1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Brother Manuals
  4. Printer
  5. TD-2020A
  6. User manual

Brother TD-2020A User Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for TD-2020A:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
USER'S GUIDE
TD-2020A
TD-2125N
TD-2135N
TD-2125NWB
TD-2135NWB
Before using this printer, be sure to read this User's
Guide.
We recommend that you keep this manual for future
reference.
For product information and frequently asked
questions (FAQs), visit us at support.brother.com.
Version 01
UK ENG

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Brother TD-2020A

Summary of Contents for Brother TD-2020A

  • Page 1 TD-2135N TD-2125NWB TD-2135NWB Before using this printer, be sure to read this User's Guide. We recommend that you keep this manual for future reference. For product information and frequently asked questions (FAQs), visit us at support.brother.com. Version 01 UK ENG...
  • Page 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Brother TD-2020A/2125N/2135N/2125NWB/2135NWB. The TD-2020A/2125N/2135N/2125NWB/2135NWB (hereafter referred to as "the printer") is a powered desktop thermal printer. Be sure to read the User’s Guide, Product Safety Guide, Quick Reference Guide, Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide (TD-2125N/2135N/ 2125NWB/2135NWB only) before using the printer.
  • Page 3 The Bluetooth word mark is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Brother Industries, Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those respective companies.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started General Description ....................1 Power Supply......................3 Connecting to an electrical socket ..............3 Installing the Printer Driver and Software ..............3 Registering Paper Size Information with the Printer ..........3 Printing Operation Panel.....................4 LED Indicators ....................4 Button Functions....................5 Installing a Media Roll and Loading Fanfold Paper ..........7 Checking the Sensor Position .................9 Cutting Roll Paper ..................10 Printing the Printer Setup Information..............11...
  • Page 5 Paper Size Setup....................38 Paper Size Setup Dialog Box ................ 38 Distributing Paper Formats................41 Other Functions Mass Storage Functions ..................42 Mass Storage Feature ................... 42 Using the Mass Storage Feature..............42 Change Printer Settings Using Web Based Management (TD-2125N/2135N/ 2125NWB/2135NWB only)..........
  • Page 6 Creating a Label Layout..................71 Creating a Template ..................71 Linking a Database to a Template..............73 Transferring the Label Layout to the Printer ............75 Selecting the Touchpanel ................76 Selecting the Data Assigned to Keys on the One-touchpanel .......77 Creating a One-touchpanel ................78 Printing the Label....................78 Printing Using the Basic Control Panel............78 Printing Using the One-touchpanel..............80...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started General Description 1 POWER indicator (Power) button 3 Media exit Front 4 Media Roll compartment top cover 5 STATUS indicator (Feed) button (Print) button 8 Cover release lever 9 Tear bar Your new printer comes with a cover fitted over the tear bar.
  • Page 8 Chapter 1 Back (TD-2125NWB/2135NWB) (TD-2020A) 1 External media feed slot (TD-2125N/2135N) 2 Serial port 3 Power connector 4 Mini-USB port 5 USB host port (TD-2125N/2135N/2125NWB/ 2135NWB only) 6 Ethernet network port (TD-2125N/2135N/ 2125NWB/2135NWB only) ® 7 Wi-Fi indicator (TD-2125NWB/2135NWB only) ®...

  • Page 9: Power Supply

     Bluetooth connection socket to power the printer. (TD-2125NWB/2135NWB only) Go to support.brother.com to download Connect the AC adapter to the printer. printer drivers, software and manuals for your Connect the AC power cord to the AC printer and to view FAQs.

  • Page 10: Printing

    Printing Operation Panel The operation panel consists of the following buttons and indicators. 2 3 4 1 POWER indicator 5 STATUS indicator 6 Wi-Fi indicator (Power) button 7 Bluetooth indicator (Feed) button (Print) button LED Indicators The indicators stay lit or flash to indicate the printer’s status. Each indicator may stay lit or flash green, red, blue or orange.

  • Page 11: Button Functions

    Printing Button Functions Operation (Power) button functions Turn the printer on While the printer is turned off, press the (Power) button. The POWER indicator turns on. Turn the printer off While the printer is turned on, press and hold the (Power) button until the POWER indicator turns off.
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 Functions using multiple Operation buttons Start the printer in mass storage When the printer is off, press and hold the (Print) button. With the mode (Print) button held down, press and hold the (Power) button to start the printer in mass storage mode. For more information, see Mass Storage Functions on page 42.

