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Ricoma MT-1502 - User Manual

Ricoma MT-1502
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RICOMA INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
3450 NW 114th Ave., Miami, FL 33178
Telephone: (305) 418-4421 | Toll Free: 1-888-292-6282
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Table of Contents

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Summary

LEVELING THE MACHINE

POWER CORD CONNECTION AND SWITCHING ON

SECURITY LOCK

THREAD RACK, PANEL, AND EMERGENCY STOP

RAISING THE THREAD RACK

How to lift and secure the thread rack to the highest position.

ADJUSTING THE PANEL POSITION

Guide to adjust the touch-screen panel for optimal visibility and clearance.

EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON OPERATION

Locating and using the emergency stop button to halt the machine instantly.

THREADING THE MACHINE

INITIAL THREADING PROCEDURE

Step-by-step guide for threading the machine using thread tubes.

HOW TO REPLACE A SPOOL

Instructions for replacing empty thread spools with new ones.

THREADING SEQUENCE DETAILS

Detailed steps for routing thread through eyelets, tension knobs, and rollers.

THREAD BREAK TROUBLESHOOTING

COMMON CAUSES AND PREVENTION

Identifying reasons for thread breaks and methods to prevent them.

FACTORS RELATED TO GARMENT AND DESIGN

How fabric type, obstructions, and design density cause thread breaks.

NEEDLE ANATOMY AND SELECTION

Understanding needle parts and choosing the correct needle type.

NEEDLE MAINTENANCE AND SELECTION

WHEN TO CHANGE A NEEDLE

Signs indicating a needle needs replacement.

WHY NEEDLES BREAK AND HOW TO CHANGE

Reasons for needle breakage and the procedure for changing them.

NEEDLE BLADE SIZES AND TYPES

Guide to needle sizes (e.g., 75/11) and point types (ballpoint, sharp).

BOBBINS AND THREAD RELATIONSHIP

NEEDLE AND THREAD SIZE CORRESPONDENCE

Chart matching needle sizes with appropriate thread sizes.

BOBBIN FIBER CHOICES AND ANATOMY

Comparing bobbin fibers and identifying bobbin case parts.

INSERTING THE BOBBIN

THREAD TENSION ADJUSTMENT

SPRING LEVER ADJUSTMENT

How to adjust the main spring lever for overall needle tension.

BOBBIN TENSION FINE-TUNING

Adjusting bobbin tension using the tension screw for optimal stitch quality.

TOP THREAD TENSION ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting top thread tension using the tension knobs.

FACTORS AFFECTING TENSION

Understanding how thread type, color, and speed impact tension.

THREAD FIBER CHOICES

BOBBIN THREAD FIBERS

Comparing cotton, nylon, and polyester fibers for bobbin thread.

TOP THREAD FIBERS

Overview of rayon, polyester, metallic, and cotton threads.

BACKING AND STABILIZERS

BACKING SELECTION CRITERIA

Factors for choosing backing: fabric stability, density, wash-ability.

TYPES OF BACKING MATERIALS

Explains cut-away, tear-away, specialty backings, topping, and foam.

BACKING AND NEEDLE RECOMMENDATIONS BY FABRIC

FABRIC-SPECIFIC GUIDELINES

Recommended backing and needles for canvas, fleece, denim, leather, etc.

HOOPS AND BRACKETS

FLAT FRAME BRACKET INSTALLATION

ATTACHING FLAT FRAME BRACKETS

Instructions for connecting hoop brackets to the pantograph rail.

REMOVING FLAT FRAME BRACKETS

Steps to detach flat frame brackets for other operations.

HOOP INSERTION AND REMOVAL

INSERTING HOOPS INTO THE MACHINE

Correct procedure for mounting hoops onto the machine brackets.

REMOVING HOOPS FROM THE MACHINE

Steps for detaching hoops from the machine.

HOOPING FUNDAMENTALS

Basics of proper hooping and fabric stabilization.

HOOPING SPECIFIC GARMENTS

FINDING DESIGN CENTER FOR LEFT-CHEST LOGOS

Guidelines for accurately centering designs on garments.

HOOPING POLO SHIRTS AND JACKETS

Detailed steps for hooping polo shirts, hoodies, and jackets.

HOOPING PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

Specific placement guidelines for various items like towels, sheets, and robes.

CAP EMBROIDERY OPERATIONS

HOOPING CAPS (FRONT;SIDES)

Step-by-step guide for hooping the front or sides of a cap.

HOOPING CAPS (BACK)

Instructions for hooping the back of a cap using a round hoop.

