Adjusting The Height Of The Platen - Brother GTX Series Reference Manual

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> CLOSEST DISTANCE
ALWAYS KEEP THE
To provide an optimum printing image quality when a thicker textile is used, you need
to adjust the platen's height related to the thickness of the textile.
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by 1 or 2 steps. Re-attach everything and tighten again the Platen Fixing Lever
> Don't forget to bring back the platen to the
finished to print on thicker material!
> if you have to print above hem and seams, go for UNI-directional printing to keep quality!
There are several maintenance procedures that
or prompted basis in order to keep your printer performing properly.
This short guide describes the maintenance procedures that must be performed.
> Please see the Instruction Manual for each specific maintenance procedure for step by step instructions.
BEST PRACTICE FOR PRINTING >>> A MUST!
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BETWEEN THE PRINTHEADS AND THE SURFACE OF THE GARMENT !
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR THE LONG LIFE OF YOUR PRINTER
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ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE PLATEN

To adjust the platen height, loosen the Platen Fixing
Lever and move the Platen Height Adjustment Lever
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.to a lower position. Re-tighten the Platen Fixing Lever
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if you are happy with new distance. Flaten down all the
wrinkles of the fabric.
To check if new textile is not detected by the sensor, push
the button
1 If you need to go down further more, remove 1 or 2 col-
lars, loosen the knob
Please also check useful videos at
https://www.youtube.com/user/BrotherGTSeries/videos
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Ink Mist
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and repeat the process if needed!
and push down the platen bearing
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A position when you have
GTX MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW
must be performed on a daily, weekly,
Ink Mist
10 mm
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