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Screen Print & Inkjet T-Jet BLAZER-PRO TJB-1650 User Manual (214 pages)

BLAZER SERIES

Brand: Screen Print & Inkjet | Category: Printer | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents
7
Basic Safety Instructions XIIII

17
Chapter 1 - Introduction

19
- Manual Symbols and Icons
  
  19
- About the T-Jet Blazer Series Printers
  
  19
  - The Basics
    20
  - Maintenance
    21
  - Poor Artwork
    21
- Important Support Information
  
  21
- About the Garment Decorating Business
  
  22
  - The Book
    22
  - Computer Graphics Dvds
    23
  - Business and Marketing DVD's
    23
  - Internet
    23
  - Trade Shows and Trade Magazines
    23
- Our Advice
  
  23
Chapter 2 - SETUP PART 1: Unpacking and Setup

25
- Save the Crate and All Packing Materials
  
  25
- Blazer Express Setup
  
  25
- Blazer PRO Setup
  
  27
- Environmental Controls and Humidity
  
  29
- Final Unpacking Instructions
  
  30
Chapter 3 - SETUP PART 2: the Bulk Ink System

31
- Filling the Bulk Ink Cartridges
  
  31
- Ink Care
  
  33
- Changing Ink Brands
  
  33
- Resetting the Bulk Ink Cartridges
  
  33
- Non-Genuine Epson Cartridge Message
  
  34
Chapter 4 - SETUP PART 3: Interacting with the Blazer Express

35
- Identification Chart
  
  35
- Overview of Printer Connections
  
  36
- Plugging the Unit into AC Power
  
  36
- Powering the Blazer Express on and off
  
  36
  - Powering on
    36
  - Powering off
    37
- Connecting Your Printer to a Computer
  
  37
Chapter 5 - SETUP PART 3: Interacting with the Blazer PRO

39
- Identification Chart
  
  39
- Overview of Printer Connections
  
  40
- Plugging the Unit into AC Power
  
  40
- Powering the Blazer PRO on and off
  
  41
  - Powering on
    41
  - Powering off
    41
- Connecting Your Printer to a Computer
  
  42
Chapter 6 - SETUP PART

43
Printer Driver Installation

43
- Epson Printer Driver Installation
  
  43
  - Determining the Correct Printer Driver to Install
    43
  - Printer Driver Installation Steps
    43
Chapter 7 - SETUP PART

47
- About the LCD Display
  
  47
- The LCD Display Buttons
  
  47
  - Service Only Button
    47
  - Pause Button
    48
  - Left/Paper Button
    48
  - Down Button
    48
  - Up Button
    48
  - Right/Clean Button
    48
- The LCD Display Icons
  
  48
  - Sheet Icon
    48
  - Roll Icon
    48
  - Roll Scissors Icon
    48
- About the User Interface
  
  49
  - Power off Button (Emergency Off)
    49
  - Power on Button
    49
  - Send Print Button(S)
    49
- User Interface Touch Screens
  
  49
Chapter 8 - SETUP PART

53
Initialization Utilities

53
Head Alignments

71
- Introduction
  
  71
  - When Is a Print Head Alignment Needed
    71
  - Types of Print Head Alignments
    71
Chapter 9 - SETUP PART 7: Print Head Alignments

72
- Blazer EXPRESS Alignments
  
  72
- Blazer PRO Alignments
  
  85
- Print Head Calibration Worksheet
  
  98
Chapter 10 - Software Overview

99
- Graphics and RIP Software
  
  99
- Fastartist and Fastrip
  
  100
  - Fastrip
    100
- Using Computer Graphics Software
  
  101
- Image Types
  
  101
  - Vector
    101
  - Pixel Based Bitmap
    101
  - Summary
    102
- Editing Bitmap Artwork in Fastartist/ Photoshop
  
  102
  - A Quick Note about Photoshop
    103
  - Check File Mode
    103
  - Check File Size and Resolution
    103
  - Check File Saturation
    105
  - Sharpening Images
    105
  - Using the Tone Curve
    106
  - Bitmap Editing in Fastartist
    107
  - Selecting Areas
    107
  - Channels and Layers
    107
  - Setting Transparent Images in Fastartist
    108
  - Removing Backgrounds with Photoshop
    108
  - Using the Magic Wand Tool
    108
  - Using the Extract Filter
    109
  - Making Your Selection a New Layer
    110
- Fixing Bad Line-Art in Photoshop and Fastartist
  
  110
- Artwork for Light and Dark Garments
  
  111
  - Version 5.5 Revised January
    111
- Refer to the Fastartist User's Manual
  
