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  • Page 1 GT-541 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual before using the printer. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. GARMENT PRINTER GT-541 US support homepage http://www.brother-usa.com/Garmentprinters/...
  • Page 2 Note based on California law (USA) on the use and handling of Perchlorate This product contains a CR Coin Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. GT-541...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    (Any problems with correct operation that occur as a result of the customer attempting to disassemble or modify the printer will not be covered by the warranty.) GT-541...

  • Page 4: Environmental Requirements

    A slight odor is generated when the printed articles problems with correct operation. are being fixed by heat. In the event of an electrical storm, turn off the power and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. Lightning cause problems with correct operation. GT-541...
  • Page 5 Do not move the Platen by hand. reach of children. The Printer may be mechanically and electrically damaged. Use only the proper replacement parts as specified by Brother. Do not disassemble the ink cartridge or the waste ink cartridge. GT-541...
  • Page 6 Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times when using the printer. If the labels have been removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer. Watch your fingers, or you may be injured. High temperature warning display GT-541...
  • Page 7 Ink Cartridge Wash Liquid 3932M GT-541...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Read This First................................1 1-1. Precautions ................................. 1 1-2. Unpacking Your Printer............................3 1-3. Required Condition............................. 4 1-3-1. Environment ..............................4 1-3-2. Electrical Requirements..........................4 1-3-3. Software Information........................... 4 1-3-4. Other Requirements ........................... 5 1-3-5. Consumable Requirements........................5 2.
  • Page 9 4-3. Setting the Printer Driver Condition ......................... 43 4-3-1. Entering the Job Comment ........................44 4-3-2. Selecting the Platen Size.......................... 44 4-3-3. Setting the Media Color ..........................44 4-3-4. Increasing the Vividness of the Colors ....................44 4-3-5. Setting Double Printing..........................44 4-3-6.
  • Page 10 GT-541...

  • Page 11: Read This First

    Ink Cartridge. A small amount of ink remains to avoid damage to your printer. New consumables should be stored away from direct sunlight until they are required. Use up within six months by the date written on the cartridge. GT-541...
  • Page 12 Beefy-T is a trademark of Hanes Corporation. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Screen shots used in this document are in accordance with the guidelines of Microsoft Corporation. GT-541...

  • Page 13: Unpacking Your Printer

    Your printer must be unpacked by a Brother representative or a Brother authorized shipping company. After unpacking, check that the following parts are included. Contact Brother Customer Service Hot Line if any of these is missing. GT-541 Printer Rear Cover 4 Print Heads...

  • Page 14: Required Condition

    128 MB free disk space (256 MB or more is recommended), 1 GHz CPU (2 GHz or more is recommended.) Recommended Applications for precise output: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Paint Shop Pro (for BMP editing) Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW (for Vector Data editing) GT-541...

  • Page 15: Other Requirements

    GC-50K Magenta Ink Cartridge GC-50M Cyan Ink Cartridge GC-50C Yellow Ink Cartridge GC-51Y Waste Ink Cartridge SA5629 Cap Cleaning Kit SA5774 Nozzle Cleaning Kit SA5885 Platen Sheet SA5620 Platen Sheet S SA6401 Platen Sheet SS SA8211 Wash Liquid SA6248 GT-541...

  • Page 16: Identifying Your Printer's Parts

    Push this up to open the Front Cover. Control Panel Use this to operate your printer. See “2-7. Control Panel” for the details. Power Switch Turns on/off your printer. Waste Cartridge Tray Contains the Waste Ink Cartridge. Shoulder Bar Adjusts the T-shirt position. GT-541...

  • Page 17: Left

    Yellow Ink Cartridge Slot Ink Cartridge Storage Store the new Ink Cartridges. Cleaning Tool Storage Store the Cleaning Kits. Filter Cartridge Storage Store the four Filter Cartridges. 2-3. Right 1. CompactFlash slot 2. USB port 3. Power cord socket GT-541...

  • Page 18: Rear

    2. Identifying Your Printer’s Parts 2-4. Rear Rear Cover GT-541...

  • Page 19: Inside Of The

    Name Description Print Heads Jets the ink to the platen. From the left black, magenta, cyan, and yellow. Obstruction Sensor Cancels an operation for safety, if it detects obstructions on the Platen. Wiper Cleaner Cassette Contains the Wiper Cleaner. GT-541...

