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User’s ManualFast T-Jet ® Blazer ProTJB-1650A Product ofDecember 2007 Version 3.5Tempe, Arizona USA

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Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro User’s Manual86Clean the Encoder Strip DAILYPress the Carriage Release Button (page 25) to free the Print Carriage from the Capp

Check Spit Tray Regularly/ Clean Capping Station and Print Head DailyThe Spit Tray/Flushing Box assembly collects ink very quickly. Check it regularly

In addition, DO NOT not allow fans to blow air across the Print Head. This will dry the ink and cause a clog, seriously effecting your printer’s perfo

Other Hints and TipsEliminating Ink Drops on ShirtsWhen you perform a Head Cleaning, ink is forced through the Nozzles and the Print Head is cleaned a

Clean the Print Carriage Drive Belt GearDuring normal operating conditions, lint that is coated with Pretreatment can get caught in the Print Carriage

Turn the Machine OFF at Night ¾ (if not using the Auto Head Cleaning function) Turning the machine OFF at night ensures the Print Head is capped

Monitor Waste Tank Levels ¾ When the Waste Tank is full, the LCD control panel display will read “Waste Tank Full.” Because the LCD display is loc

Lubricating the two Main Rails will prevent oxidation (rust) and debris build-up, allowing the Printer Assembly to travel freely. This will help preve

Daily and Weekly Maintenance Schedule ChecklistThis Checklist should be used as a guide to ensure critical maintenance is performed on a regular basis

Problem: After printing an image, the color looks great, but after curing, the print looks dull.Causes:The temperature is set too high on the Heat Pre

Basic Safety InstructionsPlease read this entire Manual before attempting to Print.Follow all warnings on and about the printer.•Use the proper powe

Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro User’s Manual96 Problem: The Print Head is leaking, dripping ink on garments. Causes:The Print Head may have been damaged by a

Teonpaperwithmediumtoheavypressure.Thisallowsthemoisturewithinthe inks to escape and properly cure without scorching the shirt.The temper

preferred graphics program. Refer to your graphics application’sUser’sManualonICCproles.You have an ICC prole checked in CorelDRAW.• Go to Fi

computer. Makesureyoudon’thaveanyjobsintheFastRIPQueueorWindowsPrintManager. If you do, delete them. Power down your printer, unplug th

Print drivers may need to be re-installed• Print drivers are prone to occasionally stop communicating with the Windows XP operating system. The only

Problem: The color of the shirt is showing through the Underbase. Causes:There was not enough Pretreatment applied to the shirt.•Use a good spray gun

Causes:Ink in the Nozzle has dried out•Do Head Cleanings and Nozzle Checks until the problem is resolved.o Use a cleaning cartridge and run Head Clea

around200DPI.SavethisleandImportitbackintoCorelDRAW.Trytoprintfrom a different program like Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator. Thes

Causes: Check your Underbase setup within FastARTIST. Within FastARTIST go to File > FastRIP Setup > Underbase Setup tab. Make sure the top c

Ensure the breather hole in the cap of each ink cartridge has not becomecloggedorclosed.Thecartridgesneedtobreatheasinkowsthrough the lin

Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro User’s ManualSafety Instructions for Ink Cartridges:Always keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children.•While handling ink

Problem: I only use my printer on weekends and many times when I go to use it, the heads are clogged. Causes:Ink is drying within the Print Head due

For consistent color reproduction, save your image as a high quality JPEG and send this image to the RIP for printing.107Chapter 11- Troubleshooting

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Support PolicySupport for Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro is free. Since the machine is designed to be intuitive and very easy to use, most support questions ha

Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro User’s Manual110number. It is often easier if you fax or E-mail a support question before calling for help. Calls to our Support

Support link located on our Home Page.Epson SupportThe Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro isahighlymodiedversionofanEpson4800withhundreds of additional

Transporting Your PrinterYou MUST be very careful moving and transporting your T-Jet Blazer Pro. It is very heavy and a delicate piece of equipment. Y

Notice The material in this Manual is believed to be accurate and complete with respect to the normal and intended operation of the Fast T-Jet Blazer

Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro User’s Manual114setup and operation of the Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro Inkjet-to-Garment printer. U.S. Screen makes no representation

