Brother TD-2020 User Manual Download

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Overview

If you have any problems with the printer, first make sure that you have performed the following
tasks correctly.



Is power being supplied to the printer by the AC adapter or rechargeable Li-ion battery
(optional)?

See

Connecting to an AC Power Outlet

on page 3 or

Using the Rechargeable Li-ion

Battery/Battery Base (Optional:PA-BT-4000LI/PA-BB-001) (TD-2120N/2130N only)

on page 111.



Is the appropriate printer driver selected and installed?

See

Installing the Printer Driver and Software

on page 4.



Is the printer connected to a computer?

See

Connecting the Computer and Printer

on page 21.

If you still have problems, read the troubleshooting tips in this chapter for help.

NOTE

For details on the error messages that appear in the touch panel display (optional)
(TD-2120N/2130N only), see

Error Messages for Touch Panel Display (Optional)

(TD-2120N/2130N Only)

on page 63.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

The POWER indicator is not lit.



Is the AC power cord inserted correctly?

Check that the AC power cord is inserted correctly. If it is,
try plugging it into another AC power outlet.



Be sure to use a genuine Brother AC adapter.



Is the rechargeable Li-ion battery (optional) installed
correctly?

If the rechargeable Li-ion battery (optional) is being used,
check that it is installed correctly.



If the POWER indicator still does not light up, contact
Brother Customer Service.

The indicators show that the printer is in
boot mode.



The AC adapter was unplugged while the firmware was
being updated, and the printer started up in boot mode the
next time it was started.

This issue must be resolved. Contact your reseller or
Brother Customer Service for assistance.

Summary of Contents for TD-2020

Page 1: ...rinter be sure to read this User s Guide We suggest that you keep this manual in a handy place for future reference Please visit us at http solutions brother com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions FAQs Version B US ENG ...

Page 2: ...t The following symbols are used throughout this document CAUTION This symbol indicates instructions that may result in injuries or damage if they are ignored or incorrectly followed NOTE This symbol indicates notes that provide information or directions that can help you better understand and use the product more efficiently About This Document This document PDF is included on the CD ROM NOTE If ...

Page 3: ...mation 19 Connecting the Computer and Printer 21 USB Cable Connection 21 Wired LAN Connection TD 2120N 2130N only 21 Printing Solutions 22 Printing 23 Making Prints Lighter or Darker 23 Printer Driver Options 24 3 Printer Setting Tool 25 About the Printer Setting Tool 25 Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 25 Using the Printer Setting Tool 25 Communication Settings TD 2120N 2130N only 27 Setting...

Page 4: ...ch Panel Display Optional TD 2120N 2130N Only 63 8 Specifications 65 Product Specifications 65 9 Using the RJ25 to DB9M Serial Adapter Optional PA SCA 001 68 Connecting the Computer and Printer With the RJ25 to DB9M Serial Adapter 68 Product Specifications 68 10 Using the Touch Panel Display Optional PA TDU 001 TD 2120N 2130N only 69 General Description 69 LCD 69 Screen 69 Touch Panel 70 Informati...

Page 5: ...rarily Using a USB Cable 94 One Push Configuration Using WPS 99 Connecting the Computer and Printer by Wireless LAN 102 Product Specifications 103 12 Using the Bluetooth Interface Optional PA BI 001 TD 2120N 2130N only 104 Connecting the Computer and Printer by Bluetooth 104 Using Bluetooth to Communicate When Printing 105 Product Specifications 105 13 Using the Label Peeler Optional PA LP 001 TD ...

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Page 7: ...using the printer remove the cover over the tear bar Do not dispose of the removed cover In order to avoid injuries when the printer is not being used attach the cover to the tear bar CAUTION The tear bar is sharp To avoid injury do not touch the tear bar 10 Print head 11 Transmissive gap sensor 12 Media guide 13 Media tip guide 14 Media guide adjustment lever 15 Platen roller 16 Reflective black ...

Page 8: ... only 6 Ethernet network port TD 2120N 2130N only Options TD 2120N 2130N only 1 Touch panel display PA TDU 001 WLAN interface PA WI 001 Bluetooth interface PA BI 001 Label peeler PA LP 001 Battery base PA BB 001 RJ25 to DB9M serial adapter PA SCA 001 Rechargeable lithium ion battery PA BT 4000LI 4 bay battery charger PA 4BC 4000 1 3 2 4 1 3 2 4 5 6 ...

Page 9: ...geable Li ion Battery Battery Base Optional PA BT 4000LI PA BB 001 TD 2120N 2130N only on page 111 Connecting to an AC Power Outlet 1 Connect the AC adapter to the printer and then plug the AC power cord into an AC power outlet to power the printer Connect the AC adapter in the same way when recharging the rechargeable Li ion battery a Connect the AC adapter to the printer b Connect the AC power c...

Page 10: ...y on page 93 Windows 7 is used in the following procedures The installation procedure may differ depending on the operating system being used If an operating system other than Windows 7 is being used read the procedures with the screens replaced with the corresponding screens for your operating system In addition the installation procedure is subject to change without notice If you are using Windo...