  • Page 13: Installing A Media Roll And Loading Fanfold Paper

    Install the Media Roll so that the labels feed with the side to be printed on facing up (1), as We recommend genuine Brother Media Roll. Genuine Brother fanfold media is shown. not available at this time. Press and hold the (Power) button to turn the printer off.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 While lifting up the media guide Close the Media Roll adjustment lever (1), push in compartment top cover by both media guides (2) to fit the pressing down on the centre, width of the paper. until it clicks into place. ...

  • Page 15: Checking The Sensor Position

    Printing Feed the end of the fanfold Press the (Power) button to turn the paper under the media tip printer on. guides (1). NOTE If the paper size information for the die-cut labels being used has been registered with the printer, pressing the (Feed) button will position the label at the correct starting position.

  • Page 16: Cutting Roll Paper

    Chapter 2 Figure 1 Figure 3 NOTE The sensor is at this position when the printer is purchased. Figure 2 1 Back of media 2 Black mark 3 4 mm or more 4 Centre line 5 Reflective/black mark sensor NOTE When using receipt paper with the maximum width of 63 mm, make a black mark at least 9 mm long from either the left...

  • Page 17: Printing The Printer Setup Information

    Printing Printing the Printer Setup Information You can use the (Print) button to print a report that lists the following printer settings:  Program version Printer usage history   Missing dot test pattern List of transferred data   Communication settings NOTE •...
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Example of Printer Setup Information Report This example is for illustrative purposes only.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Computer And Printer

    Printing Connecting the USB Cable Connection Computer and Printer Before connecting the printer to the computer, install the printer driver. The printer can be connected to your computer using any of the methods listed Before connecting the USB cable, make below.

  • Page 20: Wireless Lan Connection

    Chapter 2 Connect the LAN cable to the Ethernet • Before connecting the printer to your network port on the back of the printer, network, contact your system and then turn the printer on. administrator to confirm your Wi-Fi network settings. NOTE •...

  • Page 21: Connect With Wireless Direct (Without A Wi-Fi Router Or Access Point)

    Printing Release the (Feed) button and the Click Apply. (Print) button whilst keeping the When the connection between the printer (Power) button held down. and your Wi-Fi router or access point is established, both the POWER and Wi-Fi You can change the connection indicators turn green.

  • Page 22: Using Infrastructure Mode And Wireless Direct Simultaneously

    Chapter 2 You can change the connection mode Set the printer to Infrastructure Mode by pressing the (Print) button whilst and Wireless Direct. keeping the (Power) button held • Using a Windows computer down. The flashing indicators change a. Launch the "Printer Setting Tool" each time you press the (Print) button on your computer.

  • Page 23: Connect The Printer To Your Computer Using Bluetooth

    Printing NOTE NOTE If your computer or mobile device • You can change the printer’s supports PIN authentication, select [PIN communication settings using the "Printer Code] for better security. Setting Tool". • If the passcode appears on the LCD while connecting, check that it matches the Connect the Printer to Your passcode on your computer or mobile...

  • Page 24: Printing

    For more information, see Installing a Media Roll and Loading Fanfold Paper on page 7. We recommend you use genuine Brother Media Roll. If necessary, change the print settings using either the printer driver or the “Printer Setting Tool” (see Printer...

  • Page 25: Printer Setting Tool

    P-touch Template settings For Windows 10: From the Start menu, and paper size settings from your computer. click [Brother], and then click [Printer Setting Tool]. Before Using the Printer Setting Tool For Windows 8.1: Click [Apps], and then click [Printer Setting Tool].
  • Page 26 Chapter 3 2 Communication settings Select the settings that you want to (TD-2125N/2135N/2125NWB/2135NWB change, and then specify them in the only) dialog box that appears. Specify wired LAN (TD-2125N/2135N/ For more information on the settings 2125NWB/2135NWB only), wireless dialog boxes, see Communication LAN and Bluetooth settings Settings (TD-2125N/2135N/2125NWB/ (TD-2125NWB/2135NWB only).

