Brother GTX-4, Service Manual

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Improvement of print quality
(4) Take out the maintenance solution pouch from the cartridge, and put the white ink pouch in place.
Push the tip end of the ink pouch into the cartridge until it clicks into place.
Straighten the ink pouch in such a manner that it will be aligned with the gutter of lid of cartridge, and mount in position by pulling
it with your hand.
<NOTE>
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If the edge of the ink pouch is bent or undulating significantly, make it straight with your hand.
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(5) Put the white ink pouch in its correct position.
<CAUTION>
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Avoid touching the portion (a) of cartridge. Otherwise, you may cut your hand.
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(a)
(6) Shake the cartridge 100 times side to side to stir the ink.
<IMPORTANT>
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The white ink cartridge should be held horizontally when shaking it.
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Holding the white ink cartridge upside down or shaking it too roughly could break the ink pouch.
<NOTE>
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Wear the provided gloves when performing this task.
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When the remaining ink level becomes approximately 5.9 in. (15 cm), shake the cartridge with its cover open and with the
edge of the ink pouch slightly winded, to make the ink easier to stir.
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White ink pouch
Cartridge
Place the pouch in a straight alignment with the cartridge
Align lines with
each other
Stretch
White Ink Cartridge
Shake 100 times (for approx. 50 seconds)
(Swing distance should be approx. 2 in. (5 cm).
Increase the swing distance when the
remaining ink level becomes low.)
Ink pouch
Edge of the rib
Remaining ink volume should
be approx. 5.9 in. (15 cm)