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1. 1 WLAN access point router This printer Wireless capable computer connected to the access point router 4 Wired computer connected to the access point router 5 Mobile phone such as a smartphone 93 Chapter 11 B f you have previously configured the printer s wireless settings you must reset the network settings before you can configure the wireless settings again 1 Press and hold the 5 Power button to turn the printer off 2 Press and hold the tN Feed o button and the 5 Power button until the POWER indicator lights in orange and the STATUS indicator blinks in green 3 While holding down the 5 Power button press the t Feed button 2 times 4 Release the 5 Power button NOTE In order to obtain the maximum data transfer speed in a WLAN environment check for the following Use this printer as close as possible to the access point router Make sure that there are no obstacles between this printer and the access point router Large objects and walls may make it difficult to establish a connection Other electronic devices may cause interference This may decrease the data transfer speed In such an environment there may be a decrease in the speed compared to a wired LAN or USB connection If a wired LAN or USB connection is used the maximum processing speed may be achieved 94 Choosing Your Wireless Installation Method There ar
2. Hold down the s Print button for at least 5 seconds until the POWER and STATUS indicators blink 3 times in orange 13 Chapter 2 Start up the printer in mass While holding down the E Print button press and hold the 5 Power storage mode button to start up the printer in mass storage mode For details see Mass Storage Functions on page 48 14 Printing Inserting the RD Roll insert an RD Roll into the RD Roll compartment and then close the RD Roll compartment top cover Use genuine Brother roll media B For an RD Roll Q Genuine Brother fanfold media is not available at this time 1 Insert the RD Roll so that the labels feed with the side to be Press and hold the Power button to aus on facing up 1 as shown turn the printer off Press the cover release lever 1 on either side and lift up to open the RD Roll compartment top cover G5 Open the media guides by lifting up the media guide adjustment lever 1 and pulling the media guides outwards m Use RD Rolls with an outer roll dimension of 127 mm or less Use RD Rolls designed for TD series printers Regardless of the size some RD Rolls may not be usable B Insert the RD Roll facing the correct direction If the RD Roll is not inserted correctly the printer will not Q print on the correct side of the paper or label B When using media with the labels rolled up on the inside inser
3. Using the Label Peeler Optional PA LP 001 TD 2120N 2130N only In order to remove any slack in the roll lightly pull on the paper fed out of the liner exit until no more can be pulled out D Press the Power button to turn the printer on NOTE If the paper size information for the die cut labels being used has been registered with the printer pressing the th Feed button will position the label at the correct starting position For details see Registering Paper Size Information With the Printer on page 9 When printing without using the peeling function Receipt paper can be installed normally and printing can be performed without using the peeling function even if the label peeler is installed For details on loading paper see nserting the RD Roll on page 15 NOTE When inserting receipt paper do not feed the paper through the liner exit Printer Driver Settings ap Display the printer s Printing Preferences dialog box m Windows XP Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes right click the printer whose settings are to be changed and then click Printing Preferences Windows Vista Click 6 Control Panel Hardware and Sound Printers right click the printer whose settings are to be changed and then click Printing Preferences m Windows 7 Click 6 Devices and Printers right click the print
4. Template number Text in template Paper size A O N Database record number only if a database is linked NOTE All text in the template can be checked by pressing or gt The text displayed on the LCD and its display order are set by using P touch Editor 5 0 For details see Setting the Text and Order for Displaying on the LCD on page 79 85 Chapter 10 If a database is linked Press A or V to select the number of the database record to be printed or press the number keys to type in the number and then press OK e Press the s Print button A message to confirm the number of copies appears QO Type in the number of copies to be printed and then press the El Print button or OK The labels are printed NOTE The number of copies to be printed can be set between 1 and 999 If the template contains a serialized number the labels will be printed with the serialized field incremented by the specified number of times e If Confirm Print is set to off printing begins when the El Print button is pressed in step Editing Label Contents Before Printing To change the contents of a template that has already been transferred to the printer the touch panel display can be used to directly edit the data This saves you the trouble of editing the data from the computer and transferring it to the printer NOTE Only numbers can be edited
5. m Next belie i ing the Windows you are not using the Windows For Windows XP Window 6 oe Pd gaws Firewall allow access using UDP ports Vista Windows 7 137 and 161 If the installer screen does not automatically appear display the contents Brother Drivers Installation Es of the CD ROM drive folder and then Eesti eis P double click start exe e amp 7 ws e cuerno mien ss pita newt features on your machine will not work e For Windows 8 e cicli ediscere stein If the installer screen does not e se d automatically appear click Run Canin without ae a ae Firewall settings Some network pears start exe in the Start screen or display ee eT the contents of the CD ROM drive folder If you are using AntiVirus Software a warming dialog window might appear during the installation then choose allow to continue from the desktop and then double click start exe Back JL Nee Cancel Click Standard Installation 13 Follow the on screen instructions to check that the printer is in wireless LAN mode Read the licence agreement and click Agree if you agree with the terms and conditions Ciick Install to start the installation and then follow the on screen instructions 100 Using the WLAN Interface Optional PA WI 001 TD 2120N 2130N only D Select the printer from the list and then click Next Brother Drivers Installation Choose the Brother machine
6. NOTE The first ten characters of the file name will appear on the LCD as the template name when the touch panel display is used Setting the Text and Order for Displaying on the LCD Using P touch Editor 5 0 the text displayed on the LCD and its display order can be set In P touch Editor 5 0 open the label layout to be edited Select the text box for text to be displayed on the LCD right click it and then click Properties to display the Text Properties dialog box In the Object Name box on the Expanded tab set the desired number for example Text1 Text2 or Text3 The text will be displayed on the LCD in the order of the set numbers To set that text not be displayed on the LCD select the Text Cannot Be Edited check box on the Expanded tab Text Properties 2a Tex Font Drawing Position Expanded Object Name Text 1 Attribute ID None E Tex Cannot Be Edited Prevent Movement or Resizing With the Mouse orthe Arow Keys IV Change Data in Layout Style Templates Target Label List Merge Fields None 79 Chapter 10 Inserting the Date and Time in a Label ap In P touch Editor 5 0 open the label layout to be edited On the menu bar click Insert Date Time to display the Date and Time Properties dialog box Select settings for the format of the text to be inserted Date and Time Prop
7. amp If the time date battery cover is forcibly o turned past the stop position it may be Close the RD Roll compartment top damaged cover Press down until it snaps into place NOTE The time and date can be configured from the e4f admin key on the touch panel For details see Setting the Time and Date on page 76 amp Using acoin or similar object slowly turn the time date battery cover in the direction of the arrow on the battery cover until it stops and then remove the time date battery cover GO GO e Remove the battery As shown below press part A of the battery to release it so that it can easily be removed e Install the new battery Be sure to insert the new battery with o the and sides facing the correct direction 90 Using the Touch Panel Display Optional PA TDU 001 TD 2120N 2130N only Frequently Asked Questions Q How much memory is available A The printer has 6 MB of built in memory available allowing a maximum of 99 templates to be saved When there is no more of the built in memory available or when 99 templates have been registered templates can no longer be transferred to be registered with the printer Delete unnecessary templates from the printer Q Why does the file size change when a template is transferred to the printer A Since the format of a template file added t
8. of PrintsillE Type in the number of copies to be printed and then press the El Print button or OK The labels are printed Printing Using the One Touch Panel If a label layout has been assigned to a key on the one touch panel a label can easily be printed simply by pressing the key of the corresponding label The data registered with each one touch key is determined by the database number or the key number Q when the data was transferred from the computer to the printer For details see Transferring the Label Layout to the Printer on page 82 aD Turn on the printer The main screen appears Ea uits 28 84 2813 18 37 If databases are assigned to one touch keys Press A or V to select a template Press the one touch key for the label to be printed The label details appear in the screen 1 4 2 3 5 1 Template number 2 Textin label layout 3 Papersize 4 Database record number only if a database is linked 5 Number of prints NOTE 7 Press 4 or gt to check all of the text in the label layout If the one touch panel B is being used the data cannot be edited Use the basic control panel A to edit the data For details see Editing Label Contents Before Printing on page 86 The text displayed on the LCD and its display order are set by using P touch Editor 5 0 For details see Setting the Text and Order for Displaying on th
9. Edited template cannot be saved When a different template or database is selected the edited data reverts to the original data 86 Q Use the basic control panel to edit data a In the main screen select the template to be edited and then press QS search key If the contents of a database record is to be edited select the appropriate database record amp Press 4 or gt to display the item to be edited and then press Ok Editing mode is entered and the editable number is highlighted Press 4 or gt to highlight the number to be edited Press the number key of the new number to overwrite the old number In this example 2 85 will be changed to 2 45 Press gt to highlight 8 and then press 4 on the number keys Ee appears in the lower left corner of the screen to indicate that the template was edited 2 48 mm s Amm E NOTE Toreturn the currently displayed item to its original number press Esc to exit the editing mode Holding down Esc for at least 1 second returns the currently displayed item to its original number and returns to the main screen If any other item has been edited TA appears Using the Touch Panel Display Optional PA TDU 001 TD 2120N 2130N only Press OK to apply the edited text and then press the El Print button A message to confirm the number of copies appears 1 B 1 42 25 imm x imm
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11. Add Preset RD Roll formats cannot be edited Delete Deletes the selected paper format A deleted paper format cannot be restored Import Reads the text file containing the paper format settings and uses it to replace the contents of the Currently Registered Paper Sizes list When the list is imported the entire contents of the Currently Registered o Paper Sizes list will be replaced with the imported paper formats 6 Export Exports the paper formats in the Currently Registered Paper Sizes list to a file The exported formats can then be distributed to other computers For details see Distributing Paper Formats on page 47 Exit Exits Paper Size Setup and returns to the main window of Printer Setting Tool 8 Option Click the Y button and then select an operation Click Register Paper Size With Printer to register the settings for the selected paper format in printer Click Save in Command File to export the paper settings as a command file The file extension is bin NOTE When the paper format is registered with the printer and Exit is clicked the Paper Size Setup dialog box appears with the added paper size in the Currently Registered Paper Sizes list If the application is running exit the application restart it in order for the new paper format to appear in the list If the following functions are being used you can easily apply their settings to the pr
12. Export command is executed To apply the settings to the printer or save or export them be sure to clear the check box Printer Setting Tool Items When Current Status is selected the current settings appear in the settings display change area Select the item for the settings that you want to change Menu Bar Select a command contained in each menu from the list Printer Selects the printer whose settings are to be changed If only one printer is connected it is unnecessary to make a selection since only that printer will appear Node Name Displays the node name The node name can also be changed See Change Node Name Bluetooth Device Name on page 30 Settings Tabs Click the tab containing the settings to be specified or changed If le appears in the tab the settings in that tab will not be applied to the printer Settings Display Change Area Displays the current settings for the selected item Change the settings as necessary using the drop down menus direct entry or other appropriate methods Refresh Click to update the displayed settings with the most recent information Exit Exits Communication settings and returns to the main window of Printer Setting Tool Settings are not applied to printers if the Exit button is clicked without clicking Q the Apply button after changing settings 27 Chapter 3 10 Apply Click Apply to apply the settings
13. For details see Registering Paper Size Information With the Printer on page 9 Establish a wireless LAN connection WPS TD 2120N 2130N only With the wireless LAN connection enabled press and hold 5 seconds this button to easily establish a wireless LAN connection and install the printer driver However your WLAN access point router must support Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS For details see One Push Configuration Using WPS on page 99 Enable disable Bluetooth mode TD 2120N 2130N only With the wireless LAN connection disabled press and hold 5 seconds this button to switch between enabling and disabling the Bluetooth connection For details see Connecting the Computer and Printer by Bluetooth on page 104 El Print button functions Operation Perform the specified operation With the printer idle press this button to perform the operation specified in Device settings of Printer Setting Tool For details see Print Key Function on page 36 Print the printer setup information Make sure that a roll is installed and then hold down at least 1 second the s Print button to begin printing the printer setup information For details see Printing the Printer Setup Information on page 19 Execute a file stored in the mass storage area With the printer in mass storage mode press this button to execute a command file stored in the mass storage area Resetting the incrementing field
14. e Press A or V select A or B and then press Ok b Follow the on screen instructions to replace the touch panel For details on replacing it see nformation About Replacing the Touch Panel on page 71 O Make sure that the specified touch panel name shown in the screen matches the name of the touch panel that is being used and then press the s Print button 83 Chapter 10 Selecting the Data Assigned to Keys on the One Touch Panel The type of data assigned to one touch keys when the one touch panel is used with the touch panel display can be specified The type of data can be either templates or databases B Sample label layout registered in the printer Template No 1 fruits Ibx Strawberry S Database 2 85 No Name Price Strawberry 2 85 Orange 1 55 Apple 2 15 Banana 1 55 A OIN gt Template No 2 off lbx Price Down Database No Price 10 OFF um 1596 30 50 AOIN Template No 3 drink Ibx Coffee 3 85 84 E f Template was set starting with template number 1 templates are registered with the one touch key of the same number S 2 5 core XX B f Database was set starting with database number 1 the databases of the selected template are registered with the one touch key of the same number The illustration shows when template number 1
15. installed on the printer Using the Rechargeable Li ion Battery Battery Base Optional PA BT 4000LI PA BB 001 B Use the AC adapter and AC power cord to connect the printer to an AC power socket 1 Battery indicator The battery indicator lights in orange during charging When the rechargeable Li ion battery is fully charged the battery indicator turns off NOTE If the printer is turned on with the rechargeable Li ion battery installed and the AC adapter is connected to an AC power socket the battery will be recharged However when the printer is turned on even after the rechargeable battery has been charged the battery charge will be used leaving the battery with less than a full charge the next time the printer is used We recommend leaving the printer turned off while charging the battery Stopping Rechargeable Li ion Battery Charging To stop the rechargeable Li ion battery from charging disconnect the AC power cord from the power connector of the printer Tips on Using the Rechargeable Li ion Battery B Charge the rechargeable Li ion battery as soon as possible after it is purchased Since the battery is sold with the minimum charge necessary the initial charge may have been depleted To prevent deterioration we recommend charging the battery immediately B Charge the rechargeable Li ion battery by plugging the printer into an AC power socket or by using the adapter included with
16. 2 For Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 From the Start menu click AIl Click Text 1 and then specify the font Programs Brother P touch and style 2 P touch Editor 5 0 27 9 mm fi Auto length Margins Tandil laidbfilundu 8 i For Windows9 8 Format Tools Layout Window Click P touch Editor 5 0 in the Start A z or Apps screen or double click 1 uM P touch Editor 5 0 on the desktop Tau we Allows me text properties to be f atin utile When the New Open dialog box m EE 5 u appears select the various options to set the printer to be used and the size of label to be created 2 _y 24 I Text Position fst sul is jaecot Horizontal Text C Vertical Text Taubmann had 78 Using the Touch Panel Display Optional PA TDU 001 TD 2120N 2130N only Clicking A displays the cursor so text can be typed in P touch Editor Layout3 File Edit View Insert Format Tools Layout Window AA A Z wah Text Allows the text properties to be specifies ne Muituultintintt After inserting the text click the text box to move it within the template Repeat steps and to enter text and arrange the layout After entering text click File Save as on the menu bar and then specify the file name for saving the data
17. Double click the P touch Update Software icon on the desktop Your computer must be connected to the Internet Q P touch Update Software will start B f an application appears under File list there is a new version of the application If the check box is selected and Install is clicked that application can be installed Wait until a message appears indicating that the installation has finished 3f P touch Update Software Lo m a File Tools Help beinstalled ESQ The updated computer software and additional data will L ly Select the desired items and then dick the Install button Printer Brother XX XXXX x Language English United States z File list Refresh List Tite Version Size v 55 ESTESA XXXXX XXXX US Printer Setting Tool X XXXX XXXX f Click here for details E f no application appears under File list the application currently installed on the computer is the newest version There is no need to update Click Close y Install Close 9 When the screen for the online user registration appears click OK or Cancel E f you clicked OK you will go to the online user registration page before finishing the installation recommended E f you clicked Cancel installation continues Click Finish The installation is now complete NOTE When you are asked to restart the computer click Restart Wired LAN Connection TD 2
18. Remove oo 6 O Close the Print Server Properties window The printer driver has been uninstalled Windows Vista un If the printer is connected to the computer and is turned on press and hold the 5 Power button to turn it off Click Q3 Control Panel Hardware and Sound Printers Select Brother TD XXXX and click Delete this printer or right click the icon and click Delete 10 e Right click the Printers window and then click Run as administrator Server Properties If the authorisation confirmation window appears click Continue If the User Account Control window appears type in the password and then click OK The Print Server Properties window appears Click the Drivers tab select Brother TD XXXX and then click Remove QO Select Remove driver and driver package and then click OK e Close the Print Server Properties window The printer driver has been uninstalled Windows 7 D If the printer is connected to the computer and is turned on press and hold the c5 Power button to turn it off G5 Click 6 Devices and Printers 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 then click Yes Select Fax or Microsoft XPS Document Writer in the Devices and Printers window and then click Print s
19. Sensor Adjustment E Panel Settings 1 E Panel Settings 2 Disable these settings Power Settings 2 9 e On when Plugged in Disable 3 uto Power Off None djustment 1 0 irting Reference Point Adjustment Along Label Width 00 11 4 Print Settings Tear P touch Template Normat Speed Adjust Does not adjust raster prints Along Label Length 00 Tear Adjust 00 Disable these settings When this check box is clicked le appears in the tab and the settings can no longer be specified or changed The settings in a tab where i appears will not be applied to the printer even if Apply is clicked In addition the settings in the tab will not be saved or exported when the Save in Command File or Export command is executed To apply the settings to the printer or save or export them be sure to clear the check box Power On when Plugged in Select whether or not the printer turns on automatically when the AC power cord is plugged into an AC power socket Available settings Enable Disable Auto Power Off Specify the amount of time that passes before the printer turns off automatically Available settings None 10 min to 60 min 10 min increments Exit Position TD 2120N 2130N only Select the media output location Available settings Tear Peeler 35 5 Chapter 3 Command Mode Select the print