  • Page 27: Communication Settings (Td-2125N/2135N/2125Nwb/2135Nwb Only)

    Printer Setting Tool Communication 5 Exit Exits [Communication settings], and returns to Settings (TD-2125N/ the main window of the “Printer Setting Tool”. 2135N/2125NWB/ Settings are not applied to printers if the 2135NWB only) [Exit] button is clicked without clicking the [Apply] button after changing settings.

  • Page 28: Menu Bar

    Chapter 3 Menu Bar NOTE • Only personal security authentication settings File Menu Options (open system, public key authentication and WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3-SAE) can be • Apply Settings to the Printer imported. Enterprise security authentication Applies the settings to the printer. such as EAP-FAST settings cannot •...

  • Page 29: General Tab

    Printer Setting Tool General Tab Tools Menu Options • Automatically restart the printer after applying new settings Communication Settings If this checkbox is selected, the printer • Network Settings On, Power On automatically restarts after communication settings are applied. (TD-2125NWB/2135NWB only) If this checkbox is cleared, you must restart the Specifies the conditions for connecting via printer manually.
  • Page 30 Chapter 3 IPv6 Authentication Encryption Mode Method • Static IPv6 Address Specifies a permanent IPv6 address. Open System None • Enable this address Enables the specified static IPv6 address. Shared Key • Primary DNS Server IPv6 Address/ WPA3-SAE Secondary DNS Server IPv6 Address WPA/WPA2-PSK/ TKIP + AES Specifies the DNS server IPv6 addresses.
  • Page 31 Printer Setting Tool Wireless Direct Tab Specifying higher level security settings: (TD-2125NWB/2135NWB only) When performing certificate verification with EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TTLS or Wireless Direct Settings EAP-TLS authentication methods, the certificate cannot be specified from the • SSID/Network Key Generation Network Setting Tool. After the printer Select the AUTO or STATIC option.

  • Page 32: Bluetooth Tab (Td-2125Nwb/2135Nwb Only)

    Chapter 3 Bluetooth Tab Applying Setting Changes to (TD-2125NWB/2135NWB only) Multiple Printers After applying settings to the first printer, Bluetooth Settings disconnect the printer from the Bluetooth Mode computer, and then connect the second Selects the control mode when Bluetooth is printer to the computer.

  • Page 33: Device Settings

    Printer Setting Tool Device Settings Repeat steps a – c for all the printers whose settings you wish to change. With [Device settings] in the “Printer Setting If the IP address is set to [STATIC], the Tool”, default printer settings as well as printer’s IP address will also be settings for the touchpanel display (optional, changed to the same address as the...

  • Page 34: Settings Tabs

    Chapter 3 Settings Tabs 3 Settings Tabs Click the tab containing the settings to be specified or changed. Basic Tab NOTE • If appears in the tab, the settings in that tab cannot be specified or changed. In addition, the settings in the tab will not be applied to the printer even if [Apply] is clicked.
  • Page 35 Printer Setting Tool Advanced Tab 5 Command Mode Select the printer’s command format. Available settings: [Raster], [ESC/P], [P-touch Template] 6 Text Direction Select the printing orientation. Available settings: [Normal], [Inverted 180 Degrees] This setting is applied only if the printer driver is not used.
  • Page 36 The newest version can be downloaded from the support website. In addition, the settings in a tab where support.brother.com appears will not be applied to the printer even if [Apply] is clicked. To apply the specified or changed settings to the printer, be sure to clear the checkbox.
  • Page 37 Printer Setting Tool Panel Settings (1) 3 Media Sensor (Reflective/Bar) The following reflective/black mark sensor Specify the settings when the touchpanel parameters can be adjusted. display (optional) is used (TD-2125N/2135N/ [Mark Detection Sensitivity] 2125NWB/2135NWB only). Adjust the precision of the sensor that detects the black marks.
  • Page 38 Chapter 3 2 Set Panel 10 Lock Settings Select the touchpanel to be used. Select whether or not settings selected by pressing [ ] (settings key) on the touchpanel Available settings: [Numeric Keys Panel (A)], display can be changed. [One Touch Keys Panel (B)] Available settings: [On], [Off] 3 Keys Function 11 Admin Password...
  • Page 39 Available settings: [By Line#], [By Data] * If this parameter does not appear in the tab, update the printer driver to the newest version. The newest version can be downloaded from the support website. support.brother.com...

