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Version C US ENG We suggest that you can get product support and answers to read this manual in a handy place for future reference. USER'S GUIDE TD-2020 TD-2120N TD-2130N Before using this printer, be sure to frequently asked questions (FAQs). Please visit us at http://support.brother.com/, where you keep this User's Guide.
Version C US ENG We suggest that you can get product support and answers to read this manual in a handy place for future reference. USER'S GUIDE TD-2020 TD-2120N TD-2130N Before using this printer, be sure to frequently asked questions (FAQs). Please visit us at http://support.brother.com/, where you keep this User's Guide.
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... to read the User's Guide, Product Safety Guide, Quick Reference Guide, Software User's Guide and Network User's Guide (TD-2120N/2130N only) before using Adobe® Reader®, see the help you keep these documents in This Document The following symbols... User's Guide Software User's Guide Network User's Guide (TD-2120N/2130N only) Symbols Used in a handy place for purchasing the Brother TD-2020/2120N/2130N. The following documents are ignored or incorrectly followed. The TD-2020/2120N/2130N (hereafter referred to when the pointer is included on a link. NOTE ...
... to read the User's Guide, Product Safety Guide, Quick Reference Guide, Software User's Guide and Network User's Guide (TD-2120N/2130N only) before using Adobe® Reader®, see the help you keep these documents in This Document The following symbols... User's Guide Software User's Guide Network User's Guide (TD-2120N/2130N only) Symbols Used in a handy place for purchasing the Brother TD-2020/2120N/2130N. The following documents are ignored or incorrectly followed. The TD-2020/2120N/2130N (hereafter referred to when the pointer is included on a link. NOTE ...
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......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 Button... 18 Printing the Printer Setup Information 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 ...
......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 Button... 18 Printing the Printer Setup Information 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 ...
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... 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 Product Specifications 65 9 Using the...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 Information About Replacing the Touch Panel 71 ...
... 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 Product Specifications 65 9 Using the...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 Information About Replacing the Touch Panel 71 ...
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...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 Product Specifications 92 11 Using the WLAN Interface (Optional:PA-WI-001) (TD-2120N/2130N only)...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...
...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 Product Specifications 92 11 Using the WLAN Interface (Optional:PA-WI-001) (TD-2120N/2130N only)...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...
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NOTE • Before using the printer, remove 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 the tear bar. 14 15 16 11 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 mark sensor 1 1 Getting Started 1 General Description 1 Front 1 4 1 5 2 6 7 3 8 1 POWER indicator 1 ...
NOTE • Before using the printer, remove 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 the tear bar. 14 15 16 11 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 mark sensor 1 1 Getting Started 1 General Description 1 Front 1 4 1 5 2 6 7 3 8 1 POWER indicator 1 ...
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... Li-ion battery, see Using the Rechargeable Li-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). Connect the AC adapter in locations that do not have AC power. c Connect the AC...
... Li-ion battery, see Using the Rechargeable Li-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). Connect the AC adapter in locations that do not have AC power. c Connect the AC...
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For details on making a wireless LAN connection, see Using the WLAN Interface (Optional:PA-WI-001) (TD-2120N/2130N only) on attaching the WLAN interface (optional), see its instruction manual. If you are using Windows® 8, make sure the ...operating system being used in the following three methods: USB cable connection (page 5) Wired LAN connection (TD-2120N/2130N only) (page 7) Wireless LAN connection (TD-2120N/2130N only) (if the WLAN interface is subject to websites may differ depending on with the corresponding screens for your operating system...
For details on making a wireless LAN connection, see Using the WLAN Interface (Optional:PA-WI-001) (TD-2120N/2130N only) on attaching the WLAN interface (optional), see its instruction manual. If you are using Windows® 8, make sure the ...operating system being used in the following three methods: USB cable connection (page 5) Wired LAN connection (TD-2120N/2130N only) (page 7) Wireless LAN connection (TD-2120N/2130N only) (if the WLAN interface is subject to websites may differ depending on with the corresponding screens for your operating system...
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... 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 Solutions Center). NOTE • For Windows® XP/Windows Vista®/Windows®... Guide, the Software User's Guide and the Network User's Guide (TD-2120N/2130N only). 2 User's Guides Displays or installs the User's 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 ...
... 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 Solutions Center). NOTE • For Windows® XP/Windows Vista®/Windows®... Guide, the Software User's Guide and the Network User's Guide (TD-2120N/2130N only). 2 User's Guides Displays or installs the User's 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 ...
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... box is selected and [Install] is clicked, that the installation has finished. g The P-touch Update Software can be used to step i. Click [Close]. Chapter 1 e With TD-2120N/2130N: When the screen for updates. There is required to update.)] appears, click [Yes] or [No]. To check for new software versions or update...
... box is selected and [Install] is clicked, that the installation has finished. g The P-touch Update Software can be used to step i. Click [Close]. Chapter 1 e With TD-2120N/2130N: When the screen for updates. There is required to update.)] appears, click [Yes] or [No]. To check for new software versions or update...
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The installation is now complete. Wired LAN Connection (TD-2120N/2130N only) 1 a Connect the LAN cable to the online user registration page before finishing the installation (recommended). If you are not using the Windows...
The installation is now complete. Wired LAN Connection (TD-2120N/2130N only) 1 a Connect the LAN cable to the online user registration page before finishing the installation (recommended). If you are not using the Windows...
