Transfer your frequently used print programs or templates to the printer to print labels with the same layout by sending data using an external device (for example, a barcode scanner).

1. Create an FBPL template file by referring to the DOWNLOAD Command section in the FBPL Command Reference available on the [Manuals] page.

   Specify the first parameter of the DOWNLOAD command as "F" to save the file in the printer's FLASH memory, and then specify the template/program name ending with .BAS for the second parameter (for example: DOWNLOAD F,"TEST.BAS, DOWNLOAD F,"DEMO.BAS").

   Example code:
   

    

   Example label:
   




2. Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer and start the BPM (Brother Printer Management Tool).

   The BPM does not support the Bluetooth^® connection. We recommend connecting the printer to your computer via USB or Wi-Fi®.
   For details about how to connect, see the FAQ: "How to connect the printer to your computer (for Windows)".

3. Select your printer and click the [Command tool] button.
    

4. Click the [Browse] button and select the file created in step 1, and then click the [Send] button.

   Make sure that the file is transferred successfully:

   1. Click the [File Manager] button in the BPM.
   2. Check if the BAS file name appears in the bottom left field.
      If the file name does not appear, click the [Get] button.
      

5. Call the BAS file to print.
   
   Example:
   To call the sample template file created in step 1, send the following commands with [Enter] (CRLF) using an external input device (for example, a barcode reader):

   TEST !1051234567890!100ABC 01-07-2021 8VF34100108 TD-4420TN 2

   
   You can also send these commands instead:

   RUN "TEST BAS" !1051234567890!100ABC 01-07-2021 8VF34100108 TD-4420TN 2

    

   The first line is a command to execute the TEST.BAS file.
   The second and subsequent lines are the data to be inserted into the variable area of the barcode command.

   Make sure you insert a line break after each command.