Citizen CT-S800 Type II Thermal Receipt Printer, Top Exit, LAN(XML)-Ethernet, Black

Citizen Thermal POS, CT-S800 Type II, Top Exit, LAN(XML)-ETH, Black is a high-speed thermal receipt printer built for demanding retail, restaurant, grocery, hospitality, and point-of-sale checkout environments. This Citizen CT-S800 Type II configuration features a top-exit design, black housing, and LAN(XML)-Ethernet connectivity for compatible networked POS installations.

Spartan POS is an authorized dealer and supports the products it sells. If you are replacing an older Citizen receipt printer or confirming a network printer for your POS system, Spartan POS can help verify the correct interface, paper size, drivers, accessories, and compatibility before ordering.

Quick Answer

The Citizen CT-S800 Type II is best for businesses that need a fast, reliable thermal receipt printer with a top paper exit, Ethernet-based POS connectivity, an easy-to-read LCD display, and dependable auto-cutter performance. This listing is for the LAN(XML)-ETH, black, top-exit version, so confirm that your POS software supports this interface before ordering.

Best For

• Retail checkout counters
• Restaurant and hospitality POS stations
• Grocery, convenience, and specialty retail environments
• Networked Ethernet receipt printing
• High-speed customer receipt printing
• Businesses replacing compatible Citizen CT-S800/CT-S801II printer configurations

Important Model Clarification

This product is a Citizen CT-S800 Type II thermal receipt printer with top paper exit, LAN(XML)-Ethernet interface, and black finish. Citizen CT-S800 and CT-S801 configurations can vary by interface, color, paper exit, power setup, and generation. If you need USB, Bluetooth, serial, standard Ethernet, or a newer Type III configuration, confirm the exact part number before ordering.

Key Features

• High-speed thermal receipt printing: Designed for fast checkout workflows and busy POS environments.
• Top-exit design: Ideal for retail counters and installations where receipts should exit upward for easy access.
• LAN(XML)-Ethernet connectivity: Built for compatible networked POS systems that support this interface.
• Auto-cutter: Helps speed up receipt handling and improve checkout efficiency.
• Backlit LCD display: Makes setup, printer status, and error messages easier to understand.
• Soft-close cover: Helps make paper loading smoother and easier for staff.
• Integrated power supply design: Helps reduce clutter around the checkout counter.
• Multiple paper-width support: Supports flexible receipt paper setups depending on the printer configuration and POS requirements.

Product Details

Where This Printer Fits

The Citizen CT-S800 Type II is a strong fit for businesses that need dependable receipt output at the counter and want a printer with a clear LCD display, fast print performance, and network connectivity. It works well in POS environments where printer status visibility, fast paper handling, and reliable receipt cutting matter.

If you are building a full checkout station, pair this printer with compatible receipt paper, cash drawers, barcode scanners, and related POS hardware. For help choosing paper, review the receipt paper size guide and the thermal vs. bond receipt paper guide.

Connectivity and Compatibility

This version uses LAN(XML)-Ethernet, so it should only be ordered when that interface matches your POS software and network printing requirements. Many receipt printer problems happen when the printer model is correct but the interface is wrong. Before ordering, confirm whether your POS system requires Ethernet, USB, serial, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or a specific XML/network printing configuration.

For more help choosing the right interface, read the Ethernet vs. Bluetooth vs. USB receipt printer guide.

What You May Need With This Printer

• Thermal receipt paper in the correct width and roll size
• A compatible network connection and POS software configuration
• A compatible cash drawer if the printer will trigger a drawer kick
• Correct printer drivers, utilities, or POS software setup files
• Replacement printer cables or accessories if your installation requires them

Common Search Aliases

• Citizen CT-S800 Type II receipt printer
• Citizen CT-S801II thermal receipt printer
• Citizen CT-S800 top exit printer
• Citizen LAN XML Ethernet receipt printer
• Citizen black thermal POS printer
• Citizen CT-S800 Ethernet receipt printer

Healthcare Printing Applications

The CT-S800 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.

Compatibility Guidance

This printer must be matched to your POS software, network setup, drivers, connection type, receipt paper, cash drawer requirements, and operating environment. Compatibility depends on your POS software, operating system, connection type, drivers, accessories, and configuration. Confirm compatibility before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a thermal receipt printer?

Yes. The Citizen CT-S800 Type II is a direct thermal POS receipt printer, so it uses compatible thermal receipt paper and does not use ink ribbons for standard receipt printing.

What does top exit mean?

Top exit means receipts feed upward from the printer. This is often preferred for retail checkout counters and POS stations where staff need quick access to printed receipts.

Does this printer use Ethernet?

Yes. This configuration is listed with LAN(XML)-Ethernet connectivity. Confirm that your POS software supports this specific network interface before ordering.

Is this the same as every Citizen CT-S801II printer?

No. Citizen CT-S800 and CT-S801II printers can vary by interface, color, paper exit, and configuration. This listing is specifically for the black top-exit LAN(XML)-ETH version.

What receipt paper should I use?

Use compatible thermal receipt paper in the correct width and roll size for your printer configuration. Browse receipt paper or review the receipt paper size guide before ordering.

Can this printer open a cash drawer?

Cash drawer support depends on the printer configuration, drawer cable, POS software, and setup. Browse compatible cash drawers and confirm the drawer connection requirements before ordering.

Can Spartan POS help confirm compatibility?

Yes. Spartan POS supports the products it sells and can help confirm the correct printer interface, receipt paper, cash drawer setup, drivers, accessories, and POS compatibility before ordering.

Bottom Line

The Citizen Thermal POS CT-S800 Type II Top Exit LAN(XML)-ETH printer in black is a fast, reliable thermal receipt printer for compatible networked POS environments. Choose this model when you need a top-exit Citizen receipt printer with Ethernet-based connectivity, LCD status visibility, auto-cutter performance, and dependable checkout printing for retail, restaurant, grocery, hospitality, or general POS use.