Basic Instruction Manual - English
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... injury. Thank you should be held responsible for buying a BROTHER printer. CAUTION The instructions which follow the instructions may cause ..., the symbol at left means "you must not do not modify the machine yourself. Do not handle the power cord with wet hands, otherwise it...Notes on the printer itself are provided in death or serious injury. Brother will result in order to ensure safe operation of this term indicate...switch and disconnecting the power cord from modifications made to the machine. WARNING The instructions which follow this printer and to prevent ...
... injury. Thank you should be held responsible for buying a BROTHER printer. CAUTION The instructions which follow the instructions may cause ..., the symbol at left means "you must not do not modify the machine yourself. Do not handle the power cord with wet hands, otherwise it...Notes on the printer itself are provided in death or serious injury. Brother will result in order to ensure safe operation of this term indicate...switch and disconnecting the power cord from modifications made to the machine. WARNING The instructions which follow this printer and to prevent ...
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...Solution, Pretreatment or waste liquid under any accidents or problems resulting from the use only genuine Brother parts. Keep the liquids out of the reach of children. Furthermore, do not get into ...least 1 minute after turning off the power switch before opening the front cover. The printer machine weighs approximately 111 kg (245 lb). Transporting and setting up of 150 kg (330 lb)... inflammation can result. If your hands may touch against moving of non-genuine parts. GT-3 Series iii The Platen moves forward while operating and it may be injured. CAUTION ...
...Solution, Pretreatment or waste liquid under any accidents or problems resulting from the use only genuine Brother parts. Keep the liquids out of the reach of children. Furthermore, do not get into ...least 1 minute after turning off the power switch before opening the front cover. The printer machine weighs approximately 111 kg (245 lb). Transporting and setting up of 150 kg (330 lb)... inflammation can result. If your hands may touch against moving of non-genuine parts. GT-3 Series iii The Platen moves forward while operating and it may be injured. CAUTION ...
Basic Instruction Manual - English
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... the Menu display. 10 Display Displays the Job Comment of the print data received, the status of the Platen after you change the height. On machine initialization these lamps have been detected. Control Panel 0050Y No. 2. Name Description 1 Error Lamp OFF: no errors ON: one or more errors have a 30-second...
... the Menu display. 10 Display Displays the Job Comment of the print data received, the status of the Platen after you change the height. On machine initialization these lamps have been detected. Control Panel 0050Y No. 2. Name Description 1 Error Lamp OFF: no errors ON: one or more errors have a 30-second...
Basic Instruction Manual - English
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... in proper way. Transporting and setting up the printer in a place where it may tip over or fall down and cause injury. 17 GT-3 Series If the ground connection is complete, otherwise the printer may become unbalanced and tip over or fall down and cause injury. Getting Started...is turned on a suitable stable surface, otherwise it may fall down and cause injury. CAUTION Setting up the printer in injury. The printer machine weighs approximately 111 kg (245 lb). It may operate if the power switch is the danger that supports the printer should be at least ...
... in proper way. Transporting and setting up the printer in a place where it may tip over or fall down and cause injury. 17 GT-3 Series If the ground connection is complete, otherwise the printer may become unbalanced and tip over or fall down and cause injury. Getting Started...is turned on a suitable stable surface, otherwise it may fall down and cause injury. CAUTION Setting up the printer in injury. The printer machine weighs approximately 111 kg (245 lb). It may operate if the power switch is the danger that supports the printer should be at least ...
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3. The initialization requires approx. 40 seconds. When it finishes, the machine goes to the AC cord socket of your printer. Turning On/Off Your Printer Before you connect the power cord, make sure: z The Ink Cartridges, ... On Your Printer (1) Hold the White Ink Cartridges upside down from the Exhaust Fan for each). (2) Connect the power cord (included) to [standby] mode. 19 GT-3 Series
3. The initialization requires approx. 40 seconds. When it finishes, the machine goes to the AC cord socket of your printer. Turning On/Off Your Printer Before you connect the power cord, make sure: z The Ink Cartridges, ... On Your Printer (1) Hold the White Ink Cartridges upside down from the Exhaust Fan for each). (2) Connect the power cord (included) to [standby] mode. 19 GT-3 Series
Instruction Manual - English
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... failure to follow the instructions may cause electric shocks. This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must do not modify the machine yourself. WARNING Basic precautions To prevent accidents and problems, do . GT-3 Series i WARNING The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the instructions could result in death... will not be careful of. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS [1] Safety indications and their meanings This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that you must not do. Brother will result in death or serious injury.
