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Operation Manual for
the Advantage 18
embroidery peripheral
Part Number 110265-01, Revision A
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18 Colors
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One Needle
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Automatic Color Change
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Automatic Rethreading
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Under Thread Control
A Saurer Group Company

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual for the Advantage 18 embroidery peripheral • 18 Colors • One Needle • Automatic Color Change • Automatic Rethreading • Under Thread Control A Saurer Group Company Part Number 110265-01, Revision A...
  • Page 2 Melco Embroidery Systems. Melco reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in it at any time without obligation of Melco to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The Language 1 - 7 How to Configure 1 - 7 Start-Up Messages 1 - 8 2. Operating the Advantage 18 How Threads Are Spliced 2 - 1 Threading the Advantage 18 2 - 1 Threading to the Selector Carriage...
  • Page 4 2 - 13 Sending a Design 2 - 14 Receiving a Design 2 - 14 3. The Setup Menus An Overview of the Advantage 18 Menus 3 - 1 Design Menu 3 - 2 Selecting a Design 3 - 2...
  • Page 5 4 - 14 System Reset 4 - 14 Hard Reset 4 - 14 5. Operator Maintenance Cleaning the Advantage 18 5 - 1 Cleaning Your Machine’s Exterior Surfaces 5 - 1 Cleaning the Rotary Hook Area 5 - 1 Lubricating the Advantage 18...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Operation Manual Advantage 18...

  • Page 7: Introduction And Installation

    1 - 1 1. Introduction and Installation The Advantage 18 is an 18 color embroidery peripheral using an innovative, air driven, color change process that automatically rethreads its single needle. You may embroider a design with up to 18 colors without pausing to change spools or manually rethread the needle. In addition to embroidering on flat goods, the Advantage 18 embroiders on caps using the optional cap frame attachment.

  • Page 8: The Controller

    X-carriage that moves left or right. The hooped garment attaches to the X-carriage. As the X-carriage moves the hoop left or right, the beam moves the X-carriage forward or backward. This movement controls the placement of the stitching. Beam X-Carriage and Hoop Attachment Figure 1-2 Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Directions for installing software are in the software operation manuals. If you are using the Advantage 18’s optional disk drive, skip the directions for connecting the Advantage 18 to a computer. All instructions for the optional disk drive are in its operation manual. Power Requirements Electricity can have power spikes or surges that may affect your computer or embroidery peripheral’s operation.
  • Page 10 ON/OFF switch (see Figure 1-5). Rear of Peripheral Voltage Machine Selector Terminator ON/OFF Switch Cable Switch Network Cable Attach Power Cable here Rear of Computer Figure 1-4 Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...

  • Page 11: The Air Compressor

    Air pressure of 100 to 120 psi (pounds per square inch) • Air flow of 2 scfm (standard cubic feet per minute) at 90 psi for each Advantage 18 • A regulator with a minimum range of 70 to 100 psi •...

  • Page 12: What To Configure

    Language The Peripheral Program The CPU used in the Advantage 18 is also used in other Melco peripherals. The peripheral program is set to match the CPU to the peripheral it is controlling. On new units the peripheral program is set at the factory.

  • Page 13: Start-Up Messages

    # bytes of free memory UNIT # If the Advantage 18 finds a problem in its self-check, it will display the appropriate error message and wait for a response. Appendix B contains a complete listing of the error messages.
  • Page 14 1 - 8 Start-Up Messages Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...

  • Page 15: Operating The Advantage

    Advantage 18 to perform color changes and rethreading automatically while using a single needle and tensioner. Threading the Advantage 18 Although the Advantage 18 will automatically rethread when it performs a color change, you may need to perform manual threading when the following occurs: •...
  • Page 16 2 - 2 Threading the Advantage 18 4. Lift the pretensioner magnet. Position the thread in the groove, over the idler roller, and through the guide hole as shown in Figures 2-2 and 2-3. Pretensioner Magnet (lifted for thread placement)

  • Page 17: Inserting The Thread Into The Splicing Cell

    You may have to remove the color change cover to do this. 3. Trim the thread to 1/8 inch. 4. Press [FAST/SLOW]. The selector carriage will move back to the previous thread and perform an insert. 110265-01, Rev. A 2. Operating the Advantage 18...
  • Page 18 2 - 4 Threading the Advantage 18 NOTE: The thread is passed between the disks of the tensioner only once. The Advantage 18 Thread Path Figure 2-4 Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...