Receive the equipment properly. Use appropriate personnel and equipment to off-load and move the shipping containers to a storage area or directly to

This manual contains the latest and most accurate information at the time of printing.We reserve the right to make product changes and improvements at

includes, but is not limited to, the Pretreatment used when printing with White ink.Ifthisisunavoidable,theprintershouldbeisolated,eitherby

This circuit should be 110V minimum to 240V maximum, 50/60 Hz, 15A load, single phase and ground with a 6.6KW GFCI Circuit Breaker.A separate dedicate

Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro Printer SpecicationsMethod of Printing: InkjetSize: 35”W x 46”H x 77”L (89 x 117 x 196 cm) Height with UI atta

Miscellaneous InformationNoise level of the equipment: Average 72 dBA; peak 78 dBA.Equipment transportationand storage range: 40° F to 120°

UncratingThe printer weighs over 400 pounds (182 kg) and requires four people remove the unit from the crate. The printer base has wheels to facilitat

Appendix BRequirements and NoticesWindows OS System Requirements for Blazer Pro OperationFCC ComplianceThis equipment has been tested and found to com

Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro User’s Manual122provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generat

Trade Name:U.S. Screen Print & Inkjet Technology Home of the U.S. Screen Printing InstituteType of Product: Inkjet PrinterModel: Fast T-Jet Bl

U.S.Screenreservestherighttoalterspecicationsinthemanufactureofitsproducts.It is understood and agreed that U.S. Screen’s liability in c

Chapter 1IntroductionThe Fast T-Jet Blazer Proisaninkjetprinterthathasbeenmodiedtoprintonalmost any type of fabric material as well as no

Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro User’s Manual2Pink and even Yellow shirts will tint your image. Print only on pastels or White garments when using White ink and

Poor ArtworkWith so many graphics programs readily available, everyone is an artist. Poor quality artwork will be one of your biggest concerns because

About the Garment Decorating Business and Where to Learn MoreYou are entering a fantastic business, one where you can make a lot of money in a short p

all aspects of running a successful garment decorating enterprise. There is also a good set of DVDs on marketing and selling, called the Marketing Too

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Chapter 2Unpacking and SetupSave the crate and all the packing!Failure to follow this step will VOID YOUR WARRANTY.Your Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro is a ver

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Casters have been built into the cabinet base, allowing for easy movement to a suitable location within your shop. When determining where to set up yo

Overview of Printer ConnectionsEnvironmental Controls and HumidityTheFastT-JetBlazerProshouldnotbeexposedtodirectsunlight,directairow,d

the heat source.At night, and when the printer is not in use, cover themachine to protect it from airborne dust and debris.Important PointWhen using W

Release the Green shipping tab lock located at the base of the Print Carriage.Plug the Unit into AC PowerPlug the printer into its own power source. T

Connecting Your Printer to a ComputerYou may only connect the Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro to a computer with a USB 2.0 cable. For best results, you should u

it is shipped with cleaning cartridges. You will need to remove these prior to use because these cartridges do NOT contain textile ink.To remove the c

marks on the front of each cartridge denoting increments of 50 ml, with the top mark referencing 200 ml. DO NOT add ink beyond this mark.Reseattheca

Copyright Notices©2004-2007 U.S. Screen Print & Inkjet Technology, Tempe, Arizona. All Rights Reserved.No part of this publication may be reprod

not. If this does occur, remove the cartridge that is indicating Low Ink and use the Reset Module to change its status. The module’s Red light will bl

Chapter 3Interacting with Your Printer Whether it’s Head Cleanings, a Nozzle Check, a Head Alignment or other maintenance, all Utilities can be access

Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro User’s Manual18The Roll & Scissors icon is referred to as Roll Cut Mode preceded by any phrase above it such as “Ready (Roll

initiate printing.Pressing and holding the Index button for 2 seconds will move the Printer Assembly to the front of the Platen. This is the maintenan

Pressing the Reset button will clear the printer’s memory. You would use this function if a job was aborted or cancelled.Pressing the Pause button pau

Windows Vista Users must have Administrator authority to download and install any drivers. Additionally, you MUST download the applicable 32 bit OR 64

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Chapter 4Initialization UtilitiesU.S. Screen is not liable for any damage caused by ink to property such as carpets, ooring or furniture . Please rea

Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro User’s Manual24 arrow twice and the LCD Display will read “Ready.” Press the LEFT arrow once more. The LCD Display will read “Pa

would be used:At the UI, turn the printer OFF using the 1. Emergency button.Turn the printer ON and allow it to go through a start-up cycle.2. On the

Perform a Nozzle CheckYou must print a Nozzle Check to ensure the Print Head is performing properly. You may use either paperorlmforthistest,bu

If, AT ANY TIME, you have performed three Nozzle Checks without rebooting your printer, you must power OFF your printer before executing another one.O

To begin the 1. Head Alignment process, place your printer in “Paper Out (Roll Cut)” mode. The LCD Display will read “Paper Out” and display the “

 • 12additionalverticallinesnumbered1-9 • 12Swatchesforthe4Whitenozzleslabeled(Lk),(Lc),(Lm)and(LLk)and  numbered 1-9Eachgr

At this point, you MUST turn OFF the printer. You CANNOT print or perform any additional maintenance routines on your machine without powering OFF you

Select Manual on the UI Mode Select screen and press Index from the UI MMMU screen. Once the Printer Assembly stops in the Index position, pressing th

If you are performing this procedure as part of your printer’s Initial Setup or if you notice a severe registration issue, we recommend you perform th

correct alignment screen, re-enter your numbers and select Save.At this point, you MUST turn OFF the printer. You CANNOT print or perform any addition

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Chapter 5Software OverviewThe Fast T-Jet Blazer Proisahighperformanceinkjetprinter.Graphiclescanbe large and the data sent from FastRIP to

Table of ContentsA Letter from the Developer Basic Safety Instructions Legend of Symbols Chapter 1- Int

Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro User’s Manual36called a RIP (Raster Image Processor.) This software tells the machine what image resolution to use, how many pas

Note: It is important to have a basic knowledge of both FastARTIST and FastRIP. Although the manuals may seem very large, don’t be concerned by the si

lighten, darken, sharpen and even create images. Photoshop is a common graphics program used by many for manipulating images, but FastARTIST also cont

Printing. However, should a customer want a picture of the entire team on a shirt - no problem! One of the Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro’s major strengths is

Check File ModeThisisstepthatmostnewuserswilloverlookwhenopeningale.Itisveryimportanttonotetheleattributeswhenrstopeninga

the resolution. After the image size is adjusted, click on Bitmap > Image Size. Change the resolution and select Bicubic. Click Apply.In Photoshop,

Check File SaturationQuiteoftencustomers’imageswillbeatandinneedofacolorboost.Alwayschecktheletoseeifitneedsasaturationboos

Using the Tone CurveWhether you are Screen Printing, heat transfer printing or Inkjet-to-Garment printing, a common dilemma is that images tend to get

Selecting AreasIn FastARTIST, if you want to apply a Tone Curve adjustmentorUnsharpMaskingtospecicareas, you must double-click on the object to

Setting Transparent Images in FastARTISTTo set transparent backgrounds in FastARTIST, double-click on the image to enter the bitmap edit state. Using

The User Interface 18 The Mode Select Screen 18 The Manual Mechanism Movement Utility (MMMU) Screen 18 The Platen to

Click an area in the background and the Magic Wand will make a selection around the image. If the “marching ants” selection goes into the main design,

Fixing Bad Line-Art in Photoshop and FastARTISTYou may also use a bitmap editing program to improve the quality of line-art. Earlier we coveredlere

Refer to the FastARTIST User’s ManualPlease keep in mind, this section is intended only as a brief Overview and Introduction into the world of softwar

User’s ManualFast T-Jet Blazer ProOperation and Maintenance

Chapter 6Printing with the Fast T-Jet Blazer ProYour Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro is very easy to use. create an image in your favorite graphics program, loa

Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro User’s Manual52Each Shirtboard is held in the proper position by metal pins screwed into the Platen- these align with holes in t

friend. It can settle on key components inside the Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro, affecting print quality and printer operation. For better results, grab a sh

Important PointFastARTIST refers to its page dimensions in terms of width and “height.” For purposes of printing a two-dimensional image on a garment

On the UI, use the “hand” arrows to scroll through the screens until you reach 7. the Mode Select interface. Select the number of

A Word about Resolutions, Speed and Quality 56 Print Modes and FastRIP 56 CMYK Cartoon and Photo Print Modes 56 Ei

