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Home > Table of Contents Table of Contents Before You Use Your Brother Machine ............................................................................................... 1 Definitions of Notes ........................................................................................................................................ 2 General Precautions ......................................................................................................................................
Home > Table of Contents P-touch Template Operations Overview....................................................................................................... 61 Create Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows)........................................................................................... 62 Transfer the Template to P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) .................................................................
Home > Table of Contents Settings Tables ................................................................................................................................. 156 Routine Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 160 Clean Your Printer ...................................................................................................................................... 161 Replace the Coin Cell Battery ...
Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine Before You Use Your Brother Machine • Definitions of Notes • General Precautions • Trademarks and Licenses • Open Source Licensing Remarks • Important Note 1
Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine > Definitions of Notes Definitions of Notes We use the following symbols and conventions throughout this User's Guide: WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injuries.
Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine > General Precautions 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.
Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine > Trademarks and Licenses 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.
Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine > Open Source Licensing Remarks 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.
Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine > Important Note 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.
Home > Set Up Your Printer 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 7
Home > Set Up Your Printer > Parts Description Parts Description Front 3 2 1 4 14 5 6 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 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.
Rear 3 4 5 2 1 1. Power Port 2. Serial Port 3. USB Host Port 4. LAN Port 5.
Home > Set Up Your Printer > LCD Overview LCD Overview A protective film is applied to the LCD. 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 8 7 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.
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 support.brother.com. 3. Print Head Status icon Normal state.
NOTE The printer may malfunction if you try to configure it while it is processing or printing a print job.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
1 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.
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.
1 2 3 4 5 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.
Related Information • Set Up Your Printer Related Topics: • Auto Media Configuration 21
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.
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.
Home > Install Software Install Software • Install Printer Drivers and Software on a Computer • Connect the Printer to a Computer 24
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.
Home > Install Software > Install Printer Drivers and Software on a Computer > Available Applications 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 Allows you to transfer templates and other data to the printer and save backups of your data on the computer.
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 27
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.
Home > Install Software > Connect the Printer to a Computer > Connect the Printer to a Computer Using 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.
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.
Home > Install Software > Connect the Printer to a Computer > Connect the Printer to a Computer Using a 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.
Home > Install Software > Connect the Printer to a Computer > Connect the Printer to a Computer Using 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.
Home > Create Labels and Print Using Computer 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 • Print Labels Distributed to Multiple Printers to Reduce Printing Time (Windows) • Print Barcode Labels Using Crop Print (Windows) • Print Labels Using the Printer Driver (Windows) 33
Home > Create Labels and Print Using Computer > Create Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows) 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.
Home > Create Labels and Print Using Computer > Create Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows) > Main Window of P-touch Editor Express Mode (Windows) Main Window of P-touch Editor Express Mode (Windows) Express mode allows you to quickly create layouts including text and images. 1 2 1 4 3 1. Edit Toolbars 2. Print Button 3. Operation Mode Selection Buttons 4.
Home > Create Labels and Print Using Computer > Create Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows) > Main Window of P-touch Editor Professional Mode (Windows) 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 2 3 3 4 1. Print Menu 2. Property Palettes 3. Edit Toolbars 4.
Home > Create Labels and Print Using Computer > Create Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows) > Main 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.
Home > Create Labels and Print Using Computer > Print Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows) 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.
Home > Create Labels and Print Using Computer > Create Labels and Print without Installing Software and Drivers Create Labels and Print without Installing Software and Drivers • Print Using USB Interface (Mass Storage Mode) • Print Image Data without Using the Printer Driver 39
Home > Create Labels and Print Using Computer > Create Labels and Print without Installing Software and Drivers > Print Using USB Interface (Mass Storage Mode) 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.
Home > Create Labels and Print Using Computer > Create Labels and Print without Installing Software and Drivers > Print Image Data without Using the Printer Driver 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.
Home > Create Labels and Print Using Computer > Print Labels Distributed to Multiple Printers to Reduce Printing Time (Windows) 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.
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.
Home > Create Labels and Print Using Computer > Print Barcode Labels Using Crop Print (Windows) 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.
Home > Create Labels and Print Using Computer > Print Barcode Labels Using Crop Print (Windows) > Barcodes Compatible with Crop Print (Windows) Barcodes Compatible with Crop Print (Windows) Barcode Specification Property Specification 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.
Home > Create Labels and Print Using Computer > Print Barcode Labels Using Crop Print (Windows) > Barcode Document Compatible with Crop Print (Windows) Barcode Document Compatible with Crop Print (Windows) To use the Crop Print function, create a barcode document and save it as a PDF file.
Correct Barcode Layout Related Information • Print Barcode Labels Using Crop Print (Windows) 47
Home > Create Labels and Print Using Computer > Print Barcode Labels Using Crop Print (Windows) > Print Barcode Labels Using Crop Print (Windows) 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.
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.
Home > Create Labels and Print Using Computer > Print Labels Using the Printer Driver (Windows) 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.
Home > Print Labels Using Printer's LCD 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 51
Home > Print Labels Using Printer's LCD > Create Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows) 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.
Home > Print Labels Using Printer's LCD > Transfer the Template 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.
