Product Type | Industrial Label Printer |
Printing Technology | Direct thermal / Thermal transfer |
Color Capability | Monochrome |
Maximum Resolution | 300 dpi |
Maximum Print Speed | Up to 420.5 inch/min (7 ips) |
Maximum Print Width | 4.16 in |
Maximum Print Length | 450 in |
Preview Screen Size | 3.5 in color LCD touchscreen |
Touch Screen | Yes |
RAM Installed | 128 MB |
Flash Memory Installed | 128 MB |
Power Requirements | AC 100-240V, 50-60 Hz |
Weight | 20.72 lbs |
Bundled Software | Drivers & Utilities, Bartender UltraLite, SDK |
Included Accessories | 1" ribbon paper core, 2 x 3" core adapters, USB cable |
Warranty | 2-Year Premier Limited Warranty |
Brother TJ-4121TN Industrial Label Printer, 300dpi, USB/LAN/Serial



Key Benefits

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- Delivers high-efficiency printing up to 7 inches/second to keep pace with industrial demands
- Compatible with multiple command languages (ZPL II, EPL2, DPL, FBPL-EZD), easing integration into existing systems
- Extended usability with ENERGY STAR 3.0 certification and a 2-year Premier Limited Warranty included
Product Overview
The Brother TJ-4121TN industrial label printer combines high-speed output with rugged durability, making it an ideal choice for mission-critical labeling in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, and other enterprise environments. Offering a dependable direct thermal and thermal transfer print mechanism, it ensures high print quality at up to 300 dpi resolution and fast throughput of up to 420.5 inches per minute (approximately 7 inches per second). Media handling is flexible, supporting continuous, die-cut, fanfold, and black mark labels up to 4.7 inches in width.
Equipped with a 3.5-inch color touchscreen, the printer offers intuitive operation and streamlined setup. Connectivity is extensive with USB 2.0, serial, LAN, and USB host interfaces for seamless integration into existing networks and workflows. It also supports a broad range of barcode symbologies including QR codes, GS1 DataMatrix, and MaxiCode, making it suitable for compliance labeling and advanced tracking needs.
With support for multiple command languages (ZPL II, EPL2, DPL, and FBPL-EZD), the TJ-4121TN integrates easily with existing systems. It includes 128MB of RAM and flash memory each, plus tools like Bartender UltraLite and SDK for tailoring workflows. ENERGY STAR 3.0 certification assures energy-efficient operation. The included 2-year Premier Limited Warranty provides additional peace of mind in high-volume environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Media Handling
Media Types Supported | Continuous, die-cut, fanfold, black mark labels |
Media Width (Custom) | 0.79 - 4.73 in |
Supported Media Sizes | 0.8 in - 4.7 in roll widths |
Roll Max Outer Diameter | 8 in |
Roll Core Diameter | 1 in, 3 in |
Media Thickness Range | 0.0024 in - 0.01 in |
Sensors | Black Mark sensor, gap sensor |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 9.8 in x 17.2 in x 10.8 in |
Minimum Operating Temperature | 32 °F (0 °C) |
Maximum Operating Temperature | 104 °F (40 °C) |
Operating Humidity Range | 25 - 85% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Tools | Bartender UltraLite, Software Development Kit (SDK) |
Interfaces
USB Interface | 1 x USB 2.0 Type B |
LAN Interface | 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet |
Serial Interface | 1 x RS-232 (DB-9) |
USB Host Interface | 1 x USB Host |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Networking | Internal print server |
Language Simulation | ZPL II, EPL2, DPL, SBPL, FBPL-EZD |
Barcodes & Encoding
Supported 1D Barcodes | Code 39, Code 128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, MSI, Plessey, etc. |
Supported 2D Barcodes | QR code, Maxicode, Aztec code, PDF417, MicroPDF417, DataMatrix, GS1 DataMatrix, GS1 DataBar, TLC39 |
Compliance & Origin
ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes |
ENERGY STAR Version | 3.0 |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Operating System Compatibility
OS Requirements | Linux, Windows Server 2008 R2/2008/2012/2012 R2/2016/2019, Windows 7/8/8.1/10, macOS 10.11 or later, Android 5.0+, iOS 9+ |