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...48 Web Based (Web Browser) Management (TD-2120N/2130N only 49 Software Development Kit 50 5 Maintaining the Printer 51 Print Head Maintenance 51 Platen Roller Maintenance 51 Media Exit Maintenance 52 Label Peeler (Optional) Maintenance (TD-2120N/2130N only 52 6 Indicators 53... Indicators ...53 7 Troubleshooting 55 Overview ...55 Troubleshooting 55 Error Messages for Touch Panel Display (Optional) (TD-2120N/2130N Only 63 8 Specifications 65 ...
...48 Web Based (Web Browser) Management (TD-2120N/2130N only 49 Software Development Kit 50 5 Maintaining the Printer 51 Print Head Maintenance 51 Platen Roller Maintenance 51 Media Exit Maintenance 52 Label Peeler (Optional) Maintenance (TD-2120N/2130N only 52 6 Indicators 53... Indicators ...53 7 Troubleshooting 55 Overview ...55 Troubleshooting 55 Error Messages for Touch Panel Display (Optional) (TD-2120N/2130N Only 63 8 Specifications 65 ...
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... Basic Control Panel 85 Printing Using the One-Touch Panel 87 Printing a Different Date/Time Than the Printer's Internal Clock 88 Printing Using a Barcode Reader 89 Label Layouts on the Printer (Checking, Deleting and Log 89 Replacing the Time/Date Battery 90 Frequently Asked Questions 91... 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 ...
... Basic Control Panel 85 Printing Using the One-Touch Panel 87 Printing a Different Date/Time Than the Printer's Internal Clock 88 Printing Using a Barcode Reader 89 Label Layouts on the Printer (Checking, Deleting and Log 89 Replacing the Time/Date Battery 90 Frequently Asked Questions 91... 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 ...
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... be installed. For details, see Paper Size Setup on the computer is a new version of the installed "Printer Setting Tool", specify the size information (label width and length, label spacing, etc.) for [Printing Reference Point Adjustment] and [Energy Rank], and [Import] or [Export] can be clicked to perform the corresponding operations with...
... be installed. For details, see Paper Size Setup on the computer is a new version of the installed "Printer Setting Tool", specify the size information (label width and length, label spacing, etc.) for [Printing Reference Point Adjustment] and [Energy Rank], and [Import] or [Export] can be clicked to perform the corresponding operations with...
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...automatically after the specified period of inactivity.) (Feed) button functions Feed the paper Establish a wireless LAN connection (WPS) (TD-2120N/2130N only) Switch the Bluetooth connection (TD-2120N/2130N only) Operation When the paper type is set to [Continuous Length Tape]: Press the (Feed) button to switch... "Printer Setting Tool". For details, see One-Push Configuration Using WPS on page 36. When the paper type is set to [Die-cut Label] or [Media With Marks]: Press the (Feed) button to automatically feed the paper to easily establish a wireless LAN connection and install the ...
...automatically after the specified period of inactivity.) (Feed) button functions Feed the paper Establish a wireless LAN connection (WPS) (TD-2120N/2130N only) Switch the Bluetooth connection (TD-2120N/2130N only) Operation When the paper type is set to [Continuous Length Tape]: Press the (Feed) button to switch... "Printer Setting Tool". For details, see One-Push Configuration Using WPS on page 36. When the paper type is set to [Die-cut Label] or [Media With Marks]: Press the (Feed) button to automatically feed the paper to easily establish a wireless LAN connection and install the ...
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a Press and hold the (Power) button to be usable. Insert the RD Roll facing the correct direction. Use RD Rolls designed for TD series printers. If the RD Roll is not available at this time. Printing c Insert an RD Roll into the RD Roll compartment, and then close ... that shown in sub-step 1 of step c so that the 2 labels feed with an outer roll dimension of the size, some RD Rolls may not be printed on facing up (1), as shown. 1 1 b Open the media guides by lifting up . 15 Genuine Brother fanfold media is not inserted correctly, the printer will face...
a Press and hold the (Power) button to be usable. Insert the RD Roll facing the correct direction. Use RD Rolls designed for TD series printers. If the RD Roll is not available at this time. Printing c Insert an RD Roll into the RD Roll compartment, and then close ... that shown in sub-step 1 of step c so that the 2 labels feed with an outer roll dimension of the size, some RD Rolls may not be printed on facing up (1), as shown. 1 1 b Open the media guides by lifting up . 15 Genuine Brother fanfold media is not inserted correctly, the printer will face...