Home > Print Labels Using Printer's LCD > Transfer Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the 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.
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 Maximum number of transferable items Restriction details Template 255 Each template can contain a maximum of 255 objects.
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.
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.
Home > Print Labels Using Printer's LCD > Call Up the Transferred Template on the Printer's LCD and Print 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. 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.
Home > Print Labels Using Barcode Scanner or Other Devices (P-touch Template) 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 Prin
Home > Print Labels Using Barcode Scanner or Other Devices (P-touch Template) > P-touch Template 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.
Home > Print Labels Using Barcode Scanner or Other Devices (P-touch Template) > Create Labels Using P-touch Editor (Windows) 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.
Home > Print Labels Using Barcode Scanner or Other Devices (P-touch Template) > Transfer the Template 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.
Home > Print Labels Using Barcode Scanner or Other Devices (P-touch Template) > Transfer Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the 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.
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 Maximum number of transferable items Restriction details Template 255 Each template can contain a maximum of 255 objects.
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.
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.
Home > Print Labels Using Barcode Scanner or Other Devices (P-touch Template) > Specify the Barcode Scanner Settings (Windows) Specify the Barcode Scanner Settings (Windows) Before connecting the barcode scanner to the printer, specify the barcode scanner settings using the P-touch Template Settings (in the Printer Setting Tool). 1. Connect the printer and the computer via a USB cable, and then turn on the printer. 2. Start the Printer Setting Tool.
Home > Print Labels Using Barcode Scanner or Other Devices (P-touch Template) > Connect the Printer to a Barcode Scanner Using Bluetooth (Windows) Connect the Printer to a Barcode Scanner Using Bluetooth (Windows) We recommend using a reliable high-quality barcode scanner and checking the barcode scanner specifications before selecting a model. Recommended barcode scanner selection criteria: Bluetooth Version 2.
Home > Print Labels Using Barcode Scanner or Other Devices (P-touch Template) > Connect the Printer to a Barcode Scanner Using USB Host Interface Connect the Printer to a Barcode Scanner Using USB Host Interface We recommend using a reliable high-quality barcode scanner and checking the barcode scanner specifications before selecting a model.
Home > Print Labels Using Barcode Scanner or Other Devices (P-touch Template) > Try the P-touch Template Function Using the Barcode List Try the P-touch Template Function Using the Barcode List • 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)
Home > Print Labels Using Barcode Scanner or Other Devices (P-touch Template) > Try the P-touch Template Function Using the Barcode List > Print the Transferred Templates Directly (Standard Template Printing) Print the Transferred Templates Directly (Standard Template Printing) You can download frequently used templates or images, and scan a barcode to select which one to print. Example: • For more information on the barcodes scanned using various settings, see Related Information.
• Settings can be made with multiple commands. • If no settings have been made by scanning the barcode commands, a template is printed using the Ptouch Template settings. The default P-touch Template settings are to print a single copy with Auto Cut turned on. For more information on P-touch Template Settings, 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. 6.
Preset template 1 Preset template 2 Preset template 3 Preset template 4 Preset template 5 Preset template 6 Preset template 7 Preset template 8 Preset template 9 Preset template 10 The specified label is printed.
Home > Print Labels Using Barcode Scanner or Other Devices (P-touch Template) > Try the P-touch Template Function Using the Barcode List > Print the Transferred Templates Directly (Standard Template Printing) > Lock Labels for Editing Lock Labels for Editing To protect frequently used templates from unwanted edits, convert a text object in the label layout to an image. After converting the label layout to an image, the text cannot be changed. 1.
Home > Print Labels Using Barcode Scanner or Other Devices (P-touch Template) > Try the P-touch Template Function Using the Barcode List > Print the Transferred Templates After Changing (Advanced Templated Printing) Print the Transferred Templates After Changing (Advanced Templated Printing) You can download a template and scan a barcode to print a copy or insert the scanned data into a different template. • For more information on the barcodes scanned using various settings, see Related Information.
Auto cut on (Cut every one label) + Cut at end on Auto cut on (Cut every two labels) + Cut at end on Auto cut off + Cut at end on Auto cut off + Cut at end off Number of copies • Settings can be made with multiple commands. • If no settings have been made by scanning the barcode commands, a template is printed using the Ptouch Template settings. The default P-touch Template settings are to print a single copy with Auto Cut turned on.
9 0 00 To change the setting for the number of copies, repeat these steps. 7. Scan the following barcode: • Select template 8. Scan the following barcodes with the same number (three digits) as the Key Assign number used for the downloaded template to be printed: Example: Specify numbers by scanning the following barcodes: 7; [0][0][7], 15; [0][1][5] • For entering numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 00 The downloaded template is selected after the three digit numbers have been scanned.
You can use P-touch Editor to create and print a label with a single barcode. Example: 9. Scan a barcode containing the data you want inserted into the barcode object in the selected downloaded template. Example: 10. Scan the following barcode to send the command to start printing: • Begin printing The barcode in the printed template contains the data from the barcode scanned.
Home > Print Labels Using Barcode Scanner or Other Devices (P-touch Template) > Try the P-touch Template Function Using the Barcode List > Print the Templates Related to a Database (Database Lookup Printing) Print the Templates Related to a Database (Database Lookup Printing) You can download a database linked to a template, scan a barcode as a keyword to find a record containing the keyword, and then insert the record into the template to print.