20. This document PDF is included on the CD ROM NOTE If Adobe Reader is used to view this document on a computer the pointer changes to aly when the pointer is placed on a link Click the link to open the corresponding page For information on using Adobe Reader see the help file included with Adobe Reader Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 1 General DESC MPU EE Io 1 Power SOO sss c 3 Connecting to an AC Power Socket ssssee eee 3 Installing the Printer Driver and Software ssssssssssssssseee 4 Installer SONS GIN T TTE 5 USB Cable CONIC NOI ue iE aareesaeccsenbonoucientads Geese eae areas REP IUE 5 Wired LAN Connection TD 2120N 2130N only sese 7 Registering Paper Size Information With the Printer c cscseseeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeees 9 Uninstalling the Printer Driver srcoscceccesrsacsatessaasereccapsscexdbsvaceannnsantandagsteciessandedcnese 10 2 Printing 12 Operation Pa RI 12 NG A see 12 Button BEIC UOT eee nner ee arg ci me ots eeclesiae eee nna 13 IrziwilepirSriRMlo c eten vere oa ner are eee nan ay erty 15 Checking the Sensor Position 20 ccccecceceeeeeee eee ce cece cette ee ete tee etetteteneeeeeenees 17 C tting Roll Paper ae eei aei eatin a a ae ce es ec EEE 18 Printing the Printer Setup Information sse 19 Connecting the Computer and Printer
21. Touch Panel Display Optional PA TDU 001 TD 2120N 2130N only 69 General DeSGpllObios sunu tits abit patro Duane E p aestu ai RE deb bd GE MALE 69 Kspf eT 69 ier c raserer ear a a snes gecus eased ade ea a 69 Touch PNG wet 70 Information About Replacing the Touch Panel ssssesess 71 Printing With the Touch Panel Display 22 cccceeeeeseeee cee eeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 73 Touch Panel Display Seftlritjs iiiise iieri rent i enim tune eet ete erano ern 74 Specifying Settings From the Touch Panel Display sse 74 Creating a Label Epio s m 78 Creating a E218 fe gt eee re rer mU TT 78 Linking a Database to a Template sssseeeseeeeeeeses 80 Transferring the Label Layout to the Printer ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneaeaees 82 11 12 13 14 Selecting the Touch Panell ccccccceceeeceeeeeeeeeee tesa ee eeeeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeeeeaeaeeees 83 Selecting the Data Assigned to Keys on the One Touch Panel 84 Creating a One Touch Panel taire achanccencssanuinns nabmaeded ceaPacsedelantunes 85 Printing the Label ME 85 Printing Using the Basic Control Panel c eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeseeeaeaeaeeees 85 Printing Using the One Touch Panel cccccecscecsececcceeec
22. a one touch key be sure Q that Confirm Print is set to on If off is selected only the first database can be selected NOTE The number of copies to be printed can be set between 1 and 999 e If the template contains a serialized number the labels will be printed with the serialized field incremented by the specified number of times 88 Printing Using a Barcode Reader Using P touch Template functions you can scan barcodes to display a template transferred to the printer replace the text if necessary then print labels At this time the contents of the displayed template or the text to be replaced can be checked on the LCD For details on the P touch Template functions see the Software User s Guide included on the CD ROM To check the text in the template select the template number in the main screen so that the template details are displayed and then press lt 4 or gt To edit the text display the text to be edited and then press ok Editing mode is entered and the editable text is highlighted Since the contents of the label layout can be checked before being printed you can be sure to avoid printing the wrong label Using the Touch Panel Display Optional PA TDU 001 TD 2120N 2130N only Label Layouts on the Printer Checking Deleting and Log With the following procedures label layouts on the printer can be checked or deleted or their print log can be viewed
23. computer and then install the printer driver and software page 4 Install media in the printer page 15 Use the touch panel of the touch panel display to print the label page 85 2 Create a label layout From the computer use P touch Editor 5 0 which is included on the CD ROM to create a label layout page 78 3 Transfer the label layout to the printer Use P touch Transfer Manager to transfer the created label layout from the computer to the printer page 82 GF gt lt 73 Chapter 10 Touch Panel Display Settings The settings for the touch panel display can be specified either by using the touch panel or by using a tool on a computer connected to the printer For details on connecting a computer and specifying settings see Device Settings on page 34 Specifying Settings From the Touch Panel Display Press SY settings key or e4 admin key to display the menu screen Press A or V to select a parameter and then press OK aetna 2 Cont tem Print Text Direction Exit Position The scroll bar indicates the first parameter with the up arrow and the last parameter with the down arrow If the last parameter is selected pre
24. device to the printer with a USB cable The printer s mass storage area is displayed on the screen of the computer or device NOTE If the mass storage area is not displayed automatically refer to the instructions for the operating system of the computer or device for information about displaying the mass storage area e o9 Drag and drop the file that you want to copy to the mass storage area Press the s Print button The command file is executed While the file is being executed the POWER indicator lights in orange and the STATUS indicator flashes in green After the file has been executed the STATUS indicator turns off To turn off mass storage mode turn the printer off The printer will start up in its normal operating mode B When the printer is turned off mass storage mode is deactivated and any files in the mass storage area are deleted B This feature supports bin and bIf files Do not use other file formats with this feature B Do not create folders in the mass storage area If a folder is created files in the folder will not be executed B The capacity of the mass storage area is 2 45 MB Use of files larger than 2 MB cannot be guaranteed B f multiple files are copied the order in which the files will be executed cannot be guaranteed B Wired or wireless LAN connections Bluetooth connections or RJ25 to DB9M serial adapter connections are not available while the printer
25. display a settings dialog box With Database Field under Merge Fields specify which database column will be linked to which object and then click OK EE Mapping Merged Fields AX A label contains layout objectsttext images To print labels from a database link each object to a database field In the merge fields table click the layout object name In the database field column choose the field to be linked Press OK to finish 885000 Chapter 10 Transferring the Label Layout to the Printer By transferring the created label layout from a computer to the printer you can easily use the touch panel display to print as many labels as required Use P touch Transfer Manager to transfer data For details see the Software User s Guide included on the CD ROM Before transferring data make sure that e the main screen appears on the LCD e Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable and then turn on the printer e In P touch Editor 5 0 open the label layout to be transferred and then click File Transfer Template Transfer NOTE e f Transfer Template cannot be selected in P touch Editor 5 0 make sure that the layout window in P touch Editor 5 0 is the active window e If the label layout has already been transferred to P touch Transfer Manager you can start the application For Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 From the St
26. does not automatically appear click Run start exe in the Start screen or display the contents of the CD ROM drive folder from the desktop and then double click start exe Click Standard Installation Read the licence agreement and click Agree if you agree with the terms and conditions amp Click Install to start the installation and then follow the on screen instructions 95 Chapter 11 QO When the screen for selecting the connection method appears select Wireless Network Connection and then click Next Brother Drivers Installation Connection Type A Select the connection type of the device you want to install and then click Next You cannot use the wired and wireless network at a time Local Connection USB Wired Network Connection Ethernet m Install E Custom Install when the Firewall AntiVirus detected screen appears select Change the Firewall port settings to enable network connection and continue with the installation Recommended and then click Next If you are not using the Windows Firewall allow access using UDP ports 137 and 161 Brother Drivers Installation v Firewall AntiVirus detected wn E e Windows Firewall is helping to protect your computer With the current firewall settings some of the network features on your machine will not work In order for all the network features of the machine to work some
27. in the Paper Size list of the printer driver Only use Printer Setting Tool to configure the printer when it is in Q standby The printer may malfunction if you attempt to configure it while it is handling a job In order to open Paper Size Setup you must be logged on with administrator rights Exit Closes the window Check that the printer to be configured appears beside Printer If a different printer is displayed select the desired printer from the drop down list NOTE If only one printer is connected it is unnecessary to make a selection since only that printer will appear 26 Communication Settings TD 2120N 2130N only With Communication settings in Printer Setting Tool the printer communication information can be specified or changed when connecting the printer and computer with a USB cable Not only can you change the communication settings for one printer but you can also easily apply the same settings to multiple printers Settings Dialog Box 1 Disable these settings When this check box is clicked i appears in the tab and the settings can no longer be specified or changed The settings in a tab where i appears will not be applied to the printer even if Apply is clicked In addition the settings in the tab will not be saved or exported when the Save in Command File or
28. is unnecessary to make a selection since only that printer will appear 25 Chapter 3 2 Communication settings TD 2120N 2130N only Specify wired LAN wireless LAN and Bluetooth communication settings The wireless LAN and Bluetooth connections can be used only if the corresponding optional unit is attached to the printer and connection settings are completed In order to open Communication settings you must be logged on with administrator rights Device settings Specify printer device settings such as power settings and print settings Settings can also be specified for the touch panel display TD 2120N 2130N only o Select the item for the settings to be specified and then specify or change the settings in the dialog box that appeared For details on the settings dialog boxes see Communication Settings TD 2120N 2130N only on page 27 Device Settings on page 34 P touch Template Settings on page 41 or Paper Size Setup on page 44 After changing the settings click Apply Exit in the settings dialog box to apply the settings to the printer Click Exit in the main window to finish specifying settings In order to open Device settings you must be logged on with administrator rights P touch Template settings Specify P touch Template settings Paper Size Setup Add media information and settings to the printer driver in order to use a size not listed
29. is selected Press ead admin key Select Setup and then press ok Select Keys Function and then press OK Press A or Y select Template or Database and then press OK Using the Touch Panel Display Optional PA TDU 001 TD 2120N 2130N only Creating a One Touch Panel Printing the Label A one touch panel can be created using any A label layout transferred to the printer can of the following methods easily be printed or edited using the touch m Using stickers or in handwriting note the panel display without a computer names of keys directly on the included connection one touch panel B The actual panel figure can be found on Printing Using the Basic the last page before the back cover in the Control Panel Quick Setup Guide for the touch panel display This figure can be used by copying it onto plain paper aD Turn on the printer The main screen appears Panel size 132 4 mm length x 92 3 mm width E atecuite B A panel format can be downloaded from 28 04 28713 the following website 18 35 http solutions brother com Select your region country Choose your product e Downloads e Press A or V to select the number of the template to be printed or press the number keys to type in the number and then press OK Press Q search key to display the template details in the Screen This can be used by typing in the key names then printing out the data on plain paper
30. may also fluctuate depending on the voltage 111 Chapter 14 Removing the Rechargeable Li ion Battery Follow the procedure for installing the rechargeable battery to remove the battery cover and then remove the battery and reattach the cover A CAUTION If it is difficult to remove the rechargeable battery turning the printer over with the battery cover removed may allow the rechargeable battery to fall out Be careful that this does not cause any injuries 112 Charging the Rechargeable Li ion Battery The rechargeable Li ion battery can be charged while it is installed in the printer The battery is recharged when the AC adapter is used while the battery as well as the battery base are attached to the printer In addition if the 4 bay battery charger optional is used the battery can be recharged without using the printer The procedure for charging using the AC adapter is described here To charge using the 4 bay battery charger optional refer to the instruction manual for the optional equipment NOTE Up to 5 hours is needed to fully charge a rechargeable Li ion battery You can print about 200 m using a new fully charged battery Tested at 23 C using Brother s print test data 58 mm 9 coverage when connected by USB Before using the rechargeable Li ion battery use the following procedure to charge it e Make sure that the rechargeable Li ion battery and the battery base are
31. specified information Refer to the following table Item Setting SSID network name Network key security key encryption key NOTE The SSID is required for configuring wireless settings Network key information is also required except in an open system a network with no password In addition if WEP is used for encryption a WEP key is required Finding the SSID and network key Since network information such as the SSID network key and WEP key are settings customised for your environment contact your network administrator If you have specified the settings refer to the manual for your WLAN access point router In addition if your wireless LAN is set to stealth mode a connection cannot be established with the network using the procedures described here therefore contact your network administrator To see the MAC address for your printer print its device settings For details see Printing the Printer Setup Information on page 19 The network key may also be described as the password security key or encryption key Q Insert the installer CD ROM into your CD ROM drive If the language screen appears choose your language NOTE For Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 If the installer screen does not automatically appear display the contents of the CD ROM drive folder and then double click start exe For Windows 8 If the installer screen
32. uninstalled Printing Operation Panel The operation panel consists of the following buttons and indicators 1 e 5 234 1 POWER indicator 4 Print button 2 Power button 5 STATUS indicator 3 1 3 Feed button Indicators POWER STATUS Oo O 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 ndicators on page 53 12 Button Functions Printing 5 Power button functions Operation Turn the printer on While the printer is turned off press the 5 Power button The POWER indicator turns on Turn the printer off While the printer is turned on press and hold the 5 Power button until the POWER indicator turns off If the Auto Power Off function is specified in Device settings of Printer Setting Tool the printer will turn off automatically after the specified period of inactivity tD Feed button functions Operation Feed the paper When the paper type is set to Die cut Label or Media With Marks Press the t 5 Feed button to automatically feed the paper to the print position When the paper type is set to Continuous Length Tape Press the tR Feed button to feed the paper about 25 4 mm The default setting is Continuous Length Tape Use Paper Size Setup of Printer Setting Tool to register the paper size information with the printer
33. values in the label layout One touch keys Select the label to be printed NOTE The touch panel name A or B is printed in the upper right corner of the touch panel Make sure that the specified touch panel name which appears in the main screen on the LCD matches the name of the touch panel that is being used Information About Replacing the Touch Panel ap The TDU panel cover is attached with four tabs While pressing the two tabs 1 at the front slide the cover up and unhook the tabs Then press the two tabs 2 at the back to unhook the tabs in the same way Chapter 10 e Remove the TDU panel cover and place the touch panel 1 to be used then the clear protective sheet 2 on the touch panel holder 3 Since foreign material such as dust caught between the touch panel o protective sheet and touch panel holder may cause a malfunction Make sure that no foreign material is attached Install the TDU panel cover in its original position When the touch panel is replaced the setting for the touch panel display must e be changed For details see Selecting the Touch Panel on page 83 72 Using the Touch Panel Display Optional PA TDU 001 TD 2120N 2130N only Printing With the Touch Panel Display Follow the procedure below to print by using the touch panel display 4 Print the label 1 Preparation Connect the printer to the
34. you want to install Node Name IP Address Model Name Location MAC Ad BRWSIO 30000000 HX DOO 00 03 74 4 Set by Nodename Wireless Setup If your device does not appear in LL 9 the list please configure the wireless setting Nest J Cancel Installation of the printer driver and software begins NOTE e If wireless setup failed the Wireless Device Setup Wizard screen appears Follow the on screen instructions to complete the wireless configuration If WEP is being used as the encryption method and your printer is not found make sure that you typed in the WEP key correctly B P touch Update Software can be used to check for updates When OK to use P touch Update Software to update the software to the newest version An Internet connection is required to update appears click Yes or No B To check for new versions of the software and to update them click Yes and then go to step QD B To not check for new software versions or update them click No and then go to step NOTE If you click No here you can run P touch Update Software at a more convenient time to check for new software versions and update them Double click the P touch Update Software icon on the desktop Your computer must be connected to the Internet D P touch Update Software will start E f an application appears under File list there is a new version of the application If the check box is sel
35. 120N 2130N only ep Connect the LAN cable to the printer and then turn on the printer Insert the installer CD ROM into your CD ROM drive If the language screen appears choose your language NOTE For Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 If the installer screen does not automatically appear display the contents of the CD ROM drive folder and then double click start exe For Windows 8 If the installer screen does not automatically appear click Run start exe in the Start screen or display the contents of the CD ROM drive folder from the desktop and then double click start exe e Click Standard Installation Getting Started Read the licence agreement and click Agree if you agree with the terms and conditions amp Click Install to start the installation and then follow the on screen instructions e When the screen for selecting the connection method appears select Wired Network Connection Ethernet and then click Next Brother Drivers Installation Connection Type Select the connection type of the device you want to install and then click Next You cannot use the wired and wireless network at a time Local Connection USB Wired Network Connection E theme Custom Install Wireless Network Connection Custom Install liim when the Firewall AntiVirus detected screen appears select Change the Firewall port settings to enable n
36. An error is indicated if the file system becomes corrupted or a file is copied while a mass storage file is being processed Turn off the printer B Does the rechargeable battery have a low charge when using the optional rechargeable Li ion battery Use the AC adapter B Has the rechargeable battery failed to recharge when using the optional rechargeable Li ion battery If the battery has not been recharged after a certain length of time recharging has failed Use the AC adapter B Has the wireless LAN or Bluetooth connection been interrupted when using the optional WLAN or Bluetooth interfaces The wireless LAN or Bluetooth connection established while the printer is on was interrupted Turn off the printer check that the slide switch for the WLAN interface or Bluetooth interface has been turned on and then turn the printer on again 62 Troubleshooting Error Messages for Touch Panel Display Optional TD 2120N 2130N Only 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 table To clear an error message that appeared perform the following procedures If the STATUS indicator on the printer is blinking in red Press the 5 Power button once If the error is still not cleared turn the printer off then on again If the STATUS indicator on the printer is not blinking in red Press any key in the touch panel onc
