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1. Pause Printing Cancel All Documents Add Frinter Brother al 541 Sharing Use Printer OFflin Server Properties Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Clase The PC setup is now completed lt Note gt To connect another GT 541 to the PC repeat the steps 3 3 3 Connection with USB 2 0 Cable for Windows 2000 From the second GT 541 the printer names automatically become GT 541 copyX You can change the names GT 541 xxx in the Printers in the Control Panel for your workability Modify same as previous section for multiple printers 3 3 4 Opening the installed manuals 1 Click All Programs on Start menu 2 Select Brother GT Tools m Brother GT Toolz Tm Maintenance 3 al GT Firing Adjustment fm Manuals TA Basic Operation Manual v i GT Fille Viewer Tnetruction Manual 3 Click the manual you want to open lt Note gt Only manuals with selected language are installed to your PC Others PDF files are in the folder Manual on Install CD GT 541 22 3 Getting Started 3 3 5 Installing Useful Tools We provide Color Palettes for Adobe Photoshop GIT 541 Colors aco CorelDRAW GT 541 Colors cpl to help you with printing The colors are the same in ColorChart which is available in Test Print menu of Printer Driver Print ColorChart to check the colors that your Printer actually provides as color formula guide Core
2. 2 Set the Platen height to the A position see 4 5 Placing the T shirt on the Platen 3 Place a sheet of paper A4 or letter size at the right corner of the Platen as shown below You can use a T shirt instead of paper see 4 5 Placing the T shirt on the Platen Aes Ad Ad Ad 4 Press the OK Button to open the Menu Display 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 80 7 Troubleshooting 8 Check the printed pattern to identify which Print Head has the problem If there is stripes arrow 1 or line breaks arrow 2 the Print Head of the color in the following example Black has the problem The Print Heads need to be cleaned see 7 2 2 Cleaning the Print Heads GT 541 Nozzle Check Pattern 7 2 4 Changing the Print Direction When there are large gaps between the Print Heads and printed medium or when printing on very high absorbent material horizontal stripes can appear on the printed image You can solve this problem using one way Uni Directional print If you adjust to a larger gap then we recommend this mode is used 1 Send the print data which you want to print changing the print direct
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4. BYSH ILGL SIZE X Defect in the Platen information ee from SH x GT 541 Communication error inside the firmware QI QI QI QI o1 QI gI Q Q Q O Co Co 00 P Q Q N O OO OO O 7 Troubleshooting Error Message Meaning Solution code 5100 BYSHILGL SIZE Y Defect in a Platen information from SH y 5101 BYSH ILGL OFFSET a in the scan print area from 5102 ae of sending print data from 5200 SHMN Response TO of waiting for the Maintenance Unit response a 5201 SHMN ILGL RSP Error in the Maintenance Unit response format s20 0 Received an error response from the Maintenance Unit Received an error response from 5211 MNT RSP Error XX the Maintenance Unit while purging Received an error response from 9212 MNT RSP Error XX the Maintenance Unit while initializing Received an error response from 9213 MNTRSPEnrror XX the Maintenance Unit while printing l Received an error response from ARE ERRE OAA the Maintenance Unit while wiping Received an error response from 5215 MNT RSP Error XX the Maintenance Unit while operating the Cap Received an error response from the Maintenance Unit while initializing the Wiper Cleaner Cartridge after mounting it Received an error response from 5217 MNT RSP Error XX the Maintenance Unit while canceling purging 52148 MNT RSP Error XX An overrun framing error or parity x error has occurred Received an er
5. Click Finish when Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog Open Printers and Faxes in Control Panel 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 gt Printers and Faxes Edit Yiew Favorites Tools Help Open P Search Key Folders ii Set as Default Printer Printing Preferences Pause Printing o Brother GT 541 FileOutput E Brother GT 541 m 0 I i Sharing Ready Use Printer Offline Ready Add Printer Server Properties Set Up Faxing Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Close The PC setup is now completed lt Note gt for installations of more than one GT 541 printer To connect another GT 541 to the PC repeat the steps of 3 3 2 Connection with USB 2 0 Cable for Windows XP From the second GT 541 the printer names automatically become GT 541 copyX You can change the names as GT 541 xxx in the Printer and Faxes in the Control Panel for your workability GT 541 3 Getting Started 3 3 3 Connection with USB 2 0 Cable for Windows 2000 1 Connect the USB 2 0 cable to your printer power OFF lt Note gt We do not recommend connection via a USB hub to the printer 2 Connect the other end of the USB 2
6. GT 541 13 7 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Pressing the Print Button does GT 541 is indicating an error Solve the cause of the error and Auto Head Cleaning is in Wait until the Head Cleaning The room temperature does Adjust the room temperature See 1 3 1 Environment The printer has not received Machine will not print until print job read a data or is now has been received receiving reading the data The Print Heads are Wait until the heads cool down overheated and the message Fail Head Temp CMYK appears GT 541 does not tum on There is no power Check the power cable eeo amat The Front Cover is open or not Close the Front Cover propery p an An error occurred just after An error occurred Check the error code with 7 4 tuming 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 CompactFlash in the slot or it is not inserted propery That CompactFlash is not Use the supported CompactFlash See 1 3 4 Other Requirements The CompactFlash is not Use the CompactFlash that is The CompactFlash has poor Use the recommended quality CompactFlash See 1 3 4 Other Requirements Files are under the folder in Move files in root folder out of the CompactFlash sub folder The file name of the print data The
7. When ink or dust is mounted high on the top edge of the Flash Plate it may touch the surface of the print head during printing this may cause misfiring When the surface back of the Obstruction Sensor is dirty it may damage the printing material when loading 18 Close the Front Cover and then turn on your printer If your printer turns on with no errors replacement of the Wiper Cleaner has been completed If there is problem abnormal noise or error WPC removed turn off your printer and check if the Wiper Cleaner and the Wiper Cleaner Cassette are correctly installed 6 1 3 Replacing the Waste Ink Cartridge When the message WARNING WASTE INK FULL is displayed on the Control Panel prepare the new Waste Ink Cartridge Replace it when the message ERROR WASTE INK FULL is displayed lt Note gt 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 67 6 Maintenance 1 Pull out the Waste Cartridge Tray The message ERROR NO WASTE INK TRAY is displayed 3 Remove the new Waste Ink Cartridge from its package lt Note gt Save the plastic package for storing the used cartridge 4 Remove the used Waste Ink Cartridge from the Waste Cartridge Tray and put it in
8. 3 Use the Up Down Button to select your desired language from English Espanol Frangais Deutsch Italiano and then press the OK button 3 4 4 Temperature 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 2 4 Printing Directly from a Graphic Applications 4 Printing Directly from Applications AA 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 object inside it may result in fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation Do not allow water or oil to get onto the printer otherwise it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation If any liquids get onto the printer immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord and arrange for a service call to resolve Do not use the printer when smoke or a bad odor coming from the printer otherwise it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation Immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord and arrange for a service call to resolve This printer should only be used by operators who are ap
9. error occurred kk FE Data framing error IE Internal error Incorrect program behavior An obstacle prevents the Cap from being raised kk OB Cap obstacle error Serial communication buffer overrun occurred OE Data overrun error The operation stopped because the Pump Driver has overheated kk PA Pump Driver Overheat Serial communication parity error occurred kk PE Parity error PI Pump initialization error The Pump initialization was not made before operating the Pump k The number of arguments is abnormal PN The number of arguments is different Failure in the Pump sensor or Pump motor PS Pump Sensor Error Time out of waiting for the Maintenance Unit response RT Response timeout k SH Ink Sensor error Failure in the Ink Sensor harness Kk SR Ink Sensor error Defect in the Ink Sensor reading The valve is closed when moving x VC Valve error the Cap The valve is open when operating the Pump Kk VO Valve error The operation stopped because the Wipe Driver has overheated Kk WA Wiper Driver Overheat The Wiper initialization was not made before moving the Wiper k WI Wiper initialization error Failure in the Wiper Sensor or Wiper Motor WS Wipe Sensor error GT 541 1 _ 3 8 Specifications 8 Specifications 8 1 Mechanical Specification 170 M 935 0 x 610 F mm Weight Approx 100 Kg
10. mh Button Selects the previous upper item Increases a numeric value Opens the Menu display Down Button Selects the next lower item Decreases a numeric value Opens the Menu display T OK Button Executes the selected command Opens the Menu display Clears the error status 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 11 2 Identifying Your Printer s Parts 2 7 1 Indication Lamps The lamps on the control panel indicate the status of your printer as shown below Print Button 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 lt Note gt On machine initialization these lamps have a 30 second self check time GT 541 12 2 Identifying Your Printer s Parts 2 2 Display Menu Display This display is used to select an operation for maintenance or setting up Job Status Display When your printer has received a print data it shows the Job Status Display it displays the information needed for printing operations No _ Item Shown Shows the last 17 characters of a received data Amount of Ink Shows how much ink cc is required for making one print of the Required received data Shows warning message s if necessary T Amount of In
11. pee ate eae Pader a print job in g Malfunctions by environmental reasons If ata Error WG COME eo ale abel ige the error does not show the printer is improperly available 4011 DT ILGLMNT SEQ Maintenance sequence data error The received update program file is 4020 PC Data Error not for SH The received update program file is Reboot GT 541 and update firmware again Srey ines not for BY Contact your dealer or Brother 4022 PC Data Error The received update program file is not for H8 Check the contents in the Compact Flash Push OK Button to escape menu and 4100 Card Access Error The file cannot be opened re enter Compact Flash Or see 7 1 Solving Printer Problems 41 ao Card Access Error No file can be created Eo o S 4102 Card Access Error The file cannot be closed Check the contents in the Compact Flash PETG Push OK Button to escape menu and 4103 Card Access Error Failure in file seeking re enter Compact Flash Or see 7 1 i Solving Printer Problems 4104 Card Access Error Failure in file reading 4105 Card Access Error Failure in file writing 41 aor Card Access Error Access Error Fieszeeror Fieszeeror error 4108 Card Access Error Failure in file size acquisition E ee PRN Check the contents in the Compact Flash S Paure NE SEANN See 7 1 Solving Printer Problems Check the contents in the Compact Flash 4110 No Files No file is found Move ARP files out of the folder to the root folder 4
12. properly by test moving the platen in with Platen Button on the Control Panel When you have to lower the Platen to avoid any material which is thicker i e hems the hems use Uni Directional print see 7 2 4 Changing the Print Direction 1 Ifthe Platen is not ejected press the Platen Button to eject it 2 Gently tum the Platen Height Adjustment Lever to the left until it stops Platen Height Adjustment Lever a Platen Fixing Lever lt Note gt 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 50 4 Printing Directly from Applications 4 Place the T shirt with its print side on the top of Platen and the other side underneath the Platen as shown below Print Side lt Note gt 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 important to ensure the t shirt surface is flat and smooth 7 Smooth the surface to remove wrinkles and threads with your hands It is easier to smooth from the center of the shirt outwards lt Note gt Ifthe 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 th
13. 0 Cable to your PC 3 Turn on your GT 541 printer Brother GT 541 Printer Driver starts installing automatically lt Note gt 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 4 Please insert the Compact Disc labeled Brother GT 541 Se Install CO into your CD ROM dive D2 and then click Ok Cancel ou can also click OF if you want files to be copied from an alternate location such az a floppy disk or a network server 2 Ifinstall CD is not in drive D the following window appears Click Browse to select the CD drive and then click OK Brother GT 541 is installed x E The file GT 5417 GPO on Brother GT 541 Install CD is Ok needed K Cancel Type the path where the file is located and then click OF Copy files from Browse 4 Open the Printers in the Control Panel GT 541 21 3 Getting Started 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 File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Open Search Folders 4 as OS x oA EE Set as Default Printer Printing Preferences
14. Button 4 Press the Up Down Button to select Head Replacement and then press the OK Button 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 The message Set Filter Cartridge amp Press OK appears GT 541 86 7 Troubleshooting 7 Insert the Filter Cartridge to the Ink Cartridge Slot and then press the OK Button The ink draining of the head begins Wait until the message Turn Off amp Please Change X Head appears 8 Turn off your printer 9 Open the Front Cover by unlocking the Cover Locks with both hands The Print Heads are on the left lt Note gt 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 87 7 Troubleshooting 10 Turn up the appropriate flat cable connector tab and then disconnect the flat cable 3 3 Connector tab Flat cable TO Jaz Connector tab a a 4 Flat cable 11 Wear the gloves included with the new Print Head and then remove the tube fitting from the new Print Head i CERT Tube fitting a y E bes z i S n r GT 541 88 7 Troubleshooting 12 Rotate the tube connector 90 degrees as shown be
