CT-S280
CT-S280 Two-Color,
Thermal Data Printer
The CT-S280 is a two inch data printer offering high-end features rarely found in a printer of
this size. With its compact design and easy drop-in paper loading, this printer is a convenient,
low maintenance data printing solution. Built for hi-speed and low-noise oper
is ideal for a variety of business applications including coin-counting, ticketing, automotive
testing, data-logging, and credit card processing. This two-color printer can be desktop or wall-
mounted and comes with a parallel, serial, or USB interface. In addition, a downloadable
customization utility is available to customize print speed, darkness, default font, etc.
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CITIZEN SYSTEMS AMERICA CORPORATION
CT-S280
CT-S280 Two-Color, Thermal Data Printer
Features
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Compact design
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Drop-in paper loading
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80 mm/sec print speed
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Low-noise printing
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Built-in input buffer
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Barcode printing
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Page mode
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Registration of user-defined characters and
logos into flash memory
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Variety of functions selectable with
memory switch
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Horizontal or wall mount installation
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Customization Utility available
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o-color printing
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Applications
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Diagnostic/Testing equipment
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Coin-counting
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edit card pr
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Data-logging
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Delivery Slip
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Coupon
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Ticketing
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Specifications
Printing Method Line thermal dot print method
Print Width 48mm/384 dots
Dot Density 8 (horizontal) X 8 (vertical) dots/mm (203 dpi)
Print Speed 80mm/sec.
Number of Columns Font A: 32 columns; 12 x 24 dots horizontal and vertical
Character Size Font A:
Character type Alphanumeric, International, PC437, 850, 852, 857, 858, 860, 863, 864, 865,
User-defined Logo/Characters User-defined characters and logos can be registered in flash memory.
Barcode Types UPC-A/E, JAN (EAN) 13/8 columns, ITF, CODE 39, CODE 128, CODABAR,
Line Feed Pitch 4.23 mm (1/16 inch) User selectable
Paper Roll Thermal paper roll: 58mm x 83mm OD
Interface
Input Buffer 4k bytes/45 bytes
Supply Voltage DC 8.5V±5%
Power Consumption Standby: Approx. 2W, Printing: Approx. 18W (Approx. 26W max.)
AC Adapter Specifications Rated input: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Weight Approx. 430g
Outside Dimensions (W x D x H)
Environment Operation Temperature 5-40 C°, Humidity 10-85 RH% (no condensation)
Reliability Pulse Resistance: 1 x 108pulses (printing rate 12.5%)
Safety Standards
Font B: 42 columns; 9 x 24 dots
Font C: 48 columns; 8 x 16 dots
1.50 x 3.00mm, Font B: 1.13 x 3.00mm, Font C: 1.00 x 2.00mm
866, WPC1252, Katakana, Thai code 18
CODE 93
Paper thickness: 0.065 - 0.075mm
Serial (RS-232C compliant),
arallel (IEEE 1284 compliant),
P
or USB
Rated output: DC 8.5V, 2.5A
106 x 170 x 116mm
Storage
Temperature -20 to 60 C°, Humidity 10-90 RH% (no condensation)
Wear Resistance: 50km (normal temperature/humidity with
recommended paper used)
FCC Class A, TUV, GS, CE marking, CCC
C-UL,
UL,
*VCCI Class
A,
363 Van Ness Way, Suite 404 • Torrance, CA 90501 • (310) 781-1460 • Fax: (310) 781-9152 • (800) 421-6516 www.citizen-systems.com
Rev. 5/07