  111
Chapter 11 - Printing Basics

113
- Printing Basics Introduction
  
  113
- Shirt Boards
  
  114
  - T-Jet Blazer Express
    114
  - T-Jet Blazer PRO
    114
  - Shirt Board Options
    114
  - Shirt Board Placement and Care
    114
- Basic Printing Steps
  
  115
- When a Printing Job Is Finished
  
  121
- Curing Your Garments
  
  121
- Printing Tips and Tricks
  
  122
  - Preventative Maintenance
    122
  - Export a Fastartist Template
    122
  - Resolutions, Speed and Quality
    123
  - Saving a Spooled Print File
    124
  - Canceling a Print Job
    125
  - Emergency off Switch - BLAZER EXPRESS
    126
  - Kill Switch - BLAZER PRO
    126
  - A Warning about Page Sizes
    126
  - Height Sensor - BLAZER EXPRESS
    127
  - Placing the Printer into Print Status
    127
- Print Modes and Fastrip
  
  128
  - CMYK Cartoon and Photo Print Modes
    128
  - High Speed Print Modes
    128
  - Eight-Color Print Modes
    129
  - Underbase Print Modes
    129
- Printing Concerns
  
  129
  - Spots or Stains
    129
  - Washability Related Concerns
    129
  - Humidity Concerns
    130
  - Temperature Tests Vs Wash Tests
    130
  - Slight Discoloration
    130
Chapter 12 - Advanced Printing with White Ink

131
- White Ink Care
  
  131
  - Beginning of the Day Agitation
    131
  - End of Day Agitation
    132
  - Breather Cap Airflow
    132
- Pretreatment Basics
  
  133
  - Applying Pretreatment
    133
  - Types of Pretreatment
    134
  - Proper Pretreatment Application Using a Spray Gun
    134
  - Drying the Pretreatment
    135
- Printing White Ink
  
  135
  - File Setup
    136
  - The Underbase Wizard
    136
  - Set Print Modes
    136
  - Cure the Print
    137
- Washing Directions
  
  138
- White Ink Troubleshooting
  
  138
  - White Prints Seem Dull
    138
  - You Should Perform Daily Cleaning of These Items
    139
Chapter 13 - Printing Other Items

141
- Location and Placement
  
  141
- Adjusting the Platen Height
  
  142
- Non-Textile Printing
  
  143
  - Required Items and Overview
    143
  - Getting Started
    143
  - Fast T-Jet Non-Textile Primer
    144
  - Fast T-Jet Non-Textile Pretreatment
    145
  - Setting up an Image for Printing
    146
- Printing on Golf Balls
  
  147
- Post-Treatment Warnings and Safety Information
  
  148
- Non-Textile Printing Tips
  
  149
  - Version 5.5 Revised January
    149
Chapter 14 - Maintenance

151
- Daily, Weekly & Monthly
  151
- Releasing the Print Carriage for Access
  
  151
- Daily Maintenance
  
  151
  - Keep Your Encoder Strip Clean
    151
  - Check and Clean the Capping Station
    152
  - Clean the Wiper Blade
    153
  - Check and Clean the Spit Tray
    153
  - Clean the Print Head Area
    153
  - Run Head Cleaning Cycles - Start and End of each Day
    154
  - Ink Levels and Care
    154
  - Turn off Your Printer
    154
- Weekly Maintenance
  
  155
- Monthly Maintenance
  
  157
- Maintenance Schedule Checklist
  
  159
Chapter 15 - Tips/Utilities to

161
Maximize Print Quality

161
- Eliminating Ink Drops on Shirts
  
  161
- Shake Shirts and Press to Minimize Lint
  
  161
- Protect Printer Environment - Keep Lid Closed
  
  161
- Clean Bulk Ink System Computer Chips
  
  162
- RAM and Your Computer
  
  162
- No Windex on Clear Cover
  
  162
- Humidity and Environmental Control
  
  162
- When in Doubt, Unplug Everything
  
  163
- Preparing Your T-Jet for Downtime
  
  163
  - To 3 Day Downtime
    163
  - To 9 Day Downtime
    163
  - Days or more Downtime
    163
- Additional Utilities
  
  164
  - Regular Head Cleaning
    164
  - Auto Head Cleaning (Optional from Fastrip)
    164
  - Print Head Replacement
    166
Chapter 16 - Troubleshooting

167
- Common Problems
  
  167
- LCD Error Warnings and Codes
  
  181
  - What You will Need
    182
  - Tools Needed
    183
  - Chapter 12- Product Support
    191
- Support Policy
  