15. GT 541 including Platen 14 x 16 inches 355 6 x 406 4 mm Print Resolution 600 x 600 dpi Power source Single phase 120 V USA 230 V Europe 100 V Japan Power supply frequency 50 60 Hz 0 8 average Mechanical noise Lower than 70 dB Temperature and Humidity For operation Temperature 50 F to 95 F 10 C to 35 C Humidity 20 to 85 no condensation For optimum Temperature 59 F to 86 F 15 C to 30 C print result Humidity 35 to 85 no condensation For storage Temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Humidity 20 to 85 no condensation 8 2 Software Specification Supported OS Latest Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP 32 bit Windows Vista 32 bit 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Supported interface USB 1 1 2 0 CompactFlash Minimum system requirements 256 MB RAM 512 MB or more is recommended 128 MB free disk space 256 MB or more is recommended 1 GHz CPU Recommended Applications for precise Adobe Photoshop Adobe Photoshop Elements outout Adobe Illustrator CorelDRAW Paint Shop Pro GT 541 114 GT 541 INSTRUCTION MANUAL BROTHER INDUSTRIES LTD _ http www brother com 1 5 Kitajizoyama Noda cho Kariya 448 0803 Japan Phone 81 566 95 0088 GT541 ne fe SA6124 801 E This is the original instructions 2010 01 B 1 2005 2007 2010 Brother Industries Ltd All Rights Reserved
16. Generic offset separations profile 7 a Generic Profile 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 Color Management Za Generic Profile CorelDRAW X3 F Generic offset separations profile Ww Generic Profile Color mode used for effects cmv RGB Used in versions previous to CorelDRAW 3 GT 541 31 4 Printing Directly from Applications Print Area CorelDRAW 10 11 12 X3 1 Select File gt 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 gt Page Setup menu lt Note gt These steps can be applied to set an accurate layout for already existing files 4 Click Set From Printer to preview the created image in the Platen size Options E Worikapoe Sire 2 Normal Paper Label potak Landscape Lushan ig 555 6 Grad kiiit 306 4 Rulers Styles Resize ounrenit page pni Bast Publish To The web Goby Bleed iar ct on Add Page Frame erallrypeehers Ca ath a Ce _ lt Note gt The image may not be able to be previewed properly with the Platen 10 x 12 In this case enter the Platen size using the numeri
17. Head Caps before storage to prevent ink drying on the print heads lt Note gt The Wash Liquid is used for this cleaning You can use the one in the Nozzle Cleaning Kit the Cap Cleaning Kit which comes with the new Black Ink Cartridge or you can purchase one If you use the Wash Liquid in the Nozzle Cleaning Kit or the Cap Cleaning Kit make sure you replace it with the new one WASH LIQUID Liquide de lavar SA6248001 5cc 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 70 6 Maintenance 6 Fill the Print Head Caps with Wash Liquid to prevent from ink clogging inside lt Note gt Be careful not to spill the Wash Liquid around the Print Head Caps If the Wiper Cleaner and the surroundings are dirty refer to 6 1 2 Replacing the Wiper Cleaner and clean them 7 Close the Front Cover 8 Turnon your printer wait for initialization to finish 9 After Standby is indicated turn machine off 10 When the machine is first switch on after a long storage period The heads are automatically cleaned 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
18. M GT 541 92 7 Troubleshooting 27 Press the OK Button to open the Menu Display 28 Press the Up Down Button to select Head Cleaning and then press the OK Button 29 Press the Up Down Button to select Initial Cleaning mode and then press the OK Button 30 Press the Up Down Button to select the color of the Print Head you have replaced and then press the OK Button The following message appears and the initial cleaning starts The display returns to the Print Head color selecting display when the initial cleaning has been completed 31 Print and check the Nozzle Check Pattern see 7 2 3 Checking Print Quality with Nozzle Check Pattern if the replaced Print Head works 32 Print the Standard Check Pattern to check the alignment if the Print Head is placed properly lt Note gt If the Print Head s do not align properly the printer cannot make correct r colors See the example below Cyan Print Head does not align shifted forward Check 17 and 18 in former page Cyan moves up and Yellow and VXYZOL23456789 Magenta seems to move down VXYZ0123456789 VXYZO123456789 VXYZ0123456789 x sa 33 If the quality is OK goon 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 93 7 Troubleshooting 7 2 8 Ad
19. Up Down Button to select the file to be printed and then press the OK Button Your printer starts reading the CompactFlash and the Print Button on your printer s Control Panel starts flashing When the ARP file finished reading the printer beeps and the Print Button turns on lt Note gt If a file name of the data saved in a CompactFlash cannot read properly see 7 1 Solving Printer Problems 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 Pull out the CompactFlash when you have finished printing the data and then close the CompactFlash Slot Cover GT 541 5 Printing ARP Files 5 3 Sending ARP Files from GT File Viewer to your Printer 1 Double click the shortcut of GT File Viewer on the PC desktop GT File Viewer opens 2 Click File and select the ARP file you want to open and then click OK The file s print condition and the preview appear in the following window lt Note gt You can open the ARP file by double clicking it instead of doing steps 1 and 2 E C HEARTG 71 ARP Sele Job Name heartGorel cdr Date 01 23 2007 14 29 Job Comment Platen Size PLTN 14x16 Media Color white Vivid Processing Level D Double Frinting Ott hk Volume Level 10 fellow Black Ott 0 08 oc 1 piece 3 Confirm the print conditions and layout then cl
20. able to bear a weight of 150 kg or more 50 940 260 800 300 1170 150 GT 541 15 3 Getting Started 3 2 Turning On Off Your Printer lt Note gt Before you connect the power cord make sure The Ink Cartridges Waste Cartridge Tray and Wiper Cleaner Cassette are installed The Rear Cover is mounted Keep the front space as the Platen slides out approximately 30 cm 12 inches when operating 3 2 1 Turning On Your Printer 1 Connect the power cord included to the power cord socket of your printer 2 Connect the power plug to the power outlet Ensue the printer is connected to a suitable earth point 3 Press the Power Switch to tum on your printer Your printer tums on displays Welcome to GT 541 and lights up the Error Lamp and the Print Button while initializing The initialization requires approx 40 seconds and will indicate when it is completed When the installation finishes the machine enters standby mode 3 2 2 Turning Off Your Printer When you have finished using your printer follow the instructions below to turn it off 1 Make sure that your printer is standby or ready mode 2 Select Platen Reset in Menu or press Platen Button to store the Platen 3 Press Power Switch to turn off your printer 4 If you are planning not to use your printer for over two week periods of time disconnect the power plug from the power outlet lt Note gt Donot tum off your printer
21. at the right bottom of the PC monitor 4 After installation open Printers in Control Panel of PC 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 GT 541 25 3 Getting Started 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 printer s Control Panel The following display appears 2 Use the Up Down Button to highlight LCD Contrast and then press the OK Button The following display appears 3 Use the Up Down Button to select your desired contrast from 0 to 7 and then press the OK Button 3 4 2 Adjusting the Speaker Volume 1 Press the OK Button on your printer s Control Panel The following display appears 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 26 3 Getting Started 3 4 3 Language 1 Press the OK Button on your printer s Control Panel 2 Use the Up Down Button to select Language and then press the OK Button
22. can sometimes show the problem below Check the Yellow Black Printing check box to solve the problem Checking the Yellow Black Printing means the printer prints with yellow ink first and then prints with other Colors to optimize quality Yellow Black Printing off Yellow Black Printing on lt Note gt When you are using this function you cannot select the Double Printing 4 3 8 Printing Color Chart 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 GT 541 46 4 Printing Directly from Applications 2 Select Color Chart form the pull down menu and then click Print to send the data to your printer Brother GT 541 Document Properties Test Data ColorChart 3 Print on the T shirt and set ink with Heat Press T F o E E mm i ao ai i mimi i fy bt TE ee es Te i i TEENE p Mrs ric MESNIN La EAE Imma Tri Dg Thie tobe a eo wal ipl EHETE erin Imi Bea eal HO iGT 541 Color Chart with CSF lt Note gt 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 C
23. fixing is important and if not done correctly the image may fade or have other symptoms 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 54 5 5 Printing ARP Files Printing ARP Files When saving a print data in ARP format file you can select the printing procedure by either of these two methods Print an ARP file with GT File Viewer You can check the detailed print conditions and ink cost before sending a print data to your printer Save ARP files ina CompactFlash You can print with Stand alone printer without using PC The procedure of printing ARP files 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Use GT 541 FileOutput Printer Driver and save the print data in ARP file format See 5 1 Making Print Data in ARP format Turn on your printer See 3 2 1 Turning On Your Printer Send the ARP file to your printer using GT File Viewer or a CompactFlash See 5 2 Reading ARP Files Saved in a CompactFlash or 5 3 Sending ARP Files from GT File Viewer to your Printer Install the Platen See 4 4 Uninstalling Installing the Platen Place the T shirt on the Platen and adjust the Platen height See 4 5 Placing the T shirt on the Platen Press the Print Button on the Contro
24. next step eS ou The condition of the left photo is not yet but soon When the bottom absorber is full it must be changed Wiper Cleaner p 5 Check the Wiper Blade and if it is damaged or or worn replace it using the Wiper ASSY see 7 2 10 Replacing the Wiper Blade for the details mr Step 3 Check the ink tubes and do Powerful head cleaning Check the ink tube inside to see if there is any empty air space longer than 5 mm If so do Powerful head cleaning to fill the tube with ink If not enough please do Initial head cleaning you can cancel if the empty air space disappears If the problem is not solved proceed to the next step Step 4 Clean the Print Heads with the Powerful mode 1 Print the Nozzle Check Patter and check which Print Head has the problem see 7 2 3 Checking Print Quality with Nozzle Check Pattern 2 Clean the Print Head that has the problem with the Powerful mode see 7 2 2 Cleaning the Print Heads 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 T 7 Troubleshooting Step 5 Clean the Print Head Nozzles 1 Clean the Print Head Nozzle using the Nozzle Cleaning Kit See 7 2 6 Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles lt Note gt Purchase the new one after use 2 Clean t
25. not at the appropriate position when the Print Button is pressed it automatically adjusts the position to start 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 tumed off for safety reasons GT 541 53 4 Printing Directly from Applications 4 6 2 Printing More than One Print Using the Same Print Data After making one print following the procedure in 4 6 1 Making One Print you can continue making more prints using the same print data 1 If you change the printed material we recommend setting the necessary print condition see 4 3 Setting the Printer Driver Condition and the Platen height before you print 2 Press the Print Button to start printing The counter indicates how many images are printed 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 lt Note gt Be careful not to get wet ink on your hands or printed matenal Wash your hands or clothes with soap if stained 4 8 Fixing the Ink onto the T shirt To Fix the ink onto the T shirt A Heat Press is recommended Follow the instruction manual that comes with your Heat Press lt Note gt An appropriate heat treatment requires 356 F 180 C of heat for 35 seconds The
26. print data to your printer See 4 2 4 Setting Adobe lllustrator 10 Print Condition The setting in the Properties of the Print window is applied Upgrade CorelDRAW to X3 13 103 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 Error codes of Warnings 1xxx are only written in Log file Error Solution Meaning Message code Prepare a new Waste Ink Cartridge You can 1010 WASTEINKFULL aming The Waste Ink Cartridge keep printing for a while but replacement is is almost full soon required The Print Head Wiper Blade needs See 7 2 10 Replacing the Wiper Blade er lee to be replaced and replace to a new one 1051 CR Motor Life The Carriage Motor is worn The ambient temperature is below the range that maintains the print quality xxx is the current temperature Temp Low xxx F Raise the room temperature The ambient temperature is above the range that maintains the print quality xxx is the current temperature 2000 NO INK Black The Black Ink Carindge ts not Install a Black Ink Cartridge installed 2001 NOINK Magenta Re Magenta Ink Cartridge is not install a Magenta Ink Cartridge 2002 NO INK Cyan The Cyan Ink Cartridge is not Install a Cyan Ink Cartridge installed 20
27. supported i t Check the connection between the PC and a it GT 541 and send print data again Or and th GT 541 firmware reboot both the PC and GT 541 Thaversionecrhe PC diverand Contact your dealer or Brother the GT 541 firmware do not correspond Check the connection between the PC and GT 541 and send print data again If it has no effect reboot both the PC and GT 541 PC Comm Error 3000 Send data again 3003 PC Data Error The Check Sums of the received program data did not correspond when updating the firmware Reboot and update GT 541 again The Check Sums of the received Contact your dealer or Brother data did not correspond when updating EEPROM GT 541 received the data that is not supported or the data transmission from the PC to GT 541 is interrupted in an Check the printer setting of the PC inappropriate way Check the connection between the PC and The data transmission might be GT 541 and send print data again made from the PC to GT 541 by using a printer driver not for GT 541 GT 541 received a job in which commands are arranged improperly The Check Sums of the received commands did not correspond Reboot GT 541 and send print data again ee GT 541 received a command that Contact your dealer or Brother is not supported These errors might happen when GT 541 malfunctions by environmental reasons If PC Data Error A maintenance command is mixed the error does not
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29. the SH side Sys Wrt Fault When updating the firmware no backup was made because of the defect of the current firmware No individual information the serial Not Initiated number etc is recorded in GT 541 2091 Fail Head Temp 2062 2092 Fail Head Temp K i The Print Head temperature is Wait until the head s cool down Or contact eS a a raised too high while printing Brother Customer Service Hot Line 2094 Fail Head Temp C 2095 Fail Head Temp Y Push OK Button to escape menu and a a Eie The Compact Flash is not inserted re enter Compact Flash Or see 7 1 us utton Solving Printer Problems Check the free space of the Compact Flash The Compact Flash does not have with PC enough area for storing logs Insert a Compact Flash with free area available Not Enough Area Push OK Button to escape menu and 2102 Card Access Error Failure in file reading writing re enter Compact Flash Or see 7 1 Solving Printer Problems N N N N N N gt gt Cc 00 J O1 O O O GT 541 105 7 Troubleshooting Error Message Meaning Solution code GT 541 failed to receive the print data time out This error occurs when the USB cable is disconnected during data transmission or data transmission is canceled on the PC The PC will not receive the data 3001 sent from GT 541 transmission buffer overflow 3002 PC Data Error GT 541 received the data that is not
