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  • Page 1 GT-3 Series Basic Operation Manual Please read this manual before using the printer. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. GARMENT PRINTER GT Series US support homepage http://www.brother-usa.com/Garmentprinters/...
  • Page 2 3. Pickup the Lithium Battery (1) to the direction of the arrow. Note based on California law (USA) on the use and handling of Perchlorate This product contains a CR Coin Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. GT-3 Series...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 4: Environmental Requirements

    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. CAUTION Environmental requirements Use the printer in an area which is free from...
  • Page 5 Keep the grease out of the reach of children. When replacing parts 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. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 Grease Wash Liquid Waste Ink Tank Maintenance Solution (5kg) Pretreatment (20kg) Ink Cartridge Pretreatment (5kg) 0946D GT-3 Series...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    3-3-9. Opening the Useful Tools ··································································· 51 3-3-10. How to use Firmware Update Tools ························································· 52 3-4. Setting Up Your Printer ········································································ 53 3-4-1. Adjusting the Display Contrast····························································· 53 3-4-2. Adjusting the Speaker Volume ······························································· 53 3-4-3. Temperature ················································································· 53 3-4-4. Language ···················································································· 53 GT-3 Series...
  • Page 9 5-2-3. Replacing Flushing Plate Sponge and Flushing Plate Felt ·································· 71 5-2-4. Replacing the Fan Filter ··································································· 72 5-2-5. Replacing the Roller Felts ································································· 74 5-2-6. Replacing the Ink Cartridge ································································ 75 5-2-7. Cleaning the Encoder Strip ································································· 77 5-2-8. Replacing the Platen Sheet ································································· 80 GT-3 Series...

  • Page 10: Read This First

    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. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 11 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. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 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 copyright to the customer.

  • Page 14: Unpacking Your Printer

    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.

  • Page 15: Electrical Requirements

    Be sure to use this sheet to make the surface smooth and flat when you cure Pretreatment and Ink. When you cure printed ink, use this for separation. Urethane mat (continuous foam): When you cure the Pretreatment, use this to release the hot air quickly. GT-3 Series...

  • Page 16: Consumable Requirements And Options

    Platen Sheet S SA6401 Baby Platen 7x8 SA8213 Platen Sheet SS SA8211 Pretreatment Roller SB1290 Waste Ink Tank SB2582 Maintenance Cartridge W SB3264 Maintenance Cartridge (Color) SB3265 Filter Cartridge W SB2512 Filter Cartridge (Color) SB2508 Capping Cartridge W SB3047 GT-3 Series...

  • Page 17: Identifying Your Printer's Parts

    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" in the Instruction Manual. Indicates the serial number of the product. Model Plate GT-3 Series...

  • Page 18: Right

    2. Identifying Your Printer’s Parts 2-2. Right 0044Y Name Description Exhaust slot The outlet of the Exhaust Fan. Do not cover; Leave the space of 20 cm or more to release the exhaust air. GT-3 Series...

  • Page 19: Rear

     Discard the waste liquid before cleaning the tube. (Or, check that the waste liquid amount is less than one half of the tank.) If the Waste Liquid Tube soaks up the waste liquid, the liquid may leak from the device side when cleaning the tube. GT-3 Series...

  • Page 20: Inside Of The

    Cleans the roller by wiping off the surface. Replace the Roller Felts regularly. See "5-2-5. Replacing the Roller Felts". Carriage Guide Shaft This may be covered with ink mist and dust. Keep clean to maintain smooth Carriage movement. See "5-2-2. Cleaning the inside of the printer". GT-3 Series...

  • Page 21: Upper Part Of The Maintenance Unit

    "5-2-1. Replacing the Wiper Cleaner and Cleaning the Caps / Wipers". (Back: White side) Flushing Plate Sponge Hold the flushed ink for keeping print quality. Flushing Plate Felt Replace them regularly. See "5-2-3. Replacing Flushing Plate Sponge and Flushing Plate Felt". GT-3 Series...

  • Page 22: Under The Platen

    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" in the Instruction Manual. GT-3 Series...

  • Page 23: Control Panel

    Indicates the print data status and starts the print. 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. GT-3 Series...

  • Page 24: Display

    Shows how many White Print Heads are used in printing one print data. Print Head Icon Resolution Icon Shows the resolution of the print data. <Note> When one or more errors are detected, error message(s) will be displayed instead. GT-3 Series...

