Mobiele printer Bixolon XM7-40 thermodirect 203 x 203 DPI bedraad & draadloos

The Bixolon XM7-40 is a rugged mobile label printer using direct thermal printing at 203 x 203 dpi. Designed for industrial and field use, it prints on 4-inch (112 mm) labels with a maximum printing width of 104 mm and offers wired and optional wireless connectivity. The compact unit includes an embedded peeler, a 240 x 320 pixel colour TFT display, USB Type-C power delivery charging for a smart battery, and physical drop protection to 2.1 metres with an IP54 ingress protection rating.

Advantages

The XM7-40 provides up to 5 inches per second (127 mm/s) print speed and supports a range of connectivity options including USB 2.0 and RS-232 as standard, with optional Bluetooth 5.0 (Classic, MFi) and WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n that can operate simultaneously. It includes 128 MB SRAM and 256 MB flash as standard, with optional memory expansion, enabling storage of fonts, graphics and firmware updates. NFC simplifies Bluetooth pairing and the printer supports common command languages (SLCS, BPL-Z™, BPL-C™, BXL/POS) plus direct printing from SAP® Smart Forms and compatibility with label design tools such as Label Artist™, Label Artist Mobile™ and BarTender®.

Suitable for (tasks / use cases)

• Mobile labeling in warehouses and distribution
• Retail price and shelf labeling
• Field service and on-site asset tagging
• Transport and logistics barcode labeling

Key specifications

• Print technology: Direct thermal
• Resolution: 203 x 203 dpi
• Maximum print width: 104 mm
• Print speed: up to 127 mm/s (5 ips)
• Paper width supported: 50–112 mm
• Memory: 128 MB SRAM, 256 MB Flash (standard); optional 256 MB SDRAM, 512 MB Flash
• Display: 240 x 320 pixel colour TFT
• Interfaces: USB 2.0, RS-232; optional Bluetooth 5.0 (Classic, MFi), WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n, NFC for pairing
• Power: Smart battery with USB Type-C PD charging
• Protection: Drop resistance 2.1 m, IP54
• Weight: 1.09 kg
• Colour: Black

How to use

Load direct thermal labels into the media compartment according to the user manual, close the cover and power on the printer. Connect the printer to a host device via USB, RS-232, Bluetooth or WLAN; use NFC for quick Bluetooth pairing when supported by the host. Install required drivers or use compatible label software such as BarTender®, Label Artist™ or SAP® Smart Forms for direct printing. Use the TFT display and built-in menu to configure settings, check battery status and manage stored fonts or graphics.

Recommendations

For reliable operation in field conditions, use media within the specified width range (50–112 mm), keep firmware updated, and monitor battery health via BIXOLON’s XPM™ web-based management to ensure consistent performance during prolonged use.