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White rectangular direct thermal label printer with front media window and top control panel

BIXOLON

BIXOLON XD5-40d label printer

SKU CH-TYHR-60TJW MPN XD5-40d

A mobile direct thermal label printer reaching 7 ips at 203 dpi with USB 2.0 and host ports

  • Memory size64 MB SDRAM, 128 MB Flash
  • Interface typeUSB2.0 + USB Host
  • Printing methodDirect Thermal
  • Printer categoryMobile
  • Printing speedUp to 7 ips (178 mm/sec)
  • Max monochrome resolution203 dpi
  • Prints labels fast at up to 7 inches per second
  • Sharp 203 dpi resolution for clear barcodes and text
  • Handles media widths from 15 to 118 mm for versatile use
  • Direct thermal printing eliminates ink and ribbon costs
  • Compact mobile design weighs only 4.17 lbs for easy transport

4-inch Direct Thermal Mobile Printer

The BIXOLON XD5-40d is a 4-inch direct thermal mobile printer built for on-demand barcode and label production. It suits warehouse staff, logistics teams and retail workers who need reliable output away from a fixed workstation.

Replaces Slower or Tethered Direct Thermal Units

It replaces slower or tethered direct thermal units when print speeds up to 7 ips (178 mm/sec) at 203 dpi cut queue times. The jump is worth it for high-volume shipping, inventory or receipt workflows that exceed the throughput of older 2 to 4 ips models.

Check Media Width Roll Diameter and USB Host Needs

Verify that your label stock falls within the 15 to 118 mm width range and roll diameter up to 127 mm with a 25.4 to 38.1 mm core. Confirm your host system can drive the printer over USB 2.0 and whether the USB host port is required for peripheral accessories.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Thermal Label & Receipt Printers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $193.99
Pricier than about 65% of the 858 comparable items (median $84.99).
Memory size 64 MB SDRAM, 128 MB Flash
Typical for this category: the median of 163 items is 0.06 GB.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBixolon
Model nameXD5-40d
Printer categoryMobile
Performance
Printing speedUp to 7 ips (178 mm/sec)
Max monochrome resolution203 dpi
Memory
Memory size64 MB SDRAM, 128 MB Flash
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB2.0 + USB Host
Size & build
Product dimensions6.65 in × 7.64 in × 9.76 in
Product weight4.17 lb (1.89 kg)
Shipping weight2.72 kg
Package size305 × 229 × 203 mm
Compatibility
Accepted media sizesMedia Width: 15 to 118 mm
Media Roll Diameter: Up to 127 mm
Media Thickness: 0.06 to 0.2 mm
Supply Method: Easy Paper Loading
Inner Core: 25.4 to 38.1 mm
More details
Printing methodDirect Thermal
Supported barcodes1D: Codabar, Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-13, EAN-8, Industrial 2-of-5, Interleaved 2-of-5, Logmars, MSI, Plessey, Postnet, GS1 DataBar (RSS-14), Standard 2-of-5, UPC / EAN extensions, UPC-A, UPC-E, IMB
2D: Aztec, Codablock, Code49, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code, TLC39
Media formatGap, Black Mark, Notch, Continuous, Fan-Fold

Questions about this item

What media roll diameter and core size does the XD5-40d accept?

The printer takes rolls up to 127 mm in diameter with an inner core between 25.4 mm and 38.1 mm.

How do I load labels using the Easy Paper Loading feature, and what step is often missed?

Open the cover, drop the roll in so the paper feeds from the bottom, pull the media past the sensor, then close the cover firmly until it latches — many users forget to latch it.

Does the 203 dpi printhead need periodic replacement, and what media thickness range should I use to maximise its life?

The printhead is a consumable; using media within the 0.06 mm to 0.20 mm thickness range and cleaning it regularly will extend its service life.

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