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1. 110 Set value in the editing 1 Horizontal arrangement 2 Individual size ratios for both and lt are 9 00 Finishing sewing start point centering 3 Set value in the editing 1 Vertical arrangement 2 Individual size ratios for both ec and T are 9 00 Finishing sewing start point centering centering 11 When monogram data includes return code Set value in the editing 1 Horizontal arrangement 2 Sizeratios for all letters are the same centering f centering C Al centering J When monogram data includes return code Set value in the editing 1 Horizontal arrangement 2 Sizeratios for all letters are the same centering 9 centering centering G 1i2 Set value in the editing 1 Horizontal arrangement 2 Sizeratios for all letters are the same AB sia centering centering 4 3 When monogram data includes return code Set value in the editing 1 Vertical arrangement 2 Sizeratios for all letters are the same centering J BOO Col centering centering D 4 H Set value in the editing 1 Vertical arrangement 2 Sizeratios for all letters are the same centering E 3 Ei Set value in
2. 7 Press the END key to return to the second screen of the editing menu 8 Press the lt END gt key to return to the main menu After setting the repeat sewing the set repeat times will be displayed during sewing For example when the vertical repeat is set to twice V 1 2 is displayed on the right of the third row during the first sewing To cancel the repeat sewing in the sewing mode after setting Ex When setting the repeat times to 3 During the second sewing When the CLEAR key is pressed the machine cancels the second sewing and gets ready for the third sewing When the lt AC gt key is pressed the machine cancels both the second and third sewing and gets ready for the first sewing If character pattern data was entered one by one in the entry mode going back to the previous character pattern using the lt back gt key is possible But if it was inputted using repeat function itis not possible For example once you started sewing the same characters patterns for the second time going back to the characters sewn for the first time to fix them is not possible 123 Sewing start point with the repeat sewing Ex 1 1 Horizontal Centering Patten Second sewing Sewing direction Sewing start point Third sewing 2 Horizontal Centering E Patten Second sewing Sewing direction M
3. 4 By using the jog keys move the needle position towards the lower right within the embroidery hoop to determine the lower right point While moving the needle position the distance height and width of the current needle position from the upper left origin is displayed When stopping the needle position and pressing the ENTER key that needle position is stored as the lower right point 5 Pressthe ENTER key to store the lower right point Now the area is set Then the editing menu is displayed NOTE To cancel area setting on the way press the lt END gt key Thesetting will return to the previous set value p Area width LLL 400 mm Area height 200 mm NOTE1 Thelargest possible area is 285 mm in height and 450 mm in width NOTE2 Setting the area larger than the embroidery hoop causes the needle to strike the hoop during sewing Be sure to set the enlargement and reduction ratios and set the sewing start point to keep the monogram within the hoop 79 The sewing density can be set in 0 1 increments within 0 1 2 0 1 80 2 0 and the letter thickness can be set within 0 6 Press the lt 3 gt key to select DNS Function To type sewing density and letter thickness ratios To store typed value 1 To switch type area density S thickness Cursor moves to another type area To set default value
4. NOTE1 The monogram size is set to the largest ratio at which both the length and width can be sewn within the area NOTE2 To confirm the automatically calculated size When the editing menu is displayed press the lt gt key The automatically calculated size displayed on the second row is smaller than the area size on the first row as shown below The monogram area can be set within an embroidery hoop The monogram area is set by determining the upper left origin and the lower right point to fit the shape of an embroidery hoop Function E To move carriage To store upper left origin and lower right point Toreturn to editing menu without changing value NOTE1 Setthearea within the attached embroidery hoop NOTE2 The size and position of monogram letters depends on the area size 1 Pressthe lt 2 gt key to select AREA 2 By using the jog keys move the needle position towards the upper left within the embroidery hoop to determine the upper left origin NOTE Up left ORG ENT will be displayed until the ENTER key is pressed 3 After determining the upper left origin press the ENTER key to store the origin Then Dw rigt ORG gt ENT will be displayed NOTE The height and width of an area are displayed in three digits
5. After the sewing start point setting these functions are available Store the AB Press the END key to return to the main menu 1 Press the START 2 key to start sewing 2 Setthe sewing start point using the jog keys Thread breakage detector Thread trimming Stitch by stitch sewing Hoop feed 140 Test sewing To confirm the size and position of embroidery before sewing 1 Pressthe lt gt key to select test sewing AB is displayed and test sewing begins The carr age moves along the mask line of A When the test sewing of A finishes A will disappear from display Then the carriage moves along the mask line of B After test sewing the needle returns to the sewing start point The display goes back to the sewing mode 141 Press the START key to sew the stored letters Press the lt END gt key to return to the main menu Select EDIT to edit the stored letters NOTE1 Intest sewing only carriage moves not needles NOTE2 Press the EMERGENCY gt key to stop test sewing Order of test stitches for AB Sewing start point Changing sewing start point after test sewing gt 1 Re set the sewing start point using the jog keys 2 Do
6. 43 1 Setting color change The color change can be selected for every letter or pattern by entering the color change code in entry mode Select the alphabet mode or the code mode when setting color change About a method of entering color change in alphabet mode 1 When entering a capital letter light the lt SHIFT i gt key upper or lower or the lt SHIFT 2 gt key pressing and entering the lt A gt key 2 Press the lt gt key to indicate color change The color change code is entered and the mark sk which shows the color change code is displayed 3 Press the lt B gt key on the key board to enter the letter B 4 Pressing the lt END gt key will return to the main menu If embroidering is done in the above setting the color change will be automatically made from A to B sewing continuously in case of entering in the code entry mode press the PATTERN key to select the code entry mode The available keys on this display are By pressing the PATTERN key the code entry mode will be displayed While this is displayed it may be used in entering the alphabet by code number from the floppy disc NOTE 1 The alphabet should be entered as a two digit ASCII c
