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Epson Fast T-Jet 3 PLUS User Manual (135 pages)

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 11.11 MB

Basic Safety Instructions
3
Safety Instructions for Ink Cartridges

4
- Table of Contents
  5
Legend of Symbols

4
Chapter 1 - Introduction

11
T-Jet3 PLUS Important Points

11
- The Basics
  11
- Maintenance
  12
- Poor Artwork
  12
Important Support Information

13
- Support Hours
  13
About the Garment Decorating Business and

13
Where to Learn more

13
- The Book
  14
- Computer Graphics Dvds
  14
- Business and Marketing DVD's
  14
- Internet
  14
Trade Shows and Trade Magazines

15
Our Advice

15
Chapter 2 - Unpacking and Setup

17
Unpacking Your T-Jet3 PLUS

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- Main Box Contents
  18
- Box 2
  18
- Industrial Bulk Ink System Parts
  18
- Waste Bottle
  19
- Exhaust Fan
  19
- Lifting Your T-Jet3 PLUS Unit from the Box
  19
- Preparations
  19
- Remove Hold down Clamps
  19
- Install the Maximum Height Bar
  20
- Check the Adjustable Shirtboard Height
  20
- Removing the Packing Tape
  21
- Environmental Controls and Humidity
  21
- Plug Unit into AC Power
  22
Connecting Your T-Jet3 PLUS to a Computer

23
Installing the Bulk Ink System

24
Changing Ink Brands

26
Installing the Bulk Ink Cartridges

26
- Connecting Ink Lines to the Ink Bottles
  28
Resetting the Bulk Ink Cartridges

29
Load and Eject Positions

30
Graphics and RIP Software

31
Chapter 3- Software Overview

31
Fastartist and Fastrip

32
Using Computer Graphics Software

33
Image Types

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- Vector
  34
- Pixel Based Bitmap
  34
- Summary
  34
Editing Bitmap Artwork in Fastartist/Photoshop

35
- File Types and Resolutions
  36
- Check File Mode
  37
- Check File Size and Resolution
  37
- Check File Saturation
  38
- Sharpening Images
  39
- Using the Tone Curve
  40
- Bitmap Editing in Fastartist
  40
- Selecting Areas
  41
- Channels and Layers
  41
- Setting Transparent Images in Fastartist
  42
- Removing Backgrounds with Photoshop
  42
- Making Your Selection a New Layer
  43
Fixing Bad Line-Art in Photoshop and Fastartist

44
Artwork for Light and Dark Garments

44
Epson Driver Installation

45
- Disabling the Status Monitor
  48
Chapter 4 - Printing Basics

49
Control Panel Overview

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- Power Button
  49
- Passes
  50
- Ink Button
  50
- Load Button/Load Light
  50
- Eject Button
  50
- Error Button
  51
- Low Ink Indicator Lights
  51
- Power Light
  51
- Load Light
  51
- All Ink Lights Flashing + Ink Button and Error Light
  51
- Ink Light and Error Light (Synchronous) Flashing
  52
- Ink Light and Error Light (Alternating) Flashing Fast
  52
Basic Steps for Printing a Shirt

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- Loading a Garment Onto the Shirtboard
  53
- Check Garment Height Clearance
  54
Key Points for Printing

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- Prepare Your Artwork for Printing
  55
A Word about Resolutions, Speed and Quality

56
Print Modes and Fastrip

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- CMYK Cartoon and Photo Print Modes
  56
- Color Print Modes
  57
- Underbase Print Modes
  57
- Windows Underbase
  57
When a Print Job Is Finished

58
- Curing Your Garments
  58
How to Use the Print Pass Counter

60
Printing from Various Graphic Programs

60
Quick Printing Tips

63
Production Rates and Ink Cost Chart

65
Chapter 5- Advanced Printing with White Ink

67
White Ink Warnings and Care

67
Pretreatment Basics

68
- Applying Pretreatment
  68
Printing White Ink

71
Washing Directions

73
White Ink Troubleshooting

73
Chapter 6 - Printing on Other Items

75
Printing on General Items

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- Location and Placement
  75
- Adjusting the Bed Height
  77
Printing Baseball Caps

77
Non-Textile Printing

79
Setting up an Image for Print

82
Printing Golf Balls

86
Chapter 7 - Maintenance Utilities to Improve Print Quality

91
Epson Adjustment Program

91
Check the Spit Tray on a Regular Basis

95
Emptying the External Waste Bottle

95
Resetting Waste Ink Counter

96
Print Head Replacement

98
- Support Hours
  98
- Chapter- 8 Preventative Maintenance/Problem Solving
  99
Keep Your Encoder Strip Clean

