Brother GTX Product information sheet

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BROTHER.CO.NZ

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MENUMENU

MIN

TEMPERATURE

MAX

HUMIDITY

MIN

MAX

Min Firmware v2.5

1 Litre

1.25 Kg

Pre-Treatment

Solution

2 Litres

2 Kg

Distilled

Water

3 Litres

3.25 Kg

Pre-Treatment

Ready to Use

+ =

Pre-Treatment

Ready to Use

=40-50 Grams

30-39 Grams

15-29 Grams

High Absorbency Thick materials or open

weaves like hoodies

Med. Absorbency Regular Cotton Tees

113-170gs

Quantity Low Absorbency Thin Material + Blend

or Specialty Items

The printer can

operate outside

of these ranges

however it may

use more ink

or take longer

to print.

Mandatory Temperature & Humidity Requirements:

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Help keep your printer in warranty while saving on ink, consumables, and time

You can use an empty distilled water jug and marker to measure out the amount of Pre-Treatment by drawing a

line on the jug - then ﬁll to that line twice with distilled water, adding the contents into the Ready to Use container.

To check Go to the menu:

Maintenance > Temperature/Humidity info >

PRE-TREATMENT RATIO

PRE-TREATMENT QUANTITY on T-SHIRTS

The correct Pre-treat volume for a garment should be determined by a garment's absorbency rate in conjunction with

using the highlight check pattern to help determine driver ink settings.

Don’t forget that you have to define a surface of 35 x 40 cm (14 x 16 inches) with your Pre-Treatment machine and

weigh with a scale after applying the Pre-Treatment liquid on a T-shirt.

If the temperature is too cold, the printer will automatically switch to Low-Temp Mode and reduce the speed!

Damages resulting from being too far outside of the environmental requirements may not be covered by warranty

Link to Understanding Environmental Conditions Document

Watch the Video: Learning to Prole a Garment for Pre-treating

Watch the Video for Understanding

the Highlight-Mask Check Pattern

If the Temperature and Humidity is not enough, then add an Evaporative Humidier

This mixing ratio might vary due to the type of garment which is used.

Seconds

Pre

Treatment

1/2 distilled

water

75 - 80

180°C

Seconds

Pre

Treatment

1/2 distilled

water

PSI

180°C

Seconds

3,30

Minutes

Ink

Curing

10 - 20

PSI

180°C

160°C

320°F

Seconds

3:30

Minutes

Ink

Curing

Ink

Curing

180°C 10 - 20

PSI

TUNNEL DRYER

HEATPRESS

160°C

VERY IMPORTANT

The Brother GTX should ALWAYS be left with the Power ON

NEVER shut OFF the printer unless instructed to by the display panel. Power

is required to perform the white Ink recirculation from time to time.

In the event that the power goes out

or your printer has an error during

printing, push the Carriage back all

the way to the left to dock it and use

the Fixing Pin to lock it in place.

HEAT PRESS SETTINGS for Pre-Treatment DRYING

HEATPRESS & TUNNEL DRYER SETTINGS for INK CURING

Check the Real Temperature with a Probe or with Strips to be sure that you are safe for washability

Use a Silicon sheet on the heat press to cover the pre-treatment and clean the surface every 5 T-shirts

POWER

NEVER POWER OFF THE PRINTER!

You can also use Parchment paper when curing the Pre-treatment in order to minimise the need to clean off

the covers and to avoid issues with bers standing up on the garment

Watch the Video: Using and Storing the CR Holding Pin

For 1 Minute

1’

15 cm

5 cm

For 1 Minute

1’

15 cm

5 cm

Perform the procedure shown below if the message "Remove the white ink cartridge

and shake it" is displayed before starting operation.

Remove the white ink cartridge

from the printer. Shake the

cartridge horizontally 100 times

side to side to stir the white ink.

It's extremely important to understand how to agitate the ink daily - it's just as important to

understand when to perform both the agitation and press on the panel after reinserting

the ink. If you are not printing for a few days, you should avoid doing this process. There

are some rules to follow as to when you should agitate the ink and press . The printer will

automatically perform a White Ink Relling to refresh the ink in the lines and head after you

reinsert the ink cartridge and press .