7. Sewing start point Third sewing 124 lt Ex 2 gt 1 Vertical Centering 2 Vertical Centering Sewing start point Second sewing Sewing direction Third sewing Patten Second sewing Sewing direction Third sewing NOTE Pressing the CLEAR key then the lt END gt key returns data to the default value RePT H DR 1Time non repeat sewing 125 The automatic jump functions when the data includes stitches longer than the set stitch length By this function the machine continues to sew at the set speed 1 Press the 1 key to display the second screen of the editing menu 2 Pressthe 27 key to select JMP The default stitch length is displayed 3 Toselect D press the lt 1 gt key To select press the 22 key Then press the lt END gt key to return to the editing menu WU D iudi To select or Stitch length mm Range Ex indicating the material thickness improves the sewing quality of any weight of material 1 Press the 37 key to select THK 2 Toselect D Thick press the lt 1 gt key To select Thin press the lt 2 gt key RUM l 1 I I 1 1 I I 1 1 D Thick material Thin material 3 After pressing the 17 or lt 2 gt key the editing menu
8. To set default ratio 1 00 d To return to editing menu The letters have already been stored A width 1 50 height 1 10 B width 1 20 height 1 10 2 Pressthe 17 57 07 keys The width ratio for the letter A 1 50 will be displayed 3 Pressthe ENTER key to store the width ratio The cursor will move to the height ratio type area 4 Pressthe 1 12 and 07 keys 5 Press the ENTER key to store the height ratio for the A Now the width ratio of 1 50 and height ratio of 1 10 of the letter A are set NOTE When not changing the displayed ratio just press ENTER key ENTER Bel Cm RS gs Ta ENTER NOTE1 10 Press the lt FORWARD gt key jog key The cursor will move to under the letter B The width ratio and height ratio for the B will be displayed Another cursor appears in the width ratio type area Press the lt 1 gt lt 2 gt and 07 keys Press the lt ENTER gt key to store the width ratio for the B The cursor moves to the height ratio type area Pressthe lt 1 gt lt 1 gt and 07 keys Press the lt ENTER gt key to store the height ratio for the B Now the width ratio of 1 20 and height ratio of 1 10 of the letter B are set The individual ratio setting for the AB finishes Press the END key The editing menu will be displayed again Height 1 10 times Width Width 1 50 1 20 times times After individ
9. 156 The Editing System is basically a software program To use it the following hardware is required Hardware D IBM Personal Computer AT or PC AT compatible with 640KB of available memory hard disk capacity 20MB or larger e appropriate keyboard VGA or EGA display or equivalent one or two 3 5 inch floppy disk drive s and the following interface units eVGA or EGA video adapter mouse interface compatible with below printer interface 14 pin connecter RS 232C interface 9 pin connecter Q MicroSoft mouse or equivalent Use of amath coprocessor will increase the processing speed For operation of the editing system refer to the Instruction manual for the editing system 157 VM OTHER The following will occur when enlarging characters and patterns on the BAS 411 Example If the letter O is enlarged 9 99 times in font No 1 under picking will continue from the first stitch stitch length approx 18 mm but because the stitch length is too long stitches will not be properly formed and thread cast offs may occur If this happens sew with the following procedure 1 Thread breakage Press END key will be displayed alternately 2 Pressthe END key 3 Return to the stitch before the position at which the thread cast off occurred with the step back key and then press the EMERGENCY gt key and stop the step back operation 4 Hold the
10. H In this example 37 is selected Using the I alphabet key select the arrangement type The symbols for each arrangement type db dp and qP are selected cyclically by pressing the lt I gt key Press the lt O gt alphabet key to select character pattern orientation AB lt 2 v8 and are selected cyclically by pressing the lt O gt key NOTE If any base line has not been registered indicated by highlighted letters press the EDIT key to go into the line registration mode and register the desired line 86 arrangement typez d arrangement type db character pattern orientation 8 character pattern orientation z P arrangement type db arrangement type db character pattern orientation gt w character pattern orientation lt arrangement type TP arrangement type TP character pattern orientation lt character pattern orientation Y4 87 By deviding characters patterns into groups by inserting return codes each group of characters patterns can be arranged on the different base lines Ex 4 explains how to create an embroidery like the illustration below Set value in the editing 1 Centering amp 2 Ratio is set by each character pattern 1 Press the lt EDIT gt key to arrange characters patterns by each gro
11. The main menu will be displayed 51 Entering the arrows will shift the letters stored 1 mm each in the direction of the arrow Changing the enlargement and reduction ratio can also change the letter positions up to 9 9 mm per arrow To shift the letters more than 9 9 mm simply enter multiple arrows and change the ratio as required For example to shift the letters AB 15 mm apart enter A 1 2 and specify an enlargement of 7 times for arrow 1 8 times for arrow 2 Since 7 8 15 the letters will move 15 mm apart To shift the letters after entering enter the following space code In moving the letters to the right press 1E In moving the letters to the left press 1F In moving the letters up press 1C In moving the letters down press 1D NOTE According to the arrangement the direction will be changed According to the enlargement and reduction ratio the volume of the movement will be changed When leaving a 1 mm space between A and B 1 Pressthe ENTER gt key In case of entering capital letters light the lt SHIFT 17 key upper or lower or the lt SHIFT 2 gt key 2 Pressthe lt A gt key 3 Pressthe PATTERN gt key to get into code entry mode 4 Pressthe space code 1E 4E is displayed 5 Pressthe ENTER key 6 Get into the alphabet mode by pressing the PATTERN gt key twice 7 Pressthe lt B gt key 8 Pressthe END gt key The main men
12. To return to editing menu A Setting sewing density The sewing density ratio can be set within 0 1 2 0 i Pressthe 37 key to select DNS 2 The current sewing density and letter thickness ratios are displayed NOTE1 In default 1 0 appears NOTE2 When the sewing density ratio has already been set that ratio is displayed Default Denser 2 0 1 0 0 1 Coarser Change sewing density ratio to 1 2 1 Pressthe lt 1 gt key A 0 will be carried and the 1 will appear in the first place 2 Pressthe 27 key The 1 will be carried and the 2 will appear in the first place 3 Press the ENTER key to store 1 2 The cursor will move to the letter thickness The cursor alternately moves to DNS and THI each time Letter thickness can the ENTER key is pressed be set again 4 Press the lt END gt key to return to the editing menu 2 0 Default 1 0 0 5 81 B Setting letter thickness The letter thickness ratio can be set within 0 6 2 0 4 Press the 32 key to select DNS 2 Press the ENTER key to move the cursor to the letter thickness type area NOTE1 In default 1 0 appears NOTE2 When the letter thickness ratio has already been set that ratio is displayed Default Bolder 2 0 1 0 0 6 Thinner 3 Pressthe 17 key A 0 will be carried and the 1 will appear in th
