[amayausers] Re: Quick Reference Guide
- From: "Linen Barn" <linen@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 11:45:42 -0700
You can put it into sleep mode in the middle of a design and it will turn
back on where it left off. I never turn my machines completely off at
night, I just put them to sleep at quiting time and wake them up bright and
early every morning :)
Aaron Sargent
The Linen Barn
linen@xxxxxxxxxxx
Medford, Oregon
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sharon" <springer37@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 11:10 AM
Subject: [amayausers] Re: Quick Reference Guide
> Genie,
> To answer your question, yes it is safe to rethread the needle after
hitting
> the small stop button. The only thing that will restart the machine is to
> press the start button again...but you are right , it is only prudent to
be
> very careful around any kind of machinery and and being cautious around
one
> that can poke holes in you, well, they just deserve a lot of respect......
>
> You can also put the machine to "sleep" without shutting it down by
holding
> in the small stop button (not the E-stop) for about 5 seconds. You will
see
> the light go out on the AMAYA. This can be used in a production run when
you
> need a break or have erands to run, go get a bite to eat, etc,etc. It is a
> power saving feature and makes it so that the design does not have to be
> reloaded. To bring the machine back online, just hold in the start (green)
> button for about 5 seconds or until you see the light on the AMAYA come
back
> on and hear it start winding up....
>
> I have not tried this in the middle of a design, .....(read --while a
design
> is running or has not finished sewing), so I am not sure how it may affect
> the registration, guess I will have to go experiment but use it quite
often
> otherwise.
>
> Rod
>
> Rod Springer
> Melco Trained Technician
> (We also do Design Shop Pro+ digitizing)
> Boise, ID
> (208) 938-3038
> springer37@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <gzenowich@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 10:49 AM
> Subject: [amayausers] Re: Quick Reference Guide
>
>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Okay, Sherlock, you're right. I've gotten in the habit of using the big
> > emergency stop button cause I didn't know there were unintended
> > consequences. I'm just intimidated all over the place by those sharp
> > objects with the potential of perforating any body part brought within
> > their vicinity when power is coursing through the veins of my Amaya. I'm
> at
> > my day job right now, so can't see my machine sitting in my dining room,
> > but when you press the regular stop button, does that cast a magic
spell,
> > like the emergency button, keeping those needles stopped no matter what
> > might run through the mind of my machine?
> >
> > I rarely get to stop the machine manually for a thread break, although,
I
> > am beginning to recognized the particular sound for "I'm about to BREAK
a
> > THREAD" and hope to jump ahead of the automatic "You've broken a thread"
> > notice on my computer. The machine stops itself. Do I then press the
> > regular "stop button" before I touch those sharp, ominous needles to
> > rethread them, is that safe?
> >
> > I haven't had a lot of time, yet, to develop an intimate relationship
with
> > my Amaya. He scares me, although he's quite creative and has done some
> > marvelous things for me. ...
> >
> > Sorry. I get a little carried away.
> > My serious question, is, If I press the regular stop button, is it okay
to
> > thread the needle, trim or anything? I am allergic to needle punctures,
> pin
> > pricks, etc. and have an unhealthy respect for electricity, and
> > independently thinking machines.
> >
> > Thank you for your patience.
> >
> > Genie Z
> >
> >
> >
> > "Linen Barn"
> > <linen@xxxxxxxxxxx> To:
> <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent by: cc:
> > amayausers-bounce@f Subject: [amayausers]
> Re: Quick Reference Guide
> > reelists.org
> >
> >
> > 08/12/2004 11:33 AM
> > Please respond to
> > amayausers
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Sounds like you are using the E-stop button (the big red one). If you
> > manually stop your machine use the small red button. If you manually
stop
> > it for a thread break you need to do a trim before it lets you back up.
> > Someone on the list the other day was having problems with their design
> > lining up when they hit the emergency stop button and it sounds like you
> > may
> > be having the same problem.
> >
> > Aaron Sargent
> > The Linen Barn
> > linen@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > Medford, Oregon
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <gzenowich@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 8:16 AM
> > Subject: [amayausers] Re: Quick Reference Guide
> >
> >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Lora,
> > > Thanks for answering. That's the button I'm using and when I press it
> > back
> > > say 4 or 5 times, it always throws off the design. Is there an
> > intervening
> > > step I'm missing. I thread the needle. Pull out the stop button, Press
> > the
> > > "step back button a few times" then press go....