37. BB 001 Battery Indicator The battery indicator on the battery base lights and blinks to indicate the charging status The following symbols are used in this section to show the different battery indicator colours and patterns 3 Battery indicator is lit A Battery indicator is lit in the i E e LI colour shown Battery indicator is off Battery reus indicator Description amp Rechargeable battery power Once every 4 Battery level Half seconds E Rechargeable battery power Twice every 4 Battery level Low charge seconds Vr B Rechargeable battery power Once every Requires charging second m Charging Rechargeable battery power Battery level Full charge Finished charging Product Specifications Rechargeable Li ion Battery Size 86 mm W x 74 mm D x 32 mm H Weight 0 240 kg Voltage 14 4 V Capacity 1800 mAh Charging discharging cycle Approximately 300 times Charging time Approximately 5 hours when charged by printer Approximately 3 hours when charged by a 4 bay battery charger PA 4BC 4000 Charging current 1000 mA Charging voltage 16 4 V Performance Approximately 200 m can be printed if a new fully charged battery is used Tested at 23 C using Brother s print test data 58 mm 996 coverage when connected by USB Battery Base Size Approximately 110 mm W x 210 mm D x 65 mm H Weig
38. C Power Supply AC adapter 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Release Mode Standard Standard Continuous tear off Continuous tear off Optional Peeled Optional Not supported E Size Weight Approximately Approximately 1 34 kg 1 32 kg Dimensions Approximately 110 mm W x 215 mm D x 172 mm H B Interface USB USB Ver 2 0 Full Speed mini B Peripheral Serial RS232C Original serial cable Wired LAN Not supported 10 100BASE TX USB Host Port Not supported Supports only PA WI 001 optional or barcode readers Bluetooth Not supported Bluetooth Ver 2 0 EDR Class 2 me Piusicem ee Bluetooth compatible profiles optional is required SPP Serial Port Profile OPP Object Push Profile BIP Basic Imaging Profile WLAN Not supported Wireless LAN IEEE802 11b g n LIS AN IIS OS i Infrastructure Mode Adhoc mode required 65 Chapter 8 Model Name TD 2020 TD 2120N TD 2130N B Operating Environment Operating System Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows XP Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Microsoft Vista Windows Windows Server 2003 2008 2008 R2 2012 7 Windows 8 Hard Disk Free Space 70 MB or more Memory Windows XP 128 MB or more Windows Server 2003 256 MB or more Windows Vista Windows Server 2008 2008 R2 2012 512 MB or more Windows 7 Windows 8 1 GB 32 bit or 2 GB 64 bit or more Display S
39. Checking the Contents of a Label Layout To display template details in the screen and check the contents press Q search key on the touch panel display For details see Printing Using the Basic Control Panel on page 85 Deleting a Label Layout Device settings in Printer Setting Tool can be used to delete a label layout from the printer On the menu bar click Tools Delete Template and Database to delete a template or database registered on the printer For details see Menu Bar on page 40 To check the label layouts on the printer and select the data to be deleted connect the printer to a computer and use P touch Transfer Manager For details see the Software User s Guide included on the CD ROM Checking the Print Log for Label Layouts Device settings in Printer Setting Tool can be used to check the print log If Save Printer Print Log on the Advanced tab is set to Enable a print log will be saved on the printer To export the print log and save it as a csv file click Tools Save Print Log in File For details see Device Settings on page 34 Replacing the Time Date Battery A time date battery is provided in order to maintain the settings for the internal clock The battery will be consumed even if the printer is not used for a long period of time B Only use recommended batteries in the printer Other batteries may cause damage to the printer E Dispose of the battery at an
40. DO NOT cancel any of the screens Q during the installation It may take a few seconds for all screens to appear NOTE For Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 users When the Windows Security screen appears select the check box and then click Install to complete the installation correctly Depending on your security settings a Windows Security or antivirus software window may appear when the printer or its software is being used Allow or permit the installer to continue When you are asked to restart the computer click Restart 102 use the slider to enable the WLAN interface Make sure that the network cable is not connected to the printer and then turn on the printer WLAN communication will start NOTE The printers communication settings can be changed with Communication settings in Printer Setting Tool For details see Communication Settings TD 2120N 2130N only on page 27 By using Printer Setting Tool the communication settings can be changed and easily applied to multiple printers For details see Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers on page 33 Using the WLAN Interface Optional PA WI 001 TD 2120N 2130N only Product Specifications Size Approximately 110 mm W x 85 mm D x 26 mm H Weight 0 050 kg 103 Connecting the Computer and Printer by Bluetooth NOTE Follow the recommendations of the manufacturer of your Bluet
41. If the rechargeable Li ion battery optional is being used check that it is installed correctly B f the POWER indicator still does not light up contact Brother customer service The indicators show that the printer is in B The AC adapter was unplugged while the firmware was boot mode being updated and the printer started up in boot mode the next time it was started This issue must be resolved Contact your reseller or Brother customer service for assistance 55 Chapter 7 Problem Solution The indicators show that the printer is cooling B The print head or motor is too hot Print head If the print head becomes too hot it may produce imaging on the paper in areas not intended to be printed This condition is normal when printing a large number of documents with a high print density The printer will stop then resume printing after the print head has cooled down To avoid or delay the onset of this condition print using a lighter density setting reduce the amount of black areas being printed for example remove background shading and colours in graphs and presentation documents Also make sure that the printer has adequate ventilation and is not located in an enclosed space Motor Ifthe printer is used continuously the motor will become too hot In this case the printer will stop and resume printing after the motor has cooled down NOTE This condition may occur more often when t
42. Jools Heip Brother TD 2130N ON OO BR UON 1 Communication Mode Select Ad hoc or Infrastructure 2 SSID Network Name Click the Search button to display the SSID selections in a separate dialog box 3 Channel Select from the displayed options 4 Authentication Method Encryption Mode The supported encryption modes for the various authentication methods are as shown in Communication Modes and Authentication Methods Encryption Modes on page 32 5 WEP Key You can only specify a setting when WEP is selected as the encryption mode 6 Passphrase You can only specify a setting when WPA PSK WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK WPA2 PSK is selected as the authentication method 31 Chapter 3 7 User ID Password You can only specify settings when LEAP EAP FAST EAP TTLS or EAP TLS is selected as the authentication method In addition with EAP TLS it is not necessary to register a password but a client certificate must be registered To register a certificate connect to the printer from a web browser and then specify the certificate For details on using a web browser see Web Based Web Browser Management TD 2120N 2130N only on page 49 8 Display the key and password on screen If this check box is selected keys and passwords will be displayed in plain text non encrypted text Communication Modes and Authentication Methods Encryption Modes E When Communication Mode is set to Ad
43. Printing Preferences Windows 8 To display the Quality options open the printer properties by clicking Control Panel in the Apps screen Hardware and Sound Devices and Printers right clicking the printer whose settings are to be changed then clicking Printing Preferences want to reset the printer want to delete the data transferred from the computer To reset the printer perform the following procedure 1 Press and hold the 5 Power button to turn the printer off 2 Press and hold the t Feed button and the 5 Power button until the POWER indicator lights in orange and the STATUS indicator blinks in green 3 While holding down the 5 Power button press the th Feed button 6 times 4 Release the 5 Power button All of the transferred data from the computer will be deleted and the printer will be reset to its factory settings want to cancel the current print job Make sure that this printer is turned on and then press the 5 Power button want to reset the incrementing field Hold down the El Print button for at least 5 seconds until the POWER and STATUS indicators blink 3 times in orange The media cannot be fed to the beginning of a label An error occurred B f afeed error occurred use the Custom Label Tool to apply the correct paper settings to the printer B Are the sensors in the correct position Check that the sensors are correc
44. States France Germany Britain Denmark I Sweden Italy Spain I Japan Norway Denmark II Spain II Latin America South Korea Legal The following 12 codes are switched depending on the country selected from those listed above 23h 24h 40h 5Bh 5Ch 5Dh 5Eh 60h 7Bh 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh For the characters that are switched see the P touch Template Command Reference which can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center website 7 10 11 12 13 14 Command Prefix Character Change the prefix character code Set a single character code The prefix character is a code to identify commands used in P touch Template mode Non Printed Character The characters specified here are not printed when data is received Specify 1 to 20 characters Available Return Code The line feed code is used when feeding data to indicate that the following data should be moved to the next line in a text object One of the following four line feed codes can be selected or 1 to 20 characters can be specified as the line feed code Available settings CR OD OA 0A 0D Replace FNC1 Select whether or not GS codes which are included in barcode protocols such as GS1 128 UCC EAN 128 are replaced with FNC1 codes If this check box is selected a received GS code is replaced with the FNC1 code If this check box is cleared a received GS code is outputted as is Number of Copies Set the number
45. USER S GUIDE TD 2020 TD 2120N TD 2130N Before using this printer be sure to read this User s Guide We suggest that you keep this manual in a handy place for future reference Please visit us at http solutions brother com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions FAQs Version A UK ENG Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Brother TD 2020 2120N 2130N The TD 2020 2120N 2130N hereafter referred to as the printer is a powered desktop thermal printer Be sure 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 the printer We suggest that you keep these documents in a handy place for future reference The following documents are included on the CD ROM B User s Guide E Software User s Guide B Network User s Guide TD 2120N 2130N only Symbols Used in This Document The following symbols are used throughout this document A CAUTION This symbol indicates instructions that may result in injuries or damage if they are ignored or incorrectly followed This symbol indicates information or directions that should be followed Ignoring them may result in damage or failed operations NOTE This symbol indicates notes that provide information or directions that can help you better understand and use the product more efficiently About This Document
46. VGA High Colour or more Operating Temperature Operate 5 C to Operate 5 C to 40 C AD e Charge 5 C to 40 C Operating Humidity 20 to 80 No condensation Maximum wet bulb temperature 27 C Storage Temperature 20 C to 60 C Storage Humidity 20 to 80 No condensation Maximum wet bulb temperature 45 C Do not leave the printer in a location exposed to direct sunlight such as inside a car where the temperature is over 60 C 66 Specifications In order to achieve optimum print results we recommend using Brother thermal paper RD Rolls Model Name TD 2020 TD 2120N TD 2130N B Media Specifications Media Sensors Gap Transmissive Black Mark Reflective Media type Receipt Die cut label Tag Wristband Media Width 19 mm to 63 mm Thickness 0 058 mm to 0 279 mm The media material may affect print quality Diameter Max 127 mm Core Diameter 25 4 mm Gap Between Labels Min 3 mm B Software Supported Printer Drivers Windows XP Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows Server 2003 2008 2008 R2 2012 67 Connecting the Computer and Printer With the RJ25 to DB9M Serial Adapter Be sure to use the cable designed for Q your Brother optional product D Before connecting the serial cable make sure that the printer and the computer are tu
47. al For details on making a wireless LAN connection see Using the WLAN Interface Optional PA WI 001 TD 2120N 2130N only on page 93 Windows 7 is used in the following procedures The installation procedure may differ depending on the operating system being used If an operating system other than Windows 7 is being used read the procedures with the screens replaced with the corresponding screens for your operating system In addition the installation procedure is subject to change without notice If you are using Windows 8 make sure the default program to open PDF files is Adobe Reader before using the CD ROM Otherwise PDF files may not open and links within PDF files may not work correctly In addition make sure the default web browser is Internet Explorer before using the CD ROM Otherwise links to websites may not work Before starting the installation make Q sure that you are logged on with administrator rights Installer Screen El adobe Flash Payer 10 iem mem xd TD 2120N TD 2130N brother Top Menu 1 Standard Installation 2 ES User s Guides 3 amp Custom Installation 4 E Advanced Applications 5 Qh roter Support D Back off Exit 1 Standard Installation Installs P touch Editor 5 0 the printer driver P touch Update Software Printer Setting Tool the User s Guide the Software User s Guide and the Network User s Guide TD 2120N 2130N
48. alize Mode Cont From Last 08 00 000 000 Text Direction Norma 1 09 00 000 000 Save Printer Print Log Enable i10 00 000 000 PDL FmtPrefix z 5EH CtrPrefix z 7EH Delimiter 2CH Template List KEY Name Size Date Time Connected Database Name Database List KEY Name Size Date Time Available memory 6288712B The printing sample is for illustrative purposes only 20 Connecting the Computer and Printer The printer can be connected to your computer using any of the methods listed below B USB cable connection E Wired LAN connection TD 2120N 2130N only B Serial cable connection B Wireless LAN connection TD 2120N 2130N only E Bluetooth connection TD 2120N 2130N only For details on connecting with the serial cable see Connecting the Computer and Printer With the RJ25 to DB9M Serial Adapter on page 68 For details on connecting with a wireless LAN see Connecting the Computer and Printer by Wireless LAN on page 102 For details on connecting with Bluetooth see Connecting the Computer and Printer by Bluetooth on page 104 Printing USB Cable Connection Before connecting the printer to the Q computer install the printer driver aD Before connecting the USB cable make sure that the printer is turned off 2 Connect the printer end of the USB cable to the mini USB port on the back of the printer m Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on t
49. and databases stored in the printer and the print log are not deleted 8 Delete Template and Database Deletes the templates and databases stored in the printer 9 Delete Print Log Deletes the print log stored in the printer 10 Option Settings Ifthe Do not display an error message if the current settings cannot be retrieved at startup check box is selected a message will not be displayed next time 11 About Displays the version information Printer Setting Tool P touch Template Settings P touch Template mode provides functions for inserting data from a device such as a barcode reader connected to the printer into text and barcode objects in layouts saved on the printer This is useful for easily printing labels and barcodes With P touch Template settings in Printer Setting Tool settings for using the P touch Template functions can be specified or changed P touch Template The following are the P touch Template functions Basic operations B Preset template printing If frequently used label layouts are stored in the printer labels can be reprinted by simply scanning the barcode for each label layout B Barcode printing A barcode scanned with the barcode reader can be printed with the protocol and size of a previously created template E Database assisted label printing By linking objects in a label layout to a database then scanning the key barcodes for the database labels can be prin
50. appropriate collection point not in the general waste stream In addition be sure to observe all applicable federal state and local regulations B When storing or discarding the battery wrap it for example with cellophane tape to prevent it from short circuiting Battery insulation example 1 Cellophane tape 2 Time date battery B We recommend replacing the battery every two years B f the clock is reset while power is supplied to the printer replace this battery When replacing the lithium battery purchase a CR2032 battery recommended manufacturers Hitachi Maxell Ltd FDK Corporation Panasonic Corporation Sony Corporation Toshiba Corporation and VARTA Microbattery Inc 89 Chapter 10 Press and hold the Power button to turn the printer off and then disconnect the printer from the AC power socket If the rechargeable Li ion battery optional is installed remove the Return the time date battery cover to its Original position and then use a coin or similar object to slowly turn the time date battery cover in the opposite direction of the arrow on the battery rechargeable battery cover until it stops in order to install the time date battery cover Press the cover release lever on either side and lift up to open the RD Roll compartment top cover If the time date battery cover is forcibly turned past the stop position it may be damaged oy
51. are registered with the one touch key of the same number B f databases are assigned to one Q touch keys When a template with a linked database is selected databases with numbers 1 to 28 are registered with the one touch key of the same number For details on specifying the data assigned to one touch keys see Selecting the Data Assigned to Keys on the One Touch Panel on page 84 amp Select the Price Card folder and then click Transfer If a confirmation message appears click OK Transferring begins NOTE Up to 99 templates can be registered with this printer There are various methods for transferring multiple templates together to the printer depending on whether the printer driver is installed For details see Creating Labels in the Software User s Guide included on the CD ROM If a new template is transferred with the same key number as another template already registered on the printer the new template will overwrite the old one Selecting the Touch Panel Two touch panels basic control panel A and one touch panel B can be selected for the touch panel display If the one touch panel B will be used the data to be assigned to the one touch panel keys must be specified For details on specifying the settings see Selecting the Data Assigned to Keys on the One Touch Panel on page 84 ep Press settings key Press Y select Set Panel and then press OK
52. art menu click All Programs Brother P touch P touch Tools P touch Transfer Manager 2 1 P touch Transfer Manager starts up For Windows 8 Click P touch Transfer Manager 2 1 in the Start or Apps screen P touch Transfer Manager starts up 82 Select this printer from the Printer list Right click Configurations click New and then create a new folder with the desired name In this example the folder Price Card is created Click Configurations or All contents and then drag the data to be transferred to the Price Card folder E PC Brother TO XXXX J Configuratiend Price Card P touch Transfer Manager lo E f e Edt View Toot Help NUM e A key number number of the template to be registered on the printer is assigned to the file in the Price Card folder To change the number right click the file click Key Assign and then select the desired number between 1 and 99 E FC Brother TD XXXX Configurations Price Card P touch Tranrfer Manager molo c File Edt View Too Help Using the Touch Panel Display Optional PA TDU 001 TD 2120N 2130N only The data registered with keys 1 to 28 1 of the one touch panel is determined by the key number If the one touch panel will be used the number must be specified before the data is transferred B f templates are assigned to one touch keys Templates with key numbers 1 to 28
53. detected Turn off the printer and then check the connected device Charging Error Has the rechargeable battery failed to recharge when using the optional Replace Battery rechargeable Li ion battery If recharging is not completed after a certain length of time recharging has failed Use the AC adapter Mass Storage Operation error Is the printer in mass storage mode An error is indicated if the file system becomes corrupted or a file is copied while a mass storage file is being processed Turn off the printer Recharge Battery Does the rechargeable battery have a low charge when using the optional rechargeable Li ion battery Use the AC adapter System Error 01 Ifthe error message is displayed contact Brother customer service System Error 02 64 Specifications Product Specifications Model Name TD 2020 TD 2120N TD 2130N B Printing Printing Technology Direct Thermal Printing Resolution 203 dpi 203 dpi 300 dpi Print Speed Depends on the media used Maximum 6 ips 152 4 mm sec Under Brother standard environment Maximum Print Width Maximum 56 mm Maximum Print Length Maximum 1 m Minimum Print Length 6 mm Buttons 5 Power button th Feed button E Print button Printer Memory 6 MB or maximum 99 templates Printer Control Commands P touch Template2 0 Raster ESC P A