13. 24x30 15628 000 T71 Ld Cap frame device Embroidery for ready made cap can be done finely B Boring attachment Boring embroidery for blouses and tablecloth can be done beautifully 172 6 Name frame NAME FRAME ASSEMLBY 20821 001 HOOP A ASSEMBLY Embroidery of names can be done effortlessly 100x 100 09843 201 HOOP B ASSEMBLY 65 x 65 09844 201 HOOP C ASSEMBLY 30 x 30 09845 201 HOOP D ASSEMBLY 35x65 09846 201 HOOP E ASSEMBLY 65x35 09847 201 MAGNET CLAMP 70x 90 09848 001 HOOP 3 x 6 ASSEMBLY 50 x 100 157340 101 eps RH ML 651 lamp set S15378 001 2 Marking light S21076 000 174 5 Paper tape reader 518444 000 GNT 27 RS cable assembly 517064 001 RS cable assembly 15406 001 S Boring attachment S21061 001 Various kinds of optional parts are available besides the ones listed here Contact your dealer for more information 176 BROTHER INDUSTRIES LTD NAGOYA JAPAN ifi 4il 192411 00 1991 06 Printed in
14. 41 on the key board 2 Pressthe ENTER gt key 41 will disappear leaving A on the display 3 Toindicate a color change type the code 2A on the key board 3 is displayed in the first row This shows that the color change code has been entered 4 Next type the character code B 42 on the key board 5 Pressthe ENTER gt key 42 will disappear to show B on the display If embroidering is done in the above setting the color change will be automatically made from A to B sewing continuously 6 Pressing the END gt key will return to the main menu 49 Letters can be changed after entering the character code When having entered the character code number of A not 41 but 44 by mistake 1 Pressthe CLEAR key or the lt AC gt key C i AC 43 disappears 2 Press the character code of the A 41 correctly 41 is displayed 3 Pressthe ENTER gt key The A is stored NOTE 1 Letters can be changed after setting 1 Move the cursor under the B using the lt H gt key the jog key 2 Pressthe CLEAR gt key i The B on the cursor disappears NOTE Pressing the AC key will delete all the displayed characters b50 Press the character code C 43 43 is displayed Press the ENTER gt key 43 is disappeared and the display has been corrected to AC Press the END gt key
15. Also when entering D and as the pattern with the arrows and setting the rotation angle to 090 the monogram will be sewn as shown in the picture on the right 106 The aligned letters can be centered 1 Press the lt 8 gt key to select CENT 2 Then the editing menu appears Function Select the centering point of a monogram or letter See the figure below Sewing start points Numbers correspond to the numbers for Centering points above sewing pattern amp sewing area operator position 107 Sewing start point When monogram data includes arrow Set value in the editing 1 Horizontal arrangement 2 Individual size ratio for 7 is 9 00 Finishing sewing start point El When monogram data includes arrow Set value in the editing 1 Vertical arrangement 2 Individual size ratio for is 9 00 Finishing sewing start point centering f centering I 109 When monogram data includes arrows Set value in the editing 1 Horizontal arrangement 2 Individual size ratios for both T and are 9 00 Finishing sewing start point A centering F centering J Ex 4 When rotating data in Ex 1 for 30 degrees Finishing sewing start point centering centering POSTRE
16. Check that the needle bar does not go down If it does set the needle bar in the proper needle bar stop position 3 Pressthe START key The X and Y carriages move automatically to the home position of the embroidery area 4 Themain menu is displayed NOTE Looking into the inside from the gap each needle bar is in the jump condition and at its highest point as in the left figure the needle bar elevating block is below so as notto run against the needle clamp All the needle thread take ups are in a horizontal line Check that the needle bar stop position is proper when turning on the power and when reopening to sew during standstil or pause 1 The needle thread take ups should form a horizontal line 2 All the needle bars including the needle bar in the sewing position should line up at the highest position If the needle bar in the sewing position is down it must be disengaged from the needle bar elevating block and returned to the highest position To separate them insert a screw driver in the gap according to the diagram then push and rotate Once separated the needle bar moves to the highest point by a spring 2 If the X and Y carriages operate unusually Clearing and resetting memory 1 When turning on the power not during restarting the X and Y carriages move to an abnormal position after returning to the home position the center of t
17. Enlarging Reducing Mirror image Returning the needle to the start point To get the fine boring result arranging on the curved line is not recommended 131 Only with the brother type letter data stitches can be set either to Satin or to Tatami The range of the Tatami sewing pitch is from 2 0 mm to 9 9 mm 1 Press the lt gt key to get the second screen in the editing mode 2 Press the lt 7 gt key to select STITCH 3 Ifyou want Satin stitches press the 12 key If you want Tatami stitches press the 27 key If you wish to set the Tatami pitch stitch length used in Tatami sewing to 2 5 mm press 22 57 and then the ENTER key 5 The display will return to the editing menu 132 Sewing function selection mode Select one of the sewing functions in this menu Sewing In this mode sewing may be begun Suspension An emergency stop results suspension Test sewing mode Test sewing is done in this mode Needle bar setting mode Needle bar order color order may be set Needle bar selecting mode To select needle bars Hoop feed mode To set hoop feed point Stitch by stitch sewing mode To sew stitch by stitch during suspension 133 In the main menu 1 Press the START key 2 Set the first needle drop point sew
18. Indicating material thickness 127 12 Setting automatic thread trimmer seee 128 13 Setting needle return to sewing start point esses 129 14 Setting boring 0 0 0 6 cece Ie 130 15 Selecting stitch type iisssssssssssess nnne 132 PME 133 1 Explanation of sewing function ssssss 6 133 2 Sewing function sssssssssss nnn nnn 134 3 Sewing ssssssese eem emen 140 ROI d ted do PERS M EE 149 1 Setting communication mode ee eee eee eres 149 Receiving data from paper tape reader s 150 Error messages when receiving data from paper tape reader 151 Receiving data from editing system 60s cence eee eee eee 152 Error messages when receiving data from editing system 153 2 Connecting paper tape reader with machine ees 154 Connecting cable with machine sssse eee eee eee 154 Connecting cable with the paper tape reader 155 Operating and preparing paper tape pfeader sages ele p lids 156 What s needed 02 c cece eee hh nnn 157 MP E 158 1 Recommendation on embroidering sssee e eee 158 2 Error messages 22 cece eee tte hh n 159 3 Troubleshooting 20 e eee eee eee nnn 162 A DIP switch functions 0 2 000 eee eee eee eee tees 166 5 Embroidery hoop types sssse e 169 6 Options 2 eee 174 The features of machine 1 2 Specifications This int
