Element RW973 MKII Thermal Receipt Printer – High-Speed, High-Precision POS Printing

Model: PRELRW973002
Thermal Printer | USB, Serial, Ethernet | 58mm & 80mm Paper Support | Black | Power Supply & Cables Included

The Element RW973 MKII is a powerful, feature-rich thermal receipt printer designed for high-volume retail, hospitality, and service environments. With blazing-fast print speeds of up to 300mm/sec, a unique dual auto-cutter design, and broad compatibility across platforms, the RW973 MKII delivers exceptional performance, durability, and versatility.

Whether you’re printing barcodes, QR codes, or fast-paced receipts, the RW973 MKII’s intelligent features and robust construction ensure consistent uptime and top-tier output—making it a reliable centerpiece in any POS environment.

🖨️ Performance-Driven Specifications

• Print Method: Direct Thermal
• Print Resolution: 203 dpi
• Print Speed: Up to 300 mm/sec for ultra-fast transaction processing
• Max Media Width: Supports both 58mm and 80mm paper rolls
• Paper Handling:
  • Dual paper near-end sensors
  • Movable paper guard plate for flexible paper width adjustments
  • Advanced paper jam detection

✨ Key Features & Innovations

• Patent Vertical Dual Auto Cutter Design:
  • Reduces cutter wear and increases reliability to 2 million cuts
  • Enhances service efficiency with faster, cleaner cutting of receipts
• High Durability:
  • Print Head Life: Rated up to 150 km of paper usage
  • Engineered for demanding, high-volume applications
• Barcode Versatility:
  • Built-in 1D/2D barcode support, including QR Code and PDF417
  • Embedded with a 2D barcode algorithm optimized for modern receipt formats and marketing applications

🌐 Flexible Connectivity & Platform Support

• Interfaces:
  • USB (Default)
  • RS-232 Serial Port
  • 10/100 Ethernet
• Drivers & Integration:
  • Windows, Linux, and OPOS drivers for full system compatibility
  • Page mode printing support for advanced layout customization

🖥️ Ease of Use & Operational Intelligence

• Dip Switch Configuration:
  Simple hardware-based settings adjustment for fast setup and customization
• Paper Status LEDs & Indicators:
  Clear visual feedback for paper presence, errors, and near-end status
• Paper Jam Detection & Double Near-End Sensors:
  Reduces printer downtime and ensures smooth, uninterrupted operation

✅ Ideal Applications

• 🛒 Retail POS Systems – Fast receipt issuance, barcode-based promotions, customer queue management
• 🍽️ Hospitality & Food Service – Kitchen printing, order management, and receipts under high heat/humidity
• 🎟️ Event & Ticketing – QR code and PDF417 support for modern ticketing needs
• 🏬 Convenience Stores & Supermarkets – Seamless, fast customer checkout with minimal maintenance

🔑 Why Choose the Element RW973 MKII?

The Element RW973 MKII delivers a superior combination of speed, durability, and feature depth, tailored to meet the demands of busy point-of-sale environments. Its dual auto-cutter, broad interface support, and integrated 2D barcode printing make it ideal for future-forward businesses looking to maximize efficiency and print quality.

Compact, powerful, and built to last—the RW973 MKII is the smart investment for any high-performance POS solution.