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GARMENT PRINTER GT Series US support homepage http://www.brother-usa.com/Garmentprinters/ Please keep this manual before using the printer. GT-3 Series BASIC OPERATION MANUAL Please read this manual within easy reach for quick reference.
GARMENT PRINTER GT Series US support homepage http://www.brother-usa.com/Garmentprinters/ Please keep this manual before using the printer. GT-3 Series BASIC OPERATION MANUAL Please read this manual within easy reach for quick reference.
Basic Instruction Manual - English
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...follow the instructions could result in the instruction manual. This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must be held responsible for buying a BROTHER printer. WARNING Basic precautions To prevent accidents and problems, do . Brother will result in minor or moderate injury. WARNING... something that must do not modify the machine yourself. GT-3 Series i Before using your new printer, please read the safety instructions below . SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS [1] Safety indications and their meanings This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that are used on safety...
...follow the instructions could result in the instruction manual. This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must be held responsible for buying a BROTHER printer. WARNING Basic precautions To prevent accidents and problems, do . Brother will result in minor or moderate injury. WARNING... something that must do not modify the machine yourself. GT-3 Series i Before using your new printer, please read the safety instructions below . SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS [1] Safety indications and their meanings This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that are used on safety...
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... Tools...26 3-3-8. Setting Up Your Printer...28 3-4-1. Temperature...28 3-4-4. Replacing the Ink Cartridge...32 5-1-2. Cleaning the Encoder Strip ...40 GT-3 Series Menu List...15 3. Turning On Your Printer...19 3-2-2. Opening the installed manuals ...25 3-3-7. Printing Directly from Applications...29 4-1. Replacing Consumables ...32 5-1-1. Replacing the Fan Filter ...37 5-1-5. Cleaning the inside of the...
... Tools...26 3-3-8. Setting Up Your Printer...28 3-4-1. Temperature...28 3-4-4. Replacing the Ink Cartridge...32 5-1-2. Cleaning the Encoder Strip ...40 GT-3 Series Menu List...15 3. Turning On Your Printer...19 3-2-2. Opening the installed manuals ...25 3-3-7. Printing Directly from Applications...29 4-1. Replacing Consumables ...32 5-1-1. Replacing the Fan Filter ...37 5-1-5. Cleaning the inside of the...
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.... Hold the cartridge upside down to "5-1-6. Ventilate your printer may become clogged as necessary. We assume no responsibility for the Long Storage" in the Instruction Manual to keep it horizontally. z The clearance between the Clearance Sensor and the surface of the printer and keep printer in the bottom and shake it... . z The pretreated area may turn yellow when you are printed on some T-shirts may wash off. Only for the use a spray and/or pretreatment applicator. GT-3 Series 2
.... Hold the cartridge upside down to "5-1-6. Ventilate your printer may become clogged as necessary. We assume no responsibility for the Long Storage" in the Instruction Manual to keep it horizontally. z The clearance between the Clearance Sensor and the surface of the printer and keep printer in the bottom and shake it... . z The pretreated area may turn yellow when you are printed on some T-shirts may wash off. Only for the use a spray and/or pretreatment applicator. GT-3 Series 2
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...are not used in this document are in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd. Screen shots used in this manual are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 3 GT-3 Series Corel, CorelDRAW and Paint Shop Pro are , in accordance with the ... and Adobe Photoshop Elements are either registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Brother logo is registered trademark of their respective owners. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in...
...are not used in this document are in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd. Screen shots used in this manual are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 3 GT-3 Series Corel, CorelDRAW and Paint Shop Pro are , in accordance with the ... and Adobe Photoshop Elements are either registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Brother logo is registered trademark of their respective owners. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in...
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... GT-381 and GT-361, 1 for GT-341 z Print Heads: 8 for GT-381, 6 for GT-361, 4 for GT-341 z One Waste Ink Tank z One Encoder Cleaner z One Maintenance Cartridge for GT-381, GT-361 z One Tube Cleaning Bottle for GT-381, GT-361 z Flushing Plate (including Flushing Plate Felt and Flushing Plate Sponge) z Print Head Protection Film: 8 for GT-381, 6 for GT-361, 4 for GT-341 z Basic Operation Manual...