19. Setting sewing density and letter thickness 2 Available keys lt Numeric keys to enter ratio ENTER to confirm the inputted value and to switch over sewing density and letter thickness lt CLEAR gt to set the default value lt END gt to return to the editing menu 4 Arrangement mode 1 Function Arranging letters symbols and patterns vertically or horizontally or on a curved line 5 Mirror image setting mode 1 Function Setting the mirror image 2 Available keys lt 1 gt J toselect the mirror image Ev T toselect the mirror image M3 f toselect the mirror image MA 1 toselect the mirror image SEND toreturn to the editing menu 61 6 Hoop feed setting mode TT Setting the hoop feed point 2 Available keys lt Le gt lt o gt lt fP gt lt gt tomovethecarriage ENTER to confirm the carriage location gt lt CLEAR gt to set the default value Center of the area X 225 mm Y 142 mm lt gt to select Manual or Auto END to return to the editing menu 7 Rotation mode 1 Function Setting the rotation angle 2 Available keys lt Numeric keysz to input the rotation angle lt CLEAR gt to set the default value END to return to the editing menu 1 Function Setting the centering 2 Available keys Numeric keys to select the type of centering MENDA to return to the editing menu 9 Repeat sewing setting mode
20. The maximum number of needle changes is 99 Use this key to Switch ON OFF of thread breakage detector Set the bobbin thread counter value Switch ON OFF of the bobbin thread counter See the value on the stitch number counter This key is available in sewing function selection mode Use this key to move X and Y carriages to attach or remove hoop or to superimpose material Only one hoop feed position can be set per embroidery cycle The hoop feed position can be changed during sewing This key is available when the machine is standing by or in suspension Use this key to move the needles manuaily not related to the needle order This key is available during main menu mode entry mode editing mode suspension and when the machine is standing by Using this key does not change needle order Therefore when the sewing is begun the needle that is set in the established needle order returns to needle hole Press the needle number 1 92 key to replace the needle manually NOTE This key is not available during sewing mode 27 uu THREAD TRIMMING pT Be RESTART Use this key to trim manually This key is available when In main menu mode Setting sewing start point The machine is standing by or suspended Use this key to Display and check current editing data Sew on the mask line of character or pattern without thread when the machine is standing by prior to sew
21. and off of the detector The display does not change but the thread breakage detector indicator lights when it is ON THREAD SENSOR 147 To clear the stitch counter setting to 0 press the AC key Even if the power switch of the sewing machine is turned off the stitch counter memorizes the previous number and keeps adding the number until the AC key is pressed After setting the counter number press the lt END gt key The display will return to the sewing function selection mode The machine can receive the embroidery data from a paper tape reader or editing system through a communication line Select COMMUNICATE in the main menu COMMUNICATE 1 Press the COMMUNICATE key PUE UN oto 2 Pressthe 12 key to read data from the paper tape Press the lt 2 gt key to read data from the editing system NOTE1 Only one pattern s data can be received through a communication line NOTE2 In case some data is already stored the message shown below is displayed 1 Press the lt END gt key to leave the stored data and return to the main menu END 2 Press the CLEAR key to clear the stored data and receive new data To leave the To clear stored stored data and data return to the main menu 149 Receiving data from paper tape reader 1 Pressthe 17 key to select D PTR paper tape reader 2 Tape type is displaye
22. complete NOTE 1 If the lt gt key is pressed here the machine will trace the arc connecting the three points NOTE2 If the CLEAR key is pressed here the previously entered three points will be cancelled and the machine goes back to step 3 Press this key when you want to re enter the line 97 6 Press the END key twice to exit from the current mode This is the end of the line registration procedure 98 To arrange the characters patterns on the spline Xth point last point second point first point To register a line under the desired number press the numeric key of that number For example if you wish to register under the number 2 press the 27 key At this point another line has already been registered under the number 2 Press the CLEAR key to cancel the previous registration 3 Using the jog keys 5 gt move the hoop and the holder base to the desired position Press the ENTER key to enter the first point NOTE Do not forget to press the ENTER key after moving the hoop 4 Using the jog keys lt gt lt gt move the hoop and the holder base to the desired position Press the ENTER key to enter the second point Enter the third point to the last point in this example the last point is indicated as N in the same way NOTE Up to 10 points can be entered To
23. height 1 00 7 Press the END key The altogether ratio setting for the AB finishes The editing menu will be displayed again 68 Height 1 10 times Width Width 1 50 1 50 times times The width and height can be changed to modify the shape of the letters in the monogram Width Height Width Height Width gt Height A A A Standard Fiat Ratio Modified letter Long narrow NOTE1 Different letters have different sizes even if the same ratio is set NOTE2 The machine does not sew the letters if the set ratio makes the letters larger than the set sewing area A 2 Setting size ratio individually 1 The enlargement and reduction ratio can be set in 0 01 increments within 0 10 9 99 for each letter or pattern individually 1 Pressthe lt 1 gt key to select Ratio 1f ALL is selected press the lt EDIT gt key to change it to EACH NOTE In default W 1 00 and H 1 00 are displayed When a different ratio has already been set that ratio will be displayed 69 The EDIT key switches over ALL and EACH Change size ratio for AB individually Function To type ratio Ratio can be set in 0 01 increments within 0 10 9 99 To store typed ratio To switch type area width Ss height Cursor moves to another type area