54. e which appears in the lower right corner of the main screen on the LCD If they do not match select Set Panel from the touch panel display and then select the correct setting For details see Specifying Settings From the Touch Panel Display on page 74 B Has the type of data assigned to one touch keys been correctly specified If the correct setting has not be selected select Keys Function from the touch panel display and then correctly select Template or Database For details see Selecting the Data Assigned to Keys on the One Touch Panel on page 84 Although no key in the touch panel display was pressed data was unintentionally entered when using the optional touch panel display W Since foreign material such as dust caught between the touch panel protective sheet and touch panel holder may cause a malfunction Make sure that no foreign material is attached B Has the touch panel been folded When a folded touch panel is used the fold may press on the touch panel holder Therefore do not use a touch panel that has been folded The data that was entered is different than the data for the touch panel key that was pressed when using the optional touch panel display W Since foreign material such as dust caught between the touch panel protective sheet and touch panel holder may cause a malfunction Make sure that no foreign material is attached B Has the touch panel been folded When a fold
55. e If the error is still not cleared turn the printer off then on again If the error message is still displayed even after performing the procedures described above contact Brother customer service Error message Solution Check Media B Is the correct RD Roll installed Check that the correct media for example type die cut label or continuous length tape and die cut label size is installed B Is the RD Roll installed correctly If not remove the RD Roll and then reinstall it For details see Inserting the RD Roll on page 15 If the label peeler optional is being used see nserting the RD Roll on page 106 E Are the media guides not touching the side of the RD Roll Move the media guides against the side of the RD Roll For details see nserting the RD Roll on page 15 B s enough of the roll remaining If not install a new RD Roll Close Cover Is the RD Roll compartment top cover open Check that the RD Roll compartment top cover is closed Communication B Transfer of the data failed When sending a template as a BLF file an error is Error indicated if the model name in the file is different B Has the wireless LAN or Bluetooth connection been interrupted when using the optional WLAN or Bluetooth interfaces The wireless LAN or Bluetooth connection established while the printer is on was interrupted Turn off the printer check that the slide switch for the WLAN interface or Bluetooth i
56. e LCD on page 79 Q with A or V type in the number of copies to be printed and then press the El Print button or OK The labels are printed NOTE The number of copies to be printed can be set between 1 and 999 If the template contains a serialized number the labels will be printed with the serialized field incremented by the specified number of times e If Confirm Print is set to off printing begins when the one touch key is pressed in step 87 Chapter 10 If a Template With a Linked Database Is Registered with a One Touch Key If you register a template with a linked database to a one touch key the displayed contents are for the database record corresponding to the number of times that you press the key For example with a template that has 3 database records pressing the one touch key once will display the contents of the first database record Pressing it twice displays the contents of the second record and pressing it three times will display the contents of the third record Pressing the key four times will return to displaying the contents of the first database record D Press the one touch key for the label to be printed until the contents of the desired database record appears with A or V type in the number of copies to be printed and then press the El Print button or OK The labels are printed If a template with a linked database is assigned to
57. e desired items and then dick the Install button Printer Brother XX XXXX m Language English United States Sd File list Refresh List Title Version Size v 55 ESTEE X XXXX XXXX V FS Printer Setting Tool XXXXX XXX E f no application appears under File list the application currently installed on the computer is the newest version There is no need to update Click Close T Click here for details y Install Close e When the screen for the online user registration appears click OK or Cancel E f you clicked OK you will go to the online user registration page before finishing the installation recommended B If you clicked Cancel installation continues Click Finish The installation is now complete DO NOT cancel any of the screens Q during the installation It may take a few seconds for all screens to appear NOTE For Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 users When the Windows Security screen appears select the check box and then click Install to complete the installation correctly Depending on your security settings a Windows Security or antivirus software window may appear when the printer or its software is being used Allow or permit the installer to continue When you are asked to restart the computer click Restart One Push Configuration Using WPS If your WLAN access point router must suppo
58. e to the operating environment and media used Change the setting if necessary Media Sensor Transmissive Gap Adjust the precision with which the transmissive gap sensor detects the gaps spacing for die cut labels and the amount of light emitted by the sensor Settings can be specified when Paper Types is set to Die cut Label NOTE Since the settings for Media Sensor Transmissive Gap page 37 in the Device settings dialog box will have an effect specify appropriate values Example of the settings Setting Setting EX1 EX2 Device settings 2 2 Paper Size Setup 2 Actual effect 4 0 5 Media Sensor Reflective Bar Adjust the precision with which the reflective black mark sensor detects black marks and the amount of light emitted by the sensor Settings can be specified when Paper Types is set to Media With Marks NOTE Since the settings for Media Sensor Reflective Bar page 37 in the Device settings dialog box will have an effect specify appropriate values Example of the settings Setting Setting EX1 EX2 Device settings 2 2 Paper Size Setup 2 Actual effect 4 6 OK Saves the settings and returns to the New dialog box 7 Cancel Cancels the settings and closes the dialog box The settings will remain unchanged Distributing Paper Formats The paper formats exported from the Currently Registered Paper Size
59. e two methods to specify wireless LAN settings Choose the method that you prefer for your environment B Configuration using the installer CD ROM and temporarily using a USB cable page 94 B One push configuration using WPS page 99 If the printer is on an enterprise wireless network such as LEAP and EAP FAST connect the printer via USB to configure its wireless settings NOTE Information is available to specify settings with methods other than the two described here For details see the Network User s Guide included on the CD ROM Configuration Using the Installer CD ROM and Temporarily Using a USB If this method will be used we recommend using a USB cable to connect this printer to a computer already wirelessly connected to the desired network Using the WLAN Interface Optional PA WI 001 TD 2120N 2130N only B For configuring wireless LAN settings a USB cable must temporarily be used Prepare the included USB cable B Before beginning the installation you must know the SSID and network key of your WLAN access point router B We cannot assist you with your network policy or its settings Consult with your network administrator Please do not contact Brother customer service for assistance on security settings q Before beginning the installation you must know the SSID and network key of your WLAN access point router Make a note of your settings in order to remember the
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61. ected and Install is clicked that application can be installed Wait until a message appears indicating that the installation has finished 3 P touch Update Software la File Tools Help mm lt The updated computer software and additional data will 47 beinstalled 8 Select the desired items and then dick the Install button Printer Brother XX XXXX M Language English United States X File list Refresh List Title Version Size vi S ESSE X XO0X XXXX V T Printer Setting Tool XX XXX XXXX f Click here for details fy Install Close B f no application appears under File list the application currently installed on the computer is the newest version There is no need to update Click Close 101 Chapter 11 qp When the screen for the online user registration appears click OK or Cancel B f you clicked OK you will go to the online user registration page before finishing the installation recommended E f you clicked Cancel installation continues B Click Finish The installation is now complete Connecting the Computer and Printer by Wireless LAN In order for the printer to communicate through the WLAN access point router the printer driver and Printer Setting Q Tool must first be installed and the WLAN connection settings must be specified For details see Installing the Printer Driver and Software on page 4
62. ed with the printer for proper operation a Connect the computer to the printer with a USB cable With Paper Size Setup of the installed Printer Setting Tool specify the size information label width and length label spacing etc for the media to be used and then add the paper format Settings can also be adjusted for Printing Reference Point Adjustment and Energy Rank and Import or Export can be clicked to perform the corresponding operations with the added paper size information list amp 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 details see Paper Size Setup on page 44 Chapter 1 Uninstalling the Printer Driver Read TD XXXX in the following steps as your model name Perform this procedure only if printing from the TD XXXX is no longer necessary or when re installing the TD XXXX printer driver Windows XP aD If the printer is connected to the computer and is turned on press and hold the 5 Power button to turn it off Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes Select Brother TD XXXX and click File Delete or right click the icon and click Delete Click File Server Properties The Print Server Properties window appears Click the Drivers tab and then select Brother TD XXXX Click
63. ed touch panel is used the fold may press on the touch panel holder Therefore do not use a touch panel that has been folded 60 Troubleshooting If the STATUS indicator was blinking in red If the STATUS indicator was blinking in red perform the following procedures to clear the error Press the 5 Power button once If the error is still not cleared turn the printer off then on again If the error appears even after performing the procedures described above contact Brother customer service Problem Solution The STATUS indicator is blinking B An error occurred Check the error details in Indicators on page 53 and then see below The indicators show that error 1 has occurred B s the correct RD Roll installed Check that the correct media for example type die cut label or continuous length tape and die cut label size is installed B s the RD Roll installed correctly If not remove the RD Roll and then reinstall it For details see nserting the RD Roll on page 15 If the label peeler optional is being used see nserting the RD Roll on page 106 B Are the media guides not touching the side of the RD Roll Move the media guides against the side of the RD Roll For details see Inserting the RD Roll on page 15 B Is there enough of the roll remaining If not install a new RD Roll B s the RD Roll compartment top cover open Check that the RD Roll compartmen
64. eft or right edge of the paper so that the reflective black mark sensor can detect the black mark If the black mark is too short it cannot be detected by the reflective black mark sensor Cutting Roll Paper Roll paper can be cut using the printer s tear bar Pull one edge of the ejected paper up and diagonally toward the other edge A CAUTION The tear bar is sharp To avoid injury do not touch the tear bar 18 Printing Printing the Printer Setup Information You can use the El Print button to print a report that lists the following printer settings B Program version B Printer usage history B Missing dot test pattern E List of transferred data B Communication settings NOTE You can use Device settings of Printer Setting Tool to set in advance which items will be printed For details see Printer Information Report on page 36 The node name will also appear in the communication settings The default node name is BRWXxXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX is based on your printer s MAC address Ethernet address a Make sure that a roll of 58 mm receipt paper has been loaded and the RD Roll compartment top cover is closed Turn on the printer Hold down for at least 1 second the El Print button until the POWER indicator starts blinking in green and the printer setup information is printed NOTE e For printing the printer setup information we recommend using 58 mm receipt paper T
65. eless LAN tab Wireless Settings pane can be imported B Select a Profile to import Imports the exported file and applies the settings to a printer Click Browse to display a dialog box to browse for the file Select the file to be imported The settings in the selected file appear in the settings display change area NOTE All settings such as wireless settings or TCP IP settings can be imported However node names cannot be imported Only profiles that are compatible with the selected printer can be imported If the imported profile s IP address is set to STATIC change the IP address of the imported profile if necessary so that it does not duplicate the IP address of an existing printer on the network Export Saves the current settings in a file NOTE If the Disable these settings check box is selected the settings in that tab are not saved Q Exported files are not encrypted 30 5 Automatically restart the printer after applying new settings If this check box is selected the printer automatically restarts after communication settings are applied If this check box is cleared printers must be manually restarted NOTE When configuring multiple printers you can reduce the time required to change settings by clearing this check box In this case we recommend selecting this check box when configuring the first printer so that you can confirm that each setting is operati
66. ensity setting in the printer driver s dialog box or Printer Setting Tool See Print Density on page 36 When using the rechargeable battery changing the print density setting may result in slight changes in printing speed and the number of pages that can be printed on a single charge 23 Chapter 2 Printer Driver Options You can configure various settings in the printer driver s dialog box such as paper size number of copies print quality etc NOTE You can also use Printer Setting Tool to configure more advanced settings For details see Printer Setting Tool on page 25 24 About the Printer Setting Tool By using Printer Setting Tool the printer s communication settings device settings P touch Template settings and paper size settings can be specified from the computer NOTE Printer Setting Tool is installed at the same time as other software such as the printer driver For details see nstaller Screen on page 5 Printer Setting Tool is available only o with compatible Brother printers Before Using the Printer Setting Tool B Make sure that the AC adapter is connected to an AC power socket or that the rechargeable battery is fully charged B Make sure that the printer driver has been installed and is functional B Connect this printer to a computer with a USB cable With this tool settings cannot be specified using a wired LAN wireless LAN or Blue
67. enter website http solutions brother com Printing There are various methods for printing with this printer The following describes the procedure for printing from a computer ep Start P touch Editor 5 0 and then open the document to be printed For P touch Editor 5 0 users Refer to the Software User s Guide included on the CD ROM D Check that the printer has the correct power source Make sure that the AC adapter is connected to an AC power socket or that a fully charged rechargeable Li ion battery is installed e Turn on the printer The POWER indicator lights in green Eu 1 POWER indicator 2 Power button Connect the printer to a computer For details on the connection methods and procedures see Connecting the Computer and Printer on page 21 insert the RD Roll For details see Inserting the RD Roll on page 15 Be sure to use genuine Brother roll media QO If necessary change the print settings using either the printer driver or the Printer Setting Tool on page 25 Printing Click Print in the computer program s menu The POWER indicator blinks in green to indicate that the printer is receiving data and the document is printed Turn the printer off The POWER indicator turns off If you will continue using the printer it is unnecessary to turn it off each time Making Prints Lighter or Darker You can make prints lighter or darker by adjusting the print d
68. er Using the Touch Panel Display Optional PA TDU 001 TD 2120N 2130N only LCD Lift up the LCD and then adjust it to an angle so that the screens are visible If the screen is dark and hard to read the backlight can be turned on For details see Specifying Settings From the Touch Panel Display on page 74 Screen When the printer is turned on the main screen appears Hiri ts 1 aTr ATi 2013 2 1 Template name and number Displays the number and name of the selected template 2 Time and date Displays the current time and date For details on setting the clock see Setting the Time and Date on page 76 3 Template editing indicator When a template is being edited using the touch panel display EY appears 69 70 Chapter 10 Battery level display When the rechargeable Li ion battery optional is being used the remaining charge is indicated If you continue to use the printer while the battery has a low charge the message Recharge Battery appears and the printer may run out of power even while printing LOL Full charge M Half 1 Low charge Charging Indicators for available wireless interfaces If wireless connection settings have been specified the marks for the available interfaces appear Bluetooth aE m EI Wireless LAN The connection status is shown at four different levels and EU appears when there is no connection Touch panel se
69. er s command format Available settings Raster ESC P P touch Template Text Direction Select the printing orientation Available settings Normal Inverted 180 Degrees This setting is applied only if the printer driver is not used If the printer driver is used the setting specified in the printer driver will be applied Print Priority Select the printer s print quality Available settings Quality Speed NOTE 10 11 36 Print Priority can also be changed using the printer driver however the setting will be erased when the printer is turned off If the setting is changed using this tool it will be retained even when the printer is turned off Therefore if you plan on printing without using the printer driver use this tool to change this setting Print Density Adjust the printer s printing density Available settings 5 5 Align Paper Leading Edge when the Cover is Closed Select whether or not the paper is automatically fed when the cover is closed Available settings Feed Do not Feed Printing Reference Point Adjustment Adjust the position of the reference point point of origin for printing This corrects printing misalignments resulting from differences in printer models or from the fixed margins of some applications The reference point cannot be adjusted for raster printing Tear Adjust Adjust the cutting position when the paper is cut using the tear bar Available
70. er whose settings are to be changed and then click Printing Preferences E Windows 8 Click Control Panel in the Apps screen Hardware and Sound Devices and Printers right click the printer whose settings are to be changed and then click Printing Preferences 109 Chapter 13 Select the Use Peeler function check Product Specifications box on the Basic tab Size 108 mm W x 130 mm D x 28 mm H Basic Advanced Other Paper Size RD 63mm m W 1 eight 0 062 k Paper Size Setup g g Width 62 8 mm Length 1000 0 mm Feed 30 imm Orientation C Portrait Landscape Inverted 180 Degrees Collate Copies 1 i nz Reverse Order Quality Give priority to print speed Option Mirror Printing Trim tape after data V Use Peeler Function Default Cancel Help Click OK to close the dialog box After Printing Printed labels can be automatically peeled off their backing paper before they are fed out of the media exit Be sure to remove the printed label If a label remains in the media exit the next label will not be printed Use scissors to cut off the backing paper that is fed out NOTE With the label peeler a sensor detects whether or not the label has been peeled off and controls the appropriate operation The detection sensitivity of the sensor can be adjusted For detail
71. erties Setup Text Font Drawing Category Date amp Time me Tne P A Ps HH 2012 Format gt Octobe Same as OS Long date v 22 10 Sample 19 17 Add Subtract po Wednesday October 10 2012 10 B If the At Printing check box 1 is selected the date and time of printing will be inserted If the check box is cleared the current date and time will be inserted and will not be updated B The date and time inserted into the label will be printed in the printer s built in character size Since the character size is determined by the e size of the date and time object adjust the object to the desired size in P touch Editor 5 0 before transferring the label layout to the printer Li Li a 291 01 2013s 5 a 01 01 2013 m RB ael a ia 80 Linking a Database to a Template B Label sample Strawberry Orange Apple 2 85 1 55 2 15 A database can be linked to the template that was created Since the text in the template can be replaced with text from the database multiple labels can be printed simply by creating a single template For details on specifying database settings see P touch Editor Help D Prepare a database file in advance NOTE __ Files saved as XLS MDB CSV and TXT formats can be used as databases In order to use files in the XLSX or ACCDB format Microsoft Office 2007 32 bit Mic
