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(7)  Press the Platen Button to insert the Platen, and check the clearance between the flap of the Clearance Sensor and the 
T-shirt. If the Platen height is appropriate, the space is around  2.0 mm, to avoid the fuzzy fibers on the surface. Adjust the 
Platen Height by moving Platen Height Adjustment Lever.   
   z   Make sure you check the space when the Platen is moving,  so that Clearance Sensor works properly. While the 
platen stops, it is...

 
 
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4-6. Printing 
 
 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, injury may result. 
 Do not move the Platen by hand. 
The Printer may be mechanically and electrically damaged. 
 
Do not put your hands inside the covers while the printer’s power is turned on,...

 
 
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How to dilute Pretreatment : 
You can have some margins to dilute Pretreatment. Select the ratio for your material and purpose.   
        Standard:  Pretreatment 1 L + Distilled Water 2 L ( 1:2 volume ratio) 
    thinner mix:   Pretreatment 1 kg + Distilled Water 2 kg ( 1:2 weight ratio) 
        rich mix:    Pretreatment 1 L + Distilled Water 1 L( 1:1 volume ratio) 
 
 
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How to apply with the roller: 
(1)  Pour the Pretreatment onto the tray. Place the roller into pretreatment and make it absorb enough pretreatment. Our 
option Roller is recommended to apply even and smooth.   
(2)  Draw the roller softly and remove unnecessary pretreatment. Roll back and forth smoothly and slowly. Weight the T-shirt  before / after then you can see the amount of  applied Pretreatment to help you acquaint. 
 
 
 
(3)  Put the...

 
 
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4-6-2. Making One Print 
GT-3 receives the next print data from PC in printing. Just before you press the Print Button, confirm the Job Comment (or file 
name) and the counter on the display of the Control Panel.   
(1)  Make sure the Print Button has been turned on, which indica tes your printer has received the print data successfully.   
(2)  Make sure that the Platen is ejected and the printed ma terial is set properly. If not, press the...

 
 
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4-7. Removing the T-shirt from the Platen 
(1)  Hold the shirt slightly to allow are to get between the shirt and the platen. 
(2)  Hold both shoulders of the T-shirt, and then pull it out straight from the Platen. Hold the T-shirt by the printed area on  your 
side, which is easier to deal with the wet T-shirt safe.   
 
Be careful not to get wet ink on your hands or printed mate rial. Wash your hands or clothes with soap if stained. You...

 
 
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5. Printing AR3 Files 
When saving a print data in AR3 format file, you can select the printing procedure by either of these two methods 
z   Print an AR3 file with GT-3 File Viewer. You can check  the detailed print conditions and ink cost before sending a print 
data to your printer. 
z   Save AR3 files in a CompactFlash. You can pr int with Stand-alone printer without using PC.   
 
The procedure of printing AR3 files: 
(1)  Use GT-3 FileOutput Printer Driver...

 
 
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(4)  Print with the applications print menu. Wait for a while until the following preview window appears. Click [ Save ] button.  
 
Depending on the application, the image size, resolution and PC spec, it may take a few minutes to open the Preview 
window after clicking “OK” or “Print”.  Do not click “Print” or “OK” again. 
 
A print data example with White data 
 
(5)  Save As dialog appears. Select where to  save the data, enter the file name, select “GT...

 
 
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5-2. Reading AR3 Files Saved in a USB flash drive 
  
z  Use a USB flash drive: the capaci ty under 32 GB, FAT 32 formatted. 
z   Your printer can only read AR3 files from a USB flash drive. 
 
(1)  Insert the USB flash drive into the Slot in front of the Operation Panel.   
 Do not insert the USB flash drive  by force; it may destroy the saved data. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2)  Select [ Print Data Load ] from the menu and press OK  button. The information...

 
 
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5-3. Sending AR3 Files from GT-3 File Viewer to your Printer 
(1)  Double-click the AR3 file directly or se lect the GT-3 File Viewer in your PCs [ All Program ] > [ Brother GT-3 Tools] and 
click [ Browse… ] to open the AR3 file.   
(2)  The file’s print condition by the Printer Driver and the  preview (layout) appear in the following window. The information i n 
the Advanced Menu of the printer driver can be indicated by  clicking the [ Details... ] button....