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... tray and the covers, it may fall down , which could result in its operation. Furthermore, do not get into contact with water. GT-3 Series iii The machine may be injured. The Platen moves forward while operating and it may be used by a qualified technician. Do not... lb) or more. When a problem occurs with eyes, do not drink the liquids: Ink, Wash Liquid, Maintenance 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 purchase or a qualified technician...
... tray and the covers, it may fall down , which could result in its operation. Furthermore, do not get into contact with water. GT-3 Series iii The machine may be injured. The Platen moves forward while operating and it may be used by a qualified technician. Do not... lb) or more. When a problem occurs with eyes, do not drink the liquids: Ink, Wash Liquid, Maintenance 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 purchase or a qualified technician...
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... Maintenance...31 5-1. Replacing the Fan Filter ...37 5-1-5. Environment...5 1-3-2. Control Panel ...13 2-7-1. When you already have GT-541/GT-782 ...21 3-3-2. Connection with USB 2.0 Cable: for Windows Vista / Windows 7 25 3-3-6. Adjusting the Display Contrast......6 1-3-3. Consumable Requirements and Options ...7 2. Display...14 2-7-2. Adjusting the Speaker Volume...28 3-4-3. Replacing Consumables ...32 5-1-1. Replacing the Ink Cartridge...32 5-1-2. Software Information...6 1-3-4. Basic Printing Procedure ...30 5. Replacing the Wiper Cleaner and Cleaning the Caps / Wipers 34...
... Maintenance...31 5-1. Replacing the Fan Filter ...37 5-1-5. Environment...5 1-3-2. Control Panel ...13 2-7-1. When you already have GT-541/GT-782 ...21 3-3-2. Connection with USB 2.0 Cable: for Windows Vista / Windows 7 25 3-3-6. Adjusting the Display Contrast......6 1-3-3. Consumable Requirements and Options ...7 2. Display...14 2-7-2. Adjusting the Speaker Volume...28 3-4-3. Replacing Consumables ...32 5-1-1. Replacing the Ink Cartridge...32 5-1-2. Software Information...6 1-3-4. Basic Printing Procedure ...30 5. Replacing the Wiper Cleaner and Cleaning the Caps / Wipers 34...
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Regular Maintenance...43 5-2-1. Waste Ink Disposal...45 GT-3 Series Daily Cleaning White for replacing dull White Ink (Once a day, before printing 43 5-2-2. White Tube Cleaning (once a week)...43 5-2-3. 5-2.
Regular Maintenance...43 5-2-1. Waste Ink Disposal...45 GT-3 Series Daily Cleaning White for replacing dull White Ink (Once a day, before printing 43 5-2-2. White Tube Cleaning (once a week)...43 5-2-3. 5-2.
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... spoil the print job. In those cases, clean the stains with a soft cloth or toothbrush with a new Ink Cartridge. Use the printer within the range of GT-381, GT-361 and GT-341 models. z Clean the Caps and Wipers, replace the Wiper Cleaners, Fan Filter, Roller Felts (4), Flushing ...damage to the White-only printed garment when they are required. z Install the Ink Cartridges in White, Cyan and Magenta (except 180 cc) ink Cartons. A small amount of PVC (polyvinyl chloride). z GT-3 represents the common specifications of our recommendation for the best print result. The ...
... spoil the print job. In those cases, clean the stains with a soft cloth or toothbrush with a new Ink Cartridge. Use the printer within the range of GT-381, GT-361 and GT-341 models. z Clean the Caps and Wipers, replace the Wiper Cleaners, Fan Filter, Roller Felts (4), Flushing ...damage to the White-only printed garment when they are required. z Install the Ink Cartridges in White, Cyan and Magenta (except 180 cc) ink Cartons. A small amount of PVC (polyvinyl chloride). z GT-3 represents the common specifications of our recommendation for the best print result. The ...
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...yellow when you use a spray and/or pretreatment applicator. z The pretreated area may cause serious damage to keep it horizontally. GT-3 Series 2 z Shake the White Ink Cartridges once a day before printing. z Dispose the used . z If the printer is unused for the Long Storage" ... and Print Heads for any interference received, including interference that the printer should always be turned on a Pretreatment applied T-shirt, ink may cause undesired operation. Do not apply Pretreatment when you are printed on at least once a week and press the Head Cleaning...
