Page 1 GTX600NB Professional Use GARMENT PRINTER Instruction 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...
Page 2 When you dispose of the machine Required Tools Phillips screwdriver: M3 to M5 Disassembling Remove the Cover of BACK SIDE bottom center. Remove the Lithium Battery (1) by pulling out the holder in the direction of the arrow. 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 –...
Page 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER printer. Before using your new printer, please read the "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" and handling instructions carefully. 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 The printer is not suitable for use in places where children are present. To prevent accidents and problems, do not modify the machine by yourself. Brother will not be held responsible for any accidents or problems resulting from modifications made to the machine.
Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Printing If a foreign object gets inside the printer, immediately turn off the power, disconnect the power cord, and contact the place of purchase or a qualified technician. If you continue to use the printer while there is a foreign object inside, it may result in fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation.
Page 6 Keep the liquids 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 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT Printing Do not move the platen by hand. Otherwise, the printer may be mechanically and electrically damaged. Ensure there is adequate space left in front of the printer and avoid placing any objects. The platen may be hit and damaged.
Page 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3. Warning labels Waste ink tank Ink bottle Waste water tank Cleaning solution bottle Ink bottle Cleaning solution bottle 18 L 18 L Pretreatment 5 kg (11 lb) Pretreatment Pretreatment X1006 20 kg (44 lb) 200 kg (440 lb)
Page 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1. Before Using Your Printer for the First Time 1-1. Be sure to read the following notes before using the printer ....................1-1 1-2. Components included with printer ............................1-5 1-3. Other items you must make available for use ........................1-6 1-4.
Page 11 Table of contents 4. Creating print data 4-1. Types of applications ................................4-1 4-2. Sending print data using Brother GTX-6 FileOutput (for Macintosh only) ................4-3 4-3. Using other applications ................................4-4 4-3-1. When using CorelDRAW ............................. 4-4 4-3-2. When using Adobe Photoshop ..........................4-11 4-3-3.
Page 12 Table of contents 5. Basic printing procedures 5-1. Basic printing process flow ..............................5-3 5-2. Tasks to be performed before starting print operation ......................5-4 5-2-1. Checking the ejection from the head .......................... 5-4 5-2-2. Confirmation of Water Supply Tank ..........................5-4 5-3.
Page 13 Table of contents 6. Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term 6-1. Tasks to be performed regularly .............................. 6-2 6-1-1. Refilling color ink ................................6-2 6-1-2. Refilling white ink ................................. 6-4 6-1-3. Refilling the cleaning solution ............................6-8 6-1-4.
Page 14 Table of contents 7-10. Print Operation Settings Under Low Temperature ....................... 7-8 7-11. Print Operation Settings Under Low Humidity ........................7-9 7-12. Auto Cleaning Setting ................................7-10 7-13. Setting Automatic Multiple Pass Settings ........................... 7-11 7-14. Flushing Interval Setting ..............................7-12 7-15.
Page 15: Before Using Your Printer For The First Time
1 Before Using Your Printer for the First Time Chapter1 1-1. Be sure to read the following notes before using the printer Keep in mind the following points before using the printer: Precautions for proper use  PLEASE LEAVE THE PRINTER POWERED ON 24 HOURS A DAY. Even when the printer is placed in standby mode, it performs such maintenance as white ink circulation inside the main unit automatically to prevent sedimentation of the white ink.
Page 16 Before Using Your Printer for the First Time  Handle the IC stick with care. Take care not to lose the IC stick. Once you have refilled ink, you cannot print until you insert the IC stick. About pretreatment  Apply the pretreatment when using white ink.
Page 17 ® marks or TM marks are not used. Brother logo is registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, iOS, OS X, macOS, Safari, iPad, iPhone, iPod and iPod touch are the trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Page 18 Before Using Your Printer for the First Time About software This printer uses its own software. To use this printer, you are required to agree with the End-User License Agreement for Brother Software as mentioned below. End-User License Agreement for Brother Software You can use this software if you agree to comply with the terms of the End-User License Agreement.
Page 19: Components Included With Printer
Before Using Your Printer for the First Time 1-2. Components included with printer The components included with the printer are shown below. However, in the event that there is any missing component(s), please contact your dealer. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤...
Page 20: Other Items You Must Make Available For Use
Before Using Your Printer for the First Time 1-3. Other items you must make available for use What you buy from our distributors  Cleaning solution  Pretreatment  AC power cord <NOTE>  There is a risk of malfunction or fire if you use other cables than the specified one. Purchase the cable (optional item) from your dealer.
Page 21 Before Using Your Printer for the First Time  T-shirt (printing medium)  100% cotton  Polyester blended yarn fabric <TIPS>  Although it is advisable to use a 100% cotton T-shirt, some textiles cannot necessarily guarantee good printing quality even if they are made of 100% cotton or blended yarn.
Page 22: Name And Function Of Each Component
Before Using Your Printer for the First Time 1-4. Name and function of each component 1-4-1. Front part...
Page 23 Before Using Your Printer for the First Time Name Function Top cover Open this cover when cleaning the internal area of the printer. Carriage Holds the print head. Checks the presence of any obstacles by their height (such as wrinkled T-shirt) Obstacle sensor that are within range to collide with the print head.
Page 24: Right Side View
Before Using Your Printer for the First Time 1-4-2. Right side view Name Function Right side cover Open this cover when cleaning the internal area of the printer. Ink tank White (W), magenta (M), cyan (C), yellow (Y), and black (K) from the right-hand side.
Page 25: Left Side View/Rear Side View
Before Using Your Printer for the First Time 1-4-3. Left side view/Rear side view Name Function Upper left side cover Open this cover when cleaning the internal area of the printer. Lower left side cover Open the cover and replace the waste ink tank and waste water tank. Waste ink tube This tube is used to direct the flow of waste ink down into the waste ink tank.
Page 26: Inside The Cover
Before Using Your Printer for the First Time 1-4-4. Inside the cover <IMPORTANT>  If you put your hands inside the cover during regular maintenance while the power is on, follow the instructions in this manual. Name Function Print head (front: on the color side) It ejects the color ink.
Page 27: Operation Panel
Before Using Your Printer for the First Time 1-4-5. Operation panel Name Function It indicates the job name or file name of print data, the active status of the Liquid crystal panel printer, and the menu for various settings. When it remains off: No error has occurred. Error LED When it remains on: One or more errors have been detected.
Page 28 Before Using Your Printer for the First Time Name Function With this button, such actions as printing and platen movement can be canceled. Printer will come to a stop after necessary actions for keeping the printer's good Stop button quality, such as retracting operation of print heads and capping operation, are completed.
Page 29 Before Using Your Printer for the First Time Liquid crystal panel The picture shown below indicates a state under which the printer has received print data. On this screen, the printer's current state and necessary information for printing are displayed. Indications Function The preview display screen of received print data is shown in this window.
Page 30 Before Using Your Printer for the First Time Indications Function The total number of printed sheets of which printing operation is completed in Number of printed sheets response to the received print data is displayed here. (0 to 999) Platen size that is specified by the printer driver during data creation is indicated Platen Size here.
Page 31 Before Using Your Printer for the First Time When receiving print data, press the left arrow button on the screen to switch it over to the following screen to display print information. Indications Function Time/Date Displays the current date and time. Resolution icon The printing resolution of received print data is displayed here.
Page 32 Before Using Your Printer for the First Time Indications Function The time of the next white ink circulation is displayed. White ink circulation The time set by the maintenance tool is displayed. time The reinforced circulation of white ink will be performed if is displayed.
Page 33: About The Humidifier
Before Using Your Printer for the First Time 1-5. About the humidifier The humidifier works to maintain the image quality and keeps the humidity of the unit properly. Furthermore, the water accumulated inside the humidifier will be regularly discarded for hygiene control. <IMPORTANT>...
Page 34 Before Using Your Printer for the First Time Supply from a tank Tank Printer <IMPORTANT>  Fill the tank with pure water.  Use a clean container to supply water to the tank.  Install the tank about 31.5 in. (80 cm) above the installation location of the printer. If the height is insufficient, water may not be supplied to the printer.
Page 35: Menu List
2 Menu list Chapter2 On-screen menu manipulation What to do How to operate Pressing in the wait state causes the current screen to move to the menu Start selection screen. By means of , change a menu item to another menu item to be displayed. Pressing causes the current menu to change to another menu item which is Select / Acknowledge...
Page 36 Menu list Menu list 1st layer 2nd layer 3rd layer Description [Position A] [Position B] [Position C] [Position D] [Platen height [Position E] This menu item is used to set the platen height. adjustment] [Position F] [Position G] [Position H] [User settings 1] [User settings 2] In the event that no ink-jet droplets are ejected,...
Page 37 Menu list 1st layer 2nd layer Description This is the test pattern to check to see if ink-jet droplets are [Nozzle Check CMYK] ejected from the color heads properly or not. [Test Print] This is the test pattern to check to see if ink-jet droplets are [Nozzle Check White] ejected from the white head(s) properly or not.
Page 38 Menu list 1st layer 2nd layer Description [Print Direction] [Back Light] [Auto Screen Erase Time] [Menu TimeOut Setting] [Speaker Volume] [Temperature] [Preview display settings] [File name display setting] [Platen Setting] [Low Temperature Mode] [Printer Setting] [Low Humidity Mode] Use when configuring the printer. [Post-circulation Auto Cleaning] [Auto Cleaning Setting] [Auto Cleaning Start Timing]...
Page 39: Installation And Preparation
3 Installation and preparation Chapter3 Be sure to use the printer after making correct setting in accordance with the instructions described in this chapter. WARNING Do not set up the printer in a dusty environment. If dust collects inside the printer, it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation.
Page 40: Installation Of Printer
Installation and preparation 3-1. Installation of printer Please refer to the Setup Manual included with the printer, for details of unpacking procedures and installation procedures of accessories. For an installation site of the printer, please bear the following points in mind: ...
Page 41: Initial Installation Of Printer
Installation and preparation 3-2. Initial installation of printer Please refer to the Setup Manual for the following initial installation procedures:  Main tank unit  Print switch  Waste ink tank/Waste water tank  Humidifier pipe  Carriage belt tension adjustment ...
Page 42 Installation and preparation Tighten the upper nuts on the lefts (4 points) upwards after adjusting the level. <IMPORTANT>  Check the level again with a level gage after fixing everything.
Page 43: Power Supply Of Printer
Installation and preparation 3-3. Power supply of printer Even when the printer is placed in standby mode, such maintenance as white ink circulation is performed automatically. PLEASE LEAVE THE PRINTER POWERED ON 24 HOURS A DAY. <IMPORTANT>  Do not turn off the power because if you do so, the machine mail fail because necessary maintenance operations are not performed.
Page 44: Turning Off The Power
Installation and preparation 3-3-2. Turning off the power When you need to turn off the power Turn off the power in the following cases.  When moving the printer elsewhere.  In the event that the power supply interruption is anticipated in advance, including the case where a planned power outage is scheduled.
