Bixolon launches thermal transfer label and barcode printer

Bixolon Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of Bixolon Co. Ltd., a mobile, label and POS printer manufacturer, launched the XD5-40t, a 4-inch, mid-level thermal transfer desktop label printer, featuring a clamshell design and software features for barcode and labelling applications for the transport and logistics, manufacturing, healthcare and retail industries.

Available as the XD5-40t (203dpi) and XD5-43t (300dpi) options, the XD5-40t's standard model (XD5-40t) offers accelerated data processing and print speeds of up to 6 ips (152mm/sec) and enhanced memory space of up to 256 MB SDRAM and 256 MB Flash for high volume barcoding to shelf edge labeling.

The XD5-40t user-friendly design offers a toolless, field-installable peeler, auto cutter and external paper supply. It features an optional LCD display, an adjustable paper guide and media roll diameter space of up to 127mm, suitability for both 1/2-inch and 1-inch core ribbons (74 m and 300 m ribbon length) and enhanced ribbon handling with the new ribbon left-right balance.