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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Plug the provided power cord to the wall outlet. This is located on the back right sided of the printer.  You will also need to plug in a USB cable from the Printer to your PC.  

1. Remove the ink cartridges from the containers and shake each ink cartridge for 30-60 seconds. 2. Make sure the blue ink system delivery levers (shown below) are in the up position (if they are down the ink cartridge will not go all the way in the bay). 3. Insert...

You will need to level the printer using the four leveling feet on the bottom of the machine. The following tools are needed to level the printer Adjustable (Crescent) Wrench 9" or 12" level Place the level on the front machine base cover to check if the machine is level...

Unpacking Your MelcoJet G2 may have been delivered to you on a pallet, if so, you will need to first remove the printer from the pallet which may require removing bolts that clamp it down. Also, if the printer is still boxed, you will need to remove the printer from...

The MelcoJet G2 uses Piezoelectric technology in the print head, which in simplest terms, are little vibrating crystals.  These vibrating crystals are what allow ink to travel from the printhead to the printing surface, so, outside vibrations of the printer can impact print quality.  In order to ensure the best...

Overview and Specifications Printing Method Direct to Garment Inkjet Printing Nozzle Configuration 180 nozzles x 8 Printing dimensions Max 16.5" x 23.6" (420mm x 500mm) Standard platen 13" x 20" (33cm x 50cm) Dimensions 33.5" x 51.2"x17.7" (W x L x H) (850mm x1300mm x 450mm) Weight 176lb (80Kg) Printing...

  TECH TIP: Check your encoder wheel pulley tension. A loose pulley belt can easily cause the sensitive, high speed encoder wheel to skip steps during certain print resolutions, which will result in error 0xF3 on the Epson module.   1. Remove the side cover panel, on the side of...