  • Page 20: Under The Platen

    Leftmost "A" is the normal T-shirt position. Check the exact height with Platen Button on Control Panel when you print on thicker material. Platen Fixing Lever Fixes the Platen. Tighten/Loosen this lever to install/uninstall the Platen and to adjust the Platen height. GT-541...

  • Page 21: Control Panel

    Clears the error status. Back Button Returns to the previous display. Opens the Menu display. Display Displays the Job Comment of the print data received, the status of the printer, and the menu items for various settings. Print Button Starts printing operation. GT-541...

  • Page 22: Indication Lamps

    Off: No error is detected. Error Lamp On: One or more errors have been detected (See “7-4. Error Messages” in the Instruction Manual for the details). <Note> On machine initialization these lamps have a 30 second self check time. GT-541...

  • Page 23: Display

    (from the left, <K (Black)>/ <M (Magenta)>/ <C (Cyan)>/ <Y (Yellow)>). It flashes when ink is low. Number of Print Shows “Number of prints completed”/ “Total number of prints set by Printer Driver”. <Note> When one or more errors are detected, error message(s) will be displayed instead. GT-541...

  • Page 24: Getting Started

    Do not climb onto the printer or place heavy objects on top of it, otherwise it may become unbalanced and tip over or fall down and cause injury. GT-541...

  • Page 25: Placing Your Printer

    Body size is about 120 cm x 95 cm x 60 cm . See the figure below. Put your printer on a stable and flat table, at least 100 cm in width, 80 cm in depth, which should be able to bear a weight of 150 kg or more. GT-541...

  • Page 26: Turning On/Off Your Printer

    Ensue the printer is connected to a suitable earth point (3) Press the Power Switch to turn on your printer. Your printer turns on, displays "Welcome to GT-541", and lights up the Error Lamp and the Print Button while initializing.

  • Page 27: Preparing Your Pc

    Operation Manual/ Instruction Manual), Brother GT File Viewer, and other tools. Make sure the steps because there are some different dialogs shown by Windows OS. After those installations are over, install GT-541 Printer Driver (USB) by connecting USB 2.0 cable. 3-3-1. PC preparation: For Windows XP / 2000 (32 bit) Do not connect the printer to the PC at this stage.

  • Page 28: Connection With Usb 2.0 Cable: For Windows Xp

    3-3-2. Connection with USB 2.0 Cable: for Windows XP (1) Connect the USB 2.0 cable to your printer (power OFF). <Note> 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. GT-541...
  • Page 29 3. Getting Started (3) Turn on your GT-541 printer. The following window appears. Select "No, not this time”, and then click “Next”. (4) Insert the Install CD. The following window appears. (5) Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)”, and the click “Next”.
  • Page 30 (8) Click either "Brother GT-541" or Brother GT-541 FileOutput icon and select "Set as Default Printer" on “File” menu. “Brother GT-541” icon is checked and Brother GT-541 is set as the default printer. This will help to do the layout with your application software.

  • Page 31: Connection With Usb 2.0 Cable: For Windows 2000

    (3) Turn on your GT-541 printer. Brother GT-541 Printer Driver starts installing automatically. <Note> If Brother GT-541 is not installed, the following window appears: follow the instruction below to install it manually: (1) Insert the Install CD, and then click “OK”. The following window appears.

  • Page 32: Opening The Installed Manuals

    (5) Click either "Brother GT-541" or Brother GT-541 FileOutput icon and select "Set as Default Printer" on “File” menu. “Brother GT-541” icon is checked and Brother GT-541 is set as the default printer. This helps to do the layout with your application software.

  • Page 33: Installing Useful Tools

    Refer to "3-3-2. Connection with USB 2.0 Cable: for Windows XP" first and confirm the procedures and notes. In brief, like for Windows XP and Windows 2000, GT-541 File Output Printer Driver, tools and manuals are installed first from Install CD, and PC must be restarted. Then PC is connected to USB 2.0 cable, the printer turned ON, and USB 2.0 cable connected to the printer.
  • Page 34 (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. GT-541...
  • Page 35 (5) Click either "Brother GT-541" or Brother GT-541 FileOutput icon and select "Set as Default Printer" on “File” menu. “Brother GT-541” icon is checked and Brother GT-541 is set as the default printer. This will help to do the layout with your application software. The PC setup is now completed.

