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(6)    Put on the gloves again. Rotate the Tube Connector (the white part over the Print Head) by 90 degrees (left), lift it straight 
up slowly and remove the Tube from the Print Head (right). Connec t the fitting to the Tube, that you removed in step (10) 
in Color Print Head operations. Do not force to pull out the Tube from the Print Head, or the junction may be damaged. 
Rotate the Tube little by little and move it straight up slowly. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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(10) Rotate the Lever to fix the Print Head when you fix it as shown below.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(11) Following the steps (18) to (20) in Color Print Head operations to remove the protection film of the Print Head, connect the 
Flat Cable to the Carriage PCB and cover the Carriage PCB with the Plastic Cover.   
 
Do not insert the Flat Cable at an angle. The electric current may not be stable and increase the Print Head temperature. 
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7-2-8. Adjustment after the Print Head has been replaced 
If the printed image is unclear (double lines, grained image, etc.) then the print head timing may need to be adjusted. Not only 
after the Print Head is replaced, but also after exchanging  the Platen Sheet, mounting the modified Platen and so on.     
(1)  Make sure your printer is connect ed to your PC with USB 2.0 cable.   
(2)   Prepare some sheets of paper (white and colored paper, or  clear plastic...

 
 
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7-2-9. Adjusting the CR Speed 
Execute this menu after you clean the Carriage Shaft, or you are asked from the technical support. See 6-1-6. Cleaning the 
inside of the printer and restart.   
 
(1) Press either one of the Up / Down / Back / OK Button to enter the Menu.   
(2) Select [ Printer Setting ] > [ CR Speed Adjustment ] with the Up / Down Button and press the OK Button. The following  message will be indicated.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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(3) Wait until...

 
 
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7-2-11. Adjusting the Flushing Volume   
Flushing is very important to keep the print quality. The initial setting is decided on the assumption that the printer works u nder 
the environment of 35 % humidity. Use a humidifier to avoid the Pr int Heads from clogging with dried ink as well as increase 
the volume of Flushing ink. You can decre ase the volume of Flushing ink in more humid environment. Confirm the print quality 
before production.     
 
(1) Press...

 
 
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7-2-12. Adjusting the amount of White Ink in Daily Cleaning White   
The function [ Daily Cleaning White ] is very important to pr int white. The necessary volume of wasting White Ink depends 
how the printer is used.   
You can save the White Ink when you use GT-3 every day, and youve confirmed that the whiteness of the White Ink is stable 
in your production, then decrease the volume. If you find that the White Ink is no t white enough, increase the volume so...

 
 
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7-2-13. Copy Log file to USB flash drive   
You may be asked from the technical support to get the log data of  the GT-3 for troubleshooting. Insert the USB flash diver to 
save the log data into the file (*.zlg or *.log).   
 
(1) Insert the USB flash drive into the  Slot in front of the Operation Panel.   
(2) Press either one of the Up / Down / Back / OK Button to enter the menu.   
(3) Select [ Maintenance ] > [ Log Copy to USB ] with the Up  / Down Button and...

 
 
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7-3. Solving Application Problems 
See also the pages of each application software  in “4. Printing Directly from Applications”. 
Problem Cause Solution 
The image sent from Adobe Illustrator 10 
is printed 90 degree rotated.   The Print 
Setup or 
Document 
Setup is not 
appropriate. In Adobe Illustrator 10 follow t
he instruction below, and then try 
to send the print data again: 
(1) Open Print Setup in the File menu. 
(2) Select GT-3 as the printer, and then...

 
 
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7-4. Error Messages 
Here is a complete list of error messages that GT-3 shows. Make contact to your dealer  or Brother when mark ** is in Solution, 
with the information of Error Code  No and the message on the Display.   
 
Error 
code Message Meaning Solution  
1000 (INK LOW Black)  Black ink level is too low.  Prepare a new Black ink cartridge.   
1001 (INK LOW Magenta)  Magenta ink level is too low.  Prepare a new Magenta ink cartridge.   
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Error 
code Message Meaning Solution  
1200 Exchange Maintenance Parts 
1201 Exchange Maintenance Parts  Needs to exchange the Maintenance 
Parts and to clean the printer.    Exchange the Maintenance Parts and clean the inside of 
the printer. See 6-1. Replacing Consumables. 
1210  Exhaust Fan Stop  The Fan to exhaust ink mist is stopped. ** 
2000 NO INK Black  Black Ink Cartridge is not installed.  Install a Black Ink Cartridge. 
2001 NO INK Magenta  Magenta Ink...