Brother TD4550DNWBZU1 User Manual

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User's Guide

TD-4550DNWB

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Home > Table of Contents

Before You Use Your Brother Machine ............................................................................................... 1

Definitions of Notes ........................................................................................................................................ 2

General Precautions ...................................................................................................................................... 3

Trademarks and Licenses..............................................................................................................................4

Open Source Licensing Remarks .................................................................................................................. 5

Important Note ............................................................................................................................................... 6

Set Up Your Printer ............................................................................................................................... 7

Parts Description............................................................................................................................................8

LCD Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 10

Install the Coin Cell Battery..........................................................................................................................13

Set the Date and Time ................................................................................................................................. 15

Load the RD Roll..........................................................................................................................................16

Check the Sensor Position...........................................................................................................................19

Connect the Power Cord..............................................................................................................................22

Turn Power On/Off ....................................................................................................................................... 23

Install Software.................................................................................................................................... 24

Install Printer Drivers and Software on a Computer.....................................................................................25

Available Applications......................................................................................................................... 26

Connect the Printer to a Computer .............................................................................................................. 27

Connect the Printer to a Computer Using a USB Cable..................................................................... 28

Connect the Printer to a Computer Using Wi-Fi ................................................................................. 29

Connect the Printer to a Computer Using a Wired LAN ..................................................................... 31

Connect the Printer to a Computer Using Bluetooth Connection ....................................................... 32

Create Labels and Print Using Computer ......................................................................................... 33

Create Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows)...........................................................................................34

Main Window of P-touch Editor Express Mode (Windows) ................................................................ 35

Main Window of P-touch Editor Professional Mode (Windows) ......................................................... 36

Main Window of P-touch Editor Snap Mode (Windows)..................................................................... 37

Print Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows) .............................................................................................. 38

Create Labels and Print without Installing Software and Drivers ................................................................. 39

Print Using USB Interface (Mass Storage Mode)............................................................................... 40

Print Image Data without Using the Printer Driver.............................................................................. 41

Print Labels Distributed to Multiple Printers to Reduce Printing Time (Windows)........................................ 42

Print Barcode Labels Using Crop Print (Windows) ...................................................................................... 44

Barcodes Compatible with Crop Print (Windows) .............................................................................. 45

Barcode Document Compatible with Crop Print (Windows)............................................................... 46

Print Barcode Labels Using Crop Print (Windows)............................................................................. 48

Print Labels Using the Printer Driver (Windows)..........................................................................................50

Print Labels Using Printer's LCD....................................................................................................... 51

Create Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows)...........................................................................................52

Transfer the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) ................................................................. 53

Transfer Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the Printer (Windows) ......................................... 54

Call Up the Transferred Template on the Printer's LCD and Print................................................................ 58

Print Labels Using Barcode Scanner or Other Devices (P-touch Template) ................................. 60

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P-touch Template Operations Overview....................................................................................................... 61

Create Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows)...........................................................................................62

Transfer the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) ................................................................. 63

Transfer Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the Printer (Windows) ......................................... 64

Specify the Barcode Scanner Settings (Windows)....................................................................................... 68

Connect the Printer to a Barcode Scanner Using Bluetooth (Windows) ...................................................... 69

Connect the Printer to a Barcode Scanner Using USB Host Interface ........................................................ 70

Try the P-touch Template Function Using the Barcode List......................................................................... 71

Print the Transferred Templates Directly (Standard Template Printing) ............................................. 72

Print the Transferred Templates After Changing (Advanced Templated Printing)..............................76

Print the Templates Related to a Database (Database Lookup Printing) ........................................... 80

Print the Transferred Templates in Serialized Number (Numbered (Serialized Number) Printing) .... 84

List of Barcodes for Specifying Settings............................................................................................. 88

Print Labels Using Mobile Devices.................................................................................................... 91

Install Mobile Apps ....................................................................................................................................... 92

Connect the Printer to a Mobile Device........................................................................................................ 93

Transfer Templates Created on a Computer to the Printer Using a Mobile Device ..................................... 95

Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) ................................... 96

Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows).......................................... 97

Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows)...................................................................... 98

Transfer Templates from the Computer to the Printer (Windows) ...................................................... 99

Backup Templates or Other Data Saved in the Printer (Windows)................................................... 107

Delete Printer Data (Windows)......................................................................................................... 108

Create Transfer Files and Transfer Package Files (Windows) ......................................................... 109

Distribute Templates to be Transferred to Users Without Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) ....111

Store or Manage Templates (P-touch Library) ................................................................................115

Edit Templates Using P-touch Library (Windows) ...................................................................................... 116

Print Templates Using P-touch Library (Windows)..................................................................................... 117

Search Templates Using P-touch Library (Windows)................................................................................. 118

Network .............................................................................................................................................. 120

Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities ......................................................................... 121

Update ................................................................................................................................................ 122

Update P-touch Editor (Windows)..............................................................................................................123

Update the Firmware.................................................................................................................................. 125

Printer Settings ................................................................................................................................. 127

Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool (Windows) ........................................................... 128

Communication Settings of the Printer Setting Tool (Windows) ....................................................... 130

Device Settings of the Printer Setting Tool (Windows) ..................................................................... 137

P-touch Template Settings of the Printer Setting Tool (Windows) .................................................... 143

Paper Size Setup of Printer Setting Tool (Windows) ........................................................................ 145

Apply Setting Changes to Multiple Printers (Windows)..............................................................................150

Change Printer Settings Using Web Based Management ......................................................................... 151

Set or Change a Login Password for Web Based Management...................................................... 152

Confirm Printer Settings ............................................................................................................................. 153

Change Printer Settings Using the Printer ................................................................................................. 154

Set the Menu Security ...................................................................................................................... 155

