Element RW80L Thermal Printer
Element RW80L 80mm Thermal Receipt Printer (Ethernet, Serial, USB)
A reliable desktop receipt printer with triple connectivity and a patented vertical double auto-cutter for busy retail and hospitality counters.
80mm (3") paper
Direct thermal
203 dpi
Ethernet / Serial / USB
Auto-cutter
The Element RW80L is an 80mm direct thermal receipt printer built for the point-of-sale counter. It pairs triple-interface connectivity (Ethernet, Serial and USB) with a patented vertical double auto-cutter and a 203 dpi printhead, so it slots into most retail and hospitality setups and prints crisp, fast receipts without ink or ribbon. As a direct thermal printer it runs on standard 80mm thermal rolls, keeping running costs and maintenance low.
Why choose the Element RW80L
80mm thermal printing
Direct thermal on standard 80mm rolls, no ink or ribbon to replace.
Vertical double auto-cutter
Patented vertical double auto-cutter design cleanly separates every receipt.
Triple-interface connectivity
Ethernet, Serial and USB on board for flexible wiring into your POS.
203 dpi clear output
203 dpi resolution keeps text, totals and barcodes sharp and scannable.
Paper-saving mode
Built-in paper-saving mode trims roll usage to cut consumable costs.
Reliable, easy upkeep
Designed for efficient, stable printing with easy day-to-day maintenance.
Fits straight into your counter workflow
Drop in a fresh 80mm thermal roll, connect over Ethernet, Serial or USB, install the driver and you are ready to print. The RW80L ships with driver support for Windows, Linux, POSReady and OPOS, so it works alongside common point-of-sale software. The patented vertical double auto-cutter takes care of clean receipt separation at the end of every sale.
Specifications
| Brand | Element |
| Model | RW80L |
| SKU | PRELRW80L001 |
| Print method | Direct thermal |
| Resolution | 203 dpi |
| Paper width | 80mm (3") |
| Printer type | Desktop |
| Interfaces | Ethernet, Serial, USB |
| Auto-cutter | Yes, patented vertical double auto-cutter |
| Driver support | Windows, Linux, POSReady, OPOS |
| Colour | Black |
| Warranty | 24 months return to base |
How it compares
| Model |
Paper width |
Interfaces |
Best for |
| Element RW80L (this printer) |
80mm (3") |
Ethernet, Serial, USB |
Standard retail and hospitality counters |
| Element RW973 MKII |
58/80mm |
Ethernet, Serial, USB |
High-volume counters wanting fast 300mm/s printing and a 2M-cut cutter |
What's in the box
- Element RW80L thermal receipt printer
- Power supply
- Sample thermal roll
- Setup guide
Frequently asked questions
What paper does the RW80L use?
It is a direct thermal printer, so it uses standard 80mm (3") thermal receipt rolls. There is no ink or ribbon to buy or replace.
Does it have an automatic cutter?
Yes. The RW80L features a patented vertical double auto-cutter that cleanly separates each receipt.
Which connections does it support?
The RW80L has triple interfaces: Ethernet, Serial and USB. Ethernet lets you share the printer across networked or multi-terminal POS setups.
What is the print resolution?
The RW80L prints at 203 dpi, which keeps receipt text, totals and barcodes sharp and easy to scan.
My USB connection will not print, what should I check?
Install the printer driver before connecting the USB cable. The RW80L supports Windows, Linux, POSReady and OPOS drivers, and skipping the driver install first is the most common cause of a printer that will not print over USB.
Will it work with my POS software?
Thermal receipt printers like the RW80L use the common ESC/POS command set and work with most POS systems, and it includes Windows, Linux, POSReady and OPOS driver support. 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 to confirm before ordering.
What warranty does it come with?
The RW80L is covered by a 24-month return-to-base warranty.
What comes in the box?
The RW80L ships with the printer, a power supply, a sample thermal roll and a setup guide. The sample roll lets you test your first prints straight away, and because it is a direct thermal printer there is no ink or ribbon to add.
Does it help reduce paper costs?
Yes. The RW80L includes a built-in paper-saving mode that trims roll usage to cut consumable costs. Combined with low-maintenance direct thermal printing on standard 80mm rolls, it helps keep day-to-day running costs down at the counter.
What is the SKU and colour of this printer?
This is the Element RW80L, SKU PRELRW80L001, finished in black. It is a desktop receipt printer designed to sit on a retail or hospitality counter, with a 203 dpi printhead and the patented vertical double auto-cutter.
Where the RW80L works best
- Retail checkout counters printing receipts on standard 80mm rolls
- Hospitality and cafe service counters
- Networked and multi-terminal POS via the on-board Ethernet interface
- Sites running Windows, Linux, POSReady or OPOS point-of-sale software
Keep it stocked with 80mm thermal rolls
The RW80L runs on standard 80mm direct thermal rolls. Stock up so the counter never runs dry.
Shop thermal rolls
The Element RW80L (SKU PRELRW80L001) is an 80mm (3") direct thermal desktop receipt printer with 203 dpi resolution, triple Ethernet, Serial and USB interfaces, a patented vertical double auto-cutter, paper-saving mode and driver support for Windows, Linux, POSReady and OPOS. It is backed by a 24-month return-to-base warranty and suits retail, hospitality and networked multi-terminal point-of-sale environments.
Element RW80L · PRELRW80L001 · 80mm thermal receipt printer · 203 dpi · Ethernet, Serial, USB · POS Sales Australia
1300 026 062