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...black mark on the left and right of the centerline for the die-cut labels being used. With die-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...on the printer. (See Figure 2.) With a black mark Align the black mark on the paper with the printer, pressing the (Feed) button will position the label at the correct starting position. Press down until it in the center. 2 Feed the end of the fanfold paper under the media tip guides (1). 1 3 ...
...black mark on the left and right of the centerline for the die-cut labels being used. With die-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...on the printer. (See Figure 2.) With a black mark Align the black mark on the paper with the printer, pressing the (Feed) button will position the label at the correct starting position. Press down until it in the center. 2 Feed the end of the fanfold paper under the media tip guides (1). 1 3 ...
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..., settings cannot be configured. The main window appears. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Printer Select the printer to a computer with compatible Brother printers. With this printer to be specified using the "Printer Setting Tool", the printer's communication settings, device settings, P-touch Template settings and paper...the computer. 3 b For Windows® XP/Windows Vista®/Windows® 7: From the Start menu, click [All Programs] - [Brother] [Label & Mobile Printer] - [Printer Setting Tool]. The "Printer Setting Tool" is installed at the same time as other software such as the...
..., settings cannot be configured. The main window appears. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Printer Select the printer to a computer with compatible Brother printers. With this printer to be specified using the "Printer Setting Tool", the printer's communication settings, device settings, P-touch Template settings and paper...the computer. 3 b For Windows® XP/Windows Vista®/Windows® 7: From the Start menu, click [All Programs] - [Brother] [Label & Mobile Printer] - [Printer Setting Tool]. The "Printer Setting Tool" is installed at the same time as other software such as the...
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... emitted by the reflective/black mark sensor. Available settings: -2-+2 4 Media Sensor (Peeler) (TD-2120N/2130N only) This appears only if TD-2120N/2130N is selected for die-cut labels. In addition, the settings in the tab, update the printer driver to the newest version....3 the check box. 2 Media Sensor (Transmissive/Gap) The following reflective/black mark sensor parameters can be applied to serialize from the support website (Brother Solutions Center). Available settings: [With Margins], [No Margins] * If this check box is unnecessary to adjust the sensors. 1 2 3 4 1...
... emitted by the reflective/black mark sensor. Available settings: -2-+2 4 Media Sensor (Peeler) (TD-2120N/2130N only) This appears only if TD-2120N/2130N is selected for die-cut labels. In addition, the settings in the tab, update the printer driver to the newest version....3 the check box. 2 Media Sensor (Transmissive/Gap) The following reflective/black mark sensor parameters can be applied to serialize from the support website (Brother Solutions Center). Available settings: [With Margins], [No Margins] * If this check box is unnecessary to adjust the sensors. 1 2 3 4 1...
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.... 15 Time Format Select the time format for database records by their line number or by their data. Set a 4-digit password. http://support.brother.com/ 39 Available settings: [On], [Off] 11 Admin Password Set a password for the touch panel display. Available settings: [On], [Off...(settings key) on -screen] check box is selected, specified passwords will be downloaded from the TDU, remains set from the support website (Brother Solutions Center). Printer Setting Tool 7 LCD Contrast Select the LCD display contrast. If the [Display the password on the touch panel display can...
.... 15 Time Format Select the time format for database records by their line number or by their data. Set a 4-digit password. http://support.brother.com/ 39 Available settings: [On], [Off] 11 Admin Password Set a password for the touch panel display. Available settings: [On], [Off...(settings key) on -screen] check box is selected, specified passwords will be downloaded from the TDU, remains set from the support website (Brother Solutions Center). Printer Setting Tool 7 LCD Contrast Select the LCD display contrast. If the [Display the password on the touch panel display can...
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...61550; Printer usage history Missing dot test pattern List of a previously created template. Database-assisted label printing By linking objects in a label layout to a database, then scanning the key barcodes for inserting data from a device, such as a barcode reader connected to ...setup information can be printed while automatically incrementing a number or barcode in the "Printer Setting Tool", settings for easily printing 3 labels and barcodes. However, templates and databases stored in the printer and the print log are not deleted. 8 Delete Template and ...
...61550; Printer usage history Missing dot test pattern List of a previously created template. Database-assisted label printing By linking objects in a label layout to a database, then scanning the key barcodes for inserting data from a device, such as a barcode reader connected to ...setup information can be printed while automatically incrementing a number or barcode in the "Printer Setting Tool", settings for easily printing 3 labels and barcodes. However, templates and databases stored in the printer and the print log are not deleted. 8 Delete Template and ...
