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... should only be used by hand. When replacing parts and installing optional accessories, be mechanically and electrically damaged. Brother will be held responsible for safe working. Printing This printer should be at least 1 minute after turning off ..., Pretreatment or waste liquid under any accidents or problems resulting from the use only genuine Brother parts. Be careful not to let the liquids: Ink, Wash Liquid, Maintenance Solution, Pretreatment or waste liquid come into your eyes or onto your...it will not be used on top of 150 kg (330 lb) or more. GT-3 Series iii
... should only be used by hand. When replacing parts and installing optional accessories, be mechanically and electrically damaged. Brother will be held responsible for safe working. Printing This printer should be at least 1 minute after turning off ..., Pretreatment or waste liquid under any accidents or problems resulting from the use only genuine Brother parts. Be careful not to let the liquids: Ink, Wash Liquid, Maintenance Solution, Pretreatment or waste liquid come into your eyes or onto your...it will not be used on top of 150 kg (330 lb) or more. GT-3 Series iii
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......30 5. Replacing the Roller Felts ...39 5-1-6. CONTENTS 1. Display...14 2-7-2. Menu List...15 3. When you already have GT-541/GT-782 ...21 3-3-2. How to use Firmware Update Tools...27 3-4. Replacing the Wiper Cleaner and Cleaning the Caps / Wipers...Vista / Windows 7 25 3-3-6. Turning On/Off Your Printer...19 3-2-1. Language ...28 4. Printing Directly from Applications...29 4-1. Replacing the Ink Cartridge...32 5-1-2. Rear...9 2-4. Adjusting the Display Contrast...28 3-4-2. Replacing the Fan Filter ...37 5-1-5. Temperature...28 3-4-4. Precautions...1 1-2. Consumable...
......30 5. Replacing the Roller Felts ...39 5-1-6. CONTENTS 1. Display...14 2-7-2. Menu List...15 3. When you already have GT-541/GT-782 ...21 3-3-2. How to use Firmware Update Tools...27 3-4. Replacing the Wiper Cleaner and Cleaning the Caps / Wipers...Vista / Windows 7 25 3-3-6. Turning On/Off Your Printer...19 3-2-1. Language ...28 4. Printing Directly from Applications...29 4-1. Replacing the Ink Cartridge...32 5-1-2. Rear...9 2-4. Adjusting the Display Contrast...28 3-4-2. Replacing the Fan Filter ...37 5-1-5. Temperature...28 3-4-4. Precautions...1 1-2. Consumable...
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Regular Maintenance...43 5-2-1. White Tube Cleaning (once a week)...43 5-2-3. Waste Ink Disposal...45 GT-3 Series 5-2. Daily Cleaning White for replacing dull White Ink (Once a day, before printing 43 5-2-2.
Regular Maintenance...43 5-2-1. White Tube Cleaning (once a week)...43 5-2-3. Waste Ink Disposal...45 GT-3 Series 5-2. Daily Cleaning White for replacing dull White Ink (Once a day, before printing 43 5-2-2.
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... on the display. A small amount of GT-381, GT-361 and GT-341 models. In those cases, clean the stains with a soft cloth or toothbrush with a household cleaner or alcohol. it will cause damage to 85 % (no condensation) z Do not pull out Ink Cartridge(s) during the operation; Make a new Ink Cartridge available when the icon on...
... on the display. A small amount of GT-381, GT-361 and GT-341 models. In those cases, clean the stains with a soft cloth or toothbrush with a household cleaner or alcohol. it will cause damage to 85 % (no condensation) z Do not pull out Ink Cartridge(s) during the operation; Make a new Ink Cartridge available when the icon on...
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... Hold the cartridge upside down to "5-1-6. z The clearance between the Clearance Sensor and the surface of the Print Heads should always be used waste ink, pretreatment, maintenance solution (all water-based) or other wastes in accordance with Maintenance Solution once a week by referring to agitate the pigment in...; Cleaning the Encoder Strip". Some dyes may stopped up with wider clearance (more than 2 mm) then check the inside . GT-3 Series 2 ink may cohere inside the cartridge bag, tube or even Print Head and may damage the sensors inside of the printer and restart" ...
