SOFTWARE USER’S GUIDE Label Printer TD-series The contents of this guide 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.
Introduction The Brother label printer (hereafter referred to as “the machine”), is compatible with many Windows® software applications, allowing you to print a document almost anywhere you need to work. The printer is also compatible with many mobile devices, printing with text or from a custom printing application. This guide will show you how easy it is to use P-touch Editor and other Brother software applications to print using text data.
Table of Contents 1 Installing and Uninstalling P-touch Editor and P-touch Update Software 1 Installing P-touch Editor / P-touch Update Software..................................................................................1 Uninstalling P-touch Editor / P-touch Update Software / Printer Setting Tool ...........................................2 2 Customizing Labels 3 Add new paper format ...............................................................................................................
6 Transferring label templates with P-touch Transfer Express 51 Preparing P-touch Transfer Express .......................................................................................................52 Transferring the label template to P-touch Transfer Manager .................................................................52 Saving the label template as a Transfer Package file (.pdz) ...................................................................53 Distributing the Transfer Package file (.
1 Installing and Uninstalling P-touch Editor and P-touch Update Software 1 1 P-touch Editor allows you to create templates with various kinds of designs. Refer to the P-touch Editor help file for template design samples and details on creating, printing, and saving your templates. You can use P-touch Update Software to update P-touch Editor and the printer’s firmware. To download the latest driver and software, please visit the Brother Solutions Center website: http://solutions.brother.
Installing and Uninstalling P-touch Editor and P-touch Update Software Uninstalling P-touch Editor / P-touch Update Software / Printer Setting Tool 1 1 NOTE • Perform this procedure only if the P-touch Editor / P-touch Update Software is no longer necessary. • “Printer Setting Tool” appears in English as [Printer Setting Tool] in the Control Panel and shortcut icon. a For Windows® XP: Click [Start], [Control Panel], go to [Add or Remove Programs]. The [Add or Remove Programs] dialog box appears.
2 Customizing Labels 2 Add new paper format 2 In order to use labels with a size not listed in the [Paper Size] list of the printer driver, the label format must be added to the printer driver. This can be specified using the printer driver or, with TD-2020/2120N/2130N, it can be specified using the Printer Setting Tool. If the Printer Setting Tool will be used for TD-2020/2120N/2130N, refer to the chapter on the Printer Setting Tool in the User’s Guide.
Customizing Labels b For Windows® XP Choose “Brother XX-XXXX”, and click [File] - [Printing Preferences]. The [Printer Properties] dialog box appears. (XX-XXXX is your model name.) 2 For Windows Vista® Choose “Brother XX-XXXX”, and click [Select printing preferences]. The [Brother XX-XXXX Printing preferences] dialog box appears. (XX-XXXX is your model name.) For Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Choose “Brother XX-XXXX”, and right click and select [Printing preferences].
Customizing Labels The [Paper Size Setup] dialog box appears. 2 1 2 3 4 5 1 New Registers new paper formats. 2 Edit Edits the settings for the selected paper format. To save the selected paper format with the new settings, click [Overwrite]. To add a paper format with the new settings, change the name in the [Paper Size Name] box, and then click [Add]. Preset RD paper formats (paper formats available when the software was installed) cannot be edited. 3 Delete Deletes the selected paper format.
Customizing Labels d Click [New]. The [New] dialog box appears. 2 e Click [Advanced Printing Adjustments] to specify the following settings for each paper size. Under [Printing Reference Point Adjustment], the printing position can be adjusted. f g Under [Energy Rank], the print energy (density) can be adjusted. h Click [Exit]. Enter the settings for the paper to be used, and then click [Add]. A new paper format is created.
Customizing Labels Distributing paper formats 2 The paper formats exported from the [Currently Registered Paper Sizes] list can be distributed to other computers. Distributing paper formats only 2 2 If the printer driver has been installed on the recipient’s computer, only the paper formats need to be distributed. For TD-2020/2120N/2130N Users a At the sender’s computer, specify the paper format settings, and then click [Export]. Refer to the User’s Guide. The following files are created.