DAILY AGITATION OF WHITE INK

When to Agitate the White Ink and Press "OK"

When the ink pouch becomes approximately

15cm in length, shake the cartridge with its

cover open. This will slightly unwind the ink

pouch and make the ink easier to stir.

Repeat the same process on the other

white ink cartridge.

Watch the Video: Daily Process

of GTX White Ink Agitation

For 1 Minute 1’

15 cm

5 cm

ALIGN

NO WRINKLES

CLICK

PUSH to ROLL

STORED INK

100

Open the cartridge's lid on a at surface and remove the empty pouch.

Carefully unpack a new ink pouch from its shipping carton. Avoid wrinkling the pouch.

Push the green tip end of the ink pouch into the cartridge until it clicks into place.

Straighten the ink pouch to align it with the gutters of the of the cartridge lid, and mount in

position inside the metal spring by pulling it with your hand.

(If the edge of the ink pouch is bent or undulating signicantly, atten and straighten it with your hand)

Align the pouch so that it sits in the middle of the cartridge. Close the lid and verify that

the spring is rolling to the front. Raise the cartridge to a 45°angle and push on the two

upper metallic latches to add more tension to the ink pouch.

Attach a shelf life sticker included with the ink pouch onto the front of the cartridge.

If you are storing white ink for more than one week without use, then you need to

ip over the ink carton weekly to prevent the ink pigments from settling in the pouch.

Agitate the new white ink side to side while

still in the carton before loading it into the

cartridge. New ink should be agitated 100

times on each side. Following this process

will save time as both ink pouches are

agitated at the same time in the carton.

POUCH REPLACEMENT - VERY IMPORTANT

If you know you're going to print a large order or are low on ink, ensure you have

spare ink on hand. Running the printer dry can damage the unit and keep you from

finishing a job which can lead to costly repairs!

POUCH REPLACEMENT - VERY IMPORTANT

3 mm

10 mm

Ink Mist

GOOD BAD

To adjust the platen height, loosen the Platen Fixing

Lever and move the Platen Height Adjustment Lever

. to a lower position. Re-tighten the Platen Fixing Lever

if you are happy with new distance. Flaten down all the

wrinkles of the fabric.

To check if the new textile is not detected by the sensor,

push the button and repeat the process if needed.If

you need to to decrease the gap further, remove 1 or 2

collars, loosen the knob and push down the platen

bearing by 1 or 2 steps.

Re-attach everything and tighten the Platen Fixing Lever

BEST PRACTICE FOR PRINTING >>> A MUST!

ALWAYS KEEP THE CLOSEST DISTANCE BETWEEN THE PRINTHEADS AND THE SURFACE OF THE GARMENT.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR THE LONGEVITY OF YOUR PRINTER.

if you need to print above the hem and seams, choose UNI-directional printing to keep quality.

Don't forget to return the platen to the Aposition after printing on thicker material.

Always leave the knob tight after changing position.

ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE PLATEN

To achieve optimum printing quality when a thicker textile is used, adjust the platen

height relative to the thickness of the textile.

Link to the Document: Use of

the Platen and Platen Mechanism

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MENUMENU

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MENUMENU

There are several maintenance procedures that must be performed daily, weekly,

or prompted basis in order to keep your printer performing properly.

This short guide describes the maintenance procedures that must be performed.

Please see the Instruction Manual for each specic maintenance procedure for step by step instructions.

GTX MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW

Please also check useful videos at

https://www.youtube.com/user/BrotherGTSeries/videos

HOW TO DO A NOZZLE TEST ?

You have to print a nozzle test for White & CMYK every morning before using the printer.

It is the only way to know the status of the nozzles in the machine.