  • Page 25: Menu List

    Auto Cleaning Interval: See "7-2-5. Changing the Auto Cleaning Setting " in the Instruction Manual. CR Speed Adjustment: Adjusts the increase/decrease of the Carriage speed. See "7-2-9. Adjusting the CR Speed" in the Instruction Manual. (Continued on the next page) GT-3 Series...
  • Page 26 GT-341 mode (No White): Sets the printer to stop all the operation of White Heads. See "5-1-5. Required Maintenance for Long Term 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. GT-3 Series...

  • Page 27: Getting Started

    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. GT-3 Series...

  • Page 28: Placing Your Printer

    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 0051Y GT-3 Series...

  • Page 29: Turning On/Off Your Printer

    (4) Press the Power Switch to turn ON your printer. Your 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. GT-3 Series...

  • Page 30: Turning Off Your Printer

    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 "5-1-5. Required Maintenance for Long Term Storage" to prevent ink clogging. GT-3 Series...

  • Page 31: 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 in Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8.

  • Page 32: Connection With Usb 2.0 Cable: For Windows Xp

    (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. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 33 (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. This will help to do the layout with your application software.

  • Page 34: Network Setting: For Windows Xp

    3-3-4-1. Assignment of your computer’s IP Address <Note> Jump to “3-3-4-2. Assignment of GT-3’s IP Address” if you r PC has already been assigned IP address. Select [ Network and Internet Connection] in the Control Panel. Select [ Network Connection ]. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 35 3. Getting Started Select [ Local Area Connection ]. Click the [ Properties ] Button. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 36 Select [ Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) ] and click the [ Properties] Button. Assign the defined number of IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway to your PC and click [ OK ] button. (The numbers below are examples.) GT-3 Series...

  • Page 37: Assignment Of Gt-3'S Ip Address

    Maintenance and select [ IP address Assignment ]. Click the [ Next ] Button. Assign the defined number of IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway to GT-3,and click [ OK ] button. (The numbers below are examples.) GT-3 Series...
  • Page 38 3. Getting Started IP address is successfully assigned to GT-3. The error dialog appears if some irregular numbers are assigned as IP address in the step (2), Subset mask or Default gateway. Confirm the numbers and re-enter. GT-3 Series...

  • Page 39: Setting On The Lan

    Connect your PC with GT-3 with LAN cable and turn ON the printer. Select [ Printers and Faxes ] and select [ File ] > [ Add Printer ]. The Wizard starts. Click the [ Next ] Button. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 40 Select the [ Local printer attached to this computer ] and click the [ Next ] Button. Select [ Create a new port] and [ Standard TCP/IP Port ] as the Type of port. Click the [ Next ] Button. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 41 3. Getting Started The Wizard starts. Click the [ Next ] Button. Input the IP address that you assigned in the Step (2) of “3-3-4-2. Assignment of GT-3’s IP Address” and click the [ Next ] Button. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 42 Select [ LRP ] in Protocol, input [ BINARY_P1 ] in Queue Name of LPR Settings, and click the [ OK ] Button. The Wizard will soon go back to the Step (7). Click the [ Next ] Button. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 43 [ Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard ] is finished. Click the [ Finish ] Button. (11) The dialog goes back to the [ Add Printer Wizard ] and the Install Printer Software starts. Click the [ Have Disk ] Button. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 44 (12) Click the [ Browse… ] Button and select the [ 32bit_OS ] folder in the Installer, and then click the [ OK ] Button. (Only 32 bit OS is available for Windows XP.) (13) Confirm that [ Brother GT-3 ] should be selected in the Printers, and click the [ Next ] Button. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 45 Printer)", “Share name: Not shared” and “Test Page: No” and click the [ Next ] Button. (16) The final dialog appears to show that GT-3 has successfully added to your PC. Click [ Finish ] Button to finish the Wizard. GT-3 Series...

  • Page 46: Installation Of Pc For Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 (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.

  • Page 47: Connection With Usb 2.0 Cable: For Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8

    (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. This will help to do the layout with your application software. The PC setup is now completed.

  • Page 48: Network Setting: For Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8

    [ Network and Internet ] and select [ Network and Sharing Center ]. Select [ View status ] in the Local Area Connection (Windows 7) where you are going to assign the IP address. Windows 8 Connection: e.g. Ethernet GT-3 Series...
  • Page 49 3. Getting Started Click the [ Properties ] Button. The following caution appears when [ User Account Control ] is ON. Select [ Continue ] Button to go next. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 50 Select [ Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) ] and click the [ Properties ] Button. Assign the defined number of IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway to your PC and click [ OK ] button. (The numbers below are examples.) GT-3 Series...

