Table of Contents
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Summarization of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Indications and Meanings
Explains DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION indications and symbols for safe operation.
Notes on Safety
Provides critical safety notes regarding high voltage and basic precautions for user safety.
Printer Operation Warnings
Installation Safety
Details precautions for printer installation to prevent fire or electric shock.
Printing Safety
Outlines safety measures during the printing process to avoid hazards.
Environmental Cautions
Specifies temperature, humidity, and ventilation requirements for printer operation.
Additional Safety Precautions
Installation Safety Procedures
Covers safe setup and moving procedures, weight, and surface stability.
Maintenance Safety Procedures
Highlights safety precautions during maintenance, like heat sinks and handling liquids.
Printer Warning Labels
Understanding Warning Labels
Lists and explains various warning labels found on the printer for user safety.
Read This First
Precautions
General precautions before using the printer, including handling ink and environment.
Unpacking and Required Conditions
Details unpacking procedures and environmental/electrical/software requirements.
Consumable Requirements and Options
Lists required consumables and optional parts for ordering.
Identifying Printer Components
Front, Side, and Rear Views
Identifies and describes the main parts visible from the front, right, and rear of the printer.
Internal Components and Control Panel
Details components inside the front cover and the control panel overview.
Getting Started
Printer Placement and Initial Setup
Guides on positioning the printer and initial setup procedures.
PC Preparation and Connection
Covers installing drivers, connecting via USB or LAN, and network settings.
Printer Setup Configuration
Details how to adjust display contrast, speaker volume, temperature, and language settings.
Printing Directly from Applications
Basic Printing Procedure
Outlines the steps for printing from various applications and setting print conditions.
Application-Specific Settings
Provides detailed settings for CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Printer Driver Settings
Explains how to set up the printer driver for optimal print results.
Printing AR3 Files
Making AR3 Print Data
Guides on creating AR3 files using the FileOutput driver for print data.
Printing from USB or File Viewer
Details how to print AR3 files from a USB drive or the GT-3 File Viewer.
Maintenance Procedures
Replacing Consumables
Instructions for replacing ink cartridges and other maintenance parts.
Regular Maintenance Tasks
Details daily and weekly maintenance routines to ensure print quality.
Long-Term Storage Maintenance
Provides procedures for maintaining the printer during extended periods of non-use.
Troubleshooting
Solving Printer Problems
Provides solutions for common issues like failed print data transfer or non-responsive buttons.
Solving Print Quality Problems
Addresses issues like faded prints, banding, smudging, and uneven colors.
Solving Application Problems
Helps resolve issues related to image rotation or positioning from specific applications.
Error Messages
Lists error codes, their meanings, and suggested solutions.
Specifications
Mechanical Specifications
Details the physical dimensions, weight, print area, and noise level.
Software Specifications
Lists supported operating systems, interfaces, and system requirements.
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