30. when it is operating It may cause serious damage to your printer If you turn off your printer accidentally during the operation immediately restart it and then turn it off correctly following the steps described in this section f the printer is unused for a long time we recommend turning on your printer once a week and press the Head Cleaning Button to clean the Print Head This ensures the ink is kept free flowing If you are planning not to use your printer for more than two weeks follow 6 1 5 Required Maintenance for the Long Storage to prevent ink clogging GT 541 16 3 Getting Started 3 3 Preparing Your PC This section describes how to install the GT 541 Printer Driver File Output manuals Basic 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 lt Note gt You must be logged on with Administrator nghts on the PC 1 Turnon your PC 2 Close all open applications 3 Insert the Install CD included to your PC Open the CD ROM drive move to 32 bit_OS and double click Setup exe 4 The installer starts installation Follow the indications of the dialogs lt Note gt When you click I
31. 03 NO INK Yellow ie eae Cartridge isnot install a Yellow Ink Cartridge Temp High xxx F Drop the room temperature NO WASTE INK The Waste Cartridge Tray is not installed Install a Waste Ink Cartridge Tray 2020 EMPTY Black ae PAOK IAK tarde Oe Replace to a new Black Cartridge 2021 EMPTY Magenta us ae ago ta Inc Calmcge ran QL Replace to a new Magenta Cartridge 2010 GT 541 104 7 Troubleshooting Message Error code 2022 EMPTY Cyan Nh aii Carmegestal outor Replace to a new Cyan Cartridge 2023 EMPTY Yellow Wa TENON AE CAROS ANOULA Replace to a new Yellow Cartridge 2030 WASTE INK FULL The Waste Ink Cartridge is full Replace to a new Waste Ink Cartridge 2040 WPC Removed a Cleaner Cassette is not Install the Wiper Cleaner Cassette The ambient temperature is under the operative temperature rage 2050 Temp Low xxx F ich ame He cure temperature Meaning Solution Raise the room temperature The ambient temperature is over Temp High xxx F operative temperature rage Drop the room temperature xxx is the current temperature 1 Platen didn t return to the home position because Platen Motor stepped out Or 2 Platen Org Sensor did not work while Platen retumed correctly OBSTACLE SENSED gee an Sc N Remove the obstacle flat the platen surface the Platen or the media when Push OK Unload S and then press OK Button printing is started Defect in FLASH ROM Check Sum on
32. 200 4200 LanguageEmor Language Error Error in program of selected Update firmware again 4201 Language Error language Contact your dealer or Brother 4202 Language Error Check the contents in the Compact Flash GT 541 107 7 Troubleshooting Error Message Meaning Solution code Communication error inside the firmware Machine Error or SHBY Send MSG TO Machine Error Communication error inside the or firmware SHBY ILGL MSGID Machine Error Communication error inside the firmware 5035 Machine Error 5036 Machine Error 5080 BYSH Send MSG TO 5081 BYSH ILGL MSGID are a Communication error inside the firmware 5082 BYSH ILGLMSGLEN Machine Error or BYSH CHECKSUM Cap opening request time out Cap opening completion message did not return within the BYSH Cap On TO predetermined time after sending the Cap opening request Cap closing request time out Cap closing completion message did not return within the BYSH Cap Off TO predetermined time after sending the Cap closing request Wipe outward command request BYSH WP FWD TO time out 5093 BYSH WPBwDTo_ Wipe homeward command request time out 5094 BYSH PLT LD TO Platen loading request time out 5095 BYSH PLT UNLD TO Platen unloading request time out 5096 BYSH PLT LF TO LF time out 5097 BYSH CRG ORG TO 5098 BYSH ILGL PLT NO sits in the Platen number from 5099
33. 4 Other Requirements When purchasing optional tools choose one that meets the following requirements USB cable USB 2 0 compliant device cable A B lt Note gt Using other USB 2 0 compliant device cable may result in improper connection CompactFlash Type Memory Card Capacity of 64 MB to 2 GB FAT 16 formatted SanDisk CompactFlash is recommended Heat Press Must be able to handle the Platen 14 x 16 and maintain heat production of 356 F 180 C for 35 seconds T shirt White or light colored Made with 100 cotton or 50 cotton and 50 polyester Hanes Beefy T is recommended 1 3 5 Consumable Requirements For ordering new or replacement items please use the codes below Consumable Item Code GT 541 2 Identifying Your Printer s Parts 2 Identifying Your Printer s Parts 2 1 Front Description Holds the T shirt to be printed Prevents a T shirt from slipping so that an image is printed on your desired position Keeps parts of T shirt hanging from the Platen e g sleeves on this T shirt Tray Open this to work on the inside of your printer Control Panel Use this to operate your printer amp foometPaei See 2 7 Control Panel for the details re Waste Cartridge Tray Contains the Waste Ink Cartridge Q Shoulder Bar Adjusts the T shirt position GT 541 2 Identifying Your Printer s Parts 2 2 Left Load an Ink Cartridge of the appropriate color 6 Clea
34. 46 4 4 Uninstalling Installing the Platen ccceccsssseescssssesecsesseeecsessesecsesaesecaesessesaeseeseseeseesesansesausesaesaesesaesataesaneaees 48 4 4 1 Uninstalling the PIaleN xi iencuasitisenivernrin etre anime una eaeaeeheR enti akix 48 4 4 2 Installing tne Platen eioi cheatin tees oa nies 49 4 5 Placing the T shirton Ine Raten ei cctsensd otieceas veered cotta ie E a aa aE E 50 AO EAA a a E a a eteges tere mectosen eres 53 46 l Making OMe PiN ssisrsn a a a a 53 4 6 2 Printing More than One Print Using the Same Print Datta ccceccseseesssssseessseseesesessesesesseseeseesesenses 54 4 7 Removing the T shirt From the Platen ccccsesecssssssssseesssssssessessesseeseseesesseeseesessessesseseseaesensessensessesaneaeses 54 4 6 FIXING he NKONto Me TSIM anenun E EE a 54 LS ad 18101806 2st nal la ere eet eee ear RRP MESO Rye CTC teria MRT ptr Ee ees Reet re aoe 55 LAViaKING Pint Daa N ARP FOMA E s ssl eeidicet alas sues E dius ia 56 5 2 Reading ARP Files Saved in a COMpPAaCtFlASN ccccceceessssssesssesseesesecseesesessessesesseseeseeseeaesessesaesesatsasansatees 58 5 3 Sending ARP Files from GT File Viewer to your Printer cceseesssssseeecseseeeesseseesessesesseeaesessesansessesasaesatees 59 6 Mantenan o sci a a a a e a e a a bese casubenaandveentdiantiers 60 6 1 Replacing Consumables sssi A r a elds a eaaa i s 61 G14 Repacng tne KC Ar ris A 61 6 1 2 Replacing the Wiper Cleaner iie
35. 54 Document froperties Test Data Nozzle check pattern w P Ea cae See EES 4 3 k 3 E oe Eom oE E E 3 3 f 3 3 4 F3 3 Fa Fa z E E rf E E E 3 3 E E aoe H E H BE E E 3 f E E 3 E E E E F E z E E 3 E F 3 Fa FS E 3 E 4 3 3 F 3 E 2 Select Ink volume check pattern form the pull down menu and then click Print to send the data to your printer 3 Set the Platen selected in the Main Setting tab See 4 4 Uninstalling Installing the Platen Place the T shirt you want to test on the Platen See 4 5 Placing the T shirt on the Platen 5 Press the Print Button on your printer s Control Panel to start printing the Ink volume check pattern 6 Remove the T shirt from the Platen See 4 7 Removing the T shirt From the Platen 7 Set the ink onto the T shirt using the Heat Press See 4 8 Fixing the Ink onto the T shirt Find out which number shows the best result with Refer to the following examples GT 541 45 4 Printing Directly from Applications Example 1 50 cotton 50 polyester thin T shirt p Cae k ay ve D Me AN Sia A amp YA Ex r Select Ink Volume 10 aii a Ink Volume Test Pattern 3 1 Example 2 100 polyester synthetic leather fabric 10 9 8 7 6 GT 541 Ink Volume Test Pattern Select Ink Volume 2 4 3 7 Setting Yellow Black Printing Yellow black printing
36. 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 lt mportant gt Your printer cannot read files in a CompactFlash if it is saved in a folder lt Note gt To read the file name of data saved in a CompactFlash and display it correctly on your printer s Display the file name should be 8 characters or less GT 541 57 5 Printing ARP Files 5 2 Reading ARP Files Saved in a CompactFlash lt Note gt Use a CompactFlash that meets the requirements see 1 3 4 Other Requirements Your printer can only read ARP files from a CompactFlash Save ARP files directly ina CompactFlash without making folder beneath it The names of ARP files must be less than 8 characters 1 Open the CompactFlash Slot Cover and insert the CompactFlash and then close the 2 3 4 5 58 CompactFlash Slot Cover lt Note gt Do not insert the CompactFlash by force it may destroy the data saved in it oo CompactFlash Slot 4 o P Press the OK Button on your printer s Control Panel to select Menu Press the Up Down Button to select Card Data Load and then press the OK Button The file information file names Job Comments Platen Sizes etc of the data in the CompactFlash is displayed one display per data one by one Press the
37. 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 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 hitp www ditsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate GT 541 Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER printer Before using your new printer please read the safety instructions below and the explanations given in the instruction manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Safety indications and their meanings This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the printer itself are provided in order to ensure safe operation of this printer and to prevent accidents and injury to yourself or other people The meanings of these indications and symbols are given below Indications DANGER The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the instructions will result in death or serious injury WARNING The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the instructions could result in death or severe injury The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the A CAUTION instructions could cause in
38. Garder cartouche d chet d encre hors de port e ds enfants 4 ATENCION El liquido de desecho puede causar inflamaci n Evitar el contacto con los ojos y la piel El l quido de desecho puede causar v mitos y diarreas No ingerir Guarde el cartucho de tinta gastada fuera del alcance de ni os 4 ATTENZIONE Il liquido di scarto pu causare infiammazioni Evitare il contatto con gli occhi e con la pelle Il liquide di scarto pu causare vomito e diarrea Non bere Tenere la catruccia dell inchiostro di scarto lontano dalla portata dei bambini 7 A CAUTION A ACHTUNG 8 t SHEE CO AREY SS Bee Ink can cause inflammation Avoid Die Tinte kann Entz ndungen verursachen BPRMICTHAAWEDSITTSCE contact with eyes and skin Ink can Vermeiden Sie Kontakt mit Augen und Haut Fa SSH SoA HS cause vomiting and diarrhea Tinte kann das Erbrechen und Diarrh e RRERMETNCe Do not drink Keep ink cartridge verursachen Trinken Sie diese nicht Halten Sie FHOFORMNEWE CSCS Ce out of reach of children die Tintenpatrone aus der Reichweite Ihrer Kinder A ATTENTION A ATENCION A ATTENZIONE 5cc Ia YY aM Wash Liquid Reinigungsflussig Liquide nettoyage Liquido de lavar Liquido detergente L encre peut provoquer inflammation La tinta puede causar inflamaci nes L inchiostro pu causare infiammazioni Eviter le contact avec les yeux et la peau Evite el contacto con los ojos y la piel Evitare il contatto con occhi e pelle L encre pe
39. Liquid and Clean Applicators 11 See also the Maintenance Video English Only in Install CD GT 541 71 7 Troubleshooting 7 Troubleshooting AA WARNING Do not put your hands in the ink cartridge slot otherwise the needle inside the slot may cause injury Ensure there is adequate space left for safe working The Platen moves forward while operating and it may be injured 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 seriously damaged by this Do not put your hands inside the covers while the printer s power is turned on otherwise your hands may touch against moving parts and this may result in injury Wait at least 1 minute after turning off the power switch before opening the front cover Do not touch the head heat sink as it may be HOT and may cause a bum Be careful not to get your fingers caught when closing the front cover otherwise it may result in injury to your fingers Do not disassemble the ink cartridge or the waste ink cartridge Take care not to let the ink waste liquid or wash liquid come into contact with your eyes or onto your skin otherwise inflammation can result A A S A A A 9 9 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 im
40. MNE GAP Diy the Cap Driver has overheated a The operation stopped because ek CEN EAEAN EUME R the Pump Driver has overheated c The operation stopped because GAAN RAE MNE NIRE DEN the Wipe Driver has overheated The Maintenance Unit failed to Fail MNT INK PCBA communicate with the Ink Sensor A PCB k The Maintenance Unit failed to Fail MNT INK PCBB communicate with the Ink Sensor B PCB PRG SH SCER at hehe on l 1508 Carriage initialization failed ae Reading EEPROM Timeout BY 1757 g E Pee Writing EEPROM Timeout BY PRG SH SCER Communication timeout SH to XXXX Error inside the program PRG SH Exception Exceptionally occurs in CPU of SH 7002 PRG SHILGLTMR Error inside the program a l Incorrect timer setting of SH Error inside the program js MO JNS SEEING Argument defect of SH l Error inside the program E RS SARIN Returning value defect of SH Error inside the program 7012 PRG SH Event TO Time out of waiting for the vent message of SH a Error inside the program 7013 PRG SH Intemal General program error of SH l Error inside the program 7100 PRG BY SYSCALL System call error of BY GT 541 Y Y O O NO N O Q gt Q O O 111 7 Troubleshooting Error Message Meaning Solution oo l Error inside the program 7101 PRG BY Exception Exceptionally occurs in CPU of BY Error inside the program Oy e a Argument defect o
41. abels at all times when using the printer If the labels have been removed or are difficult to read please contact your nearest Brother dealer 1 AEE 2 Watch your fingers or you BEERS AUMET S SEH SSMS may be injured TIED BRED SDT WEBISODE DoAN AF TCE ADANGER AGEFAHR ADANGER APELIGRO Hazardous voltage Hochspannung Un voltage non adapte Un voltaje inadecuado will cause injury area provoque des blessures puede provocar las Turn off main switch reaala ae sh d Eteindre l interrupteur et heridas Apagar el and wait Sminutes warten sie 5 minuten attendre 5 minutes avant interruptor principal y before opening this bevor sie diese d ouvrir le capot esperar 5 minutos antes cover abdeckung ffnen de abrir esta cubierta Kartuschen Schlitz ein A AVERTISSEMENT A AVISO A AVVERTENZE L aiguille l int rieur peut blesser La aguja interior puede causar heridas La presenza di aghi pu causare infortuni Ne pas mettre la main dans No ponga las manos en la ranura de Non infilare le mani nella fessura delle l amplacement de cartouche cartucho de tinta cartucce 3 A WARNING A WARNUNG 4 High temperature AROHTIAET aAa Needle inside can cause injury Nadel im inneren kann Verletzungen verursachen F A HY vy VOORBCFS Do not put hands In ink F hren Sie die H nde nicht In den Tinte warnl ng d ISp ay Ahi cartridge slot TOF UOTY YHL CRAN EOMICFELER INVETE eee ee ee cee eee
