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Sprache: Englisch
Content:
Table of Contents
1. About GT-3 Series ··································1
1-1. Specifications…………………………………………….. 1
1-2. Software Specifications ………………………………. 1
1-3. Identifying Your Printer’s Parts…………………….. 2
1-3-1. Front ………………………………………………………. 2
1-3-2. Right ………………………………………………………. 3
1-3-3. Rear……………………………………………………….. 3
1-3-4. Inside of the Front Cover ………………………… 4
1-3-5. Upper part of the Maintenance Unit ………… 5
1-3-6. Under the Platen……………………………………… 6
1-3-7. Control Panel ………………………………………… 7
1-3-7-1. Display ………………………………………………. 8
1-3-7-2. Menu list………………………………………………. 9
2. Setting up GT-3 Series ························11
2-1. Setup Requirements…………………………………… 11
2-1-1. Environment……………………………………………. 11
2-1-2. Required Tools ……………………………………….. 12
2-1-3. Other Requirements………………………………… 12
2-1-4. Consumable Requirements and Options ….. 13
2-2. Unpacking …………………………………………………. 14
2-2-1. Unpacking Procedure ……………………………… 14
2-2-2. Transportation of GT-3…………………………….. 15
2-2-3. Installing Waste Ink Tank…………………………. 16
2-2-4. Removing protection materials…………………. 16
2-3. Levelling GT-3……………………………………………. 18
2-4. Setting up GT-3 Series……………………………….. 19
2-4-1. Installing the Print Heads …………………………. 19
2-5. Preparing your PC ……………………………………… 25
2-5-1. When you have GT-541 / GT-782 ……………. 25
2-5-2. PC preparation: For Windows XP (32 bit) …. 25
2-5-3. Connection with USB 2.0 Cable:
For Windows XP ………………………………………………. 26
2-5-4. Network Settings: For Windows XP………….. 28
2-5-4-1. Assignment of your computer’s
Address …………………………………… 28
2-5-4-2. Assignment of GT-3’s IP Address …………. 31
2-5-4-3. GT-3 Setting on the LAN………………………. 33
2-5-5. PC Preparation: For Windows Vista / Windows 7
/ Windows 8 (32 bit / 64 bit) ………………………… 40
2-5-6. Connection with USB 2.0 Cable: Windows Vista
/ Windows 7 / Windows 8 …………………………… 41
2-5-7. Network Settings: For Windows Vista / Windows
7 / Windows 8 ………………………………………….. 42
2-5-7-1. Assignment of your computer’s
Address …………………………………………………. 42
2-5-7-2. Assignment of GT-3’s IP Address …………. 45
2-5-7-3. GT-3 Setting on the LAN………………………. 47
2-5-8. Troubleshooting …………………………………….. 54
2-5-8.1 Windows 7 / Windows 8 will not recognize the
GT-3 Printer Driver after you connect to your PC
with USB cable………………………………………….. 54
2-6. Preparation and Check before Use……………… 60
2-6-1. Installing Ink Cartridge……………………………… 60
2-6-2. Installing Ink ……………………………………………. 62
2-6-3. Test Print ………………………………………………… 65
2-6-4. Head Cleaning………………………………………… 67
2-6-5. Firing Adjustment of the Print Heads ………… 68
2-6-6. Aligning the Print Position of White / Color Print
Heads……………………………………………………….. 72
3. Operation ························································75
3-1. Menu…………………………………………………………. 75
3-1-1. User Menu / Advanced Menu…………………… 75
3-1-2. Supplementary description of the User
Menu ……………………………………………………………….. 75
3-1-2-1. Test Print……………………………………………. 76
3-1-2-2. Maintenance Parts Exchange……………… 76
3-1-2-3. Tube Cleaning……………………………………. 77
3-1-3. How to go to Advanced Menu ………………….. 77
3-1-4. List of Advanced Menu ……………………………. 77
3-1-5. Description of the Advanced Menu …………… 78
3-1-5-1. CR Origin Sensor Adjustment……………… 78
3-1-5-2. Firmware Update ……………………………….. 78
3-1-5-3. Output Check …………………………………….. 78
3-1-5-4. Input Check ……………………………………….. 78
3-1-5-5. Temperature Adjustment…………………….. 79
3-1-5-6. Solid Print…………………………………………… 79
3-1-5-7. Log Level …………………………………………… 79
3-1-5-8. Pump Pressure ………………………………….. 80
3-2. Firmware Update ……………………………………….. 82
3-2-1. The difference between GT-3 Firmware
Update (PC) and USB Flash Drive ……………… 82
3-2-2. How to Update from USB Flash Drive………. 82
3-2-3. Countermeasure for Cancelled Update…….. 83
3-2-3-1 Confirmation of Cancelled conditions. …… 83
3-2-3-2. Restart the updates except Main
GT-3 Series
GT-3 Series
program…………………………………………………….. 83
3-2-3-3. Update with Boot System program………. 83
3-2-3-4 Upgrade in Flash ROM writing error……… 84
3-3. GT-3 Service Tool………………………………………. 85
3-3-1. Precautions of using GT-3 Service Tool……. 85
3-3-2. Resetting „Clean Tube W“ Warning………….. 85
3-3-3. Demonstration Mode……………………………….. 86
3-4. Getting Log File and Analysis ……………………… 86
3-4-1. Precautions of getting Log File…………………. 86
3-4-2. Getting Log File ………………………………………. 87
3-4-3. View Log File with GT-3 Service Tool……….. 87
4. Solving Print Quality Problems ··89
4-1. Checking the Cause of Misfiring………………….. 90
4-1-1. Detailed Check Flow ……………………………….. 91
4-1-2. Heavy misfiring in printing (Checking Cracks