... failure to follow the instructions may cause electric shocks. This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must do not modify the machine yourself. WARNING Basic precautions To prevent accidents and problems, do . GT-3 Series i WARNING The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the instructions could result in death... will not be careful of. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS [1] Safety indications and their meanings This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that you must not do. Brother will result in death or serious injury.
Instruction Manual - English
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...Solution, Pretreatment or waste liquid under any accidents or problems resulting from the use only genuine Brother parts. CAUTION Installation Setting up and moving parts and this may result in injury. Furthermore, ...printer. Keep the liquids out of the reach of purchase or a qualified technician. The machine may result in injury. Do not touch the head heat sink as they do not rub... Ensure there is turned on a suitable stable surface, otherwise it may cause diarrhea or vomiting. GT-3 Series iii The Printer may tip over or fall down and cause injury. Be sure to...
...Solution, Pretreatment or waste liquid under any accidents or problems resulting from the use only genuine Brother parts. CAUTION Installation Setting up and moving parts and this may result in injury. Furthermore, ...printer. Keep the liquids out of the reach of purchase or a qualified technician. The machine may result in injury. Do not touch the head heat sink as they do not rub... Ensure there is turned on a suitable stable surface, otherwise it may cause diarrhea or vomiting. GT-3 Series iii The Printer may tip over or fall down and cause injury. Be sure to...
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...Checking Print Quality with Black Ink on black garment...55 4-3-8. Setting the Ink...53 4-3-5. Print with Nozzle Check Pattern 108 GT-3 Series Selecting the Color Processing for White Ink...57 4-3-12. Printing ...72 4-6-1. Making One Print...75 4-6-3. Making Print...Cleaning (once a week)...95 6-2-3. Troubleshooting...101 7-1. Procedure for the Long Storage 99 7. Uninstalling / Installing the Platen ...65 4-4-1. Selecting Machine Mode...52 4-3-2. Printing Color Chart ...64 4-4. Daily Cleaning White for Color Inks ...56 4-3-11. Selecting the Platen Size ...53 4-3-4....
...Checking Print Quality with Black Ink on black garment...55 4-3-8. Setting the Ink...53 4-3-5. Print with Nozzle Check Pattern 108 GT-3 Series Selecting the Color Processing for White Ink...57 4-3-12. Printing ...72 4-6-1. Making One Print...75 4-6-3. Making Print...Cleaning (once a week)...95 6-2-3. Troubleshooting...101 7-1. Procedure for the Long Storage 99 7. Uninstalling / Installing the Platen ...65 4-4-1. Selecting Machine Mode...52 4-3-2. Printing Color Chart ...64 4-4. Daily Cleaning White for Color Inks ...56 4-3-11. Selecting the Platen Size ...53 4-3-4....
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Loads / Ejects the Platen. Placing the T-shirt on the model). Increases a numeric value. On machine initialization these lamps have been detected. GT-3 Series 13 2-7. Press this button when you change the height. Opens the Menu display. Displays the Job Comment of the print data received, the status ...
Loads / Ejects the Platen. Placing the T-shirt on the model). Increases a numeric value. On machine initialization these lamps have been detected. GT-3 Series 13 2-7. Press this button when you change the height. Opens the Menu display. Displays the Job Comment of the print data received, the status ...
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...not secure, you run a high risk of the printer should be affected by a qualified technician. CAUTION Setting up the printer in proper way. GT-3 Series 17 The machine may become unbalanced and tip over or fall down and cause injury. It may fall down , which could occur. The printer... machine weighs approximately 111 kg (245 lb). Do not set up and moving of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation. Transporting...
...not secure, you run a high risk of the printer should be affected by a qualified technician. CAUTION Setting up the printer in proper way. GT-3 Series 17 The machine may become unbalanced and tip over or fall down and cause injury. It may fall down , which could occur. The printer... machine weighs approximately 111 kg (245 lb). Do not set up and moving of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation. Transporting...
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... 1 minute for each). (2) Connect the power cord (included) to the AC cord socket of your printer. The initialization requires approx. 40 seconds. GT-3 Series 19 When it finishes, the machine goes to the power outlet. Getting Started 3-2. Ensue the printer is properly set the Waste Ink Tank*. (* See "1-3-5. are adequately installed. 3. Turning...
