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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 suggest that you keep this manual in a handy
place for future reference.
Please visit us at support.brother.com, where you
can get product support and answers to frequently
Version 01
asked questions (FAQs).
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  • Page 1 Before using this printer, be sure to read this User's Guide. We suggest that you keep this manual in a handy place for future reference. Please visit us at support.brother.com, where you can get product support and answers to frequently Version 01 asked questions (FAQs).
  • 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 AC Power Outlet..............3 Installing the Printer Driver and Software ..............3 Registering Paper Size Information With the Printer ..........4 Printing Operation Panel.....................5 LED Indicators ....................5 Button Functions....................6 Inserting the Media Roll ..................7 Checking the Sensor Position .................9 Cutting Roll Paper ..................10 Printing the Printer Setup Information..............11...
  • Page 5 P-touch Template Settings .................. 35 P-touch Template ..................35 P-touch Template Settings Dialog Box............36 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..............
  • Page 6 Touchpanel ......................65 Information About Replacing the Touchpanel ..........66 Printing With the Touchpanel Display..............67 Touchpanel Display Settings ................68 Specifying Settings From the Touchpanel.............68 Creating a Label Layout..................72 Creating a Template ..................72 Linking a Database to a Template..............74 Transferring the Label Layout to the Printer ............76 Selecting the Touchpanel ................77 Selecting the Data Assigned to Keys on the One-touchpanel .......78 Creating a One-touchpanel ................79...

  • 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 • The Tear Bar Cover is attached to the printer. NOTE •...
  • Page 8 Chapter 1 Back - TD-2020A Back - TD-2125NWB/TD-2135NWB 1 External media feed slot Back - TD-2125N/TD-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) ®...

  • Page 9: Power Supply

    Bluetooth Connection Be sure to unwrap all cords before (TD-2125NWB/2135NWB only) connecting them. Go to support.brother.com to download printer drivers, software, and manuals for Connect the AC Adapter to the printer. your printer, and to view FAQs. Connect the AC power cord to the Double-click the downloaded file and follow AC Adapter.

  • Page 10: Registering Paper Size Information With The Printer

    Chapter 1 Registering Paper Size Information With the Printer The “Printer Setting Tool” allows you to register the paper size information for printing. Make sure the printer driver is installed and you can print. Connect the computer to the printer with a USB cable.

  • Page 11: 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 LED indicators light and blink to indicate the printer’s status. Each LED indicator may light or blink in green, red, blue, or orange.

  • Page 12: Button Functions

    Chapter 2 Button Functions Operation (Power) 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 13: Inserting The Media Roll

    Inserting the Media Roll Insert the Media Roll into the Media Roll compartment, and then close the Media Roll compartment top cover. We recommend using genuine Brother  For Media Roll Media Roll. Genuine Brother fanfold Insert the Media Roll so that the media is not available at this time.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 While lifting the media guide Close the Media Roll adjustment lever (1), push in compartment top cover by both media guides (2) to fit the pressing it in the center. width of the paper. Press down until it locks 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 This is the sensor's default position. Figure 2 1 Back of media 2 Black mark 3 0.16" (4 mm) or more 4 Centerline 5 Reflective/black mark sensor NOTE When using receipt paper with the maximum width of 2.4"...

  • Page 17: Printing The Printer Setup Information

    Printing Printing the Printer Setup Information Press 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 Printer Setup Information Printing Sample This printing sample is for illustrative purposes only.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Computer And Printer

    Before connecting the printer to the computer, install the printer driver from Connect the printer to your computer using your model's Downloads page at any of the methods listed below. support.brother.com.  USB cable connection Before connecting the USB cable, make ...

  • Page 20: Wireless Lan Connection

    Chapter 2 Make sure the printer is turned off before • Before connecting the printer to your connecting the LAN cable. network, contact your system administrator to confirm your Wi-Fi Connect the LAN cable to the ethernet network settings. network port on the back of the printer, •...

  • Page 21: Without Using A Wi-Fi Router/Access Point (Wireless Direct)

    Printing On the printer, simultaneously press In the Passphrase field, type the and hold the (Print), (Feed), Password (Network Key). (Power) buttons until the NOTE POWER indicator and STATUS The information required here depends on indicator blink in green alternately. the authentication method and encryption Release the (Feed) and...

  • Page 22: Using Infrastructure Mode And Wireless Direct Simultaneously

    Chapter 2 Using Infrastructure Mode On the printer, simultaneously press and hold the (Print), (Feed), and and Wireless Direct (Power) buttons until the POWER Simultaneously indicator and STATUS indicator blink in green alternately. Wireless Direct allows you to connect the Release the (Feed) and the (Print)

  • Page 23: Connect The Printer To A Computer Using A Bluetooth Connection

    Printing Press the WPS button on your Wi-Fi Use your Bluetooth management router/access point. When the software to discover the printer. Select connection is established, the STATUS the printer name (where XXXX is the last indicator is lit in green. four digits of the printer's serial number).