NOZZLE TEST

If you have nozzles missing or nozzle deections, then refer to the Head Cleaning

Instructions on the next page

Always place the Platen at level A

Menu > Test Print > Nozzle Check CMYK > to check colors on a white paper sheet

Repeat the same procedure to perform a nozzle test of the White printhead

Menu > Test Print > Nozzle Check White > to check White on a black paper sheet or inkjet plastic sheet

DAILY MAINTENANCE

TO BE DONE EVERY WORKING DAY

Link to the Document: Printing Nozzle Checks

For 1 Minute

1’

5 cm

1’

15 cm

For 1 Minute 1’

15 cm

5 cm

ALIGN

NO WRINKLES

CLICK

PUSH to ROLL

Deflection & Flash Firing

>Repeat the same process as needed up to 3 times and ensure all maintenance has been performed

such as cleaning the cap and wiper blade. Also check that the the wiper cassette is fresh and still has

moisture. If there is no improvement by the 3rd time, please contact your dealer or service centre.

Deflection appears as odd bunched up or gapped lines -

sometimes the horizontal bars will appear blurred and

staggered.

When this is present you will want to perform a Flash Fire

Cleaning.

If Missing

10 or More

Only a few

If Missing

On the Panel Select

Head Cleaning

Powerful Cleaning

Choose the Affected Colour/

Channel ↓

Press OK

Perform Another Nozzle Test Print

On the Panel Select

Head Cleaning

Super Cleaning

Choose the Affected Colour/Channel

Press OK

Perform Another Nozzle Test Print

Then

The Missing horizontal pins on the test print pattern represents the print head nozzles that are

blocked with debris and therefore not showing up. Depending on how many nozzles/pins

are missing, will require you to perform one of the print head cleaning functions as shown

below. NOTE: This cleaning process can be used for CMYK or White

Missing Nozzles & Deflection Cleanings & Flash Firing

If this does not resolve the matter please

contact your dealer or Brother representative

for further troubleshooting.

On the Panel Select

Head Cleaning

Flash Cleaning

Choose the Affected Colour/Channel

Press OK

Perform Another Nozzle Test Print

then

days

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MENUMENU

To achieve a good weekly maintenance you will have to do the following actions:

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

The black silicon lips of the two suction caps should be cleaned using the Cleaning

Stick T dipped in Cleaning Solution. Carefully remove any build-up of dried ink sitting

on the lips of the suction caps. This will prevent air leaks and keep the good suction of

the pumps.

Be careful not to touch the foam - keep it at.

TO BE DONE EVERY WEEK

Suction Cap & Exhaust Cleaning

Exhaust Cleaning

Extrusion lances

Direction to cleanSuction Cap Cleaning

Always use this menu to perform cleanings or replace parts:

+ Nozzle Guards Cleaning

+ Exhaust Cleaning

+ Wiper Cleaning

+ Suction Cap Cleaning

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE

The four extrusion lances (see in the blue circle…) and the

hole sitting on the side of the capping at the Exhaust position

also need to be cleaned and free of dried ink.

Always clean the Exhaust hole rst, then proceed backward to

clean the lances.

Menu > Maintenance > Maintenance Part Clean/Replace > and follow instructions on the display

Min

Watch the Video: Cleaning the Nozzle Guard, Wiper Blade,

Suction and Exhaust Caps

CLEAN

TO BE DONE EVERY WEEK

Nozzle Guards Cleaning

Both white plastic wipers [White & CMYK] should be cleaned

on both sides and the top with the Cleaning Stick T dipped

in Cleaning Solution.

Use the tip of the Cleaning Stick T

to clean under the teeth of the wiper

holder and remove the dried ink.

Important: Use seperate cleaning

sticks for each colour.

Use a mirror for a better view

Wiper Cleaning

Discard any remaining Cleaning Solution

from the Cleaning Cup in the Waste Tank

Only located below the printer.

DO NOT POUR INTO THE PRINTER MECHANISM

Wipe clean the two nozzle guards & with the Clean Stick R dipped in Cleaning

Solution.

Be sure not to touch the nozzle surface at all.

Manually move the carriage to such a position

that you can perform the cleaning with ease.

TO BE DONE EVERY WEEK

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