  • Page 36: Setting Up Your Printer

    (2) Use the Up/Down Button to select “Speaker Volume”, and then press the OK Button. The following display appears. (3) Use the Up/Down Button to select your desired volume from 0 (silent) to 7, and then press the OK Button. GT-541...

  • Page 37: Language

    (1) Press the OK Button on your printer’s Control Panel. (2) Use the Up/Down Button to select “Temperature”, and then press the OK Button. (3) Use the Up/Down Button to select your desired language from Fahrenheit / Centigrade and then press the OK button. GT-541...

  • Page 38: Printing Directly From Applications

    This printer should only be used by operators who are appropriately trained in its operation. Do not move the Platen by hand. The Printer may be seriously damaged by this. When a problem occurs with the operation of the printer, contact the place of purchase or a qualified technician. GT-541...

  • Page 39: Basic Printing Procedure

    (4) Turn on your printer: See “3-2-1. Turning On Your Printer”. (5) Send data to your Printer. Select Printer Driver: either GT-541 Printer Driver (USB 2.0 Cable) for direct print or GT-541 FileOutput Printer Driver to make print data file (.arp).

  • Page 40: Setting The Applications' Print Condition

    Microsoft Internet Explore sets the artwork at the center top, Microsoft Power Point does at the center middle. The GT-541 Printer does not have Letter or A4 paper size. To avoid this issue, please set the paper size as 14x 16 inches (35 x 40 cm) and do the layout manually by yourself.

  • Page 41: Settings For Coreldraw 10/11/12/X3

    CorelDRAW X3: Select RGB radio button. Check the left top menu: it changes [default settings] to [ Custom (Current settings not saved)]. Also click the orange arrow from [ Generic CMYK printer profile ] to [ Generic Profile ] CorelDRAW X3 GT-541...
  • Page 42 Print Area (CorelDRAW 10/11/12/X3) : (1) Select [ File ] > [ Print Setup ] menu. (2) Select “Brother GT-541” or "Brother GT-541 FileOutput" for the printer to be used. Your PC's default printer is recommended. (3) Select [ Layout ] > [ Page Setup ] menu.
  • Page 43 Envelop Effects) are not fully printed. In those cases, convert the text object into Bitmap before you print or check "Rasterize entire page (DPI)" checkbox in [ Misc ] tag of [ Print ] menu. The default DPI is 400, but 200-300 dpi will be enough to save time. GT-541...

  • Page 44: Settings For Adobe Photoshop 6/7/Cs/Cs2

    Convert to RGB in sRGB IEC61966-2.1 profile Color space and improve the Color saturation: select [ Image ] > [ Arrangements ] to select the proper menu. Or use Vivid Processing in Printer Driver (see "4-3. Setting the Printer Driver Condition"). Photoshop CS2 GT-541...
  • Page 45 (1) Select [ File ] > [ Print with Preview Alt + Ctrl + P ] menu (depends on versions). When the default printer of the PC used is set "Brother GT-541”, the layout is set in this window. (2) Photoshop 6/7/CS: Make print options as follows, go to "Page Setup..."...
  • Page 46 <Important!> Do not use HKS, Pantone and other licensed palettes. Those spot Colors are treated "special" for screen-printing Color separation (remember you can print each Color by print menu). GT-541 Printer Driver cannot deal with these information in color matching.

  • Page 47: Settings For Adobe Illustrator 10/Cs/Cs2

    4-2-4. Settings for Adobe Illustrator 10/CS/CS2 <Important!> Set Brother GT-541 as the default printer before you go on to the following steps, otherwise, an image may be printed incorrectly. Make the print data in RGB Color mode to get the best Color accuracy. In CMYK color mode artwork may be printed dark and unclear.
  • Page 48 (2) Illustrator 10/CS: Make sure the following settings. Make sure Source Space is either "sRGB IEC61966-2.1" or "Untagged RGB". Print Space/ Profile: Same As Source Click "Properties" (Illustrator 10) or "Setup" (Illustrator CS) to do Printer Driver Settings. Illustrator CS (English Version) GT-541...
  • Page 49 When printing a small image (especially an image smaller than 14 x 16 inches), the Platen Size may be set to Platen 10 x 12 automatically. Confirm the Platen Size in the Printer Driver window before you print. Do not check “Print to File” on Print window to make print files. GT-541...
  • Page 50 (3) Click “Setup…”. Click “Continue” when the warning window appears. (4) Another Print window appears. Click “Preferences”. (5) Change the Platen Size on Printer Driver window, and then click “OK”. (6) Confirm the preview on the original Print window, and then click “Print”. GT-541...

