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NOTE
The Brother label printer (hereafter referred to as “the machine”), is compatible with many Windows® software
applications, allowing you to print a document almost anywhere you need to work. The printer is also
compatible with many mobile devices, printing with text or from a custom printing application.
This guide will show you how easy it is to use P-touch Editor and other Brother software applications to print
using text data.
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Table of Contents
1Installing and Uninstalling P-touch Editor and P-touch Update Software1
General procedure for the P-touch Template function.............................................................................86
List of barcodes for specifying settings....................................................................................................87
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Installing and Uninstalling P-touch Editor
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P-touch Editor allows you to create templates with various kinds of designs.
Refer to the P-touch Editor help file for template design samples and details on creating, printing, and saving
your templates.
You can use P-touch Update Software to update P-touch Editor and the printer’s firmware.
To download the latest driver and software, please visit the Brother Solutions Center website:
http://solutions.brother.com
a Insert the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
b Click [Standard Installation].
c Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
d Click [Finish] to close the installation screen.
Certain functions cannot be used if the printer driver is not installed.
For details about installing the printer driver, refer to the User’s Guide.
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The uninstall operation starts. After the software is removed from your computer, the
[Maintenance Complete] dialog box appears.
d Close the [Add or Remove Programs] (Windows
®
(Windows Vista
Brother P-touch Editor / Brother P-touch Update Software / Brother Printer Setting Tool has been
uninstalled.
/Windows®7 / Windows®8) dialog box.
®
XP) / [Programs and Features]
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NOTE
Customizing Labels2
Add new paper format2
In order to use labels with a size not listed in the [Paper Size] list of the printer driver, the label format must
be added to the printer driver. This can be specified using the printer driver or, with TD-2020/2120N/2130N,
it can be specified using the Printer Setting Tool.
If the Printer Setting Tool will be used for TD-2020/2120N/2130N, refer to the chapter on the Printer Setting
Tool in the User’s Guide.
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a For Windows
Click [Start], [Control Panel], open [Printers and Other Hardware], open [Printer and Faxes].
For Windows Vista
Click , [Control Panel], go to [Hardware and Sound] and open [Printers].
For Windows
Click , go to [Devices and Printers].
For Windows
Click [Control Panel] on the [Apps] screen, go to [Hardware and Sound] and open
[Devices and Printers].
For details, see Windows® Help.
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XP
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Customizing Labels
b For Windows
®
XP
Choose “Brother XX-XXXX”, and click [File] - [Printing Preferences].
The [Printer Properties] dialog box appears. (XX-XXXX is your model name.)
For Windows Vista
®
Choose “Brother XX-XXXX”, and click [Select printing preferences].
The [Brother XX-XXXX Printing preferences] dialog box appears. (XX-XXXX is your model name.)
For Windows®7 / Windows®8
Choose “Brother XX-XXXX”, and right click and select [Printing preferences].
The [Brother XX-XXXX Printing Preferences] dialog box appears. (XX-XXXX is your model name.)
c Click [Paper Size Setup].
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Since the dialog box is different for TD-2020/2120N/2130N, refer to the chapter on the Printer Setting Tool in
the User’s Guide.
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The [Paper Size Setup] dialog box appears.
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2
3
4
5
1New
Registers new paper formats.
2Edit
Edits the settings for the selected paper format.
To save the selected paper format with the new settings, click [Overwrite]. To add a paper format
with the new settings, change the name in the [Paper Size Name] box, and then click [Add].
Preset RD paper formats (paper formats available when the software was installed) cannot be edited.
3Delete
Deletes the selected paper format. A deleted paper format cannot be restored.
4 Import Paper Size List
Reads the text file (TD-4000: bst40ed.txt; TD-4100N: bst41ned.txt) 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 Paper Sizes] list will be replaced
with the imported paper formats.
5 Export Paper Size List
Exports the settings for the paper formats in the [Currently Registered Paper Sizes] list to a folder.
The exported list can then be distributed to other computers.
For details, see Distributing paper formats on page 7.
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Customizing Labels
NOTE
d Click [New].
The [New] dialog box appears.
e Click [Advanced Printing Adjustments] to specify the following settings for each paper size.
Under [Printing Reference Point Adjustment], the printing position can be adjusted.
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f Under [Energy Rank], the print energy (density) can be adjusted.
g Enter the settings for the paper to be used, and then click [Add].
A new paper format is created.
h Click [Exit].
When the [Paper Size Setup] dialog box is displayed again, the added paper format will appear in the
[Currently Registered Paper Sizes] list. If the application is running, exit the application, and then start
it again in order for the new paper format to appear in the [Currently Registered Paper Sizes] list.
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Distributing paper formats2
The paper formats exported from the [Currently Registered Paper Sizes] list can be distributed to other
computers.
