

The BIXOLON XT3-40 is a compact 4-inch industrial thermal transfer label printer for warehouses, logistics, manufacturing and government. In a rugged all-metal case only 240 mm wide it prints 203 dpi labels at up to 203 mm/s (8 ips) with a print width of 108 mm, holds 203 mm label rolls and 450 m ribbons, and connects via USB, Ethernet, RS-232 and USB host as standard. This version, XT3-409, comes with: a factory-fitted peeler with internal liner take-up rewinder for print-and-apply work. Power cord and USB cable are in the box.
📦 What's in the box – XT3-409
- ✅ Printer – BIXOLON XT3-40 – 203 dpi – 2.4" colour LCD – Peeler + liner take-up rewinder
- ✅ Power supply – built in – plugs straight into the mains, no external power brick
- ✅ Power cord – EU plug (Schuko), IEC C13 connector
- ✅ USB cable – USB A to B – connect to your PC straight away
- ❌ Serial (RS-232) cable – NOT included – optional – BIXOLON SER-KAB-9-9 (DB9, 1.8 m)
- ❌ Ethernet (LAN) cable – NOT included – standard RJ45 patch cable, if you print over the network
- ❌ Labels and ribbon – NOT included – please order matching media separately (see the compatible labels and ribbons on this page)
- ✅ Quick installation guide – drivers, utilities and manuals are a free download from BIXOLON
💡 Ready to print out of the box: power cord and USB cable are included – just add labels and a ribbon.
💡 Useful extras: the BIXOLON SER-KAB-9-9 serial cable for RS-232 connections; BIXOLON cleaning pens (BIXOLON PCP-R200II/STD) for routine print head care; spare C13 power cords (JE39-00060A (EU), JE39-00064H (UK), SWISSPWRCRD (CH)).
Key Features
- Industrial performance, compact footprint – up to 203 mm/s (8 ips) at 203 dpi, 108 mm print width and labels up to 4,000 mm long; thermal transfer and direct thermal printing.
- Big media capacity – label rolls up to Ø 203 mm on 25.4–76.2 mm cores, media 20–114 mm wide incl. fanfold, and ribbons up to 450 m with ink inside or outside; side-loading media path for quick changes.
- Rugged and easy to service – all-metal case with double-folding door, 2.4-inch colour LCD, toolless replacement of the print head and platen roller.
- Connected as standard – USB 2.0, USB host, RS-232 and Ethernet on board; real-time clock; ENERGY STAR certified.
- Works with your existing labels – SLCS™, BPL-Z™ (ZPL II compatible) and BPL-E™ (EPL compatible) emulations run existing formats without reprogramming.
- Simple deployment – Twin function™ copies settings and data via USB stick; BIXOLON XPM™ / XCM™ management, SAP® device driver, Label Artist-II™ and BarTender® UltraLite.
Ideal Applications
- Shipping, carton and pallet labels in logistics and e-commerce
- Warehouse location, bin and inventory labels
- Manufacturing – product, serial-number, GHS / chemical and compliance labels
- Government and public sector – asset tags, archive and document labels
- Print-and-apply workstations with the peeler / liner take-up versions
All XT3-40 / XT3-43 Versions
The highlighted row is the version you are currently viewing.
| Part Number | Resolution | Media Handling | Kit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT3-40/BEG | 203 dpi | Tear-off | Europe (EU cord) | View product |
| XT3-40/MEA | 203 dpi | Tear-off | Middle East & Africa | View product |
| XT3-43 | 300 dpi | Tear-off | Europe (EU cord) | View product |
| XT3-409 (this version) | 203 dpi | Peeler + liner take-up rewinder | Europe (EU cord) | Viewing |
| XT3-439 | 300 dpi | Peeler + liner take-up rewinder | Europe (EU cord) | View product |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | XT3-409 |
|---|---|
| Model | BIXOLON XT3-40 |
| Printer Type | 4-inch industrial thermal transfer label printer |
| Print Method | Thermal transfer and direct thermal |
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | Up to 203 mm/s (8 ips) |
| Max Print Width | 108 mm |
| Label Length | Up to 4,000 mm |
| Media Width | 20–114 mm |
| Roll Diameter | Max. 203 mm |
| Core Size | 25.4–76.2 mm |
| Media Thickness | 0.06–0.25 mm |
| Media Type | Labels with gap, black mark or notch, continuous media, fanfold; thermal transfer and direct thermal |
| Sensors | Transmissive (gap, adjustable), reflective (black mark, adjustable), ribbon end, head open; peeler / label-taken sensor |
| Ribbon | Wax, wax/resin, resin – ink side outside or inside; width 40–110 mm; length up to 450 m; core 25.4 mm (1") |
| Media Options | Peeler + internal liner take-up rewinder (max. roll OD 130 mm) – options across the series: peeler, auto-cutter, peeler + liner take-up rewinder (factory-fitted) |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 (Type B), USB host, RS-232 (DB9), Ethernet 10/100 Mbps |
| Wireless | Not fitted in this version (WLAN / Bluetooth are factory options; dongles not supported) |
| Printer Languages | SLCS™, BPL-Z™ (ZPL II compatible), BPL-E™ (EPL compatible) |
| Fonts / Character Sets | Bitmap fonts: 10 SLCS™, 16 BPL-Z™, 5 BPL-E™; scalable fonts: 1 SLCS™, 1 BPL-Z™; 23 code pages; Unicode (UTF-8, UTF-16LE/BE); user-defined fonts, graphics, formats and logos |
| Barcodes | 1D: Codabar, Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, Logmars, MSI, Plessey, Postnet, GS1 DataBar, Standard 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC/EAN extensions, IMB; 2D: Aztec, Codablock, Code 49, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code, TLC 39 |
| Memory | 128 MB SDRAM, 128 MB Flash |
| Display | 2.4" colour TFT LCD with keys |
| Real-Time Clock | Yes (standard) |
| Drivers & Software | Windows driver (Europlus / Seagull), Linux / Mac CUPS driver, Virtual COM USB / Ethernet driver, OPOS / JPOS, SAP® device driver, Label Artist-II™, BarTender® UltraLite for BIXOLON, Network Auto Installer; SDKs for Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, Xamarin, Web Print |
| Device Management | BIXOLON Profile Manager XPM™ / XCM™ (Windows, Android), Twin function™ (copy settings and data via USB memory) |
| Mobile Printing | Label Artist™ Mobile and mPrint apps (Android, iOS) |
| Power Supply | Built-in power supply, 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (24 V DC, 4 A) |
| Housing | All-metal case, double-folding door, side-loading media path |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 240 × 430.5 × 326.7 mm |
| Weight | 11.88 kg |
| Color | Black |
| Operating Temperature | 5 °C to 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −20 °C to 60 °C |
| Humidity | Operating 10–80% RH, storage 10–90% RH |
| Certifications | ENERGY STAR |
| Warranty | 24 months |
| In the Box | BIXOLON XT3-40 printer (203 dpi, 2.4" colour TFT LCD with keys, peeler + liner take-up, USB, USB host, RS-232, Ethernet), built-in power supply, power cord (EU plug, C13), USB cable, quick installation guide – labels and ribbon NOT included |
Need more speed, 600 dpi or a touch display? The BIXOLON XT5-40 series is the high-end option on the same software platform. Compare other models in our Midrange Label Printers collection or contact our team for volume pricing.
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