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Page 2: Environmental Conditions
> Min & Max Temperature & Humidity ranges are ideal and we recommend running your GTXpro at a higher number than minimum to reduce additional cleanings. PRE-TREATMENT RATIO & QUANTITY Mixing Pre-Treatment Solution A ratio of 1:1 (1 part Brother pretreat to 1 part distilled water) is recommended. 1 Part 1 Part 1:1 Mixed... - Page 3 Determining Pretreat Quantity Pretreat solution quantity will vary based on thickness of the garment. Use the chart below as a guideline. Fabric Absorbency Pretreat Amount High Absorbency 40-50 Grams Thick materials or open weaves like hoodies 1:1 Mixed Pretreat Medium Absorbency 30-39 Grams Solution Regular Cotton Tees 4.0 to 6.0 oz...
- Page 4 NEVER POWER OFF THE PRINTER VERY IMPORTANT The Brother GTXpro B should ALWAYS be left with the Power ON. NEVER shut OFF the printer except if requested by the display message only. Power is needed to perform the needed circulation of the white ink and auto maintenance every day.
- Page 5 CHECKING WHITE INK FOR SEDIMENTATION Use an agitation machine to properly break up sediment. Different types of agitation machines vary in the time it takes them to properly agitate white ink. A gyroscopic mixer takes about 5 minutes to agitate, while a vibrating plate can take up to 2 hours. After agitation, let the white ink settle for 10 minutes.
- Page 6 Adjustable Hydraulic Scissor Lift With Castors This tool will help to move the bulk ink containers into position to fill the ink tanks cleanly and easily. To use the adjustable hydraulic scissor lift to help refill an ink tank, adjust the lift to the appropriate height and guide the faucet on the ink container directly over the opening of the ink tank before opening the spout (see photo to the left).
- Page 7 • Calibration of the ink tanks is necessary once a month. • In the case of an operator error, the printer will display an alert to protect the GTXpro Bulk. • Keeping a spare set of ink will help you to not be stopped during production.
- Page 8 REFILLING CLEANING SOLUTION Refilling of the Cleaning Solution is done from the bottom tank. The GTXpro B has an internal tank which draws from the bottom tank and once empty, it will prompt an error. When “C.S. Empty” error shows up on the display, fill up the tank.
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Page 9: Reading Method
INK TANKS CALIBRATION > CALIBRATION is necessary to keep the ACCURACY of the pressure sensor By performing the calibration, the actual remaining ink amount is matched with the remaining ink amount detected by the printer. If calibration is not performed, “Empty error” may be displayed even though a large amount of ink remains in the tank. - Page 10 INPUTTING METHOD • Select the number on the tank where the ink level makes contact • If the liquid is on the border, please select the larger number CALIBRATION FAQ Question: Is it necessary to perform calibration for all colors once a month even though the indicated remaining ink on the display and on the tanks are not different? Answer: YES.
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Page 11: Adjusting The Height Of The Platen
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE PLATEN To ensure optimal print quality when a thicker textile is used, you need to adjust the platen’s height in relation to the thickness of the textile. To adjust the platen height, loosen the Platen Fixing Lever and move the Platen Height Adjustment Lever... -
Page 12: Print Head Cleaning
How to perform a WHITE Nozzle Check? Always place the Platen at level A to print a white Nozzle Check pattern on a black paper sheet Menu Test Print Nozzle Check White or transparent plastic sheet > Inspect the printed Nozzle Check patterns for missing nozzle lines indicating a non-firing nozzle. If not all nozzles are firing, start a Head Cleaning to open the closed nozzles. -
Page 13: Weekly Maintenance
Head Cleaning Flash Cleaning Heads > If this does not resolve the matter, please visit BrotherDTG.com/Support to contact Brother Support. WEEKLY MAINTENANCE To achieve successful weekly maintenance you will have to do the following actions: • Suction Cap Cleaning WARNING •... - Page 14 WEEKLY MAINTENANCE: Suction Cap Cleaning The black silicone lips of the two suction caps should be cleaned with the Cleaning Stick T dipped in Cleaning Solution. Cleaning Stick T It is necessary to remove the build-up of excess ink located on the edges of the caps.
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Page 15: Maintenance Parts Exchange
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE: Nozzle Guard Cleaning with the Clean Stick R dipped in Cleaning Solution. Wipe clean the 2 nozzle guards & Make sure to clean and remove any dried ink in the nozzle guard port holes. Clean the metallic parts &... - Page 16 Wiper Cleaner Replacement Simply remove the old Wiper Cleaner by lifting it up. Replace with a new one. Flushing Foam Replacement Lift up the Flushing Foam Receivers and place them on paper towels to soak up the dripping ink. Remove the two Flushing Foam pieces and wash the receivers to clean off excess ink build up.
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Page 17: Additional Weekly Maintenance
ADDITIONAL WEEKLY MAINTENANCE Visual inspection is important to keep your printer up and running. Inspect all the moving parts of the machine and also check for leakage of ink. Also, please follow all the instructions which may appear on the display of the printer. When you see a yellow number, push the right arrow key to know what you have to do to clear the Error/Warning message. - Page 18 When Not Using Printer for a Long Period of Time > When the printer will not be used for a prolonged period of time, follow appropriate procedures before storing the printer according to the expected storage period and storage conditions. When in doubt, create a ticket at BrotherDTG.com/Support for support.
- Page 19 > GTXpro Maintenance Videos URL for readers of printed user guide: vimeo.com/showcase/6912349 BROTHER ACADEMY & SUPPORT Get access to Brother Academy, an online resource for training new employees, learning new application techniques, and maintaining DTG equipment. If you still need technical support with your GTXpro B, submit a support ticket at...