The BIXOLON SLP-DX220 is a professional 2-inch (60mm) direct thermal desktop printer designed for high-performance labelling in space-constrained environments. Ideal for UK hospitality, healthcare, and retail sectors, it is a versatile choice for printing patient wristbands, pharmacy labels, order tickets, and barcodes.
Featuring a compact clamshell design and rapid processing speeds, it offers the reliability of a full-sized industrial printer in a significantly smaller footprint.
| Part Code (MPN) |
Interface Configuration |
Cutting Mechanism |
| SLP-DX220G/BEG |
USB / RS232 (Serial) |
Tear Bar |
| SLP-DX220EG/BEG |
USB / Ethernet (LAN) |
Tear Bar |
Key Features
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High-Speed Printing: Boost efficiency with print speeds of up to 152mm/sec (6 ips) at 203 dpi resolution.
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Intelligent Media Detection: Features a "Smart Media Detection" sensor that automatically identifies the label type (Gap, Black Mark, Continuous, or Notch) for instant setup.
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Wide Compatibility: Supports industry-standard programming languages including SLCS, BPL-Z™ (ZPLII), and BPL-E™ (EPL) with automatic language switching.
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Compact Footprint: Sleek, ergonomic design specifically built for narrow counters and medical workstations.
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Professional Software: Comes bundled with BIXOLON’s Label Artist™ design software for easy creation of custom barcodes and labels.
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Mobile Ready: MFi certified by Apple and compatible with a wide range of SDKs for Android and iOS mobile POS integration.
What’s in the Box?
| Specification |
Details |
| Product Series |
BIXOLON SLP-DX220 Series 2-inch Desktop Direct Thermal Label Printer |
| Print Technology |
Direct Thermal |
| Print Speed |
Up to 6 ips (152 mm/sec) |
| Print Resolution |
203 DPI (8 dots/mm) |
| Max. Print Width & Length |
Print Width: Up to 54 mm | Print Length: 6 mm to 2,000 mm |
| Media Specifications |
Media Types: Gap, Black Mark, Notch, Continuous, Fan-Fold | Media Width: 15 mm to 60 mm | Media Roll Diameter: Max. 130 mm (5 in) | Media Thickness: 0.06 mm to 0.20 mm | Core Inner Diameter: 12.5 mm to 38.1 mm | Supply Method: Easy Paper Loading with adjustable paper guides |
| Cutting Mechanism |
Tear Bar (Standard) |
| Memory & Storage |
64 MB SDRAM, 128 MB Flash Memory |
| Sensors |
Transmissive Media Sensor (Gap), Reflective Media Sensor (Adjustable Black Mark), Head Open Sensor |
| Emulations & Languages |
SLCS™, BPL-Z™ (ZPL II), BPL-E™ (EPL) |
| Fonts & Graphics |
Bitmap Fonts (10 SLCS, 16 BPL-Z, 5 BPL-E), Scalable Fonts (1 SLCS, 1 BPL-Z); Unicode support (UTF-8, UTF-16LE, UTF-16BE); user-defined fonts, graphics, formats, and logos supported |
| Supported Barcode Symbologies |
1D: Codabar, Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, Industrial 2-of-5, Interleaved 2-of-5, Logmars, MSI, Plessey, Postnet, GS1 DataBar (RSS-14), Standard 2-of-5, UPC/EAN extensions, UPC-A, UPC-E, IMB | 2D: Aztec, Codablock, Code 49, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code, TLC39 |
| Software & Drivers |
Windows Driver (Euro Plus / Seagull), OPOS Driver, Linux CUPS Driver, macOS Driver, Virtual COM USB/Ethernet Driver, Label Artist-II™, Android/iOS SDK |
| Dimensions & Weight |
120 mm (W) x 230 mm (D) x 170 mm (H) | Weight: 1.36 kg |
| Power Supply & Energy Efficiency |
External Power Adapter (AC 100V–240V, 50/60 Hz) | ENERGY STAR Certified |
| Environmental Conditions |
Operating Temp: 0°C to 40°C | Storage Temp: -20°C to 60°C | Operating Humidity: 10% to 80% RH (non-condensing) |
| Enclosure Colour |
Dark Grey |
| Included Accessories |
External Power Supply, Power Cable, Quick Start Guide |
| Variant 1 Details (Serial & USB) |
Part Number (MPN): SLP-DX220G/BEG | Interface Configuration: USB 2.0 High-Speed & RS232 (Serial) | Cutting Mechanism: Tear Bar |
| Variant 2 Details (Ethernet & USB) |
Part Number (MPN): SLP-DX220EG/BEG | Interface Configuration: USB 2.0 High-Speed & Ethernet (10/100Base-TX LAN) | Cutting Mechanism: Tear Bar |
| Warranty |
2 Years Manufacturer Warranty |
