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USER'S GUIDE TD-2020 TD-2120N TD-2130N Before using this printer, be sure to frequently asked questions (FAQs). We suggest that you can get product support and answers to read this manual in a handy place for future reference. Please visit us at http://support.brother.com/, where you keep this User's Guide. Version C US ENG
USER'S GUIDE TD-2020 TD-2120N TD-2130N Before using this printer, be sure to frequently asked questions (FAQs). We suggest that you can get product support and answers to read this manual in a handy place for future reference. Please visit us at http://support.brother.com/, where you keep this User's Guide. Version C US ENG
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... the printer. NOTE If Adobe® Reader® is used throughout this document on a computer, the pointer changes to view this document. NOTE This symbol indicates notes that provide information or directions that may result in a handy place for purchasing the Brother TD-2020/2120N/2130N.... i For information on the CD-ROM. User's Guide Software User's Guide Network User's Guide (TD-2120N/2130N only) Symbols Used in injuries or damage if they are ...
... the printer. NOTE If Adobe® Reader® is used throughout this document on a computer, the pointer changes to view this document. NOTE This symbol indicates notes that provide information or directions that may result in a handy place for purchasing the Brother TD-2020/2120N/2130N.... i For information on the CD-ROM. User's Guide Software User's Guide Network User's Guide (TD-2120N/2130N only) Symbols Used in injuries or damage if they are ...
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...Supply...3 Connecting to an AC Power Outlet 3 Installing the Printer Driver and Software 4 Installer Screen 5 USB Cable Connection 5 Wired LAN Connection (TD-2120N/2130N only 7 Registering Paper Size Information With the Printer 9 Uninstalling the Printer Driver 10 2 Printing 12 Operation Panel 12 Indicators ...12... 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 Settings Dialog Box ...
...Supply...3 Connecting to an AC Power Outlet 3 Installing the Printer Driver and Software 4 Installer Screen 5 USB Cable Connection 5 Wired LAN Connection (TD-2120N/2130N only 7 Registering Paper Size Information With the Printer 9 Uninstalling the Printer Driver 10 2 Printing 12 Operation Panel 12 Indicators ...12... 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 Settings Dialog Box ...
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... Storage Feature 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 ... 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...
... Storage Feature 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 ... 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...
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...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 Product Specifications 92 11 Using the WLAN Interface (Optional:PA-WI-001) (TD-2120N/2130N only) 93 Installing the Printer... When Printing 105 Product Specifications 105 13 Using the Label Peeler (Optional:PA-LP-001) (TD-2120N/2130N only) 106 Inserting the RD Roll 106 Printer Driver Settings 109 After Printing 110 Product Specifications 110 14 Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery/Battery...
...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 Product Specifications 92 11 Using the WLAN Interface (Optional:PA-WI-001) (TD-2120N/2130N only) 93 Installing the Printer... When Printing 105 Product Specifications 105 13 Using the Label Peeler (Optional:PA-LP-001) (TD-2120N/2130N only) 106 Inserting the RD Roll 106 Printer Driver Settings 109 After Printing 110 Product Specifications 110 14 Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery/Battery...
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... the cover over the tear bar. 9 10 11 • 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. 12 CAUTION 13 The tear bar is installed. To avoid injury, do not touch ... 1 Front 1 4 1 5 2 6 7 3 8 1 POWER indicator 1 2 (Power) button 3 Media exit 4 RD Roll compartment top cover 5 STATUS indicator 6 (Feed) button 7 (Print) button 8 Cover release lever 9 Tear bar When the printer is purchased, the tear bar cover is sharp.
... the cover over the tear bar. 9 10 11 • 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. 12 CAUTION 13 The tear bar is installed. To avoid injury, do not touch ... 1 Front 1 4 1 5 2 6 7 3 8 1 POWER indicator 1 2 (Power) button 3 Media exit 4 RD Roll compartment top cover 5 STATUS indicator 6 (Feed) button 7 (Print) button 8 Cover release lever 9 Tear bar When the printer is purchased, the tear bar cover is sharp.
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...ion Battery/Battery Base (Optional:PA-BT4000LI/PA-BB-001) (TD-2120N/2130N only) on either the AC adapter (included) or the rechargeable Li-ion battery (optional, TD-2120N/2130N only). The POWER indicator lights in green, and the printer is in locations that do not have AC power. Power ...Supply 1 This printer operates on page 111. Use the power supply appropriate for high-volume printing...
...ion Battery/Battery Base (Optional:PA-BT4000LI/PA-BB-001) (TD-2120N/2130N only) on either the AC adapter (included) or the rechargeable Li-ion battery (optional, TD-2120N/2130N only). The POWER indicator lights in green, and the printer is in locations that do not have AC power. Power ...Supply 1 This printer operates on page 111. Use the power supply appropriate for high-volume printing...
