Lake Forest, Calif., Dec 02 — Toshiba America Business Solutions expands its award-winning industrial barcode labeling lineup with the versatile BX420 Series (BX420D and BX420T models) and the ultra-high-resolution BX430, delivering native PDF direct printing, seamless legacy upgrades, and cloud-powered intelligence for transportation, warehouse, manufacturing, and retail professionals.
These flathead label printers build on the success of the recently released BX410T, equipping customers with an advanced upgrade path featuring real-time PDF printing with automatic rotation and scaling, eliminating drivers, middleware, or costly add-ons. Professionals can now print complex variable-data PDFs directly from ERP systems, mobile devices, or cloud platforms—up to 80 percent faster setup with pixel-perfect barcodes and compliance-ready labels.
Optimizing Productivity with Native PDF and Toshiba A-BRID Intelligence
Powered by Toshiba’s revolutionary dual-core A-BRID ecosystem—combining a real-time OS for blazing-fast printing and Linux OS for IT-level apps—the BX420 Series and BX430 transform rugged, client-proven hardware into standalone “smart labeling hubs.”
Native PDF Direct Printing: Full-function, driverless PDF processing: Auto-scales, rotates, and renders variable data (barcodes, QR codes, serialized text) without software. A game-changer for e-commerce shipping, pharma serialization, and just-in-time manufacturing—no competitors match this out-of-the-box superiority.
Cloud Connectivity & Remote Management: Integrate with Elevate Sky® MFPConnect and SOTI Connect for IoT fleet monitoring, automatic firmware updates, counters, and logs—anytime, anywhere.
Seamless Legacy Upgrades: Auto-emulation detects ZPL II, TPCL, and DPL for drop-in replacement of outdated printers, slashing migration time by up to 70 percent.
Practical, Time-Saving Features for Real-World Demands
Housed in a sleek black-and-white design, these printers pack intuitive tools:
4.3-inch full-color LCD with QR code functions linking to mobile tech support and self-help videos.
Label near-end detection and proprietary Ribbon Save technology (standard across Toshiba’s industrial line) for minimal downtime and waste.
Printer cloning replicates configs across fleets for scalable deployments.
Embedded apps enable standalone printing from barcode scanners or keyboards—no PC required.
Secure Labeling: Tested, certified apps protect data in regulated environments.
Precision and Versatility for Every Application
BX420 Series: Up to 300 dots per inch (dpi) resolution, 4-inch-wide labels—ideal for everyday shipping, inventory, and compliance in transportation and retail.
BX430: Up to 600 dpi resolution for micro-labeling (as small as 3-millimeter pitch)—perfect for electronic printed circuit boards, garment care labels, and high-legibility business tags. Includes a high-function fabric cutter with kicker and precision peel-off module options.
“Clients raved about the BX410T’s A-BRID breakthrough—now with the BX420 Series and BX430, we’re delivering clients with a compelling reason to upgrade their legacy label printers,” states Toshiba America Business Solutions Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Business Development Bill Melo. “These products feature so many technological breakthroughs, but our PDF printing performance alone provides users with greater flexibility, faster workflows, lower TCO, and future-proof scalability. Toshiba isn’t following the market—we’re leading it.”
The BX420 Series and BX430 are now available from authorized Toshiba resellers, starting at an MSRP of $2,079 (BX420) and $6,409 (BX430). For more information, specs, or to find a reseller near you, visit www.business.toshiba.com.