Brother TD2020ZU1 User Manual

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.

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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.

User's Guide

Software User's Guide

Network User's Guide (TD-2120N/2130N only)

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Table of Contents
1	Getting Started	1
	General Description ...............................................................................................	1
	Power Supply.........................................................................................................	3
	Connecting to an AC Power Socket ................................................................	3
	Installing the Printer Driver and Software ..............................................................	4
	Installer Screen................................................................................................	5
	USB Cable Connection....................................................................................	5
	Wired LAN Connection (TD-2120N/2130N only).............................................	7
	Registering Paper Size Information With the Printer .............................................	9
	Uninstalling the Printer Driver ..............................................................................	10
2	Printing	12
	Operation Panel...................................................................................................	12
	Indicators .......................................................................................................	12
	Button Functions............................................................................................	13
	Inserting the RD Roll............................................................................................	15
	Checking the Sensor Position .......................................................................	17
	Cutting Roll Paper .........................................................................................	18
	Printing the Printer Setup Information..................................................................	19
	Connecting the Computer and Printer .................................................................	21
	USB Cable Connection..................................................................................	21
	Wired LAN Connection (TD-2120N/2130N only)...........................................	21
	Printing Solutions.................................................................................................	22
	Printing ................................................................................................................	23
	Making Prints Lighter or Darker.....................................................................	23
	Printer Driver Options ..........................................................................................	24
3	Printer Setting Tool	25
	About the Printer Setting Tool..............................................................................	25
	Before Using the Printer Setting Tool ............................................................	25
	Using the Printer Setting Tool..............................................................................	25
	Communication Settings (TD-2120N/2130N only)...............................................	27
	Settings Dialog Box .......................................................................................	27
	Menu Bar .......................................................................................................	29
	Wired LAN/Wireless LAN Tabs .....................................................................	31
	Bluetooth Tab ................................................................................................	33
	Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers ..............................................	33
	Device Settings....................................................................................................	34
	Settings Tabs.................................................................................................	35
	Menu Bar .......................................................................................................	40
	P-touch Template Settings ..................................................................................	41
	P-touch Template ..........................................................................................	41
	P-touch Template Settings Dialog Box..........................................................	42
	Paper Size Setup.................................................................................................	44
	Paper Size Setup Dialog Box ........................................................................	44

	Distributing Paper Formats............................................................................	47
4	Other Functions	48
	Mass Storage Functions ......................................................................................	48
	Mass Storage Feature ...................................................................................	48
	Using the Mass Storage Feature...................................................................	48
	Web Based (Web Browser) Management (TD-2120N/2130N only) ....................	49
	Software Development Kit ...................................................................................	50
5	Maintaining the Printer	51
	Print Head Maintenance ......................................................................................	51
	Platen Roller Maintenance...................................................................................	51
	Media Exit Maintenance ......................................................................................	52
	Label Peeler (Optional) Maintenance (TD-2120N/2130N only) ...........................	52
6	Indicators	53
	Indicators .............................................................................................................	53
7	Troubleshooting	55
	Overview..............................................................................................................	55
	Troubleshooting.............................................................................................	55
	Error Messages for Touch Panel Display (Optional)
	(TD-2120N/2130N Only)............................................................................	63
8	Specifications	65
	Product Specifications .........................................................................................	65
9	Using the RJ25 to DB9M Serial Adapter (Optional:PA-SCA-001) 68
	Connecting the Computer and Printer With the RJ25 to DB9M Serial Adapter...	68
	Product Specifications .........................................................................................	68
10	Using the Touch Panel Display (Optional:PA-TDU-001)
	(TD-2120N/2130N only)	69
	General Description .............................................................................................	69
	LCD......................................................................................................................	69
	Screen ...........................................................................................................	69
	Touch Panel.........................................................................................................	70
	Information About Replacing the Touch Panel ..............................................	71
	Printing With the Touch Panel Display ................................................................	73
	Touch Panel Display Settings..............................................................................	74
	Specifying Settings From the Touch Panel Display.......................................	74
	Creating a Label Layout.......................................................................................	78
	Creating a Template ......................................................................................	78
	Linking a Database to a Template.................................................................	80
	Transferring the Label Layout to the Printer ........................................................	82

