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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.


==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==
<!--Tajima DST (.dst) is the most common software extension for Toyota software and machines.  However, Toyota uses several other [[embroidery software formats]].  Tajima DST is the most common embroidery format found.-->
;Melco Condensed CND:Melco Condensed CND
;Melco Expanded EXP:Melco Expanded EXP


==Embroidery Machines==
==Embroidery Machines==
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| embName = Melco
| embName = Melco
| embCompanyImage = Melco_EMC10.jpg
| embCompanyImage = Melco_EMC10.jpg
| embCompanyImageDesc = Melco EMC Embroidery Machine
| embCompanyImageDesc = Melco EMC10T single head 10 needle Embroidery Machine
| embSeriesYears = 1990 - 1995
| embSeriesYears = 1990 - 1995
| embSeriesHeads = 1, 4
| embSeriesHeads = 1, 4
| embSeriesNeedles = 6, 10
| embSeriesNeedles = 6, 10
| embSeriesInput = Serial, [[BlackBox]], Floppy, [[FloppyToUSB]]
| embSeriesInput = Serial, [[Embroidery Black Box|Black Box]], Floppy, [[FloppyToUSB]]
}}
}}


{{for|the Melco EMC machine electronics info|Melco EMC Electronics}}
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.


==== Melco EMC Specifications ====
====EMC6====
The EMC6 machine came in 2 versions.  The machine came in a black ''Tajima Head'' or the white ''Melco Head''. 


{{for|the Tajima Toyota 820 machine dimension info|Embroidery Machine Dimensions}}
{{for|the Melco EMC6 machine electronics info|Melco EMC6 Electronics}}
=====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.


<center>
=====EMC6M (While Melco Head)=====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
The EMC6M (Melco Head) came in the following versions:
|-
! Model !! Heads !! Needles !! EMB Space / Head !! Max SPM !! Pwr Cons. !! Years
|-
| 820  || 1 || 6 || emb Space || SPM || POWEW || 1990-1992 
|-
|}
</center>


===820A/830 Series===
*EMC6M
{{Infobox machineType
*EMC6MT
| embSeries = 820A/830
*EMT6MTL
| embName = Toyota
| embCompanyImage = Toyota_820A_Embroidery_Machine.jpg
| embCompanyImageDesc = Toyota 820A Embroidery Machine
| embSeriesYears = 1990 - 1994
| embSeriesHeads = 1
| embSeriesNeedles = 12
| embSeriesInput = Serial, [[BlackBox]]
}}


{{for|the Toyota 820A/830 machine electronics info|Toyota 820A/830 Electronics}}
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 Toyota 820A is a 6 needle machine and the Toyota 830 is a 9 needle machineOtherwise, the two single head machines were identical.  The machines did not come with disk drives however a very rare amount of external disk drives we sold.  The machines have a 25 pin serial port that most operators used to connect directly to their PCs to transfer their data designs.  Special software is needed to transfer the designs directly to the machine.  The [[BlackBox]] is also a solution to read designs from a USB stick directly into the machine.  
The EMC6MT version featured trimmers and had a floppy disk portThese machines can now be upgraded with the [[Floppy To USB]] reader.


The 820A and 830 were redesigned and upgraded from the previous 820 model.  A much more sleek control panel was used and the machine came with the ability to store more that one design at a time.
The EMC6MTL version had all the features of the EMC6MT and a large bobbin.


Although the 820A has '820' in its model, the 820A is very different from the 820 model.
====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.


The 820A and 830 did not use the cap system with the motor used by the 820 but instead used an all mechanical version.
====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.


==== Toyota 820A/830 Specifications ====
====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


{{for|the Tajima Toyota 820A/830 machine dimension info|Embroidery Machine Dimensions}}
==== Melco EMC Specifications ====
{{for|the Tajima Toyota 820 machine dimension info|Embroidery Machine Dimensions}}


<center>
<center>
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! Model !! Heads !! Needles !! EMB Space / Head !! Max SPM !! Pwr Cons. !! Years
! Model !! Heads !! Needles !! EMB Space / Head !! Max SPM !! Pwr Cons. !! Years
|-
|-
| 820A  || 1 || 6 || emb Space || SPM || POWEW || 1995-1996  
| EMC6 (Tajima Head) || 1 || 6 || emb Space || SPM || POWEW || 1990 - 1992  
|-
|-
| 830 || 1 || 9 || emb Space || SPM || POWEW || 1996-1998
| 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
|}
|}
</center>
</center>


===850/851/860 Series===
===EMT Series===
{{Infobox machineType
{{Infobox machineType
| embSeries = 850/851/860
| embSeries = EMT
| embName = Toyota
| embName = Melco
| embCompanyImage = Toyota_860_Embroidery_Machine.jpg
| embCompanyImage = Melco_EMT104.jpg
| embCompanyImageDesc = Toyota 860 Embroidery Machine
| embCompanyImageDesc = Melco EMT10/4T four head 10 needle Embroidery Machine
| embSeriesYears = 1996 - 1999
| embSeriesYears = 1998 - 2002
| embSeriesHeads = 1
| embSeriesHeads = 1, 4
| embSeriesNeedles = 1, 12
| embSeriesNeedles = 10
| embSeriesInput = Serial, Floppy, [[FloppyToUSB]], [[BlackBox]]
| embSeriesInput = Serial, [[Embroidery Black Box|Black Box]], Floppy, [[FloppyToUSB]]
}}
}}
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.