  • Page 40: Menu Bar

    Chapter 3 Menu Bar 1 Apply Settings to the Printer 5 Save Print Log in File Applies the settings to the printer. Saves the print log in a file in the CSV format. Performs the same operation as when the The following information is included in the [Apply] button is clicked.

  • Page 41: P-Touch Template Settings

    Printer Setting Tool P-touch Template 6 Print Information Report The following printer settings will be printed. Settings  Program version Printer usage history  P-touch Template mode provides functions  Missing dot test pattern for inserting data from a device, such as a ...

  • Page 42: P-Touch Template Settings Dialog Box

    23h 24h 40h 5Bh 5Ch 5Dh 5Eh 60h 7Bh 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh For the characters that are switched, see the P-touch Template Command Reference (which can be downloaded from the Brother support website). 1 Default Command Mode In order to use P-touch Templates, select the [P-touch Template] mode.
  • Page 43 Printer Setting Tool 7 Command Prefix Character 15 Set Change the prefix character code. Set a single After the [Set] button (in the main dialog box or character code. the Communications Settings dialog box) is clicked, the settings are saved as an .ini file The prefix character is a code to identify when the dialog box is closed.

  • Page 44: Paper Size Setup

    Chapter 3 Paper Size Setup Do not register a paper size if the same paper size has already been registered. With [Paper Size Setup] in the “Printer It may cause an unintended result. Setting Tool”, paper sizes not available in the If you wish to use paper of the same [Paper Size] list of the printer driver can be size as one that is currently registered,...
  • Page 45 Printer Setting Tool New Dialog Box 8 Option Click the b button, and then select an operation. Click [Register Paper Size With Printer] to register the settings for the selected paper format in printer. Click [Save in Command File] to export the paper settings as a command file.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 Advanced Printing Adjustments NOTE Dialog Box Since the settings for [Media Sensor (Transmissive/Gap)] (page 30) in the [Device settings] dialog box will have an effect, specify appropriate values. Example of the settings: Setting Setting Device settings Paper Size Setup Actual effect 5 Media Sensor (Reflective/Bar) Adjust the precision with which the reflective/...

  • Page 47: Distributing Paper Formats

    At the sender’s computer, specify the paper format settings, and then click [Export]. (For more information, see Paper Size Setup on page 38.) The following files are created. TD-2020A: bst202ed.txt, bst202ed.ptd, pdt3335.bin TD-2125N: bst212ned.txt, bst212ned.ptd, pdt4535.bin TD-2135N: bst213ned.txt, bst213ned.ptd, pdt4735.bin TD-2125NWB: bst212nwbed.txt, bst212nwbed.ptd, pdt4635.bin...

  • Page 48: Other Functions

    Other Functions Mass Storage Connect the computer or device to the printer with a USB cable. Functions The printer’s mass storage area is displayed on the screen of the computer or device. Mass Storage Feature NOTE The mass storage feature allows you to If the mass storage area is not displayed execute commands by sending data from a automatically, refer to the instructions for...

  • Page 49: Change Printer Settings Using Web Based Management (Td-2125N/2135N/ 2125Nwb/2135Nwb Only)

    Other Functions Change Printer  When the printer is turned off, mass Settings Using Web storage mode is deactivated and any files in the mass storage area Based Management are deleted. (TD-2125N/2135N/  This feature supports .bin and .blf files. Do not use other file formats 2125NWB/2135NWB with this feature.

  • Page 50: Software Development Kit

    NetBIOS name, you can type this name instead of the IP address. A software development kit (SDK) is available For example: on the Brother support page. To download https://SharedPrinter b-PACs and the SDKs for mobile (iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows Mobile) visit If you enable a NetBIOS name, you can https://support.brother.com/g/s/es/dev/en/...

  • Page 51: Maintaining The Printer

    Maintaining the Printer Platen Roller Maintenance of the printer may be carried out as required. However, some environments Maintenance require that maintenance must be done more frequently (for example, in dusty conditions). If dirt or dust is not removed, the printed Use a piece of cellophane tape to remove dirt labels may contain white streaks, or media from the platen roller (1).

  • Page 52: Media Exit Maintenance

    Chapter 5 Media Exit Label Peeler Maintenance Maintenance (TD-2125N/2135N/ If adhesive accumulates at the media exit (1) 2125NWB/2135NWB and media becomes jammed, disconnect the printer from the electrical socket, and then only) clean the media exit with a cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol.