Page 45: When There Is No Prospect Of Electric Power Recovery For A While Due To Power Outage
Installation and preparation 3-3-3. When there is no prospect of electric power recovery for a while due to power outage Print head capping will be performed to prevent the print heads from drying out if there is a power failure while the printer is operating and no prospect of recovery for a while.
Page 46 Installation and preparation Place the cap fixing plate stored on the lower right side of the maintenance unit on the frame, and move the carriage toward you until the carriage comes in contact with the cap fixing plate. Cap fixing plate Cap fixing plate Frame <IMPORTANT>...
Page 47 Installation and preparation Push the carriage in the maintenance direction after the carriage comes in contact with the lever. <IMPORTANT>  Make sure that the protrusion on the cap touches the side of the print heads when pressing the carriage in the maintenance direction.
Page 48: Connection Between Printer And Pc (For Windows)
Installation and preparation 3-4. Connection between Printer and PC (for Windows) This chapter provides information about the procedures to install the GTX-6 printer driver onto your PC and connection method of the printer to PC. Proceed with the next step while checking each procedural step. Installing the printer driver "3-4-1.
Page 49: Installing Printer Driver Onto Your Pc
Installation and preparation 3-4-1. Installing printer driver onto your PC To begin with, on your PC, install the printer driver for file output, "Brother GTX-6 FileOutput". At this stage, do not connect the printer to the PC yet. <TIPS> ...
Page 50: Connecting The Printer To Your Pc Via A Lan Cable: Adding A Printer To Pc
Chapter4 Installation and preparation 3-4-2. Connecting the printer to your PC via a LAN cable: Adding a printer to PC Before connecting via LAN, refer to ☞"7-18. Static IP address setting >>P.7-14" and set the IP address for the printer. Then, add the printer to your PC according to the procedure specified below.
Page 51 Installation and preparation Select [Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings], then click [Next]. Select the [Create a new port], then select [Standard TCP/IP Port] for [Type of port], and finally click [Next]. 3-13...
Page 52 Installation and preparation In the [Hostname or IP address] field, enter the already-setup static IP address of the printer, make sure that [Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use] is checked, and click [Next]. (One instance of each value is cited as shown in the window below.) <TIPS>...
Page 53 Installation and preparation (10) In the [Protocol], select the [LPR], enter "BINARY_P1" in [Queue Name] of the [LPR Settings], and click [OK]. When the current screen goes back to the previous screen, click [Next]. (11) After the window shown below appears, click the [Have Disk]. 3-15...
Page 54 Installation and preparation (12) Click the [Browse], select the "64bit_OS" folder in the installer according to the PC's OS (64 bit version). After the file path appears, click [OK]. (13) Make sure that a list of printer drivers is shown for the selected folder. After that, click [Next].
Page 55 Installation and preparation (15) Enter [Printer name], and click [Next]. (16) Then, the specified printer will be added to the system, following which the window shown below appears, select the [Do not share this printer], and click [Next]. 3-17...
Page 56 Installation and preparation (17) Click [Finish]. This exits the setting for the PC. <TIPS>  If the PC cannot recognize the Printer, a correct static IP address might not be assigned. Consult your administrator. (18) Then adjust the printer using "GTX-6 Maintenance". 3-18...
Page 57: Connection Between Printer And Pc (For Macintosh)
PC. 3-5-1. Installing printer driver onto your PC To begin with, on your PC, install the printer driver for file output, "Brother GTX-6 FileOutput". At this stage, do not connect the printer to your PC yet.
Page 58: Connecting The Printer To Your Pc Via A Lan Cable
Installation and preparation 3-5-2. Connecting the printer to your PC via a LAN cable Before connecting via LAN, refer to ☞"7-18. Static IP address setting >>P.7-14" and set the IP address for the printer. Then, add the printer to your PC according to the procedure specified below. Connect your PC with the printer by means of the LAN cable to make a network connection, and power on the printer.
Page 59 Enter the IP address of the printer for [Address]. Select [Line Printer Daemon - LPD] from [Protocol]. Enter "BINARY_P1" for [Queue]. Enter the printer name for [Name]. Select and click [Select Software…] under [Use]. Select [Brother GTX-6] and click [OK]. Click [Add]. 3-21...
Page 60 Installation and preparation The screen returns to the [Printers & Scanners] screen, and the GTX-6 printer (LAN) is added. If necessary, select the GTX-6 printer under [Default Printer]. This exits the LAN settings. 3-22...
Page 61: Adjustment
Installation and preparation 3-6. Adjustment Adjust the printer using "GTX-6 Maintenance". See the operating procedure Menu name Description Things to prepare with GTX-6 Maintenance [Initial settings after Make settings after print head "3-6-1. Initial settings after ― head replacement] replacement. head replacement >>P.3-24"...
Page 62: Initial Settings After Head Replacement
Make sure that the printer and PC are connected via a LAN cable. On the PC, from [All Programs] in the Start menu, select the "GTX-6 Maintenance" from "Brother GTX-6 Tools". After the window shown below appears, select [Initial settings after head replacement] and click [Next].
Page 63: Color Adjustments Between The Two Color Heads
Make sure that the printer and PC are connected via a LAN cable. On the PC, select "GTX-6 Maintenance" under "Brother GTX-6 Tools" from [All Programs] in the Start menu. When the window shown below is displayed, select [Color adjustments between the two color heads] and click [Next].
Page 64: Firing Adjustment
Make sure that the printer and PC are connected via a LAN cable. On the PC, from [All Programs] in the Start menu, select the "GTX-6 Maintenance" from "Brother GTX-6 Tools". After the window shown below appears, select [Firing Adjustment] and click [Next].
Page 65: Same Color Heads Position Adjustment
Make sure that the printer and PC are connected via a LAN cable. On the PC, select "GTX-6 Maintenance" under "Brother GTX-6 Tools" from [All Programs] in the Start menu. When the window shown below is displayed, select [2 same color heads position adjustment] and click [Next].
Page 66: Platen-Rolling Adjustment
Make sure that the printer and PC are connected via a LAN cable. On the PC, select "GTX-6 Maintenance" under "Brother GTX-6 Tools" from [All Programs] in the Start menu. When the window shown below is displayed, select [Platen-rolling adjustment] and click [Next].
Page 67: White/Color Alignment
Make sure that the printer and PC are connected via a LAN cable. On the PC, from [All Programs] in the Start menu, select the "GTX-6 Maintenance" from "Brother GTX-6 Tools". After the window shown below appears, select the [White/Color Alignment] and click [Next].
Page 68: Setting Of The Time Displayed On The Nozzle Check Pattern
Make sure that the printer and PC are connected via a LAN cable. On the PC, from [All Programs] in the Start menu, select the "GTX-6 Maintenance" from "Brother GTX-6 Tools". After the window shown below appears, select [Setting of the time displayed on the nozzle check pattern] and click [Next].
Page 69 Installation and preparation Perform the required operation by following the on-screen instructions in the dialog box. <CAUTION>  Confirm that the date and time of your PC are set correctly, and continue. After the setting is completed, the currently displayed screen will go back to the Main screen. 3-31...
Page 70: Set The Scheduled Time For White Ink Circulation
Make sure that the printer and PC are connected via a LAN cable. On the PC, from [All Programs] in the Start menu, select the "GTX-6 Maintenance" from "Brother GTX-6 Tools". After the window shown below appears, select [Set the scheduled time for white ink circulation] and click [Next].
Page 71 Installation and preparation After the next window appears, select [Set the scheduled time for white ink circulation.]. Then, click [Next]. 3-33...
Page 72 Installation and preparation Set the scheduled time for white ink circulation and click [Next]. <CAUTION>  Confirm that the date and time of your PC are set correctly, and continue.  Enter at least six start-time settings.  Set the white ink circulation interval to be between one hour and six hours. ...
Page 73: Humidification Schedule Settings
Make sure that the printer and PC are connected via a LAN cable. On the PC, from [All Programs] in the Start menu, select the "GTX-6 Maintenance" from "Brother GTX-6 Tools". After the window shown below appears, select [Humidification Schedule Settings] and click [Next].
Page 74 Installation and preparation After the window shown below appears, click the [Set the scheduled time for humidification]. Then, click [Next]. 3-36...
Page 75 Installation and preparation Set the start time and end time for humidification and click [Next]. <CAUTION>  Confirm that the date and time of your PC are set correctly, and continue.  You can enter the start time and end time if you check the day of the week. Humidification will not start or end in time on days that are not checked.
Page 76 Installation and preparation Select the elapsed time to finish humidification and click [Next]. 3-38...
Page 77: Moving The Printer
Installation and preparation 3-7. Moving the printer When moving the printer elsewhere, please contact your dealer. 3-39...
Page 78: Creating Print Data
You are recommended to use Brother product applications as far as possible. If you want to use other applications, however, you are recommended to use one of the three recommended applications to achieve high-quality print results.
Page 79  When performing file output, be sure to use the printer driver, "Brother GTX-6 FileOutput". If file output is performed using [Print to file] command that is supplied with each application, there may be some cases where the file extension cannot be saved as .arx6, or the file destination cannot be specified.
Page 80: Sending Print Data Using Brother Gtx-6 Fileoutput (For Macintosh Only)
The procedure for outputting a file from "Brother GTX-6 FileOutput" is the same as that for a Windows PC. Sending print data Follow the procedure below to send print data to the printer if the print data has been saved using the "Brother GTX-6 FileOutput" printer.
Page 81: Using Other Applications
Creating print data 4-3. Using other applications 4-3-1. When using CorelDRAW First of all, perform the following procedures:  Color setting  Print size As required, perform the following procedures:  Create print data (ARX6 file).  Use the color palette in Useful Tools. ...
Page 82 If [Printer] is set to "Brother GTX-6", the print data at the time of printing will be sent to the printer. If [Printer] is set to "Brother GTX-6 FileOutput", the print data at the time of printing will be saved as an ARX6 file.
Page 83 Creating print data Make the following settings in the [Page Size] window:  [Size]: [Custom]  [Width]: 14.6 in. (370 mm)  [Height]: 16.5 in. (420 mm)  Page orientation: Portrait <TIPS>  Set the width and height to the size of platen to be used. The above size is the standard 14X16 platen size. ・In the case of print data using white ink ☞"4-4-2.
Page 84 If the specified [Printer] is set to "Brother GTX-6", the print data will be sent to the printer. If the specified [Printer] is set to "Brother GTX-6 FileOutput", the print data will be saved as an ARX6 file. On [Preferences], create your settings of printer driver.
Page 85 Creating print data When you press [OK] in the [Print] dialog box, the dialog box shown below will be displayed. After that, click [Save]. <TIPS>  There may be cases where this saving process takes several minutes. Specify the [Save In] and [File name] first, and then click [Save] to save the ARX6 file to your PC. Use the color palette in Useful Tools.
Page 86 Creating print data Convert data to bitmap image data In the menu bar, select [Bitmaps] > [Convert To Bitmap]. Set the [Color mode] to [RGB Color]. <TIPS>  When the white ink is used for performing the printing, unmark the [Anti-aliasing] checkbox. <TIPS>...
