Brother GT-782 Instruction Manual

GT-782 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual before using the printer. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. GARMENT

GT-782 1. Read This First 1 １. Read This First １-１. Precautions Please observe the following precautions before using your printer.  Please advise

GT-782 7. Troubleshooting91(6) Remove the Ink Cartridge (Color) or the Maintenance Solution (White) and then press the OK Button. The black example

7. Troubleshooting(10) Turn up the appropriate flat cable connector tab, and then disconnect the flat cable. Flat Cable Connector Tab Connector T

7. Troubleshooting(12) Rotate the tube connector 90 degrees as shown below. (13) Disconnect the tube and put the tube fitting removed from the ne

7. Troubleshooting(16) Remove the Protective Tube from the new Print Head, and then install the new Print Head by holding the knob, and holding the

7. Troubleshooting(18) Turn the lever to the direction of the arrow to lock the Print Head. (19) Remove the Nozzle Protection Seal by pulling it u

7. Troubleshooting(21) Put on your gloves again, and then remove the tube fitting from the end of tube. (22) Insert the tube into the new Print He

7. Troubleshooting(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

7. Troubleshooting(4) Adjust the firing timing of left/right Print Heads on the left/right Platens. Select "Firing Adjustment" and click

GT-782 7. Troubleshooting99(4) Press the Up/Down Button to select the “Cap/Wiper Clean”, and then press the OK Button. The following message appear

7. Troubleshooting(9) Push the right Operation Arm about 5 mm (0.2 inches) to the right and pull out the Wiper Blade as holding its left. <Note&

1. Read This First Tubes and Print Heads for White must be cleaned with Maintenance Solution once a week by the menu Tube Cleaning. The Warning &q

7. Troubleshooting(10) Remove the Wiper Blade by pulling it to the left. (11) Insert the left projection of the new Wiper Blade to the slit of the

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

GT-782 7. Troubleshooting1037-2-10. Setting Extra Wipe When you print under the hot and dry condition, sometimes the printer can not keep the prin

7. Troubleshooting７-３. Solving Application Problems See also the pages of each application software in “4. Printing Directly from Applications”. Pro

7. Troubleshooting７-４. Error Messages Here is a complete list of error messages that GT-782 shows. The "L" on the Display means error(s) i

7. TroubleshootingError code Message Meaning Solution 2003 NO INK White-4 White 4 Ink Cartridge is not installed. Install a White Ink Cartridg

7. TroubleshootingError code Message Meaning Solution 2101 Not Enough Area The Compact Flash does not have enough area for storing logs. Check t

7. TroubleshootingError code Message Meaning Solution 4004 PC Data Error 4005 PC Data Error 4006 PC Data Error GT-782 received the data that i

7. TroubleshootingError code Message Meaning Solution 4201 Language Error 4202 Language Error Error in program of selected language Update firm

7. TroubleshootingError code Message Meaning Solution 5090 BYSH: Cap On TO Cap opening request time-out (Cap opening completion message did no

1. Read This First １-２. Unpacking Your Printer <Note> Your printer must be unpacked by a Brother representative or a Brother authorized shippi

7. TroubleshootingError code Message Meaning Solution 5218 MNT RSP Error: XX An overrun, framing error or parity error has occurred. ** 5219 MN

GT-782 7. Troubleshooting112Error code Message Meaning Solution 6102 Fail: CRG STOP 1 Failure in stopping the Carriage at the proper position Ch

7. TroubleshootingError code Message Meaning Solution 7012 PRG: SH Event TO Error inside the program (Time-out of waiting for the vent/message o

GT-782 7. Troubleshooting114Error code Message Meaning Solution 9111 LVDS: RCV TIMEOUT1 LVDS internal PCB comm. error (LVDS receive timeout 1) **

7. TroubleshootingError Messages of Maintenance Unit Error code Message Meaning Solution CA Cap Driver Overheat The operation stopped because th

8. Specifications８. Specifications ８-１. Mechanical Specification Dimensions 2662 (W) ×1141 (D) ×830 (H) mm (104.8 × 44.9 × 32.7 inch ) Weight (GT-7

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GT-782 1. Read This First41-3-3. Software Information Supported OS: Latest Windows XP (32 bit), Windows Vista (32 bit / 64 bit), Windows 7 (32 bit