  • Page 24: Printing

    13. Insert the Media Roll. For more information, see Inserting the Media Roll on page 7. We recommend to use genuine Brother Media Roll. If necessary, change the print settings using either the printer driver or the Printer Setting Tool instructions starting...

  • Page 25: Printer Driver Options

    Printing Printer Driver Options You can configure various settings in the printer driver’s dialog box, such as paper size, number of copies, print quality, etc. NOTE You can also use the “Printer Setting Tool” to configure more advanced settings. For more information, see Printer Setting Tool on page 20.

  • Page 26: Printer Setting Tool

    Launch the Printer Setting Tool. paper size settings from your computer. For Windows 10: NOTE From the Start menu, click Brother > Printer Setting Tool. The Printer Setting Tool is automatically installed when you download and install For Windows 8.1:...

  • Page 27: Communication Settings

    Printer Setting Tool 2 Communication settings When finished, click Apply to apply the new printer settings, and then click Exit. For TD-2125N / TD-2135N / TD-2125NWB / TD-2135NWB only: Click Exit in the main window to save Specify wired LAN settings. the printer settings.

  • Page 28: Td-2135Nwb Only)

    Chapter 3 Communication 5 Exit Exits [Communication settings], and returns to Settings (TD-2125N/ the main window of the “Printer Setting Tool”. TD-2135N/ Settings changes will not be applied TD-2125NWB/ without clicking the [Apply] button. After changing settings, be sure to click TD-2135NWB only) [Apply] before clicking [Exit].

  • Page 29: Menu Bar

    Printer Setting Tool 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 be •...

  • Page 30: General Tab

    Chapter 3 General Tab Tools Menu Options • Automatically restart the printer after applying new settings Communication Settings If you select this check box, the printer • Network Settings on Power On automatically restarts after communication settings are applied. (TD-2125NWB/2135NWB only) If you clear this check box, you must restart the Specify the conditions for connecting via printer manually.
  • Page 31 Printer Setting Tool IPv6 Authentication Encryption Mode Method • Static IPv6 Address Specify 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 Specify the DNS server IPv6 addresses.

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

    Chapter 3 Wireless Direct Tab To perform higher level security settings: (TD-2125NWB/TD-2135NWB only) When performing certificate verification with EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TTLS, or EAP-TLS authentication methods, you cannot specify the certificate from the Wireless Direct Settings Network Setting Tool. After the printer is set up to connect to the network, specify •...

  • Page 33: Bluetooth Tab (Td-2125Nwb/Td-2135Nwb Only)

    Printer Setting Tool Bluetooth Tab (TD-2125NWB/ Applying Setting Changes to TD-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 printer to the computer. Select the control mode when Bluetooth is enabled.

  • Page 34: Device Settings

    Chapter 3 Device Settings Repeat steps a – c for all the printers whose settings you wish to change. With [Device settings] in the “Printer If the IP address is set to [STATIC], the Setting Tool”, default printer settings as well printer’s IP address will also be as settings for the touch panel display changed to the same address as the...

  • Page 35: Settings Tabs

    Printer Setting Tool 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 36 Chapter 3 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 37 3 Media Sensor (Reflective/Bar) The newest version can be downloaded from the support website. The following reflective/black mark sensor support.brother.com parameters can be adjusted. [Mark Detection Sensitivity] Sensor Adjustment Tab Adjust the precision of the sensor that detects the black marks.
  • Page 38 Chapter 3 Panel Settings (1) 2 Set Panel Select the touch panel to be used. Specify the settings when the touch panel Available settings: [Numeric Keys Panel (A)], display (optional) is used (TD-2125N/2135N/ [One Touch Keys Panel (B)] 2125NWB/2135NWB only). 3 Keys Function Select the type of data assigned to keys in the one-touch panel.
  • Page 39 The newest version can be downloaded from the [Display the password on-screen] check the support website. box is selected, specified passwords will be support.brother.com displayed in computer windows. 12 Set Clock Set the date and time for the touch panel display.

  • Page 40: Menu Bar

    Chapter 3 Menu Bar 1 Apply Settings to the Printer  Number of records in database* Applies the settings to the printer.  Number of copies printed Performs the same operation as when the  Error information [Apply] button is clicked. * Only when printing templates saved on the printer 2 Save Settings in Command File...

  • Page 41: P-Touch Template Settings

    Printer Setting Tool P-touch Template 7 Reset to Factory Defaults Returns all printer settings, including the Settings communication settings, to their factory defaults. However, templates and databases stored in the printer and the print log are not P-touch Template mode provides functions deleted.