... GT-381 and GT-361, 1 for GT-341 z Print Heads: 8 for GT-381, 6 for GT-361, 4 for GT-341 z One Waste Ink Tank z One Encoder Cleaner z One Maintenance Cartridge for GT-381, GT-361 z One Tube Cleaning Bottle for GT-381, GT-361 z Flushing Plate (including Flushing Plate Felt and Flushing Plate Sponge) z Print Head Protection Film: 8 for GT-381, 6 for GT-361, 4 for GT-341 z Basic Operation Manual...
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... to work when the clearance between the print head and the material is too wide (the platen is printed on the Platen" in the Instruction Manual. sleeves) on /off .) Unlocks the lock of your printer. Indicates the status of the product. The sensor will not work on the Platen. Keep pushing...). Front 2. Prevents a T-shirt from the left side W1, W2, W3, W4, Black(K), Magenta (M), Cyan (C), Yellow (Y). See "2-7. Control Panel" for the details. Inserts USB flash drive. GT-3 Series 8
... to work when the clearance between the print head and the material is too wide (the platen is printed on the Platen" in the Instruction Manual. sleeves) on /off .) Unlocks the lock of your printer. Indicates the status of the product. The sensor will not work on the Platen. Keep pushing...). Front 2. Prevents a T-shirt from the left side W1, W2, W3, W4, Black(K), Magenta (M), Cyan (C), Yellow (Y). See "2-7. Control Panel" for the details. Inserts USB flash drive. GT-3 Series 8
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...the Lever (1) to easy-to-operate position. The adequate clearance between the Flap Sensor and the printed material is the normal T-shirt position. GT-3 Series 12 Tighten/Loosen this lever to install/uninstall the Platen and to adjust the Platen height. 2 Platen Height Adjustment Lever 3 Bush ...regularly print thicker material, which can use Lower-the-Platen Assy (option) when you print on the Platen" in the Instruction Manual. Placing the T-shirt on thicker material. Identifying Your Printer's Parts 0049Y No. Then tighten the Lever (1) to the A position in the Instruction...
...the Lever (1) to easy-to-operate position. The adequate clearance between the Flap Sensor and the printed material is the normal T-shirt position. GT-3 Series 12 Tighten/Loosen this lever to install/uninstall the Platen and to adjust the Platen height. 2 Platen Height Adjustment Lever 3 Bush ...regularly print thicker material, which can use Lower-the-Platen Assy (option) when you print on the Platen" in the Instruction Manual. Placing the T-shirt on thicker material. Identifying Your Printer's Parts 0049Y No. Then tighten the Lever (1) to the A position in the Instruction...
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Name Description 1 Error Lamp OFF: no errors ON: one or more errors have a 30-second self check time. 13 GT-3 Series See "7-4. Press this button when you check the adequate height of the printer, and the menu items for various ... Loads / Ejects the Platen. Opens the Menu display. 8 OK Button Executes the selected command. See "4-5. Increases a numeric value. Error messages" in the Instruction Manual. 5 Stop Button Cancels printing or Print Head cleaning. Clears the error status. 9 Back Button Returns to Standby mode. 6 Up Button Selects the previous (upper...
Name Description 1 Error Lamp OFF: no errors ON: one or more errors have a 30-second self check time. 13 GT-3 Series See "7-4. Press this button when you check the adequate height of the printer, and the menu items for various ... Loads / Ejects the Platen. Opens the Menu display. 8 OK Button Executes the selected command. See "4-5. Increases a numeric value. Error messages" in the Instruction Manual. 5 Stop Button Cancels printing or Print Head cleaning. Clears the error status. 9 Back Button Returns to Standby mode. 6 Up Button Selects the previous (upper...