Customizing Labels Distributing paper formats bundled with the installer 2 If the printer driver has not been installed on the recipient’s computer, the paper formats that can be distributed are bundled with the installer for the printer driver. 2 Read “TD-XXXX” in the following steps as your model name. For TD-2020/2120N/2130N Users a At the sender’s computer, specify the paper format settings, and then click [Export]. Refer to the User’s Guide. The following files are created. TD-2020: bst202ed.
3 Creating Labels Label creation overview 3 3 This section describes the general procedure for creating labels using the machine. For details on step-by-step instructions, see Help files. From label creation to printing a 3 3 Decide the type of label you want to create. Here are some label design examples to show what is possible.
Creating Labels b Prepare the appropriate RD Roll for the label you want to create. Choose the appropriate RD Roll for the type of label you will create. Install the RD Roll. 3 uu Refer to the User’s Guide c In order to print a label, the created label must first be transferred to the printer from P-touch Transfer Manager.
Creating Labels d Create and print the label. Create a label Print the label 3 Using P-touch Editor Windows® Express Mode Express Mode Enter the text Windows® Edit the label Professional Mode Professional Mode Enter the text Windows® Edit the label Snap Mode The result may differ.
Creating Labels Using an application from another publisher Microsoft® Word/Excel®/Outlook® - Add-In functions - Import the text 3 Printing a label with only the printer - Use a preset template - Use a downloaded template Printing with a connected external input device (TD-2120N/2130N/4100N only) - Use a P-touch template Refer to the P-touch Template Manual. (Search for your model name at http://solutions.brother.com/, click [Downloads], and then download the utility.
4 How to Use P-touch Editor 4 Refer to the procedures below for your computer’s operating system. In the screen shots, “XX-XXXX” is displayed to represent the printer model number. To download the latest driver and software, please visit the Brother Solutions Center at: http://solutions.brother.com Using P-touch Editor 4 Starting P-touch Editor a 4 For Windows® XP / Windows Vista® / Windows® 7 From the Start button, click [All Programs]-[Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 5.0].
How to Use P-touch Editor b Select an option in the [New/Open] dialog box and click [OK]. 4 The printer and media size can be selected in this dialog box. Click [Open File] to open the [Open] dialog box, where you can select and open a previously saved template. Click [View History] to open the [History] dialog box, where you can select and open recently saved templates. Click [New] to select the desired orientation (vertical or horizontal), and create a new template.
How to Use P-touch Editor Operation modes 4 P-touch Editor has three different operation modes: [Express] mode, [Professional] mode, and [Snap] mode. You can easily switch between modes by using mode selection buttons. [Express] mode This mode allows you to quickly and easily create templates that include text and images. The [Express] mode screen is explained below.
How to Use P-touch Editor [Professional] mode This mode allows you to create templates using a wide-range of advanced tools and options. The [Professional] mode screen is explained below. 1 2 3 4 4 5 8 6 7 1 Menu bar Provides access to all available commands, which are grouped under each menu title ([File], [Edit], [View], and [Insert], etc.) according to their functions. 2 Standard toolbar Provides access to frequently used commands, such as New Layout, Open, Save, Print, etc.
How to Use P-touch Editor [Snap] mode This mode allows you to capture all or a portion of your computer screen content, print it as an image, and save it for future use. a Click the [Snap] mode selection button. The [Description of Snap mode] dialog box is displayed. 4 b Click [OK]. The [Snap] mode palette is displayed.
How to Use P-touch Editor Using P-touch Editor Help Viewing the P-touch Editor help file 4 4 This section explains how to use the P-touch Editor help file. Starting from the Start menu 4 For Windows® XP / Windows Vista® / Windows® 7 4 From the Start button, click [All Programs]-[Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 5.0 Help]. For Windows® 8 Click [P-touch Editor 5.0 Help] on [Apps] screen.
How to Use P-touch Editor Starting from P-touch Editor 4 In [Express] mode or [Professional] mode: Click the [Help] menu and select [P-touch Editor Help]. [Express] mode 4 4 [Professional] mode 4 In [Snap] mode: Place the mouse pointer within the [Snap] mode palette so that the four-way arrow pointer (the “move” pointer) is displayed, right click and then [P-touch Editor Help]. [Snap] mode 4 NOTE You can also press the [F1] key to open the P-touch Editor help file.