iii

	Selecting the Touch Panel.............................................................................	83
	Selecting the Data Assigned to Keys on the One-Touch Panel ....................	84
	Creating a One-Touch Panel.........................................................................	85
	Printing the Label.................................................................................................	85
	Printing Using the Basic Control Panel..........................................................	85
	Printing Using the One-Touch Panel .............................................................	87
	Printing Using a Barcode Reader ..................................................................	88
	Label Layouts on the Printer (Checking, Deleting and Log) ................................	89
	Replacing the Time/Date Battery.........................................................................	89
	Frequently Asked Questions................................................................................	91
	Product Specifications .........................................................................................	92
11	Using the WLAN Interface (Optional:PA-WI-001)
	(TD-2120N/2130N only)	93
	Installing the Printer Driver and Software ............................................................	93
	Before Making a Wireless LAN Connection ..................................................	93
	Choosing Your Wireless Installation Method .......................................................	94
	Configuration Using the Installer CD-ROM and Temporarily Using a USB
	Cable .........................................................................................................	94
	One-Push Configuration Using WPS.............................................................	99
	Connecting the Computer and Printer by Wireless LAN....................................	102
	Product Specifications .......................................................................................	103
12	Using the Bluetooth Interface (Optional:PA-BI-001)
	(TD-2120N/2130N only)	104
	Connecting the Computer and Printer by Bluetooth ..........................................	104
	Using Bluetooth to Communicate When Printing ........................................	105
	Product Specifications .......................................................................................	105
13	Using the Label Peeler (Optional:PA-LP-001)
	(TD-2120N/2130N only)	106
	Inserting the RD Roll..........................................................................................	106
	Printer Driver Settings .................................................................................	109
	After Printing................................................................................................	110
	Product Specifications .......................................................................................	110
14	Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery/Battery Base
	(Optional:PA-BT-4000LI/PA-BB-001) (TD-2120N/2130N only)	111
	Installing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery .........................................................	111
	Charging the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.........................................................	112
	Tips on Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery .................................................	113
	Battery Level of the Rechargeable Battery..................................................	114
	Battery Indicator.................................................................................................	115
	Product Specifications .......................................................................................	115

1 Getting Started

General Description

Front

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	1	5
	2	5
	2	6
	3	7
	3	8

12
13
	14
	15
16	11

1 POWER indicator	1

2 (Power) button

3Media exit

4RD Roll compartment top cover

5STATUS indicator

6 (Feed) button

7 (Print) button

8Cover release lever

9Tear bar

When the printer is purchased, the tear bar cover is installed.

NOTE

•Before using the printer, remove the cover over the tear bar.

•Do not dispose of the removed cover.

In order to avoid injuries when the printer is not being used, attach the cover to the tear bar.

CAUTION

The tear bar is sharp. To avoid injury, do not touch the tear bar.

10Print head

11Transmissive/gap sensor

12Media guide

13Media tip guide

14Media guide adjustment lever

15Platen roller

16Reflective/black mark sensor

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Back (TD-2020)

(TD-2120N/2130N)

1External media feed slot

2Serial port

3Power connector

4Mini-USB port

5USB host port (TD-2120N/2130N only)

6Ethernet network port (TD-2120N/2130N only)

Options (TD-2120N/2130N only)

Touch panel display (PA-TDU-001)

WLAN interface (PA-WI-001)

Bluetooth interface (PA-BI-001)

Label peeler (PA-LP-001)

Battery base (PA-BB-001)

RJ25 to DB9M serial adapter (PA-SCA-001)

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (PA-BT-4000LI)

4 bay battery charger (PA-4BC-4000)

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-ion 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.

a Connect the AC adapter to the printer.

b Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter.

c Connect the AC power cord to a nearby AC power socket (100 - 240 V,

50/60 Hz).

