

The BIXOLON XT5-46NR (XT5-46NRES/BEG) is a 4-inch industrial thermal transfer label printer with a built-in UHF RFID encoder that prints and encodes RFID smart labels in a single pass – at 600 dpi and up to 127 mm/s (5 ips). It takes label rolls up to 203 mm (8") on 1.5"–3" cores and 450 m ribbons, speaks ZPL II, EPL and DPL via BPL-Z™/BPL-E™/BPL-D™ emulation and connects via USB, RS-232, Gigabit Ethernet and two USB host ports, with a 4.3-inch colour touch LCD. The power supply is built in and an EU power cord is supplied; a USB cable is optional.
📦 What's in the box – XT5-46NRES/BEG
- ✅ BIXOLON XT5-46NR label printer – 600 dpi, UHF RFID, 4.3" touch LCD, USB + RS-232 + Gigabit Ethernet + 2 USB host
- ✅ Power supply – 100–240 V AC power supply built into the printer
- ✅ Power cord – EU plug (Schuko)
- ✅ Setup guide – quick start guide
- ✅ Drivers & Software – Windows/Mac/Linux drivers, SAP device driver, Label Artist™-II and BarTender® UltraLite – free download from BIXOLON
- ❌ USB cable – NOT included – optional – e.g. the BIXOLON USB-KAB-G
- ❌ Thermal-transfer ribbon – NOT included – needed for thermal-transfer printing only – direct-thermal labels print without a ribbon
- ❌ RFID labels – NOT included – UHF EPC Gen2 (ISO 18000-6C) inlay labels to suit your application – plain labels print without RFID encoding
- ❌ Ethernet (LAN) cable – NOT included – use any standard RJ45 patch cable
- ❌ Serial (RS-232) cable – NOT included – only needed for a serial connection – e.g. the BIXOLON SER-KAB-9-9
⚠️ Please note: no USB cable is included. Connect via Gigabit Ethernet with any RJ45 patch cable, or order the BIXOLON USB-KAB-G for a USB connection.
💡 Useful extras: ribbons up to 450 m on a 1" core, ink inside or outside, e.g. the Zebra 2300 (02300BK11045, 110 mm × 450 m); the optional peeler, auto cutter or rewinder + peeler (ask us for availability); a spare BIXOLON AE04-00043C-AS printhead; BIXOLON PCP-R200II/STD printhead cleaning pens.
Key Features
- UHF RFID print-and-encode (EPC Class 1 Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C, 1 W) for closely spaced inlays down to 16 mm pitch, with automatic tag detection during calibration
- Thermal transfer and direct thermal at 600 dpi – up to 127 mm/s (5 ips), max. print width 105.6 mm, print length up to 1,000 mm
- Industrial capacity: label rolls up to 203 mm (8") on 1.5"–3" cores, media 25–114 mm wide and 0.06–0.30 mm thick, 450 m ribbons ink-in or ink-out
- Aluminium body and metal case with space-saving double-folding door; tool-less replacement of printhead and platen roller
- 4.3-inch full-colour touch LCD for intuitive set-up and clear status messages
- USB, RS-232, Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) and 2 USB host ports; Twin Function™ copies settings and data via a USB stick
- 512 MB SDRAM and 512 MB Flash with real-time clock; SLCS™, BPL-Z™ (ZPL II), BPL-E™ (EPL) and BPL-D™ (DPL) emulation as a drop-in replacement
- Label Artist™-II, BarTender® UltraLite, Windows/Mac/Linux drivers, SAP device driver, XPM™/XCM™ remote management and SDKs for Android, iOS, Windows and Linux
Ideal Applications
- RFID inventory and asset tracking in warehouses and distribution centres
- Retail – RFID apparel tags and item-level tagging
- Logistics – RFID pallet, carton and shipping labels
- Manufacturing – work-in-progress, part and returnable container tagging
- Healthcare and laboratories – asset and sample tracking with RFID labels
All XT5-40NR Versions
