Thermal label printer BIXOLON XT5-43 300 dpi USB Ethernet

The BIXOLON XT5-43 is a thermal transfer label printer with a 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) resolution, designed for printing high‑quality labels, tags and receipts. It supports media up to 114 mm wide with a maximum print width of 106 mm and accepts rolls up to 203 mm diameter. The printer offers multiple connectivity options including USB (Type B), USB Host, RS232 (9‑pin) and Ethernet, and includes 512 MB RAM, 512 MB flash memory, a colour touchscreen display and a real time clock. The unit is supplied with a power supply and power cable and comes in black.

Advantages

The XT5-43 provides precise 300 dpi output suitable for small text, barcodes and detailed graphics. Multiple interface options (USB, USB Host, RS232 and Ethernet) enable easy integration into POS, warehouse and manufacturing systems. Built‑in memory and storage support complex label formats and fast job processing, while the colour touchscreen simplifies operation and configuration. The device supports both Black Mark and Gap sensors for flexible media handling.

Suitable for

• Retail labels and price tags
• Product identification and compliance labels in manufacturing
• Shipping and logistics labels in warehouses
• Barcode and small‑text labels requiring high resolution

Key specifications

• Printing method: Thermal transfer
• Resolution: 12 dots/mm (300 dpi)
• Maximum media width: 114 mm
• Maximum print width: 106 mm
• Maximum roll diameter: 203 mm
• Maximum print speed: 254 mm/s
• Interfaces: USB (Type B), USB Host, RS232 (9‑pin), Ethernet
• Memory: 512 MB RAM, 512 MB Flash
• Display: Colour touchscreen
• Sensors: Black Mark Sensor, Gap Sensor
• Includes: Power supply unit, power cable
• Colour: Black

How to use

Install the BIXOLON XT5-43 on a stable surface and connect the supplied power cable and power supply unit. Load label media and ribbon (for thermal transfer) according to the user manual, choosing the appropriate sensor mode (Black Mark or Gap). Connect the printer to a host system via USB, RS232 or Ethernet and install the required drivers and printer settings on the host. Use the colour touchscreen to navigate menus, configure media parameters and start print jobs. Monitor memory and job queues via the host or display as needed.

Usage recommendations

For reliable operation, use media and ribbons recommended by the manufacturer, keep the print head and sensors clean, and update firmware and drivers regularly. When printing small text or high‑density barcodes at 300 dpi, verify alignment and perform test prints after changing media or settings.