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Compact white thermal printer with rounded edges, paper slot visible, small control panel on top

Rongta F81 Portable Thermal Receipt Printer 8.5" x 11

SKU CH-ZX2T-NM0E7

A portable thermal receipt printer producing 203 dpi prints at 15 mm/s with Bluetooth and USB connectivity, weighing .992 lb and printing up to 210 pages per charge

  • Memory size8 MB
  • Printing methodThermal
  • Printer categoryPortable
  • Printing speed15
  • Max monochrome resolution203 dpi
  • Media formatThermal paper
  • Inkless thermal printing eliminates cartridge costs and maintenance
  • Bluetooth and USB connectivity enables printing from phones and computers
  • Weighs 0.992 lb and measures 10.6 x 2.3 x 1.2 inches for easy transport
  • 2400 mAh battery prints up to 210 pages per charge
  • 203 dpi resolution produces crisp output on 8.5 x 11 inch paper

Portable thermal receipt printer

The Rongta F81 is a new portable thermal receipt printer that prints on 8.5 x 11 inch media using inkless thermal technology. It weighs 1 lb and measures 10.6 x 1.2 x 2.3 inches for easy transport. The printer supports Bluetooth and USB connections for Android, iOS, Windows and Mac devices. A 2400 mAh battery provides up to 210 pages per charge.

Check connectivity and media requirements

Verify that your device supports Bluetooth pairing or has an available USB port for the included cable. The printer requires thermal paper in the supported 8.5 x 11 inch size with a total media capacity of 216 sheets. Drivers for Windows and macOS must be downloaded from the manufacturer website before first use. The Bluetooth pairing code is 0000 or 000000 if required.

Build quality and daily handling

The compact chassis measures 268 x 58 x 30 mm and weighs 450 g, fitting into a bag or backpack for travel. Operating noise stays under 60 dB for quiet environments such as libraries or meetings. A standby protection mode preserves battery life between print jobs. The package includes thermal paper to start printing immediately.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Thermal Receipt Printers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $56.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 201 comparable items (median $254.99).
Memory size 8 MB
Lower than about 90% of the 24 comparable items (median 0.02 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameRongta
Product lineF81
Model namePortable Thermal Printer F81
Printer categoryPortable
Performance
Printing speed15
Max monochrome resolution203 dpi
Memory
Memory size8 MB
Size & build
Product dimensions10.6 in × 1.2 in × 2.3 in
Product weight1 lb (0.45 kg)
Compatibility
Accepted media sizes8.5 *11 in
In the box
Cable includedPaper
In the boxPaper
More details
Printing methodThermal
Media formatThermal paper
Media capacity216

Questions about this item

Does the Rongta F81 come with thermal paper or must I buy rolls separately?

The package includes paper, so you can start printing without an extra purchase.

Should I choose the F81 for US Letter output or is another model needed for A4?

The F81 supports 8.5 x 11 inches as well as A4, A5 and B5, so one model covers all those sizes.

What does the 15 pages per minute speed mean when I am printing wirelessly from a phone?

It prints up to 15 pages per minute at 203 dpi over Bluetooth or USB, and the 2400 mAh battery lasts for about 210 pages per charge.

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