Doing a Nozzle Check on the Melco G2

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A Nozzle Check is a self test print to verify that the Ink Delivery System of the printer is producing adequate ink output. If the Nozzle Check meets specification the ink delivery system is typically in good working order. To command the machine to perform a Nozzle Check use the...

Heat Press and Curing Inks/Shirts

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Printing inks require heat treatment after printing. The most common method is using a heat press because of size, cost and efficiency. To fix the ink onto the garment with heat treatment, place the garment on a heat press with the printed side up. Spread it flat on the heat...

Melco G2 Table Height Adjustment

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Fabric Thickness Table height (platen height) is adjustable and should be set for each type of garment that you are going to print on. The purpose of adjusting the height of the table (platen) is to ensure that the garment you are going to print on is the optimal distance...

Loading a Garment on the Melco G2

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There are two generally acceptable methods for loading a garment.   The "Dressed" Garment Loading Method  Dressed – loading the garment around the platen as though the table were wearing the garment.  This may be the preferred method especially if the garment does not fit down around the hinged area when...

Pretreating Dark Shirts

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General The purpose of pretreatment is to create a flat smooth surface on your garment so that ink can be applied to and adhere to the garment with the least amount of distortion in the print due to imperfections in the textile itself.  Keep in mind that all textiles have...

Melco G2 Print Modes

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There are two modes that you can print in and both function in slightly different ways. Continuous Print Mode Non-Continuous Print Mode (default setting) Continuous Print Mode (F then 1 to set) When printing a design that has an under base (for example, printing on a dark garment) this mode...

Melco G2 Default Printer Settings

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Your MelcoJet G2 has a number of settings that can be changed from the printer control panel.  The following is the correct default settings for your printer in the event that any of the defaults are changed during use. Access Default Settings With the printer in the ready state, press...

Install MelcoRIP

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View/Print the MelcoRIP User Manual Installation  Insert the MelcoRIP CD into your CD drive:  You may see the following screen:   If you see the above, be sure that any previous versions of MelcoRIP have been removed before continuing.  You can do this from the Windows control panel under "Add/Remove...

Installing Epson Drivers for the Melco G2

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Installation  Connect your MelcoJet to your computer Connect your MelcoJet to your printer using a USB cable from your computer to the printer, but do not turn the printer on. If the printer is powered on while connected to the, Windows may attempt to find and install drivers. The drivers found...

Your first test print on the Melco G2

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A Nozzle Check is a self test print to verify that the Ink Delivery System in the printer is producing adequate ink output. If the Nozzle Check meets specification the ink delivery system is typically in good working order. To perform a Nozzle Check use the following steps: Required Supplies...

Melco G2 Initial Powerup

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The main power switch is on the Printer Control Panel (top LCD display shown below). Press the power button on the Printer Control Panel to turn the printer on. The LCD display will read PLEASE WAIT while the printer is initializing. Note: The NON GENUINE messages will display.  This must be cleared before the...

Error Code NON GENUINE Melco G2

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The NON GENUINE error message will appear on the printer LCD display when any ink cartridges are installed in the printer that are not Epson ink cartridges. This message will appear each time the printer is powered up during the machine initialization process. This message will also appear when any ink...

Releasing the Print Head Carriage on the Melco G2

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When performing normal maintenance and some trouble shooting steps it will be necessary to access the working area of the Print Head Carriage.  To do so release it from its parked position. Raise the printer lid. Locate the Printhead.  The Printhead is located on the same side of the printer...

Performing a Power Clean on the Melco G2

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A Power Clean cycle rapidly moves ink or cleaning solution through the Ink Delivery System. This function is used during some printer maintenance procedures to initiate ink flow through the entire Ink Delivery System. The Power Cleaning function can also be used to completely purge ink or cleaning solution from...

Charging or Filling your Melco G2 with Ink

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Before your initial power up, you will need to charge the Ink Delivery System. There are two methods for charging the ink through the lines of your printer. The first uses the power clean function of the printer. The second method is a manual method using a syringe. Charging the...

Power Up and Power Down the Melco G2

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Daily Power Up - Pre Printing Procedure Shake all ink cartridges 30-60 seconds, then replace. Turn the printer on. Clear the NON GENUINE message and allow the machine to finish initializing. The display will read READY when complete. Press the flashing green button to finalize initialization. Command the printer to perform a Normal...