Brother TD-4455DNWB 203dpi Direct Thermal Label Printer
203dpiMax. 203mm/s, media/settings dependent19–118mm compatible mediaUSB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RS232C
The Brother TD-4455DNWB is a desktop monochrome direct thermal printer for labels, receipts and wristbands. It prints at 203dpi, with a maximum speed of 203mm/s depending on media and settings. It uses suitable thermal media without ink, toner or ribbon; the standard model is not a thermal-transfer printer, colour printer or barcode scanner.
Best For: A fit for workplaces that need a desktop direct thermal printer for compatible labels, receipts or wristbands, with USB, wired Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection options. It requires suitable media and supported host software or an app.
Before you order: This is the standard TD-4455DNWB, not the 300dpi TD-4555DNWB or an FC linerless variant. The cutter PA-CU-001 and peeler PA-LP-002 are optional, not factory-fitted. Check that your media, host, software and required connection fit the printer; emulation does not guarantee compatibility with every existing label format. The package lists an AC adapter and mains cable, but the local plug type is not confirmed. Label rolls and external computer or phone are not promised included.
What's in the Box
- Printer
- AC power adapter and mains cable
- USB cable
- Roll holder
- Documentation
What It Means in Practice
- Select compatible thermal media 19–118mm wide; this is media width, not printable width. Maximum roll outer diameter is 127mm and minimum core diameter is 12.7mm.
- The printer can feed fanfold media or use external feed, according to the manufacturer family datasheet.
- Use USB 2.0 Full Speed Type-C as a device connection, 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet, dual-band 2.4/5GHz 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Classic/LE with MFi, or RS232C DB9 male as appropriate to the setup.
- Automatic media configuration/calibration calculates media length and width with supported rolls and settings. Bluetooth deployment can configure compatible devices, but printing from a phone still depends on supported software and integration.
What Will Not Work
- Not a thermal-transfer printer, colour printer or barcode scanner; suitable thermal media is required.
- The LCD is not a touchscreen.
- USB Type-C is a USB 2.0 Full Speed device connection, not USB 3 speed or laptop charging. Ethernet is 10/100BASE-TX, not Gigabit; Wi-Fi is 802.11a/b/g/n, not Wi-Fi 6.
- USB Host is not a guarantee of compatibility with every scanner or peripheral.
- Cutter PA-CU-001 and peeler PA-LP-002 are optional and not factory-fitted. Linerless printing is not established for this standard non-FC model.
- Do not assume an existing label format will work solely because an emulation is listed; supported drivers, SDK, operating system or app may be required, and the application should be tested.
- The local plug type of the mains lead is not confirmed. Label rolls, Ethernet and serial cables, and an external computer or phone are not promised included.
Key Features
203dpi direct thermal printing
Prints monochrome labels, receipts and wristbands on suitable thermal media without ink, toner or ribbon.
Multiple connection options
USB, 10/100 Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and RS232C support different setup approaches.
Flexible media feed
Supports compatible roll media as well as fanfold and external feed.
On-device setup controls
A monochrome LCD, buttons and supported automatic media configuration/calibration aid setup.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Brother |
| Model | TD-4455DNWB |
| Manufacturer SKU | TD4455DNWBXX1 |
| EAN | 4977766849104 |
| Printer type | Desktop monochrome direct thermal label printer |
| Print resolution | 203dpi |
| Print speed | Maximum 203mm/s, depending on media and settings |
| Supported media | Compatible media 19–118mm wide; 118mm is media width, not printable width |
| Roll capacity | Maximum roll outer diameter 127mm; minimum core 12.7mm |
| Media feed | Fanfold and external feed supported |
| USB connection | USB 2.0 Full Speed Type-C device connection; USB Host |
| Serial interface | RS232C, DB9 male |
| Ethernet | 10/100BASE-TX |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 2.4/5GHz, 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth Classic and LE with MFi |
| Display and controls | Monochrome LCD and control buttons; not a touchscreen |
| Media setup | Automatic media configuration/calibration calculates media length and width with supported rolls and settings |
| Software and emulations | P-touch Editor, Mobile Deploy, Brother Font Manager, BRConfig; Raster, ESC/P, P-touch Template, ZPL2, EPL2, DPL and CPCL emulation, subject to platform/tool limitations |
| Dimensions | 180mm W × 224mm D × 155mm H |
| Operating environment | Indoor use: 5–40°C; 20–85% RH, non-condensing |
| Colour | Two-tone grey/white |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it print in colour or use a ribbon?
No. It is a monochrome direct thermal printer and uses suitable thermal media; it is not a thermal-transfer printer.
Are the cutter and peeler included?
No. Cutter PA-CU-001 and peeler PA-LP-002 are optional accessories, not factory-fitted.
Can I use it with an existing label format?
Not necessarily. Listed emulations do not guarantee drop-in compatibility; supported software or drivers may be needed, so test the application.
What media sizes does it support?
Compatible media is 19–118mm wide, with a maximum roll outer diameter of 127mm and a minimum core of 12.7mm. The 118mm figure is media width, not printable width.
Singular Expert Insight
The useful distinction is its combination of 203dpi direct thermal printing and several connection options, including dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, in a desktop label-printer format. Its maximum 203mm/s speed depends on media and settings.
Buyer’s Guide
✓ Buy it if A fit for workplaces that need a desktop direct thermal printer for compatible labels, receipts or wristbands, with USB, wired Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection options. It requires suitable media and supported host software or an app.
✕ Skip it if This is the standard TD-4455DNWB, not the 300dpi TD-4555DNWB or an FC linerless variant. The cutter PA-CU-001 and peeler PA-LP-002 are optional, not factory-fitted. Check that your media, host, software and required connection fit the printer; emulation does not guarantee compatibility with every existing label format. The package lists an AC adapter and mains cable, but the local plug type is not confirmed. Label rolls and external computer or phone are not promised included.