Brother TD-4420TN user manual

Contents

1. 1. Introductionp. 5

   1.1 Product Introduction The sleek design of the TD-4420TN/4520TN label printer can handle up to 984 ft. (300 m) of ribbon and label rolls. Its internal 5”…

2. 1.1 Product Introductionp. 5

   The sleek design of the TD-4420TN/4520TN label printer can handle up to 984 ft. (300 m) of ribbon and label rolls. Its internal 5” (127 mm) label capacity can…

3. 1.2 Product Featuresp. 6

   1.2.1 Standard Features  Thermal transfer printing  Direct thermal printing  Gap Sensor  Fully movable reflective Black Mark Sensor  Ribbon Sensor  Head…

4. 1.3 General Specificationsp. 7
5. 1.4 Print Specificationsp. 7

   Print Specifications TD-4420TN (203 dpi model) TD-4520TN (300 dpi model) Print Resolution 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm) 300 dots/inch (12 dots/mm) Printing…

6. 1.5 Ribbon Specificationsp. 8

   Ribbon Diameter 1” (25.4 mm) core: Max. 2.63” (67 mm) 0.5” (12.7 mm) core: Max. 1.57” (40 mm) Ribbon Length 1” (25.4 mm) inner core: 984 ft (300 m) 0.5” (12.7…

7. 1.6 Media Specificationsp. 8

   Label Roll Capacity (Outer Diameter) Max. 5” (127 mm) Media Type Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch Media Wound Type Outside wound Media Width…

8. 2. Operations Overviewp. 9

   2.1 Unpack the printer and check the components Note Keep the packaging materials in case you need to ship the printer. The components included in the box: 1.…

9. 2.1 Unpack the printer and check the componentsp. 9

   Note Keep the packaging materials in case you need to ship the printer. The components included in the box: 1. Printer Unit 2. 1” (25.4 mm) Ribbon Paper Core…

10. 2.2 Printer Overviewp. 10

    2.2.1 Front View 1. LED Indicator 2. Feed/Pause Button 3. Roll Compartment Cover Open Tab 4. Label Output Slot 1 2 4 3

11. 3. Setupp. 13

    3.1 Setting up the Printer Note  Before you plug the Power Cord into the Power Port, make sure the printer's Power Switch is in the OFF position.  Some…

12. 3.1 Setting up the Printerp. 13

    Note  Before you plug the Power Cord into the Power Port, make sure the printer's Power Switch is in the OFF position.  Some features are not available…

13. 3.2 Loading the Ribbonp. 14

    1. Open the Roll Compartment Cover by pressing the tabs located on each side of the printer. 2. Insert the Ribbon Rewind Spindle into the Paper Core in the…

14. 3.3 Loading the Mediap. 18

    3.3.1 Loading the Label Rolls 1. Open the Roll Compartment Cover by pressing the tabs located on each side of the printer. 2. Push up the lock switch to unlock…

15. 4. The LED Indicator and Feed/Pause Button Functionsp. 29

    By using the printer's Feed/Pause Button and the three-color LED Indicator, you can feed labels, pause print jobs, select and calibrate sensors, print the…

16. 4.1 The LED Indicatorp. 29

    LED Color Description Green (Lit) The power is on and the printer is ready to use. Green (Flashing)  The printer is downloading data from a computer.  The…

17. 4.2 The Feed/Pause Button Functionsp. 29

    1. Feed Labels To feed a label, press the Feed/Pause Button when the printer's LED is lit in green. 2. Pause Print Jobs To pause a print job, press the…

18. 4.3 Power-on Utilitiesp. 29

    There are six power-on utilities to set up and test the printer's functions. To activate a power-on utility: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Press and hold the…

19. 5. BPM (Brother Printer Management Tool)p. 37

    The Brother Printer Management Tool is an integrated tool allowing you to:  Check a printer’s status and settings.  Change printer settings.  Send…

20. 5.1 Start the BPMp. 37

    1. Double-click the BPM icon to start the software. BPM's main screen allows you to access the following options:  Printer Configuration  File Manager …

21. 5.2 Printer Functionp. 38

    1. Click the Printer Function button. 2. The following functions are available: Function Description Calibrate Calibrate the sensor selected in the Media…

22. 5.3 Calibrating the Media Sensor using the BPMp. 39

    5.3.1 Auto Calibration Use the BPM to set the media sensor type (Gap Sensor or Black Mark Sensor) and calibrate the selected sensor. Gap Sensor Black Mark…

23. 6. Troubleshootingp. 40

    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…

24. 7. Maintenancep. 42

    We recommend cleaning your printer on a regular basis to maintain its correct performance. Recommended cleaning materials:  Cotton swab  Lint-free cloth …

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