24. is displayed NOTE The selected thickness is displayed when setting the sewing start point in the sewing mode E Reference 1 thek material orc III fabric for coats corduroy denim leather Thin material maximum 1 mm georgette broadcloth tricot fabric cuprammonium rayon cupro gingham 2 When sewing thin material a piece of non woven fabric or paper attached to the back for support will improve embroidery quality 127 The automatic thread trimmer operates according to the successive number of jump stitches in the pattern data This function is not available for the prepared letter data supplied by Brother 1 Pressthe lt 4 gt key to select ATHC 2 Indicate the jump stitch number fixed in the data After After After All jump thread thread thread stitches trimming trimming trimming without 8jump 5jump 3jump thread stitches stitches stitches trimming 3 The editing menu is now displayed NOTE This automatic thread trimmer function is available only when the data to be sewn includes a 3 5 or 8 jump stitch 128 In data reading and sewing mode with TFD format data only and when DIP switch 3 is ON sewing start point is the position of the first stitch in the editing mode needle return to the sewing start point can be set 1 Pressthe lt gt key to get the next editing screen 2 Pressthe 52 key and select STR RJ 3 f you wish
25. outlet f Carrying machine When holding the machine be sure to hold the machine body frame NOTE Do NOT hold the table or the guard bar Installing machine 0 grounging wire long grounging wire short 1 Secure the level adjusters so that the upper surface of the table is horizontal 2 If the table wobbles loosen the nuts and turn the level adjusters to adjust When moving the machine lift the level adjusters Q so that the machine can be moved by the casters on the machine body 1 Attach the keyboard cable and the grounding wire 0 to the keyboard stand with screws and the cord holder 2 Attach the keyboard to the keyboard stand G with four screws NOTE At this time the shorter grounding wire should be attached with one of the four screws 3 Plug the keyboard cable to the keyboard and secure with screw NOTE At this time the longer grounding wire should be attached with the screw 3 8 Setting up machine Needle bar case side 4 o Attach the screws so that the panel is in the best position for the operator to use Loosen the screws and covers RD and LD O Insert the guard bar and attach it with the bolt and washer from the bottom side of the frame Install covers RD and LD with the screws Before shipping the machine is set as shown in the figure on the left Tur
26. pattern and the color change code at the same time input the color change code by either or above f m The pause setting within the pattern NOTE When changing the color of a part of the pattern automatic pause setting can be done This should be done in the needle bar setting mode of the sewing mode Refer to the Needle bar setting NOTE in a chapter of Sewing 4 When entering patterns from TFD floppy disk The multi volume patterns or files will not be read into the machine This machine cannot manage multi volume file one pattern s data that separates into more than one volume 56 When embroidering a pattern of a large number of stitches the memory capacity inside the BAS 411 may not be large enough Ifthatisthe case do the following to embroider NOTE 1 This method is valid only with the TFDs Tajima floppy disks NOTE2 There are some other restrictions on data types and items in the editing mode Please check beforehand 1 Enter the pattern entry mode 2 If data is inputted clear all data by pressing either the AC or lt C gt key 3 Press the lt gt key to enter the data reading amp sewing mode 4 Using the alphanumeric keys 77 and lt keys input or select the file name 5 Pressthe ENTER key Data reading will start 57 END 6 Pressthe lt END gt key 7 Themain menu will be displayed NOTE 1 Only one p
27. the editing 1 Vertical arrangement 2 Sizeratios for all letters are the same centering centering DJ centering J isle wel 114 ET aie a Ej When arranging monogram data Set value in the editing 1 Arranging on the curved line ALL 2 Sizeratios for all letters are the same centering common for E character arrangement type dh centering common far centering common for 0 m ET Und character arrangementtype dh ri m o character arrangement type TP starting point ending point entered curved line starting point ending point ending point starting point 115 When arranging monogram data Set value in the editing 1 Arranging on the curved line ALL 2 Size ratios for all letters are the same centering J common for EJEA i character arrangement type dh ending point Starting point entered curved line centering J common for Ll character arrangement type db t 7 starting point ending point starting point ending point centering Ls common for ilis 4 character arrangement type qP 116 When arranging monogram data Set value in the editing 1 Arranging on the curved line ALL 2 Sizeratios for all letters are the same centering J common for GIECO charac
28. the test sewing again if the position is correct press the START key to begin sewing START 142 x Needle bar setting gt Sewing 6 color pattern that includes 5 color changes Needle number 03969 are used in this pattern Color order Color change Color change Color change Color change Color change Needle number 1 Pressthe NEEDLE SET key 2 Select the first digit of the needle bar number NBN 01 in the second row using the lt gt key 3 Pressthe lt 1 gt key 4 The 3 is replaced with the 1 Now the needle bar number 01 isset to 1 5 Pressthe lt E gt key to scroll letter The 1 disappears and the next number cursor now qn is on the 6 Pressthe lt 3 gt key During setting the needle bar number corresponding with the color order is always displayed on the left end NOTE In case that the set needle bar number is the same as the one which was set directly before a pause is automatically set between them 143 Continue setting needle bar number corresponding to the color order 7 After setting press the lt END gt key NOTE1 Color change is also set in the entry mode using the color change mark k In this case changes NOTE2 can only be made by each letter symbol or pattern and colo
29. to reading from the floppy disk 53 When the data is a pattern the mark vx is displayed for each pattern The pattern cannot be distinguished by 3X Sete Bard ity Rad hw ERO CENT e T eee SCRE EAE NOTE When the pattern is in the floppy disk pressing the ENTER key increases the number of Ss by one on the first row to show the pattern entry is completed The file name entered on the operation panel is displayed Within 8 digit alphanumerics If No File appears the floppy disk does not have the file whose name has been entered If the file name has been mis entered re enter the correct file name on the operation panel and press the lt ENTER gt key When the file is in the other floppy disk change the floppy disk and press the lt ENTER gt key NOTE The pattern name is displayed on the third row when moving the cursor under the mark x The pattern name is the name of pattern data and registered into the floppy disk with its pattern The pattern name and the file name are sometimes the same but they are sometimes different b54 When sewing the file name SAKURA 1 Press the ENTER key 2 The display will indicate the alphabet mode Press the PATTERN key twice to get into the pattern mode 3 Enterthe filename SAKURA 4 The file name will be indicated in the s
