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Brother TD-2120N 2-Inch Direct Thermal Label and Receipt Printer, 203 dpi, USB/LAN (TD2120N)
Brother TD-2120N 2-Inch Direct Thermal Label and Receipt Printer, 203 dpi, USB/LAN (TD2120N)
SKU:TD2120N
Brother TD2120N has been discontinued. Recommended replacement: Brother TD2125N.
The Brother TD-2120N (part number TD2120N) is a 2-inch direct thermal desktop printer for labels, receipts, tags and wristbands. It prints at 203 dpi and up to 6 inches per second, and includes an Ethernet LAN port alongside USB, RS-232C serial and USB host connections, so one printer can be shared between multiple PCs.
Key features
- 203 dpi direct thermal printing at up to 6 in/sec (152.4 mm/sec), depending on the media used.
- 2-inch media: 0.75 in to 2.48 in (19 mm to 63 mm) wide, with a 2.205 in (56 mm) maximum print width.
- Network-ready: 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet LAN, USB 2.0 (mini-B), RS-232C serial and a USB host port for barcode readers or the optional Wi-Fi interface.
- Versatile media: die-cut and continuous labels, continuous receipt paper, tags and wristbands, on rolls or fanfold.
- Easy loading: drop-in, spindle-less design for rolls up to 5 in (127 mm) in diameter, plus a rear feed for external rolls and fanfold media.
- Media sensing: transmissive gap sensor and a full-width, moveable reflective black mark sensor.
- Add-on options: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, label peeler, touch panel display and a rechargeable Li-ion battery.
Specifications
| Part number | TD2120N |
|---|---|
| Print technology | Direct thermal |
| Resolution | 203 dpi |
| Maximum print speed | 6 in/sec (152.4 mm/sec) |
| Maximum print width | 2.205 in (56 mm) |
| Print length | 0.24 in to 39.37 in (6 mm to 1 m) |
| Media width | 0.75 in to 2.48 in (19 mm to 63 mm) |
| Media thickness | 0.0023 in to 0.011 in (0.058 mm to 0.279 mm) |
| Media roll | 5 in (127 mm) maximum diameter; 1 in (25.4 mm) minimum core |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 Full Speed (mini-B), 10/100BASE-TX wired LAN, RS-232C serial, USB host |
| Optional wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n (PA-WI-001); Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Class 2 (PA-BI-001) |
| Printer languages | ZPL II and CPCL; Raster, ESC/P and P-touch Template |
| Template storage | 6 MB or up to 99 templates |
| Media types | Die-cut or continuous labels, continuous receipt paper, tags, wristbands; roll or fanfold |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 4.33 x 8.46 x 6.77 in (110 x 215 x 172 mm) |
| Weight | Approx. 2.96 lb (1.34 kg) |
| Power | AC adapter, 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz |
What's in the box
- TD-2120N printer
- AC adapter
- Power cord
- USB mini cable
- CD quick start guide
- Safety guide
Typical applications
- Retail labels, tags and receipts
- Healthcare labels and wristbands
- Manufacturing and warehouse labeling
Compatibility
Brother USA lists Windows drivers for Windows 10, 8, 7 and XP and Windows Server 2012, 2008 R2, 2008 and 2003. Brother Mobile Solutions also lists Linux compatibility and SDKs for Windows (b-PAC), Android and iOS, and the TD-2120N includes Brother's P-touch Editor label design software.
Frequently asked questions
Can the Brother TD-2120N print both labels and receipts?
Yes. Brother describes the TD-2120N as a 2-inch desktop thermal label and receipt printer. It handles die-cut and continuous labels, continuous receipt paper, tags and wristbands from 0.75 in to 2.48 in wide.
What connections does the TD-2120N label printer have?
USB 2.0 (mini-B), 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet LAN, RS-232C serial and a USB host port are built in. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth require Brother's optional PA-WI-001 and PA-BI-001 interfaces.
What is the difference between the TD-2120N and the TD-2130N?
In Brother's user's guide both models share the same interfaces, 2.205 in maximum print width and media specifications. The TD-2120N prints at 203 dpi, while the TD-2130N prints at 300 dpi.
Does the TD-2120N support ZPL?
Brother's specifications for the TD-2120N list ZPL II and CPCL printer languages, along with Raster, ESC/P and P-touch Template command modes.
What size label rolls fit the Brother TD-2120N?
The drop-in, spindle-less design takes rolls up to 5 in (127 mm) in diameter on a core of at least 1 in (25.4 mm). External rolls and fanfold media can be fed through the rear.
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