42. alta soe vOSFeRTce CAUTION Moving platen T shirt tray and covers can cause bodily injury Keep hands off platen while printing A ACHTUNG Druckplatte T Shirt Ablage und Abdeckungen k nnen k rperliche Verletzungen verursachen Halten Sie die H nder von der Auflage w hrend des Druckvorganges fern A ATTENTION D placement du plateau chargeur T shirt et couvercle peut blesser le corps Garder les mains loign es lors de l impression A ATENCION Moviendo la placa la bandeja de camiseta y las cubiertas pueden causar una herida personal Retire las manos de la placa durante la impresi n A ATTENZIONE Tavoletta mobile il ripiano per la T shirt ed il carter potrebbero causare infortuni Tenere le mani lontane dalla tavoletta durante la stampa T SOT SAREE HS RREME FHOFORPBWECSICE lt Ce A CAUTION Waste liquid can cause inflammation Avoid contact with eyes and skin Waste liquid can cause vomiting and diarrhea Do not drink Keep waste ink cartridge out of reach of children A ACHTUNG Rest Fl ssigkeit kann Entz ndung verursachen Vermeiden Sie Kontakt mit Augen und Haut Rest Fl ssigkeit kann das Erbrechen und Diarrh e verursachen Trinken Sie diese nicht Halten Sie den Rest Tinte Beh lter aus Reichweite Ihrer Kinder A ATTENTION Liquide d chet peut causer une inflammation Eviter contact avec les yeux et la peau Liquide d chet peut provoque vomissement et diarrh e Ne pas boire
43. 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 Use only the proper replacement parts as specified by Brother GT 541 60 6 Maintenance 6 1 Replacing Consumables This section describes how to replace the consumables Ink Cartridge Wiper Cleaner Waste Ink Cartridge and Platen Sheet 6 1 1 Replacing the Ink Cartridge The ink indicator on the Display flashes when the Ink Cartridge is getting low Prepare the new Ink Cartridge and replace it when EMPTY XXXX color is displayed lt Note gt Use the Ink Cartridges described in 1 3 5 Consumable Requirements Be careful not to get ink on your hands or clothing Wash with soap if stained with ink Do not replace cartridges while printing or head cleaning is in operation it may cause damage to your printer Do not disassemble the Ink Cartridge Replace the Wiper Cleaner when Black Ink is empty See 6 1 2 Replacing the Wiper Cleaner To keep the best print result your printer will show empty status for the color cartridge that is empty To keep print quality a small amount of ink remains to avoid damage to your printer 1 Remove the new Ink Cartridge from its packing 2 Carefully remove the used Ink Cartridge from your printer lt Note gt Leave the used Ink Cartridge install
44. appears 2 Select Limited Color management optimized for Web graphics and then click OK Color Settings Learn more about Color Settings Choose how to manage color in your images O No Color Management Limited Color Management Limited Color Management is optimized for the Web Tt uses sRGB for the working space 5O Full Color Management Full Color Management is optimized for printing It uses Adobe RGE as the working spaces preserves existing profiles and allows you to choose sRGE or Adobe RGE when opening imeges without profiles Photoshop Elements 3 English Version Printing Refer to Photoshop 6 7 CS page in 4 2 3 Settings for Photoshop 6 7 CS CS2 1 Select File gt Print menu The Print Preview window appears 2 Do the settings as follows 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 41 4 Printing Directly from Applications 4 2 6 Setting Paint Shop Pro Print Condition Color settings 1 Select File gt Preferences menu 2 Select Color Management The Color Management window appears 3 Uncheck Enable Color Management and then click OK Color Management Image graphic or text g
45. artridge GT 541 84 7 Troubleshooting 9 Wet the surface nozzle plate of the Print Head with Wash Liquid Then rub softly the nozzle plate to remove ink and debris from the nozzle plate until the nozzle plate is clean Use a soft clean and lint free cloth to loosen and remove the dirty ink and debris from the Clean Applicator to keep its surface clean and wet again with Wash Liquid Use one Clean Applicator for each color 10 Insert the Wiper Cleaner Cassette straight into your printer lt Note gt 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 85 7 Troubleshooting 7 2 7 Replacing the Print Head The print heads can be replaced following the Replacing the print head procedure We also recommend you to see the maintenance video in the Install CD English only If you have any sacs Lanai contact your service number Bidb os 9 Manual O TroubleShooting_ Windows Click this to play the Maintenance Video lt Note gt Replacement of the Black Print Head is shown as an example in this section 1 Make sure your printer is in either Standby or Ready modes 2 Press the OK Button to display the Menu Display 3 Press the Up Down Button to select Maintenance and then press the OK
46. asic Operation Manual How to uncrate Manual Four Filter Cartridges are installed in the Ink Cartridge Slots Keep them since they should be used for maintenance amp transport operations GT 541 1 Read This First 1 3 Required Condition Please use your printer under the conditions described in this section 1 3 1 Environment Temperature Humidity 32 F to 104 F 20 to 85 0 C to 40 C no condensation 50 F to 95 F 10 C to 35 C 59 F to 86 F 35 to 85 15 C to 30 C no condensation If your room is dry we recommend using a humidifier to avoid Print Heads from clogging with dried ink Keeping your printer Operating your printer For the best print result 1 3 2 Electrical Requirements Power 120 V 50 60 Hz USA 230 V 50 60 Hz Europe 100 V 50 60 Hz Japan Power Consumptions 0 8 A average 1 3 3 Software Information Supported OS Latest Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP 32 bit Windows Vista 32 bit 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Supported Interface USB 1 1 2 0 Minimum System Requirements 256 MB RAM 512 MB or more is recommended 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 1 Read This First 1 3
47. 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 Job Comment See 4 3 1 Entering the Job Comment Platen Size See 4 3 2 Selecting the Platen Size Media Color See 4 3 3 Setting the Media Vivid Processing See 4 3 4 Increasing the Vividness Double Printing See 4 3 5 Setting Double Print InkVolume See 4 3 6 Selecting the Ink Volume e Yellow Black Printing See 4 3 7 Setting Yellow Black Printing Click Defaul to make all items to their defaults GT 541 4 Printing Directly from Applications 4 3 1 Entering the Job Comment You can enter a comment max 17 characters to display on your printer s Control Panel It is used to advise the operator 4 3 2 Selecting the Platen Size Select the appropriate Platen size from the pulldown menu When you use the Platen which mismatches with print data or use Baby Platen 7x8 inches option make sure the location and offset information 4 3 3 Setting the Media Color To reproduce the Color on a T shirt you need to specify the Color of T shirt Select White Pink Yellow Blue or Gray from the pull down menu are the available options 4 3 4 Increasing the Vividness of the Colors Use this function to increase the
48. c buttons Color Palette in Install CD CorelDRAW 10 11 12 X3 1 See 3 3 5 Installing the Useful Tools and download CorelDRAW Color Palette 2 Select the Window gt Color Palette gt Open palette menu 3 Select GT 541 Colors cpl lt mportant gt 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 Print CorelDRAW 10 11 12 X3 1 Select File gt Print menu Click Properties to do Printer Driver settings lt mportant gt Do not check Print to File on Print window to make print files GT 541 32 4 Printing Directly from Applications Convert to Bitmap 1 Select Bitmaps gt Convert to Bitmap menu 2 CorelDRAW 10 11 12 Make sure that Color is RGB and Apply ICC Profile is OFF Convert to Bitmap Ed Transparent Background a Apply ICC Profile Uncompressed file size 6 074 088 bytes Resolution Color Color mode RGE Color 24 bit t g Apply ToC Profile Options Anti aliasing _ Transparent Background Uncompressed file size 1 40 MB lt mportant gt The platen size may become 14x16 inches when pressing Set From Printer even after setting the size of 10x12 inches at Document Properties dialog box of Printer Drive
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50. e clean the stains with a soft cloth or toothbrush with a household cleaner or alcohol The machine is designed to be used within the temperature and humidity levels below Less humidity may cause ink clogging in Print Head nozzles Temperature Humidity Keeping your printer 32 F to 104 F 20 to 85 oe 0 C to 40 C no condensation Operating your printer 50 F 10 99 F ee re 10 C to 35 C 59 F to 86 F 35 to 85 For the best print It 15 C to 30 C _ no condensation Do not pull out Ink Cartridge s during the operation it may result in poor print quality or cause damage to your printer Do not turn off your printer or open the Front Cover during the operation otherwise the printer may be damaged or spoil the print job Be careful in handling a printed T shirt that has not yet fixed by heat Ink is difficult to wash from stained clothes When you replace Yellow Ink Cartridge replace Wiper Cleaner and clean the Head Caps and Wiper Blade at the same time This regular treatment helps you to keep your printer in good condition If not it may cause poor print quality or your printer may be damaged Never use alcohol when you clean Head Caps and Wiper Blade it will cause damage to the Print Heads Use Wash Liquid Install the Ink Cartridges in the correct positions as shown Confirm both the colors of labels on your printer and the Ink Cartridges When the ink cartridge is used your printer will sh
51. e T shirt Tray to avoid jamming ia T shirt Tray GT 541 51 4 Printing Directly from Applications 9 Press the Platen Button to insert the Platen and check the gap between the Obstruction Sensor and the T shirt If the Platen height is appropriate the space is around 2 0 mm lt Note gt Make sure you check the space when the Platen is moving so that the Obstruction Sensor work properly While the platen stops it is in upper position If the Platen height is too high the T shirt Pint Head or both of them may be damaged when pninting Obstruction Sensor 10 Press the Platen Button to eject the Platen If the Platen height is appropriate you can go to 4 6 Printing to start printing If not go on to the following steps 11 Loosen the Platen Fixing Lever 12 Adjust the Platen height by turning the Platen Height Adjustment Lever 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 52 4 Printing Directly from Applications 4 6 Printing 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 th
52. e 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 otherwise your hands may touch against moving parts and this may result in injury 4 6 1 Making One Print 1 Make sure the Print Button has been turned on which indicates your printer has received the print data successfully lt Note gt Your printer cannot receive a pnnt data when printing head cleaning or in other menus Do not send data while the Printer is operating or it may not be received correctly Make sure that the Platen is ejected If not press the Platen Button Confirm the Job Comment on the Display shows the correct print job details Press the Print Button to start printing operation When the printing is completed the Platen is ejected and an audible indication is given If printing is to be stopped before it is finished the Stop button can be used lt Note gt By pressing the Print Button your printer automatically starts cleaning the Print Head every 24 prints default or every numbers of prints you have set see 7 2 5 Changing the Auto Head Cleaning Setting or after your printer has not been used for more than two hours In this case wait until the cleaning completes takes about 20 seconds and then printing will automatically Start Keep away from the moving platen fthe Platen is
53. e housings to move the machine The machine may tip over or fall down and cause injury The printer must be used on a suitable stable surface otherwise it may tip over or fall down and cause injury Furthermore the table that supports the printer should be at least 100 cm in width and 80 cm in depth and should be able to bear a weight of 150 kg or more Do not set up the printer in a place where it will be affected by vibration It may become unbalanced and fall down which cause injury or damage to the printer Do not connect the power cord until setup is complete otherwise the printer may operate if the power switch is turned on by mistake which could result in injury 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 14 3 Getting Started 3 1 Placing Your Printer Locate your printer taking the following into account Environmental conditions are suitable Avoid direct sunlight dust and extremes of humidity Never use an extension cable Aworking space must be left around the printer Minimum space of 80 cm on the front 5 cm on the rear 30 cm on the left side for ink cartridges and 15 cm on the right side for CF card USB and power code 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
54. e the Wiper Cleaner Cassette Make sure that the bottom of the Wiper Cleaner is set within the two projections on the Wiper Cleaner Cassette Push in the Wiper Cleaner after closing 11 Open the Wiper Cleaning Kit which comes with the new Black Ink Cartridge The following items are included Lhe 12 Wear the gloves and wet both sides of a Clean Applicator with the Wash Liquid lt Note gt Use only the Wash Liquid included to wet the Clean Applicators using other liquid will cause damage to the Print Heads ee YT ANA GT 541 65 6 Maintenance 13 Use the one side of wet Clean Applicator to clean the front side of the Wiper Blade 15 Wet other two Clean Applicators and use them to remove ink or dust from the Print Head Caps Use one side of the Clean Applicator to clean one Print Head Cap lt Note gt 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 66 6 Maintenance 16 Insert the Wiper Cleaner Cassette straight into your printer lt Note gt Do not touch the Clearance Sensor the bar above the Wiper Cleaner Cassette 17 Check the top edge of the black Flash Plate on the right and the front back surface of the Obstruction Sensor if they are dirty with ink and or dust wipe off the dirt with a soft wet cloth with water lt Note gt
55. ead cleaning has been completed Normal Powerfull Initial Head Cleaning 1 Make sure your printer is either Standby or Ready mode 2 3 Press the Up Down Button to select Head Cleaning and then press the OK Button 4 Press the Up Down Button to select the mode Normal Powerful Initial and then press the OK Button Select Normal or Powerful by the steps shown in 7 2 1 Procedure for Solving the Print Quality Problems After a long storage or when you find ink tubes have empty air space inside try Initial head cleaning first to replace all the ink inside the tube 5 Press the Up Down Button to select which Print Head color to clean can select All Colors for Normal mode and then press the OK Button The message Head Cleaning appears and your printer starts cleaning the Print Heads The message changes to Stand By when the head cleaning has been completed lt Note gt 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 19 7 Troubleshooting 7 2 3 Checking Print Quality with Nozzle Check Pattern You can identify which Print Head has the problem by using the Nozzle Check Pattern 1 Install the Platen 14 x 16 see 4 4 Uninstalling Installing the Platen
