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... 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 Product Specifications 65 9 Using the RJ25 to DB9M...
... 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 Product Specifications 65 9 Using the RJ25 to DB9M...
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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) ...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-2120N/2130N only) 106 Inserting the RD Roll 106 Printer Driver Settings 109 After Printing 110 Product Specifications 110 ...
... 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) ...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-2120N/2130N only) 106 Inserting the RD Roll 106 Printer Driver Settings 109 After Printing 110 Product Specifications 110 ...
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...], installation continues. 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 proper operation. a Connect the computer to update. The installation is no application appears under [File list], there is the newest...
...], installation continues. 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 proper operation. a Connect the computer to update. The installation is no application appears under [File list], there is the newest...
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The default setting is set to [Die-cut Label] or [Media With Marks]: Press the (Feed) button to automatically feed the paper to begin printing the printer setup information. With the wireless LAN connection ... POWER indicator turns off 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 turned off, press the (Power) button. Use [Paper Size Setup] of the "Printer Setting...
The default setting is set to [Die-cut Label] or [Media With Marks]: Press the (Feed) button to automatically feed the paper to begin printing the printer setup information. With the wireless LAN connection ... POWER indicator turns off 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 turned off, press the (Power) button. Use [Paper Size Setup] of the "Printer Setting...
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...top cover. Genuine Brother fanfold media is ...labels rolled up on either side and lift up . 15 Press the cover release lever (1) on the inside, insert the roll in the opposite direction of that shown in sub-step 1 of 5" (127 mm) or less. Use RD Rolls designed for TD series printers. Inserting the RD Roll 2 Use genuine Brother... roll media. If the RD Roll is not available at this time. Printing c Insert an RD Roll into the RD Roll compartment, and then close the RD Roll compartment top cover. For an RD Roll 1 Insert the RD Roll so that the print side of the labels...
...top cover. Genuine Brother fanfold media is ...labels rolled up on either side and lift up . 15 Press the cover release lever (1) on the inside, insert the roll in the opposite direction of that shown in sub-step 1 of 5" (127 mm) or less. Use RD Rolls designed for TD series printers. Inserting the RD Roll 2 Use genuine Brother... roll media. If the RD Roll is not available at this time. Printing c Insert an RD Roll into the RD Roll compartment, and then close the RD Roll compartment top cover. For an RD Roll 1 Insert the RD Roll so that the print side of the labels...
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... details, see Registering Paper Size Information With the Printer on . Press down until it in the center. With no black mark Die-cut labels that have no black mark, the transmissive/gap sensor detects the beginning of the centerline for the reflective/black mark sensor. 17 2 Feed the end ... that there is at the correct starting position. NOTE If the paper size information for the type of paper being used . With die-cut labels Align on the sensor with on the printer. (See Figure 1.) Receipt paper Width of 0.985" Align on the sensor with (25 mm) or ...
... details, see Registering Paper Size Information With the Printer on . Press down until it in the center. With no black mark Die-cut labels that have no black mark, the transmissive/gap sensor detects the beginning of the centerline for the reflective/black mark sensor. 17 2 Feed the end ... that there is at the correct starting position. NOTE If the paper size information for the type of paper being used . With die-cut labels Align on the sensor with on the printer. (See Figure 1.) Receipt paper Width of 0.985" Align on the sensor with (25 mm) or ...
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... to 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 fully charged. Make sure that printer will appear. 25 ... printer to be specified from the computer. The main window appears. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Printer Select the printer to a computer with compatible Brother printers. 3 Printer Setting Tool 3 About the Printer Setting Tool 3 By using a wired LAN, wireless LAN or Bluetooth connection. NOTE The "Printer Setting ...
... to 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 fully charged. Make sure that printer will appear. 25 ... printer to be specified from the computer. The main window appears. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Printer Select the printer to a computer with compatible Brother printers. 3 Printer Setting Tool 3 About the Printer Setting Tool 3 By using a wired LAN, wireless LAN or Bluetooth connection. NOTE The "Printer Setting ...
