Brother GT-3 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER printer. Before using your new printer, please read the safety instructions below and the explanations given in the instruction manual.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

[1] Safety indications and their meanings

This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the printer itself are provided in order to ensure safe operation of this printer and to prevent accidents and injury to yourself or other people. The meanings of these indications and symbols are given below.

Indications

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

Symbols

This symbol ( ) indicates something that you should be careful of. The picture inside the triangle

· · · · ·

[2] Notes on safety

indicates the nature of the caution that must be taken. (For example, the symbol at left means “beware of injury”.)

This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must not do.

This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must do. The picture inside the circle indicates the nature of the thing that must be done. (For example, the symbol at left means “you must make the ground connection”.)

The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the instructions will result in death or serious injury.

The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the instructions could result in death or serious injury.

The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the instructions may result in minor or moderate injury.

DANGER

Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet before opening the right side cover. Do not touch the high-voltage area in the control box as high voltage can result in severe injury.

WARNING

Basic precautions

To prevent accidents and problems, do not modify the machine yourself. Brother will not be held responsible for any accidents or problems resulting from modifications made to the machine.

Do not handle the power cord with wet hands, otherwise it may cause electric shocks.

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WARNING

Installation

Do not set up the printer in a dusty environment. If dust collects inside the printer, it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation.

Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur.

Do not bend the cords excessively or fasten them too hard with staples or anything similar to secure cords, otherwise there is the danger that fire or electric shocks could occur.

Printing

If a foreign object gets inside the printer, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord, and arrange for a service call to resolve. If you continue to use the printer while there is a foreign object inside, it may result in fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation.

Do not allow the printer to come into contact with liquids, otherwise it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation. If any liquid gets inside the printer, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord. Contact Brother to arrange a service call to resolve.

Do not use the printer when smoke or a bad odor

coming from the printer, otherwise it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation. Immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord, and arrange for a service call to resolve.

Environmental requirements

Use the printer in an area which is free from sources of strong electrical noise such as electrical line noise or static electric noise. Sources of strong electrical noise may cause problems with correct operation.

Any fluctuations in the power supply voltage should be within ±10% of the rated voltage for the printer. Voltage fluctuations which are greater than this may cause problems with correct operation.

The power supply capacity should be greater than the requirements for the printer’s power consumption. Insufficient power supply capacity may cause problems with correct operation.

CAUTION

The ambient temperature should be within the range of 18°C to 30°C during use. Temperatures which are lower or higher than this may cause problems with correct operation.

The relative humidity should be within the range of 35% to 85% during use, and no dew formation should occur in any devices. Excessively dry or humid environments and dew formation may cause problems with correct operation.

Use the printer in a place which is adequately ventilated. A slight odor is generated when the printed articles are being fixed by heat.

In the event of an electrical storm, turn off the power and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. Lightning may cause problems with correct operation.

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CAUTION

Installation

Setting up and moving of the printer should only be carried out by a qualified technician.

The printer machine weighs approximately 111 kg (245 lb). Transporting and setting up of the printer should be held in proper way. The machine may fall down and cause injury.

The printer must be used on a suitable stable surface, otherwise it may tip over or fall down and cause injury. Furthermore, the table that supports the printer should be at least 137 cm (53.9 inch) in width and

104.5 cm (41.1 inch) in depth, and should be able to bear a weight of 150 kg (330 lb) or more.

This printer should only be used by operators who are appropriately trained in its operation.

Ensure there is adequate space left for safe working. The Platen moves forward while operating and it may be injured.

Do not handle the platen while printing. If your hand gets caught between the platen or the T-shirt tray and the covers, it may be injured.

Printing

Do not set up the printer in a place where it will be affected by vibration. It may become unbalanced and fall down, which cause injury or damage to the printer.

Do not connect the power cord until setup is complete, otherwise the printer may operate if the power switch is turned on by mistake, which could result in injury.

Do not climb onto the printer or place heavy objects on top of it, otherwise it may become unbalanced and tip over or fall down and cause injury.

Do not move the Platen by hand. The Printer may be mechanically and electrically damaged.

Do not put your hands inside the covers while the printer’s power is turned on, otherwise your hands may touch against moving parts and this may result in injury.

When a problem occurs with the operation of the printer, contact the place of purchase or a qualified technician.

Wait at least 1 minute after turning off the power switch before opening the front cover. Do not touch the head heat sink as it may be HOT and may cause a burn.

Be careful not to get your fingers caught when closing the front cover, otherwise it may result in injury to your fingers.

Do not move the Platen by hand. The Printer may be mechanically and electrically damaged.

Do not disassemble the ink cartridge.

Maintenance

Take care not to let the liquids: Ink, Wash Liquid,

Maintenance Solution, Pretreatment or waste liquid come into contact with your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise inflammation can result. In case of contact with eyes, do not rub but immediately rinse the eyes with water. Furthermore, do not drink the liquids: Ink, Wash Liquid, Maintenance Solution, Pretreatment or waste liquid under any circumstances, as they can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Keep the liquids out of the reach of children.

Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the grease, so that they do not get into your eyes or onto your skin. If the grease get into your eyes or onto your skin, inflammation can result. Furthermore, do not drink or eat the grease. They may cause diarrhea or vomiting. Keep the grease out of the reach of children.

When replacing parts and installing optional accessories, be sure to use only genuine Brother parts. Brother will not be held responsible for any accidents or problems resulting from the use of non-genuine parts.

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[3] Warning labels

The following warning labels appear on the printer. Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times when using the printer. If the labels have been removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer.

Watch your fingers, or you may be injured.

High temperature warning display

Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur.

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Grease

Wash Li

uid

Waste Ink Tank

Ink Cartridge

Pretreatment

(20kg)

Maintenance Solution

(5kg)

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1. Read This First..............................................................................................................................................................1

1-1. Precautions............................................................................................................................................................1

1-2. Unpacking Your Printer .........................................................................................................................................5

1-3. Required Condition................................................................................................................................................5

1-3-1. Environment...................................................................................................................................................5

1-3-2. Electrical Requirements.................................................................................................................................6

1-3-3. Software Information......................................................................................................................................6

1-3-4. Other Requirements......................................................................................................................................6

1-3-5. Consumable Requirements and Options....................................................................................................7

2. Identifying Your Printer’s Parts......................................................................................................................................8

2-1. Front ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8

2-2. Right ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9

2-3. Rear........................................................................................................................................................................9

2-4. Inside of the Front Cover.......................................................................................................................................10

2-5. Upper part of the Maintenance Unit.....................................................................................................................11

2-6. Under the Platen....................................................................................................................................................12

2-7. Control Panel.........................................................................................................................................................13

2-7-1. Display............................................................................................................................................................14

2-7-2. Menu List........................................................................................................................................................15

3. Getting Started...............................................................................................................................................................17

3-1. Placing Your Printer...............................................................................................................................................18

3-2. Turning On/Off Your Printer...................................................................................................................................19

3-2-1. Turning On Your Printer.................................................................................................................................19

3-2-2. Turning Off Your Printer.................................................................................................................................20

3-3. Preparing Your PC.................................................................................................................................................21

3-3-1. When you already have GT-541/GT-782 .................................................................................................... 21

3-3-2. PC preparation: For Windows XP (32 bit)....................................................................................................21

3-3-3. Connection with USB 2.0 Cable: for Windows XP......................................................................................22

3-3-4. Installation of PC for Windows Vista / Windows 7 (32 bit / 64 bit)...............................................................24

3-3-5. Connection with USB 2.0 Cable: for Windows Vista / Windows 7.............................................................25

3-3-6. Opening the installed manuals .....................................................................................................................25

3-3-7. Opening the Useful Tools ..............................................................................................................................26

3-3-8. How to use Firmware Update Tools............................................................................................................. 27

3-4. Setting Up Your Printer..........................................................................................................................................28

3-4-1. Adjusting the Display Contrast ......................................................................................................................28

3-4-2. Adjusting the Speaker Volume......................................................................................................................28

3-4-3. Temperature...................................................................................................................................................28

3-4-4. Language .......................................................................................................................................................28

4. Printing Directly from Applications................................................................................................................................29

4-1. Basic Printing Procedure ......................................................................................................................................30

4-2. Setting the Applications’ Print Condition...............................................................................................................30

4-2-1. Common Notice for All Applications .............................................................................................................30

4-2-2. Settings for CorelDRAW ............................................................................................................................... 32

4-2-3. Settings for Adobe Photoshop......................................................................................................................38

4-2-4. Settings for Adobe Illustrator ......................................................................................................................... 44

4-2-5. Settings for Adobe Photoshop Elements.....................................................................................................49

4-2-6. Settings for Paint Shop Photo Pro................................................................................................................50

4-2-7. Printing From Other Applications..................................................................................................................50

4-3. Setting the Printer Driver Condition...................................................................................................................... 51

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4-3-1. Selecting Machine Mode...............................................................................................................................52

4-3-2. Entering the Job Comment...........................................................................................................................53

4-3-3. Selecting the Platen Size ..............................................................................................................................53

4-3-4. Setting the Ink.................................................................................................................................................53

4-3-5. Setting the Resolution....................................................................................................................................53

4-3-6. White Settings................................................................................................................................................54

4-3-7. Print with Black Ink on black garment...........................................................................................................55

4-3-8. Making Gray with CMY Inks .........................................................................................................................55

4-3-9. Color Multiple Pass Printing.......................................................................................................................... 56

4-3-10. Settings for Color Inks .................................................................................................................................56

4-3-11. Settings for White Ink................................................................................................................................... 57

4-3-12. Selecting the Color Processing for increasing the Vividness ...................................................................57

4-3-13. Printing the image file on Transparent Layer.............................................................................................58

4-3-14. Setting Print Direction as Uni-Directional ...................................................................................................63

4-3-15. Printing Color Chart.....................................................................................................................................64

4-4. Uninstalling / Installing the Platen.........................................................................................................................65

4-4-1. Uninstalling the Platen ...................................................................................................................................65

4-4-2. Installing the Platen........................................................................................................................................66

4-4-3. Lowering the Platen height............................................................................................................................67

4-5. Placing the T-shirt on the Platen........................................................................................................................... 69

4-6. Printing ...................................................................................................................................................................72

4-6-1. Applying the Pretreatment.............................................................................................................................72

4-6-2. Making One Print...........................................................................................................................................75

4-6-3. Printing More than One Print Using the Same Print Data ..........................................................................75

4-7. Removing the T-shirt from the Platen...................................................................................................................76

4-8. Curing the Ink onto the T-shirt...............................................................................................................................76

5. Printing AR3 Files..........................................................................................................................................................77

5-1. Making Print Data in AR3 File...............................................................................................................................77

5-2. Reading AR3 Files Saved in a USB flash drive .................................................................................................. 79

5-3. Sending AR3 Files from GT-3 File Viewer to your Printer ..................................................................................80

6. Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................................83

6-1. Replacing Consumables ......................................................................................................................................84

6-1-1. Replacing the Ink Cartridge...........................................................................................................................84

6-1-2. Replacing the Wiper Cleaner and Cleaning the Caps / Wipers .................................................................86

6-1-3. Replacing Flushing Plate Sponge and Flushing Plate Felt.........................................................................89

6-1-4. Replacing the Fan Filter ................................................................................................................................89

6-1-5. Replacing the Roller Felts .............................................................................................................................91

6-1-6. Cleaning the inside of the printer and restart................................................................................................91

6-1-7. Cleaning the Encoder Strip ...........................................................................................................................92

6-2. Regular Maintenance............................................................................................................................................95

6-2-1. Daily Cleaning White for replacing dull White Ink (Once a day, before printing) ....................................... 95

6-2-2. White Tube Cleaning (once a week) ............................................................................................................95

6-2-3. Waste Ink Disposal........................................................................................................................................97

6-2-4. Replacing the Platen Sheet ..........................................................................................................................98

6-2-5. Required Maintenance for the Long Storage...............................................................................................99

7. Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................101

7-1. Solving Printer Problems ......................................................................................................................................102

7-2. Solving Print Quality Problems.............................................................................................................................104

7-2-1. Procedure for Solving the Print Quality Problems.......................................................................................106

7-2-2. Cleaning the Print Heads..............................................................................................................................108

7-2-3. Checking Print Quality with Nozzle Check Pattern .....................................................................................108

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7-2-4. Changing the Print Direction .........................................................................................................................111

7-2-5. Changing the Auto Cleaning Setting ............................................................................................................111

7-2-6. Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles..................................................................................................................112

7-2-7. Replacing the Print Head ..............................................................................................................................114

7-2-8. Adjustment after the Print Head has been replaced....................................................................................123

7-2-9. Adjusting the CR Speed................................................................................................................................124

7-2-10. Adjusting the Flushing Interval....................................................................................................................124

7-2-11. Adjusting the Flushing Volume....................................................................................................................125

7-2-12. Adjusting the amount of White Ink in Daily Cleaning White......................................................................126

7-2-13. Copy Log file to USB flash drive.................................................................................................................127

7-3. Solving Application Problems ...............................................................................................................................128

7-4. Error Messages.....................................................................................................................................................129

8. Specifications.................................................................................................................................................................137

8-1. Mechanical Specification.......................................................................................................................................137

8-2. Software Specification........................................................................................................................................... 137

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1-1. Precautions

Please observe the following precautions before using your printer.

z GT-3 represents the common specifications of GT-381, GT-361 and GT-341 models. The individual specifications

are described with each model name.

z Please advise the following to your customers who buy your printed materials:

z Printed colors may transfer when a printed surface rubs on a white or light-colored synthetic leather made of

PVC (polyvinyl chloride). When printing CMYK-only garments, the CMYK ink may transfer to the White-only printed garment when they rub against each other. In those cases, clean the stains with a soft cloth or toothbrush with a household cleaner or alcohol.

z Wash away the pretreatment halo marks.

z The printer is designed to be used within the temperature and humidity levels below. Less humidity may cause ink

clogging in Print Head nozzles and higher temperature may cause splashy print result. Use the printer within the range of our recommendation for the best print result.

Keeping your printer

Temperature Humidity

32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)

(no condensation)

20 % to 85 %

Operating your printer

For the best print result

z Do not pull out Ink Cartridge(s) during the operation; it may result in poor print quality or cause damage to your

printer.

z Do not turn off your printer, or open the Front Cover during the operation; otherwise the printer may be damaged or

spoil the print job.

z Be careful in handling a printed T-shirt that has not yet fixed by heat. Ink is difficult to wash from stained clothes.

z Clean the Caps and Wipers, replace the Wiper Cleaners, Fan Filter, Roller Felts (4), Flushing Plate Sponge (top)

and Flushing Plate Felt (bottom) according to our maintenance schedule to maintain good print quality. Those Maintenance Parts are packed together in White, Cyan and Magenta (except 180 cc) ink Cartons. Replace them when you open the new ink cartridge or you see the warning indicated on the display. Print quality may be damaged by insufficient cleaning, e.g. dirty printed materials, mis-firing.

z Never use alcohol when you clean Head Caps and Wiper Blade; it will cause damage to the Print Heads. Use

Wash Liquid when you clean around the Print Heads.

z Install the Ink Cartridges in the correct positions as shown. Confirm both the colors of labels on your printer and the

Ink Cartridges.

z The printer indicates empty status "Empty XXXX (color)" when the ink cartridge is used up. Replace with a new Ink

Cartridge. Make a new Ink Cartridge available when the icon on the Operation Panel starts blinking. A small amount of ink remains to avoid damage to your printer.