Page 87 Creating print data Replace RGB=255 in bitmap image data with RGB=254 RGB=255 is identified as a transparent color. To a portion where RGB=255 is contained, no ink will be ejected. In order for the white ink to be printed, select an area for RGB=255, and replace it with RGB=254. To make such replacement, use the method mentioned below.
Page 88: When Using Adobe Photoshop
Creating print data 4-3-2. When using Adobe Photoshop In Photoshop, configure the settings mentioned below:  Color setting As required, perform the following procedures:  Create print data (ARX6 file)  Use the color palette in Useful Tools.  Replace RGB=255 with RGB=254 <TIPS>...
Page 89 For details of directly sending data to the printer from an application, ☞"5-6-2. Sending print data from applications >>P.5-24" In the menu bar, select [File] > [Print]. If the PC's default printer is either "Brother GTX-6" or "Brother GTX-6 FileOutput", the layout is set to the platen size.
Page 90 Creating print data When you press [Print], the dialog box shown below will be displayed on the screen. After that, click [Save]. <TIPS>  There may be cases where this saving process takes several minutes. Specify the [Save In] and [File name] first, and then click [Save] to save the ARX6 file to your PC. 4-13...
Page 91 Creating print data Use the color palette in Useful Tools. Save the color pallet file for Photoshop, "GT_Colors_T.ase", on your PC, following the instructions on screen. In the menu bar, select [Window] > [Swatches]. Click on to open the submenu. From [Read Swatches], select [Swatch Exchange (*.ASE)] for the type of file and then select the file name [GT_Colors_T.ase].
Page 92 Creating print data What to do when replacing RGB=255 with RGB=254 RGB=255 is identified as a transparent color. To a portion where RGB=255 is contained, no ink will be ejected. In order for the white ink to be printed, select an area for RGB=255, and replace it with RGB=254. To make such replacement, use the method mentioned below.
Page 93: When Using Adobe Illustrator
- Before start-up, specify the PC's default printer as the "Brother GTX-6" or the "Brother GTX-6 FileOutput". - Use the "Brother GTX-6 FileOutput" printer driver to output a file, then display and check the print preview. ...
Page 94 Creating print data Color setting In the menu bar, select [Edit] > [Color Settings]. Click on the [More Options]. Ensure selection of the settings as mentioned below, and click [OK].  [Settings]: [Custom] [Working Spaces]  [RGB]: [sRGB IEC61966-2.1] [Color Management Policies] ...
Page 95 Creating print data Open a new file Set up a new document as follows:  [Width]: 14.6 in. (370 mm)  [Height]: 16.5 in. (420 mm)  [Orientation]: Portrait  [Color Mode]: [RGB] <TIPS>  Set the width and height to the size of platen to be used. The above size is the standard 14×16 platen size. ・In the case of print data using white ink ☞"4-4-2.
Page 96  For file output, there are some cases where neither file output destination nor extension cannot be specified by the [Print to file] command. Be sure to use the printer driver "Brother GTX-6 FileOutput".  For details of directly sending data to the printer from an application, ☞"5-6-2. Sending print data from applications >>P.5-24"...
Page 97 If [Printer] is set to "Brother GTX-6", the print data will be sent to the printer. If [Printer] is set to "Brother GTX-6 FileOutput", the print data will be saved as an ARX6 file. On the [Advanced], make your settings for the printer driver.
Page 98 Creating print data Use the color palette in Useful Tools. Save the color pallet file for Illustrator, "GT_Colors_T.ase", on your PC, following the instructions on screen. In the menu bar, select [Window] > [Swatches]. Click on , and select [Open Swatch Library] from the submenu. Select [Other Library].
Page 99: Driver Settings For Print Data Using White Ink
Creating print data 4-4. Driver settings for print data using white ink 4-4-1. Setting up the printer driver <TIPS>  The GTX-6 printer driver treats RGB=255 as "Transparent color" and does not eject the ink. For such an image that you wish to print out in pure white color with white ink, make such a setting as RGB=254.
Page 100 Creating print data In the dialog box for setting the printer driver, configure required settings. If you click on the [Advanced], [White Ink Settings], [Color Processing], [Color Balance] and [Uni-Directional Printing] can be configured. <TIPS>  Depending on the settings you have made in the [Select Ink:] option or the like, setup items that appear on the screen vary. ...
Page 101: Select The Platen Size
Creating print data 4-4-2. Select the platen size From the pull-down menu of [Platen Size:], select a platen size for print area. <TIPS>  The platen size is equivalent to the paper size. Setup item Platen to be used Size [24×24] 24×24 platen 24.2 in.
Page 102: Select The Ink Type
Creating print data 4-4-3. Select the ink type From the [Select Ink:] option, select a combination of inks to be used. Setup item Description [Color+White Ink] This option enables a color image to be printed out on the mask layer of white ink. [White Ink Only] This option enables the white ink only to be used for printing out a monochrome image.
Page 103: Select The Mode
Creating print data 4-4-4. Select the mode If you set [Mode:] to [Eco-Mode], the white ink volume serving as the background is automatically adjusted to reduce the overall ink consumption. <TIPS>  The luminance on the finished print may be slightly reduced depending on the color. 4-26...
Page 104: Select The Resolution
Creating print data 4-4-5. Select the resolution The range that can be set for highlighting will change, and the printing time will also differ, depending on the resolution selected in [Resolution:]. Resolution Resolution Description 1200dpi × 1200dpi Prints at 1200 dpi × 1200 dpi. 1200dpi ×...
Page 105: Set Up The White Ink
Creating print data 4-4-6. Set up the white ink If you have selected [Color+White Ink] or [White Ink Only] in the [Select Ink:], the setup items for [White Ink Settings:] will appear. Adjust the white ink volume separately in the [Highlight:] (visible white ink volume) and in the [Mask:] (white ink volume to cover the background color).
Page 106 Creating print data Highlight This enables you to select whiteness (thickness) of RGB=254 in such nine levels as [1] to [13]. When you increase this value, the White ink volume will increase. You can specify [10] to [13] only if [2 Layer White] is enabled. Highlight setpoints Ink volume White ink volume 200%...
Page 107 Creating print data 2 Layer White You can make highlight settings at a level of [1] to [13] when 2 Layer White is enabled. Set 0-60 seconds for the time from the start of printing the first white ink layer to the start of printing the second white ink layer.
Page 108: Specify Whether Or Not To Use The Background Black Color
Creating print data 4-4-7. Specify whether or not to use the background black color If you have selected [Color+White Ink] in the [Select Ink:], the setup items of [Use background black color (for black T-shirts only)] will appear. In the event that you wish to print a black T-shirt making use of the T-shirt's background black color, mark the [Use background black color (for black T-shirts only)] checkbox.
Page 109: Specify Whether Or Not To Perform Multiple Pass Printing
Creating print data 4-4-8. Specify whether or not to perform Multiple Pass Printing The setup items for [Color Multiple Pass Printing] will appear if you have selected the [Color+White Ink], [Color Ink Only], or [Black Ink Only] in the [Select Ink:]. In cases where small and horizontal stripes are noticeable in the print result, mark the [Color Multiple Pass Printing] checkbox.
Page 110: Set Up The White Ink
Creating print data 4-4-9. Set up the white ink If you have selected [Color+White Ink] or [White Ink Only] in the [Select Ink:], this setting menu will be enabled. When you click on the [Advanced] in the [Printing Preferences] dialog box, the setup items of [White Ink Settings] appear.
Page 111 Creating print data Transparent color With this option, specify a color which is treated as a transparent color without using any color during the printing process. If you want to specify other colors excluding the RGB=255 as "Transparent color", perform the following procedures to make your setting.
Page 112 Creating print data Minimum white ink volume When printing with [Color+White Ink], the volume of background white color ink for dark or black color ink can be controlled. When printing with [Color+White Ink], you can increase the amount of the white ink volume used as the base in a dark area by specifying a larger value.
Page 113: Set Up The Image Quality
Chapter6 Creating print data 4-4-10. Set up the image quality When you click on the [Advanced] in the [Printing Preferences] dialog box, the setup items of [Color Processing] appear. In the [Color Processing] option, you can make settings for [Saturation:], [Brightness:] and [Contrast:]. Make adjustments to increase vividness, brightness and clarity of an image without using any functions of application software.
Page 114: Set Up The Color Balance
Creating print data 4-4-11. Set up the color balance When you click on the [Advanced] in the [Printing Preferences] dialog box, the setup items of [Color Balance] appear. In the [Color Balance], you can make settings for [Cyan:], [Magenta:], [Yellow:], and [Black:]. You can adjust the color in 11 gradations, -5 to +5.
Page 115: Specify The Print Direction
Creating print data 4-4-12. Specify the print direction When you click on the [Advanced] in the [Printing Preferences] dialog box, you can make the settings for [Uni-Directional Printing]. <TIPS>  What you have specified on the printer's operation panel are prioritized, and this option becomes active only when the print direction specified on the printer side is set to [Auto].
Page 116: Driver Settings For Print Data Using Color Ink And Black Ink Only
Creating print data 4-5. Driver settings for print data using color ink and black ink only 4-5-1. Setting up the printer driver <TIPS>  The GTX-6 printer driver treats RGB=255 as "Transparent color" and does not eject the ink. For such an image that you wish to print out in pure white color with white ink, make such a setting as RGB=254.
Page 117 Creating print data In the dialog box for setting the printer driver, configure required settings. If you click on the [Advanced], [White Ink Settings], [Color Processing], [Color Balance] and [Uni-Directional Printing] can be configured. <TIPS>  Depending on the settings you have made in the [Select Ink:] option or the like, setup items that appear on the screen vary. ...
Page 118: Select The Platen Size
Creating print data 4-5-2. Select the platen size From the pull-down menu of [Platen Size:], select a platen size for print area. <TIPS>  The platen size is equivalent to the paper size. Setup item Platen to be used Size [24×24] 24×24 platen 24.2 in.
Page 119: Select The Ink Type
Creating print data 4-5-3. Select the ink type From the [Select Ink:] option, select a combination of inks to be used. Setup item Description [Color+White Ink] This option enables a color image to be printed out on the mask layer of white ink. [White Ink Only] This option enables the white ink only to be used for printing out a monochrome image.
Page 120: Specify Whether Or Not To Perform Multiple Pass Printing
Creating print data 4-5-4. Specify whether or not to perform Multiple Pass Printing The setup items for [Color Multiple Pass Printing] will appear if you have selected the [Color+White Ink], [Color Ink Only], or [Black Ink Only] in the [Select Ink:]. In cases where small and horizontal stripes are noticeable in the print result, mark the [Color Multiple Pass Printing] checkbox.
Page 121: Set Up The Color Ink
Creating print data 4-5-5. Set up the color ink If you have selected [Color Ink Only] or [Black Ink Only] in the [Select Ink:], the setup items of [Color Ink Settings:] will appear. You can make your setting from the [Ink Volume:] or [Double Printing:] option in the [Color Ink Settings:] window. Ink volume This enables you to select the ink volume in such ten levels as [1] to [10].
