Citizen Thermal POS CT-E651 Front Exit USB & Serial BK (CT-E651RSUBK)

Citizen CT-E651 Thermal Receipt Printer – High-Speed Front Exit POS Printing for Retail & Restaurant

Best for retail stores, restaurants, cafés, and modern POS systems.

✔ Ultra-fast printing up to 300mm/sec for high-volume environments
✔ Front-exit design protects against spills and debris
✔ Works with Shopify, Square, Lightspeed, and tablet-based POS systems

The Citizen CT-E651 is a high-performance thermal receipt printer built for demanding retail and hospitality environments. With fast print speeds, a compact footprint, and flexible connectivity options, it delivers reliable performance for modern POS setups.

Ideal for: retail checkout counters, restaurants, cafés, Shopify POS, Square, Lightspeed, and iPad-based systems.

• High-speed thermal printing up to 300mm per second
• Front paper exit protects internal components from spills and debris
• Compact design fits easily under POS terminals or beside cash drawers
• Reliable auto-cutter for clean and consistent receipts
• Multiple connectivity options including USB and Serial, with optional Ethernet, WiFi, and Bluetooth
• Compatible with iOS, Android, and Windows

Why Businesses Choose the CT-E651

• Fast performance for high-volume retail and restaurant operations
• Front-exit design reduces maintenance in busy environments
• Flexible connectivity for modern and legacy POS systems
• Compact size ideal for space-constrained checkout areas

Where the CT-E651 Fits

The CT-E651 is designed for businesses that need faster performance than entry-level models while maintaining a compact and durable design.

• Ideal for busy retail checkout environments
• Great for restaurants and hospitality settings
• Perfect for POS setups where space and reliability are critical

Looking for a more entry-level option? View the CT-S310II.

Need a premium high-speed model? View the CT-S801III.

Modern Design & Reliable Performance

The CT-E651 features a stylish, modern design combined with high endurance and exceptional reliability. Its compact form factor makes it easy to integrate into any POS setup while maintaining consistent performance in high-demand environments.

Flexible Connectivity

With USB and Serial as standard and optional Ethernet, WiFi, and Bluetooth interfaces, the CT-E651 adapts to a wide range of POS configurations, from traditional systems to modern wireless setups.

Complete Your Setup

Complete your POS setup with thermal receipt paper and accessories.

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Healthcare Printing Applications

The CT-E651 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.