{"id":11518,"date":"2025-07-26T11:12:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T11:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/posnetwork.com.au\/?post_type=product&#038;p=11518"},"modified":"2025-07-26T11:14:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T11:14:14","slug":"citizen-cts-4500-ethrenet-interface-black-thermal-printer","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/posnetwork.com.au\/index.php\/product\/citizen-cts-4500-ethrenet-interface-black-thermal-printer\/","title":{"rendered":"CITIZEN CTS-4500 4&#8243; Ethernet interface Black Thermal Printer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Citizen CT-S4500 is a powerful 4-inch direct thermal printer engineered for high-volume receipt, ticket, and label printing across retail, logistics, and hospitality environments. Delivering reliable, fast performance in a compact footprint, this front-exit printer ensures protection from spills, debris, or dust\u2014ideal for kitchens and rugged environments.<\/p>\n<p>With USB connectivity as standard and options for Bluetooth, WiFi, Ethernet and Serial, this model is designed for easy integration with mobile POS and PC-based systems alike. It prints at speeds of up to 200mm\/sec, supports media widths up to 112mm, and handles thick paper (up to 0.150mm), making it a strong A4 printer replacement for space-saving, efficient printing.<\/p>\n<p>It also includes features such as auto-cutter, barcode and QR code printing, and easy paper loading, and is backed by Citizen\u2019s reputation for durability and performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Product Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fast Printing: Up to 200mm\/sec for quick receipt and ticket output<\/li>\n<li>Supports Wide Media: Paper width from 58mm to 112mm<\/li>\n<li>Paper Thickness: Handles up to 0.150mm \u2013 ideal for tickets or labels<\/li>\n<li>Front Exit Design: Ideal for kitchen and splash-prone areas<\/li>\n<li>Auto Cutter: Guillotine with full or partial cut for smooth operation<\/li>\n<li>Ethernet Interface Standard<\/li>\n<li>Advanced Sensors: Black mark, label gap, and paper near end detection<\/li>\n<li>Built-in Power Supply: Cleaner workspace, no external brick<\/li>\n<li>ESC\/POS Emulation: Compatible with existing POS systems<\/li>\n<li>Energy Efficient: Standby power consumption as low as 3W<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for mPOS and desktop POS setups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Product Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Print Method<\/b><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">Direct Thermal Line Dot Printing<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Print Speed<\/b><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">Up to 200 mm\/sec<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Resolution<\/b><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">203 dpi (8 x 8 dots\/mm)<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Print Width<\/b><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">104 mm<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Media Width<\/b><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">58 mm \u2013 112 mm<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper Roll Diameter<\/b><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">Max \u00d8 102 mm<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper Thickness<\/b><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">65 \u2013 150 \u00b5m<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper Loading<\/b><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">Drop-in, Easy Load<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Cutter<\/b><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">Guillotine, Partial\/Full Cut (1M cuts life)<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Interfaces<\/b><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">USB (standard); Optional: Ethernet,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW205557342 BCX0\">WiFi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">, Serial, Bluetooth (<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW205557342 BCX0\">MFi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Sensors<\/b><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">Black Mark, Label Gap, Paper Near End<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Barcode Support<\/b><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">1D &amp; 2D (QR Code, PDF417, GS1-Databar, etc.)<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Power Supply<\/b><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">Internal (AC 100\u2013240V input, 24V DC output)<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Power Consumption<\/b><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">~70W (printing), 3W (standby)<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">Dimensions (<\/span><\/b><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW205557342 BCX0\">WxDxH<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">)<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">170 x 216 x 151 mm<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Weight<\/b><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">2.5 kg<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">Operating\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">Temp.<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">5\u00b0C to 40\u00b0C, 35\u201390% RH (non-condensing)<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Reliability<\/b><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">Print head: 100 km \/ Auto cutter: 1M cuts<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Drivers<\/b><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">Windows, OPOS,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW205557342 BCX0\">JavaPOS<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">, CUPS (Linux\/Mac)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Emulation<\/b><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">ESC\/POS<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Colour<\/b><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205557342 BCX0\">Black (White available via special order)<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205557342 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"brand\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"prices-container 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