50 °F to 95 °F (10 °C to 35 °C)

64 °F to 86 °F

(18 °C to 30 °C)

35 % to 85 %

(no condensation)

z New consumables should be stored away from direct sunlight until they are required. Use up the Ink Cartridges,

Pretreatment and Maintenance Solution before the expired date, and CMYK inks should be used up within six months after opening the new one.

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z Never refill ink, never reconstruct ink cartridges; ink may cohere inside the cartridge bag, tube or even Print Head

and may cause serious damage to your printer. We assume no responsibility for any problem caused by using them. Only genuine new ink cartridges should be used.

z The ink cartridges should always be installed; otherwise the needles may stopped up with ink and your printer may

be damaged.

z Tubes and Print Heads for White must be cleaned with Maintenance Solution once a week by the menu Tube

Cleaning. The Warning "Clean Tube W*" is indicated on the display of the Control Panel after a week passes since the last Tube Cleaning.

z If the printer is unused for a period of time there is a possibility that Print Heads and Maintenance Unit may become

clogged as ink dries. To avoid this, we recommend that the printer should be turned on at least once a week and press the Head Cleaning Button to clean the Print Head. If you are planning not to use your printer for more than two weeks, follow “6-2-5. Required Maintenance for the Long Storage" to keep printer in good condition.

z Shake the White Ink Cartridges once a day before you start printing (30 seconds to 1 minute for each, 1-2 minutes

for new one). Hold the cartridge upside down

to agitate the pigment in the bottom and shake it horizontally.

z If CMYK inks are printed on a Pretreatment applied T-shirt, ink may wash off. Do not apply Pretreatment when you

print without using White ink.

z The clearance between the Clearance Sensor and the surface of the Print Heads should be app. 2 mm. If the

clearance is wider, the ink mist will spread inside the printer and the printing material, and may damage the sensors inside. If you print with wider clearance (more than 2 mm) then check the inside of the printer and keep it clean by referring to "6-1-6. Cleaning the inside of the printer and restart" and "6-1-7. Cleaning the Encoder Strip".

z Pretreatment mist may spread out when you use a spray and/or pretreatment applicator. Ventilate your room in

operation. Wear a face mask or goggles as necessary.

z Pre-treatment on some T-shirts may be seen after applied and cured, wash lightly with water to remove mark.

Some dyes may be decolorized by Pretreatment; we recommend you test the garment before printing.

z Dispose the used waste ink, pretreatment, maintenance solution (all water-based) or other wastes in accordance

with your local regulations. Or make contact to your dealer.

z The pretreated area may turn yellow when you apply Pretreatment on a white or light-colored garment. Keep the

pretreated garment away from the sunlight and wash the printed T-shirt soon.

<Note> Only for the use in the United States

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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<Note>

Product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developer or manufacture. However, in this manual, the ® marks or

marks are not used.

Brother logo is registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Corel, CorelDRAW and Paint Shop Pro are registered trademarks of Corel Corporation. Adobe, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop Elements are either registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Screen shots used in this document are in accordance with the guidelines of Microsoft Corporation.

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This unit uses software.

Agree with the license agreement to use the software.

Software License Agreement

The customer may download and use this software after agreeing with the various terms stipulated in the Software License Agreement (herein referred to as the "Agreement"). This software cannot be used if the customer disagrees with this agreement.

1. Ownership The ownership of this software and any reproductions belongs to Brother Industries (herein referred to as "Company") or its supplier, Wind River KK. This agreement does not transfer this company's software

2. License Agreement

2-1. This company hereby grants the customer non-exclusive rights to use this software. 2-2. The customer may not conduct the following.

(1) Modify this software in whole or in part (2) Duplicate this software for purposes other for backup purposes (3) Reverse engineering, reverse assemble, or reverse compile this software

(4) Rent or lease this software (5) Leave a computer in a public location where this software can be downloaded

3. No Warranty

Except for the expressed and implied warranties set forth herein, this company disclaim all other warranties.

This company cannot ensure that this software is not defective, not compatible with specific applications, and the use of this software does not infringe upon third party rights.

4. Restriction of Liability

This company shall not be held responsible for any damage, directly or indirectly, caused by problems or

any related problems with this software.

5. Third Party Beneficiary

Wind River KK. and its suppliers (herein collectively referred to as "supplier") are third party beneficiaries of this software in this Agreement and may have enforceable rights of the various terms in this Agreement.

6. License Termination

If the customer violates the conditions stipulated in this Agreement, this company may terminate this Agreement without prior notice.

7. Governing Law

This Agreement shall conform to and be interpreted according to Japanese Law.

8. Separate Terms

Regarding the use of this software by customers not under this Agreement, this company or the supplier of this software shall provide the customer with separate terms (herein referred to as "separate terms"). If the customer agrees to these

separate terms, these terms shall take priority over any terms not covered or infringing upon the provisions within the License Agreement.

Agree to abide by the aforementioned terms.

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1-2. Unpacking Your Printer

<Note> Your printer must be unpacked by a Brother representative or a Brother authorized shipping company.

After unpacking, check that the following parts are included. Contact Brother Customer Service Hot Line if any of these is missing.

z GT-3 Printer

z Install CD

z AC cord

z Nozzle Cleaning Kit: 2 for 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

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z Basic Operation Manual

z "How to uncrate" Manual

<Note> Filter Cartridges (8 for GT-381, 6 for GT-361, 4 for GT-341)are installed in both Ink Cartridge Slots. Keep them since they should be used for maintenance & transport operations.

1-3. Required Condition

Please use your printer under the conditions described in this section.

1-3-1. Environment

Temperature Humidity

Keeping your printer

Operating your printer

For the best print result

If your room is dry, we recommend using a humidifier to avoid Print Heads from clogging with dried ink.

32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)

50 °F to 95 °F (10 °C to 35 °C)

64 °F to 86 °F (18 °C to 30 °C)

20 % to 85 %

(no condensation)

35 % to 85 %

(no condensation)

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1-3-2. Electrical Requirements

Power:

Single-phase 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumptions:

0.4 A (average)

1-3-3. Software Information

Supported OS:

Latest Windows XP (32 bit), Windows Vista (32 bit / 64 bit), Windows 7 (32 bit / 64 bit)

Supported Interface:

USB 2.0

Minimum System Requirements:

256 MB RAM (512 MB or more is recommended), 128 MB free disk space (256 MB or more is recommended), 1 GHz CPU (2 GHz or more is recommended.)

Recommended Applications for precise output:

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Paint Shop Photo Pro (for BMP editing) Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW (for Vector Data editing)

1-3-4. Other Requirements

When purchasing optional tools and devices, choose one that meets the following requirements.

USB cable:

USB 2.0-compliant device cable (A/B)

<Note> Using other USB 2.0-compliant device cable may result in improper connection.

USB flash memory:

Capacity under 32 GB,

Heat Press:

Must be able to handle the area of Platen 14 x 16 (355.6 mm x 406.4 mm) and maintain heat production of 356 °F (180 °C) for 35 seconds. Pretreatment must be cured with the heat press instead of oven to keep the surface flat and smooth.

<Note> When you print with White ink, we recommend using oven instead of heat press. (320°F (160 °C), 3 and half minutes with the tunnel 2.4 meter long as a rough indication)

Separator sheet:

When you cure Pretreatment and ink, be sure to use this to make the surface smooth and flat. When you cure printed ink, use this for separation.

FAT 32 formatted,

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Urethane mat (continuous foam):

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When you cure Pretreatment, use this to release the hot air quickly.

T-shirt:

Made with 100 % cotton, 50 % cotton and 50 % polyester (light-colored are recommended)

<Note> z Pretreatment on some T-shirts may be seen after applied and cured. In that case, wash lightly with water to remove mark.

Some dyes may be decolorized by Pretreatment, especially "dye migration" will occur on Polyester garment. Be sure to test before your production.

z Some manufacturing brands may not work as good as 100% cotton garment.

You need to test prior to your production, especially when you print on something new and unknown materials.

1-3-5. Consumable Requirements and Options

For ordering new or replacement items please use the codes below.

Consumables Parts Code

Black Ink Cartridge 180 cc 380 cc

Magenta Ink Cartridge 180 cc 380 cc

Cyan Ink Cartridge 180 cc 380 cc

Yellow Ink Cartridge 180 cc 380 cc

White Ink Cartridge 380 cc x 2

GC-30K18 GC-30K38

GC-30M18 GC-30M38

GC-30C18 GC-30C38

GC-30Y18 GC-30Y38

GC-30W38

Maintenance Solution (5 kg) GC-50S5K

Pretreatment 20 kg GC-51P2L

Wash Liquid SA6248

Maintenance Cleaning Kit

Nozzle 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)

SB3168

SB3082

SB3035

SA6401

SA8211

SB3184

SB1290

SB3047

SB3101

SB3229

SB2582

SB3264

SB3265

SB2512

SB2508

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2-1. Front

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No. Name Description

1 Platen Holds the T-shirt to be printed.

2 Platen Sheet Prevents a T-shirt from slipping so that an image is printed on your desired position.

3 T-shirt Tray Keeps parts of T-shirt hanging from the Platen (e.g. sleeves) on this T-shirt Tray.

4 Front Cover Open this to work on the inside of your printer, after you turn OFF the printer. (If you

open the Front Cover while operating, the power automatically turns off.)

5 Stop Lever Unlocks the lock of the Front Cover. Keep pushing it to release the lock when you

close the Front Cover.

6 Control Panel Indicates the status of the printer. Use this to operate your printer.

See “2-7. Control Panel” for the details.

7 Power Switch Turns on/off your printer.

8 Shoulder Bar Adjusts the T-shirt position.

9 USB flash drive Slot Inserts USB flash drive.

10 Ink Cartridge Slots Load the Ink Cartridges of the appropriate color: from the left side W1, W2, W3, W4,

Black(K), Magenta (M), Cyan (C), Yellow (Y).

11 Ink Cartridge Storage Stores the new Ink Cartridges.

12 Guard Bar Keeps the loading space of the Platens.

13 Clearance Sensor

(Obstruction Sensor)

14 Model Plate Indicates the serial number of the product.

Cancels an operation for safety, if it detects obstructions on the Platen. When you

lower the platen for printing thicker materials, use Platen Button on the Control Panel and check the movement if the material does not hit the flap of the Clearance Sensor. The sensor will not work when the clearance between the print head and the material

is too wide (the platen is too low). Confirm the platen height by referring "4-5. Placing the T-shirt on the Platen".

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2-2. Right

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No. Name Description

1 Exhaust slot The outlet of the Exhaust Fan. Do not cover; Leave the space of 20 cm or

more to release the exhaust air.

2-3. Rear

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 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. Be aware of the room.

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2-4. Inside of the Front Cover

Cancel any operation, restore the Platens and turn off your printer before opening the Front Cover. Lift the Front Cover with both hands until the lock is set when opening. Keep pushing the Stop Lever to release the lock and close the Front Cover with both hands.

<Note> If you open the Front Cover while operating, the power automatically turns off.

No. Name Description 1 Print Heads (Front) Jets the Color Ink to the platen.

From the left black, magenta, cyan, and yellow .

2 Print Heads (Back) Jets the White Ink to the platen.

From the left W1, W2, W3 and W4.

3 Filter Cover, Fan Filter ,

Exhaust Fan

4 Roller Felts Protects the roller by wiping off the surface. Exchange the Fan Filter inside the Filter

5 Carriage Guide Shaft This may be covered with ink mist and dust. Keep Clean to move the Carriage

Absorbs ink mist inside the printer. Exchange the Fan Filter inside the Filter Cover at the timing when you exchange Wiper Cleaner. See "6-1-4.

Cover at the timing when you exchange Wiper Cleaner. See "6-1-5. Replacing the Roller Felts".

smoothly . See "6-1-6. Cleaning the inside of the printer and restart ".

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Replacing the Fan Filter".

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2-5. Upper part of the Maintenance Unit

No. Name Description 1 Caps (Front: Color side) Cover the surface of the Print Heads and absorb ink in head cleaning.

From the left black, magenta, cyan, and yellow .

2 Caps (Back: White side) Cover the surface of the Print Heads and absorb ink in head cleaning.

From the left W1, W2, W3, and W4.

3 Wipers (Color / White) Wipe off the waste ink on the surface of Prin t Heads. Keep them clean for print quality

at the timing when you exchange Wiper Cleaner. See "6-1-2. Replacing the Wiper Cleaner and Cleaning the Caps / Wipers".

4 Wiper Cleaner

(Front: Color side)

5 Wiper Cleaner

(Back: White side)

6 Flushing Plate Sponge

Flushing Plate Felt

Removes the waste ink on the Wiper. Exchange regularly and keep them clean for print quality, at the timing when you open the new ink cartridge or when you see the warning on the display of Control Panel. Remove the projections of both sides and lift it up. See "6-1-2. Replacing the Wiper Cleaner and Cleaning the Caps / Wipers".

Hold the flushed ink for keeping print quality. Exchange them at the timing when you exchange Wiper Cleaner. See "6-1-3. Replacing the Flushing Plate Sponge and Flushing Plate Felt".

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2-6. Under the Platen

No. Name Description

1 Platen Fixing Lever Fixes the Platen.

Tighten/Loosen this lever to install/uninstall the Platen and to adjust the Platen height.

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<In case [B] that you cannot rotate Platen Fix Lever (1) by hitting the Platen (3)> Move the Platen Height Adjustment Lever (2) to the A position in the right image and loose the Platen Fixing Lever (1). When you pull out the Lever (1), you can turn it with no load so that move the Lever (1) to easy-to-operate position. Then tighten the Lever (1) to fix the Platen.

2 Platen Height

Adjustment Lever

3 Bush Platen Shaft

4 Platen Positioning Plate

<Note> You can use Lower-the-Platen Assy (option) when you regularly print thicker material, which can lower the platen by 13 mm than the standard height. See "4-4-3. Lowering the Platen height"

Adjusts the Platen height.

Left most position "A" is the normal T-shirt position. Check the exact height with Platen Button on Control Panel when you print on thicker material. The adequate clearance between the Flap Sensor and the printed material is

app. 2 mm. See "4-5. Placing the T-shirt on the Platen". Ink mist may spreads inside the printer If you print with wider clearance, the ink mist will spread inside the printer and the printing material, and may damage the sensors.

Fixes and holds the Platen.

