Table of Contents
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Summarization of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety indications and their meanings
Explains the meaning of safety indications and symbols used in the manual.
Notes on safety
Provides specific safety notes for operation and handling of the printer.
Read This First
Precautions
General precautions to observe before using the printer.
Unpacking Your Printer
Instructions and checklist for unpacking the printer and its components.
Required Condition
Specifies the environmental conditions required for printer operation.
Electrical Requirements
Specifies the power and electrical requirements for the printer.
Consumable Requirements and Options
Lists consumables and optional parts with their part codes for ordering.
Identifying Your Printer’s Parts
Front
Identifies and describes the parts located on the front of the printer.
Inside of the Front Cover
Identifies and describes the parts located inside the front cover of the printer.
Control Panel
Describes the printer's control panel and its functions.
Display
Explains the information displayed on the printer's control panel screen.
Getting Started
Placing Your Printer
Instructions on how to place the printer correctly in its environment.
Turning On/Off Your Printer
Explains the procedure for turning the printer on and off.
Preparing Your PC
Steps for preparing the PC, including driver installation.
PC preparation: For Windows XP
PC preparation steps specifically for Windows XP (32-bit).
Connection with USB 2.0 Cable: for Windows XP
Instructions for connecting the printer via USB 2.0 on Windows XP.
Network Setting: For Windows XP
Guides on setting up the network connection for Windows XP.
Installation of PC for Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8
PC installation steps for Windows Vista, 7, and 8.
Connection with USB 2.0 Cable: for Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8
USB connection instructions for Windows Vista, 7, and 8.
Network Setting: For Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8
Network setup for Windows Vista, 7, and 8.
Setting Up Your Printer
Adjusting printer settings like display contrast and volume.
Printing Directly from Applications
Basic Printing Procedure
Outlines the fundamental steps for printing from applications.
Setting the Applications’ Print Condition
Explains how to set print conditions within various applications.
Common Notice for All Applications
General notices regarding color space and settings applicable to all apps.
Settings for CorelDRAW
Specific print condition settings for CorelDRAW software.
Settings for Adobe Photoshop
Specific print condition settings for Adobe Photoshop.
Setting the Printer Driver Condition
Guide to setting up the printer driver for optimal printing.
White Settings
Adjusting White Ink volume for Highlight and Mask settings.
Placing the T-shirt on the Platen
Guide on how to correctly position T-shirts on the printer's platen.
Printing
General precautions and steps before starting a print job.
Applying the Pretreatment
Instructions for applying pretreatment solution to garments before printing.
Curing the Ink onto the T-shirt
Instructions for curing the printed ink using heat press or oven.
Printing AR3 Files
Making Print Data in AR3 File
Process for creating AR3 print data files.
Reading AR3 Files Saved in a USB flash drive
How to print AR3 files directly from a USB flash drive.
Sending AR3 Files from GT-3 File Viewer to your Printer
Method for sending AR3 files to the printer via File Viewer software.
Maintenance
Replacing Consumables
Guidance on replacing printer consumables.
Replacing the Ink Cartridge
Step-by-step instructions for replacing ink cartridges.
Replacing the Wiper Cleaner and Cleaning the Caps / Wipers
Procedure for replacing wiper cleaners and cleaning caps/wipers.
Regular Maintenance
Overview of regular maintenance tasks for the printer.
Daily Cleaning White for replacing dull White Ink
Procedure for daily cleaning to maintain white ink quality.
White Tube Cleaning (once a week)
Weekly procedure for cleaning white ink tubes to prevent clogging.
Waste Ink Disposal
Instructions for safely disposing of waste ink.
Replacing the Platen Sheet
Guide on how to replace the platen sheet for optimal printing.
Required Maintenance for the Long Storage
Procedures for maintaining the printer during long periods of non-use.
Troubleshooting
Solving Printer Problems
A table of common printer problems and their solutions.
Solving Print Quality Problems
Troubleshooting guide for issues related to print quality.
Procedure for Solving the Print Quality Problems
Step-by-step procedure to resolve print quality issues.
Cleaning the Print Heads
Instructions for manually cleaning the printer's print heads.
Checking Print Quality with Nozzle Check Pattern
How to print and interpret nozzle check patterns for quality assessment.
Replacing the Print Head
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the printer's print head.
Solving Application Problems
Troubleshooting common issues arising from application software.
Error Messages
A comprehensive list of printer error codes and their meanings.
Specifications
Mechanical Specification
Details the physical dimensions and weight of the printer.
Software Specification
Outlines the software requirements and supported operating systems.
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