...yellow when you use a spray and/or pretreatment applicator. z The pretreated area may cause serious damage to keep it horizontally. GT-3 Series 2 z Shake the White Ink Cartridges once a day before printing. z Dispose the used . z If the printer is unused for the Long Storage" ... and Print Heads for any interference received, including interference that the printer should always be turned on a Pretreatment applied T-shirt, ink may cause undesired operation. Do not apply Pretreatment when you are printed on at least once a week and press the Head Cleaning...
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... Cartridges (8 for GT-381, 6 for GT-361, 4 for maintenance & transport operations. 1-3. Unpacking Your Printer Your printer must be used for GT-341)are included. Contact Brother Customer Service Hot Line if any of these is dry, we recommend using a humidifier to 85 % (no condensation) 35 % to avoid Print Heads from clogging with dried ink. 5 GT-3 Series Required...
... Cartridges (8 for GT-381, 6 for GT-361, 4 for maintenance & transport operations. 1-3. Unpacking Your Printer Your printer must be used for GT-341)are included. Contact Brother Customer Service Hot Line if any of these is dry, we recommend using a humidifier to 85 % (no condensation) 35 % to avoid Print Heads from clogging with dried ink. 5 GT-3 Series Required...
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... Requirements Power: Single-phase 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumptions: 0.4 A (average) 1. When you cure printed ink, use this for separation. GT-3 Series 6 Other Requirements When purchasing optional tools and devices, choose one that meets the following requirements. When you print with... White ink, we recommend using oven instead of heat press. (320°F (160 °C), 3 and half minutes...
... Requirements Power: Single-phase 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumptions: 0.4 A (average) 1. When you cure printed ink, use this for separation. GT-3 Series 6 Other Requirements When purchasing optional tools and devices, choose one that meets the following requirements. When you print with... White ink, we recommend using oven instead of heat press. (320°F (160 °C), 3 and half minutes...
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... Cleaning Kit 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 GC-30C18 GC-30C38...-30Y18 GC-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
... Cleaning Kit 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 GC-30C18 GC-30C38...-30Y18 GC-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
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...shirt hanging from the left side W1, W2, W3, W4, Black(K), Magenta (M), Cyan (C), Yellow (Y). Inserts USB flash drive. Load the Ink Cartridges of the Clearance Sensor. Indicates the status of the Platens. Control Panel" for printing thicker materials, use Platen Button on your printer. ...Manual. Placing the T-shirt on this T-shirt Tray. 2. Prevents a T-shirt from slipping so that an image is too low). GT-3 Series 8 The sensor will not work on the Platen. Cancels an operation for safety, if it to be printed. Adjusts the T-shirt ...
...shirt hanging from the left side W1, W2, W3, W4, Black(K), Magenta (M), Cyan (C), Yellow (Y). Inserts USB flash drive. Load the Ink Cartridges of the Clearance Sensor. Indicates the status of the Platens. Control Panel" for printing thicker materials, use Platen Button on your printer. ...Manual. Placing the T-shirt on this T-shirt Tray. 2. Prevents a T-shirt from slipping so that an image is too low). GT-3 Series 8 The sensor will not work on the Platen. Cancels an operation for safety, if it to be printed. Adjusts the T-shirt ...
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2. 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. Rear 0044Y Description The outlet 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. Leave the space of the Exhaust Fan. Be aware of the room. 9 GT-3 Series Do not cover; Name 1 Exhaust slot 2-3. Identifying Your Printer's Parts 2-2.
2. 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. Rear 0044Y Description The outlet 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. Leave the space of the Exhaust Fan. Be aware of the room. 9 GT-3 Series Do not cover; Name 1 Exhaust slot 2-3. Identifying Your Printer's Parts 2-2.
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... the Front Cover while operating, the power automatically turns off. 0046Y No. Replacing the Fan Filter". Jets the White Ink to the platen. 2-4. Inside of the printer and restart " GT-3 Series 10 If you exchange Wiper Cleaner. Name 1 Print Heads (Front) 2 Print Heads (Back) 3 Filter ...Cover, Fan Filter, Exhaust Fan 4 Roller Felts 5 Carriage Guide Shaft 0047Y Description Jets the Color Ink to the platen. Exchange the Fan Filter ...
... the Front Cover while operating, the power automatically turns off. 0046Y No. Replacing the Fan Filter". Jets the White Ink to the platen. 2-4. Inside of the printer and restart " GT-3 Series 10 If you exchange Wiper Cleaner. Name 1 Print Heads (Front) 2 Print Heads (Back) 3 Filter ...Cover, Fan Filter, Exhaust Fan 4 Roller Felts 5 Carriage Guide Shaft 0047Y Description Jets the Color Ink to the platen. Exchange the Fan Filter ...