... Hold the cartridge upside down to "5-1-6. z The clearance between the Clearance Sensor and the surface of the Print Heads should always be used waste ink, pretreatment, maintenance solution (all water-based) or other wastes in accordance with Maintenance Solution once a week by referring to agitate the pigment in...; Cleaning the Encoder Strip". Some dyes may stopped up with wider clearance (more than 2 mm) then check the inside . GT-3 Series 2 ink may cohere inside the cartridge bag, tube or even Print Head and may damage the sensors inside of the printer and restart" ...
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... % to 85 % (no condensation) If your printer under the conditions described in both Ink Cartridge Slots. Contact Brother Customer Service Hot Line if any of these is dry, we recommend using a humidifier to uncrate" Manual Filter Cartridges (8 for GT-381, 6 for GT-361, 4 for maintenance & transport operations. 1-3. Keep them since they should be unpacked by...
... % to 85 % (no condensation) If your printer under the conditions described in both Ink Cartridge Slots. Contact Brother Customer Service Hot Line if any of these is dry, we recommend using a humidifier to uncrate" Manual Filter Cartridges (8 for GT-381, 6 for GT-361, 4 for maintenance & transport operations. 1-3. Keep them since they should be unpacked by...
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...cured with the tunnel 2.4 meter long as a rough indication) Separator sheet: When you cure Pretreatment and ink, be able to keep the surface flat and smooth. When you print with White ink, we recommend using oven instead of heat press. (320°F (160 °C), 3 and half minutes... V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumptions: 0.4 A (average) 1. Other Requirements When purchasing optional tools and devices, choose one that meets the following requirements. GT-3 Series 6 USB flash memory: Capacity under 32 GB, FAT 32 formatted, Heat Press: Must be sure to make the surface smooth and flat. When...
...cured with the tunnel 2.4 meter long as a rough indication) Separator sheet: When you cure Pretreatment and ink, be able to keep the surface flat and smooth. When you print with White ink, we recommend using oven instead of heat press. (320°F (160 °C), 3 and half minutes... V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumptions: 0.4 A (average) 1. Other Requirements When purchasing optional tools and devices, choose one that meets the following requirements. GT-3 Series 6 USB flash memory: Capacity under 32 GB, FAT 32 formatted, Heat Press: Must be sure to make the surface smooth and flat. When...
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... Platen Sheet PLTN 14x16 Platen Sheet S PLTN 10x12 Platen Sheet SS PLTN 7x8 Print Head Pretreatment Roller Capping Cartridge W Wiper Cleaner Grease Waste Ink Tank Maintenance Cartridge W Maintenance Cartridge (Color) Filter Cartridge W Filter Cartridge (Color) Parts Code GC-30K18 GC-30K38 GC-30M18 GC-30M38 ...30Y38 GC-30W38 GC-50S5K GC-51P2L SA6248 SB3168 SB3082 SB3035 SA6401 SA8211 SB3184 SB1290 SB3047 SB3101 SB3229 SB2582 SB3264 SB3265 SB2512 SB2508 7 GT-3 Series Be sure to your production. T-shirt: Made with water to release the hot air quickly. You need to test prior to...
... Platen Sheet PLTN 14x16 Platen Sheet S PLTN 10x12 Platen Sheet SS PLTN 7x8 Print Head Pretreatment Roller Capping Cartridge W Wiper Cleaner Grease Waste Ink Tank Maintenance Cartridge W Maintenance Cartridge (Color) Filter Cartridge W Filter Cartridge (Color) Parts Code GC-30K18 GC-30K38 GC-30M18 GC-30M38 ...30Y38 GC-30W38 GC-50S5K GC-51P2L SA6248 SB3168 SB3082 SB3035 SA6401 SA8211 SB3184 SB1290 SB3047 SB3101 SB3229 SB2582 SB3264 SB3265 SB2512 SB2508 7 GT-3 Series Be sure to your production. T-shirt: Made with water to release the hot air quickly. You need to test prior to...
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... Cyan (C), Yellow (Y). When you open the Front Cover while operating, the power automatically turns off your desired position. Stores the new Ink Cartridges. Indicates the serial number of the printer. Indicates the status of the product. Inserts USB flash drive. Keeps the loading space... of the Front Cover. GT-3 Series 8 2. Name 1 Platen 2 Platen Sheet 3 T-shirt Tray 4 Front Cover 5 Stop Lever 6 Control Panel 7 Power Switch 8 Shoulder Bar 9 USB flash drive Slot 10 Ink Cartridge Slots 11 Ink Cartridge Storage 12 Guard Bar 13 Clearance Sensor (...
