Cleaning And Replacing The Consumables; Replacing The Wiper Cleaner And Cleaning The Caps / Wipers - Brother GT-3 SERIES Basic Operation Manual

5-2. Cleaning and Replacing the Consumables

Parts, Location
Head Cap
Wiper Blade
Inside of Printer
Wiper Cleaner
Flushing Sponge
Flushing Plate Sponge
Roller Felt
Fan Filter
Flushing Plate Felt

5-2-1. Replacing the Wiper Cleaner and Cleaning the Caps / Wipers

The Wiper Cleaner needs to be replaced every week. 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.
(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.
Content
Cleaning Every week and when replacing the Wiper Cleaner
When "Replace the Wiper Cleaner" message is displayed
Replacement
When "Replace Flushing Plate Sponge" message is displayed
Disposal of
retained ink
Platens A and B
Replacement Platen C or later
When absorption is poor because the waste liquid has soaked
GT-3 Series
Timing
Ditto
When "Replace the Roller Felt" message
appears
When Replace the Wiper Cleaner message
appears
through the entire area
5. Maintenance
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