Page 122 Creating print data Double Printing Performing the print cycle two times separately will make the printed color stand out more. Setup value Description No separate processes Separate processes (wait time between the 1st and 2nd print cycle) Separate processes (longer wait time than the case with setting [1] between the 1st and 2nd print cycle) Separate processes (longer wait time than the case with setting [2] between the 1st and 2nd print cycle)
Page 123: Set Up The Image Quality
Creating print data 4-5-6. Set up the image quality When you click on the [Advanced] in the [Printing Preferences] dialog box, the setup items of [Color Processing] appear. In the [Color Processing] option, you can make settings for [Saturation:], [Brightness:] and [Contrast:]. Make adjustments to increase vividness, brightness and clarity of an image without using any functions of application software.
Page 124: Set Up The Color Balance
Creating print data 4-5-7. Set up the color balance When you click on the [Advanced] in the [Printing Preferences] dialog box, the setup items of [Color Balance] appear. In the [Color Balance], you can make settings for [Cyan:], [Magenta:], [Yellow:], and [Black:]. You can adjust the color in 11 gradations, -5 to +5.
Page 125: Specify The Print Direction
Creating print data 4-5-8. Specify the print direction When you click on the [Advanced] in the [Printing Preferences] dialog box, you can make the settings for [Uni-Directional Printing]. <TIPS>  What you have specified on the printer's operation panel are prioritized, and this option becomes active only when the print direction specified on the printer side is set to [Auto].
Page 126: Using Useful Tools
Useful tools and print data are provided for adjusting colors or searching for an appropriate print setting. The "Useful Tools" will be installed onto the subdirectory under the "Brother GTX-6 Tools" of your PC. For the details of each tool, please refer to the chapters described later.
Page 127: Check The Color Sample
Creating print data 4-6-3. Check the color sample Use when checking the color sample. Please use this color chart as a color sample like the one that is commonly provided by an ink maker, for the print data (ARX6 file) you created using your desired printer driver setting. <TIPS>...
Page 128: Print A Grid Pattern On The Platen Sheet
Creating print data 4-6-4. Print a grid pattern on the platen sheet You can print a grid pattern onto a new platen sheet. Platen sheet Grid Platen X0163 From the "Useful Tools", open such an ARX6 file (for example, Grid14×16.arx6) that has a grid size suitable to the platen size.
Page 129: Adjust The Ink Volume
Creating print data 4-6-5. Adjust the ink volume Set an optimum setting for [Ink Volume:] of the printer driver. Download the data from "Useful Tools" and perform printing (☞"5. Basic printing procedures >>P.5-1") to check the blurring beforehand. <TIPS>  Appropriate ink volume setting value depends on color or material of the T-shirt.
Page 130: Print Out Of Highlight Check Pattern/Mask Check Pattern
Creating print data 4-6-6. Print out of highlight check pattern/mask check pattern Set an optimum setting for [Highlight:] of the printer driver. Download the data from "Useful Tools" and print the highlight check pattern for checking whiteness, background hiding level, and blurring beforehand. <TIPS>...
Page 131: Color Adjustment For 2 Color Heads
Creating print data 4-6-7. Color adjustment for 2 color heads Check the color adjustment of the color-side heads. From the "Useful Tools," click "COLOR ADJUSTMENT.arx6" to download data. Send the data to the printer and perform printing. Check the print result to make sure the color adjustment has been set correctly. 4-6-8.
Page 132: Position Adjustment For The 2 Heads Of The Same Color
Creating print data 4-6-9. Position adjustment for the 2 heads of the same color Check the position of the print head. From the "Useful Tools," click "HEAD POSITION ADJUSTMENT_C.arx6" or "HEAD POSITION ADJUSTMENT_W.arx6" to download data. Send the data to the printer and perform printing. Check the print result to make sure the position adjustment has been set correctly.
Page 133: Check The Print Position
Creating print data 4-6-11. Check the print position Check the alignment of the print position on the white side with the print position on the color side. From the "Useful Tools", click "ALIGN CHK.arx6" to download data. Send the data to the printer and perform printing. Check the print result to make sure the print position on the white side has been aligned with the print position on the color side correctly.
Page 134: Basic Printing Procedures
5 Basic printing procedures Chapter5 WARNING If a foreign object gets inside the printer, immediately turn off the power, disconnect the power cord, and contact the place of purchase or a qualified technician. If you continue to use the printer while there is a foreign object inside, it may result in fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation.
Page 135 Basic printing procedures IMPORTANT Do not move the platen by hand. Otherwise the printer may be mechanically and electrically damaged. Ensure there is adequate space left in front of the printer and avoid placing any objects. The platen may be hit and damaged.
Page 136: Basic Printing Process Flow
Basic printing procedures 5-1. Basic printing process flow What are described below are the basic work flows before the start and after the completion of print process. Before starting printing, perform check and preparation tasks on the printer. Tasks to be ☞"5-2.
Page 137: Checking The Ejection From The Head
Basic printing procedures 5-2. Tasks to be performed before starting print operation 5-2-1. Checking the ejection from the head If a message prompting you to check the ejection from the head is displayed before work, print out a nozzle check pattern.
Page 138: Pretreating Process For Print Medium
Be sure to wear a pair of plastic gloves, a mask and protective glasses during the work operation.  For information on handling of the pretreatment, see the Material Safety Data Sheet issued by us. http://sds.brother.co.jp/sdsapp/index.html  Pretreatment It refers to distilled water, purified water, etc. which is used to dilute the pretreatment with it.
Page 139  For information on handling of the pretreatment, see the Material Safety Data Sheet issued by us. http://sds.brother.co.jp/sdsapp/index.html <IMPORTANT>  If you are using an electric spray to apply the pretreatment, perform the work at a place as far as possible from the printer.
Page 140: Dilution Of Pretreatment
Be sure to wear a pair of plastic gloves and protective glasses during the work operation.  For information on handling of the pretreatment, see the Material Safety Data Sheet issued by us. http://sds.brother.co.jp/sdsapp/index.html Dilution ratio Use within the ratio range of x3 (Pretreatment:Pure water=1:2) (Volume ratio).
Page 141 Basic printing procedures Orient the pour spout of faucet in the position as shown in the figure below. Faucet Pretreatment X0081 Pour the pretreatment with the carton into the container for dilution and dilute the pretreatment with pure water. <IMPORTANT> ...
Page 142: Application Of Pretreatment
 For information on handling of the pretreatment, see the Material Safety Data Sheet issued by us. http://sds.brother.co.jp/sdsapp/index.html <IMPORTANT>  Some T-shirts may leave distinct imprints of the pretreatment after it is fixated. Wash away any imprint of the pretreatment with water, if any.
Page 143 Basic printing procedures For coating with a pretreatment applicator (commercial product: preferably of an electrically-operated type) Fill the pretreatment applicator with the diluted pretreatment. <TIPS>  Please use a pretreatment applicator (preferably of an electrically-operated type) that can emit fine spray. Set the T-shirt on the pretreatment applicator, and apply the pretreatment evenly onto the print surface.
Page 144  For information on handling of the pretreatment, see the Material Safety Data Sheet issued by us. http://sds.brother.co.jp/sdsapp/index.html <IMPORTANT>  If you are using an electric spray to apply the pretreatment, perform the work at a place as far as possible from the printer.
Page 145: Fixation Of Pretreatment
 For information on handling of the pretreatment, see the Material Safety Data Sheet issued by us. http://sds.brother.co.jp/sdsapp/index.html <TIPS>  Because the pretreatment will not work best if it is dried through oven-based drying or air drying, be sure to use the heat press.
Page 146 Basic printing procedures Place the silicone foam, T-shirt and peel-off sheet in position under the heat press first, and fixate the pretreatment properly. <TIPS>  Water droplets are generated around the heat press to evaporate water content of the pretreatment by the heat of heat press.
Page 147: Platen Adjustment
Basic printing procedures 5-4. Platen adjustment Replace the currently used platen with another one that suits the medium to be printed. <CAUTION>  Hold the platen with both hands and be careful not to drop the platen at the time of platen replacement. <TIPS>...
Page 148 Basic printing procedures Remove the platen moving it straight upwards by holding both ends of it. Platen Put another platen to be used in position directly from above. Platen Tighten the platen fixing handle. <TIPS>  Place the platen fixing handle sideways so that the platen fixing handle will not come in contact when setting the platen or T-shirt.
Page 149: Platen Height Adjustment
Basic printing procedures 5-4-2. Platen height adjustment Select a proper position of the platen corresponding to the print medium. Select [Platen Height Adjustment] from the menu, and select an appropriate position from [Position A] to [Position <IMPORTANT>  Do not handle the platen while printing. Injury may result if your hand gets caught between the platen or T-shirt tray and a door or cover.
Page 150: Placing Print Medium In Position
Basic printing procedures 5-5. Placing print medium in position In order to provide an optimum printing image quality when a print medium is placed in position, you need to adjust the platen's height in accordance with the thickness of the T-shirt or other print medium. <CAUTION>...
Page 151 For the position alignment of white or pale-colored T-shirts, a grid to be printed out on the platen sheet is available from [All Programs] in the Start menu, by selecting "Brother GTX-6 Tools" > "Useful Tools". ☞"4-6-4. Print a grid pattern on the platen sheet >>P.4-51"...
Page 152 Basic printing procedures The T-shirt should be placed on the T-shirt tray, trying not to draw the excessive parts like sleeves and hems into the printer. T-shirt T-shirt tray X1042 On the operation panel, press , and move the platen toward the rear of the printer. Try moving the platen, and check on the gap between the T-shirt surface and the obstacle sensor over the entire print area.
Page 153: Sending/Loading Print Data
<TIPS>  Double click on the ARX6 file, or select [All Programs] > "Brother GTX-6 Tools" > "GTX-6 File Viewer", to select and open the ARX6 file. You can also load ARXP and ARX4 files. The file's printing conditions and preview window will be displayed.
Page 154 Basic printing procedures  When [Color Ink Only] is selected  [Details] 5-21...
Page 155 Basic printing procedures If you have selected [Color+White Ink] or [White Ink Only] in the Select Ink operation, you can change the background color of the preview window and preview the print image. Select [Change...] > [Define Custom Colors], and enter RGB value. <TIPS>...
Page 156 Basic printing procedures For the print data that requires multiple cycles of platen reciprocate movement, print data of each layer can be verified separately by selecting the desired layer to be displayed. From the [Present Layer], select a layer that you want to bring into the view.
Page 157: Sending Print Data From Applications
If the specified [Printer] is set to "Brother GTX-6", the print data will be sent to the printer. If the specified [Printer] is set to "Brother GTX-6 FileOutput", the print data will be saved as an ARX6 file. On [Preferences], set up the printer driver and send the print data by clicking [OK] in the [Print] dialog box.
Page 158 Basic printing procedures Adobe Photoshop In the menu bar, select [File] > [Print]. If the PC's default printer is either "Brother GTX-6" or "Brother GTX-6 FileOutput", the layout is set to the platen size. Make the settings as follows: ...
