Bixolon Desktop Label Printer – XD5-40D printer

Bixolon Desktop Label Printer – XD5-40D is a high-performance desktop label printer designed for fast and accurate barcode and label printing. It is suitable for businesses in Kenya that need consistent barcode label printing for retail, logistics, and fulfilment operations. The compact design allows efficient use of desk and counter space.

This thermal barcode label printer uses direct thermal printing technology, removing the need for ink or toner. It delivers sharp text and scannable barcodes at high speed, making it ideal for daily commercial workloads. With flexible connectivity options, it integrates easily into existing systems, making it areliable business label printer for shipping, inventory, and product identification.

Key Specifications

According to the manufacturer’s website and various merchant pages, the key specifications of the Bixolon XD5-40D printer are as follows:

Feature	Details
Print Method	Direct Thermal
Print Resolution	203 dpi (optional 300 dpi available)
Print Speed	Up to 7 inches per second (178 mm/sec)
Print Width	Up to 4.17 inches (106 mm)
Media Width	15 mm – 118 mm
Media Roll Diameter	Max. 5 inches (127 mm)
Connectivity (Standard)	USB 2.0, USB Host
Connectivity (Optional)	Serial, Ethernet (LAN), Dual-band WLAN (Wi-Fi), Dual-mode Bluetooth
Memory	Standard: 64 MB SDRAM, 128 MB Flash (optional upgrade to 256 MB)
Supported OS	Windows, Linux, Mac, OPOS, JavaPOS
Design	Compact clamshell design for easy media loading

Features & Applications

The Bixolon XD5-40D offers a performance-rich feature set suitable for mid-volume operations across various sectors:

• Cost-Effective Printing: Utilizes direct thermal technology, eliminating the need for ink or toner, which reduces operational costs and simplifies maintenance.
• Ease of Use: Features a compact, clamshell design that allows for simple, tool-less media and platen roller replacement. The “Twin Function™” allows easy cloning of printer settings and data to other printers via a USB host.
• Versatile Media Support: Accommodates various media types including roll or fan-fold labels, tags, tickets, and wristbands, with adjustable sensors for accurate detection.
• Industry Compatibility: Supports market-leading programming languages including SLCS™, BPL-Z™, and BPL-E™, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and software like BarTender® and BIXOLON Label Artist™.
• Applications: It is widely used in retail (price tags, shelf labels), healthcare (patient ID, specimen labels), logistics (shipping labels, inventory tags), and manufacturing environments.

Expert and User Reviews

Reviewers generally praise the Bixolon XD5-40D for its value and reliability in business settings.

• CopQuest, Inc., a verified purchaser, highlights it as an “Excellent value” and a “Fast thermal printer with exceptional image quality” for high-volume daily label printing, running over 500 labels per day flawlessly.
• Another user, “Mark”, notes that it “Works okay for shipping labels” but the resolution is not suitable for high-quality image printing like family photos, which is expected for a 203 dpi label printer.
• Experts note its robust construction and long-lasting print head minimize maintenance costs.

Popular brands we offer

• Brother: Known for P-Touch (PT-D200, PT-E110VP) for office/home and QL series (QL-800) for fast, versatile printing.
• Zebra: Dominant in industrial and barcode printing with models like the GK420t (desktop) and ZT411 (industrial).
• Bixolon: Strong in point-of-sale (POS) and retail with models like SLP-DX220 and XD3/XD5 series.

Where to buy

Buy the Brother QL-820NWB label printer online in Kenya from Tdk Solutions Limited, the trusted Brother label printer Kenya store in Nairobi CBD, where we offer same-day delivery on available in-house stock and provide discounts on compatible sticker labels and rolls