INSTALLING AND REMOVING CAP DRIVERS

Procedures for attaching and detaching the cap driver accessory.

EXTENDED TABLE AND SASH FRAME INSTALLATION

INSTALLING THE EXTENDED TABLE

Attaching the extended table for larger embroidery areas.

ATTACHING THE SASH FRAME

Securing the large sash frame to the pantograph.

MACHINE OPERATION AND SPEED CONTROL

OPERATING SPEEDS FOR FLATS AND CAPS

Speed recommendations for different embroidery types.

OPERATION PANEL AND KEY FUNCTIONS

Overview of the control panel buttons and their uses.

DESIGN MANAGEMENT AND TRANSFER

NETWORK CONNECTION SETUP

Connecting the machine to a computer via the internet.

UPLOADING DESIGNS VIA USB

Steps to import embroidery designs from a USB drive.

MANAGING MACHINE MEMORY

Deleting and exporting designs from the machine's memory.

EMBROIDERY STATUS SWITCHING

Changing the machine's operating mode (preparation vs. embroidery).

DESIGN SET PARAMETERS AND CUSTOMIZATION

DESIGN SET PARAMETERS MENU

Accessing settings for hoops, size, rotation, and density.

DESIGN ROTATION AND SCALING

Rotating designs and adjusting their size (scaling).

REPEATING DESIGNS AND ADJUSTING DENSITY

Repeating designs and modifying stitch density.

SELECTING PRESET HOOPS ON THE MACHINE

EMBROIDERY TRACING AND PARAMETERS

TRACING THE EMBROIDERY AREA

Performing a pre-sew trace to check for hoop interference.

CONTOURED TRACING

Detailed tracing around the exact outline of a design.

EMBROIDERY PARAMETERS AND MENU SETTINGS

Accessing and adjusting embroidery settings and comprehensive menus.

MACHINE OPERATION MODES AND CONTROLS

RETURN TO ORIGIN AND FRAME OFFSET

Using keys to reset hoop position or move to an offset point.

NEEDLE SWITCH DISPLAY AND WORKING NEEDLE

Understanding needle selection and machine alignment status.

COLOR SEQUENCE SETTINGS

ADVANCED EMBROIDERY SETTINGS

WORKING AND EMBROIDERING MODES

CHANGING WORKING MODES

Switching between automatic and manual color changing modes.

FLOATING MODE FOR EMBROIDERING

Using floating mode for compensation and precise needle positioning.

RETURNING TO EMBROIDERING POINT AFTER POWER FAILURE

SPEED STATUS AND ON-BOARD LETTERING

EMBROIDERY RUNNING SPEED STATUS

Monitoring and adjusting the machine's running speed.

ON-BOARD LETTERING CREATION

Adding personalized text directly on the machine.

MANUAL TRIMMING AND START;STOP EMBROIDERING

MANUAL TRIMMING OPERATION

Performing manual thread trimming using the panel.

STARTING AND STOPPING EMBROIDERY

Initiating and halting the embroidery process.

MACHINE HEAD INDICATOR LIGHTS

Understanding the status indicated by machine head lights.

EMBROIDERY PROCESS EXECUTION

EXITING WORK STATUS AND SELECTING DESIGN

Leaving current status and choosing an embroidery design.

SELECTING HOOP AND COLOR SEQUENCE

Choosing the correct hoop and setting the color sequence for the design.

TRACING AND STARTING THE EMBROIDERY

Tracing the design area and starting the embroidery process.

CAP EMBROIDERY OPERATIONS

CAP OPERATION PREPARATION

Setting the machine for cap embroidery mode.

CAP SELECTION AND FRAMING

Choosing the right cap and framing it snugly in the hoop.

CAP SEWING TECHNIQUES

Tips on toppings, backings, and tension for cap sewing.

MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

CAP PROGRAMMING CONSIDERATIONS

Digitizing techniques for cap designs.

LUBRICATION SCHEDULE AND POINTS

When and where to lubricate the machine components.

MACHINE CARE AND COMMON ERRORS

BOBBIN CASE CARE

Cleaning lint from the bobbin case.

COMMON ERROR RESOLUTION

Troubleshooting emergency stop, needle, and main axis errors.

THREAD AND BOBBIN BREAK RESOLUTION

Steps to fix thread breaks and bobbin run-outs.

Ricoma MT-1502 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Needles15
Thread TensionAutomatic
USB ConnectivityYes
Thread Break SensorYes
Color Touch ScreenYes
USB PortYes
Built-in DesignsYes
Hoops IncludedMultiple sizes
Power Requirements220V
Max Embroidery Area360mm x 600mm
Embroidery Area360mm x 600mm

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