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Brother DTG Releases GTX Graphics Lab Software



November 7, 2017

Brother DTG, a division of Brother Intl. Corp., Bridgewater, N.J., has released GTX Graphics Lab, new software designed specifically for the new Brother GTX direct-to-garment (DTG) printer.

The new software gives users more control and capabilities when preparing designs for output. Compatible with both Mac and PC platforms, GTX Graphics Lab performs a variety of design functions such as creating a layout; adding text; rotating, sizing and positioning elements; and applying artistic effects. It also will automatically convert pure white to RGB values for printing purposes.

In addition, users can change the platen size needed for printing, as well as the shirt’s background color. This allows for a more realistic on-screen view of the shirt while being designed. Other capabilities include applying transparencies, outlines, shadows and distress layers to text.

Elements also can be layered and brought forward or moved backwards. When artwork is complete, it can be sent to the GTX printer using all the same settings in the print driver. Users also can save their work as a project layout and reopen the file for reusing some or all the elements in the future.


Graphics Lab is designed to be user friendly, even for a novice user, with all the core settings visible on the main tab, according to the company. The software is installed along with the print drivers on both the Brother GTX and GT-3 printers. — J.L.


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