Melco Embroidery Machine Support

CC TIME OUT: If the Red Color Change LED is on, use the information from the Off Color Index section to adjust the cam to get the light to go out. This error can require a Color Change PCB replacement if the LED doesn't go out.  

CC-HEAD UP ERROR: The Color Index LED will more then likely be lit. Rotate the Color Change Cam using a screw driver as described in the Off Color Index section. Don't forget to do the Head Up Function to set the EMC 10 at head up.

THE DISPLAY IS FLASHING EPBIOS UNIT NUMBER AND THE EMC 10 WILL NOT COME ON LINE: EDS II or III has to be booted at the computer for the machine to come on line. Must send a design for the machine to come on line. Enable a second machine to...

FALSE THREAD BREAKS: Make sure that the Thread Break Take Up Spring is away from the Thread Break Post during the sew. This spring is located on the left side of the Tensioner. Make sure the whole thread path is threaded correctly. Check the Thread Break Brush for proper adjustment....

THE DESIGN LOSES REGISTRATION OR JUST SEWS ERRATICALLY: Try re-configuring as outlined in the Operation Manual in the contents "Configuring the EMC10". Next, try to use some of the information from the next 4 or 5 Error Sections as possible causes and fixes.

THE DISPLAY IS ON BUT THE TOUCH KEYS DO NOT RESPOND: Try turning the machine off, then on. If the Display is still not functioning , test the 5 volt setting outlined in the first 2 sections of this guide. Reseat the CPU PCB & 4 Axis PCB with the...

THE INNER HOOK BASKET (SPINDLE) ROTATES WHEN THE RETAINING FINGER IS REMOVED, BUT THE Z TIME ERROR IS STILL PRESENT: Power off the EMC 10 and remove the Z Drive cover, refer to the Parts Manual page P-1 item #2. Once the cover is removed there will be a pulley...

THE POWER SUPPLY IS FUNCTIONAL AND THE VOLTAGE READINGS ARE CORRECT BUT THE DISPLAY IS STILL BLANK: Try adjusting the Display intensity at the edge of the Keyboard to see if it will show. Use the information in the Technical Manual to see how to make the adjustment. Next, replace...

THE EMC 10 DISPLAY IS BLANK, THE FAN IS FUNCTIONAL: With power still on the machine, lift the display and check the ribbon cable to the Keyboard PCB for proper connection, try adjusting the Intensity Adjustment Potentiometer which is located at the right side of the Keyboard PCB. This adjustment...

THE EMC 10 STARTS SEWING WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE START KEY: The Start Key is probably malfunctioning, replace the Keyboard PCB. Call your distributor for help.

THE EMC 10 WILL NOT POWER UP, THE DISPLAY IS BLANK: Check the power source at the wall outlet. Check the connectivity of the power cord. Check the function of the Power Supply fan, if there is no motion then check the fuse that are located behind the Power Supply...

THE EMC 10 WILL NOT STOP SEWING AFTER DEPRESSING THE STOP KEY OR FRAMES BACK ON IT'S OWN WITHOUT STOPPING: Power OFF the machine and wait 15 seconds then Power ON. Use the Head Timing Menu to "Go to Head Up". Use the Power Fail Rescue to retrieve the design...

THE PANTOGRAPH AND CARRIAGE MOVE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AXIS TO FAST OR TO SLOW WHILE DEPRESSING THE ARROW KEYS DURING HOOP ALIGNMENT: Using the FAST/SLOW Key reset the jog speed as desired. This is a normal function, refer to the Operation Manual. On "CE" machines it is the Tortoise/Hare Key....

THE PANTOGRAPH MOVES IN ONE DIRECTION ONLY, EITHER IN THE X OR Y AXIS: Check all wiring to the X & Y Motors. The Y Motor is under the Keyboard, and the X Motor is under the small black cover at the left end of the Black Pantograph Bar. Test...

THE SEWING QUALITY OF THE DESIGN IS JAGGED AROUND THE COLUMNS AND SOME TIMES DESIGNS ARE DISTORTED. THE COLUMNS OR DESIGN DON'T MEET THE FILLS OR OTHER OBJECTS IN THE DESIGN: Check the Hooping of the garment for tightness in the sewing area. The material being used may have to...