TD-4520DN
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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
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TD-4520DN
Date: 04/03/2024 ID: faqp00001466_033
What do the indicator lights mean?
The indicators light and flash to indicate your printer's status.
The symbols used in this FAQ explain the meaning of the different indicator colors and patterns:
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Indicator is lit in the color shown |
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Indicator is flashing in the color shown |
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Indicator can be off, lit, or flashing in any color |
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Indicator is off |
Power LED | Roll LED | Status LED | Condition | Solution |
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Power is Off. | - |
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The Roll Compartment Cover is open. | Close the Roll Compartment Cover until it locks into place. |
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Feeding mode | - |
Printing mode | ||||
Cutting mode | ||||
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Idle mode | |||
Mass storage mode | ||||
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Detecting the paper size | |||
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Receiving data | |||
Transferring data | ||||
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Canceling the print job | |||
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Printing is paused. | Press the Power Button ( ![]() ![]() |
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Cooling mode | If the orange light flashes at 0.5 second intervals, the printer is in Cooling mode. Wait until the Status LED stops flashing. | ||
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Cover open error | Close the Roll Compartment Cover correctly. | ||
Communication error | A command outside the specifications or corrupted data was transferred. Reconfirm the command and data, and then send them again. | |||
BLF file error |
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Database search error | This error occurs when printing a template which specifies an incorrect key code, or a non-existent key code in a linked database. Specify a correct key code. | |||
No template error | The template was not transferred. Register the template with the specified number to the printer. | |||
Memory full error |
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ESC/P memory full error | The data size to send with the ESC/P command is too large. Adjust the data and send it again. | |||
JPEG file error | Confirm the size of .jpg files, and then transfer the data again. | |||
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Roll end error |
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Feed error | ||||
Jam error (TD-4420DN(FC) only) |
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(Once for 3 seconds) |
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Sleep mode | - |
(Once for 1 second) |
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Switching to mass storage mode | ||
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Initializing mode | - |
The printer is in System Off mode | ||||
(Twice for 2 seconds) |
Mass storage error | The file system becomes corrupted or a file is copied while a mass storage file is being processed. Turn off the printer and then turn it on again. | ||
Cutter error | Do not open the Roll Compartment Cover when the cutter is operating. To clear this error, press any button. | |||
Wrong option error | A wrong option is set on the printer. e.g. A peeler option is set on the linerless printer, or a linerless cutter is set on the non-linerless printer. |
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Print head undetected error | Attach the print head correctly. | |||
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The Printer is in Boot mode. | Turn off the printer and then turn it on again. If the problem still occurs, contact Brother Customer Service. |
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System error | Turn off the printer and then turn it on again. If the problem still occurs, contact Brother Customer Service. |
Related FAQs
TD-4210D, TD-4410D, TD-4420DN/4420DN(FC), TD-4520DN
If you need further assistance, please contact Brother customer service:
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