56. ed properly Correct the degree rotated not appropnate setting following the instruction below and then try to send the pnnt data again 1 Open Print in the File menu 2 Confirm that the Media Size is Defined by Driver 3 Change the Media Onentation to the portrait 4 If you are not changing the Platen size Skip to step 8 If you want to change the Platen Size click Setup and then click Continue Print window appears 5 Click Preference 6 Change the Platen Size in the Printer Driver Window and then click OK 7 Click Print in the Print window 8 Confirm the preview and then click Print to send the data to your printer GT 541 102 Problem The Platen Size setting changes to Platen 10 x 12 this happens especially when pnnting the image smaller than 14 x 16 inches The image sent from Adobe Illlustrator cannot be printed on proper position or it cannot be sent and result in errors There are some Properties windows shown in Photoshop 6 7 CS When the values of Printing Preferences in Windows are set beforehand and you modified the values from the printer driver Properties window of Photoshop mismatching information appears among different dialog boxes In CorelDRAW 12 and 11 sometimes outlines of warped artwork cannot be printed GT 541 7 Troubleshooting Solution Check the Platen Size in the Printer Driver window before you send the
57. ed until just before the replacement Leaving your printer with no Ink Cartndge installed may cause ink leakage Do not put your finger to the Ink Cartndge Slot otherwise you may get injured with the needle inside GT 541 61 6 Maintenance 3 Insert the new Ink Cartridge securely ensure the direction and the color are correct i lt Note gt Confirm the color of the ink cartridge Loading a wrong color causes serious damage to print quality and could damage to the Print Heads If you have installed a wrong color immediately contact Brother or your dealer for a service call 4 When you have replaced the Black Ink Cartridge refer to 6 1 2 Replacing the Wiper Cleaner and replace the attached Wiper Cleaner and clean the surroundings This is really important to keep your printer in good condition lt Note gt Do not repeat uninstalling installing the Ink Cartridge Dispose the used Ink Cartridge in compliance with your local regulations 6 1 2 Replacing the Wiper Cleaner The Wiper Cleaner is attached to the Black Ink Cartridge and it needs to be replaced regularly when the Ink Cartridge is replaced Keep the Print Head Cap and Wiper Blade clean when replacing the Wiper Cleaner lt Note gt Generally Yellow Ink is used most of other colors when you print colorful artwork But if you use other ink more than Black Ink e g Yellow Ink the regular cleaning at the timing of Black Ink replacement might be i
58. en 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 otherwise your hands may touch against moving parts and this may result In injury When a problem occurs with the operation of the printer contact the place of purchase or a qualified technician Maintenance A 9 9 Wait at least 1 minute after turning off the power switch before opening the front cover Do not touch the head heat sink as it may be HOT and may cause a burn D Be careful not to get your fingers caught when closing the front cover otherwise it may result in injury to your fingers Do not move the Platen by hand The Printer may be mechanically and electrically damaged a Do not disassemble the ink cartridge or the waste ink cartridge GT 541 Take care not to let the ink waste liquid or wash liquid come into contact with your eyes or onto your skin otherwise inflammation can result In case of contact with eyes do not rub but immediately rinse the eyes with water Furthermore do not drink the ink waste liquid or wash liquid under any circumstances as they can cause vomiting and diarrhea Keep the ink waste liquid and wash liquid out of the reach of children Use only the proper replacement parts as specified by Brother 3 Warning labels The following warning labels appear on the printer Please follow the instructions on the l
59. enerated by sRGB Color Space Enable Color Management Paint Shop Pro 9 English Version Printing 1 Select File gt Print menu Click Properties to do Printer Driver Settings lt mportant gt Leaving the Job Comment blank displays Windows files system name called PSP PRINT which indicates the application name on your pnnter s display If you have entered the Job Comment it will be displayed Do not check Print to File on Print window to make print files 4 2 7 Printing From Other Applications If the application does not have Color Settings the Color space is SRGB Windows standard Just select File gt Print menu to print lt mportant gt 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 42 4 Printing Directly from Applications 4 3 Setting the Printer Driver Condition Set the printer driver condition following the procedure below 1 Select File gt Print menu of the graphic application The Print window appears 2 Select Brother GT 541 for the printer and then click Properties The following window appears make the necessary settings and then click OK Brother GT 541 Document Properties Flaten Size PLTN 14x16 Ww 1 2 3 4 Vivid Processing i C Double Frinting 10987654321 Ink Yolurne i Yellow Black Printing The following items can
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61. f BY Error inside the program Co eee ones Returning value defect of SH Error inside the program 7112 PRG BY Event TO Time out of waiting for the vent message of BY Error inside the program PRG BY CRG Mode Mode for optimizing the undefined Print Head movement Error inside the program PRG BY No Line Error in the number of print lines 0 line Error inside the program PRG BY Line Over Error in the number of print lines too many 7123 PRG BYILGLCmd Error inside the program l Commands other than CR LF p l Error inside the program 1124 PRG BY ILGL Dir Undefined print direction Error inside the program 7125 PRG BY Too near Moving error It is too close to move 7126 PRG BYILGLMode Er inside the program Undefined print mode 7120 7122 GT 541 112 7 Troubleshooting Error Messages of Maintenance Unit Error Message Meaning Solution code The operation stopped because the Cap Driver has overheated Kk CA Cap Driver Overheat Wiper Cleaner Cassette is coming off Communication error other than FE OE and PE The Cap initialization was not made before moving the Cap k Wiper Cleaner CC Cassette error Kk CE Communication error CI Cap initialization error The Cap was in the raised position when moving the Wiper k CO Cap error Kk Failure of the Cap Sensor or Cap CP Cap Sensor error Motor Serial communication data framing
62. file name has been Rename the file with characters of saved in a CompactFlash is not changed when saving it inthe 8orless and then save it again in displayed properly CompactFlash because it had the CompactFlash more than 8 characters GT 541 74 7 Troubleshooting 7 2 Solving Print Quality Problems Use the table below to solve print quality problems Problem Cause Solution Print is faded The graphic application s See 4 2 Setting the settings are not appropriate Application s Print Condition Maybe CYMK mode is being and modify the artwork used for data The print condition is not See 4 3 Setting the Printer appropnate Driver Condition and select proper Vivid Processing amp Ink Volume Ink in the Ink Cartridge may be See 6 1 1 Replacing the Ink getting low Cartridge Your print has horizontal stripes Some nozzles misfired by Press the Head Cleaning Button banding checking the Nozzle Check to clean the Print Heads Or Pattern see 7 2 3 Checking select Head Cleaning menu Print Quality with Nozzle Check and try Powerful Cleaning Pattem The Print Heads need After Head Cleaning check the to be cleaned nozzles with Nozzle Check Patter If repeating this 5 times does not solve the problem see 2 2 Cleaning the Print Heads Printing by wider gaps between Select uni directional of Print Print Heads and printed medium Direction See 7 2 4 Chan
63. g Remove the printed T shirt from the Platen See 4 7 Removing the T shirt From the Platen 10 Fix the ink with heat onto the T shirt Use the Heat Press to fix the ink onto the T shirt See 4 8 Fixing the Ink onto the T shirt 11 Repeat 7 to 10 until all the prints are finished 12 Turn off your printer if all printing is completed See 3 2 2 Turning Off Your Printer GT 541 29 4 Printing Directly from Applications 4 2 Setting the Applications Print Condition This section describes the settings for correct printing of garments 4 2 1 Common Notice for All Applications Color Mode Color Space GT 541 Printer is RGB Red Green Blue printer If you use Adobe Corel applications please note that some colors in CMYK Cyan Magenta Yellow Black mode cannot be printed as expected because of the color matching process We strongly recommend that the artwork should be made in RGB mode and working space should be always SRGB IEC61966 2 1 Print Layout Your printer has a large print area 14x 16 inches 35 x 40 cm Any application has a rule to do the layout in printing e g 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 85 x 40 cm and do the layout manually by yourself We recommend that GT 541 Pri
64. g Kit to clean the Head Nozzle See the Maintenance Video in the Install CD English only a babit OS Manual O TroubleShooting Windows 9 UsetulTools Click this to play the Maintenance Video lt Note gt Pay careful attention in cleaning the clean Print Head Nozzles which are tboth delicate and expensive The Print Head Nozzle should be cleaned only when it is needed as follows in 7 2 1 Procedure for Solving the Print Quality Problems 1 2 3 4 Make sure your printer is in either Standby or Ready Press the OK Button to display the Menu Display Press the Up Down Button to select Maintenance and then press the OK Button 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 Turn off your printer Open the Front Cover Using both hands after unlocking the cover locks GT 541 83 7 Troubleshooting 7 Pull out the Wiper Cleaner Cassette lt Note gt 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 8 Open the Nozzle cleaning Kit Wear the gloves and wet a Clean Applicator with full of Wash Liquid lt Note gt Use Clean Applicators in Nozzle Cleaning Kit round form not in Cap Cleaning Kit green stick with flat form of Black Ink C
65. ging or printing on very high the Print Direction absorbent matenal The ink runs and blurs on the Too much ink is used Adjust the Ink Volume See edge 4 3 6 Selecting the Ink Volume Using a thin T shirt that is not Adjust the ink volume En A The outlines of printed image The Platen height may be Adjust the Platen Height See are not clear or texts and wrong with a too large gap 4 5 Placing the T shirt on the outlines are printed doubled Platen T Shirt is smudged with ink Print Heads hit garment Keep the surface flat esp both edges and take care in removing the wet T Shirt The Platen sect needs to be See 6 1 4 Replacing the Platen Ink dots smudged yellow area Select Yellow Black lt Printing of See 4 3 7 Setting Yellow GT 541 19 7 Troubleshooting 7 2 1 Procedure for Solving the Print Quality Problems Follow the procedure Step 1 to 7 below until the print quality problem is solved Step 1 Clean the Print Heads by pressing the Head Cleaning Button Head Cleaning with flushing fresh ink can solve most print quality problems See 7 2 2 Cleaning the Print Heads Using the Head Cleaning and do ita maximum of five times Check the nozzles by test printing of Nozzle Check Pattern see 7 2 3 Checking Print Quality with Nozzle Check Pattern If the problem is not solved go on to the next step lt Note gt It is very important the machine is used in an envi
66. he Operation Arm by force It may be distorted Take care notto pushdown the Wiper Blade and the Operation Arms by force They can be easily damaged GT 541 100 7 Troubleshooting 14 Insert the Wiper Cleaner Cassette straight into your printer lt Note gt Do not touch the Clearance Sensor the bar above the Wiper Cleaner Cassette 15 Close the Front Cover and then turn on your printer 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 541 101 7 Troubleshooting 7 3 Solving Application Problems Problem Solution In Adobe Illustrator 10 follow the instruction The image sent from Adobe The Print Setup or lllustrator 10 is printed 90 degree Document Setup is TOON PO E AY SENO NE PINE CAIA again rotated not appropriate 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 If they are not appropriate correct them and then click OK The image sent from Adobe The Print Setup or With Adobe Illustrator CS landscape image Illustrator CS is printed 90 Document Setup is _ may not be print
67. he Print Head with the Powerful mode and do test print with Nozzle Check Pattern see 7 2 3 Checking Print Quality with Nozzle Check Pattern If the problem is not solved try the Step 6 two or three times lt Note gt Make sure you always clean the Print Head with either Powerful or Initial mode after the Print Head Nozzle cleaning 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 18 7 Troubleshooting 7 2 2 Cleaning the Print Heads Your printer automatically cleans its Print Heads every 24 prints you can change the frequency see 7 2 5 Changing the Auto Head Cleaning Setting or when your printer has not been used for more than two hours The auto cleaning starts when you press the Print Button in these situations However the auto cleaning may not be enough and cannot solve print quality problems e g stripes banding appears on the printed image Please do the manual head cleaning Using the Head Cleaning Button 1 Make sure your printer is either Standby or Ready mode 2 Press the Head Cleaning Button The message Head Cleaning appears and your printer starts Normal head cleaning Press the Stop Button to cancel cleaning The message changes to Stand By or Ready when the h
68. he 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 Transforming it to RGB Document Color Mode on File menu may improve the result but black yellow and purple cannot be printed accurately We recommend you edit the artwork or use Vivid Processing See 4 3 4 Increasing the Vividness Color settings 1 Select Edit gt Color Settings menu The Color Settings window appears 2 Make Color settings as follows and then click OK Advanced Mode Check Working Spaces RGB sRGB IEC61966 2 1 CMYK U S Web Coated SWOP v2 Europe ISO Coated FOGRA27 Conversion Options Intent Relative Colorimetric Color Settings Lincynchronited our Creative Suite applications are nol g Synchronized for consistent color To synchronize select Suite Color Settings in Bridge BiG SRB ECG 1966 2 1 CMR US Web Coated SOP YZ ae Convert to Working Space QO CMYK Gee ee ed oO Profile Mismatches v Ask When Opening Clask When Pasting Missing Profiles _ Ask When Qnening Conversion Options Engine Adobe ACE we Intent Relative Colorimetric w Lise Black Point Compensation Desorption Preserves the document profile when opening CMYK documents Ignores any CHYK profiles in linked content For colors imported bo RGB cola
