Melco EP1 complete package. Plug and work.

louseg

I have a Melco EP1 complete setup, ready to go. It comes with a computer and EDS3 software already installed. Plug the machine in the computer and start working right away. Dont do the same mistake as I did, I bought the machine alone and tried to gather the parts seperatly, took me months and lots of $$ to get it working. I will also include tons of colored thread. Flat screen panel is optional. First 990$ gets it, . been sitting here too long, this machine wants to work some more. 250-226-7994 email @

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Donna L Phillips

Hi Louis, Since you are the expert, maybe you can answer some questions for me, please. I just bought a used Melco EP1 which is probably 20+ yrs old. It didn't come with an instruction manual - just a Premier System Disk (EP-1, CH-1, Emc 10T, Emc 10-4T); a Stellar 1 Embroidery Machine data disk No. 1 Ver 1.1 with 5 fonts, CR 1987 Melco; and finally a disk with 3 fonts and sports symbols on it. These are the old floppy 3-1/2 inch square disks. The machine needs some cleaning but runs great. It has a Premier keyboard with floppy drive for data entry. I tried bringing up the files using a Wilcom sizer and a Melco Sizer program, but no luck. Does a machine this old use a DOS file format? I tried .CND, .DST, and .EXP. Can a machine that old be converted to link with a computer program? A telephone line connects keyboard to machine. I have been researching, but no one seems to know much about this old machine. I also bought a used Brother PE150 and have PED embroidery card converter on order. I only have the designs and block fonts that came with the Brother machine, so I am limited on designs until the PED Basic setup comes in. I would like to make some "vintage-look" new linens and gifts for my shop when I get up and running. I don't plan on getting into anything too deep - just have fun! Any info you can give me would help. The deal on your Melco would be great for someone just starting out. Unfortunately, I didn't do any research until after I got the opportunity to buy the used machines. Do you have a manual? My machine looks just like yours. Thanks! Donna in SW Louisiana

louseg

Hi Donna. Its possible that your machine uses DOS even though it looks the same as mine. The EP1's have very little difference between the 3 models. The fact that your machine is 20 years old, my guess would be that its too old to have a software, its in DOS. I have no idea how to get an EP1 working in DOS, and personally wouldn't bother trying, would be too expensive for what it would give you in the end. (personal opinion though) Its also possible your machine only takes floppies too, that it doesn't connect to a computer at all.

On the other hand, its a good idea to use the Brother software to digitize the images you want and then bring them to the machine, thats what I also did commercially and it worked great! Only problem, you can't get the machine working...

I had to spend a lot of money and time to get mine working, luckily I had some geek friends who totally helped me to find the components I needed, usually older stuff. Finding parts for a machine this old could be impossible, especially the dongle, and without that alone you cant get it working.

Sorry about the many bad news... best of luck.

Louis

bigmacatac

Donna.

My wife and I have older Melco EP1's like yours. The machine uses .exp files and can not be connected to the computer, it only connects throught the data cable from the keyboard to the machine itself. Your problem arrises from the floppy disk you are using.

Your Premeir keyboard will only read DS/DD disks. (Double sided, Double density) it will not read High density disks.

louseg

Grace Linstrom, did you get my reply?

Im not really sure how to email you back, you can post your offer on this page ill be sure to check it once or twice a day.

thx,

Louis