> > >
> > > Thanks, again,
> > >
> > > Genie Z
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Lora Cameron"
> > > <Lcameron@sportprod To:
> > <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > ucts.org> cc:
> > > Sent by: Subject:
[amayausers]
> > Re: Quick Reference Guide
> > > amayausers-bounce@f
> > > reelists.org
> > >
> > >
> > > 08/12/2004 11:11 AM
> > > Please respond to
> > > amayausers
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Genie,
> > > Use the 'Step back in Design' button on the keypad....it's the curved
> > arrow
> > > right above the green start button...or is this the same one you are
> > using?
> > >
> > >
> > > Lora
> > >
> > > Sport Products Mfd., Ltd.
> > > 4756 Murphy Road
> > > Oregon, WI 53575
> > > 608=835-5791
> > > www.sportproducts.org
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: gzenowich@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > > To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 10:01 AM
> > > Subject: [amayausers] Re: Quick Reference Guide
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > > Okay, my first newbee question:
> > > The thread breaks, I fix, How do I back up a few stitches that
were
> > > missed when the thread broke? (I've tried pushing the arrow, circle
> > back
> > > button on the key pad, thinking that might be it, but that throws
off
> > the
> > > pattern). Anyone? Anyone?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Genie Z
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Linen Barn"
> > >
> > > <linen@xxxxxxxxxxx> To:
> > > <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Sent by: cc:
> > >
> > > amayausers-bounce@f Subject:
> > [amayausers]
> > > Re: Quick Reference Guide
> > > reelists.org
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > 08/12/2004 10:58 AM
> > >
> > > Please respond to
> > >
> > > amayausers
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Genie,
> > >
> > > Congrats on your entry into the embroidery and best of luck to you.
> If
> > > you
> > > have any questions don't hesitate to ask them here. The only dumb
> > > questions
> > > is the one not asked.
> > >
> > > Aaron Sargent
> > > The Linen Barn
> > > linen@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Medford, Oregon
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: <gzenowich@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 6:13 AM
> > > Subject: [amayausers] Re: Quick Reference Guide
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hi, Janel!
> > > >
> > > > My family is new to the business, about 3 weeks, and we've started
> > out
> > > with
> > > > Amaya. None of us is able to get to the training right now, as we
> are
> > > not
> > > > quitting our day jobs. Would you mind terribly faxing us the guide
> > you
> > > > mentioned in the Amaya users list? We get some thread breaks, not
> > > many,
> > > > but some and are interested in seeing the guide. My fax is: 614
> > > 790-1206.
> > > > (we're in Columbus, Ohio and having fun with our new machine!)
> > > >
> > > > Sincerely,
> > > >
> > > > Genie Zenowich, Partner
> > > > Blackhurst Needleworx and Imaging LLC
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Janel Harris"
> > > > <janel@xxxxxxxxxxxx To:
> > > <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > om> cc:
> > > > Sent by: Subject:
> > > [amayausers]
> > > Re: AM I TICKED
> > > > amayausers-bounce@f
> > > > reelists.org
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > > 08/11/2004 11:05 PM
> > > > Please respond to
> > > > amayausers
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Did you receive the AMAYA Quick Reference Guide at training? The
> > first
> > > > page is trouble shooting excessive thread breaks. If you would
like
> a
> > > > copy, send me your fax number.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Janel Harris
> > > > Dimensional Designs
> > > > http://www.dimdesigns.com
> > > > DesignShop Digitizer
> > > > Melco On-Site Trainer
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John
Yaglenski
> > > > Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 7:14 PM
> > > > To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > Subject: [amayausers] Re: AM I TICKED
> > > >
> > > > Well, I wonder at times if its us... But if it is, maybe the
> training
> > > > program my wife took needs to be revised... Or a "how to cure
common
> > > > issues" class should be offered. Sort of a "so you want to be in
> the
> > > > embroidery business... And you've bought an amaya...now what" sort
> of
> > > > thing.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 9:49pm, Moore Embroidery and Designs wrote:
> > > > > John:
> > > > > I had a lot of the same issues that you are referring to. Tons
of
> > > > > thread
> > > > > breaks, problems with small lettering. I just kept trying and
> > trying
> > > > > because I figured it was operator error. I am new to the
> > commercial
> > > > > embroidery industry and the Amaya is my first machine. We
> recently
> > > > > replaced
> > > > > the rotary hook and that has helped quite a bit on the breaks.