69. ick Send to GT Printer Also confirm that your printer is connected to PC with USB 2 0 Cable The ARP file has been sent to your printer lt Note gt 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 MS Select Printer Brother GT 541 Copy 1 Brother GT 54 GT 541 59 6 Maintenance 6 Maintenance For optimum product performance regular maintenance is required Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet before opening the cover of the control unit Do not touch as high voltage can result in severe injury Do not put your hands in the ink cartridge slot otherwise the needle inside the slot may cause injury Wait at least 1 minute after turning off the power switch before opening the front cover Do not touch the head heat sink as it may be HOT and may cause a bum Be careful not to get your fingers caught when closing the front cover otherwise it may result in injury to your fingers Do not move the Platen by hand The Printer may be seriously damaged by this Do not disassemble the ink cartridge or the waste ink cartridge Take care not to let the ink waste liquid or wash liquid come into contact with your eyes or onto your skin otherwise inflammation can result Do not drink the ink waste liquid or wash liquid under
70. icrosoft digital signature Therefore there i no guarantee that this software works corectly with Windows Printers IF You want to search for Microsoft digitally signed software visit the Windows Update Web site at htto windowsupdate microsoft com to see if one is available Do vou want to continue the installation No More Info Windows 2000 6 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 2 Connection with USB 2 0 Cable for Windows XP 1 Connect the USB 2 0 cable to your printer power OFF lt Note gt 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 18 3 Turn on your GT 541 printer The following window appears Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with Your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software O Yes this time only O Yes now and every time connect a device Click Mest to continue Select No not this time and then click Next 4 Insert the Install CD The following window appear
71. idness if necessary see 43 4 Increasing the Vividness Check Double Printing if necessary see 4 3 5 Setting Double Print Select the ink volume see 4 3 6 Selecting the Ink Volume Check Yellow Black if necessary see 4 3 7 Setting Yellow Black Printing Click Default to make all items to their default GT 541 56 5 Printing ARP Files 4 Follow the procedures in 4 2 Setting the Applications Print Condition as selecting Brother GT 541 FileOutput for the printer and then click Print or OK on the application s print window Wait for a while until the following preview window appears lt mportant gt Depending on the application or the image it may take a few minutes to open the Preview window after clicking OK or Print Do not click Print or OK again a Brother GT FileQutput Preview window Job Name heartGorel cdr Date 01 23 2007 14 28 Job Comment Platen Size PLTW 14x16 Media Color White Vivid Processing Level 0 0 Double Printing Ott hk Volume Level 10 Yellow Black Off Thnk 0 08 cc Print 1 piece 8 7 0 7 Cancel 5 Click Save The following window appears Save As 2 x Save ir B My Documents 1 _4 My Music i My Pictures My FSP Files Updater _ File name heartCorel arp r Save as hype GT Print File arp Cancel
72. inue Setup exe Macrovision Corporation User Account Control helps stop unauthorized changes te your computer footy 3 M Details 5 The Installer starts installation Follow the indications of the dialogs 6 During the installation the following warning appears Click Install this driver software anyway and continue Don t install this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device SPUceeemaueeaeeaueeeeeeeuueeeaeeeaueeeneeeueeeue eee eee euueeaueueueenueesuuseaeeeaueseaeeeaeuseaureuueeeeeeauseeeueeaueseeeeeaueseeueeueeeuS0S00HS00 000000000000 000000000 000008000 00000800 000000 800 000SESEEEEESOESEEREEOEES Install this driver software anyway Only install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information ar iw See details a ae 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 24 3 Getting Started Connection with USB 2 0 Cable 1 Connect the USB 2 0 cable to your printer bower OFF 2 Connect the other end of the USB 2 0 Cable to your PC 3 Turn on your GT 541 printer Installation starts automatically The information appears
73. ion to your printer 2 Press the OK Button to display the Menu Display 3 Press the Up Down Button to select Print Direction and then press the OK Button Select Uni Directional The print direction is then changed and returns to Job Status Display lt Note gt There is no control panel indication that uni directional print has been set lt Note gt 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 81 7 Troubleshooting 7 2 5 Changing the Auto Head Cleaning Setting Your printer automatically cleans its Print Heads every 24 prints However more frequent Print Heads cleaning needs to be done depending on the environment In this case change the Auto Head Cleaning frequency as follows 1 Press the OK Button to open the Menu Display 2 Press the Up Down Button to select Maintenance and then press the OK Button 3 Press the Up Down Button to select Auto Cleaning and then press the OK Button The following display appears 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 lt Note gt Cleaning the Print Heads frequently may hasten the Wiper Cleaner consumption GT 541 82 7 Troubleshooting 7 2 6 Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles Use the Nozzle Cleanin
74. jury when using the machine or physical damage to equipment and surroundings Symbols A eee This symbol A indicates something that you should be careful of The picture inside the triangle indicates the nature of the caution that must be taken For example the symbol at left means beware of injury This symbol S indicates something that you must not do This symbol amp indicates something that you must do The picture inside the circle indicates the nature of the thing that must be done For example the symbol at left means you must make the ground connection 2 Notes on safety Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet before opening the cover of the control unit Do not touch as high voltage can result in severe injury WARNING S Do not disassemble or modify the printer otherwise Do not handle the power cord with wet hands it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with otherwise it may cause electric shocks correct operation Ask the place of purchase or a qualified technician to carry out any internal inspections adjustments or repairs that may be required 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 i WARNING gt O Do not set up the printer in a dusty enviro
75. justment after the Print Head has been replaced If the printed image is unclear then the print head timing may need to be adjusted 1 Make sure your printer is connected to your PC 2 Turnon 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 Maintenance a GT Firing Adjustment TA Basic Operation Manual Brother GT Tools rr rr Manuals al GT Fille Viewer Tnetructian Manual GT 541 94 7 Troubleshooting 7 2 9 Cleaning the Carriage Shafts If the error message Fail CRG Speed or Fail CRG Stop 1 is displayed the Carriage Shafts might be smudged with inks and dusts Clean and oil the Carriage Shafts following the procedure below 1 Turn off your printer 2 Open the Front Cover by unlocking the Cover Locks with both hands 3 Wipe the Carriage Shafts with a cloth soaked with alcohol lt Note gt Do not move the Print Heads men Fiind Carriage Shafts i Carriage Stans M Print Heads 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 Turnon your printer 7 Adjust the timing of firing See 7 2 8 Adjustment after the Print Head replacement ON OL m A N GT 541 95 7 Troubleshooting 7 2 10 Replacing the Wiper Blade The Wiper Blade needs to be replaced periodically
76. k Shows amount of ink remained in each cartridge Remained from the left lt K Black gt lt M Magenta gt lt C Cyan gt lt Y Yellow gt It flashes when ink is low Number of Print Shows Number of prints completed Total number of prints set by Printer Driver lt Note gt When one or more errors are detected error message s will be displayed instead GT 541 3 Getting Started 3 Getting Started Before using your printer it needs to be correctly setup as described in this chapter AN Do not handle the power cord with wet hands otherwise it may cause electric shocks Do not set up the printer in a dusty environment If dust collects inside the printer it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation Be sure to connect the ground If the ground connection is not secure you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock and problems with correct operation may also occur Do not bend the cords excessively or fasten them too hard with staples or anything similar to secure cords otherwise there is the danger that fire or electric shocks could occur Setting up and moving of the printer should only be carried out by a qualified technician The printer machine weighs approximately 100 kg Transporting and setting up of the printer should be carried out by four or more people The machine must be transported using the correct handling points only Do not use the cartridg
77. l Panel to start printing Remove the T shirt from the Platen See 4 7 Removing the T shirt From the Platen Set the ink with heat onto the T shirt Use the Heat Press to set the ink onto the T shirt See 4 8 Setting the Ink onto the T shirt Repeat 5 to 8 until all the prints are finished 10 Turn off your printer See 3 2 2 Turning Off Your Printer GT 541 55 5 Printing ARP Files 9 1 Making Print Data in ARP Format lt Note gt You cannot edit ARP files we recommend you save the data in the original format as well 1 Create the artwork using a graphic application See 4 2 Setting the Applications Print Condition for proper settings 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 Brother GT 541 FileOutput Document Properties Paper Quality MainSetting Rope ATR T Reese eeesrnces Flaten Size FLTN 1416 w 0 1 2 3 4 Vivid Processing C Double Printing WSs Er a lnk Yolurne Yellow Black Printing Set the following items in this window and then click OK Enter the job comment see 4 3 1 Entering the Job Comment Select the Platen size see 4 3 2 Selecting the Platen Size Select the media color see 4 3 3 Setting the Media Color Increase the viv
78. lDRAW template files are also available to help you with final layout 1 Turnon your PC 2 Insert the Install CD included to your PC 3 Open UsefulTools folder a b4bit OS 9 Manual C Troubleshooting Windows 9 UsetulTools _ Video 4 Select the language UsefulTools_XXX html 3 3 6 Installation of PC for Windows Vista Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit 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 Installation of GT 541 File Output Printer Driver Do not connect the printer to the PC at this stage lt Note gt You must be logged on with Administrator nghts on the PC 1 Turnon your PC 2 Close all open applications GT 541 23 3 Getting Started 3 Insert the Install CD included to your PC Select either 32bit_OS or 64bit_OS depends on your PC and execute Setup exe 4 The monitor tums dark and the following dialog appears when User Account Control is ON Select Continue e Ateer Beceouer T F z 1 ka j Mie i boats a nent a ia J ial I F S Ex AT P A program needs your permission to continue If wou started this program cont
79. low 13 Disconnect the tube and put the tube fitting removed from the new Print Head to prevent the ink from coming out GT 541 89 7 Troubleshooting 15 Take off your gloves an g G d remove the used Print Head by lifting up the knob 5 D La 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 V shaped groove GT 541 90 7 Troubleshooting 17 Press down the Print Head knob securely and push in the Print Head backward to align the Print Head properly Nozzle Protection Seal GT 541 91 7 Troubleshooting 20 Take off the gloves insert the flat cable into the connector and then turn down the connector tab to lock the cable lt Note gt Make sure the flat cable is inserted straight against the connector If not reconnect it correctly The flat cable is very fragile Be careful with handling it 21 Put on your gloves aga and then remove the tube fitting from the end of tube 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 OL m A
80. mediately rinse the eyes with water Keep the ink waste liquid and wash liquid out of the reach of children GT 541 72 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 Solving Printer Problems Use the table below to help solve printer problems Problem Cause Solution C Problem Cause Solution O O O O Cannot send print data from the You have selected the wrong Confirm the selected printer and USB cable not connected Disconnect and re connect the emme laana r Your PC and OS do not satisfy See 1 3 3 Software the requirements of GT 541 Information and check your PC properties Using an USB cable that does Use the USB cable that meets not meet the requirement the requirement See 1 3 4 Other requirements The USB hub is not working Connect GT 541 directly to PC properly with USB USB hub is not operationally approved Noise is disturbing the Disconnect the USB 2 0 cable communication between GT 541 once and wait for 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 propery Restart the PC Try another inlet of USB port Added USB card in PC and Connect GT 541 with the original GT 541 do not match USB port in PC Other USB device is connected Remove the other USB device with your PC and restart your PC and check if GT 541 works propery Something is wrong with the Try other or shorter USB 2 0 USB cable cables
81. n Tne Down Button may be malfunctioning 6037 Fail Panel Button ne Up Button may be malfunctioning 6038 _ Fail Panel Button The Head Cleaning Button may be malfunctioning Clean the Carriage by referring to 7 2 9 6100 Fail CRG Speed Defect in the Carriage load inthe Cleaning the Carriage Shafts If the cleaning high level has no effect contact your dealer or Brother Carriage Check whether the media is jamming in the Carriage 6102 Fail CRG STOP 1 Failure in stopping the Carriage at Clean the Carriage by referring to 1 29 the proper position Cleaning the Carriage Shafts If the cleaning has no effect contact your dealer or Brother Failure in stopping the Carriage at x ero E the proper position ASIC error Fail CRG STP PRT CR time out of the Carriage during printing 7 6105 Fail CRG STP FLS CR time out of the Carriage during flashing GT 541 Meaning Solution 110 7 Troubleshooting Error Message Meaning Solution code 6110 Fail BY EEP WRT Sei in writing to EEPROM of re 6111 Fail BY FLSH ERS ial in clearing FLASH ROM of 6112 Fail BY FLSH WRT Edi in writing to FLASH ROM of xx 6113 Fail BY FLSH CHK Defect in FLASH ROM Check Sum of BY 6114 Fail BY RAM Test Defect in RAM check of BY 6134 Fail Head VLTG Print Head voltage defect an 6150 Fail Sur Temp Ambient temperature sensor PR defect P The operation stopped because oe RAE
82. n Printer Driver see 4 3 Setting the Printer Driver Condition Color Settines a Unaynchromized Your Create Suite application are mot synchronized For consistent color Settings North America General Purpose 2 ieorking Spaces SST SRG TECE1966 2 1 US Web Coated SHOP w Fewer Options Preview SEOL cist Gan 20 Color Management Policies PGE preserve Embedded Profiles eo Preserve Embedded Profiles ne Grav proserve Embedded Profiles E Profile Mismabches Oak When Opening Ask then Pasting Missing Profiles Ask when Opening Cenarion Options Use Dither 8 bitfchannel images Advanced Controls Desaturate Monitor Colors Ey Eo 96 Blend RGB Colors Using Gamma T100 Description Herth merica General Purpose 2 Generahpurpore color pethings for screen and print in Horth Armerica Profile warnings are chtabled Photoshop CS2 GT 541 4 Printing Directly from Applications Print 1 Select File gt 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 to do Printer Driver settings and then click Print Show More Options Check Pull down menu Color Management Source Space Document SRGB IEC61966 2 1 or Untagged RGB Print Space Profile Printer Color Management Photoshop CS2 Make