  • Page 19: Thread Types And Needles

    Must be manually threaded Needles During an Advantage 18 color change, the actual splice of the two threads passes through the eye of the needle. For the splice to easily pass through the eye, use a standard 80/12 size needle or larger.

  • Page 20: Installing A Needle

    2. With the scarf of the new needle toward the rear of the embroidery head, slide the needle into the needle bar as far as it will go and tighten the set screw. Figure 2-6 Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...

  • Page 21: Hooping

    (see Figure 2-8). Figure 2-8 4. On top of the outer hoop, place enough backing material to cover it. 5. Place your material on top of the backing. 110265-01, Rev. A 2. Operating the Advantage 18...

  • Page 22: Loading The Hoop

    To attach the hoop to the carriage: 1. Place the left notch of the hoop mounting bracket against the carriage stub as shown in Figure 2-10. X-Carriage Thumb Lever Hoop Mounting Bracket Figure 2-10 Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...
  • Page 23 1. Remove the table top insert from the embroidery area. This allows access to the cap frame mounting brackets under the bed of the embroidery head. 2. Center the pantograph in both X and Y directions using the arrow keys. 110265-01, Rev. A 2. Operating the Advantage 18...
  • Page 24 8. Push the cap frame drive shaft into the bracket hole as far as it will go. 9. Tighten the thumb screw on the rear bracket. 10. Tighten the thumb screw on the dove-tail bracket. Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...

  • Page 25: Cap Frames

    When returning to flat goods, install the normal needle plate and remove the extra spacers from around the needle bars. The raised needle plate option comes with its own installation procedures. Refer to those procedures for proper installation and use. 110265-01, Rev. A 2. Operating the Advantage 18...

  • Page 26: Keyboard Operation

    Keyboard Operation Keyboard Operation Introduction After receiving a design, the Advantage 18 uses its own program to start and direct the embroidery process. The Advantage 18 operation is controlled through the keyboard illustrated in Figure 2-14. Figure 2-14 The keyboard has ten keys and a display window called a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). The LCD displays menu options and messages.

  • Page 27: Key Combinations

    Decreases the embroidery speed in increments of 50 spm when the machine is embroidering. The minimum is 400 spm. Also moves the selector carriage to thread position 1 when the machine is idle. 110265-01, Rev. A 2. Operating the Advantage 18...

  • Page 28: Sending A Design

    Keyboard Operation Sending a Design The Advantage 18 operates with either EDS II or EDS III software. In your EDS system prepare and save an EXP design. The following steps are individualized instructions for EDS II and EDS III users.

  • Page 29: The Setup Menus

    Timing menu is in Chapter 5, "Maintenance." An Overview of the Advantage 18 Menus DESIGN MENU Lists all the designs in the Advantage 18 design buffer, in the order sent. Select a design for embroidery or to delete a design from the buffer. COLOR MENU Sets the color sequence.

  • Page 30: Design Menu

    Design Menu When a design is sent from the computer to the Advantage 18, it is stored in the design buffer. The Design Menu displays the buffer contents and allows you to select a design to embroider or delete. To access the Design Menu, the Advantage 18 must be powered up but not embroidering or making a color change.

  • Page 31: Color Menu

    Scroll through the top level menus, or press [ENTER] from the Design Menu to reach the Color Menu. The Advantage 18 can embroider up to 99 colors in a single design. The number of colors used and the order in which they embroider is called the color sequence. Use the Color Menu to set the color sequence.

  • Page 32: An Example

    This option allows you to change the color sequence of the job currently embroidering or the next job in the run buffer. To use this option: 1. Scroll to the Color Menu (you can do this while the machine is embroidering). Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...

  • Page 33: Tension Menu

    Scroll through the top level menus, or press [ENTER] from the Color Menu to reach the Tension Menu. As the Advantage 18 moves from one thread to another, each individual tension setting becomes recorded in memory. Each tension setting remains recorded until you change the setting, perform a hard reset, or reconfigure the peripheral.

  • Page 34: Select The Thread Position

    2. Press [ENTER] and the display will show an F in the current orientation. 3. Press [ ⇑ ] or [ ⇓ ] to scan through the eight orientation choices. 4. When you reach the desired orientation, press [ENTER]. Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...

