Brother TD-4

The pictures shown are general images for product TD-4 and may not be applicable to all part numbers

TD-4 Barcode Printers


Print performance, meet affordability.

With 4-inch Desktop Direct Thermal Printers from Brother, you have the capabilities you need to move inventory faster, track it better, and minimize the cost of doing it all.

These precision-built barcode label printers deliver the right levels of performance, quality, and integration at an exceptional value. From inventory and shipping to barcode and shelf labeling – now you can easily and affordably produce the labels you need, with the reliability and support that only Brother delivers.

Expect a complete set of connectivity options, superior software compatibility, fast printing, and high resolutions. It’s powerful desktop printing that doesn’t come at a price.

Key Features - Brother TD-4
  • Simplicity
    Help cut costs upfront and improve ROI with the most affordable desktop direct thermal print solutions available.
  • Affordability
    Standardize asset and facility management and traceability labeling across multiple locations.
  • Quality
    203dpi and 300dpi models print clean, crisp barcodes, fonts, logos, and more.
  • Compatibility
    Integrate with WMS systems, manufacturing platforms, and other software solutions.
  • Reliability
    Backed by an industry-leading Two year Premier Limited Warranty, which even includes the printhead.
  • Performance
    Help boost productivity with print speeds up to 8 inches per second.
Industry Applications

Easy to operate and maintain, Brother four-inch desktop direct thermal printers produce high-quality shipping and barcode labels.

Warehouse
  • Barcodes
  • Item marking
  • License plates
  • Manufacturing
  • Parts / product labels
  • Storage labels
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Shipping labels
  • Product ID labels
  • Pallet labels
  • Parcel and post labels
  • Retail
  • Product labels
  • Inventory labels
  • Barcodes

  • BOX CONTENTS - Direct Thermal Model
    • Printer
    • AC Adapter
    • Power Cord
    • Documents

    BOX CONTENTS - Thermal Transfer Model
    • Printer
    • AC Adapter
    • Power Cord
    • USB Cable
    • Ribbon Take-Up 1” Core
    • Ribbon Spindle (2 pieces)
    • Documents
    Product Specifications
    Dimensions (W x H x L) Direct Thermal
  • 7.1in (180mm) x 6.1in (155mm) x 8.8in (224mm)
    Thermal Transfer
  • TD-4420TN & TD-4520TN: 8.03” (204mm) x 6.46” (164mm) x 11.02” (280mm)
  • TD-4650TNWB & TD-4750TNWB: 8.62” (219mm) x 7.52” (191mm) x 11.2” (284mm)
  • Power Specifications Direct Thermal
  • External AC Adapter (Input: 100 - 240VAC 50/60Hz 2.0A, Output: 24VDC 5A)

