

The Citizen CL-E300 (CLE300XEBXSX) is a compact 4-inch desktop label printer for direct-thermal printing (no ribbon needed) at 203 dpi and up to 200 mm/s (8 ips). It takes 5" (127 mm) label rolls up to 118 mm wide, speaks Zebra ZPL II and Datamax with automatic Cross-Emulation™ and connects via USB 2.0, RS-232 and 10/100 Ethernet as standard; a factory-fitted economy cutter cuts receipts and thin media. Supplied with AC adapter, EU power cord and USB cable – ready to print.
📦 What's in the box – CLE300XEBXSX
- ✅ Citizen CL-E300 label printer – 203 dpi, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, economy cutter
- ✅ Power supply – external AC adapter, 100–240 V AC, ENERGY STAR compliant
- ✅ Power cord – EU plug (Schuko)
- ✅ USB cable – connect and print straight away
- ✅ Media shaft with media guide – holds label rolls up to 5" (127 mm) on 1"–1.5" cores
- ✅ Drivers & label software – Windows driver, utilities and BarTender label software – free download (link in the quick start guide)
- ✅ Quick start guide and safety instructions
- ❌ Labels – NOT included – choose labels to suit your application (see compatible labels below)
- ❌ Ethernet (LAN) cable – NOT included – use any standard RJ45 patch cable
✅ Ready to print: AC adapter, power cord and USB cable are in the box – you only need direct-thermal labels.
💡 Useful extras: a spare AC adapter (Citizen PWT20035-0); a spare 203 dpi print head (Citizen PPM80053-0).
Key Features
- Direct thermal at 203 dpi – up to 200 mm/s (8 ips), max. print width 104 mm; no ribbon to buy or change
- 5" (127 mm) label rolls on 1"–1.5" cores, media 25–118 mm wide – large capacity in a small footprint
- Hi-Lift™ clamshell with ClickClose™ closure: drop-in media loading and a fully adjustable gap / black-mark sensor
- Triple interface as standard – USB 2.0, RS-232 and 10/100 Ethernet with Citizen LinkServer™ web management
- Cross-Emulation™ auto-switches between Zebra ZPL II and Datamax DMX, plus EPL2 and CBI™ BASIC – a drop-in replacement for existing printers
- Factory-fitted economy (separable) auto-cutter for receipts and thin media up to 0.15 mm thick
- Tool-free print head and platen roller replacement; 16 MB Flash / 32 MB SDRAM; ENERGY STAR® power supply
- Disinfectant-ready housing – also at home in pharmacies and healthcare
Ideal Applications
- Shipping and courier labels for e-commerce, parcel and post
- Logistics and transport – pallet, carton and address labels
- Retail – price, shelf and product labels
- Pharmacy and healthcare – prescription and patient labels
- Receipts, tickets and tags on cutter models
All CL-E300 Series Versions
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| Part Number | Model | Print method | Resolution | Interfaces | Colour | Media handling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE300XEBXXX | CL-E300 | Direct thermal | 203 dpi | USB, RS-232, Ethernet | Black | Tear-off | View product |
| CLE300XEWXXX | CL-E300 | Direct thermal | 203 dpi | USB, RS-232, Ethernet | White | Tear-off | View product |
| CLE300XEBXCX | CL-E300 | Direct thermal | 203 dpi | USB, RS-232, Ethernet | Black | Cutter | View product |
| CLE300XEBXSX (this version) | CL-E300 | Direct thermal | 203 dpi | USB, RS-232, Ethernet | Black | Economy cutter | Viewing |
| CLE300EXXEBNXX | CL-E300EX | Direct thermal | 203 dpi | USB + free slot | Black | Tear-off | View product |
| CLE300EXXEBTXX | CL-E300EX | Direct thermal | 203 dpi | USB + Bluetooth | Black | Tear-off | View product |
| CLE303XEBXXX | CL-E303 | Direct thermal | 300 dpi | USB, RS-232, Ethernet | Black | Tear-off | View product |
| CLE303XEBXSX | CL-E303 | Direct thermal | 300 dpi | USB, RS-232, Ethernet | Black | Economy cutter | View product |
| CLE321XEBXXX | CL-E321 | Thermal transfer | 203 dpi | USB, RS-232, Ethernet | Black | Tear-off | View product |
| CLE321XEWXXX | CL-E321 | Thermal transfer | 203 dpi | USB, RS-232, Ethernet | White | Tear-off | View product |
| CLE321XEBXCX | CL-E321 | Thermal transfer | 203 dpi | USB, RS-232, Ethernet | Black | Cutter | View product |
| CLE321EXXEBTXX | CL-E321EX | Thermal transfer | 203 dpi | USB + Bluetooth | Black | Tear-off | View product |
| CLE331XEBXXX | CL-E331 | Thermal transfer | 300 dpi | USB, RS-232, Ethernet | Black | Tear-off | View product |
| CLE331XEWXXX | CL-E331 | Thermal transfer | 300 dpi | USB, RS-232, Ethernet | White | Tear-off | View product |
| CLE331XEBXCX | CL-E331 | Thermal transfer | 300 dpi | USB, RS-232, Ethernet | Black | Cutter | View product |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | CLE300XEBXSX |
|---|---|
| Model | Citizen CL-E300 (CL-E300 Series) |
| Printer Type | 4-inch desktop direct thermal label printer |
| 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 | 2,540 mm (100") |
| Media Width | 25.4–118 mm (1"–4.65") |
| Media Thickness | 0.0635–0.19 mm (economy cutter: up to 0.15 mm) |
| Roll Diameter | Up to 127 mm (5") outside diameter |
| Core Size | 25.4–38.1 mm (1"–1.5") |
| Media Types | Die-cut labels, continuous media, tags and receipts (direct thermal) |
| Sensors | Fully adjustable transmissive gap and reflective black-mark sensor |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0, RS-232C serial, 10/100 Ethernet (Citizen LinkServer™ web management) |
| Wireless | None |
| Memory | 16 MB Flash (4 MB user area), 32 MB SDRAM (4 MB user area) |
| Printer Languages | Cross-Emulation™ (automatic Zebra® ZPL II® / Datamax® DMX switching), Eltron® EPL2®, CBI™ BASIC interpreter |
| Display | No LCD – 1 feed button, power and status LEDs |
| Media Options | Economy separable auto-cutter, factory-fitted (receipts / media up to 0.15 mm) |
| Drivers & Software | Windows driver, utilities and BarTender label software – free download |
| Power Supply | External AC adapter (ENERGY STAR): 100–240 V AC (90–264 V), 50–60 Hz; approx. 60 W typical when printing, <0.15 W no-load |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 170 × 208 × 152 mm (standard model) |
| Weight | 1.98 kg (standard model); AC adapter 0.36 kg |
| Color | Black |
| Certifications | CE, TÜV, UL, FCC, VCCI; ENERGY STAR |
| Warranty | Printer 2 years; print head 30 km or 6 months |
| In the Box | Citizen CL-E300 printer (203 dpi, USB + RS-232 + Ethernet, economy (separable) cutter), external AC adapter, power cord (EU plug), USB cable, media shaft with media shaft guide, quick start guide and safety instructions; drivers and software as free download – labels NOT included |
Need a different resolution, interface, colour or a cutter? All CL-E300 Series versions are listed above. Compare other models in our Desktop Label Printers collection or contact our team for volume pricing.
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