  • Page 35: Run Design Menu

    Setting Orientation 3 - 7 Run Design Menu Scroll through the top level menus, or press [ENTER] from the Orientation Menu to reach the Run Design Menu. 1. Press [ENTER]. If this is the first job since turning on the machine, Set Home before continuing. If you do not, the LCD will display the error message: HOME NOT SET 2.
  • Page 36 3. Press [ENTER] and the third Idle menu displays as shown below. If you press [ENTER] again, you will scroll back to the first Idle menu. THD: 1* TENS: 27 Tension Setting Active Thread Thread Number Indicator Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...

  • Page 37: The Customizing Menus

    As the machine moves through the design, it tracks the location and thread color. If a color change is necessary, the Advantage 18 will do it when [START] is pressed, and before it starts embroidering. NOTE: If you are going to embroider with a new color or make a lengthy move, perform a Trim Immediate before you start framing.

  • Page 38: The Frame Idle Display

    When centering is OFF, the needle stops at the outside edge of the design outline, or at its starting point. 5. Press [ ⇑ ] and the LCD displays: TRACE OUTLINE. Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...

  • Page 39: Home Menu

    The Home Menu allows you to Set Home, select hoop sizes, and recover from a power loss. The Advantage 18 will not embroider until you set home after each time you turn on power. The set home process moves the beam and carriage assemblies to the upper left corner of the embroidery area, and then returns to the starting position.

  • Page 40: Hoop Limits

    10. Press [ALT][ ⇐ ] or [ALT][ ⇒ ] to move the selector carriage until you can access the current thread. 11. Trim the thread to 1/8 inch past the end of the selector carriage. Remove the trimmed thread completely from the thread path and splicing cell. Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...

  • Page 41: Move Menu

    16. Finish threading the machine. 17. Reinstall the hoop or cap frame if necessary. 18. Press [START]. The Advantage 18 will continue embroidering the design. Move Menu Scroll through the top level menus, or press [ENTER] from the Home Menu to reach the Move Menu.

  • Page 42: When To Use The Move Menu

    6. Press [ENTER] and the LCD displays: MOVE Y +00.00 IN. 7. If necessary, press [ ⇒ ] to make the value positive. 8. Press and hold [ ⇑ ] until the value reaches +2.50. The display now reads: MOVE Y +02.50 IN. Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...

  • Page 43: Trim Menu

    (see Reset Menu); or a move has been entered but not executed using the [START] key. Trim Menu When designs are created, trim commands may be included as part of the design. When the Advantage 18 reads these commands, a trim occurs automatically. The trimmer function performs when it encounters: •...

  • Page 44: Bobbin Menu

    5. Press [MENU] to exit the Trim Menu. Bobbin Menu This feature is not available with the Advantage 18 and must remain OFF at all times. If the Bobbin Control is ON, follow these steps to turn it OFF: 1. Press [MENU] until the LCD displays: BOBBIN MENU.

  • Page 45: Change Thread

    Change Thread 4 - 9 Change Thread If you want to change the thread that is currently embroidering, use the Change Thread option. For instance, you might want to embroider with two colors in a design with no color change commands.

  • Page 46: Insert Thread

    Use this option to insert a thread into the splicing cell. It performs the same function as [ALT][ ⇐ ], [ALT][ ⇒ ], or [FAST/SLOW] discussed in the Threading the Advantage 18 section of this manual. To use the Splicing Menu follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 47: Up Trim Mtr On

    You may move the selector carriage and repeat this process, but you must clear away all trimmed threads and rethread the machine each time. If the trimmer is not performing correctly, call your Melco service representative. 110265-01, Rev. A 4. The Customizing Menus...

  • Page 48: Draw Motor

    Draw Motor The draw motor moves the thread through the splicing cell and along the thread path. This option allows you to check that the draw motor is working properly. If it is not, call your Melco service representative. With a thread through the splicing cell: 1.

  • Page 49: High Pressure On

    95 psi, the LCD displays: PRESSURE HIGH! You must respond to this message before the Advantage 18 will embroider again. Check the regulator on your air compressor and make any necessary adjustment. When the air pressure returns to the 75 psi to 95 psi range, the message will remain until you press [START] to resume embroidering.

