Citizen CT-S801IIIS3ETUBKP Thermal POS Receipt Printer – USB + Ethernet, Top Exit, Black

The Citizen CT-S801IIIS3ETUBKP is a high-speed direct thermal POS receipt printer designed for retail, hospitality, grocery, convenience store, and restaurant checkout environments that need fast, reliable receipt printing with a compact top-exit design.

Important replacement note: The Citizen CT-S801IIIS3ETUBKP replaces the previous CT-S801IIS3ETUBKP model, making it the recommended current option for businesses updating or replacing that printer configuration.

Spartan POS is an authorized dealer and supports the POS hardware we sell, helping businesses choose the right printer, accessories, paper, and compatible setup for their point-of-sale environment.

Best For

• Retail checkout counters
• Restaurants and quick-service environments
• Convenience stores and grocery lanes
• Hospitality and service counters
• Businesses replacing CT-S801IIS3ETUBKP printers
• POS systems needing USB and Ethernet receipt printer connectivity

What Makes the Citizen CT-S801IIIS3ETUBKP Different?

The CT-S801IIIS3ETUBKP combines high-speed thermal receipt printing, a top paper exit, USB connectivity, Ethernet connectivity, and Citizen’s CT-S801III platform in a professional black housing. The top-exit design is especially useful in tight checkout spaces where receipts need to feed upward for easy access.

Key Features

• Direct thermal receipt printing – no ink or ribbon required
• Top-exit paper path – ideal for retail counters and space-conscious POS stations
• USB + Ethernet connectivity – flexible connection options for modern POS systems
• Fast receipt output – built for high-volume transaction environments
• 203 dpi print resolution – crisp, readable receipts and transaction records
• LCD display – easier setup, status visibility, and printer control
• Auto cutter – clean receipt separation for fast checkout flow
• Black finish – professional appearance for front-of-house POS installations

Ideal Use Cases

The Citizen CT-S801IIIS3ETUBKP is a strong fit for businesses that need a dependable receipt printer connected through USB or Ethernet. It works well as a front-counter receipt printer, retail POS printer, restaurant receipt printer, service counter printer, or replacement printer for older Citizen CT-S801II configurations.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility and Setup Notes

This model is designed for POS environments that require USB or Ethernet receipt printer connectivity. Before ordering, confirm your POS software supports Citizen CT-S801III printers and the required connection method.

Need compatible accessories? Browse related POS hardware and consumables:

• Receipt Printers
• Receipt Paper
• Barcode Scanners
• Cash Drawers
• Label Printers

Benefits for Your Business

• Faster checkout: High-speed receipt output helps reduce customer wait time.
• Lower consumable costs: Direct thermal printing eliminates ink and ribbon replacement.
• Cleaner counter layout: Top-exit printing keeps receipts easy to access.
• Flexible deployment: USB and Ethernet make it easier to fit into different POS setups.
• Supported purchase: Spartan POS supports the hardware we sell and can help with compatible add-ons.

Citizen CT-S801IIIS3ETUBKP vs. CT-S801IIS3ETUBKP

Where This Printer Fits in a POS Setup

The CT-S801IIIS3ETUBKP is typically installed at the checkout counter as the primary receipt printer. It can be paired with a cash drawer, barcode scanner, receipt paper, and compatible POS terminal to create a complete transaction station.

Recommended Add-Ons

• Thermal receipt paper
• Cash drawer
• Barcode scanner
• Backup or additional receipt printer

Healthcare Printing Applications

The CT-S801III 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.

• Clinic, hospital, and private-practice front-desk receipts
• Queue management and patient-service tickets
• Pharmacy checkout, prescription pickup, and customer receipt printing
• Cafeteria, gift shop, and healthcare retail transaction printing
• Self-service terminal receipts and administrative documentation

See related healthcare receipt printers and the full guide to Citizen healthcare printing solutions.

Compatibility depends on your POS software, operating system, connection type, drivers, accessories, and configuration. Confirm compatibility before ordering.

FAQ

Does the Citizen CT-S801IIIS3ETUBKP replace the CT-S801IIS3ETUBKP?

Yes. The Citizen CT-S801IIIS3ETUBKP replaces the older CT-S801IIS3ETUBKP configuration and should be used when creating a current product page or replacement listing.

Is the CT-S801IIIS3ETUBKP a thermal printer?

Yes. It is a direct thermal POS receipt printer, which means it does not require ink or ribbon.

What connections does this model include?

This configuration includes USB and Ethernet connectivity.

What does top exit mean?

Top exit means receipts feed upward from the printer, which is useful for checkout counters, tight spaces, and front-of-house POS stations.

Is this printer good for retail and restaurants?

Yes. The CT-S801IIIS3ETUBKP is well suited for retail, restaurant, hospitality, grocery, convenience store, and other transaction-heavy environments.

Does Spartan POS support this product?

Yes. Spartan POS is an authorized dealer and supports the POS hardware it sells, including compatible receipt printers, accessories, and consumables.

Bottom Line

The Citizen CT-S801IIIS3ETUBKP is the current USB + Ethernet, top-exit, black CT-S801III thermal receipt printer configuration and the replacement for CT-S801IIS3ETUBKP. It is a strong choice for businesses that need fast, reliable receipt printing with flexible connectivity and professional POS support from Spartan POS.