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Brother GTX600NB Setup Manual

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GTX600NB 
Professional Use
GARMENT PRINTER
Setup Manual
Please be sure to read this manual before using this product.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future use.
This printer should only be used by operators who are
appropriately trained in its safe operation.
Please be sure to read "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" before use.

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    This printer should only be used by operators who are appropriately trained in its safe operation. Table of contents Please be sure to read "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" before use. Installation Setup of the printer Connection to a PC Adjustment GTX600NB  Professional Use Maintenance list GARMENT PRINTER Setup Manual...
  • Page 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER printer. Before The instructions which follow this term using your new printer, please read the "SAFETY indicate situations where failure to follow IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS" and handling instructions carefully. the instructions may result in damage to property.
  • Page 3 Water dripping from the printer may cause fire, To prevent accidents and problems, do not modify electric shocks, or problems. the machine yourself. Brother will not be held responsible for any accidents or problems resulting from modifications made to the machine.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Unplug the printer and contact the dealer where WARNING you purchased the printer or a trained technician if the printer topples over. If you continue to use it, it Printing may result in fire or electric shocks or poor printing quality.
  • Page 5 Brother Be careful not to pinch your fingers when closing parts. Brother will not be held responsible for any each cover. You may get injured if you pinch your accidents or problems resulting from the use of fingers.
  • Page 6 ® marks or TM marks are not used.   printer may be mechanically and electrically Brother logo is registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. damaged. Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, iOS, OS X, macOS, Safari, iPad, iPhone, iPod and iPod touch are the trademarks or registered Ensure there is adequate space left in front of the trademarks of Apple Inc.
  • Page 7 3. Warning labels This printer has the following warning labels displayed on it. Follow the precautions given on each warning label for your work. When the label is peeled off or illegible, contact the place of purchase. 1                                4 Waste water Ink bottle Waste ink tank...
  • Page 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 9 <When you dispose of the machine> 3) Pickup the Lithium Battery (1) to the direction of the arrow. Required Tools Phillips screwdriver: M3 to M5 Disassembling 1) Remove the Cover of BACK SIDE bottom center. 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 –...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation Checking the installation site 17.7 in. (45 cm) or more  The following environmental requirements should be met: Environment Temperature Humidity 0°C (32°F) to Humidity (%) 40°C (104°F) 31.5 in. (80 cm) 20 % to 85 % or more (no condensation) Working 10°C (50°F) to...
  • Page 11 Unpacking  When installing the printer, avoid any place that presents direct sunlight or a large amount of dust.  The size is 73.6 in. (width) x 75.6 in. (depth) x 57.5 in. (height) (187 cm (width) x 192 cm (depth) x 146 cm (height)). The main unit weighs 730 kg (1609 lb).
  • Page 12 Installation ① Main tank cover Check the supplied accessories. ② Main tank cover S ③ Main tank cover installation screw (M4) ×2 ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ④ Main tank cover S installation screw (M3) ⑤ Hole cap (black) ×4 ⑥...
  • Page 13 Transporting the printer X1035 There is a label on the back of the printer that indicates the insertion slot. X1054 CAUTION The printer has a dimension of 73.6 in. (width) × 75.6 in. (depth) × 57.5 in. (height) (187 cm (width) × 192 cm (depth) ×...

