GTXpro B ROI Calculator

Found out how quickly you can turn a profit with the Brother GTXpro B Production System.

FOR THE BASIC RESULTS, YOU’LL NEED TO KNOW THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

  • The number of prints you output per week
    (Minimum of 375; if fewer visit BrotherDTG.com)
  • What you sell a garment for, on average
  • What you pay an operator per hour

GET A MORE ADVANCED ROI ASSESSMENT WITH:

  • What you pay for a blank garment
  • How long you operate each day

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DTG leaders since 2005. Industry innovators for over a century. 

As a pioneer in Direct to Garment printing, Brother always seeks to bring new features and advanced technology to an industry that demands to be on the cutting edge. But our history of supporting the garment industry dates back to our earliest days. Our relevantly recent merger of garment decoration and creation machinery with our sophisticated printing technology is simply the latest in long line of product introductions.

Perhaps that’s why screen printers, embroidery shops, fashion designers, online fulfillment companies and many other types of businesses have come to rely on Brother to expand their markets and apply their creations to items and in places where they never could before.

Follow the evolution of the Brother DTG printer, from 1999 to today.

Get quick and direct answers to nearly all your tech support questions.

Here’s where you’ll find technical support content for your GTXpro B as well as all ancillary equipment. But this is only the beginning of your support when you become a Brother customer. We’ll be At Your Side from the first moment of contact, including our complete installation process and on-site training for you and your core team. In fact, we’ll even train your team to become Level 1 technicians for faster, more effective routine maintenance and care. And we’ll continue to be with you long after the sale with updates and user tips, plus service assistance and access to every accessory and supply you could ever need.

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TUTORIALS

Brother Academy is your online resource for learning all about your Brother DTG printer. It contains interactive courses for new users and a curriculum all team members can use to become efficient at every aspect of GTXpro B operation. Existing customers can gain access by making a request to brotheracademy@brother.com. Watch the short video to discover all you can do through Brother Academy.

Current Brother customers can access Brother Academy at https://www.brotheracademy.com