  • Page 51: Assignment Of Gt-3'S Ip Address

    The following caution appears when [ User Account Control ] is ON. Select [ Allow ] Button to go next. Turn ON the GT-3 with your PC and GT-3 are connected with USB 2.0 cable. Execute the GT-3 Maintenance and select [ IP address Assignment ]. Click the [ Next ] Button. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 52 (The numbers below are examples.) IP address is successfully assigned to GT-3. The error dialog appears if some irregular numbers are assigned as IP address in the step (3), Subset mask or Default gateway. Confirm the numbers and re-enter. GT-3 Series...

  • Page 53: Setting On The Lan

    Windows 7: Select [ Devices and Printers ] from the [ Control Panel ]. Windows 8: Select [ View devices and printers ] from the [ Control Panel ]. Select [ Add a printer ]. Select [ Add a local printer]. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 54 Input the IP address that you assigned in the Step (3) of “3-3-7-2. Assignment of GT-3’s IP Address”, and turn OFF the check box [ Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use ]. Click the [ Next ] Button. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 55 3. Getting Started The following “Detecting TCP/IP Port” dialog appears and then it changes automatically to “Add Printer”. The message “The device is not found on the network” appears. Select [ Custom ] and click the [ Settings… ] Button. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 56 Select [ LRP ] in Protocol, input [ BINARY_P1 ] in Queue Name of LPR Settings, and click the [ OK ] Button. The Wizard will soon go back to the Step (6). Click the [ Next ] Button. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 57 The dialog goes back to the [ Add Printer ] and the Install Printer Software starts. Click the [ Have Disk ] Button. (10) Click the [ Browse… ] Button and select either [ 32bit_OS ] or [ 64bit_OS ] folder in the Installer depending on your PC, and then click the [ OK ] Button. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 58 3. Getting Started (11) Confirm that [ Brother GT-3 ] should be selected in the Printers, and click the [ Next ] Button. (12) Select [ Replace the current driver ] and click the [ Next ] Button. (13) The dialog shows “Printer Name”, "Set as Default Printer (better to select GT-3 File Output Printer Driver as Default Printer)", “Share name: Not shared”.

  • Page 59: Opening The Installed Manuals

    Wizard. 3-3-8. 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>...

  • Page 60: Opening The Useful Tools

    "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 GT-3 Tools". Print Color Chart to check the colors that your Printer actually provides as color formula guide. (CorelDRAW does not allow putting the same colors in one color palette so we provide two different color palettes.)

  • Page 61: 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.

  • Page 62: Setting Up Your Printer

    (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 / Chinese, then press the OK button. GT-3 Series...

  • Page 63: Printing Directly From Applications

    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.

  • Page 64: Basic Printing Procedure

    Instruction Manual. (12) Repeat (8) to (11) until all the prints are finished. (13) See the Chapter 5 for necessary maintenance and for regularly and more-than-2-week storage. (14) Turn off your printer. See “3-2-2. Turning Off Your Printer”. GT-3 Series...

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 66: Regular Maintenance

    If a white line is found (Arrow 1) or the printed line is broken (Arrow 2), the print head of the relevant color (magenta in the case of the photo below) has a problem with ink mis-firing. (If so, see "7-2-2. Cleaning the Print Heads" in the Instruction Manual.) GT-3 Series...

  • Page 67: White Agitation To Save The Waste (Firmware Ver. 3.00 Or Higher)

    Confirm the firmware should be ver. 2.10 or higher. When you execute White/Color Tube Cleaning, be sure to use the clean bottle and fresh Maintenance Solution; follow the steps below when you fill in the bottle. Clean the inside regularly. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 68  Lightly fasten the cap of the bottle. Execute White/Color Tube Cleaning. See the sequence below.  After the Tube Cleaning is done, keep the bottle in a clean condition; Cover it with a clean bag (polyester)  from the top. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 69 <Note>Insert the tube to the bottom of the bottle. 0192Y (7) [ Close Air-in Cap ] is indicated. Confirm that the Air-in Cap is capped (closed) and press OK Button. The pump starts turning to load the Maintenance Solution. 0193Y GT-3 Series...
  • Page 70 The menu [ Initial Cleaning ] of the White Ink starts from loading Maintenance Solution, to load White Ink into the Tube smoothly. After Tube Cleaning, when the Tubes are filled with Maintenance Solution, select [ Load White ] to load White Ink. GT-3 Series...