How to Use P-touch Editor Printing the P-touch Editor help file 4 You can print P-touch Editor help file topics for later reference. a b c In the [Contents] tab, select the content that you want to print. d Specify the [Printer] and click [Print]. Click [Print] on the Toolbar. Choose the range of topics to be printed, and click [OK]. 4 NOTE Choose a normal printer that supports general paper sizes, such as A4/Letter.
How to Use P-touch Editor Printing directly from other applications 4 You can use this machine to print directly from most Windows® applications, by installing the printer driver. Because the paper size for this machine is different from other regular printers, you may not be able to print even after installing the driver and application software, unless the application software allows the correct label size to be set.
How to Use P-touch Editor b For Windows® XP Choose “Brother XX-XXXX”, and click [File] - [Printing Preferences]. The [Printer Properties] dialog box appears. For Windows Vista® Choose “Brother XX-XXXX”, and click [Select printing preferences]. The [Brother XX-XXXX Printing Preferences] dialog box appears. 4 For Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Choose “Brother XX-XXXX”, and right click and select [Printing preferences]. The [Brother XX-XXXX Printing Preferences] dialog box appears.
How to Use P-touch Editor [Advanced] Tab Settings for [Halftone], [Brightness] and [Contrast] can be specified from this tab. When using a fixed size with continuous length tape, click [Settings] to display a dialog box, and then specify the necessary settings. 4 NOTE For details on [Distributed Printing], refer to Printing labels distributed to multiple printers on page 82. [Other] Tab Settings for [Unit] and [Start printing] (TD-4000/4100N only) can be specified from this tab.
How to Use P-touch Editor Printing from other applications 4 We will use Microsoft® Word 2007 as an example. The following explanations and procedures depict Windows Vista®, and may vary depending on your computer’s operating system. In the screen shots, “XX-XXXX” is displayed to represent the printer model number. a Click and [Print]. 4 The [Print] dialog box appears.
How to Use P-touch Editor e Click the [Paper] tab, and choose the paper size that you want to print. 4 You can also choose the Paper Format that you added on page 3. Set page margins in the [Margins] tab as well. f Click [OK]. The size of the Microsoft ® Word window is adjusted to the paper size that you have just chosen. Edit the document as needed. g Click [OK]. The specified labels are printed.
How to Use P-touch Editor Creating labels with other applications by using the Add-In function 4 When installing the software, if you choose the Add-In function, a P-touch icon will be automatically added onto the Microsoft® Word, Excel®, and Outlook ® toolbar. (Only if Microsoft® Word, Excel®, Outlook ® are already installed on your computer.) The Add-In function is valid for Windows® only.
How to Use P-touch Editor b Click on the checkboxes for the Microsoft® application where you would like the P-touch Editor add-in function button to be installed. 4 For each Microsoft® application you must select which version of the label creation software you would like to open when the P-touch Editor button on the toolbar is clicked. Express Mode: Starts Express Mode. Professional Mode: Starts Professional mode. Print Immediately: Prints the label.
How to Use P-touch Editor Microsoft® Word 4 With the Add-In function, you can directly copy the text in Microsoft® Word to a label layout. NOTE If Microsoft® Outlook® is running and Microsoft® Word is chosen as the standard editor, you won’t be able to use the Add-In function in Microsoft® Word. Exit Microsoft ® Outlook® and restart Microsoft® Word. Creating labels using Microsoft® Word Microsoft® a Open a document.
How to Use P-touch Editor How to add Microsoft® Word text to the Label List shown in the database window 4 NOTE For first time use, the message [Record data in the Label List?] is displayed. If you click [Yes], new records are automatically created in the Label List and the text is added to each field shown below from next time you register the text. Each time you add new information into your label list it also records the following information for your reference.
