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GT-541 Basic Operation Manual GARMENT PRINTER Please read this manual before using the printer. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference. GT-541 US support homepage http://www.brother-usa.com/Garmentprinters/ - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 2
Note based on California law (USA) on the use and handling of Perchlorate This product contains a CR Coin Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. GT-541 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 3
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 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 4
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 Do not put your hands in the ink cartridge slot, otherwise the - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 5
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. GT-541 iii - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 6
follow the instructions on the labels at all times when using the printer. If the labels have been removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer. 1 2 Watch your fingers, or you may be injured. 3 4 High temperature warning display 5 6 7 8 9 iv GT-541 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 7
Ink Cartridge GT-541 Wash Liquid 3932M v - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 8
27 4. Printing Directly from Applications ...28 4-1. Basic Printing Procedure...29 5. Maintenance...30 5-1. Replacing Consumables...31 5-1-1. Replacing the Ink Cartridge...31 5-1-2. Replacing the Wiper Cleaner...32 5-1-3. Replacing the Waste Ink Cartridge...37 5-1-4. Replacing the Platen Sheet...39 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 9
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 show "empty" status. At this point you will need to replace with a new Ink Cartridge - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 10
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. Only for the use in the United States This device complies with Part 15 of the - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 11
following parts are included. Contact Brother Customer Service Hot Line if any of these is missing. 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 Basic - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 12
to avoid Print Heads from clogging with dried ink. 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 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 13
Black Ink Cartridge Magenta Ink Cartridge Cyan Ink Cartridge Yellow Ink Cartridge Waste Ink Cartridge Cap Cleaning Kit Nozzle Cleaning Kit Platen Sheet Platen Sheet S Platen Sheet SS Wash Liquid Item Code GC-50K GC-50M GC-50C GC-51Y SA5629 SA5774 SA5885 SA5620 SA6401 SA8211 SA6248 GT-541 5 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 14
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. Push this up to open the Front Cover. Use this to operate your printer. See "2-7. Control Panel" for the details. Turns on/off your printer. Contains the Waste Ink Cartridge - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 15
Cartridge Storage 6 Cleaning Tool Storage 7 Filter Cartridge Storage 6 Description Load an Ink Cartridge of the appropriate color. Store the new Ink Cartridges. Store the Cleaning Kits. Store the four Filter Cartridges. 2-3. Right 1. CompactFlash slot 2. USB port 3. Power cord socket GT-541 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 16
2. Identifying Your Printer's Parts 2-4. Rear Rear Cover GT-541 8 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 17
turns off. 2 1 3 No. Name Description 1 Print Heads Jets the ink to the platen. From the left black, magenta, cyan, and yellow. 2 Obstruction Sensor Cancels an operation for safety, if it detects obstructions on the Platen. 3 Wiper Cleaner Cassette Contains the Wiper Cleaner. GT-541 9 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 18
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 10 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 19
9 Display 10 Print Button Description Indicates errors or warnings. See "2-7-1. Indication Lamps" for the details. Loads / Ejects the Platen. Cleans the Print Heads. See "7-2-2. Cleaning the Print Heads" in the Instruction Manual for the details. Cancels printing or Print Head cleaning. Returns - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 20
a print data. On: Printing data has been received. Error Lamp Off: No error is detected. On: One or more errors have been detected (See "7-4. Error Messages" in the Instruction Manual for the details). On machine initialization these lamps have a 30 second self check time. GT-541 12 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 21
the left, / / / ). It flashes when ink is low. 8 Number of Print Shows "Number of prints completed"/ "Total number of prints set by Printer Driver". When one or more errors are detected, error message(s) will be displayed instead. GT-541 13 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 22
only. Do not use the cartridge 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 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 23
direct sunlight, dust and extremes of humidity. Never use an extension cable. A working 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 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 24
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" in Instruction Manual (PDF) to prevent ink clogging. GT-541 16 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 25
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 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 26
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). 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 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 27
(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 19 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 28
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 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 29
to your PC. (3) Turn on your GT-541 printer. Brother GT-541 Printer Driver starts installing automatically. 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 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 30
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 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 31
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 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 32
warning appears. Click "Install this driver software anyway" and continue. (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 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 33
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 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 34
Adjusting the Display Contrast (1) Press the OK Button on your printer's Control Panel. The following display appears. (2) Use the Up/ 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 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 35
Started 3-4-3. Language (1) Press the OK Button on your printer's Control Panel. (2) Use the Up/Down Button to / 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 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 36
This printer should only be used by operators who are appropriately trained in its operation. Do not move the Platen by hand. The Printer may be seriously damaged by this. When a problem occurs with the operation of the printer, contact the place of purchase or a qualified technician. GT-541 28 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 37
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" in Instruction Manual (PDF). (6) Install the Platen of the - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 38
, 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 30 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 39
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 5-1-2. Replacing the Wiper Cleaner". To keep the best print result, your printer will show empty status for the color cartridge - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 40
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 "5-1-2. Replacing the Wiper Cleaner" and replace the attached Wiper Cleaner and clean the surroundings. This - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 41
your hands or clothing. Do not touch the Clearance Sensor (the bar above the Wiper Cleaner Cassette). (6) If the ink inside of the Wiper Cleaner Cassette is soiled with ink: Wear gloves and remove the ink with a dry cloth, and then clean with a moist cloth Inside the Wiper Cleaner Cassette GT-541 33 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 42
5. 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 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 34 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 43
comes with the new Black Ink Cartridge. The following items are included. (12) Wear the gloves, and wet both sides of a Clean Applicator with the Wash Liquid. Use only the Wash Liquid included to wet the Clean Applicators; using other liquid will cause damage to the Print Heads. GT-541 35 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 44
Print Head Caps. Use one side of the Clean Applicator to clean one Print Head Cap. 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 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 45
> 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 37 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 46
Cartridge from the Waste Cartridge Tray, and put it in 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 - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 47
5. Maintenance (6) Install the Waste Cartridge Tray. When the error display" ERROR NO WASTE INK TRAY " disappears, the replacement of the Waste Ink Cartridge has been completed. Dispose the used Waste Ink Cartridge in accordance with your local regulations. 5-1-4. Replacing the Platen Sheet - Brother International GT-541 | Basic Instruction Manual - English - Page 48
Basic Operation Manual http://www.brother.com/ 1-5, Kitajizoyama, Noda-cho, Kariya 448-0803, Japan. Phone: 81-566-95-0088 © 2005-2007, 2010 Brother Industries, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. This is the original instructions. GT-541 SA6123-801 E 2010.01. B (1)
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