... Cyan (C), Yellow (Y). When you open the Front Cover while operating, the power automatically turns off your desired position. Stores the new Ink Cartridges. Indicates the serial number of the printer. Indicates the status of the product. Inserts USB flash drive. Keeps the loading space... of the Front Cover. GT-3 Series 8 2. Name 1 Platen 2 Platen Sheet 3 T-shirt Tray 4 Front Cover 5 Stop Lever 6 Control Panel 7 Power Switch 8 Shoulder Bar 9 USB flash drive Slot 10 Ink Cartridge Slots 11 Ink Cartridge Storage 12 Guard Bar 13 Clearance Sensor (...
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Be aware of the Exhaust Fan. Rear 0044Y Description The outlet of the room. 9 GT-3 Series Leave the space of 20 cm or more to PC. 4 Rear Cover Covers the Platen moving area. 5 Waste Ink Tube Drains the waste ink. 6 Waste Ink Tank Holds the waste ink. Right No. Name Description 1 AC cord socket Inserts AC cord. 2 USB port Inserts USB cable to PC. 3 LAN port Inserts LAN cable to release the exhaust air. 0045Y No. Name 1 Exhaust slot 2-3. Do not cover; 2. Identifying Your Printer's Parts 2-2.
Be aware of the Exhaust Fan. Rear 0044Y Description The outlet of the room. 9 GT-3 Series Leave the space of 20 cm or more to PC. 4 Rear Cover Covers the Platen moving area. 5 Waste Ink Tube Drains the waste ink. 6 Waste Ink Tank Holds the waste ink. Right No. Name Description 1 AC cord socket Inserts AC cord. 2 USB port Inserts USB cable to PC. 3 LAN port Inserts LAN cable to release the exhaust air. 0045Y No. Name 1 Exhaust slot 2-3. Do not cover; 2. Identifying Your Printer's Parts 2-2.
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... you exchange Wiper Cleaner. Keep pushing the Stop Lever to move the Carriage smoothly. Absorbs ink mist inside of the Front Cover 2. Replacing the Fan Filter". See "5-1-5. Replacing the Roller... Filter, Exhaust Fan 4 Roller Felts 5 Carriage Guide Shaft 0047Y Description Jets the Color Ink to the platen. Jets the White Ink to the platen. Identifying Your Printer's Parts Cancel any operation, restore the Platens and ... W3 and W4. Keep Clean to release the lock and close the Front Cover with ink mist and dust. From the left black, magenta, cyan, and yellow. This may be...
... you exchange Wiper Cleaner. Keep pushing the Stop Lever to move the Carriage smoothly. Absorbs ink mist inside of the Front Cover 2. Replacing the Fan Filter". See "5-1-5. Replacing the Roller... Filter, Exhaust Fan 4 Roller Felts 5 Carriage Guide Shaft 0047Y Description Jets the Color Ink to the platen. Jets the White Ink to the platen. Identifying Your Printer's Parts Cancel any operation, restore the Platens and ... W3 and W4. Keep Clean to release the lock and close the Front Cover with ink mist and dust. From the left black, magenta, cyan, and yellow. This may be...
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...Cover the surface of the Maintenance Unit 0048Y No. Hold the flushed ink for print quality, at the timing when you exchange Wiper Cleaner. Replacing the Flushing Plate Sponge and Flushing Plate Felt". 11 GT-3 Series Keep them clean for print quality at the timing when you ...exchange Wiper Cleaner. Replacing the Wiper Cleaner and Cleaning the Caps / Wipers". Exchange them clean for keeping print quality. See "5-1-2. Removes the waste ink on the surface of Control ...
...Cover the surface of the Maintenance Unit 0048Y No. Hold the flushed ink for print quality, at the timing when you exchange Wiper Cleaner. Replacing the Flushing Plate Sponge and Flushing Plate Felt". 11 GT-3 Series Keep them clean for print quality at the timing when you ...exchange Wiper Cleaner. Replacing the Wiper Cleaner and Cleaning the Caps / Wipers". Exchange them clean for keeping print quality. See "5-1-2. Removes the waste ink on the surface of Control ...