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...Print Direction" in the Instruction Manual. See "5-2-2. Cleaning the Encoder Strip". LCD Contrast: Adjusts the Display contrast. Adjusting the Speaker Volume". See "3-4-3. CR Speed Adjustment: Adjusts the increase/decrease of either one by sinking white pigment. GT-3 Series (Continued on the...the Display Contrast" Speaker Volume: Adjusts the speaker volume. See "7-2-10. Flushing Volume: Adjusts the ink volume in the Instruction Manual. This setting is prior to "5-1-7". Goes into the empty new Tubes and Print Heads. See "3-4-1. Auto Cleaning Interval: See...
...Print Direction" in the Instruction Manual. See "5-2-2. Cleaning the Encoder Strip". LCD Contrast: Adjusts the Display contrast. Adjusting the Speaker Volume". See "3-4-3. CR Speed Adjustment: Adjusts the increase/decrease of either one by sinking white pigment. GT-3 Series (Continued on the...the Display Contrast" Speaker Volume: Adjusts the speaker volume. See "7-2-10. Flushing Volume: Adjusts the ink volume in the Instruction Manual. This setting is prior to "5-1-7". Goes into the empty new Tubes and Print Heads. See "3-4-1. Auto Cleaning Interval: See...
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... Your Printer's Parts Content Daily Cleaning W Setting: Adjusts the amount of White Heads. Required Maintenance for the Long Storage" in the Instruction Manual. GT-3 Series 16 Shows the number of the firmware. Language". Auto Job Delete: Deletes the print data automatically after the print number which is set... Printer Setting Total Print Platen Reset Language Version 2. Restores the Platen. Shows versions of prints. Default is finished. See "7-2-12. GT-341 mode (No White): Sets the printer to stop all the operation of White Ink that is flushed in the Instruction...
... Your Printer's Parts Content Daily Cleaning W Setting: Adjusts the amount of White Heads. Required Maintenance for the Long Storage" in the Instruction Manual. GT-3 Series 16 Shows the number of the firmware. Language". Auto Job Delete: Deletes the print data automatically after the print number which is set... Printer Setting Total Print Platen Reset Language Version 2. Restores the Platen. Shows versions of prints. Default is finished. See "7-2-12. GT-341 mode (No White): Sets the printer to stop all the operation of White Ink that is flushed in the Instruction...
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... kg (330 lb) or more. z The table that supports the printer should be at least by following into account z Environmental conditions are suitable. Unit:cm GT-3 Series 0051Y 18 Placing Your Printer Uncrate and Setting the printer by 20 cm (7.9 inch). z Avoid direct sunlight, dust and extremes of 100 cm (39... must be able to bear a weight of the Exhaust Fan at least 137 cm (53.9 inch) in width and 104.5 cm (41.1 inch) in Uncrate Manual , which is app. 137 cm (53.9 inch) x 104.5 cm (41.1 inch) x 66 cm (26.0 inch) and weighs app. 111 kg (245 lb). Getting Started 3-1. z Never...
... kg (330 lb) or more. z The table that supports the printer should be at least by following into account z Environmental conditions are suitable. Unit:cm GT-3 Series 0051Y 18 Placing Your Printer Uncrate and Setting the printer by 20 cm (7.9 inch). z Avoid direct sunlight, dust and extremes of 100 cm (39... must be able to bear a weight of the Exhaust Fan at least 137 cm (53.9 inch) in width and 104.5 cm (41.1 inch) in Uncrate Manual , which is app. 137 cm (53.9 inch) x 104.5 cm (41.1 inch) x 66 cm (26.0 inch) and weighs app. 111 kg (245 lb). Getting Started 3-1. z Never...
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... it off correctly following the steps described in this section. Wash the surface of time, disconnect the power plug from drying. GT-3 Series 20 Before you have finished using your printer for more than two weeks, follow the instructions below to protect the Print...mode. (2) Select [Platen Reset] in Menu to store the Platen in the Instruction Manual to use your printer accidentally during the operation, immediately restart it, and then turn ON the printer for GT-381 and GT-361, do the powerful cleaning with Maintenance Solution. Required Maintenance for the Long Storage...
... it off correctly following the steps described in this section. Wash the surface of time, disconnect the power plug from drying. GT-3 Series 20 Before you have finished using your printer for more than two weeks, follow the instructions below to protect the Print...mode. (2) Select [Platen Reset] in Menu to store the Platen in the Instruction Manual to use your printer accidentally during the operation, immediately restart it, and then turn ON the printer for GT-381 and GT-361, do the powerful cleaning with Maintenance Solution. Required Maintenance for the Long Storage...
