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  • Brother International TD-4520TN | Users Guide - Page 1
    User's Guide TD-4420TN/4520TN TD-4420TN/4520TN User's Guide (English) © 2019 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved. Version 01 ENG
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    Copyright Information The copyright in this manual, the software, and firmware in the printer described therein are owned by Brother. All rights reserved. CG Triumvirate is a trademark of Agfa Corporation. CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed font is under license from the Monotype Corporation. All other
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    Contents 1. Introduction ...1 1.1 Product Introduction 1 1.2 Product Features 2 1.2.1 Standard Features 2 1.2.2 Optional Features 3 1.3 General Specifications 3 1.4 Print Specifications 3 1.5 Ribbon Specifications 4 1.6 Media Specifications 4 2. Operations Overview 5 2.1 Unpack the printer
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    5. BPM (Brother Printer Management Tool 33 5.1 Start the BPM 33 5.2 Printer Function 34 5.3 Calibrating the Media Sensor using the BPM 35 5.3.1 Auto Calibration 35 6. Troubleshooting 36 7. Maintenance...38 iii
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    1. Introduction 1.1 Product Introduction The sleek design of the TD-4420TN/4520TN label printer can handle up to 984 ft. ( to download additional TrueType fonts from a computer to print custom labels. It also supports most of the standard barcode formats and can print fonts and barcodes in four
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    (from a computer)  Downloadable firmware upgrades  Text, barcode, graphics/image printing (See the FBPL Command Reference Manual for the supported codes.) Supported barcodes  1D barcodes Code128UCC, Code128 subsets A/B/C, EAN128, Interleaved 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5 with check digit, Code39
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    240 V, 1.5 A, 50 Hz - 60 Hz Output: DC 24 V, 2.5 A, 60 W, LPS Operating temperature: Between 41˚F and 104˚F (between 5˚C and 40˚C) Operating humidity: Between 25% Speed for Label Peeler Mode Maximum Print Width Maximum Print Length TD-4420TN TD-4520TN (203 dpi model) (300 dpi model) 203 dots/
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    1.5 Ribbon Specifications Ribbon Diameter Ribbon Length Ribbon Core Diameter Ribbon Width Ribbon Wound Type 1" (25.4 mm) core: Max. 2.63" (67 mm) 0.5" (12.7 mm) core: Max. 1.57" (40 mm) 1" (25.4 mm) inner core: 984 ft (300 m) 0.5" (12.7 mm) inner core: 360 ft (110 m) 0.5" (12.7 mm) and 1" (25.4 mm
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    Paper Core 3. Two 1" (25.4 mm) Ribbon Spindles for the 984 ft (300 m) ribbon 4. Power Cord 5. External Universal Switching Power Supply 6. USB Interface Cable 7. Quick Setup Guide If any components are missing, contact the product manufacturer's customer service or your local dealer. 5
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    2.2 Printer Overview 2.2.1 Front View 1 2 4 3 1. LED Indicator 2. Feed/Pause Button 3. Roll Compartment Cover Open Tab 4. Label Output Slot 6
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    Spindle 3. Ribbon Supply Hub 4. Ribbon Rewind Hub 5. Ribbon Rewind Spindle 6. Print Head Release Button 7. Roll Guides 8. Platen Roller 9. Black Mark Sensor 10. Gap Sensor 11. Media Guide Tips 12. Media Guide Hub 13. Print Head WARNING DO NOT touch rotating parts. There is a risk of injury if your
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    2.2.3 Rear View 1 2 34 5 6 1. Power Switch 2. Power Port 3. USB Port (USB 2.0/Hi-Speed mode) 4. USB Host Port 5. RS-232 Serial Port 6. Ethernet Port Note Some features are not available depending on the model. For more information, see the product specification. 8
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    3. Setup 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 features are not available depending on the model. For more information, see the product specification. 1. Place the printer on a flat,
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    3.2 Loading the Ribbon 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 direction shown in the illustrations. L R 3. First, insert the right side of the Ribbon Rewind Spindle (marked
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    4. Push the Print Head Release Button to open the Print Head mechanism. 5. Lift the Print Head until it locks into place. Interior View 6. Insert the Ribbon Spindle into the ribbon. Note The Ribbon Spindle can be substituted with the ribbon with notches on both sides, which can be inserted into
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    7. First, insert the right side of the Ribbon Supply Spindle (marked "R") into the Ribbon Supply Hub. Then, insert the left side of the Ribbon Supply Spindle into the hole on the left side of the Ribbon Supply Hub. 8. Thread the ribbon through the Print Head and adhere the leader of the ribbon onto
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    10. Close the Print Head mechanism with both hands until it locks into place. Ribbon Loading Path 1. Print Head 2. Ribbon Rewind Gear 3. Media Guide Tips 4. Platen Roller 5. Black Mark Sensor 6. Gap Sensor 7. Ribbon 1 7 6 5 4 2 3 13
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    the Roll Compartment Cover by pressing the tabs located on each side of the printer. 2. Push up the lock switch to unlock the Roll Guides. Slide both Roll Guides outwards. 3. Insert the paper roll with the labels facing up, as shown in the illustration. Push down the lock switch to lock the
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    Sensor Slider with the installed media and that the position of the media's gap/black mark is aligned with the Gap Sensor. 6. Adjust the Media Guide Tips to fit the label width. Media
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    7. Close the Print Head mechanism with both hands until it locks into place. 8. Use the Brother Printer Management Tool to set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor. a. Start the BPM. b. Click the Printer Function button. c. Click the Calibrate
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    Media Loading Path 1. Print Head 2. Ribbon Rewind Gear 3. Media 4. Media Guide Tips 5. Platen Roller 6. Black Mark Sensor 7. Gap Sensor 8. Ribbon 2 1 8 7 3 6 5 4 WARNING DO NOT touch rotating parts. There is a risk of injury if your finger is caught
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    3.3.2 External Label Roll Mount Installation (Optional) 1. Tighten the screws on the metal fittings of the extended plate. 2. Attach the extended plate to the bottom of the printer. 3. Insert a 3" (76.2 mm) Label Spindle into a paper roll. Then, install it on the External Paper Roll Mount. 3" (76