  • 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 To save the specified settings in a command file, select [Save in Command File] from the Change the prefix character code. Set a single drop-down menu. The saved command file can character code. be used with the mass storage feature to apply The prefix character is a code to identify the settings to a printer.

  • 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 If you wish to use paper of the same the [Paper Size] list of the printer driver can 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 4 Media Sensor (Transmissive/Gap) Dialog Box Adjust the precision with which the transmissive/gap sensor detects the gaps (spacing) for die-cut labels and the amount of light emitted by the sensor. Settings can be specified when [Paper Types] is set to [Die-cut Label].

  • 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,...

  • 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

    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.  This feature supports .bin and .blf You can use a standard web browser to files.

  • Page 50: Software Development Kit

    If you are using a Domain Name System or enable a NetBIOS name, you can type another name, such as “SharedPrinter” A Software Development Kit (SDK) is instead of the IP address. available. Visit the Brother Developer Center For example: (https://support.brother.com/g/s/es/dev/en/ https://SharedPrinter index.html?navi=offall).

  • 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 (Optional) Maintenance Maintenance (TD-2125N/TD-2135N/ If adhesive accumulates at the media exit (1) TD-2125NWB/ and media becomes jammed, disconnect the printer from the AC power outlet, and then TD-2135NWB only) clean the media exit with a cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol.

  • Page 53: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators LED Indicators The indicators light and blink to indicate the printer’s status. The following symbols are used in this section to show the different indicator colors and patterns. For more information on error causes and solutions, see Troubleshooting on page 49. Indicators are lit in the color shown Indicators are blinking in the color shown Indicators blink one to three times in the color...
  • Page 54 Chapter 6 POWER STATUS Description Printer resetting (three times) (three times) Printer in mass storage mode Processing file in mass storage mode (one time)  Setting up WPS  Pairing with Bluetooth Press and hold the (Feed) button for 10 seconds to enable a WPS connection. POWER STATUS Wi-Fi...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Check that the AC power cord is inserted correctly. If it is, try plugging it into another AC power outlet.  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 Media is not fed correctly. Is the print head or platen roller dirty?  Although the print head generally remains clean under normal use, dust or dirt from the platen roller may stick to the print head. If this occurs, clean the print head or platen roller.
  • Page 58 Chapter 7 Problem Solution Media is jammed. Is there dust or dirt on the print head or platen roller  preventing it from turning freely? Media is not ejected correctly after For more information, see Print Head Maintenance or printing. Platen Roller Maintenance on page 45.
  • Page 59 Troubleshooting Problem Solution I want to reset the printer. To reset the printer, perform the following procedure: I want to delete the data transferred from 1 Press and hold the (Power) button to turn the printer off. the computer. 2 Simultaneously, press and hold the (Feed) button and (Power) button until the POWER indicator lights in orange and the STATUS indicator blinks in green.
  • Page 60 Chapter 7 Problem Solution The printer does not operate correctly Does the touchpanel name (A or B) printed in the top right  (when using the optional touchpanel). corner of the touchpanel match the specified touchpanel name, which appears in the bottom right corner of the LCD? If they do not match, select [Set Panel] on the touchpanel, and then select the correct setting.
  • Page 61 (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 blinking.
  • Page 62 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  Is the connected device supported by the USB port? occurred.

  • Page 63: Error Messages For Touchpanel Display (Optional) (Td-2125N/Td-2135N/Td-2125Nwb/Td-2135Nwb Only)

    Press any key in the touchpanel once. If the error is still not cleared, turn the printer off, then on again. If the error message is still displayed, even after performing the procedures described above, contact Brother Customer Service. Error message Solution ...
  • Page 64 An error is indicated if the file system becomes corrupted or a file is copied while a mass storage file is being processed. Turn off the printer. If the error message is displayed, contact Brother Customer Service. System Error! 01...

  • Page 65: 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 6 ips (152.4 mm/sec) (Depends on the media used.) Maximum Print Width 2.2"...
  • Page 66 Chapter 8 Model Name TD-2020A TD-2125N TD-2135N TD-2125NWB TD-2135NWB Operating Environment  Windows Operating Windows 8.1 / Win 8.1, 10, 11, Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022 System 10 / 11 Operating Temperature 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) Operating Humidity 20% to 80% (No condensation, Maximum wet bulb temperature: 80.6°F (27°C))

  • Page 67: Product Dimension

    Specifications Product Dimension NOTE All measured values are in millimeters. Front view/Back view Top view/Bottom view...
  • Page 68 Chapter 8 Side view...

  • Page 69: 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 70: Using The Touchpanel Display (Optional: Pa-Tdu-001) (Td-2125N/Td-2135N/Td-2125Nwb/Td-2135Nwb Only)

    Using the Touchpanel Display (Optional: PA-TDU-001) (TD-2125N/TD-2135N/ TD-2125NWB/TD-2135NWB only) The (optional) Touchpanel Display (TDU) is a touchpanel operating unit designed to attach to the printer. Since touchpanel keys can be Lift and adjust the LCD so that the screen is pressed to perform operations, labels can be visible.