Page 159 If [Printer] is set to "Brother GTX-6", the print data will be sent to the printer. If [Printer] is set to "Brother GTX-6 FileOutput", the print data will be saved as an ARX6 file. In the [Advanced], set up the printer driver, and send the print data by clicking [Print].
Page 160: Loading Print Data (Arx6 File) From Usb Flash Memory
Basic printing procedures 5-6-3. Loading print data (ARX6 file) from USB flash memory Insert a USB flash memory into the insertion slot in front of the operation panel of the printer. <IMPORTANT>  Do not apply undue force to the USB flash memory when you insert it into the slot. Otherwise, it could be damaged. <TIPS>...
Page 161 Basic printing procedures Check the print image displayed in the preview window, and press <IMPORTANT>  Never touch the USB flash memory when the print button is blinking. Otherwise, any already-saved data may be corrupted. <TIPS>  Depending on data size, it may take several minutes before the loading process is completed. ...
Page 162: Executing A Printing Job
Basic printing procedures 5-7. Executing a printing job 5-7-1. Executing a print job once for a single print medium Receiving a print data file. The print button blinks during reception of data. When the data reception is completed, an audible alarm is activated and the print button illuminates.
Page 163: Executing A Print Job Several Times For Multiple Print Media
Basic printing procedures 5-7-2. Executing a print job several times for multiple print media You can keep the identical print data and execute a print job several times for multiple print media. <TIPS>  When the power is turned off, the retained print data is erased. Make sure that the print data you want to print out is displayed on the liquid crystal panel, and press and hold the two print buttons at the same time to start printing.
Page 164: Performing The Printing From Receiving History
Basic printing procedures 5-7-3. Performing the printing from receiving history You can print out such print data that you have received before. <TIPS>  The print data that can be retained are max. 100 pieces of them and 800 MB in total capacity, wherein each print data will be erased in the order from the oldest to the latest.
Page 165: Scheduling A Print
Basic printing procedures 5-8. Scheduling a print Even if the printer is not in the standby state, this function allows you to schedule printing by pressing the Print button in advance so that the printer will start printing as soon as it becomes available. 5-8-1.
Page 166: Removing Printed Matter From Platen
Basic printing procedures 5-9. Removing printed matter from platen Hold the shoulder portions of print medium with your hand, and pull it out slowly in the forward direction indicated. <IMPORTANT>  Because the printed surface is still wet with ink, avoid touching it. ...
Page 167: Fixation Of Ink
Basic printing procedures 5-10. Fixation of ink For fixation of ink, use the heat press or oven.  Heat press  It is useful because you can control its temperature and operating time with ease.  Oven  If the number of articles to be printed is high, it will improve the operational efficiency. <CAUTION>...
Page 168 Basic printing procedures Ink fixation by means of heat press Place the silicone foam, T-shirt and peel-off sheet in position under the heat press first, and fixate the ink properly. <TIPS>  For the guidelines on fixation conditions of ink, ☞"5-10. Fixation of ink >>P.5-34" ...
Page 169: Precautions To Keep Good Printing Quality/Use Printer Over The Long Term
Keep the liquids 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 170: Tasks To Be Performed Regularly
Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term 6-1. Tasks to be performed regularly 6-1-1. Refilling color ink is displayed in the remaining ink volume indication window on the operation panel screen, refill the ink. <CAUTION>  Be sure to wear a pair of plastic gloves and protective glasses during the work operation.
Page 171 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Open the ink bottle and attach the supplied faucet. <IMPORTANT>  Protect the ink on the faucet in use with a plastic bag to prevent the ink from drying out. ...
Page 172: Refilling White Ink
Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term 6-1-2. Refilling white ink is displayed in the remaining ink volume indication window on the operation panel screen, refill the ink. Agitate the white ink sufficiently to remove sediments before refilling it. Agitate the ink beforehand because it takes time. <IMPORTANT>...
Page 173 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Hold the ink bottle upside down and apply lighting to its side face to visually check sediments. A dark shadow is seen on the bottom if sediments are remaining, so repeat steps (1) and (2) until such a dark shadow disappears.
Page 174 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term How to refill white ink × Error Ink refill： White From the menu, select [Ink refill] and press Select [White] and press Insert the white IC stick and press <TIPS>...
Page 175 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Open the ink bottle and attach the supplied faucet. <IMPORTANT>  Protect the ink on the faucet in use with a plastic bag to prevent the ink from drying out. ...
Page 176: Refilling The Cleaning Solution
Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term 6-1-3. Refilling the cleaning solution is displayed in the remaining ink volume indication window on the operation panel screen, refill the ink. <CAUTION>  Be sure to wear a pair of plastic gloves and protective glasses while working. <TIPS>...
Page 177 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Open the cleaning solution tank lid and fill the tank with the cleaning solution up to above graduation mark 6. <IMPORTANT>  Take care not to exceed graduation mark 6. Cleaning solution tank X1072 Press...
Page 178: Correcting The Remaining Ink Level
Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term 6-1-4. Correcting the remaining ink level When a warning message appears in the warning message window, correct the remaining ink level. WARNING Tank correction timing From the menu, select [Maintenance] > [Correct tank volume sensor], and press Press .
Page 179: Replacement Of Maintenance Parts
Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term 6-1-5. Replacement of maintenance parts When a warning message appears on the operation panel screen, replace each maintenance part. WARNING Replace wiper Replace cap foam Replace flushing foam Replace carriage foam <TIPS>...
Page 180: Replacing The Wiper
Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term 6-1-6. Replacing the wiper When a warning message appears on the operation panel screen, conduct replacement work. <TIPS>  Once you have selected [Maintenance Part Clean/Replace], you do not need to select it repeatedly in the case of replacing the wiper, flushing foam, cap tip, cap foam, and carriage foam in sequence.
Page 181 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Remove the wiper from the maintenance unit by pushing up the latch on the left side of the wiper. Maintenance unit Latch Latch Wiper Hold the latch of the new wiper on the left-hand side and insert the new wiper into the maintenance unit from the right-hand side.
Page 182: Replacing The Cap Chip And Cap Foam
Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term 6-1-7. Replacing the cap chip and cap foam When a warning message appears on the operation panel screen, conduct replacement work. <TIPS>  Once you have selected [Maintenance Part Clean/Replace], you do not need to select it repeatedly in the case of replacing the wiper, flushing foam, cap tip, cap foam, and carriage foam in sequence.
Page 183 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Remove the cap chip and cap foam from the maintenance unit. <CAUTION>  Do not use sharp objects, such as tweezers, and be sure to remove the cap chip and cap foam by hand. Cap foam Cap chip Wipe the gloves with a waste cloth.
Page 184 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term <CAUTION>  Set the cap foam by aligning the cap foam hole with the protrusion on the backside of the cap rubber.  Be careful not to reverse the orientation of the cap foam. ...
Page 185: Replacing The Flushing Foam
Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term 6-1-8. Replacing the flushing foam When a warning message appears on the operation panel screen or in the warning message window, replace the specified flushing foam with a new one. <TIPS>...
Page 186 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Remove the flushing foam from the maintenance unit. <IMPORTANT>  Ink droplets will drop off from the hole in flushing foam. After removal, apply a waste cloth to the bottom face. <NOTE>...
Page 187 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Set the flushing foam in the maintenance unit. <IMPORTANT>  After this assembly process is completed, make sure that no flushing foam extends off the outboard end portions of the maintenance unit.
Page 188: Replacing The Carriage Foam
Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term 6-1-9. Replacing the carriage foam When a warning message appears in the warning message window, replace the specified carriage foam with a new one. <TIPS>  Once you have selected [Maintenance Part Clean/Replace], you do not need to select it repeatedly in the case of replacing the wiper, flushing foam, and carriage foam in sequence.
Page 189 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Pull and remove the carriage foam toward you along the sliding surface of the foam guide after making sure that the carriage foam is in contact with the surface of the foam guide. carriage foam Put a proper amount of cleaning solution into the cleaning cup.
Page 190 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Clean the side of the print heads. <TIPS>  The use of a flashlight is recommended to make it easier to see when cleaning.  It is not easy to see the rearward side of the nozzle guard. It is recommended to clean it while checking the cleaning condition with a mirror.
Page 191 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Head frontward and rearward cleaning X1049 (10) Remove ink clots, if any, protruding from the nozzle surface on the underside of the carriage. Nozzle surface 6-23...
Page 192 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Ink clot example <CAUTION>  When removing ink clots, do not use hard objects like iron tweezers. The nozzle may be damaged, resulting in non-ejection if the objects touch the nozzle or other parts. Use gloves and remove ink clots by pinching them with a clean stick or your fingers.
Page 193 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term <CAUTION>  Be sure to use a clean waste cloth. Using a waste cloth with pretreatment may lead to non-ejection.  Do not rub the parts strongly. Doing so may damage the parts. ...
Page 194 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term (12) Place the tip of the new carriage foam on the sliding surface of the foam guide. (13) Move the foam along the sliding surface of the guide in the direction of the arrow, and move the carriage foam until it touches the two foam pads.
Page 195 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term (14) Rotate and assemble the foam to the magnet on the carriage. Make sure that the carriage foam does not ride on the four foam pads. <IMPORTANT>  Be careful not to let the carriage foam come into contact with the nozzle surface of the head. Foam pad (15) Make sure that the nozzle surface is below the bottom surface of the foam.
Page 196: Replacing The Mist Fan Filter
Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term 6-1-10. Replacing the mist fan filter When a warning message appears in the warning message window, replace the mist fan filter with a new one. The inside of the main unit may become dirty with mist, which may cause a malfunction if you continue using the mist fan filter without replacement.
Page 197 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Hold the grip and remove the mist fan filter. Mist fan filter Insert a new mist fan filter and push in and close the mist fan door. <CAUTION>  Insert the mist fan filter completely, on the side with the grip facing upward.
Page 198: Replacing The Platen Sheet
Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term 6-1-11. Replacing the platen sheet When the platen sheet gets soiled, replace it with a new one. Remove the platen from the main unit of the printer. ☞"5-4-1. Replacing the currently used platen with another one >>P.5-14"...
Page 199 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Position the platen sheet to match the platen surface, and onto the platen, stick the portion of the platen sheet where the release paper (small) was removed. Platen sheet Positioning Platen X1029...
Page 200: Replacement Of Print Head
Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term 6-1-12. Replacement of print head If a problem of non-ejection of ink-jet droplets is not cleared even after cleaning the head nozzle, replace a The print head with a new one. Check the head position of the corresponding print head with the non-ejection of ink-jet droplets in the nozzle check pattern, and replace the print head by following the procedure.
Page 201 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Remove each tube from the print head to be replaced with a new one. Then attach each of the new caps which are removed from a new print head to each tube, while exercising care to prevent any ink from being spilled. <IMPORTANT>...
Page 202 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term (10) Unlock the print head, and remove the print head. <IMPORTANT>  When removing the print head, be careful not to drip the ink on the carriage plate. If the ink is dripping, wipe off the dripping ink.
