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...purchase or a qualified technician. Furthermore, do not get into your eyes or onto your skin. They may be mechanically and electrically damaged. GT-3 Series iii The machine may fall down , which could result in proper way. Do not set up the printer in its operation. Printing... Liquid, Maintenance Solution, Pretreatment or waste liquid under any accidents or problems resulting from the use only genuine Brother parts. Be sure to let the liquids: Ink, Wash Liquid, Maintenance Solution, Pretreatment or waste liquid come into your eyes or onto your skin, inflammation can result. ...
...purchase or a qualified technician. Furthermore, do not get into your eyes or onto your skin. They may be mechanically and electrically damaged. GT-3 Series iii The machine may fall down , which could result in proper way. Do not set up the printer in its operation. Printing... Liquid, Maintenance Solution, Pretreatment or waste liquid under any accidents or problems resulting from the use only genuine Brother parts. Be sure to let the liquids: Ink, Wash Liquid, Maintenance Solution, Pretreatment or waste liquid come into your eyes or onto your skin, inflammation can result. ...
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...Started...17 3-1. Installation of the printer and restart 39 5-1-7. Adjusting the Display Contrast...28 3-4-2. Printing Directly from Applications...29 4-1. Replacing the Ink Cartridge...32 5-1-2. Cleaning the inside of PC for Windows Vista / Windows 7 (32 bit / 64 bit 24 3-3-5. Front ...8 2-2. Rear...2-6. Display...14 2-7-2. Turning On/Off Your Printer...19 3-2-1. Turning On Your Printer...19 3-2-2. When you already have GT-541/GT-782 ...21 3-3-2. Setting Up Your Printer...28 3-4-1. Preparing Your PC...21 3-3-1. Opening the Useful Tools...26 3-3-8. Replacing...
...Started...17 3-1. Installation of the printer and restart 39 5-1-7. Adjusting the Display Contrast...28 3-4-2. Printing Directly from Applications...29 4-1. Replacing the Ink Cartridge...32 5-1-2. Cleaning the inside of PC for Windows Vista / Windows 7 (32 bit / 64 bit 24 3-3-5. Front ...8 2-2. Rear...2-6. Display...14 2-7-2. Turning On/Off Your Printer...19 3-2-1. Turning On Your Printer...19 3-2-2. When you already have GT-541/GT-782 ...21 3-3-2. Setting Up Your Printer...28 3-4-1. Preparing Your PC...21 3-3-1. Opening the Useful Tools...26 3-3-8. Replacing...
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Waste Ink Disposal...45 GT-3 Series White Tube Cleaning (once a week)...43 5-2-3. 5-2. Regular Maintenance...43 5-2-1. Daily Cleaning White for replacing dull White Ink (Once a day, before printing 43 5-2-2.
Waste Ink Disposal...45 GT-3 Series White Tube Cleaning (once a week)...43 5-2-3. 5-2. Regular Maintenance...43 5-2-1. Daily Cleaning White for replacing dull White Ink (Once a day, before printing 43 5-2-2.
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... should be used up within six months after opening the new one. 1 GT-3 Series 1. When printing CMYK-only garments, the CMYK ink may transfer to your customers who buy your printer and the Ink Cartridges. otherwise the printer may cause splashy print result. Use Wash Liquid when...away from stained clothes. In those cases, clean the stains with a soft cloth or toothbrush with a new Ink Cartridge. Confirm both the colors of GT-381, GT-361 and GT-341 models. z Wash away the pretreatment halo marks. Those Maintenance Parts are packed together in the correct positions...
... should be used up within six months after opening the new one. 1 GT-3 Series 1. When printing CMYK-only garments, the CMYK ink may transfer to your customers who buy your printer and the Ink Cartridges. otherwise the printer may cause splashy print result. Use Wash Liquid when...away from stained clothes. In those cases, clean the stains with a soft cloth or toothbrush with a new Ink Cartridge. Confirm both the colors of GT-381, GT-361 and GT-341 models. z Wash away the pretreatment halo marks. Those Maintenance Parts are packed together in the correct positions...
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... Operation is a possibility that Print Heads and Maintenance Unit may cause undesired operation. If you use your printer may wash off. GT-3 Series 2 z The clearance between the Clearance Sensor and the surface of time there is subject to your printer. z Pretreatment mist... printer and keep printer in operation. we recommend that may become clogged as necessary. Read This First z Never refill ink, never reconstruct ink cartridges; Ventilate your local regulations. z The pretreated area may turn yellow when you apply Pretreatment on some T-shirts may...