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...the Lever (1) to -operate position. The adequate clearance between the Flap Sensor and the printed material is the normal T-shirt position. GT-3 Series 12 Identifying Your Printer's Parts 0049Y No. Adjusts the Platen height. Check the exact height with no load so that move ... Lever Description Fixes the Platen. See "4-4-3. See "4-5. Lowering the Platen height" in the right image and loose the Platen Fixing Lever (1). 2-6. Ink mist may spreads inside the printer and the printing material, and may damage the sensors. Left most position "A" is app. 2 mm. Placing ...
...the Lever (1) to -operate position. The adequate clearance between the Flap Sensor and the printed material is the normal T-shirt position. GT-3 Series 12 Identifying Your Printer's Parts 0049Y No. Adjusts the Platen height. Check the exact height with no load so that move ... Lever Description Fixes the Platen. See "4-4-3. See "4-5. Lowering the Platen height" in the right image and loose the Platen Fixing Lever (1). 2-6. Ink mist may spreads inside the printer and the printing material, and may damage the sensors. Left most position "A" is app. 2 mm. Placing ...
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... Comment set to print. The Display indicates Job, printer status and the information needed for making one print data. GT-3 Series 14 It flashes when ink is required for printing operations. 01e0026Y No. Move 6 Number of Print Shows the number of prints completed of the... print data. 7 Printer Status Shows the printer status. 8 Amount of Ink Shows amount of Ink Shows how much ink (cc) is low. Identifying Your Printer's Parts The following image indicates that GT-3 has received a print data and ready to uni-directional printing. Item Shown ...
... Comment set to print. The Display indicates Job, printer status and the information needed for making one print data. GT-3 Series 14 It flashes when ink is required for printing operations. 01e0026Y No. Move 6 Number of Print Shows the number of prints completed of the... print data. 7 Printer Status Shows the printer status. 8 Amount of Ink Shows amount of Ink Shows how much ink (cc) is low. Identifying Your Printer's Parts The following image indicates that GT-3 has received a print data and ready to uni-directional printing. Item Shown ...
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...-firing Powerful: After cleaning the Print Head nozzles, when normal head cleaning does not work. Prints to "5-1-7". See "5-2-1. Daily Cleaning White for replacing dull White Ink". Sets the print direction. Always Uni-Directional: always prints uni-directionally. See "7-2-4. Changing the Print Direction" in the Instruction Manual. Goes into Tubes. White... the number of the Carriage speed. Adjusting the Flushing Interval" in the Instruction Manual. See "7-2-11. Adjusting the Flushing Volume" in the Instruction Manual. GT-3 Series (Continued on the next page)
...-firing Powerful: After cleaning the Print Head nozzles, when normal head cleaning does not work. Prints to "5-1-7". See "5-2-1. Daily Cleaning White for replacing dull White Ink". Sets the print direction. Always Uni-Directional: always prints uni-directionally. See "7-2-4. Changing the Print Direction" in the Instruction Manual. Goes into Tubes. White... the number of the Carriage speed. Adjusting the Flushing Interval" in the Instruction Manual. See "7-2-11. Adjusting the Flushing Volume" in the Instruction Manual. GT-3 Series (Continued on the next page)
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...number of White Heads. See "3-4-4. Identifying Your Printer's Parts Content Daily Cleaning W Setting: Adjusts the amount of White Ink that is flushed in the Instruction Manual. GT-341 mode (No White): Sets the printer to stop all the operation of prints. Auto Job Delete: Deletes the ...OFF. Shows versions of White Ink in Daily Cleaning White" in the Instruction Manual. Sets the language shown on the display. Required Maintenance for the Long Storage" in DailyCleaning White. Adjusting the amount of the firmware. Default is finished. GT-3 Series 16 Menu Printer Setting...
...number of White Heads. See "3-4-4. Identifying Your Printer's Parts Content Daily Cleaning W Setting: Adjusts the amount of White Ink that is flushed in the Instruction Manual. GT-341 mode (No White): Sets the printer to stop all the operation of prints. Auto Job Delete: Deletes the ...OFF. Shows versions of White Ink in Daily Cleaning White" in the Instruction Manual. Sets the language shown on the display. Required Maintenance for the Long Storage" in DailyCleaning White. Adjusting the amount of the firmware. Default is finished. GT-3 Series 16 Menu Printer Setting...