GT-782 1. Read This First 51-3-5. Consumable Requirements For ordering new or replacement items please use the codes below. Consumable Item Code B

2. Identifying Your Printer’s Parts２. Identifying Your Printer’s Parts ２-１. Front 4322M No. Name Description 1 Platen Holds the T-shirt to be p

2. Identifying Your Printer’s Parts ２-２. Left 4323M No. Name Description 1 2 3 4 Ink Cartridge Slot Load the Ink Cartridges of the appropriate c

2. Identifying Your Printer’s Parts２-４. Inside of the Front Cover Cancel any operation, restore the Platens and turn off your printer before openin

2. Identifying Your Printer’s Parts ２-５. Under the Platen 4327M No. Name Description 1 Platen Height Adjustment Lever Adjusts the Platen heigh

2. Identifying Your Printer’s Parts２-６. Control Panel Control Panel (Left) Control Panel (Right) 4328M No. Name Description 1 Error Lamp Ind

Note based on California law (USA) on the use and handling of Perchlorate This product contains a CR Coin Lithium Battery which contains Perc

GT-782 2. Identifying Your Printer’s Parts 112-6-1. Indication Lamps The lamps on the control panel indicate the status of your printer as shown bel

GT-782 2. Identifying Your Printer’s Parts122-6-2. Display Menu Display: This display is used to select an operation for maintenance or setting up

GT-782 2. Identifying Your Printer’s Parts 132-6-3. Menu List There are some differences in Left/Right menu. White Ink menus are in the right and Co

2. Identifying Your Printer’s Parts Right Menu Content Head Cleaning Executes Head Cleaning by one or all four Print Heads. Test Print Prints to

3. Getting Started ３. Getting Started Before using your printer, it needs to be correctly setup as described in this chapter. WARNING Do not hand

3. Getting Started３-１. Placing Your Printer Locate your printer taking the following into account  Environmental conditions are suitable.  Avoid

3. Getting Started ３-２. Turning On/Off Your Printer <Note> Before you connect the power cord, make sure:  The Ink Cartridges and Wiper Clea

3. Getting Started３-３. Preparing Your PC This section describes how to install the GT-782 Printer Driver (FileOutput), manuals (Basic Operation Manu

3. Getting Started 3-3-2. PC preparation: For Windows XP (32 bit) Do not connect the printer to the PC at this stage. <Note> You must be l

3. Getting Started3-3-3. Connection with USB 2.0 Cable: for Windows XP (1) Connect the USB 2.0 cable to your printer (power OFF). <Note>

Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER printer. Before using your new printer, please read the safety instructions below and the explanations given

GT-782 3. Getting Started 21(5) Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)”, and the click “Next”. The installation starts. When &quo

GT-782 3. Getting Started223-3-4. Opening the installed manuals (1) Click “All Programs” on “Start” menu. (2) Select "Manuals“ in "Broth

GT-782 3. Getting Started 233-3-5. Opening the Useful Tools Useful Tools are installed in "Useful Tools“ in "Brother GT-782 Tools”. Color

GT-782 3. Getting Started243-3-6. Installation of PC for Windows Vista / Windows 7 (32 bit / 64 bit) Refer first to "3-3-3. Connection with USB

3. Getting Started (5) The Installer starts installation. Follow the indications of the dialogs. (6) During the installation, the following warnin

3. Getting Started３-４. Setting Up Your Printer Adjust the display contrast and the speaker volume as required. 3-4-1. Adjusting the Display Contras

4. Printing Directly from Applications ４. Printing Directly from Applications WARNING If a foreign object gets inside the printer, immediately tu

GT-782 4. Printing Directly from Applications28４-１. Basic Printing Procedure (1) Set the proper color settings and print conditions of the applicat

GT-782 4. Printing Directly from Applications 29Print Layout: Your printer has a large print area 14x 16 inches (35 x 40 cm), Any application has a

4. Printing Directly from Applications4-2-2. Settings for CorelDRAW Color settings: (1) Select [ Tools ] > [ Color Management ] (2) Core

GT-782 ii WARNING Installation Do not set up the printer in a dusty environment. If dust collects inside the printer, it may cause fire or electric

4. Printing Directly from Applications Print Area: (1) Select [ File ] > [ Print Setup ] menu. (2) Select “Brother GT-782” or "Brother

