Zipper Inserts

ASSEMBLING THE ZIPPER PLATEN INSERTS

Below are the instructions for assembling the H-Base Platen Insert for use with the Zipper Inserts on T-Lock Platen on the Brother DTG Printers.

1. Locate the H-Base Platen Insert, two T-Lock Brackets and four (4) screws.

Affixing T-Lock Brackets to H-Base Insert

Screwing T-Lock Brackets to H-Base Insert2. Place the T-Lock Bracket under the H-Base Platen Insert and put two screws through the top of the insert so the head of the screw goes into the counter sunk hole.  Use a screw driver (not included) to tighten the screw.  Do not over tighten.

3. Repeat the process for the 2nd T-Lock Bracket.

WORKING WITH THE ZIPPER PLATEN INSERTS

To install the Zipper Inserts, you will want to place the two T-Lock Brackets on the bottom side of the H-Base Insert into the two slots on the T-Lock Base.  The two Registration Bolts will slide into the two corresponding holes in the H-Base Insert.

Installing H-Base Insert on T-Lock Base
Then rotate the center pieces of the T-Lock Brackets to lock the H-Base Insert into place.

Rotating the Center Piece of T-Lock Bracket

Then drop the Zipper Inserts into the desired location on the H-Base Insert.

Placing Zipper Inserts on H-Base Insert     Setting Zipper Inserts on H-Base Insert

Use the included wing nuts to secure the Zipper Inserts to the H-Base Insert.

Securing Zipper Inserts on H-Base Insert

 

ZIPPER INSERTS ARTWORK POSITIONING

When preparing the artwork for printing, use the Zipper artwork template and the 14" x 16" platen option in the appropriate Brother GT Driver.  Click here to download the T-Lock Platen Artwork Templates.