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Settings Tables ................................................................................................................................. 156

Routine Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 160

Clean Your Printer ...................................................................................................................................... 161

Replace the Coin Cell Battery .................................................................................................................... 163

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 166

If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine .......................................................................................... 167

Error and Maintenance Indications ............................................................................................................ 168

Printing Problems.......................................................................................................................................170

Version Information .................................................................................................................................... 176

Reset the Printer ........................................................................................................................................ 177

Appendix............................................................................................................................................ 178

Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 179

Software Development Kit.......................................................................................................................... 181

Auto Media Configuration........................................................................................................................... 182

Auto Media Configuration Overview................................................................................................. 183

Use the Auto Media Configuration Function..................................................................................... 184

Options.......................................................................................................................................................185

Clean Other Printer Components ..................................................................................................... 186

Change the Label Peeler Options .................................................................................................... 189

Change the Cutting Options ............................................................................................................. 190

Brother Numbers........................................................................................................................................191

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Before You Use Your Brother Machine

• Definitions of Notes

• General Precautions

• Trademarks and Licenses

• Open Source Licensing Remarks

• Important Note

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Definitions of Notes

We use the following symbols and conventions throughout this User's Guide:

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

NOTE

Bold Bold style identifies buttons on the machine's control panel or computer screen.

Italics Italicized style emphasizes an important point or refers you to a related topic.

Courier New

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injuries.

IMPORTANT indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to property or loss of product functionality.

NOTE specifies the operating environment, conditions for installation, or special conditions of use.

Tips icons indicate helpful hints and supplementary information.

Courier New font identifies messages shown on the machine's LCD.

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General Precautions

RD Rolls

• Use Brother accessories and supplies (indicated by the mark).

• If the label is affixed to a wet, dirty, or oily surface, it may peel off easily. Before affixing the label, clean the surface to which the label is affixed.

• Store the RD Roll in a cool and dark place and use it soon after opening the package.

• Do not expose the RD Roll to direct sunlight, high temperature, high humidity, wind, or dust as it may cause labels to peel off or discolor.

• Scratching the printed surface of the label with your fingernails or metal objects, or touching the printed surface with wet hands, can cause the color to change or fade.

• DO NOT affix labels to people, animals, or plants. Never affix labels to public or private property without permission.

• As the last label of the RD Roll may not be printed correctly, each roll contains more labels than is indicated on the package.

• When a label is removed after being affixed to a surface, a portion of the label may remain.

• When a label is affixed, it may be difficult to remove the label.

• For warnings and safety precautions, see the Product Safety Guide.

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Trademarks and Licenses

• Android and Google Chrome are trademarks of Google LLC.

• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Brother Industries, Ltd. is under license.

• QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

• Epson ESC/P is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

• Mac, Safari, iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.

• Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ is a trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

• Mozilla and Firefox are registered trademarks of the Mozilla Foundation.

• BarStar Pro Encode Library (PDF417, Micro PDF417, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, AztecCode, GS1 Composite, GS1 Databar, Code93, MSI/Plessey, POSTNET, Intelligent Mail Barcode)

• Blue SDK

Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those respective companies.

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Open Source Licensing Remarks

This product includes open source software.

To see the Open Source Licensing Remarks, go to your model's Manuals page on the Brother support website at support.brother.com.

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Important Note

• The contents of this document and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

• Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publications.

• Screen images in this document may differ depending on your computer's operating system, your product model, and software version.

• Before using the printer, make sure you read all the documents included with the printer for information about safety and operation.

• The printer shown in the illustrations may be different from your printer.

• The available supplies may vary depending on your country.

• We recommend using the latest version of P-touch Editor.

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Set Up Your Printer

• Parts Description

• LCD Overview

• Install the Coin Cell Battery

• Set the Date and Time

• Load the RD Roll

• Check the Sensor Position

• Connect the Power Cord

• Turn Power On/Off

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Home > Set Up Your Printer > Parts Description

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Parts Description

Front

1. Label Output Slot

2. Roll Compartment Cover

3. Tear Bar

4. LCD

5. Status LED

6. Roll LED

7. OK Button

8. b (Down) Button

9. a (Up) Button

10.

(Back) Button

11. Menu Button

12.

(Feed) Button

13. (Power) Button

14. Power LED

To pause printing, press any button. Press the button again to resume printing. Printing can be paused only after each full page has been printed and cannot be paused on the final page or between pages.

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Rear

1. Power Port

2. Serial Port

3. USB Host Port

4. LAN Port

5. USB Port

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Home > Set Up Your Printer > LCD Overview

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LCD Overview

A protective film is applied to the LCD.

1. Update icon (Network)

Indicates that updated templates, databases, and other data are available.

There is new data.

There is incomplete update data.

(flashing)

Cannot connect to the server.

(flashing)

• Remote Data Update (FTP)

Allows you to connect your printer to the FTP server to perform template and database updates, and to execute commands to distribute update data among multiple printers connected to a network.

a. Printer (FTP Client)

b. Retrieval of update data from the FTP server

c. FTP Server

d. Settings file (updateinfo.ini)

e. Files you want to update, such as template and database files (BLF/BIN files)

For more information regarding how to update, visit the Brother support website at

2. Update icon (USB Flash Drive)

Indicates that updated templates, databases, and other data are available.

support.brother.com.

There is new data.

　(flashing)

• Local Data Update (USB Flash Drive)

There is remaining update data.

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Allows you to perform template and database updates and execute commands after reading the files from a USB Flash Drive connected to the printer.

a. Printer

b. Retrieval of update data

c. USB Flash Drive

d. Settings file (UPDATE.INI)

e. Files you want to update, such as template and database files (BLF/BIN files)

For more information regarding how to update, visit the Brother support website at

3. Print Head Status icon

support.brother.com.