Auto cut off + Cut at end on Auto cut off + Cut at end off Number of copies • Settings can be made with multiple commands. • If no settings have been made by scanning the barcode commands, a template is printed using the Ptouch Template settings. The default P-touch Template settings are to print a single copy with Auto Cut turned on. For more information on P-touch Template Settings, see the P-touch Template Manual/ Command Reference (English only).
00 To change the setting for the number of copies, repeat these steps. 7. Scan the following barcode: • Select template 8. Scan the following barcodes with the same number (three digits) as the Key Assign number used for the downloaded template to be printed: Example: Specify numbers by scanning the following barcodes: 7; [0][0][7], 15; [0][1][5] • For entering numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 00 The downloaded template is selected after the three digit numbers have been scanned.
10. Scan the following barcode to send the command to start searching the downloaded database for the scanned keyword: • Delimiter 11. Scan the following barcode to send the command to start printing: • Begin printing You can use P-touch Editor to create and print a label with a single barcode. Example: The printer prints the template with the data inserted from the database record, found with the scanned keyword.
Home > Print Labels Using Barcode Scanner or Other Devices (P-touch Template) > Try the P-touch Template Function Using the Barcode List > Print the Transferred Templates in Serialized Number (Numbered (Serialized Number) Printing) Print the Transferred Templates in Serialized Number (Numbered (Serialized Number) Printing) You can increase text numbers or barcodes up to 999 when printing downloaded templates. Select text or barcode objects to increment while printing.
3. Highlight or drag the cursor over a group of numbers and letters within the barcode object you want to increment (maximum of 15). The selected group is called the Numbering field. The Numbering button is enabled after a group of numbers and letters are highlighted. 4. Click the Numbering button, and then click OK.
Print with Numbering (Serializing) Advanced Operation 1. Use P-touch Transfer Manager to transfer a template or label layout from the computer to the printer. For more information, see Related Information. 2. Scan the following barcode: • Number of serialized copies ^NN 3.
Related Information • Try the P-touch Template Function Using the Barcode List Related Topics: • List of Barcodes for Specifying Settings • Transfer Templates from the Computer to the Printer (Windows) 87
Home > Print Labels Using Barcode Scanner or Other Devices (P-touch Template) > Try the P-touch Template Function Using the Barcode List > List of Barcodes for Specifying Settings List of Barcodes for Specifying Settings • When using the barcodes in this list, set the Trigger for P-touch Template Printing and Command Prefix Character options to the factory settings in the P-touch Template Settings tool.
9 0 00 • Preset template number Preset template 1 Preset template 2 Preset template 3 Preset template 4 Preset template 5 Preset template 6 Preset template 7 Preset template 8 Preset template 9 Preset template 10 • Select template • Number of serialized copies ^NN • Delimiter • Initialize template data ^ID • Begin printing 89
Related Information • Try the P-touch Template Function Using the Barcode List 90
Home > Print Labels Using Mobile Devices Print Labels Using Mobile Devices • Install Mobile Apps • Connect the Printer to a Mobile Device • Transfer Templates Created on a Computer to the Printer Using a Mobile Device 91
Home > Print Labels Using Mobile Devices > Install Mobile Apps Install Mobile Apps Brother offers various applications for use with your printer, including applications to print directly from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android™ mobile devices, and applications to transfer data wirelessly, such as templates, symbols, and databases created using a computer, to your stand-alone printer.
Home > Print Labels Using Mobile Devices > Connect the Printer to a Mobile Device Connect the Printer to a Mobile Device >> Connect Using Wireless Direct >> Connect Using Bluetooth Connect Using Wireless Direct • When using a mobile device, change any necessary settings using the application before printing. The settings vary by application. • Before connecting a mobile device, you can specify detailed settings by connecting the printer to a computer and using the Printer Setting Tool.
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. From your mobile device's Bluetooth settings screen, select your printer. If your printer is connected successfully, changes to .
Home > Print Labels Using Mobile Devices > Transfer Templates Created on a Computer to the Printer Using a Mobile Device Transfer Templates Created on a Computer to the Printer Using a Mobile Device Make sure Mobile Transfer Express is installed on your mobile device. Use P-touch Transfer Manager to save template data created using P-touch Editor, in the BLF and PDZ format. Then, you can use Mobile Transfer Express to send the saved file from your mobile device to the printer and print the file. 1.
Home > Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) • Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) • Distribute Templates to be Transferred to Users Without Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) 96
Home > Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) > Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) • Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) • Transfer Templates from the Computer to the Printer (Windows) • Backup Templates or Other Data Saved in the Printer (Windows) • Delete Printer Data (Windows) • Create Transfer Files and Transfer Package Files (Windows) 97
Home > Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) > Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) > Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) Because some P-touch Editor functions are not available with the printer, keep the following points in mind when using P-touch Editor to create templates.
Home > Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) > Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) > Transfer Templates from the Computer to the Printer (Windows) Transfer Templates from the Computer to the Printer (Windows) You can transfer templates and other data to the printer and save backups of your data on the computer. To use P-touch Transfer Manager, you must first transfer templates created in P-touch Editor to P-touch Transfer Manager.