How to Use P-touch Editor Microsoft® Excel® 4 With the Add-In function, you can directly copy text from Microsoft® Excel® to a label layout. Creating labels using Microsoft® Excel® a 4 Open a Microsoft® Excel® worksheet and select the cells of text you want to include in the label. 4 b On the Microsoft® Excel® ribbon/standard toolbar, click . The [Brother P-touch Import Setup] dialog box appears. c In [Label Layout], make adjustments to the line spacing in the cells and click [Preview/Print].
How to Use P-touch Editor NOTE • For details on how to automatically add the text to the Label List, see How to add text from Microsoft® Excel® to the Label List on page 31. • If you want to include the data into the Code field of the Label List, choose [Text Imported Into the “Code” Field of the Label List] in the [Brother P-touch Import Setup] dialog box. How to add text from Microsoft® Excel® to the Label List 4 NOTE For first time use, the message [Record data in the Label List?] is displayed.
How to Use P-touch Editor Microsoft® Outlook® 4 With the Add-In function, you can directly copy the text in Microsoft® Outlook® to a label layout. Items you can import are: Contacts, Calendar items, Deleted Items, Drafts, Inbox, Journal, Notes (text in the Notes dialog box is not available), Outbox, Sent Items and Tasks windows. Creating labels using the Contacts data in Microsoft® Outlook® a 4 Open Microsoft ® Outlook® Contacts and highlight the contact information you want to include.
How to Use P-touch Editor b On the Microsoft® Outlook ® ribbon/standard toolbar, click . NOTE For details on how to automatically add the text to the Label List, see How to add text from Microsoft® Outlook® to the Label List on page 34. c In [Label Layout], make adjustments to the line spacing in the cells and click [Edit/Print]. 4 NOTE [Label Layout] enables you to change the way your text is displayed/printed.
How to Use P-touch Editor How to add text from Microsoft® Outlook® to the Label List 4 NOTE For first time use, the message [Record data in the Label List?] is displayed. If you click [Yes], new records are automatically created in the Label List and the text is added to each field shown below from next time you register the text. Each time you add new information into your label list it also records the following information for your reference.
5 How to use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library 5 P-touch Transfer Manager 5 This program allows you to transfer templates and other data to the printer and save backups of your data on the computer. After P-touch Transfer Manager is used to transfer data to the printer, P-touch Template is used to send text data to the printer that will be inserted into the template and printed.
How to use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Using P-touch Transfer Manager 5 In order to use P-touch Transfer Manager, the label templates created in P-touch Editor must first be transferred to P-touch Transfer Manager. Transferring the label template to P-touch Transfer Manager a b 5 In P-touch Editor, open the label template to be transferred. Click [File] - [Transfer Template] - [Transfer].
How to use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Main window 5 1 2 3 5 5 4 6 1 Menu bar Provides access to various commands, which are grouped under each menu title ([File], [Edit], [View], [Tool], and [Help]) according to their functions. 2 Toolbar Provides access to frequently used commands. 3 Printer selector Allows you to select which printer the data will be transferred to. When you select a printer, only the data that can be sent to the selected printer is displayed in the data list.
How to use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Explanations of the Toolbar Icons Icon Button name Transfer (Only for P-touch Transfer Manager) Backup Function Transfers templates and other data from the computer to the printer (TD-2120N/2130N network connection also supported). (Only for P-touch Transfer Manager) Retrieves the templates and other data saved in the printer and saves it on the computer (TD-2120N/2130N network connection also supported). Open Opens the selected template.
How to use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Transferring templates or other data from the computer to the printer via USB 5 Use the following procedure to transfer templates from the computer to the printer. Follow these instructions when the printer is connected to the computer via USB. a Connect the computer and the printer via USB and turn on the printer. The printer model name is displayed in the folder view.
How to use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library c Right-click the [Configurations] folder, select [New], and then create a new folder. 5 In the example above, the folder [Transfer] is created. d Drag the template or other data that you want to transfer and place it in the new folder. You can view the templates and other data by selecting the folder in the [Configurations] folder, selecting [All Contents] or by selecting one of the categories under [Filter], such as [Layouts].
How to use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library e To change the key number assigned to an item, right-click the item, select [Key Assign], and then select the desired key number. 5 NOTE • 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 will overwrite the old one.