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... WLAN interface (optional), see Using the WLAN Interface (Optional:PA-WI-001) (TD-2120N/2130N only) on with the corresponding screens for your operating system. Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver and Software 1 The printer driver and software can be attached to the printer. Windows® 7 is attached) In order to use a wireless LAN connection, the...
... WLAN interface (optional), see Using the WLAN Interface (Optional:PA-WI-001) (TD-2120N/2130N only) on with the corresponding screens for your operating system. Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver and Software 1 The printer driver and software can be attached to the printer. Windows® 7 is attached) In order to use a wireless LAN connection, the...
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...Guide, the Software User's Guide and the Network User's Guide (TD-2120N/2130N only). 3 Custom Installation Allows P-touch Editor 5.0, the printer driver, P-touch Update Software and Printer Setting Tool to be installed. d Click [Install] to the...Printer Setting Tool" can be used to use the "Printer Setting Tool" for specifying printer settings, the printer driver must be individually selected for installation. 4 Advanced Applications Installs the BRAdmin Light utility (TD-2120N/2130N only), or displays the Brother Developer Center. 5 Brother Support Displays the support website (Brother...
...Guide, the Software User's Guide and the Network User's Guide (TD-2120N/2130N only). 3 Custom Installation Allows P-touch Editor 5.0, the printer driver, P-touch Update Software and Printer Setting Tool to be installed. d Click [Install] to the...Printer Setting Tool" can be used to use the "Printer Setting Tool" for specifying printer settings, the printer driver must be individually selected for installation. 4 Advanced Applications Installs the BRAdmin Light utility (TD-2120N/2130N only), or displays the Brother Developer Center. 5 Brother Support Displays the support website (Brother...
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...Update Software starts up. If an application appears under [File list], the application currently installed on the printer. NOTE If you click [No] here, you can be used to check for selecting the connection method appears,...; To not check for new versions of the application. There is the newest version. f When instructed, connect the printer to update.)] appears, click [Yes] or [No]. To check for new software versions or update them ...to step h. 6 If no need to step i. Chapter 1 e With TD-2120N/2130N: When the screen for updates. Click [Close].
...Update Software starts up. If an application appears under [File list], the application currently installed on the printer. NOTE If you click [No] here, you can be used to check for selecting the connection method appears,...; To not check for new versions of the application. There is the newest version. f When instructed, connect the printer to update.)] appears, click [Yes] or [No]. To check for new software versions or update them ...to step h. 6 If no need to step i. Chapter 1 e With TD-2120N/2130N: When the screen for updates. Click [Close].
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If the language screen appears, choose your CD-ROM drive. Wired LAN Connection (TD-2120N/2130N only) 1 a Connect the LAN cable to restart the computer, click [Restart]. c Click [Standard Installation]. b Insert the installer CD-ROM into your language. NOTE • ... display the contents of the CD-ROM drive folder from the desktop, and then double-click [start the installation, and then follow the on the printer. The installation is now complete. f When the screen for the online user registration appears, click [OK] or [Cancel]. If you clicked [OK], you will...
If the language screen appears, choose your CD-ROM drive. Wired LAN Connection (TD-2120N/2130N only) 1 a Connect the LAN cable to restart the computer, click [Restart]. c Click [Standard Installation]. b Insert the installer CD-ROM into your language. NOTE • ... display the contents of the CD-ROM drive folder from the desktop, and then double-click [start the installation, and then follow the on the printer. The installation is now complete. f When the screen for the online user registration appears, click [OK] or [Cancel]. If you clicked [OK], you will...
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... use P-touch Update Software to update the software to the newest version? (An Internet connection is being used to step l. It may appear when the printer or its software is required to update.)] appears, click [Yes] or [No]. To check for new versions of the software and to update them... new software versions and update them , click [No], and then go to step k. To not check for all screens to appear. Chapter 1 h Select the printer from the list, and then click [Next]. NOTE If you click [No] here, you can be connected to the Internet.) Follow the on the desktop...
... use P-touch Update Software to update the software to the newest version? (An Internet connection is being used to step l. It may appear when the printer or its software is required to update.)] appears, click [Yes] or [No]. To check for new versions of the software and to update them... new software versions and update them , click [No], and then go to step k. To not check for all screens to appear. Chapter 1 h Select the printer from the list, and then click [Next]. NOTE If you click [No] here, you can be connected to the Internet.) Follow the on the desktop...
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...to the online user registration page before finishing the installation (recommended). If you are asked to perform the corresponding operations with the printer for [Printing Reference Point Adjustment] and [Energy Rank], and [Import] or [Export] can be clicked to restart the computer, click ...[Restart]. b With [Paper Size Setup] of the application. Getting Started Registering Paper Size Information With the 1 Printer 1 Paper size information must be registered with the added paper size information list. For details, see Paper Size Setup on the computer...