  • Page 53: Led Indicators

    LED indicators Indicators The indicators stay lit or flash to show the printer’s status. The following symbols are used in this section to show the different indicator colours and patterns. For more information on errors and solutions, see Troubleshooting on page 49. Indicator is lit in the colour shown Indicator is flashing in the colour shown Indicator flashes 1 or 3 times in the colour...
  • Page 54 Chapter 6 POWER STATUS Description In boot mode See Troubleshooting on page 49. Now resetting (3 times) (3 times) In mass storage mode Processing file in mass storage mode (1 time)  Setting up WPS Pairing with Bluetooth  POWER STATUS Wi-Fi Bluetooth...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Check that the AC power cord is inserted correctly. If it is, try plugging it into another electrical socket.  Be sure to use the Brother adapter provided with the printer.  If the POWER indicator still does not light up, contact Brother customer service.
  • Page 56 (above 3,048 m (10,000 feet)) due to the lower air density available to cool the printer. The indicators show that a system error Turn the printer off, and then contact your reseller or Brother has occurred. customer service.
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting Problem Solution A data transmission error appears on Check that the correct port is selected.  your computer.  Check if the POWER indicator flashes orange (the printer is in cooling mode). Wait until the indicator stops flashing, and then try printing again.
  • Page 58 Chapter 7 Problem Solution Printed barcodes cannot be read. Print labels so that barcodes are aligned with the print head  as shown below. 1 Print head 2 Barcode 3 Printing orientation  We recommend printing the barcodes with [Give priority to quality] selected from the [Quality] options.
  • Page 59 Troubleshooting Problem Solution The labels are not being peeled off Make sure that the paper is correctly fed through the label  correctly (when using the optional label peeler. peeler). Check the peeler option setting has been specified in the ...
  • Page 60 (Power) button once.  If the error is still not cleared, turn the printer off, and then turn it on again.  If you still cannot clear the error, contact Brother customer service. Problem Solution The STATUS indicator is flashing.
  • Page 61 If you get such errors, turn the printer off, and then turn it on again. If error 1 is not cleared, contact Brother customer service. The indicators show that error 2 has ...

  • Page 62: Error Messages For Touchpanel Display (Optional) (Td-2125N/2135N/2125Nwb/2135Nwb Only)

    If the STATUS indicator on the printer is not flashing red, press any key on the touchpanel once. If the error is still not cleared, turn the printer off, then on again.  If the error message is still showing after performing the procedures, contact Brother customer service. Error message Solution ...
  • Page 63 A file system has become corrupted, or a file was copied while a mass storage Mass Storage file was being processed. Operation error! Turn the printer off. If the error message is displayed, contact Brother customer service. System Error! 01 System Error! 02...

  • Page 64: Specifications

    Specifications Product Specifications Model Name TD-2020A TD-2125N TD-2135N TD-2125NWB TD-2135NWB  Printing Printing Technology Direct Thermal Printing Resolution 203 dpi 203 dpi 300 dpi 203 dpi 300 dpi Print Speed 152.4 mm/sec (6 ips) (Depending on the selected media). Maximum Print Width 56 mm (2.2 inch)
  • Page 65 Specifications Model Name TD-2020A TD-2125N TD-2135N TD-2125NWB TD-2135NWB WLAN Not supported Wireless LAN (2.4 GHz) IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (Infrastructure Mode) IEEE 802.11 g/n (Wireless Direct Mode) Wireless LAN (5 GHz) IEEE 802.11 a/n (Infrastructure Mode) *Ad-hoc is unsupported Operating Environment ...

  • Page 66: Product Dimension

    Chapter 8 Product Dimension NOTE All measured values are in millimeters. Front view/Back view Top view/Bottom view...
  • Page 67 Specifications Side view...

  • Page 68: Using The Rj25 To Db9M Serial Adapter (Optional:pa-Sca-001)

    Converts to a D-sub 9-pin male connector. With the RJ25 to DB9M Serial Adapter Be sure to use the cable designed for your Brother optional product. Before connecting the serial cable, make sure that the printer and the computer are turned off.

  • Page 69: Using The Optional Touchpanel Display (Optional:pa-Tdu-001) (Td-2125N/2135N/2125Nwb/2135Nwb Only)

    Using the Optional Touchpanel Display (Optional:PA-TDU-001) (TD-2125N/2135N/2125NWB/ 2135NWB only) The optional touchpanel display (TDU) is a touchpanel operating unit designed to attach to the printer. Touchpanel keys can be used Lift up the LCD and adjust it to an angle so to perform various operations without the that the screen is visible.