30. ts thread tension proper 162 Problem Check point 8 Machine operates incorrectly 1 Issetscrev of rotary encoder loosened 2 Isset screw of machine pulley loosened 3 Is set screw of N65 pulley loosened 4 Issynchronizer adjusted properly 5 Are wires of carriages X and Y off 6 Aresetscrews of wire drums X and Y loosened 7 Aresetscrews of pinion gears in pulse motors X and Y loosened 8 Is sewing data in floppy disk normal 9 Upper shaft is locked at some point 1 Is movable knife for thread trimming stopped in middle of of a cycle operation How to adjust Remove thread or other interruption for correct thread trimming operation Remove needle plate and reset itin proper position manually as in the figure below movable knife NOTE When movable knife is in middle of operation the safety system works so that the upper shaft cannot rotate 2 Isthread take up stopped with striking upper case cover How to adjust ea thread take up set screw upper case cover needle bar case thread take up inner thread guide operating lever Loosen the bolt of the thread take up operating lever to adjust movable range of thread take up then re tighten it 3 Is position of needle bar clamp or stopper correct 163 d Problem Check point 10 Upper s
31. 450mm Stitch length 0 1 mm 12 7 mm minimum pitch 0 1 mm Storage medium 3 5 2DD 2HD for letter data floppy disk Bobbin thread trimming Automatic thread trimmer Bobbin thread winding Bobbin thread winding with exclusive motor Needle thread breakage Needle thread breakage detector eS Power supply Single phase 240V 220V 200V 120V maximum 500VA Weight 165kg Dimensions W1050 mm x L940 mm x H1380 mm a Options Paper tape reader design floppy disks design frame embroidery hoops in each size holder base ML651 lamp set cap framedevice boring attachment marking light 1 CHAPTER Setting up thread guide spool shaft spool stands 9 operation panel thread tension dial key board thread take up thread take up cover wo E j E contrast dial of liquid crystal display embroidery hoop power switch disc drive Standard hoop and holder base Optional accessories sold separately Embroidery hoop plastic square hoop Cap frame device 45 x 32 Boring attachment Design floppy disks sports flowers animals zodiac signs design frame I E Tubular frame holder base 24 x 30 Holder base holder base assembly Floppy disk for 28 letter styles of the alphabet Embroidery hoops including spider net hoops in various sizes are also available After installing get the power supply from an dedicated
32. E2 Ifthe lt gt key is pressed here the machine will trace the base line If the hoop and the holder base were not moved at step 12 the machine will nottrace the base line NOTE3 If the CLEAR key is pressed here the base point set at step 12 will be cancelled and the machine goes back to step 10 90 group DEF is not horizontal Tracing Go to step 14 Arranging the character group D E F 13 Press the lt N gt alphabet key to select the character group DEF The selected group of characters patterns will be underlined with a dotted line Press the lt I gt alphabet key to select the arrangement type The symbols for each arrangementtype db db and TP are selected cyclically by pressing the lt gt key Press the lt P gt alphabet key to select the base point location The base point location symbols D L D are selected cyclically by pressing the lt P gt key NOTE Steps 14 and 15 can be skipped if the set values are 16 not to be changed Using the jog keys lt gt 7 gt move the hoop and the holder base to the desired position Press the ENTER key to set the base point NOTE 1 Do not forget to press the ENTER key after moving the hoop and the holder base When the base point is set the group of characters patterns will be underlined with a solid line NOTE2 If the lt gt key is presse
33. Letter width Letter height Letter width Letter height B 0 60 1 00 2 00 1 50 1 00 1 00 Ratio for 1st letter Ratio for 2nd letter Ratio for 3rd letter When the letter A is deleted the size ratios change as follows ist letter 2nd letter C B Letter width Letterheight Letterwidth Letter height 0 60 1 00 2 00 1 50 Ratio for 1st letter Ratio for 2nd letter In short when a letter is moved the size is determined by the ratio assigned to the position in the display ist letter 2nd letter Letter width Letterheight Letterwidth Letter height 0 60 1 00 2 00 1 50 41 Ratio for ist letter Ratio for 2nd letter When the left arrow is inserted to get the space between the letters shorter the ratios change as follows 1st letter 2nd letter 3rd letter A E B CN Al B Letter width Letterheight Letterwidth Letterheight Letter width Letter height 0 60 1 00 2 00 See 1 00 1 00 Ratio for 1st letter Ratio for 2nd letter Ratio for 3rd letter Note that the space provided by an arrow insertion is 1 mm only when the size ratio for the insertion position is the default ratio In example 3 above the letter B will shift 2 mm to the left because the arrow is inserted at the position whose width ratio is 2 00 not default 73 MM B Setting total length The total length width and height can be set in 1 mm increments for enlarg
34. PONAMAPWN gt Paper tape VI Communication Editing system 14 d 1 Turn on the Power Main menu is displayed 2 Insert the design floppy disc 3 Press the ENTER key to enter the data NOTE Change the alphanumeric mode into the pattern mode in order to enter the pattern data PATTERN 4 Pressthe lt PATTERN gt key twice The pattern mode is displayed 5 Type the file name of the pattern STAFF with the alphabet key on the operation panel 15 START 6 Theentered file name is displayed on the second row 7 Pressthe ENTER gt key A message Reading now is displayed on the third row then after a while a 3t appears on the first row 8 Pressthe lt END gt key to return to the main menu 9 Press the lt START gt key to get into the sewing function selection mode 10 Pressing the START gt key begins sewing The number on the LED indicators shown during sewing indicates the rotation of the sewing machine After needle number 1 sewing finishes the next needle number is displayed 16 11 After sewing return to the sewing function selection mode again In this part sewing a pattern with four colors ends with the need
35. SINGLE HEAD ELECTRONIC EMBROIDERY MACHINE INSTRUCTION MANUAL CONTENTS The features of machine sssssse I m t 1 Specifications een 1 CHAPTER 1 Setingup ee mmm tctcctcct tnst 2 1 Part NAMES iiia ceca Rye der xe d nea Te eet eee denn 2 2 Installation ccecciscsieis eee I Hh I I IIMMMMnnnn 3 T Carrying machine icsssss ttn 3 Z Installing machine ss mt 3 3 Installing operation panel 2 eerie tn 3 4 Installing guard bar isssss ttn 4 5 Setting up machine e t 4 3 Lubrication csses I RII I HI heme 5 4 Replacing bobbin 26 ee ntn 7 5 Replacing needle 2 ee e tt 7 6 Winding bobbin thread 62 cece t tn 8 7 Threading needle thread 02 ec eee 0 0 9 8 Thread tension 0c eee eee teen Ir 10 Needle thread tension 2 ec e hn 10 Bobbin thread tension 2 cece eee eee etree 10 9 Cleaning iss III H t ten 10 10 Standard adjustment iissssss n nnn 11 ei AESIPA Sewing procedures eenn 6 c cc6n 14 Flow chart eessee RR tn d ted 14 DEFAULT SEWING asses 15 1 Default sewing of patterns 56 62 eee nett nn 15 2 Defaultsewing 06 I eem 18 II PREPARATION BEREEEEEEEEEEPPPEEEEEEEEEULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLC 21 1 Attaching embroidery hoop to holder base en 21 2 Inserting floppy disk 1 nn 23 3 Names and functions of operat