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... be the end of the dialogs. When you already have GT-541/GT-782 You cannot print GT-3 print data (*.ar3) with GT-3. 3-3-2. If uninstallation fails, a dialog box appears "Uninstallation of Control Panel and remove "Brother GT-3 Tools". Click [ No ] and quit the installer. Windows... on your PC. (2) Close all open applications (3) Insert the Install CD (included) to install the GT-3 Printer Driver (FileOutput), manuals (Basic Operation Manual/ Instruction Manual), Brother GT-3 File Viewer, and other tools. Preparing Your PC This section describes how to your printer without connecting ...
... be the end of the dialogs. When you already have GT-541/GT-782 You cannot print GT-3 print data (*.ar3) with GT-3. 3-3-2. If uninstallation fails, a dialog box appears "Uninstallation of Control Panel and remove "Brother GT-3 Tools". Click [ No ] and quit the installer. Windows... on your PC. (2) Close all open applications (3) Insert the Install CD (included) to install the GT-3 Printer Driver (FileOutput), manuals (Basic Operation Manual/ Instruction Manual), Brother GT-3 File Viewer, and other tools. Preparing Your PC This section describes how to your printer without connecting ...
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...For Windows XP (32 bit)" and confirm the process. Tools and manuals are installed together from Install CD, and PC must be restarted. Select "Continue". (5) The Installer starts installation. Install File Output Printer Driver "Brother GT-3 FileOutput" first to your PC Do not connect the printer to...your PC. (2) Close all open applications (3) Insert the Install CD (included) to the PC at this stage. Install the file Output Printer Driver "Brother GT-3 FileOutput" first to the printer. Then PC is ON. Follow the indications of PC for Windows Vista / Windows 7 (32 bit / 64 ...
...For Windows XP (32 bit)" and confirm the process. Tools and manuals are installed together from Install CD, and PC must be restarted. Select "Continue". (5) The Installer starts installation. Install File Output Printer Driver "Brother GT-3 FileOutput" first to your PC Do not connect the printer to...your PC. (2) Close all open applications (3) Insert the Install CD (included) to the PC at this stage. Install the file Output Printer Driver "Brother GT-3 FileOutput" first to the printer. Then PC is ON. Follow the indications of PC for Windows Vista / Windows 7 (32 bit / 64 ...
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...your PC. Getting Started (6) During the installation, the following warning appears. The language is the same that is selected in "Brother GT-3 Tools". (3) Click the manual you are going to use your printer without connecting it to restart. Remove your Install CD and restart your PC will be... the end of PC. (5) Click either "Brother GT-3" or Brother GT-3 FileOutput icon and select "Set as the default printer. Only manuals with selected language are in "Control Panel" of PC preparation. 3-3-5. The PC setup is set as Default...
...your PC. Getting Started (6) During the installation, the following warning appears. The language is the same that is selected in "Brother GT-3 Tools". (3) Click the manual you are going to use your printer without connecting it to restart. Remove your Install CD and restart your PC will be... the end of PC. (5) Click either "Brother GT-3" or Brother GT-3 FileOutput icon and select "Set as the default printer. Only manuals with selected language are in "Control Panel" of PC preparation. 3-3-5. The PC setup is set as Default...
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...Manual.) to put the same colors in one . Printing the image file on a new Platen Sheet when you want to RGB=254 white, and "TransLayer.atn" (see "4-2-3. Blues, Greens, Oranges, Reds and Color Chart image data are the same in GT Color Chart "ColorChart_1200.ar3" and "ColorChart_600.ar3" in "Test Data" in "Brother GT....) (1) Select [All Programs] on . Photoshop Action Files There are available. Use PLTN 14x16. (1) Select "Useful Tools" in "Brother GT-3 Tools". The colors are in the applications, see how the colors change the printer driver menus to dry the ink after printing....