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... [Paper Size Setup]. Printer Setting Tool New Dialog Box 3 1 2 3 3 4 6 5 1 Paper Size Name Type in printer. Available settings: [Continuous Length Tape], [Media With Marks], [Die-cut Label] 3 Detailed settings Specify details for the paper format to be used for applying settings to add the paper format. 45 For details, see Advanced Printing...
... [Paper Size Setup]. Printer Setting Tool New Dialog Box 3 1 2 3 3 4 6 5 1 Paper Size Name Type in printer. Available settings: [Continuous Length Tape], [Media With Marks], [Die-cut Label] 3 Detailed settings Specify details for the paper format to be used for applying settings to add the paper format. 45 For details, see Advanced Printing...
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...the settings and returns to [Media With Marks]. Settings can be specified when [Paper Types] is set [Energy Rank] to [Die-cut labels and the amount of some applications. 2 Tear Adjust Adjust the tear bar tear off position for paper media. Settings can be contrast variations... EX2 -2 2 0 5 Media Sensor (Reflective/Bar) Adjust the precision with which the transmissive/gap sensor detects the gaps (spacing) for die-cut Label]. NOTE Since the settings for [Media Sensor (Reflective/Bar)] (page 37) in the [Device settings] dialog box will have an effect, specify appropriate...
...the settings and returns to [Media With Marks]. Settings can be specified when [Paper Types] is set [Energy Rank] to [Die-cut labels and the amount of some applications. 2 Tear Adjust Adjust the tear bar tear off position for paper media. Settings can be contrast variations... EX2 -2 2 0 5 Media Sensor (Reflective/Bar) Adjust the precision with which the transmissive/gap sensor detects the gaps (spacing) for die-cut Label]. NOTE Since the settings for [Media Sensor (Reflective/Bar)] (page 37) in the [Device settings] dialog box will have an effect, specify appropriate...
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Print Head Maintenance 5 Use a dry cotton swab to remove dirt from the platen roller (1). 5 1 Do not use organic solvents such as required. If dirt or dust is not removed, the printed labels may contain white streaks, or media may be done more frequently (for example, in dusty conditions). 5 Maintaining the Printer 5 Maintenance of cellophane tape to wipe the print head (1). 1 Platen Roller Maintenance 5 Use a piece of the printer may become jammed. However, some environments require that maintenance must be carried out as benzene. 51
Print Head Maintenance 5 Use a dry cotton swab to remove dirt from the platen roller (1). 5 1 Do not use organic solvents such as required. If dirt or dust is not removed, the printed labels may contain white streaks, or media may be done more frequently (for example, in dusty conditions). 5 Maintaining the Printer 5 Maintenance of cellophane tape to wipe the print head (1). 1 Platen Roller Maintenance 5 Use a piece of the printer may become jammed. However, some environments require that maintenance must be carried out as benzene. 51
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Label Peeler (Optional) Maintenance (TD-2120N/2130N only) 5 If adhesive accumulates at the media exit (1) 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. Chapter 5 Media Exit Maintenance 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 the media exit with a cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 1 2 1 3 52
Label Peeler (Optional) Maintenance (TD-2120N/2130N only) 5 If adhesive accumulates at the media exit (1) 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. Chapter 5 Media Exit Maintenance 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 the media exit with a cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 1 2 1 3 52
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...or the "Printer Setting Tool". (See Print Density on page 36) Is there dust or dirt on page 51. Print labels so that printer driver settings for the Peeler function have been specified correctly. For details, see Inserting the RD Roll on page 109. ...We recommend printing the barcodes with [Give priority to quality] selected from the [Quality] options. 58 Clean the print head or platen roller. Printed labels contain white streaks. For details, see Printer Driver Settings on page 15. Check that the RD Roll compartment top cover is firmly closed...
...or the "Printer Setting Tool". (See Print Density on page 36) Is there dust or dirt on page 51. Print labels so that printer driver settings for the Peeler function have been specified correctly. For details, see Inserting the RD Roll on page 109. ...We recommend printing the barcodes with [Give priority to quality] selected from the [Quality] options. 58 Clean the print head or platen roller. Printed labels contain white streaks. For details, see Printer Driver Settings on page 15. Check that the RD Roll compartment top cover is firmly closed...
