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The Linear Encoder Strip is a clear film that is etched with a many vertical lines that are read by an encoder sensor located on the Print Head Carriage (see picture below). The sensor and encoder strip work together to report the position of the Print Head Carriage back to...

Cleaning solution cartridges are used when the machine is to be prepared for storage or for purging the Ink Delivery System of ink.  These must be filled prior to use and are keyed and labeled according to the bay they should be inserted into. Remove the cartridge filling port cap...

Learn how to replace the long head cables on your DTG M2 Garment Printer.  You can buy the DTG M2 Long Cables here

Waste ink and cleaning solution are deposited into the Flushing Box which then drains into the Waste Ink Tank to be stored until the tank is emptied. It is important to keep the Flushing Box and pad clean and free of dry ink deposits to allow proper drainage for waste...

The Wiper acts as a squeegee cleaning the bottom of the Print Head and Nozzles as it passes over the Wiper during the cleaning cycles. It is very important to keep the Wiper clean and free of heavy ink deposits. A contaminated Wiper can smear ink deposits from the Wiper...

Capping Station maintenance should be completed at the end of each use of the printer daily (if printing daily). Pour some cleaning solution into the cap of the cleaning solution bottle or a clean dry comparable container. Draw the cleaning solution into the syringe from the bottle cap or container....

The Waste Ink Tank holds ink and cleaning solution that has been purged from the Ink Delivery System during cleaning cycles. The Waste Ink tank must be emptied periodically to avoid overflow or any time the machine is moved to a new location. The printer automatically estimates the amount of...

Once properly set up, the MelcoJet G2 can be left in an "idle" state for 7-10 days.  Idle meaning, the printer is loaded with inks but has been properly powered down using the "end of day maintenance" described below.  The optimum situation for any owner/operator is to print with your...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...