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2-7. Control Panel

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No. Name Description 1 Error Lamp OFF: no errors

ON: one or more errors have been detected. See "7-4. Error messages". 2 Power Lamp ON: shows the power is ON. 3 Head Cleaning

Button

4 Platen Button Loads / Ejects the Platen. Press this button when you check the adequate height of the

5 Stop Button Cancels printing or Print Head cleaning.

6 Up Button Selects the previous (upper) item. Increases a numeric value. Opens the Menu display . 7 Down Button Selects the next (lower) item. Decreases a numeric value. Opens the Menu display. 8 OK Button Executes the selected command. Opens the Menu display . Clears the error status. 9 Back Button Returns to the previous display . Opens the Menu display . 10 Display Displays the Job Comment of the print data received, the status of the printer, and the

1 1 Print Button Indicates the print data status and starts the print.

Cleans all the Print Heads with normal cleaning. (the number of cleaning depends on the

model).

Platen after you change the height. See "4-5. Placing the T-shirt on the Platen"

Returns to Standby mode.

menu items for various settings.

OFF: No print data has been received Flashing: Receiving a print data ON: Print data is ready to print.

<Note> On machine initialization these lamps have a 30-second self check time.

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2-7-1. Display

The following image indicates that GT-3 has received a print data and ready to print. The Display indicates Job, printer status and the information needed for printing operations.

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No. Item Shown Description

1 Job Name Shows the indentified name of the print data, which is automatically set by Printer Driver.

2 Job Comment Shows the 30 characters of the Job Comment set by the operator with Printer Driver.

3 Amount of Ink

Required

4 Platen Size Shows Platen Size set by Printer Driver.

5 Number of Platen

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

Remained

9 Uni-Directional Print

Icon

10 Number of White

Print Head Icon

11 Resolution Icon Shows the resolution of the print data.

Shows how much ink (cc) is required for making one print of the received data.

Shows warning message(s) if necessary.

Shows the number of the Platen Move (loading/unloading) in printing one print data.

Shows amount of ink remained in each cartridge, from the left, W1, W2, W3, W4 , Black

(K), Magenta (M), Cyan (C) and Yellow (Y).

It flashes when ink is low. Prepare the new cartridge(s).

Shows when the printer or the print data is set to uni-directional printing.

Shows how many White Print Heads are used in printing one print data.

<Note> When one or more errors are detected, error message(s) will be displayed instead.

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2-7-2. Menu List

Push either one of the OK Button, Up Button, Down Button and Back Button to go into the Menu.

Menu Content

Executes Head Cleaning of either one by one or of all four Print Heads.

Head Cleaning

Test Print

Daily Cleaning White Print Data Load Reads a print dat a (AR3 file) in USB flash drive. The inside folder shows with [...].

Print Direction

Maintenance

Printer Setting

See "7-2-2. Cleaning the Print Heads"

Normal: normal mis-firing

Powerful: After cleaning the Print Head no zzles, when normal head cleaning does not work.

Prints to check mis-firing and print quality .

Nozzle Check CMYK / W: shows mis-firing Standard Che ck CMYK / W: shows general print quality Whiteness: confirms the white quality

Head Test CMYK / W: confirms which print head is broken Flushes the " thinner and white-less" dull White Ink caused by sinking white pigment. See "6-2-1. Daily Cleaning White for replacing dull White Ink".

Sets the print direction. This setting is prior to Printer Driver setting.

Auto： Default Bi-directional, Printer Driver setting is available.

Always Uni-Directional: always prints uni-directionally .

Always Bi-Directional: always prints bi-directionally. See "7-2-4. Changing the Print Direction". Goes into the Maintenance submenu. White Tube Cleaning： Cleans the pigment in White Print Heads and Tubes.

See "6-2-2. White Tube Cleaning."

Load White： Loads White Ink into the Tubes filled with Maintenance Solution

after White Tub e Cleaning. See "6-2-2. White T ube Cleaning"

Initial Cleaning： Loads ink into the empty new Tubes and Print Heads. CMYK ink

is loaded directly into Tubes. Maintenance Solution is required before White ink.

Maintenance Parts Exchange: See "6-1-2" to "6-1-7".

Nozzle Cleaning: Select this menu when you cannot solve mis-firing. See

"7-2-6. Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles" CR Encoder Strip Cleaning: See "6-1-7. Cleaning the Encoder St rip". Head Replacement: See "7-2-7. Replacing the Print Head" Color Tube Cleaning: See "7-2-7. Replacing the Print Head" Log Copy to USB: See "7-2-13. Copy Log file to USB flash drive" Goes into the Printer Setting. LCD Contrast: Adjusts the Display contrast. See "3-4-1. Adjusting the Display Contrast"

Speaker V olume: Adjusts the speake r volume. See "3-4-2. Adjusting the S peaker V olume". T emperature: Sets Fahrenheit / Centigrade. See "3-4-3. Temperature". Auto Cleaning Interval: See "7-2-5. Changing the Auto Cleaning Setting ".

CR Speed Adjustment: Adjust s the increase/decrease of the Carriage speed. See

"7-2-9. Adjusting the CR S peed".

Flushing Interval: Adjusts the number of lines (interval) to flush ink in printing. See

"7-2-10. Adjusting the Flushing Interval".

Flushing Volume: Adjusts the ink volume in flushing. See "7-2-1 1. Adjusting the Flushing

Vol ume".

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Menu Content

Daily Cleaning W Setting: Adjusts the amount of White Ink that is flushed in Daily

Cleaning White. See "7-2-12. Adjusting the amount of White Ink in Daily

Cleaning White".

Printer Setting

Auto Job Delete: Deletes the print data automatically after the print number which

is set with Printer Driver is finished. Default is OFF.

GT-341 mode (No White): Sets the printer to stop all the operation of White Heads.

See "6-2-５. Required Maintenance for the Long Storage".

Total Print Shows the number of prints.

Platen Reset Restores the Platen.

Language Sets the language shown on the display. See "3-4-4. Language".

Version Shows versions of the firmware.

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Before using your printer, it needs to be correctly setup as described in this chapter.

WARNING

3. Getting Started

Do not handle the power cord with wet hands, otherwise it may cause electric shocks.

Do not set up the printer in a dusty environment. If dust collects inside the printer, it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation.

Be sure to connect the ground. If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may also occur.

Do not bend the cords excessively or fasten them too hard with staples or anything similar to secure cords, otherwise there is the danger that fire or electric shocks could occur.

Setting up and moving of the printer should only be carried out by a qualified technician.

The printer machine weighs approximately 111 kg (245 lb). Transporting and setting up of the printer should be held in proper way. The machine may fall down and cause injury.

CAUTION

104.5 cm (41.1 inch) in depth, and should be able to bear a weight of 150 kg (330 lb) or more.

Do not set up the printer in a place where it will be affected by vibration. It may become unbalanced and fall down, which cause injury or damage to the printer.

Do not connect the power cord until setup is complete, otherwise the printer may operate if the power switch is turned on by mistake, which could result in injury.

Do not climb onto the printer or place heavy objects on top of it, otherwise it may become unbalanced and tip over or fall down and cause injury.

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3-1. Placing Your Printer

Uncrate and Setting the printer by following the steps in Uncrate Manual , which is packed with the printer. Locate your printer taking the following into account

z Environmental conditions are suitable. z Avoid direct sunlight, dust and extremes of humidity. z Never use an extension cable. z A working space must be left around the printer.

Minimum space of 100 cm (39.4 inch) on the front and the right. Keep away from the right side of the Exhaust Fan at least by 20 cm (7.9 inch).

z Body size 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).

The table that supports the printer should be at least 137 cm (53.9 inch) in width and 104.5 cm (41.1 inch) in depth,

and should be able to bear a weight of 150 kg (330 lb) or more. Its tabletop must be level.

Unit:cm

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3-2. Turning On/Off Your Printer

<Note> Before you connect the power cord, make sure:

z The Ink Cartridges, Wiper Cleaners and Flushing Sponge et al. are adequately installed. z Waste ink tube is properly set the Waste Ink Tank*.

(* See "1-3-5. Consumable Requirements and Options" for part code.)

z The Rear Cover is mounted. z Keep the front space approximately 30 cm (12 inches) on the front as the Platen slides out when operating, and the

right space at least 20 cm (7.9 inch) for exhausting air from the Exhaust Fan for exhausting air.

3-2-1. Turning On Your Printer

(1) Hold the White Ink Cartridges upside down from the inserting position and shake them back and forth beforehand

(30 seconds to 1 minute for each).

(2) Connect the power cord (included) to the AC cord socket of your printer . (3) Connect the power plug to the power outlet.

Ensue the printer is connected to a suitable earth point

(4) Press the Power Switch to turn ON your printer.

Y our printer turns on, lights up the Error Lamp and the Print Button while initializing. The initialization requires approx. 40 seconds. When it finishes, the machine goes to [standby] mode.

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3-2-2. Turning Off Your Printer

When you have finished using your printer, follow the instructions below to turn it off.

(1) Make sure that your printer is [standby] or [ready] mode. (2) Select [Platen Reset] in Menu to store the Platen in the printer. (3) Press Power Switch to turn OFF your printer. (4) If you are planning not to use your printer for over-two-week periods of time, disconnect the power plug from the power

outlet.

<Note> z As for GT-381 and GT-361, do not leave the White ink inside the printer. White pigment precipitates and may cause

serious damage to your printer. Before you start your job, shake the cartridges for 30 seconds to 1 minutes and execute [Daily Cleaning White] to flush the white-less White Ink. Clean the tubes once a week with Maintenance Solution. Follow the steps of "6-2-1. Daily Cleaning White for replacing dull White Ink" and “6-2-2. White Tube Cleaning ".

z Do not turn off your printer when it is operating. It may cause serious damage to your printer. If you turn off your printer

accidentally during the operation, immediately restart it, and then turn it off correctly following the steps described in this section. If the power supply stops in printing by accident and will not recover soon, then turn OFF the printer and apply the Print Head Protection Films packed in the Print Head to cover the nozzles of the Print Heads so that the Films should protect the nozzles from drying. Wash the surface of the Print Head Protection Films with either the Maintenance Solution or Wash Liquid to protect the Print Head Nozzles from dust. After the power supply is available, remove the Print Head Protection Films and turn ON the printer for initialization and do Head Cleaning.

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z If the printer is unused for a long time we recommend turning on your printer once a week and press the Head Cleaning

Button to protect the Print Heads and Maintenance Unit from drying and clogging. This ensures the ink is kept free flowing. As for White Print Heads, do the powerful cleaning with maintenance solution. If you are planning not to use your printer for more than two weeks, follow “6-2-5. Required Maintenance for the Long Storage" to prevent ink clogging.

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3-3. Preparing Your PC

This section describes how to install the GT-3 Printer Driver (FileOutput), manuals (Basic Operation Manual/ Instruction Manual), Brother GT-3 File Viewer, and other tools. Make sure the steps because there are some different dialogs shown between Windows XP and Vista / Windows 7. After those installations are over, install GT-3 Printer Driver (USB) by connecting USB 2.0 cable.

3-3-1. When you already have GT-541/GT-782

You cannot print GT-3 print data (*.ar3) with GT-541/GT-782; the inside format has been changed. Likewise you cannot print GT-541/GT-782 print data (*.arp) with GT-3.

3-3-2. PC preparation: For Windows XP (32 bit)

Install File Output Printer Driver "Brother GT-3 FileOutput" first to your PC. Do not connect the printer to the PC at this stage.

<Note> You must be logged on with Administrator rights on the PC.

(1) Turn on your PC. (2) Close all open applications (3) Insert the Install CD (included) to your PC.

Open the CD-ROM drive and double-click "Setup.exe".

(4) The Installer starts installation. Follow the indications of the dialogs.

<Note>

When you install to the PC that the printer drivers and tools are already installed, e.g. updating, the message to confirm uninstallation appears. If you click "Yes", uninstallation starts to uninstall the necessary tools but Printer Driver(s) is/are not uninstalled. If uninstallation fails, a dialog box appears “Uninstallation of the former version failed. Do you want to continue installing the new version?”. Click [ No ] and quit the installer. Open "Add or Remove Programs" of Control Panel and remove "Brother GT-3 Tools". Then start the installation from the beginning.

(5) During the installation, the following warning appears. Click "Continue Anyway" and continue.

Windows XP

(6) After installation, your PC will need to restart. Restart your PC. If you are going to use your printer without connecting it to your PC,

this will be the end of PC preparation.

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3-3-3. Connection with USB 2.0 Cable: for Windows XP

(1) Connect the USB 2.0 cable to your printer (power OFF).

<Note> We do not recommend connection via a USB hub to the printer.

(2) Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 Cable to your PC. (3) Turn on your GT-3 printer. The following window appears. Select "No, not this time”, and then click “Next”.

(4) Insert the Install CD. The following window appears.

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(5) Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)”, and the click “Next”.

The installation starts. When "Hardware installation" dialog (not passed Windows Logo testing, see 3-3-2. (5)) appears during installation, Click "Continue Anyway". The installation continues.

<Note>

z If you connect the USB 2.0 cable anyway, the dialog to insert the install CD appears. Confirm that the Install CD is

inserted properly, and then click “OK”.

z If install CD is not in drive [D:], the following window appears. Click “Browse…” to select the CD drive, select

GT-3.gpd in [ 32bit_OS ] the folder and then click “OK”. The installation continues.

(6) Click "Finish" when "Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog. (7) Open "Printers and Faxes" in "Control Panel". (8) Click either "Brother GT-3" "Brother GT-3 FileOutput" icon and select "Set as Default Printer" on “File” menu. “Brother

GT-782” icon is checked and Brother GT-782 is set as the default printer. This will help to do the layout with your application software. The PC setup is now completed.

<Note> for installations of more than one GT-3 printer. To connect another GT-3 to the PC, repeat the steps of 3-3-3. Connection with USB 2.0 Cable: for Windows XP. From the second GT-541, the printer names automatically become “GT-3 (copy X)”. You can change the names as " GT-3 xxx" (e.g. "GT-3 #2") in the “Printer and Faxes” in the “Control Panel” for your workability.

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3-3-4. Installation of PC for Windows Vista / Windows 7 (32 bit / 64 bit)

Refer first to "3-3-2. PC preparation: For Windows XP (32 bit)" and confirm the process. Install the file Output Printer Driver "Brother GT-3 FileOutput" first to your PC. Tools and manuals are installed together from Install CD, and PC must be restarted. Then PC is connected to USB 2.0 cable, the printer turned ON, and USB 2.0 cable connected to the printer.

Install File Output Printer Driver "Brother GT-3 FileOutput" first to your PC

Do not connect the printer to the PC at this stage.

<Note> You must be logged on with Administrator rights on the PC.

(1) Turn on your PC. (2) Close all open applications (3) Insert the Install CD (included) to your PC.

Open the CD-ROM drive and double-click "Setup.exe".

(4) The monitor turns dark and the following dialog appears when User Account Control is ON. Select "Continue".

(5) The Installer starts installation. Follow the indications of the dialogs.

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(6) During the installation, the following warning appears. Click "Install this driver software anyway" and continue.

(7) After installation, your PC will need to restart. Remove your Install CD and restart your PC. If you are going to use your printer

without connecting it to your PC, this will be the end of PC preparation.

