BIXOLON, a leading global manufacturer of advanced printing technologies, today announced it has been selected as winner of the “Self Checkout Solution of the Year” award in the 4th annual RetailTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by RetailTech Breakthrough, a leading independent market intelligence organisation that evaluates and recognises standout retail technology companies, products and services around the globe.

BIXOLON’s BK3-31 is an open-frame thermal printer designed to innovate and power self-checkout and kiosk environments across food service and retail. BK3-31 combines a compact, open-frame design with high-speed thermal printing and enterprise-grade reliability. These specifications enable seamless adoption in self-checkout kiosks, which have limited space available. Built for continuous operation in high-transaction environments, the printer ensures instant, consistent receipt printing.

BK3-31’s 80mm direct thermal printing allows it to deliver fast, clear, and consistent receipts. The printer has an ultra-compact design and can handle continuous, high-volume transaction environments due to a high-durability print mechanism. BK3-31 also has flexible connectivity and software compatibility, including seamless integration with CUPS-based systems and existing kiosk hardware and software.

The printer offers 203 dpi resolution and speeds of up to 250 mm. A variety of drivers and utilities are available for the BK3-31. 3-inch receipt and ticket printing device, making it both portable and adaptable. The BK3-31 supports a variety of mounting options and comes with features that offer maximum flexibility for kiosk installations.

“The BK3-31 offers low maintenance operations, reducing downtime and the overall cost of upkeep. We also designed the printer with retailers’ future requirements in mind. Enhanced connectivity, smart diagnostics and integration with evolving self-service ecosystems mean it is well placed to continue to support the rollout of innovative self-service checkouts in the retail space,” cites John Kim, Global Marketing Director of BIXOLON Ltd. “We’re thankful to RetailBreakthrough for this recognition, which demonstrates our commitment to providing innovative and flexible printing solutions that empower businesses to enhance their customer experience. We will continue to develop printing technologies that deliver efficiency, durability, and actionable data to today’s fast-moving supply-chain environments.”

The mission of the annual RetailTech Breakthrough Awards program is to recognise the innovators transforming the global retail landscape through technology. The program conducts a comprehensive analysis of the companies, technologies and solutions redefining how retailers operate, engage customers and drive growth. From e-commerce and omnichannel experiences to AI-driven analytics, automation and in-store innovation, these breakthrough solutions are enabling retailers to adapt faster, operate smarter and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

This year’s program attracted thousands of nominations from companies across more than 16 countries worldwide, highlighting the rapid global evolution of retail technology and the increasing investment in digital transformation across the retail ecosystem.

“BIXOLON’s BK3-31 printer is an essential technology for the future of retail automation. Over the last few years, embedded kiosk and self-checkout applications have been increasingly adopted to reduce queues, improve efficiency and sales, and enhance customer experience. This adoption will continue to accelerate across retail, increasing the importance of dependable printers,” said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director, RetailTech Breakthrough. “The BK3-31 printer’s reliability means that retailers can finally feel secure in rolling out unattended checkouts at scale, helping them move towards fully frictionless, customer-centric self-checkout environments. We’re pleased to award BIXOLON with the award for ‘Self Checkout Solution of the Year!’”