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...To display the [Quality] options, open the printer properties by clicking [Control Panel] in orange. If a feed error occurred, use the Custom Label Tool to apply the correct paper settings to the printer. The media cannot be fed to the beginning of the transferred data from 1 Press and ... that the sensors are correctly positioned. For details, see Checking the Sensor Position on , and then press the (Power) button. All of a label. Check that this printer is turned on page 17. 59 clicking - [Devices and Printers], right-clicking the printer whose settings are to be changed...
...To display the [Quality] options, open the printer properties by clicking [Control Panel] in orange. If a feed error occurred, use the Custom Label Tool to apply the correct paper settings to the printer. The media cannot be fed to the beginning of the transferred data from 1 Press and ... that the sensors are correctly positioned. For details, see Checking the Sensor Position on , and then press the (Power) button. All of a label. Check that this printer is turned on page 17. 59 clicking - [Devices and Printers], right-clicking the printer whose settings are to be changed...
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... the operations performed with the "Printer Setting Tool"? Therefore, do not use a touch panel that the paper is correctly fed through the label peeler. Has the peeler option setting been specified in the printer driver and with the touch panel display (when using the optional...optional), check that the USB cable is connected firmly and correctly. For details, see Printer Driver Settings on page 109 or Media Sensor (Peeler) (TD-2120N/2130N only) on page 84. When a folded touch panel is used , the fold may cause a malfunction. Chapter 7 Problem Solution Even ...
... the operations performed with the "Printer Setting Tool"? Therefore, do not use a touch panel that the paper is correctly fed through the label peeler. Has the peeler option setting been specified in the printer driver and with the touch panel display (when using the optional...optional), check that the USB cable is connected firmly and correctly. For details, see Printer Driver Settings on page 109 or Media Sensor (Peeler) (TD-2120N/2130N only) on page 84. When a folded touch panel is used , the fold may cause a malfunction. Chapter 7 Problem Solution Even ...
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...If the error appears, even after performing the procedures described above, contact Brother Customer Service. The indicators show that the correct media, for example, type (die-cut label or continuous length tape) and die-cut label size, is incorrect (when using the optional WLAN interface). 61 Problem The...cover open? Otherwise, the received packet is installed. Is the RD Roll installed correctly? Press the (Power) button once. If the label peeler (optional) is still not cleared, turn the printer off, then on page 106. Are the media guides not touching the ...
...If the error appears, even after performing the procedures described above, contact Brother Customer Service. The indicators show that the correct media, for example, type (die-cut label or continuous length tape) and die-cut label size, is incorrect (when using the optional WLAN interface). 61 Problem The...cover open? Otherwise, the received packet is installed. Is the RD Roll installed correctly? Press the (Power) button once. If the label peeler (optional) is still not cleared, turn the printer off, then on page 106. Are the media guides not touching the ...
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...Record Problem! There is still displayed, even after performing the procedures described above, contact Brother Customer Service. If the STATUS indicator on the printer is indicated if the search of the ... for Touch Panel Display (Optional) (TD-2120N/2130N Only) 7 If an error message appears on the LCD of the touch panel display (optional) (TD-2120N/2130N only), check for the ... clear an error message that the correct media, for example, type (die-cut label or continuous length tape) and die-cut label size, is closed. Turn off , then on again. Error message Solution Check ...
...Record Problem! There is still displayed, even after performing the procedures described above, contact Brother Customer Service. If the STATUS indicator on the printer is indicated if the search of the ... for Touch Panel Display (Optional) (TD-2120N/2130N Only) 7 If an error message appears on the LCD of the touch panel display (optional) (TD-2120N/2130N only), check for the ... clear an error message that the correct media, for example, type (die-cut label or continuous length tape) and die-cut label size, is closed. Turn off , then on again. Error message Solution Check ...
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...TD-2020 TD-2120N TD-2130N Media Specifications Media Sensors Gap (Transmissive), Black Mark (Reflective) 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 achieve optimum print results, we recommend using Brother... thermal paper (RD Rolls). Specifications In order to 0.279 mm) Diameter (Max) 5" (127 mm) Core Diameter 1" (25.4 mm) Gap Between Labels (Min) 0.12" (3 mm) ...
...TD-2020 TD-2120N TD-2130N Media Specifications Media Sensors Gap (Transmissive), Black Mark (Reflective) 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 achieve optimum print results, we recommend using Brother... thermal paper (RD Rolls). Specifications In order to 0.279 mm) Diameter (Max) 5" (127 mm) Core Diameter 1" (25.4 mm) Gap Between Labels (Min) 0.12" (3 mm) ...