Page 11: ...ndard Installation If this printer is connected to a computer by a USB cable the Printer Setting Tool can be used to specify various printer settings In order to use the Printer Setting Tool for specifying printer settings the printer driver must be installed USB Cable Connection 1 a Insert the installer CD ROM into your CD ROM drive If the language screen appears choose your language NOTE For Win...

Page 12: ... h To not check for new software versions or update them click No and then go to step i NOTE If you click No here you can run the P touch Update Software at a more convenient time to check for new software versions and update them Double click the P touch Update Software icon on the desktop Your computer must be connected to the Internet h The P touch Update Software starts up If an application ap...

Page 13: ...play the contents of the CD ROM drive folder and then double click start exe For Windows 8 If the installer screen does not automatically appear click Run start exe in the Start screen or display the contents of the CD ROM drive folder from the desktop and then double click start exe c Click Standard Installation d Read the license agreement and click Agree if you agree with the terms and conditio...

Page 14: ... the installer to continue j The P touch Update Software can be used to check for updates If OK to use P touch Update Software to update the software to the newest version An Internet connection is required to update appears click Yes or No To check for new versions of the software and to update them click Yes and then go to step k To not check for new software versions or update them click No and...

Page 15: ...ues m Click Finish The installation is now complete NOTE When you are asked to restart the computer click Restart Registering Paper Size Information With the Printer 1 Paper size information must be registered with the printer for proper operation a Connect the computer to the printer with a USB cable b With Paper Size Setup of the installed Printer Setting Tool specify the size information label ...

Page 16: ...ck the icon and click Delete d Right click the Printers window and then click Run as administrator Server Properties If the authorization confirmation window appears click Continue If the User Account Control window appears type in the password and then click OK The Print Server Properties window appears e Click the Drivers tab select Brother TD XXXX and then click Remove f Select Remove driver an...

Page 17: ... or right click the icon and click Remove device If a User Account Control message appears type in the password and then click Yes d Select Fax or Microsoft XPS Document Writer in the Devices and Printers window and then click Print server properties which appeared in the menu bar e Click the Drivers tab and then click Change Driver Settings If a User Account Control message appears type in the pa...

Page 18: ...ndicators 1 POWER indicator 2 Power button 3 Feed button 4 Print button 5 STATUS indicator Indicators 2 The indicators light and blink to indicate the printer s status Each indicator may light or blink in green red or orange For details see Indicators on page 53 Printing 2 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 19: ...and hold 5 seconds this button to easily establish a wireless LAN connection and install the printer driver However your WLAN access point router must support Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS For details see One Push Configuration Using WPS on page 99 Switch the Bluetooth connection TD 2120N 2130N only With the wireless LAN connection disabled press and hold 5 seconds this button to switch between enabli...

Page 20: ...multiple buttons Operation Start up the printer in mass storage mode While holding down the Print button press and hold the Power button to start up the printer in mass storage mode For details see Mass Storage Functions on page 48 ...

Page 21: ... the RD Roll so that the labels feed with the side to be printed on facing up 1 as shown Use genuine Brother roll media Genuine Brother fanfold media is not available at this time 1 1 Use RD Rolls with an outer roll dimension of 5 127 mm or less Use RD Rolls designed for TD series printers Regardless of the size some RD Rolls may not be usable Insert the RD Roll facing the correct direction If the...

Page 22: ... of the RD Roll under the media tip guides 1 4 Position the end of the paper centered over the platen roller and slightly out of the media exit 5 Close the RD Roll compartment top cover by pressing it in the center Press down until it snaps into place For fanfold paper 1 Insert the fanfold paper in the direction shown 1 Print side 1 2 1 1 ...

Page 23: ... cut labels that have no black mark the transmissive gap sensor detects the beginning of the label and feeds the label to the correct position With receipt paper that has no black mark the reflective black mark sensor detects if paper has run out With media that has a black mark the reflective black mark sensor detects the mark and feeds the media to the correct position 1 With no black mark Die c...

Page 24: ... mm make a black mark at least 0 35 9 mm long in from either the left or right edge of the paper so that the reflective black mark sensor can detect the black mark If the black mark is too short it cannot be detected by the reflective black mark sensor Cutting Roll Paper 2 Roll paper can be cut using the printer s tear bar Pull one edge of the ejected paper up and diagonally toward the other edge ...

Page 25: ... is BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx is based on your printer s MAC address Ethernet address a Make sure that a roll of 2 25 57 mm receipt paper has been loaded and the RD Roll compartment top cover is closed b Turn on the printer c Hold down for at least 1 second the Print button until the POWER indicator starts blinking in green and the printer setup information is printed NOTE For printing the prin...

Page 26: ...Chapter 2 20 Printer Setup Information Printing Sample 2 The printing sample is for illustrative purposes only ...

Page 27: ...e Computer and Printer by Bluetooth on page 104 USB Cable Connection 2 a Before connecting the USB cable make sure that the printer is turned off b Connect the printer end of the USB cable to the mini USB port on the back of the printer c Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer d Turn on the printer Wired LAN Connection TD 2120N 2130N only 2 a Before connecting the L...