Normal state.

The Print Head is disconnected or there is a problem with the Print Head.

4. Wireless Direct icon

Wireless Direct mode is on.

Your printer is not connected to the mobile device.

Wireless Direct mode is on.

Your printer is connected to the mobile device.

5. WLAN icon

Your printer is connected to the network.

Your printer is searching for the network.

6. Bluetooth icon

Bluetooth mode is on.

Your printer is not connected to the mobile device.

(flashing)

7. Date display

8. Time display

9. Template

Bluetooth mode is on.

Your printer is connected to the mobile device.

The Auto Reconnect function is on, but your printer is not connected to the mobile device.

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NOTE

The printer may malfunction if you try to configure it while it is processing or printing a print job.

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Home > Set Up Your Printer > Install the Coin Cell Battery

Install the Coin Cell Battery

A coin cell battery is used as a backup power supply to maintain the settings for the internal clock. Battery power is consumed even if the printer is not in use.

1. Make sure you disconnect the printer from the AC power outlet.

2. Turn over the printer.

3. Remove the front cover base using a flathead screwdriver.

4. Insert the coin cell battery in place and make sure the battery is level and its positive side is facing up.

5. Reattach the front cover base using a flathead screwdriver.

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Home > Set Up Your Printer > Set the Date and Time

Set the Date and Time

1. Press Menu.

2. Press a or b to select the following:

a. Select [Settings]. Press OK.

b. Select [Set Clock]. Press OK.

3. Press a or b to set the year, and then press OK. Repeat this step for setting the month and day.

4. Press a or b to set the hour, and then press OK. Repeat this step for setting the minute.

5. Press a or b to select [AM], [PM], or [24], and then press OK.

To change the date and time format, select [Administration] > [Date Format] or [Administration] > [Time Format], and then specify the settings.

6. Press .

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Home > Set Up Your Printer > Load the RD Roll

Load the RD Roll

1. Press and hold to turn off the printer.

2. Pull up the release levers on both sides of the printer to unlock the Roll Compartment Cover.

3. Hold the printer by the front, and firmly lift the Roll Compartment Cover to open it.

CAUTION

Do not directly touch the Tear Bar with your hands. Doing so may result in injury.

4. Slide both Roll Guides outwards.

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Rotate the adjuster dial toward you to lock the Roll Guides into place.

5. Insert the roll so that the label print side is facing up, as shown in the illustration.

• For fanfold paper

Insert the fanfold paper as shown in the illustration.

a. Print side

Adjust the Roll Guides when using fanfold paper.

6. Feed the end of the roll under the Media Guide Tips (1).

Position the end of the paper slightly out of the Label Output Slot.

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7. Close the Roll Compartment Cover until it locks into place.

CAUTION

Be careful when closing the Roll Compartment Cover. There is a risk of injury if your finger gets pinched between the upper and lower parts of the cover.

IMPORTANT

• Do not leave any printed labels in the printer. Doing so will cause label jams.

• When not in use, remove any rolls from inside the printer and close the Roll Compartment Cover to prevent dust and debris from accumulating in the printer.

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Home > Set Up Your Printer > Check the Sensor Position

Check the Sensor Position

When using RD or other types of rolls, you must check the sensor position based on the type of paper you are using. You can use other types of rolls in addition to the RD Rolls.

>> Die-cut Labels With No Black Mark >> Die-cut Labels With Black Mark >> Receipt Paper With No Black Mark >> Media With a Black Mark >> Media With Holes >> Wristband

Die-cut Labels With No Black Mark

The transmissive/gap sensor detects the beginning of the label and feeds the label to the correct position.

• Align the slider with b on the printer.

Die-cut Labels With Black Mark

The reflective/black mark sensor detects the mark and feeds the media to the correct position.

• Align the slider as shown in the illustration.

1. Back of media

2. Black mark

3. Reflective/black mark sensor

Receipt Paper With No Black Mark

The reflective/black mark sensor detects if paper roll is finished.

• Align the slider with b on the printer.

Media With a Black Mark

The reflective/black mark sensor detects the mark and feeds the media to the correct position.

• Align the slider with the center of the black mark on the paper.

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1. Back of media

2. Black mark

3. 0.16" (4 mm) or more

Make sure there is at least 0.16" (4 mm) on the left and right of the center of the black mark.

4. Center of the black mark

5. Reflective/black mark sensor

When using media with the maximum width of 4.65" (118 mm), make a black mark at least 0.47" (12 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.

Media With Holes

The reflective/black mark sensor detects the hole and feeds the media to the correct position.

• Align the slider as shown in the illustration.

1. Back of media

2. Hole in media

3. Reflective/black mark sensor

Wristband

The reflective/black mark sensor detects the mark and feeds the media to the correct position.

• Align the slider as shown in the illustration.

1. Back of media

2. Black mark

3. Reflective/black mark sensor

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Related Topics:

• Auto Media Configuration

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Home > Set Up Your Printer > Connect the Power Cord

Connect the Power Cord

1. Connect the AC Adapter to the printer.

2. Connect the AC Power Cord to the AC Adapter.

3. Plug the AC Power Cord into a grounded AC power outlet.

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Home > Set Up Your Printer > Turn Power On/Off

Turn Power On/Off

• To turn on the printer, press .

Press to align the end of the roll.

The Power LED turns green.

• To turn the printer off, press and hold until the Power LED turns off.

NOTE

When turning off the printer, do not disconnect the AC Adapter and AC Power Cord until the Power LED turns off.

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Home > Install Software

Install Software

• Install Printer Drivers and Software on a Computer

• Connect the Printer to a Computer

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Home > Install Software > Install Printer Drivers and Software on a Computer

Install Printer Drivers and Software on a Computer

To print from your computer, install the printer drivers, P-touch Editor, and other applications to your computer.

