Brother TD-2130NHC User Manual

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A BROTHER LABEL PRINTING SOLUTION
The Brother model TD-2130NHC healthcare thermal printer has enhanced versatile features designed to help
improve productivity, efficiency and virtually trouble free operation. Using an innovative smart media
detection and automatic media calibration solution called TrustSense™ technology, the TD-2130NHC will know
what kind of media has been loaded into the printer and manages every print job that helps produce the best
possible print results – for both wristbands and labels. Just load a roll of TrustSense™ wristbands or labels and
the TD-2130NHC is self-programmed with the correct media settings and ready to print.
TrustSense™ Smart Media Technology
All TrustSense™ smart media come with a special pattern resembling a barcode printed on the backside of all
wristbands and labels. Every wristband will have a smart media pattern printed on the backside, which is also
used to position the wristband to the correct starting print position. In most cases, pressing the middle Form
Feed key on the TD-2130NHC control panel will advance one wristband.
Similar to the wristbands, labels will also have a smart media pattern printed on the backside which is used to
position the labels to the correct starting print position. In most cases, pressing the middle Form Feed key will
advance one label. However, some labels may be too small and the smart media pattern will be printed across
more than one label. In this case, pressing the Form Feed key will advance more than one label.
TrustSense™ Smart Benefits
A properly calibrated printer to the specific type of media loaded into the printer will help produce the best
possible printing quality and performance. TrustSense™ smart technology automatically makes this
calibration by just loading any TrustSense™ smart media into the printer and it’s ready to print.
TrustSense™ smart technology also helps reduce frustrating printer problems with mysterious flashing LED’s
that back up print spoolers with unprinted jobs or often lead to printing garbage and wasting a lot of
wristbands and labels – TrustSense™ smart technology will print the job virtually every time so that you can
easily discover your mistake like loading the wrong type of media.
How to Get TrustSense™ Smart Media
TrustSense™ smart media rolls are available in adult, pediatric and infant size wristbands with either a clasp or
a tamper-evident adhesive closure, or common die cut label sizes. Please visit www.TrustSense.com for more
information and for a complete list of TrustSense™ smart media available.
IMPORTANT
The Brother model TD-2130NHC is functionally equivalent to the Brother model TD-2130N.
Please refer to the TD-2130N documentation and CD for installation and usage information.
TrustSense™ Wristband Smart Media Pattern
TrustSense™ Labels Smart Media Pattern
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Made in USA

Brother TD-2130NHC Specifications

General

Print Technology	Direct Thermal
Print Resolution	203 dpi
Cutter	Yes
Peeler	Yes
Printer Type	Thermal Transfer
Max Print Speed	6 ips
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet
Media Type	Tags
Memory	128 MB Flash
Media Thickness	0.06 - 0.17 mm
Roll Maximum Outer Diameter	127 mm
Power Supply	AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Operating Temperature	5°C - 40°C
Operating Humidity	20% to 80% RH (non-condensing)
Max Print Length	1, 219 mm

Summary

TrustSense™ Smart Media Technology

Smart Media Pattern Overview

Explains the barcode-like pattern on the backside of media for positioning and calibration.

Wristband Media Pattern

Details the smart media pattern on wristbands for correct starting print position.

Label Media Pattern

Describes the smart media pattern on labels for positioning, noting variations for small labels.

TrustSense™ Smart Benefits

Automated Calibration and Quality

Ensures optimal printing quality and performance through automatic media calibration.

Problem Reduction

Helps reduce printer errors, wasted media, and troubleshooting of flashing LED indicators.

How to Get TrustSense™ Smart Media

Media Availability

Information on where to find wristbands and labels, including different closure types and sizes.

Loading TrustSense™ Media

Printer Preparation

Steps for powering on the printer and opening the roll compartment cover.

Media Placement and Alignment

Instructions for positioning the media roll and adjusting guides for correct alignment.

Automatic Media Calibration

The printer automatically calibrates media settings upon closing the cover.

Canceling Calibration

Tip on how to cancel automatic media calibration to avoid wasting unused media.

Printing Configuration Report

Procedure for printing a configuration report for optimal results with specific media.