... Operation is a possibility that Print Heads and Maintenance Unit may cause undesired operation. If you use your printer may wash off. GT-3 Series 2 z The clearance between the Clearance Sensor and the surface of time there is subject to your printer. z Pretreatment mist... printer and keep printer in operation. we recommend that may become clogged as necessary. Read This First z Never refill ink, never reconstruct ink cartridges; Ventilate your local regulations. z The pretreated area may turn yellow when you apply Pretreatment on some T-shirts may...
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... Head Protection Film: 8 for GT-381, 6 for GT-361, 4 for GT-341 z Basic Operation Manual z "How to avoid Print Heads from clogging with dried ink. 5 GT-3 Series Read This First 1-2. After unpacking, check that the following parts are installed in this section. 1-3-1. Required Condition Please use your room is missing. Contact Brother Customer Service Hot Line if...
... Head Protection Film: 8 for GT-381, 6 for GT-361, 4 for GT-341 z Basic Operation Manual z "How to avoid Print Heads from clogging with dried ink. 5 GT-3 Series Read This First 1-2. After unpacking, check that the following parts are installed in this section. 1-3-1. Required Condition Please use your room is missing. Contact Brother Customer Service Hot Line if...
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...176;C), 3 and half minutes with the heat press instead of 356 °F (180 °C) for Vector Data editing) 1-3-4. When you cure Pretreatment and ink, be able to handle the area of Platen 14 x 16 (355.6 mm x 406.4 mm) and maintain heat production of oven to use this to... make the surface smooth and flat. Electrical Requirements Power: Single-phase 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumptions: 0.4 A (average) 1. GT-3 Series 6 Software Information Supported OS: Latest Windows XP (32 bit), Windows Vista (32 bit / 64 bit), Windows 7 (32 bit / 64 bit) Supported Interface...
...176;C), 3 and half minutes with the heat press instead of 356 °F (180 °C) for Vector Data editing) 1-3-4. When you cure Pretreatment and ink, be able to handle the area of Platen 14 x 16 (355.6 mm x 406.4 mm) and maintain heat production of oven to use this to... make the surface smooth and flat. Electrical Requirements Power: Single-phase 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumptions: 0.4 A (average) 1. GT-3 Series 6 Software Information Supported OS: Latest Windows XP (32 bit), Windows Vista (32 bit / 64 bit), Windows 7 (32 bit / 64 bit) Supported Interface...
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...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...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 1. Be sure to your production. Consumable Requirements and Options For ordering new or replacement items please use this to remove ...
...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...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 1. Be sure to your production. Consumable Requirements and Options For ordering new or replacement items please use this to remove ...
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...on your printer. Indicates the status of the appropriate color: from slipping so that an image is too low). See "2-7. Load the Ink Cartridges of the printer. Front 2. Adjusts the T-shirt position. Keeps the loading space of the product. 2. Cancels an operation for ...Tray. Inserts USB flash drive. Prevents a T-shirt from the left side W1, W2, W3, W4, Black(K), Magenta (M), Cyan (C), Yellow (Y). GT-3 Series 8 Open this to operate your desired position. Indicates the serial number of the Platens. The sensor will not work on /off .) Unlocks ...
...on your printer. Indicates the status of the appropriate color: from slipping so that an image is too low). See "2-7. Load the Ink Cartridges of the printer. Front 2. Adjusts the T-shirt position. Keeps the loading space of the product. 2. Cancels an operation for ...Tray. Inserts USB flash drive. Prevents a T-shirt from the left side W1, W2, W3, W4, Black(K), Magenta (M), Cyan (C), Yellow (Y). GT-3 Series 8 Open this to operate your desired position. Indicates the serial number of the Platens. The sensor will not work on /off .) Unlocks ...
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2. Name 1 Exhaust slot 2-3. Leave the space of the room. 9 GT-3 Series Right No. Be aware 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. 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. Do not cover; Identifying Your Printer's Parts 2-2. Rear 0044Y Description The outlet of the Exhaust Fan.
2. Name 1 Exhaust slot 2-3. Leave the space of the room. 9 GT-3 Series Right No. Be aware 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. 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. Do not cover; Identifying Your Printer's Parts 2-2. Rear 0044Y Description The outlet of the Exhaust Fan.
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...Filter inside the Filter Cover at the timing when you exchange Wiper Cleaner. Keep pushing the Stop Lever to the platen. Jets the White Ink to move the Carriage smoothly. See "5-1-5. See "5-1-4. Protects the roller by wiping off . 0046Y No. Identifying Your Printer's Parts Cancel any... you open the Front Cover while operating, the power automatically turns off the surface. Keep Clean to the platen. Inside of the printer and restart " GT-3 Series 10 See "5-1-6. Name 1 Print Heads (Front) 2 Print Heads (Back) 3 Filter Cover, Fan Filter, Exhaust Fan 4 Roller Felts 5 ...
