{"product_id":"ct-s281ii-usu-bk-px","title":"Citizen CT-S281II-USU-BK-PX Thermal POS Receipt Printer, USB\/Serial, Black","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitizen CT-S281II-USU-BK-PX Thermal POS Receipt Printer, USB\/Serial, Black\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact Citizen thermal POS receipt printer for retail counters, service desks, hospitality stations, kiosks, and other point-of-sale environments that need dependable 58 mm receipt printing in a small footprint. This SKU is listed with USB and serial interface configuration as listed by the supplier, black housing, direct thermal printing, and Citizen CT-S281 family receipt-printer functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpartan POS is an authorized Citizen dealer and supports the products it sells, making this a strong choice when you want POS hardware from a source that understands printer setup, receipt paper, connection types, and real-world checkout workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answer for Search\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CT-S281II-USU-BK-PX is a compact Citizen thermal POS receipt printer SKU for 58 mm receipt printing with USB\/serial connectivity and black housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetail stores that need compact 58 mm receipt printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountertop POS stations with limited space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService counters, ticket counters, and customer-facing checkout areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceipts, QR codes, 2D barcodes, order tickets, and small-format POS print jobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusinesses standardizing on Citizen receipt printers with Spartan POS support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Citizen CT-S281 family is designed for compact receipt and QR code printing, with an integrated automatic cutter, drop-in paper loading, 203 dpi thermal output, and support for common POS barcode formats. Its small footprint makes it useful where a full-size 80 mm receipt printer is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact direct thermal receipt printer for 58 mm paper workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated automatic cutter for full or partial cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 80 mm\/sec print speed on standard receipt media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e203 dpi print resolution for clear text, receipts, logos, and barcodes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports QR Code and PDF417 two-dimensional barcode printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop-in paper loading for faster media changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack housing for professional POS counter installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESC\/POS emulation support for many POS software environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetail checkout:\u003c\/strong\u003e print compact customer receipts without using a larger 80 mm printer footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHospitality and quick service:\u003c\/strong\u003e print receipts, tickets, QR codes, and short order records where 58 mm media is preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealthcare and service counters:\u003c\/strong\u003e produce compact transaction receipts, patient-service tickets, visitor receipts, or small-format customer documents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKiosks and small workstations:\u003c\/strong\u003e deploy a reliable printer where counter space, power access, and physical footprint matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCitizen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCT-S281II-USU-BK-PX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinter Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCitizen CT-S281 \/ CT-S281II compact thermal receipt printer family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect thermal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e203 dpi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Print Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 80 mm\/sec on standard receipt media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Print Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58 mm thermal receipt paper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColumns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 32, 42, or 48 columns depending on font\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated automatic cutter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\/EAN, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, PDF417, QR Code, and related POS barcode formats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB and serial interface configuration as listed by the supplier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReceipt, ticket, QR code, and compact POS printing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSetup Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the required interface for your POS station before ordering: USB and serial interface configuration as listed by the supplier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the appropriate Citizen driver, OPOS, CUPS, or POS-software printer profile as required by your system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad compatible 58 mm thermal \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/receipt-paper\"\u003ereceipt paper\u003c\/a\u003e and confirm the paper path before testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun a test receipt from your POS software and confirm print width, cutter behavior, barcode output, and cash drawer behavior if applicable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the exact POS interface and printer profile required by your software before deployment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTroubleshooting Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the printer does not appear in your POS software, confirm the interface cable, driver, port assignment, and POS printer profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf receipts are cut incorrectly, check the cutter setting in the driver or POS software and verify that the media is loaded correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf barcodes or QR codes are not scanning, check print density, paper quality, barcode size, and scanner configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf output is faint, verify that you are using direct thermal receipt paper and adjust print density in the driver or utility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHealthcare Printing Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCT-S281\u003c\/strong\u003e can support healthcare receipt, ticket, queue, and front-desk printing workflows when paired with compatible software, paper, drivers, and connection options. Citizen positions receipt printers for healthcare areas such as admissions, queue management, paperwork identification, cafeteria and other service areas, pharmacy receipt printing, and private practice office workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClinic, hospital, and private-practice front-desk receipts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQueue management and patient-service tickets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePharmacy checkout, prescription pickup, and customer receipt printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCafeteria, gift shop, and healthcare retail transaction printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSelf-service terminal receipts and administrative documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee related \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/healthcare-receipt-printers\"\u003ehealthcare receipt printers\u003c\/a\u003e and the full guide to \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/citizen-healthcare-printing-solutions\"\u003eCitizen healthcare printing solutions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility depends on your POS software, operating system, connection type, drivers, accessories, and configuration. Confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility depends on your POS software, operating system, connection type, drivers, accessories, and configuration. Confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis printer may work with many POS environments, but final compatibility depends on your exact software, driver support, interface requirements, receipt format, operating system, and peripheral setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild Your Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this compact Citizen receipt printer with compatible \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/receipt-paper\"\u003ereceipt paper\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cash-drawers\"\u003ecash drawers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/barcode-scanners\"\u003ebarcode scanners\u003c\/a\u003e, and other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/receipt-printers\"\u003ereceipt printers\u003c\/a\u003e available from Spartan POS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a 58 mm receipt printer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The CT-S281 family is designed for compact 58 mm thermal receipt paper applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this printer include a cutter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The CT-S281 family includes an integrated automatic cutter. Cutter behavior can depend on the driver, POS software, and selected configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this printer support QR codes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Citizen lists QR Code and PDF417 support for the CT-S281 family, making it useful for receipts, ticketing, loyalty workflows, and QR-code receipts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Spartan POS help with setup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Spartan POS supports the products it sells and can help you confirm the right printer, connection type, paper, and POS hardware setup before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I check before buying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm your POS software compatibility, operating system, required interface, receipt paper size, cutter needs, and any cash drawer or barcode-scanning workflow requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitizen CT-S281II-USU-BK-PX Thermal POS Receipt Printer, USB\/Serial, Black is a compact Citizen thermal POS printer for businesses that need reliable 58 mm receipt, ticket, and QR-code printing with Spartan POS support. 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