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'''Melco''' is a manufacturer of single head [[embroidery machines]]. The Melco embroidery machine company is based out of USA. Melco is one of the most well-known single head brands in embroidery machine manufacturing. | '''Melco''' is a manufacturer of single head [[Industrial/Commercial Embroidery Machine|embroidery machines]]. The Melco embroidery machine company is based out of USA. Melco is one of the most well-known single head brands in embroidery machine manufacturing. | ||
Melco has also produced a multihead [[embroidery machines]] but now only produced single heads. | Melco has also produced a multihead [[Industrial/Commercial Embroidery Machine|embroidery machines]] but now only produced single heads. | ||
At one time, Melco had the highest sales number of embroidery machines and continues to sell a large number of embroidery machines. | At one time, Melco had the highest sales number of embroidery machines and continues to sell a large number of embroidery machines. | ||
==History, origin and sales== | ==History, origin and sales== | ||
Melco machines are from the USA, Switzerland, and England. Melco machines are generally built very different than the Asian made machines. Melco has made both single heads and multiheads in the past but Melco now primarily has been focusing on single heads. | |||
==Other Equipment== | ==Other Equipment== | ||
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==Software Extensions== | ==Software Extensions== | ||
;Melco Condensed CND:Melco Condensed CND | |||
;Melco Expanded EXP:Melco Expanded EXP | |||
==Embroidery Machines== | ==Embroidery Machines== | ||
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| embSeriesHeads = 1, 4 | | embSeriesHeads = 1, 4 | ||
| embSeriesNeedles = 6, 10 | | embSeriesNeedles = 6, 10 | ||
| embSeriesInput = Serial, [[ | | embSeriesInput = Serial, [[Embroidery Black Box|Black Box]], Floppy, [[FloppyToUSB]] | ||
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The Melco EMC came in 6 needle and 10 needle versions depending on the machine year. | The Melco EMC came in 6 needle and 10 needle versions depending on the machine year. | ||
====EMC6==== | ====EMC6==== | ||
The EMC6 machine came in 2 versions. The machine came in a black ''Tajima Head'' or the white ''Melco Head''. | The EMC6 machine came in 2 versions. The machine came in a black ''Tajima Head'' or the white ''Melco Head''. | ||
{{for|the Melco EMC6 machine electronics info|Melco EMC6 Electronics}} | |||
=====EMC6 (Black Tajima Head)===== | =====EMC6 (Black Tajima Head)===== | ||
[[File:Black_Head_Melco.jpg|thumb|right|alt=Melco EMC6 Black head|Melco EMC6 Black head]] | |||
The EMC6 version with Tajima Head was a machine with a white plastic base and a a black embroidery head and arm. This machine did not have trimmer options and had to be connect to the PC to operate. The head of the machine was also more metal based than the more plastic Melco based head. | The EMC6 version with Tajima Head was a machine with a white plastic base and a a black embroidery head and arm. This machine did not have trimmer options and had to be connect to the PC to operate. The head of the machine was also more metal based than the more plastic Melco based head. | ||
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====EMC10/4==== | ====EMC10/4==== | ||
The EMC10/4 machine is a 10 needle 4 head Melco embroidery machine manufacture from 1994 - 1998. The machine came with optional trimmers and standard bobbin. The machine came with optional floppy disk drive. These machines can now be upgraded with the [[Floppy To USB]] reader. | The EMC10/4 machine is a 10 needle 4 head Melco embroidery machine manufacture from 1994 - 1998. The machine came with optional trimmers and standard bobbin. The machine came with optional floppy disk drive. These machines can now be upgraded with the [[Floppy To USB]] reader. | ||
====EMC10/12==== | |||
The EMC10/12 machine is a 10 needle 12 head Melco embroidery machine manufacture from 1994 - 1998. The machine came with a complete PC system | |||
==== Melco EMC Specifications ==== | ==== Melco EMC Specifications ==== | ||
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| EMC10/4 || 4 || 10 || emb Space || SPM || POWEW || 1994 - 1998 | | EMC10/4 || 4 || 10 || emb Space || SPM || POWEW || 1994 - 1998 | ||
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| EMC10/12 || 12 || 10 || emb Space || SPM || POWEW || 1994 - 1998 | |||
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| embSeriesHeads = 1, 4 | | embSeriesHeads = 1, 4 | ||
| embSeriesNeedles = 10 | | embSeriesNeedles = 10 | ||
| embSeriesInput = Serial, [[ | | embSeriesInput = Serial, [[Embroidery Black Box|Black Box]], Floppy, [[FloppyToUSB]] | ||
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The EMT series was the first Melco Series with 270 cap compatibility. | |||
====EMT 10T==== | |||
The EMT10T is a single head 10 needle full size Melco embroidery machine. | |||
The machine was built from 1998 - 2002 | |||
====EMT 10/4T==== | |||
The EMT10/4T is a four head 10 needle multihead Melco embroidery machine. | |||
The machine was built from 1998 - 2002 | |||
===EMB Series=== | ===EMB Series=== | ||
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| embSeriesHeads = 6 | | embSeriesHeads = 6 | ||
| embSeriesNeedles = 10 | | embSeriesNeedles = 10 | ||
| embSeriesInput = Serial, [[ | | embSeriesInput = Serial, [[Embroidery Black Box|Black Box]], Floppy, [[FloppyToUSB]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The EMB10/6 is the only 6 head embroidery machine made by the Melco Embroidery Machine company | The EMB10/6 is the only 6 head embroidery machine made by the Melco Embroidery Machine company | ||
===AMAYA Series=== | ===AMAYA Series=== | ||
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==Buying== | ==Buying== | ||
Melco embroidery machines are very solid embroidery machines. They are more expensive that most all competing models but, they are very solidly built and have a good resell market. There are a lot of [[embroidery machine technicians]] available world wide and parts are pretty easy to find even for older models. | Melco embroidery machines are very solid embroidery machines. They are more expensive that most all competing models but, they are very solidly built and have a good resell market. There are a lot of [[Embroidery Machine Technicians|embroidery machine technicians]] available world wide and parts are pretty easy to find even for older models. | ||
==Selling== | ==Selling== | ||
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==Repairs== | ==Repairs== | ||
*[[Embroidery Machine | *[[Embroidery Machine Technicians]] | ||
*[[PLRElectronics]] | *[[PLRElectronics]] | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[ | *[[Embroidery Black Box|Black Box]] | ||
*[[FloppyToUSB]] | *[[FloppyToUSB]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | <!--{{Reflist|2}}--> | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*''[[FloppyToUSB]]'' - [http://www.FloppyToUSB.com Floppy To USB Convertor] | *''[[FloppyToUSB]]'' - [http://www.FloppyToUSB.com Floppy To USB Convertor] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:06, 29 March 2022
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Melco is a manufacturer of single head embroidery machines. The Melco embroidery machine company is based out of USA. Melco is one of the most well-known single head brands in embroidery machine manufacturing.
