Direct Thermal Receipt Printer
Element RW873 Front-Feed Thermal Receipt Printer
High-speed 72mm front-exit desktop printing for busy retail and hospitality counters.
72mm media width
Direct thermal
300mm/sec
USB / Serial / Ethernet
Auto-cutter
The Element RW873 is a direct thermal receipt printer built for high-volume point-of-sale environments. With a front paper-exit design, 300mm/sec print speed and triple connectivity over USB, Serial and Ethernet, it suits retail checkouts, cafe and hospitality counters, and networked multi-terminal POS setups where a compact, reliable desktop printer is needed.
Why choose the Element RW873
Fast 300mm/sec printing
Keeps queues moving by printing receipts almost instantly.
Triple interface connectivity
USB, Serial (RS232) and Ethernet ports for flexible installation.
Built-in auto-cutter
Automatically trims each receipt cleanly for a tidy hand-off.
Front paper exit
Front-feed receipt exit lets the printer sit flush against a wall or under a counter.
Cash drawer firing port
Drives a connected cash drawer to pop open at the end of a sale.
Reliable belt-driven design
Industry-leading belt drive boosts reliability and reduces print noise, with paper jam and near-end detection.
Built for the counter
Drop in an 80mm-diameter thermal roll, connect over USB, Serial or Ethernet, and the RW873 is ready to print. The front paper exit and easy-to-see LED status indicator at the paper exit make day-to-day operation simple, while page-mode printing and ESC/POS support keep it compatible with mainstream POS software. OPOS, Windows and Linux drivers are available.
Specifications
| Brand / Model | Element RW873 |
| SKU | PRELRW873001 |
| Print method | Direct thermal |
| Print speed | Up to 300mm/sec |
| Resolution | 203 dpi |
| Maximum media width | 72mm |
| Maximum roll diameter | 80mm |
| Command language | ESC/POS |
| Interfaces | USB, Serial (RS232), Ethernet |
| Auto-cutter | Yes |
| Cash drawer port | Yes (cash drawer firing port) |
| Paper exit | Front exit |
| Printer type | Desktop |
| Drivers | OPOS, Windows, Linux |
| Colour | Black |
| Warranty | 36-month return-to-base |
How it compares
| Model |
Media width |
Connectivity |
Form factor |
Best for |
| Element RW873 (this printer) |
72mm |
USB, Serial, Ethernet |
Desktop, front exit |
Front-feed counters tight on space |
| Element RW973 MKII |
58 / 80mm |
USB, Serial, Ethernet |
Desktop, top exit |
High-duty checkouts needing dual paper widths |
What's in the box
- Element RW873 thermal receipt printer
- Paper roll
- Power adapter
- Power cord
- Driver CD
- Quick start guide
Frequently asked questions
What paper does the RW873 use?
It is a direct thermal printer, so it uses thermal receipt rolls (no ink or ribbon needed). It takes rolls up to 80mm in diameter with a 72mm maximum media width, so standard 80mm thermal rolls are a common fit.
Does it have an automatic cutter?
Yes. The RW873 includes a built-in cutter that automatically trims each receipt.
Which connections does it support?
The RW873 has a triple interface design: USB, Serial (RS232) and Ethernet. The Ethernet port makes it easy to share across multiple POS terminals on a network.
Can it open a cash drawer?
Yes. It has a cash drawer firing port that triggers a connected cash drawer to open at the end of a transaction.
Will it work with my POS software?
The RW873 is ESC/POS compatible with OPOS, Windows and Linux drivers available, so it works with most POS systems. Some cloud POS platforms (such as 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 before connecting the USB cable. Connecting first is the most common reason a thermal printer is not detected. Drivers are supplied on the included CD and OPOS, Windows and Linux drivers are available.
What warranty does it come with?
The RW873 is covered by a 36-month return-to-base warranty.
How fast does the RW873 print and at what resolution?
It prints at up to 300mm/sec at 203 dpi, so receipts come out almost instantly to keep queues moving at busy counters.
What is in the box?
Each RW873 ships with the thermal receipt printer, a paper roll, a power adapter, a power cord, a driver CD and a quick start guide, so you have what you need to get started.
Why is the front paper exit useful?
The front-feed receipt exit lets the printer sit flush against a wall or under a counter, which is ideal for space-tight checkouts. A belt-driven mechanism with paper jam and near-end detection helps keep it reliable and quiet.
Where it works best
- Retail checkouts needing fast, reliable receipt printing
- Cafe, bar and hospitality service counters
- Networked, multi-terminal POS over Ethernet
- Space-tight counters where a front paper exit lets the printer sit flush against a wall
Keep it stocked with thermal rolls
The RW873 prints on 80mm thermal rolls. Stock up so you never run dry mid-shift.
Shop thermal rolls
Element RW873 (SKU PRELRW873001) is a direct thermal desktop receipt printer with a front paper exit, printing at up to 300mm/sec at 203 dpi onto media up to 72mm wide from rolls up to 80mm in diameter. It uses the ESC/POS command language with OPOS, Windows and Linux driver support, and connects via USB, Serial (RS232) and Ethernet. The unit includes a built-in auto-cutter, a cash drawer firing port, belt-driven mechanism, paper jam and near-end detection, an LED status indicator at the paper exit, and a 36-month return-to-base warranty.
Element · RW873 · Direct Thermal Receipt Printer · 72mm · USB / Serial / Ethernet · POS Sales Australia
1300 026 062