inside the Tube) ……………………………………….. 98
4-1-3. Faded Print by Dryness (Changing the
Wipe Frequency) ……………………………………….. 100
4-1-4. Cleaning the Tubes and Print Heads
(White/Color Tube Cleaning) ………………………. 101
5. Regular Maintenance ···························106
5-1. Cleaning ……………………………………………………. 108
5-1-1. Cleaning the Print Head Caps and Wiper
Blades……………………………………………………….. 108
5-1-2. Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles ……………… 110
5-1-3. White Ink Maintenance ……………………………. 112
5-1-4. Cleaning the inside of the printer………………. 113
5-1-5. Cleaning the Encoder Strip………………………. 113
6. Replacing Parts ·········································116
6-1. Replacing the Printer Parts …………………………. 117
6-1-1. Required Tools ……………………………………….. 117
6-1-2. Assembling/Disassembling the Covers …….. 118
6-1-3. Assembling/Disassembling of the Platen ….. 123
6-1-4. Platen Belt and Reduction Belt…………………. 128
6-1-5. Adjusting the tension of Platen Belt and
Reduction Belt …………………………………………… 133
6-1-6. Platen Motor …………………………………………… 135
6-1-7. Platen Pulley Ball Bearing………………………… 139
6-1-8. Platen Origin Sensor……………………………….. 142
6-1-9. Adjustment of the Platen Sensor Dog……….. 144
6-1-10. Platen Top Plate and Shoulder Bar ………… 147
6-1-11. Leveling of the Platen Top Plate……………… 150
6-1-12. Carriage Motor………………………………………. 153
6-1-13. Carriage Driving Parts……………………………. 155
6-1-14. Encoder Strip………………………………………… 158
6-1-15. Sensor Flap ………………………………………….. 162
6-1-16. Assembling / Disassembling of the
Maintenance Unit …………………………………….. 165
6-1-17. Wiper Cleaner……………………………………….. 171
6-1-18. Checking and Adjusting the Wiper
Blade Assy ………………………………………………… 173
6-1-19. Pump Tube …………………………………………… 178
6-1-20. Suction Pump Assy……………………………….. 183
6-1-21. Replace the Pump Sensor …………………….. 188
6-1-22. Cap Rubber ………………………………………….. 190
6-1-23. Cassette SW Harness Assy…………………… 192
6-1-24. Sensor for the CL Drive Cam…………………. 194
6-1-25. Motor of the CL Drive Cam…………………….. 196
6-1-26. Wiper Sensor………………………………………… 198
6-1-27. Adjusting the Height of Wiper Blade ……….. 200
6-1-28. Adjusting the position of Wiper Blades ……. 203
6-1-29. Wiper Motor ………………………………………….. 205
6-1-30. Waste Ink Tubes …………………………………… 206
6-1-31. Solenoid for Head Cleaning …………………… 211
6-1-32. Ink Supply Mechanism ………………………….. 213
6-1-33. Replacing the Filter on the Print Head…….. 220
6-1-33-1. Replacing the Filter for CMYK………….. 220
6-1-33-2. Replacing the Filter for White …………… 223
6-1-34. Ink Switch Dog ……………………………………… 226
6-1-35. Tubes …………………………………………………… 232
6-1-36. Needles………………………………………………… 267
6-1-37. Ink Retrieval Unit (GT-381/
GT-361 only) ……………………………………………….. 273
6-1-38. Print Heads…………………………………………… 279
6-1-39. Print Head FFC …………………………………….. 288
6-1-40. Waste Ink Units …………………………………….. 292
6-1-41. Exhaust Fan …………………………………………. 299
6-1-42. Removing the Needle Felt……………………… 301
6-1-43. Felts on Cartridge Base…………………………. 307
6-2. Replacing the Electrical Parts……………………… 309
6-2-1. Precautions in Adjustment……………………….. 309
6-2-2. Control Box, Operation Panel, PCBs………… 310
6-2-3. Motors, Solenoids, Sensors and Switches… 311
6-2-4. Control Box Assy…………………………………….. 313
6-2-5. Connectors …………………………………………….. 314
6-2-6. Connector Locations ……………………………….. 314
6-2-7. Main PCB Assy ………………………………………. 318
6-2-8. EMC Filter………………………………………………. 322
6-2-9. Speaker………………………………………………….. 322
6-2-10. Power Unit ……………………………………………. 323
6-2-11. Surge Absorber PCB Assy …………………….. 324
6-2-12. Control Box Assy…………………………………… 325
GT-3 Series
6-2-13. Panel Body Assy…………………………………… 330
6-2-14. Panel PCB Assy……………………………………. 332
6-2-15. USB Host PCB Assy……………………………… 334
6-2-16. Encoder PCB Assy ……………………………….. 335
6-2-17. Maintenance PCB Assy…………………………. 336
6-2-18. Carriage PCB Assy……………………………….. 337
6-2-19. Ink Sensor PCB Assy ……………………………. 339
6-2-20. Ink Switch PCB Assy …………………………….. 340
6-2-21. Lithium Battery………………………………………. 342
6-2-22. FFC ……………………………………………………… 343
7. Transporting the GT-3 Series /
Required Maintenance for Long-term
Storage····································································346
7-1. Transporting the GT-3 Series ……………………… 346
7-2. Required Maintenance for Long-term
Storage …………………………………………………………… 350
8. Error Code List ··········································354
8-1. Interpreting the Display……………………………….. 354
8-2. Warnings …………………………………………………… 354
8-3. Error Messages …………………………………………. 356
9. Block Diagram of the Control
Circuit ···················································365
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