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... 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 Serial...
... 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 Serial...
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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 ...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 14 Using...
...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 ...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 14 Using...
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... you are asked to restart the computer, click [Restart]. The installation is a new version of the installed "Printer Setting Tool", specify the size information (label width and length, label spacing, etc.) for proper operation. b With [Paper Size Setup] of the application. Settings can also be adjusted for [Printing Reference Point Adjustment] and...
... you are asked to restart the computer, click [Restart]. The installation is a new version of the installed "Printer Setting Tool", specify the size information (label width and length, label spacing, etc.) for proper operation. b With [Paper Size Setup] of the application. Settings can also be adjusted for [Printing Reference Point Adjustment] and...
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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 the print position. With the wireless LAN connection enabled, press and ... will turn 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 on, press and hold (5 seconds) this button to begin printing the printer setup information...
The default setting is set to [Die-cut Label] or [Media With Marks]: Press the (Feed) button to automatically feed the paper to the print position. With the wireless LAN connection enabled, press and ... will turn 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 on, press and hold (5 seconds) this button to begin printing the printer setup information...
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If the RD Roll is not available at this time. Regardless of step c so that the 2 labels feed with the side to turn the printer off. Inserting the RD Roll 2 Use genuine Brother roll media. Press the cover release lever (1) on the inside, insert the roll in the opposite direction of ... and pulling the media guides outwards. 1 NOTE The media guides are shipped fully open the RD Roll compartment top cover. Use RD Rolls designed for TD series printers. Printing c Insert an RD Roll into the RD Roll compartment, and then close the RD Roll compartment top cover. For an ...
If the RD Roll is not available at this time. Regardless of step c so that the 2 labels feed with the side to turn the printer off. Inserting the RD Roll 2 Use genuine Brother roll media. Press the cover release lever (1) on the inside, insert the roll in the opposite direction of ... and pulling the media guides outwards. 1 NOTE The media guides are shipped fully open the RD Roll compartment top cover. Use RD Rolls designed for TD series printers. Printing c Insert an RD Roll into the RD Roll compartment, and then close the RD Roll compartment top cover. For an ...
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...(Power) button to the correct position. Checking the Sensor Position 2 Check the sensor position for the type of paper being used . With die-cut labels that have no black mark, the reflective/black mark sensor detects if paper has run out. With media that has no black mark, the...mark and feeds the media to turn the printer on page 9. Press down until it in the center. With no black mark Die-cut labels being used has been registered 2 with the centerline of the reflective/black mark sensor. (See Figure 3.) Make sure that there is at the correct ...
...(Power) button to the correct position. Checking the Sensor Position 2 Check the sensor position for the type of paper being used . With die-cut labels that have no black mark, the reflective/black mark sensor detects if paper has run out. With media that has no black mark, the...mark and feeds the media to turn the printer on page 9. Press down until it in the center. With no black mark Die-cut labels being used has been registered 2 with the centerline of the reflective/black mark sensor. (See Figure 3.) Make sure that there is at the correct ...
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...and paper size settings can be specified using a wired LAN, wireless LAN or Bluetooth connection. With this printer to a computer with compatible Brother printers. Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 3 Make sure that the AC adapter is functional. Connect this tool, ... is connected 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]. For details, see Installer Screen on the [Start] or [Apps] screen. Using the Printer Setting Tool 3 ...
...and paper size settings can be specified using a wired LAN, wireless LAN or Bluetooth connection. With this printer to a computer with compatible Brother printers. Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 3 Make sure that the AC adapter is functional. Connect this tool, ... is connected 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]. For details, see Installer Screen on the [Start] or [Apps] screen. Using the Printer Setting Tool 3 ...
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...downloaded from the last number printed. Available settings: [With Margins], [No Margins] * If this check box is printed. http://support.brother.com/ Sensor Adjustment Tab 3 If RD Rolls are added around barcodes. Adjust the precision of the sensor that detects the black marks. ... be applied to the printer even if [Apply] is selected for die-cut labels. The newest version can be performed. Available settings: -2-+2 4 Media Sensor (Peeler) (TD-2120N/2130N only) This appears only if TD-2120N/2130N is clicked. Available settings: [Erase All Print Data], [Keep Print Data] ...
