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- Page 1 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance manual for the EP 1 embroidery peripheral • Single head, single needle • Easy to operate • Low power consumption • High-quality results Part Number 11034, 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Setup 2. Needles, Bobbins, and Threads Threading the EP1 2 - 1 Drawing Out the Bobbin Thread 2 - 3 The Bobbin Case 2 - 3 Removal 2 - 3 Winding Thread Onto The Bobbin Reel 2 - 4 Setting the Bobbin 2 - 4... - Page 4 Table of Contents Run Design 4 - 2 Frame Menu 4 - 3 Trace Menu 4 - 3 Hoop Selection 4 - 3 Move Menu 4 - 3 Moving The Hoop Numerically 4 - 3 Seeing The Hoop’s Physical Location 4 - 3 Reset Menu 4 - 4...
- Page 5 46cm W x 36cm H x 52cm D 18" W x 14" H x 20.5" D The EP 1 is designed to embroider on textile products which are placed easily in a Melco embroidery hoop. The machine should not be...
- Page 6 Table of Contents Explanation of Symbols Caution! Indicates a machine component will move. Keep clear! Shock hazard. No user replaceable parts behind this label. Do not open! Pinch point, Keep clear! Pinch point, Keep clear! Pinch points, Keep clear! Needle pinch point, Keep clear!
- Page 7 1. Setup The setup procedure for the EP 1 Embroidery Peripheral is easy and will only take a few minutes. 1. Carefully remove the machine from the shipping container, using care not to drop or damage any other items packed around it. The machine is heavy, so be careful. Place the machine on a sturdy table or work bench.
- Page 8 Do not attempt to change bobbin thread during operation. Do not place hands or other objects in the rotary hook area during operation. Do not operate the machine without the hook guards in place. EP 1 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...
- Page 9 Dangers de service Attention! Ci-dessous vous trouverez les descriptions de diverses zones de risque ou points dangereux lors du service de la machine. Il faut tou- jours porter des lunettes protectrices pendant le service de la machine afin d'éviter des blessures en cas d'une casse d'aiguille. Oscillation du releveur de fil Ne pas toucher les releveurs de fil pendant le service.
- Page 10 Betrieb ist. Die Hände vom Umlaufgreifer fernhalten oder andere Gegenstände nicht in den Bereich des Umlaufgreifers bringen, wenn die Maschine läuft. Die Maschine nicht bedi- enen, wenn der Greiferschutz nicht an seinem Platz ist. EP 1 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...
- Page 11 Pericoli nel funzionamento Attenzione! Di sotto vengono descrite le zone di rischio o i punti peri- colosi che potreste incontrare durante il funzionamento. Portate sempre degli occhiali prottetivi mentre comandate la macchina, per pervenire il ferimento in caso di rottura di ago. Oscillazione delle leve d'avvolgimento Non toccate le leve durante il funzionamento Aghi esposti durante il funzionamento...
- Page 12 Não tente mudar fios das bobinas durante o funcionamento. Não ponha as mãos ou outros objectos na área do gancho rota- tivo durante o funcionamento. Não trabalhe com a máquina sem os resguardos dos ganchos estarem instalados. EP 1 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...
- Page 13 Peligros durante el funcionamiento ¡Atención! A continuación se mencionan las zonas de riesgo o los puntos de peligro con los que se podrían encontrar Vds. durante la maniobra. Utilicen siempre gafas protectoras cuando operen la máquina a fin de pre- venir heridas en caso de rotura de la aguja.
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Page 15: Needles, Bobbins, And Threads
2. Needles, Bobbins, and Threads This chapter covers how to thread your machine, select and install needles, wind the bobbin reels, and properly set the upper and lower thread tensions. Threading the EP 1 1. When routing the thread, apply a Thread... -
Page 16: Drawing Out The Bobbin Thread
You may do this now by threading it as you would the eye of a needle or in the following procedure while drawing out the bobbin thread. Figure 2-10 EP 1 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems... -
Page 17: The Bobbin Case
The Bobbin Case Removal 1. After turning off the power switch, lift the needle above the throat plate by rotating the flywheel. 2. Remove the auxiliary table by lifting slightly at its left front and sliding it off to the left. Figure 2-11 3. -
Page 18: Setting The Bobbin
3. Release the bobbin case lever and check that the lever has grasped the end of the post, thus secur- ing the bobbin case in the hook body. Figure 2-15 EP 1 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems... -
Page 19: Setting Thread Tensions
For the best possible results, it is important to use the bobbin reels and bobbin thread that was furnished with your machine. Most pre-wound bobbins do not work well with the EP 1. Melco recommends the use of Rasant bobbin thread, which is available from Accessory Resource Corporation. -
Page 20: How To Select A Needle
How to Select a Needle The EP 1 embroidery machine uses a Class 15 household sewing machine needle. The following needle types are given to help guide you in selecting the proper needle for your various embroi- dering situations. -
Page 21: Embroidery Hoops
3. Embroidery Hoops Loading Garments Do not load garments or fabrics while the hoop is attached to the EP 1. Doing so may damage the machine. Hooping is best accomplished on a clean, sturdy table. Round Hoops 1. Place the outer frame on a flat surface with the label on the mounting plate facing up. -
Page 22: Attaching The Hoop To The Pantagraph
NOTE: When removing a fabric from a rectangular hoop, press the fabric holder from the rear side (lower face) of the hoop, and the fabric can be removed easily. EP 1 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems... - Page 23 After sending a design to the EP 1, follow the steps below: 1. Press [MENU] until the display reads DESIGN MENU. 2. Press [ENTER] to display the design. Select from the available designs by using the [ò] or [ñ] keys.
