

The Citizen CL-S400DT (1000835) is the first-generation 4-inch direct thermal desktop printer for tickets, labels and tags. It prints at 203 dpi and up to 150 mm/s (6 ips), takes 5" (125 mm) rolls or fanfold stacks from 12.5 to 118 mm wide, and its Cross-Emulation™ switches automatically between Zebra ZPL II and Datamax. A 2-colour LCD, a Hi-Lift™ metal mechanism, a built-in ENERGY STAR power supply and USB + RS-232 interfaces come as standard. Supplied with an EU power cord and driver CD – the interface cable is ordered separately.
📦 What's in the box – 1000835
- Citizen CL-S400DT label & ticket printer – 203 dpi, USB + RS-232, LCD display, built-in power supply
- Power cord – EU plug (Schuko), plugs straight into the printer – the power supply is built in
- CD-ROM with drivers & software – Windows driver and utilities; latest versions are a free download
- Quick start guide
💡 To get started, you might also consider a USB cable to connect the CL-S400DT and compatible labels or tickets – plus an external media holder for large 8-inch rolls.
Key Features
- Direct thermal at 203 dpi – up to 150 mm/s (6 ips), print width 104 mm and labels or tickets up to 813 mm long; no ribbon needed
- Roll or fanfold media from 12.5 to 118 mm wide and up to 254 µm thick – 5" (125 mm) rolls inside, 8" (200 mm) with the optional external holder
- Easy-read 16 × 2 LCD with 2-colour backlight that turns red on errors, plus 4-button menu configuration
- Hi-Lift™ metal mechanism with wide-opening head for quick, drop-in media loading
- Dual interface USB 2.0 + RS-232C (25-pin) as standard; optional Ethernet, Wi-Fi or parallel interface cards
- Datamax I-Class / DMX400 and Zebra ZPL II with Cross-Emulation™ auto-switching, plus a BASIC interpreter for ticketing data streams
- Dealer-installable guillotine cutter and basic peeler – upgrade on site when your application changes
- Built-in ENERGY STAR® power supply – no external power brick on the counter
Ideal Applications
- Event, cinema, concert and theme-park tickets and admission passes
- Kiosks, betting and gaming terminals
- Courier, shipping and address labels
- Retail swing tags, price and shelf labels
- Logistics and transport labels
- Healthcare and pharmacy labels
All CL-S400DT Versions
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| Part Number | Model | Generation | Print speed | Max. print length | Drivers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLS400DTIINEBRXN | CL-S400DTII | Current generation | 200 mm/s | 2,539.7 mm | Free download | View product |
| 1000835 (this version) | CL-S400DT | Previous generation | 150 mm/s | 812.8 mm | CD-ROM included | Viewing |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | 1000835 |
|---|---|
| Model | Citizen CL-S400DT (first generation) |
| Printer Type | 4-inch desktop direct thermal label & ticket printer |
| Print Method | Direct thermal |
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | Up to 150 mm/s (6 ips) |
| Max Print Width | 104 mm (4.1") |
| Max Print Length | 812.8 mm (32") |
| Media Width | 12.5–118 mm (0.5"–4.65") |
| Media Thickness | 63.5–254 µm (up to 0.25 mm) |
| Roll Diameter | Up to 125 mm (5") outside diameter inside the printer; up to 200 mm (8") with the optional external media holder |
| Core Size | 25.4 mm (1") |
| Media Types | Roll or fanfold media – die-cut, continuous or perforated labels, tags and tickets |
| Sensors | Fully adjustable gap, notch and reflective black-mark sensor |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 (full speed) + RS-232C serial (25-pin) – dual interface |
| Wireless | None built in – optional Wi-Fi interface card (802.11b/g) |
| Options | Optional interface cards: Ethernet 10/100 (PPS00585S / IF1-ES04), Wi-Fi (PPZ60108S / IF1-WF5S), parallel IEEE 1284 (TZ66802-0); dealer-installable cutter (2000424), peeler (2000411), external 8" media holder (2000447) |
| Printer Languages | Datamax® I-Class™ & DMX400™, Cross-Emulation™ (automatic Zebra® ZPL II® / Datamax® switching), Zebra® ZPL II®, BASIC interpreter |
| Memory | 8 MB Flash (1 MB user area) |
| Display | 16 × 2 character LCD with 2-colour backlight (turns red on errors), 4 buttons |
| Media Options | Tear bar as standard; optional dealer-installable guillotine cutter and basic peeler |
| Drivers & Software | Windows drivers and utilities on CD-ROM (included); latest versions as free download |
| Power Supply | Built-in power supply (ENERGY STAR) – the mains cord plugs straight into the printer, no external power brick |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 206 × 149 × 150 mm (W × D × H) |
| Weight | 2.68 kg (excluding roll holder) |
| Color | Black |
| Warranty | Printer 2 years; print head 6 months or 30 km |
| In the Box | Citizen CL-S400DT printer (203 dpi direct thermal, USB + RS-232, LCD, built-in power supply), AC power cord (EU plug), quick start guide, CD-ROM with drivers and utilities |
Need the current generation or a spare for an existing installation? Both CL-S400DT versions are compared above. Browse other models in our Desktop Label Printers collection or contact our team for volume pricing.
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