

The Citizen CL-E720DT (1000852) is a cost-effective 4-inch industrial label printer that fits where floor space is tight: its Hi-Open™ metal case lifts vertically, so the footprint stays the same when it is open. This version prints direct thermal at 203 dpi and up to 200 mm/s (8 ips), takes label rolls up to 200 mm (8") on 1"–3" cores, and has USB and Ethernet built in plus a free slot for an optional Wi-Fi, serial or parallel card.
📦 What's in the box – 1000852
- ✅ Citizen CL-E720DT label printer – 203 dpi
- ✅ Power cord – EU plug (Schuko); the power supply is built into the printer – no external adapter
- ✅ Media holder bar + media holder guide – for label rolls up to 200 mm (8") on 1"–3" cores
- ✅ Head cleaner – keeps the print head clean for sharp prints
- ✅ Test label media – for checking the set-up – order labels for your application separately
- ✅ Quick-start guide + safety sheet – 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 – NOT included – choose labels to suit your application (see compatible labels below)
- ❌ Cutter, peeler and interface cards – 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 Honeywell 321-576-004 – or use any standard USB A-to-B printer cable (or a standard RJ45 patch cable for the network).
💡 Useful extras: the auto-cutter Citizen 2000424; the peeler Citizen 2000454; an interface card for the free slot (Citizen PPZ60108S, Citizen IF1-ES04, Citizen TZ66801-0, Citizen TZ66802-0); Citizen 3000166 head-cleaning pens.
Key Features
- Hi-Open™ metal case – lifts vertically with a soft-close action: no extra space needed when open, safe to close
- Hi-Lift™ metal mechanism – wide-opening print head for fast media loading and simple maintenance from the front
- Direct thermal only – no ribbon to buy or change: low running costs for shipping labels, tickets and short-life labels
- Large media capacity – rolls up to 200 mm (8") on 1"–3" cores, fanfold through the rear slot, media 12.5–118 mm wide
- Cross-Emulation™ – automatic switching between Zebra® ZPL II® and Datamax® DMX, plus a BASIC interpreter: replaces installed printers without changing label formats
- USB + Ethernet as standard – LinkServer™ web tool for remote set-up and status; free slot for a Wi-Fi, serial or parallel card
- 2-colour backlit graphic LCD with 4 buttons and status LED – clear printer status at a glance
- ENERGY STAR® power supply built in – only 2.6 W in standby; power cord in the box
Ideal Applications
- Courier and parcel labels
- Logistics and transport: shipping and pallet labels
- Manufacturing: product, carton and component labels
- Retail: price, shelf-edge and back-store labels
- Warehousing: location, picking and goods-in labels
All Citizen CL-E700 Versions
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| Part Number | Model | Print method | Resolution | Max speed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000853 | CL-E720 | Thermal transfer + direct thermal | 203 dpi | 200 mm/s | View product |
| 1000854 | CL-E730 | Thermal transfer + direct thermal | 300 dpi | 150 mm/s | View product |
| 1000852 (this version) | CL-E720DT | Direct thermal | 203 dpi | 200 mm/s | Viewing |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | 1000852 |
|---|---|
| Model | Citizen CL-E720DT (CL-E700 series) |
| Printer Type | 4-inch industrial label printer (direct thermal) |
| Print Method | Direct thermal |
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | Up to 200 mm/s (8 ips) |
| Max Print Width | 104 mm (4.1") |
| Max Print Length | 4,013 mm (158") |
| Media Width | 12.5–118 mm (0.5–4.6") |
| Media Thickness | 0.0635–0.254 mm |
| Label Length | 6.4–4,013 mm (depending on emulation) |
| Roll Diameter | Max. 200 mm (8") outer diameter |
| Core Size | 25–75 mm (1–3") |
| Media Types | Roll or fanfold (rear slot); die-cut, continuous and perforated labels, tags and tickets; inside or outside wound; direct thermal media |
| Sensors | Fully adjustable gap sensor, reflective black-mark sensor |
| Ribbon | Not required – direct thermal only |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0, Ethernet 10/100 (LinkServer™ web management); interface slot for an optional serial (TZ66801-0), parallel (TZ66802-0), Wi-Fi (PPZ60108S) or premium LAN / Wi-Fi card (IF1-ES04, IF1-WF5S/L) |
| Wireless | None as standard (optional Wi-Fi card) |
| Printer Languages | Cross-Emulation™ (automatic Zebra® ZPL II® / Datamax® DMX & I-Class switching), BASIC interpreter; Linux CUPS |
| Processor | 32-bit, up to 400 MHz |
| Memory | 16 MB Flash (4 MB user area), 32 MB RAM (4 MB user area) |
| Display | 2-colour backlit graphic LCD, 4 buttons, status LED |
| Media Options | Tear-off (standard); optional basic peeler (2000454) and guillotine auto-cutter (2000424) |
| Drivers & Software | Windows drivers, utilities and manuals – free download from Citizen; Windows 7/10/11, Windows Server, Linux and macOS |
| Power Supply | Built-in power supply 230 V AC, ENERGY STAR®: 65 W operating, 2.6 W standby – EU power cord included |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 250 × 458 × 261 mm |
| Weight | 11 kg |
| Color | Black |
| Construction | Hi-Open™ metal case (soft-close, opens vertically), Hi-Lift™ metal mechanism |
| Certifications | CE, TÜV, UL, ENERGY STAR® |
| Warranty | Printer 2 years; print head 6 months or 50 km |
| In the Box | Citizen CL-E720DT printer (203 dpi, direct thermal, built-in power supply), power cord (EU plug), media holder bar + media holder guide, head cleaner, test label media, quick-start guide, safety sheet – USB / Ethernet cable, labels NOT included |
The CL-E700 series combines industrial roll capacity with a tight-space Hi-Open™ design. Compare other models in our Midrange Label Printers collection or contact our team for volume pricing.
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