1. Go to install.brother and download the Software/Documentation installer.

2. Double-click the downloaded installer, and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.

To connect the printer to a computer using a wireless connection, we recommend the following:

• When you turn on the printer for the first time after purchasing it or after resetting it, the printer enters the mode for configuring the wireless settings. Start the installation after turning on the printer.

• Make a note of the SSID (network name) and password (network key) of the wireless network in advance. If you cannot find this information, contact your network administrator or wireless access point/router manufacturer.

• To connect the printer to a computer using Wireless Direct, select USB connection during the installation. At the end of the installation, click the link for Wireless Direct.

3. Close the dialog box when the installation is complete.

To use the printer with a different connection method than the one selected during installation, use the installer again to reinstall the software and printer drivers, and select the new connection method.

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• Available Applications

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Available Applications

Available Applications for Windows

Application Features

P-touch Editor Allows you to design and print custom labels using built-in drawing tools to create various font

and text styles, import images, and insert barcodes.

P-touch Transfer Manager

P-touch Library Manages and prints P-touch Editor templates.

P-touch Update Software

Printer Setting Tool Specifies the printer's settings from a computer.

BRAdmin Light Finds the printer on your network and allows you to configure basic settings from your

BRAdmin Professional

Font Manager Allows you to transfer fonts to the printer and delete fonts from the printer. Transferred fonts can

Allows you to transfer templates and other data to the printer and save backups of your data on the computer.

This application is installed with P-touch Editor.

You can use P-touch Library to print templates.

This application is installed with P-touch Editor.

Updates software to the latest version.

computer.

Finds the printer on your network and allows you to configure advanced settings and updates from your computer.

be accessed and printed using various print commands.

• About font usage permission

When using fonts, you must abide by all terms and conditions set forth by each rightful font owner. Before downloading fonts, you must confirm that you have legitimate licences to use the fonts and comply with their terms and conditions; otherwise you may not download fonts.

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Home > Install Software > Connect the Printer to a Computer

Connect the Printer to a Computer

• Connect the Printer to a Computer Using a USB Cable

• Connect the Printer to a Computer Using Wi-Fi

• Connect the Printer to a Computer Using a Wired LAN

• Connect the Printer to a Computer Using Bluetooth Connection

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Home > Install Software > Connect the Printer to a Computer > Connect the Printer to a Computer Using a

USB Cable

Connect the Printer to a Computer Using a USB Cable

1. Make sure the printer is turned off before connecting the USB cable.

2. Connect the USB cable to the USB Port on the back of the printer, and then to your computer.

3. Turn on the printer.

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Wi-Fi

Connect the Printer to a Computer Using Wi-Fi

The following Wi-Fi connection methods are available:

>> Infrastructure Mode >> Wireless Direct

>> WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™)

Infrastructure Mode

Infrastructure Mode allows you to connect the printer to a computer via a wireless access point/router.

• Before You Begin

Configure the Wi-Fi settings of your printer to communicate with your wireless access point/router. After the printer is configured, computers on your network will have access to the printer.

- To connect the printer to your network, we recommend contacting your system administrator before installation. You must confirm your Wi-Fi settings before you proceed with this installation.

- To configure the Wi-Fi settings again, or if the status of the Wi-Fi connection for your printer is unknown, reset the Wi-Fi settings of the printer.

- When you turn on the printer for the first time after purchasing it or after resetting it, the printer enters the mode for configuring the wireless settings. Start the installation after turning on the printer.

- To achieve the best results with normal everyday printing, use the printer as close to the wireless access point/router as possible with minimal obstructions. Large objects and walls between the two devices as well as interference from other electronic devices can affect communication, or the data transfer speed of your printing.

1. Write down the SSID (network name) and password (network key) of your wireless access point/router.

2. Turn on the printer.

3. Start the installation and follow the on-screen instructions.

If the network selection screen appears, select the SSID that you wrote down.

When the connection between the printer and your wireless access point/router is established, computers on the same network as the printer have access to the printer.

Wireless Direct

Wireless Direct allows you to connect the printer to your computer directly without a wireless access point/router; the printer serves as a wireless access point.

1. Follow the on-screen instructions to select connecting via USB and proceed with the installation.

2. Set the printer to Wireless Direct mode.

• From the LCD menu:

a. Press Menu.

b. Press a or b to select the following:

i. Select [WLAN]. Press OK.

ii. Select [WLAN (On/Off)]. Press OK.

c. Press a or b to select [On]. Press OK.

d. Press a or b to select the following:

i. Select [WLAN]. Press OK.

ii. Select [Network Mode]. Press OK.

e. Press a or b to select [Direct Mode]. Press OK.

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appears on the LCD.

• Using a Windows computer:

a. Launch the Printer Setting Tool on your computer.

b. Click the Communication Settings button.

c. Click General > Communication Settings.

d. Confirm the Infrastructure and Wireless Direct or Wireless Direct option is selected for the

Selected Interface setting, and then confirm the Wireless Direct tab.

e. Click Apply to set the printer to Wireless Direct mode.

f. Exit the Printer Setting Tool.

3. Use your computer to select the SSID of your printer. Make sure your computer and the printer are connected via wireless connection.

The printer must be added to the computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to add the printer.

• The default SSID and password are as follows:

- SSID: "DIRECT-*****_TD-4550DNWB" where ***** is the last five digits of the product serial number.

- Password: 455***** where ***** is the last five digits of the product serial number.

• The Communication Settings menu in the Printer Setting Tool also allows you to apply the network settings changes to multiple printers.