FAQS

DOWNLOADS

  • GTXPro B (GTX-424) Driver Windows 64bit
    • Version: 1.5.0 Updated: 4-09-21 Size: 273.8 MB  Details
      • Upgrade print driver to latest 1.5 before updating the firmware.
      • Download “GTXpro Software Package 1_Win” and extract it to your desktop. This driver is compatible with Windows® 8.1 (64bit) and Windows® 10 (64bit). This driver requires CPU of 2.0 GHz or better and a minimum of 4 GB of RAM. A monitor display of XGA (1024 x 768) or higher is required.
      • This firmware CAN ONLY BE LOADED on a GTXpro B (GTX-424) and NOT a GTX (GTX-422)
      • Included in this package is:
        • GTX Graphics Lab 4.0
        • 541_782_GT3_GTX_GTXpro_Uninstall_Tool
        • GTXpro Firmware 1.5
        • GTXpro Driver ver. 1.5
      • Unplug the USB cable from the printer to the PC and check to make sure there are no documents stuck in the printer queue. After unzipping the file open the 541_782_GT3_GTX_GTXpro_Uninstall_Tool folder and double click on the BrRemPnP.exe (the only icon in color) executable file to run the tool. This tool is for Windows® operating system computers only.
      • When you initially install the driver make sure the GTXpro B (GTX-424) printer is not plugged into the PC. Next open the “GTXpro Driver ver. 1.5” folder and double click the setup.exe file. The system will select the OS automatically. Follow the prompts on screen.
        • If you are running both a GTXpro B (GTX-424) printer and a GTX (GTX-422) printer driver from the same PC, you will need to upgrade the (GTX-422) to the latest version of 3.4 firmware and 3.4 driver. This can be downloaded from brotherdtg.com/support.
        • GTX Graphics Lab is now a separate installation and the manual & optional platens can be downloaded from the link located further down this page.
      • New Features include:
        • GTXpro Maintenance Tool has been changed to register White Ink Circulation 6 time.
  • GTXPro B (GTX-424) Driver Mac 64bit
    • Version: 1.5.0 Updated: 4-09-21 Size: 227.16 MB Details
      • Upgrade print driver to latest 1.5 before updating the firmware.
      • Download “GTXpro Software Package 1.5_MAC” and extract it to your desktop. This driver works with macOS Mojave 10.14 (64bit), Catalina 10.15 (64bit) & Big Sur 11.2 (64bit). At the current time, the Mac M1 Chip operating system is not supported. This driver requires a CPU of 2 GHz or better and a minimum of 4 GB of RAM. A monitor display of XGA (1024 X 768) or higher is required.
      • This firmware CAN ONLY BE LOADED on a GTXpro B (GTX-424) and NOT a GTX (GTX-422)
      • Included in this package is:
        • GTX Graphics Lab 4.0
        • GTXpro Firmware 1.5
        • GTXpro Driver ver. 1.5
      • When you initially install the driver make sure the GTXpro B (GTX-424) printer is not plugged into the Mac. Next open the “GTXpro Driver ver. 1.5” folder and double click the BrotherGTXpro-1.5.0 file. The system will select the OS automatically. Follow the prompts on screen.
        • If you are running both a GTXpro B (GTX-424) printer and a GTX (GTX-422) printer driver from the same Mac, you will need to upgrade the GTX (GTX-422) driver and firmware to the latest version of 3.4. This can be downloaded from Brotherdtg.com/support.
        • GTX Graphics Lab is now a separate installation and the manual & optional platens can be downloaded from the link located further down this page.
      • New Features include:
        • Compatible with macOS Big Sur
        • GTXpro Maintenance Tool has been changed to register White Ink Circulation 6 time.
  • GT Printer Driver Uninstall Tool
    • Size: 278 KB Details
      • This download includes the GT Garment Printer Uninstall Tool.zip. After unzipping the file open the GT Garment Printer Uninstall Tool folder and double click on the BrRemPnP.exe (the only icon in color) executable file to run the tool. This tool is for Windows® operating system computers only.
  • GTXpro B (GTX-424) Firmware
    • Version: 1.5.0 Updated: 4-23-21 Size: 7.8 MB  Details
      • Update to firmware 1.32 on your GTXpro B (GTX-424) printer before installing this printer driver.  The reason being is if the PC or Mac already has the 1.1.0 printer driver installed first, the new printer driver will downgrade automatically once connected. This firmware CAN ONLY BE LOADED on a GTXpro B (GTX-424) and NOT a GTX (GTX-422)
        • Download the “GTXproFIRM_01500002” file and unzip
        • Execute “GTXpro Firmware Update” in [Brother GTXpro Tools] and select the unzipped Firmware Data (extension “.bwf”).