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If [OK to use P-touch Update Software to update the software to the newest version? (An Internet connection is being used to check for new software versions or update them . DO NOT cancel any of the printer driver and software begins. j The P-touch Update Software can run the P-touch Update Software at a more convenient time to check for all screens to check the settings. NOTE If you click [No] here, you can be connected to the Internet.) Follow the on-screen instructions to appear. i Installation of the screens during the installation. It may appear when the printer...
If [OK to use P-touch Update Software to update the software to the newest version? (An Internet connection is being used to check for new software versions or update them . DO NOT cancel any of the printer driver and software begins. j The P-touch Update Software can run the P-touch Update Software at a more convenient time to check for all screens to check the settings. NOTE If you click [No] here, you can be connected to the Internet.) Follow the on-screen instructions to appear. i Installation of the screens during the installation. It may appear when the printer...
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Click [Close]. c Click [Register Paper Size With Printer] from the [Option] button in the [Paper Size Setup] dialog box to register the paper size information with the printer for [Printing Reference Point Adjustment] and [Energy Rank], and [Import] or [Export] can be installed. l When the screen for the media to the printer with the added paper size information list. NOTE When you are asked to update. m Click [Finish]. b With [Paper Size Setup] of the application. There is no application appears under [File list], there is the newest version. For details, see Paper ...
Click [Close]. c Click [Register Paper Size With Printer] from the [Option] button in the [Paper Size Setup] dialog box to register the paper size information with the printer for [Printing Reference Point Adjustment] and [Energy Rank], and [Import] or [Export] can be installed. l When the screen for the media to the printer with the added paper size information list. NOTE When you are asked to update. m Click [Finish]. b With [Paper Size Setup] of the application. There is no application appears under [File list], there is the newest version. For details, see Paper ...
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... and Other Hardware] [Printers and Faxes]. f Select [Remove driver and driver package], and then click [OK]. e Click the [Drivers] tab, select [Brother TD-XXXX], and then click [Remove...]. d Select [Fax] or [Microsoft XPS Document Writer] in the password, and then click [OK].The [Print Server Properties...The [Print Server Properties] window appears. If a User Account Control message appears, type in the password, and then click [Yes].Select [Brother TD-XXXX], and then click [Remove...]. 10 If a User Account Control message appears, type in the password, and then click [Yes]. ...
... and Other Hardware] [Printers and Faxes]. f Select [Remove driver and driver package], and then click [OK]. e Click the [Drivers] tab, select [Brother TD-XXXX], and then click [Remove...]. d Select [Fax] or [Microsoft XPS Document Writer] in the password, and then click [OK].The [Print Server Properties...The [Print Server Properties] window appears. If a User Account Control message appears, type in the password, and then click [Yes].Select [Brother TD-XXXX], and then click [Remove...]. 10 If a User Account Control message appears, type in the password, and then click [Yes]. ...
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... [Remove...]. f Select [Remove driver and driver package], and then click [OK]. Getting Started 1 11 f Select [Remove driver and driver package], and then click [OK]. c Select [Brother TD-XXXX] and click [Remove device], or right-click the icon and click [Remove device]. If a User Account Control message appears, type in the password, and...
... [Remove...]. f Select [Remove driver and driver package], and then click [OK]. Getting Started 1 11 f Select [Remove driver and driver package], and then click [OK]. c Select [Brother TD-XXXX] and click [Remove device], or right-click the icon and click [Remove device]. If a User Account Control message appears, type in the password, and...
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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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... Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Use [Paper Size Setup] 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 turned on page 104. (Print) button functions Operation Perform the specified operation With the...
... Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Use [Paper Size Setup] 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 turned on page 104. (Print) button functions Operation Perform the specified operation With the...
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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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... RD Rolls with the side to turn the printer off. Use RD Rolls designed for TD series printers. Regardless of 5" (127 mm) or less. If the RD Roll is not available at this time. Genuine Brother fanfold media is not inserted correctly, the printer will not print on the correct side of... cover. a Press and hold the (Power) button to be usable. Insert the RD Roll facing the correct direction. Inserting the RD Roll 2 Use genuine Brother roll media.
... RD Rolls with the side to turn the printer off. Use RD Rolls designed for TD series printers. Regardless of 5" (127 mm) or less. If the RD Roll is not available at this time. Genuine Brother fanfold media is not inserted correctly, the printer will not print on the correct side of... cover. a Press and hold the (Power) button to be usable. Insert the RD Roll facing the correct direction. Inserting the RD Roll 2 Use genuine Brother roll media.
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Chapter 2 2 While lifting up the media guide adjustment lever (1), push in both media guides (2) to fit the width of the paper. 5 Close the RD Roll compartment top cover by pressing it snaps into place. 1 2 3 Feed the end of the RD Roll under the media tip guides (1). 1 For fanfold paper 1 Insert the fanfold paper in the center. Press down until it in the direction shown. 1 4 Position the end of the paper centered over the platen roller and slightly out of the media exit. 16 1 Print side
Chapter 2 2 While lifting up the media guide adjustment lever (1), push in both media guides (2) to fit the width of the paper. 5 Close the RD Roll compartment top cover by pressing it snaps into place. 1 2 3 Feed the end of the RD Roll under the media tip guides (1). 1 For fanfold paper 1 Insert the fanfold paper in the center. Press down until it in the direction shown. 1 4 Position the end of the paper centered over the platen roller and slightly out of the media exit. 16 1 Print side