Page 28: ... changed and easily applied to multiple printers For details see Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers on page 33 Printing Solutions 2 Your printer can be used with several versions of the Windows operating systems In most situations the printer requires driver software to communicate with your computer These drivers can be installed using the setup CD ROM We recommend that you visit the w...

Page 29: ... page 21 e Insert the RD Roll For details see Inserting the RD Roll on page 15 Be sure to use genuine Brother roll media f If necessary change the print settings using either the printer driver or the Printer Setting Tool on page 25 g Click Print in the computer program s menu The POWER indicator blinks in green to indicate that the printer is receiving data and the document is printed h Turn the ...

Page 30: ... configure various settings in the printer driver s dialog box such as paper size number of copies print quality etc NOTE You can also use the Printer Setting Tool to configure more advanced settings For details see Printer Setting Tool on page 25 ...

Page 31: ...nstalled and is functional Connect this printer to a computer with a USB cable With this tool settings cannot be specified using a wired LAN wireless LAN or Bluetooth connection Using the Printer Setting Tool 3 a Connect the printer to be configured to the computer b For Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 From the Start menu click All Programs Brother Label Mobile Printer Printer Setting Tool For ...

Page 32: ...p down list NOTE If only one printer is connected it is unnecessary to make a selection since only that printer will appear d Select the item for the settings to be specified and then specify or change the settings in the dialog box that appeared For details on the settings dialog boxes see Communication Settings TD 2120N 2130N only on page 27 Device Settings on page 34 P touch Template Settings o...

Page 33: ... in the settings display change area Select the item for the settings that you want to change 3 Menu Bar Select a command contained in each menu from the list 4 Printer Selects the printer whose settings are to be changed If only one printer is connected it is unnecessary to make a selection since only that printer will appear 5 Node Name Displays the node name The node name can also be changed Se...

Page 34: ...in Command File from the drop down menu The saved command file can be used with the mass storage feature to apply the settings to a printer See Mass Storage Functions on page 48 Clicking Apply applies all settings in all tabs to the printer If the Disable these settings check box is selected the settings in that tab are not applied ...

Page 35: ...s settings Imports the settings from the computer 5 9 10 6 1 2 3 4 7 8 The following information is not saved with the settings commands Node name IP address subnet mask and default gateway when the IP address is set to STATIC The saved communication settings commands are only intended to be used for applying settings to a printer The settings cannot be applied by importing this command file Saved...

Page 36: ...k whose settings have been completed 4 Export Saves the current settings in a file NOTE If the Disable these settings check box is selected the settings in that tab are not saved 5 Automatically restart the printer after applying new settings If this check box is selected the printer automatically restarts after communication settings are applied If this check box is cleared printers must be manua...

Page 37: ...ttings 3 1 Communication Mode Select Ad hoc or Infrastructure 2 SSID Network Name Click the Search button to display the SSID selections in a separate dialog box 3 Channel Select from the displayed options 4 Authentication Method Encryption Mode The supported encryption modes for the various authentication methods are as shown in Communication Modes and Authentication Methods Encryption Modes on p...

Page 38: ...et to Infrastructure Authentication Method Encryption Mode Open System None WEP Authentication Method Encryption Mode Open System None WEP Shared Key WEP WPA PSK TKIP AES WPA2 PSK AES WPA WPA2 PSK TKIP AES LEAP CKIP EAP FAST NONE TKIP AES EAP FAST MS CHAP v2 TKIP AES EAP FAST GTC TKIP AES PEAP MS CHAPv2 TKIP AES PEAP GTC TKIP AES EAP TTLS CHAP TKIP AES EAP TTLS MS CHAP TKIP AES EAP TTLS MS CHAPv2 ...

Page 39: ...and then connect the second printer to the computer b Select the newly connected printer from the Printer drop down box NOTE If the Automatically detects the connected printer and retrieves the current settings check box in the Option Settings dialog box is selected the printer connected with the USB cable is automatically selected For details see Automatically detects the connected printer and re...

Page 40: ...ice settings in the Printer Setting Tool more advanced settings can be specified When Device settings is opened the printer s current settings are retrieved and displayed If the current settings could not be retrieved the previous settings are displayed If the current settings could not be retrieved and previous settings have not been specified this tool s default settings are displayed 1 Menu Bar...

Page 41: ...iate methods 6 Exit Exits Device settings and returns to the main window of the Printer Setting Tool 7 Apply Click Apply to apply the settings to the printer To save the specified settings in a command file select Save in Command File from the drop down menu The saved command file can be used with the mass storage feature to apply the settings to a printer See Mass Storage Functions on page 48 Set...

Page 42: ... point of origin for printing This corrects printing misalignments resulting from differences in printer models or from the fixed margins of some applications The reference point cannot be adjusted for raster printing 11 Tear Adjust Adjust the tear bar tear off position for paper media Available settings 0 39 to 0 39 10 0 mm to 10 0 mm Advanced Tab 3 1 Disable these settings When this check box is...

Page 43: ...o apply the specified or changed settings to the printer be sure to clear the check box 2 Media Sensor Transmissive Gap The following transmissive gap sensor parameters can be adjusted Detection Sensitivity Adjust the precision of the sensor that detects the gaps spacing for die cut labels Available settings 2 2 Luminescence Adjustment Adjust the amount of light emitted by the transmissive gap sen...