> > > > >
> > > > > My small lettering is now looking better than ever. I have a
> local
> > > > > tech
> > > > > that can digitize and use the machine also, all around Amaya
user
> > and
> > > > > repair
> > > > > man. He taught me to up my tension on the small lettering to 5
> and
> > > > > above,
> > > > > use a center walk and then turn up the pull compensation to 150
or
> > > > > more.
> > > > > The lettering is clean precise and has enough substance to it to
> > > stand
> > > >
> > > > > out
> > > > > on the garment and not sink in. That tip has made a world of
> > > > > difference for
> > > > > me.
> > > > >
> > > > > Persistence will pay off. I did a design and sewed it on a
shirt
> > for
> > > > > my
> > > > > sister, gave her the same blank shirt and the design to take
back
> > and
> > > > > sew on
> > > > > the Brothers where she works. They are now sick at how much
> better
> > > > the
> > > > > design looks that was sewn on the Amaya. Plus they have to
worry
> > > > about
> > > > > always adjusting the tension in different places for all the
> > needles.
> > > >
> > > > > Too
> > > > > much for me.
> > > > >
> > > > > I hope it works out for you. I am not saying we don't have
> > problems
> > > > > but,
> > > > > most of them have been operator error. Keep sewing!!
> > > > >
> > > > > LiVawne
> > > > >
> > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > > [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of John
> Yaglenski
> > > > > Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 6:55 PM
> > > > > To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > > Subject: [amayausers] Re: AM I TICKED
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Hey all:
> > > > >
> > > > > My wife and I are new amaya owners that have been plaigued with
> > > > > problems
> > > > > since we got the machine in january. Thread breaks, software
> > issues,
> > > > > small lettering problems.
> > > > >
> > > > > We are still debating whether to keep this or move on. Are may
of
> > > you
> > > > > having the problems described here?
> > > > >
> > > > > My wife and I feel like we are unpaid beta testers for a company
> > > > trying
> > > > > to work big bugs out of a system that has underperformed since
its
> > > > > release. There is a lot of bad press out there from users.
Wish
> I
> > > > had
> > > > > seen it before we bought the machine.
> > > > >
> > > > > Anyway, I trust you all. What would you do if you were us?
Sell
> > it
> > > > > and
> > > > > buy something else or stick with it?
> > > > >
> > > > > Really need some solid advice...
> > > > >
> > > > > We originally looked at melco, happy and brother machines, but a
> > > > friend
> > > > > of ours sold us on melcos service. Of course, she owned a few
> > emt's,
> > > > > not amayas.
> > > > >
> > > > > Even our tech who came to the house and was very nice didn't
seem
> > to
> > > > > know the whole package... Software and machine... How they work
> > > > > together. He helped a bit but we still are suffering. Another
> guy
> > > > > near
> > > > > us who we originally demoed the machine, has quit the demo
program
> > > > > because he said he just can't recommend it to anyone anymore.
> > > > >
> > > > > 15 thou later, I am feeling sick to my stomach.
> > > > >
> > > > > John
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 7:08pm, Greta & Larry wrote:
> > > > >> Content-Type: Text/Plain;
> > > > >> charset="iso-8859-1"
> > > > >> Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
> > > > >> Hi,=0D
> > > > >> =0D
> > > > >> I am in the same boat. Yesterday I called to request a service
> > call
> > > > >> becau=
> > > > >> se
> > > > >> I have three screws that have fallen out while a design is
> > > > stitching.
> > > > >> Not
> > > > >> all at once, but over a few months. We tried over the phone to
> > > > figure
> > > > >> out
> > > > >> where they came from but couldn't, so they said they will set
up
> > a
> > > > >> servic=
> > > > >> e
> > > > >> call for us. Plus our number one needle will not stitch at all
> > > > without
> > > > >> thread breaks. I have done everything I can, replaced roller,
> > > > needle,
> > > > >> cleaned out system etc... still it won't work, plus when you
> want
> > > to
> > > > >> trac=
> > > > >> e a
> > > > >> design, only on needle one, will the laser go on the outside
of
> > the
> > > > >> hoop.
> > > > >> All the other ones trace fine. We still have one month left
or
> > > more
> > > >
> > > > >> of
> > > > >> o=
> > > > >> ur
> > > > >> service agreement of two years.=0D
> > > > >> =0D
> > > > >> Next day I get a call for them to come out and fix this
problem.
