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(3)  When the White data is included, you can simulate the print by changing the background color. Click [ Change ] button 
and select the color. When [ Show White Image ] is chec ked, White data under the Color data is indicated.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Input the RGB values directly 
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Simulation with the brown background (R=128, G=64, B=64)  
(4)  Select the print data of the Present Layer so that you c an check the individual image of the print data when the print data  
have multiple loading/unloading of the Platen.  [ Total ] shows the preview of all combined print data. Check [ White Data ] 
then only the White data without Color data is indicated.   
(5)  Confirm the print conditions and layout, then click “Send to GT  Printer”. Also...

 
 
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6. Maintenance 
For optimum product performance regular maintenance is required. 
 
DANGER 
 Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the 
wall outlet before opening the right-side cover of  the control unit. Do not touch as high voltage can 
result in severe injury. 
 
CAUTION 
 
Wait at least 1 minute after turning off the  power switch before opening the front cover. 
Do not touch the head heat sink as it may be...

 
 
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6-1. Replacing Consumables 
This section describes how to replace the consumables and the maintenance of the printer.     
 
6-1-1. Replacing the Ink Cartridge 
The ink indicator on the Display flashes when the Ink Cartridge is getting low. Prepare the new Ink Cartridge (option*), and 
replace it when “Empty XX XX (color)” is displayed. （* See 1-3-5. Consumable Requirements and Options for part code.) 
  z   Use the Ink Cartridges described in “1-3-5. Consumable...

 
 
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(2)  Remove the used Ink Cartridge from the slot of the printer. Put your finger to the handle and pull out the Ink Cartridge.     
 
Leave the used Ink Cartridge installed until just before the replacement. Leaving your printer with no Ink Cartridge 
installed may cause ink leakage or other serious damages. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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(3)  Confirm the direction and the color of the new Ink Cart ridge and put the bottom edge on the base and slide it to...

 
 
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6-1-2. Replacing the Wiper Cleaner and Cleaning the Caps / Wipers 
The Wiper Cleaner needs to be replaced regularly. Keep t he Print Head Cap and Wiper Blade clean when replacing the 
Wiper Cleaner. If not, the waste ink may drop on a T-shirt  in printing or mis-firing may not be easily improved.   
(1)  Select [ Maintenance ] from the menu by pr essing Up/Down Buttons and press OK Button.   
(2)  Select [ Maintenance Parts Exchange ] and press OK Button.  The Platen...

 
 
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(6)  Pick the plastic bag on your right hand with your left hand, and wrap the Wiper Cleaner with the plastic bag.       
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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(7)    Remove the wrapped Wiper Cleaner carefully, not to drop wa ste ink and dispose of in accordance with local regulations. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Pay attention not to soil the Timing Belt  and the other parts with waste ink.   
(8)  Prepare the Wiper Cleaner, which is in the carton of  White, Cyan and Magenta...

 
 
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(10) Use the one side of wet Clean Stick to clean the front side of the Wiper Blade. 
(11) Use the other side of the wet Clean Stick to clean the rear of the Wiper Blade. Do not wipe the White / Color with the 
same Clean Stick.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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(12) Wet other two Clean Sticks and use them to remove ink or dust from the Print Head Caps.  Use one side of the Clean Stick to clean one Print Head Cap. 
 
Do not use dry Clean Stick; it...

 
 
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6-1-3. Replacing Flushing Plate Sponge and Flushing Plate Felt 
 
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After replacing the Wiper Cleaner, replace the Flushing Plate Sponge and Flushing Plate Felt. Remove the Flushing 
Plate from the printer by lifting up the right si de slightly and pull up to the right direction.   
(2)  Remove the used Flushing Plate Sponge and Flushing Plate  Felt from the Flushing Plate and remove the waste ink 
inside. Put the new Flushing Plate Sponge (bottom) and Flushi ng...

 
 
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(3)  Pick up the edge of the used Fan Filter mounted in the Filter Cover, and remove the Fan Filter from the Filter Cover. Put it 
in the plastic bag 
and dispose of it in accordance with local regulations.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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(4)  Align the new Fan Filter to the shape of Filter Cover and m ount it in by pushing by hand, with the rough surface to the 
outside and the fine surface to the Exhaust Fan.     
 
 
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“Rough”...