Page 44: ...ys Panel B 3 Keys Function Select the type of data assigned to keys in the one touch panel To assign templates select Template To assign databases linked to a single template select Database Available settings Template Database 4 Unit Select the measurement units for displayed settings Available settings mm inch 5 Language Select the language of the touch panel display Available settings Dansk Deu...

Page 45: ...h panel display Set a 4 digit password If the Display the password on screen check box is selected specified passwords will be displayed in computer windows 12 Set Clock Set the date and time for the touch panel display In order to specify the time settings the touch panel display must be attached 13 Current Date Time Click to retrieve the current date and time from the computer and display them 1...

Page 46: ...tings in a file 5 Save Print Log in File Saves the print log in a file in the CSV format The following information is included in the print log Printing time date only when using the touch panel display The time when printing finished is recorded for the time Key number Template name Name of database linked to template Number of records in database Number of copies printed Error information Only w...

Page 47: ...Template Settings 3 P touch Template mode provides functions for inserting data from a device such as a barcode reader connected to the printer into text and barcode objects in layouts saved on the printer This is useful for easily printing labels and barcodes With P touch Template settings in the Printer Setting Tool settings for using the P touch Template functions can be specified or changed P ...

Page 48: ... for P touch Template Printing Select one of the following three options for the print start trigger Command Character Printing starts when the command character specified here is received Data Insertion into All the Objects Printing starts when the delimiter for the last object is received Received Data Size Printing starts when the number of characters specified here is received However delimite...

Page 49: ...en 1 and 99 can be specified 12 Give priority to print quality Select the print quality setting If this check box is selected priority is given to the print quality If this check box is cleared priority is given to the print speed 13 Inverted 180 Degrees If this check box is selected the data will be printed after it has been rotated 180 degrees 14 Communication Settings Sets the following paramet...

Page 50: ...lick Add Preset RD Roll formats cannot be edited 4 Delete Deletes the selected paper format A deleted paper format cannot be restored 5 Import Reads the text file containing the paper format settings and uses it to replace the contents of the Currently Registered Paper Sizes list 6 Export Exports the paper formats in the Currently Registered Paper Sizes list to a file The exported formats can then...

Page 51: ...r Mass storage feature page 48 Bluetooth Object Push Profile OPP Wi Fi File Transfer Profile FTP New Dialog Box 3 1 Paper Size Name Type in the name of the paper format to be added 2 Paper Types Select the paper type Available settings Continuous Length Tape Media With Marks Die cut Label 3 Detailed settings Specify details for the paper format to be added 4 Advanced Printing Adjustments Click thi...

Page 52: ...if necessary 4 Media Sensor Transmissive Gap Adjust the precision with which the transmissive gap sensor detects the gaps spacing for die cut labels and the amount of light emitted by the sensor Settings can be specified when Paper Types is set to Die cut Label NOTE Since the settings for Media Sensor Transmissive Gap page 37 in the Device settings dialog box will have an effect specify appropriat...

Page 53: ...ting Paper Formats Bundled With the Installer 3 If the printer driver has not been installed on the recipient s computer the paper formats that can be distributed are bundled with the installer for the printer driver a At the sender s computer specify the paper format settings and then click Export For details see Paper Size Setup on page 44 The following files are created TD 2020 bst202ed txt bst...

Page 54: ... 4 a Make sure that the printer is turned off b While holding down the Print button press and hold the Power button The printer starts up in mass storage mode and the POWER indicator lights in orange c Connect the computer or device to the printer with a USB cable The printer s mass storage area is displayed on the screen of the computer or device NOTE If the mass storage area is not displayed aut...

Page 55: ...the print server settings NOTE If you have specified an optional network password you must enter it when prompted in order to access web based management For details see the Network User s Guide included on the CD ROM When the printer is turned off mass storage mode is deactivated and any files in the mass storage area are deleted This feature supports bin and blf files Do not use other file forma...

Page 56: ... SDK is available Visit the Brother Developer Center http www brother com product dev index h tm The b PAC SDK and the SDKs for mobile devices Windows Mobile Android iPhone and iPad can be downloaded The SDKs that can be downloaded are subject to change without notice ...

Page 57: ...usty conditions If dirt or dust is not removed the printed labels may contain white streaks or media may become jammed Print Head Maintenance 5 Use a dry cotton swab to wipe the print head 1 Platen Roller Maintenance 5 Use a piece of cellophane tape to remove dirt from the platen roller 1 Maintaining the Printer 5 1 Do not use organic solvents such as benzene 1 ...

Page 58: ...n the media exit with a cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol Label Peeler Optional Maintenance TD 2120N 2130N only 5 If adhesive accumulates at the media exit 1 peeler separator 2 or peeler sensor 3 and media becomes jammed disconnect the printer from the AC power outlet and then clean each part with a cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol 1 1 2 3 ...

Page 59: ...g in the color shown or Indicator blinks 1 or 3 times in the color shown then turns off Indicator is lit or blinking in any color or pattern Indicator is off POWER STATUS Description Printer turned on Initializing RD Roll compartment top cover open Receiving data Transferring importing data Now cooling 3 times 3 times Resetting the incrementing field 1 time 1 time Initializing complete Once every ...