  • Page 51: Settings For Adobe Photoshop Elements

    Show More Options: Check Print Space/ Profile: Printer Color Management (3) Click "Properties" on Print dialog to do Printer Driver settings. Color Palette (swatch) in install CD: Color Palette GT-541_Colors.aco is available for Photoshop Element. See "4-2-3 Settings for Adobe Photoshop 6/7/CS/CS2". GT-541...

  • Page 52: Setting Paint Shop Pro Print Condition

    If the application does not have Color Settings, the Color space is sRGB (Windows standard). Just select [ File ] > [ Print ] menu to print. <Important!> Fit Paper size / Page size to the Platen size you are going to use; either 14x16 or 10x12 and do the layout of the artwork. GT-541...

  • Page 53: Setting The Printer Driver Condition

    The following items can be set in this window. "Rollover help" indicates in the bottom of the dialog. Move the pointer on the menu. The information can be seen with GT File Viewer when you use Brother GT-541 FileOutput Printer Driver to make ARP file.

  • Page 54: Entering The Job Comment

    Check the Double Printing to print an image clearer and sharper by widening the Color gamut. This is recommended especially for black and white images. <Note> When you are using this function, you cannot select the “Ink Volume” or “Yellow / Black Printing”. GT-541...

  • Page 55: Selecting The Ink Volume

    T-shirt to prevent blurring Print “Ink volume check pattern” first and select the best ink volume by sliding the Ink Volume tab. (1) Make sure that your PC is connected to GT-541 printer with USB 2.0 Cable and select the Utility tab.

  • Page 56: Setting Yellow / Black Printing

    For your information, GT-541 Color Chart is available to understand Color gamut. Print the T-shirt and Color Chart will work something like Pantone's Color Formula Guide. (1) Make sure that your PC is connected to GT-541 printer with USB 2.0 Cable and select the Utility tab.
  • Page 57 Use our Color Palette for Photoshop and CorelDRAW, which is in Install CD. See "4-2-3. Settings for CorelDRAW 10/11/12/X3" and "4-2-3. Settings for Adobe Photoshop 6/7/CS/CS2". These are RGB values in Vivid Processing = 0. Colors change as the number increase. GT-541...

  • Page 58: Uninstalling / Installing The Platen

    "Platen Size" in Printer Driver menu (see "4-3-2. Selecting the Platen Size"). 4-4-1. Uninstalling the Platen (1) Press the Platen Button to eject the Platen (2) Loosen the Platen Fixing Lever underneath the Platen. Platen Fixing Lever (3) Uninstall the Platen by lifting it up straight. GT-541...

  • Page 59: Installing The Platen

    4. Printing Directly from Applications 4-4-2. Installing the Platen (1) Place the Platen. (2) Tighten the Platen Fixing Lever securely. <Note> Adjust the Platen Height (see "4-5. Placing the T-shirt on the Platen "). Platen Fixing Lever GT-541...

  • Page 60: Placing The T-Shirt On The Platen

    Platen Fixing Lever <Note> Do not use force. (3) Loosen the Platen Fixing Lever. (4) Turn the Platen Height Adjustment Lever to the “A” position (leftmost), where is best for normal T-shirts. (3) Tighten the Platen Fixing Lever securely. GT-541...
  • Page 61 If the surface of T-shirt is not smooth enough, the Obstruction Sensor may be activated When placing a thick fabric such as a sweatshirt, keep its surface as flat as possible. (8) Keep the sleeves and overflows on the T-shirt Tray to avoid jamming. T-shirt Tray GT-541...
  • Page 62 The “A” position is the highest. The Platen lowers as you turn the Platen Height Adjustment Lever to the right. (13) Tighten the Platen Fixing Lever securely. (14) Repeat steps (9) and (10) and check the Platen height. Repeat steps (11) to (14) until the Plate height becomes appropriate. GT-541...

  • Page 63: Printing

    Press the Print Button again to start printing after the Platen is available Do not open unlock or open the Cover during printing. If you do the power is turned off for safety reasons. GT-541...

  • Page 64: Printing More Than One Print Using The Same Print Data

    The hat press should be used in a well ventilated environment. After using the Heat Press, always confirm if the ink is completely dry and cured. Make sure the surface of the Heat Press is clean before and after fixing the t shirt. GT-541...