• You cannot connect to the Internet on your computer via Wi-Fi while using Wireless Direct.

If your printer is connected successfully, changes to .

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™)

If your wireless access point/router supports WPS, wireless settings and connections can be configured quickly.

1. Confirm that your wireless access point/router has the WPS symbol.

2. Place your printer within the range of your wireless access point/router.

The range may differ depending on your environment. See the instructions provided with your wireless access point/router.

3. Press Menu.

4. Press a or b to select the following:

a. Select [WLAN]. Press OK.

b. Select [WPS Button Push]. Press OK.

You can also configure the setting using the PIN code by selecting [WPS PIN Code]. For more information, see the instructions provided with your wireless access point/router.

5. Press a or b to select [Start]. Press OK.

6. Press the WPS button on your wireless access point/router.

When the connection is established, the WLAN icon appears on the printer's LCD.

• Computers on the same network as the printer have access to the printer.

• Your printer tries to connect using WPS for two minutes. If OK is pressed during that time, the printer continues trying to connect for an additional two minutes.

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Wired LAN

Connect the Printer to a Computer Using a Wired LAN

To use a static IP address to connect your printer with a wired LAN connection, install the printer drivers and Printer Setting Tool, and then specify the wired LAN connection settings.

Network Cable

Use a straight-through Category 5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network.

IMPORTANT

Do not connect this product to any LAN connection that is subject to overvoltages.

1. If on-screen instructions appear during the installation, make sure the printer is turned off before connecting the LAN cable.

2. Connect the LAN cable to the LAN Port on the back of the printer.

3. Turn on the printer.

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Bluetooth Connection

Connect the Printer to a Computer Using Bluetooth Connection

1. Press Menu.

2. Press a or b to select the following:

a. Select [Bluetooth]. Press OK.

b. Select [Bluetooth (On/Off)]. Press OK.

3. Press a or b to select [On]. Press OK.

appears on the LCD.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.

5. When the search results appear, select the printer.

If your printer is connected successfully,

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changes to .

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Create Labels and Print Using Computer

• Create Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows)

• Print Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows)

• Create Labels and Print without Installing Software and Drivers

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Create Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows)

To use your printer with your computer, install P-touch Editor and the printer driver.

For the latest drivers and software, go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother support website at

support.brother.com.

1. Start the P-touch Editor

• Windows 10/Windows Server 2016:

Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Editor 5.2, or double-click the P-touch Editor 5.2 icon on the desktop.

• Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2012 R2:

Click the P-touch Editor 5.2 icon on the Apps screen, or double-click the P-touch Editor 5.2 icon on the desktop.

• Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 R2:

Click Start > All Programs > Brother P-touch > P-touch Editor 5.2, or double-click the P-touch Editor

5.2 icon on the desktop.

P-touch Editor starts.

2. Do one of the following:

• To open an existing layout, click Open (1).

• To connect a preset layout to a database, select the check box next to Connect Database (2).

• To create a new layout, double-click the New Layout pane (3), or click the New Layout pane (3) and then

click →.

• To create a new layout using a preset layout, double-click a category button (4), or select a category

button (4) and then click →.

To change how P-touch Editor starts, click Tools > Options in the P-touch Editor menu bar to display the

Options dialog box. On the left side, select the General heading, and then the setting you want in the Operations list box under Startup Settings.

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• Main Window of P-touch Editor Express Mode (Windows)

• Main Window of P-touch Editor Professional Mode (Windows)

• Main Window of P-touch Editor Snap Mode (Windows)

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Main Window of P-touch Editor Express Mode (Windows)

Express mode allows you to quickly create layouts including text and images.

1. Edit Toolbars

2. Print Button

3. Operation Mode Selection Buttons

4. Property Palettes

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Main Window of P-touch Editor Professional Mode (Windows)

Professional mode allows you to create layouts using a wide-range of advanced tools and options.

1. Print Menu

2. Property Palettes

3. Edit Toolbars

4. Operation Mode Selection Buttons

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Window of P-touch Editor Snap Mode (Windows)

Main Window of P-touch Editor Snap Mode (Windows)

Snap mode allows you to capture all or a portion of your computer screen display and print it as an image.

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Print Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows)

>> Express Mode >> Professional Mode >> Snap Mode

Express Mode

Configure the settings in the Print screen before printing.

• Click File > Print from the menu bar, or click (Print).

Professional Mode

Configure the settings in the Print screen before printing.

• Click File > Print from the menu bar, or click .

Click to start printing without changing the settings.

Snap Mode

• Enter the text, and then click .

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• Print Using USB Interface (Mass Storage Mode)

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Print Using USB Interface (Mass Storage Mode)

The mass storage feature allows you to send a file to the printer using the USB interface, without installing a printer driver.

This feature is useful for:

• Applying printer settings saved in a command file (BIN file format) and adding templates (BLF file format) into your printer without using any software tools. Both types of files must be distributed by an administrator.

• Executing commands without installing the printer driver.

• Using a device with an operating system (including non-Windows operating systems) supporting a USB host feature to print and transmit data.

1. Confirm that the printer is turned off.

2. Press and hold OK and

Mode] appears on the LCD.

3. Connect the computer or mobile device to the printer via USB.

The printer’s mass storage area appears as a folder on the computer or device's screen.

If the mass storage area does not appear automatically, see the instructions for the operating system of your computer or mobile device for information about accessing the mass storage area.

4. Drag and drop the file you want to copy to the mass storage area.

5. Press OK.

The commands in the command file are executed, and the Status LED flashes once in green. When finished, the Power LED lights in green.

6. To turn off mass storage mode, turn off the printer.

at the same time until the Power LED lights in green and [Mass Storage

NOTE

• When the printer is turned off, mass storage mode is deactivated and any files in the mass storage area are deleted.