Page 60: ...e optional WLAN interface Bluetooth on when using the optional Bluetooth interface USB host port connected to a supported device Once every 3 seconds Wireless LAN on but not connected when using the optional WLAN interface Now setting WPS when using the optional WLAN interface 3 times Bluetooth switched when using the optional Bluetooth interface POWER STATUS Description ...

Page 61: ...in the touch panel display optional TD 2120N 2130N only see Error Messages for Touch Panel Display Optional TD 2120N 2130N Only on page 63 Troubleshooting 7 Troubleshooting 7 Problem Solution The POWER indicator is not lit Is the AC power cord inserted correctly Check that the AC power cord is inserted correctly If it is try plugging it into another AC power outlet Be sure to use a genuine Brother...

Page 62: ...inter has adequate ventilation and is not located in an enclosed space Motor If the printer is used continuously the motor will become too hot In this case the printer will stop and resume printing after the motor has cooled down NOTE This condition may occur more often when the printer is used at a high altitude above 3 048 m 10 000 feet due to the lower air density available to cool the printer ...

Page 63: ... the printer If the paper size information has not been registered with the printer the media will not be fed correctly For details see Registering Paper Size Information With the Printer on page 9 A data transmission error appears on your computer Is the correct port selected Check that the correct port is selected Is the printer in cooling mode the POWER indicator is blinking in orange Wait unti...

Page 64: ...gs for the Peeler function have been specified correctly For details see Printer Driver Settings on page 109 The print quality is poor Printed labels contain white streaks Adjust the printing density The print density can be specified in the printer driver s dialog box or the Printer Setting Tool See Print Density on page 36 Is there dust or dirt on the print head or platen roller preventing it fr...

Page 65: ...inting Preferences I want to reset the printer I want to delete the data transferred from the computer To reset the printer perform the following procedure 1 Press and hold the Power button to turn the printer off 2 Press and hold the Feed button and the Power button until the POWER indicator lights in orange and the STATUS indicator blinks in green 3 While holding down the Power button press the ...

Page 66: ...e lower right corner of the main screen on the LCD If they do not match select Set Panel from the touch panel display and then select the correct setting For details see Specifying Settings From the Touch Panel Display on page 74 Has the type of data assigned to one touch keys been correctly specified If the correct setting has not be selected select Keys Function from the touch panel display and ...

Page 67: ... cut label or continuous length tape and die cut label size is installed Is the RD Roll installed correctly If not remove the RD Roll and then reinstall it For details see Inserting the RD Roll on page 15 If the label peeler optional is being used see Inserting the RD Roll on page 106 Are the media guides not touching the side of the RD Roll Move the media guides against the side of the RD Roll Fo...

Page 68: ...pported device was detected Turn off the printer and then check the connected device If a USB hub is connected the printer will automatically turn off after a certain length of time has passed Is the printer in mass storage mode An error is indicated if the file system becomes corrupted or a file is copied while a mass storage file is being processed Turn off the printer Does the rechargeable batt...

Page 69: ... remove the RD Roll and then reinstall it For details see Inserting the RD Roll on page 15 If the label peeler optional is being used see Inserting the RD Roll on page 106 Are the media guides not touching the side of the RD Roll Move the media guides against the side of the RD Roll For details see Inserting the RD Roll on page 15 Is enough of the roll remaining If not install a new RD Roll Close ...

Page 70: ... entered Type in a value within the allowable range Noncompliant USB device Remove Device Has a device been connected that is not supported by the USB host port An overcurrent was detected by the USB host port or connection of an unsupported device was detected Turn off the printer and then check the connected device Charging Error Replace Battery Has the rechargeable battery failed to recharge wh...

Page 71: ...ease Mode Standard Continuous tear off Optional Not supported Standard Continuous tear off Optional Peeled Size Weight Approximately 2 91 lb 1 32 kg Approximately 2 96 lb 1 34 kg Dimensions Approximately 4 33 W 8 46 D 6 77 H 110 mm W 215 mm D 172 mm H Interface USB USB Ver 2 0 Full Speed mini B Peripheral Serial RS232C Original serial cable Wired LAN Not supported 10 100BASE TX USB Host Port Not s...

Page 72: ...Windows XP 128 MB or more Windows Server 2003 256 MB or more Windows Vista Windows Server 2008 2008 R2 2012 512 MB or more Windows 7 Windows 8 1 GB 32 bit or 2 GB 64 bit or more Display SVGA High Color or more Operating Temperature Operate 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Operate 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Charge 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Operating Humidity 20 to 80 No condensation Maximum wet bulb temper...

Page 73: ...ve Media type Receipt Die cut label Tag Wristband Media Width 0 75 to 2 48 19 mm to 63 mm Thickness The media material may affect print quality 0 0023 to 0 011 0 058 mm to 0 279 mm Diameter Max 5 127 mm Core Diameter 1 25 4 mm Gap Between Labels Min 0 12 3 mm Software Supported Printer Drivers Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows Server ...