Home > Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) > Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) > Transfer Templates from the Computer to the Printer (Windows) > Transfer the Template 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.
Home > Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) > Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) > Transfer Templates from the Computer to the Printer (Windows) > Main Window of P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) Main Window of P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) 1 6 2 3 5 4 1. Menu Bar Provides access to various commands grouped under each menu title (the File, Edit, View, Tool, and Help menus) according to their functions. 2.
Icon Button name Function Backup Retrieves the templates and other data saved in the printer and saves it on the computer. Open Opens the selected template. Search Allows you to search for templates or other data registered to P-touch Library. Display Style Changes the file display style.
Home > Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) > Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) > Transfer Templates from the Computer to the Printer (Windows) > Transfer Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the 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.
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 Maximum number of transferable items Restriction details Template 255 Each template can contain a maximum of 255 objects.
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.
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.
Home > Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) > Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) > Backup Templates or Other Data Saved in the Printer (Windows) Backup Templates or Other Data Saved in the Printer (Windows) You can retrieve templates or other data saved in the printer and save it on the computer. • Backed up templates or other data cannot be edited on the computer.
Home > Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) > Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) > Delete Printer Data (Windows) Delete Printer Data (Windows) You can delete all templates or other data saved on the printer. 1. Connect the computer and the printer and turn on the printer. The printer model name appears next to a printer icon in the folder view. 2. Right-click the printer, and then select the Delete All menu.
Home > Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) > Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) > Create Transfer Files and Transfer Package Files (Windows) Create Transfer Files and Transfer Package Files (Windows) Use P-touch Transfer Manager to save template data created using P-touch Editor in the BLF or PDZ format, and transfer these files in this format to a printer over a network, from a computer or mobile device.
Template Transfer Method From a computer File Format via Bluetooth PDZ Mass storage BLF P-touch Transfer Express PDZ Mass storage BLF 1. Create the template using P-touch Editor, and then transfer it to P-touch Transfer Manager. • For more information, see Related Information. • When transferring a new template, make sure you specify a Key Assign number (in P-touch Transfer Manager) that is not currently used.
Home > Transfer Templates to the Printer (P-touch Transfer Manager) (Windows) > Distribute Templates to be Transferred to Users Without Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) Distribute Templates to be Transferred to Users Without Using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows) You can transfer templates to the printer using P-touch Transfer Express. First, the administrator creates a template, and then distributes it together with P-touch Transfer Express.
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. 3. Click File > Transfer Template > Transfer. The template is transferred to P-touch Transfer Manager. P-touch Transfer Manager starts.
The template is saved as a Transfer Package file (PDZ). Distribute the Transfer Package File (PDZ) and P-touch Transfer Express to Others If you already have downloaded P-touch Transfer Express, it is not necessary for the administrator to send the Transfer Express folder. In this case, you can simply move the distributed Transfer Package file to the downloaded folder, and then double-click PtTrExp.exe. 1. Move the Transfer Package file (PDZ) to the downloads folder. 2.
Do not turn off the power when transferring templates. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable. 3. Double-click the PtTrExp.exe file received from the administrator. 4. Do one of the following: • To transfer a single Transfer Package file (PDZ) within the folder containing the PtTrExp.exe file, click Transfer. • To transfer multiple Transfer Package files (PDZ) within the folder containing the PtTrExp.exe file, do the following: a. Click Browse. b.
Home > Store or Manage Templates (P-touch Library) Store or Manage Templates (P-touch Library) • Edit Templates Using P-touch Library (Windows) • Print Templates Using P-touch Library (Windows) • Search Templates Using P-touch Library (Windows) 115
Home > Store or Manage Templates (P-touch Library) > Edit Templates Using P-touch Library (Windows) Edit Templates Using P-touch Library (Windows) 1. Start the P-touch Library. • Windows 10/Windows Server 2016: Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Library 2.3. • Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2012 R2: Click the P-touch Library 2.3 icon on the Apps screen.
Home > Store or Manage Templates (P-touch Library) > Print Templates Using P-touch Library (Windows) Print Templates Using P-touch Library (Windows) 1. Start the P-touch Library. • Windows 10/Windows Server 2016: Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Library 2.3. • Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2012 R2: Click the P-touch Library 2.3 icon on the Apps screen.
Home > Store or Manage Templates (P-touch Library) > Search Templates Using P-touch Library (Windows) Search Templates Using P-touch Library (Windows) You can search for templates registered to P-touch Library. 1. Start the P-touch Library. • Windows 10/Windows Server 2016: Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Library 2.3. • Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2012 R2: Click the P-touch Library 2.3 icon on the Apps screen.
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 meeting all of the criteria. If you select OR, the program searches for files meeting any of the criteria. Name Search for a template by specifying the file name. Type Search for a template by specifying the file type. Size Search for a template by specifying the file size.
Home > Network Network • Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities • Change Printer Settings Using Web Based Management 120
Home > Network > Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities Web Based Management Web Based Management is a utility that uses a standard web browser to manage your machine using the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) or Hyper Text Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer (HTTPS). Type your machine's IP address into your web browser to access and change your print server settings.