  • Page 14: Setup Of The Printer

    Setup of the printer Removing the protection materials Remove all the tapes and sheets. Main body Cushioning material between tanks...
  • Page 15 Maintenance Keyhole Unlock and open the upper left side cover. Remove the cap fixing plate with a flat-blade screwdriver.
  • Page 16 Setup of the printer Mount the supplied accessories according to the following procedures. Main tank cover Keep the cap fixing plate mounted onto the maintenance unit. Remove the band and then remove the tube. Keep the supplied cam fixing pins mounted onto the maintenance unit and close the cover.
  • Page 17 Pull out the main tank unit until it comes in contact with the Remove the two screws on the side. stopper. The removed screws are required when transporting the printer again. TIPS Main tank cover installation screw (M4) Temporarily tighten the supplied two main tank cover installation screws (M4).
  • Page 18 Setup of the printer Align the bands provided for the tank caps so that the bands Insert the main tank cover firmly to direction ② and securely face the front. Then lift and slide the main tank cover in the tighten the two main tank cover installation screws (M4) that direction of ①...
  • Page 19 Print switch Install the print switches on the proper side. The side with the hole faces the platen side to allow IMPORTANT the wire harness to passed through it. Print switch unit installation screw Check the left and right sides. Secure the print switch unit with the four print switch unit installation screws from the bottom of the main unit.
  • Page 20 Setup of the printer Connect the two connectors and insert the harness inside. Print switch cover Print switch cover installation screw Mount and tighten the cover with the four print switch cover installation screws. Similarly, connect the other print switch unit. Position the print switch cover in front of the IMPORTANT frame and tighten the screws.
  • Page 21 Waste ink tank and waste water tank Waste Waste water tank ink tank X1073 Check the direction of the tank hole and install the tank as Open the lower left side cover. shown on the label. Insert each tube into the tank and close the cover after installation.
  • Page 22 Setup of the printer Humidifier pipe Keyhole Humidifier pipe Unlock and open the right-hand-side cover. Attach the humidifier pipe. Attach the humidifier pipe so that its tab fits into the groove on the pipe on the printer. TIPS...
  • Page 23 Carriage belt tension adjustment Adjust the carriage belt tension at a room IMPORTANT temperature of 18°C to 30°C. Turn off the power. Keyhole Loosen the two bolts on the carriage belt holder. Unlock and open the right-hand-side cover. Loosen the two bolts until there is a gap IMPORTANT between each bolt’s face and the part.
  • Page 24 Setup of the printer About the water used If supplying from a water pipe Use pure water. If non-pure water, such as tap water, is used, white powdery impurities will adhere to the IMPORTANT inside of the unit, causing damage to the printer and heads.
  • Page 25 If supplying from a tank Be sure to mount a cable cover with sufficient strength to the tube. Water will not be supplied and may leak to the floor if the tube is broken or cut off. Lay the tube so that the bending radius is 2.0 in. (5 cm) or more.
  • Page 26 Setup of the printer Connect the humidifier water supply tube. *Remove this tube in the case of using a tube with a connection Loosen the two screws on the lower left-hand-side cover on the diameter of 4 mm. right-hand side of the printer. Insert the humidifier water supply tube into the outlet marked WATER.
  • Page 27 Disconnecting the humidifier water supply tube Supplying from a tank Release ring Press to unlock Lever Press the release ring to unlock and pull out the tube. Close Open After installing the humidifier filter, insert the tube into the outlet and open the cock.
  • Page 28 Setup of the printer Turning on the power Disconnecting the tube or plug Plug Release ring Press to unlock Power switch Press the release ring to unlock and pull out the plug. Power cord insertion port When using two or more printers, unplug and insert the tube.
  • Page 29 Adjusting the levelness Press to move the platen to the front. Tighten the upper nut upwards after adjusting the level. IMPORTANT Check the level again after adjusting the legs. Apply a level to the center of the platen. 4.9 in. (125 mm) or less Adjust the level by rotating the lower nuts that secure the legs...
  • Page 30 Setup of the printer Refilling the ink and cleaning solution 3) Refill the ink and cleaning solution. Turn ON the power of the printer and perform the operation while the printer is in Standby mode. If there is new firmware, update the printer. CAUTION Be sure to wear a pair of plastic gloves and protective glasses while refilling the ink.
  • Page 31 Mounting the wiper -> [Maintenance] -> [Maintenance Part Clean/Replace] -> [Replace maintenance unit parts] -> Keyhole Take care not to lose the IC sticks that come IMPORTANT standard with the refill ink bottle and cleaning solution bottle. Store the respective IC sticks by attaching them to the handles of the corresponding refill ink bottle and cleaning solution bottle.
  • Page 32 Setup of the printer Mounting the flushing foam Right-hand- side cover Left-hand- side cover X1052 Hold the latch of the wiper on the left-hand side and insert the Mount the flushing foam onto the maintenance unit. wiper into the maintenance unit from the right-hand side. After this assembly process is completed, make sure that no flushing foam extends off the Be sure to connect the wiper in the right...
  • Page 33 Mounting the carriage foam Keyhole Foam pad Unlock and open the right-hand-side cover. Move the carriage foam along the sliding surface of the guide Foam guide in the direction of the arrow until the carriage foam comes in contact with the foam pad (two places). Mount the carriage foam onto the sliding surface of the foam guide.
  • Page 34 Setup of the printer Foam lower surface Foam pad Nozzle surface Make sure that the nozzle surface is below the lower surface of Rotate the carriage foam and attach it to the magnet. the foam, close the cover, and follow the screen to return the Make sure the carriage foam is not on the foam pad.
  • Page 35 Configuring the language Perform the operation while the printer is in Standby mode. -> [Language] -> Select your language -> 2) Press the power button to turn off the power. Installing the ink Turn ON the power of the printer and perform the operation while the printer is in Standby mode.

