TD-4550DNWB / 4550DNWB(FC)

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting

How do I connect the printer to my mobile device via Bluetooth®?

Follow the procedure below to pair the printer with your mobile device:
 

  1. Turn on the printer.

  2. Press Menu.

  3. Press Up or Down to select [Bluetooth], and then press OK.

  4. Press Up or Down to select [Bluetooth (On/Off)], and then press OK.

  5. Press Up or Down to select [On], and then press OK.
  6. The Bluetooth icon ( Bluetooth icon ) appears on the LCD.

  7. Use your mobile device to display the list of nearby Bluetooth® accessories that your device can pair with.
     
    • For Apple devices (iPad / iPhone / iPod touch)
      1. From the home screen of your Apple device, tap [Settings] - [Bluetooth].
      2. Slide the toggle button to the [On] position.
    • For Android™ devices
      1. From the home screen of your Android™ device, tap Apps button - [Settings] - [Bluetooth].
      2. Slide the toggle button to the [On] position.
  8. Select your printer's model name and, if required, enter the passkey (PIN code).
    When the printer is connected to your mobile device successfully, the Bluetooth® icon ( Bluetooth icon ) changes to ( Bluetooth icon - Connected ).
  • You can change the printer’s network settings by connecting the printer to a computer and using the Printer Setting Tool. (See the FAQ: "Using the Communication settings (for Windows)".)
  • The default SSID and password are as follows:
    SSID: "DIRECT-*****_TD-4550DNWB" where ***** is the last five digits of the product serial number.
    The password: 455***** where ***** is the last five digits of the product serial number.
    It may take several minutes until the connection is finished.
  • To find the product serial number, see the FAQ: "Where can I find my Brother printer's serial number?".
  • Bluetooth® connection setting is saved even when the printer is turned off.
  • If you are using an Apple device, Bluetooth® may disconnect when your mobile device is far apart from the connected printer.
    Move close to the printer and select [Bluetooth] from the settings of your Apple device, tap the device you want to connect to from the list of Bluetooth® devices, and then connect it again.

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