bixolon xd3-40d direct thermal 4-inch printer

Bixolon XD3-40d Direct Thermal Barcode Printer

Product Overview

The Bixolon XD3-40d is a 4-inch desktop barcode printer using direct thermal printing. It is designed for retail, warehouse, office and general label-printing environments, offering 203 dpi resolution, print speeds up to 127 mm/s and a maximum print width of 104 mm.

Main Uses

• Product barcode label printing.
• Warehouse, inventory and shipping labels.
• Price and shelf labels.
• Desktop and POS environments requiring a 4-inch label printer.

Key Features

• Direct thermal printing: no ribbon required.
• 203 dpi resolution: suitable for clear text, barcodes and graphics.
• Up to 127 mm/s: supports efficient daily label printing.
• Up to 104 mm print width: handles a wide range of label formats.
• Multiple media types: Gap, Black Mark, Notch, Continuous and Fan-Fold.
• Easy paper loading.
• Memory: 64MB SDRAM and 128MB Flash.
• USB interface: for direct connection to a computer or POS system.
• Multiple printer languages: SLCS, BPL-Z, BPL-E and BPL-D.

Important Technical Specifications

• Model: XD3-40d.
• Print Method: Direct Thermal.
• Resolution: 203 dpi.
• Print Speed: Up to 5 ips / 127 mm/s.
• Print Width: Up to 104 mm.
• Print Length: Up to 1,000 mm.
• Media Width: 15–118 mm.
• Media Roll Diameter: Up to 127 mm.
• Media Thickness: 0.06–0.20 mm.
• Inner Core: 25.4–38.1 mm.
• Memory: 64MB SDRAM + 128MB Flash.
• Standard Interface: USB.
• Dimensions: 181 × 222 × 168 mm.
• Weight: 1.7 kg.
• External Power Adapter: 100–240VAC, 50/60Hz.
• Operating Temperature: 0–41°C.
• Operating Humidity: 10–80% RH.

Connectivity and Compatibility

The standard XD3-40d configuration uses USB. It supports SLCS, BPL-Z, BPL-E and BPL-D printer languages, with BIXOLON drivers and utilities available across Windows, Linux, macOS, Android and iOS environments.

Who Is It Suitable For?

Suitable for retail stores, warehouses, pharmacies and businesses that need a dependable desktop barcode printer for product, shipping and inventory labels up to 104 mm print width.

When Might You Need Another Option?

If your workflow requires thermal transfer printing with ribbon or needs a wider or faster printer, another BIXOLON model may be more suitable.

Before You Buy

• Confirm that direct thermal printing is suitable for your label material and usage.
• Make sure your label width falls within the supported 15–118 mm media range.
• If Serial or Ethernet is required in addition to USB, confirm the required interface configuration before ordering.
• Confirm compatibility between your label software and the required printer language.