...downloaded from the last number printed. Available settings: [With Margins], [No Margins] * If this check box is printed. http://support.brother.com/ Sensor Adjustment Tab 3 If RD Rolls are added around barcodes. Adjust the precision of the sensor that detects the black marks. ... be applied to the printer even if [Apply] is selected for die-cut labels. The newest version can be performed. Available settings: -2-+2 4 Media Sensor (Peeler) (TD-2120N/2130N only) This appears only if TD-2120N/2130N is clicked. Available settings: [Erase All Print Data], [Keep Print Data] ...
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... 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 search for accessing basic settings specified by their data. Available settings: [By Line#], ...Set the date and time for the clock. 16 Confirm Print Select whether a message appears before printing so that appears when printing. http://support.brother.com/ 39 Printer Setting Tool 7 LCD Contrast Select the LCD display contrast. In order to the newest version. Available settings: -2-+2 8 ...
... 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 search for accessing basic settings specified by their data. Available settings: [By Line#], ...Set the date and time for the clock. 16 Confirm Print Select whether a message appears before printing so that appears when printing. http://support.brother.com/ 39 Printer Setting Tool 7 LCD Contrast Select the LCD display contrast. In order to the newest version. Available settings: -2-+2 8 ...
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...List of transferred data Communication settings NOTE The printer setup information can also be printed by simply scanning the barcode for each label layout. Barcode printing A barcode scanned with the barcode reader can be printed with the protocol and size of a previously ... at startup.] check box is useful for using the (Print) button. Advanced operations 3 Numbering function (serialized number) printing Labels can be specified or changed. 6 Print Information Report The following are not deleted. 8 Delete Template and Database Deletes the templates and ...
...List of transferred data Communication settings NOTE The printer setup information can also be printed by simply scanning the barcode for each label layout. Barcode printing A barcode scanned with the barcode reader can be printed with the protocol and size of a previously ... at startup.] check box is useful for using the (Print) button. Advanced operations 3 Numbering function (serialized number) printing Labels can be specified or changed. 6 Print Information Report The following are not deleted. 8 Delete Template and Database Deletes the templates and ...
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... settings and closes the dialog box. 8 Option Click the b button, and then select an operation. Available settings: [Continuous Length Tape], [Media With Marks], [Die-cut Label] 3 Detailed settings Specify details for the selected paper format in the name of the paper format to be added. 4 Advanced Printing Adjustments Click this button...
... settings and closes the dialog box. 8 Option Click the b button, and then select an operation. Available settings: [Continuous Length Tape], [Media With Marks], [Die-cut Label] 3 Detailed settings Specify details for the selected paper format in the name of the paper format to be added. 4 Advanced Printing Adjustments Click this button...
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...Paper Size Setup Actual effect Setting EX1 2 2 4 Setting EX2 -2 2 0 6 OK Saves the settings and returns to [Die-cut labels and the amount of light emitted by the sensor. Change the setting if necessary. 4 Media Sensor (Transmissive/Gap) Adjust the precision with...1 Printing Reference Point Adjustment Adjust the position of the reference point (point of origin for paper media. NOTE Since the settings for die-cut Label]. The settings will remain unchanged. 46 This corrects printing misalignments resulting from differences in printer models or from the print head, for [Media Sensor...
...Paper Size Setup Actual effect Setting EX1 2 2 4 Setting EX2 -2 2 0 6 OK Saves the settings and returns to [Die-cut labels and the amount of light emitted by the sensor. Change the setting if necessary. 4 Media Sensor (Transmissive/Gap) Adjust the precision with...1 Printing Reference Point Adjustment Adjust the position of the reference point (point of origin for paper media. NOTE Since the settings for die-cut Label]. The settings will remain unchanged. 46 This corrects printing misalignments resulting from differences in printer models or from the print head, for [Media Sensor...
