Citizen CZ-01

One of the smallest professional dye-sublimation printers—despite its compact size, it delivers high quality and performance.

The CZ-01 photo printer opens an entirely new segment in Citizen’s lineup, providing high-quality output both for photography enthusiasts and for those seeking an affordable printing solution for professional and commercial use.

The new, lightweight CZ-01 weighs just 5.8 kg—8 kg less than the popular Citizen CY-02 photo printer—making it easy to transport and operate. It also occupies only 31% of the volume and 44% of the footprint of the CY-02, making it an ideal choice for users looking for a small, high-performance photo printer.

Product benefits:

• compact
• lightweight — just 5.8 kg
• new anti-curl function for perfectly flat prints
• new cooling system for higher-volume printing
• media available in 10×15 cm (4×6") and 4.5 × 8 inch formats
• a single media load yields 150 prints in 10×15 cm
• environmentally friendly, lower energy consumption (28% less vs CY-02)
• drivers for Windows, Mac, and an SDK (Software Development Kit) for direct integration with available professional software solutions

Device dimensions

Key features:

compact

Compact design delivering a 70% reduction in volume and a 60% reduction in weight compared with conventional printers.

new feature — flat prints

Includes a new feature that minimizes paper curling when printing photos (anti-curl function).

USB power interface

Equipped with a USB power interface to supply electricity to auxiliary devices such as tablets.

choice of matte or glossy prints

Choose your preferred surface finish—glossy or matte.

partial matte

Using the overcoat layer, print hybrid photos containing both glossy and matte areas (e.g., to emphasize elements such as a logo or watermark).

new cooling system

New cooling and temperature-control design inside the printer. Keeping the printhead at a low temperature reduces printing pauses and enables high-volume output.

energy saving

Reduces energy consumption by 28% compared with previous models.