Industrial printers

Bixolon XT5-40 series industrial POS printer

Bixolon's XT5-40 series is a line of advanced label printers designed for demanding industrial environments such as logistics, warehousing and manufacturing.

They offer extensive functionality and reliability, available in three versions:

- XT5-40: 4-inch (118 mm) wide industrial thermal transfer printer, offering 203 dpi print resolution and speeds up to 356 mm/sec. Perfect for high-performance applications.

- XT5-40N: Thermal transfer model with 300 dpi resolution, providing precision printing of small fonts and bar codes. Equipped with advanced network communication options.

- XT5-40NR: A version with the highest resolution of 600 dpi, ideal for printing the most detailed graphics, small labels or specialized markings.

All models in the XT5-40 series are distinguished by their robust construction, comprehensive compatibility with popular programming languages and easy media handling. These industrial label printers are a must-have solution for companies in need of efficient and precise label printing equipment in the most demanding environments.

They are a must-have solution for companies in need of efficient and precise label printing equipment in the most demanding environments.

Type of printing

Method: Thermal (Direct Thermal) or thermal transfer (Thermal Transfer)

Print speed and resolution

Speed

  • XT5-40: up to 356 mm/second (14 ips)
  • XT5-43: up to 254 mm/second (10 ips)
  • XT5-46: up to 127 mm/second (5 ips)

Resolution

  • XT5-40: 203 dpi
  • XT5-43: 300 dpi
  • XT5-46: 600 dpi

Print width

  • XT5-40: up to 104 mm
  • XT5-43: up to 105.7 mm
  • XT5-46: up to 105.6 mm

Print length

  • XT5-40: up to 4,000 mm
  • XT5-43: up to 2,500 mm
  • XT5-46: up to 1,000 mm

Fonts and graphics

  • Bitmap fonts: 10 SLCSTM, 16 BPL-Z™, 5 BPL-E™, 9 BPL-D™
  • Scalable fonts: 1 SLCSTM, 1 BPL-Z™, 1 BPL-D™
  • Unicode support: UTF-8, UTF-16LE, UTF-16BE
  • Graphics support: custom fonts, graphics, formats, logos

Supported barcodes

  • 1D: Codabar, Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2-of-5, UPC-A, UPC-E
  • 2D: Aztec, Codablock, Code 49, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, PDF417, QR Code

Carriers

  • Type: gap, black marker, notch, continuous (continuous), fan-fold)
  • Media width: 25 ~ 114 mm
  • Carrier thickness: 0.06 ~ 0.30 mm
  • Roll diameter: up to 203 mm
  • Core diameter: 38.1 ~ 76.2 mm, optional 25.4 mm
  • Tape (Ribbon)
  • Type: wax, wax/resin, resin
  • Tape width: 50 ~ 110 mm
  • Tape length: up to 450 m
  • Core diameter: 25.4 mm

Memory

  • SDRAM: 512 MB
  • Flash: 512 MB

Communication interfaces

Standard

  • USB + Ethernet + 2 USB Host ports

Optional

  • WLAN (802.11a/b/g/n)
  • Bluetooth 4.2
  • RS-232, Parallel, GPIO

Display

  • XT5-40: 3.5" full-color LCD
  • XT5-40N: 4.3" touchscreen LCD

Dimensions and Weight

  • XT5-40: 269 x 490 x 324 mm (10.59 x 19.29 x 12.76 in), weight 13.98 kg (30.82 lbs)
  • XT5-40 with Rewinder: 269 x 490 x 407 mm (10.59 x 19.29 x 16.02 in), weight 17.98 kg (39.64 lbs)

Operating conditions

Temperature

  • Operation: 5 ~ 40°C
  • Storage: -20 ~ 60°C

Humidity

  • Working: 10 ~ 80% RH
  • Storage: 10 ~ 90% RH

Sensors

  • Transmission (adjustable)
  • Reflective (adjustable)
  • Tape end
  • Open head

Power supply

Built-in power supply: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Software and SDK

  • Emulations: SLCS™, BPL-Z™, BPL-E™, BPL-D™
  • SDK: Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, Xamarin, Chrome, Web Print SDK
  • Utilities: Label Artist™ II, Bartender Ultralite

Optional accessories

  • Peeler
  • Auto Cutter
  • Rewinder
  • 1 inch core media hangers
  • Cables: RS-232, Parallel, USB
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