Distributing paper formats only2
If the printer driver has been installed on the recipient’s computer, only the paper formats need to be
distributed.
For TD-2020/2120N/2130N Users
a At the sender’s computer, specify the paper format settings, and then click [Export].
Refer to the User’s Guide.
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
b Save bst2*.txt created in step a at any location on the recipient’s computer.
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* represents any string of characters.
c At the recipient’s computer, click [Import].
The paper formats are replaced with the imported ones.
For TD-4000/4100N Users
a At the sender’s computer, specify the paper format settings, and then click [Export Paper Size List].
For details, see Add new paper format on page 3.
The following files are created.
TD-4000: bst40ed.txt, bst40ed.ptd, pdt3135.bin
TD-4100N: bst41Ned.txt, bst41Ned.ptd, pdt3235.bin
b Save bst4*.txt created in step a at any location on the recipient’s computer.
* represents any string of characters.
c At the recipient’s computer, click [Import Paper Size List].
The paper formats are replaced with the imported ones.
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Distributing paper formats bundled with the installer2
If the printer driver has not been installed on the recipient’s computer, the paper formats that can be
distributed are bundled with the installer for the printer driver.
Read “TD-XXXX” in the following steps as your model name.
For TD-2020/2120N/2130N Users
a At the sender’s computer, specify the paper format settings, and then click [Export].
Refer to the User’s Guide.
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
b Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the sender’s computer.
c Copy the folder in CD drive:\your language\Drivers\TD-2000 to any location on the sender’s
computer.
d Overwrite the contents of the folders at TD-2000\Drivers\custom (copied in step c) with the three files
created in step a.
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e Save folder “TD-2000” at any location on the recipient’s computer.
f At the recipient’s computer, double-click [Setup.exe].
Complete the installation according to the instructions that appear on the screen.
For TD-4000/4100N Users
a At the sender’s computer, specify the paper format settings, and then click [Export Paper Size List].
For details, see Add new paper format on page 3.
The following files are created.
TD-4000: bst40ed.txt, bst40ed.ptd, pdt3135.bin
TD-4100N: bst41Ned.txt, bst41Ned.ptd, pdt3235.bin
b Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the sender’s computer.
c Copy the folder in CD drive:\your language\Drivers\TD-XXXX to any location on the sender’s
computer.
d Overwrite the contents of the folders at TD-XXXX\x64\custom and TD-XXXX\x86\custom (copied in
step c) with the three files created in step a.
e Save folder “TD-XXXX” at any location on the recipient’s computer.
f At the recipient’s computer, double-click [Dsetuph.exe].
Complete the installation according to the instructions that appear on the screen.
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Creating Labels3
Label creation overview3
This section describes the general procedure for creating labels using the machine.
For details on step-by-step instructions, see Help files.
From label creation to printing3
a Decide the type of label you want to create. Here are some label design examples to show what is
possible.
Label examples (Software used: P-touch Editor)
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Creating Labels
b Prepare the appropriate RD Roll for the label you want to create.
Choose the appropriate RD Roll for the type
Install the RD Roll.
of label you will create.
uu Refer to the User’s Guide
c In order to print a label, the created label must first be transferred to the printer from P-touch Transfer
Manager.
P-touch Transfer Manager
USB/LAN (TD-2120N/2130N only)
lbx
(Printer driver required)
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[Save Transfer
File]
[Save Transfer
File]
blfBRAdmin Professional
Mass Storage (Printer driver not required)
Refer to the User’s Guide
pdz
P-touch Transfer
Express
LAN (TD-2120N/2130N/4100N only)
(Printer driver required)
Printer
USB (Printer driver required)
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Creating Labels
d Create and print the label.
Create a labelPrint the label
Windows
Windows
Using P-touch Editor
®
Express Mode
Enter the text
®
Professional Mode
3
Express Mode
Edit the label
Windows
®
- Screen capture
- Print text
- Drag and drop
Enter the text
Snap Mode
Professional Mode
Edit the label
The result may differ.
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Creating Labels
Using an application from another publisher
Microsoft
®
Word/Excel®/Outlook
®
- Add-In functions
- Import the text
Printing a label with only the printer
- Use a preset template
- Use a downloaded template
Printing with a connected external input device
(TD-2120N/2130N/4100N only)
- Use a P-touch template
Refer to the P-touch Template Manual.
(Search for your model name at
http://solutions.brother.com/
, click [Downloads], and then
download the utility.)
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4
NOTE
Refer to the procedures below for your computer’s operating system. In the screen shots, “XX-XXXX” is
displayed to represent the printer model number.
To download the latest driver and software, please visit the Brother Solutions Center at:
http://solutions.brother.com
How to Use P-touch Editor4
Using P-touch Editor4
Starting P-touch Editor4
a For Windows
From the Start button, click [All Programs]-[Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 5.0].
