Citizen CT-E601, 8 dots/mm (203 dpi), cutter, USB, USB Host, BT, black

Citizen CT-E601 — Receipt Printer for Daily Heavy Use

The Citizen CT-E601 is a direct thermal receipt printer built to keep up with the pace of cafés, restaurants, and retail shops. When the Saturday evening queue stretches to the door and every second counts at the till, this printer keeps moving: it prints at up to 350 mm per second and keeps customers from waiting at the counter.

Connections That Work With Your Current Setup

The CT-E601 comes with USB, USB Host, and Bluetooth — so you can get it running with most modern POS systems without hunting for extra adapters. The USB Host port lets you connect a barcode scanner directly to the printer, which means fewer cables cluttering the counter and one less thing to trip over during the rush.

Auto-Cutter and Fast Paper Changes

The built-in auto-cutter trims every receipt cleanly after each print — no tearing by hand, no ragged edges handed to customers. The maximum roll diameter is 83 mm and the print width is 72 mm, so a standard 80 mm receipt roll drops straight in. Changing the paper roll is quick even at your busiest moment.

Disinfectable Housing for Food-Service Environments

In a restaurant or café, wiping down surfaces is part of the daily routine. The CT-E601's housing is rated for disinfectants, so you can keep the printer clean without worrying about surface damage or discolouration over time.

Cash Drawer Control Built In

The printer supports cash drawer kickout natively. The drawer opens automatically with each payment transaction — no separate add-on hardware, no extra programming needed.

Technical Specifications

• ·Print method: direct thermal
• ·Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
• ·Maximum speed: 350 mm/s
• ·Maximum roll diameter: 83 mm
• ·Maximum print width: 72 mm / maximum media width: 80 mm
• ·Flash memory: 8 MB
• ·Colour: black
• ·Warranty: 24 months
• ·Country of origin: China
• ·In the box: power supply unit, power cable (UK plug), quick start guide

Getting It Up and Running

The printer ships with its power supply and a quick start guide. Bluetooth connectivity gives you flexibility in how you position the unit at the till point — no cable dictating where it has to sit. If you need a hand with setup or connecting it to your POS system, get in touch with Vaivatta and we'll sort it out together.