Page 203 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term (13) Connect the head board aligned with the positioning pins on the carriage board. <IMPORTANT>  After connecting, check that the head board is not tilted. Positioning pin Head board (14) Place the flat cable in the hook and clamp on the carriage.
Page 204 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term (16) Remove the cap you connected in step (6) from the tube, and connect the tubes to the print head. <IMPORTANT>  Check the stamp on the print head and the tube number, and make sure that they are connected in the correct position. Incorrectly connecting them may cause the ink to leak during the circulation.
Page 205: Cover Adjustments
Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term 6-1-13. Cover adjustments Adjust each cover if they do not close smoothly. Upper left side cover Lower left side cover Upper right side cover Tilt adjustments Turn the adjustment screw on the front side clockwise or counterclockwise to make adjustments if a cover is tilted. Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to lower the cover and counterclockwise to raise the cover.
Page 206 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Left/right adjustments Turn the adjustment screw on the front side clockwise or counterclockwise to make adjustments if the cover interferes with the adjacent cover. Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to reduce the clearance and counterclockwise to increase the clearance.
Page 207 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Back/Forth adjustments Turn the adjustment screw On the inside clockwise to make back and forth adjustments. Hinge Adjustment screw 6-39...
Page 208: Tube Air Bleed
Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term 6-1-14. Tube air bleed If air is mixed in the print head or tube and ink non-ejection is not improved, bleed the air in the tube. While the printer is in standby mode, press on the operation panel to bring the menu screen into view.
Page 209: Head Cleaning
Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term 6-1-15. Head cleaning This printer has been designed to perform the Auto Cleaning every time 72 print jobs are printed after the previous Auto Cleaning, or before starting the printing using the white ink when one hour or more elapses after the previous printing that used the white ink.
Page 210 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term By pressing , select [All Colors], [All Whites], or [All Print Heads], and press <TIPS>  Under the condition that the nozzle which has been confirmed not ejecting ink-jet droplets, determine the color for which the head cleaning should be performed.
Page 211: White Ink Circulation
Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term 6-1-16. White ink circulation When whiteness is not enough, it may be solved by performing white ink circulation. While the printer is in standby mode, press on the operation panel to bring the menu screen into view. From the menu, select [Maintenance] >...
Page 212: Print Out The Nozzle Check Pattern (Checking On The Print Heads)
Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term 6-1-17. Print out the nozzle check pattern (checking on the print heads) By printing out a nozzle check pattern, you can check on the printing quality. It is recommended to always perform this procedure to verify the output. <TIPS>...
Page 213 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Check to see if the printed result of both sides are acceptable, and if no ink-jet droplets have been ejected, perform a head cleaning for print heads. ☞"6-1-15. Head cleaning >>P.6-41" <IMPORTANT>...
Page 214: Cleaning
Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term 6-2. Cleaning 6-2-1. Cleaning the nozzle guard and suction cap When a warning message appears in the warning message window, perform the cleaning. In the event that maintenance has been performed inadequately, a printed material may be soiled with waste ink during a print session or a printed surface quality may deteriorate.
Page 215 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Unlock the upper left-hand-side cover and top cover and clean the suction cap. Unlock and open the right-hand-side cover and clean the nozzle guard. Two types of clean sticks are provided. Use either the clean stick T or R depending on what you want to clean. <TIPS>...
Page 216 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term The nozzle guard and suction cap should be cleaned separately for the white side and color side. For the way to perform cleaning, refer to the respective items. Perform cleaning of the white side. Prepare a new clean stick R and the cleaning solution.
Page 217 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Cleaning the nozzle guard (Use clean stick R) Put a proper amount of cleaning solution into the cleaning cup. Moisten a new clean stick R with the cleaning solution. <IMPORTANT>...
Page 218 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Wipe the area between the print head's nozzle surface and nozzle guard. <IMPORTANT>  Be sure not to touch the red-frame zone of the nozzle surface.  For cleaning, be sure not to use any tool other than clean stick R. ...
Page 219 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Remove ink clots, if any, protruding from the nozzle surface on the underside of the carriage. Nozzle surface Ink clot example <CAUTION>  When removing ink clots, do not use hard objects like iron tweezers. The nozzle may be damaged, resulting in non-ejection if the objects touch the nozzle or other parts.
Page 220 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Cleaning suction cap (Use clean stick T) Wipe the lip of the suction cap in parallel with the side surface of the tip of clean stick T, and then wipe the outer frame in the same way.
Page 221 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Cleaning conditions Pre-cleaning state Post-cleaning state 6-53...
Page 222 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Cleaning the backside of the carriage Clean the area shown below on the backside of the carriage. Cleaning location Use the clean stick R or waste cloth to clean the area. Absorb ink droplets with the clean stick R Wipe off the adhered mist ink with a waste cloth...
Page 223 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Cleaning ink droplets Pre-cleaning state Post-cleaning state Mist-state ink Pre-cleaning state Post-cleaning state 6-55...
Page 224: Cleaning And Replacing Maintenance Parts
Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term 6-2-2. Cleaning and replacing maintenance parts Clean the maintenance area, if it is dirty, when replacing the flushing foam. Prepare a waste cloth. <IMPORTANT>  Please complete the task within 15 minutes, in order to prevent the print heads from drying up. ...
Page 225: Cleaning The Surrounding Area Of Nozzle Surface
Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term 6-2-3. Cleaning the surrounding area of nozzle surface Make the clean stick R, cleaning cup, gloves and cleaning solution, which come standard with the printer, available for use. <IMPORTANT> ...
Page 226 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Put a proper amount of cleaning solution into the cleaning cup. Moisten a clean stick R with the cleaning solution. <IMPORTANT>  Be sure to use a different clean stick R separately for the color head and the white head. Use a new clean stick R when you start cleaning.
Page 227 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term With a clean stick R, clean the surrounding area of nozzle surface of print head. <IMPORTANT>  Be sure not to bring the clean stick R into contact with the nozzle surface. ...
Page 228: Disposal Of Waste Ink And Waste Water
Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term 6-2-4. Disposal of waste ink and waste water If a warning message appears on the operation panel screen or in the warning message window, dispose of the waste ink and the waste water in the tanks. <IMPORTANT>...
Page 229 Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term Pull out the tube toward you from each tank and dispose of the waste ink and waste water in the tanks. Place a receiving tray or the like under the other end of the tube (when removed) from the waste ink tank so that the waste ink spilled from the tube will not be discharged onto the floor, etc.
Page 230: When Not Using For A Long Period Of Time
Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term 6-3. When Not Using for a Long Period of Time When the printer will not be used for a prolonged period of time, take appropriate procedures before storing the printer depending on storage period or condition.
Page 231: What To Do When Needed
7 What to do when needed Chapter7 As required, make settings and adjustments as mentioned below. About menu layer on the setting screen Menu Setting screen Description [Auto] [Print Direction] [Always Bi-Directional] [Always Uni-Directional] [Light High] [Back Light] [Light Medium] [Light Low] [No Auto Screen Erase] [5 min]...
Page 232 What to do when needed Menu Setting screen Description [OFF] [Auto Job Delete] [ON] [Enable] [Network filtering] [Disable] [Automatic acquisition] [IP Address Set] [Printer Setting] [Manual setting] [Normal Cleaning] [Auto cleaning] [Shortcut button setting] [Print Data Load] [White Ink Circulation] [Platen Height Adjustment] [Total Print] [Temperature/Humidity Info]...
Page 233: Setting The Print Direction
What to do when needed 7-1. Setting the print direction From the menu, select [Printer Setting] > [Print Direction], and press Select your desired print direction of the print heads, and press <TIPS>  The print direction is displayed here in the form of either bi-directional or the uni-directional icon ...
Page 234: Setup Of Auto Screen Erase Time
What to do when needed 7-3. Setup of Auto Screen Erase Time From the menu, select [Printer Setting] > [Auto Screen Erase Time], and press Select your desired time until the liquid crystal panel and print button become unlit, and press <TIPS>...
Page 235: Speaker Volume Setting
What to do when needed 7-5. Speaker volume setting From the menu, select [Printer Setting] > [Speaker Volume], and press Adjust the speaker volume in an eight-step scale from 0 to 7, and press <TIPS>  You can adjust the volume while checking it. Speaker Volume Set to OK to Confirm 7-6.
Page 236: Preview Display Settings
What to do when needed 7-7. Preview display settings Set the display direction of the preview image. From the menu, select [Printer Setting] > [Preview display settings], and press Select the display direction and press <TIPS>  During this menu selection process, the currently selected set value is displayed. Preview display settings Normal Inverted...
Page 237: Platen Setting
What to do when needed 7-9. Platen Setting 7-9-1. User settings for height There are custom positions that can be set to any height. From the menu, select [Printer Setting] > [Platen settings] > [Height settings by user], and press Set the desired position.
Page 238: Platen Too Low Sensor Setting
What to do when needed 7-9-3. Platen too low sensor setting The sensor is activated if it detects that the print medium is far because the platen is too low. Enable or disable this function when using the printer. From the menu, select [Printer Setting] > [Platen Setting] > [Platen too low sensor], and press Select the "Platen too low"...
Page 239: Print Operation Settings Under Low Humidity
What to do when needed 7-11. Print Operation Settings Under Low Humidity From the menu, select [Printer Setting] > [Low Humidity Mode], and press Select the setup items and press Low Humidity Mode Printing at Low Humidity No Printing at Low Humidity Select Everyday <TIPS>...
Page 240: Auto Cleaning Setting
What to do when needed 7-12. Auto Cleaning Setting Post-circulation Auto Cleaning Specify your desired auto cleaning start timing after circulation. From the menu, select [Printer Setting] > [Post-circulation Auto Cleaning], and press Select your desired post-circulation auto cleaning start timing, and press Post-circulation Auto Cleaning Before next print Soon after if within 30 min.
Page 241: Setting Automatic Multiple Pass Settings
What to do when needed Auto Cleaning Start Timing Specify your desired auto cleaning start timing. From the menu, select [Printer Setting] > [Auto Cleaning Start Timing], and press Select your desired auto cleaning start timing, and press <TIPS>  Even when [Conduct after Printing] is selected, Auto Cleaning may be performed before printing, depending on the state of use.
Page 242: Flushing Interval Setting
What to do when needed 7-14. Flushing Interval Setting Perform this if the printing quality deteriorates during printing operations. From the menu, select [Printer Setting] > [Flushing Interval Setting], and press Select the desired number of scanning operations until the flushing starts, and press <TIPS>...
Page 243: Automatic Deletion Of Print Data
What to do when needed 7-16. Automatic deletion of print data From the menu, select [Printer Setting] > [Auto Job Delete], and press Select the desired function of Auto Job Delete, and press Auto Job Delete 7-17. Network filtering settings This function will enhance LAN security.
Page 244: Static Ip Address Setting
What to do when needed 7-18. Static IP address setting In the [IP Address Set] window, select the automatic acquisition or manual setting, and set up the [IP Address], [Subnet Mask] and [Default Gateway] when you select the manual setting. From the menu, select [Printer Setting] >...