> > > > They
> > > > >> wan=
> > > > >> t
> > > > >> $350.00 trip charge for someone to even step through our door,
> > even
> > > > >> thoug=
> > > > >> h
> > > > >> it is still under waranty. I am so upset with Melco and have
> told
> > > > them
> > > > >> pretty much how I feel over the phone, but trust me... they do
> > not
> > > > >> care. =
> > > > >> It
> > > > >> was proven to me in the way this was all handled.=0D
> > > > >> =0D
> > > > >> We have had more than enough problems with our Amaya and they
> > have
> > > > >> had
> > > > >> t=
> > > > >> o
> > > > >> come and service it before, but didn't charge us then. I asked
> > them
> > > > >> why
> > > > >> a=
> > > > >> nd
> > > > >> they told me it was just a courtesy to me... even though it
was
> a
> > > > year
> > > > >> in=
> > > > >> to
> > > > >> my owning the Amaya... hmmm sounds funny to me...=0D
> > > > >> =0D
> > > > >> We were going to get two more heads and now are looking into
> > other
> > > > >> option=
> > > > >> s..
> > > > >> We have only used the Amaya, but would love to know what
might
> > > give
> > > > >> the
> > > > >> same quality or even better when it comes to small lettering
> > whitch
> > > > we
> > > > >> do=
> > > > >> a
> > > > >> lot of.=0D
> > > > >> =0D
> > > > >> Sorry about ranting on, but yesterday after talking to them, I
> > was
> > > > >> ready =
> > > > >> to
> > > > >> throw my Amaya out the window. Not a lot of good that would
have
> > > > done
> > > > >> ;o)=
> > > > >> =0D
> > > > >> =0D
> > > > >> Greta and Larry=0D
> > > > >> All Star Embroidery=0D
> > > > >> hobbsgl@xxxxxxxxxxxx=0D
> > > > >> Duvall, Washington=0D
> > > > >> =0D
> > > > >> -------Original Message-------=0D
> > > > >> =0D
> > > > >> From: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx=0D
> > > > >> Date: 08/11/04 15:26:53=0D
> > > > >> To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx=0D
> > > > >> Subject: [amayausers] AM I TICKED=0D
> > > > >> =0D
> > > > >> We just talked with Melco regarding a couple of issues.=0D
> > > > >> We wanted to initiate a serivce call and I won't go into
> that.=0D
> > > > >> =0D
> > > > >> When we inquired regarding the latest update on the Amaya OS
> > > > software
> > > > >> (we
> > > > >> have 4.02)=0D
> > > > >> and lastest is 5.something and inquired why we have not
received
> > > the
> > > > >> upda=
> > > > >> tes
> > > > >> =0D
> > > > >> we discovered that it has to be initiated by YOUR TECH. YOUR
> TECH
> > > > has
> > > > >> to
> > > > >> place the order to get the software update.=0D
> > > > >> And it now costs you to get a tech. If we have to pay to get a
> > tech
> > > > >> JUST =
> > > > >> to
> > > > >> get the upgrade, that will really=0D
> > > > >> be too much.=0D
> > > > >> =0D
> > > > >> We thought the software upgrades would be shipped to owners
> > > > >> automatically=
> > > > >> =2E=0D
> > > > >> =0D
> > > > >> We have not had much to say on the Amaya and Melco til now,
but
> > > this
> > > > >> take=
> > > > >> s
> > > > >> the cake.=0D
> > > > >> =0D
> > > > >> OH WELL so much for MELCO. At least the end of our two year
> > > warrnaty
> > > >
> > > > >> is
> > > > >> approaching and we just won't worry=0D
> > > > >> about Melco after that.=0D
> > > > >> =0D
> > > > >> Colleen and Russ=0D
> > > > >> Russ's Rollin' Pro Shop=0D
> > > > >> A-Z Cad Services=0D
> > > > >> carbuckle@xxxxxxxxxxxx=0D
> > > > >> =0D
> > > > >> =0D
> > > > >> =0D
> > > > >> =0D
> > > > >> =2E
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> > > > > Levelbest Communications
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> > > > > e: john@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > >
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> > > > President/Chief Executive Officer
> > > > Levelbest Communications
> > > >
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> > > > e: john@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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