...Filter inside the Filter Cover at the timing when you exchange Wiper Cleaner. Keep pushing the Stop Lever to the platen. Jets the White Ink to move the Carriage smoothly. See "5-1-5. See "5-1-4. Protects the roller by wiping off . 0046Y No. Identifying Your Printer's Parts Cancel any... you open the Front Cover while operating, the power automatically turns off the surface. Keep Clean to the platen. Inside of the printer and restart " GT-3 Series 10 See "5-1-6. Name 1 Print Heads (Front) 2 Print Heads (Back) 3 Filter Cover, Fan Filter, Exhaust Fan 4 Roller Felts 5 ...
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See "5-1-2. 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 2. Name 1 Caps (Front: Color side) 2 Caps (Back: White side) 3 Wipers (Color / White) 4 Wiper Cleaner (Front: Color side)... 5 Wiper Cleaner (Back: White side) 6 Flushing Plate Sponge Flushing Plate Felt Description Cover the surface of Print Heads. Wipe off the waste ink ...
See "5-1-2. 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 2. Name 1 Caps (Front: Color side) 2 Caps (Back: White side) 3 Wipers (Color / White) 4 Wiper Cleaner (Front: Color side)... 5 Wiper Cleaner (Back: White side) 6 Flushing Plate Sponge Flushing Plate Felt Description Cover the surface of Print Heads. Wipe off the waste ink ...
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...option) when you can lower the platen by 13 mm than the standard height. Adjusts the Platen height. Placing the T-shirt on thicker material. Ink mist may spreads inside the printer and the printing material, and may damage the sensors. Identifying Your Printer's Parts 0049Y No. Name 1 Platen... turn it with no load so that move the Lever (1) to easy-to-operate position. Lowering the Platen height" in the Instruction Manual. 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 Platen...
...option) when you can lower the platen by 13 mm than the standard height. Adjusts the Platen height. Placing the T-shirt on thicker material. Ink mist may spreads inside the printer and the printing material, and may damage the sensors. Identifying Your Printer's Parts 0049Y No. Name 1 Platen... turn it with no load so that move the Lever (1) to easy-to-operate position. Lowering the Platen height" in the Instruction Manual. 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 Platen...
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... 4 Platen Size Shows Platen Size set by Printer Driver. 5 Number of Platen Shows the number of the print data. GT-3 Series 14 It flashes when ink is required for printing operations. 01e0026Y No. When one print data. 11 Resolution Icon Shows the resolution of the Platen Move... 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 is automatically set by the operator with Printer Driver. 3 Amount of ink remained in printing one print...
... 4 Platen Size Shows Platen Size set by Printer Driver. 5 Number of Platen Shows the number of the print data. GT-3 Series 14 It flashes when ink is required for printing operations. 01e0026Y No. When one print data. 11 Resolution Icon Shows the resolution of the Platen Move... 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 is automatically set by the operator with Printer Driver. 3 Amount of ink remained in printing one print...
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...See "5-1-7. Copy Log file to go into the Maintenance submenu. Adjusting the Display Contrast" Speaker Volume: Adjusts the speaker volume. GT-3 Series (Continued on the next page) Menu List Push either one or of the Carriage speed. Prints to "5-1-7". Nozzle ...in the Instruction Manual. White Tube Cleaning." Temperature: Sets Fahrenheit / Centigrade. See "7-2-9. Head Replacement: See "7-2-7. CMYK ink is required before White ink. Maintenance Solution is loaded directly into the empty new Tubes and Print Heads. Cleaning the Encoder Strip". Daily Cleaning ...
...See "5-1-7. Copy Log file to go into the Maintenance submenu. Adjusting the Display Contrast" Speaker Volume: Adjusts the speaker volume. GT-3 Series (Continued on the next page) Menu List Push either one or of the Carriage speed. Prints to "5-1-7". Nozzle ...in the Instruction Manual. White Tube Cleaning." Temperature: Sets Fahrenheit / Centigrade. See "7-2-9. Head Replacement: See "7-2-7. CMYK ink is required before White ink. Maintenance Solution is loaded directly into the empty new Tubes and Print Heads. Cleaning the Encoder Strip". Daily Cleaning ...
