Brother GTX600 SB Instruction Manual
Brother GTX600 SB Instruction Manual

Brother GTX600 SB Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    GTX600 SB We share our experience to give you the best support COOKBOOK CONTENT GENERAL INFORMATION DURING THE DAILY WORK 1.1 Software 4.1 Refilling of Color-Ink and Cleaning 1.2 Environmental conditions Solution 4.2 Refilling of white ink 1.3 Rule regarding the power supply 4.3 Water supply...
  • Page 2: General Information

    The machine uses powerful servo motors, inappropriate use may cause severe injuries. The security keys of the doors have to be kept by trained persons only. SOFTWARE Always make sure that you use the latest software for your GTX600 SB. You can find the latest versions here: https://base.brother.digital/driver-firmware/gtx600-sb/ https://base.brother.digital/software-tools/...
  • Page 3: Rule Regarding The Power Supply

    RULE REGARDING THE POWER SUPPLY The GTX600 SB should always be left with power ON, also when it is not used. Power is needed for the daily circulation of white ink and the operation of the humidifier. This process does not consume ink.
  • Page 4: Explanation Of The Control Panel

    EXPLANATION OF THE CONTROL PANEL The display shows the current loaded print file with the used platen and the approximate ink consumption. The lower left corner shows the level for ink and cleaning solution. The left yellow frame shows the counter of prints left before the next auto-cleaning, the right frame indicates if there is any warning.
  • Page 5: Status Check Of The Machine

    STATUS CHECK OF THE MACHINE Press the LEFT button to open an overview of the essential printer conditions. It is recommended to  check this screen at the beginning of every production. 15/05/2023 13:53 1200 dpi Suitable 52/72 13:55 Icon Explanation Icon Explanation...
  • Page 6   Menu Adjust platen height Head Cleaning Test Print Ink refill Print Data Load Align a white paper for the Color + OR/GR nozzle check, respective a black paper for the white nozzle check in the lower right corner of the platen.
  • Page 7 S/N: R1900000 Firm Ver 2.00.0004 Prints: 13/10/2023 10:13:47 23C 65% If not all nozzles are firing, start a cleaning of the affected print head to open the clogged nozzles.   Menu Head Cleaning Adjust platen height Normal Cleaning Head Cleaning Powerful Cleaning Test Print Super Cleaning...
  • Page 8: Pretreatment

    Third-party Rip-softwares are also available for Brother printers. Please contact your local dealer for further informations. With the GTX600 SB it is also possible to print Direct-to-Film (DTF). If you want to print DTF you can find our Reversal Guide here: https://base.brother.digital/tip-sheets/general/reversal-guide/...
  • Page 9: Load Printfile By Pc

    Viewer will show a preview of the printfile and the most essential settings for the print. By clicking on „Send to printer“ the printfile will be sent to the GTX600 SB and will appear on the display. LOAD PRINTFILE BY USB Insert the USB-stick with the printfile into the USB-port of the control panel.
  • Page 10: Start A Print

      Menu Adjust platen height Adjust platen height Position A Head Cleaning Position B Test Print Position C Ink refill Position D Print Data Load Position E 4.3 mm 9.8 mm 4.9 mm 11.8 mm 5.7 mm 14.3 mm 6.7 mm CUSTOM 1 Defined by user...
  • Page 11: During The Daily Work

    4 DURING DAILY WORK REFILLING OF COLOR-INK AND CLEANING SOLUTION First of all, the appropriate IC-Stick is required for the refilling of ink and cleaning solution. It is enclosed to every new refill container and should always be sticked to the respective container. The loss of the IC-Stick results to the loss of the whole ink or CS container! Perform the following steps to refill color ink or cleaning solution: ...
  • Page 12: Refilling Of White Ink

    If the white ink is not agitated well before refilling, the print result will not be acceptable and the refill container as well as the white ink in the GTX600 SB will be lost.  ...
  • Page 13: Water Supply

    WATER SUPPLY As mentioned before, the GTX600 SB has a humidifier to reach and hold the recommended humidifi- cation. The conductivity of the supplied water has to be <10 μS/cm. If you use the water supply method by tank, make sure that the following conditions are met at all...
  • Page 14: Emptying Of The Waste Tanks

