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Compact rugged mobile receipt printer, dark grey plastic housing, tear bar, 58 mm paper width

Citizen

Citizen CMP-20IIBTIUC 58 mm 203 dpi 80 mm/s receipt printer

SKU CH-Z40R-T9AD2 MPN CMP-20IIBTIUC

Prints 58 mm thermal receipts and labels at 80 mm/s with 203 dpi resolution via Bluetooth, USB or serial

  • Interface typeBluetooth / Serial / USB
  • Printing methodThermal
  • Printer categoryMobile
  • Printing speed80 mm / sec
  • Max monochrome resolution203 dpi
  • Cutter typeTear Bar
  • Crisp 203 dpi text for clear receipts
  • 80 mm/s print speed keeps queues moving
  • 58 mm paper width fits standard rolls
  • Bluetooth, USB and Serial interfaces connect to many devices
  • Drop-in paper loading with tear bar reduces jams

Rugged Mobile Receipt Printer

The Citizen CMP-20IIBTIUC is a compact direct-thermal printer built for mobile point-of-sale work. It prints receipts and labels on 58 mm media at up to 80 mm per second with 203 dpi resolution. Bluetooth, USB and serial interfaces let it connect to tablets, phones or legacy terminals. The tear-bar cutter and drop-in paper loading keep operation simple in the field.

Interfaces and Battery Life

Bluetooth, USB and serial ports are all fitted as standard so the same unit can pair with iOS devices or plug into a fixed till. A high-capacity battery pack is rated for a full day of printing and its charge state is shown by an LED indicator. No separate charger or cable is mentioned in the data, so users must confirm what ships in their box.

Thermal Media and Speed Limits

Direct-thermal output fades with heat, light and time, so the printer is unsuitable for archival documents. The 203 dpi resolution is adequate for text and barcodes but not for detailed graphics. Maximum roll diameter is 2 inches, which limits the length of each paper load. Print speed tops out at 80 mm/s, so high-volume batch jobs will take longer than on desktop models.

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Price $262.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCITIZEN
Printer categoryMobile
Performance
Printing speed80 mm / sec
Max monochrome resolution203 dpi
Ports & slots
Interface typeBluetooth / Serial / USB
Size & build
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size279 × 178 × 102 mm
More details
Printing methodThermal
Cutter typeTear Bar

Questions about this item

Does the 58 mm thermal print head on the CMP-20IIBTIUC need periodic replacement?

The print head is a fixed component; there is no scheduled replacement interval. Keep the paper path clean and use quality 58 mm thermal rolls to maximise its life.

What limits continuous printing at the rated 80 mm/s speed?

The 2-inch diameter media roll holds a finite length of paper, so the roll runs out before the printer overheats or slows down.

How hot or loud does the printer get during an all-day shift?

Direct thermal printing is quiet and produces minimal heat; the unit runs cool enough to hold comfortably while the high-capacity battery powers a full day.

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