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Equipment Zone SDT-1300 User Manual (145 pages)

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Table of Contents
3
Basic Safety Instructions
11
Cautions

11
Safety Instructions for Ink Cartridges

12
Legend of Symbols

12
Chapter 1- Introduction

15
Fast T-Jet 3 Important Points

15
- The Basics
  15
- Maintenance
  16
- Poor Artwork
  16
Important Support Information

17
- Support Hours
  17
About the Garment Decorating Business and

17
Where to Learn more

17
- The Book
  18
- Computer Graphics Dvds
  18
- Business and Marketing DVD's
  18
- Internet
  18
Trade Shows and Trade Magazines

19
Our Advice

19
Chapter 2- Unpacking and Setup

21
Unpacking Your Fast T-Jet 3

21
- Main Box Contents
  22
- Box 2
  22
- Industrial Bulk Ink System Parts
  22
- Waste Bottle
  23
- Exhaust Fan
  23
- Lifting Your Fast T-Jet 3 Unit from the Box
  23
- Preparations
  23
- Remove Hold down Clamps
  23
- Install the Maximum Height Bar
  24
- Check the Adjustable Shirtboard Height
  24
- Removing the Packing Tape
  25
- Environmental Controls and Humidity
  25
- Plug Unit into AC Power
  26
Connecting Your Fast T-Jet 3 to a Computer

27
Installing the Bulk Ink System

28
Changing Ink Brands

30
Installing the Bulk Ink Cartridges

30
- Connecting Ink Lines to the Ink Bottles
  32
Resetting the Bulk Ink Cartridges

33
Load and Eject Positions

34
Graphics and RIP Software

35
Chapter 3- Software Overview

35
Fastartist and Fastrip

36
Using Computer Graphics Software

37
Image Types

38
- Vector
  38
- Pixel Based Bitmap
  38
- Summary
  38
Editing Bitmap Artwork in Fastartist/Photoshop

39
- File Types and Resolutions
  40
- Check File Mode
  41
- Check File Size and Resolution
  41
- Check File Saturation
  42
- Sharpening Images
  43
- Using the Tone Curve
  44
- Bitmap Editing in Fastartist
  44
- Selecting Areas
  45
- Channels and Layers
  45
- Setting Transparent Images in Fastartist
  46
- Removing Backgrounds with Photoshop
  46
- Making Your Selection a New Layer
  47
Fixing Bad Line-Art in Photoshop and Fastartist

48
Artwork for Light and Dark Garments

48
Epson Driver Installation

49
- Disabling the Status Monitor
  49
Chapter 4- Printing with the Fast T-Jet

51
Control Panel Overview

51
- Power Button
  51
- Passes
  52
- Ink Button
  52
- Load Button/Load Light
  52
- Eject Button
  52
- Error Button
  53
- Low Ink Indicator Lights
  53
- Power Light
  53
- Load Light
  53
- All Ink Lights Flashing + Ink Button and Error Light
  53
- Ink Light and Error Light (Synchronous) Flashing
  54
- Ink Light and Error Light (Alternating) Flashing Fast
  54
Basic Steps for Printing a Shirt

54
- Loading a Garment Onto the Shirtboard
  55
- Check Garment Height Clearance
  56
Key Points for Printing

56
- Prepare Your Artwork for Printing
  57
A Word about Resolutions, Speed and Quality

58
Print Modes and Fastrip

58
- CMYK Cartoon and Photo Print Modes
  58
- Color Print Modes
  59
- Underbase Print Modes
  59
- Windows Underbase
  59
When a Print Job Is Finished

60
- Curing Your Garments
  60
- Important Point
  61
How to Use the Print Pass Counter

62
Printing from Various Graphic Programs

62
Quick Printing Tips

65
Production Rates and Ink Cost Chart

67
Chapter 5- An Overview of Printing with White Ink

69
Warnings and Cautions

69
Pretreatment Basics

70
- Applying Pretreatment
  70
- Proper Pretreatment Application Is Critical
  71
Printing White Ink

73
Important Point

74
Washing Directions

75
White Ink Troubleshooting

76
Chapter 6- Printing on Other Items

77
Printing on General Items

77
- Location and Placement
  77
- Adjusting the Bed Height
  79
Printing Baseball Caps

79
Non-Textile Printing

81
Setting up an Image for Print

84
Chapter 7- Maintenance Utilities to Improve Print Quality

93
Epson Adjustment Program

93
Check the Spit Tray on a Regular Basis

97
Emptying the External Waste Bottle

97
Resetting Waste Ink Counter

98
Print Head Replacement

100
- Support Hours
  100
- Chapter- 8 Preventative Maintenance/Problem Solving
  101
Keep Your Encoder Strip Clean

