MelcoJet G2 Overview

Printer Overview and Specifications

 

 

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Printing Method Direct to Garment Inkjet Printing
Nozzle Configuration 180 nozzles x 8
Printing dimensions Max 16.5" x 23.6" (420mm x 500mm)

Standard platen

13" x 20" (33cm x 50cm)
Dimensions 33.5" x 51.2"x17.7" (W x L x H) (850mm x1300mm x 450mm)
Weight 176lb (80Kg)
Printing direction Bidirectional or unidirectional
Head height Max 2.0" (50mm) / Auto height adjustment
Printable textiles Cotton
Connectivity USB 2.0, Firewire, Ethernet
Printing Resolution W/MelcoRIP

1440 x 1440 dpi;1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi;

Inks Water based Textile Pigment (for light colored shirtsP100, for dark and light colored shirts PD200) Disperse / Acid / Reactive
Colors CMYK + 4 White
Ink Supply Sealed Ink Cartridges / Resetable Cartridges
Cleaning fluid Refillable and Resetable cartridges
Power AC 110-240V 50-60Hz, 1.0 A /110-120V
Temperature (printer) 50°F - 86°F (10°C - 30°C)

Temperature (ink)

50°F - 86°F (10°C - 30° C)
Humidity Operation 45 to 80% RH, non-condensing
Humidity Storage 20 to 85% RH, non-condensing

 

Table Control Panel

 

Button

Function

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Power Status Indicator

"On" when Printer is powered on

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Function Key

When pressed prior to keys 1,2,3 and 4 will execute various functions

(The function key does not need to be held down along with a numbered key... the "F" key is pressed sequentially)

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Continuos Print

Status light indicator. When "on/blinking" the printer is in continuos print mode.  When "off" printer is in normal mode (normal mode is the default)

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Table Height UP

Moves the table/platen up

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Table Height DOWN

Moves the table/platen down

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Table Height Auto

Used for auto setting table height

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Table Height Limit

Status indicator, when lit the obstruction sensors for table height are blocked.  When off, indicates there is no obstruction.  If the status indicator is lit, there is risk of striking the print head so table in and out movement may be interrupted until the status is cleared.

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"Manual Out"

Table Motion Button 1 (Key 1) - Moves the table one step out from current position

Table Motion Button 1 + F key - (F1) - Puts printer into "Continuos Print" Mode

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"Manual In"

Table Motion Button 2 (Key 2) - Moves the table one step in from current position

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"AUTO OUT"

Table Motion Button 3 (Key 3) - Moves the table to the full "out"/"load" position

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"AUTO IN"

Table Motion Button 4 (Key 4) - Move the table to the full "in"/"print ready" position

Table Motion Button 4 + F key - (F4) - Puts printer into "Non Continuos Print"/Normal Mode (this is the default mode)

 

Green "Start" Button

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ONLY PRESSED WHEN THE LCD ON THE PRINTER READS "READY"
 
Required for older printers only.

 

Printer Control Panel

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LCD Display

  • Shows various printer status messages
  • "Numbers" under LCD correspond to numbered ink bays   

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Power on/off

  • Turns printer on or off

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Pause / Cancel Button

  • Hold down to cancel a print job
  • Cancels a menu selection

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Left Arrow / Accept Button

  • When READY is indicated, this changes the paper type
  • Used as a "Accept" button for some functions

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Right arrow / Menu button
  • Used to navigate the menu displayed in the LCD
  • Used as an "Accept" button for some functions
  • Used as the default "Enter" button
  • When Held down for 3-4 seconds will perform a normal clean

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Down / Up Arrow Buttons

  • Used to navigate the menu displayed in the LCD