Page 74: ...re as follows Baud rate 9600bps Parity None Bit length 8 bits Flow control Hardware To change the communication settings use P touch Template settings in the Printer Setting Tool Communication settings For details see the P touch Template Command Reference The latest versions can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center website http solutions brother com Select the product and then select M...

Page 75: ...ch panel 3 TDU Panel cover LCD 10 Lift up the LCD and then adjust it to an angle so that the screens are visible If the screen is dark and hard to read the backlight can be turned on For details see Specifying Settings From the Touch Panel Display on page 74 Screen 10 When the printer is turned on the main screen appears 1 Template name and number Displays the number and name of the selected templ...

Page 76: ...us is shown at four different levels and appears when there is no connection 6 Touch panel setting Displays whether the touch panel display has been set for touch panel A or B Basic control panel A One touch panel B Touch Panel 10 There are two touch panels the basic control panel A and the one touch panel B Either can be selected for use Press a key on the touch panel to perform an operation If a...

Page 77: ... of the selected template The contents of the database linked to the template can also be checked 7 Numeric keys Type in the template number or database record number These can also be used to edit values in the label layout 8 One touch keys Select the label to be printed NOTE The touch panel name A or B is printed in the upper right corner of the touch panel Make sure that the specified touch pan...

Page 78: ... panel cover in its original position Since foreign material such as dust caught between the touch panel protective sheet and touch panel holder may cause a malfunction Make sure that no foreign material is attached When the touch panel is replaced the setting for the touch panel display must be changed For details see Selecting the Touch Panel on page 83 1 2 3 ...

Page 79: ...all the printer driver and software page 4 Install media in the printer page 15 2 Create a label layout From the computer use P touch Editor 5 0 which is included on the CD ROM to create a label layout page 78 3 Transfer the label layout to the printer Use P touch Transfer Manager to transfer the created label layout from the computer to the printer page 82 4 Print the label Use the touch panel of...

Page 80: ...ter If the first parameter is selected pressing a scrolls to the last parameter 2 The currently selected parameter is highlighted With the touch panel display attached to the printer the following settings can be specified Key Parameter Settings Description settings key Print Density 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Adjust the printer s printing density Confirm Print On Off Select whether a message appears b...

Page 81: ... display Time Date Form Date Format 1 31 2099 01 31 2099 31 1 2099 31 01 2099 31 1 2099 31 01 2099 31 1 2099 31 01 2099 2099 1 31 2099 01 31 2099 1 31 2099 01 31 Select the date format for the clock Time Format 01 59 24 1 59 24 1 59AM 01 59AM Select the time format for the clock Language Dansk Deutsch English Español Français Italiano Nederlands Norsk Português Suomi Svenska Select the language of...

Page 82: ...hen 0 2 4 5 f Press OK The main screen appears and the specified time and date are displayed NOTE The format for the time and date can be changed Press admin key select Setup then Time Date Form from the parameters and then specify settings for Date Format and Time Format Setting the Administrator Password 10 A password can be set so that basic settings specified by pressing admin key cannot easil...

Page 83: ...ss admin key type in the password to display the parameters and then set Admin Password to Off If you do not remember the password use Device settings in the Printer Setting Tool to return all settings to their factory defaults or specify the password again and apply it For details see Device Settings on page 34 ...

Page 84: ...dows 7 From the Start menu click All Programs Brother P touch P touch Editor 5 0 For Windows 8 Click P touch Editor 5 0 in the Start or Apps screen or double click P touch Editor 5 0 on the desktop b When the New Open dialog box appears select the various options to set the printer to be used and the size of label to be created c Click Paper 1 and then specify the media and length 2 This window ap...

Page 85: ...name when the touch panel display is used Setting the Text and Order for Displaying on the LCD 10 Using P touch Editor 5 0 the text displayed on the LCD and its display order can be set a In P touch Editor 5 0 open the label layout to be edited b Select the text box for text to be displayed on the LCD right click it and then click Properties to display the Text Properties dialog box In the Object ...

Page 86: ...t Office 2010 2007 Office System Driver Data Connectivity Components or 32 bit 2010 Office System Driver Data Connectivity Components must be installed Only one database can be linked to a single template A maximum of 65 000 records can be created in that database The total size of templates and databases is limited to 6 MB The data entered in the database can be displayed on the LCD Only the firs...

Page 87: ...ase File click Browse and then select the database to be linked d Click Next to display a settings dialog box With Database Field under Merge Fields specify which database column will be linked to which object and then click OK e The template and database will link and the main window appears Click the database row to be checked in order to display the label with the text replaced ...

Page 88: ...h Transfer Manager you can start the application For Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 From the Start menu click All Programs Brother P touch P touch Tools P touch Transfer Manager 2 1 P touch Transfer Manager starts up For Windows 8 Click P touch Transfer Manager 2 1 in the Start or Apps screen P touch Transfer Manager starts up c Select this printer from the Printer list Right click Configurati...

Page 89: ... the one touch panel keys must be specified For details on specifying the settings see Selecting the Data Assigned to Keys on the One Touch Panel on page 84 a Press settings key b Press b select Set Panel and then press OK c Press a or b select A or B and then press OK d Follow the on screen instructions to replace the touch panel For details on replacing it see Information About Replacing the Tou...