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Page 25: Detailed Operation
4. Detailed Operation This chapter explains all the control panel keys and the various operation menus of the EP 1 embroidery peripheral. The Control Panel The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Displays the different menus and choices, as well as embroidering and design information (see Figure 4-1). -
Page 26: Enter Key
+ [ò], then press [ñ] for “yes” or [ò] for “no”. If the design is sent from the controller computer using the Auto Delete feature, it will automatically be deleted at the end of embroidering. EP 1 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems... -
Page 27: Run Design
Run Design Press [MENU] until the display reads RUN DESIGN, then press [ENTER]. The display will read SET QUEUE 01, then will display your chosen file name. Up to 28 queue settings may be assigned and their designs embroidered one after another. Once a file has been embroidered, it will be removed from the queue if the auto delete feature is activated and the next file in the queue will be select- ed. -
Page 28: Move Menu
Other Functions Thread Break If the upper thread should break while embroidering, the EP 1 will stop embroidering, the alarm buzzer will sound, and the display will read THREAD BROKEN. EP 1 Operation Manual... -
Page 29: Bobbin Thread Low
Bobbin Thread Low If the bobbin thread runs low, the alarm will sound and the display will read BOBBIN THREAD. Dust Accumulation If excessive dust accumulates inside the bobbin case, the alarm will sound and the display will read DUST! KEEP CLEAN. Upper Shaft Lock If the upper shaft stops moving and locks up due to excessive thread build-up in the bobbin case, the alarm will sound and the display will read REMOVE THE LOCK! Clear the lock. - Page 30 EP 1 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...
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Page 31: Configuration
Unit Number If you have several embroidery machines hooked up to one computer, each machine must be assigned its own unit number. Each EP 1 is set at the factory as unit #1 but you can change that number easily. -
Page 32: Key Click Volume
Key Click Volume Each time you press one of the keys on the EP 1 control panel, the machine responds with a “click” sound. You can adjust the volume of this click to suit your needs. 1. With the machine power OFF, hold down the [ALT] and [ò] keys and keep holding them down while you turn the power ON and the display will read UNIT NUMBER _ _. -
Page 33: Operator Maintenance
6. Operator Maintenance This section explains how to clean and correctly lubricate your EP 1 . Cleaning A clean hook area is essential for proper operation. The hook area should be checked at the start of each day and each time bobbin thread is added. -
Page 34: General Cleaning
Replace the plastic cap when done. Lift this cap 1-2 drops of oil Place 1-2 drops of each week in oil into this tube this hole. each week Figure 6-4 Figure 6-5 EP 1 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems... - Page 35 3. Below the flywheel, remove the plastic cap and place 1-2 drops of lubricating oil in the tube Flywheel shown in Figure 6-6 once every month. Replace the plastic cap when done. Place 1-2 drops 4. Remove the plastic caps over oil holes #1 and of oil into this #2, as shown in Figure 6-7.
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Page 36: Replacement Parts
Figure 6-10 NOTE: Never use any oil other than the sewing machine oil recommended by Melco (one contain- er of oil is included with the machine). Replacement Parts Fuses Plastic cover There are two operator-replaceable fuses. - Page 37 Tool Kit The tool kit contains the following items and is included in the operator’s kit: Large Slotted Screwdriver Small Slotted Screwdriver Cleaning brush Scissors Thread Tool Operator Kit Following is a list of all items found in the kit: ITEM DESCRIPTION 11034...
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Page 39: Troubleshooting Guide
5. Troubleshooting Guide Thread breakage PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Design Stitches are too short and/or too Check the design for short and/or dense dense stitches, and edit the design to remove them Needles Incorrect needle for thread size Replace with a compatible needle being used Needle is bent, damaged, or dull Replace needle... -
Page 40: Skipped Stitches
Needle is too small for the fabric Replace with compatible needle Needle strikes the needle plate Adjust position of the needle case (refer to the technical manual) Needle strikes the UTC Reposition the UTC (refer to the technical manual) EP 1 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems... -
Page 41: Loose Stitches
Loose stitches POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Upper thread tension too low Adjust the upper thread tensions (see tension section) Bobbin tension too low Adjust the bobbin case set screw Uneven thread size Replace with quality thread Upper tension inconsistent Clean tensioner parts Rotary hook timing is incorrect Adjust hook timing (refer to the technical manual) - Page 42 EP 1 Operation Manual Melco Embroidery Systems...
- Page 43 Quick Reference Guide for the EP 1 11034 Revision A...
- Page 44 2. Insert the SYSTEM DISK into the design size in the y-plane. hoop size. Premier’s drive. 3. Press [ENTER]. 3. Turn on the EP 1 peripheral. FRAME MENU 4. Remove the SYSTEM DISK and insert the 1. Press [ENTER]. MOVE MENU lettering disk.