36. SW5z ON Even if another floppy disk is inserted during data reading or sewing of a character pattern machine will continue reading or sewing until itis done SW5 zOFF If another floppy disk is inserted during data reading or sewing of a pattern character machine will stop operation at that point 6 SW6 SW8 NOTE Do not take out the floppy disk from the disk drive during data reading or sewing It may cause errors or hinder correct sewing 168 NOTE The parts indicated by the symbol in the parts code column are standard parts HJ Holder base To embroider plain material FRAME HOLDER BASE ASSEMBLY X 16128 001 PLASTIC SQUARE FRAME WITH ARMS SPF A 45 x 23 ARMIS SPF A 45 x 27 ARMS SPF A 45 x 32 PLASTIC SQUARE FRAME WITH PLASTIC SQUARE FRAME WITH 16129 001 445 x 195 445 x 240 445 x 290 15654 001 15658 001 15660 001 PLASTIC SQUARE FRAME WITH ARMIS SPF A 24 x 24 15650 001 axb PLASTIC SQUARE FRAME WITH 200 15642 001 ARMS SPF A 21 PLASTIC SQUARE FRAME Witt 9240 515646 001 ARMS SPF A 25 15642 001 LL 226x226 15650 001 169 Spider net frames The two spider net frames can be set to the frame SPIDER NET FRAME HOLDER PFH2 2 15612 000 holder base When repeat sewing is horizontally per
37. Setting the repeat sewing 2 Available keys Numeric keys to input the number of times and space MKENTER to confirm the inputted value and to switch over Time and SPC uT xLQ to select the direction H or V CLEAR to set the default value END to return to the editing menu 62 10 Automatic jump setting mode 1 Function Setting the automatic jump 2 Available keys Ue to select 12 7 mm x2 to select 4 8 mm lt END gt toreturn to the editing menu 11 Material thickness indication mode 1 Function Indicating the material thickness 2 Available keys eL to select Thick lt 2 gt to select Thin lt END gt toreturn to the editing menu 12 Automatic thread trimming mode 1 Function Setting the number of stitches for automatic thread trimming 2 vailable keys ex to select 8 st 8 stitches x2 to select 5 st 5 stitches 32 to select 3 st 3 stitches x toselect NT No automatic thread trimming END toreturn to the editing menu 13 Needle return mode 1 Function Setting the needle return to the first stitch point after sewing is complete 2 Available keys UL to select On x22 to select Off lt END gt to return to the editing menu 63 14 Boring mode 1 Function Setting the boring sewing 2 Available keys wu to select YES xl to select NO ENTER to confirm the inputted value and to switch o
38. ad guide again Put the thread into a hole of the lower thread guide then pass it through the thread path of the needle clamp through the presser foot and finally through the eye of the needle Needle thread tension Correct sewing tension Upper stitch width E Bobbin thread Lower stitch width If the needle thread tension is too high turn the Adjust the tension dial so that the needle thread is dial counterclockwise pulled to the back of the material and the lower If the needle thread tension is too low turn the dial switch width is about 1 3 of the upper stitch width clockwise Bobbin thread tension Correct bobbin thread tension 20 309 Increase tension Use a tension gauge to adjust Decrease tension Keep the machine clean Remove dirt with a soft dry cloth f necessary clean with the detergent soaked cloth then wipe off the detergent with a cloth dampened with hot water Caution Do not clean with benzene thinner or other volatile solvents 10 A Tighten screw so that clearance is the same at all points needle bar guide rail This part should hot contact anything nearby needle bar guide rail Dp 1 Lower the needle bar to its lowest position When the needle tip is raised 9 mm above the center of the rotary hook shaft tighten the screw of the needle b
39. ar clamp so that the screw leans to the right 25 30 2 Lower the needle bar to its lowest position Lightly press the stopper to the cushion rubber Q side Then tighten the screw so that it is positioned in the front NOTE Make sure that the stopper does not strike the needle bar guide rail 11 When using the gauge optional lower shaft tetra Tp lower shaft 1 Loosen the screw Q9 and remove the rotary hook from the lower shaft 2 Insert the gauge option into the lower shaft 3 Loosen the screw of the needle bar clamp Turn the pulley until the needle tip lightly contacts the gauge NOTE Do not use the flat part of the gauge at this time 4 Tighten the screw of the needle bar clamp firmly NOTE Check the stopper adjustment procedure on page 11 again 12 2 Adjusting timing of needle and rotary hook Figure A 1 rA Aprrox Lg 1mm NI i SURE E LES EEG ee RN CRCEES BI RH 1 Select the first needle bar Q9 2 Remove two screws and the needle plate 3 When the needle bar is raised 2 3 mm 201 above its lowest position 180 loosen the screw of the rotary hook and adjust so that the needle meets the rotary hook point Then temporarily tighten the two stop screws At this time the needle bar height should be about 1 mm Figure A 4 Select the ninth needle bar If the gap be
40. ar to move the needle bar NOTE Beware of needle bar case movement when entering the number The number of the moved needle bar is displayed 3 Press the END gt key after setting The machine will return to sewing function selection mode At this time the needle bar will not move Needle bar number in the display indicates the original needle bar When using during suspension Follow the same procedure as above After pressing the lt END gt key press the lt START gt key to start sewing The original needle bar returns to its position and sewing begins Press the lt AC gt key to cancel the sewing 146 Bobbin thread counter and thread breakage detector Bobbin thread counter After each completion or cancellation of sewing the counter number is subtracted The machine can be set so that a notice will be given if sewing is started after the counter number became 0 The counter number can be set from 0 to 99 The counter can be set to OFF if you wish Thread breakage detector This detector can be set to either ON OFF The stitch counter This counter is useful in keeping track of sewing machine operation frequency ete 1 Press the lt THREAD SENSOR gt key 2 Using numeric keys set the bobbin thread counter to 57 Press the lt gt key to confirm it 3 An will be displayed next to 57 when the setting is valid 4 Press the THREAD SENSOR gt key to switch on
