Compact, flexible and highly reliable BK3 Series consists of 2-inch and 3-inch open frame kiosk printing mechanisms. Ideal for standalone self-service kiosk installations in retail, hospitality, healthcare and more.
BK3 Series
Manufacturer: Bixolon
Model Number: BK3 Series
Type: 2" and 3"
Model Number: BK3 Series
Type: 2" and 3"
Features
1.) Fast printing 250 mm per second at 203dpi
2.) Adjustable to hold various media widths
3.) Variety of drivers and SDKs available for major operating systems
4.) Multi-position near-end-sensor for efficiently monitoring status of paper
Part Number(s):
- BK3-31AA
- BK-32Z
Detailed Specifications
Print Characteristics
Print Method
Direct Thermal
Print Speed
Up to 250 mm/s
Print Resolution
203 dpi
Print Width
12 / 48 / 54 / 72 mm
Sensor
Paper End, Cover Open, Near End, Black Mark
Media Characteristics
Media Type
Receipt, Ticket
Media Width
20 / 58 / 60 / 80 / 83 mm
Media Roll Diameter
BK3-31: 80 / 102 / 120 / 150 mm
BK3-32: Up to 250 mm
Media Thickness
0.05 ~ 0.12 mm
Supply Method
Easy Paper Loading
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (W x L x H)
BK3-31
Media Roll Diameter Φ80: 130 x 130 x 91 mm
Media Roll Diameter Φ102: 130 x 137 x 99 mm
Media Roll Diameter Φ120: 130 x 144 x 105 mm
Media Roll Diameter Φ150: 130 x 160 x 105 mm
BK3-31 (Vertical)
Media Roll Diameter Φ80: 130 x 159 x 91 mm
Media Roll Diameter Φ102: 130 x 167 x 99 mm
Media Roll Diameter Φ120: 130 x 173 x 105 mm
Media Roll Diameter Φ150: 130 x 189 x 105 mm
BK3-32
Media Roll Diameter Φ250: 130 x 339 x 145 mm
Weight
BK3-31: 700 g
BK3-32: 1,470 g
Electrical
100-240 V AV, 50/60 Hz
Lever Direction
Left, Right
Mount Direction
BK3-31: Horizontal / Vertical
BK3-32: Horizontal
Performance Characteristics
NV Image Memory
256 Kbytes (Mono)
Receive Buffer
64 Kbytes
User Define Buffer
12 Kbytes
Interface
Standard: USB (V2.0 Full Speed) + Serial
Optional: USB (V2.0 Full Speed) + Serial + Ethernet
Connector Type
Power: DC-Jack or 2P Connector
USB: USB B or 4P Connector
Serial: 9P Male or 5P Connector
Environment Characteristics
Temperature
Operating: -20 ~ 60 ℃ (-4 ~ 140 ℉)
※ Optimal printing performances and
maximum reliability will be obtained
between 0 and 40 °C
Storage: -20 ~ 60 ℃ (-4 ~ 140 ℉)
Humidity
Operating: 10~95 % (non-condensing)
Storage: 10 ~ 95 % (non-condensing) excluding
paper
Software
Emulation
BXL / POS
Driver / Utility
Windows Driver, OPOS Driver,
Linux / Mac CUPS Driver, Utility Program,
Network Auto Installer
SDK / Plugin
Android SDK, Windows SDK, Linux SDK
Fonts / Graphics / Symbologies
Character Size
Font A: 12 x 24 Font B: 9 x 17 Font C: 9 x 24
KOR, CHN, JPN: 24 x 24
Characters Per Line
Print width 12 mm :
Font A: 8 Font B, C: 10, KOR, CHN, JPN: 4
Print width 48 mm :
Font A: 32 Font B, C: 42, KOR, CHN, JPN: 16
Print width 54 mm :
Font A: 36 Font B, C: 48, KOR, CHN, JPN: 18
Print width 72 mm :
Font A: 48 Font B, C: 64, KOR, CHN, JPN: 24
Character Sets
Alphanumeric: 95
Extended Graphics:128 x 35 page
International: 32
Graphics
Supporting user-defined fonts, graphics,
formats and logos
Barcode Symbologies
1D: Coda Bar, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128,
EAN-8, EAN-13, ITF, UPC-A, UPC-E
2D: Data Matrix, GS1-128, GS1 DataBar Stacked
/ Omnidirectional / Truncated / Limited /
Expanded, PDF417, QR code
Accessories
Optional
SMPS (DC Jack), SMPS (2P Connector),
Male to Male type Serial Cable,
5P to Male type Serial Cable,
USB A-B Cable 1.8 m, Power Cord
Option
Bezel
Non-Bezel / Standard-Bezel(4 types) /
LED-Bezel(Green)
Presenter (LED-Bezel default)
Paper Stock Direction: Upper
Media Width: 80 mm
Media Thickness: 0.05 ~ 0.10 mm
Media Length: 50 ~ 250 mm
Ejection Speed: 250 mm/s (Max)
Ticket
Media Width: 60 mm
Media Thickness: 0.05 ~ 0.15 mm
Print Speed: Up to 130 mm/s