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 label printer produces 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
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 LCDLabel Designer
Direct Thermal
P-Touch Editor to design labels and connect to databases.
Thermal Transfer
BarTender - UltraLite label design softwareOperating 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 HigherDevice Management
BRAdmin Professional 4 for Select Models:
TD-4420DN
TD-4520DN
TD-4550DNWBPrinter Languages
Direct Thermal
ZPL II, EPL, DPL, CPCL, Raster Graphics, Text (Template), ESC/P
TD-4550DNWB
Comes with AirPrint
Thermal Transfer
FBPL, ZPLII®, EPL2™, DPLTemperature/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%
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 WristbandMedia 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 DiameterMedia 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), GATTWarranty
2-Year Premier Limited Warranty (includes printhead)
