File Menu Options

• Apply Settings to the Printer

  Applies the settings to the printer.

• Check Setting

  Displays the current settings.

• Save Settings in Command File

  Saves the specified settings in a command file.

• Import

  Imports an exported file.

• Export

  Saves the current settings in a file.

• Exit

  Exits the Device Settings window and returns to the main window of the Printer Setting Tool.

Maintenance Menu Options

You must have administrator privileges for the computer or the printer to display some items. Check if you have administrator privileges for the printer by clicking the Printer properties menu, and then clicking the Security tab.

• Save Print Log in File

  Saves the print log in a file in the CSV format.

• Print Unit Settings

  Prints a report containing the current firmware version and device setting information.

  

  When you print this report, we recommend using a 62 mm or wider RD Roll.

• Check Print Head Status

  Checks if there are no problems with the print head.

• Reset to Factory Defaults

  (TD-4210D/TD-4410D) Resets all the settings to the factory settings, including device settings, and transferred data.

  (TD-4420DN/TD-4520DN) Resets all the settings to the factory settings, including device settings, transferred data, and network settings.

• Reset only Device Settings

  Resets the settings that can be changed in the Device Settings to factory settings.

• Delete Template and Database

  Deletes the templates and databases stored in the printer.

• Delete Print Log

  Deletes the print log stored in the printer.

• Option Settings

  If the Do not display an error message if the current settings cannot be retrieved at startup check box is selected, a message is not displayed the next time.

• Auto Power On

  Specifies whether the printer turns on automatically when the AC Power Code is plugged into an electrical socket.

• Auto Sleep

  Specifies the amount of time to pass before the printer automatically goes into sleep mode.

  

  • The printer will automatically enter sleep mode when the specified time elapses under the following conditions:

    • The printer does not receive data.
    • A LAN cable is not connected. (TD-4420DN/TD-4520DN)
    • In idle mode.
    • When not communicating using the serial port.
  • Sleep mode is cancelled when the following operations are performed:

    • Any of the printer buttons is pushed.
    • The Roll Compartment Cover is opened or closed.
    • The printer receives data. (excluding via the serial port)
    • A USB cable is disconnected and then reconnected.
• Auto Power Off

  Specifies the period of time that passes before the printer turns off automatically when connected to an electrical socket.

  

  • The printer will automatically enter power off mode when the specified time elapses under the following conditions:

    • The printer does not receive data.
    • A LAN cable is not connected. (TD-4420DN/TD-4520DN)
    • In idle mode.
    • When not communicating using the serial port.
  • Power off mode is cancelled when the following operations are performed:

    • Any of the printer buttons is pushed.
    • The Roll Compartment Cover is opened or closed.
    • The printer receives data. (excluding via the serial port)
    • A USB cable is disconnected and then reconnected.
• Text Direction

  Selects the printing orientation.

• Print Speed

  Selects the printer’s printing speed.

• Print Density

  Adjusts the printer’s printing density.

• Align Paper Leading Edge when the Cover is Closed

  Selects whether the paper is automatically fed when the cover is closed.

• Exit Position

  Selects the media output location.

• Auto Cut

  Sets the cutting method when printing multiple labels.

• Auto Speed Configuration

  Automatically adjusts the printing speed and prints at the optimal print density.

• Feed Key Function

  Selects the operation performed when is pressed. If Program Settings is selected, click File and select the command file.

• Function Key Function

  Selects the operation performed when is pressed. If Program Settings is selected, click File and select the command file.

  If the Cutter is attached, manual cutting can be set using the Function Key.

• Print Information Report

  Selects the information you want to include in the printer Information Report.

• JPEG Printing Setting

  Selects the method of image processing when printing JPEG images.

• Serialize Mode

  Specifies the serialise (number) method for your printed labels.

• Save Printer Print Log

  Selects whether to save the printer’s print log. If Disable is selected, the Save Print Log in File option cannot be enabled.

• Print Data after Printing

  Specifies whether print data is erased after printing.

If RD Rolls are being used, it is unnecessary to adjust the sensors.

• Printing Reference Point Adjustment

  Adjusts the position of the reference point (point of origin for printing). This corrects printing misalignments resulting from differences in printer models or from the fixed margins of some software.

  The reference point cannot be adjusted for raster printing.

• Tear Adjust

  Adjusts the tear bar tear-off position for paper media.

• Media Sensor (Transmissive/Gap)

  • Detection Sensitivity

    Adjusts the sensitivity of gap (spacing) detection for die-cut labels.

  • Luminescence Adjustment

    Adjusts the amount of light emitted by the transmissive/gap sensor.

• Media Sensor (Reflective/Bar)

  • Mark Detection Sensitivity

    Adjusts the sensitivity of black mark detection.

  • Luminescence Adjustment

    Adjusts the amount of light emitted by the reflective/black mark sensor.

• Media Sensor (Peeler)

  Specifies the settings when the Label Peeler (optional) is used.

  • Detection Sensitivity

    Adjusts the precision of the sensor that detects whether the label has been peeled.

To display this tab, you must have administrator privileges for the computer or the printer. Check if you have administrator privileges for the printer by clicking the Printer properties menu, and then clicking the Security tab.

• Command Mode

  Selects the command mode type.

• Print Head Check When Powered On

  Sets whether to check the status of the print head when you turn the printer on.