  • Page 36: Connection To A Pc

    Connection to a PC Although the description of this section is based on operation with Windows, you can also use Macintosh. For details, refer to the Instruction Manual. TIPS Installing the driver Connecting via LAN 1) Download the ZIP file from our website and unzip the file. Assignment of printer static IP address 2) Double-click on "setup.exe"...
  • Page 37 If [Manual setting] is selected: Installing the network print driver 1) Connect the printer and PC to a network using LAN cables 3) Press to select the position to be changed. and turn the printer power ON. 4) Press to set the value. 2) [Settings] ->...
  • Page 38 Connection to a PC 4) [The printer that I want isn't listed] -> Select [Add a local 6) Enter the static IP address of the printer into [Type a printer printer or network printer with manual settings] -> [Next]. hostname or IP address] -> Make sure that the check box of [Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use] is checked ->...
  • Page 39 7) From [Device Type], select [Custom] -> [Settings]. 10) [Browse] -> Select "64bit_OS" folder in the installer -> [OK] -> [Next]. 11) Make sure that a list of printer drivers is shown for the 8) From [Protocol], select [LPR] -> Enter "BINARY_P1" in the selected folder ->...
  • Page 40 Connection to a PC 13) Enter the [Printer name] -> [Next] -> [Finish].

  • Page 41: Adjustment

    Adjustment Checking the nozzle check pattern 1) Make sure that the platen height is set at the "A" position. 4) When printing is finished, and the printer returns to Standby mode, set a piece of black paper or transparent sheet (such Use a platen sized 14 in.
  • Page 42 Adjustment 7) If any problem is found, perform a normal cleaning. While the printer is in Standby mode, press -> Select the head with the problem -> Press 8) Check the nozzle check pattern again. If the problem still persists, please contact your dealer. X1033 Color Head B White Head B...
  • Page 43 Making print head adjustments Menu name Things to prepare 1) Connect the PC and printer via a LAN cable, and start "Brother GTX-6 Tools" -> "GTX-6 Maintenance" on the PC. [Initial settings after ― head replacement] 2) Prepare a few sheets of A4 or letter-size paper (black paper...

  • Page 44: Maintenance List

    Maintenance list To maintain the printing quality and use the printer for a longer time, the following maintenance is needed. For details, refer to the Instruction Manual. Error / Maintenance timing Description Warning display Before printing Print out of the nozzle check pattern (checking on the print heads) ―...
  • Page 45 *Please note that the contents of this manual may differ slightly from the actual product purchased as a result of product improvements. https://www.brother.com/ 1-5, Kitajizoyama, Noda-cho, Kariya 448-0803, Japan. © 2021-2022 Brother Industries, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. GT60NB SC4989101 EN This is the original instructions.