        • Follow the Wizard and update the GTXpro B (GTX-424) Firmware. Do not disconnect the USB or LAN cable in execution.
        • To update your printer’s firmware, you can follow the instructions at https://vimeo.com/253673571.
      • New Features include:
        • Changes White Circulation to 6 times per 24-hour period
        • White Color Pause Print Position shift correction
  • AccuLine Camera System Driver
    • Version: 3.2 Updated: 4-09-21 Size: 301.14 MB  Details
      • This download includes the following items
        • AccuLine 3.2
        • 541_782_GT3_GTX_GTXpro_Uninstall_Tool
        • GTXpro Firmware 1.5
        • GTXpro Driver ver. 1.5
      • Installation
        • Upgrade print driver to latest 1.5 before updating the firmware. This firmware CAN ONLY BE LOADED on a GTXpro B (GTX-424) and NOT a GTX (GTX-422)
          • Make sure you are running firmware 1.5 on your GTXpro B (GTX-424) printer.
          • Unplug both camera and GTXpro B (GTX-424) from the computer.
          • Install GTXpro B (GTX-424) printer driver.
          • Install AccuLine software.
      • It is very important to reboot the computer when prompted during the Installation process.
      • Updates
        • Masking feature built into the software
          • The software offers either black, green or pink to mask the areas you do not want to print.
        • Preview button
          • The preview button will allow you to view your image without having to create a File Output to check the areas that you have masked.
        • Hand Tool
          • Hand Tool added to move Alignment View.
        • Added printer search function
        • Added an image duplication function
        • Stability
          • Corrected connectivity issue between the camera and the PC.
        • Easier Calibration process
          • The L-Brackets are now automatically selected during calibration.
        • Fixed minor bugs.
      • Requirements
        • This Software only works on Windows 8.1 (64bit), Windows 10 (64bit)
        • CPU with 2GHz or above
        • RAM with 4 GB or above.
        • Display Resolution XGA (1024×768) or higher.
        • Requires GTXpro B (GTX-424) print driver 1.5 and or GTX (GTX-422) 3.4 print driver
        • Make sure that the PC system configuration settings are set to High Performance, Turn off any power-savings
        • Connect to USB 3.0 port only, not USB 2.0 port. You may need to check the specifications for your particular PC, as USB 3.0 ports and USB 2.0 ports look the same. The 3.0 is denoted by the SS USB symbol.
        • Use only the USB 3.0 cable supplied with the AG304. If a longer cable is needed, use a high-performance USB 3.0 cable no longer than 3 meters (9 feet) to connect a wall-powered USB 3.0 hub to the USB 3.0 port on the PC. Then plug the USB 3.0 cable of the AG304 into the hub. Make sure the hub is powered and connected to the PC before attempting to connect the AG304 AccuLine camera USB 3.0 cable to the hub.
        • Disable screen-saver programs on the PC.
        • Disable any other cameras built in of connected to the PC or it will cause conflicts with the camera software.
  • AccuLine Camera User Guide
    • Overview of all options on AccuLine
  • GTX Graphics Lab Mac
    • Version: 4.0 Updated: 9-30-20 Size: 63.6 MB Details
      • This download includes the following items
        • “GTX Graphics Lab 4.0”
      • At the current time, the Mac M1 Chip operating system is not supported.
      • If you want to make a quick graphic for printing, quickly print one of your graphics onto a shirt, or convert a pre-existing image into a print-ready file, building your content in GTX Graphics Lab is a convenient option!
      • The GTX Graphics Lab is a software application that gives you the ability to create and save layout data for your GTXpro B Printer.
      • You will have to have the GTXpro B (GTX-424) 1.5 print driver installed to be able to use this software.
      • Commonly used functions of GTX Graphics Lab:
        • Simple Text and Image Layouts that are created directly in GTX Graphics Lab by you, and then saved for printing.
        • Print directly to your GTXpro B (GTX-424) printer, without having to convert your images from RGB (255, 255, 255).
        • Saving existing image files as GTXpro B (GTX-424) -ready .ARXP files.
        • Storing your favorite layouts as reusable GTX print layout files. (“.gtpl”)
      • New Features found with 4.0
        • Additional Languages of Russian, Turkish and Korean