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d Press the (Power) button of the printer

to turn it on. The POWER indicator lights	1
in green, and the printer is in standby.

1AC adapter

2AC power cord

Do not use the cords while they are bundled.

Chapter 1

Installing the Printer

Driver and Software

The printer driver and software can be installed using any of the following three methods:

USB cable connection (page 5)

Wired LAN connection (TD-2120N/2130N only) (page 7)

Wireless LAN connection (TD-2120N/2130N only) (if the WLAN interface is 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 manual.

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 sure that you are logged on with administrator rights.

Installer Screen

1Standard 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 only).

2User’s Guides

Displays or installs the User's Guide, the Software User's Guide and the Network User's Guide (TD-2120N/2130N only).

3Custom Installation

Allows P-touch Editor 5.0, the printer driver, P-touch Update Software and Printer Setting Tool to be individually selected for installation.

4Advanced Applications

Installs the BRAdmin Light utility (TD-2120N/2130N only), or displays the Brother Developer Center.

5Brother Support

Displays the support website (Brother Solutions Center).

NOTE

•The following installation procedures are for “Standard Installation”.

•If 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

a 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].

b Click [Standard Installation].

c Read the licence agreement, and click [Agree] if you agree to the terms and conditions.

d Click [Install] to start the installation, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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e With TD-2120N/2130N:

When the screen for selecting the connection method appears, select [Local Connection (USB)], and then click [Next].

f When instructed, connect the printer to the computer with the USB cable and turn on the printer.

Installation automatically begins.

g 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].

To check for new versions of the software and to update them, click [Yes], and then go to step h.

To not check for new software versions or update them, click [No], and then go to step i.

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.)

h P-touch Update Software will start.

If 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.

If 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].

i When the screen for the online user registration appears, click [OK] or [Cancel].

If you clicked [OK], you will go to the online user registration page before finishing the installation (recommended).

If you clicked [Cancel], installation continues.

j Click [Finish].

The installation is now complete.

NOTE

When you are asked to restart the computer, click [Restart].

Wired LAN Connection (TD-2120N/2130N only)

a Connect the LAN cable to the printer, and then turn on the printer.

b 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:

c Click [Standard Installation].

Getting Started
d Read the licence agreement, and click
[Agree] if you agree with the terms and
conditions.	1

e Click [Install] to start the installation, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

f When the screen for selecting the connection method appears, select [Wired Network Connection (Ethernet)], and then click [Next].

g 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.

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h Select the printer from the list, and then click [Next].

NOTE

If this printer was not detected, the following screen appears.

Follow the on-screen instructions to check the settings.

i Installation of the printer driver and software begins.

DO NOT cancel any of the screens 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.

j 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].

To check for new versions of the software and to update them, click [Yes], and then go to step k.

To not check for new software versions or update them, click [No], and then go to step l.

NOTE

k P-touch Update Software will start.

If 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].

l When the screen for the online user registration appears, click [OK] or [Cancel].

If you clicked [OK], you will go to the online user registration page before finishing the installation (recommended).

If you clicked [Cancel], installation continues.

m 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 1

Printer

Paper size information must be registered with the printer for proper operation.

a Connect the computer to the printer with a USB cable.

b 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.

c Click [Register Paper Size With Printer] from the [Option] button in the [Paper Size Setup] dialog box to register the paper size information with the printer. For details, see Paper Size Setup on page 44.

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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

a If the printer is connected to the

computer and is turned on, press and hold the (Power) button to turn it off.

b Click [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Printers and Faxes].

c Select [Brother TD-XXXX] and click [File] - [Delete], or right-click the icon and click [Delete].

d Click [File] - [Server Properties]. The [Print Server Properties] window appears.

e Click the [Drivers] tab, and then select [Brother TD-XXXX].Click [Remove].

f Close the [Print Server Properties] window. The printer driver has been uninstalled.