When P-touch Editor starts, the [New/Open] dialog box is displayed. This dialog box allows you to select
whether you want to create a new template or open an existing template.
For Windows®8
Click [P-touch Editor 5.0] on [Start]/[Apps] screen or double-click [P-touch Editor 5.0] on the desktop.
When P-touch Editor starts, the [New/Open] dialog box is displayed. This dialog box allows you to select
whether you want to create a new template or open an existing template.
®
XP / Windows Vista® / Windows®7
4
• You can also start P-touch Editor using shortcuts, if you selected to create shortcuts during installation.
• Shortcut icon on the desktop: double-click to start P-touch Editor
• Shortcut icon in the Quick Launch bar: click to start P-touch Editor
• To change how P-touch Editor functions when it starts, click [Tools]-[Options] in the P-touch Editor menu
bar to display the [Options] dialog box. In the [General] tab, select the desired setting in the [Operations]
list box under the [Startup Settings]. Normally, select [Display New/Open Dialog Box].
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b Select an option in the [New/Open] dialog box and click [OK].
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The printer and media size can be selected in this dialog box.
Click [Open File] to open the [Open] dialog box, where you can select and open a previously saved
template.
Click [View History] to open the [History] dialog box, where you can select and open recently saved
templates.
Click [New] to select the desired orientation (vertical or horizontal), and create a new template.
Click [Select by Use] to create a new layout from a variety of layouts categorized by how they are
used.
Click [Help - How To] to view the P-touch Editor help file.
The help file shows you step-by-step how to create a template.
When you choose [Check for Updates] with the PC connected to the Internet, you will be taken to
the Brother Solutions Center. Use the Brother Solutions Center to check for the latest software
downloads and FAQs.
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NOTE
Operation modes4
P-touch Editor has three different operation modes: [Express] mode, [Professional] mode, and [Snap]
mode. You can easily switch between modes by using mode selection buttons.
[Express] mode
This mode allows you to quickly and easily create templates that include text and images.
The [Express] mode screen is explained below.
1
2
3
4
6
7
5
1 Menu bar
Provides access to all available commands, which are grouped under each menu title ([File], [Edit],
[View], and [Insert], etc.) according to their functions.
2 Command bar
Provides access to frequently used commands, such as [New/Open], [Paper], [Text], [Frame],
[Image], etc.
3 Draw/Edit toolbar
Provides tools for selecting objects, entering text, drawing graphics, etc.
4 Property bar
Allows you to edit the properties of text, graphics, etc.
4
5 Template window
Provides the area where you create and edit your templates.
6 Database window
Displays a connected database.
7 Mode selection buttons
Allows you to switch to another operation mode.
• You can show and hide different toolbars and windows using the commands in the [View] menu.
• For details about using [Express] mode, refer to the P-touch Editor help file.
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NOTE
[Professional] mode
This mode allows you to create templates using a wide-range of advanced tools and options.
The [Professional] mode screen is explained below.
1
2
3
4
5
8
6
7
1 Menu bar
Provides access to all available commands, which are grouped under each menu title ([File], [Edit],
[View], and [Insert], etc.) according to their functions.
2 Standard toolbar
Provides access to frequently used commands, such as New Layout, Open, Save, Print, etc.
3 Property palette
Provides access to the Print, Paper, Text, and Layout palettes. Click on the left side of each palette to
show/hide the available properties.
4 Draw/Edit toolbar
Provides tools for selecting objects, entering text, drawing graphics, etc.
4
5 Template window
Provides the area where you create and edit your templates.
6 Database window
Displays a connected database.
7 Mode selection buttons
Allows you to switch to another operation mode.
8Side bar
Provides access to different tabs that allow you to insert and format text, bar codes, tables, etc., change
the order of the objects to create a template, or change advanced settings.
• You can show and hide different toolbars and windows using the commands in the [View] menu.
• For details about using [Professional] mode, refer to the P-touch Editor help file.
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NOTE
[Snap] mode
This mode allows you to capture all or a portion of your computer screen content, print it as an image, and
save it for future use.
a Click the [Snap] mode selection button. The [Description of Snap mode] dialog box is displayed.
4
b Click [OK]. The [Snap] mode palette is displayed.
• If you select the [Do Not Display This Dialog Again] check box in the [Description of Snap mode]
dialog box, you switch to [Snap] mode next time without displaying the dialog box.
• For Windows
®
XP / Windows Vista® / Windows®7
You can also start P-touch Editor in [Snap] mode by clicking the Start menu -[All Programs]-
[Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 5.0 (Snap mode)].