3-3-5. Connection with USB 2.0 Cable: for Windows Vista / Windows 7

(1) Connect the USB 2.0 cable to your printer (power OFF). (2) Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 Cable to your PC. (3) Turn ON your GT-3 printer. Installation starts automatically. The information appears at the right bottom of the PC monitor. (4) After installation, open "Printers" in "Control Panel" of PC. (5) Click either "Brother GT-3" or Brother GT-3 FileOutput icon and select "Set as Default Printer" on “File” menu. “Brother

GT-782” icon is checked and Brother GT-782 is set as the default printer. This will help to do the layout with your application software. The PC setup is now completed.

3-3-6. Opening the installed manuals

(1) Click “All Programs” on “Start” menu. (2) Select "Manuals“ in "Brother GT-3 Tools”.

(3) Click the manual you want to open. The language is the same that is selected in installation.

<Note>

Only manuals with selected language are installed to your PC. Others PDF files are in the folder "Manual" on Install CD..

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3-3-7. Opening the Useful Tools

Useful Tools are installed in "Useful Tools“ in "Brother GT-3 Tools”.

Color Palettes for Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and CorelDRAW

Color Palettes "GT_Colors_T.aco" for Adobe Photoshop, "GT_Colors_T.ai" for Illustrator, "GT_Colors.cpl" and "GT_Tshirts.cpl" for CorelDRAW are available. The colors are the same in GT Color Chart "ColorChart_1200.ar3" and "ColorChart_600.ar3" in "Test Data“ in "Brother provides as color formula guide. (CorelDRAW does not allow to put the same colors in one color palette so we provide two different color palettes.)

(1) Select [All Programs] on [Start] menu of your PC.. (2) Select "Useful Tools“ in "Brother GT-3 Tools”.

GT-3 Tools". Print Color Chart to check the colors that your Printer actually

(3) Click the files you want to download as indicated. (4) To use Color Palettes in the applications, see "4-2. Setting the Applications’ Print Condition " or refer to the Help of the

applications.

Printing Grid data on the Platen Sheet

(1) Select "Useful Tools“ in "Brother GT-3 Tools”. (2) Double-click the Grid print data that fits the Platen size (e.g. Grid14x16.ar3) and send it to the printer. (3) Print the data on the Platen directly, with no T-shirt on. Touch the surface with paper or cloth to dry the ink after printing.

<Note> Print on a new Platen Sheet when you exchange to a new one.

Photoshop Action Files

There are two Action Files available: "SolidWhite.atn" (see "4-2-3. Settings for Adobe Photoshop") to change RGB=255 white to RGB=254 white, and "TransLayer.atn" (see "4-3-13. Printing the image file on Transparent Layer" to get the Transparent Info from the image. These action file s will save your time. See the Photoshop Help for further information.

Color Lists (PDF)

Color Lists are available as the image data (PDF) along with the print data "ColorChart_1200.ar3" and "ColorChart_600.ar3". Blues, Greens, Oranges, Reds and Color Chart image data are in Useful Tools. You can change the printer driver menus to see how the colors change with the settings. Use PLTN 14x16.

(1) Select "Useful Tools“ in "Brother GT-3 Tools”. (2) Open or save the files "GT_Blues.pdf"(blue-violet), "GT_Greens.pdf"(green-yellow), "GT_Oranges.pdf"(orange),

"GT_Reds.pdf"(red-purple) or "GT_ColorChart.pdf".

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3-3-8. How to use Firmware Update Tools

Download the new Firmware program from the Web site when informed. Read the Firmware program with GT-3 Firmware

Update Tool in "Brother GT-3 Tools" and update the Firmware program inside the printer.

(1) Select "All Programs" on "Start" menu of your PC. (2) Select "GT-3 Firmware Update" in "Brother GT-3 Tools". (3) Read the update program (*.bwf).

(4) Update the Firmware program by following the wizard dialog, connecting PC to the printer with USB 2.0 cable.

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3-4. Setting Up Your Printer

Adjust the display contrast and the speaker volume as required.

3-4-1. Adjusting the Display Contrast

(1) Press the OK Button on your printer’s Control Panel and go to the Menu. (2) Use the Up/Down Button to select [ Printer Setting ] > [ LCD Contrast ] and then press the OK Button.

The following display appears.

(3) Use the Up/Down Button to select your desired contrast from 0 to 7, and then press the OK Button.

3-4-2. Adjusting the Speaker Volume

(1) Press the OK Button on your printer’s Control Panel and go to the Menu. (2) Use the Up/Down Button to select [ Printer Setting ] > [ Speaker Volume ] and then press the OK Button.

The following display appears.

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(3) Use the Up/Down Button to select your desired volume from 0 (silent) to 7, and then press the OK Button.

3-4-3. Temperature

(1) Press the OK Button on your printer’s Control Panel and go to the Menu. (2) Use the Up/Down Button to select [ Printer Setting ] > [ Temperature ] and then press the OK Button. (3) Use the Up/Down Button to select from Fahrenheit / Centigrade and then press the OK button.

3-4-4. Language

(1) Press the OK Button on your printer’s Control Panel and go to the Menu. (2) Use the Up/Down Button to select “Language”, and then press the OK Button. (3) Use the Up/Down Button to select your desired language from English / Español / Français / Deutsch / Italiano /

Japanese and then press the OK button.

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4 . Printing Directly from Applications

WARNING

Do not allow the printer to come into contact with liquids, otherwise it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation. If any liquid gets inside the printer , immediately turn off the power switch and discon nect the power cord. Contact Brother to arrange a service call to resolve.

Do not use the printer when smoke or a bad odor coming from the printer, otherwise it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation. Immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord, and arrange for a service call to resolve.

CAUTION

This printer should only be used by operators who are appropriately trained in its operation.

Do not move the Platen by hand. The Printer may be seriously damaged by this.

When a problem occurs with the operation of the printer, contact the place of purchase or a qualified technician.

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4-1. Basic Printing Procedure

(1) Set the proper color settings and print conditions of the application. For precise editing and output, applications such as

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Paint Shop Photo Pro are recommended, e.g. to deal with higher resolution images (200 dpi or higher). See “4-2. Setting the Applications’ Print Condition” for further det ails.

(2) Create the artwork using a suitable graphic application. Use RGB=254 (=254, 254, 254) white for white color. RGB=255

(=255, 255, 255) white (paper color) is transparent color with no ink printed.

(3) Select [ File ] > [ Print ] menu of your application an set Printer Driver conditions.

See “4-3. Setting the Printer Driver Condition”.

(4) Turn on your printer:

See “3-2-1. Turning On Y our Printer”.

(5) Execute [ Daily Cleaning White ] to keep the whiteness of White Ink. See "6-2-1. Daily Cleaning White for replacing dull

White Ink". Test print for both CMYK and White and check the print quality. See "7-2-3. Checking Print Quality with Nozzle Check Pattern".

(6) Send data to your Printer. Select Printer Driver: either GT-3 Printer Driver (USB 2.0 Cable) for direct print or GT-3

FileOutput Printer Driver to make print data file (.ar3). As for sending .ar3 file to your Printer, see "5. Printing AR3 Files".

(7) Install the Platen of the size you have selected in step (3) "4-3. Setting the Printer Driver Condition".

See “4-4. Uninstalling / Installing the Platen”.

(8) Set the T-shirt (as for dark garments, pretreated. See "4-6-1. Applying the Pretreatment") on the Platen and adjust the

Platen height. The operation on the both platens (Left/Right) is the same. See “4-5. Placing the T-shirt on the Platen”. (9) Press the Print Button on the Control Panel to start printing. See "4-6-2. Making One Print.". (10) Remove the "printed" T-shirt from the Platen.

See “4-7. Removing the T-shirt from the Platen”. (11) Fix the ink with heat onto the T -shirt.

Use a conveyer oven or a heat press to fix the ink onto the T-shirt. See “4-8. Curing the Ink onto the T -shirt”. (12) Repeat (8) to (11) until all the prints are finish ed. (13) See the Chapter 6 for necessary maintenance and for regularly and more-than-2-week storage. (14) Turn off your printer . See “3-2-2. T urning Off Your Printer”.

4-2. Setting the Applications’ Print Condition

This section describes the settings for correct printing of garments.

4-2-1. Common Notice for All Applications

Color Mode / Color Space:

GT-3 Printer is RGB (Red Green Blue) printer. If you use Adobe, Corel applications, please note that some colors in CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) mode cannot be printed as expected because of the color matching process. We strongly recommend that the artwork should be made in RGB mode and working space should be always "sRGB IEC61966-2.1".

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Print Layout:

Your printer has a large print area 14x 16 inches (35 x 40 cm), Any application has a rule to do the layout in printing, e.g. Microsoft Internet Explore sets the artwork at the center top, Microsoft Power Point does at the center middle. The GT-3 Printer does not have Letter or A4 paper size. To avoid this issue, please set the paper size as 14x 16 inches (35 x 40 cm) and do the layout manually by yourself. Use GT-3 FileOutput Printer Driver to see the final layout with GT File V iewer . We recommend that GT -3 Printer should be your PC's default printer . See the last section of "3-3-3. Connection with USB 2.0 Cable: for Windows XP" or "3-3-5. Connection with USB 2.0 Cable: for Windows Vista / Windows 7".

How to make White data:

Printer Driver makes either White-only print data or Color-on-White-mask (under base) print data from one image data. When you print colorful image by selecting "White-only", then the output is monochrome. Set RGB=254 white for white image. RGB-255 (paper color) is transparent with no ink printed. When there are some spot s in RGB=255 color in a photo, e.g. those spots will never be printed. Use GT-3 FileOutput Printer Driver to see the final layout with GT File Viewer . As for the operations for each application, refer to the following pages or application help.

Print Cancel:

Your printer does not start printing until you press the Print Button; The printer memory only holds one print job data at any time.

<Important!>

Do not use canceling command from “Printer and Faxes (for Windows XP)” / “Printers (for Windows Vista)” / "Devices and Printers (for Windows 7)" in “Control Panel”. Doing so causes an error and you may have to restart your printer.

Print AR3 files:

Use “GT-3 FileOutput” Printer Driver, which saves print data in AR3 format. With this you can see the detailed print conditions and estimated ink cost. See “5. Printing AR3 Files.” for the details.

<Important!>

Do not use “Print to File” command in the applications’ Print window . File extension may be dif ferent. <Note>

z You cannot print GT-541/GT-782 print dat a (ARP files) with GT-3. z The settings of printer driver may be applied for one print; it depends on the application. z The settings made with Control Panel of your PC sometimes may not be applied to the application. If so, make the

settings again in the menu of printer driver; these are applied to the actual settings.

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4-2-2. Settings for CorelDRAW

Color settings:

(1) Select [ Tools ] > [ Color Management ] (2) CorelDRAW 1 0/1 1/12: Select “Color Management off” as the style.

CorelDRAW 10/11/12

CorelDRAW X 3/X4: Select RGB radio button. Check the left top menu: it changes [default settings] to [ Custom (Current settings not saved)]. Also click the orange arrow from [ Generic CMYK printer profile ] to [ Generic Profile ]

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CorelDRAW X 5: Select the menu as shown in the below and click OK. Default color settings Color Profiles: RGB: sRGB IEC61966-2.1 CMYK: U.S. Web. Coated (SWOP) v2 Primary color mode: RGB Rendering intent: Relative colorimetric

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Print Area:

CorelDRAW 10/11/12/X13/X14

(1) Select [ File ] > [ Print Setup ] menu. (2) Select “Brother GT-3” or "Brother GT-3 FileOutput" for the printer to be used. Select either one of those as your PC's

default printer then the settings will be easier. (3) Select [ Layout ] > [ Page Setup ] menu.

<Note> These steps can be applied to set an accurate layout for already existing files.

(4) Click "Set From Printer" to preview the created image in the Platen size (14x16 inches, 355.6 x 406.4 mm).

CorelDRAW X5

The dialog window is slightly changed, but follow the settings above.

Use Color Palettes in Useful T ools:

(1) See "3-3-7. Opening the Useful Tools " and download Corel DRAW Color Palettes "GT_Colors.cpl," "GT_Tshirts.cpl". (2) Select the [ Window ] > [ Color Palette ] > [ Open palette ] menu. (3) Select "GT_Colors.cpl," "GT_T shirts.cpl". Use them with the Color Chart "ColorChart_1200.ar3" or ColorChart_600.ar3".

See "4-3-15. Printing Color Chart".

<Important!>

Do not use HKS, Pantone and other licensed palettes. Those spot Colors are treated "special" for screen-printing Color separation (remember you can print each Color by print menu). GT -3 Printer Driver cannot deal with these information in Color matching.

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Print:

(1) Select [ File ] > [ Print ] menu.

Click "Properties" to do Printer Driver settings.

CorelDRAW X5

Open the [Color] tab and make the settings below: Select the radio button "use document color settings" Color conversions performed by: "Brother GT -3 File Output" or "Brother GT -3" Correct colors using color profile: " RGB IEC61966-2.1 Rendering intent: Relative colorimetric

<Important!>

Do not check “Print to File" on Print window to make print files. Use GT -3 FileOutput Printer Driver.

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Convert to Bitmap:

(1) Select [ Bitmaps ] > [ Convert to Bitmap... ] menu. (2) CorelDRAW 10/11/12: Make sure that "Color" is RGB and "Apply ICC Profile" is OFF. 200 - 400 dpi is enough for solid

clipart.

CorelDRAW 10/11/12

CorelDRAW X3/X4: Make sure that "Color mode" is RGB and "Apply ICC Profile" is ON.

CorelDRAW X 5: Make sure that "Color mode" as RGB.

CorelDRAW X3/X4

If you print the image with White Ink then make the Anti-aliasing OFF.

CorelDRAW X5

If you print the image with White Ink then make the Anti-aliasing OFF.

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<Important!>

z The platen size may become 14x16 inches when pressing Set From Printer , even after setting the size of 10x12 inches at

"Document Properties" dialog box of Printer Driver. To make print data in platen size of 10x12 inches, set Width : 254 mm (10 inch), Height : 304.8 mm (12 inch).

z If the print data file is not saved from the printer driver menu but application menu, the extension of the print data is

automatically ".prn" although you added ".ar3". Before you use GT -3 File Viewer to print, change the extension to ".ar3" manually .

z There are some cases reported in CorelDRAW 1 1/12 that outline Colors of curved texts (of ten by Envelop Effect s) are not

fully printed. In those cases, convert the text object into Bitmap before you print or check "Rasterize entire page (DPI)" checkbox in [ Misc ] tag of [ Print ] menu. Select the resolution by the type of image and file size.

Change RGB=255 bitmap white to RGB=254:

RGB=255 (paper color) white is always transparent with no ink printed. When you print an image like photo, there may be RGB=255 white spots and they will be ink holes. Follow the steps below to change RGB=255 white to RGB=254 white.

(1) Select [ Effect ("Image" for CorelDRAW 12 or under)] > [ Adjust ] > [ Replace Colors ] menu. (2) Set RGB=255 white to [ Old color ] and RGB=254 to [ New color ]. Set [ Range ] to [ 1 ] and click "OK".