72. erver properties which appeared on the menu bar Click the Drivers tab and then click Change Driver Settings If a User Account Control message appears type in the password and then click Yes Select Brother TD XXXX and then click Remove Getting Started Select Remove driver and driver package and then click OK Follow the on screen instructions e Close the Print Server Properties window The printer driver has been uninstalled Windows 8 ap If the printer is connected to the computer and is turned on press and hold the Power button to turn it off e Click Control Panel in Apps screen Hardware and Sound Devices and Printers amp 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 then click Yes Select Fax or Microsoft XPS Document Writer in the Devices and Printers window and then click Print server properties which appeared in the menu bar Click the Drivers tab and then click Change Driver Settings If a User Account Control message appears type in the password and then click Yes Select Brother TD XXXX and then click Remove Q Select Remove driver and driver package and then click OK Follow the on screen instructions Close the Print Server Properties window The printer driver has been
73. etwork connection and continue with the installation Recommended and then click Next Brother Drivers Installation nese p i I Windows Firewall is helping to protect your computer With the current firewall settings some of the network features on your machine will not work In order for all the network features of the machine to work some of the Windows Firewall port settings need to be changed Firewall AntiVirus detected Change the Firewall port settings to enable network connection and continue with the installation Recommended Continue without changing the Windows Firewall settings aoier network features will be disabled For AntiVirus Software Users If you are using AntiVirus Software a warning dialog window might appear during the installation then choose allow to continue lt Back Next gt Cancel If you are not using the Windows Firewall allow access using UDP ports 137 and 161 Chapter 1 Select the printer from the list and then e Depending on your security settings a click Next Windows Security or antivirus software window may appear when the printer or its a software is being used Allow or permit the EI installer to continue Node Name IP Address Model Name Location MAC Ad BRNOOO1N2030405 APIPA 00 01 0 P touch Update Software can be used to check for updates If OK to use P touch Update Software to update n the software t
74. ey NOTE If your network is not configured for authentication and encryption the ATTENTION screen appears To continue configuration click OK and then go to step QD 97 Chapter 11 16 Confirm the wireless network settings Installation of the printer driver and and then click Next The settings will software begins be sent to your printer NOTE pM If wireless setup failed the Wireless Confirmation c Device Setup Wizard screen appears DOTT hee eT ee Follow the on screen instructions to IP Address moo ghageiP er complete the wireless configuration Name SS If WEP is being used as the encryption method and your printer is not found make sure that you typed in the WEP key correctly Help C lt Back Next cance D P touch Update Software can be used to check for updates When OK to use NOTE P touch Update Software to update The settings will remain unchanged if you the software to the newest version click Cancel An Internet connection is required to If you want to manually assign an IP update appears click Yes or No address to the printer click Change IP B To check for new versions of the Address and then type in the IP software and to update them click address Yes and then go to step If the wireless setup failure screen E To not check for new software appears click Retry versions or update
75. f its serial number e 9 Note the name of the port used for the connection Virtual COM ports such as COM or COMS will be used Insert the installer CD ROM into your CD ROM drive Double click the CD ROM drive and then double click BluetoothSetup exe Follow the on screen instructions to configure the settings When the screen to specify the port name appears specify the port name noted in step NOTE Refer to your Bluetooth management software s documentation for details on connection settings confirming the port name etc Using the Bluetooth Interface Optional PA BI 001 TD 2120N 2130N only Using Bluetooth to Communicate When Printing This printer will not be able to print using Bluetooth immediately after it has been enabled You must first follow the procedure below to allow the printer to communicate with your computer Once a connection has been established the printer remains connected until it is turned off preventing it from being discovered by any other computer e Check that the Bluetooth interface optional is correctly attached to the printer and then use the slider to enable the Bluetooth interface Press the 5 Power button to turn on the printer Hold down about 5 seconds the th Feed button until the STATUS indicator blinks in green If the printer was automatically turned off turn it on again Check that the STATUS indicator is lights in green The p
76. g WPS when using the optional WLAN interface 3 times Bluetooth switched when using the optional Bluetooth interface TD 2120N 2130N only 54 Troubleshooting Overview If you have any problems with the printer first make sure that you have performed the following tasks correctly B s power being supplied to the printer by the AC adapter or rechargeable Li ion battery optional See Connecting to an AC Power Socket on page 3 or Using the Rechargeable Li ion Battery Battery Base Optional PA BT 4000LI PA BB 001 TD 2120N 2130N only on page 111 B s the appropriate printer driver selected and installed See Installing the Printer Driver and Software on page 4 B s the printer connected to a computer See Connecting the Computer and Printer on page 21 If you still have problems read the troubleshooting tips in this chapter for help NOTE For details on the error messages that appear in the touch panel display optional TD 2120N 2130N only see Error Messages for Touch Panel Display Optional TD 2120N 2130N Only on page 63 Troubleshooting Problem Solution The POWER indicator is not lit B Is the AC power cord inserted correctly Check that the AC power cord is inserted correctly If it is try plugging it into another AC power socket B Be sure to use a genuine Brother AC adapter B s the rechargeable Li ion battery optional installed correctly
77. he computer Gb Turn on the printer Wired LAN Connection TD 2120N 2130N only In order for the printer to use a static IP address to communicate through a wired LAN connection the printer driver Q and Printer Setting Tool must first be installed and the wired LAN connection settings must be specified For details see Installing the Printer Driver and Software on page 4 D Before connecting the LAN cable make sure that the printer is turned off 21 Chapter 2 Connect the LAN cable to the ethernet network port on the back of the printer and then turn on the printer NOTE e The printers communication settings can be changed with Communication settings in Printer Setting Tool For details see Communication Settings TD 2120N 2130N only on page 27 By using Printer Setting Tool the communication settings can be changed and easily applied to multiple printers For details see Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers on page 33 22 Printing Solutions Your printer can be used with several versions of the Windows operating systems In most situations the printer requires driver software to communicate with your computer These drivers can be installed using the setup CD ROM We recommend that you visit the website to make sure that you have the latest version of the drivers The latest versions can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions C
78. he current settings could not be retrieved the previous settings are displayed If the current settings could not be retrieved and previous settings have not been specified this tool s default settings are displayed V Device settings mem L Eie Tools Help D Einer Brother TD 2130N z CurertSetings 4 3 Basic Advanced Sensor Adiustment T Panel Settings 1 Panel Settings 2 7 Disable these settings Disable Auto Power Off None Print Settings Exit Position Tear Command Mode P touch Template Text Direction Normal ign Paper Leading Edge when the Cover Do not Feed Adjustment Printing Reference Point Adjustment Along Label Width 00 mm Does not adjust raster prints Along Label Length 00 mm Tear Adjust 00 mm 1 Menu Bar Select a command contained in each menu from the list 2 Printer Select the printer whose device settings are to be specified If only one printer is connected it is unnecessary to make a selection since only that printer will appear 3 Settings Tabs Click the tab containing the settings to be specified or changed NOTE e If je appears in the tab the settings in that tab cannot be specified or changed In addition the settings in the tab will not be applied to the printer even if Apply is clicked The settings in the tab will also not be
79. he length required for printing differs depending on the information to be printed e The printer setup information can also be printed from Device settings of Printer Setting Tool For details see Print Information Report on page 41 19 Chapter 2 Printer Setup Information Printing Sample PRINTER CONFIGURATION gt gt Paper Printer 50mm x 30mm 1 9 x 1 1 FormVer 1 00 05 32 1E 00 36 24 OO 78 01 CO 00 00 00 00 00 00 Printer TD 2020 00 00 00 00 83 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 PrintID 3335 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 SerialNo H227345564 00 00 00 00 00 00 OO 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 OO 00 Region US 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 35 30 6D 6D ProgVer 0 19 20 78 20 33 30 6D 6D 00 00 00 00 00 31 2E 39 22 BootVer 0 05 20 78 20 31 2E 31 22 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 08 01 FontVer 0 08 00 00 18 00 00 00 00 00 01 18 00 00 00 00 EEPROM 0 010 PrnCt 0000000057 Printer Settings PrnDis 0000000002 Command Mode P touch Template RomFree 6288712byte Print Density 2 Print Priority Quality ERROR HISTORY PAGES Print Data After Printing Keep Print Data Last 01 Check Media Printer Information Reports A11 01 01 000 012 Feed When Cover Closed Do not Feed 02 01 000 007 Power on when Plugged in Disable 03 00 000 000 Auto Power Off None 04 00 000 000 Default Print 1 05 00 000 000 Exit Position Tear 06 00 000 000 Print Key Print Template 07 00 000 000 Seri
80. he licence agreement and click Agree if you agree to the terms and conditions eb Click Install to start the installation and then follow the on screen instructions Chapter 1 with TD 2120N 2130N When the screen for selecting the connection method appears select Local Connection USB and then click Next Brother Drivers Installation EJ HE Connection Type AN il Select the connection type of the device you want to install and then click Next You cannot use the wired and wireless network at a time USB Wired Network Connection Ethernet Custom Install 1 Wireless Network Connection Custom Install m When instructed connect the printer to the computer with the USB cable and turn on the printer Installation automatically begins e LL 2 0 GE MEF IL e P touch Update Software can be used to check for updates If OK to use P touch Update Software to update the software to the newest version An Internet connection is required to update appears click Yes or No B To check for new versions of the software and to update them click Yes and then go to step B To not check for new software versions or update them click No and then go to step NOTE If you click No here you can run P touch Update Software at a more convenient time to check for new software versions and update them
81. he printer is used at a high altitude above 3 048 m 10 000 feet due to the lower air density available to cool the printer The indicators show that a system error has occurred If this condition occurs turn off the printer and then contact your reseller or Brother customer service The printer does not print B s a cable loose Check that the cables are connected securely B s the STATUS indicator blinking An error occurred Check the error details in ndicators on page 53 and then see f the STATUS indicator was blinking in red on page 61 56 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Media is not fed correctly E Is the print head or platen roller dirty Although the print head generally remains clean under normal use dust or dirt from the platen roller may become stuck to the print head If this occurs clean the print head or platen roller For details see Print Head Maintenance or Platen Roller Maintenance on page 51 Are the sensors in the correct position Check that the sensors are correctly positioned For details see Checking the Sensor Position on page 17 Has the paper size information been registered with the printer If the paper size information has not been registered with the printer the media will not be fed correctly For details see Registering Paper Size Information With the Printer on page 9 A data transmission error appears on your compute
82. he rechargeable Li ion battery is installed and being charged may accelerate the battery s deterioration When using the printer with the rechargeable Li ion battery installed disconnect the AC adapter B f the printer will not be used for a long period of time remove the rechargeable Li ion battery from the printer when its charge is 5096 or less and then store the battery in a cool place away from direct sunlight E f the rechargeable Li ion battery will not be used for a long period of time we recommend charging it every 6 months B For other precautions refer to the instruction manual included with the rechargeable Li ion battery 114 Battery Level of the Rechargeable Battery The following number of pages can be printed depending on the battery level Battery level Full Approximately 1 roll Battery level Half Approximately 1 2 roll Battery level Low Printing cannot be guaranteed Requires charging Further use of the printer may cause it to run out of power even while printing B Tested at 23 C using Brother s print test data 58 mm x 200 m 656 2 ft 1 roll 9 96 coverage B During continuous printing when connected by USB and using a new fully charged battery However the details listed above cannot be guaranteed since they differ depending on printing condition operating environment and battery deterioration Using the Rechargeable Li ion Battery Battery Base Optional PA BT 4000LI PA
83. hoc Authentication Method Encryption Mode Authentication Encryption Mode Method EAP FAST MS CHAP TKIP v2 AES EAP FAST GTC TKIP AES PEAP MS CHAPv2 TKIP AES PEAP GTC TKIP AES EAP TTLS CHAP TKIP AES EAP TTLS MS CHAP TKIP AES EAP TTLS MS TKIP CHAPv2 AES EAP TTLS PAP TKIP AES EAP TLS TKIP AES Open System None WEP E When Communication Mode is set to Infrastructure To perform higher level security settings When performing certificate verification with EAP FAST PEAP EAP TTLS or EAP TLS authentication methods the certificate cannot be specified from the Network Setting Tool After the printer Q has been set so that it can connect to the network specify the certificate by accessing the printer from a web browser For details on using a web browser see Web Based Web Browser Management TD 2120N 2130N only on page 49 Authentication Encryption Mode Method Open System None WEP Shared Key WEP WPA PSK TKIP AES WPA2 PSK AES WPA WPA2 PSK TKIP AES LEAP CKIP EAP FAST NONE TKIP AES 32 Bluetooth Tab 1 Bluetooth usage Select whether or not to enable a Bluetooth connection Available settings Enable Disable serial port 2 Visible to Other Devices Select whether the printer can be discovered by other Bluetooth dev
84. hone and iPad can be downloaded The SDKs that can be downloaded are subject to change without notice 50 Maintenance of the printer may be carried out as required However some environments require that maintenance must be done more frequently for example in dusty conditions If dirt or dust is not removed the printed labels may contain white streaks or media may become jammed Print Head Maintenance Use a dry cotton swab to wipe the print head 1 Maintaining the Printer Platen Roller Maintenance Use a piece of cellophane tape to remove dirt from the platen roller 1 Do not use organic solvents such as Q benzene 51 Chapter 5 Media Exit Maintenance If adhesive accumulates at the media exit 1 and media becomes jammed disconnect the printer from the AC power socket and then clean the media exit with a cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol 52 Label Peeler Optional Maintenance TD 2120N 2130N only 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 socket and then clean each part with a cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol Indicators Indicators The indicators light and blink to indicate the printer s status The following symbols are used in this section to show the different
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86. ic Keys Panel A One Touch Keys Panel B 3 Keys Function Select the type of data assigned to keys in the one touch panel To assign templates select Template To assign databases linked to a single template select Database Available settings Template Database 4 Unit Select the measurement units for displayed settings Available settings mm inch 5 Language Select the language of the touch panel display Available settings Dansk Deutsch English Espa ol Francais Italiano Nederlands Norsk Portugu s Suomi Svenska re x E 7 amp 8 NOTE The possible display languages differ depending on the printer model being used If the selected language cannot be used for the touch panel display the display language will not be changed Make sure that the touch panel display can display the selected language 6 Backlight Select whether the LCD display backlight is turned on Available settings On Off 7 LCD Contrast Select the LCD display contrast Available settings 2 2 8 Beeper Select whether the printer beeps when a touch panel key is pressed Available settings On Off 9 Disable Edit Select whether or not label layouts can be edited Available settings On Off 10 Lock Settings Select whether or not settings selected by pressing Y settings key on the touch panel display can be changed Available settings On Off 11 Admi
87. ices Available settings Discoverable Not Discoverable 3 PIN code usage If Enable is selected the PIN code specified here must also be stored on the computer in order to communicate with the printer when using Bluetooth You can change the PIN code if necessary Available settings Enable Disable 4 Display the PIN code on screen If this check box is selected PIN codes will be displayed in computer windows 5 Encrypt communication data If this check box is selected Bluetooth communication data will be encrypted before it is sent Printer Setting Tool Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers D After applying settings to the first printer disconnect the printer from the computer and then connect the second printer to the computer 2 Select the newly connected printer from the Printer drop down box NOTE If the Automatically detects the connected printer and retrieves the current settings check box in the Option Settings dialog box is selected the printer connected with the USB cable is automatically selected For details see Automatically detects the connected printer and retrieves the current settings on page 30 Click the Apply button The same settings that were applied to the first printer are applied to the second printer NOTE If the Automatically restart the printer after applying new settings check box is cleared the printers will not be restarted afte
88. ick Install to complete the installation correctly e P touch Update Software will start B f an application appears under File list there is a new version of the application If the check box is selected and Install is clicked that application can be installed Wait until a message appears indicating that the installation has finished eJ m es 4i P touch Update Software File Tools Help Ems The updated computer software and additional data will AT beinstalled J Select the desired items and then dick the Install button Printer Brother XX XXXX SA Language English United States S File list Refresh List v 5 RAEG XXXXX XXXX Title Version Size fe Printer Setting Tool X X XXX XXXX f Click here for details B f no application appears under File list the application currently installed on the computer is the newest version There is no need to update Click Close B When the screen for the online user registration appears click OK or Cancel E f you clicked OK you will go to the online user registration page before finishing the installation recommended E f you clicked Cancel installation continues B Click Finish The installation is now complete NOTE When you are asked to restart the computer click Restart Getting Started Registering Paper Size Information With the Printer Paper size information must be register
89. indicator colours and patterns For details on error causes and solutions see Troubleshooting on page 55 m or or m Indicator is lit in the colour shown L k E or E or 33 Indicator is blinking in the colour shown I I e Indicator blinks 1 or 3 times in the colour shown jor ff then turns off LL Indicator is lit or blinking in any colour or pattern Indicator is off POWER STATUS Description Printer turned on Initialising RD Roll compartment top cover open Receiving data Transferring importing data Now cooling a Resetting the incrementing field 3 times 3 times a L Initialising complete 1 time 1 time Once every 1 8 seconds Error 1 See Troubleshooting on page 55 Twice every 1 8 seconds Error 2 See Troubleshooting on page 55 System error In boot mode 53 Chapter 6 POWER STATUS Description E Now resetting 3 times 3 times a In mass storage mode i 1 time Processing file in mass storage mode B Wireless LAN on and connected when using the optional WLAN interface B Bluetooth on when using the optional Bluetooth interface B USB host port connected to a supported device a Once every 3 seconds Wireless LAN on but not connected when using the optional WLAN interface Now settin
90. ing Basic Advanced Sensor Adjustment Panel Settings 1 Panel Settings 2 1 Disable these settines Panel Key Settings 2 Set Panel Numeric Keys Panel A z 3 Keys Function Template m Display Tone Setti 4 wit inch 5 Language English m 6 Backlight On TA LCD Contrast P 8 Beeper On z Securit ity 9 Disable Edit off 10 Lock Setting Off z 1 1 Admin Password Off Displa d Apply x Exit ij Panel Settings 2 THD eer 7 tings n ES Eile Tools Help Printer Brother TD 2120N gt Qurrent Setting Basic Advanced Sensor Adjustment Panel Settings 1 Panel Settings 2 7 Disable these settines Set Clock Touch Panel Display required for making clock settings 1 2 Set Clock 8 23 2012 B 74432 PM 13 Gren Date Time Date Time Form 1 4 Date Format 1 31 2099 x 1 5 Time Format 159AM x Others 1 6 Confirm Print On J 17 Default Print 1 Ay Tr Exit 38 1 Disable these settings When this check box is clicked je appears in the tab and the settings can no longer be specified or changed The settings in a tab where Te appears will not be applied to the printer even if Apply is clicked In addition the settings in the tab will not be saved or exported when the Save in Command File or Export command is executed To apply the settings to the printer or save or export them be sure to clear the check box 2 Set Panel Select the touch panel to be used Available settings Numer