  • Page 50: Hard Reset

    4. Press [ENTER] again and the LCD displays: MEMORY CLEARED. The Advantage 18’s stitch count is cleared from memory and the operator supplied parameters are restored to default values in the Move, Trace, Home, Color, Tension, Orientation, and Splice menus.

  • Page 51: Operator Maintenance

    Cleaning the Color Change Area As you embroider with your Advantage 18, the area under the color change cover will accumulate lint and bits of thread. Clean this area two or three times a week, and anytime you are having a color change or thread splicing problem.
  • Page 52 2. Remove the two socket head screws from the color change cover. 3. Lift the rear of the cover about 3 to 3 1/2 inches as indicated in circle inset in Figure 5-1. Lift the cover straight up to remove it. Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...
  • Page 53 The Manifold 5 - 3 The Manifold The manifold is the under the color change cover. See Figures 5-2 and 5-3. A close-up view of the manifold. The manifold shown with the Keep this area free of lint or debris. color change cover removed.
  • Page 54 2. Spray air into both holes at the top of the trimmer. Do this two or three times a week, or any time you are having color change or thread splicing problems. Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...
  • Page 55 The pretensioner, shown lifted above the selector carriage. Figure 5-5 1. Turn the Advantage 18 OFF. 2. Move the selector carriage to the side. 3. Use a can of compressed air to blow away any lint or debris. 4. Lift the magnetic strip and clean it using the lint brush provided in the operator’s kit.

  • Page 56: Lubricating The Embroidery Head

    1. Slide out the table insert to gain access to the rotary hook area. 2. Remove the bobbin case and bobbin from the hook assembly. 3. Turn the Advantage 18 ON. 4. Press [MENU] until the LCD displays: HEAD TIMING MENU.
  • Page 57 Lubricating The Embroidery Head 5 - 7 Needle Bar Lubricate the needle bar at both the upper and the lower Needle Bar locations shown in upper lubrication Figure 5-7. Slightly Cutaway of the location needle case showing bend the oiler tube the needle bar.

  • Page 58: Upper Connecting Rod

    Hole in casting for is behind the access hole on lubrication access the left side of the embroidery head as shown in Figure 5-10. 6. Put 1 to 3 drops into the Figure 5-10 lubricating hole. Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...

  • Page 59: Lubricating The Beam

    Lubricating The Beam 5 - 9 Lubricating The Beam Lubricate the beam regularly as described in the following schedule. Refer to Figure 5-11 to identify the locations. Drive pulley shaft, front & rear Sewing Machine Oil Every 160 operating hours Idler pulley Sewing Machine Oil Every 160 operating hours...
  • Page 60 4. In turn, insert the oil tube through each of the two drive pulley shaft access holes and place one drop of oil on top of the pulley shaft at each location (see Figures 5-13 and 5-14). Figure 5-13 Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...
  • Page 61 Lubricating The Beam 5 - 11 Figure 5-14 Idler Pulley 5. Repeat the procedure for the idler pulley on the right side of the beam assembly (see Figure 5-15). Figure 5-15 110265-01, Rev. A 5. Operator Maintenance...
  • Page 62 Access the Y-rails through the slots on either side of the beam. Refer to Figure 5-17 for the specific points of lubrication. Place 1 to 2 drops on each side of the Y-carriage. Figure 5-17 Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...

  • Page 63: Lubricating The Lower Trimmers

    Lubricating the Lower Trimmers 5 - 13 Lubricating the Lower Trimmers The lower trimmer assembly is located under the embroidery bed as indicated in Figure 5-18. Lubricate the lower trimmer parts according to following schedule: Lower Trimmer Lubrication Schedule Lubrication Point Lubricant Frequency Trimmer Cam...

  • Page 64: The Rear Trimmer Parts

    Trimmer Knife Drive Arm Shaft, top view. Trimmer Knife Drive Arm Shaft, side view. Lubricate both Trimmer Knife Arm, Front Pin locations Figure 5-20 Figure 5-21 Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...

  • Page 65: Embroidery Head Timing

    When the headup position is reset with the new encoder, it should not have to be set again. Before you attempt any changes to headup, check with your Melco representative for advice. Needle depth may require readjusting if you hit the hoop with the needle, or change needle sizes, types, or brand.