RGB=255

RGB=254

(3) RGB=255 white are replaced to RGB=254 white.

<Note> Vector objects should be filled with RGB=25 4.

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4-2-3. Settings for Adobe Photoshop

Color settings:

(1) Select [ Edit ] > [ Color Settings ] menu. The Color Settings window appears. (2) Make Color settings as follows, and then click “OK".

Advanced Mode: Check Working S paces: RGB: sRGB IEC61966-2.1 CMYK: U.S. Web Coated (SWOP) v2 / Europe ISO Coated FOGRA27 Conversion Options/ Intent: Relative Colorimetric

<Important!>

GT -3 is an RGB printer . Make the artwork in RGB mode because CMYK artwork is printed, colors e.g. black, yellow and purple turn vague and dull. Convert to RGB in sRGB IEC61966-2.1 profile Color space and improve the Color saturation: select [ Image ] > [ Arrangements ] to select the proper menu. Or use Color Processing in Printer Driver (see "4-3-12. Selecting the Color Processing for increasing the vividness").

Photoshop CS, the dialog is not exactly equal with CS2/CS3/CS4/CS5 but the settings are the same.

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Print:

(1) Select [ File ] > [ Print with Preview Alt + Ctrl + P ] menu (depends on versions).

When the default printer of the PC used is set either "Brother GT-3” or "Brother GT-3 FileOutput", the layout is set in this

window. (2) Settings are different from the versions.

Photoshop 6/7/CS:

Make print options as follows, go to "Page Setup..." to do Printer Driver settings, and then click “Print”.

Show More Options: Check Pull-down menu: Color Management Source Space/ Docum ent: sRGB IEC61966-2.1 or Untagged RGB Print Space/ Profile: Printer Color Manageme nt

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Photoshop CS2/CS3

Make print options as follows, go to [Page Setup...] to do Printer Driver settings, and then click “Print”.

More Options: click Pull-down menu: Color Management Print: Document: Profile: sRGB IEC IEC61966-2.1 or untagged Options: Color Handing: Let Printer Determine Colors

Photoshop CS2

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Photoshop CS4/CS5

Make print options as follows, go to [Page Setup...] > [Printer Settings] to do Printer Driver settings, and then click “Print”. Color Management: Document Color Handling: Printer Manages Colors Rendering Intent: Relative Colorimetric

Photoshop CS4/CS5

< Note>

z Do not check “Print to File" on Print window to make print files. Use GT -3 FileOutput Printer Driver . z Photoshop CS2 and CS3 use lots of PC memories in executing and it may take more time to make print dat a compared

with the former versions. Check your PC specifications.

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Color Swatch in Useful Tools:

(1) See "3-3-7. Opening the Useful Tools" and download Photoshop Color Swatch (called palette in CorelDRAW)

"GT_Colors_T .aco". (2) Select [ Window ] and check [ Swatches ] to show. Click the little triangle at the right top of the window (in the orange

circle below) to show the submenu.

Photoshop CS2

(3) Select [ Replace Swatches... ] and select file "GT_Colors_T .aco".

The swatch replaced. Use them with the Color Chart "ColorChart_1200.ar3" or "ColorChart_600.ar3". See "4-3-15. Printing Color Chart".

RGB=254 white

<Important!>

Do not use HKS, Pantone and other licensed palettes. Those spot Colors are treated "special" for screen-printing Color separation (remember you can print each Color by print menu). GT-3 Printer Driver cannot deal with these information in color matching.

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Change RGB=255 bitmap white to RGB=254:

RGB=255 (paper color) white is always transparent with no ink printed. When you print an image like photo, there may be RGB=255 white spots and they will be ink holes. Normally you can select RGB=255 white directly with the menu in select and replace to RGB=254 white. If you can not select directly RGB=255 in the image, follow the steps below to change RGB=255 white to RGB=254 white.

(1) Select [ Layer ] > [ New Adjustment Layer ] > [ Selective Color ... ] menu and make a new adjustment layer . Set [Opacity ]

as [ 20% ] and click "OK".

Photoshop 7

(2) In Selective Color Options dialog, change [ Colors ] to [ Whites ], move [ Black ] slider to [ 1% ] , make [ Method ] to

[ Absolute ] and then click "OK".

<Note> Photoshop Action file to change RGB=255 to RGB=254 is available in Useful Tools. (See "3-3-7. Opening the Useful

T ools"). For further information, refer to the Photoshop help.

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4-2-4. Settings for Adobe Illustrator

<Important!>

z Set either "Brother GT -3" or "Brother GT -3 FileOutput" as the default printer before you go on to the following steps,

otherwise, an image may be printed incorrectly . Check the print data by the preview by using "Brother GT-3 FileOutput".

z GT -3 is an RGB printer . Make the print data in RGB Color mode to get the best Color accuracy . In CMYK color mode

artwork may be printed dark and unclear. Transforming it to RGB (“Document Color Mode” on “File” menu) may improve the result, but black, yellow, and purple canno t be printed accurately . We recommend you edit the artwork or use Color Processing (see "4-3-12. Selecting the Color Processing for increasing the vividness").

Color settings:

(1) Select [ Edit ] > [ Color Settings ] menu. The Color Settings window appears. (2) Make Color settings as follows, and then click “OK".

Advanced Mode: Check Working S paces: RGB: sRGB IEC61966-2.1 CMYK: U.S. Web Coated (SWOP) v2 / Europe ISO Coated FOGRA27 Conversion Options/ Intent: Relative Colorimetric (No settings for CS4/C5)

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Opening the new file:

Set the New Document settings as follows:

Width: 14 in (355.6 mm) Height: 16 in (406.4 mm) Orientation: Portrait Color Mode: RGB Color

Printing:

(1) Click [ File ] > [ Print ] menu. (2) Illustrator 10/CS: Make sure the following settings.

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Source Space is either "sRGB IEC61966-2.1" or "Untagged RGB". Print Space/ Profile: Same As Source

Click "Properties" (Illustrator 10) or "Setup" (Illustrator CS) to do Printer Driver Settings.

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Illustrator CS2/CS3/CS4/CS5: Make sure the following settings.

Document Profile and Printer Profile are either "sRGB IEC61966-2.1" or "Untagged RGB". Color Handling: Let Illustrator determine Colors Rendering Intent: Relative Colorimetric

Click "Setup" to do Printer Driver Settings.

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Color Swatch in Useful Tools:

(1) See "3-3-7. Opening the Useful T ools" and download Illustrator Color swatch "GT_Colors_T.ai". (2) Select [ Window ] and check [ Swatches ] to show. Click the little triangle at the right top of the window (in the orange

circle below) to show the submenu. Select [ Open Swatch Library ] and [ Other Library ... ] at the bottom.

Illustrator CS

(3) Select "GT_Colors_T.ai".

The swatch replaced. Use them with the Color Chart "ColorChart_1200.ar3" or "ColorChart_600.ar3". See "4-3-15.

Printing Color Chart".

RGB=254 white

<Important!>

z In Illustrator 10, if “Use Print Setup” is selected as the Artboard and “Single Full Page” is selected as the View in

“Document Setup” window , proper print image will not be sent to your printer. If you want to use “Use Print Setup”, apply “Tile Full Pages” or “Tile Imageable Areas” as the V iew , and then select “Use Print Setup”.

z The tile print is not available; only the last-received image will be printed. z When printing a small image (especially an image smaller than 14 x 16 inches), the Platen Size may be set to Platen 10 x

12 automatically . Confirm the Platen Size in the Printer Driver window before you print.

z Do not check “Print to File” on Print window to make print files. Use "Brother GT-3 FileOutput" printer driver .

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z An image that is smaller than 14 x 16 inches (e.g. a letter-size image) may not be printed on proper positions, or

may result in errors. If this happens follow the steps below to correct.

(1) Open "Document Setup" on "File" menu. (2) Select "Artboard". (3) Check "Use Print Setup", and then click "Print Setup…".

The Print Setup window appears. If "Platen 14x16" is selected for "Size", temporally change it to "Platen 10x12", and then click “OK”.

If "Platen 10x12" is selected for "Size”, temporally change it to "Platen 14x16", and then click “OK”. (4) Click “OK” on the Document Setup window . (5) Open "Document Setup" in "File" menu again, and select "Artboard". (6) Click "Print Setup…" to open the Print Setup window. (7) Change "Size" back to the original setting, and then click "OK". (8) Click “OK” on the Document Setup window .

z Landscape images may not be printed properly. Check the preview on Print window , and if it is not correct, follow

the procedure below to solve the problem.

(1) Confirm the Media Size in Print window is “Defined by Driver (it is set as default; do not change it)”. (2) Change the Orientation to portrait.

T o change the Platen Size, go on to the next step. If not, skip to step (6). (3) Click “Setup…”. Click “Continue” when the warning window appears. (4) Another Print window appears. Click “Preferences”. (5) Change the Platen Size on Printer Driver window , and then click “OK”. (6) Confirm the preview on the original Print window, and then click “Print” .

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4-2-5. Settings for Adobe Photoshop Elements

Color settings and print settings are required before printing. After the printer driver is installed, set the Colors before editing the document.

Color settings:

(1) Select "Color Settings..." on "Edit" menu.

The Color Settings window appears.

(2) Select "Limited Color management" or "Always Optimize Colors for Computer Screens" and then click “OK”.

Photoshop Elements 3 (English V ersion)

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Printing

Refer to Photoshop page in "4-2-3. Settings for Adobe Photoshop". (1) Select [ File ] > [ Print... ] menu.

The Print Preview window appears.

(2) Do the settings as follows:

Show More Options: Check Print Space/ Profile: Printer Color Manageme nt

(3) Click "Properties" on Print dialog to do Printer Driver settings.

Color Palette (swatch) in install CD:

Color Palette GT_Colors_T . aco is available for Photoshop Element. See "4-2-3 Settings for Adobe Photoshop".

4-2-6. Settings for Paint Shop Photo Pro

Color settings:

(1) Select [ File ] > [ Preferences ] and [ Color Management]( some versions [ Edit ] > [ Color Management] ). (2) Uncheck "Enable Color Management", and then click “OK”.

Paint Shop Pro 9 (English Version)

Printing:

Select [ File ] > [ Print ] menu. Click [ Properties ] to do Printer Driver Settings.

<Important!>

z Leaving the Job Comment blank displays Windows files system name called "PSP PRINT" or "blank" which indicates the

application name on your printer’s display. If you have entered the Job Comment, it will be displayed.

z Do not check “Print to File” on Print window to make print files. Use "Brother GT-3 FileOutput" printer driver .

4-2-7. Printing From Other Applications

If the application does not have Color Settings, the Color space is sRGB (Windows standard). Just select [ File ] > [ Print ] menu to print.

<Important!>

Adjust the Paper size / Page size to the Platen size you are going to use before you go to the Print menu.

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4-3. Setting the Printer Driver Condition

<Important!>

RGB-255 (paper color) is transparent with no ink printed. When there are some spot s in RGB=255 color in a photo, e.g. those spots will never be printed. Set RGB=254 white for white image. As for the operations for each application, see "4-2. Setting the Applications’ Print Condition" or application help.

Set the printer driver condition following the procedure below. (1) Select [ File ] > [ Print ] menu of the graphic application.

The Print window appears.

(2) Select "Brother GT-3 " or "Brother GT -3 FileO utput" for the printer, and then click "Properties ... ".

The following window appears: make the necessary settings, and then click “OK”.

The following items can be set in this window. "Rollover help" indicates in the bottom of the dialog. Move the pointer on the menu. The information can be seen with GT File Viewer when you use Brother GT -3 FileOutput Printer Driver to make AR3 file. See the following pages for details.

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(3) Click "Advanced" button and open the Advanced Menu. Here you can arrange [ White Ink Settings ] [ Color Processing ]

[ Transp arent Layer Settings ] and [ Uni-Directional Printing ]. See the following sections as for the details.

4-3-1. Selecting Machine Mode

GT-3 Printer Driver is common for GT-381 (four White), GT-361 (two White) and GT-341 (no White). Select the Machine Mode first for the printer to be used. The default is GT-381.

<Note> z When you sent a print data made for GT -361(Machine Mode: GT-361) to GT-381, then GT-381 prints the print data with

two White Print Heads are used.

z PC Data Error occurs when you send a GT-381 print data with White Ink dat a to GT -361, or a GT-381/GT-361 print dat a

with White Ink data to GT -341. Any GT-3 can print a " Color Only" print data.

<Note> z If you have GT -341/GT-361 user, preset the Printer Driver settings. Close the application (e.g. Photoshop), open the

[ Printers and Faxes (Windows XP)]., [ Printers (Windows Vista)] or [ Devices and Printers (Windows 7)] and select the printer and right-click to select [ Property ]. Change the Machine Mode to either GT -361 or GT-341 and click [ OK ] button. Restart the application. This change is available after you exe cute the application.

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4-3-2. Entering the Job Comment

Y ou can enter a comment (max 30 characters) to display on your printer’s Control Panel. It is used to advise the operator .

4-3-3. Selecting the Platen Size

Select the appropriate Platen size from the pull-down menu. The Print Size: standard Platen （14x16）: 355.6 mm x 406.4 mm Baby Platen (7 x 8) : 177.8 mm x 203.2 mm, Youth Platen (10 x 12): 254 mm x 304.8 mm. Baby and Youth Platens are option.

4-3-4. Setting the Ink

Select the combination of CMYK Color or White inks. [ Color + White ] prints CMYK Color Inks on the mask White. White Ink Volume is controllable. [ White Only ] prints with no Color inks. A colorful image is printed as monochrome. [ Color Only ] prints with no White ink but CMYK Color inks only. GT-341 is available for [ Color Only ]. When you print on a black T-shirt, you can check OFF [ Print with Black ink ] not to use Black in k but express the black with the body color. In this case both RGB=255 and RGB=0 black are transparen t.

<Note> z When [ Print with Black ink ] is OFF , you can select the way to print R=G=B grays: with CMY ink composite or only with

White ink. Select [ CMY Gray ] check box. Refer to the following page.

z PC Data Error occurs when you send a GT-381 print data with White Ink dat a to GT -361, or a GT-381/GT-361 print dat a

with White Ink data to GT -341. Any GT-3 can print a " Color Only" print data.

4-3-5. Setting the Resolution

Select the resolution in printing, either [ 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi ] or[ 600 dpi x 600 dpi ].

<Note>

z The volume of White Ink printed varies by the settings. The print time of 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi is twice as long as 600 d pi x

600 dpi.

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4-3-6. White Settings

The following menu appears on when either [ Color + White ] or [ White Only ] is selected. Adjust the volume of White Ink for Highlight (White Ink volume for whitish colors) and Mask (underbase White Ink to cover the print media for CMYK Inks).

Highlight

Adjusts the RGB=254 White and whitish colors. GT-381/GT-361 print more than one layer when the White Ink is used more than the volume that is available in one layer. Adjust the White Ink V olume by referring the Print T ime and Ink Volume (%), to meet the variation of print media. Color Multiple Pass Printing is ON automatically when more-than-one-layer White Ink is printed.