  • Page 65: Printing Arp Files

    Save ARP files in a CompactFlash. You can print with Stand-alone printer without using PC. The procedure of printing ARP files: (1) Use GT-541 FileOutput Printer Driver and save the print data in ARP file format. See “5-1. Making Print Data in ARP format”.

  • Page 66: Making Print Data In Arp Format

    (2) Select "Print" on "File" menu of the application. Print dialog box appears. (3) Select “Brother GT-541 FileOutput " Printer Driver and click "Properties". The following Main Setting window appears. Set the following items in this window, and then click “OK”: Enter the job comment (see “4-3-1.
  • Page 67 (5) Click “Save”. The following window appears. (6) Select where to save the data, enter the file name, select “GT-541 Print File (*.arp)” as the file type, and then click “Save”. The ARP file is created and saved in the selected location.

  • Page 68: Reading Arp Files Saved In A Compactflash

    Do not touch the CompactFlash while the Print Button is flashing; it may destroy the saved data. Reading the CompactFlash may take more than two minutes depending on the stored data sizes. (5) Pull out the CompactFlash when you have finished printing the data, and then close the CompactFlash Slot Cover. GT-541...

  • Page 69: Sending Arp Files From Gt File Viewer To Your Printer

    The ARP file has been sent to your printer. <Note> If more than one GT-541 are installed in you PC, the Select Printer dialog appears. Select the one to send the data to, and then click OK. PC starts sending the print data.

  • Page 70: Maintenance

    In case of contact with eyes, do not rub but immediately rinse the eyes with water. Keep the ink, waste liquid and wash liquid out of the reach of children. Use only the proper replacement parts as specified by Brother. GT-541...

  • Page 71: Replacing Consumables

    Leave the used Ink Cartridge installed until just before the replacement. Leaving your printer with no Ink Cartridge installed may cause ink leakage. Do not put your finger to the Ink Cartridge Slot; otherwise you may get injured with the needle inside. GT-541...

  • Page 72: Replacing The Wiper Cleaner

    Please get a Cap Cleaning Kit and do this maintenance regularly at the timing of ink replacement that you use most. (1) Press the OK Button to show the Menu Display. (2) Press the Up/Down Button to select the “Maintenance”, and then press the OK Button. GT-541...
  • Page 73 Do not touch the Clearance Sensor (the bar above the Wiper Cleaner Cassette). (6) If the ink inside of the Wiper Cleaner Cassette is soiled with ink: Wear gloves and remove the ink with a dry cloth, and then clean with a moist cloth Inside the Wiper Cleaner Cassette GT-541...
  • Page 74 (8) Carefully drop off the used Wiper Cleaner And dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Wiper Cleaner <Note> Dispose the used Wiper Cleaner in compliance with your local regulations. (9) Insert the two projections of the Wiper Cleaner Cassette into the holes on the new Wiper Cleaner. GT-541...
  • Page 75 The following items are included. (12) Wear the gloves, and wet both sides of a Clean Applicator with the Wash Liquid. <Note> Use only the Wash Liquid included to wet the Clean Applicators; using other liquid will cause damage to the Print Heads. GT-541...
  • Page 76 Do not use dry Clean Applicator; it cannot clean ink or dust. It may damage the Print Head Caps. Wipe off the dirty ink of Clean Applicator with soft cloth if it is too dirty and wet with Wash Liquid. GT-541...

  • Page 77: Replacing The Waste Ink Cartridge

    Do not replace the Waste Ink Cartridge while printing or head cleaning. It may contaminate the inside of your printer, which may cause damages to your printer. Be careful not to get ink on your hands or clothing when you handle the Waste Ink Cartridge. Wash with soap if stained with ink. GT-541...
  • Page 78 Waste Ink Cartridge came in. (5) Install the new Waste Ink Cartridge into the Waste Cartridge Tray. Make sure that two projections of the Waste Cartridge Tray pierce the two holes of the Waste Ink Cartridge. GT-541...

  • Page 79: Replacing The Platen Sheet

    Platen. It is easier if you peel off the release-coated paper little by little as you put the new Platen Sheet. <Note> Put the Platen Sheet straight against the Platen without making creases. (5) Press the Platen Button to install the Platen and check it is flat. GT-541...