  • Page 66: Making A Stitch

    As the needle rises, the loop is lifted by the take-up lever with the bobbin thread inside it. This procedure repeats for each stitch. Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...

  • Page 67: Needle Depth Check/Adjustment

    Needle Depth Check/Adjustment 5 - 17 Needle Depth Check/Adjustment Needle depth is a basic operator adjustment required to achieve quality embroidery. The needle depth setting is the relationship between the eye of the needle and the hook when the needle is at its lowest point.
  • Page 68 17. Slide the clamp up firmly against the upper stop and tighten the screw on the upper-dead-stop clamp. Make certain the screw points straight outward. 18. Press [ALT][ ⇑ ]. The embroidery head rotates to Headup. Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...
  • Page 69 Hook Timing 5 - 19 Hook Timing The hook timing adjustment should not change when adjusting the needle depth position, but it would be a good idea to check it and make sure. Figure 5-26 shows the stitch/cycle relationship. Figure 5-26 The hook point is not fully drawn in this illustration, but its position is indicated.
  • Page 70 • Be directly behind the needle within about 1/2 the thickness of the needle as shown in Figure 5-27. If this is not the case, the hook timing must be adjusted. Figure 5-27 Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...

  • Page 71: Hook Timing

    1. Turn the Advantage 18 power ON and press [MENU] until the LCD displays: HEAD TIMING. 2. Press [ALT][ ⇒ ] and the LCD displays: HOOK TIMING. Press [ENTER] three times, then loosen (but do not remove) the first hook mounting screw on the right side.
  • Page 72 12. Replace the needle plate, making certain the needle centers in the needle plate hole. When the needle is centered, tighten the plate completely. 13. Replace the bobbin case and the table insert. Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...
  • Page 73 A - 1 A. Glossary of Embroidery Terms ACTIVE WINDOW The window that you are currently using. Also called the current window. ALPHABETS Lettering styles that are ready to use for embroidery. Alphabets can also be designs that are brought to the screen using letters of the alphabet. An example of this would be Sports Symbols. APPLICATION WINDOW The first window to appear when EDS III is opened.
  • Page 74 An option to turn wide column or satin stitches into a series of shorter stitches. COLUMN STITCH A stitch formed with one needle penetration on either side of a column. Also referred to as a satin stitch or a steil stitch. Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...
  • Page 75 A - 3 COLUMN WIDTH The width of the actual side-to-side needle penetrations in a column or satin stitch. In EDS III, the width can be increased or decreased in increments of 10% from 90% to -90%. COMPLEX FILL A method for digitizing fills where the computer automatically determines the various independent segments that are required in making the complete fill of an irregular shape.
  • Page 76 A - 4 DIGITRAC The original Melco computerized digitizing system which uses an exceptionally large surface and its own vertical stand. DIRECTORY A named group of computer files stored on one of your computer drives. The hard drive of your computer is usually the C directory.
  • Page 77 A - 5 FILE A related collection of information, named and often stored on a disk. FILE NAME The unique identifier given to a design that is stored on a computer. The file name can have up to eight characters, a period, and an up to three letters extension. FILL STITCH A series of running stitches used to cover large areas.
  • Page 78 Three or more stitches placed closely together to prevent the embroidered stitches from pulling out. Also know as a tie-off stitch. MAXIMIZE The small button to the right of the Title Bar with the up arrow. Used to enlarge a window to its fullest extent. Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...
  • Page 79 A command used to move from one part of a design to another without stitching. NON-DOS FORMATS Any disk format other than DOS that is supported by EDS III, such as: Melco, Tajima, Barudan, ZSK. NORMAL STITCH A command that resets the stitching to a regular running stitch. It also brings the needle down to the sewing position after a needle-up function is performed.
  • Page 80 A stitch formed with one needle penetration on either side of a column. Also called a column stitch or steil stitch. SAVE A command to overwrite a previously saved file without prompting you for a new filename. Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...
  • Page 81 A - 9 SAVE AS A command to store a design for the first time, or to store a modified design with a new name to prevent destruction of the original design. SAVE FILL A command to allow you to define fill information while digitizing. SCALING The process of changing the size, density or stitch lengths in a design.