Mask

Adjusts the area of underbase White Ink to cover the color of the T -shirts. [ 3 ] makes the smoothest gradation. When you print on a vivid and deep color T - shirt, adjust the mask t o [ 4 ] or [ 5 ]. When

you print on a light color T-shirt, select either [ 1 ] or [ 2 ] to make the mask thinner . When [ Print with Black Ink ] is OFF, select [ 3 ] for smooth and accurate colorization. If you make the print image more vivid and bright rather than accurate, select [ 4 ] or [ 5 ].

<Note> z [ Print Time ] and [ Whiteness ]

[ Print Time ] and [ Whiteness ] vary when you select [ Machine Mode ], [Highlight ] and/or [ Color Multiple Pass Printing ]. "x1" of [ Print Time ] expresses the time when GT -381 prints one pass in 600 d pi x 600 dpi and "x Number" expre sses how many times the print time is. For example, "x4" is four times longer than the print in one-pass 600 dpi x 600 d pi. The 100% expresses the whiteness that one White Print Head prints when the resolution is 600 dpi x 600 dpi.

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z Print "WhiteVolume_1200.ar3" or "WhiteV olume_600.ar3" to find out the optimal Highlight / Mask. Those data are in [ All

Program ] > [ Brother GT -3 Tools ] > [ Test Dat a ].

How to open the WhiteVolume_600.ar3 and WhiteV olume_ 1200.ar3

Image of WhiteVolume_1200.ar3 printed on Lavender T -shirt (R=174, G=1 11, B=255)

4-3-7. Print with Black Ink on black garment

Y ou do not have to print for black color on a black T -shirt. When [ Print with Black ink ] is OFF, RGB=0 black is transparent and other dark colors are expressed with the background T -shirt body color .

4-3-8. Making Gray with CMY Inks

This menu is valid when [ Print with Black Ink ] is OFF . The monochrome grays are printed only with "less" White Ink when this menu is OFF and grays are printed with CMY composite grays when this menu is ON. Select [ ON ] when you need as much as the same colors with/without Black ink. Select [ OFF ] when you need "clear color" and "White-Ink-Only gradation" on the black T-shirt.

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4-3-9. Color Multiple Pass Printing

Make this menu ON when you see some thin white lines (clearance between the printed lines) with all Print Head Nozzles are firing properly. Multiple Pass Printing is to move the Platen Feed by half for more precise printing so that the print time is doubled but the "regular" clearance will not be seen easily. Color Multiple Pass Printing is ON automatically when more-than-one-layer White Ink is printed.

<Note> You do not have to select Color Multiple Pass Printing simply because White Ink is automatically Multiple Pass Printing when the print data has more than one White layer.

4-3-10. Settings for Color Inks

The [ Ink Volume ] in [ Color Settings ] appears on when [ Color Only ] is selected. This function is the same as

GT-541/GT-782.

Ink Volume

To get the best print result, you may need to adjust the amount of ink depending on the fabric of the T-shirt to prevent

ink-spreading (blurring). Print “InkVolume_12 00.ar3" or “InkV olume_600.ar3" first and select the best ink volume by sliding the

Ink Volume t ab. It is in [ All Program ] > [ Brother GT-3 Tools ] > [ Test Dat a ].

Example 1 (50% cotton 50% polyester thin T-shirt)

"7" is the best by the print result of "InkVolume_600.ar3"

Example 2 (100% polyester synthetic leather fabric)

"3" is the best by the print result of "InkVolume_600.ar3"

<Note>

The menu "Double Printing" and "Yellow/Black Printing" are eliminated by the improvem ent of Print Heads.

The following pages indicate the [ Advanced ] menu. See the dialog image in Step 3 (4) in "4-3-13

Transparent Layer".

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4-3-11. Settings for White Ink

This menu is available only for White ink ([ Color + White ] and [ White Only ]). RGB=255 white (paper color) is always

transparent with no ink printed. RGB=0 black is transparent too when [ Print with Black ink ] is checked OFF, when black color

is expressed with the background T -shirt body color .

Transp arent Color

Y ou can select one transparent RGB color so that you can use red T -shirt color in the print data by changing R=255 GB=0 red

as transparent, instead of printing red colors with Magenta and Yellow ink combination.

(1) Check [ Transp arent Color ] checkbox then the pull-down menu in the right will be available.

(2) Select one color from the pull-down menu (T-shirt simulation colors) or click [ Custom Color ] button and input RGB

values.

<Note>

Only one Custom Color is available at a time. This RGB values will not be added to the list.

T olerance

Select the range from the transparent color to the normally-masked color. The gradation range becomes wider when the

value is bigger.

<Note>

Smooth gradation depends on the original image data. Better to do test print in advance.

Choke Width

Sometimes the mask White ink can be shown, which depends on the thickness of the T - shirt, humidity of the room, etc. You

can choke (cut out) the outline by one dot (1/600 dpi). Select the value. (The "double" dots are cut out when the resolution is

1200 dpi x 1200 dpi.)

<Note>

If the value is bigger, some thin lines (in the letters, photos, etc) might disappear . Better to do test print in advance.

4-3-12. Selecting the Color Processing for increasing the Vividness

When the image data is well-contrasted, adjust mainly with Saturation. When the image data is plain and dull, adjust mainly

with Contrast.

[ 0 ] no additional processing

around [10 ] no change in tone, a little brighter, good for photos

around [20 ] more vivid, for dull photo or RGB images

around [30 ] for light CMYK images

[40 ] maximum adjustment, for dull and plain CMYK images

The bigger value, more adjustment. When the image data is in CMYK mode, change the RGB mode and print with both

Saturation and Contrast around [ 30 ]. Sometimes the fine design may be flat with bigger [ Contrast ]. Better to do test print in

advance because sometimes the print data is unexpectedly changed.

<Note>

This menu is the same as GT -782, advanced Vi vid Processing of GT-541. You can arrange the saturation (the strength of the

colors) and the contrast separately . GT-541 Vivid Processing is equal to GT -3 Contrast and you can adjust more precisely by

0-40. Vivid Processing 1 is identical to Contrast 10.

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4-3-13. Printing the image file on Transparent Layer

This menu can handle the image on the transparent layer, which was impossible on previous GT models.

The image format TIFF, PNG, PSD (Photoshop) can have a information of transparent info as well as RGB info. GT-782

cannot identify and deal with this information but GT-3 can with some additional steps. Use both Photoshop and Microsoft

Paint applications and follow the steps below:

Step 1: Save the file with transparent info as PNG format file.

Step 2: Open the PNG file with transparent info with Microsoft Paint (Windows XP and V ist a) and save only with RGB info.

Open the PNG file with transparent info with Photoshop and extract only the transparent info and save as another PNG file.

Step 3: Execute Brother GT-3 FileOutput Printer Driver and read the PNG file with transparent info in [ Transparent Layer ] >

[ Create AR TR File ] to create ARTR file.

Step 4: Open the PNG file with RGB info made by Microsoft Paint and print with Brother GT-3 FileOutput Printer Driver, by

importing the transparent layer info file (ARTR) with [ Transparent Layer ] > [ Import ARTR File ]. The ar3 file is created with RGB values and transparent info included.

The following process are the details of each S tep.

Step 1: Saves the file with transparent info as PNG format file

(1) Open the image with transparent info with Photoshop and check the resolution

Original image to print the image with transparent info, white and color gradation included. The original file name is "Test.PNG".

Select [ Image ] > [ Image Size ] and make the memo of the resolution

. (the left image shows "200" dpi.)

of the file.

(2) Save the PNG format file with [ File ] > [ Save As ... ]. Select [ Interlace : None ] in PNG Option dialog and click [ OK ].

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Step 2: Save the RGB info and transparent info to different PNG files.

(1) Open the PNG file with Microsoft Paint (Windows XP and Vista) and then the transp arent info will be ignored. Save as

another PNG file with [ File ] > [ Save as ... ].

Transparent info is ignored and the image is indicated as shown in the left. Save as "test_RGB.PNG".

<Note>

z Do not use Photoshop to extract RGB info. Open the PNG file with Microsoft Paint (Windows XP and Vist a).

z Microsof t Paint on Windows 7 can deal with transparent info like Photoshop so use other application to do this step.

(2) Open the test.PNG with Photoshop again and execute [ Select ] > [ Load Selection ... ]. The image will be selected as

follows (marked with dots).

(3) Next, select [ Select ] > [ Save Selection... ] .

Input the file name to be saved as “test”.

(4) Open the channel window by selecting [ Window ] > [ Channels ] . There the channel named “test” is available in the

(2) and (3) in the previous page.

Channel Window

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(5) Delete the Red, Green and Blue Channels in the Channels. Right-click the channel to be deleted and select [ Delete

Channel ] .

Click the "Red" Channel and right-click to select [ Delete Channel ].

(6) The dialog box “Flatten layers?” appears. Click [ OK ].

(7) The only “test” channel is left after you delete the Red, Green and Blue channels.

(8) Change the image to grayscale by selecting the menu [ Image ] > [ Mode ] > [ Grayscale ] in the T ool Bar .

(9) Select [ Image ] > [ Mode ] > [ RGB Color ] in the T ool Bar and change the transparent info to RGB values. The image

shows the transparent info as black, opaque info as white.

<Note>

The Photoshop action file “T ransLayer.atn” including the (2) to (9) of S tep 2 is available in the Useful Tools. (see “3-3-7.

Opening the Useful Tools"）. See the Photoshop help for the details of action file.

(10) Save the file including transparent info as RGB values as PNG file. Select [ File ] > [ Save As ...] and name it as

“test_TR.PNG".

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Step 3: Import the PNG file with transparent info to GT -3 File Output Printer Driver and create ARTR file.

(1) Open "test_TR.PNG" file with Photoshop. (successive operation from (10) of Step 2 in the previous page)

(2) Select [ File ] > [ Print ] and execute Brother GT-3 FileOutput. Adjust the settings of the print position and the size, and

click [ Page Setup ...] (some versions: Properties) to open the Printer Driver settings.

(3) Click [ Advance ] Button in the main setting of the Brother GT -3 FileOutput Printer Driver .

(4) Check the Transp arent Layer Checkbox and click the radio button [ Create ARTR File ].

(5) Click [ OK ] Button here and in the Main Setting too and print.

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(6) The following dialog appears to save AR TR file. Input the file name (as "test.artr")

Saved as "test.artr"

Step 4: Apply RGB-info PNG file to transp arent-info ARTR file in printing.

(1) Open test_RGB.PNG" with Photoshop, made in (1) of Step 1.

(2) Microsoft Paint automatically changes the resolution of "test_RGB.PNG" as 72 dpi. Select [ Image ] > [ Image Size ] and

check off the [ Resample Image ] and change the resolution to the previous value that you made memo in (2) of Step 1.

2. apply the original resolution (e.g. 200)

1. Check-OFF

(3) Select [ File ] > [ Print ] and select Brother GT-3 FileOutput and print "test_RGB.PNG". Align the print position exactly the

same as the AR TR file in (2) of Step 3.. Select [ Page Setup ...] (some versions: Properties) and open the Printer Driver settings.

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(4) Check the Transparent Layer Checkbox and click the radio button [ Import AR TR File ]. Select the ARTR file "test.AR TR"

with transparent info that was made in (6) of Step 3.

Select "test.artr".

(5) Click [ OK ] Button here and in the Main Setting too and print. The AR3 file, the combination of RGB info and transparent

info included, is saved.

The final preview with File Viewer

4-3-14. Setting Print Direction as Uni-Directional

This settings is available only When GT-3 printer's [ Print Direction ] menu is [ Auto]. You can set the Print Direction when you

make print data so that mis-print may be decreased in print operation.

<Note>

If the printer's setting is [ Always Bi- ], the printer does bi-directional print even if the Printer Driver sets in Uni-Directional

printing. The printer's setting is prior to the Printer Driver's.

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4-3-15. Printing Color Chart

For your information, GT-782 Color Chart "ColorCha rt_1200.ar3" and "ColorChart_600.ar3" are available to understand Color

gamut. Print the T-shirt and Color Chart will work something like Pantone's Color Formula Guide. It is in [ All Program ] >

[ Brother GT-3 Tools ] > [ T est Data ].

The colors in this chart corresponds to the Color Palettes (Swatches) for CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. See

"3-3-7. Opening the Useful Tools".

<Note>

The image data (PDF) is in Useful Tools. Print the image data when you want to know how the Printer Driver changes the

colors with the settings. See "3-3-7. Opening the Useful T ools".

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4-4. Uninstalling / Installing the Platen

Replace the Platen for your print material. When the option Platen e.g. Youth Platen is used, be sure to set "Platen Size" in

Printer Driver menu (see "4-3-3. Selecting the Platen Size").

4-4-1. Uninstalling the Platen

(1) Press the Platen Button to eject the Platen.

(2) Set the Platen Height Adjustment Lever at the "A" position.

(3) Loosen the Platen Fixing Lever underneath the Platen by 1 to 1.5 turns.

(4) Uninstall the Platen by lifting it up straight.

Platen Fixing Lever

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4-4-2. Installing the Platen

(1) Place the Platen.

(2) Tighten the Platen Fixing Lever securely .

<Note> Adjust the Platen Height (see "4-5. Placing the T -shirt on the Platen ").

Platen Fixing Lever

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4-4-3. Lowering the Platen height

The Platen height can be lowered by 13 mm by replacing the Bush Platen Shaft and the Platen Positioning Plate to "Platen

Lowering Set" (option). Prepare a hexagon wrench (3 mm).

The adjustable height of the Platen (from the left most position "A" of the original to the bottom)

Original parts: 1 - 12 mm

Platen Lowering Set (option): 13 - 25 mm

Platen Lowering Se

Platen Positioning Plate

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(1) Remove the Platen Fixing Lever and uninstall the Platen by lifting it up straight.

(2) Loosen the two hexagon head screws that fix Bush Platen Shaft.

Hexagon head screws

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(3) Replace the Bush Platen Shaft with Platen Height Adjustment Lever assembled and the Platen Positioning Plate to the

"Platen Lowering Set" (option).

Bush platen shaf

Positioning jig

Platen positioning plat

Platen height adjustment lever

Machined surface

<Note>

Fix the Platen Positioning Plate by pushing it to the machined surface while the positioning jig is inserted into the Platen

Arm.

(4) Install the Platen as it is and fix it. The Platen Height Adjustment Lever is in the lower hole.

Original position

After replacing to Platen Lowering Set, the Platen height is lowered by 13 mm.

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Ensure there is adequate space left for safe working. The Platen moves forward while operating.

Do not handle the platen while printing. If your hand gets caught between the platen or the T-shirt tray and the covers, it may be injured.

Do not move the Platen by hand. The Printer may be mechanically and electrically damaged.

T o get the optimum quality print result, you need to adjust the Platen height depending on the thickness of the T -shirt.