91. ing from the last number printed Default 1 999 Set the default number of copies Print that appears when printing Set Clock Default Set the time and date for the 2013 01 01 24h 00 00 touch panel display Time amp Date Date Format Select the date format for the Form 1 31 2099 01 31 2099 clock 31 1 2099 31 01 2099 31l21 2099 31 014 2099 31 2152099 31501 2099 2099 1 31 2099 01 31 2099 1 31 2099 01 31 Time Format Select the time format for the 01 59 24 1 59 24 clock 1 59AM 01 59AM F Language Dansk Deutsch English Selectthe language of the touch Espafiol Francais panel display Italiano Nederlands Norsk Portugu s Suomi Svenska H A Unit inch mm Select the measurement units for displayed settings Security Disable Edit On Off Select whether or not label layouts can be edited Lock On Off Allow or disable setting changes Settings for Y settings key Admin On Off Set password access for ead Password admin key Enter Password Type in the 4 digit password 4 digits Configuration Printer ProgVer Displays the model name FontVer Memory firmware version font version and amount of built in memory 1 ad admin key can be accessed only when touch panel A basic control panel is set NOTE e Some settings may differ depending on the firmware printer software 75 Chapter 10 e If you want to reset the settings use Device settings in the Printer Setting Tool t
92. ings to the printer be sure to clear the check box Printer Setting Tool Media Sensor Transmissive Gap The following transmissive gap sensor parameters can be adjusted Detection Sensitivity Adjust the precision of the sensor that detects the gaps spacing for die cut labels Available settings 2 2 Luminescence Adjustment Adjust the amount of light emitted by the transmissive gap sensor Available settings 2 2 Media Sensor Reflective Bar The following reflective black mark sensor parameters can be adjusted Mark Detection Sensitivity Adjust the precision of the sensor that detects the black marks Available settings 2 2 Luminescence Adjustment Adjust the amount of light emitted by the reflective black mark sensor Available settings 2 2 Media Sensor Peeler TD 2120N 2130N only This appears only if TD 2120N 2130N is selected for Printer Specify the settings when the label peeler optional is used Adjust the precision of the sensor that detects whether the label has been peeled Available settings 2 2 37 Chapter 3 Panel Settings 1 Specify the settings when the touch panel display optional is used TD 2120N 2130N TY Device settings EE Eile Tools Help Printer Brother TD 2120N gt Qurrent Sett
93. inter Mass storage feature page 48 Bluetooth Object Push Profile OPP Wi Fi File Transfer Profile FTP 1 Paper Size Name 2 aa Types These settings commands are only intended to be used for applying Q settings to a printer These commands cannot be imported into Paper Size Setup Printer Setting Tool New Dialog Box New EE Continuous Length Tape X 62 8 mm je Width 120 568 628 Length 16 0 1000 0 0 0 Label Spacing 0 0 m Width of Marks Distance From Paper Leading Edge to Marks 0 0 Left Margine 30 A 30m Right Margine 30 Bl an C 4u Top Margine 30 B mm He one z Bottom Margine 30 30mm 30mm Advanced Printing Adjustments 4 4 Add Cancel J 6 5 Paper Size Name Type in the name of the paper format to be added Paper Types Select the paper type Available settings Continuous Length Tape Media With Marks Die cut Label Detailed settings Specify details for the paper format to be added Advanced Printing Adjustments Click this button to display the Advanced Printing Adjustments dialog box and make advanced printing adjustments for each paper format For details see Advanced Printing Adjustments Dialog Box on page 46 Cancel Cancels the settings and closes the dialog box The settings will remain unchanged Add Click this button to add the paper format 45 Chapter 3 Adva
94. is running in mass storage mode E Do not access other files in the mass storage area while a copied file is being executed Other Functions Web Based Web Browser Management TD 2120N 2130N only This printer is equipped with a web server that allows you to monitor the printer s status or change some of its settings using HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol NOTE Please make sure that JavaScript and cookies are always enabled in whichever browser you use n order to use Web Based Management your network must use TCP IP and the printer and computer must have a valid IP address To see the IP address of the printer print the printer setup information For details see Printing the Printer Setup Information on page 19 ap Open your web browser QD Type http xxx xxx xxx xxx into the web browser s address bar XXX XXX XXX XXX is the IP address of this printer Example http 192 168 1 2 You can now change the print server settings NOTE If you have specified an optional network password you must enter it when prompted in order to access web based management For details see the Network User s Guide included on the CD ROM 49 Chapter 4 Software Development Kit A software development kit SDK is available Visit the Brother Developer Center http www brother com product dev index h tm The b PAC SDK and the SDKs for mobile devices Windows Mobile Android iP
95. ly button is clicked Save Settings in Command File Saves the specified settings in a command file Performs the same operation as when Save in Command File is selected from the Apply drop down list Import Imports the exported file and applies the settings to this tool Export Saves the current settings in a file Saves the print log in a file in the CSV format The following information is included in the print log E Printing time date only when using the touch panel display The time when printing finished is recorded for the time B Key number B Template name E Name of database linked to template B Number of records in database B Number of copies printed B Error information Only when printing templates saved on the printer NOTE The print log cannot be saved in a file if Save Printer Print Log in the Advanced tab has been set to Disable and the setting has already been applied to the printer 6 Print Information Report The following printer settings will be printed B Program version B Printer usage history B Missing dot test pattern B List of transferred data B Communication settings NOTE The printer setup information can also be printed by using the s Print button For details see Printing the Printer Setup Information on page 19 7 Resetto Factory Defaults Returns all printer settings including the communication settings to their factory defaults However templates
96. n Password Set a password for accessing basic settings specified by pressing ea admin key on the touch panel display Set a 4 digit password If the Display the password on screen check box is selected specified passwords will be displayed in computer windows 12 Set Clock Set the date and time for the touch panel display In order to specify the time settings the touch panel display must be attached 13 Current Date Time Click to retrieve the current date and time from the computer and display them 14 Date Format Select the date format for the clock 15 Time Format Select the time format for the clock 16 Confirm Print Select whether a message appears before printing so that the number of copies can be confirmed Available settings On Off 17 Default Print Specify the default number of copies that appears when printing Available settings 1 999 Printer Setting Tool 39 Chapter 3 Menu Bar Tools Help 1 Apply Setting to the Printer 2 Save Settings in Command File 3 Import 4 Export Exit File Help Prin Save Print Log in File Reset to Factory Defaults Delete Template and Database Delete Print Log Option Settings Print Information Report OON OW File Tools mp 5 Save Print Log in File Printer Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the printer Performs the same operation as when the App
97. n a Label on page 80 91 Chapter 10 Product Specifications Size Approximately 111 mm W x 170 mm D x 78 mm H Weight 0 342 kg 92 Installing the Printer Driver and Software The printer driver and software can be installed using any of the following three method B USB cable connection E Wired LAN connection TD 2120N 2130N only B Wireless LAN connection TD 2120N 2130N only if the WLAN interface is attached The following describes the procedure for making a wireless LAN connection Before specifying settings see nstalling the Printer Driver and Software on page 4 and Installer Screen on page 5 To make a USB cable connection or wired LAN connection see USB Cable Connection on page 5 and Wired LAN Connection TD 2120N 2130N only on page 7 Before Making a Wireless LAN Connection In order to use a wireless LAN connection the WLAN interface optional must be attached to the printer For details on attaching the WLAN interface optional see its instruction manual Using the WLAN Interface Optional PA WI 001 TD 2120N 2130N only Before making a wireless LAN o connection make sure that the network cable is not connected to the printer Required Devices and Network Configuration This section provides a description of the procedure for making a connection in the following network configuration infrastructure mode B infrastructure mode
98. nced Printing Adjustments Dialog Box Advanced Printing Adjustments 1 Printing Reference Point Adjustment Specify adjustments to the reference point point of origin for printing Printing misalignments resulting from differences in printer models or the fixed margins of some applications can be corrected Along Label Width m E mm LABO 150 0 150 0 t DEF 00 EAC iim Along Label Length 00 mu 150 0 150 0 0 0 mm 2 Tear Adjust 0 0 mm 3 Energy Rank Change the setting when the heat quantity from the print head changes for example when the print density is adjusted such as with special paper Normally it is not necessary to change the setting Energy Rank 4 J 4 Media Sensor Transmissive Gap Detection Sensitivity 0 Luminescence Adjustment 0 5 Media Sensor Reflective Bar Mark Detection Sensitivity 0 Luminescence Adjustment D Came 1 Printing Reference Point Adjustment Adjust the position of the reference point point of origin for printing This corrects printing misalignments resulting from differences in printer models or from the fixed margins of some applications Tear Adjust Adjust the cutting position when the paper is cut using the tear bar Available settings 10 0 mm to 10 0 mm Energy Rank Select a setting when it is necessary to adjust the amount of heat energy from the print head NOTE 46 There may be contrast variations in the print result du
99. nformation SSID ESSID network key will be required Please refer to the documentation provided with your wireless access point to confirm the way to check security information If you couldnt find the information please consult the access point router manufacturer or your system administrator or internet provider Iv Checked and confirmed lt Back Cancel Using the WLAN Interface Optional PA WI 001 TD 2120N 2130N only Directly connect the computer and the printer with a USB cable Wireless Device Setup Wizard Temporarily connecting your device to your computer To configure the wireless device settings temporarily connect your computer to the device using a USB cable B If the installation confirmation screen appears select the check box click Next and then go to step B Otherwise go to step D 9 To connect with the displayed SSID select Yes Click Next and then go to step D Detecting existing wireless network settings on your Computer The wireless network settings of your computer have been detected The wireless network name detected Wireless Access Point Router name SSID HELLO Would you like to connect to the wireless network using these settings Yes No iL Cance The wizard will search for wireless networks available to your printer Select the SSID noted in step and then click Next Available Wireless Networks HELLO Cho
100. ng as intended 6 Automatically detects the connected printer and retrieves the current settings If this check box is selected and a printer is connected to the computer the printer is automatically detected and the printer s current settings are displayed in the Current Status pane NOTE If the model of the connected printer is different than that of the printer shown in the Printer drop down list the settings available on all tabs change to match the connected printer 7 Change Node Name Bluetooth Device Name Allows each node name to be changed 8 Resetto Default Communication Settings Returns the communication settings to their factory defaults 9 Display Help Displays the Help 10 About Displays the version information Wired LAN Wireless LAN Tabs TCP IP Wired Ci ommenkMinseteg WredUAN S TCR TP Wired a Ehe Tools Hel Brother 70 2130 TCP IP Wireless 3 H 4 1 Boot Method Select STATIC AUTO BOOTP DHCP or RARP 2 IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Specify the various values You can only enter settings when the IP address is set to STATIC 3 DNS Server Method Select STATIC or AUTO Printer Setting Tool 4 Primary DNS Server IP Address Secondary DNS Server IP Address You can only enter settings when the DNS server is set to STATIC Wireless Settings A Communication settings Wireless LAN gt Wireless Settings E ple
101. nterface has been turned on and then turn the printer on again Database Record B There is no database with the specified number Specify a correct number Problem B An error is indicated if the search of a template with a linked database fails 63 Chapter 7 Error message Solution No Template Selected E There is no template with the specified number Specify a correct number E When printing a template an error is indicated if the specified template does not exist Setting Wireless LAN Unsuccessful Try again B The access point could not be found B An access point for establishing a connection could not be specified Memory Full B Tape exceeding 1 m or incompatible files cannot be printed B An error is indicated if data is transferred causing the capacity of the user storage area to be exceeded Wrong Password B s the administrator password correct Type in the correct password E f you do not remember the password use Device settings of Printer Setting Tool to reset the password For details see Admin Password on page 39 Incorrect Value Has a value outside of the allowable range been entered Type in a value within the allowable range Noncompliant USB Has a device been connected that is not supported by the USB host port cuan coy An overcurrent was detected by the USB host port or connection of an pese unsupported device was
102. o P touch Transfer Manager 2 1 is different from the format of a file after it has been transferred to the printer the file size changes Q How can check the number of templates that can be registered on the printer and the key numbers that are being used A Follow the procedure below to check the information 1 Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable and then turn on the printer 2 For Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 From the Start menu click All Programs Brother P touch P touch Tools P touch Transfer Manager 2 1 For Windows 8 Click P touch Transfer Manager 2 1 in the Start or Apps screen 3 Click Brother TD XXXX where TD XXXX is the model name of your printer in the pane on the left side to display the templates registered with the printer in the pane on the right side The number of templates and the key numbers that are being used can be checked E Brother 1020001 P touch Tranter Manages clc E Fae dt View Tool Mad Backup Q Why can t a template be transferred to the printer it was transferred but the date was not automatically updated A The printer driver may not be correctly installed Re install the printer driver and then try transferring again If the date was not updated check that the At Printing check box is selected in the Date and Time Properties dialog box for the template For details see nserting the Date and Time i
103. o return all settings to their factory defaults For details see Device Settings on page 34 Setting the Time and Date Adjust the clock to the current time and date This time and date is displayed in the main screen Press e4f admin key Press V select Setup and then press ok Press V select Set Clock and then press OK The clock setting screen appears Press the number keys to specify the last two digits of the year two digits for the month and two digits for the day For December 1 2013 press 1 3 1 2 0 1 Press A or V to select AM PM or 24 and then press the number keys to specify two digits each for the hour and minutes To enter 2 45 in the AM PM format press V to select PM and then press gt then 0 2 4 5 Q Press OK The main screen appears and the specified time and date are displayed NOTE The format for the time and date can be changed Press e4 f admin key select Setup then Time amp Date Form from the parameters and then specify settings for Date Format and Time Format Setting the Administrator Password A password can be set so that basic settings specified by pressing admin key cannot easily be accessed If a password is set each time e4f admin key is pressed a password must be entered Access to these parameters can be restricted by setting a password aD Press e4f admin key Press V select Admin Password and then p
104. o the newest version C Ren e An Internet connection is required to E TII update appears click Yes or No Set by Nodename B To check for new versions of the software and to update them click Yes and then go to step QD Back Next Cancel NOTE B To not check for new software If this printer was not detected the versions or update them click No following screen appears and then go to step Brother Drivers Installation z NOTE No devices could be found over the network If you click No here you can run P touch ee Update Software at a more convenient MVitmuacmnanmkd time to check for new software versions Please refer to User s Guide xa c TIT and update them Double click the Communication with the device may be blocked If you are using anti virus software or a firewall you should temporarily disable it P touch Update Software Icon on the Please refer to the instruction manual that came with the anti virus desktop Your computer must be e ma als Sere anu connected to the Internet Follow the on screen instructions to check the settings 9 Installation of the printer driver and software begins DO NOT cancel any of the screens Q during the installation It may take a few seconds for all screens to appear NOTE e For Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 users When the Windows Security screen appears select the check box and then cl
105. of copies A number between 1 and 99 can be specified Give priority to print quality Select the print quality setting If this check box is selected priority is given to the print quality If this check box is cleared priority is given to the print speed Inverted 180 Degrees If this check box is selected the data will be printed after it has been rotated 180 degrees Communication Settings Sets the following parameters for serial communication Baud Rate From 300 bps to 115200 bps Bit Length 7 bits 8 bits Parity None Odd Even Busy Control DTR XON XOFF Printer Setting Tool 15 Set 16 17 After the Set button in the main dialog box or the Communications Settings dialog box is clicked the settings are saved as an ini file when the dialog box is closed To save the specified settings in a command file select Save in Command File from the drop down menu The saved command file can be used with the mass storage feature to apply the settings to a printer See Mass Storage Functions on page 48 Cancel Cancels the settings and closes the dialog box The settings will remain unchanged Default Click this button to return the settings including those in the Communication Settings dialog box to their factory defaults 43 Chapter 3 Paper Size Setup With Paper Size Setup in Printer Setting Tool paper sizes not available in the Paper Size list of the printer d
106. of the Windows Firewall port settings need to be changed Continue without changing the Windows Firewall settings Some network features will be disabled For AntiVirus Software Users If you are using AntiVirus Software a warning dialog window might appear during the installation then choose allow to continue lt Back Cancel Use the slider to enable the WLAN interface 96 Make sure that the network cable is not connected to the printer and then turn on the printer Follow the on screen instructions to check that the printer is in wireless LAN mode Select Yes have a USB cable to use for installation and then click Next Wireless Device Setup Wizard Wireless Device Setup K Gy Using a USB cable temporarily connected to your wireless computer is the recommended wireless installation method Do you have a USB cable Nes have a USB cable to use for installation No do not have a USB cable Note If you do not have a USB cable you can still setup your device wirelessly Advanced Method lt Back Cancel D If the Important Notice screen appears read the notice select the check box after confirming the SSID and network key and then click Next Wireless Device Setup Wizard Important Notice SD P Please confirm the settings below before clicking Next In order to connect your device to the wireless network wireless security i
107. on battery installed this printer can be used in locations that do not have AC power For details on using the rechargeable Li ion battery see Using the Rechargeable Li ion Battery Battery Base Optional PA BT 4000LI PA BB 001 TD 2120N 2130N only on page 111 Connecting to an AC Power Socket Connect the AC adapter to the printer and then plug the AC power cord into an AC power socket to power the printer Connect the AC adapter in the same way when recharging the rechargeable Li ion battery ap Connect the AC adapter to the printer Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter Connect the AC power cord to a nearby AC power socket 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Getting Started Geb Press the 5 Power button of the printer to turn iton The POWER indicator lights in green and the printer is in standby 1 AC adapter 2 AC power cord Do not use the cords while they are e bundled Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver and Software The printer driver and software can be installed using any of the following three methods B USB cable connection page 5 B Wired LAN connection TD 2120N 2130N only page 7 B Wireless LAN connection TD 2120N 2130N only if the WLAN interface is attached In order to use a wireless LAN connection the WLAN interface optional must be attached to the printer For details on attaching the WLAN interface optional see its instruction manu
