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3-3. Preparing Your PC 
This section describes how to install the GT-3 Printer Driver (FileOutput), manuals (Basic Operation Manual/ Instruction 
Manual), Brother GT-3 File Viewer, and other tools. Make sure  the steps because there are some different dialogs shown 
between Windows XP and Vista / Windows 7.   
After those installations are over, install GT-3 Pr inter Driver (USB) by connecting USB 2.0 cable. 
 
 
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3-3-3. Connection with USB 2.0 Cable: for Windows XP   
(1)   Connect the USB 2.0 cable to your printer (power OFF). 
  
We do not recommend connection via a USB hub to the printer. 
(2)  Connect the other end of the  USB 2.0 Cable to your PC.   
(3)  Turn on your GT-3 printer. The following window appears.  Select No, not this time”, and then click “Next”.   
 
 
(4)  Insert the Install CD. The following window appears. 
  

 
 
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(5)  Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)”, and the click “Next”. 
The installation starts. When Hardware installation di alog (not passed Windows Logo testing, see 3-3-2. (5)) appears 
during installation, Click Continue Anyway. The installation continues. 
  z   If you connect the USB 2.0 cable anyway,  the dialog to insert the install CD appears. Confirm that the Install CD is 
inserted properly, and then click “OK”. 
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3-3-4. Installation of PC for Windows Vista / Windows 7 (32 bit / 64 bit) 
Refer first to 3-3-2. PC preparation: For Windows XP (32 bit) and confirm the proce ss. Install the file Output Printer Driver 
Brother GT-3 FileOutput first to your PC. Tools and manuals ar e installed together from Install CD, and PC must be restarted. 
Then PC is connected to USB 2.0 cable, the printer tur ned ON, and USB 2.0 cable connected to the printer.   
 
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(6)  During the installation, the following warning appears. Click Install this driver software anyway and continue.     
 
(7)  After installation, your PC will need to restart. Remove your  Install CD and restart your PC. If you are going to use your printer 
without connecting it to your PC, this will be the end of PC preparation. 
 
 
 
3-3-5. Connection with USB 2.0 Cabl e: for Windows Vista / Windows 7 
 
(1)  Connect the USB 2.0 cable to your printer (power...

 
 
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3-3-7. Opening the Useful Tools 
Useful Tools are installed in Useful Tools“ in Brother GT-3 Tools”. 
 
Color Palettes for Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and CorelDRAW 
Color Palettes GT_Colors_T.aco for Adobe Photoshop, GT_Colors_T.ai for Illustrator, GT_Colors.cpl and 
GT_Tshirts.cpl for CorelDRAW are available. The colors  are the same in GT Color Chart ColorChart_1200.ar3 and 
ColorChart_600.ar3 in Test Data“ in Brother 
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3-3-8. How to use Firmware Update Tools   
 
Download the new Firmware program from the Web site when informed. Read the Firmware program with GT-3 Firmware 
Update Tool in Brother GT-3 Tools and update the Firmware program inside the printer.   
 
(1)  Select All Programs on Start menu of your PC.   
(2)  Select GT-3 Firmware Update in Brother GT-3 Tools. 
(3)  Read the update program (*.bwf).   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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3-4. Setting Up Your Printer 
Adjust the display contrast and the speaker volume as required. 
 
3-4-1. Adjusting the Display Contrast 
(1)  Press the OK Button on your printe r’s Control Panel and go to the Menu.   
(2)  Use the Up/Down Button to select [ Printer Setti ng ] > [ LCD Contrast ] and then press the OK Button. 
The following display appears. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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(3)  Use the Up/Down Button to select your desired contrast from 0 to 7, and then...

 
 
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4. Printing Directly from Applications 
WARNING 
 If a foreign object gets inside the printer, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the 
power cord, and arrange for a service call to resolve. 
If you continue to use the printer while there is a foreign obj ect inside, it may result in fire or electric shocks or 
problems with correct operation. 
 Do not allow the printer to come into contact with liqui ds, otherwise it may cause...

 
  
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4-1. Basic Printing Procedure 
(1)  Set the proper color settings and print conditions of the application. For precise editing and output, applications such as  
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW,  Paint Shop Photo Pro are recommended, e.g. to deal with higher resolution 
images (200 dpi or higher).   
See “4-2. Setting the Applications’ Pr int Condition” for further details.   
(2)  Create the artwork using a suitable graphic...