<Note>

z The clearance between the Clearance Sensor and the surface of the Print Heads should be app. 2 mm. If the clearance is

wider, the ink mist will spread inside the printer and the printing material, and may damage the sensors inside. If you print with wider clearance (more than 2 mm) then check the inside of the printer and keep it clean. Replace the Maintenance Parts by referring to "6-1. Replacing Consumables" and clean by "6-1-6. Cleaning the inside of the printer and restart" and "6-1-7. Cleaning the Encoder Strip".

z If Platen height is too low, the result may be poor quality (e.g. a straight line becomes double). Adjust it properly by test

moving the platen in with Platen Button on the Control Panel. When you have to lower the Platen to avoid any material which is thicker i.e. hems the hems, use Uni-Directional print (see "7-2-4. Changing the Print Direction"). Y ou can set a print data as Uni-Directional by the Printer Driver. See "4-3-14. Setting Print Direction as Uni-Directional".

z The Platen height can be lower by 13 mm by replacing the Bush Platen Shaft with Platen Height Adjustment Lever

assembled and the Platen Positioning Plate to "Platen Lowering Set" (option). See "4-4-3. Lowering the Platen height".

(1) If the Platen is not ejected, press the Platen Button to eject it.

(2) Loose the Platen Fix Lever and adjust the Platen Height to "A" position (leftmost) for T-shirt. Set it to the "C" position when

you print on a sweater or a towel. If the Platen height is too low, the print quality turns worse. Keep the clearance between the Clearance Sensor and the surface of the Print Heads should be app. 2 mm.

Platen height adjustment lever

Platen fixing lever

<Note> Do not use force when you adjust the levers.

(3) Tighten the Platen Fixing Lever securely .

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(4) Place the T-shirt, with its print side on the top of Platen and the other side underneath the Platen, as shown below. The

Pretreatment must be applied first when you print on dark-colored T-shirts with White ink. (See "4-6-1. Applying the Pretreatment".)

Print side

<Note>

z Pay attention to the hems; neck, arm holes, tags, and the bottom.

The side edges may raise and hit the Print Head during printing operation. It is important to ensure the t shirt surface is flat and smooth.

z To align a T - shirt easily , you can print a grid on the Platen Sheet. It is in [ All Program ] > [ Brother GT -3 Tools ] >

[ Useful T ools ]. Grid14x16.ar3 is for the st andard Platen 14x16. (See "3-3-7. Opening the Useful Tools".)

(5) Smooth the surface to remove wrinkles and threads with your hands. Move your hands smoothly and softly from the

center to the edges, to fix the T-shirt and the Platen Sheet together .

<Note>

z If the surface of T -shirt is not smooth enough, Clearance Sensor may be activated z If you stretch the T -shirt by force , the ink may move and/or shrink the fibers while printing and the position of white

ink and colors may be shifted and you will see white lines around the color print. Do not pull, especially thinner materials in setting on the Platen.

z When placing a thick fabric such as a sweatshirt, keep its surface as flat as possible.

(6) Keep the sleeves and overflows on the T-shirt T ray to avoid jamming.

shirt tra

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(7) Press the Platen Button to insert the Platen, and check the clearance between the flap of the Clearance Sensor and the

T-shirt. If the Platen height is appropriate, the space is aroun d 2.0 mm, to avoid the fuzzy fibers on the surface. Adjust the Platen Height by moving Platen Height Adjustment Lever .

<Note>

z Make sure you check the space when the Platen is moving, so that Clearance Sensor works properly . While the

platen stops, it is in upper position.

z When the surface/back of the Clearance Sensor is dirty, it may damage the printing material when loading. Wipe off

the dirt with a soft wet cloth with water. (See “6-1-2. Replacing the Wiper Cleaner and Cleaning the Caps / Wipers”.)

z If the Platen height is too high, the T-shirt, Print Head, or both of them may be damaged when printing.

Clearance sensor

T-shirt

The clearance should be around 2.0 mm

(8) Press the Platen Button to eject the Platen. Adjust the height by repeating the following steps (9)-(12). If the Platen height

is appropriate, you can go to “4-6. Printing” to start printing.

If not, go on to the following steps. (9) Loosen the Platen Fixing Lever. (10) Adjust the Platen height by turning the Platen Height Adjustment Lever . The alphabets are the guide scales. (1 1) Tighten the Platen Fixing Lever securely. (12) Confirm the height by moving Platen with Platen Button. Repeat steps until the Plate height becomes appropriate.

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4-6. Printing

Ensure there is adequate space left for safe working. The Platen moves forward while operating.

CAUTION

Do not handle the platen while printing. If your hand gets caught between the platen or the T-shirt tray and the covers, injury may result.

Do not move the Platen by hand. The Printer may be mechanically and electrically damaged.

Do not put your hands inside the covers while the printer’s power is turned on, otherwise your hands may touch against moving parts and this may result in injury .

Take care not to let the liquids: Ink, Wash Liquid, Maintenance Solution, Pretreatment or waste liquid come into contact with your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise inflammation can result. In case of contact with eyes, do not rub but immediately rinse the eyes with water.

Furthermore, do not drink the liquids: Ink, Wash Liquid, Maintenance Solution, Pretreatment or waste liquid under any circumstances, as they can cause vomiting and diarrhea.

Keep the liquids out of the reach of children.

4-6-1. Applying the Pretreatment

Pretreatment must be applied on a T-shirts to keep the White ink on the surface of a T-shirt. Wear gloves to keep Pretreatment from the skin.

<Note>

z Use a heat press and "thin and flat" glass cloth sheet or fluorine coated sheet (T eflon Sheet) to cure the Pretreatment.

The surface must be as flat as possible in curing. If you use an oven, the fibers may not lay down flat causing low print quality .

z Place glass cloth sheet or fluorine coated sheet (T eflon Sheet) to cover the pressed surface so that the T-shirt can be flat

and even.

z Water drops on the Pretreatment-cured surface turn stains, becau se the white ink can sink into the T-shirt fibers. Do not

wet the cured surface. Do not leave a Pretreatment-cured T -shirt in a humid sp ace.

z Be aware of the temperature of the heat press in curing the Pretreatment. T emperature easily drops by continual curing.

If the temperature is low, the Pretreatment can not make ink barrier on the surface of the T -shi rt and the White ink may easily sink into the fibers and can not produce enough white.

z Better to use an Urethane mat (continuous foam) to release more steam while curing. z If CMYK inks are printed on a Pre-treatment applied T-shirt, ink may washed off. Do not apply Pretreatm ent when you

print without using White ink.

z Pretreatment on some T-shirt s may be seen easier after applied and cured. W ash lightly with water. Some dyes may be

decolorized by Pretreatment, we recommend you test the garment before printing.

z Pretreatment mist may spread out when you use a spray and/or pretreatment applicator . V entilate your room in operation.

Wear a face mask or goggles as necessary .

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How to dilute Pretreatment :

Y ou can have some margins to dilute Pretreatment. Select the ratio for your material and purpose. St andard: Pretreatment 1 L + Distilled W ater 2 L ( 1:2 volume ratio) thinner mix: Pretreatment 1 kg + Distilled Water 2 kg ( 1:2 weight ratio) rich mix: Pretreatment 1 L + Distilled Water 1 L( 1:1 volume ratio)

<Note> When you dilute Pretreatment in rich condition, white is whiter but halo mark around the pretreated area may be seen easily

and the washability may be worse. On the other hand, when you dilute in thinner mix, the halo mark may be improved but the print may be less white, and the of the diluted Pretreatment may not be stable.

How much Pretreatment to be applied by the area on thick black T-shirt:

Area The amount of Pretreatment

14x16 10x12

7x8

Letter / A4

Pocket （10 x 10 cm)

How to apply with the spray:

(1) Put the Pretreatment into the spray. Use an spray which can produce fine mists. (2) Put a T-shirt flat and apply by spraying the Pretreatment. Insert some plate so that the Pretreatment will not go into the

back side. Weight the T -shirt before / after then you can see the amount of applied Pretreatment to help you acquaint.

How to spray the Pretreatment

<Note>

30g 16g

15g

Pretreatment mist may spread out when you use a spray and/or pretreatment applicator . Ventilate your room in operation. Wear a face mask or goggles as necessary .

(3) Roll a roller on the surface so that the Pretreatment can sink equally . (4) Put the T-shirt on the heat press. Keep the surface flat without wrinkles. Use glass cloth sheet or fluorine coated sheet

(T eflon Sheet) and press with high pressure. Curing co ndition is the same as ink: 180°C (356°F) in 35 seconds. (5) Remove the T -shirt from the heat press and cool.

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How to apply with the roller:

(1) Pour the Pretreatment onto the tray. Place the roller into pretreatment and make it absorb enough pretreatment. Our

option Roller is recommended to apply even and smooth. (2) Draw the roller softly and remove unnecessary pretreatment. Roll back and forth smoothly and slowly. Weight the T -shirt

before / after then you can see the amount of applied Pretreatment to help you acquaint.

(3) Put the T-shirt on the heat press. Keep the surface flat without wrinkles. Use glass cloth sheet or fluorine coated sheet

(T eflon Sheet) and press with high pressure. Curing co ndition is the same as ink: 180°C (356°F) in 35 seconds. (4) Remove the T -shirt from the heat press and cool.

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4-6-2. Making One Print

GT-3 receives the next print data from PC in printing. Just before you press the Print Button, confirm the Job Comment (or file name) and the counter on the display of the Control Panel.

(1) Make sure the Print Button has been turned on, which indicates your printer has received the print data successfully . (2) Make sure that the Platen is ejected and the printed material is set properly. If not, press the Platen Button. (3) Make sure the Platen Height, The clearance between the Cl earance Sensor and the surface of the Print Heads should

be app. 2 mm. Before / after you print on thicker material, use Platen Button to move the Platen to confirm the clearance. (4) Confirm the Job Comment on the Display shows the correct print job details. Check the counter whether it is 000 (new) or

not (previous). (5) Press the Print Button to start printing operation.

When the printing is completed, the Platen is ejected and an audible indication is given.

If printing is to be stopped before it is finished, press Stop Button to stop the operation. Then press Platen Button to eject

the Platen.

<Note> z By pressing the Print Button, your printer automatically starts cleaning the Print Head every 24 print s (default) or every

numbers of prints you have set (see "7-2-5. Changing the Auto Head Cleaning Setting”), or after your printer has not been used for then printing will automatically start.

z Keep away from the moving platen. z If the Platen is not at the appropriate position when the Print Button is pressed, it automatically adjusts the position to

start printing. Press the Print Button again to start printing after the Platen is available

z Do not open unlock or open the Cover during printing. If you do the power is turned off for safety reasons.

more than two hours. In this case, wait until the cleaning completes (takes about 20 seconds), and

4-6-3. Printing More than One Print Using the Same Print Data

After making one print following the procedure in “4-6-2. Making One Print”, you can continue making more prints using the same print data.

(1) Confirm the Platen height and the Print Direction. (2) Press the Print Button to start printing. The counter indicates how many images are printed.

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4-7. Removing the T-shirt from the Platen

(1) Hold the shirt slightly to allow are to get between the shirt and the platen. (2) Hold both shoulders of the T-shirt, and then pull it out straight from the Platen. Hold the T-shirt by the printed area on your

side, which is easier to deal with the wet T- shirt safe.

<Note> Be careful not to get "wet" ink on your hands or printed material. Wash your hands or clothes with soap if stained. Y ou cannot wash away the stained ink on the material because the ink may be absorbed into the fiber.

4-8. Curing the Ink onto the T-shirt

To cure the ink onto the T -shirt, a heat press is handy and convenient in time and temperature control. The condition to cure

ink is 180°C (356°F) in 35 seconds.

production; it takes longer but the washability is a little improved, and the feel of the surface is softer than cured by a heat press. The condition is

below .

conditions (temperature inside and the actual curing test) before you start production.

Follow the instruction manual that comes with your Heat Press and conveyor oven, and be sure to confirm the actual

160°C (320°F) at the printed surface in 3 minutes and 30 seconds by the conveyor oven shown

When you print with White ink, use release paper. Use co nveyor oven (tunnel) for mass

<Note> z The actual conditions of the heat press and conveyor oven may be far from your expectations. The temperature in the

tunnel part may not be even. To keep the washability, calibrate your conveyor oven and do test print.

z The colors may be faded by washing and rubbing when the curing conditions is not appropriate. z The hat press and the oven should be used in a well ventilated environment. When curing the White ink, better to use an

oven with much ink on the surface. The surface of an T-shirt by an oven feels more natural and by an heat press more flat and glittering.

z After using the Heat Press, always confirm if the ink is completely dry and cured. z Make sure the surface of the Heat Press and glass cloth sheet or fluorine coated sheet (T eflon Sheet) are clean before

and after curing the T-shirts.

z Depending on the material, curing conduction may vary , be sure to test new materials before you use. Pretreated garment

is easier to be burnt than the normal garment.

z Printed colors may transfer when a printed surface rubs on a white or light-colored synthetic leather made of PVC

(polyvinyl chloride). When printing CMYK-only garments, the CMYK ink may transfer to the White-only printed garment when they rub against each other. In those cases, clean the stains with a sof t cloth or toothbrush with a household cleaner or alcohol.

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5 . Printing AR3 Files

When saving a print data in AR3 format file, you can select the printing procedure by either of these two methods z Print an AR3 file with GT -3 File V iewer . You can check the detailed print conditions and ink cost before sending a print

data to your printer.

z Save AR3 files in a CompactFl ash. You can print with St and-alone printer without using PC.

The procedure of printing AR3 files:

(1) Use GT-3 FileOutput Printer Driver and save the print data in AR3 file format.

See “5-1. Making Print Data in AR3 File”.

(2) Send the AR3 file to your printer using GT -3 File Viewer or a USB flash driv e.

See “5-2. Reading AR3 Files Saved in a USB flash drive” or “5-3. Sending AR3 Files from GT-3 File Viewer to your

Printer”. (3) Place the T -shirt on the Platen, adjust the Platen height and then print.

See “4-5. Placing the T-shirt on the Platen”, "4-6. Printing", "4-7. Removing the T-shirt from the Platen" and "4-8. Curing

the Ink onto the T-shirt".

5 -1. Making Print Data in AR3 File

GT-3 cannot print GT -541 / GT-782 print data (*.arp).

<Note> You cannot edit AR3 files; we recommend you save the dat a in the original format as well.

(1) Create the artwork using a graphic application. See “4-2. Setting the Applications’ Print Condition” for proper settings. (2) Select [ Print ]on [ File ] menu of the application.

Print dialog box appears. (3) Select “Brother GT-3 FileOutput " Printer Driver and click "Properties" or "Preferences" for Printer Driver settings. (See

"4-3. Setting the Printer Driver Condition ".)

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(4) Print with the application's print menu. Wait for a while until the following preview window appears. Click [ Save ] button.

<Important!>

Depending on the application, the image size, resolution and PC spec, it may take a few minutes to open the Preview window after clicking “OK” or “Print”. Do not click “Print” or “OK” again.

