Bixolon XL5-40 4" Linerless Direct Thermal Desktop Printer

What type of printing does the BIXOLON XL5-40 support?
The BIXOLON XL5-40 uses Direct Thermal printing technology and is specifically designed for linerless labels, meaning it does not require ink, toner or ribbons.

What print resolutions are available?
The XL5 series is available in 203 dpi (XL5-40) and 300 dpi (XL5-43) versions, allowing users to choose between faster printing speeds or higher print detail.

What is the maximum print width?
The maximum print width is 108 mm (4.25") on the 203 dpi model and 105.7 mm (4.16") on the 300 dpi model.

How fast can the XL5-40 print?
The 203 dpi XL5-40 can print at speeds of up to 152 mm per second (6 ips), while the 300 dpi XL5-43 can print up to 127 mm per second (5 ips).

What media types does the printer support?
The printer supports linerless continuous media and black mark media, as well as conventional linered gap, black mark and fan-fold labels.

What label sizes can the printer handle?
The XL5-40 supports media widths from 20 mm to 114 mm and print lengths from 30 mm to 1,000 mm.

Does the printer include a cutter?
Yes. The XL5-40 includes a full-width guillotine auto cutter as standard, specifically designed for linerless media applications.

Does it have a label present sensor?
Yes. The printer features a Taken Sensor™ (label present sensor) to improve workflow efficiency and support peel-and-present style operations.

What connectivity options are available?
Standard connectivity includes USB 2.0 and USB Host. Optional configurations add Serial, Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

What memory does the XL5-40 have?
The standard configuration includes 64 MB SDRAM and 128 MB Flash memory.

What is the maximum media roll size?
The printer supports media rolls up to 127 mm (5") in outside diameter.

What operating systems is the XL5-40 compatible with?
The printer supports Windows, Linux, macOS, Android and iOS through BIXOLON drivers, SDKs and management software.