83. ning Tool Storage Store the Cleaning Kits OOOO 2 3 Right 1 CompactFlash slot 2 USB port 3 Power cord socket GT 541 2 Identifying Your Printer s Parts 2 4 Rear Rear Cover GT 541 2 Identifying Your Printer s Parts 2 5 Inside of the Front Cover Cancel any operation and turn off your printer before opening the Front Cover Open the Front Cover by pushing up the Cover Locks with both hands int L gt lt Note gt If you open the Front Cover while operating the power automatically turns off Description From the left black magenta cyan and yellow Cancels an operation for safety if it detects obstructions on the Platen Wiper Cleaner Cassette Contains the Wiper Cleaner GT 541 2 Identifying Your Printer s Parts 2 6 Under the Platen Platen Height Adjustment Lever Platen Fixing Lever 10 Description Adjusts the Platen height Leftmost A is the normal T shirt position Check the exact height with Platen Button on Control Panel when you print on thicker material Fixes the Platen Tighten Loosen this lever to install uninstall the Platen and to adjust the Platen height GT 541 2 Identifying Your Printer s Parts 2 7 Control Panel O N oO O CO No Name Description Head Cleaning Cleans the Print Heads Button See 7 2 2 Cleaning the Print Heads in the Instruction Manual for the eels Returns to Standby mode
84. nment If dust collects inside the printer it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation Be sure to connect the ground If the ground connection is not secure you run a high risk of receiving a serious electric shock and problems with correct operation may also occur A 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 object inside it may result in fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation Do not allow water or oil to get onto the printer otherwise it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation If any liquids get onto the printer immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord and arrange for a service call to resolve A Do not bend the cords excessively or fasten them too hard with staples or anything similar to secure cords otherwise there is the danger that fire or electric shocks could occur Do not use the printer when smoke or a bad odor coming from the printer otherwise it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with correct operation Immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord and arrange for a service call to resolve Maintenance A Do not put your hands in the ink cartridge slot otherwise the needle inside the
85. nstall Driver amp Tools after completing the installation the message to confirm uninstallation appears If you click Yes uninstallation starts to uninstall the necessary tools but Printer Driver s is are not uninstalled If uninstallation fails a dialog box appears Uninstallation of the former version failed Do you want to continue installing the new version Click No and quit the installer Open Add or Remove Programs of Control Panel and remove Brother GT Tools Then start the installation from the beginning GT 541 17 3 Getting Started 5 During the installation the following warning appears Click Continue Anyway and continue Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware Printers haz not passed Windows Logo testing to verity its compatibility with Windows 4P Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway Windows XP Digital Signature Not Found ii a x The Microsoft digital signature affirme that software has been tested with Windows and that the software has nat been altered since it was tested The software you are about to install does not contain a M
86. nsufficient to keep print quality good 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 a 2 Press the Up Down Button to select the Maintenance and then press the OK Button GT 541 62 6 Maintenance 3 Press the Up Down Button to select the Cap Wiper Clean and then press the OK Button The Mule Blade will be atthe cleaning position Follow the message and turn off the printer 4 Open the Front Cover by unlocking the Cover Locks with both hands oS AY N 5 Pull out the Wiper Cleaner Cassette straight and slowly lt Note gt 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 6 Ifthe 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 GT 541 63 6 Maintenance 7 Push both sides of the Wiper Cleaner Cassette to open it 8 Carefully drop off the used Wiper Cleaner And dispose of in accordance with local regulations Wiper Cleaner lt Note gt 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 64 6 Maintenance 10 Clos
87. nt Document Profile olor Handling Printer Profle Rendering Fiteni Pla ELO 13950 2 Let Nustrator Geter mine colors sRGB ECG 1956 21 Felaipee Colorimetric lllustrator CS2 lt mportant gt n Illustrator 10 if Use Print Setup is selected as the Artboard and Single Full Page is selected as the View in Document Setup window proper print image will not be sent to your printer If you want to use Use Print Setup apply Tile Full Pages or Tile Imageable Areas as the View and then select Use Print Setup The tile printis not available only the last received image will be printed 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 Diver window before you print Do not check Print to File on Print window to make print files GT 541 39 4 Printing Directly from Applications An image that is smaller than 14 x 16 inches e g a letter size image may not be printed on proper positions or may result in errors If this happens follow the steps below to correct 40 1 2 3 4 9 6 7 8 Open Document Setup on File menu Select Artboard Check Use Print Setup and then click Print Setup The Print Setup window appears If Platen 14x16 is selected for Size temporally change it
88. nter should be your PC s default printer Print Cancel Your printer does not start printing until you press the Print Button The printer memory only holds one print job data at any time lt mportant gt Do not use canceling command from Printer and Faxes for Windows XP Printers for Windows 2000 Vista Devices and Printers Windows 7 in Control Panel Doing so causes an error and you may have to restart your printer Print ARP files Use GT 541 FileOutput Printer Driver which saves print data in ARP format With this you can see the detailed print conditions and estimated ink cost See S Printing ARP Files for the details lt mportant gt Do not use Print to File command in the applications Print window lt Note gt The settings of printer driver may be applied for one print it depends on the application The settings made with Control Panel of your PPC sometimes may not be applied to the application If so make the settings again in the menu of printer driver these are applied to the actual settings GT 541 30 4 Printing Directly from Applications 4 2 2 Settings for CorelDRAW 10 11 12 X3 Color settings 1 Select Tools gt Color Management 2 CorelDRAW 10 11 12 Select Color Management off as the style Color Management Generic Profile ogi A CorelDRAW 10 11 12 Generic internal RGB profile T Generic CMYK printer profile T
89. olors change as the number increase GT 541 47 4 Printing Directly from Applications 4 4 Uninstalling Installing the Platen Replace the Platen for your print material When Youth Platen 10 x 12 inches is used be sure to set 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 3 Uninstall the Platen by lifting it up straight GT 541 48 4 Printing Directly from Applications 4 4 2 Installing the Platen 1 Place the Platen ad y 2 Tighten the Platen Fixing Lever securely lt Note gt Adjust the Platen Height see 4 5 Placing the T shirt on the Platen Platen Fixing Lever GT 541 49 4 Printing Directly from Applications 4 5 Placing the T shirt on the Platen 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 seriously damaged by this To get the optimum quality print result you need to adjust the Platen height depending on the thickness of the T shirt lt Note gt If Platen height ts too low the result may be poor quality e g a straight line becomes double Adjust it
90. ow empty status At this point you will need to replace with a new 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 1 Read This First Never refill ink never reconstruct ink cartridges ink may cohere inside the cartridge bag tube or even Print Head and may cause serious damage to your printer We assume no responsibility for any problem caused by using them Only genuine new ink cartridges should be used The ink cartridges should always be installed otherwise the needles may stopped up with ink and your printer may be damaged If the printer is unused for a period of time there is a possibility that Print Heads may become blocked as ink dries To avoid this we recommend that the printer should be turned on at least once a week and press the Head Cleaning Button to clean the Print Head If you are planning not to use your printer for more than two weeks follow 6 1 5 Required Maintenance for the Long Storage to prevent ink clogging lt Note gt Only for the use in the United States This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesi
91. print options as follows go to Page Setup to do Printer Driver settings and then click Print More Options click Pull down menu Color Management Print Document Profile SRGB IEC IEC61966 2 1 or untagged Options Color Handing Let Printer Determine Colors Tho hrc 2626 rrr bern Pii ae L E bg Piia ki Tie nies Photoshop CS2 3 Goon to the Page Setup dialog and click OK lt Note gt Do not check Print to File on Print window to make print files GT 541 35 4 Printing Directly from Applications Color Palette Swatch in Install CD 1 See 3 3 5 Installing the Useful Tools and download Photoshop Color Palette called swatch in Photoshop GT 541_Colors aco 2 Select Window and check Swatches to show Click the little triangle at the right top of the window in the orange circle below to show the submenu Photoshop CS2 3 Select Replace Swatches and select file GT 541_Colors aco The swatch replaced Color Swatches Styles W lt mportant gt 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 GT 541 36 4 Printing Directly from Applications 4 2 4 Settings for Adobe Illustrator 10 CS CS2 lt mportant gt Set Brother GI 541 as t
92. propriately 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 28 4 Printing Directly from Applications 4 1 Basic Printing Procedure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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 Pro are recommended See 4 2 Setting the Applications Print Condition for further details Create the artwork using a suitable graphic application Select File gt Print menu of your application an set Printer Driver conditions See 4 3 Setting the Printer Driver Condition Turn on your printer See 3 2 1 Turning On Your Printer 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 As for sending arp file to your Printer see 5 Printing ARP Files Install the Platen of the size you have selected in step 3 See 4 4 Uninstalling Installing the Platen Set the T shirt on the Platen and adjust the Platen height See 4 5 Placing the T shirt on the Platen Press the Print Button on the Control Panel to start printin
93. qualified technician The printer machine weighs approximately 100 kg Transporting and setting up of the printer should be carried out by four or more people The machine must be transported using the correct handling points only Do not use the cartridge housings to move the machine The machine may fall down and cause injury The printer must be used on a Suitable stable surface otherwise it may tip over or fall down and Cause injury Furthermore the table that supports the printer should be at least 100 cm in width and 80 cm in depth and should be able to bear a weight of 150 kg or more This printer should only be used by operators who are appropriately trained in its operation Ensure there is adequate space left for safe working The Platen moves forward while operating and it may be injured 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 set up the printer in a place where it will be affected by vibration It may become unbalanced and fall down which cause injury or damage to the printer Do not connect the power cord until setup is complete otherwise the printer may operate if the power switch is turned on by mistake which could result in injury 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 Do not move the Plat
94. r Speer ine errita muer wales Por cokan impeceted bo CMTE PLT WLS ee peN ae lllustrator CS2 GT 541 37 4 Printing Directly from Applications Opening the new file Set the New Document settings as follows Width 14 in Height 16 in Orientation Portrait Color Mode RGB Color New Document Name Urtitled 1 Artboarnd Setup Size Custom Width 14 in Units inches Height 16 in lllustrator CS2 Color bode Printing 1 Click File gt Print menu 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 Print Print Preset Custom Printer Brother faT 541 FileOutput PPD General Qolor Management Setup Marks amp Bleed p Source Space Output sRGB IEC 1966 21 iar aphics Color Management Advanced Summary Frofile Same as Source 4 Print Space Intent Illustrator CS English Version GT 541 38 4 Printing Directly from Applications llustrator CS2 Make sure the following settings Make sure Document Profile and Printer Profile are either SRGB IEC61966 2 1 or Untagged RGB Color Handling Let Illustrator determine Colors Click Setup to do Printer Driver Settings Prini Fregel Custom Erinter Erother GT 541 FileCutput PPO Color Manageme
95. r To make print data in platen size of 10x12 inches set Width 10 inches Height 12 inches fthe print data file is not saved from the printer diver menu but application menu the extension of the print data is automatically prn although you added arp Before you use GT File Viewer to print change the extension to arp manually There are some cases reported in CorelDRAW 11 12 that outline Colors of curved texts often by 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 33 4 Printing Directly from Applications 4 2 3 Settings for Adobe Photoshop 6 7 CS CS2 Color settings 1 Select Edit gt Color Settings menu The Color Settings window appears 2 Make Color settings as follows and then click OK Advanced Mode Check Working Spaces RGB sRGB IEC61966 2 1 CMYK U S Web Coated SWOP v2 Europe ISO Coated FOGRA27 Conversion Options Intent Relative Colorimetric lt mportant gt 34 Make the artwork in RGB mode because CMYK artwork is printed colors e g black yellow and purple tum vague and dull Convert to RGB in sRGB IEC61966 2 1 profile Color space and improve the Color saturation select Image gt Arrangements to select the proper menu Or use Vivid Processing i
96. red operation lt Note gt Product names used in this manual are in general trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developer or manufacture However in this manual the marks or marks are not used Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Corel CorelDRAW and Paint Shop Pro are registered trademarks of Corel Corporation Adobe Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop Elements are either registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countnes CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation 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 1 Read This First 1 2 Unpacking Your Printer lt Note gt Your printer must be unpacked by a Brother representative or a Brother authonzed shipping company After unpacking check that the following parts are included Contact Brother Customer Service Hot Line if any of these is missing lt Note gt GT 541 Printer Rear Cover 4 Print Heads Install CD AC cord UL CSA 13A Ink Cartridges Ink GC 50K black Ink GC 50M magenta Ink GC 50C cyan and Ink GC 51Y yellow Nozzle Cleaning Kit B