  • Page 70: Touchpanel

    Chapter 10 Touchpanel (settings key) Specify settings for the various parameters. 2 Esc (escape key) There are two touchpanels: the basic control panel (A) and the one-touchpanel (B). Either Returns to the previous operation. Holding down this key for at least 1 second returns to can be selected for use.

  • Page 71: Information About Replacing The Touchpanel

    Using the Optional Touchpanel Display (Optional:PA-TDU-001) (TD-2125N/2135N/2125NWB/ Information About Replacing Remove the TDU panel cover, and place the touchpanel (1) to be used, the Touchpanel then the clear protective sheet (2) on the touchpanel holder (3). The TDU panel cover is attached with four tabs.

  • Page 72: Printing With The Touchpanel Display

    Chapter 10 Printing With the 4. Print the label. Touchpanel Display Use the touchpanel to print the label. (page 78) Follow the procedure below to print by using the touchpanel display. 1. Preparation Connect the printer to the computer, and then install the printer driver and software.

  • Page 73: Touchpanel Display Settings

    Using the Optional Touchpanel Display (Optional:PA-TDU-001) (TD-2125N/2135N/2125NWB/ Touchpanel Display Settings The settings for the touchpanel display can be specified either by using the touchpanel, or by using a tool on a computer connected to the printer. For more information on connecting a computer and specifying settings, see Device Settings on page 27.
  • Page 74 Chapter 10 Parameter Settings Description Select the type of data assigned Setup Keys Template/ to keys on the one-touchpanel. Function Database (admin To assign templates, select key) [Template]. To assign databases linked to a single template, select [Database]. Select whether or not to serialize Serialize Cont From Last/From from the last number printed.
  • Page 75 ] (admin key) can be accessed only when touchpanel A (basic control panel) is set. This function is available with firmware version 1.04 or later. The newest version can be downloaded from the support website. support.brother.com NOTE • Some settings may differ depending on the firmware (printer software).
  • Page 76 Chapter 10 Press [a] or [b] to select AM, PM or 24, and then press the number keys to specify two digits each for the hour and minutes. To enter 2:45 in the AM/PM format, press [b] to select [PM], and then press [c], then [0] [2] [4] [5].

  • Page 77: Creating A Label Layout

    (2). (This window Layout appears in [Express] mode.) From the computer, use P-touch Editor, which is available downloading from Brother support website, to create a label layout. For more information on use, see the Software User’s Guide downloading from Brother support website (support.brother.com).
  • Page 78 Chapter 10 Setting the Text and Order for Clicking displays the cursor so Displaying on the LCD text can be typed in. Using P-touch Editor, the text displayed on the LCD and its display order can be set. In P-touch Editor, open the label layout to be edited.

  • Page 79: Linking A Database To A Template

    Using the Optional Touchpanel Display (Optional:PA-TDU-001) (TD-2125N/2135N/2125NWB/ Linking a Database to a Inserting the Date and Time in a Label Template In P-touch Editor, open the label layout to be edited. Label sample  On the menu bar, click [Insert] - [Date/ Time] to display the [Date and Time Properties] dialog box.
  • Page 80 Chapter 10 On the menu bar, click [File] - The template and database will link, and [Database] - [Connect] to display the the main window appears. Click the [Open Database] dialog box. Select database row to be checked in order to [Connect Database File], click display the label with the text replaced.

  • Page 81: Transferring The Label Layout To The Printer

    [Price Card] folder. as required. Use P-touch Transfer Manager to transfer data. For more information, see the Software User's Guide downloading from Brother support website (support.brother.com). Before transferring data, make sure that the main screen appears on the LCD.

  • Page 82: Selecting The Touchpanel

    For more information, see “Creating Labels” in the Software User’s Guide downloading from Brother support website (support.brother.com). • If a new template is transferred with the same key number as another template already registered on the printer, the new template will overwrite the old one.

  • Page 83: Selecting The Data Assigned To Keys On The One-Touchpanel

    Using the Optional Touchpanel Display (Optional:PA-TDU-001) (TD-2125N/2135N/2125NWB/ Selecting the Data Assigned  If [Template] was set, starting with template number 1, templates are to Keys on the registered with the one-touch key of the One-touchpanel same number. The type of data assigned to one-touch keys when the one-touchpanel is used with the touchpanel display can be specified.