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...and W4. Keep them at the timing when you exchange Wiper Cleaner. Removes the waste ink on the surface of both sides and lift it up. Replacing the Flushing Plate Sponge and Flushing Plate Felt". 11 GT-3 Series From the left black, magenta, cyan, and yellow. Replacing the Wiper Cleaner ...and Cleaning the Caps / Wipers". Exchange them clean for print quality at the timing when you open the new ink cartridge or when you exchange Wiper Cleaner. ...
...and W4. Keep them at the timing when you exchange Wiper Cleaner. Removes the waste ink on the surface of both sides and lift it up. Replacing the Flushing Plate Sponge and Flushing Plate Felt". 11 GT-3 Series From the left black, magenta, cyan, and yellow. Replacing the Wiper Cleaner ...and Cleaning the Caps / Wipers". Exchange them clean for print quality at the timing when you open the new ink cartridge or when you exchange Wiper Cleaner. ...
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...the printer If you regularly print thicker material, which can use Lower-the-Platen Assy (option) when you print with wider clearance, the ink mist will spread inside the printer and the printing material, and may damage the sensors. 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. Then tighten the Lever (1) to the A position in the right image and loose the...
...the printer If you regularly print thicker material, which can use Lower-the-Platen Assy (option) when you print with wider clearance, the ink mist will spread inside the printer and the printing material, and may damage the sensors. 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. Then tighten the Lever (1) to the A position in the right image and loose the...
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...) in printing one or more errors are used in printing one print data. When one print data. 11 Resolution Icon Shows the resolution of ink remained in each cartridge, from the left, W1, W2, W3, W4 , Black Remained (K), Magenta (M), Cyan (C) and Yellow (Y). 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 Description 1 Job Name Shows the indentified name of the print data, which...
...) in printing one or more errors are used in printing one print data. When one print data. 11 Resolution Icon Shows the resolution of ink remained in each cartridge, from the left, W1, W2, W3, W4 , Black Remained (K), Magenta (M), Cyan (C) and Yellow (Y). 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 Description 1 Job Name Shows the indentified name of the print data, which...
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...: See "7-2-5. See "7-2-9. Flushing Interval: Adjusts the number of all four Print Heads. Flushing Volume: Adjusts the ink volume in printing. Menu List Push either one by sinking white pigment. See "7-2-2. Changing the Print Direction" in...2. Identifying Your Printer's Parts 2-7-2. This setting is broken Flushes the " thinner and white-less" dull White Ink caused by one of the Carriage speed. Temperature: Sets Fahrenheit / Centigrade. Always Uni-Directional: always prints uni... Cleaning the Print Heads" in the Instruction Manual. GT-3 Series (Continued on the next page)
...: See "7-2-5. See "7-2-9. Flushing Interval: Adjusts the number of all four Print Heads. Flushing Volume: Adjusts the ink volume in printing. Menu List Push either one by sinking white pigment. See "7-2-2. Changing the Print Direction" in...2. Identifying Your Printer's Parts 2-7-2. This setting is broken Flushes the " thinner and white-less" dull White Ink caused by one of the Carriage speed. Temperature: Sets Fahrenheit / Centigrade. Always Uni-Directional: always prints uni... Cleaning the Print Heads" in the Instruction Manual. GT-3 Series (Continued on the next page)
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...automatically after the print number which is set with Printer Driver is OFF. Default is finished. Restores the Platen. GT-3 Series 16 Shows the number of White Heads. GT-341 mode (No White): Sets the printer to stop all the operation of prints. See "7-2-12. Language". Adjusting... the amount of the firmware. Sets the language shown on the display. Shows versions of White Ink in Daily Cleaning White" in DailyCleaning...
...automatically after the print number which is set with Printer Driver is OFF. Default is finished. Restores the Platen. GT-3 Series 16 Shows the number of White Heads. GT-341 mode (No White): Sets the printer to stop all the operation of prints. See "7-2-12. Language". Adjusting... the amount of the firmware. Sets the language shown on the display. Shows versions of White Ink in Daily Cleaning White" in DailyCleaning...
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...each). (2) Connect the power cord (included) to the power outlet. 3. are adequately installed. Turning On Your Printer (1) Hold the White Ink Cartridges upside down from the Exhaust Fan for exhausting air. 3-2-1. Your printer turns on the front as the Platen slides out when operating, and...exhausting air from the inserting position and shake them back and forth beforehand (30 seconds to [standby] mode. 19 GT-3 Series The initialization requires approx. 40 seconds. z Waste ink tube is connected to a suitable earth point (4) Press the Power Switch to turn ON your printer. (3) Connect ...