{{for|the Toyota 850/851/860 machine electronics info|Toyota 850/851/860 Electronics}}
The machine was built from 1998 - 2002


In 1990 Tajima released the TME-HC series embroidery machine. The TME-HC did not come with a floppy disk drive and only came with ports for external readers such as an external paper tape reader or Floppy Drive. The machine came in options of 4,6, 12, 15 or 20 heads.  The machine only had manually removable table tops (nothing automatic).  The machine was only available as 6 or 9 needles.
See [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCoRazXcZLY video of the Melco EMT 10T]


==== Toyota 850/851/860 Specifications ====
====EMT 10/4T====
The EMT10/4T is a four head 10 needle multihead Melco embroidery machine.


{{for|the Toyota 850/851/860 machine dimension info|Embroidery Machine Dimensions}}
The machine was built from 1998 - 2002


<center>
===EMB Series===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{{Infobox machineType
|-
| embSeries = EMB
! Model !! Heads !! Needles !! EMB Space / Head !! Max SPM !! Pwr Cons. !! Years
| embName = Melco
|-
| embCompanyImage = Melco_EMB106.jpg
| 851 || 1 || 1 || emb Space || SPM || POWEW || 1997-1999 
| embCompanyImageDesc = Melco EMB10/6T 6 head 10 needle Embroidery Machine
|-
| embSeriesYears = 2002 - 2005
| 850 || 1 || 12 || emb Space || SPM || POWEW || 1997-1999 
| embSeriesHeads = 6
|-
| embSeriesNeedles = 10
| 860 || 1 || 12 || emb Space || SPM || POWEW || 1999-2004 
| embSeriesInput = Serial, [[Embroidery Black Box|Black Box]], Floppy, [[FloppyToUSB]]
|-
}}
|}
</center>


The EMB10/6 is the only 6 head embroidery machine made by the Melco Embroidery Machine company


===9000/9100 Series===
===AMAYA Series===
{{Infobox machineType
{{Infobox machineType
| embSeries = 9000/9100
| embSeries = AMAYA
| embName = Toyota
| embName = Melco
| embCompanyImage = Toyota_9000_Embroidery_Machine.jpg
| embCompanyImage = Melco_AMAYA.jpg
| embCompanyImageDesc = Toyota 9000 Embroidery Machine
| embCompanyImageDesc = Melco AMAYA Embroidery Machine
| embSeriesYears = 2008 - 2012
| embSeriesYears = 2002 - Present
| embSeriesHeads = 1
| embSeriesHeads = 1
| embSeriesNeedles = 15
| embSeriesNeedles = 15
| embSeriesInput = Serial, Floppy, [[FloppyToUSB]], [[BlackBox]]
| embSeriesInput = Serial
}}
}}
{{for|the Toyota 9000/9100 machine electronics info|Toyota 9000/9100 Electronics}}
In 1990 Tajima released the TME-HC series embroidery machine.  The TME-HC did not come with a floppy disk drive and only came with ports for external readers such as an external paper tape reader or Floppy Drive.  The machine came in options of 4,6, 12, 15 or 20 heads.  The machine only had manually removable table tops (nothing automatic).  The machine was only available as 6 or 9 needles.
==== Toyota 9000/9100 Specifications ====
{{for|the Toyota 9000/9100 machine dimension info|Embroidery Machine Dimensions}}
<center>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Model !! Heads !! Needles !! EMB Space / Head !! Max SPM !! Pwr Cons. !! Years
|-
| 9000|| 1 || 15 || emb Space || SPM || POWEW || 2005-2008
|-
| 9100|| 1 || 15 || emb Space || SPM || POWEW || 2008-2010
|-
|}
</center>


==Buying==
==Buying==
Toyota embroidery machines are probably one of the best machines on the market.  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==
[[TheEmbroideryWarehouse]] buys and sells most every make and model of Toyota embroidery machines located within the continental USA.  They also purchase parts, parts machines, salvage machines and most everything else related to embroidery equipment.
[[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.


==Repairs==
==Repairs==
*[[Embroidery Machine Technician]]
*[[Embroidery Machine Technicians]]
*[[PLRElectronics]]
*[[PLRElectronics]]
===USB Upgrade===
Some Melco machines cannot be upgraded to USB because some Melco machines are NETWORK only. 
{{for|information on whether your Melco machine can be upgraded or not|Melco_USB_Upgrade}}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[BlackBox]]
*[[Embroidery Black Box|Black Box]]
*[[FloppyToUSB]]
*[[FloppyToUSB]]
*[[Toyota 820A/830 Electronics]]
*[[Toyota 850/860 Electronics]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist|2}}
<!--{{Reflist|2}}-->


==External links==
==External links==
*''[[PLRElectronics]]'' - [http://www.plrelectronics.com/lab/Toyota/Manual/toyota_850_usb_download.pdf Toyota 850 USB Download]
*''[[FloppyToUSB]]'' - [http://www.FloppyToUSB.com Floppy To USB Convertor]
*''[[FloppyToUSB]]'' - [http://www.FloppyToUSB.com Floppy To USB Convertor]

Revision as of 17:29, 26 November 2013

{{#invoke:Infobox|infobox}}

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

{{#invoke:Infobox|infobox}}

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)
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.

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

See video of the Melco EMT 10T

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

{{#invoke:Infobox|infobox}}

The EMB10/6 is the only 6 head embroidery machine made by the Melco Embroidery Machine company

AMAYA Series

{{#invoke:Infobox|infobox}}

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.

Repairs

USB Upgrade

Some Melco machines cannot be upgraded to USB because some Melco machines are NETWORK only.

See also

References

External links