CAUTION

Installation

Setting up and moving of the printer should only be

Do not set up the printer in a place where it will be

carried out by a qualified technician.

affected by vibration. It may become unbalanced

The printer machine weighs approximately 111 kg

and fall down, which cause injury or damage to the

printer.

(245 lb). Transporting and setting up of the printer

 

should be held in proper way.

Do not connect the power cord until setup is

The machine may fall down and cause injury.

complete, otherwise the printer may operate if the

The printer must be used on a suitable stable

power switch is turned on by mistake, which could

result in injury.

surface, otherwise it may tip over or fall down and

 

cause injury.

Do not climb onto the printer or place heavy objects

Furthermore, the table that supports the printer

on top of it, otherwise it may become unbalanced

should be at least 137 cm (53.9 inch) in width and

and tip over or fall down and cause injury.

104.5 cm (41.1 inch) in depth, and should be able to

 

bear a weight of 150 kg (330 lb) or more.

 

Printing

This printer should only be used by operators who

Do not move the Platen by hand.

are appropriately trained in its operation.

The Printer may be mechanically and electrically

Ensure there is adequate space left for safe working.

damaged.

 

The Platen moves forward while operating and it

Do not put your hands inside the covers while the

may be injured.

printer’s power is turned on, otherwise your hands

Do not handle the platen while printing. If your hand

may touch against moving parts and this may result

in injury.

gets caught between the platen or the T-shirt tray

 

and the covers, it may be injured.

When a problem occurs with the operation of the

 

printer, contact the place of purchase or a qualified

 

technician.

Maintenance

Wait at least 1 minute after turning off the power

Take care not to let the liquids: Ink, Wash Liquid,

switch before opening the front cover.

Maintenance Solution, Pretreatment or waste liquid

Do not touch the head heat sink as it may be HOT

come into contact with your eyes or onto your skin,

and may cause a burn.

otherwise inflammation can result. In case of contact

Be careful not to get your fingers caught when

with eyes, do not rub but immediately rinse the eyes

with water.

closing the front cover, otherwise it may result in

Furthermore, do not drink the liquids: Ink, Wash

injury to your fingers.

Liquid, Maintenance Solution, Pretreatment or waste

 

Do not move the Platen by hand.

liquid under any circumstances, as they can cause

The Printer may be mechanically and electrically

vomiting and diarrhea.

damaged.

Keep the liquids out of the reach of children.

Do not disassemble the ink cartridge.

Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when

 

handling the grease, so that they do not get into

 

your eyes or onto your skin. If the grease get into

 

your eyes or onto your skin, inflammation can result.

 

Furthermore, do not drink or eat the grease. They

 

may cause diarrhea or vomiting.

 

Keep the grease out of the reach of children.

 

When replacing parts and installing optional

 

accessories, be sure to use only genuine Brother

 

parts.

 

Brother will not be held responsible for any

 

accidents or problems resulting from the use of

 

non-genuine parts.

GT-3 Series

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