108. 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 driver P touch Update Software and Printer Setting Tool to 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 The following installation procedures are for Standard Installation e f this printer is connected to a computer by a USB cable Printer Setting Tool can be used to specify various printer settings In order to use Printer Setting Tool to specify printer settings the printer driver must be installed Getting Started USB Cable Connection e Insert the installer CD ROM into your CD ROM drive If the language screen appears choose your language NOTE For Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 If the installer screen does not automatically appear display the contents of the CD ROM drive folder and then double click start exe For Windows 8 If the installer screen does not automatically appear click Run start exe in the Start screen or display the contents of the CD ROM drive folder from the desktop and then double click start exe QD Click Standard Installation Read t
109. ooth equipped computer or Bluetooth adapter and install any necessary hardware and software When connecting via Bluetooth the connection settings are saved even after the printer is turned off Use this procedure to pair the printer with the computer using the Bluetooth management software In order to use a Bluetooth connection the Bluetooth interface optional must be attached to the printer For details on attaching the Bluetooth interface optional see its instruction manual b Check that the Bluetooth interface optional is correctly attached to the printer and then use the slider to enable the Bluetooth interface B Press the 5 Power button to turn on the printer Hold down about 5 seconds the t Feed button until the STATUS indicator blinks in green ce If the printer was automatically turned off turn it on again 104 Using the Bluetooth Interface Optional PA BI 001 TD 2120N 2130N only Check that the STATUS indicator is lights in green The printer has entered Bluetooth mode If the STATUS indicator turns off the printer has failed to enter the Bluetooth mode Repeat the procedure from step Use your Bluetooth management software to discover the printer and configure the printer connection NOTE If the software prompts you to enter a Bluetooth passkey PIN code type in the passkey assigned to the printer By default the printer s passkey is the last four digits o
110. ose the SSID that you checked in advance Where is my SSID Name SSID Channel Wireless Mode Signal Pea 5 802 11b g 11Mbps 54Mbps cma ill 9 4 WARPSTAR AG1DD1 W 7 802 11b g 11Mbps 54Mbps sammi 098 WARPSTAR A amp 1DD1 7 802 11b g 11Mbps 54Mbps sull n amp c amp RBMORI FADA 4 RN 41 hin 11M hne 5AMhnc m Refresh I R Access Point Base 5 HA Ad hoc Network Station Advanced J Ifthe SSID Identification of your Wireless Access Point does not appear in this list or if you are hiding it you may still be able to configure it by clicking the Advanced button Bak Net Cancel NOTE If the list is empty check that the access point is turned on and is broadcasting the SSID and then check if the printer and the access point are within range for wireless communication Then click Refresh If your access point is set to not broadcast the SSID you can type in the SSID manually by clicking the Advanced button Follow the on screen instructions for typing in Name SSID and then click Next 15 Type in Network Key which was noted in step and then click Next Network Key Configuration Please enter the network security key which you checked earlier Where is my network key Network Key key is not hidder Your wireless network Authentication and Encryption type will automatically be detected You only need to enter the Network K
111. priority to print quality 12 1 3 Inverted 180 Degrees 14 Communication Settings Default 17 set cwm 15 16 1 Default Command Mode In order to use P touch Templates select the P touch Template mode Available settings P touch Template ESC P Raster 42 Default Template Number Specify the template number selected as the default when the printer is turned on However if any template has been set to not be transferred to the printer the number of that template cannot be specified Data Delimiter for P touch A delimiter is the symbol used to indicate when to move to the next object in the data that is being sent Between 1 and 20 characters can be specified Trigger for P touch Template Printing Select one of the following three options for the print start trigger Command Character Printing starts when the command character specified here is received Data Insertion into All the Objects Printing starts when the delimiter for the last object is received Received Data Size Printing starts when the number of characters specified here is received However delimiters are not counted in the number of characters Character Code Table Select one of the following three character code sets Available settings Windows1252 Windows1250 Brother standard International Character Set Select one of the following countries for the character set Available settings United
112. r Is the correct port selected Check that the correct port is selected Is the printer in cooling mode the POWER indicator is blinking in orange Wait until the indicator stops blinking and then try printing again Is someone printing via the network If you try to print while other users are printing large amounts of data the printer will be unable to accept your print job until ongoing printing is finished In such a situation execute the print job again after the other jobs are completed 57 Chapter 7 Problem Solution Media is jammed B s there dust or dirt on the print head or platen roller preventing it from turning freely For details see Print Head Maintenance or Platen Roller Maintenance on page 51 B Check that the media exit path is not blocked Media is not ejected correctly after printing B Is there adhesive on the media exit or has a media misfeed occurred For details see Media Exit Maintenance on page 52 B Remove the RD Roll and then reinstall it For details see nserting the RD Roll on page 15 B Check that the RD Roll compartment top cover is firmly closed B Ifthe label peeler optional is being used check that printer driver settings for the Peeler function have been specified correctly For details see Printer Driver Settings on page 109 The print quality is poor B Adjust the printing density The print density can be specified in the printer dri
113. r Settings Printer Transfer Data See Printing the Printer Setup Information on page 19 Serialize Mode Select whether or not to serialize from the last number printed Available settings Cont From Last From Starting Save Printer Print Log Select whether nor not to save the printer s print log If Disable is selected Tools Save Print Log in File cannot be performed Available settings Enable Disable Print Data after Printing Select whether or not print data is erased automatically after it is printed Available settings Erase All Print Data Keep Print Data Sensor Adjustment Tab If RD Rolls are being used it is unnecessary to adjust the sensors 1 TY Device settings Eile Tools Help Printer Brother TD 2120N x Current Settings Basic Advanced Sensor Adjustment Panel Settings 1 Panel Settings 2 7 Disable these settines o x ID a Media Sensor Reflective Bar Mark Detection Sensitivity o Luminescence Adjustment o x Media Sensor Peeler Detection Sensitivity o x Aeey Ir Exit Disable these settings When this check box is clicked Te appears in the tab and the settings can no longer be specified or changed In addition the settings in a tab where i appears will not be applied to the printer even if Apply is clicked To apply the specified or changed sett
114. r the settings are changed reducing the time required to configure the printers However we recommend selecting the Automatically restart the printer after applying new settings check box when configuring the first printer so that you can confirm that a connection with the access point can be correctly established with the settings For details see Automatically restart the printer after applying new settings on page 30 33 Chapter 3 e Repeat steps for all the printers whose settings you wish to change If the IP address is set to STATIC the printer s IP address will also be Q changed to the same address as the first printer Change the IP address if necessary NOTE To save the current settings in a file click File Export The same settings can be applied to another printer by clicking File Import then selecting the exported settings file See Import on page 29 34 Device Settings With Device settings in Printer Setting Tool default printer settings as well as settings for the touch panel display optional TD 2120N 2130N only can be changed When printing from a computer application various printing settings can be specified from the printer driver however by using Device settings in Printer Setting Tool more advanced settings can be specified When Device settings is opened the printer s current settings are retrieved and displayed If t
115. ress OK Press V select On and then press OK The password input screen appears e Type in the 4 digit password and then press OK The password is set NOTE This parameter can be accessed only when touch panel A basic control panel is set e After a password has been set the password input screen appears when e admin key is pressed Type in the specified 4 digit password and then press Ok 76 Using the Touch Panel Display Optional PA TDU 001 TD 2120N 2130N only e To cancel the password settings press e4f admin key type in the password to display the parameters and then set Admin Password to Off If you do not remember the password use Device settings in Printer Setting Tool to return all settings to their factory defaults or specify the password again and apply it For details see Device Settings on page 34 77 Chapter 10 Creating a L abel Click Paper 1 and then specify the media and length 2 This window Layo ut appears in Express mode From the computer use P touch Editor 5 0 P touch Editor Layout3 which is included on the CD ROM to create Q mie Edt Vie a label layout For details on use see the 1 eS oS Software User s Guide included on the MM CD ROM Paper WA N Allows the paper length width and mm orientation to be specified S I Creating a Template finto een id A B Label sample
116. rinter has entered Bluetooth mode If the STATUS indicator turns off the printer has failed to enter the Bluetooth mode Repeat the procedure from step QO Use the Bluetooth management software to discover the printer Bluetooth communication starts Product Specifications Size Approximately 110 mm W x 81 mm D x 26 mm H Weight 0 048 kg 105 If the label peeler is used printed labels can be automatically peeled off their backing paper before they are fed out of the media exit This is useful when affixing a large amount of printed labels Follow the procedure below to load the correct paper For details on attaching the label peeler optional see its instruction manual Using the Label Peeler Optional PA LP 001 TD 2120N 2130N only Before using the label peeler the setting for using the label peeler must be specified in the printer driver For details see Printer Driver Settings on page 109 Inserting the RD Roll B When using the peeling function of the label peeler to peel off labels while printing B Be sure to use genuine Brother roll media B Be sure to use die cut labels Do not use any other labels 106 d Press and hold the 5 Power button to turn the printer off Press the cover release lever 1 on either side and lift up to open the RD Roll compartment top cover e Open the media guides by lifting up the media guide adjustment le
117. river can be added As opposed to specifying paper settings for a normal printer the paper format must be sent to the printer in order to add the paper size to the printer Printing with a paper format not registered with the printer may not provide the intended print results Paper Size Setup Dialog Box j Paper Size Setup Currently Registered Paper Sizes RD 51mm x 26mm RD 30mm x 30mm RD 40mm x 40mm RD 40mm x 50mm RD 40mm x 60mm RD 50mm x 30mm RD 60mm x 60mm RD 57mm RD 58mm Width Length Energy Rank Paper list Import Export 8 7 1 Current settings Displays the current settings for the selected paper format 2 New Click this button to display the New dialog box and register a new paper format For details see New Dialog Box on page 45 44 Do not register a paper size if the same paper size has already been registered It may cause an unintended result If you wish to use paper of the same o size as one that is currently registered select the desired size from the Currently Registered Paper Sizes list in the Paper Size Setup dialog box and then change the settings from the Edit dialog box Edit Edits the settings for the selected paper format Tosavethe selected paper format with the new settings click Dverwrite To add a paper format with the new settings change the name in the Paper Size Name box and then click
118. rned off 2 Connect the RJ25 side of the adapter to the printer Connect the printer end of the serial cable to the DB9M side of this adapter e Connect the other end of the serial cable to the serial port on the computer NOTE The default communication settings are as follows Baud rate 9600bps Parity None Bit length 8 bits Flow control Hardware To change the communication settings use P touch Template settings in Printer Setting Tool Communication settings For details see the P touch Template Command Reference The latest versions can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center website http solutions brother com Select the product and then select Manuals 68 Using the RJ25 to DB9M Serial Adapter Optional PA SCA 001 Product Specifications Converts to a D sub 9 pin male connector 1 RJ25to DBOM serial adapter The optional touch panel display TDU is a touch panel operating unit designed to attach to the printer Since touch panel keys can be pressed to perform operations labels can be printed and various settings can be specified without a computer connection For details on attaching the touch panel display refer to its Quick Setup Guide General Description 1 LCD NOTE A protective clear plastic sticker is placed over the LCD during manufacturing and shipping This sticker should be removed prior to use 2 Touch panel 3 TDU Panel cov
119. rosoft Office 2010 2007 Office System Driver Data Connectivity Components or 32 bit 2010 Office System Driver Data Connectivity Components must be installed e Only one database can be linked to a single template A maximum of 65 000 records can be created in that database The total size of templates and databases is limited to 6 MB e The data entered in the database can be displayed on the LCD Only the first 13 characters can be displayed In P touch Editor 5 0 open the template to be linked to the database Using the Touch Panel Display Optional PA TDU 001 TD 2120N 2130N only On the menu bar click File The template and database will link and Database Connect to display the the main window appears Click the Open Database dialog box Select database row to be checked in order to Connect Database File click display the label with the text replaced Browse and then select the database to be linked Fitur t d frin 5 L Wl Select Database Select the database to be connected Connect Database File File Name gg _ Browse TV Header Row Contains Field Name liuta loaloa nsl g Convert Delimiter Connect to MSDE SQL Server An SQL server client license is required to connect to an SQL Server database aE ESI Select the editing mode for the database to be connected Click Next to
120. rts WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup settings and a connection can be configured easily with the press of a button 97 SS a D Check that your WLAN access point router has the WPS symbol o Place your printer within range of your WPS access point router The range may differ depending on your environment Refer to the manual for your WLAN access point router 99 Chapter 11 Use the slider to enable the WLAN qm When the following screen appears interface select Wireless Network Connection and then click Next Make sure that the network cable is not connected to the printer and then turn Brother Drivers Installation on the printer MO A Hold down at least 5 seconds the tR perdita e eee spe a had aalen Feed button until the STATUS Local Connection USB indicator blinks in green Wired Network Connection Ethemet Q Press the WPS button on your WLAN access point router When the configuration is complete the STATUS Bane indicator on the printer lights in green Wireless setup is now complete Go to step to install the printer driver 12 When the Firewall AntiVirus and software detected screen appears select l Change the Firewall port settings to e Insert the installer CD ROM into your enable network connection and CD ROM drive If the language screen appears choose your language continue with the installation Recommended and then click
121. s list can be distributed to other computers Distributing Only Paper Formats If the printer driver has been installed on the recipient s computer only the paper formats need to be distributed ap At the sender s computer specify the paper format settings and then click Export For details see Paper Size Setup on page 44 The following files are created TD 2020 bst202ed txt bst202ed ptd pdt3335 bin TD 2120N bst212ed txt bst212ed ptd pdt3535 bin TD 2130N bst213ed txt bst213ed ptd pdt3635 bin D Save bst202ed txt bst212ed txt or bst213ed txt at any location on the recipient s computer At the recipient s computer click Import The paper formats are replaced with the imported ones Printer Setting Tool Distributing Paper Formats Bundled With the Installer If the printer driver has not been installed on the recipients computer the paper formats that can be distributed are bundled with the installer for the printer driver aD At the sender s computer specify the paper format settings and then click Export For details see Paper Size Setup on page 44 The following files are created TD 2020 bst202ed txt bst202ed ptd pdt3335 bin TD 2120N bst212ed txt bst212ed ptd pdt3535 bin TD 2130N bst213ed txt bst213ed ptd pdt3635 bin Insert the CD ROM into the CD ROM drive of the sender s computer copy the TD 2000 folder from CD ROM drive your language Drivers to any location on
122. s see Sensor Adjustment Tab on page 37 110 Using the Rechargeable Li ion Battery Battery Base Optional PA BT 4000LI PA BB 001 TD 2120N 2130N only This printer can use either the AC adapter included or the rechargeable Li ion battery optional Use the power supply appropriate for your intended use With the rechargeable Li ion battery installed this printer can be used in locations that do not have AC power The battery is recharged by the AC adapter when the battery and the battery base are attached to the printer In addition if the 4 bay battery charger optional PA 4BC 4000 is used the battery can be recharged without using the printer Installing the Rechargeable Li ion Battery QD Attach the battery base onto the printer For details on attaching the battery base optional see its instruction manual e While pressing in the cover latch 1 at the bottom of the battery base lift up the battery cover 2 Pull up the cover in the same direction that the cover latch was pressed and then remove the cover Insert the rechargeable Li ion battery into the battery compartment Confirm that the hooks on the edge of the battery cover are inserted correctly and then reattach the cover Press down on the battery cover until it snaps into place indicating that the cover latch is secured NOTE The voltage supplied by the rechargeable Li ion battery fluctuates The printing speed
123. s E EEEE 44 Paper Size Setup Dialog Box ccccceeceeee tees eee te ete e eee eeee ea ea eaeaeaeaeeeeaeaeeees 44 10 Distributing Paper Formats ico een enero aeta es agente atus car en pred sepes ane 47 Other Functions 48 Mass Storage Functions Mm 48 ctrEeel2m ct pee c 48 Using the Mass Storage Feature ssssssssseeeeeeen 48 Web Based Web Browser Management TD 2120N 2130N only 49 Software Development Kit eeeesssesesssssssssssssseeeeeses enne 50 Maintaining the Printer 51 Print Head Maintenance 2 2 ceceeccceceeseeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeceaeaneaaeaeeeeeeeeeeeseneeanaees 51 i i narclrMi jan gge te T M 51 Media Exit Maintenance cccccessecceceeeseeceeceeneseeececeeaseceeessenceeeeeeeeaeaeeeeeenees 52 Label Peeler Optional Maintenance TD 2120N 2130N only 52 Indicators 53 lis s p T 53 Troubleshooting 55 auci M 55 Bresse H 55 Error Messages for Touch Panel Display Optional M br aot PAR Ee T 63 Specifications 65 Product SSC CANONS D 65 Using the RJ25 to DB9M Serial Adapter Optional PA SCA 001 68 Connecting the Computer and Printer With the RJ25 to DB9M Serial Adapter 68 Product Specifications ER ERE 68 Using the
124. saved or exported when the Save in Command File or Export command is executed Panel Settings 1 and Panel Settings 2 appear only if TD 2120N 2130N is selected for Printer Specify the settings when the touch panel display optional is used 4 Current Settings Click this button to retrieve the settings from the currently connected printer and display them in the dialog box Settings will also be retrieved for parameters on tabs with i NOTE When the Current Date Time button is clicked the current time is retrieved from the computer and displayed for Set Clock in the Panel Settings 2 tab In order to specify the clock settings the touch panel display must be attached 5 Parameters Displays the current settings Change the settings as necessary using the drop down menus direct entry or other appropriate methods 6 Exit Exits Device settings and returns to the main window of Printer Setting Tool 7 Apply Click Apply to apply the settings to the printer To save the specified settings in a command file select Save in Command File from the drop down menu The saved command file can be used with the mass storage feature to apply the settings to a printer See Mass Storage Functions on page 48 Printer Setting Tool Settings Tabs Basic Tab F4 Device settings rx File Tools Help Printer Brother TD 2130N xj Current Settings Basic Advanced ib