Page 90: ...tabase number 1 the databases of the selected template are registered with the one touch key of the same number The illustration shows when template number 1 is selected a Press admin key b Select Setup and then press OK c Select Keys Function and then press OK d Press a or b select Template or Database and then press OK Name Price No Strawberry Orange Apple Banana 2 85 1 55 2 15 1 55 4 3 2 1 Temp...

Page 91: ...This can be used by typing in the key names then printing out the data on plain paper Printing the Label 10 A label layout transferred to the printer can easily be printed or edited using the touch panel display without a computer connection Printing Using the Basic Control Panel 10 a Turn on the printer The main screen appears b Press a or b to select the number of the template to be printed or p...

Page 92: ...d transferring it to the printer NOTE Only numbers can be edited Edited template cannot be saved When a different template or database is selected the edited data reverts to the original data a In the main screen select the template to be edited and then press search key If the contents of a database record is to be edited select the appropriate database record b Press d or c to display the item t...

Page 93: ...to check all of the text in the label layout If the one touch panel B is being used the data cannot be edited Use the basic control panel A to edit the data For details see Editing Label Contents Before Printing on page 86 The text displayed on the LCD and its display order are set by using P touch Editor 5 0 For details see Setting the Text and Order for Displaying on the LCD on page 79 d With a ...

Page 94: ...e set between 1 and 999 If the template contains a serialized number the labels will be printed with the serialized field incremented by the specified number of times Printing Using a Barcode Reader 10 Using P touch Template functions you can scan barcodes to display a template transferred to the printer replace the text if necessary then print labels At this time the contents of the displayed tem...

Page 95: ...to check the print log If Save Printer Print Log on the Advanced tab is set to Enable a print log will be saved on the printer To export the print log and save it as a csv file click Tools Save Print Log in File For details see Device Settings on page 34 Replacing the Time Date Battery 10 A time date battery is provided in order to maintain the settings for the internal clock The battery will be c...

Page 96: ...t can easily be removed e Install the new battery f Return the time date battery cover to its original position and then use a coin or similar object to slowly turn the time date battery cover in the opposite direction of the arrow on the battery cover until it stops in order to install the time date battery cover g Close the RD Roll compartment top cover Press down until it snaps into place NOTE ...

Page 97: ...w the procedure below to check the information 1 Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable and then turn on the printer 2 For Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 From the Start menu click All Programs Brother P touch P touch Tools P touch Transfer Manager 2 1 For Windows 8 Click P touch Transfer Manager 2 1 in the Start or Apps screen 3 Click Brother TD XXXX where TD XXXX is the model na...

Page 98: ...Chapter 10 92 Product Specifications10 Size Approximately 4 37 W 6 70 D 3 07 H 111 mm W 170 mm D 78 mm H Weight 0 76 lb 0 342 kg ...

Page 99: ... page 7 Before Making a Wireless LAN Connection 11 In order to use a wireless LAN connection the WLAN interface optional must be attached to the printer For details on attaching the WLAN interface optional see its instruction manual Required Devices and Network Configuration 11 This section provides a description of the procedure for making a connection in the following network configuration infra...

Page 100: ...g a USB cable page 94 One push configuration using WPS page 99 If the printer is on an enterprise wireless network such as LEAP and EAP FAST connect the printer via USB to configure its wireless settings NOTE Information is available for specifying settings with methods other than the two described here For details see the Network User s Guide included on the CD ROM Configuration Using the Install...

Page 101: ...to the following table The network key may also be described as the password security key or encryption key b Insert the installer CD ROM into your CD ROM drive If the language screen appears choose your language NOTE For Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 If the installer screen does not automatically appear display the contents of the CD ROM drive folder and then double click start exe For Windo...

Page 102: ...If you are not using the Windows Firewall allow access using UDP ports 137 and 161 h Use the slider to enable the WLAN interface i Make sure that the network cable is not connected to the printer and then turn on the printer Follow the on screen instructions to check that the printer is in wireless LAN mode j Select Yes I have a USB cable to use for installation and then click Next k If the Import...

Page 103: ... then click Next NOTE If the list is empty check that the access point is turned on and is broadcasting the SSID and then check if the printer and the access point are within range for wireless communication Then click Refresh If your access point is set to not broadcast the SSID you can type in the SSID manually by clicking the Advanced button Follow the on screen instructions for typing in Name ...

Page 104: ...evice Setup Wizard screen appears Follow the on screen instructions to complete the wireless configuration If WEP is being used as the encryption method and your printer is not found make sure that you typed in the WEP key correctly s The P touch Update Software can be used to check for updates When OK to use P touch Update Software to update the software to the newest version An Internet connecti...

Page 105: ...stallation is now complete NOTE For Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 users When the Windows Security screen appears select the check box and then click Install to complete the installation correctly Depending on your security settings a Windows Security or antivirus software window may appear when the printer or its software is being used Allow or permit the installer to continue When you are ask...

Page 106: ... ROM drive folder and then double click start exe For Windows 8 If the installer screen does not automatically appear click Run start exe in the Start screen or display the contents of the CD ROM drive folder from the desktop and then double click start exe h Click Standard Installation i Read the license agreement and click Agree if you agree with the terms and conditions j Click Install to start...

