

The BIXOLON XD3-40t (XD3-40tK/BEG) is a compact, cost-effective 4-inch desktop label printer for thermal-transfer and direct-thermal printing at 203 dpi and up to 127 mm/s (5 ips). It runs 74 m ribbons on a 0.5" core as well as 300 m ribbons on a 1" core. It takes label rolls up to 127 mm on 1" or 1.5" cores, speaks ZPL II and EPL via BPL-Z™/BPL-E™ emulation – switching languages automatically – and connects via USB. Power adapter, EU power cord and USB cable are included – ready to print.
📦 What's in the box – XD3-40tK/BEG
- ✅ BIXOLON XD3-40t label printer – 203 dpi, USB
- ✅ Power supply – external AC/DC power adapter, 100–240 V AC
- ✅ Power cord – EU plug (Schuko)
- ✅ USB cable – USB A-to-B – connect and print straight away
- ✅ Ribbon holders and paper cores – 2 ribbon holders for 1" ribbons plus empty 0.5" and 1" paper cores for ribbon take-up
- ✅ Setup guide – quick start guide
- ✅ Drivers & label software – Windows/Mac/Linux drivers, Label Artist™-II and BarTender® UltraLite – free download from BIXOLON
- ❌ Thermal-transfer ribbon – NOT included – needed for thermal-transfer printing only – direct-thermal labels print without a ribbon
- ❌ Labels – NOT included – order labels to suit your application (see compatible labels below)
✅ Ready to print: power adapter, power cord and USB cable are in the box – you only need labels (and a ribbon for thermal-transfer printing).
💡 Useful extras: the field-installable BIXOLON Peeler-XD3/5-Black peeler; ribbons with the ink on the OUTSIDE, e.g. the Zebra 2300 (02300BK11030) (110 mm × 300 m on a 1" core); the BIXOLON LES-400G external roll holder for large rolls; BIXOLON PCP-R200II/STD printhead cleaning pens.
Key Features
- Thermal transfer and direct thermal at 203 dpi – up to 127 mm/s (5 ips), max. print width 104 mm
- Flexible ribbon use: 74 m ribbons on a 0.5" core or 300 m ribbons on a 1" core, 33–110 mm wide, ink outside (wax, wax/resin, resin)
- Media 15–118 mm wide, rolls up to 127 mm on 25.4–38.1 mm cores, fanfold; gap, black-mark, notch and continuous media with adjustable black-mark sensor
- USB as standard – plug in and print (a USB + RS-232 + Ethernet version is also available)
- Simple operation with a single status LED and feed button; easy media sensor set-up
- 64 MB SDRAM and 128 MB Flash; SLCS™, BPL-Z™ (ZPL II) and BPL-E™ (EPL) emulation (BPL-D™ optional) with automatic language switching
- Easy paper loading with adjustable guide and holder; tool-less maintenance of printhead and platen roller; optional peeler and external paper supply
- Label Artist™-II and BarTender® UltraLite, Windows (Europlus/Seagull), Linux/Mac CUPS, virtual COM and OPOS drivers, Windows and Linux SDKs
- ENERGY STAR® certified, compact 210 × 284 × 186 mm footprint
Ideal Applications
- Manufacturing – durable product, compliance and rating-plate labels
- Chemicals – GHS/CLP and hazardous goods labels on synthetic media
- Warehousing and logistics – pallet, shelf and asset labels
- Retail – price tags and long-life shelf labels
- Healthcare and laboratories – sample and specimen labels
All XD3-40 Series Versions
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| Part Number | Model | Resolution | Interfaces | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XD3-40dEK/BEG | XD3-40d | 203 dpi | USB, RS-232, Ethernet | View product |
| XD3-40DK/BEG | XD3-40d | 203 dpi | USB | View product |
| XD3-40tEK/BEG | XD3-40t | 203 dpi | USB, RS-232, Ethernet | View product |
| XD3-40tK/BEG (this version) | XD3-40t | 203 dpi | USB | Viewing |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | XD3-40tK/BEG |
|---|---|
| Model | BIXOLON XD3-40t (XD3-40 Series) |
| Printer Type | 4-inch desktop thermal transfer label printer |
| Print Method | Thermal transfer and direct thermal |
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | Up to 127 mm/s (5 ips) |
| Max Print Width | 104 mm (4.09") |
| Max Print Length | 1,000 mm (39.4") |
| Media Width | 15–118 mm (0.59"–4.65"), incl. liner |
| Media Thickness | 0.06–0.20 mm |
| Roll Diameter | Up to 127 mm (5") OD |
| Core Size | 25.4–38.1 mm (1"–1.5") |
| Media Types | Gap (die-cut), black mark, notch, continuous, fanfold |
| Sensors | Transmissive gap sensor (fixed), reflective black-mark sensor (adjustable), head-open sensor, ribbon-end sensor |
| Ribbon | Wax, wax/resin, resin; ink OUTSIDE; width 33–110 mm; up to 300 m on 1" (25.4 mm) core, 74 m on 0.5" (12.7 mm) core |
| Interfaces | USB (Type B) |
| Wireless | None |
| Memory | 64 MB SDRAM, 128 MB Flash |
| Real-Time Clock | Not supported |
| Printer Languages | SLCS™, BPL-Z™ (ZPL II compatible), BPL-E™ (EPL compatible), BPL-D™ (optional); automatic language switching |
| Fonts / Character Sets | Bitmap fonts (10 SLCS, 16 BPL-Z, 5 BPL-E, 9 BPL-D), scalable fonts (1 SLCS, 1 BPL-Z, 1 BPL-D), 23 code pages, Unicode (UTF-8, UTF-16LE/BE) |
| Barcodes | 1D: Codabar, Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8/13, Industrial/Interleaved/Standard 2 of 5, LOGMARS, MSI, Plessey, Postnet, GS1 DataBar, UPC-A/E, IMB; 2D: Aztec, Codablock, Code 49, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code, TLC 39 |
| Display | No LCD – single status LED and feed button |
| Media Options | Tear-off (standard); peeler (optional) |
| Options | Peeler, external paper supply, serial cable |
| Drivers & Software | Windows driver (Europlus / Seagull), Linux/Mac CUPS, virtual COM USB/Ethernet, utility program, OPOS driver, BarTender® UltraLite for BIXOLON, Label Artist™-II, Windows and Linux SDKs |
| Power Supply | External AC/DC power adapter, 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz; ENERGY STAR® certified |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 210 × 284 × 186 mm |
| Weight | 2.6 kg |
| Color | Black |
| Operating Temperature | 5–40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −20–60 °C |
| Humidity | Operating 10–80% RH, storage 10–90% RH (non-condensing) |
| Warranty | 36 months |
| In the Box | BIXOLON XD3-40t printer (203 dpi, USB), external AC/DC power adapter (100–240 V AC), power cord (EU plug), USB cable, 2 ribbon holders + empty 0.5" and 1" paper cores, quick start guide; drivers and Label Artist-II / BarTender UltraLite software as free download – labels and ribbon NOT included |
Need an LCD, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, 300 dpi or faster printing? Take a look at the BIXOLON XD5-40IIt (XD5-40IItK/BEG) from the XD5-40II Series. All XD3-40 versions are listed above. Compare other models in our Desktop Label Printers collection or contact our team for volume pricing.
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