  191
  - Support Information and Hours
    191
  - Phone Support
    191
  - Hour Emergency Support
    192
  - Support on the Web
    192
  - Webcam Video Support
    194
  - Epson Support
    194
  - Third Party Software Support
    194
- Show off Your Work
  
  195
- Transporting Your Printer
  
  195
- Re-Crating the Blazer EXPRESS
  
  196
- Re-Crating the Blazer PRO
  
  198
  - Version 5.5 Revised January
    199
Appendix A- Operational Guide

203
- Notice
  203
- Standards Compliance
  203
- Radio Frequency Emissions Compliance
  203
- Federal, State and Local Laws- Regulations and Standards
  203
- Summary of Customer Responsibilities
  
  204
- Room Preparation
  
  205
  - Environment
    205
  - Exhaust Ventilation Requirements
    206
  - Room Conditions
    206
  - Electrical Requirements
    206
  - Main Operator
    207
- Printer Specifications
  
  207
- Miscellaneous Information
  
  208
  - Shipping and Receiving
    208
  - Receiving Inspection
    208
  - Shipment Movement
    208
  - Staging Area
    209
  - Uncrating
    209
Appendix B- Requirements and Notices

211
- Windows Operating System Requirements
  
  211
  - Minimum
    211
  - Recommended
    211
- FCC Compliance
  
  211
- Declaration of Conformity
  
  212
  - European Union Declaration of Conformity - CE
    213
- Limited Warranty
  
  213

Screen Print & Inkjet T-Jet BLAZER-PRO TJB-1650 User Manual (138 pages)

Inkjet-to-Garment printer

Brand: Screen Print & Inkjet | Category: Printer | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents
5
A Letter from the Developer
9
Basic Safety Instructions
11
- Legend of Symbols
  12
Chapter 1- Introduction

15
- Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro Important Points
  15
- The Basics
  15
- Maintenance
  16
- Poor Artwork
  17
  - Important Support Information
    17
- Support Hours
  17
  - About the Garment Decorating Business and Where to Learn more
    18
- The Book
  18
- Computer Graphics Dvds
  18
- Business and Marketing DVD's
  18
- Internet
  19
- Trade Shows and Trade Magazines
  19
  - Our Advice
    19
Chapter 2- Unpacking and Setup

21
Chapter 3- Interacting with Your Printer

31
Chapter 4- Initialization Utilities

37
- Head Cleanings
  37
- Power Cleaning
  37
- Head Alignments
  45
- Nozzle Check and Power Cleanings
  47
Chapter 5- Software Overview

49
- Graphics and RIP Software
  49
- Fastartist and Fastrip
  50
- Using Computer Graphics Software
  51
- Image Types
  51
- Vector
  51
- Pixel Based Bitmap
  52
- Summary
  52
  - Editing Bitmap Artwork in Fastartist/Photoshop
    52
- File Types and Resolutions
  53
- A Quick Note about Photoshop
  53
- Check File Mode
  54
- Check File Size and Resolution
  54
- Important Point
  55
- Check File Saturation
  56
- Sharpening Images
  56
- Using the Tone Curve
  57
- Bitmap Editing in Fastartist
  57
- Selecting Areas
  58
- Channels and Layers
  58
- Setting Transparent Images in Fastartist
  59
- Removing Backgrounds with Photoshop
  59
  - Fixing Bad Line-Art in Photoshop and Fastartist
    61
  - Artwork for Light and Dark Garments
    61
Chapter 6- Printing with the Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro

65
- Basic Steps for Printing on a White Shirt
  65
- Shirtboards
  65
- The Steps of Printing
  66
  - A Word about Resolutions, Speed and Quality
    70
  - Print Modes and Fastrip
    70
- CMYK Cartoon and Photo Print Modes
  70
- Curing Your Garments
  72
  - Preventative Maintenance
    73
  - Canceling a Print Job
    74
  - Kill Switch
    75
  - Production Rates and Ink Costs
    75
Chapter 7- An Overview of Printing with White Ink

77
- Warnings and Cautions
  77
- Pretreatment Basics
  78
  - Types of Pretreatment
    79
- Proper Pretreatment Application Is Critical
  79
  - Printing White Ink
    81
  - Washing Directions
    83
  - White Ink Troubleshooting
    84
Chapter 8- Printing Other Items

85
- Location and Placement
  85
- Adjusting the Platen Height
  86
- Non-Textile Printing
  87
- Printing on Golf Balls
  91
- Non-Textile Printing Tips
  94
Chapter 9- Additional Utilities to Improve Print Quality