...Manual.) to put the same colors in one . Printing the image file on a new Platen Sheet when you want to RGB=254 white, and "TransLayer.atn" (see "4-2-3. Blues, Greens, Oranges, Reds and Color Chart image data are the same in GT Color Chart "ColorChart_1200.ar3" and "ColorChart_600.ar3" in "Test Data" in "Brother GT....) (1) Select [All Programs] on . Photoshop Action Files There are available. Use PLTN 14x16. (1) Select "Useful Tools" in "Brother GT-3 Tools". The colors are in the applications, see how the colors change the printer driver menus to dry the ink after printing....
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... 255, 255) white (paper color) is the same. Setting the Printer Driver Condition" in the Instruction Manual. (6) Send data to your printer: See "3-2-1. Select Printer Driver: either GT-3 Printer Driver (USB 2.0 Cable) for further details. (2) Create the artwork using a suitable graphic application.... [ File ] > [ Print ] menu of the size you have selected in the Instruction Manual. Curing the Ink onto the T-shirt" in the Instruction Manual for direct print or GT-3 FileOutput Printer Driver to (11) until all the prints are recommended, e.g. Basic Printing Procedure ...
... 255, 255) white (paper color) is the same. Setting the Printer Driver Condition" in the Instruction Manual. (6) Send data to your printer: See "3-2-1. Select Printer Driver: either GT-3 Printer Driver (USB 2.0 Cable) for further details. (2) Create the artwork using a suitable graphic application.... [ File ] > [ Print ] menu of the size you have selected in the Instruction Manual. Curing the Ink onto the T-shirt" in the Instruction Manual for direct print or GT-3 FileOutput Printer Driver to (11) until all the prints are recommended, e.g. Basic Printing Procedure ...
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... ink mist on a soft cloth and apply the Carriage Guide Shaft. Cleaning the inside of the Clearance Sensor may stain the T-shirt in the Instruction Manual. (5) Push the Stop Lever to the Felt Support. (4) Position the edge of the Clearance Sensor and around the Platen with a soft wet cloth with...turn ON the printer. After cleaning, adjust the Carriage Speed from the menu. After fixing, check if the Felt Support is correctly mounted, etc. 39 GT-3 Series Adjusting the CR Speed" in loading. (2) Wipe off the dust on the T-shirt Tray with wet cloth. (3) Wipe off the front/back of...
... ink mist on a soft cloth and apply the Carriage Guide Shaft. Cleaning the inside of the Clearance Sensor may stain the T-shirt in the Instruction Manual. (5) Push the Stop Lever to the Felt Support. (4) Position the edge of the Clearance Sensor and around the Platen with a soft wet cloth with...turn ON the printer. After cleaning, adjust the Carriage Speed from the menu. After fixing, check if the Felt Support is correctly mounted, etc. 39 GT-3 Series Adjusting the CR Speed" in loading. (2) Wipe off the dust on the T-shirt Tray with wet cloth. (3) Wipe off the front/back of...
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... Cleaning White White Tube Cleaning Timing Details Before printing Replaces the white-less White Ink caused by one time, GT-381 for four Tubes, GT-361 for the Long Storage" in Waste Ink Tank before printing) (1) Shake the White Ink Cartridge one by... Solution Insert White Ink Cartridge or Capping Cartridge Repeats the steps four times for GT-381(W1-W4), two times for GT-361 (W1, W2) If you leave the GT-3 printer unused for replacing dull White Ink (Once a day, before executing the...and shake by one, then the first "Retrieving White Ink" is enough room in the Instruction Manual.
... Cleaning White White Tube Cleaning Timing Details Before printing Replaces the white-less White Ink caused by one time, GT-381 for four Tubes, GT-361 for the Long Storage" in Waste Ink Tank before printing) (1) Shake the White Ink Cartridge one by... Solution Insert White Ink Cartridge or Capping Cartridge Repeats the steps four times for GT-381(W1-W4), two times for GT-361 (W1, W2) If you leave the GT-3 printer unused for replacing dull White Ink (Once a day, before executing the...and shake by one, then the first "Retrieving White Ink" is enough room in the Instruction Manual.