Citizen Announces Availability of Zebra ZPL Emulation; New CLP-521Z and CLP-621Z Printers Offer Zebra Compatibility at No Extra Cost.CHICAGO -- Citizen America Corp., a supplier of world-class printing solutions, today announced at Frontline (Booth #321) two new printers in its thermal desktop printer family. The CLP-521Z and CLP-621Z provide the ability to accept Zebra ZPL ZPL Zope Public License ZPL Zebra Programming Language (printer language) ZPL Zero-Phonon Line ZPL Zen PlayList (Zen Creative Mp3 Player) ZPL Z-Level Programming Language ZPL Zone Public License (R) code, which affords end-users flexibility in their choice of desktop printers. These printers allow plug-and-play compatibility for existing applications, making the use of a Citizen desktop printer as simple as connecting the I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output cable and sending the print job to the printer. The CLP-521Z is being offered at $445, and the CLP-621Z at $645. "The CLP-521Z and CLP-621Z offer end-users the ability to use cost-effective printing solutions in a Zebra-centric printing environment. The new printers represent unmatched value for customers in this market space," said Richard Kondo, president of Citizen America. The CLP-521Z, a direct thermal printer A low- to medium-resolution printer that uses a type of coated paper that darkens when heat is applied to it. The paper is passed by a line of heating elements that burn dots onto the paper. This is typically used in bar code printers and other small specialty printers. , and the CLP-621Z, a thermal transfer See thermal wax transfer printer and direct thermal printer. printer with ribbon, provide users with many exceptional high user value features such as an all-metal high-opening print mechanism, color-coded operational levers for intuitive operation, easy media loading, and an industry-leading 360-meter ribbon on the CLP-621Z. Both printers utilize an adjustable media sensor for efficient handling of unique label configurations and carry 8 MB of DRAM and 2 MB of flash memory which allow them to run the toughest of printing applications with ease. With a powerful on-board On board usually means to be traveling on some vehicle. For example, Baby On Board. Compare with overboard. Metaphorically, the term on-board is often used to refer to some piece of technology that is integrated in a moving vehicle, for example: in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. is standard. Optional internal Ethernet or WiFi are also available. The CLP-521Z and CLP-621Z feature an integral internal power supply for greater reliability, convenience and safety. Optional peel and cutter modules offer greater printer configuration and application flexibility. About Citizen America Citizen America is a subsidiary of Citizen Watch Co. Ltd., Tokyo, a supplier of industrial printing solutions to companies and governmental agencies throughout the Americas. Citizen provides a complete line of thermal bar code, portable thermal, high-speed line impact, specialty forms impact and serial matrix printers See dot matrix printer. , along with printer supplies and media. Citizen users enjoy high reliability, low cost of ownership, ease of maintenance and unparalleled customer service backed by a nationwide on-site service network. Information about Citizen America's products and services can be found on the company's Web site, www.citizen-america.com. |
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