Citizen PMU-3300, USB, RS232, 8 dots/mm (203 dpi), cutter

Citizen PMU-3300 – a reliable print mechanism for kiosks and embedded installations

The Citizen PMU-3300 is a direct thermal print mechanism designed to be built into a kiosk, vending machine, ticketing terminal, or other custom hardware. This is not a standalone desktop printer — it is a component you integrate into a larger system. If that matches your project, read on.

Technical specifications

Direct thermal printing means no ink cartridges and no ribbon. Consumable maintenance comes down to swapping the paper roll.

• ·Resolution: 8 dots/mm (203 dpi) — sufficient for receipts, barcodes, and plain text
• ·Print speed: up to 150 mm/s
• ·Maximum media width: 80 mm; maximum print width 72 mm
• ·Paper width: variable — the mechanism accommodates different roll widths
• ·Interfaces: USB 2.0 and RS232 — both included, select whichever suits your installation
• ·Cutter: built-in automatic cutter severs the receipt cleanly after each print
• ·Country of origin: Japan
• ·Warranty: 12 months

What is not included

A power supply unit and power cable are ordered separately — check compatibility with your installation before purchasing. If you are not sure which accessories you need, get in touch with Vaivatta and we will help you match the right parts.

Who this is for

The PMU-3300 is the right choice when you have a technical partner or in-house capability to integrate the mechanism into your hardware. It does not sit on a counter by itself — it is embedded into a self-service kiosk, an order terminal, a ticket machine, or a similar installation point.

If you are looking for a standalone receipt printer for a service counter, Vaivatta's range of desktop models is the better starting point. We are happy to point you in the right direction.

Why Citizen

Citizen is a Japanese manufacturer with a long track record in commercial print mechanisms. The PMU-3300 is built for continuous daily use — not the occasional print job, but the kind of volume a busy terminal produces hour after hour.

Contact Vaivatta if you want to confirm compatibility with your existing system before placing an order.