Melco G3 Support

Error Codes REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE SOON Possible Causes The maintenance tank needs to be reset Possible Solutions Reset maintenance tank according to the instructions in the maintenance tank section. Possible Prevention Do not let the maintenance tank fall below 50%. Lights are flashing on the control panel Possible Causes Green...

Tools needed for installation: 2.5mm Metric Hex Driver 3mm Metric Hex Driver Needed Parts: Sleeve Table Adapter Plate Two (2) Short Table Interface Brackets Six (6) M4 Countersunk Hex Screws Installation Instructions Remove the Standard Frame Table from the machine. Loosen and remove the hardware – 4 screws – at...

Tools needed for installation: 2.5mm Metric Hex Driver 3mm Metric Hex Driver Needed Parts: Small Table Adapter Plate Two (2) Short Table Interface Brackets Six (6) M4 Countersunk Hex Screws Installation Instructions Remove the Standard Frame Table from the machine. Loosen and remove the hardware – 4 screws – at...

Tools needed for installation: 2.5mm Metric Hex Driver 3mm Metric Hex Driver Needed Parts: Polo Table Four (4) M4 Countersunk Hex Screws Installation Instructions Remove the Standard Frame Table from the machine. Loosen and remove the hardware – 4 screws – at each corner of the table using the 3mm...

Tools needed for installation: 2.5mm Metric Hex Driver 3mm Metric Hex Driver Needed Parts: T-Shirt Table, Universal Four (4) M4 Countersunk Hex Screws Installation Instructions Remove the Standard Frame Table from the machine. Loosen and remove the hardware – 4 screws – at each corner of the table using the...

Every six months, the condition of the valves and openings on the bulk ink cartridges must be inspected and possibly cleaned. These valves, openings, and cartridge must be cleaned every twelve months. It is recommended to clean all the cartridges once per year and remove any remaining ink before refilling...

This maintenance should be performed once per week, ideally at the end of the work week or whenever the printer will be left for few days. This maintenance would follow the daily maintenance. Power down and unplug the printer Pour a bit of cleaning solution into a small container. This...

This maintenance should be performed once per week, ideally at the end of the work week or whenever the printer will be left for few days. This maintenance would follow the daily maintenance. Power down and unplug the printer Pour a bit of cleaning solution into a small container. This...

This basic maintenance has to be performed at the end of every day to appropriately shut down the printer. Press the SHIFT and then the DOWN (F2) button on the table control panel to enter the maintenance mode.The table control panel will display that it is in maintenance mode. Press...

Every day before using the printer, you must remove and shake the cartridges. This will agitate the ink and reverse some of the settling of pigments that occurs. The printer should be off. Since the cartridges are pressurized, first remove the rubber seal to release the pressure. You may want...

Power cleans may need to be commanded for the following reasons. to clear a clogged nozzle in the case of a poor nozzle check to charge the ink lines should an automatic in charge not take place upon powering up the printer. To perform a power clean: Press the menu...

Nozzle checks are performed to check the performance of the print head nozzles. To perform a nozzle check: Move the table to the load position by pressing the Eject button on the table control panel. Place a transparent film page at the top left corner of the table. Adjust the...

Initial Powering Up of the Printer Caution! Before powering up the printer, make sure that: All safety/shipping fixtures have been removed. The tray is inside, but not all the way back. No objects or tools are placed on the tray. The cartridges are filled with ink and properly inserted into...

Cable Connections Power Supply (220V-240V)* socket Network (Ethernet-LAN) connection socket USB connection socket (used for printing) USB connection socket (used only for firmware update) Caution - For countries with 110V power network, the user must use a voltage converter (110V-220V). Data Cable Use the USB cable to connect the machine to...

Caution - The maintenance tank must be reset before the ink level drops below 20%. It is recommended to reset the tank after the ink level drops below 50%. Before resetting it, empty the maintenance tank of all remaining ink.   Remove the maintenance tank. Open the maintenance tank cover. Lift...