Melco has also produced a multihead embroidery machines but now only produced single heads.
At one time, Melco had the highest sales number of embroidery machines and continues to sell a large number of embroidery machines.
History, origin and sales
Melco machines are from the USA, Switzerland, and England. Melco machines are generally built very different than the Asian made machines. Melco has made both single heads and multiheads in the past but Melco now primarily has been focusing on single heads.
Other Equipment
Melco also produced Chenille machines
Software Extensions
- Melco Condensed CND
- Melco Condensed CND
- Melco Expanded EXP
- Melco Expanded EXP
Embroidery Machines
EMC Series
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The Melco EMC model was one of the longest selling Melco embroidery machines.
The Melco EMC came in 6 needle and 10 needle versions depending on the machine year.
EMC6
The EMC6 machine came in 2 versions. The machine came in a black Tajima Head or the white Melco Head.
EMC6 (Black Tajima Head)
The EMC6 version with Tajima Head was a machine with a white plastic base and a a black embroidery head and arm. This machine did not have trimmer options and had to be connect to the PC to operate. The head of the machine was also more metal based than the more plastic Melco based head.
EMC6M (While Melco Head)
The EMC6M (Melco Head) came in the following versions:
- EMC6M
- EMC6MT
- EMT6MTL
The EMC6M version with Melco Head was a machine with a white plastic base and a white embroidery head and arm. The EMC6M version did not have trimmers and had to be connect to the PC to operate. The head of the machine was also more plastic based than the more metal Tajima head.
The EMC6MT version featured trimmers and had a floppy disk port. These machines can now be upgraded with the Floppy To USB reader.
The EMC6MTL version had all the features of the EMC6MT and a large bobbin.
EMC10
The EMC10 machine is a 10 needle single head Melco embroidery machine manufacture from 1994 - 1998. The machine came with optional trimmers and standard bobbin. The machine came with optional floppy disk drive. These machines can now be upgraded with the Floppy To USB reader.
EMC10/4
The EMC10/4 machine is a 10 needle 4 head Melco embroidery machine manufacture from 1994 - 1998. The machine came with optional trimmers and standard bobbin. The machine came with optional floppy disk drive. These machines can now be upgraded with the Floppy To USB reader.
EMC10/12
The EMC10/12 machine is a 10 needle 12 head Melco embroidery machine manufacture from 1994 - 1998. The machine came with a complete PC system
Melco EMC Specifications
| Model | Heads | Needles | EMB Space / Head | Max SPM | Pwr Cons. | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMC6 (Tajima Head) | 1 | 6 | emb Space | SPM | POWEW | 1990 - 1992 |
| EMC6M, MT, MTL (Melco Head) | 1 | 6 | emb Space | SPM | POWEW | 1992 - 1994 |
| EMC10 | 1 | 10 | emb Space | SPM | POWEW | 1994 - 1998 |
| EMC10/4 | 4 | 10 | emb Space | SPM | POWEW | 1994 - 1998 |
| EMC10/12 | 12 | 10 | emb Space | SPM | POWEW | 1994 - 1998 |
EMT Series
{{#invoke:Infobox|infobox}} The EMT series was the first Melco Series with 270 cap compatibility.
EMT 10T
The EMT10T is a single head 10 needle full size Melco embroidery machine.
The machine was built from 1998 - 2002
EMT 10/4T
The EMT10/4T is a four head 10 needle multihead Melco embroidery machine.
The machine was built from 1998 - 2002
EMB Series
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The EMB10/6 is the only 6 head embroidery machine made by the Melco Embroidery Machine company
AMAYA Series
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Buying
Melco embroidery machines are very solid embroidery machines. They are more expensive that most all competing models but, they are very solidly built and have a good resell market. There are a lot of embroidery machine technicians available world wide and parts are pretty easy to find even for older models.
Selling
TheEmbroideryWarehouse buys and sells most every make and model of Melco embroidery machines located within the continental USA. They also purchase parts, parts machines, salvage machines and most everything else related to embroidery equipment.