• This feature supports only BIN and BLF files.

• Do not create folders in the mass storage area. If a folder is created, files in the folder cannot be accessed.

• The capacity of the mass storage area is 16 MB.

• If multiple files are copied, the commands may not be executed.

• Only USB connection is available while the printer is in mass storage mode.

• Do not access other files in the mass storage area when executing a copied file.

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Print Image Data without Using the Printer Driver

• The mass storage feature supports the JPEG image printing.

• The Object Push Profile (OPP) is used for printing via a Bluetooth connection.

• The printer converts a color JPEG image to a black and white image using a dithering process.

• When sending a black and white JPEG image, the dithering process may produce a fuzzy image.

• To improve the image quality, try to turn off any preprocessing of the JPEG image.

• Only JPEG images can be printed. (Limited to files with the .jpg extension.)

• The maximum file size is 16 MB.

(2 MB when the mass storage feature is used.)

• The maximum resolution is as follows:

- Height × Width = 36000 × 1280 dots

If these limits are exceeded, the data received by the printer is discarded and not printed.

• Print is at 1 pixel = 1 dot.

• The printer performs binary processing (simple binary) to print the image.

• The image is printed with the height-to-width proportions of the received data.

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Print Labels Distributed to Multiple Printers to Reduce Printing Time (Windows)

When printing a large number of labels, printing can be distributed among multiple printers, via USB or network connection, to reduce printing time.

• The Distributed Printing function can only be used with printers of the same model number.

• The number of pages is divided among the selected printers. If the specified number of pages cannot be evenly divided among the printers, it is divided in the order of the printers as shown.

• It may not be possible to detect information for a printer connected via a USB hub or print server. Before printing, enter the settings manually, and check if the printer can be used for printing.

• Depending on whether a router is used and the security features in use, such as a firewall, it may not be possible to use this function.

• We recommend performing a connection test for your operating environment. Contact your information technology manager or administrator for assistance.

1. In P-touch Editor, click File > Print.

2. Click Properties.

3. Click the Advanced tab, select the Distributed Printing check box, and then click Settings.

4. Select the printers you want to use for distributed printing.

The Distributed Printing Settings dialog box appears.

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If multiple printers are connected, you can find the printer you want using its port name. The xxxxxxxxxxxx in BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx in the port name indicates the MAC address/Ethernet address of the printer. The MAC address/Ethernet address can be checked by printing the printer setup information.

5. Right-click the selected printer or printers, and then click Settings. From the Paper Size drop-down list, select the label size.

If multiple printers have been selected, the same label size setting is applied to all selected printers.

6. Click OK to close the label size setting dialog box.

7. Click OK to close the Distributed Printing Settings dialog box.

The setup is completed.

8. Click OK to close the Properties dialog box.

9. Start printing.

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Print Barcode Labels Using Crop Print (Windows)

You can print one or multiple barcodes from an A4 or Letter size PDF file. The Crop Print feature automatically identifies and then individually crops and prints the barcodes you specify.

• The Crop Print function is available only when printing from the Windows printer driver, and cannot be executed using P-touch Editor.

• The accuracy of the Crop Print feature depends on the user's environment, printing material, and label content.

Clear, black-and-white barcodes are recommended.

Some labels may not print correctly or may differ from the original data if the conditions are not optimal.

For more information, visit the Brother support website at

support.brother.com.

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Barcodes Compatible with Crop Print (Windows)

Barcode Specification

Property

Vertical width 0.2" (5 mm) (minimum)

Horizontal width The narrowest bar: 0.02" (0.5 mm) (minimum)

Margin 10 times the narrowest bar width (minimum)

Color Black

Background color White

Cell width (widest bar) 0.02" (0.5 mm) (minimum)

Specification

• Code 39/ Code 3 of 9

• ITF/ ITF-14/ Interleaved 2 of 5

• GS1-128 (UCC/ EAN-128)

• Codabar (Code 2 of 7, NW-7)

• CODE 93

• CODE 128

• UPC-A

• UPC-E

• JAN-8/ EAN-8

• JAN-13/ EAN-13

• QR code

• Datamatrix / GS1 Datamatrix

• PDF417

• MaxiCode

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D00VXY002 D00ZXX001

D00VXY003 D00ZXX002

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D00XXU002 D00X0X001

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Barcode Document Compatible with Crop Print (Windows)

To use the Crop Print function, create a barcode document and save it as a PDF file.

Make sure the final barcode PDF meets the following requirements:

Barcode Conditions for Product Labels

Item

Total barcode

Condition

Between 1-99 barcodes

number

Barcode type Use only barcodes compatible with the Crop Print feature.

Barcode position Make sure barcodes are not tilted or on an angle. They must be parallel with the top and bottom

of each page.

Make sure barcodes start in the top left corner and run down the column, continuing at the top of the next column to the right.

Barcode Layout for Product Labels

Correct Barcode Layout

Incorrect Barcode Layout

Not identified

(not aligned along the top margin)

Barcode Conditions for Shipping Labels

Item

Total barcode number Between 1-9 barcodes

Barcode type Use only barcodes compatible with the Crop Print feature.

Barcode position Make sure barcodes are straight.

Barcode Layout for Shipping Labels

Cropping is performed when any of the following conditions are satisfied:

• The label is surrounded by ruled lines.

• The label includes horizontal lines that extend the entire width of the label.

• The label includes vertical lines that extend the full height of the label.

Condition

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Correct Barcode Layout

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Print Barcode Labels Using Crop Print (Windows)

Make sure your printer is connected to a computer or mobile device via a USB cable or network connection.

