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This support page is for owners and operators of Texmac SOLO direct garment printers.  

Quick Learning Links for TEXMAC SOLO

FAQ List  Click on the link here to find the answers to commonly asked questions on the operation of TEXMAC garment printers

SETUP, INSTALLATION and PRINTING Guides (Adobe PDF files - requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader software)

Unboxing and Setup Guide
Instructions on unpacking and setting up your SOLO printer

Printing with SOLO using VARIO Software
Step by step on importing graphics & setting them up to print on dark & light shirts

Operator's Manual for SOLO
Mastermind's operating manual for Texmac SOLO 
Tips on Printing With SOLO 
OPERATING TIPS  
In this section are some general techniques for getting the most out of your SOLO garment printer.     
General Printing & Curing
Techniques
(PDF file)

Adjusting color ink output
(PDF file)

Adjusting white ink output
(PDF file)
Instructions: Continuous Mode
Same PDF included in the ZIP file in Downloads section for Continuous Mode. 
Software Setup Guide (Aug 2, 2011)
(PDF file)
Improving Wash Fastness       (Aug 18, 2011)
(PDF file)
MAINTAINING YOUR SOLO PRINTER
These help documents give illustrated advice on keeping SOLO making quality prints, day after day, whether you're printing heavy volume or only occasionally.  Cleaning takes less than 5 minutes a day (but only on the days you print!), minimizes downtime and maximizes production! 
(Jan 9, 2012 update: improved white ink flush procedure for Generation 2 SOLO machines)

Daily & Weekly Cleaning Procedures
(PDF file)

Nozzle Check Procedure
(PDF file)

Service Counter Reset Procedure
Use to clear slow "Wait/Ink" error light stop
(PDF file)

White ink System Clean/Purge Procedure
(PDF file)

Troubleshooting guide
(PDF File updated 6/27/11)
CMYK Test Square
(JPG test image for color)
           

White ink System Clean/Purge
Generation 2 SOLO Machines

(PDF file uploaded 1/9/2012)

   
 Downloads (Software and utilities)  Sept 29, 2010: Continuous Mode Updates Added, & Serial/USB drivers.
Improved Vario RIP software (Version 1.0203D)  with Updated Color Profiles - Complete Install CDWorks for both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows - XP, Vista.  Tested successfully on Windows 7 as well.  Note: This software has significantly improved performance over the current VARIO RIP software that ships with SOLO.  Comes with template files (no need to download the template files above) as well as improved color richness and accuracy.  This completely replaces the install CD in your VARIO software box.  Requires security dongle.
Template Files for TEXMAC SOLO (not necessary if the new RIP software above is installed, which includes these templates)  This WINZIP file contains the templates for the child and sleeve sized platens that come with the printer.

Maintenance programs for TEXMAC SOLO 
This WINZIP file contains the maintenance utilities for SOLO for 32-bit operating systems.. 
Other Program
Firmware Update and Instructions: Continuous Mode
Click on this link to download the ZIP file containing the program, data file and instructions to add Continuous Mode to SOLO, which allows the printer to automatically print the color layer immediately after the white underbase. 
ZIP file containing firmware updater files and PDF instructions
ZIP file containing drivers for USB-to-Serial cable interface.  NOTE: These drivers are specific for the temporary cable provided from TEXMAC and may not work with any cable that owners are able to purchase on their own at PC supply stores.
Contacting Support
Tried everything and still stuck? Contact our expert staff.  Click on the image or the link.
 

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