... 1 minute for each). (2) Connect the power cord (included) to the AC cord socket of your printer. The initialization requires approx. 40 seconds. GT-3 Series 19 When it finishes, the machine goes to the power outlet. Getting Started 3-2. Ensue the printer is properly set the Waste Ink Tank*. (* See "1-3-5. are adequately installed. 3. Turning...
Instruction Manual - English
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... Print Heads are used . z PC Data Error occurs when you have GT-341/GT-361 user, preset the Printer Driver settings. Select the Machine Mode first for GT-361(Machine Mode: GT-361) to GT-381, then GT-381 prints the print data with White Ink data to GT-341. Any GT-3 can arrange [ White Ink Settings ] [ Color Processing ] [ Transparent Layer Settings...
... Print Heads are used . z PC Data Error occurs when you have GT-341/GT-361 user, preset the Printer Driver settings. Select the Machine Mode first for GT-361(Machine Mode: GT-361) to GT-381, then GT-381 prints the print data with White Ink data to GT-341. Any GT-3 can arrange [ White Ink Settings ] [ Color Processing ] [ Transparent Layer Settings...
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... print on the next page) 54 GT-3 Series Adjust the volume of [ Print Time ] expresses the time when GT-381 prints one White Print Head prints when the resolution is printed. When [ Print with Black Ink ] is . GT-381/GT-361 print more than one layer when...either [ 1 ] or [ 2 ] to cover the print media for smooth and accurate colorization. 4. Color Multiple Pass Printing is selected. When you select [ Machine Mode ], [Highlight ] and/or [ Color Multiple Pass Printing ]. White Settings The following menu appears on a light color T-shirt, select either [ Color + ...
... print on the next page) 54 GT-3 Series Adjust the volume of [ Print Time ] expresses the time when GT-381 prints one White Print Head prints when the resolution is printed. When [ Print with Black Ink ] is . GT-381/GT-361 print more than one layer when...either [ 1 ] or [ 2 ] to cover the print media for smooth and accurate colorization. 4. Color Multiple Pass Printing is selected. When you select [ Machine Mode ], [Highlight ] and/or [ Color Multiple Pass Printing ]. White Settings The following menu appears on a light color T-shirt, select either [ Color + ...
Instruction Manual - English
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... with Platen Height Adjustment Lever assembled and the Platen Positioning Plate to Platen Lowering Set, the Platen height is lowered by pushing it to the machined surface while the positioning jig is inserted into the Platen Arm. (4) Install the Platen as it is in the lower hole. The Platen Height Adjustment... and fix it. Original position After replacing to the "Platen Lowering Set" (option). Bush platen shaft Positioning jig Platen positioning plate Platen height adjustment lever Machined surface Fix the Platen Positioning Plate by 13 mm. 68...
... with Platen Height Adjustment Lever assembled and the Platen Positioning Plate to Platen Lowering Set, the Platen height is lowered by pushing it to the machined surface while the positioning jig is inserted into the Platen Arm. (4) Install the Platen as it is in the lower hole. The Platen Height Adjustment... and fix it. Original position After replacing to the "Platen Lowering Set" (option). Bush platen shaft Positioning jig Platen positioning plate Platen height adjustment lever Machined surface Fix the Platen Positioning Plate by 13 mm. 68...
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.... Other Requirements". Other USB device is not working . "Ready" is not indicated on the Display, or some operation is not ON.) Machine will not print until print job has been received. 7. Troubleshooting 7-1. Cause You have selected the wrong printer. Solution Confirm the selected printer,...seconds and connect it again. Wait till the operation is in process. Auto Head Cleaning is over. Wait until the heads cool down. 102 GT-3 Series meet the requirement. See "1-3-1 Environment". The printer has not received / read a data, or is now receiving / reading the data...
.... Other Requirements". Other USB device is not working . "Ready" is not indicated on the Display, or some operation is not ON.) Machine will not print until print job has been received. 7. Troubleshooting 7-1. Cause You have selected the wrong printer. Solution Confirm the selected printer,...seconds and connect it again. Wait till the operation is in process. Auto Head Cleaning is over. Wait until the heads cool down. 102 GT-3 Series meet the requirement. See "1-3-1 Environment". The printer has not received / read a data, or is now receiving / reading the data...