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- Clean the Encoder Strip DAILY
  100
Clean Capping Station and Wiper Daily

100
- Cleaning the Wiper
  101
Check the Spit Tray on a Regular Basis

101
Turn Your T-Jet 3 off at Night

101
Cautions about Ink Levels

101
Print with the Lid Closed

102
Preparing Your T-Jet 3 for Downtime

102
- Flushing the Ink System
  102
Humidity and Environment Control

102
Eliminating Ink Drops on Shirts

105
Clean Bulk System Chip Blocks

105
Have a Lot of RAM for Your Computer

105
When in Doubt - Unplug Everything

105
Clean Drive Belt and Roller

106
Shake Shirts or Preheat to Minimize Lint

106
Keep Excess Ink from the Ribbon Cable

106
Five Minute Daily Maintenance

107
Weekly or Monthly Maintenance

108
RS232 Cable

108
Auto Head Cleaning (Optional from Fastrip)

109
Daily and Weekly Maintenance Schedule Checklist

110
Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting

111
Chapter 10- Transporting the Printer

127
Flush the System

127
Secure the Print Bed and Ink System

129
Pack the Printer in Its Original Box

130
Shipping Procedures

130
Shipment Checklist

131
- Important Shipping Requirements
  132
- Other Warranty and Packing Issues
  132
Chapter 11 - Product Support

133
Request for Return Authorization

133
Appendix A- Requirements and Notices

133
- Windows os System Requirements for T-Jet3 PLUS Operation
  133
FCC Compliance

134
Declaration of Conformity

134
- European Union Declaration of Conformity - CE
  135

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Epson Fast T-Jet 3 PLUS User Manual (135 pages)

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions for Ink Cartridges

Legend of Symbols

Chapter 1 - Introduction

T-Jet3 PLUS Important Points

Important Support Information

About the Garment Decorating Business and

Where to Learn more

Trade Shows and Trade Magazines

Our Advice

Chapter 2 - Unpacking and Setup

Unpacking Your T-Jet3 PLUS

Connecting Your T-Jet3 PLUS to a Computer

Installing the Bulk Ink System

Changing Ink Brands

Installing the Bulk Ink Cartridges

Resetting the Bulk Ink Cartridges

Load and Eject Positions

Graphics and RIP Software

Chapter 3- Software Overview

Fastartist and Fastrip

Using Computer Graphics Software

Image Types

Editing Bitmap Artwork in Fastartist/Photoshop

Fixing Bad Line-Art in Photoshop and Fastartist

Artwork for Light and Dark Garments

Epson Driver Installation

Chapter 4 - Printing Basics

Control Panel Overview

Basic Steps for Printing a Shirt

Key Points for Printing

A Word about Resolutions, Speed and Quality

Print Modes and Fastrip

When a Print Job Is Finished

How to Use the Print Pass Counter

Printing from Various Graphic Programs

Quick Printing Tips

Production Rates and Ink Cost Chart

Chapter 5- Advanced Printing with White Ink

White Ink Warnings and Care

Pretreatment Basics

Printing White Ink

Washing Directions

White Ink Troubleshooting

Chapter 6 - Printing on Other Items

Printing on General Items

Printing Baseball Caps

Non-Textile Printing

Setting up an Image for Print

Printing Golf Balls

Chapter 7 - Maintenance Utilities to Improve Print Quality

Epson Adjustment Program

Check the Spit Tray on a Regular Basis

Emptying the External Waste Bottle

Resetting Waste Ink Counter

Print Head Replacement

Keep Your Encoder Strip Clean

Clean Capping Station and Wiper Daily

Check the Spit Tray on a Regular Basis

Turn Your T-Jet 3 off at Night

Cautions about Ink Levels

Print with the Lid Closed

Preparing Your T-Jet 3 for Downtime

Humidity and Environment Control

Eliminating Ink Drops on Shirts

Clean Bulk System Chip Blocks

Have a Lot of RAM for Your Computer

When in Doubt - Unplug Everything

Clean Drive Belt and Roller

Shake Shirts or Preheat to Minimize Lint

Keep Excess Ink from the Ribbon Cable

Five Minute Daily Maintenance

Weekly or Monthly Maintenance

RS232 Cable

Auto Head Cleaning (Optional from Fastrip)

Daily and Weekly Maintenance Schedule Checklist

Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting

Chapter 10- Transporting the Printer