101
- Clean the Encoder Strip DAILY
  102
Clean Capping Station and Wiper Daily

102
- Cleaning the Wiper
  103
Check the Spit Tray on a Regular Basis

103
Turn Your T-Jet 3 off at Night

103
Cautions about Ink Levels

103
Print with the Lid Closed

104
Preparing Your T-Jet 3 for Downtime

104
- Execute Several Head Cleaning Cycles
  106
Chapter 8 - Cont'D

106
Eliminating Ink Drops on Shirts

106
Clean Bulk System Chip Blocks

107
Have a Lot of RAM for Your Computer

107
When in Doubt - Unplug Everything

107
Shake Shirts or Preheat to Minimize Lint

108
Keep Excess Ink from the Ribbon Cable

108
Five Minute Daily Maintenance

108
Weekly or Monthly Maintenance

109
RS232 Cable

110
Auto Head Cleaning (Optional from Fastrip)

110
Daily and Weekly Maintenance Schedule Checklist

112
Chapter 9- Troubleshooting

113
Chapter 10- Transporting the Printer

129
- Execute Several Head Cleaning Cycles
  131
Secure the Print Bed

131
Pack the Printer in Its Original Box for Transportation

132
Shipping Your Fast T-Jet for Repair

133
Shipment Checklist

134
Request for Return Authorization

137
Shipping Procedures Acknowledgement

137
- Shipment Checklist
  137
- Contact Information
  139
- Product Support
  139
Support Policy

139
- Support Hours
  139
- Webcam Video Support
  140
Chapter 11- Product Support

141
- Windows os System Requirements for Fast T-Jet 3 Operation
  143
- Requirements and Notices
  143
FCC Compliance

144
Declaration of Conformity

144
Appendix A- Requirements and Notices

145
- European Union Declaration of Conformity - CE
  145

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Equipment Zone SDT-1300 User Manual (145 pages)

Table of Contents

Cautions

Safety Instructions for Ink Cartridges

Legend of Symbols

Chapter 1- Introduction

Fast T-Jet 3 Important Points

Important Support Information

About the Garment Decorating Business and

Where to Learn more

Trade Shows and Trade Magazines

Our Advice

Chapter 2- Unpacking and Setup

Unpacking Your Fast T-Jet 3

Connecting Your Fast T-Jet 3 to a Computer

Installing the Bulk Ink System

Changing Ink Brands

Installing the Bulk Ink Cartridges

Resetting the Bulk Ink Cartridges

Load and Eject Positions

Graphics and RIP Software

Chapter 3- Software Overview

Fastartist and Fastrip

Using Computer Graphics Software

Image Types

Editing Bitmap Artwork in Fastartist/Photoshop

Fixing Bad Line-Art in Photoshop and Fastartist

Artwork for Light and Dark Garments

Epson Driver Installation

Chapter 4- Printing with the Fast T-Jet

Control Panel Overview

Basic Steps for Printing a Shirt

Key Points for Printing

A Word about Resolutions, Speed and Quality

Print Modes and Fastrip

When a Print Job Is Finished

How to Use the Print Pass Counter

Printing from Various Graphic Programs

Quick Printing Tips

Production Rates and Ink Cost Chart

Chapter 5- An Overview of Printing with White Ink

Warnings and Cautions

Pretreatment Basics

Printing White Ink

Important Point

Washing Directions

White Ink Troubleshooting

Chapter 6- Printing on Other Items

Printing on General Items

Printing Baseball Caps

Non-Textile Printing

Setting up an Image for Print

Chapter 7- Maintenance Utilities to Improve Print Quality

Epson Adjustment Program

Check the Spit Tray on a Regular Basis

Emptying the External Waste Bottle

Resetting Waste Ink Counter

Print Head Replacement

Keep Your Encoder Strip Clean

Clean Capping Station and Wiper Daily

Check the Spit Tray on a Regular Basis

Turn Your T-Jet 3 off at Night

Cautions about Ink Levels

Print with the Lid Closed

Preparing Your T-Jet 3 for Downtime

Chapter 8 - Cont'D

Eliminating Ink Drops on Shirts

Clean Bulk System Chip Blocks

Have a Lot of RAM for Your Computer

When in Doubt - Unplug Everything

Shake Shirts or Preheat to Minimize Lint

Keep Excess Ink from the Ribbon Cable

Five Minute Daily Maintenance

Weekly or Monthly Maintenance

RS232 Cable

Auto Head Cleaning (Optional from Fastrip)

Daily and Weekly Maintenance Schedule Checklist

Chapter 9- Troubleshooting

Chapter 10- Transporting the Printer