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Connecting a barcode reader

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Printing labels using P-touch Template Connecting a barcode reader 8 Connect a barcode reader to the printer.  Barcode reader connection interfaces For TD-2020/4000/4100N, use RS-232C (D-sub 9-pin) interface. For TD-2120N/2130N, RS-232C interface or USB host interface can be used. When using an RS-232C interface with TD-2120/2120N/2130N, the optional RJ25 to DB9M serial adapter (PA-SCA-001) must be used.  Barcode reader models whose operation has been confirmed (USB connection) • OPI-3601, OPI-2201 (OPTOELECTRONICS CO., LTD.) • LS2208 (Motorola, Inc.)  Barcode reader selection criteria • When using a USB host port 1 HID-class models that can be identified as a keyboard • When using an RS-232C interface 1 Changeable baud rate setting 8 The settings for the serial port of this printer are listed below. Baud rate Bit Length Parity Busy Control From [300] bps to [115200] bps [7] bits, [8] bits [None], [Odd], [Even] [DTR], [XON/XOFF] Barcode readers other than the recommended models listed above may be used if they meet the criteria described above. We recommend checking the barcode reader specifications before using the barcode reader. NOTE • For the FAQ and up-to-date list of barcode reader models whose operation has been confirmed, visit the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/). • Before this function can be used, the label layout or template to be used must be transferred with P-touch Transfer Manager from the computer to the printer. Refer to page 36 for details of the P-touch Transfer Manager. • The barcode reader should be set to the English keyboard and for barcodes with no prefix or suffix. • When using barcodes with encoded characters, use a barcode reader connected with an RS-232C interface. • For details on using the barcode reader and specifying its settings, contact the manufacturer. 63

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Printing labels using P-touch Template
63
8
Connecting a barcode reader
8
Connect a barcode reader to the printer.
Barcode reader connection interfaces
For TD-2020/4000/4100N, use RS-232C (D-sub 9-pin) interface.
For TD-2120N/2130N, RS-232C interface or USB host interface can be used.
When using an RS-232C interface with TD-2120/2120N/2130N, the optional RJ25 to DB9M serial adapter
(PA-SCA-001) must be used.
Barcode reader models whose operation has been confirmed (USB connection)
•
OPI-3601, OPI-2201 (OPTOELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
•
LS2208 (Motorola, Inc.)
Barcode reader selection criteria
•
When using a USB host port
1
HID-class models that can be identified as a keyboard
•
When using an RS-232C interface
1
Changeable baud rate setting
The settings for the serial port of this printer are listed below.
Barcode readers other than the recommended models listed above may be used if they meet the criteria
described above.
We recommend checking the barcode reader specifications before using the barcode reader.
NOTE
•
For the FAQ and up-to-date list of barcode reader models whose operation has been confirmed, visit the
Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/
).
•
Before this function can be used, the label layout or template to be used must be transferred with P-touch
Transfer Manager from the computer to the printer. Refer to page 36 for details of the P-touch Transfer
Manager.
•
The barcode reader should be set to the English keyboard and for barcodes with no prefix or suffix.
•
When using barcodes with encoded characters, use a barcode reader connected with an RS-232C
interface.
•
For details on using the barcode reader and specifying its settings, contact the manufacturer.
Baud rate
From [
300
] bps to [
115200
] bps
Bit Length
[
7
] bits, [
8
] bits
Parity
[
None
], [
Odd
], [
Even
]
Busy Control
[
DTR
], [
XON/XOFF
]