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    align the paper width with the Roll Guides. Push down the lock switch to lock the Roll Guide. 6. Install the label roll as described in section 3.3.1. 7. Turn the Media Guide Hub, and match the Media Guide width to the paper width. 8. Use the Brother Printer Management Tool to set the media sensor
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    Install the label roll as described in section 3.3.1. 2. Use the Brother Printer Management Tool to set the media sensor type and calibrate the Print Head mechanism and feed the media through the media sensor. Adjust the Media Guide Tips to fit the label width. 5. Push the media through the Cutter
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    6. Close the Print Head mechanism with both hands until it locks into place. 7. Close the Roll Compartment Cover. 8. Use the Brother Printer Management Tool to set the printer for cutter mode. a. Start the BPM. b. Click the Printer Configuration button. c. Select the FBPL tab. d. Select the CUTTER
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    Install the label roll as described in section 3.3.1. 2. Use the Brother Printer Management Tool to set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected Head mechanism and feed the media through the media sensor. Adjust the Media Guide Tips to fit the label width. 5. Pull the media out of the
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    the Label Peeler Cover. Feed the liner into Label Peeler Cover Slot. 7. Close the Label Peeler Module. Label Peeler Cover Slot 8. Use the Brother Printer Management Tool to set the Label Peeler mode. a. Start the BPM. b. Click the Printer Configuration button. c. Select the FBPL tab. d. Select the
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    9. Close the Roll Compartment Cover. Note The Label Peeler Module supports only plain paper. 24
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    ready to use.  The printer is downloading data from a computer.  The printer is paused. The printer removes data.  The Print Head is open.  There is a problem with the Cutter. There is a memory error or printing error (for example: paper jam, Print Head is open, paper is empty, or the ribbon is
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    : send the GAP command  For the Black Mark Sensor: send the BLINE command For more information about the available commands, see the FBPL Command Reference Manual. 26
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    : send the GAP command  For the Black Mark Sensor: send the BLINE command For more information about the available commands, see the FBPL Command Reference Manual. 27
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     Self-test You can print the printer configuration after the Gap/Black Mark Sensor calibration. Self-test printouts list the printer's configuration and available memory space, and can indicate whether there is any dot damage on the heater component. Self-test printout Model name Firmware version
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    Printer name Mac Address DHCP IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway RAW Port Number of downloaded files Total and available memory space Print Head check pattern 29
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     Dump mode The printer will enter dump mode after printing the printer configuration. This mode allows users to verify and debug the printer's programs. The characters in the left column are received from the printer's system and those in the right column are their hexadecimal representation.
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    After the initialization, the following factory settings will be restored: Parameter Speed Density Label Width Label Height Sensor Type Gap Setting Print Direction Reference Point Offset Tear Mode Label Peeler Off Mode Cutter Mode Code Page Country Code Clear Flash Memory Default Values 127 mm/sec
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    4.3.5 Media Sensor Calibration (For the Gap Sensor) 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Press and hold the Feed/Pause Button, and then turn on the printer. 3. Release the button after the green/amber LED flashes five times and the LED is lit in red/amber. Note The LED color will change as follows: Amber 
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    Using this tool, you can also review your printer's status and settings to troubleshoot any problems. 5.1 Start the BPM 1. Double-click the BPM icon to start the Setup  Printer Function  Bitmap Font Manager For more information, see the Brother Printer Management Tool Quick Start Guide. 33
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    . Exit the line mode. Reset the Wi-Fi settings to their default values. Activate the printer's dump mode. (See section 4.3.2) For more information, see the Brother Printer Management Tool Quick Start Guide. 34
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    5.3 Calibrating the Media Sensor using the BPM 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 Sensor The transmissive/gap sensor detects the beginning of the label and feeds the label to
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    , first make sure you have performed the following tasks correctly. If you still have problems, contact the product manufacturer's customer service or your local dealer. Problem The LED Indicator is not lit. - The Brother Printer Management Tool shows Head Open. - The LED flashes in red. - The
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    Problem size is set up correctly.  Calibrate the sensor using the Auto Gap or Manual Gap options.  Clean the Gap/Black Mark Sensor using a blower brush. to improve the print quality.  Make sure the label guide touches the edge of the Media Guide Tips.  Clean the Print Head.  Clean the Platen
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    7. Maintenance We recommend cleaning your printer on a regular basis to maintain its correct performance. Recommended cleaning materials:  Cotton swab  Lint-free cloth  Vacuum / Blower brush  Compressed air  Isopropyl alcohol or ethanol Printer Part Print Head Cleaning Method Interval 1.
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    Note  Do not touch the Print Head. If you have touched it, clean it as described above.  Do not use medical alcohol as it may damage the Print Head. Use isopropyl alcohol or ethanol according to the manufacturer's safety guidelines, as applicable.  To maintain the printer's correct performance,
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User's Guide TD-4420TN/4520TN
TD-4420TN
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4520TN
User's Guide (English)
© 2019 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
Version 01
ENG