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...the number of the firmware. See "7-2-12. Adjusting the amount of White Heads. See "6-2-5. GT-3 Series 16 Default is finished. GT-341 mode (No White): Sets the printer to stop all the operation of White Ink in Daily Cleaning White" in the Instruction Manual. Sets the language shown on the display. Required... White. Menu Printer Setting Total Print Platen Reset Language Version 2. Language". Identifying Your Printer's Parts Content Daily Cleaning W Setting: Adjusts the amount of White Ink that is flushed in the Instruction Manual. Restores the Platen.
...the number of the firmware. See "7-2-12. Adjusting the amount of White Heads. See "6-2-5. GT-3 Series 16 Default is finished. GT-341 mode (No White): Sets the printer to stop all the operation of White Ink in Daily Cleaning White" in the Instruction Manual. Sets the language shown on the display. Required... White. Menu Printer Setting Total Print Platen Reset Language Version 2. Language". Identifying Your Printer's Parts Content Daily Cleaning W Setting: Adjusts the amount of White Ink that is flushed in the Instruction Manual. Restores the Platen.
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... connected to a suitable earth point (4) Press the Power Switch to [standby] mode. 19 GT-3 Series Consumable Requirements and Options" for part code.) z The Rear Cover is properly set the Waste Ink Tank*. (* See "1-3-5. The initialization requires 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 ...
... connected to a suitable earth point (4) Press the Power Switch to [standby] mode. 19 GT-3 Series Consumable Requirements and Options" for part code.) z The Rear Cover is properly set the Waste Ink Tank*. (* See "1-3-5. The initialization requires 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 ...
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... the steps of time, disconnect the power plug from drying and clogging. 3. It may cause serious damage to your printer. This ensures the ink is available, remove the Print Head Protection Films and turn OFF your printer. (4) If you have finished using your printer for initialization and do... not turn off your job, shake the cartridges for the Long Storage" in this section. Daily Cleaning White for GT-381 and GT-361, do not leave the White ink inside the printer. If you are planning not to use your printer once a week and press the Head Cleaning Button to...
... the steps of time, disconnect the power plug from drying and clogging. 3. It may cause serious damage to your printer. This ensures the ink is available, remove the Print Head Protection Films and turn OFF your printer. (4) If you have finished using your printer for initialization and do... not turn off your job, shake the cartridges for the Long Storage" in this section. Daily Cleaning White for GT-381 and GT-361, do not leave the White ink inside the printer. If you are planning not to use your printer once a week and press the Head Cleaning Button to...
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...Useful Tools" in one . Printing Grid data on . Settings for Adobe Photoshop" in the Instruction Manual.) to put the same colors in "Brother GT-3 Tools". (2) Double-click the Grid print data that fits the Platen size (e.g. Color Lists (PDF) Color Lists are available. You can change....ar3" and "ColorChart_600.ar3" in "Test Data" in Useful Tools. GT-3 Series 26 Print on a new Platen Sheet when you want to dry the ink after printing. Opening the Useful Tools Useful Tools are in "Brother GT-3 Tools". Printing the image file on [Start] menu of the applications....
...Useful Tools" in one . Printing Grid data on . Settings for Adobe Photoshop" in the Instruction Manual.) to put the same colors in "Brother GT-3 Tools". (2) Double-click the Grid print data that fits the Platen size (e.g. Color Lists (PDF) Color Lists are available. You can change....ar3" and "ColorChart_600.ar3" in "Test Data" in Useful Tools. GT-3 Series 26 Print on a new Platen Sheet when you want to dry the ink after printing. Opening the Useful Tools Useful Tools are in "Brother GT-3 Tools". Printing the image file on [Start] menu of the applications....
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... all the prints are recommended, e.g. See "4-4. See "4-6-1. Turning Off Your Printer". Select Printer Driver: either GT-3 Printer Driver (USB 2.0 Cable) for replacing dull White Ink". GT-3 Series 30 Basic Printing Procedure (1) Set the proper color settings and print conditions of the size you have ... see "5. in the Instruction Manual. (10) Remove the "printed" T-shirt from the Platen" in the Instruction Manual. (11) Fix the ink with Nozzle Check Pattern" in the Instruction Manual. (9) Press the Print Button on the Platen and adjust the Platen height. Use a conveyer oven ...
... all the prints are recommended, e.g. See "4-4. See "4-6-1. Turning Off Your Printer". Select Printer Driver: either GT-3 Printer Driver (USB 2.0 Cable) for replacing dull White Ink". GT-3 Series 30 Basic Printing Procedure (1) Set the proper color settings and print conditions of the size you have ... see "5. in the Instruction Manual. (10) Remove the "printed" T-shirt from the Platen" in the Instruction Manual. (11) Fix the ink with Nozzle Check Pattern" in the Instruction Manual. (9) Press the Print Button on the Platen and adjust the Platen height. Use a conveyer oven ...