The Bixolon SLP TX400 driver connects your label printer to Windows, allowing compatible applications to send print jobs and use the printer’s settings. Select the appropriate package for Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7 to help ensure that labels print with the correct layout and media configuration.

Key Features

• Windows printing integration: Makes the Bixolon SLP TX400 available to compatible label-design software and other applications that use Windows printer drivers.
• Label layout controls: Provides access to options such as label size and orientation, helping match the printed output to your loaded media.
• Print quality adjustments: Lets you configure supported speed and darkness settings to improve the readability of text, barcodes, and graphics.
• Media configuration: Supports printer setup for the installed label stock and printing method, with available options depending on the driver package and device configuration.

How to Install

1. Choose the matching driver. Check your Windows version and system type in the computer’s system information, then select a Bixolon driver package that explicitly supports the SLP TX400 and your operating system.
2. Prepare the printer. Load suitable labels and, if using thermal transfer printing, install the appropriate ribbon. Connect the printer to power and follow the installer’s instructions on when to attach the data cable.
3. Run the installer. Extract the downloaded files if necessary, open the setup program, and approve any Windows administrator prompt. Choose the correct printer model when requested.
4. Set up the connection. Follow the prompts to select the connection and printer port that match your hardware. If the printer is not detected, check the cable and connection settings before continuing.
5. Configure and test. Open the printer’s preferences in Windows, set the label dimensions and supported media options, then print a test label. If the output is shifted or labels feed incorrectly, verify the page size in both the driver and your label application, and consult the printer manual for media calibration instructions.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Driver install fails or stalls: Run the Bixolon SLP TX400 installer as administrator and close label-design software first. Disconnect the USB cable until setup asks for it; reconnect directly to a rear USB port, not a hub.
• Printer not detected: Power-cycle the SLP TX400, try a known-good USB cable/port, and check Device Manager for an unknown USB device. In Devices and Printers, confirm the queue is online and not paused.
• Version or driver conflicts: Remove older Bixolon or generic label-printer drivers and duplicate SLP TX400 queues via Print Management. Restart the Print Spooler service, then install the correct Bixolon driver for your Windows version.