

The Citizen CL-S700III (CLS700IIINEXXX) is a 4-inch industrial thermal transfer and direct thermal label printer for logistics, manufacturing, warehousing and healthcare. This version prints at 203 dpi and up to 300 mm/s (12 ips), holds 200 mm (8") label rolls and 450 m ribbons inside its Hi-Open™ metal case and comes with a tear bar for tear-off printing. USB and Ethernet are built in, with a colour touch display and a free slot for an interface card.
📦 What's in the box – CLS700IIINEXXX
- ✅ Citizen CL-S700III label printer – 203 dpi
- ✅ Power cord – EU plug (Schuko); the power supply is built into the printer – no external adapter
- ✅ Ribbon holder + paper core – for ribbons up to 450 m on 1" cores, ink side in or out
- ✅ Quick-start guide – drivers, utilities and manuals are a free download from Citizen
- ❌ USB or Ethernet cable – NOT included – connect via USB 2.0 or the built-in Ethernet port – cables are not in the box
- ❌ Labels and ribbons – NOT included – choose them from the compatible labels and ribbons below
- ❌ Peeler, rewinder, cutter and interface options – NOT included – optional extras – see the accessories below
⚠️ Please note: no interface cable is in the box. To connect the printer to your computer, please order a USB A-to-B cable separately – e.g. the TSC SP-COM-0002 – or connect it to your network with a standard RJ45 patch cable.
💡 Useful extras: the high-speed cutter Citizen 2000425; the heavy-duty rotary cutter Citizen 2000429; the basic peeler Citizen 2000427; an interface card for the free slot (Citizen IF1-WF5S, Citizen IF1-ES04, Citizen TZ66801-0, Citizen TZ66802-0); Citizen 3000166 head-cleaning pens.
Key Features
- Hi-Open™ metal case – opens vertically with a soft-close action, so the footprint does not grow when it is open
- Hi-Lift™ metal mechanism – wide-opening print head; media and ribbon loading and the paper exit are all at the front
- Up to 300 mm/s (12 ips) at 203 dpi – thermal transfer and direct thermal in one printer
- Very large media capacity – 200 mm (8") rolls on 1"–3" cores, fanfold from the rear, labels 6.35 mm and up
- 450 m ribbons, ink in or out – automatic sensing and ARCP™ ribbon tension control for crisp prints without wrinkles
- Colour touch display with set-up wizard – illustrated set-up steps and on-screen troubleshooting reduce training and support calls
- Cross-Emulation™ – automatic switching between Zebra® ZPL2® and Datamax® DMX, plus Eltron® EPL2® and CBI™ BASIC: replaces installed printers without changing label formats
- USB + Ethernet built in, front USB host – connect scanners or memory sticks, update firmware and print Standalone Forms without a PC; one slot for Wi-Fi, serial, parallel or premium LAN
- Options for every workflow – basic peeler, high-speed cutter or heavy-duty rotary cutter
Ideal Applications
- Logistics and transport: shipping, pallet and parcel labels
- Manufacturing: product, part and compliance labels
- Warehousing: location, picking and inventory labels
- Rental and hiring: asset and equipment tags
- Healthcare and laboratories: specimen, pharmacy and asset labels
- Retail back-store price, shelf and textile labels
All Citizen CL-S700III Versions
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| Part Number | Model | Resolution | Media handling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLS700IIINEXXX (this version) | CL-S700III | 203 dpi | Tear-off | Viewing |
| CLS703IIINEXXX | CL-S703III | 300 dpi | Tear-off | View product |
| CLS700IIIRNEXXX | CL-S700IIIR | 203 dpi | Peeler + rewinder | View product |
| CLS703IIIRNEXXX | CL-S703IIIR | 300 dpi | Peeler + rewinder | View product |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | CLS700IIINEXXX |
|---|---|
| Model | Citizen CL-S700III (CL-S700III series) |
| Printer Type | 4-inch industrial label printer |
