Brother TD4550DNWBZU1 User Manual
User's Guide
TD-4550DNWB
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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.
• QR Code Generating Program Copyright © 2008 DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
• BarStar Pro Encode Library (PDF417, Micro PDF417, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, AztecCode, GS1 Composite,
GS1 Databar, Code93, MSI/Plessey, POSTNET, Intelligent Mail Barcode)
Copyright © 2007 AINIX Corporation. All rights reserved.
• Blue SDK
Copyright © 1995-2018 OpenSynergy GmbH.
All rights reserved. All unpublished rights reserved.
• Portions of this software are copyright © 2014 The FreeType Project (
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.
www.freetype.org). All rights reserved.
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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