Windows Vista®

a If the printer is connected to the

computer and is turned on, press and hold the (Power) button to turn it off.

b Click - [Control Panel] - [Hardware

and Sound] - [Printers].

c Select [Brother TD-XXXX] and click [Delete this printer], or right-click the icon and click [Delete].

d 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.

e Click the [Drivers] tab, select [Brother TD-XXXX], and then click [Remove...].

f Select [Remove driver and driver package], and then click [OK].

g Close the [Print Server Properties] window. The printer driver has been uninstalled.

Windows® 7

a If the printer is connected to the

computer and is turned on, press and hold the (Power) button to turn it off.

b Click - [Devices and Printers].

c Select [Brother TD-XXXX] and click [Remove device], or right-click the icon and click [Remove device].

If a User Account Control message appears, type in the password, and then click [Yes].

d Select [Fax] or [Microsoft XPS Document Writer] in the [Devices and Printers] window, and then click [Print server properties], which appeared on the menu bar.

e 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
f Select [Remove driver and driver
package], and then click [OK]. Follow
the on-screen instructions.	1

g Close the [Print Server Properties] window. The printer driver has been uninstalled.

Windows® 8

If the printer is connected to the

computer and is turned on, press and hold the (Power) button to turn it off.

Click [Control Panel] in [Apps] screen - [Hardware and Sound] - [Devices and Printers].

c Select [Brother TD-XXXX] and click [Remove device], or right-click the icon and click [Remove device].

If a User Account Control message appears, type in the password, and then click [Yes].

d 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.

f Select [Remove driver and driver package], and then click [OK]. Follow the on-screen instructions.

g Close the [Print Server Properties] window. The printer driver has been uninstalled.

2 Printing

Operation Panel

The operation panel consists of the following buttons and indicators.

	1			5
	2	3	4
1	POWER indicator		4	(Print) button
2	(Power) button		5	STATUS indicator
3	(Feed) button

Indicators

The indicators light and blink to indicate the printer’s status. Each indicator may light or blink in green, red or orange. For details, see Indicators on page 53.


					Printing
Button Functions

	(Power) button functions	Operation


Turn the printer on		While the printer is turned off, press the		(Power) button. The		2


		POWER indicator turns on.

Turn the printer off		While the printer is turned on, press and hold the			(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.)


	(Feed) button functions	Operation
Feed the paper		When the paper type is set to [Die-cut Label] or [Media With Marks]:
		Press the	(Feed) button to automatically feed the paper to the print
		position.
		When the paper type is set to [Continuous Length Tape]:
		Press the	(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. For details, see Registering Paper
	Size Information With the Printer on page 9.

Establish a wireless LAN	With the wireless LAN connection enabled, press and hold (5
connection (WPS)	seconds) this button to easily establish a wireless LAN connection and
(TD-2120N/2130N only)	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	With the wireless LAN connection disabled, press and hold (5
(TD-2120N/2130N only)	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.


(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	(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	With the printer in mass storage mode, press this button to execute a
storage area	command file stored in the mass storage area.

Resetting the incrementing field	Hold down the	(Print) button for at least 5 seconds, until the
	POWER and STATUS indicators blink 3 times in orange.

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Functions using multiple	Operation
buttons
Start up the printer in mass	While holding down the (Print) button, press and hold the	(Power)


storage mode	button to start up the printer in mass storage mode. For details, see
	Mass Storage Functions on page 48.

Inserting the RD Roll

Use genuine Brother roll media. Genuine Brother fanfold media is not available at this time.

a Press and hold the (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.

b Open the media guides by lifting up the media guide adjustment lever (1) and pulling the media guides outwards.

NOTE

The media guides are shipped fully open from the factory.

Printing

c Insert an RD Roll into the RD Roll compartment, and then close the RD Roll compartment top cover.

 For an RD Roll

1 Insert the RD Roll so that the

labels feed with the side to be printed on facing up (1), as shown.

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.

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 of the paper or label.

When using media with the labels rolled up on the inside, insert the roll in the opposite direction to that shown in sub-step 1 of step c so that the print side of the labels will face up.