1. Open the barcode document PDF file you want to print.

2. Click File > Print.

3. Click the Printer drop-down list, and then select your printer.

4. In the Page Sizing & Handling section, select the Actual Size radio button.

5. Under Orientation, select the Portrait radio button.

6. Click Properties.

7. Click the Basic tab, and do one of the following:

• For Die-cut labels, clear the Cut Every check box.

• For Continuous Rolls, select the Cut Every check box.

8. Click the Crop Print tab, and select the Automatically print individual labels with barcodes. check box.

9. Select the Extract individual labels with barcodes option for product labels or select the Crop barcodes, text, and other objects option for shipping labels.

10. Click the Label/Paper Size drop-down list, and then select your label or paper size.

If you select the Crop barcodes, text, and other objects option, only 4 inch (102 mm) width paper is listed.

Select the closest label size to match the original size of the crop data. We recommend testing a sample before printing a large number of labels.

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11. Click OK.

12. Print from the application's print screen.

• Do not enlarge or reduce the size of the barcode sheet. The barcodes may not be identified correctly.

• When printing from Acrobat Reader, do the following:

- In the Page Sizing & Handling section, clear the Choose paper source by PDF page size check box.

- Under Orientation, select the Portrait radio button.

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Print Labels Using the Printer Driver (Windows)

1. Connect the printer to a computer.

2. Open the document you want to print.

3. Select the print command in your application.

4. Select your printer, and then click the printing properties or preferences button.

The printer driver window appears.

5. Change the printer settings, if needed.

6. Click OK.

7. Complete your print operation.

The printer starts printing. When printing is finished, the printer reverts to the mode selected before printing started.

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Print Labels Using Printer's LCD

• Create Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows)

• Transfer the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows)

• Transfer Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the Printer (Windows)

• Call Up the Transferred Template on the Printer's LCD and Print

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Create Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows)

To use your printer with your computer, install P-touch Editor and the printer driver.

For the latest drivers and software, go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother support website at

support.brother.com.

1. Start the P-touch Editor

• Windows 10/Windows Server 2016:

Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Editor 5.2, or double-click the P-touch Editor 5.2 icon on the desktop.

• Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2012 R2:

Click the P-touch Editor 5.2 icon on the Apps screen, or double-click the P-touch Editor 5.2 icon on the desktop.

• Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 R2:

Click Start > All Programs > Brother P-touch > P-touch Editor 5.2, or double-click the P-touch Editor

5.2 icon on the desktop.

P-touch Editor starts.

2. Do one of the following:

• To open an existing layout, click Open (1).

• To connect a preset layout to a database, select the check box next to Connect Database (2).

• To create a new layout, double-click the New Layout pane (3), or click the New Layout pane (3) and then click →.

• To create a new layout using a preset layout, double-click a category button (4), or select a category button (4) and then click →.

To change how P-touch Editor starts, click Tools > Options in the P-touch Editor menu bar to display the

Options dialog box. On the left side, select the General heading, and then the setting you want in the Operations list box under Startup Settings.

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Transfer the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows)

1. Start the P-touch Editor .

• Windows 10/Windows Server 2016:

Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Editor 5.2, or double-click the P-touch Editor 5.2 icon on the desktop.

• Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2012 R2:

Click the P-touch Editor 5.2 icon on the Apps screen, or double-click the P-touch Editor 5.2 icon on the desktop.

• Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 R2:

Click Start > All Programs > Brother P-touch > P-touch Editor 5.2, or double-click the P-touch Editor

5.2 icon on the desktop.

P-touch Editor starts.

2. Open the template you want or create a label layout.

3. Click File > Transfer Template > Transfer.

The P-touch Transfer Manager window appears. A template is transferred to the Configurations folder.

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Printer (Windows)

Transfer Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the Printer (Windows)

You can transfer templates, databases, and images from the computer to the printer.

To transfer templates from a mobile device to the printer, see Related Information.

1. Connect the printer and the computer via a USB cable, and then turn on the printer.

The printer model name appears next to a printer icon in the folder view.

If you select the printer in the folder view, the current templates and other data stored in the printer appear.

If a printer is disconnected or offline, it does not appear in the folder view.

2. Select the printer you want to transfer the template or other data to.

3. Right-click the Configurations folder, select New, and then create a new folder.

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4. Do one of the following:

• Drag the template or other data you want to transfer and place it in the new folder.

• To transfer multiple templates or other data, drag the files you want to transfer, and then place them in the new folder. Each file is assigned a key number (memory location in the printer) when it is placed in the new folder.

Data type

Template 255 Each template can contain a maximum of 255 objects.

Database 255 • Only CSV files can be transferred.

Image (transferred symbols)

Maximum number of transferable items

255 • Only BMP files can be transferred.

Restriction details

• Each CSV file can contain a maximum of 65000 records.

• Monochrome BMP files are recommended.

• The size limit is 2560 x 2560 pixels.

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Data type Maximum number of

transferable items

Restriction details

• Wide images may be cropped.

• You can confirm the available space in the transfer file memory by printing the Printer Setting Report. See Available memory in the report for the available space. The available space appearing in Available memory: ****B may be different from the actual available space.

• You can view the templates and other data by selecting:

- The folder in the Configurations folder

- All Contents

- One of the categories under Filter, such as Layouts

5. To change the key number assigned to an item, right-click the item, select the Key Assign menu, and then select the key number you want.

• Except for the data in databases, all data transferred to the printer is assigned a key number.

• If the template or other data transferred to the printer has the same key number as another template already saved in the printer, the new template overwrites the old one. You can confirm the assigned template numbers saved in the printer by backing up the templates or other data.

• If the printer memory is full, remove one or more templates from the printer's memory.

6. To change the template names or other data you want to transfer, click the item you want, and then type the new name.

The number of characters used for the template names may be limited depending on the printer model.

