Brother TD-4420TN 4-inch Thermal Transfer Label Printer, 203dpi, LAN
The Brother TD-4420TN is a 4-inch, 203 dpi thermal transfer desktop label printer for barcode, shipping, inventory and shelf labels. It suits warehouses, logistics and retail teams that need durable labels up to 108 mm wide, printed at up to 152.4 mm per second over USB, serial or Ethernet.
Key features
- Thermal transfer printing: uses a ribbon for harder-wearing labels, with a 300 m ribbon capacity for fewer ribbon changes.
- Up to 152.4 mm/sec at 203 dpi: keeps up with busy despatch and labelling stations.
- Prints up to 108 mm wide: handles 4-inch shipping labels as well as smaller barcode and product labels.
- Three connections built in: USB 2.0, RS-232C serial and 10/100 wired Ethernet for shared network use.
- Easy integration: FBPL-EZD emulation compatible with EPL, ZPL/ZPL II and DPL, plus Brother b-PAC and SDKs.
Specifications
| Model | TD-4420TN |
| Print method | Thermal transfer |
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) |
| Max print speed | 152.4 mm/sec |
| Max print width | 108 mm |
| Max print length | 25,400 mm |
| Media types | Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch |
| Media width | 20 to 112 mm |
| Media thickness | 0.06 to 0.19 mm |
| Max roll diameter / core | 127 mm; 25.4 mm or 38 mm core, outside wound |
| Ribbon | Up to 300 m (1" core) or 110 m (0.5" core), 40 to 110 mm wide, ink coated outside |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0, RS-232C serial, 10/100 Ethernet, USB host (scanner or keyboard) |
| Memory | 64 MB SDRAM; stores up to 99 templates |
| Emulations | FBPL-EZD (EPL, ZPL, ZPL II, DPL); FBPL-EZS (EPL, ZPL, ZPL II, SBPL) |
| Barcodes | Linear including Code 39, Code 128, EAN-13, UPC-A, GS1-128 and ITF-14; 2D including QR Code, PDF417, GS1 DataMatrix, MaxiCode and Aztec |
| Display | Tri-colour status LED |
| Cutter / peeler | Optional |
| Power | External AC adaptor, 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 204 x 280 x 177.5 mm |
| Weight | 2.5 kg |
| Operating conditions | 5 to 40°C, 25 to 85% humidity (non-condensing) |
| In the box | Printer, AC adaptor, USB cable, pair of 1" ribbon spindles, 1" ribbon paper core, quick start guide, product safety guide |
Who it's for
Suited to: warehouses, 3PLs, manufacturers and retailers printing shipping, barcode, asset and shelf labels that need to last, especially sites already using ZPL or EPL label formats.
Not suited to: mobile or wireless-only setups, as it connects by USB, serial or wired Ethernet. For a compact desktop label printer with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, see the Brother QL-1110NWB, or browse more label and office printers.
FAQs
Does the Brother TD-4420TN need a ribbon?
Yes, for thermal transfer printing. It takes ribbons 40 to 110 mm wide, up to 300 m long on a 1" core or 110 m on a 0.5" core.
What label sizes does it support?
Media from 20 to 112 mm wide and 0.06 to 0.19 mm thick, on rolls up to 127 mm in diameter with a 25.4 mm or 38 mm core. The maximum print width is 108 mm.
Can it print ZPL labels?
Yes. Its FBPL-EZD emulation is compatible with ZPL and ZPL II, as well as EPL and DPL.
How does it connect?
By USB 2.0, RS-232C serial or 10/100 wired Ethernet. It also has a USB host port for a barcode scanner or PC keyboard.
