Welcome to the course, and congratulations on your new business and equipment!
The DTG G4 printer system and G4 RIP Software was designed to be easy to use and incredibly versatile. Your first steps to being successful with it start right here with this course.
“Proper training is the best preparation for success.”
Please don’t skip lessons, or ignore details because following the instructions WILL save you time and money. It’s exciting to know you can create your own custom shirts, etc. But trying to figure things out on your own can lead to lots of wasted paper, toner and t-shirts.
As part of the On-Boarding process, your Customer Care Representative (CCR) will enroll you in the training course(s) you need access to. If you have not gotten in contact with your CCR yet, give them a call at 800-891-1094, and the will get you set-up for success.
Important: Please do not power off the G4 OR the Control Panel unless directed by support. It requires power to both to carry out automated maintenance.
Introduction to Training
Important Information about Training
G4 Environment Conditions
Setting Up your G4
Connecting the Waste Bottle, Ethernet and Power Cords
G4 Filter Replacement
Inserting the Ink Cartridges
What is the G4 Vac Platen?
Performing a Nozzle Check
GUI Overview
Performing a Platen Alignment
Performing a Head Alignment
Direct Connection from Computer
SOFTWARE SET-UP
Installing the G4 RIP Software
Installing Plug Ins
Updating the G4 RIP Software
Installing the Printer Package
Setting the IP Address
Setting Up Job Costing
Explaining the Compass System
SOFTWARE OPERATION
G4 RIP Pro Software Overview
General Features
Moving and Copying to Different Queues
Canceling Jobs
Job Queue and Options
Managing Print Modes
Managing Print Media
Sending files from Photoshop, Illustrator and CorelDraw
ADVANCED SOFTWARE OPERATION
Hot Folders
Editing Images within the RIP Software
Spot Color Management
Printing Custom-Made White & Highlight Layers
Automation using JHDR Files
PRE-TREATING
The Importance of Pre-Treating
PRINTING
Printing White Ink Only
Printing on a White Shirt from the RIP Software
Printing on a Colored Shirt from the RIP Software
Printing on a Black Shirt from the RIP Software
Printing to a PRN File
Printing a PRN File Using Direct to Port
Printing a PRN File Using a USB Flash Drive
Cure Tray Instructions (-If Purchased)
MAINTENANCE
Auto-Maintenance Procedures
General Maintenance Procedures
Cleaning Around the Print Head
Cleaning the Encoder Strip
Cleaning Out the Spit Boxes
Flushing Out the White Ink
Using the Wet Cap Accessory (When Needed)
Installing and/or Changing the Maintenance Unit Check Valve
Advanced Head Cleaning
INTRODUCTION TO GIMP
New GIMP File Setup
Setting Up Workspace
GIMP Tools
Removing the Background
Adding/Changing Colors
Adding Text
Testing Resolution
Testing Resolution
Applications Guides
Making Direct to Film Transfers with DTG
Printing the DTF Transfers
Introduction to Training
Important Information about Training
G4 Environment Conditions
Setting Up your G4
Connecting the Waste Bottle, Ethernet and Power Cords
G4 Filter Replacement
Inserting the Ink Cartridges
What is the G4 Vac Platen?
Performing a Nozzle Check
GUI Overview
Performing a Platen Alignment
Performing a Head Alignment
Direct Connection from Computer
SOFTWARE SET-UP
Installing the G4 RIP Software
Installing Plug Ins
Updating the G4 RIP Software
Installing the Printer Package
Setting the IP Address
Setting Up Job Costing
Explaining the Compass System
SOFTWARE OPERATION
G4 RIP Pro Software Overview
General Features
Moving and Copying to Different Queues
Canceling Jobs
Job Queue and Options
Managing Print Modes
Managing Print Media
Sending files from Photoshop, Illustrator and CorelDraw
ADVANCED SOFTWARE OPERATION
Hot Folders
Editing Images within the RIP Software
Spot Color Management
Printing Custom-Made White & Highlight Layers
Automation using JHDR Files
PRE-TREATING
The Importance of Pre-Treating
PRINTING
Printing White Ink Only
Printing on a White Shirt from the RIP Software
Printing on a Colored Shirt from the RIP Software
Printing on a Black Shirt from the RIP Software
Printing to a PRN File
Printing a PRN File Using Direct to Port
Printing a PRN File Using a USB Flash Drive
Cure Tray Instructions (-If Purchased)
MAINTENANCE
Auto-Maintenance Procedures
General Maintenance Procedures
Cleaning Around the Print Head
Cleaning the Encoder Strip
Cleaning Out the Spit Boxes
Flushing Out the White Ink
Using the Wet Cap Accessory (When Needed)
Installing and/or Changing the Maintenance Unit Check Valve
Advanced Head Cleaning
INTRODUCTION TO GIMP
New GIMP File Setup
Setting Up Workspace
GIMP Tools
Removing the Background
Adding/Changing Colors
Adding Text
Testing Resolution
Testing Resolution
Applications Guides
Making Direct to Film Transfers with DTG
Printing the DTF Transfers