Mass Storage Functions. Brother TD-2120N, TD-2020/2020A, TD-2130N

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Other Functions

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Mass Storage

Functions

Mass Storage Feature

The mass storage feature allows you to execute commands by sending data from a computer or other device to the printer via

USB. Files that have been copied to the printer’s mass storage area are processed when you press the (Print) button.

This feature is useful in the following situations.

 When you want templates (.blf format) and settings stored in a command file (.bin format) and distributed by the administrator to be applied to a printer without using a customized tool

 When you want to execute commands without installing the printer driver

 When you want to print and transmit data from a device that has an operating system (including non-Windows operating systems) with a USB host feature

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Using the Mass Storage

Feature

a

Make sure that the printer is turned off.

b

While holding down the (Print) button, press and hold the (Power) button.

The printer starts up in mass storage mode, and the POWER indicator lights in orange.

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Connect the computer or device to the printer with a USB cable.

The printer’s mass storage area is displayed on the screen of the computer or device.

NOTE

If the mass storage area is not displayed automatically, refer to the instructions for the operating system of the computer or device for information about displaying the mass storage area.

d

Drag and drop the file that you want to copy to the mass storage area.

e

Press the (Print) button.

The command file is executed.

While the file is being executed, the

POWER indicator lights in orange and the STATUS indicator flashes in green.

f

After the file has been executed, the

STATUS indicator turns off.

g

To turn off mass storage mode, turn the printer off.

The printer will start up in its normal operating mode.

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