4. Printing Directly from ApplicationsConvert to Bitmap: (1) Select [ Bitmaps ] > [ Convert to Bitmap... ] menu. (2) CorelDRAW 10/11/12: Make

4. Printing Directly from Applications Change RGB=255 bitmap white to RGB=254: RGB=255 (paper color) white is always transparent with no ink print

4. Printing Directly from Applications4-2-3. Settings for Adobe Photoshop Color settings: (1) Select [ Edit ] > [ Color Settings ] menu. The Col

4. Printing Directly from Applications Print: (1) Select [ File ] > [ Print with Preview Alt + Ctrl + P ] menu (depends on versions). When t

4. Printing Directly from ApplicationsPhotoshop CS2/CS3 Make print options as follows, go to "Page Setup..." to do Printer Driver settings

4. Printing Directly from Applications Color Swatch in Useful Tools: (1) See "3-3-5. Opening the Useful Tools" and download Photoshop C

4. Printing Directly from ApplicationsChange RGB=255 bitmap white to RGB=254: RGB=255 (paper color) white is always transparent with no ink printe

4. Printing Directly from Applications 4-2-4. Settings for Adobe Illustrator <Important!>  Set Brother GT-782 as the default printer before y

4. Printing Directly from ApplicationsOpening the new file: Set the New Document settings as follows: Width: 14 in (355.6 mm) Height: 16 in (406.4

CAUTION Installation Setting up and moving of the printer should only be carried out by a qualified technician. The printer machine weighs appro

GT-782 4. Printing Directly from Applications 41 Illustrator CS2/CS3: Make sure the following settings. Document Profile and Printer Profile are eit

4. Printing Directly from ApplicationsColor Swatch in Useful Tools: (1) See "3-3-5. Opening the Useful Tools" and download Illustrator

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 positi

GT-782 4. Printing Directly from Applications444-2-5. Settings for Adobe Photoshop Elements Color settings and print settings are required before pr

GT-782 4. Printing Directly from Applications 454-2-6. Setting Paint Shop Pro Print Condition Color settings: (1) Select [ File ] > [ Preference

4. Printing Directly from Applications４-３. Setting the Printer Driver Condition <Important!> RGB-255 (paper color) is transparent with no ink

GT-782 4. Printing Directly from Applications 47(3) Click "Advanced " button and open the Advanced Menu. The upper menu is only for White

GT-782 4. Printing Directly from Applications484-3-4. Setting the White Volume Adjust the amount of Mask / Highlight White ink. Mask [ 3 ] makes t

GT-782 4. Printing Directly from Applications 494-3-5. Selecting the Color Processing for increasing the Vividness This menu is an advanced Vivid Pr

GT-782 4. Printing Directly from Applications504-3-7. CMYK Color Inks for Color ink only This menu is available only for [ Color Only ]. It is the s

[3] Warning labels The following warning labels appear on the printer. Please follow the instructions on the labels at all times when using the printe

GT-782 4. Printing Directly from Applications 514-3-8. Setting Print Direction as Uni-Directional This settings is available only When GT-782 printe

4. Printing Directly from Applications４-４. Uninstalling / Installing the Platen Replace the Platen for your print material. When the option Platen e

4. Printing Directly from Applications 4-4-2. Installing the Platen (1) Place the Platen. (2) Tighten the Platen Fixing Lever securely. <No

4. Printing Directly from Applications4-4-3. Lowering the Platen height By replacing to the GT-541's parts the Platen height can be lower by 10

4. Printing Directly from Applications ４-５. Placing the T-shirt on the Platen CAUTION Ensure there is adequate space left for safe working. The P

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

4. Printing Directly from Applications (7) Press the Platen Button to insert the Platen, and check the gap between the Obstruction Sensor and the T

4. Printing Directly from Applications４-６. Printing CAUTION Ensure there is adequate space left for safe working. The Platen moves forward while

GT-782 4. Printing Directly from Applications 59(3) Roll a roller on the surface so that the Pretreatment can sink equally. (4) Put the T-shirt

4. Printing Directly from Applications４-７. Removing the T-shirt from the Platen (1) Hold the shirt slightly to allow are to get between the shirt a

Ink Cartridge 4321MMaintenance Solution Pretreatment Wash Liquid GT-782 v

5. Printing ARP Files５. Printing ARP Files When saving a print data in ARP format file, you can select the printing procedure by either of these two