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Home > Update > Update P-touch Editor (Windows) Update P-touch Editor (Windows) Before updating P-touch Editor, install the printer driver. 1. Start the P-touch Update Software. • Windows 10/Windows Server 2016: Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Update Software, or double-click the P-touch Update Software icon on the desktop. • Windows 8/Windows 8.
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Home > Update > Update the Firmware Update the Firmware • Before updating the firmware, you must install the printer driver. • Do not turn off the power when transferring data or updating firmware. • If another application is running, exit the application. 1. Turn on the printer and connect the USB cable. 2. Start the P-touch Update Software. • Windows 10/Windows Server 2016: Click Start > Brother P-touch > P-touch Update Software, or double-click the P-touch Update Software icon on the desktop.
NOTE Do not turn off the printer or disconnect the cable during data transfer. 6. Check the content to be updated, and then click Start to begin the update. The firmware update begins. NOTE Do not turn off the printer or disconnect the cable during the update process.
Home > Printer Settings Printer Settings • Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool (Windows) • Apply Setting Changes to Multiple Printers (Windows) • Change Printer Settings Using Web Based Management • Confirm Printer Settings • Change Printer Settings Using the Printer 127
Home > Printer Settings > Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool (Windows) Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool (Windows) • Make sure the AC Adapter is connected to the printer and the AC Power Cord is connected to an AC power outlet. • Make sure the printer driver has been installed correctly and you can print. • Connect the printer to a computer with a USB cable.
5. Paper Size Setup Add media information and settings to the printer driver to use sizes not listed in the Paper Size list of the printer driver. NOTE To open Paper Size Setup, you must be logged on with administrator rights. 6. Exit Closes the window. 3. Make sure the printer you want to configure appears next to Printer. If a different printer appears, select the printer you want from the drop-down list. 4.
Home > Printer Settings > Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool (Windows) > Communication Settings of the Printer Setting Tool (Windows) Communication Settings of the Printer Setting Tool (Windows) Use Communication Settings in the Printer Setting Tool to specify or change the printer communication information, when connecting the printer and computer with a USB cable or via a Bluetooth connection.
Clicking Apply applies all settings in all tabs to the printer. If the Disable these settings check box is selected, the settings are not applied. 7. Items When the Current Status menu is selected, the current settings appear in the settings display/change area. Select the item for the settings you want to change. 8. Disable these settings When this check box is selected, appears in the tab, and the settings can no longer be specified or changed.
• When importing the computer's wireless settings, administrator privileges for the computer are needed. • Only personal security authentication settings (open system, public key authentication and WPA/WPA2PSK) can be imported. Enterprise security authentication (such as EAP-FAST), WPA2-PSK (TKIP) and WPA-PSK (AES) settings cannot be imported.
Selects the Infrastructure, Infrastructure and Wireless Direct, or Wireless Direct option. • Bluetooth on Power On Specifies the conditions for connecting via Bluetooth when the printer is turned on. Select the On by Default, Off by Default, or Keep Current State option. IPv6 • IPv6 usage Selects Enable or Disable. • Priority on IPv6 address Selects to give priority to an IPv6 address. Remote Update • IP Address of FTP server Type the FTP server address.
• IPv6 Address List Displays the list of IPv6 addresses. Wired 802.1x Authentication Configures IEEE 802.1x authentication. • Wired 802.1x Status Enable or disable IEEE 802.1x authentication for wired network. • Authentication Method Select the authentication method. • User ID/Password You can specify settings only when EAP-MD5, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TTLS, or EAP-TLS is selected as the authentication method.
You can specify a setting only when WPA/WPA2-PSK is selected as the authentication method. • User ID/Password You can specify settings only when EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TTLS, or EAP-TLS is selected as the authentication method. In addition, with EAP-TLS, it is not necessary to register a password, but a client certificate must be registered. To register a certificate, connect to the printer from a web browser, and then specify the certificate.
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Home > Printer Settings > Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool (Windows) > Device Settings of the Printer Setting Tool (Windows) Device Settings of the Printer Setting Tool (Windows) Use Device Settings in the Printer Setting Tool to specify or change printer settings when connecting the printer and computer with a USB cable or via a Bluetooth connection (available models only).
5. Exit Exits the Device Settings window and returns to the main window of the Printer Setting Tool. 6. Apply Applies the settings to the printer. To save the specified settings in a command file, select the Save in Command File command from the drop-down list. The saved command file can be used with the mass storage mode to apply the settings to a printer. 7. Settings Tabs Contains settings that may be specified or changed. If appears in the tab, the settings cannot be changed.
• Delete Template and Database Deletes the templates and databases stored in the printer. • Delete Print Log Deletes the print log stored in the printer. • Option Settings If the Do not display an error message if the current settings cannot be retrieved at startup check box is selected, a message is not displayed the next time. Basic Tab • Auto Power On Specifies whether the printer turns on automatically when the AC Power Code is plugged into an AC power outlet.
Adjusts the printer’s printing density. • Align Paper Leading Edge when the Cover is Closed Selects whether the paper is automatically fed when the cover is closed. • Exit Position Selects the media output location. • Auto Cut Sets the cutting method when printing multiple labels. • Auto Speed Configuration Automatically adjusts the printing speed and prints at the optimal print density. Advanced Tab • Feed Key Function Selects the operation performed when is pressed.