How to use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library g Select the folder containing the templates or other data that you want to transfer, and then click [Transfer]. A confirmation message will be displayed. 5 NOTE • You can also transfer individual items to the printer without adding them to a folder. Select the template or other data that you want to transfer, and then click [Transfer]. • Multiple items and folders can be selected and transferred in one operation. h Click [OK].
How to use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Transfer the templates to the printer via network (TD-2120N/2130N/4100N only) 5 To transfer the templates to the printer via network, you need BRAdmin Professional. BRAdmin Professional can be downloaded from our website at http://solutions.brother.com. With TD-2120N/2130N, P-touch Transfer Manager can also be used to transfer templates via the network. In this case, the printer and computer must be connected to the network.
How to use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library d Choose Load Firmware function of the BRAdmin Professional. Choose [TFTP PUT] and click [OK] button. e Choose the file in .blf format which you saved in step b and load it to the printer. Choose .blf file and click [OK] button. 5 NOTE With TD-4100N, the default password is “access”.
How to use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Backing up templates or other data saved in the printer 5 Use the following procedure to retrieve the templates or other data saved in the printer and save it on the computer. With TD-4000/4100N, this feature is only available when the computer and printer are connected via USB. Backed up templates or other data cannot be edited on the computer.
How to use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Deleting all the printer data 5 Use the following procedure to delete all templates or other data that are saved in the printer. With TD-4000/4100N, this feature is only available when the computer and printer are connected via USB. a Connect the computer and the printer and switch the printer’s power On. The printer model name is displayed in the folder view. b Right-click the printer, and then select [Delete All].
How to use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Using P-touch Library 5 Starting P-touch Library 5 For Windows® XP / Windows Vista® / Windows® 7 From the Start button, click [All Programs]-[Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Tools]-[P-touch Library 2.1]. For Windows® 8 Click [P-touch Library 2.1] on [Start]/[Apps] screen. 5 When P-touch Library starts, the main window is displayed.
How to use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library 4 Templates list Displays a list of the templates or other data in the selected folder. 5 Preview Displays a preview of the templates or other data selected in the templates list. Explanations of the Toolbar Icons Icon Button name Open Print (Only for P-touch Library) Function Opens the selected template. 5 Prints the selected label template with the printer.
How to use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Printing templates 5 Select the template that you want to print and then click [Print]. 5 The template is printed using the connected printer. Searching for templates or other data 5 You can search for templates or other data registered to P-touch Library. a Click [Search]. The [Search] dialog box is displayed.
How to use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library b Specify the search criteria. The following search criteria are available. Settings Details Multiple Parameters Determines how the program searches when multiple criteria are specified. If you select [AND], the program searches for files that satisfy all of the criteria. If you select [OR], the program searches for files that satisfy any of the criteria. Name Allows you to search for a template or other data by specifying the file name.
6 Transferring label templates with P-touch Transfer Express 6 By using P-touch Transfer Express, one or more label templates and a database can be easily transferred into a Brother printer via a local USB. After a label template has been created by an administrator, it can be distributed together with P-touch Transfer Express to many users and easily transfer a label template into each Brother printer locally.
Transferring label templates with P-touch Transfer Express Preparing P-touch Transfer Express 6 The user must prepare P-touch Transfer Express for transferring label templates to the Brother printer. P-touch Transfer Express is developed in English. a The latest P-touch Transfer Express can be downloaded from the following website. http://solutions.brother.com [Select your region/country] - Choose your product - [Downloads] b Download Transfer Express to any location on the computer.
Transferring label templates with P-touch Transfer Express Saving the label template as a Transfer Package file (.pdz) 6 In order to create a file in a format that can be used by P-touch Transfer Express, save the label template as a Transfer Package file (.pdz). a In the folder view, select [Configurations]. 6 b Select the label template to be distributed. Multiple label templates can be selected.
