bixolon SLP-DX220 barcode printer

Bixolon SLP-DX220 Direct Thermal Barcode Printer

Product Overview

The Bixolon SLP-DX220 is a 2-inch desktop label printer using direct thermal printing. It offers 203 dpi resolution, print speeds up to 152 mm/s and a maximum print width of 54 mm, making it suitable for retail, warehouse, healthcare and logistics applications.

Main Uses

• Price and product labels.
• Warehouse and inventory labels.
• Shipping and delivery labels.
• Laboratory labels and healthcare wristband applications.
• Tickets, permits and small-to-medium label formats.

Key Features

• Direct thermal printing: no ribbon required.
• Up to 152 mm/s: supports fast everyday label printing.
• 203 dpi resolution: suitable for clear text, barcodes and graphics.
• Up to 54 mm print width: supports a broad range of 2-inch labels.
• USB + Serial: standard interfaces.
• Memory: 64MB SDRAM + 128MB Flash.
• Multiple media types: Gap, Black Mark, Notch, Continuous and Fan-Fold.
• Easy paper loading.
• Multiple printer languages: SLCS, BPL-Z and BPL-E, with BPL-D depending on configuration.

Important Technical Specifications

• Model: SLP-DX220.
• Print Method: Direct Thermal.
• Resolution: 203 dpi.
• Print Speed: Up to 6 ips / 152 mm/s.
• Print Width: Up to 54 mm.
• Print Length: Up to 2,000 mm.
• Sensors: Transmissive, adjustable Reflective and Head Open.
• Media Types: Gap / Black Mark / Notch / Continuous / Fan-Fold.
• Standard Media Width: 15–60 mm.
• Peeler Media Width: 15–58 mm.
• Maximum Media Roll Diameter: 130 mm.
• Media Thickness: 0.06–0.20 mm.
• Inner Core: 12.5–38.1 mm.
• Memory: 64MB SDRAM + 128MB Flash.
• Standard Interface: USB + Serial.
• Dimensions: 120 × 230 × 170 mm.
• Weight: 1.36 kg.
• External Power Adapter: 100–240VAC, 50/60Hz.
• Operating Temperature: 0–41°C.
• Operating Humidity: 10–80% RH.

Connectivity and Compatibility

The SLP-DX220 includes USB + Serial as standard interfaces. It supports SLCS, BPL-Z and BPL-E printer languages, with drivers and utilities for Windows, Linux, macOS and common POS environments.

Who Is It Suitable For?

Suitable for retail stores, warehouses, pharmacies, laboratories, shipping operations and other businesses that need a compact desktop label printer with up to 54 mm print width.

When Might You Need Another Option?

If your workflow requires a print width above 54 mm, 300 dpi resolution or thermal transfer printing with ribbon, another model would be more suitable.

Before You Buy

• Confirm that your required label width falls within the supported media range.
• Make sure USB or Serial connectivity matches your existing system.
• If Ethernet, Bluetooth or WLAN is required, confirm the appropriate interface configuration before ordering.
• Confirm compatibility between your label software and the required printer language.