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GTX Daily Operations Guide

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! PH A 3 mm PH F 10 mm Ink Mist Ink Mist GOOD BAD 1 3 2 1 3 2 BEST PRACTICE FOR PRINTING >>> A MUST ! There are several maintenance procedures that must be performed on a daily, weekly, or prompted basis in order to keep your printer performing properly. This short guide describes the maintenance procedures that must be performed. > Please see the Instruction Manual for each specific maintenance procedure for step by step instructions. > ALWAYS KEEP THE CLOSEST DISTANCE BETWEEN THE PRINTHEADS AND THE SURFACE OF THE GARMENT! IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR THE LONG LIFE OF YOUR PRINTER! > if you have to print above hem and seams, go for UNI-directional printing to keep quality! ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE PLATEN GTX MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW To adjust the platen height, loosen the Platen Fixing Lever and move the Platen Height Adjustment Lever . to a lower position. Re-tighten the Platen Fixing Lever if you are happy with new distance. Flaten down all the wrinkles of the fabric. To check if new textile is not detected by the sensor, push the button and repeat the process if needed! If you need to go down further more, remove 1 or 2 collars, loosen the knob and push down the platen bearing by 1 or 2 steps. Re-attach everything and tighten again the Platen Fixing Lever To provide an optimum printing image quality when a thicker textile is used, you need to adjust the platen's height related to the thickness of the textile. > Don't forget to bring back the platen to the A position printing on thicker material! > Always leave the knob tighten after changing position! Please also check useful videos at https://vimeo.com/showcase/5386998 6 1 2 3 3 Link to the Document: Use of the Platen and Platen Mechanism

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