Mobiele printer Bixolon XM7-20

The Bixolon XM7-20 is a compact mobile label printer that uses direct thermal printing and supports liner and linerless labels. It prints at 203 x 203 dpi with a maximum print width of 48 mm and a top speed of up to 152 mm/s (6 ips). Designed for field use, the XM7-20 offers IP54 protection, 2.1 m drop resistance and a smart USB Type-C rechargeable battery with battery health monitoring via BIXOLON’s XPM™ web-based management software.

Advantages

The XM7-20 combines rugged construction with a small footprint, offering reliable performance in Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail and Healthcare environments. It provides versatile connectivity — USB Type-C and RS-232 are standard, with optional Bluetooth 5.0 (Classic, MFi) and WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n that can be active simultaneously. The printer supports common command languages (SLCS, BPL-Z™, BPL-C™, BXL/POS) and integrates with major label software such as BIXOLON Label Artist™, Label Artist Mobile™ and BarTender®. Memory options and firmware upgrade support allow storage of fonts and graphics for on-device printing and direct printing from SAP® Smart Forms.

Suitable for

• Mobile label printing in warehouses and logistics
• On-site retail price labelling and shelf-edge tags
• Manufacturing line marking and parts identification
• Point-of-care and sample labelling in healthcare

Key specifications

• Print technology: Direct thermal
• Resolution: 203 x 203 dpi
• Maximum print width: 48 mm
• Print speed: up to 152 mm/s (6 ips)
• Paper width support: 25–58 mm
• Max roll diameter: 57 mm
• Memory: 128 MB SRAM, 256 MB Flash (standard); optional 256 MB SDRAM, 512 MB Flash
• Interfaces: USB Type-C, RS-232 (standard); optional Bluetooth 5.0 Classic (MFi), WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n
• Protection: IP54, 2.1 m drop resistance
• Display: 240 x 320 px LCD
• Weight: approx. 0.6 kg
• Color: Black

How to use

Load a roll of thermal label media (25–58 mm width, max 57 mm diameter) into the media compartment according to the user manual, then close the cover. Power the device using the built-in rechargeable battery and charge via the USB Type-C port. Select the required interface (USB, serial, Bluetooth or WLAN) and pair the device with your host system; NFC is available for simplified Bluetooth pairing. Use supported command languages or label software (Label Artist™, Label Artist Mobile™, BarTender®) to format labels and send print jobs. For SAP environments, use SAP® Smart Forms direct printing support.

Recommendations

Use direct thermal media designed for liner or linerless printing to preserve print head life. Keep firmware and XPM™ management profiles updated to monitor battery health and maintain consistent performance during extended mobile operations.