Transferring label templates with P-touch Transfer Express c Click [File] - [Save Transfer File]. NOTE 6 • If [Save Transfer File] was clicked while either [Configurations] or a created folder is selected, all label templates in the folder are saved as the Transfer Package file (.pdz). • Multiple label templates can be combined into a single Transfer Package file (.pdz). d Type in the name, and then click [Save]. The label template is saved as a Transfer Package file (.pdz).
Transferring label templates with P-touch Transfer Express Distributing the Transfer Package file (.pdz) and P-touch Transfer Express to the user 6 NOTE If the user already has P-touch Transfer Express downloaded, it is not necessary for the administrator to send the Transfer Express folder to the user. In this case, the user can simply move the distributed Transfer Package file to the downloaded folder and then double-click [PtTrExp.exe]. a Move the Transfer Package file (.
Transferring label templates with P-touch Transfer Express Transferring the Transfer Package file (.pdz) to Brother printer 6 Using P-touch Transfer Express received from the administrator, the user can transfer the Transfer Package file (.pdz) to the Brother printer. Do not turn off the power when transferring templates. a b c d Turn on the Brother printer. Using a USB cable, connect the Brother printer to the computer. Double-click [PtTrExp.exe], which was received from the administrator.
Transferring label templates with P-touch Transfer Express When there are either multiple or no Transfer Package files (.pdz) within the folder containing [PtTrExp.exe], click [Browse]. Select the Transfer Package file to be transferred, and then click [Open]. 6 Click [Transfer].
Transferring label templates with P-touch Transfer Express Click [Yes]. Transfer of the Transfer Package file begins. 6 e Click [OK]. Transfer of the Transfer Package file is completed.
7 Printing the list of label templates 7 A list of the templates stored on the Brother TD printer can be printed. No more than 99 files will be listed. For TD-2020/2120N/2130N Users a b c Install a roll of labels with a width of 2.25"(57 mm) receipt paper. Turn on the printer. Hold down the (Print) button for at least 1 second. For TD-4000/4100N Users a b c Install a roll of labels with a width of 2"(50.8 mm) or more. Turn on the printer. 7 Hold down the FEED button for at least 1 second.
8 Printing labels using P-touch Template 8 P-touch Template function 8 With a barcode reader connected to the printer, labels and barcodes can easily be printed by scanning barcodes. The plug may differ by country. 8 Basic operations 8 Preset template printing (Refer to page 64) If frequently used label layouts are stored in the printer, they can be reprinted by simply scanning the barcode for each label layout.
Printing labels using P-touch Template Preparation 8 Before connecting the barcode reader to this printer, specify barcode reader settings and the settings in the P-touch Template Settings tool. Specifying settings in the P-touch Template Settings tool a 8 Download the P-touch Template Settings tool at the specified URL, and then run P-touch Template Settings.exe. http://solutions.brother.
Printing labels using P-touch Template Specifying barcode reader settings a 8 Click B in step b of “Specifying settings in the P-touch Template Settings tool”. NOTE Various settings such as the baud rate must be changed in order to use the RS-232C connection. For details on changing the settings, refer to the operation manual for the barcode reader. The settings for the serial port of this printer are listed below.
Printing labels using P-touch Template Connecting a barcode reader 8 Connect a barcode reader to the printer. Barcode reader connection interfaces For TD-2020/4000/4100N, use RS-232C (D-sub 9-pin) interface. For TD-2120N/2130N, RS-232C interface or USB host interface can be used. When using an RS-232C interface with TD-2120/2120N/2130N, the optional RJ25 to DB9M serial adapter (PA-SCA-001) must be used.
Printing labels using P-touch Template Preset template printing If a frequently used label layout is stored in the printer, identical labels can be printed simply by scanning barcodes. 8 Bill Anderson Mr. Bill Anderson 4555 Cumberland Pkwy Anytown USA 95063 NOTE • For details on the barcodes that can be scanned for the various settings, refer to List of barcodes for specifying settings on page 87. • Grouped objects will be converted and sent as an image.
Printing labels using P-touch Template NOTE • Settings can be specified for multiple parameters. • If no settings have been specified, a label will be printed by P-touch Template Settings. The default settings for P-touch Template Settings is a single copy with “Auto cut on”. For details on P-touch Template Settings, download “P-touch Template manual” (English only) from the following website. http://solutions.brother.com/ [Select your region/country] - Choose your product - [Downloads] .