  • Page 80: Required Maintenance For The Long Storage

    (1) Press the OK Button to open the Menu Display. (2) Select “Maintenance”, and then press the OK Button. (3) Select “Cap/Wiper Cleaning”, and then press the OK Button. The Platen moves. (4) Turn off your printer when the following display appears. (5) Open the Front Cover. GT-541...
  • Page 81 If print quality is not good, refer to "7-2-6. Cleaning the Print Head Nozzle" and clean the nozzles (the surface of the Print Heads) softly with Nozzle Cleaning Kit or Wash Liquid and Clean Applicators. (11) See also the Maintenance Video (English Only) in Install CD. GT-541...

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    Do not drink the ink, waste liquid or wash liquid under any circumstances, as they can cause vomiting and diarrhea. In case of contact with eyes, do not rub but immediately rinse the eyes with water. Keep the ink, waste liquid and wash liquid out of the reach of children. GT-541...

  • Page 83: Solving Printer Problems

    5 seconds and the PC. and connect it again. If this does not solve the problem, turn off GT-541, wait for 5 seconds and restart. The PC is not working properly. Restart the PC. Try another inlet of USB port.
  • Page 84 An error occurred just after An error occurred. Check the error code with "7-4. turning on GT-541. Error Messages" and restart GT-541. If the error is not cleared, please contact Brother or your dealer. GT-541 cannot read data from No CompactFlash is inserted Insert CompactFlash properly.

  • Page 85: Solving Print Quality Problems

    The Platen Sheet needs to be See “6-1-4. Replacing the Platen replaced and is dirty. Sheet". Ink dots smudged yellow area Select Yellow / Black Printing of See “4-3-7. Setting Yellow / where is next to black area. Printer Driver. Black Printing”. GT-541...

  • Page 86: Procedure For Solving The Print Quality Problems

    (1) See “6-1-2. Replacing the Wiper Cleaner” and select “Cap/Wiper Clean” and then turn off your printer. (2) Open the Front Cover. (3) Pull out the Wiper Cleaner Cassette in the left. <Note> Do not tilt the Wiper Cleaner Cassette; ink may get on your hands or clothing. GT-541...
  • Page 87 (3) Print the Nozzle Check Pattern and check if the problem is solved. If you still notice the problem, repeat steps (1) to (3) up to five times. If the problem is not solved, proceed to the next step. GT-541...
  • Page 88 If the problem is not solved, proceed to the next step. Step 6: Contact Brother Customer Service or your dealer. If you are asked to replace the Print Head (PRINT HEAD) by yourself, see “7-2-7. Replacing the Print Head” for the procedure. GT-541...

  • Page 89: Cleaning The Print Heads

    The “Initial” cleaning cannot happen with the Waste Ink Cartridge is full, and the message “WASTE INK FULL” on the display. In this case, replace the Waste Ink Cartridge before the “Initial” cleaning (see “6-1-3. Replacing the Waste Ink Cartridge”). GT-541...

  • Page 90: Checking Print Quality With Nozzle Check Pattern

    (5) Press the Up/Down Button to select “Test Print”, and then press the OK Button. (6) Press the Up/Down Button to select “Nozzle Check”, and then press the OK Button. The following message appears. (7) Press the OK Button to start printing the Nozzle Check Pattern. GT-541...

  • Page 91: Changing The Print Direction

    The print direction is then changed and returns to Job/ Status Display. <Note> There is no control panel indication that uni directional print has been set. <Note> The print direction setting returns to its default (Bi-Directional) when your printer receives the new print data or once your printer turns off. GT-541...

  • Page 92: Changing The Auto Head Cleaning Setting

    (4) Press the Up/Down Button to select the frequency from 1 to 24, and then press the OK Button. The Auto Head Cleaning will be executed at every number of prints you have set. <Note> Cleaning the Print Heads frequently may hasten the Wiper Cleaner consumption. GT-541...

  • Page 93: Cleaning The Print Head Nozzles

    (4) Press the Up/Down Button to select “Nozzle Cleaning”, and then press the OK Button. The Head Caps and the Wiper Blade prepare for cleaning. The following message appears. (5) Turn off your printer. (6) Open the Front Cover Using both hands after unlocking the cover locks. GT-541...
  • Page 94 (8) Open the Nozzle cleaning Kit. Wear the gloves and wet a Clean Applicator with full of Wash Liquid. <Note> Use Clean Applicators in Nozzle Cleaning Kit (round form), not in Cap Cleaning Kit (green stick with flat form) of Black Ink Cartridge. GT-541...
  • Page 95 Do not touch the Clearance Sensor (the bar above the Wiper Cleaner Cassette); (11) Close the Front Cover, and then turn on your printer. (12) Do the "Powerful" head cleaning and print the Nozzle Check Pattern until the print quality is satisfactory. GT-541...