  • Page 82 A command that enlarges or reduces a portion of a design in the current Layout window, allowing you to edit with more precision. This command does not affect the sewing size of the design. Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...
  • Page 83 The following pages contain an alphabetized list of the Advantage 18 error messages. If your Advantage 18 displays an error message not listed here, or if you do not know how to respond to a message listed here, contact your Melco service representative for assistance.
  • Page 84 Displayed when the [STOP] key is pressed just before or during a color change. Press [START] to continue the color change. CC Pointer Error The Advantage 18 has detected a software command error while trying to move the selector carriage to a new position. Turn the power OFF and back ON. CC Recovery See CC Timeout.
  • Page 85 Means the drive circuit of the cutter trimmer solenoid has detected excess power. This is caused by a malfunction of the cutter solenoid or electronics. Turn the Advantage 18 OFF, then ON to recover. If this error occurs more than once during a design, call your representative for assistance.
  • Page 86 AutoSend is ON at the computer, it will reload the design buffer after a few seconds. If you are running with AutoSend OFF, reload the designs. If cycling the power does not clear the screen message, there may be an error in the CPU. Call your Melco service representative for assistance. Missed Headup The Z axis controller missed a headup signal and stops embroidering.
  • Page 87 Reload B - 5 Not At Headup The head is not at headup. Moving the carriage assembly is not allowed unless the head is at headup. Cycle the head to the headup position with the Head Timing Menu function go to headup. Outside of Hoop The Trim Menu option, Trim Immediate, or the Change Thd option in the Splicing Menu, has been selected when the needle position is outside of the currently selected hoop size.
  • Page 88 This means that an invalid command sequence was detected in the selector motor controller software functions. Press [START] to continue. If the message will not clear, turn the power OFF then ON. If this error occurs frequently, call your Melco representative for assistance. Selector Limit This message means that the drive circuit of the selector motor has detected excess power.
  • Page 89 X Command Error An invalid command sequence was detected in the X axis motor controller software functions. Turn the power OFF, then ON. If this error occurs more than once during a design, call your Melco representative for assistance. 110265-01, Rev. A...
  • Page 90 This means the Z axis motor is not tracking as commanded by the Z axis controller software. Execute the Go To Headup option in the Head Timing Menu. Exit the Head Timing Menu and press [START]. If the message does not clear, call your Melco representative for assistance. Z Timeout Error Both axes were commanded to move but did not complete the move in the allowed time.
  • Page 91 C - 1 C. Hoop Sizes This is a table of the hoop sizes available to the Advantage 18. Non-Metric Hoop Sizes Metric Hoop Sizes 2.5 in Circle 6.3 cm Circle 3 in Circle 7.6 cm Circle 3.8 in Circle 9.6 cm Circle...
  • Page 92 C - 2 Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...
  • Page 93 D. The Quick Reference Guide The following is a Quick Reference Guide. It may be helpful to post a copy that is visible from the peripheral. Feel free to remove the guide from this manual or make copies of it. 110265-01 Rev.
  • Page 94 Advantage 18 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...
  • Page 95 Advantage 18 Quick Reference Guide 13.Press the [UP ARROW] or [DOWN ARROW] Setting Home To Delete A Design keys for design orientation. This must be done every time the machine is 1. Press the [MENU] key until DESIGN MENU 14.Press the [ENTER] key.
  • Page 96 Quick Reference Guide Advantage 18 Part Number 110265-01, Rev. A...
  • Page 97 INDEX Assembling, 1-6 Idle menu, 3-7 Insert thread, 4-10 Bobbin tension, 2-5 Jump count, 4-8 Cap frames hooping, 2-11 Keyboard, 1-2 installing, 2-9 combinations, 2-13 Change now menu, 3-4 functions, 2-12 Change thread, 4-10 using 8-button keypad, 2-12 Cleaning color change area, 5-21 exterior surfaces, 5-1 Low pressure, 4-13 Lubrication...
  • Page 98 Tension menu, 3-5 Tension settings, 3-6 Thread rethreading, 2-3 selector carriage, 2-1 splicing, 2-1 splicing cell, 2-3 tensions, 2-5 thread types, 2-5 threading, 2-1 Thread tree, 1-2 Threads select position, 3-6 Trace menu, 4-3 Trim immediate, 4-8 Operation Manual Advantage 18...

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