  • Page 71: Waste Ink Disposal

    (3) Remove the full Waste Ink Tank and cap tightly and carefully. (4) Install the new Waste Ink Tank in a proper position. <Note> 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. GT-3 Series...

  • Page 72: Required Maintenance For Long Term Storage

     Wash Liquid is an essential tool for cleaning ink stains, so please keep it handy. A. When using the printer exclusively for color printing (no white data) Daily maintenance Print white-side nozzle check pattern Regular maintenance Clean the white tube once a week GT-3 Series...
  • Page 73 Following steps 4 to 6 for preparation before storage, put a few drops of Wash Liquid into the Caps to prevent the ink from hardening. Printing again White data (reactivation) To print White data again, see "C. Reactivation after Storage" below and load the White ink. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 74 (especially for CMYK), clean the nozzle surface (front surface of Print Head) according to "7-2-6. Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles" in the Instruction Manual. <Note> CMYK Auto Cleaning after non-use of the printer for two weeks or longer is the same as Power Cleaning. GT-3 Series...

  • Page 75: Cleaning And Replacing The Consumables

    (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. 0058Y GT-3 Series...
  • Page 76 0060Y (7) Remove the wrapped Wiper Cleaner carefully, not to drop waste ink and dispose of in accordance with local regulations. 0061Y <Note> Pay attention not to soil the Timing Belt and the other parts with waste ink. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 77 (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. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 78 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. 0066Y GT-3 Series...

  • Page 79: Cleaning The Inside Of The Printer

    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, etc. (6) When the printer is turned on, perform normal cleaning and check the ink quality using the nozzle check pattern printing. GT-3 Series...

  • Page 80: Replacing Flushing Plate Sponge And Flushing Plate Felt

    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. Dispose the used Waste Ink in accordance with your local regulations. Or make contact to your dealer.  Flushing Plate Sponge Felt 0067Y GT-3 Series...

  • Page 81: Replacing The Fan Filter

    (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 0069Y GT-3 Series...
  • Page 82 (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. GT-3 Series...

  • Page 83: Replacing The Roller Felts

    (4) Position the edge of the Felt Support "A" by putting the edge to the Carriage "B" and tighten the screw with a coin. After fixing, check if the Felt Support is aligned straight. <Note> Wipe off the ink mist on the surface where the Carriage Rollers move on, with a clean and soft cloth soaked with alcohol. GT-3 Series...

  • Page 84: Replacing The Ink Cartridge

    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. 0054Y GT-3 Series...
  • Page 85 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.

  • Page 86: Cleaning The Encoder Strip

    (7) Hold the Encoder Cover F with both hands and lift it up by pulling out to your side. Remove the Encoder Cover F from the printer. <Note> Pay attention not to give damage to the Carriage Guide Shaft. Tubes, Harnesses of solenoids and Carriage Motor. Keep the Encoder Cover F in a flat position. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 87 (11) Wipe the Encoder Cleaner two or three times from the leftmost position to the right. After wiping, push the position [A] of the Encoder Cleaner to release it from the Encoder Strip. <Note> Keep the level of the Encoder Cleaner in wiping. GT-3 Series...
  • Page 88 (18) Push the Stop Lever to release the lock when you close the Front Cover with both hands. Watch your fingers not caught in the Front Cover. Turn ON the printer. The cleaning is success when the initialization of the printer is done with no errors indicated. GT-3 Series...

  • Page 89: Replacing The Platen Sheet

    <Note> In the [Useful Tools] of [Brother GT-3 Tools] in the PC's [All Programs], there are Grid print data. Print the Grid that fits the Platen size. See "3-3-9. Opening the Useful Tools". (1) Press the Platen button to eject the Platen.
  • Page 90 MEMO GT-3 Series...
  • Page 91 * Please note that the contents of this manual may differ slightly from the actual product purchased as a result of product improvements. http://www.brother.com/ 1-5, Kitajizoyama, Noda-cho, Kariya 448-0803, Japan. GT-3 Series © 2013, 2015 Brother Industries, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. SB2746-201 E This is the original instructions. 2015.02. F (4)

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