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| Part Number | Model | Resolution | Max. Speed | Kit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT5-40NRES | XT5-40NR | 203 dpi | 356 mm/s | non-/BEG | View product |
| XT5-43NRES/BEG | XT5-43NR | 300 dpi | 254 mm/s | EU (/BEG) | View product |
| XT5-46NRES/BEG (this version) | XT5-46NR | 600 dpi | 127 mm/s | EU (/BEG) | Viewing |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | XT5-46NRES/BEG |
|---|---|
| Model | BIXOLON XT5-46NR (XT5-40 Series) |
| Printer Type | 4-inch industrial UHF RFID thermal transfer label printer |
| Print Method | Thermal transfer and direct thermal |
| Resolution | 600 dpi (24 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | Up to 127 mm/s (5 ips) |
| Max Print Width | 105.6 mm |
| Max Print Length | Up to 1,000 mm |
| Media Width | 25–114 mm (incl. liner) |
| Media Thickness | 0.06–0.30 mm |
| Roll Diameter | Up to 203 mm (8") OD |
| Core Size | 38.1–76.2 mm (1.5"–3"); 25.4 mm (1") with optional media supply hanger |
| Media Types | Gap (die-cut), black mark, notch, continuous, fanfold; UHF RFID inlay labels |
| Sensors | Transmissive (adjustable), reflective (adjustable), ribbon end, head open |
| Ribbon | Wax, wax/resin, resin; ink inside or outside; width 50–110 mm; up to 450 m on 1" (25.4 mm) core |
| RFID | UHF RFID encoder, ISO 18000-6C (EPC Class 1 Gen2), 1 W, ASK; 865–868 MHz (EU) / 902–928 MHz (KR, USA) depending on regional version; min. tag pitch 16 mm; automatic tag detection during calibration |
| Interfaces | USB (Type B), RS-232 serial, Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps, 2 × USB host |
| Wireless | None |
| Memory | 512 MB SDRAM, 512 MB Flash |
| Real-Time Clock | Standard |
| Printer Languages | SLCS™, BPL-Z™ (ZPL II compatible), BPL-E™ (EPL compatible), BPL-D™ (DPL compatible) |
| 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, UPC/EAN extensions, IMB; 2D: Aztec, Codablock, Code 49, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code, TLC 39 |
| Display | 4.3-inch full-colour touch LCD |
| Media Options | Tear-off (standard); peeler, auto cutter, rewinder + peeler (optional) |
| Options | Peeler, auto cutter, rewinder, 1" core media supply hanger, serial / parallel / USB cable |
| Drivers & Software | Windows driver (Europlus / Seagull), Linux/Mac CUPS, virtual COM USB/Ethernet, OPOS/JPOS, SAP device driver, Network Auto Installer, Label Artist™-II, BarTender® UltraLite for BIXOLON, Label Artist™ Mobile, mPrint; Android/iOS/Windows/Linux, Chrome, Xamarin and Web Print SDKs; XPM™/XCM™ (MDM optional) |
| Power Supply | Internal power supply, 100–120 V / 200–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 269 × 490 × 324 mm |
| Weight | 13.98 kg |
| Color | Black |
| Operating Temperature | 5–40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −20–60 °C |
| Humidity | Operating 10–80% RH, storage 10–90% RH |
| Warranty | 24 months |
| In the Box | BIXOLON XT5-46NR printer (600 dpi, UHF RFID encoder, 4.3" colour touch LCD, USB + RS-232 + Gigabit Ethernet + 2 USB host) with built-in 100–240 V power supply, power cord (EU plug), quick start guide; drivers and Label Artist-II / BarTender UltraLite as free download – USB cable (optional), labels / RFID labels and ribbon NOT included |
Don't need RFID? See the BIXOLON XT5-46 (XT5-46NS) from the XT5-40 Series without RFID encoder. Need another resolution? All XT5-40NR versions are listed above. Compare other models in our Desktop Label Printers or Industrial Label Printers collections, or contact our team for volume pricing.
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