  • Page 96: Replacing The Print Head

    (5) Press the Up/Down Button to select the color of Print Head to be replaced, and then press the OK Button. The following message appears. (e.g. Black) (6) Remove the Ink Cartridge of color, and then press the OK Button.. The black example is shown. The message “Set Filter Cartridge & Press OK” appears. GT-541...
  • Page 97 Make sure the color of the corresponding head tube is clear. Better to remove the Wiper Cleaner Cassette first before replacing Print Head. Otherwise the space is narrow and the edge of the cassette may hit and seriously damage the Print Head. GT-541...
  • Page 98 (10) Turn up the appropriate flat cable connector tab, and then disconnect the flat cable. Connector tab Flat cable Connector tab Flat cable (11) Wear the gloves included with the new Print Head, and then remove the tube fitting from the new Print Head. Tube fitting GT-541...
  • Page 99 (12) Rotate the tube connector 90 degrees as shown below. (13) Disconnect the tube and put the tube fitting removed from the new Print Head to prevent the ink from coming out. (14) Turn the lever to the direction of the arrow to unlock the Print Head. Lever GT-541...
  • Page 100 (16) Remove the Protective Tube from the new Print Head, and then install the new Print Head by holding the knob, and holding the flat cable with the other hand. Make sure the V-shaped groove of the Print Head hits the pin. Protective Tube V-shaped groove GT-541...
  • Page 101 (17) Press down the Print Head knob securely and push in the Print Head backward to align the Print Head properly. (18) Turn the lever to the direction of the arrow to lock the Print Head. (19) Remove the Nozzle Protection Seal by pulling it up. Nozzle Protection Seal GT-541...
  • Page 102 (22) Insert the tube into the new Print Head, and then rotate the tube connector 90 degrees to the direction of the arrow. (23) Close the Front Cover. (24) Remove the Filter Cartridge, and then install the cartridge previously removed. (25) Turn on your printer. (26) Press the Platen Button to eject the Platen. GT-541...
  • Page 103 (33) If the quality is OK go on to the next section "7-2-8. Adjustment after the Print Head replacement" to complete the adjustment after the Print Head replacement. If you still see the problem in print quality, contact your Brother dealer for assistance. GT-541...

  • Page 104: Adjustment After The Print Head Has Been Replaced

    (1) Make sure your printer is connected to your PC. (2) Turn on your PC. (3) Prepare some sheets of paper and tapes to fix on the Platen. (4) Execute GT Firing Adjustment in Brother GT-Tools. Follow the instruction dialogs. GT-541...

  • Page 105: Cleaning The Carriage Shafts

    (4) Soak a cloth with sewing oil and use it to apply the sewing oil on the Carriage Shafts. (5) Close the Front Cover. (6) Turn on your printer. (7) Adjust the timing of firing. See "7-2-8. Adjustment after the Print Head replacement". GT-541...

  • Page 106: Replacing The Wiper Blade

    (3) Press the Up/Down Button to select the “Maintenance”, and then press the OK Button. (4) Press the Up/Down Button to select the “Cap/Wiper Clean”, and then press the OK Button. The following message appears. (5) Turn off your printer. GT-541...
  • Page 107 Do not tilt the Wiper Cleaner Cassette; ink may get on your hands or clothing. Do not touch the Clearance Sensor (the bar above the Wiper Cleaner Cassette); it may cause a malfunction. (8) Open the Wiper Replacing Kit and put on the gloves. GT-541...
  • Page 108 7. Troubleshooting (9) Push the right Operation Arm about 5 mm (0.2 inches) to the right and pull out the Wiper Blade as holding its left. <Note> Do not push the Operation Arm by force. Operation GT-541...
  • Page 109 7. Troubleshooting (10) Remove the Wiper Blade by pulling it to the left. (11) Insert the left projection of the new Wiper Blade to the slit of the left Operation Arm. Projections Slits GT-541...
  • Page 110 Do not push the Operation Arm by force. It may be distorted. Take care not to push down the Wiper Blade and the Operation Arms by force. They can be easily damaged.. (13) Confirm that both projections of the Wiper Blade are inserted to the slits of the Operation Arms. GT-541...
  • Page 111 If your printer turns on without any problem, replacement of the Wiper Blade has been completed. If there is problem ( such as abnormal noise or an error )then turn off your printer, and check if the Wiper Blade, the Wiper Cleaner and the Wiper Cleaner Cassette are correctly installed. GT-541...

