M cuts
Auto-cutter life
Built for the counter, all day
Drop in an 80mm thermal roll, connect it to your POS terminal and start printing. The CT-S601II loads paper from the top, prints at speed and cuts each receipt cleanly so staff can hand it over and move to the next sale. With a long-life printhead and a high-endurance cutter, it is designed to keep working through high transaction volumes without constant maintenance.
Specifications
Brand
Citizen
Model
CT-S601II
SKU
CTS601IIBL
MPN
CT-S601II3NABP
Print method
Direct thermal (no ink or ribbon)
Print speed
Up to 220mm/sec
Resolution
203 dpi
Paper width
80mm (3") standard; supports 58, 60, 80 and 83mm
Paper exit
Top exit
Interface
USB host onboard; interchangeable interface board for serial, parallel, Ethernet or wireless LAN (this base unit ships without a data interface board fitted)
Auto-cutter
Guillotine, full and partial cut (self-retracting)
Cash drawer port
Yes (supports 2 drawers)
Barcodes
1D plus 2D (PDF417, QR Code)
Emulation
ESC/POS compatible
Colour
Black
Warranty
24 months return-to-base
How it compares
Model
Print speed
Paper width
Best for
Citizen CT-S601II (this printer)
Up to 220mm/sec
80mm (3")
High-volume counters needing top speed and a heavy-duty cutter
Cost-conscious retail and hospitality with USB/Ethernet or USB/Serial onboard
The CT-S310II is a great-value 3" thermal printer with the data interface built in. Step up to the CT-S601II when you want the faster 220mm/sec engine and a higher-endurance cutter for the busiest counters.
What's in the box
Citizen CT-S601II thermal receipt printer (black)
AC power cord
USB cable
Sample paper roll
Quick-start guide
Power switch cover and interface cover
Frequently asked questions
What paper or rolls does the CT-S601II use?
It uses 80mm (3") direct thermal receipt rolls, the most common POS receipt roll. It can also handle 58, 60 and 83mm widths with the paper guide. There is no ink or ribbon to replace.
Does it have an auto-cutter?
Yes. It has a guillotine auto-cutter that performs full and partial cuts, with a self-retracting design built for heavy daily use.
Which interface does this model use?
This is the standard base unit (MPN CT-S601II3NABP), which has a USB host port onboard and ships without a data interface board fitted. The CT-S601II uses interchangeable interface boards, so it can be configured for serial, parallel, Ethernet or wireless LAN. If you need a specific connection such as Ethernet or serial, call us on 1300 026 062 so we can confirm the right board for your setup.
Will it work with my POS software?
The CT-S601II is ESC/POS compatible and ships with Windows, OPOS, JavaPOS and CUPS drivers, so it works with most POS software. Some cloud POS platforms (for example Square) only support specific printer models, so check your POS provider's supported-hardware list or call us on 1300 026 062 before buying.
How do I set it up over USB?
Install the Citizen printer driver first, then connect the USB cable and power on. Installing the driver before plugging in over USB is the single most common fix for a printer that "won't print" on first setup.
Can it open a cash drawer?
Yes. It has a cash drawer (DK) port and can drive up to two drawers, so a kick-out drawer opens automatically when a sale is finalised.
Can it print barcodes and QR codes?
Yes. It supports common 1D barcodes plus 2D PDF417 and QR codes, useful for loyalty vouchers, order tickets and click-and-collect receipts.
Where it works best
High-volume retail checkouts that need fast receipt printing
Cafe, bar and restaurant counters printing customer receipts
Kitchen and back-of-house order tickets
Networked, multi-terminal POS setups (with an Ethernet interface board fitted)
Any ESC/POS-based POS system that drives a cash drawer
Stock up on 80mm thermal rolls
The CT-S601II uses standard 80mm (3") direct thermal receipt rolls. Keep a box on hand so you never run out mid-shift.
The Citizen CT-S601II (SKU CTS601IIBL, MPN CT-S601II3NABP) is an 80mm (3") direct thermal POS receipt printer that prints at up to 220mm/sec at 203 dpi, with a guillotine full and partial auto-cutter, top paper exit, integrated power supply, cash drawer port and PDF417/QR 2D barcode support. It is ESC/POS compatible and uses interchangeable interface boards (USB host onboard; serial, parallel, Ethernet or wireless LAN available), suiting high-volume retail checkouts, hospitality counters, kitchens and networked POS terminals. Supplied in black with a 24-month return-to-base warranty.
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