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TD-4000 / TD-4100N
User's Guide
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Guía del usuario
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Be sure to read and understand this guide before using the machine. We
recommend that you keep this guide nearby for future reference.
Asegúrese de leer este manual antes de usar la impresora. Le recomendamos
conservar este manual a mano para poder consultarlo como referencia en el futuro.
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Reference Getting started
Installing the software Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing the Brother TD-4000/4100N. This guide briefly describes the steps to start using the Brother TD-4000/4100N. See the User's Guide for details. The User's Guide can be found in the Manuals folder of the included CD-ROM. We strongly recommend that you read this guide carefully before using the Brother TD-4000/4100N, and then keep it nearby for future reference. We provide service & support for users who register their products on our website. We recommend that you take t
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® Brother One Year Limited Warranty (USA Only) Who is covered: • This limited warranty ("warranty") is given only to the original end-user/retail purchaser (referred to in this warranty as "Original Purchaser") of the accompanying Product, consumables and accessories (collectively referred to in this warranty as "this Product"). • If you purchased a Product from someone other than an authorized Brother reseller in the United States or if the Product was used prior to your purchase you are not
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What Brother will ask you to do: After contacting Brother you will be required to send the Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to Brother together with a photocopy of your bill of sale. Brother will provide a Return Authorization Number (i.e RA#) that must be written on the outside of the carton that contains your Product and instructions to where you should return your Product. You are responsible for the cost of shipping, packing the Product, and insurance (if you desire). You are
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Important Information Should you have questions, or need information about your Brother Product, we have a variety of support options for you to choose from: USA-Customer Service: Customer Service 1-800-255-0415 Customer Service 1-303-460-1628 (fax) Website www.brothermobilesolutions.com Supplies / Accessories 1-800-543-6144 Brother Mobile Solutions, Incorporated 100 Technology Drive, Suite 250A Broomfield, CO 80021 Record your model and serial number and your date and location of Purchase belo
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Contents Introduction •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1 General Information ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1 Safety Precautions •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 General Precautions •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4 Getting started ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 STEP STEP11 1 Unpacking the TD-4000/4100N ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 2 Parts De
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1 Introduction General Information Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this guide has been compiled and STEP published, covering the latest product’s descriptions and specifications. 1 The contents of this guide and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. If new versions of the TD-4000/4100N software become available, this manual may not reflect the updated features. Therefore, you may find that the software an
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Introduction 2 Safety Precautions Read and understand all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. WARNING Tells you what to do to avoid the risk of injury. CAUTION Tells you about procedures you must follow to prevent damage to the machine. The symbols used in this guide are as follows: Action NOT allowed to do DO NOT disassemble the product. DO NOT splash the product with or DO NOT touch a given portion of the imme
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3 WARNING Do not use paint thinner, benzene, Do not put any heavy objects or objects alcohol or any other organic solvents to containing water on top of the machine. clean the machine. Doing so may cause If water or any foreign object enters the damage to the surface finish. Use a soft, machine, contact the retail outlet where dry cloth to clean the machine. the machine was purchased or your STEP local authorized service center. If you 1 continue to use the machine with water or a foreign
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Introduction 4 CAUTION RD Rol l Be careful not to drop the RD Roll. Depending on the area, material, and environmental conditions, the label may RD Rolls use thermal paper. Both the unpeel or become irremovable, the color label and print will fade with sunlight and of the label may change or be heat. Do not use RD Rolls for outdoor transferred to other objects. use that requires durability. Before applying the label, check the environmental condition and the material. Test the label
