5. Printing AR3 Files5. Printing AR3 Files
When saving a print data in AR3 format file, you can select the printing procedure by either of these two methods
zPrint an AR3 file with GT-3 File Viewer. You can check the detailed print conditions and ink cost before sending a print data to your printer.
zSave AR3 files in a CompactFlash. You can print with Stand-alone printer without using PC.
The procedure of printing AR3 files:(1)Use GT-3 FileOutput Printer Driver and save the print data in AR3 file format. See “5-1. Making Print Data in AR3 File”.
(2)Send the AR3 file to your printer using GT-3 File Viewer or a USB flash drive.
See “5-2. Reading AR3 Files Saved in a USB flash drive” or “5-3. Sending AR3 Files from GT-3 File Viewer to your Printer”.
(3)Place the T-shirt on the Platen, adjust the Platen height and then print.
See “4-5. Placing the T-shirt on the Platen”, "4-6. Printing", "4-7. Removing the T-shirt from the Platen" and "4-8. Curing the Ink onto the T-shirt".
5-1. Making Print Data in AR3 File
GT-3 cannot print GT-541 / GT-782 print data (*.arp).
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You cannot edit AR3 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-3 FileOutput " Printer Driver and click "Properties" or "Preferences" for Printer Driver settings. (See "4-3. Setting the Printer Driver Condition ".)