Bixolon SLP-DX220 — compact 2-inch direct thermal label printer with Ethernet
2-inch desktopDirect thermal · 203 dpi152 mm/sEthernet + USB
The Bixolon SLP-DX220 (SLP-DX220EG/BEG) is a compact 2-inch desktop label printer that prints direct thermal labels up to 60 mm wide at 203 dpi and 152 mm per second — for product, price, shelf, pharmacy and small shipping labels at a counter or workstation.
This version connects over Ethernet, USB and USB Host, so it can be shared on the network or plugged into a single PC. It takes rolls up to 130 mm in diameter, detects gap, black-mark and continuous media automatically, and emulates ZPL (BPL-Z) and EPL (BPL-E), so existing Zebra label formats print without changes.
Before you order: It is direct thermal only — there is no ribbon, so labels fade over time with heat and sunlight. Media must be 15–60 mm wide (15–58 mm with the optional peeler).
What's in the Box
- Bixolon SLP-DX220 printer (SLP-DX220EG/BEG)
- AC/DC adapter
- Power cord
- USB cable
What It Means in Practice
- Small footprint fits beside a till, scale or packing bench.
- Ethernet lets several PCs or your ERP print to one label printer.
- Large 130 mm rolls mean fewer roll changes than most 2-inch printers.
- ZPL/EPL emulation lets it replace an older Zebra desktop with the same label files.
What Will Not Work
- No thermal transfer — long-life ribbon labels need the SLP-TX220.
- No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth on this configuration.
- No cutter or peeler as standard — both are options.
- Labels wider than 60 mm (58 mm with peeler) do not fit.
Key Features
Compact desktop
2-inch direct thermal printer for counters and workstations.
Network ready
Ethernet, USB and USB Host built in.
Smart media detection
Gap, black mark, notch and continuous media.
Emulations
SLCS, BPL-Z (ZPL) and BPL-E (EPL).
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
SLP-DX220EG/BEG |
| EAN / GTIN |
8809166674337 |
| MPN |
SLP-DX220EG/BEG |
| Brand |
Bixolon |
| Model |
SLP-DX220 (Ethernet) |
| Printing |
| Print method |
Direct thermal |
| Resolution |
203 dpi |
| Max print width |
54 mm |
| Max print speed |
152 mm/s (6 ips) |
| Max print length |
2,000 mm |
| Emulations |
SLCS, BPL-Z, BPL-E |
| Media |
| Media width |
15 – 60 mm (15 – 58 mm with peeler) |
| Max roll diameter |
130 mm OD |
| Core |
12.5 – 38.1 mm |
| Media types |
Gap, black mark, notch, continuous, fan-fold |
| Sensors |
Transmissive, reflective (adjustable), head open |
| Connectivity |
| Interfaces |
Ethernet, USB, USB Host |
| Options |
Peeler, auto cutter, real-time clock |
| Physical |
| Dimensions |
120 x 230 x 170 mm |
| Weight |
1.36 kg |
| Power |
External adapter, 100 – 240 V |
| Operating temperature |
0 °C to 40 °C |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Bixolon (EU): 3 years from purchase or 39 months from manufacture; printhead 12 months or 25 km — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it print my Zebra labels?
In most cases yes — it emulates ZPL (BPL-Z) and EPL (BPL-E). Send us a sample label file and we will check.
Can I add a cutter?
Yes, a peeler and an auto cutter are available as options.
How long do the labels last?
Direct thermal labels suit price, shelf and shipping labels; for labels that must last years, choose the thermal transfer SLP-TX220.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
The SLP-DX220 is a sensible, compact choice for narrow labels on a network, with a printhead and warranty terms that are generous for its class. Plug it into a reliable wired network — we also supply
network switches.
✓ Buy it if you print 2-inch product, price or pharmacy labels and want a small, networked printer that can stand in for a Zebra.
✕ Skip it if you need labels wider than 60 mm, ribbon durability or wireless connectivity.
→ Also consider the Bixolon SLP-TX220 thermal transfer model, and the SLP-DX220 cutter option.
Send us your label size and print software — we will confirm media and settings before you order.