- Detection Sensitivity Adjusts the precision of the sensor that detects whether the label has been peeled. Display Settings Tab (TD-4550DNWB) • Set Clock Sets date and time. • LCD Contrast Sets the contrast of the LCD. • Backlight Timeout Sets the period of time before the backlight turns off if the printer is not used. • Template Mode Specifies whether the printer operates in P-touch Template Mode.
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Home > Printer Settings > Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool (Windows) > P-touch Template Settings of the Printer Setting Tool (Windows) P-touch Template Settings of the Printer Setting Tool (Windows) 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. The available options and supplies may vary depending on your country.
• Received Data Size: Printing starts when the number of characters specified here is received. However, delimiters are not counted in the number of characters. 5. Character Code Table Selects one of the character code sets. 6. International Character Set Lists character sets for specific countries. The following codes vary depending on the selected country: 23h 24h 40h 5Bh 5Ch 5Dh 5Eh 60h 7Bh 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh To change the characters, see the P-touch Template Manual/ Command Reference (English only).
Home > Printer Settings > Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool (Windows) > Paper Size Setup of Printer Setting Tool (Windows) Paper Size Setup of Printer Setting Tool (Windows) Use the Paper Size Setup in the Printer Setting Tool to add paper sizes not available in the Paper Size list of the printer driver. Before you print using a paper size other than the available ones, you must register the new paper size by sending it to the printer.
6. Export Exports the paper formats in the Currently Registered Paper Sizes list to a file. The exported formats can then be distributed to other computers. 7. Exit Exits the Paper Size Setup window and returns to the main window of the Printer Setting Tool. 8. Option Click b, and then select an operation. Click Register Paper Size With Printer to register the settings for the selected paper format in the printer. Click Save in Command File to export the paper settings as a command file.
3. Paper Types Select the paper type. 4. Detailed settings Specify details for the paper format to be added. 5. Advanced Printing Adjustments Click this button to display the Advanced Printing Adjustments dialog box and make advanced printing adjustments for each paper format. 6. Cancel Cancels the settings and closes the dialog box. The settings will remain unchanged. 7. Add Click this button to add the paper format and apply the settings. Advanced Printing Adjustments Dialog Box 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 1.
The settings for Media Sensor (Transmissive/Gap) in the Device Settings dialog box can influence the detection and calibration results. Make sure you specify the appropriate values. Example settings: Setting EX1 Setting EX2 Device Settings +2 -2 Paper Size Setup +2 +2 Actual effect 4 0 5. Media Sensor (Reflective/Bar) Adjust the precision with which the reflective/black mark sensor detects black marks and the amount of light emitted by the sensor.
Home > Printer Settings > Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool (Windows) > Paper Size Setup of Printer Setting Tool (Windows) > Distribute Paper Formats to Other Computers (Windows) Distribute Paper Formats to Other Computers (Windows) The paper formats exported from the Currently Registered Paper Sizes list in the Paper Size Setup dialog box can be distributed to other computers.
Home > Printer Settings > Apply Setting Changes to Multiple Printers (Windows) Apply Setting Changes to Multiple Printers (Windows) >> Communication Settings (TD-4550DNWB) >> Device Settings Communication Settings (TD-4550DNWB) 1. After applying settings to the first printer, disconnect the printer from the computer, and then connect the second printer to the computer. 2. Select the newly connected printer from the Printer drop-down list.
Home > Printer Settings > Change Printer Settings Using Web Based Management Change Printer Settings Using Web Based Management You can use a standard web browser to change your print server settings using the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) or Hyper Text Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer (HTTPS).
Home > Printer Settings > Change Printer Settings Using Web Based Management > Set or Change a Login Password for Web Based Management Set or Change a Login Password for Web Based Management We recommend changing the default login password to prevent unauthorized access to Web Based Management. 1. Start your web browser. 2. Type "https://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address). For example: https://192.168.1.
Home > Printer Settings > Confirm Printer Settings Confirm Printer Settings You can print a Printer Settings Report without connecting the printer to a computer or mobile device. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Load a 4" (102 mm) or wider RD Roll into the printer. 3. Press Menu. 4. Press a or b to select the following: a. Select [Information]. Press OK. b. Select [Print Configuration]. Press OK. 5. Press a or b to select the [All], [Usage Log], [Printer Settings] or [Transfer Data] option, and then press OK. 6.
Home > Printer Settings > Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Change Printer Settings Using the Printer The printer settings can be specified either by using the printer or by using the Printer Setting Tool on a computer connected to the printer. 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to select a menu option, and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to select an option, and then press OK. a. The current selection is highlighted. b. The scroll bar shows the position of the highlighted option on the list.
Home > Printer Settings > Change Printer Settings Using the Printer > Set the Menu Security Set the Menu Security When setting the menu security, access to the Administration mode can be restricted by setting a passcode. 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to select the following: a. Select [Administration]. Press OK. b. Select [Menu Security]. Press OK. 3. Press a or b to select [On]. Press OK. 4. Press a or b to specify the first number, and then press OK to proceed to the next number.
