Printer User Manual

GT-3 Series

5. Printing AR3 Files

When saving a print data in AR3 format file, you can select the printing procedure by either of these two methods

z Print 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.

z Save 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).

<Note>

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 ".)