  • Page 112: Solving Application Problems

    (1) Open "Print Setup" in the "File" menu. (2) Select GT-541 as the printer, and then click “OK”. (3) Open "Document Setup" on "File" menu. (4) Check "Use Print Setup". (5) Confirm the "Orientation", "Width" and "Height".
  • Page 113 Print window is applied. printer driver Properties window of Photoshop, mismatching information appears among different dialog boxes. In CorelDRAW 12 and 11, sometimes outlines of warped Upgrade CorelDRAW to X3(13). ―― artwork cannot be printed. GT-541...

  • Page 114: Error Messages

    7. Troubleshooting 7-4. Error Messages Here is a complete list of error messages that GT-541 shows. When mark ** is in Solution, write down the error code number and the message, and then make contact to your dealer or Brother.
  • Page 115 Platen Motor 2062 stepped out. Or (2) Platen Org Sensor did not work while Platen returned correctly. GT-541 detected an obstacle on OBSTACLE SENSED Remove the obstacle, flat the platen surface 2070 the Platen (or the media) when Push OK, Unload and then press OK Button.
  • Page 116 Check the connection between the PC and PC Comm. Error This error occurs when the USB 3000 GT-541, and send print data again. If it has Send data again cable is disconnected during data no effect, reboot both the PC and GT-541.
  • Page 117 Check the "Print with Preview" screen in e.g. size of application is too small and PhotoShop 7.0. the design is out of range, etc. GT-541 received a print job that is Reboot GT-541 and send print data again. 4008 PC Data Error improperly large in data size.
  • Page 118 BYSH: PLT UNLD TO Platen unloading request time-out 5096 BYSH: PLT LF TO LF time-out 5097 BYSH: CRG ORG TO Defect in the Platen number from 5098 BYSH:ILGL PLT NO Defect in the Platen information 5099 BYSH:ILGL SIZE X from SH (x) GT-541...
  • Page 119 Received an error response from the Maintenance Unit while 5222 MNT RSP Error: XX re-initializing after inserting the Wiper Cleaner Cassette. 6000 Fail: PLTN Load Platen loading error 6001 Fail: PLTN Unload Platen unloading error 6002 Fail: PLTN LF Platen moving error GT-541...
  • Page 120 Failure in stopping the Carriage at 6103 Fail: CRG STOP 2 the proper position (ASIC error) CR time-out of the Carriage during 6104 Fail: CRG STP PRT printing CR time-out of the Carriage during 6105 Fail: CRG STP FLS flashing GT-541...
  • Page 121 7012 PRG: SH Event TO (Time-out of waiting for the vent/message of SH) Error inside the program 7013 PRG: SH Internal (General program error of SH) Error inside the program 7100 PRG: BY SYSCALL (System call error of BY) GT-541...
  • Page 122 Error inside the program 7124 PRG: BY ILGL Dir (Undefined print direction) Error inside the program 7125 PRG: BY Too near (Moving error: It is too close to move.) Error inside the program 7126 PRG: BY ILGL Mode (Undefined print mode) GT-541...
  • Page 123 Valve error the Pump. The operation stopped because Wiper Driver Overheat the Wipe Driver has overheated. Wiper initialization The Wiper initialization was not error made before moving the Wiper. Failure in the Wiper Sensor or Wipe Sensor error Wiper Motor GT-541...

  • Page 124: Specifications

    8. Specifications 8-1. Mechanical Specification Dimensions 1170 (W) × 935 (D) × 610 (H) mm Weight Approx. 100 Kg (GT-541 including Platen) Maximum print area 14 x 16 inches (355.6 x 406.4 mm) Print Resolution 600 x 600 dpi Power source...
  • Page 125 GT-541...
  • Page 126 INSTRUCTION MANUAL http://www.brother.com/ 1-5, Kitajizoyama, Noda-cho, Kariya 448-0803, Japan. Phone: 81-566-95-0088 © 2005-2007, 2010 Brother Industries, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. GT-541 SA6124-801 E This is the original instructions. 2010.0 . B (1)

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