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5-2

Basic printing procedures

IMPORTANT

Do not move the platen by hand. Otherwise the printer may be mechanically and electrically damaged.

Ensure there is adequate space left in front of the printer and avoid placing any objects. The platen may be

hit and damaged.

Main Page

Table of Contents10
Before Using Your Printer for the First Time15
Be Sure to Read the Following Notes before Using the Printer15
Components Included with Printer19
Other Items You Must Make Available for Use20
Name and Function of each Component22
Front Part22
Right Side View24
Left Side View/Rear Side View25
Inside the Cover26
Operation Panel27
About the Humidifier33
About the Water Used33
Water Supply33
Menu List35
Installation and Preparation39
Installation of Printer40
Initial Installation of Printer41
Level Adjustment41
Power Supply of Printer43
Turning on the Power43
Turning off the Power44
When There Is no Prospect of Electric Power Recovery for a While Due to Power Outage45
Connection between Printer and PC (for Windows)48
Installing Printer Driver Onto Your PC49
Connecting the Printer to Your PC Via a LAN Cable: Adding a Printer to PC50
Connection between Printer and PC (for Macintosh)57
Installing Printer Driver Onto Your PC57
Connecting the Printer to Your PC Via a LAN Cable58
Adjustment61
Initial Settings after Head Replacement62
Color Adjustments between the Two Color Heads63
Firing Adjustment64
Same Color Heads Position Adjustment65
Platen-Rolling Adjustment66
White/Color Alignment67
Setting of the Time Displayed on the Nozzle Check Pattern68
Set the Scheduled Time for White Ink Circulation70
Humidification Schedule Settings73
Moving the Printer77
Creating Print Data78
Types of Applications78
Sending Print Data Using Brother GTX-6 Fileoutput (for Macintosh Only)80
Using Other Applications81
When Using Coreldraw81
When Using Adobe Photoshop88
When Using Adobe Illustrator93
Driver Settings for Print Data Using White Ink99
Setting up the Printer Driver99
Select the Platen Size101
Select the Ink Type102
Select the Mode103
Select the Resolution104
Set up the White Ink105
Specify Whether or Not to Use the Background Black Color108
Specify Whether or Not to Perform Multiple Pass Printing109
Set up the White Ink110
Set up the Image Quality113
Set up the Color Balance114
Specify the Print Direction115
Driver Settings for Print Data Using Color Ink and Black Ink Only116
Setting up the Printer Driver116
Select the Platen Size118
Select the Ink Type119
Specify Whether or Not to Perform Multiple Pass Printing120
Set up the Color Ink121
Set up the Image Quality123
Set up the Color Balance124
Specify the Print Direction125
Using Useful Tools126
Use the Color Palette126
Replace RGB=255 with RGB=254 (for Photoshop Only)126
Check the Color Sample127
Print a Grid Pattern on the Platen Sheet128
Adjust the Ink Volume129
Print out of Highlight Check Pattern/Mask Check Pattern130
Color Adjustment for 2 Color Heads131
Check the Ejection Timing131
Position Adjustment for the 2 Heads of the same Color132
Platen Feed Adjustment132
Check the Print Position133
Basic Printing Procedures134
Basic Printing Process Flow136
Tasks to be Performed before Starting Print Operation136
Checking the Ejection from the Head137
Confirmation of Water Supply Tank137
Pretreating Process for Print Medium138
Provisions for Pretreatment138
Dilution of Pretreatment140
Application of Pretreatment142
Fixation of Pretreatment145
Platen Adjustment147
Replacing the Currently Used Platen with Another One147
Platen Height Adjustment149
Placing Print Medium in Position150
Sending/Loading Print Data153
Sending Print Data from ARX6 File Preview153
Sending Print Data from Applications157
Loading Print Data (ARX6 File) from USB Flash Memory160
Executing a Printing Job162
Executing a Print Job Once for a Single Print Medium162
Executing a Print Job Several Times for Multiple Print Media163
Performing the Printing from Receiving History164
Scheduling a Print165
When You Can Schedule Printing165
When a Scheduled Print Begins165
When Printing Does Not Begin165
Canceling Scheduled Printing165
Removing Printed Matter from Platen166
Fixation of Ink167
Precautions to Keep Good Printing Quality/Use Printer over the Long Term169
Tasks to be Performed Regularly170
Refilling Color Ink170
Refilling White Ink172
Refilling the Cleaning Solution176
Correcting the Remaining Ink Level178
Replacement of Maintenance Parts179
Replacing the Wiper180
Replacing the Cap Chip and Cap Foam182
Replacing the Flushing Foam185
Replacing the Carriage Foam188
Replacing the Mist Fan Filter196
Replacing the Platen Sheet198
Replacement of Print Head200
Cover Adjustments205
Tube Air Bleed208
Head Cleaning209
White Ink Circulation211
Print out the Nozzle Check Pattern (Checking on the Print Heads)212
Cleaning214
Cleaning the Nozzle Guard and Suction Cap214
Cleaning and Replacing Maintenance Parts224
Cleaning the Surrounding Area of Nozzle Surface225
Disposal of Waste Ink and Waste Water228
When Not Using for a Long Period of Time230
When Not Using for a Long Period of Time: Within 2 Weeks230
When Not Using for a Long Period of Time: more than 2 Weeks230
What to Do When Needed231
Setting the Print Direction233
Screen Back Light Adjustment233
Setup of Auto Screen Erase Time234
Setting the Menu Timeout Period234
Speaker Volume Setting235
Setup of Temperature Indication235
Preview Display Settings236
File Name Display Setting236
Platen Setting237
User Settings for Height237
Configuring the Obstacle Sensor to Work During the Printing Process237
Platen too Low Sensor Setting238
Print Operation Settings under Low Temperature238
Print Operation Settings under Low Humidity239
Auto Cleaning Setting240
Setting Automatic Multiple Pass Settings241
Flushing Interval Setting242
Flushing Volume Setting242
Automatic Deletion of Print Data243
Network Filtering Settings243
Static IP Address Setting244
Shortcut Button Setting245
Display of Total Printed Sheets245
Display of Temperature/Humidity Info246
Confirm Network Setting247
Check Circulation Schedule248
Check Humidification Schedule248
Language Setting249
Display of Version250
Updating of Firmware251
Troubleshooting252
Troubleshooting Instructions253
Solutions to Print Quality Problems258
Recovery Action to be Taken for such a Nozzle that Is Unable to Eject Ink-Jet Droplets264
Acquisition of Log File270
Error Message272
Specifications294
Apparatus294
Software295
Ink, Maintenance Solution, Cleaning Solution, Pretreatment296
Ink296
Maintenance Solution296
Cleaning Solution296
Pretreatment298
About Consumable Supplies, Optional Items and Replacement Parts298

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