97. ronment as specified Use a humidifier to keep the humidity up to 35 to keep print quality lt Note gt Your printer automatically cleans its Print Head s every 24 prints however more frequent Print Heads cleaning may need to be done depending on the environment In this case change the Auto Head Cleaning frequency see 7 2 5 Changing the Auto Head Cleaning Setting Step 2 Check the Wiper Cleaner replace it when it is full The Wiper Cleaner absorbs some waste ink carried by the Wiper Blade If Wiper Cleaner cannot absorb waste ink any more the dirty Wiper Blade wipes the Print Head Nozzles and this causes misfiring or damage the Print Head Please replace the Wiper Cleaner and clean the Wiper Blade and caps when you insert the new Black Ink Cartridge Check if it is too dirty to wipe off the waste ink Please use Cap Cleaning Kit If the black ink is not changed frequently please consider the wiper How to Check 1 See 6 1 2 Replacing the Wiper Cleaner and select Cap Wiper Clean and then tum off your printer 2 Open the Front Cover 3 Pull out the Wiper Cleaner Cassette in the left lt Note gt Do not tilt the Wiper Cleaner Cassette ink may get on your hands or clothing GT 541 76 7 Troubleshooting 4 Check the Wiper Cleaner and if it is heavily soiled replace it using the Cap Cleaning Kit see 6 1 2 Replacing the Wiper Cleaner If the Wiper Cleaner is not heavily soiled go on to the
98. ror response from 5220 Error RSP10 the Maintenance Unit while measuring negative pressure Received an error response from 5221 MNT RSP Error XX the Maintenance Unit while i updating the firmware Received an error response from 5222 MNTRSP Eror xx _ te Maintenance Unit while as re initializing after inserting the Wiper Cleaner Cassette 6000 Fail PLTN Load Platen loading error 6001 Fail PETN Unload Platen unloading error oe 6002 Fail PLTN LF Platen moving error GT 541 MNT RSP Error XX 109 7 Troubleshooting Error Message code 6003 Fail PLTN Put in Platen moving error s 6010 Fail SH EEP WRT a in writing to EEPROM of 6011 Fail SH FLSH ERS Sai in clearing FLASH ROM of 6012 Fail SH FLSH WRT Shii in writing to FLASH ROM of 6013 Fail SH FLSH CHK Defect i in FLASH ROM Check Sum of SH 6014 Fail SH RAM Test Defect in RAM check of SH 6020 Fail RTC Read Defect in the real time clock 6021 Fail No Battery Battery exhaustion of the real time clock 6031 Fail Panel Button Platen Button may be malfunctioning 6032 Fail Panel Button Print Button may be malfunctioning 6033 Fail Panel Button ne Stop Button may be malfunctioning i The Back B aN a cnet aan a Di J Check whether something is placed on the malfunctioning Control Panel 6035 Fail Panel Button The OK Button may be Contact your dealer or Brother malfunctioning 6036 Fail Panel Butto
99. s Found Mew Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Brother GT 54 IF your hardware came with an installation CD QE or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue 5 Select Install the software automatically Recommended and the click Next The installation starts When Hardware installation dialog not passed Windows Logo testing appears during installation Click Continue Anyway The installation continues If the following window appears follow the instruction below GT 541 3 Getting Started 19 3 Getting Started 6 7 8 20 1 Confirm that the Install CD is inserted properly and then click OK The following window appears fe Please insert the Compact Disc labeled Brother GT 541 So Install CO into your CO AROM drive D and then click UK Cancel You can also click OF if you want files to be copied from an alternate location such as a floppy disk or a network server 2 If install CD ts not in drive D the following window appears Click Browse to select the CD drive and then click OK The installation continues xl s The file GT 5A GFPD on Brother GT 541 Install CD is O K oF needed Cancel Type the path where the file iz located and then click OF Copy files from v Browse Ee
100. seeseseesesaeseesesaesessesensatsesausesansatees 37 4 2 5 Settings for Adobe Photoshop Elements cccccesccscsssssssssessesesseseeeseesesseseeseesesaesessesaesessesareesaesesansataes 41 4 2 6 Setting Paint Shop Pro Print CONCIION ccceccccesssssssessssseeecssseesesseseeseseeseesesaeseesesaesesaesausesausatsesanseses 42 4 2 7 Printing From Other Applications ccccsccscssesscssssecsesseseeseeecseesecsessecsesaesaesaeseeseeseeseesessesaeseesaeeeesaeeneaes 42 4 3 Setting the Printer Driver Condition cccccssssscssssessessessessesseseesecssesecoesssesesausauseesauscassesecausauseesanseasaeaeeaesas 43 4 3 1 Entering the Job COMMENA c csccscsssssssessssessessesessesssseseesseseseeseeseseeseesesesseeseseesesaeseeesaeseesesassansesansnses 44 4 3 2 Selecting the Platen SZE sssri cae Sees See a a eea a usa ie gach hia Mind 44 4 3 3 Setting the Media Color cccccccsscsssssssesssssseesecsesecsesseseesesaeseesecessessesaeseeaesaesesaesaesaeaesaesesaesateesaesateesateeses 44 4 3 4 Increasing the Vividness Of the Colors ccccccssssessssssessssseesecsesessesaeseeseseeseeeesaeseeaesaeaeaesausesaesateesaneses 44 7 3 9 SEUNG LOU DIS PINUNO easi aaa aAa eaaa aE Ea aiaa ain 44 4 3 6 Selecting the Nk WOM iisi S a 45 4 3 7 Setting Yellow Black Printing a iec ccsc2sceces Secctcediced escuela te cacaetesheeh eieiWidiece Seakteaceideectnleeaceted 46 4 3 8 Prnnting Color CMAN isisi a cd ew ential a
101. sesaseessesaeseseesatsesaesaesesaesasseeessesanseseesatsess 83 T 2 Replacing the Print FCA oses ek occa euler cetesaites a tates taweaplrcal sa dvetpnsalsenvacsutee theta ieoestuiereabauadabatnge ameanees 86 7 2 8 Adjustment after the Print Head has been replaced cccccecsseccsesssseeecseseeecseseesesesaseessesaeeeseeesenens 94 1 2 9 Cleaning the Carmiage Shafts sicsciaee cimetidine nua aduie anda Nadie ean 95 7 2 10 Replacing the Wiper Blade ccccsccsssscssesssssseseesssssecsesseessecsseseeseesessseseeseeeesoesaeeseeseeseesseesessesensnees 96 7 3 Solving Application Problems cccccesccscssesscssesecssesecsessecsesseseeseesecsesaessesausaeseesaeseeseeseesessesausausauseeecseeoneaees 102 TA Enor Messages enen e A Nea datsie les Nhe ciate att id a a 104 BE SDS CIICALION NS cso scoala esc eet eke ie ede een ee eee ee ee als 114 8 1 Mechanical SOSCMICANOIN 223 ceseciecc setae cee areata alee ess leaded nda A Oa sl aed oad ee oa 114 8 2 Software Specification ccccesssssssssessessesseseesscseesecssssesseseaseeseeseesecseesecaeseesausauseesaeseeseesesoesaesaesausaeseasaeseeseeaess 114 GT 541 1 Read This First 1 Read This First 1 1 Precautions Please observe the following precautions before using your printer Please advise the following to customers Printed colors may transfer when a printed surface rubs on a white or light colored synthetic leather made of PVC polyvinyl chloride In that cas
102. show the printer is in normal jobs available PC Data Error PC Data Error Received NG Data PC Data Error 3008 PC Data Error 3009 3010 3011 PC Data Error Non command data is mixed PC Data Error The Check Sums of the received jobs did not correspond PC Data Error GT 541 received the data that is Reboot GT 541 and send print data again not supported from the PC Contact your dealer or Brother These errors might happen when GT 541 malfunctions by environmental reasons If the error does not show the printer is 3012 4000 4001 PC Data Error 4002 PC Data Error available 4003 PC Data Error 4004 PC Data Error oO oo oo 09 Q Q Q Q O Q R N O O1 GT 541 7 Troubleshooting Error Message Meaning Solution oo 4005 PC Data Error 4006 PC Data Error GT 541 received blank print data from the PC This error Check the print data with GT File Viewer unintentionally occurs when the Check the print range set in the application 4007 Blank Data print data is simply white design on the PC object or image and when paper 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 4008 PC Data Error GT 541 received a print job that is Reboot GT 541 and send print data again improperly large in data size Contact your dealer or Brother ee These errors might happen when GT 541 P
103. slot may cause injury Environmental requirements Q Use the printer in an area which is free from sources of strong electrical noise such as electrical line noise or static electric noise Sources of strong electrical noise may cause problems with correct operation Any fluctuations in the power supply voltage should be within 10 of the rated voltage for the printer Voltage fluctuations which are greater than this may cause problems with correct operation The power supply capacity should be greater than the requirements for the printers power consumption Insufficient power supply capacity may cause problems with correct operation GT 541 The ambient temperature should be within the range of 15 C to 30 C during use Temperatures which are lower or higher than this may cause problems with correct operation The relative humidity should be within the range of 20 to 85 during use and no dew formation should occur in any devices Excessively dry or humid environments and dew formation operation may cause problems with correct Use the printer in a place which is adequately ventilated A slight odor is generated when the printed articles 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 may cause problems with correct operation CAUTION Setting up and moving of the printer should only be carried out by a
104. the package in which the new 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 68 6 Maintenance 6 Install the Waste Cartridge Tray When the error display ERROR NO WASTE INK TRA disappears the replacement of the Waste Ink Cartridge has been completed lt Note gt Dispose the used Waste Ink Cartridge in accordance with your local regulations 6 1 4 Replacing the Platen Sheet The Platen Sheet gets dirty in operation Please replace the Platen Sheet to avoid making smudges on a T shirt 1 Press the Platen Button to eject the Platen 2 Remove the Platen Sheet and the adhesive tape from the Platen 3 Clean the surfaces of the Platen using a soft cloth damped with mild detergent and then wipe it using a soft and dry cloth 4 Make sure the surface of the Platen is completely dry and then put the new Platen Sheet on the Platen It is easier if you peel off the release coated paper little by little as you put the new Platen Sheet lt Note gt Put the Platen Sheet straight against the Platen without making creases ps Press the Platen Button to install the Platen and check tt is flat GT 541 69 6 Maintenance 6 1 5 Required Maintenance for the Long Storage If you are not going to use your printer for more than two weeks clean the Print
105. to Platen 10x12 and then click OR If Platen 10x12 is selected for Size temporally change it to Platen 14x16 and then click OR Click OK on the Document Setup window Open Document Setup in File menu again and select Artboara Click Print Setup to open the Print Setup window Change Size back to the onginal setting and then click OK Click OK on the Document Setup window Landscape images may not be printed properly Check the preview on Print window and if it is not correct follow the procedure below to solve the problem 1 2 3 4 9 6 Confirm the Media Size in Print window is Defined by Driver it is set as default do not change it Change the Onentation to portrait To change the Platen Size go on to the next step If not skip to step 6 Click Setup Click Continue when the waming window appears Another Print window appears Click Preferences Change the Platen Size on Printer Driver window and then click OK Confirm the preview on the original Print window and then click Print GT 541 4 Printing Directly from Applications 4 2 5 Settings for Adobe Photoshop Elements Color settings and print settings are required before printing After the printer driver is installed set the Colors before editing the document Color settings 1 Select Color Settings on Edit menu The Color Settings window
106. to solve the ink jetting problem Use the Wiper ASSY sold separately for the replacement lie i ae Wiper Blade 1 Turn on your printer if it is off 2 Press the OK Button to open the Menu Display 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 96 7 Troubleshooting 6 Open the Front Cover by unlocking the Cover Locks with both hands e So NAY N 7 Pull out the Wiper Cleaner Cassette lt Note gt g 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 97 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 lt Note gt Do not push the Operation Arm by force GT 541 98 7 Troubleshooting 10 Remove the Wiper Blade by pulling it to the left GT 541 99 7 Troubleshooting 12 Insert the right projection of the new Wiper Blade to the slit of the right Operation Arm by pushing the right Operation Arm about 5 mm 0 2 inches to the right lt Note gt Do not push t
107. ut provoquer vommissement Puede causar diarreas y v mitos No L inchiostro pu causare vomito e diarrea et diarrh e Ne pas boire Garder les ingerir Mantenga los cartuchos de Non bere Tenere le cartucce di inchiostro cartouches d encre loign es des enfants tinta fuera del alcance de los ni os lontano dalla portata dei bambini TA HETAT DA BRERA TIWITEDA EIA osd Boyi BSICkKCHIMRT Ce RATIH tA Do not drink Trinken Sie nicht Ne pas boire No ingerir Non bere GT 541 A CAUTION Wash liquid can cause vomiting and diarrhea Do not drink In case of contact with eyes do not rub but immediately rinse the eyes with water A ACHTUNG Reinigungsflissigkeit kann das Erbrechen und Diarrh e verursachen Trinken Sie diese nicht Sollte es zum Kontakt mit Augen kommen reiben Sie diese nicht sp len Sie aber sofort die Augen mit Wasser aus A ATTENTION Liquide de nettoyage peut provoquer vomissement et diarrh e Ne pas boire En cas de contact avec les yeux ne pas frotter mais rincer abodamment les yeux a l eau A ATENCION El l quido de lavar puede causar v mitos y diarreas No ingerir En caso del contacto con los ojos l veselos inmediatamente con agua abundante sin trotar A ATTENZIONE Il liquido detergente pu causare vomito e diarrea Non bere In caso di contatto con gli occhi non strofinarli ma lavare immediatamente gli occhi con acqua Ink Cartridge Table of Contents
108. vividness of an image Slide the Vivid Processing tab to select 0 almost the same vividness as shown on the display 1 increases the vividness one level without changing the tone suitable for photo images 2 increases the vividness two levels select this to print photo images most vividly 3 increases the vividness three levels suitable for illustrated images or 4 increases the vividness four levels also suitable for illustrated images The bigger the number is the more vivid the image is printed When the original artwork is i n CMYK mode Vivid Processing 3 2 4 is recommended to increase the saturation lt Note gt The Colors may be unexpectedly changed by Vivid Processing 3 or 4 4 3 5 Setting Double Printing 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 lt Note gt When you are using this function you cannot select the ink Volume or Yellow Black Printing GT 541 44 4 Printing Directly from Applications 4 3 6 Selecting the Ink Volume To get the best print result you may need to adjust the amount of ink depending on the fabric of the 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 Brother GT

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