Home > Printer Settings > Change Printer Settings Using the Printer > Settings Tables Settings Tables The Settings tables will help you understand the menu selections and options. Some settings may differ depending on the firmware (printer software).
Level 1 Level 2 Descriptions In the template mode, you can replace the contents of the templates stored in the printer and print them. Confirm Print - Serialize Mode Cont From Last Select to serialize from the last number printed. Select whether a message appears before printing so that the number of copies can be confirmed. From Starting # Select to serialize from the default number each time you print. Serialize Reset - Reset the sequential number to the default number.
Level 1 Level 2 Descriptions If the Menu Locks are set, a lock icon is displayed for parameters that cannot be selected. Menu Security - Select whether a passcode is required to enter the Administration mode. When set to on, specify the four-digit password. [Wired LAN] Level 1 Level 2 Descriptions TCP/IP Settings - Specify TCP/IP settings. Wired LAN Status - Display the Wired LAN status. [WLAN] Level 1 Level 2 Descriptions WLAN (On/Off) - Turn the WLAN function on or off.
[Remote Update] (Network) Level 1 Level 2 Descriptions Remote Update - Available only when the printer is connected to the FTP server and when the templates, databases, and other files need to be updated. Set the information of the FTP server in advance using Communication Settings in the Printer Setting Tool.
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Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Printer Clean Your Printer We recommend cleaning your printer on a regular basis to maintain its correct performance. Always disconnect the printer from any power source before cleaning. >> Clean the Exterior of the Unit >> Clean the Label Output Slot >> Clean the Roller >> Clean the Print Head Clean the Exterior of the Unit • Wipe any dust and marks from the main unit using a soft, dry cloth. Use a cloth slightly damp with water on difficult to remove marks.
Clean the Roller • Wipe the roller with a lint-free cloth dipped in isopropyl alcohol or ethanol. After cleaning the roller, make sure that no lint or other material remains on the roller. Use isopropyl alcohol or ethanol according to the manufacturer's safety guidelines, as applicable. Clean the Print Head • Wipe the print head with a lint-free cloth or cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol or ethanol. - We recommend cleaning the print head monthly.
Home > Routine Maintenance > Replace the Coin Cell Battery Replace 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. • Remove the battery if you do not intend to use the printer for an extended period of time. • We recommend replacing the battery every two years. • If the clock is reset while power is supplied to the machine, replace this battery.
4. Remove the battery. 5. Insert the new battery into the battery slot, making sure the battery is level and its positive side is facing up. 6. Reattach the front cover base using a flathead screwdriver. 7. Reconnect the AC Power Cord to an AC power outlet.
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Home > Troubleshooting Troubleshooting • If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine • Error and Maintenance Indications • Printing Problems • Version Information • Reset the Printer 166
Home > Troubleshooting > If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine This chapter explains how to resolve typical problems you may encounter when using the printer. If you have any problems with the printer, first make sure you have performed the following tasks correctly: • Connect the printer to an AC power outlet. For more information, see Related Information. • Remove all protective packaging from the printer.
Home > Troubleshooting > Error and Maintenance Indications Error and Maintenance Indications The indicators light and flash to indicate the printer's status. or or Indicator is lit in the color shown. or or Indicator is flashing in the color shown. Indicator can be off, lit, or flashing in any color. Indicator is off.
Power LED Roll LED Status LED Condition Action Security error Press any button besides a or b to clear the error. Roll end error Press to clear the error. Insert a roll that matches the paper setting and has sufficient paper remaining. Feed error Press to clear the error. Insert a roll that matches the paper setting.
Home > Troubleshooting > Printing Problems Printing Problems Printing Problems Problem Solution The LED indicator or the LCD is not lit. • The printer does not print, or a printing error is received. Is the adapter cord connected correctly? Check the cord is connected correctly. • If the LED indicator or the LCD still does not light up, contact Brother Customer Service. • Is the cable loose? Make sure the cable is connected securely.
Problem Solution The printer does not pause between labels. • Make sure you entered the media information correctly. You can set the media information using Paper Size Setup in the Printer Setting Tool. • If the sensor is dirty, wipe it with a dry cotton swab. • Make sure there are no items blocking the sensor. An error occurs when the roll cannot be fed to the beginning of the printing.
Problem Solution When printing via the USB cable, • the printer repeatedly pauses, and then continues printing. Is the printer set for sequential printing? If so, set print mode to buffered printing. - Windows 10/Windows Server 2016: Click Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners. Click the printer you want to set up, and then click Open queue. Click Printer > Printing Preferences. Click the Other tab and select the After one page of data is received option. - Windows 8/Windows 8.
Problem Solution Barcodes printed using applications other than P-touch Editor cannot be read. If the barcode data was created using a landscape orientation, change the Orientation setting in the Basic tab of the printer driver to Landscape and try again. Printed Image Problems Problem Solution Printed paper contains streaks or poor quality characters, or paper is not fed correctly. Is the print head or roller dirty? Printed barcodes cannot be read.
