Citizen Systems Europe GmbH

Citizen's range of leading dye-sublimation printers has extended with the arrival of the CZ-01 photographic printer. Creating an entirely new segment within the Citizen range, this light, compact 4" photo printer will produce stunning photographs for enthusiast photographers, as well as those looking for an affordable solution for professional and commercial applications.

CZ-01 users can expect the same trusted print quality that’s common across the entire range of Citizen photo printers, offering the enthusiast market a realistic choice that delivers high-quality professional dye-sub prints, as opposed to inferior inkjet technology that is generally utilised in this market segment. 

The new, lightweight printer weighs just 5.8Kg - a full 8Kg less than the popular Citizen CY-02 photo printer, making it easy to transport and handle. Additionally, it occupies just 31% of the volume and 44% of the CY-02’s footprint, ideal if you need a small photographic printer that doesn’t compromise on performance. For the environmentally conscious it also features an eco-friendly 28% reduction in power consumption. 

The new CZ-01 photo printer comes packed with even more innovative features including a brand-new anti-curl technology, which ensures flat prints every time, perfect for mounting prints for gifting or displaying at home. There is also a brand-new cooling system, which keeps the print head cool and ensures non-stop output for those in need of volume printing, such as semi-pro wedding photographers and photobooth applications.

Citizen’s new ground-breaking printer will produce 150 prints from a single roll of easy loading media in either matte, gloss, or new partially matte finish in approximately 18 seconds. In addition to high output, the CZ-01 is incredibly simple when it comes to changing media – just drop the photo paper roll in the front and the ribbon in the top.

For photographers who want to make their prints stand out two types of media are available to produce a variety of formats. The CZ-01 4 x 6” media will produce 4 x 6”/102mm x 152mm and ‘Instagram-style’ 4 x 4”/102mm x 102mm prints, whilst the 4.5 x 8” media will produce semi-panoramic 4.5 x 8”/114mm x 2013mm prints and square 4.5 x 4.5”/114mm x 114mm prints.

The stylish new printer boasts a modern design that’s in line with the brand’s broad range of next-generation printers. Furthermore, the printer’s standard USB interface is coupled with a useful USB power supply, which provides a charge for devices such as external keyboards as well as smartphones and tablets. Additionally, drivers for the CZ-01 are available for both Windows and Mac users as well as an SDK (Software Development Kit) for direct integration with professional software solutions.

Gary Andrews, EMEA Business Manager, Photo Printers, Citizen Systems Europe, said: “The CZ-01 is a potential game-changer. A professional photo printer has been squeezed into a highly portable, lightweight and compact body. Furthermore, the accessible price point will open up the market between pro and consumer. It’s the perfect photo printer for professional and enthusiast photographers alike."

Say goodbye to inefficient laser printing as global specialist printer manufacturer, Citizen Systems, announces the all-new CT-S4500 POS thermal printer. A new and improved POS printer that’s been designed to serve across multiple applications, with compression driver as standard, the CT-S4500 delivers outstanding economy, printing receipts and labels up to 4-inches wide faster than any other machine in the current POS market.

Implementing Citizens rich heritage in printing innovation and manufacturing excellence, the new CT-S4500 brings a new standard to POS printing with its ability to scale down large A4 multi-column documents, for those who need more columns per line, into perfect prints on 4” receipt paper and labels. A feature that’s automatically delivered by the printer’s standard compression driver, this function will deliver convenience and print economy for car rental, betting/gaming, DIY/retail, hospitality and pharmacy businesses.

The flat-top, front exit design, a first in Citizen’s 4” POS range, makes the new printer an excellent choice for the hospitality sector as well as making it ideal for integration with kiosks and self-service terminals. Additionally, the CT-S4500’s small footprint and ability to produce quality prints with thicker, luxurious media will appeal to high-end retailers, such as jewellery and designer clothing stores. Furthermore, there will be a label printing version of the CT-S4500 available for ultimate versatility.

Available in black or white the CT-S4500 offers ultra-modern aesthetics, making it ideal to fit in with a wide range of working environments. Its supreme performance is designed to withstand daily use, supporting the brand’s reputation of reliability within Citizen’s 4” POS printer range. The printer’s thermal head offers multiples benefits, whilst saving precious time and money without the need to warm up and without the need for toner or ink, (as is typical with laser printers). By printing instantly onto its media, with lower running costs, and delivering 203 dpi prints at market-leading speeds of 200mm/sec, it can replace standard workspace laser printers.

Couple these prominent functions with silent, pollution-free operation and a minimal, space-saving footprint, the new CT-S4500 from Citizen is the perfect solution for businesses looking for the ultimate POS printing partner that can do more than just print receipts.

Citizen’s newest POS printer comes with full hardware and software connectivity. Standard USB connectivity is supported by an adaptable range of optional interfaces including Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Serial or Bluetooth, making it simple to integrate into existing POS systems. Comprehensive software compatibility includes Windows drivers, Max OS X, Linux CUPS and SDKs for iOS, Android and Windows Mobile as well as industry-standard ESC/POS™® emulation. Using the ESC/POS commands or a Windows driver, the CT-S4500 can print labels without the need for the complexity of traditional label printers. This allows users to adopt systems which may be more familiar to them.

The new printer boasts USB charging, meaning it can charge secondary devices such as tablets or scanners and also comes equipped with a full and partial guillotine cutter with a paper saving function for efficient use of media along with label gap and black mark sensors, which are ideal for ticketing and label applications.

The new CT-S4500 from Citizen is an ideal POS printing solution for a wide range of commercial environments, producing a variety of printing options with sleek style, practicality and reliability. 

Jӧrk Schüßler, Marketing Director EMEA at Citizen Systems Europe, said: “Citizen prides itself on its strength in the POS printer industry and the CT-S4500 reinforces this point without question. Thanks to its compression driver, the new printer’s versatility pushes it further ahead of anything else in the current market. We are confident that we have managed to improve upon the hugely successful and trusted CT-S4000. We strive for innovation every day and this new printer stands as a significant development for Citizen, our valued customers and for the market as a whole."