        • True Type Font support from all fonts loaded into Mac or PC
        • Continuous Printing Mode
        • AccuLine Support built in
        • 3rd platen support
        • Edge Frame Effect
  • GTX Graphics Lab Windows
    • Version: 4.0 Updated: 9-30-20 Size: 97.5 MB Details
      • This download includes the following items
        • “GTX Graphics Lab 4.0”
      • If you want to make a quick graphic for printing, quickly print one of your graphics onto a shirt, or convert a pre-existing image into a print-ready file, building your content in GTX Graphics Lab is a convenient option!
      • The GTX Graphics Lab is a software application that gives you the ability to create and save layout data for your GTXpro B Printer.
      • You will have to have the GTXpro B 1.5 print driver installed to be able to use this software.
      • Commonly used functions of GTX Graphics Lab:
        • Simple Text and Image Layouts that are created directly in GTX Graphics Lab by you, and then saved for printing.
        • Print directly to your GTXpro printer, without having to convert your images from RGB (255, 255, 255).
        • Saving existing image files as GTXpro -ready .ARXP files.
        • Storing your favorite layouts as reusable GTX print layout files. (“.gtpl”)
      • New Features found with 4.0
        • Additional Languages of Russian, Turkish and Korean
        • True Type Font support from all fonts loaded into Mac or PC
        • Continuous Printing Mode
        • AccuLine Support built in
        • 3rd platen support
        • Edge Frame Effect
  • GTX Graphics Lab Manual
    • Overview of all options on GTX Graphics Lab 4.0
  • GTX Graphics Lab Optional Platens
    • Details
      • Premade templates of the Square Coaster, Wrap Around Platen, Shoulder platens, Hat platen, Sleeve platen, and T-lock 7in1 platens that can be loaded into GTX Graphics Lab 4.0
  • GTX Graphics Lab Optional Platen Builder
    • Details
      • This application is compatible with Windows® 10 (32bit/64bit) with .NET Framework 4.8. It requires CPU of 2.0 GHz or better and a minimum of 4 GB of RAM. A monitor display of XGA (1024 x 768) or higher is required.
      • Once downloaded, unzip and run the GtptConverter application. For instructions on how to use and create your own platen templates please refer to our Building GTX Graphics Lab Templates course on Brother Academy.
  • GTXpro B (GTX-424) Instruction Manual
    • Version 3 Instructional Manual that covers the installation of the GTXpro B (GTX-424) printer and its uses. This includes going over the following: Details
      • Safety Instructions, Before Using Your Printer for the First Time, Name and function of each component, Menu list, Installation and Preparation, Creating Print Data, Basic Printing Procedures, Precautions to keep good printing quality/use printer over the long term, what to do when needed, Troubleshooting, and Specifications.
  • GTXpro B (GTX-424) Setup Manual
    • Quick setup installation guide for how to prep the printer for installation. Details
      • Installations are carried out by certified technicians ONLY. This document shows what can be expected in regards steps performed with the printer to setup the piece of equipment to point of being ready to run firing adjustments and print.
  • GTXpro B (GTX-424) Parts Book
    • Overview of all options parts on GTXpro B (GTX-424)
  • GTXpro B (GTX-424) Warranty
    • Overview of warranty on your GTXpro B (GTX-424)
  • GTXpro B (GTX-424) Stand Assembly Instructions
    • Instructional document on how to put together the stand for the GTXpro B (GTX-424).
  • GTXpro B (GTX-424) Pre-Shipment Overview
    • Details
      • Survey to use as a checklist in preparation for deciding both the shipping option for the printer and to ensure the site the printer will be installed at has everything in order that will be needed to ensure successful installation and use of the equipment.
  • GTX Polyester Graphics Lab Basic
    • Version: 1.5 Updated: 05-14-21 Details
      • Upgrade the Print Driver and Firmware to latest before installing this software.
      • This application is only compatible with Windows® 10 (64bit). This driver requires CPU of 2.0 GHz or better and a minimum of 4 GB of RAM. A monitor display of XGA (1024 x 768) or higher is required.
      • To learn on how to use this software, you can review steps on https://brotherdtg.com/darkpoly.
      • GTX Polyester Graphics Lab is not compatible with GT3 series printers, GT-782 or GT-541 printers.