Problem Solution • Your printer cannot connect to the • host device using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. • Your printer cannot print using Wi- • Fi or Bluetooth. Contact the wireless access point/router manufacturer, Internet provider, or network administrator. Move your printer within about 3.3 feet (one meter) of the mobile device when you configure the Wi-Fi network settings. Move your printer to an obstruction-free area.
Problem Solution You did not select to allow access when the security alert dialog box appeared during the standard installation, BRAdmin Light installation, or when printing. If you did not select to allow access when the security alert dialog box appeared, the firewall function of your security software may be blocking access. Some security software may block access without displaying a security alert dialog box. To allow access, see your security software instructions or contact the manufacturer.
Home > Troubleshooting > Version Information Version Information Problem Solution I do not know the version number of the firmware for the printer. You can confirm the version number of the firmware by printing the Printer Settings Report. For more information, see Related Information. I want to confirm whether I am using the latest version of the software. Use the P-touch Update Software to confirm whether you have the latest version.
Home > Troubleshooting > Reset the Printer Reset the Printer Reset the internal memory of your printer to clear all the saved label files, or if the printer is not operating correctly. >> Reset Settings Using the LCD Menu >> Reset Data Using the Printer Setting Tool Reset Settings Using the LCD Menu You can reset the following settings using the LCD menu: • Printer settings • User setting • Network settings 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to select the following: a. Select [Administration]. Press OK.
Home > Appendix Appendix • Specifications • Software Development Kit • Auto Media Configuration • Options • Brother Numbers 178
Home > Appendix > Specifications Specifications >> Printing >> Size >> Interface >> Environment >> Power Supply >> Media Specification >> Compatible Operating Systems Printing Printing Technology Direct Thermal Print Resolution • 300 dpi Print Speed (depending on the media used) • Maximum 6 ips (152.4 mm/s) 1 Maximum Print Width • 4.27" (108.4 mm) Maximum Print Length 118.11" (3000 mm) 1 Under Brother standard environment Size Weight • Approximately 4.58 lb (2.
Media Specification The media material may affect print quality. In order to achieve optimum print results, we recommend using Brother thermal paper (RD Rolls). Media Type Wristbands, Continuous, Die-Cut, Fan Fold, Perforated, Tag Media Width From 0.75" to 4.65" (19 mm to 118 mm) Minimum Media Length 0.25" (6.4 mm) Continuous: 0.25" (6.4 mm) Label Peeler: 0.67" (17 mm) Cutter: 0.78" (20 mm) Tear: 0.71" (18 mm) Thickness From 0.002" to 0.011" (0.058 mm to 0.
Home > Appendix > Software Development Kit Software Development Kit A Software Development Kit (SDK) is available from the Brother Developer Center (brother.com/product/dev). The b-PAC SDK and the SDKs for mobile devices (Android™, iPhone, and iPad) can also be downloaded. (The SDKs available are subject to change without notice.
Home > Appendix > Auto Media Configuration Auto Media Configuration • Auto Media Configuration Overview • Use the Auto Media Configuration Function • Check the Sensor Position 182
Home > Appendix > Auto Media Configuration > Auto Media Configuration Overview Auto Media Configuration Overview Auto Media Configuration allows the printer to automatically detect the characteristics of the installed paper, and then select the correct paper size settings.
Home > Appendix > Auto Media Configuration > Use the Auto Media Configuration Function Use the Auto Media Configuration Function >> Calibrate Media Information Using the LCD Menu >> Calibrate Media Information Using the Printer Setting Tool Calibrate Media Information Using the LCD Menu 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to select the following: a. Select [Media]. Press OK. b. Select [Calibration]. Press OK. After the calibration is completed, the detected paper information is set on the printer. 3. Press .
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Home > Appendix > Options > Clean Other Printer Components Clean Other Printer Components We recommend cleaning the printer on a regular basis to maintain optimal performance. Always disconnect the printer from any power source before cleaning. >> Roller >> Print Head >> Cutter >> Label Peeler Roller TD-4550DNWB • PA-PR3-001 Wipe the roller with a lint-free cloth dipped in isopropyl alcohol or ethanol. After cleaning the roller, make sure that no lint or other material remains on the roller.
NOTE • • Always remove the ejected labels from the Label Output Slot. If the slot becomes blocked, label jams may occur. • Cutting accuracy cannot be guaranteed for labels with perforations or creases. If adhesive residue gets attached to the Label Output Slot, it may cause label jams. Clean the Label Output Slot with a dry cotton swab. IMPORTANT Do not use alcohol to clean the Label Output Slot. Label Peeler TD-4550DNWB PA-LP-002 1.
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Home > Appendix > Options > Change the Label Peeler Options Change the Label Peeler Options After attaching the Label Peeler, set the printer driver peeler option. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 10/Windows Server 2016: Click Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners. Click the printer you want to set up, and then click Open queue. Click Printer > Printing Preferences. • Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2012 R2: Click Control Panel in the Apps screen.
Home > Appendix > Options > Change the Cutting Options Change the Cutting Options The cutting options allow you to specify how labels are fed and cut. If you do not use P-touch Editor, you can change the cutting options in the printer driver properties. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 10/Windows Server 2016: Click Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners. Click the printer you want to set up, and then click Open queue. Click Printer > Printing Preferences. • Windows 8/Windows 8.
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