  • Thermal Transfer
  • TD-4420TN & TD-4520TN: External AC Adapter (Input: 100 - 240VAC 50/60Hz 1.5A, Output: 24VDC 2.5A)
  • TD-4650TNWB & TD-4750TNWB: External AC Adapter (Input: 100 - 240VAC 50/60Hz 2.0A, Output: 24VDC 3.75A)
  • Printer Memory Direct Thermal
  • Printer Memory 64MB Flash, 256MB SDRAM
    Thermal Transfer
  • TD-4420TN & TD-4520TN: 128MB Flash, 64 SDRAM
  • TD-4650TNWB & TD-4750TNWB: 128MB Flash, 128 SDRAM
  • Control Panel Direct Thermal
  • 7 Keys / 3 LEDs, LCD
  • TD-4550DNWB: Standard (Coin Cell Battery Optional)
    Thermal Transfer
  • TD-4420TN & TD-4520TN: 1 Key / 1 LED
  • TD-4650TNWB & TD-4750TNWB: 6 Keys / 1 LED (3 Color), 3.5” Color LCD
  • Label Designer Direct Thermal
  • P-Touch Editor to design labels and connect to databases.
    Thermal Transfer
  • BarTender - UltraLite label design software
  • Operating Systems Windows, Linux
    SDK Support Direct Thermal
  • TD-4210D: Windows b-PAC
  • TD-4410D: Windows b-PAC, AndroidTM 4.0.3 or Higher
  • TD-4420DN, TD-4520DN TD-4550DNWB: Windows b-PAC, Android 4.0.3 or Higher, iOS® 11 or Higher
    Thermal Transfer
  • TD-4420TN & TD-4520TN: Windows Server 2016/2012R2/2012/2008R2/2008, Windows 10/8/7
  • TD-4650TNWB & TD-4750TNWB: Windows Server 2019/2016/2012R2/2012/2008R2/2008 Windows 10/8/7, Windows Vista, Android v5 or Higher, iOS v9 or Higher
  • Device Management BRAdmin Professional 4 for Select Models:
  • TD-4420DN
  • TD-4520DN
  • TD-4550DNWB
  • Printer Languages Direct Thermal
  • ZPL II, EPL, DPL, CPCL, Raster Graphics, Text (Template), ESC/P
    TD-4550DNWB
  • Comes with AirPrint
    Thermal Transfer
  • FBPL, ZPLII®, EPL2™, DPL
  • Temperature/Humidity Direct Thermal
  • Operating: 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C) / 20% - 85%
  • Storage: -4°F - 140°F (-20°C - 60°C) / 5% - 90%
    Thermal Transfer
  • Operating: 41°F - 104°F (5°C - 40°C) / 25% - 85%
  • Storage: -40°F - 140°F (-40°C - 60°C) / 10% - 90%
  • Label Peeler Optional
    Automatic Cutter Optional
    Resident Barcodes Direct Thermal
  • Linear: Code39, Code93, Code128, ITF, UPC-A/E, EAN8/13, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), GS1 DataBar (RSS), MSI/Plessey, Industrial 2/5, Codabar (NW-7), POSTNET
  • 2D: PDF417/MicroPDF417, Data Matrix, Maxicode, QR Code/Micro QR Code, Aztec
    Thermal Transfer
  • Linear: Code39, Code93, Code128, ITF, UPC-A/E, EAN8/13, GS1-128 (UCC/ EAN-128), GS1 DataBar (RSS), MSI/Plessey, Industrial 2/5, Codabar (NW-7), ITF14, EAN14, Code 49, POSTNET, LOGMARS, Code11, TELEPEN, PLANET, Deutsche Post Identcode, Deutsche Post Leitcode, China Post
  • 2D: PDF417/MicroPDF417, Data Matrix, Maxicode, QR Code, Aztec
  • Printer Sensors Direct Thermal
  • Top Cover, Transmissive (Gap), Full Width Moveable Reflective (Black Mark), Peeler (Option)
    Thermal Transfer
  • Printer Sensors Transmissive (Gap), Full Width Moveable Reflective (Black Mark), Option: Peeler
  • Media Type Direct Thermal
  • Brother RD Roll or Fan-Fold, Die Cut or Continuous Label, Continuous Receipt, Tag and Wristband
    Thermal Transfer
  • Roll or Fan-Fold / Die Cut or Continuous / Label, Receipt, Tag and Wristband
  • Media Roll Size Direct Thermal
  • Up to 5in (127mm) Outer Diameter | Core size from 0.5in to 1.5in Inside Diameter
    Thermal Transfer
  • 5.00” (127mm) Outer Diameter, 1” (25.4mm) or 1.5” (38.1mm) Core Inside Diameter
  • Media Loading Direct Thermal
  • Drop-In Spindle-Less Design | Rear Feed (External Roll or Fanfold)
    Thermal Transfer
  • Drop-In Spindle-Less Design, Rear Feed (External Roll and Fanfold)
  • Media Specifications Direct Thermal
  • Width: 0.8in - 4.7in (19mm - 118mm) | Thickness: 2mil - 11mil (0.06mm - 0.28mm)
  • Length: 0.3in - 118.1in (6.4mm - 3000.0mm)
    Thermal Transfer
  • Width: 0.79” - 4.41” (20mm - 112mm), Thickness: 2.36mil – 7.48mil (0.06mm - 0.19mm), Length (203dpi): 0.2” – 1,000” (5mm – 25,400mm), Length (300dpi): 0.2” – 450” (5mm – 11,430mm), Length (Peeler/Cutter): 1” – 6” (25.4mm – 152.4mm)
  • Ribbon Specs
  • Ribbon Types: Wax, Semi (Wax/Resin), Resin
  • Ribbon Length: 984’ (300m) / 2.64” (67mm) OD on 1” Core, 361’ (110m) / 1.57” (40mm) OD on 0.5” Core
  • Ribbon Width: 4.33” (110mm) – 1.57” (40mm), [Widths < 4.33” (110mm) Requires Included Ribbon Spindle]
  • Ribbon Take Up Core: 4.33” (110mm) / 1” or 0.5” Core w/ 2 Notches, [1” Core w/o Notches Requires Included Ribbon Spindle]
  • Standard Interfaces Direct Thermal
  • TD-4210D & TD-4410D: USB 2.0, RS232C Serial
  • TD-4420DN: Ethernet LAN (10/100Base-TX), USB 2.0, RS232C Serial
  • TD-4520DN: Ethernet LAN (10/100Base-TX), USB 2.0, Host USB, RS232C Serial
  • TD-4550DNW: Wi-Fi® WLAN (5GHz 802.11a/n and 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n Infrastructure, 802.11g/n Wireless Direct), Bluetooth Version 4.2 BLE/MFi
    Thermal Transfer
  • TD-4420TN & TD-4520TN: Ethernet LAN (10/100Base-TX), USB 2.0, Host-USB, RS232C Serial
  • TD-4650TNWB & TD-4750TNWB: Wi-Fi® WLAN (5GHz 802.11a/n and 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n Infrastructure), Ethernet LAN (10/100Base-TX)
  • Security Protocols Direct Thermal
  • TD-4210D & TD-4410D: None
  • TD-4420DN: LAN: 802.1x (EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAPTTLS, EAP-MD5)
  • TD-4520DN: LAN: 802.1x (EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-MD5)
  • TD-4550DNW: WLAN: 802.1x (EAPFAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS)
    Thermal Transfer WLAN: 802.1x (EAP-FAST, PEAPv0, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP)
  • Wireless Security Direct Thermal
  • TD-4210D, TD-4410D, TD-4520DN: None
  • TD-4550DNW: Infrastructure: WEP 64/128bit, WPA/WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES) Wireless Direct: WPA2-PSK (AES)
    Thermal Transfer
  • Infrastructure: WEP 64/128bit, WPA/WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)
  • Bluetooth Profiles Direct Thermal
  • TD-4210D, TD-4410D, TD-4520DN: None
  • TD-4550DNW: Serial Port (SPP), Object Push (OPP), Hardcopy Replacement (HCRP), Generic Attribute (GATT) Low Energy
    Thermal Transfer
  • Serial Port (SPP), GATT
  • Warranty 2-Year Premier Limited Warranty (includes printhead)