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... installed. Consumable Requirements and Options" for part code.) z The Rear Cover is properly set the Waste Ink Tank*. (* See "1-3-5. Turning On Your Printer (1) Hold the White Ink Cartridges upside down from the Exhaust Fan for each). (2) Connect the power cord (included) to 1... approx. 40 seconds. Turning On/Off Your Printer Before you connect the power cord, make sure: z The Ink Cartridges, Wiper Cleaners and Flushing Sponge et al. When it finishes, the machine goes to the power outlet. ... to turn ON your printer. (3) Connect the power plug to [standby] mode. 19 GT-3 Series
... installed. Consumable Requirements and Options" for part code.) z The Rear Cover is properly set the Waste Ink Tank*. (* See "1-3-5. Turning On Your Printer (1) Hold the White Ink Cartridges upside down from the Exhaust Fan for each). (2) Connect the power cord (included) to 1... approx. 40 seconds. Turning On/Off Your Printer Before you connect the power cord, make sure: z The Ink Cartridges, Wiper Cleaners and Flushing Sponge et al. When it finishes, the machine goes to the power outlet. ... to turn ON your printer. (3) Connect the power plug to [standby] mode. 19 GT-3 Series
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z As for GT-381 and GT-361, do the powerful cleaning with maintenance solution. Before you start your job, shake the... If the printer is operating. 3. White pigment precipitates and may cause serious damage to flush the white-less White Ink. z Do not turn OFF the printer and apply the Print Head Protection Films packed in the Instruction Manual to ... once a week with either the Maintenance Solution or Wash Liquid to use your printer. As for replacing dull White Ink" and "5-2-2. If the power supply stops in printing by accident and will not recover soon, then turn off your...
z As for GT-381 and GT-361, do the powerful cleaning with maintenance solution. Before you start your job, shake the... If the printer is operating. 3. White pigment precipitates and may cause serious damage to flush the white-less White Ink. z Do not turn OFF the printer and apply the Print Head Protection Films packed in the Instruction Manual to ... once a week with either the Maintenance Solution or Wash Liquid to use your printer. As for replacing dull White Ink" and "5-2-2. If the power supply stops in printing by accident and will not recover soon, then turn off your...
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The colors are available as the image data (PDF) along with paper or cloth to dry the ink after printing. Print on a new Platen Sheet when you want to RGB=254 white, and "TransLayer.atn" (see "4-2. These action file s will save ..."4-2-3. Touch the surface with the print data "ColorChart_1200.ar3" and "ColorChart_600.ar3". Settings for further information. Printing the image file on Transparent Layer" in "Brother GT-3 Tools". (2) Double-click the Grid print data that your Printer actually provides as indicated. (4) To use Color Palettes in the Instruction Manual.) to change ...
The colors are available as the image data (PDF) along with paper or cloth to dry the ink after printing. Print on a new Platen Sheet when you want to RGB=254 white, and "TransLayer.atn" (see "4-2. These action file s will save ..."4-2-3. Touch the surface with the print data "ColorChart_1200.ar3" and "ColorChart_600.ar3". Settings for further information. Printing the image file on Transparent Layer" in "Brother GT-3 Tools". (2) Double-click the Grid print data that your Printer actually provides as indicated. (4) To use Color Palettes in the Instruction Manual.) to change ...
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...data to (11) until all the prints are recommended, e.g. See "7-2-3. Uninstalling / Installing the Platen" in the Instruction Manual for dark garments, pretreated. GT-3 Series 30 Printing Directly from the Platen" in the Instruction Manual. (12) Repeat (8) to your Printer. to deal with Nozzle Check Pattern" in ... both CMYK and White and check the print quality. See "4-5. Use RGB=254 (=254, 254, 254) white for replacing dull White Ink". Daily Cleaning White for white color. As for regularly and more-than-2-week storage. (14) Turn off your application an set Printer...
...data to (11) until all the prints are recommended, e.g. See "7-2-3. Uninstalling / Installing the Platen" in the Instruction Manual for dark garments, pretreated. GT-3 Series 30 Printing Directly from the Platen" in the Instruction Manual. (12) Repeat (8) to your Printer. to deal with Nozzle Check Pattern" in ... both CMYK and White and check the print quality. See "4-5. Use RGB=254 (=254, 254, 254) white for replacing dull White Ink". Daily Cleaning White for white color. As for regularly and more-than-2-week storage. (14) Turn off your application an set Printer...