Page 245: Shortcut Button Setting
What to do when needed 7-19. Shortcut button setting You can set the operation that takes place when the shortcut button on the operation panel is pressed. From the menu, select [Printer Setting] > [Shortcut button setting], and press Select the function and press <TIPS>...
Page 246: Display Of Temperature/Humidity Info
What to do when needed 7-21. Display of Temperature/Humidity Info Then, the ambient temperature and humidity are displayed. From the menu, select [Temperature/Humidity Info], and press Then, the ambient temperature and humidity are displayed. <TIPS>  Make the setting of temperature indication unit in the Temperature window. ...
Page 247: Confirm Network Setting
What to do when needed 7-22. Confirm network setting In the [Confirm network setting] window, display the [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], [Default Gateway], [Host name], and [MAC address]. From the menu, select [Confirm network setting], and press Select one out of the [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], [Default Gateway], [Host name], and [MAC address], and press Confirm network setting IP Address Subnet Mask...
Page 248: Check Circulation Schedule
What to do when needed 7-23. Check circulation schedule White ink circulation can be performed at a specified time. From the menu, select [Check circulation schedule], and press Display the circulation schedule. <TIPS>  If the scheduled time of white ink circulation is not set with the maintenance tool, the circulation schedule will not be displayed. Check circulation schedule Current time 17:44 00:30 (Long)
Page 249: Language Setting
What to do when needed 7-25. Language setting Select your desired language to be shown on the liquid crystal panel. From the menu, select [Language], and press Select your desired language in the [Language] window, and finalize your setting by pressing Follow the on-screen message, and turn off the power and on again.
Page 250: Display Of Version
What to do when needed 7-26. Display of version On this display screen, the firmware's version information, [Firm Version], as well as [Data Info], [Serial No.], and [Head information] are shown. From the menu, select [Version], and press Select [Firm Version], [Data Info], [Serial No.], or [Head information] and press Version information Firm Version Data Info...
Page 251: Updating Of Firmware
To check any release information of a new firmware, please visit the website of Brother Industries, Ltd. Download the firmware's updated data from the website of Brother Industries, Ltd. On the PC, from [All Programs] in the Start menu, select the "GTX-6 Firmware Update" from "Brother GTX-6 Tools".
Page 252: Troubleshooting
Keep the liquids 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 253: Troubleshooting Instructions
Troubleshooting 8-1. Troubleshooting instructions With reference to the descriptions below, troubleshoot your problem. No print data can be sent from PC Probable Cause Remedy Reference Have you selected an incorrect From the menu for printing, check your printer printer or not? name.
Page 254 Check the content of the error, and restart the "9. Error message >>P.9-1" displayed? printer. If the error is still not eliminated, please contact your dealer or Brother. No print data can be loaded from USB flash memory Probable Cause Remedy...
Page 255 Troubleshooting "x" is displayed for the remaining ink level after refilling ink. Probable Cause Remedy Reference Is ink of a wrong color refilled? Refill the right ink. If ink colors are mixed in the ink tank as the result of refilling ink of a wrong color, contact your dealer.
Page 256 Troubleshooting Initial humidifier operation failed. Probable Cause Remedy Reference Initial humidifier operation failed? Perform initial humidifier operation from the menu after confirming the following two points. If the problem persists, contact your dealer. ①Make sure that the amount of water in the tank and the installation height of the tank are appropriate.
Page 257 Troubleshooting How to resolve carriage errors 6130 and 6131 Unlock and open the right-side cover. Keyhole Loosen the two bolts on the carriage belt holder. <IMPORTANT>  Loosen the two bolts until there is a gap between each bolt's face and the part. Tighten the two bolts on the carriage belt holder to 3.5 N-m.
Page 258: Solutions To Print Quality Problems
Troubleshooting 8-2. Solutions to print quality problems With reference to the descriptions below, troubleshoot your problem. Print is too light Probable Cause Remedy Reference Is the setting of an image editing Edit the image. "4-3. Using other applications software application made >>P.4-4"...
Page 259 Troubleshooting Blurring is observed (when printed with [Color Ink Only]) Probable Cause Remedy Reference Isn't the amount of ink excessive Print the ink volume and check the blurring, and "4-6-5. Adjust the ink volume against the print media? select appropriate set value for [Ink Volume:]. >>P.4-52"...
Page 260 Troubleshooting The edges of the image are blurred, characters and straight lines are doubly printed and printed result appears too granular Probable Cause Remedy Reference Is the platen positioned at a level Adjust the height of the platen corresponding to "5-5.
Page 261 Troubleshooting Probable Cause Remedy Reference Did you shake the pretreatment Shake the pretreatment sufficiently. "5-3-2. Dilution of pretreatment after its dilution? >>P.5-7" Is the [Low Temperature Mode] Change the setting to [Enable (Normal)]. "7-10. Print Operation Settings set to [Disable]? Under Low Temperature >>P.7-8"...
Page 262 Troubleshooting Probable Cause Remedy Reference Does it take a long time before Leaving the print media (T-shirt) after fixing the printing, after the pretreatment pretreatment may cause fuzziness, because the fixation? media would absorb water. Print the pretreatment fixated media as soon as possible. Is the upper iron on the heat If the upper iron is contaminated, it could press contaminated during the...
Page 263 Troubleshooting The cleaning solution is leaked from the cleaning solution tank Probable Cause Remedy Reference Is the main body of printer put Place the printer horizontally. "3-1. Installation of printer aslant? If the problem is still not remedied, please >>P.3-2" contact your dealer.
Page 264: Recovery Action To Be Taken For Such A Nozzle That Is Unable To Eject Ink-Jet Droplets
Troubleshooting 8-2-1. Recovery action to be taken for such a nozzle that is unable to eject ink-jet droplets Please verify the followings when any nozzle is not ejecting ink droplets. Items to be checked Description Remedy Document If the lip of the suction cap is dirty, the "6-2-1.
Page 265 Troubleshooting Step 1: Print out a nozzle check pattern Print out a nozzle check pattern (1st time). ☞"6-1-17. Print out the nozzle check pattern (checking on the print heads) >>P.6-44" Check the result of the printed nozzle check pattern (1st time), and carry out the following procedures. ☞"6-1-17. Print out the nozzle check pattern (checking on the print heads) >>P.6-44"...
Page 266 Troubleshooting Step 3: Check that no ink-jet droplets are ejected from the applicable nozzle Check locations of the non-ejecting nozzles on the result of the printed nozzle check pattern (1st to 3rd time), and carry out the following procedures. Comparison of non-ejection nozzle Recovery action positions The same nozzle always does not...
Page 267 Troubleshooting Put a proper amount of cleaning solution into the cleaning cup. Moisten a clean stick R with the cleaning solution. <IMPORTANT>  Be sure to use a different clean stick R separately for the color head and the white head. Use a new clean stick R when you start cleaning.
Page 268 Troubleshooting With a clean stick R, clean the nozzle surface of print head. <IMPORTANT>  Be sure not to bring corner edges of the clean stick R into contact with the nozzle surface.  Avoid roughly rubbing the nozzle surface. ...
Page 269 Troubleshooting Step 5: Head Replacement Replace the print head with a new one. ☞"6-1-12. Replacement of print head >>P.6-32" If the non-ejection state persists after replacing the head, contact your dealer. 8-18...
Page 270: Acquisition Of Log File
Troubleshooting 8-3. Acquisition of log file In cases where the printer malfunctions, you may be required by our service personnel to obtain your printer's log file. For this reason, please save your printer's log file to a file. <TIPS> To the resultant file, such filename (.log) that automatically identifies your printer will be given. Fetch a log file from USB flash memory Insert a USB flash memory into the insertion slot of the printer.
Page 271 Troubleshooting Fetch a log file via LAN connection On the PC, from [All Programs] in the Start menu, select the "GTX-6 Maintenance" from "Brother GTX-6 Tools". After the window shown below appears, select the [Log Data Retrieval] and click [Next].
Page 272: Error Message
9 Error message 9章 Error message What is shown below is the error message list of the GTX-6 printer. Any error message is displayed on the liquid crystal panel. Remedy Error code Error message Description No communication is established between the Check and see if any source produces a loud main board and panel board noise near the printer.
Page 273 Error message Remedy Error code Error message Description No communication is Check and see if any source produces a loud established between the noise near the printer. 0042 [Machine Error] main board and platen If the problem persists even after reactivating servomotor when the power the printer, please contact your dealer.
Page 274 Error message Remedy Error code Error message Description A communication error has Check and see if any source produces a loud occurred between the main noise near the printer. 0123 [Machine Error] board and actuator board 3 If the problem persists even after reactivating while the printer is in the printer, please contact your dealer.
Page 275 Error message Remedy Error code Error message Description Please wait until the temperature decreases. The temperature of white 1033 [W Head Temp Rising] If the problem persists, please contact your head A is rising. dealer. Please wait until the temperature decreases. The temperature of white 1034 [W Head Temp Rising]...
Page 276 Error message Remedy Error code Error message Description The mist fan filter needs to be Select the [Replace mist fan filter] menu item 1500 [Replace mist fan filter] replaced. and replace the mist fan filter. The mist fan filter needs to be Select the [Replace mist fan filter] menu item 1501 [Replace mist fan filter]...
Page 277 Error message Remedy Error code Error message Description [Time for technical Periodical maintenance and 1926 maintenance For help, please contact your dealer. inspection are needed now. Contact service engineer] The remaining black ink [Please Replace Black 2010 volume is below the specified Refill the black ink.
Page 278 Error message Remedy Error code Error message Description Insert a USB flash memory into the slot, wait for No USB flash memory has a couple of seconds, and perform the operation. [USB flash drive Not 2100 been inserted into its Insert a USB flash memory into the slot again.
Page 279 Error message Remedy Error code Error message Description Under the operation by the If the problem persists even after reactivating 2300 [Special work mode] service engineer the printer, please contact your dealer. [Power was off for long The power has been turned Follow the on-screen instructions and click the time off for a long time and a...
Page 280 Error message Remedy Error code Error message Description Ascertain whether the updated data of firmware you try to send is correct or not. Make sure that your PC is connected to the printer, and start communication between your A communication error 3004 [PC Data Error] PC and the printer once again.
Page 281 Error message Remedy Error code Error message Description Check on the ARX6 file by means of "GTX-6 File Viewer". Abnormal data has been 3401 [PC Data Error] Create the print data once again. received from the PC. If the problem persists, please contact your dealer.
Page 282 Error message Remedy Error code Error message Description Check on the content of USB flash memory. Insert a USB flash memory into the slot again, [USB flash drive Access File creation is not possible in 4101 and perform the required operation once more. Error] USB flash memory.
Page 283 Error message Remedy Error code Error message Description In the event that this error is displayed after suspending the updating of firmware, please An error has been detected start the updating operation over from the 4400 [Test print data Error] in the built-in test print data.
Page 284 Error message Remedy Error code Error message Description An error has been detected If the problem persists even after reactivating 5020 [Machine Error] during carriage control. the printer, please contact your dealer. An error has been detected If the problem persists even after reactivating 5021 [Machine Error] during the operation of the...
