Citizen CL-E321 Label Printer

Citizen CL-E321

 The new Citizen CL-E321 combines a distinctive and stylish design with exceptional performance and dependability in a small, simple-to-use package. 

The CL-E321 is equipped with a wide 90 degree Hi-LiftTM opening mechanism, full connectivity, and printer emulations and was made to facilitate quick media and ribbon changes. 

It is the best option due to these features for applications such as high-end retail, healthcare, logistics, and courier services. The CL-E321 is easy to set up and use and guarantees trouble-free operation. It prints at speeds of 200 mm/s at 203 dpi with thermal transfer and direct thermal technologies, and it is available in black or white.

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Printing Media Technical-Specifications Warranty / Safety

Printing

Printing Technology
Thermal Transfer + Direct Thermal 
Printing Resolution
203 dpi 
Print Speed (maximum)
8 inches per second (200 mm/s)
Print Width (maximum)
4 inches (104 mm)


Media

Media type
Roll or fanfold media; die-cut, continuous or perforated labels, tags, tickets. Inside or outside wound
Media Width (min to max)
1 - 4.6 inches (25.4 - 118 mm)
Media Thickness (min to max)
63.5 to 190 μm
Media Sensor
Fully adjustable gap and reflective black mark
Media Length (min to max)
0.25 to 100 inches (6.35 to 2540 mm)
Roll Size (max), Core Size
Inside diameter 5 inches (125 mm) Core size 1 inch (25mm)
Ribbon winding and type
Ink side out. Wax, Wax/Resin or Resin Type
Ribbon size
2.6 inches (60 mm) maximum outside diameter. 300 metres length. 1 inch (25 mm core)


Technical-Specifications

RAM (standard Memory)
32MB total, 4 MB available for user
Flash (Non-Volatile Memory)
16 MB total, 4MB available for user
Main Interface
Triple interface USB 2.0, RS-232, and 10/100 Ethernet
Mechanism
Clamshell, easy-to-load, wide opening design
Control panel
One LED, Control key: FEED
Drivers and software
Free-of-charge from Citizen Systems website, 
including support for various platforms
Paus after printing for tearing
Yes
Emulations (Languages)
  • Cross-Emulation™ - auto-switch between Zebra® 
    and Datamax® emulations
  • CBI™ BASIC Interpreter
  • Eltron® EPL2®
  • Zebra® ZPL2®
  • Datamax® DMX
Barcodes
  • UCC/EAN
  • Composit Symb
  • GS1-Databar
  • QR Code
  • PDF 417
  • CODABAR(NW-7)
  • CODE128
  • CODE93
  • CODE39
  • Codabar, ITF
  • EAN-8(JAN-8),
  • EAN-13 (JAN-13)
  • UPC-E
  • UPC-A
  • Code3of9
Case
Hi-Open™ industrial ABS case with safe close
Size (W x D x H) and Weight
178 x 266 x 173 mm, 2.6 Kg


Warranty / Safety

EMC and safety standards
  • CE
  • TUV
  • UL
  • FCC
  • VCCI
Warranty
2 years, 6 months or 30 Kms on printhead
Number of Cuts
300,000 cuts on media 0.06-0.15mm; 100,000 cuts 0.15-0.25mm



Paper load

Hi-Lift™ mechanism and ClickClose™ closure.

Media support

Large media capacity - holds rolls up to 5 inches (127 mm).

Paper Width

Variable paper width - 1 inch (25.4 mm) – 4.6 inches (118.1 mm).

Paper thickness

Paper thickness up to 0.150mm.

Printing Speed

Ultra-fast print out - up to 200mm per second (8 inches per second)

Case color

Available in black or white

Tear bar

Upper and lower tear bar

Media sensor

  • Adjustable media sensor
  • Black mark sensor

Paper load

Hi-Lift™ mechanism and ClickClose™ closure.

Printing Speed

Ultra-fast print out - up to 200mm per second (8 inches per second)

Paper thickness

Paper thickness up to 0.150mm.

  • 300dpi

  • Single button control panel

  • Disinfectant ready

Case color

Available in black or white

Media sensor

  • Adjustable media sensor
  • Black mark sensor
  • Label gap sensor


Accessories And Options


  • Auto cutter
  • High speed cutter

Naturally Citizen Green Concept


  • ENERGY STAR® compliant
  • Small footprint

Operating Systems


  • Windows 7 & 10
  • Windows Server 2012, 2016 & 2019
  • Linux and Mac OS/X
  • Zebra® ZPL2®
  • Cross-Emulation™ - Automatically switch between Zebra® ZPL® and Datamax®
  • BASIC Interpreter - for data stream processing
  • Linux CUPS
  • Datamax® DMX
  • EPL2 Emulation
  • Windows 11
  • Windows Server 2022

Applications


  • Manufacturing
  • Healthcare
  • Pharmacy
  • Retail