BIXOLON BK5-31 - stampante kiosk - b/n - termica diretta - rotolo (15 cm)

At 250 mm/sec with a guillotine auto-cutter rated for 1.5 million cuts, the BK5T-31aB/BEG is built for relentless kiosk and self-service duty. This direct thermal printer produces crisp 203 dpi monochrome receipts on 80 mm (or 58 mm) paper rolls up to 150 mm diameter, with a print head life of 150 km to minimize maintenance.

Overview

The BIXOLON BK5T-31aB/BEG is a high-performance kiosk printer engineered for unattended environments such as ticketing machines, vending kiosks, and self-service terminals. Its compact design, robust construction, and flexible connectivity make it a reliable choice for high-volume receipt and ticket printing. The printer supports industry-standard BXL/POS emulation and works with Windows, OPOS, JPOS, Linux, Mac, Android, and iOS SDKs, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems.

What stands out

• Blazing 250 mm/sec print speed reduces customer wait time.
• Guillotine auto-cutter with 1.5 million cut life handles heavy use.
• Adjustable paper width (80 mm or 58 mm) for versatile media.
• Multiple sensors (paper end, near end, black mark, cover open) prevent jams and downtime.
• Standard USB and Serial interfaces; optional Ethernet for networked kiosks.

Technical details

• Print technology: Direct thermal, monochrome (black & white)
• Resolution: 203 dpi for sharp text and barcodes
• Max roll diameter: 150 mm for fewer paper changes
• Print head life: 150 km for long-term reliability
• Power: 24VDC external adapter (included)
• Operating temperature: 0 to 50 °C for demanding environments

Our verdict

The BK5T-31aB/BEG delivers exceptional speed and durability for kiosk applications. Its auto-cutter, sensor suite, and broad OS support make it a top-tier choice for self-service deployments.