7. Select the folder containing the templates or other data you want to transfer, and then click Transfer.

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A confirmation message appears.

• You can also transfer individual items to the printer without adding them to a folder. Select the template or other data you want to transfer, and then click Transfer.

• Multiple items and folders can be selected and transferred in one operation.

8. Click OK.

The selected items are transferred to the printer.

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Call Up the Transferred Template on the Printer's LCD and Print

Transferred or preset templates can be printed by the printer using the LCD menu without connecting to a computer or mobile device.

>> Print a Template not Linked to a Database >> Print a Template Linked to a Database

Print a Template not Linked to a Database

1. Make sure the LCD is in the template mode as shown below.

If it is not, set it to the template mode.

a. Press Menu.

b. Press a or b to select the following:

i. Select [Template Settings]. Press OK.

ii. Select [Template Mode]. Press OK.

c. Press a or b to select [On]. Press OK.

2. Press a or b to select a template, and then press OK.

The number of labels assigned to the selected template prints. To change this number for future use, go to [Template Settings] and set the [Confirm Print] option to [On].

The next time you print, the print settings screen will appear, allowing you to change the number of labels using a and b.

• To display a print preview, press Menu on the print settings screen twice, and then press OK.

• To display the object in the template, press Menu on the print settings screen once, and then press OK.

To return to the print settings screen, press

or OK.

Print a Template Linked to a Database

1. Make sure the LCD is in the template mode as shown below.

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If it is not, set it to the template mode.

a. Press Menu.

b. Press a or b to select the following:

i. Select [Template Settings]. Press OK.

ii. Select [Template Mode]. Press OK.

c. Press a or b to select [On]. Press OK.

2. Press a or b to select a template, and then press OK.

3. Press a or b to select the database, and then press OK.

The LCD displays the template mode screen.

The number of labels assigned to the selected template prints. To change this number for future use, go to [Template Settings] and set the [Confirm Print] option to [On].

The next time you print, the print settings screen will appear, allowing you to change the number of labels using a and b.

• To display a print preview, press Menu on the print settings screen twice, and then press OK.

• To display the object in the template, press Menu on the print settings screen once, and then press OK.

To return to the print settings screen, press

or OK.

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Print Labels Using Barcode Scanner or Other Devices (P-touch Template)

• P-touch Template Operations Overview

• Create Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows)

• Transfer the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows)

• Transfer Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the Printer (Windows)

• Specify the Barcode Scanner Settings (Windows)

• Connect the Printer to a Barcode Scanner Using Bluetooth (Windows)

• Connect the Printer to a Barcode Scanner Using USB Host Interface

• Try the P-touch Template Function Using the Barcode List

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Operations Overview

P-touch Template Operations Overview

P-touch Template mode allows you to insert data into text and barcode objects from a downloaded template using other devices connected to the printer.

• P-touch Template mode is also compatible with other input devices like a scale, testing machine, controller, or a programmable logic device.

• For more information, see the P-touch Template Manual/ Command Reference (English only). You can download the latest version from the Brother support website at support.brother.com/manuals.

Basic Operations

Standard Template Printing

Download frequently used templates or images and scan a barcode to select which one to print.

Advanced Template Printing

Download a template and scan a barcode to print a copy or to insert the scanned data into a different template.

Database Lookup Printing

Download a database linked to a template and scan a barcode to find a record to insert into the template and print.

See Related Information.

Advanced Operations

Numbered (Serialized Number) Printing

Increment printed text or barcodes in any downloaded template.

See Related Information.

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Related Topics:

• Print the Transferred Templates Directly (Standard Template Printing)

• Print the Transferred Templates After Changing (Advanced Templated Printing)

• Print the Templates Related to a Database (Database Lookup Printing)

• Print the Transferred Templates in Serialized Number (Numbered (Serialized Number) Printing)

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Create Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows)

To use your printer with your computer, install P-touch Editor and the printer driver.

For the latest drivers and software, go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother support website at

support.brother.com.

1. Start the P-touch Editor

• Windows 10/Windows Server 2016:

Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Editor 5.2, or double-click the P-touch Editor 5.2 icon on the desktop.

• Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2012 R2:

Click the P-touch Editor 5.2 icon on the Apps screen, or double-click the P-touch Editor 5.2 icon on the desktop.

• Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 R2:

Click Start > All Programs > Brother P-touch > P-touch Editor 5.2, or double-click the P-touch Editor

5.2 icon on the desktop.

P-touch Editor starts.

2. Do one of the following:

• To open an existing layout, click Open (1).

• To connect a preset layout to a database, select the check box next to Connect Database (2).

• To create a new layout, double-click the New Layout pane (3), or click the New Layout pane (3) and then click →.

• To create a new layout using a preset layout, double-click a category button (4), or select a category button (4) and then click →.

To change how P-touch Editor starts, click Tools > Options in the P-touch Editor menu bar to display the

Options dialog box. On the left side, select the General heading, and then the setting you want in the Operations list box under Startup Settings.

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to P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows)

Transfer the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows)

1. Start the P-touch Editor .

• Windows 10/Windows Server 2016:

Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Editor 5.2, or double-click the P-touch Editor 5.2 icon on the desktop.

• Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2012 R2:

Click the P-touch Editor 5.2 icon on the Apps screen, or double-click the P-touch Editor 5.2 icon on the desktop.

• Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 R2:

Click Start > All Programs > Brother P-touch > P-touch Editor 5.2, or double-click the P-touch Editor

5.2 icon on the desktop.

P-touch Editor starts.

2. Open the template you want or create a label layout.

3. Click File > Transfer Template > Transfer.

The P-touch Transfer Manager window appears. A template is transferred to the Configurations folder.

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Other Data from the Computer to the Printer (Windows)