Page 285 Error message Remedy Error code Error message Description An error has been detected Check and see if any source produces a loud when the color 2 suction noise near the printer. 5222 [Machine Error] pump of the maintenance If the problem persists even after reactivating unit was operated.
Page 286 Error message Remedy Error code Error message Description Check and see if any source produces a loud An error has been detected noise near the printer. 6011 [Machine Error] when writing to the flash If the problem persists even after reactivating ROM on the main board.
Page 287 Error message Remedy Error code Error message Description Make sure that the corresponding button is not An error has been detected pressed. 6040 [Machine Error] in the print button on the right If the problem persists, please contact your side at the startup. dealer.
Page 288 Error message Remedy Error code Error message Description Make sure you are powering the printer from a stable power source. Error detected in the carriage Check and see if any source produces a loud 6150 [Machine Error] drive. noise near the printer. If the problem persists even after reactivating the printer, please contact your dealer.
Page 289 Error message Remedy Error code Error message Description Ascertain whether or not the cable for the heads An error has been detected is disconnected. 6243 [Machine Error] in the FFC connection of If the problem persists even after reactivating white head A. the printer, please contact your dealer.
Page 290 Error message Remedy Error code Error message Description Check and see if any source produces a loud An error has been detected noise near the printer. 8040 [Machine Error] in the sensor of the black sub If the problem persists even after reactivating tank.
Page 291 Error message Remedy Error code Error message Description Check and see if any source produces a loud Failed to fill the cleaning noise near the printer. 8069 [Machine Error] solution sub tank with ink. If the problem persists even after reactivating the printer, please contact your dealer.
Page 292 Error message Remedy Error code Error message Description An error has been detected in the remaining volume 8080 [Machine Error] sensor of the black main tank. An error has been detected in the remaining volume 8081 [Machine Error] sensor of the yellow main tank.
Page 293 Error message Remedy Error code Error message Description Check and see if any source produces a loud An error has been detected noise near the printer. 8203 [Humidifier drainage error] when draining from the If the problem persists even after reactivating humidifier unit.
Page 294: Specifications
10 Specifications Chapter10 10-1. Apparatus Printing method Direct cloth printing by color ink jet printing Head Quantity 4 pcs. Resolution Maximum 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi Type Water-based ink Number of colors 5 colors of CMYKW Material supply method Platen transportation method Supported Size 14 in.
Page 295: Software
Specifications 10-2. Software Windows 10 (64bit), macOS Catalina, macOS BigSur CPU with 2 GHz or above Min. operating environment RAM with 4 GB or above Display resolution SXGA (1280 x 1024) or higher Output Printer driver, GTX Graphics Lab ® ®...
Page 296: Ink, Maintenance Solution, Cleaning Solution, Pretreatment
Specifications 10-3. Ink, maintenance solution, cleaning solution, pretreatment 10-3-1. Ink Name Black / Magenta / Cyan / Yellow / White Use expiration date Expiration date printed on the bottle (supposing storage at normal temperature) Storage temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) - Store them in a place where they are not exposed to direct sunlight.
Page 297 Specifications 10-3-4. Pretreatment Name Pretreatment Use expiration date Expiration date on the outer case (supposing storage at normal temperature) Storage temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) - Store them in a place where they are not exposed to direct sunlight. - Keep them out of the reach of children.
Page 298: Pretreatment
Specifications 10-4. About consumable supplies, optional items and replacement parts About consumable supplies, optional items and replacement parts  Consumable supplies: Components required for the printing operation  Optional items: Available items through purchase order according to customers' usage status ...
Page 299 Specifications Replacement parts Code No. White head A SC3355 White head B Color head A SC3340 Color head B Main tank filter (color) SB7680 Main tank filter (cleaning solution) SB7680 Main tank filter (white) SC1643 Return filter (white) SC1695 Circulation filter (white) SB7680 Head filter (color) SB7093...
Page 300 Specifications Ink bottle for each color Ink bottle for each color Cleaning solution (for GTX-6) Cleaning solution (for GTX-6) 18 L 18 L Pretreatment Pretreatment Pretreatment Maintenance solution 5 kg (11 lb) 20 kg (44 lb) 200 kg (440 lb) 5 kg (11 lb) Maintenance kit A Mist fan filter set...
Page 301 Specifications Open Source Licensing Remarks This product uses one or more of the following open software, depending on the features which each product has. gSOAP / SNMP Software from West Hawk / OpenSSL / Lua This software is used in all our products. MIT Kerberos This software is used in the product which supports the Kerberos Authentication.
Page 302 Specifications The following is the full text. ========================================================================================= Part of the software embedded in this product is gSOAP software. Portions created by gSOAP are Copyright (C) 2001 2004 Robert A. van Engelen, Genivia inc. All Rights Reserved. THE SOFTWARE IN THIS PRODUCT WAS IN PART PROVIDED BY GENIVIA INC AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
Page 303 Specifications ========================================================================================= This product includes SNMP software from WestHawk Ltd. Copyright (C) 2000, 2001, 2002 by Westhawk Ltd Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software for any purpose and without fee is hereby granted, provided that the above copyright notices appear in all copies and that both the copyright notice and this permission notice appear in supporting documentation.
Page 304 Specifications ========================================================================================= MIT Kerberos statements --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MIT Kerberos license copyright Version 1.6.3 Copyright (C) 1985-2007 by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. All rights reserved. Export of this software from the United States of America may require a specific license from the United States Government.
Page 305 Specifications OPENVISION DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THIS SOFTWARE, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS, IN NO EVENT SHALL OPENVISION BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
Page 306 Specifications Copyright 1995,1996,2003,2004 by Sun Microsystems, Inc. Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this software and its documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee, provided that the above copyright notice appears in all copies and that both that copyright notice and this permission notice appear in supporting documentation, and that the name of Sun Microsystems not be used in advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of the software without specific, written prior permission.
Page 307 Specifications ========================================================================================= Cyrus SASL statements --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Cyrus SASL License Copyright (c) 1998-2003 Carnegie Mellon University. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1.
Page 308 Specifications ========================================================================================= OpenSSL statements --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OpenSSL License Copyright (c) 1998-2019 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
Page 309 Specifications This library is free for commercial and non-commercial use as long as the following conditions are aheared to. The following conditions apply to all code found in this distribution, be it the RC4, RSA, lhash, DES, etc., code; not just the SSL code.
Page 310 Specifications ========================================================================================= OpenLDAP Statements --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This product includes software developed by the OpenLDAP Project. Unless otherwise expressly stated herein, The OpenLDAP Public License Version 2.8 shall be applied to individual files. Copyright 1998-2007 The OpenLDAP Foundation All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted only as authorized by the OpenLDAP Public License.
Page 311 Specifications 1. Redistributions in source form must retain copyright statements and notices, 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce applicable copyright statements and notices, this list of conditions, and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution, and 3.
Page 312 Specifications 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. 3. The name "OpenLDAP" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this Software without prior written permission of the OpenLDAP Foundation.
Page 313 Specifications ========================================================================================= expat Copyright (C) 1998, 1999, 2000 Thai Open Source Software Center Ltd and Clark Cooper Copyright (C) 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Expat maintainers. Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:...
Page 314 Specifications ========================================================================================= Libtiff Copyright and License Use and Copyright Copyright (c) 1988-1997 Sam Leffler Copyright (c) 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc. Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this software and its documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee, provided that (i) the above copyright notices and this permission notice appear in all copies of the software and related documentation, and (ii) the names of Sam Leffler and Silicon Graphics may not be used in any advertising or publicity relating to the software without the specific, prior written permission of Sam Leffler and Silicon Graphics.
Page 315 Specifications =========================================================================================l libjpeg this software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group 10-22...
Page 316 Specifications ========================================================================================= libpng This copy of the libpng notices is provided for your convenience. In case of any discrepancy between this copy and the notices in the file png.h that is included in the libpng distribution, the latter shall prevail. COPYRIGHT NOTICE, DISCLAIMER, and LICENSE: If you modify libpng you may insert additional notices immediately following this sentence.
Page 317 Specifications with the following individuals added to the list of Contributing Authors: John Bowler Kevin Bracey Sam Bushell Magnus Holmgren Greg Roelofs Tom Tanner libpng versions 0.5, May 1995, through 0.88, January 1996, are Copyright (c) 1995, 1996 Guy Eric Schalnat, Group 42, Inc. For the purposes of this copyright and license, "Contributing Authors"...
Page 318 Specifications printf("%s",png_get_copyright(NULL)); Also, the PNG logo (in PNG format, of course) is supplied in the files "pngbar.png" and "pngbar.jpg (88x31) and "pngnow.png" (98x31). Libpng is OSI Certified Open Source Software. OSI Certified Open Source is a certification mark of the Open Source Initiative. Glenn Randers-Pehrson glennrp at users.sourceforge.net April 25, 2013...
Page 319 Specifications ========================================================================================= libstrophe Copyright (c) 2005-2009 Collecta, Inc. Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the...
Page 320 Specifications ========================================================================================= json-c Copyright (c) 2004, 2005 Metaparadigm Pte Ltd Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the...
Page 321 Specifications ========================================================================================= Open SSH This file is part of the OpenSSH software. The licences which components of this software fall under are as follows. First, we will summarize and say that all components are under a BSD licence, or a licence more free than that. OpenSSH contains no GPL code.
Page 322 Specifications claims whether possessing or using this is legal or not in your country, and I am not taking any responsibility on your behalf. NO WARRANTY BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM "AS IS"...
Page 323 Specifications * BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, * WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE * OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, * EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. One component of the ssh source code is under a 3-clause BSD license, held by the University of California, since we pulled these parts from original Berkeley code.
Page 324 Specifications Wesley Griffin Per Allansson Nils Nordman Simon Wilkinson * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions * are met: * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
Page 325 Specifications ========================================================================================= Open NFC Copyright (c) 2007-2010 Inside Secure, All Rights Reserved. Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS"...
Page 326 Specifications ========================================================================================= linux_libnfc-nci The original Work has been changed by NXP Semiconductors. Copyright (C) 2015 NXP Semiconductors Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS"...
Page 327 Specifications ========================================================================================= Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
Page 328 Specifications ========================================================================================= USB Host Driver (in FreeBSD) Copyright (c) 1992-2013 The FreeBSD Project. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
Page 329 Specifications ========================================================================================= mDNSResponder Copyright (c) 2002-2013 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS"...
Page 330 Specifications ========================================================================================= wpa_supplicant and hostapd Copyright (c) 2002-2014, Jouni Malinen <j@w1.fi> and contributors All Rights Reserved. These programs are licensed under the BSD license (the one with advertisement clause removed). If you are submitting changes to the project, please see CONTRIBUTIONS file for more instructions. This package may include either wpa_supplicant, hostapd, or both.
Page 331 Specifications ========================================================================================= T-Kernel This Product uses the Source Code of T-Kernel under T-License 2.0 granted by the T-Engine Forum (www.tengine. org) 10-38...
Page 332 *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 I2011626F EN This is the original instructions.

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