Printing labels using P-touch Template Barcode printing (copying) 8 A barcode scanned with the barcode reader can be printed with the protocol and size of a previously created template. NOTE • For details on the barcodes that can be scanned for the various settings, refer to List of barcodes for specifying settings on page 87.
Printing labels using P-touch Template NOTE • Settings can be specified for multiple parameters. • If no settings are specified, labels will be printed according to the settings specified in the P-touch Template Settings tool. The default settings for P-touch Template Settings is a single copy with “Auto cut on”. For details on P-touch Template Setting Tool, download “P-touch Template manual” (English only) from the following website. http://solutions.brother.
Printing labels using P-touch Template Database-assisted label printing 8 By linking objects in a label layout to a database, then scanning the key barcodes for the database, labels can be printed with objects in the template replaced with database data. NOTE • The key barcode is the barcode for the information appearing in the database file, in the leftmost column of record view (field “A” in form view). These key barcodes must be created in advance.
Printing labels using P-touch Template NOTE • Settings can be specified for multiple parameters. • If no settings are specified, labels will be printed according to the settings specified in the P-touch Template Settings tool. The default settings for P-touch Template Settings is a single copy with “Auto cut on”. For details on P-touch Template Setting Tool, download “P-touch Template manual" (English only) from the following website. http://solutions.brother.
Printing labels using P-touch Template k The object data in the specified template is replaced with the database data, and the labels are printed.
Printing labels using P-touch Template Numbering function (serialized number) printing 8 Labels can be printed while automatically incrementing a number or barcode in the label. For a text label 8 Operating procedures Create text label i Transfer label layout to printer i Print label Procedure a Create the text label. 1 Start P-touch Editor 5.0. 2 Type in the text. Example: 8 3 Click and drag the pointer to highlight the Numbering field.
Printing labels using P-touch Template b Make sure that the printer is connected to the computer, and then transfer the label layout to the printer. 1 Click [File]-[Transfer Template] to start Transfer Manager. NOTE Select the label layout from the list, and then right-click it to display a menu. Click [Key Assign] to select a key number. This is the label template number that will be used when printing. 8 2 Click [Transfer] to transfer the label layout to the printer.
Printing labels using P-touch Template 2 Refer to the example below, and scan the barcode for the number specified as the key number. Example for key number 5: Select template ^TS005 3 Scan the “Number of serialized copies” barcode. ^NN 4 Specify the number of copies to be printed. Refer to “For entering numbers” on page 88, and scan the barcodes for the three digits of the number of copies to be printed. Example for 5 copies: 8 005 5 Scan the “Begin printing” barcode, shown below.
Printing labels using P-touch Template For a barcode label 8 Operating procedures Create barcode label i Transfer label layout to printer i Print label Procedure a Create the barcode label. 1 Start P-touch Editor 5.0. 2 Click [Insert]-[Bar Code] to display the Bar Code Properties dialog box, and then specify the settings. Example: 8 3 Click and drag the pointer to highlight the Numbering field. 4 Click the [Numbering] button, and then click the [OK] button.
Printing labels using P-touch Template NOTE • Up to 9 Numbering objects can be specified in a single template. • A maximum of 15 characters can be specified for a Numbering field. b Make sure that the printer is connected to the computer, and then transfer the label layout to the printer. 1 Click [File]-[Transfer Template] to start Transfer Manager. NOTE Select the label layout from the list, and then right-click it to display a menu. Click [Key Assign] to select a key number.
Printing labels using P-touch Template 2 Refer to the example below, and scan the barcode for the number specified as the key number. Example for key number 6: Select template ^TS006 3 Scan the “Number of serialized copies” barcode. ^NN 4 Specify the number of copies to be printed. Refer to “For entering numbers” on page 88, and scan the barcodes for the three digits of the number of copies to be printed. Example for 5 copies: 8 005 5 Scan the “Begin printing” barcode, shown below.