Chapter 2

2While lifting up the media guide adjustment lever (1), push in both media guides (2) to fit the width of the paper.

3 Feed the end of the RD Roll under the media tip guides (1).

4Position the end of the paper centred over the platen roller and slightly out of the media exit.

5Close the RD Roll compartment top cover by pressing down on the centre, until it clicks into place.

For fanfold paper

1Insert the fanfold paper in the direction shown.

1 Print side

2 Feed the end of the fanfold paper under the media tip guides (1).

3Position the end of the paper centred over the platen roller and slightly out of the media exit.

4Close the RD Roll compartment top cover by pressing down on the centre, until it clicks into place.

Printing

d Press the (Power) button to turn the printer on.

NOTE

If the paper size information for the die-cut	2
labels being used has been registered

with the printer, pressing the (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 Position

Check the sensor position for the type of paper being used.

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.

With receipt paper that has no black mark, the reflective/black mark sensor detects if paper has run out.

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

 Die-cut labels

Align on the sensor with on the printer. (See

Figure 1.)

 Receipt paper

Width of 25 mm	Align	on the sensor with
or more	on the printer. (See Figure 1.)

Width less than	Align	on the sensor with
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.

Chapter 2

Figure 1

Figure 3

NOTE

The sensor is at this position immediately after the printer is purchased.

Figure 2

1Back of media

2Black mark

34 mm or more

4Centre line

5Reflective/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 left 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.

CAUTION

The tear bar is sharp. To avoid injury, do not touch the tear bar.


Printing
Printing the Printer Setup Information
You can use the (Print) button to print a report that lists the following printer settings:
 Program version	2
 Printer usage history	2

Missing dot test pattern

List of transferred data

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 “BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx”. (“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 (Print) button until the POWER indicator starts blinking in green and the printer setup information is printed.

NOTE

•For printing the printer setup information, we recommend using 58 mm receipt paper. The length required for printing differs depending on the information to be printed.

•The printer setup information can also be printed from [Device settings] of “Printer Setting Tool”. For details, see Print Information Report on page 41.

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Printer Setup Information Printing Sample

The printing sample is for illustrative purposes only.

Connecting the

Computer and Printer

The printer can be connected to your computer using any of the methods listed below.

USB cable connection

Wired LAN connection (TD-2120N/2130N only)

Serial cable connection

Wireless LAN connection (TD-2120N/2130N only)

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.

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USB Cable Connection

Before connecting the printer to the computer, install the printer driver.

a Before connecting the USB cable, make sure that the printer is turned off.

b Connect the printer end of the USB cable to the mini-USB port on the back of the printer.

c Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.

d 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 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.

a Before connecting the LAN cable, make sure that the printer is turned off.

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b Connect the LAN cable to the ethernet network port on the back of the printer, and then turn on the printer.

NOTE

•The printer’s 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.

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 Center 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.

a 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.

b 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.)

c Turn on the printer. The POWER indicator lights in green.

1POWER indicator

2 (Power) button

d Connect the printer to a computer. For details on the connection methods and procedures, see Connecting the Computer and Printer on page 21.

e Insert the RD Roll.

For details, see Inserting the RD Roll on page 15.

Be sure to use genuine Brother roll media.

f If necessary, change the print settings using either the printer driver or the

Printer Setting Tool on page 25.

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g Click [Print] in the computer program’s menu.

The POWER indicator blinks in green to
indicate that the printer is receiving data,	2
and the document is printed.	2

h 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 density 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.

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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.

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Brother TD2020ZU1 User Manual

Introduction

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About This Document

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

General Description

Power Supply

Connecting to an AC Power Socket

Installer Screen

USB Cable Connection

Wired LAN Connection (TD-2120N/2130N only)

2 Printing

Operation Panel

Indicators

Button Functions

Inserting the RD Roll

Checking the Sensor Position

Cutting Roll Paper

Printing the Printer Setup Information

USB Cable Connection

Wired LAN Connection (TD-2120N/2130N only)

Printing Solutions

Printing

Printer Driver Options