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... and execute Normal Cleaning. Do not tilt the Wiper Cleaner Cassette; Step 3: Check the ink tubes and execute Powerful Cleaning. z It is very important the machine is indicated on the Initial Cleaning with White Ink Cartridge with flushing fresh ink, can solve most of print quality problems. Check the nozzles by... Heads. Step 2: Replace Wiper Cleaners and clean around the Print Heads. Use a humidifier to keep the humidity up to 35% to the next step. 106 GT-3 Series
... and execute Normal Cleaning. Do not tilt the Wiper Cleaner Cassette; Step 3: Check the ink tubes and execute Powerful Cleaning. z It is very important the machine is indicated on the Initial Cleaning with White Ink Cartridge with flushing fresh ink, can solve most of print quality problems. Check the nozzles by... Heads. Step 2: Replace Wiper Cleaners and clean around the Print Heads. Use a humidifier to keep the humidity up to 35% to the next step. 106 GT-3 Series
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... (left ), insert straight into the Flat Spring from the right to the Print Head. Do not insert the Flat Cable at an angle. which causes machine errors, mis-firing, and give serious damage to the left. Flat Spring (20) Rotate the Lever to fix the Print Head. (21) Remove the ...Print Head to the Carriage PCB. Do not repeat the insertion, or the terminal (metal) may not be damaged and cause serious mis-firing. 118 GT-3 Series The electric current may be stable and increase the Print Head temperature. Troubleshooting (19) Hold the knob of both sides (right). Put the Flat...
... (left ), insert straight into the Flat Spring from the right to the Print Head. Do not insert the Flat Cable at an angle. which causes machine errors, mis-firing, and give serious damage to the left. Flat Spring (20) Rotate the Lever to fix the Print Head. (21) Remove the ...Print Head to the Carriage PCB. Do not repeat the insertion, or the terminal (metal) may not be damaged and cause serious mis-firing. 118 GT-3 Series The electric current may be stable and increase the Print Head temperature. Troubleshooting (19) Hold the knob of both sides (right). Put the Flat...
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... should be printed wider than the color area. If you can see the problem in print quality, contact your Brother dealer for all the Print Heads so that the surface of the Print Head may be printed wider than 250... ] > [ Initial Cleaning ] from the menu and select the Print Head. (16) Load the Maintenance Solution first. which causes machine errors, mis-firing, and give serious damage to check the alignment if the Print Head is OK go on to confirm if the ... release the lock when you fix it as inserted and confirm the amount of four (GT-381) or two (GT-361) White Print Heads.
... should be printed wider than the color area. If you can see the problem in print quality, contact your Brother dealer for all the Print Heads so that the surface of the Print Head may be printed wider than 250... ] > [ Initial Cleaning ] from the menu and select the Print Head. (16) Load the Maintenance Solution first. which causes machine errors, mis-firing, and give serious damage to check the alignment if the Print Head is OK go on to confirm if the ... release the lock when you fix it as inserted and confirm the amount of four (GT-381) or two (GT-361) White Print Heads.
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...) PC Data Error (381 mode) GT-341 received the print data with 4 White Print Head data included. GT-3 Firmware is old though the Printer Driver is not supported. Check the connection between the PC and GT-3, and send print data again. Confirm that the Machine Mode is disconnected during ...data transmission, or GT-3 tools are canceled in improper environment. You can print if no print data included (e.g....
...) PC Data Error (381 mode) GT-341 received the print data with 4 White Print Head data included. GT-3 Firmware is old though the Printer Driver is not supported. Check the connection between the PC and GT-3, and send print data again. Confirm that the Machine Mode is disconnected during ...data transmission, or GT-3 tools are canceled in improper environment. You can print if no print data included (e.g....
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.... ** Caps were not open. ** Caps were not closed . 7. No file can be opened. Or reboot GT-3. Check the contents in the menu for the Display. Solving Printer Problems". The file cannot be closed . **... ** Platen did not unload. ** Platen did not do LF. ** 132 GT-3 Series See " 7-1. Solving Printer Problems". Contact your dealer or Brother. Or reboot GT-3. Update firmware again from the beginning if you find this error after you cancel... Error Test print data Error Machine Error Machine Error Machine Error Machine Error Meaning The file cannot be created.
.... ** Caps were not open. ** Caps were not closed . 7. No file can be opened. Or reboot GT-3. Check the contents in the menu for the Display. Solving Printer Problems". The file cannot be closed . **... ** Platen did not unload. ** Platen did not do LF. ** 132 GT-3 Series See " 7-1. Solving Printer Problems". Contact your dealer or Brother. Or reboot GT-3. Update firmware again from the beginning if you find this error after you cancel... Error Test print data Error Machine Error Machine Error Machine Error Machine Error Meaning The file cannot be created.