• For Windows
®
8
You can also start P-touch Editor in [Snap] mode by clicking [P-touch Editor 5.0 (Snap mode)] on
[Start]/[Apps] screen.
• For details about using [Snap] mode, refer to the P-touch Editor help file.
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Using P-touch Editor Help4
Viewing the P-touch Editor help file4
This section explains how to use the P-touch Editor help file.
Starting from the Start menu
For Windows® XP / Windows Vista® / Windows®7
From the Start button, click [All Programs]-[Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 5.0 Help].
For Windows®8
Click [P-touch Editor 5.0 Help] on [Apps] screen.
Starting from the [New/Open] dialog box
When you start P-touch Editor and the [New/Open] dialog box is displayed, click [Help - How To].
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4
4
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NOTE
Starting from P-touch Editor4
In [Express] mode or [Professional] mode:
Click the [Help] menu and select [P-touch Editor Help].
[Express] mode
4
[Professional] mode 4
4
In [Snap] mode:
Place the mouse pointer within the [Snap] mode palette so that the four-way arrow pointer (the “move”
pointer) is displayed, right click and then [P-touch Editor Help].
[Snap] mode
4
You can also press the [F1] key to open the P-touch Editor help file.
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NOTE
Printing the P-touch Editor help file4
You can print P-touch Editor help file topics for later reference.
a In the [Contents] tab, select the content that you want to print.
b Click [Print] on the Toolbar.
c Choose the range of topics to be printed, and click [OK].
d Specify the [Printer] and click [Print].
Choose a normal printer that supports general paper sizes, such as A4/Letter.
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NOTE
Printing directly from other applications4
You can use this machine to print directly from most Windows® applications, by installing the printer driver.
Because the paper size for this machine is different from other regular printers, you may not be able to print
even after installing the driver and application software, unless the application software allows the correct label
size to be set.
Setting the Printer Driver4
Refer to the procedures below for your computer’s operating system. In the screen shots, “XX-XXXX” is
displayed to represent the printer model number.
a For Windows
Click [Start], [Control Panel], open [Printers and Other Hardware], open [Printer and Faxes].
For Windows Vista
Click , [Control Panel], go to [Hardware and Sound] and open [Printers].
For Windows
Click , go to [Devices and Printers].
For Windows
Click [Control Panel] on the [Apps] screen, go to [Hardware and Sound] and open
[Devices and Printers].
For details, see Windows® Help.
®
®
®
XP
®
7
8
4
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b For Windows
®
XP
Choose “Brother XX-XXXX”, and click [File] - [Printing Preferences].
The [Printer Properties] dialog box appears.
For Windows Vista
®
Choose “Brother XX-XXXX”, and click [Select printing preferences].
The [Brother XX-XXXX Printing Preferences] dialog box appears.
For Windows®7 / Windows®8
Choose “Brother XX-XXXX”, and right click and select [Printing preferences].
The [Brother XX-XXXX Printing Preferences] dialog box appears.
c Choose each item and click [OK].
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[Basic] Tab
The paper size can be selected.
If the size of paper to be used is not listed in the [Paper Size] list, a new paper size can be added.
For details, see Add new paper format on page 3.
Then, select the paper size from [Paper Size] list.
The dialog box that appears differs depending on the model being used.
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NOTE
[Advanced] Tab
Settings for [Halftone], [Brightness] and [Contrast] can be specified from this tab.
When using a fixed size with continuous length tape, click [Settings] to display a dialog box, and then
specify the necessary settings.
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For details on [Distributed Printing], refer to Printing labels distributed to multiple printers on page 82.
[Other] Tab
Settings for [Unit] and [Start printing] (TD-4000/4100N only) can be specified from this tab.
d Close the [Printer and Faxes] (Windows
(Windows
®
7/Windows®8) window.
®
XP) / [Printers] (Windows Vista®) / [Devices and Printers]
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Printing from other applications4
We will use Microsoft® Word 2007 as an example.
®
The following explanations and procedures depict Windows Vista
computer’s operating system. In the screen shots, “XX-XXXX” is displayed to represent the printer model
number.
, and may vary depending on your
a Click and [Print].
The [Print] dialog box appears.
b Choose “Brother XX-XXXX”
4
You can change the settings of the Printer Driver from the [Properties] dialog box which appears by
clicking [Properties].
c Click to close the [Print] dialog box.
d When you click [Page Layout], the ribbon appears. Then click to the right of Page Setup.
The [Page Setup] dialog box appears.
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e Click the [Paper] tab, and choose the paper size that you want to print.
4
You can also choose the Paper Format that you added on page 3.
Set page margins in the [Margins] tab as well.
f Click [OK].
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The size of the Microsoft
document as needed.
Word window is adjusted to the paper size that you have just chosen. Edit the
g Click [OK].
The specified labels are printed.
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