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Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool (Windows)

  • Make sure the AC Adapter is connected to the printer and the AC Power Cord is connected to an electrical socket.
  • Make sure the printer driver has been installed correctly and you can print.
  • Connect the printer to a computer with a USB cable.
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  • The Printer Setting Tool is installed in addition to the printer driver and other software when using the installer.
  • The Printer Setting Tool is available only with compatible Brother printers.
  1. Connect the printer you want to configure to the computer.
  2. Start the Printer Setting Tool.

    • Windows 10/Windows Server 2016:

      Click Start>Brother>Printer Setting Tool.

    • Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2012 R2:

      Click the Printer Setting Tool icon on the Apps screen.

    • Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 R2:

      Click Start>All Programs>Brother>Label & Mobile Printer>Printer Setting Tool.

    The main window appears.

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    1. Printer
      Lists the connected printers.
    2. Communication Settings (TD-4420DN/TD-4520DN)

      (TD-4420DN/TD-4520DN) Specifies wired LAN communication settings.

    3. Device Settings
      Specifies device settings. For example, power settings.
    4. P-touch Template Settings

      Specifies P-touch Template settings.

      For more information, see the P-touch Template Manual/Command Reference (English only). You can download the latest version from the Brother support website at support.brother.com/manuals.

    5. Paper Size Setup
      Add media information and settings to the printer driver to use sizes not listed in the Paper Size list of the printer driver.
      NOTE
      To open Paper Size Setup, you must be logged on with administrator rights.
    6. Exit
      Closes the window.
  3. Make sure the printer you want to configure appears next to Printer.

    If a different printer appears, select the printer you want from the drop-down list.

  4. Select the settings you want to change, and then specify or change the settings in the dialog box.
  5. Click Apply to apply the settings to the printer.
  6. Click Exit in the main window to finish specifying settings.

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Use the Printer Setting Tool to configure the printer only when the printer is idle. The printer may malfunction if you try to configure it while it is processing or printing a print job.

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