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SUPPORT TICKET

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    When submitting a support ticket please place the best contact number in the details.

    If experiencing an issue with a Print head please upload a log, nozzle check, an image of the Suction Cap and bottom of Print Head.

Synergy Machine

SYNERGY + FIREFLY
PRODUCTION SYSTEM

With Brother At Your Side, nearly anything is possible.

Since 2005, Brother has worked with companies of all sizes to give them the equipment, systems and strategies to be successful. The new GTXpro B takes our support of large fulfillment companies to even greater heights. The higher the volume, the more complicated the design, the brighter the GTXpro B shines.

Become our next customer success story.

“Our biggest competitive advantage is turn-around time.”

-Paul Leto, Broken Arrow

Read more about how Broken Arrow has grown with the GTXpro B.

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Paul Leto
Jeremy Katt

“The fact that Brother was able to automate the process is the reason we went with Brother.”

-Jeremy Katt, Tee Shirt Palace

Read more about how Brother automation makes for a well-run business.

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“We now have the ability to say yes to any size order.”

-Joe Chase, Inkpressions

Read how this contract print shop grew its business with Brother.

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Joe Chase

See the GTXpro B, on the floor and in living color.

You’ll want to see the GTXpro B in action for yourself. Only then can you truly appreciate the unique combination of speed, print quality, versatility and durability. Until then, see how others are making the most of their opportunities with Brother.

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Specs Bundle

You’ll want to see the GTXpro B in action for yourself. Only then can you truly appreciate the unique combination of speed, print quality, versatility and durability. Until then, see how others are making the most of their opportunities with Brother.

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Give your production floor the freedom and flexibility to succeed.

Print practically anything, just about anywhere.

The DTG printer designed with mass production in mind.

What makes the GTXpro B the right choice for your garment decorating business? For starters, Brother builds only industrial-grade garment printers, with print heads, software and firmware that we manufacture. Plus, we’ve developed a proprietary bulk feed system for our own specially formulated inks for even less maintenance time. That attention to every detail means we know that every component is up to the rigors that your business demands. That’s what makes the GTXpro B the cornerstone of your production process and the ideal way to grow your business.

See what we’re made of.
Advanced Ink System

Advanced Ink System

Production Ready Design

Production Ready Design

Low Running Costs

Lower Running Costs

What makes the GTXpro B the right choice for your garment decorating business? For starters, Brother builds only industrial-grade garment printers, with print heads, software and firmware that we manufacture. Plus, we’ve developed a proprietary bulk feed system for our own specially formulated inks for even less maintenance time. That attention to every detail means we know that every component is up to the rigors that your business demands. That’s what makes the GTXpro B the cornerstone of your production process and the ideal way to grow your business.

GTXpro B SPECS

Machine Size

70” x 51” x 48” (1780mm x 1300mm x 1210mm)
*with recommended stand

Machine Weight

Approx. 364 lbs (165kg) including platen
*not including stand

Platen Sizes

Maximum Print Size is 16″ x 21″
40,6cm x 53,3cm

Included Platen Size

14″ x 16″ (35,6cm x 40,6cm)

Print Head Type

Brother manufactured On Demand Piezo Head

Ink Delivery

Advanced Ink System (AIS) contains 7.2 L white ink tank and 4.3L CMYK ink tanks.

Advanced Ink System

Advanced Ink System

Ink Type

Water-based pigment ink

Innobella Textile

Number of Print Heads

2 print heads: 1 for White Inks; 1 for CMYK Inks

CMYK and White Print Heads

Print Resolution

1200 x 1200 dpi

Print Mode

Single or double CMYK. Underbase and highlight for white.

Environment

 

Environment Conditions

Data Output

USB, File Output, LAN

Power Supply

AC 100V-240V, 50/60Hz ± 1Hz

Power Consumption

0.8A(average) (Reference: 0.4A – during circulation)

Ink Cure

Heat press machine can be used at 356°F (180°C) and 35 seconds duration. For higher volume production, a conveyor oven is recommended to be used at 320° (160°) for three and a half minutes. Time and temperature may vary depending on which manufacturer’s dryer is used.

Curing Devices

Pre-Treatment

Before printing, apply pre-treatment using either a manual or automatic device and then dry garment using a heat-press, being sure to follow all manufacturer’s instructions. Pre-treatment is necessary for white ink.

SOFTWARE

OS

macOS 10.14 Mojave
macOS 10.15 Catalina
Windows 8.1 (64bit)
Windows 10 (64bit)

OS Support

Interface

USB2.0, LAN(10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)
USB Flash Memory(Under 32GB, FAT32 format)

Driver Operating Conditions

2GHz CPU (minimum recommendation)
4GB RAM (minimum recommendation)

Display Resolution

XGA(1024×768) (minimum recommendation)

Recommended Applications

Adobe® Photoshop CS6/CC
Adobe® Illustrator CS6/CC
CoreIDRAW® 2018/2019 (Windows)

GTX Graphics Lab

GTXpro B INK CHEMISTRY

Take advantage of Brother’s own advanced Innobella Textile Inks formulation to print with greater vibrancy and a larger color range. That chemistry, combined with the next generation AIS (Advanced Ink System) bulk feed feature, gives you the advantage of having even less waste and greater efficiencies on every run. Your prints will maintain their integrity even longer and stand up to multiple washings, all while spending less time on maintenance and refills.