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5 • The last label in an RD Roll may not be printed correctly. For this reason, the roll contains more labels than that indicated on the package. • When a label is removed after being applied to a surface, a portion of the label may remain. • Some RD Rolls use permanent adhesive for their labels. These labels cannot be easily peeled off once attached. STEP CD-ROM and Software 1 • Do not scratch the CD-ROM or subject it to high or low temperatures. • Do not put heavy objects or apply force to
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STEP1 Getting started 6 Getting started 1 Unpacking the TD-4000/4100N Check that the package contains the following before using the printer. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Brother reseller. TD-4000/4100N USB cable User's Guide CD-ROM AC Power cord The plug may differ by countries. RD Roll (Starter roll) The Brother TD-4000/4100N includes two starter rolls of labels: • One starter roll of 4" (102 mm) Continuous length label 6.5 ft (2 m) • One starter roll of 2" × 1" (51 mm ×
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7 2 Parts Description Front Scale RD Roll compartment cover STEP 1 Gap sensor LED lamp ON/OFF button Cut button Feed button Guide Rear Main power switch Main power switch STEP 2 Power port Power port Power cord Power cord Serial port USB port Serial port USB port LAN port STEP 3 Reference Installing the software Getting started Introduction
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STEP1 Getting started 8 3 LED Lamp LED lamp on the Brother TD-4000/4100N indicates the current operating condition. Lamp Condition Not lit Power is OFF. Green lamp is lit Power is ON. Green lamp is flashing Receiving the data from PC. Orange lamp is lit The roll cover is opened. (Close the roll cover properly.) Orange lamp is flashing Cooling (Wait for temperature of print head to lower) Activating the boot. Red lamp is lit The program is not accurate. (Please update the program correctly.) Ind
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9 4 Flow for Creating Labels Labels can be created by using P-touch Editor. For details, see the Software User's Guide in the CD-ROM. Follow the procedure described below to prepare for making labels. ® STEP The following is the example for Windows Vista . 1 Connect the Power Supply. 1 For details, see "Connecting the Power Supply" on page 11. Install the software. 2 Install the printer driver to use the TD-4000/4100N as a printer with the PC and install the label design software. For TD-4000
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STEP1 Getting started 10 5 Additional Functions Printing the list of templates The TD-4000/4100N is equipped with memory so label templates can be saved inside the printer. You can print a list of these label templates (maximum of 99) so that you can see which label templates are available. Install a roll of labels with a width of 2" (50.8mm) or more. 1 Press and hold the Feed button. 2 The list of label templates is printed. P-touch Transfer Express By using P-touch Transfer Express, label te
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11 6 Connecting the Power Supply • Check that the electrical outlet is 120V AC before plugging the power cord. • Do not connect the TD-4000/4100N to the computer until directed to do so when installing the printer driver. STEP • Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet after you have finished using the 1 TD-4000/4100N. • Do not pull the power cord when unplugging it from the electrical outlet. The wire in the power cord may become damaged. Check that the main power switch is turned 1
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STEP1 Getting started 12 7 Setting the RD Roll Press and hold the ON/OFF button ( ) to 1 turn the TD-4000/4100N off. Pull up the left and right levers on the TD-4000/4100N under the RD Roll compartment cover, and open the RD Roll compartment cover. Squeeze the green lever and adjust the 2 guide to fit the width of the RD roll. Use the scale molded in the rear compartment to assist positioning this guide. Slide the end of the RD roll under 3 the gap (media) sensor. If the end of the RD ro
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13 Position the end of the RD roll to Black plastic 5 cutter guard touch the black plastic cutter guard. STEP 1 Close the RD Roll compartment cover. 6 STEP 2 Press and hold the ON/OFF button ( ) to turn the TD-4000/4100N 7 on. Die cut label Press the Feed button. 8 The printer will position the label to the correct starting position. You are now ready to print. Continuous length label Press the Feed button twice and the Cut button. 8 STEP The printer will position the label to the correct s
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STEP1 Getting started 14 8 Using Interface Cables RS-232C cable and Network cable are not standard accessories. Select the appropriate cable for the interface. • USB cable Use the enclosed interface cable. • RS-232C cable Do not use an interface cable that is longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters). For details, see "Controlling with the ESC/P Commands" on page 26. • Network cable (TD-4100N) Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Networ