| Print Method | Thermal transfer and direct thermal |
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | Up to 300 mm/s (12 ips) |
| Max Print Width | 104 mm (4.1") |
| Max Print Length | 2,539.7 mm (99.99") |
| Media Width | 25–118 mm (1–4.6") |
| Media Thickness | 0.0635–0.254 mm |
| Label Length | 6.35–2,539.7 mm |
| Roll Diameter | Max. 200 mm (8") outer diameter |
| Core Size | 25–75 mm (1–3") |
| Media Types | Roll or fanfold; die-cut, continuous and perforated labels, tags and tickets; inside or outside wound; thermal transfer and direct thermal media |
| Sensors | Fully adjustable gap, notch and reflective black-mark sensor |
| Ribbon | Up to 450 m, max. roll diameter 86.5 mm; 1" (25.4 mm) core; ink side in or out (auto-sensing); wax, wax/resin or resin; ARCP™ automatic tension control |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 and Ethernet 10/100 built in, USB host (front); one interface slot for an optional serial (TZ66801-0), parallel (TZ66802-0), Compact LAN, Compact Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Premium Ethernet 1 Gbit (IF1-ES04) or Premium Wi-Fi card (IF1-WF5S / IF1-WF5L) |
| Wireless | None as standard – optional Wi-Fi card |
| Printer Languages | Cross-Emulation™ (automatic Zebra® ZPL2® / Datamax® DMX switching), Eltron® EPL2®, CBI™ BASIC interpreter |
| Memory | 256 MB RAM |
| Display | Colour touch LCD with 2 buttons; illustrated set-up wizard and on-screen troubleshooting |
| Media Options | Tear bar (standard); optional basic peeler (2000427), high-speed cutter (2000425) or heavy-duty rotary cutter (2000429) |
| Drivers & Software | Windows drivers and utilities – free download from Citizen; Standalone Forms via USB host |
| Power Supply | Built-in power supply – EU power cord included |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 255 × 490 × 265 mm |
| Weight | 13.3 kg |
| Color | Black |
| Construction | Hi-Open™ metal case (soft-close, opens vertically), Hi-Lift™ metal mechanism; front loading and front paper exit |
| Warranty | Printer 2 years; print head 6 months or 50 km |
| In the Box | Citizen CL-S700III printer (203 dpi, thermal transfer + direct thermal, tear bar, built-in power supply), power cord (EU plug), ribbon holder + paper core (ribbon take-up), quick-start guide – USB / Ethernet cable, labels and ribbons NOT included |
Replacing an older CL-S700 series printer? The CL-S700III is the successor of the CL-S700II generation – e.g. the direct thermal Citizen CL-S700IIDT – and adds thermal transfer, Ethernet, a colour touch display and higher speed.
Compare the 203 and 300 dpi and tear-off or peeler/rewinder versions above, or browse other industrial printers. Compare other models in our Industrial Label Printers collection or contact our team for volume pricing.
All Specifications
| Brand | CITIZEN |
|---|---|
| Model | Citizen CL-S700III |
| SKU | CLS700IIINEXXX |
| Product Type | Version |
| Print Method | Thermal transfer |
| Print Type | Thermal Transfer |
| Resolution | 8 dots/mm (203 dpi) |
| Printhead Width | 104 mm |
| Label Peeler (Dispenser) | No |
| Internal Rewinder | No |
| Linerless Label Printing | No |
| RFID | No |
| Wireless Communication | None |
| Wireless Connectivity | None |
| Wired Interface Type | USB, Ethernet |
| Display | Colour touch LCD |
| Memory | 256 MB RAM |
| Interface Cable Included | No |
| Color | Black |
| In the Box | Citizen CL-S700III printer (203 dpi, thermal transfer + direct thermal, tear bar, built-in power supply), power cord (EU plug), ribbon holder + paper core (ribbon take-up), quick-start guide – USB / Ethernet cable, labels and ribbons NOT included |
| Minimum Order Quantity | 1 |
| Warranty | 24 months |
| Non Refundable | No |
| Non Returnable | No |
| Weight | 15.562 kg |
| Datasheet | Download PDF |
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