A print data example with White data

(5) "Save As" dialog appears. Select where to save the data, enter the file name, select “GT Print File (*.ar3)” as the file type,

and then click “Save”.

The AR3 file is created and saved in the selected location.

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5-2. Reading AR3 Files Saved in a USB flash drive

<Note>

z Use a USB flash drive: the capacity under 32 GB, F A T 32 formatted. z Your printer can only read AR3 files from a USB flash drive.

(1) Insert the USB flash drive into the Slot in front of the Operation Panel.

<Note> Do not insert the USB flash drive by force; it may destroy the saved data.

(2) Select [ Print Data Load ] from the menu and press OK button. The information (Job Name or Job Comment, Ink

Consumption, Platen Sizes, etc.) of the AR3 file in the USB flash drive is displayed. The folders in the USB flash drive are

indicated with [ ]. (3) Select the file to be printed, and then press the OK Button.

Y our printer start s reading the USB flash drive and the Print Button on your printer’s Control Panel starts flashing.

When the AR3 file finished reading, the printer bells and the Print Button turns on.

USB flash drive Slot

<Note> If a file name of the data saved in a USB flash drive cannot read properly , see “7-1. Solving Printer Problems". Do not touch the USB flash drive while the Print Button is flashing; it may destroy the saved data. Reading the USB flash drive may take more than two minutes depending on the stored data sizes.

(4) Pull out the USB flash drive when you have finished printing the data.

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5-3. Sending AR3 Files from GT-3 File Viewer to your Printer

(1) Double-click the AR3 file directly or select the GT-3 File Viewer in your PC's [ All Program ] > [ Brother GT-3 Tools] and

click [ Browse… ] to open the AR3 file. (2) The file’s print condition by the Printer Driver and the preview (layout) appear in the following window. The information in

the Advanced Menu of the printer driver can be indicated by clicking the [ Details... ] button. When the White data is

included ("Color + White" or "White Only"), the background indicates either black or "T ranspa rent Color". If no White dat a

is included, the background indicates white.

A print data example with Whit e data

A print data example only with Color dat a

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(3) When the White data is included, you can simulate the print by changing the background color. Click [ Change ] button

and select the color. When [ Show White Image ] is checked, White data under the Color dat a is indicated.

Input the RGB values directly

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Simulation with the brown background (R=128, G=64, B=64)

(4) Select the print data of the Present Layer so that you can check the individual image of the print dat a when the print data

have multiple loading/unloading of the Platen. [ Total ] shows the preview of all combined print dat a. Check [ White Data ]

then only the White data without Color data is indicated. (5) Confirm the print conditions and layout, then click “Send to GT Printer”. Also confirm that your printer is connected to PC

with USB 2.0 Cable.

The AR3 file has been sent to your printer .

<Note>

If more than one GT -3 are installed in your PC, the Select Printer dialog appears.

Select the one to send the data to, and then click OK. PC starts sending the print data.

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6. Maintenance

For optimum product performance regular maintenance is required.

DANGER

6. Maintenance

Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet before opening the right-side cover of the control unit. Do not touch as high voltage can result in severe injury.

CAUTION

Wait at least 1 minute after turning off the power switch before opening the front cover. Do not touch the head heat sink as it may be HOT and may cause a bum.

Be careful not to get your fingers caught when closing the front cover, otherwise it may result in injury to your fingers.

Do not move the Platen by hand. The Printer may be seriously damaged by this.

Do not disassemble the ink cartridge. Take care not to let the liquids: Ink, Wash Liquid, Maintenance Solution, Pretreatment or waste liquid come into contact with your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise inflammation can result. In case of contact with eyes, do not rub but immediately rinse the eyes with water. Furthermore, do not drink the liquids: Ink, Wash Liquid, Maintenance Solution, Pretreatment or waste liquid under any circumstances, as they can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Keep the liquids out of the reach of children.

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6-1. Replacing Consumables

This section describes how to replace the consumables and the maintenance of the printer.

6-1-1. Replacing the Ink Cartridge

The ink indicator on the Display flashes when the Ink Cartridge is getting low. Prepare the new Ink Cartridge (option*), and replace it when “Empty XXXX (color)” is displayed. （* See "1-3-5. Consumable Requirements and Options" for part code.)

<Note>

z Use the Ink Cartridges described in “1-3-5. Consumable Requirement s and Options”. z Be careful not to get ink on your hands or clothing. Wash with soap if stained with ink. You cannot wash away the staine d

ink on the material because the ink may be absorbed into the fiber.

z Do not replace cartridges while printing or head cleaning; is in operation it may cause damage to your printer . z Do not disassemble the Ink Cartridge. z Replace the Maintenance Parts packed together with Cyan Ink Cartridge (380 cc /180 cc), Magenta Ink Cartridge (380

cc)and White Ink Cartridge (380 cc) when you open the new one. Clean the Caps and Wipers, replace the Wiper Cleaners, Fan Filter, Roller Felt s (4), Flushing Plate Sponge (top) and Flushing Plate Felt (bottom) according to our maintenance schedule to maintain good print quality . Replace them when you see the warning indicated on the display too. Print quality may be reduced by insufficient cleaning, e.g. dirty printed materials, mis-firing. See "6-1-2. Replacing the Wiper Cleaner and Cleaning the Caps / Wipers", "6-1-3. Replacing Flushing Plate Sponge and Flushing Plate Felt", "6-1-4. Replacing the Fan Filter", "6-1-5. Replacing the Roller Felts" and "6-1-7. Cleaning the Encoder Strip".

z T o keep the best print result, your printer will show em pty status for the color cartridge that is empty . To keep print quality, a

small amount of ink remains to avoid damage to your printer.

(1) Open the new Ink Cartridge.

<Note> Pigments in the White Ink are sinking little by little all the time. Hold the cartridge with both hands, upside down from the mounted position, and shake it in 1-2 minutes so that the pigments inside can be mixed enough. Do it one by one.

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(2) Remove the used Ink Cartridge from the slot of the printer. Put your finger to the handle and pull out the Ink Cartridge.

<Note> Leave the used Ink Cartridge installed until just before the replacement. Leaving your printer with no Ink Cartridge installed may cause ink leakage or other serious damages.

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(3) Confirm the direction and the color of the new Ink Cartridge and put the bottom edge on the base and slide it to the back

of the slot.

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<Note> Confirm the color of the ink cartridge. Loading a wrong color causes serious damage to print quality, and could damage to the Print Heads. If you have installed a wrong color, immediately contact Brother or your dealer for a service call.

(4) When you have replaced either one of the White, Cyan or Magenta Ink Cartridge, replace the Maintenance Parts packed

together in the Carton. Clean the Caps and Wipers, replace the Wiper Cleaners, Fan Filter, Roller Felts (4), Flushing Plate Sponge (top) and Flushing Plate Felt (bottom) according to our maintenance schedule to maintain good print quality. See “6-1-2.” and the following pages. This is really important to keep your printer in good condition.

<Note>

z Do not repeat unnecessary uninstalling / installing the Ink Cartridge. z Dispose the used Ink Cartridge in compliance with your local regulations.

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6-1-2. Replacing the Wiper Cleaner and Cleaning the Caps / Wipers

The Wiper Cleaner needs to be replaced regularly. Keep the Print Head Cap and Wiper Blade clean when replacing the Wiper Cleaner. If not, the waste ink may drop on a T-shirt in printing or mis-firing may not be easily improved.

(1) Select [ Maintenance ] from the menu by pressing Up/Down Buttons and press OK Button. (2) Select [ Maintenance Parts Exchange ] and press OK Button. The Platen will be loaded and the Wipers will be moved to

the cleaning position. Follow the message and turn off the printer.

(3) Open the Front Cover with both hands until it is locked with the stopper.

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(4) Cover your right hand with a plastic bag so that you can hold the used Wiper Cleaner safe and clean. Pick the right edge

of the Wiper Cleaner and move slightly to the right (1-2 mm) by your right hand, the claw in the right will be released.

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(5) Move the Wiper Cleaner slightly to the left (1-2 mm) to release the claw in the left. Pay attention not to tilt the Wiper

Cleaner or the waste ink may drop. Keep flat and move slowly.

<Note> Do not tilt the Wiper Cleaner, ink may get on your hands or clothing.

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(6) Pick the plastic bag on your right hand with your left hand, and wrap the Wiper Cleaner with the plastic bag.

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(7) Remove the wrapped Wiper Cleaner carefully, not to drop waste ink and dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

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<Note> Pay attention not to soil the Timing Belt and the other parts with waste ink.

(8) Prepare the Wiper Cleaner, which is in the carton of White, Cyan and Magenta (380 cc only) Ink Cartridge or in the

Maintenance Cleaning Kit (option*). ( * See "1-3-5. Consumable Requirements and Options" to get the Code Number.)

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(9) Wear the gloves, and wet both sides of a Clean Stick (green grip) with the Wash Liquid.

<Note> Use only the Wash Liquid included to wet the Clean Stick; using other liquid will cause damage to the Print Heads.

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(10) Use the one side of wet Clean Stick to clean the front side of the Wiper Blade. (11) Use the other side of the wet Clean Stick to clean the rear of the Wiper Blade. Do not wipe the White / Color with the

same Clean Stick.

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(12) Wet other two Clean Sticks and use them to remove ink or dust from the Print Head Caps.

Use one side of the Clean Stick to clean one Print Head Cap.

<Note> Do not use dry Clean Stick; it cannot clean ink or dust. It may damage the Print Head Caps. Wipe off the dirty ink of Clean Sticks with soft cloth if it is too dirty and wet with Wash Liquid.

(13) Mount the new Wiper Cleaner by following (6) to (4) in the previous pages.

<Note> Do not give stress to the Timing Belt in mounting the Wiper Cleaner.

If your printer turns on with no errors, replacement of the Wiper Cleaner has been completed successfully. If something irregular occurs, e.g. abnormal noise or error "No Wiper Cleaner (CMYK/White)", turn off your printer, and check if the Wiper Cleaner is correctly mounted.

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6-1-3. Replacing Flushing Plate Sponge and Flushing Plate Felt

After replacing the Wiper Cleaner, replace the Flushing Plate Sponge and Flushing Plate Felt. Remove the Flushing

(1)

Plate from the printer by lifting up the right side slightly and pull up to the right direction.

(2) Remove the used Flushing Plate Sponge and Flushing Plate Felt from the Flushing Plate and remove the waste ink

inside. Put the new Flushing Plate Sponge (bottom) and Flushing Plate Felt (top) into the Flushing Plate and mount the Flushing Plate as it is to the printer.

<Note> z Keep clean the top edge of the Flushing Plate; if it is covered with dust and clogged ink, the Print Heads may touch

the surface and mis-firing may occur.

z Dispose the used Waste Ink in accordance with your local regulations. Or make contact to your dealer.

Flushing Plate

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Felt

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6-1-4. Replacing the Fan Filter

(1) Put the gloves on your both hands, and put your left hand from the space before the Timing Belt to reach the Filter Cover. (2) Lift up the Lock (1) of the Filter Cover with your left hand and move the Filter Cover to the opposite direction of the Fan

and pull out the Filter Cover by removing the Guide Holes from the projections.

(1)

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<Note> Pay attention not to hit the Filter Cover to the Timing Belt.

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(3) Pick up the edge of the used Fan Filter mounted in the Filter Cover, and remove the Fan Filter from the Filter Cover. Put it

in the plastic bag

and dispose of it in accordance with local regulations.

Filter Cover

Fan Filter

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(4) Align the new Fan Filter to the shape of Filter Cover and mount it in by pushing by hand, with the "rough" surface to the

outside and the "fine" surface to the Exhaust Fan.

“Fie ne” surface

“Rough” surfac

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<Note> Check the surface of the Fan Filter, the rough side faces to the Platen to catch mist, and the fine side faces to the Fan side.

(5) Move the Filter Cover from the front side of the Timing Belt, insert the Guide Holes to the projections and cover the Fan

with the Filter Cover by pushing until the Lock hold the Fan.

<Note> Check if the Fan Filter can fix properly by pulling out to the Platen side.

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Brother GT-3 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS

1. Read This First

1-1. Precautions

1-2. Unpacking Your Printer

1-3. Required Condition

1-3-1. Environment

1-3-2. Electrical Requirements

1-3-3. Software Information

2. Identifying Your Printer’s Parts

2-1. Front

2-2. Right

2-3. Rear

2-4. Inside of the Front Cover

2-5. Upper part of the Maintenance Unit

2-6. Under the Platen

2-7. Control Panel

2-7-1. Display

2-7-2. Menu List

3. Getting Started

3-1. Placing Your Printer

3-2. Turning On/Off Your Printer

3-2-1. Turning On Your Printer

3-2-2. Turning Off Your Printer

3-3. Preparing Your PC

3-3-1. When you already have GT-541/GT-782

3-3-2. PC preparation: For Windows XP (32 bit)

3-3-3. Connection with USB 2.0 Cable: for Windows XP

3-3-4. Installation of PC for Windows Vista / Windows 7 (32 bit / 64 bit)

3-3-5. Connection with USB 2.0 Cable: for Windows Vista / Windows 7

3-3-6. Opening the installed manuals

3-3-7. Opening the Useful Tools

3-3-8. How to use Firmware Update Tools

3-4. Setting Up Your Printer

3-4-1. Adjusting the Display Contrast

3-4-2. Adjusting the Speaker Volume

3-4-3. Temperature

3-4-4. Language

4. Printing Directly from Applications

4-1. Basic Printing Procedure

4-2. Setting the Applications’ Print Condition

4-2-1. Common Notice for All Applications

4-2-2. Settings for CorelDRAW

4-2-3. Settings for Adobe Photoshop

4-2-4. Settings for Adobe Illustrator

4-2-5. Settings for Adobe Photoshop Elements

4-2-6. Settings for Paint Shop Photo Pro

4-2-7. Printing From Other Applications

4-3. Setting the Printer Driver Condition

4-3-1. Selecting Machine Mode

4-3-2. Entering the Job Comment

4-3-3. Selecting the Platen Size

4-3-4. Setting the Ink

4-3-5. Setting the Resolution

4-3-6. White Settings

4-3-7. Print with Black Ink on black garment

4-3-8. Making Gray with CMY Inks

4-3-9. Color Multiple Pass Printing

4-3-10. Settings for Color Inks

4-3-11. Settings for White Ink

4-3-12. Selecting the Color Processing for increasing the Vividness

4-3-13. Printing the image file on Transparent Layer

4-3-14. Setting Print Direction as Uni-Directional

4-3-15. Printing Color Chart

4-4. Uninstalling / Installing the Platen

4-4-1. Uninstalling the Platen

4-4-2. Installing the Platen

4-4-3. Lowering the Platen height

4-5. Placing the T-shirt on the Platen

4-6. Printing

4-6-1. Applying the Pretreatment

4-6-2. Making One Print

4-6-3. Printing More than One Print Using the Same Print Data

4-7. Removing the T-shirt from the Platen

4-8. Curing the Ink onto the T-shirt

5. Printing AR3 Files