95
- Regular Head Cleaning
  95
- Auto Head Cleanings
  95
- Waste Tank Maintenance
  96
- Print Head Replacement
  97
Chapter 10- Preventative Maintenance and Problem Solving

99
- Keep Your Encoder Strip Clean
  99
- Turn Your Printer off at Night
  100
- Do Not Overfill Bulk Ink Bottles
  100
- Turning off Your Printer
  100
- Check Spit Tray/Clean Capping Station and Print Head Daily
  101
- Humidity and Environmental Control
  101
- Print with the Lid Closed
  102
- Preparing Your Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro for Downtime
  102
- Other Hints and Tips
  103
- Eliminating Ink Drops on Shirts
  103
- Clean Bulk System Computer Chips
  103
- RAM and Your Computer
  103
- When in Doubt - Unplug Everything
  103
- Clean the Print Carriage Drive Belt Gear
  104
  - Five Minute Daily Maintenance
    104
  - Lube the Rails and Rail Guides Monthly
    106
    
    Weekly Maintenance
    106
    
    Monthly Maintenance
    106
  - Do Not Lubricate the Drive Screw
    107
  - Daily and Weekly Maintenance Schedule Checklist
    108
Chapter 11- Troubleshooting

109
Chapter 12- Product Support

123
- Support Policy
  123
- Support Hours
  123
  - Webcam Video Support
    124
- Epson Support
  125
- Third Party Software Support
  125
  - Show off Your Work
    125
  - Transporting Your Printer
    126
Appendix A- Operational Guide

127
- Standards Compliance
  127
- Federal, State and Local Laws- Regulations and Standards
  127
  - Summary of Customer Responsibilities
    128
  - Room Preparation
    129
- Environment
  129
- Room Conditions
  130
- Electrical Requirements
  130
- Main Operator
  131
  - Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro Printer Specifications
    132
  - Miscellaneous Information
    133
- Receiving Inspection
  133
- Shipment Movement
  133
- Staging Area
  133
- Uncrating
  134
Appendix B- Requirements and Notices

135
- Minimum Requirements for Windows os
  135
  - FCC Compliance
    135
  - Declaration of Conformity
    136
- European Union Declaration of Conformity - CE
  137
  - Limited Warranty
    137

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Table of Contents

Basic Safety Instructions XIIII

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Manual Symbols and Icons

About the T-Jet Blazer Series Printers

Important Support Information

About the Garment Decorating Business

Our Advice

Chapter 2 - SETUP PART 1: Unpacking and Setup

Save the Crate and All Packing Materials

Blazer Express Setup

Blazer PRO Setup

Environmental Controls and Humidity

Final Unpacking Instructions

Chapter 3 - SETUP PART 2: the Bulk Ink System

Filling the Bulk Ink Cartridges

Ink Care

Changing Ink Brands

Resetting the Bulk Ink Cartridges

Non-Genuine Epson Cartridge Message

Chapter 4 - SETUP PART 3: Interacting with the Blazer Express

Identification Chart

Overview of Printer Connections

Plugging the Unit into AC Power

Powering the Blazer Express on and off

Connecting Your Printer to a Computer

Chapter 5 - SETUP PART 3: Interacting with the Blazer PRO

Identification Chart

Overview of Printer Connections

Plugging the Unit into AC Power

Powering the Blazer PRO on and off

Connecting Your Printer to a Computer

Chapter 6 - SETUP PART

Printer Driver Installation

Epson Printer Driver Installation

Chapter 7 - SETUP PART

About the LCD Display

The LCD Display Buttons

The LCD Display Icons

About the User Interface

User Interface Touch Screens

Chapter 8 - SETUP PART

Initialization Utilities

Shirt Board Height Settings BLAZER EXPRESS

Shirt Board Height Settings BLAZER PRO

Power Cleaning Utility

Nozzle Check Utility

Head Cleaning Utility

Remote Panel

Head Alignments

Introduction

Chapter 9 - SETUP PART 7: Print Head Alignments

Blazer EXPRESS Alignments

Blazer PRO Alignments

Print Head Calibration Worksheet

Chapter 10 - Software Overview

Graphics and RIP Software

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

Refer to the Fastartist User's Manual

Chapter 11 - Printing Basics

Printing Basics Introduction

Shirt Boards

Basic Printing Steps

When a Printing Job Is Finished

Curing Your Garments

Printing Tips and Tricks

Print Modes and Fastrip

Printing Concerns

Chapter 12 - Advanced Printing with White Ink

White Ink Care

Pretreatment Basics

Printing White Ink

Washing Directions