9 Updating P-touch Editor (all models) / Updating the Firmware (TD-2020/2120N/2130N only) 9 The software can be upgraded to the latest version using this tool. In the following steps, you will see XX-XXXX. Read "XX" as your printer name. NOTE • To use the P-touch Update Software, it is necessary to install it from the CD-ROM provided. You can also download from the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.
Updating P-touch Editor (all models) / Updating the Firmware (TD-2020/2120N/2130N only) b Click the [Computer software update] icon. c Select the [Printer] and [Language], select the check box next to P-touch Editor and then click [Install]. 9 d A message is displayed to indicate that installation has finished.
Updating P-touch Editor (all models) / Updating the Firmware (TD-2020/2120N/2130N only) How to update the firmware (TD-2020/2120N/2130N only) a b 9 Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable. For Windows® XP / Windows Vista® / Windows® 7 Double-click the [P-touch Update Software] icon. NOTE The following method can also be used to start the P-touch Update Software. Click the Start button, and then select [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Update Software].
Updating P-touch Editor (all models) / Updating the Firmware (TD-2020/2120N/2130N only) d Select the [Printer], ensure that [The machine is connected correctly.] is displayed, and then click [OK]. e Select the [Language], select the check box next to the firmware to be updated, and then click [Transfer]. Do not turn off the printer or disconnect the cable while the data is being transferred.
Updating P-touch Editor (all models) / Updating the Firmware (TD-2020/2120N/2130N only) f Check the content to be updated, and then click [Start] to begin the update. g This screen is displayed on your computer while the software is being updated. 9 NOTE Do not turn off the machine during the update process. h Click [OK] to complete the update.
10 Printing labels distributed to multiple printers 10 Distributed printing 10 When printing a large number of labels, printing can be distributed among multiple printers. Since printing is performed at the same time, the total printing time can be reduced. NOTE • Printing can be distributed to printers connected via a USB connection or network connection (Network Connection is available only with TD-2120N/2130N/4100N).
Printing labels distributed to multiple printers c Select the [Advanced] tab, select the [Distributed Printing] check box, and then click [Settings]. d In the [Distributed Printing Settings] dialog box, select the printers to be used for distributed printing. 1 10 1 Select the check box beside the [Printer Name] to be used for distributed printing.
Printing labels distributed to multiple printers e Specify the label size to be used for printing. A. If only one printer has been selected. In the dialog box from step d, select the printer whose setting is to be specified, and then either doubleclick it or right-click it and click [Settings]. From the [Paper] drop-down list, select the label size. NOTE • Information to be displayed in the dialog box from step d can be entered in the [Notes] text box.
Printing labels distributed to multiple printers g Click [OK] to close the [Distributed Printing Settings] window. Setup is completed. h Click [OK] to start distributed printing. NOTE We recommend performing a connection test for your operating environment. For more information, contact a sales representative.
A Appendix General procedure for the P-touch Template function A A The general procedure for using the P-touch Template function is described below. For details on specifying the various settings, refer to Printing labels using P-touch Template on page 60. Before connecting the barcode reader to this printer, be sure to specify barcode reader settings and the settings in the P-touch Template Settings tool specified during preparation. For a detailed procedure, see Preparation on page 61.
Appendix List of barcodes for specifying settings A These are the barcodes for specifying settings used with the Printing labels using P-touch Template on page 60. NOTE • When using the barcodes in this list, set “Trigger for P-touch Template Printing” and “Command Prefix Character” to default in P-touch Template Settings. • When printing barcodes that will be scanned for printing labels, print the barcodes at a high resolution.
Appendix For entering numbers 1 1 3 5 7 9 A A A A A 2 4 6 8 0 A A A A A A 00 A Preset template number Preset template 1 Preset template 3 A A Preset template 2 Preset template 4 A A 88
Appendix Preset template 5 Preset template 7 Preset template 9 Select template A A A Preset template 6 Preset template 8 Preset template 10 A A A Number of serialized copies ^NN Delimiter Initialize template data A ^ID Begin printing 1 These are used when specifying the number of copies printed and when selecting a template number. Scan barcodes to specify a three-digit number, such as [0][0][7] or [0][1][5].