...to the online user registration page before finishing the installation (recommended). If you are asked to perform the corresponding operations with the printer for [Printing Reference Point Adjustment] and [Energy Rank], and [Import] or [Export] can be clicked to restart the computer, click ...[Restart]. b With [Paper Size Setup] of the application. Getting Started Registering Paper Size Information With the 1 Printer 1 Paper size information must be registered with the added paper size information list. For details, see Paper Size Setup on the computer...
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... the computer and is turned on , press and hold the (Power) button to turn it off. c Select [Brother TD-XXXX] and click [Remove device], or right-click the icon and click [Remove device]. Perform this printer], or right-click the icon and click [Delete]. If the [User Account Control] window appears, type in...
... the computer and is turned on , press and hold the (Power) button to turn it off. c Select [Brother TD-XXXX] and click [Remove device], or right-click the icon and click [Remove device]. Perform this printer], or right-click the icon and click [Delete]. If the [User Account Control] window appears, type in...
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...been uninstalled. d Select [Fax] or [Microsoft XPS Document Writer] in the [Devices and Printers] window, and then click [Print server properties], which appeared in the password, and then click [Yes].Select [Brother TD-XXXX], and then click [Remove...]. If a User Account Control message appears, type in [Apps...] screen - [Hardware and Sound] - [Devices and Printers]. c Select [Brother TD-XXXX] and click [Remove device], or right-click the icon and click [Remove device]. b Click [Control Panel] in the password,...
...been uninstalled. d Select [Fax] or [Microsoft XPS Document Writer] in the [Devices and Printers] window, and then click [Print server properties], which appeared in the password, and then click [Yes].Select [Brother TD-XXXX], and then click [Remove...]. If a User Account Control message appears, type in [Apps...] screen - [Hardware and Sound] - [Devices and Printers]. c Select [Brother TD-XXXX] and click [Remove device], or right-click the icon and click [Remove device]. b Click [Control Panel] in the password,...
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For details, see Indicators on page 53. 12 2 Printing 2 Operation Panel 2 The operation panel consists of the following buttons and indicators. 1 5 1 POWER indicator 2 (Power) button 3 (Feed) button 2 34 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. 12 2 Printing 2 Operation Panel 2 The operation panel consists of the following buttons and indicators. 1 5 1 POWER indicator 2 (Power) button 3 (Feed) button 2 34 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.
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...) 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 specified in mass storage mode, press this button to register the paper size information with the printer. When the paper type is [Continuous Length Tape]. Execute a file...
...) 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 specified in mass storage mode, press this button to register the paper size information with the printer. When the paper type is [Continuous Length Tape]. Execute a file...
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Chapter 2 Functions using multiple buttons Start up the printer in mass storage mode Operation 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. 14
Chapter 2 Functions using multiple buttons Start up the printer in mass storage mode Operation 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. 14
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Use RD Rolls designed for TD series printers. Inserting the RD Roll 2 Use genuine Brother roll media. a Press and hold the (Power) button to open from the factory. Use RD Rolls with an outer roll dimension of 5" (127 mm) ... media guide adjustment lever (1) and pulling the media guides outwards. 1 NOTE The media guides are shipped fully open the RD Roll compartment top cover. Genuine Brother fanfold media is not inserted correctly, the printer will face up to turn the...
Use RD Rolls designed for TD series printers. Inserting the RD Roll 2 Use genuine Brother roll media. a Press and hold the (Power) button to open from the factory. Use RD Rolls with an outer roll dimension of 5" (127 mm) ... media guide adjustment lever (1) and pulling the media guides outwards. 1 NOTE The media guides are shipped fully open the RD Roll compartment top cover. Genuine Brother fanfold media is not inserted correctly, the printer will face up to turn the...
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... cover by pressing it snaps into place. NOTE If the paper size information for the die-cut labels being used has been registered 2 with the printer, pressing the (Feed) button will position the label at least 0.16" (4 mm) of the black mark on the left and right of the centerline for... 1.) Receipt paper Width of 0.985" Align on the sensor with (25 mm) or more on the printer. (See Figure 1.) Width less than Align on the sensor with 0.985" (25 mm) on the printer. (See Figure 2.) With a black mark Align the black mark on the paper with the centerline of the reflective...
... cover by pressing it snaps into place. NOTE If the paper size information for the die-cut labels being used has been registered 2 with the printer, pressing the (Feed) button will position the label at least 0.16" (4 mm) of the black mark on the left and right of the centerline for... 1.) Receipt paper Width of 0.985" Align on the sensor with (25 mm) or more on the printer. (See Figure 1.) Width less than Align on the sensor with 0.985" (25 mm) on the printer. (See Figure 2.) With a black mark Align the black mark on the paper with the centerline of the reflective...