GT-782 5. Printing ARP Files62(4) Print with the application's print menu. Wait for a while until the following preview window appears. Click

5. Printing ARP Files５-２. Reading ARP Files Saved in a CompactFlash <Note>  Use a CompactFlash that meets the requirements (see “1-3-4. Othe

5. Printing ARP Files５-３. Sending ARP Files from GT File Viewer to your Printer (1) Double-click the ARP file directly or select the GT File Viewer

5. Printing ARP Files A print data example made by GT-541 Printer Driver (Continued on the next page) GT-78２ 65

5. Printing ARP Files(3) When the White data is included, you can simulate the print by changing the background color. Click [ Change ] button and

5. Printing ARP Files Simulation with the brown background (R=128, G=64, B=64) (4) Confirm the print conditions and layout, then click “Send to GT

6. Maintenance６. Maintenance For optimum product performance regular maintenance is required. DANGER Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the

6. Maintenance ６-１. Replacing Consumables This section describes how to replace the consumables and the maintenance of the printer. 6-1-1. Repl

6. Maintenance<Note> Confirm the color of the ink cartridge. Loading a wrong color causes serious damage to print quality, and could damage

GT-782 Table of Contents 1. Read This First ...

6. Maintenance (6) If the ink inside of the Wiper Cleaner Cassette is soiled with ink: Wear gloves and remove the ink with a dry cloth, and then cl

GT-78２ 6. Maintenance72(10) Close the Wiper Cleaner Cassette. Make sure that the bottom of the Wiper Cleaner is set within the two projections on th

GT-78２ 6. Maintenance 73(14) Use the other side of the wet Clean Applicator to clean the rear of the Wiper Blade. (15) Wet other two Clean Applica

GT-78２ 6. Maintenance746-1-3. Loading / Retrieving White Ink Do not leave the White ink inside the printer. White pigment precipitates and may cause

GT-78２ 6. Maintenance 756-1-4. Waste Ink Disposal Use a polyethylene tank for additional Waste Ink Tank. The amount of the Waste Ink in the White

GT-78２ 6. Maintenance766-1-6. Required Maintenance for the Long Storage If you are not going to use your printer for about two weeks, clean the Prin

GT-78２ 6. Maintenance 77(6) Fill the Print Head Caps with Wash Liquid to prevent from ink clogging inside. <Note> Be careful not to spill th

7. Troubleshooting７. Troubleshooting WARNING Do not put your hands in the ink cartridge slot, otherwise the needle inside the slot may cause injur

GT-782 7. Troubleshooting79 ７-１. Solving Printer Problems Use the table below to help solve printer problems. Problem Cause Solution Cannot send p

7. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution An error occurred just after turning on GT-782. An error occurred. Check the error code with "7-4.

GT-782 4-3-3. Setting the Ink...

GT-782 7. Troubleshooting81 ７-２. Solving Print Quality Problems Use the table below to solve print quality problems. Problem Cause Solution The gr

GT-782 7. Troubleshooting82 Problem Cause Solution Print Heads hit garment Keep the surface flat (esp. both edges) and take care in removing th

7. Troubleshooting<Note>  It is very important the machine is used in an environment as specified. Use a humidifier to keep the humidity up t

7. Troubleshooting(5) Check the Wiper Blade, and if it is damaged or worn , replace it using the Wiper ASSY (see “7-2-9. Replacing the Wiper Blade”

GT-782 7. Troubleshooting857-2-2. Cleaning the Print Heads Your printer automatically cleans its Print Heads every 24 prints (you can change the fre

7. Troubleshooting(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

7. Troubleshooting7-2-4. Changing the Print Direction When there are large gaps between the Print Heads and printed medium, or when printing on very

GT-782 7. Troubleshooting887-2-6. Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles Use the Nozzle Cleaning Kit to clean the Head Nozzle. <Note> Pay careful att

GT-782 7. Troubleshooting89(8) Open the Nozzle cleaning Kit. Wear the gloves and wet a Clean Applicator with full of Wash Liquid. <Note>  N

GT-782 7. Troubleshooting90(10) Insert the Wiper Cleaner Cassette straight into your printer. <Note> Do not touch the Clearance Sensor (the b