    EMPTYING OF THE WASTE TANKS The GTX600 SB has 2 waste tanks on the left side of the machine. One tank for ink waste and one tank for water waste. The tanks stand on a scale and give a notification on the display, as soon as they need to be emptied.
  • Page 15: Event Of Power Failure

      Open the upper door on on the left side of the Remove the screws of the CAM cover by hand or GTX600 SB, with one of the enclosed keys. with a flat headed screwdriver.   Remove the CAM cover by lifting it a little and Take one of the pins from the right side of the then pulling it out.
  • Page 16: Maintenances

    5 MAINTENANCES The GTX600 SB gives a display message if any cleaning or part replacement is necessary. CLEANING OF THE NOZZLE GUARDS AND CAPS A display warning appears after 5,000 prints or 2 weeks. An error occurs after 7,500 prints or 3 weeks.
  • Page 17   Menu Maintenance Receiving History Maintenance Part Clean/Replace Maintenance White Ink Circulation Printer Setting White tank agitation Total Print Humidification Humidifier unit Temperature/Humidity Info   Maintenance Part Clean/Replace Clean nozzle guard and cap Clean nozzle guard and cap Replace maintenance unit parts Head will move Replace mist fan filter...
  • Page 18  Fill two Cleaning Cups with 10 - 20 ml of Cleaning Solution. Prepare 6 Cleaning Sticks R.  A: These are the areas that needs to be cleaned. Never touch the nozzle area under any circumstances! Touching the nozzle area will cause malfunctions.
  • Page 19   Close the door and lock it. Open the left upper door and the door on top. You also need a GTX6 key for that.  Fill two Cleaning Cups with 10 - 20 ml of fresh Cleaning Solution. Prepare 6 Cleaning Sticks T. A: These are the areas that needs to be cleaned.
  • Page 20: Ink Level Calibration

    Clean the metal surfaces around the cappings, wiper and flushing pads with a waste cloth. Clean the Cleaning Cups. They are re-usable.  INK LEVEL CALIBRATION If needed, the GTX600 SB requests a manual ink level calibration.   Maintenance Warning...
  • Page 21: Mist Fan Filter Replacement

     A flashlight is helpful to check the ink level of the white tank. MIST FAN FILTER REPLACEMENT The display warning appears after 5,000 prints or 2 weeks. An error occurs after 7,500 prints or 3 weeks. The following parts are required for the replacement of the Mist Fan Filters. Name/Spare Part No.
  • Page 22   Replace mist fan filter Replace mist fan filter Check if all doors are closed Keep Hands away Platen is moving Check doors and press [OK] Clean all areas around the Mist Fan Filter with   Replace mist fan filter vacuum cleaner and Cleaning Sticks to remove all dust clumps.
  • Page 23: Maintenance

    The 25k maintenance contains general cleaning and the replacement of Wiper Blades, Cappings, Flushing Foams and the Carriage Foam. A TIP-Sheet how to perform the 25k maintenance can be found on Brother BASE: Go to https://base.brother.digital >...
  • Page 24: Extract A Logfile For Support

    If you need technical support, the technician can ask you for a log file of the printer, which is necessary to solve the problem. Insert a USB stick in the front slot of the GTX600 SB to be able to copy the logfile. Then use the menu: ...
  • Page 25: Order Lists

    6 ORDER LISTS Inks Name Quantity Order Number CYAN Ink (9 L) BGCX60C009L0132 MAGENTA Ink (9 L) BGCX60M009L0132 YELLOW Ink (9 L) BGCX60Y009L0132 BLACK Ink (9 L) BGCX60K009L0132 GREEN Ink (9 L) BGC60GR009L0032 ORANGE Ink (9 L) BGC60RE009L0032 WHITE Ink (18 L) BGCX60W018L0032 Liquids Name...
  • Page 26 DTF Powder Name Quantity Order Number Schulze DTF Powder (1.5 kg) N40002096 Schulze DTF Powder (5 kg) N40002095 Schulze DTF Powder (20 kg) N40002094 ITEX DTF Powder (2 kg) N40002374 ITEX DTF Powder (20 kg) N40002373 Spare Parts (mentioned above) Name (Pieces) Quantity Order Number Cleaning Stick R (50)
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