125. settings 10 0 mm to 10 0 mm Advanced Tab TH Device settings sj Ele Tools Help Printer Brother TD 2120N x Current Settings Basic Advanced Sensor Adjustment Panel Settines 1 Panel Settings 2 F Disable these settings Print Key Function Print Key Function Print Template Printer Information Report Contents all Others Serialize Mode Cont From Last Saye Printer Print Loe Enable Print Data after Printing Keep Print Data l Bpply x m E Disable these settings When this check box is clicked le appears in the tab and the settings can no longer be specified or changed The settings in a tab where le appears will not be applied to the printer even if Apply is clicked In addition the settings in the tab will not be saved or exported when the Save in Command File or Export command is executed To apply the settings to the printer or save or export them be sure to clear the check box Print Key Function Select the operation that is performed when the s Print button is pressed If Program Settings is selected click the File button and select the command file Available settings Print Template Printer Information Report Disable Key Program Settings Printer Information Report Select which sections are printed when printing the printer setup information Available settings All Usage Log Printe
126. sition Check the sensor position for the type of paper being used B 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 B With receipt paper that has no black mark the reflective black mark sensor detects if paper has run out B With media that has a black mark the reflective black mark sensor detects the mark and feeds the media to the correct position With no black mark E Die cut labels Align A on the sensor with A on the printer See Figure 1 B Receipt paper Width of 25 mm Align A on the sensor with A or more on the printer See Figure 1 Width less than Align A on the sensor with A 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 black mark sensor See Figure 3 Make sure that there is at least 4 mm of the black mark on the left and right of the centerline for the reflective black mark sensor 17 Chapter 2 Figure 1 Figure 3 NOTE The sensor is at this position immediately after the printer is purchased Figure 2 Back of media Black mark 4 mm or more Centre line a fF WN Reflective black mark sensor NOTE When using receipt paper with the maximum width of 63 mm make a black mark at least 9 mm long in from either the l
127. ssing V scrolls to the first parameter If the first parameter is selected pressing A scrolls to the last parameter The currently selected parameter is highlighted With the touch panel display attached to the printer the following settings can be specified Key Parameter Settings Description zt Print Density 5 4 3 2 1 0 4 1 2 Adjust the printer s printing settings 3 4 5 density key Confirm Print On Off Select whether a message appears before printing so that the number of copies can be confirmed Text Direction Normal Inverted 180 Select the printing orientation Exit Position Tear Peeler Select the media exit location Backlight On Off Select whether the LCD backlight is turned on LCD Contrast 2 1 0 1 2 Select the LCD contrast Beeper On Off Select whether the printer beeps when a touch panel key is pressed Set Panel AIB Select which touch panel will be used 74 Using the Touch Panel Display Optional PA TDU 001 TD 2120N 2130N only Key Parameter Settings Description i Setup Keys Template Select the type of data assigned admin Function Database to keys on the one touch panel key 1 To assign templates select Template To assign databases linked to a single template select Database Serialize Cont From Last From Select whether or not to serialize Mode Start
128. t the roll in the opposite direction to that shown in sub step 1 of step amp so that the print side of the labels will NOTE face up The media guides are shipped fully open from the factory 15 16 Chapter 2 2 While lifting up the media guide 5 Close the RD Roll compartment adjustment lever 1 push in top cover by pressing down on both media guides 2 to fit the the centre until it clicks into width of the paper place B For fanfold paper 1 Insert the fanfold paper in the 3 Feed the end of the RD Roll direction own under the media tip guides 1 4 Position the end of the paper 1 Print side centred over the platen roller and slightly out of the media exit 2 Feed the end of the fanfold paper under the media tip guides 1 Position the end of the paper centred over the platen roller and slightly out of the media exit Close the RD Roll compartment top cover by pressing down on the centre until it clicks into place Printing E Press the 5 Power button to turn the printer on NOTE If the paper size information for the die cut labels being used has been registered with the printer pressing the tl Feed button will position the label at the correct starting position For details see Registering Paper Size Information With the Printer on page 9 Checking the Sensor Po
129. t top cover is closed E After the specified length of time 120 seconds has passed either the access point could not be found or two or more access points were found Otherwise the received packet is incorrect when using the optional WLAN interface 61 Chapter 7 Problem Solution The indicators show that error 1 has occurred continued E f the error still occurs check for the following Tape exceeding 1 m or incompatible files cannot be printed When sending a template as a BLF file an error is indicated if the model name in the file is different When printing a template an error is indicated if the specified template does not exist An error is indicated if the search of a template with a linked database fails An error is indicated if data is transferred causing the capacity of the user storage area to be exceeded In these cases turn off the printer and then turn it on again If the error still occurs contact Brother customer service The indicators show that error 2 has occurred E Has a device been connected that is not supported by the USB host port An overcurrent was detected by the USB host port or the connection of an unsupported device was detected Turn off the printer and then check the connected device If a USB hub is connected the printer will automatically turn off after a certain length of time has passed B Is the printer in mass storage mode
130. ted with objects in the template replaced with database data Advanced operations B Numbering function serialized number printing Labels can be printed while automatically incrementing a number or barcode in the label 41 Chapter 3 NOTE For details on using the P touch Template functions see the Software User s Guide included on the CD ROM In addition command reference is used see the if P touch Template Command Reference The latest versions can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center website http solutions brother com Select the product and then select Manuals P touch Template Settings Dialog Box TH P touch Template Settings Brother TD 2130N mx To set properties for the transferred templates select P touch Template Mode and enter the data as required To indicate a control code in the text box put mark before ASCII code 00 FF ex TAB 09 CR D V W as ibyte each 1 Default Command Mode 2 Default Template Number 1 3 Data Delimiter for P touch v9 4 Trigger for P touch Template Printing Command Character FF Data Insertion into All the Objects Received Data Size 5 Character Code Table Windows 1252 x 6 International Character Set united States T Command Prefix Character 8 Non Printed Character 9 Available Return Code CR 1 0 Replace FNC1 Default Print Option 1 1 Number of Copies 1 Give
131. the 4 bay battery charger B Darker prints discharge the rechargeable Li ion battery faster than lighter prints Adjust the print density setting in the printer driver s dialog box or Printer Setting Tool See Print Density on page 36 B The rechargeable Li ion battery can be charged in an environment between 5 C to 40 C Charge the rechargeable Li ion battery in an environment within this temperature range If the surrounding temperature is out of this range the rechargeable Li ion battery will not be charged and the battery indicator will remain lit In this case the battery indicator does not accurately show whether the battery is being charged Charging restarts when the environment returns to within the specified temperature range When 5 hours have passed since charging started the battery indicator turns off and charging stops even if the rechargeable Li ion battery has not been fully charged 113 Chapter 14 Rechargeable Li ion Battery Characteristics Understanding the properties of the rechargeable Li ion battery will allow you to optimise its usage B Using or storing the rechargeable Li ion battery in a location exposed to high or low temperatures may accelerate its deterioration In particular using a rechargeable Li ion battery with a high charge charged 9096 or more in a location exposed to high temperatures will considerably accelerate battery deterioration B Using the printer while t
132. the sender s computer Overwrite the contents of the Custom folder in TD 2000 Drivers copied in step 9 with the three files created in step Save the TD 2000 folder in any location on the recipient s computer o At the recipient s computer double click Setup exe Complete the installation according to the instructions that appear on the screen 47 Mass Storage Functions Mass Storage Feature The mass storage feature allows you to execute commands by sending data from a computer or other device to the printer via USB Files that have been copied to the printer s mass storage area are processed when you press the El Print button This feature is useful in the following situations B When you want templates blf format and settings stored in a command file bin format and distributed by the administrator to be applied to a printer without using a customised tool B When you want to execute commands without installing the printer driver B When you want to print and transmit data from a device that has an operating system including non Windows operating systems with a USB host feature Using the Mass Storage Feature Make sure that the printer is turned off while holding down the E Print button press and hold the 5 Power button The printer starts up in mass storage mode and the POWER indicator lights in orange 48 Other Functions Connect the computer or
133. them click No and then go to step 6 de Disconnect the USB cable connecting the computer and the printer and then NOTE click Next If you click No here you can run P touch Update Software at a more convenient Wireless setup is now complete time to check for new software versions Go to step to install the printer driver and update them Double click the and software P touch Update Software icon on the desktop Your computer must be Select the printer from the list and then connected to the Internet click Next r Brother Drivers Installation Choose the Brother machine you want to install Node Name IP Address Model Name Location MAC Ad BRWSIO 2000000 09 9044 OOOH 00 03 74 Set by Nodename 5 m l If your device does not appear in the list please configure the wireless setting Wireless Setup Next gt Cancel 98 Using the WLAN Interface Optional PA WI 001 TD 2120N 2130N only P touch Update Software will start B f an application appears under File list there is a new version of the application If the check box is selected and Install is clicked that application can be installed Wait until a message appears indicating that the installation has finished 3i P touch Update Software File Tools Help Lej e ure mx The updated computer software and additional data will gt be installed Select th
134. tly positioned For details see Checking the Sensor Position on page 17 59 Chapter 7 Problem Solution Even though data is being sent to the printer the POWER indicator is not blinking in green Make sure that the USB cable is connected firmly and correctly Try using another USB cable If a connection is being made using the WLAN interface optional or Bluetooth interface optional check that the slide switch for each unit has been turned on The labels are not being peeled off correctly when using the optional label peeler B Make sure that the paper is correctly fed through the label peeler B Has the peeler option setting been specified in the printer driver and Printer Setting Tool For details see Printer Driver Settings on page 109 or Media Sensor Peeler TD 2120N 2130N only on page 37 The media is not ejected correctly when using the optional label peeler Has the sensor of the label peeler been exposed to direct sunlight If the sensor of the label peeler has been exposed to direct sunlight loaded media may not be detected correctly Use the printer in a location not exposed to direct sunlight The printer does not operate according to the operations performed with the touch panel display when using the optional touch panel display B Does the touch panel name A or B printed in the upper right corner of the touch panel match the specified touch panel nam
135. to the printer To save the specified settings in a command file select Save in Command File from the drop down menu The saved command file can be used with the mass storage feature to apply the settings to a printer See Mass Storage Functions on page 48 Clicking Apply applies all settings in all tabs to the printer e If the Disable these settings check box is selected the settings in that tab are not applied 28 Menu Bar NO Print wi Tools Help Apply Settings to the Printer Save Settings in Command File 3 Import Export Exit File Help Option Settings Change Node Name Bluetooth Device Name Reset to Default Communication Settings File Tools i F1 Printer Display Help About 1 Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the printer 2 Save Settings in Command File Saves the specified settings in a command file The file extension is bin The saved command file can be used with the mass storage feature to apply the settings to a printer See Mass Storage Functions on page 48 NOTE If the Disable these settings check box is selected the settings in that tab are not saved B The following information is not saved with the settings commands Node name P address subnet mask and default gateway when the IP address is set to STATIC Printer Se
136. tooth connection Printer Setting Tool Using the Printer Setting Tool aD Connect the printer to be configured to the computer For Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 From the Start menu click All Programs Brother Label amp Mobile Printer Printer Setting Tool For Windows 8 Click the Printer Setting Tool icon on the Start or Apps screen The main window appears ii Printer Setting Tool Specify advanced settings for the selected printer 1 Printer Brother TD 2130N Communication settings Specify wired LAN wireless LAN and Bluetooth communication settings The wireless LAN and Bluetooth connections can be used only when a device is connected to the printer Communication settings Device settings Specify settings related to the printer operation such as power settings and print settings In addition specify settings for a Touch Panel Display 6 Device settings P touch Template settings m Specify P touch Template settings f P touch Template is a function for transferring text data from a connected device into objects in a template saved on the printer P touch Template settings Paper Size Setup Ali In order to use a size not listed in the Format list of the printer driver add a paper format to the printer driver E Paper Size Setup Exit 1 Printer Select the printer to be configured If only one printer is connected it
137. tting Displays whether the touch panel display has been set for touch panel A or B Basic control panel A One touch panel B Touch Panel There are two touch panels the basic control panel A and the one touch panel B Either can be selected for use Press a key on the touch panel to perform an operation If a label layout has been assigned in advance to a key on the one touch panel a label can easily be printed simply by pressing the key of the corresponding label Do not press on the touch panel with a eo sharp object Otherwise the touch panel may be damaged Basic control panel A Using the Touch Panel Display Optional PA TDU 001 TD 2120N 2130N only tY settings key Specify settings for the various parameters Esc escape key Returns to the previous operation Holding down this key for at least 1 second returns to the main screen AIV lt gt Changes what is displayed or increases decreases values Holding down this key quickly changes what is displayed or increases decreases values by 10 OK key Applies the operation or setting a admin key Specify basic settings for using the touch panel display Q search key Displays the contents of the selected template The contents of the database linked to the template can also be checked Numeric keys Type in the template number or database record number These can also be used to edit
138. tting Tool CM EE E 7 Automatically restart the printer after applying new settings 5 The specified settings are not applied until the printer is restarted Automatically detects the connected printer and retrieves the current settings 6 B The saved communication settings commands are only intended to be used for applying settings to a printer The settings cannot be applied by importing this command file B Saved command files contain authentication keys and passwords Take necessary measures to protect saved command files such as by saving them in a location that cannot be accessed by other users B Do not send the command file to a printer whose model was not specified when the command file was exported 3 Import B Import from the current computer wireless settings Imports the settings from the computer 29 Chapter 3 NOTE Only personal security authentication settings open system public key authentication and WPA WPA2 PSK can be imported Enterprise security authentication such as LEAP and EAP FAST and WPA2 PSK TKIP settings cannot be imported If multiple wireless LANs are enabled for the computer being used the first wireless settings only personal settings that are detected will be imported Only settings communication mode SSID authentication method encryption mode and authentication key from the Wir
139. uct Specifications s is seu me patr Fair bbe tuc Etapa ntt a KU lan buc MNG RR E Eu eRe 105 Using the Label Peeler Optional PA LP 001 TD 2120N 2130N only 106 Inserting the RD OME METTE 106 Printer Driver Settings EE 109 After Priming euasit mae cen ace cee dene ortae rmi meus eeaeee e aE e Goel a EAEE acide dene 110 Prod ct Specifications NN m 110 Using the Rechargeable Li ion Battery Battery Base Optional PA BT 4000LI PA BB 001 TD 2120N 2130N only 111 Installing the Rechargeable Li ion Battery ssseeseeesssesesss 111 Charging the Rechargeable Li ion Battery sssse 112 Tips on Using the Rechargeable Li ion Battery eeeeeeeeeseeeesss 113 Battery Level of the Rechargeable Battery ssueeeeseess 114 Battery Tndle alo us aeo cedat dutud neas bssuge dence us dance ia neun id i ete bain Ead REM aen 115 Igieolllege leere rcm 115 Getting Started POWER indicator 5 Power button General Description Front Media exit RD Roll compartment top cover STATUS indicator th Feed button El Print button Cover release lever O o OO FPF o NM Tear bar When the printer is purchased the tear bar cover is installed NOTE Before using the printer remove the cover over the tear bar CONDO A Do not dispose of the removed cover In order to avoid injuries
140. ver 1 and pulling the media guides outwards NOTE The media guides are shipped fully open from the factory Using the Label Peeler Optional PA LP 001 TD 2120N 2130N only insert the RD Roll so that the labels feed with the side to be printed on facing up 1 as shown B Use RD Rolls with a maximum outer dimension of 127 mm or less Use RD Rolls designed for TD series printers Regardless of the size some RD Rolls may not be usable Insert the RD Roll facing the correct direction If the RD Roll is not inserted correctly the printer will not print on the correct side ofthe paper or label When using media with the labels rolled up on the inside insert the roll in the opposite direction of that shown in step so that the print side of the labels will face up while lifting up the media guide adjustment lever 1 push in both media guides 2 to fit the width of the paper US Feed the end of the RD Roll under the media tip guides 1 107 Chapter 13 Hold the liner exit of the label peeler and open the peeler door Peel the backing paper from the label and feed it through the liner exit E NC ANSA a OE AQ JE ania je Close the peeler door Close it so that it snaps into place Close the RD Roll compartment top cover by pressing down on the centre until it clicks into place
141. ver s dialog box or Printer Printed labels contain white streaks Setting Tool See Print Density on page 36 B s there dust or dirt on the print head or platen roller preventing it from turning freely Clean the print head or platen roller For details see Print Head Maintenance or Platen Roller Maintenance on page 51 Printed barcodes cannot be read B Printlabels so that barcodes are aligned with the print head as shown below 1 Print head 2 Barcode 3 Printing orientation B Try using another scanner B We recommend printing the barcodes with Give priority to quality selected from the Quality options 58 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Printed barcodes cannot be read continued Windows XP To display the Quality options open the printer properties by clicking Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes right clicking the printer whose settings are to be changed then clicking Printing Preferences Windows Vista To display the Quality options open the printer properties by clicking Control Panel Hardware and Sound Printers right clicking the printer whose settings are to be changed then clicking Printing Preferences Windows 7 To display the Quality options open the printer properties by clicking Devices and Printers right clicking the printer whose settings are to be changed then clicking
142. when the printer is not being used attach the cover to the tear bar 12 A CAUTION j 7 The tear bar is sharp To avoid injury do not 2 13 A d i ay touch the tear bar ak bern Qa Y 10 Print head 15 11 Transmissive gap sensor 12 Media guide 16 11 13 Media tip guide lt 14 Media guide adjustment lever 15 Platen roller Q Q 16 Reflective black mark sensor Chapter 1 Back Options TD 2120N 2130N only TD 2020 B Touch panel display PA TDU 001 B WLAN interface PA WI 001 B Bluetooth interface PA BI 001 E Label peeler PA LP 001 E Battery base PA BB 001 B RJ25 to DB9M serial adapter PA SCA 001 B Rechargeable lithium ion battery 2 PA BT 4000LI 3 do 4 Bi 4 bay battery charger PA 4BC 4000 TD 2120N 2130N 1 2 4 a 3 EDD s External media feed slot Serial port Power connector Mini USB port USB host port TD 2120N 2130N only 6 Ethernet network port TD 2120N 2130N only a fF OO N Power Supply This printer is powered by either the AC adapter included or the rechargeable Li ion battery optional TD 2120N 2130N only Use the power supply appropriate for your intended use The AC adapter supplies power directly to the printer making it suitable for high volume printing With the rechargeable Li i

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