    Brother TD-4 Reviews

    POSGuys Rating: Not Rated

    Customer Reviews

    Recommended Models

    TD-4 Direct Thermal Printer, 4", 203 DPI, USB & Serial. 2 Year Warranty.
    DPI:203
    Interface:USB & Serial
    Print Method:Direct Thermal
    TD-4 Thermal Transfer Printer TD4420TN , 4", 203 DPI, LAN/USB/Serial. 2 Year Warranty.
    DPI:203
    Interface:LAN, USB, Serial
    Print Method:Thermal Transfer

    Additional Models

    TD-4 Direct Thermal Printer TD4520DN, 4", 300DPI, LAN/USB/Serial. 2 Year Warranty.
    DPI:300
    Interface:Bluetooth, MFi, WiFi, USB, Serial
    Print Method:Direct Thermal
    TD-4 Direct Thermal Printer TD4420DN, 4", 203 DPI, LAN/USB/Serial. 2 Year Warranty.
    DPI:203
    Interface:LAN, USB, Serial
    Print Method:Direct Thermal
    TD-4 Direct Thermal TD4550DNWB, 4", 300DPI, LCD, Bluetooth/MFi/WLAN/USB/SERIAL, 2 Years Warranty.
    DPI:300
    Interface:Bluetooth, WiFi, LAN, USB, Serial
    Print Method:Direct Thermal
    Extra Features:LCD Interface
    TD-4 Thermal Transfer Printer TD4750TNWB, 4", 300DPI, Color LCD, Bluetooth/ WLAN/ LAN/ USB/SER, 2 Years Premier Warranty.
    DPI:300
    Interface:Bluetooth, WiFi, LAN, USB, Serial
    Print Method:Thermal Transfer
    Extra Features:Color LCD Interface
    TD-4 Thermal Transfer TD4520TN, 4", 300DPI, LAN/USB/SER. 2 Year Warranty
    DPI:300
    Interface:LAN, USB, Serial
    Print Method:Thermal Transfer
    TD-4 Thermal Transfer TD4650TNWB 4", 203 DPI, Color LCD, Bluetooth/WLAN/LAN/USB/HOST-USB/SER, 2 Year Warranty.
    DPI:203
    Interface:Bluetooth, WiFi, LAN, USB, Serial
    Print Method:Thermal Transfer
    Extra Features:Color LCD Interface

    Accessories

    Brother LBX103001 - TD4D Tablet Holder with Mount (for use with TD4410D & TD4420DN TD4550DNWB Desktop Printers)
    Brother PA-LP-002 - Label Peeler Kit (for use with TD4410D, TD4420DN & TD4550DNWB Desktop Printers)
    PA-CU-001 - Auto Cutter Kit (for use with TD4410D, TD4420DN & TD4550DNWB Desktop Printers)
    PA-HU2-001 - 203dpi Replacement Print Head Kit (for use with TD4410D & TD4420DN Desktop Printers)
    Brother PA-RH-001 - External Media Roll Holder, 8IN OD Roll w 3IN Core (for use with all TD desktop printers)
    Power Adapter Kit for TD 4 Direct Thermal Series