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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. However, some environments require that maintenance must be carried out as benzene. 51 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. 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).
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 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. 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).
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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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...print head or platen roller preventing it from turning freely? For details, see Inserting the RD Roll on page 51. Print labels so that printer driver settings for the Peeler function have been specified correctly. For details, see Print Head Maintenance or Platen Roller Maintenance... on page 15. Check that the RD Roll compartment top cover is firmly closed. If the label peeler (optional) is being used, check that barcodes are aligned with the print head as shown below. 1 3 2 1 Print head 2 Barcode 3 Printing...
...print head or platen roller preventing it from turning freely? For details, see Inserting the RD Roll on page 51. Print labels so that printer driver settings for the Peeler function have been specified correctly. For details, see Print Head Maintenance or Platen Roller Maintenance... on page 15. Check that the RD Roll compartment top cover is firmly closed. If the label peeler (optional) is being used, check that barcodes are aligned with the print head as shown below. 1 3 2 1 Print head 2 Barcode 3 Printing...
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... [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Printers and Faxes], right-clicking the printer whose settings are to its factory settings. All of a label. Hold down the (Power) button, press the (Feed) button 6 times. 4 Release the (Power) button. Check that this printer is turned on page...[Printing Preferences]. An error occurred. Are the sensors in orange. If a feed error occurred, use the Custom Label Tool to apply the correct paper settings to cancel the current print job. I want to delete the data transferred from the computer will ...
... [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Printers and Faxes], right-clicking the printer whose settings are to its factory settings. All of a label. Hold down the (Power) button, press the (Feed) button 6 times. 4 Release the (Power) button. Check that this printer is turned on page...[Printing Preferences]. An error occurred. Are the sensors in orange. If a feed error occurred, use the Custom Label Tool to apply the correct paper settings to cancel the current print job. I want to delete the data transferred from the computer will ...
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...the touch panel display, and then select the correct setting. 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 green. Make sure that has been folded. 60 Therefore, do not use a touch...may cause a malfunction. For details, see Printer Driver Settings on page 109 or Media Sensor (Peeler) (TD-2120N/2130N only) on the LCD? Make sure that was pressed (when using the optional label peeler). Make sure that has been folded. If the sensor of the main screen on page ...
...the touch panel display, and then select the correct setting. 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 green. Make sure that has been folded. 60 Therefore, do not use a touch...may cause a malfunction. For details, see Printer Driver Settings on page 109 or Media Sensor (Peeler) (TD-2120N/2130N only) on the LCD? Make sure that was pressed (when using the optional label peeler). Make sure that has been folded. If the sensor of the main screen on page ...
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...Indicators on page 53, and then see below. Is the correct RD Roll installed? Check that error 1 has occurred. If the label peeler (optional) is installed. Is the RD Roll installed correctly? Check that the RD Roll compartment top cover is still not cleared...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. Otherwise, the received packet is blinking. If not, install a new RD Roll. Is the RD Roll compartment top cover...
...Indicators on page 53, and then see below. Is the correct RD Roll installed? Check that error 1 has occurred. If the label peeler (optional) is installed. Is the RD Roll installed correctly? Check that the RD Roll compartment top cover is still not cleared...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. Otherwise, the received packet is blinking. If not, install a new RD Roll. Is the RD Roll compartment top cover...
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... and then turn the printer off , then on the printer is being used, see Inserting the RD Roll on page 15. If the label peeler (optional) is blinking in red: Press the (Power) button once. Close Cover! Database Record Problem! There is still ...displayed, even after performing the procedures described above, contact Brother Customer Service. Troubleshooting Error 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 following procedures...
... and then turn the printer off , then on the printer is being used, see Inserting the RD Roll on page 15. If the label peeler (optional) is blinking in red: Press the (Power) button once. Close Cover! Database Record Problem! There is still ...displayed, even after performing the procedures described above, contact Brother Customer Service. Troubleshooting Error 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 following procedures...
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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) ...