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... can be downloaded from the last number printed. Printer Setting Tool 4 Serialize Mode Select whether or not to serialize from the support website (Brother Solutions Center). If [Disable] is clicked. The newest version can be applied to adjust the sensors. 1 2 3 4 1 Disable these...] * If this check box is selected for die-cut labels. Adjust the precision of the sensor that detects whether the label has been peeled. Available settings: -2-+2 4 Media Sensor (Peeler) (TD-2120N/2130N only) This appears only if TD-2120N/2130N is clicked, appears in the tab, update the printer...
... can be downloaded from the last number printed. Printer Setting Tool 4 Serialize Mode Select whether or not to serialize from the support website (Brother Solutions Center). If [Disable] is clicked. The newest version can be applied to adjust the sensors. 1 2 3 4 1 Disable these...] * If this check box is selected for die-cut labels. Adjust the precision of the sensor that detects whether the label has been peeled. Available settings: -2-+2 4 Media Sensor (Peeler) (TD-2120N/2130N only) This appears only if TD-2120N/2130N is clicked, appears in the tab, update the printer...
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...Available settings: [On], [Off] 17 Default Print# Specify the default number of copies that the number of copies set from the support website (Brother Solutions Center). Available settings: [From Starting#], [Cont from the computer and display them. 14 Date Format Select the date format for the clock. ... panel display. This TDU setting is applied until the printer is pressed. Available settings: [On], [Off] 9 Disable Edit Select whether or not label layouts can be attached. 13 Current Date/Time Click to retrieve the current date and time from Last] 19 Database Search* 3 When using a ...
...Available settings: [On], [Off] 17 Default Print# Specify the default number of copies that the number of copies set from the support website (Brother Solutions Center). Available settings: [From Starting#], [Cont from the computer and display them. 14 Date Format Select the date format for the clock. ... panel display. This TDU setting is applied until the printer is pressed. Available settings: [On], [Off] 9 Disable Edit Select whether or not label layouts can be attached. 13 Current Date/Time Click to retrieve the current date and time from Last] 19 Database Search* 3 When using a ...
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...Reset to Factory Defaults Returns all printer settings, including the communication settings, to a database, then scanning the key barcodes for easily printing 3 labels and barcodes. Printer Setting Tool P-touch Template Settings 3 P-touch Template mode provides functions for inserting data from a device, such as a ...[Do not display an error message if the current settings cannot be retrieved at startup.] check box is useful for the database, labels can be displayed next time. 11 About Displays the version information. This is selected, a message will be printed. Program...
...Reset to Factory Defaults Returns all printer settings, including the communication settings, to a database, then scanning the key barcodes for easily printing 3 labels and barcodes. Printer Setting Tool P-touch Template Settings 3 P-touch Template mode provides functions for inserting data from a device, such as a ...[Do not display an error message if the current settings cannot be retrieved at startup.] check box is useful for the database, labels can be displayed next time. 11 About Displays the version information. This is selected, a message will be printed. Program...
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... Adjustments Dialog Box on page 46. 5 Cancel Cancels the settings and closes the dialog box. Available settings: [Continuous Length Tape], [Media With Marks], [Die-cut Label] 3 Detailed settings Specify details for each paper format. Click [Register Paper Size With Printer] to add the paper format. 45 8 Option Click the b button, and...
... Adjustments Dialog Box on page 46. 5 Cancel Cancels the settings and closes the dialog box. Available settings: [Continuous Length Tape], [Media With Marks], [Die-cut Label] 3 Detailed settings Specify details for each paper format. Click [Register Paper Size With Printer] to add the paper format. 45 8 Option Click the b button, and...
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... [Paper Types] is necessary to the [New] dialog box. 7 Cancel Cancels the settings and closes the dialog box. NOTE Since the settings for die-cut Label]. Available settings: -0.39" to 0.39" (-10.0 mm to 10.0 mm) 3 Energy Rank Select a setting when it is set to [Die-cut... labels and the amount of some applications. 2 Tear Adjust Adjust the tear bar tear off position for [Media Sensor (Transmissive/Gap)] (page 37) in the print ...
... [Paper Types] is necessary to the [New] dialog box. 7 Cancel Cancels the settings and closes the dialog box. NOTE Since the settings for die-cut Label]. Available settings: -0.39" to 0.39" (-10.0 mm to 10.0 mm) 3 Energy Rank Select a setting when it is set to [Die-cut... labels and the amount of some applications. 2 Tear Adjust Adjust the tear bar tear off position for [Media Sensor (Transmissive/Gap)] (page 37) in the print ...