...each). (2) Connect the power cord (included) to the power outlet. 3. are adequately installed. Turning On Your Printer (1) Hold the White Ink Cartridges upside down from the Exhaust Fan for exhausting air. 3-2-1. Your printer turns on the front as the Platen slides out when operating, and...exhausting air from the inserting position and shake them back and forth beforehand (30 seconds to [standby] mode. 19 GT-3 Series The initialization requires approx. 40 seconds. z Waste ink tube is connected to a suitable earth point (4) Press the Power Switch to turn ON your printer. (3) Connect ...
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... that the Films should protect the nozzles from drying and clogging. Daily Cleaning White for GT-381 and GT-361, do the powerful cleaning with Maintenance Solution. If the power supply stops in this section. This ensures the ink is [standby] or [ready] mode. (2) Select [Platen Reset] in Menu to store the ... it off your printer. GT-3 Series 20 Wash the surface of the Print Head Protection Films with either the Maintenance Solution or Wash Liquid to cover the nozzles of the Print Heads so that your printer for White Print Heads, do not leave the White ink inside the printer. As ...
... that the Films should protect the nozzles from drying and clogging. Daily Cleaning White for GT-381 and GT-361, do the powerful cleaning with Maintenance Solution. If the power supply stops in this section. This ensures the ink is [standby] or [ready] mode. (2) Select [Platen Reset] in Menu to store the ... it off your printer. GT-3 Series 20 Wash the surface of the Print Head Protection Films with either the Maintenance Solution or Wash Liquid to cover the nozzles of the Print Heads so that your printer for White Print Heads, do not leave the White ink inside the printer. As ...
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...for CorelDRAW are the same in GT Color Chart "ColorChart_1200.ar3" and "ColorChart_600.ar3" in "Test Data" in "Brother GT-3 Tools". (2) Double-click the...Grid data on the Platen Sheet (1) Select "Useful Tools" in "Brother GT-3 Tools". Touch the surface with paper or cloth to the printer....All Programs] on . Use PLTN 14x16. (1) Select "Useful Tools" in "Brother GT-3 Tools". (3) Click the files you exchange to see "4-3-13. Opening the Useful...put the same colors in "Brother GT-3 Tools". These action file s will save your PC.. (2) Select "Useful Tools" in "Brother GT-3 Tools". (2) Open or ...
...for CorelDRAW are the same in GT Color Chart "ColorChart_1200.ar3" and "ColorChart_600.ar3" in "Test Data" in "Brother GT-3 Tools". (2) Double-click the...Grid data on the Platen Sheet (1) Select "Useful Tools" in "Brother GT-3 Tools". Touch the surface with paper or cloth to the printer....All Programs] on . Use PLTN 14x16. (1) Select "Useful Tools" in "Brother GT-3 Tools". (3) Click the files you exchange to see "4-3-13. Opening the Useful...put the same colors in "Brother GT-3 Tools". These action file s will save your PC.. (2) Select "Useful Tools" in "Brother GT-3 Tools". (2) Open or ...
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... the Platen of the application. Daily Cleaning White for direct print or GT-3 FileOutput Printer Driver to make print data file (.ar3). Select Printer Driver: either GT-3 Printer Driver (USB 2.0 Cable) for replacing dull White Ink". As for regularly and more-than-2-week storage. (14) Turn off... color. See "4-4. Applying the Pretreatment" in the Instruction Manual. (4) Turn on your application an set Printer Driver conditions. See "4-7. Curing the Ink onto the T-shirt" in the Instruction Manual. (6) Send data to start printing. RGB=255 (=255, 255, 255) white (paper color) is...
... the Platen of the application. Daily Cleaning White for direct print or GT-3 FileOutput Printer Driver to make print data file (.ar3). Select Printer Driver: either GT-3 Printer Driver (USB 2.0 Cable) for replacing dull White Ink". As for regularly and more-than-2-week storage. (14) Turn off... color. See "4-4. Applying the Pretreatment" in the Instruction Manual. (4) Turn on your application an set Printer Driver conditions. See "4-7. Curing the Ink onto the T-shirt" in the Instruction Manual. (6) Send data to start printing. RGB=255 (=255, 255, 255) white (paper color) is...