Page 107: ...No To check for new versions of the software and to update them click Yes and then go to step p To not check for new software versions or update them click No and then go to step q NOTE If you click No here you can run the P touch Update Software at a more convenient time to check for new software versions and update them Double click the P touch Update Software icon on the desktop Your computer m...

Page 108: ...nter by Wireless LAN 11 a Use the slider to enable the WLAN interface b Make sure that the network cable is not connected to the printer and then turn on the printer WLAN communication will start NOTE The printer s communication settings can be changed with Communication settings in the Printer Setting Tool For details see Communication Settings TD 2120N 2130N only on page 27 By using the Printer ...

Page 109: ...Using the WLAN Interface Optional PA WI 001 TD 2120N 2130N only 103 11 Product Specifications11 Size Approximately 4 34 W 3 35 D 1 03 H 110 mm W 85 mm D 26 mm H Weight 0 11 lb 0 050 kg ...

Page 110: ...turned off turn it on again e Check that the STATUS indicator is lights in green The printer has entered Bluetooth mode If the STATUS indicator turns off the printer has failed to enter the Bluetooth mode Repeat the procedure from step c f Use your Bluetooth management software to discover the printer and configure the printer connection NOTE If the software prompts you to enter a Bluetooth passke...

Page 111: ...is correctly attached to the printer and then use the slider to enable the Bluetooth interface b Press the Power button to turn on the printer c Hold down about 5 seconds the Feed button until the STATUS indicator blinks in green d If the printer was automatically turned off turn it on again e Check that the STATUS indicator is lights in green The printer has entered Bluetooth mode If the STATUS i...

Page 112: ...s and hold the Power button to turn the printer off Press the cover release lever 1 on either side and lift up to open the RD Roll compartment top cover b Open the media guides by lifting up the media guide adjustment lever 1 and pulling the media guides outwards NOTE The media guides are shipped fully open from the factory Using the Label Peeler Optional PA LP 001 TD 2120N 2130N only 13 Before us...

Page 113: ...edia tip guides 1 Use RD Rolls with a maximum outer dimension of 5 127 mm or less Use RD Rolls designed for TD series printers Regardless of the size some RD Rolls may not be usable Insert the RD Roll facing the correct direction If the RD Roll is not inserted correctly the printer will not print on the correct side of the paper or label When using media with the labels rolled up on the inside ins...

Page 114: ...pen the peeler door g Peel the backing paper from the label and feed it through the liner exit h Close the peeler door Close it so that it snaps into place i Close the RD Roll compartment top cover by pressing it in the center Press down until it snaps into place ...

Page 115: ...er is installed For details on loading paper see Inserting the RD Roll on page 15 NOTE When inserting receipt paper do not feed the paper through the liner exit Printer Driver Settings 13 a Display the printer s Printing Preferences dialog box Windows XP Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes right click the printer whose settings are to be changed and then click ...

Page 116: ...label If a label remains in the media exit the next label will not be printed Use scissors to cut off the backing paper that is fed out NOTE With the label peeler a sensor detects whether or not the label has been peeled off and controls the appropriate operation The detection sensitivity of the sensor can be adjusted For details see Sensor Adjustment Tab on page 37 Product Specifications13 Size 4...

Page 117: ... details on attaching the battery base optional see its instruction manual b While pressing in the cover latch 1 at the bottom of the battery base lift up the battery cover 2 c Pull up the cover in the same direction that the cover latch was pressed and then remove the cover d Insert the rechargeable Li ion battery into the battery compartment e Confirm that the hooks on the edge of the battery co...

Page 118: ...ed while the battery as well as the battery base are attached to the printer In addition if the 4 bay battery charger optional is used the battery can be recharged without using the printer The procedure for charging using the AC adapter is described here To charge using the 4 bay battery charger optional refer to the instruction manual for the optional equipment NOTE Up to 5 hours is needed to fu...

Page 119: ...ossible after it is purchased Since the battery is sold with the minimum charge necessary the initial charge may have been depleted To prevent deterioration we recommend charging the battery immediately Charge the rechargeable Li ion battery by plugging the printer into an AC power outlet or by using the adapter included with the 4 bay battery charger Darker prints discharge the rechargeable Li io...

Page 120: ...printer when its charge is 50 or less and then store the battery in a cool place away from direct sunlight If the rechargeable Li ion battery will not be used for a long period of time we recommend charging it every 6 months For other precautions refer to the instruction manual included with the rechargeable Li ion battery Battery Level of the Rechargeable Battery 14 The following number of pages ...

Page 121: ...battery charger PA 4BC 4000 Charging current 1000 mA Charging voltage 16 4 V Performance Approximately 656 2 ft 200 m can be printed if a new fully charged battery is used Tested at 73 4 F 23 C using Brother s print test data 2 25 57 mm 9 coverage when connected by USB Battery Base 14 Size Approximately 4 34 W 8 27 D 2 56 H 110 mm W 210 mm D 65 mm H Weight 0 67 lb 0 303 kg Charging current 1000 mA...

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