Brother TD-4000 - Manual

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With a barcode reader connected to the printer, labels and
barcodes can easily be printed by scanning barcodes.
Connect a barcode reader to the printer to create a label or barcode using "P-touch
Editor 5.0"
The following example uses the Windows ® XP operating system. Information displayed using different
Windows ® operating systems and settings will vary.
Template transfer is only available for printers connected to a Windows ® operating system.
A USB connection is recommended for connecting this printer to Windows ® operating systems.
This printer does not support Macintosh ® operating systems.
Ensure that the P-touch Editor 5.0 label size matches the printer label size. Printing will not be possible if
the label sizes do not match.
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Advance preparation
Setting up P-touch template P1
Setting up RS-232C communication (for communication with a
barcode reader) P2
Basic operation
Preset template printing P2
If a frequently used label layout is stored in the printer, identical
labels can be printed simply by scanning barcodes.
Example: To simplify printing when the same labels are frequently
reused
Barcode creation (copy) and printing P3
A barcode scanned with the barcode reader can be printed with the
protocol and size from a previously created template.
Example: To print scanned barcodes with multiple protocols and
sizes
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Database-assisted label printing P4
If a template and a database (Excel, etc.) are created, the database
data can then be arranged in the template.
Labels can be printed by scanning key barcodes that match the
barcodes in the database.
Example: To manage part numbers using a database (Excel, etc.),
and print the corresponding labels
Advanced operation
Numbered (sequential) printing P5
Label and barcode numbers can be printed sequentially.
Supplement
Connecting a barcode reader P7
Setting up barcode printing P7
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Advance preparation
Setting up P-touch template
Download the P-touch template settings tool from the
following URL and start P-touch Template Settings.exe.
http://solutions.brother.com/
Go to [Select your region/country] - [Choose your product] -
[Downloads] sequentially, and download "P-touch Template
Tools".
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Set respective items and click [Set]. 2.