Element RW873 Front-Feed 80mm Thermal Receipt Printer
High-speed direct-thermal printing with a front paper exit and a built-in auto-cutter, built for fast retail and hospitality counters.
3" paper widthDirect thermalUp to 300mm/sUSB / Serial / EthernetAuto-cutter
The Element RW873 is an 80mm (3") direct-thermal receipt printer with a front-feed paper exit, engineered as a reliable and cost-effective solution for fast-paced retail and hospitality environments. It prints crisp receipts at up to 300mm/s, connects over USB, Serial (RS232) and Ethernet, and includes a built-in auto-cutter so staff can tear-free serve customers one transaction after another.
Why choose the Element RW873
Fast 300mm/s printing Keeps queues moving at busy checkouts and counters.
Built-in auto-cutter Cleanly separates each receipt automatically, no manual tearing.
Triple interface Connect via USB, Serial (RS232) or Ethernet to suit any POS setup.
Front paper exit Front-feed design suits tight or wall-mounted counter spaces.
Durable belt-driven mechanism Engineered for everyday reliability in high-volume use.
Smart sensors and ESC/POS Paper jam detection, near-end sensor and ESC/POS for wide compatibility.
300mm/s
Print speed
3"
Paper width
3
Interfaces (USB / Serial / Ethernet)
36mo
Return-to-base warranty
Drop in, connect, print
Load a roll into the front-feed mechanism, plug into your POS over USB, Serial or Ethernet, and you are ready to serve. The RW873 supports OPOS, Windows and Linux drivers plus page-mode printing, and its LED status indicators with paper jam and near-end sensors make day-to-day operation simple for counter staff.
Specifications
Brand
Element
Model
RW873 (Front Feed)
SKU
PRELRW873002
Print method
Direct thermal
Print speed
Up to 300mm/s
Paper width
80mm (3")
Paper exit
Front feed
Interfaces
USB, Serial (RS232), Ethernet
Auto-cutter
Yes
Command set
ESC/POS
Driver support
OPOS, Windows, Linux
Sensors / status
Paper jam detection, paper near-end sensor, LED status indicators
Mechanism
Belt-driven
Colour
Black
Warranty
36 months return to base
How it compares
Model
Form factor
Interfaces
Best for
Element RW873 (this printer)
3" front-feed desktop, 300mm/s
USB, Serial, Ethernet
Tight or wall-mount retail and hospitality counters
It is a direct-thermal printer, so it uses 80mm (3") thermal paper rolls only. No ink, ribbon or toner is required.
Does it have an auto-cutter?
Yes. The RW873 includes a built-in auto-cutter that cleanly separates each receipt automatically.
Which connections does it support?
Three interfaces are built in: USB, Serial (RS232) and Ethernet (LAN), so you can wire it to almost any POS configuration, including networked multi-terminal setups via Ethernet.
Will it work with my POS software?
The RW873 is ESC/POS compatible and supports OPOS, Windows and Linux drivers, so it works with most POS systems. 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 ordering.
It is not printing over USB, what should I check?
Install the printer driver first, then connect the USB cable. Connecting USB before installing the driver is the most common cause of a printer not being detected.
Why a front-feed design?
The front paper exit lets the printer sit flush against a wall or in a tight cabinet, which is ideal for compact or built-in counter spaces.
What warranty does it include?
The RW873 is covered by a 36-month return-to-base warranty.
What comes in the box?
The RW873 ships with the printer, a power supply (PSU), a USB cable, a serial cable and a paper sensor. With both a USB cable and a serial cable included, you can connect over USB or Serial straight out of the box.
How fast does it print and what is the SKU?
This is the Element RW873 front-feed receipt printer, SKU PRELRW873002, finished in black. It prints at up to 300mm/s, which keeps queues moving at busy checkouts and counters, and its built-in auto-cutter separates each receipt cleanly.
Does it warn staff before the paper runs out?
Yes. The RW873 has a paper near-end sensor along with paper jam detection and LED status indicators, so counter staff get a clear warning before a roll runs out and can spot issues at a glance. Its belt-driven mechanism is engineered for everyday reliability in high-volume use.
Where it works best
Retail checkout receipt printing
Hospitality and cafe counters
Networked, multi-terminal POS via Ethernet
Compact or wall-mounted counters where the front exit saves space
Stock up on 80mm thermal rolls
The RW873 uses 80mm direct-thermal paper. Keep a box on hand so you never run out mid-shift.
The Element RW873 (SKU PRELRW873002) is an 80mm (3") direct-thermal POS receipt printer with a front-feed paper exit and a built-in auto-cutter. It prints at up to 300mm/s, connects via USB, Serial (RS232) and Ethernet, is ESC/POS compatible and supports OPOS, Windows and Linux drivers, with paper jam detection, a paper near-end sensor and LED status indicators. Supplied with a PSU, USB cable, serial cable and paper sensor, and backed by a 36-month return-to-base warranty.
Element · RW873 Front Feed · Direct Thermal Receipt Printer · 80mm · USB / Serial / Ethernet · POS Sales Australia
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