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Step 3: Import the PNG file with transparent info to GT-3 File Output Printer Driver and create ARTR file . 
(1)    Open test_TR.PNG file with Photoshop. (successive operation from (10) of Step 2 in the previous page) 
(2)    Select [ File ] > [ Print ] and execute Brother GT-3 FileOu tput. Adjust the settings of the print position and the size, and 
click [ Page Setup ...] (some versions: Proper ties) to open the Printer Driver settings....

 
  
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(6)  The following dialog appears to save ARTR file. Input the file name (as test.artr) 
 
 
 
Step 4: Apply RGB-info PNG file to tr ansparent-info ARTR file in printing.   
(1)  Open test_RGB.PNG with Photoshop, made in (1) of Step 1.   
(2)  Microsoft Paint automatically changes the resolution of t est_RGB.PNG as 72 dpi. Select [ Image ] > [ Image Size ] and 
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(4)  Check the Transparent Layer Checkbox and click the radio button [ Import ARTR File ]. Select the ARTR file test.ARTR 
with transparent info that was made in (6) of Step 3.   
 
 
(5)   Click [ OK ] Button here and in the Main Setting too and prin t. The AR3 file, the combination of RGB info and transparent 
info included, is saved.     
 
 
4-3-14. Setting Print Dire ction as Uni-Directional 
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4-3-15. Printing Color Chart 
For your information, GT-782 Color Chart ColorChart_1200.ar3 and ColorChart_600.ar3 are available to understand Color 
gamut. Print the T-shirt and Color Chart w ill work something like Pantones Color Form ula Guide. It is in [ All Program ] > 
[ Brother GT-3 Tools ] > [ Test Data ]. 
The colors in this chart corresponds to the Color Palettes (S watches) for CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. See 
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4-4. Uninstalling / Installing the Platen 
Replace the Platen for your print material. When the option Platen e.g. Youth Platen is used, be sure to set Platen Size in 
Printer Driver menu (see 4-3-3. Selecting the Platen Size).   
 
4-4-1. Uninstalling the Platen 
(1)  Press the Platen Button to eject the Platen. 
(2)  Set the Platen Height Adjustm ent Lever at the A position.   
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4-4-2. Installing the Platen 
(1) Place the Platen.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2)  Tighten the Platen Fixing Lever securely.   
 
Adjust the Platen Height (see 4-5. Placing the T-shirt on the Platen ). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Platen Fixing Lever  

 
 
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4-4-3. Lowering the Platen height 
The Platen height can be lowered by 13 mm by replacing the Bush Platen Shaft and the Platen Positioning Plate to Platen 
Lowering Set (option).    Prepare a hexagon wrench (3 mm).   
 
      The adjustable height of the Platen (from the left  most position A of the original to the bottom) 
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(3)  Replace the Bush Platen Shaft with Platen Height Adjustment Lever assembled and the Platen Positioning Plate to the Platen Lowering Set (option).   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
        Fix the Platen Positioning Plate by pushing it to the mach ined surface while the positioning jig is inserted into the Platen 
Arm.  
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4-5. Placing the T-shirt on the Platen 
 
 CAUTION 
 Ensure there is adequate space left for safe working. The Platen moves forward while operating.   
 Do not handle the platen while printing. If your hand gets caught between the platen or the T-shirt tray and the 
covers, it may be injured. 
 Do not move the Platen by hand. 
The Printer may be mechanically and electrically damaged. 
 
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(4)  Place the T-shirt, with its print side  on the top of Platen and the other side underneath the Platen, as shown below. The Pretreatment must be applied first when you print on dark-color ed T-shirts with White ink. (See 4-6-1. Applying the 
Pretreatment.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
z   Pay attention to the hems; neck, arm holes, tags, and the bottom. 
The side edges may raise and hit the Print Head during printing operation. It is...