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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. 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. However, some environments require that maintenance must be carried out as benzene. 51
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. 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. However, some environments require that maintenance must be carried out as benzene. 51
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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 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.
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...Is there dust or dirt on page 15. Check that the RD Roll compartment top cover is firmly closed. If the label peeler (optional) is being used, check that the media exit path is not ejected correctly after printing. For details, see Inserting the RD ...Head Maintenance or Platen Roller Maintenance on page 109. Adjust the printing density. For details, see Printer Driver Settings on page 51. Print labels so that barcodes are aligned with the print head as shown below. 1 3 2 1 Print head 2 Barcode 3 Printing orientation Try using another scanner...
...Is there dust or dirt on page 15. Check that the RD Roll compartment top cover is firmly closed. If the label peeler (optional) is being used, check that the media exit path is not ejected correctly after printing. For details, see Inserting the RD ...Head Maintenance or Platen Roller Maintenance on page 109. Adjust the printing density. For details, see Printer Driver Settings on page 51. Print labels so that barcodes are aligned with the print head as shown below. 1 3 2 1 Print head 2 Barcode 3 Printing orientation Try using another scanner...
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... the POWER and STATUS indicators blink 3 times in orange. If a feed error occurred, use the Custom Label Tool to apply the correct paper settings to be changed , then clicking [Printing Preferences]. All of a label. An error occurred. Are the sensors in the [Apps] screen - [Hardware and Sound] - [Devices and Printers...
... the POWER and STATUS indicators blink 3 times in orange. If a feed error occurred, use the Custom Label Tool to apply the correct paper settings to be changed , then clicking [Printing Preferences]. All of a label. An error occurred. Are the sensors in the [Apps] screen - [Hardware and Sound] - [Devices and Printers...
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...printed in the upperright corner of the touch panel match the specified touch panel name, which appears in the lower-right corner of the label peeler been exposed to the operations performed with the "Printer Setting Tool"? sunlight? If the correct setting has not be detected correctly. Chapter...panel been folded? For details, see Printer Driver Settings on page 109 or Media Sensor (Peeler) (TD-2120N/2130N only) on page 74. Has the type of the label peeler has been exposed to direct sunlight. For details, see Selecting the Data Assigned to one-touch ...
...printed in the upperright corner of the touch panel match the specified touch panel name, which appears in the lower-right corner of the label peeler been exposed to the operations performed with the "Printer Setting Tool"? sunlight? If the correct setting has not be detected correctly. Chapter...panel been folded? For details, see Printer Driver Settings on page 109 or Media Sensor (Peeler) (TD-2120N/2130N only) on page 74. Has the type of the label peeler has been exposed to direct sunlight. For details, see Selecting the Data Assigned to one-touch ...
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..., is being used, see below. Is the correct RD Roll installed? If the label peeler (optional) is installed. Is the RD Roll installed correctly? If not, install a new RD Roll. Is the RD Roll compartment top cover ... RD Roll on page 15. Is there enough of the RD Roll? If the error appears, even after performing the procedures described above, contact Brother Customer Service. The indicators show that the RD Roll compartment top cover is blinking. Check the error details in red, perform the following procedures to...
..., is being used, see below. Is the correct RD Roll installed? If the label peeler (optional) is installed. Is the RD Roll installed correctly? If not, install a new RD Roll. Is the RD Roll compartment top cover ... RD Roll on page 15. Is there enough of the RD Roll? If the error appears, even after performing the procedures described above, contact Brother Customer Service. The indicators show that the RD Roll compartment top cover is blinking. Check the error details in red, perform the following procedures to...
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...database fails. 63 Database Record Problem! There is indicated if the search of a template with the specified number. If the label peeler (optional) is being used, see Inserting the RD Roll on the printer is still not cleared, turn the printer off, then...Messages 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 a solution in the file is still displayed, even after performing the procedures described above, contact Brother Customer Service.
...database fails. 63 Database Record Problem! There is indicated if the search of a template with the specified number. If the label peeler (optional) is being used, see Inserting the RD Roll on the printer is still not cleared, turn the printer off, then...Messages 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 a solution in the file is still displayed, even after performing the procedures described above, contact Brother Customer Service.
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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...
... 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...