  • Page 71: Touchpanel

    Using the Touchpanel Display (Optional: PA-TDU-001) (TD-2125N/TD-2135N/TD-2125NWB/TD-2135NWB only) 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 Tap to the previous operation or press and hold for at least one second to return to the main can be selected for use.

  • Page 72: Information About Replacing The Touchpanel

    Chapter 10 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. While pressing the two tabs (1) at the front, slide the cover up and unhook the tabs.

  • Page 73: Printing With The Touchpanel Display

    Using the Touchpanel Display (Optional: PA-TDU-001) (TD-2125N/TD-2135N/TD-2125NWB/TD-2135NWB only) Printing With the 4. Print the label. Touchpanel Display Use the touchpanel to print the label. (page 79) 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 74: Touchpanel Display Settings

    Chapter 10 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 28. Specifying Settings From the Touchpanel Press [ ] (settings key) or [...
  • Page 75 Using the Touchpanel Display (Optional: PA-TDU-001) (TD-2125N/TD-2135N/TD-2125NWB/TD-2135NWB only) Parameter Settings Description (admin Select the type of data assigned Setup Keys Template/ key) to keys on the one-touchpanel. Function Database To assign templates, select [Template]. To assign databases linked to a single template, select [Database].
  • Page 76 ] (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 77 Using the Touchpanel Display (Optional: PA-TDU-001) (TD-2125N/TD-2135N/TD-2125NWB/TD-2135NWB only) Press [OK]. The main screen appears, and the specified time and date are displayed. NOTE The format for the time and date can be changed. Press [ ] (admin key), select [Setup], then [Time&Date Form] from the parameters, and then specify settings for [Date Format] and [Time Format].

  • Page 78: 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 79 Using the Touchpanel Display (Optional: PA-TDU-001) (TD-2125N/TD-2135N/TD-2125NWB/TD-2135NWB only) 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 80: Linking A Database To A Template

    Chapter 10 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 81 Using the Touchpanel Display (Optional: PA-TDU-001) (TD-2125N/TD-2135N/TD-2125NWB/TD-2135NWB only) 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 82: 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 83: 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 84: Selecting The Data Assigned To Keys On The One-Touchpanel

    Chapter 10 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 85: Creating A One-Touchpanel

    (width) (132.4 mm (length) × 92.3 mm (width))  A panel format can be downloaded from the following website. support.brother.com Press [a] or [b] to select the number of [Select your region/country] - Choose the template to be printed, or press the your product - [Downloads]...
  • Page 86 Chapter 10 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 87: 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 88: Printing A Different Date/Time Than The Printer's Internal Clock

    Chapter 10 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. If the one-touchpanel (B) is being used, the data cannot be edited.

  • Page 89: Printing Using A Barcode Reader

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

  • Page 90: Replacing The Time/Date Battery

    Chapter 10 Replacing the Time/ Press the cover release lever on either side and lift 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 91: 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 92: Product Specifications

    Chapter 10 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 4.37" (W) × 6.70" (D) × display the templates registered with the 3.07" (H) (111 mm (W) × 170 mm (D) ×...

  • Page 93: Using The Label Peeler (Optional: Pa-Lp-001) (Td-2125N/Td-2135N/Td-2125Nwb/Td-2135Nwb Only)

    Open the media guides by lifting the  We recommend to use genuine media guide adjustment lever (1) and Brother roll media. pulling the media guides outwards.  Be sure to use die-cut labels. Do not use any other labels.
  • Page 94 Chapter 11 Insert the Media Roll so that the labels While lifting the media guide adjustment feed with the side to be printed on facing lever (1), push in both media guides (2) up (1), as shown. to fit the width of the paper. Feed the end of the Media Roll under the media tip guides (1).
  • Page 95 Using the Label Peeler (Optional: PA-LP-001) (TD-2125N/TD-2135N/TD-2125NWB/TD-2135NWB only) Hold the liner exit of the label peeler and Close the peeler door. open the peeler door. Close it so that it locks into place. Close the Media Roll compartment top Peel the backing paper from the label and feed it through the liner exit.

  • Page 96: Printer Driver Settings

    Chapter 11 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.  Windows 10 Go to [Control Panel], right-click the printer whose settings are to be...

  • Page 97: After Printing

    Using the Label Peeler (Optional: PA-LP-001) (TD-2125N/TD-2135N/TD-2125NWB/TD-2135NWB only) Product Specifications After Printing Printed labels can be automatically peeled off Size: 4.26" (W) × 5.12" (D) × 1.11" (H) their backing paper before they are fed out of (108 mm (W) × 130 mm (D) × 28 mm (H)) the media exit.

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