More Colors, Brighter Colors

Take your prints and designs farther and make them more colorful than you ever dreamed possible. Our newly formulated inks actually provide a bolder, wider range of colors that make it simple to reproduce designs more accurately and with a visible increase in vibrancy.

Color Range

Environmentally Friendly

Our bolder, brighter Innobella Textile Inks are water-based pigment inks and are ECO PASSPORT by OKEO-TEX® certified and CPSIA compliant. The bulk packaging uses less plastic thanks to the new reusable tanks so there is less waste and less impact on the environment.

Ink Jugs

Exceptional Washability

Designs printed with Innobella Textile Inks are meant to be worn, not worn out. The special formulation combats the chemicals found in typical laundry detergent and withstands the rubbing and scraping of zippers and buttons. The result is a great looking garment that looks brighter, longer, with proven washability as evidences by AATCC wash tests, where our inks score 4.0 or higher on every test.

AATCC

Tested and Certified

Safety must always be top of mind with any product, and with Innobella Textile Inks you can be confident that your products are safe for all ages.

CPSIA Compliant

Synergy + Firefly All-in-One Production System

Grow your shop based on your individual needs and provide for redundancy without sacrificing quality. The Synergy industrial pretreat module syncs up with the multi-lane Firefly conveyor dryer so your high-volume shop can pretreat and cure shirts with a minimum number of operators. It provides the flexibility to rearrange your space to better utilize your workforce and create a more efficient production environment.

See the Synergy + Firefly in action

Digital Line Fully Automated Pretreatment System

Control your labor costs while customizing every shirt you print with the new all-in-one pretreat system from Brother. A single operator can now manage the entire pretreating process for up to 220 garments per hour*, with each being a unique item. One barcode, complete control, no special training or extensive experience required.

See the Digital Line in action

Let Brother help you design the ideal production set up for your business.

Dual Lane Setup

  • 90-105 pieces per hour
  • 2-Lane with 3 GTXpro B printers
  • Labor: 2 employees
  • Growth Potential:
    Up to 6 GTXpro B printers with an additional heating drone (heating element) allows for up to 240 shirts per hour*

Three Lane Setup

  • 210-240 pieces per hour
  • 3-Lane with 6 GTXpro B printers
  • Labor: 3 employees
  • Growth Potential:
    Up to 9 GTXpro B printers with an additional heating drone (heating element) allows for up to 360 shirts per hour*

Pair the Digital Line base model with up to four GTXpro B DTG printers

  • Up to 120-140 pieces per hour*
  • 4 GTXpro B printers
  • Labor: 2 employees
  • Growth Potential:
    Up to 8 GTXpro B printers with an additional heating drone (heating element) allows for up to 220 pieces per hour

Multi-POD Setup

  • Contact Brother for output ranges
  • Multiple 3-Lane with 9 GTXpro B printers each
  • Labor: 4 employees per pod
  • Growth Potential:
    Multiple production lines based upon business needs

*Pretreat cured at 320°F for 60 seconds. 5 second heat press at 360 degrees F prior to printing. 11” x 11” design printed at 1200 x 1200 dpi in high speed print mode. Ink cured at 320°F for 3 minutes.

Synergy and Firefly are Brown Manufacturing Group products and Brother International Corporation makes no representations or warranties regarding such products.

Upgrade to the Digital Line Power Up model to keep up to eight GTXpro B printers busy.

  • Up to 220 pieces per hour**
  • 5-8 GTXpro B printers
  • Labor: 3 employees
  • Growth Potential:
    Multiple production pods based upon business needs

*Based on internal testing using a 60 second cure time and a 5 second press on a 100% cotton 6 oz shirt.

**Up to 220 garments per hour when using DL1000PW with same settings.

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