A Word about Resolutions, Speed and QualityThe resolution you choose will not only determine print quality, but print speed as well. If you use a lowe

Eight Color Print ModesThe Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro also supports Eight Color Print Modes that utilize the additional colors of Red, Green, Blue and Oran

Curing Your GarmentsFinished prints must be heat cured to fully set the ink. Use a Conveyor Dryer or Heat Press with the following settings:Light Garm

If you are using a conveyor dryer, use a very slow belt speed and ensure the garmentliesat.IfyouareusingaHeatPress,youshouldapplythehea

Spots or ink stains must be removed BEFORE the print is cured, using a standard Spot Removal gun. Once the ink is cured, it is almost impossible to re

Kill SwitchAs a precaution, your Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro is equipped with a Kill Switch in both the Home and Index positions. These circuit breakers wil

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The process of printing White ink onto a Dark garment was not an easy one to develop. Because the openings in Print Heads are so small, one can’t use

Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro User’s Manual64Pretreatment BasicsThe Pretreatment solution is a milky colored, odorless and non toxic liquid. A chemical reacti

Gun. (If you purchased your printer outside of the USA, your machine may NOT include the control sprayer. These guns are fairly inexpensive ($70 USD a

Eliminating Ink Drops on Shirts 89 Clean Bulk System Computer Chips 89 RAM and Your Computer 89 When in Doubt – Un

Move the spray gun from side to side in even strokes. Light shirts only require a misting back and forth, but Black and other dark colors will need a

Printing White InkTop off ALL of your White Ink cartridges to the 150ml mark at the beginning of each day and DO NOT allow the ink levels to drop belo

Cure the print. Carefully remove the shirt from the Shirtboard and cure the 5. print. Keep in mind, White ink will need to be cured longer than standa

Washing DirectionsFor the longest lasting print, the shirt should be turned inside out, washed in COLD water and dried on delicate. If possible, inclu

White Ink TroubleshootingConcern: White prints seem dullSolution 1:You may not be applying enough Pretreatment or not using a 1440 DPI print mode.Solu

Chapter 8Printing Other ItemsThe Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro can print on almost any fabric or material and usually you don’t need a clamping device. FastIN

Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro User’s Manual72FastARTIST refers to its page dimensions in terms of width and “height.” For purposes of printing a two-dimension

Non-Textile PrintingRequired Items and OverviewYou must have the following to successfully print on Non-Textile items: Non-Textile Pretreatment1. No

Fast T-Jet Non-Textile PrimerFast T-Jet Non-Textile Primer is designed to be used on high gloss, non-porous surfaces as a primer coat prior to the app

Fast T-Jet Non-Textile PretreatmentFast T-Jet Non-Textile Pretreatment is designed for use as an inkjet ink receptive base coat when printing directly

A Letter from the DeveloperDear Valued Customer,I want to personally thank you for purchasing our new Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro Inkjet-to-Garment printer

Since the pretreatment process can take some time to dry, we recommend you pretreat as much of the production run as possible to avoid delays due to d

Printing on Golf Balls For printing golf balls you will need to use the optional Golf Ball Holder, Fast T-Jet Non-Textile Pretreatment, and Fast T-Jet

Choose a Print Mode. (For a list and description of the available Print Modes, 3. please refer to your FastARTIST User’s Manual.)Print to FastRIP.4. F

Warnings and Safety InformationUse Fast T-Jet Non-Textile Post-Treatment only in a well ventilated area.Fast T-Jet Non-Textile Post-Treatment VAPOR is

Non-Textile Printing TipsWhen brushing on any of the treatments, make sure they are applied in o smooth, even and thin layers.Having two brushes can m

Atypicalprintproblemthatcanoccuriswhenlinesaremissinginthenalimage. This is called banding and it can happen for a variety of reasons.

Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro User’s Manual82Waste Tank MaintenanceWhen the Waste Tank is full, the LCD control panel display will read “Waste Tank Full” and

After removing the four screws, gently slide the metal cowling free and the Waste Tank will be easily accessible. To remove the Waste Tank, slide if f

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Your Fast T-Jet Blazer Pro should work trouble free IF you take the time to understand and perform the necessary maintenance. 95% of our Technical Sup