  • Page 84: Creating A One-Touchpanel

    Panel size: 132.4 mm (length) × 92.3 mm (width)  A panel format can be downloaded from the following website. support.brother.com [Select your region/country] - Choose Press [a] or [b] to select the number of your product - [Downloads] the template to be printed, or press the...
  • Page 85 Using the Optional Touchpanel Display (Optional:PA-TDU-001) (TD-2125N/2135N/2125NWB/ If a database is linked: Press [a] or [b] to select the number of Use the basic control panel to edit data. the database record to be printed, or press the number keys to type in the In the main screen, select the template number, and then press [OK].

  • Page 86: Printing Using The One-Touchpanel

    1.04 or later. 1 Template number The newest version can be downloaded 2 Text in label layout from the support website. 3 Paper size support.brother.com 4 Database record number (only if a database is linked) 5 Number of prints...

  • Page 87: Printing A Different Date/Time Than The Printer's Internal Clock

    Using the Optional Touchpanel Display (Optional:PA-TDU-001) (TD-2125N/2135N/2125NWB/ Press the one-touch key for the label to NOTE be printed until the contents of the • Press [d] or [c] to check all of the text in the desired database record appears. label layout.

  • Page 88: Printing Using A Barcode Reader

    For more information on the P-touch template or database registered on the Template functions, see the Software User’s printer. For more information, see Menu Bar Guide downloading from Brother support on page 34. website (support.brother.com). To check the label layouts on the printer and...

  • Page 89: Replacing The Time/Date Battery

    Using the Optional Touchpanel Display (Optional:PA-TDU-001) (TD-2125N/2135N/2125NWB/ Replacing the Time/ Press the cover release lever on either side and lift up to open the Media Roll Date Battery compartment top cover. Using a coin or similar object, slowly turn A time/date battery is provided in order to the time/date battery cover in the maintain the settings for the internal clock.

  • Page 90: Frequently Asked Questions

    1 Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable, and then turn on the printer. 2 For Windows 10: From the Start menu, click [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Transfer Manager]. For Windows 8.1: Click [P-touch Transfer Manager] in the...

  • Page 91: Product Specifications

    Using the Optional Touchpanel Display (Optional:PA-TDU-001) (TD-2125N/2135N/2125NWB/ Product Specifications 3 Click “Brother TD-XXXX” (where “TD-XXXX” is the model name of your printer) in the pane on the left side to Size: Approximately 111 mm (W) × 170 mm display the templates registered with the (D) ×...

  • Page 92: Using The Label Peeler (Optional:pa-Lp-001) (Td-2125N/2135N/2125Nwb/2135Nwb Only)

    (1) and pulling the media guides outwards.  We recommend to use genuine Brother Media Roll.  Be sure to use die-cut labels. Do not use any other labels. NOTE The media guides are shipped fully open...
  • Page 93 Using the Label Peeler (Optional:PA-LP-001) (TD-2125N/2135N/2125NWB/2135NWB only) Insert the Media Roll so that the labels While lifting up the media guide feed with the side to be printed on facing adjustment lever (1), push in both media up (1), as shown. guides (2) to fit the width of the paper.
  • Page 94 Chapter 11 Hold the liner exit of the label peeler and Close the peeler door. open the peeler door. Close it so that it snaps into place. Close the Media Roll compartment top Peel the backing paper from the label and feed it through the liner exit.

  • Page 95: Printer Driver Settings

    Using the Label Peeler (Optional:PA-LP-001) (TD-2125N/2135N/2125NWB/2135NWB only) Printer Driver Settings In order to remove any slack in the roll, lightly pull on the paper fed out of the liner exit until no more can be pulled out. Display the printer’s [Printing Preferences] dialog box.

  • Page 96: After Printing

    Chapter 11 Product Specifications After Printing Printed labels can be automatically peeled off Size: 108 mm (W) × 130 mm (D) × 28 mm (H) their backing paper before they are fed out of Weight: 0.062 kg the media exit. Be sure to remove the printed label.

This manual is also suitable for:

Td-2125nTd-2135nTd-2125nwbTd-2135nwb

Table of Contents