41. ata select EDIT 2 Press the lt O gt key to display the second screen in the editing menu 3 Press the lt 1 gt key to select RePT 4 Pressthe f key to set the vertical 5 Press the 22 key and then the ENTER key to set the repeat times ENTER 120 ENTER 6 Pressthe lt 5 gt key and then the ENTER key to set the space NOTE The total size of the data including the space will be displayed at the LNG on the third row 7 Now the second screen of the editing menu appears 8 Press the lt END gt key to return to the main menu 121 Exercise 27 Set the horizontal repeat sewing to 2 times for the letters ABC and put a 5 mm space between them ABC ABC 1 Afterentering the data select EDIT 2 Press the I 2 key to display the second screen in the editing menu 3 Pressthe lt 1 gt key to select RePT 4 When V vertical is displayed press the lt I key to change it to H horizontal 5 Press the lt 2 gt key and then the lt ENTER gt key to set the repeat times 122 6 Pressthe 57 key and then the ENTER key to set the space NOTE 1 NOTE 2 NOTE 3 NOTE The total size of the data including the space will be displayed on the third row
42. attern s data can be entered at a time NOTE2 The data type should be the Tajima or Barudan or Zangs data registered on a Tajima format floppy disk Hereafter TFD The Brother format letter and design floppy disks cannot be used A pattern in the multi volume file one pattern s data that separates into more than one volume cannot be read NOTE 3 Be sure to leave the floppy disk in the disk unit of BAS 411 during sewing If the disk is taken out BAS 411 cannot continue sewing NOTE4 When this function is used there will be restrictions on editing mode and some other functions Restriction Editing ENLRG Enlargement and reduction Not possible DNS sewing density and letter thickness Not possible ARRAN alignment Not possible Possible in 0 90 180 and 270 degrees Select using the lt gt lt gt lt 1 keysthen set using the ENTER key ROTAT Rotation LLLL CENT Centering Not possible The first stitch point will always be the starting point RePT Repeat Not possible JMP Jump Not possible 7 Stitch Stitch Not possible 58 IN EDITING Editing items Enlargement Reduction mode Monogram area setting mode Sewing density letter thickness setting mode Arrangement mode Mirror image setting mode Hoop feed setting mode Rotation mode Centering mode Repeat sewing set
43. c keys 1 x we AN Horizontal 110 li 0 0 Es Press numeric keys ao Mo J o J Enter degits in order from left to right F1 NOTE In using inches errors within 0 254mm should be tolerated for the minimum unit is 0 01 inches In using millimeters errors withinfmm should be tolerated for the minimum unit is 1mm 2 iS isplay order in the entry mod When actually in the entry mode switching to the next mode is done by pressing the PATTERN key SW2 0N Pattern mode is displayed first prese SW2zO0FF Alphabet key mode is displayed first Alphabet key mode Alphabet key mode 167 SW3 ON When the entered data is one pattern the needle location will be the sewing start point the first stitch In this case the area check and the test feed function are not available In entry mode or when the entered data is two patterns or more the sewing start point will be the same as when the SW3 is OFF SW3 OFF The sewing start point is selected by the centering function trimming characters Brother i SW4 ON Thread trimming will not be done between characters Cross over stitch is possible SW4 OFF Thread trimming will be automatically done between characters Cross over stitch is not possible EE ET EREET eps cupri BEREITS si il t d even if hbthi r Mapp Yai
44. d here the machine will trace the base line If the hoop and the holder base were not moved at step 16 the machine will not trace the base line INOTE3 If the CLEAR key is pressed here the base point set at step 16 will be cancelled and the machine goes back to step 14 91 17 Press the lt END gt key twice to exit from the current mode NOTE i f there is character pattern data on the curved line see ex 4 on page 88 rotation angle can be changed only by 90 degrees increment NOTE 2 if there is character pattern data on the curved line see ex 4 on page 88 mirror image cannot be set Also space cannot be entered by the ASCII code and arrows indicating spaces cannot be displayed if you wish to enter a space between characters patterns use the SPACE key on the operation panel correct incorrect A curved line can be made by the operator so that the characters patterns can be sewn along the desired base line Up to 9 lines can be registered Lines that can be registered are straight lines including slanted lines arcs and splines ED 1 After inputting character pattern data in the character pattern entry mode go into the editing mode 2 Press the lt 4 gt key to select ARRAN 3 Pressthe lt 3 gt key to select C 4 Press the lt EDIT gt key to go into the line registration mode Now the registration
45. d on the screen TAJIMA BARUDAN ZANGS Select one of them using the lt M gt and lt H gt keys Prepare the paper tape and the paper tape reader referring to page 156 ENTER 3 Press the ENTER key to begin 4 After this message is displayed press the lt END gt key 5 The machine returns to the main menu NOTE This machine cannot manage a multi volume file one pattern s data that separates into more than one volume If that is the case use the editing system 150 ERROR MESSAGES when receiving data from paper tape reader ENTER CAUSE D Communication cable breakage during receiving Paper tape breakage Paper tape reader is turned off Improper baud rate refer to the NOTE 4 on page 156 e8 CAUSE Poor connection between the paper tape reader and the machine Paper tape reader is turned off Communication cable breakage eS Press the END gt key to clear the messages above Through the paper tape Press the ENTER gt key to re start 151 Receiving data from Editing system 1 Pressthe 27 key to select Edit Sy editing system 2 Type the file name within 8 characters for reading with the numeric keys ENTER 3 Press the ENTER key to begin 4 After reading is completed press the lt END gt key 5 The machine returns to the main menu 152 i lt ERROR MESSAGES
46. e first place 4 Pressthe lt 5 gt key The 1 will be carried and the 5 will appear in the first place 5 Press the ENTER key to store 1 5 The cursor will move to the sewing density be set ton Press the lt END gt key to return to the editing menu 2 0 Default 1 0 0 6 Letters symbols and patterns can be arranged vertically or horizontally or on a curved line By inserting a return code between characters patterns in the entry mode arrangement on the several lines both vertical and horizontal can be made Also by inserting a return code between characters patterns they can be grouped and then each group can be arranged on different lines 1 Press the lt 4 gt key to select ARRAN 2 Select the number Pressing the lt 1 gt key sets the horizontal arrangement Pressing the lt 2 gt key sets the vertical arrangement Pressing the lt 3 gt key sets the arrangement on the curved line EN Tis Vertical 1 Horizontal ABC A 3 Curvedline A 42s NOTE Refer to page 93 101 Base line registration for making a curved line to arrange the letters and patterns along 83 Set value in the editing 1 Centering 2 Ratio isset by each character or pattern 1 Pressthe lt 1 gt key to select H2 2 Using the lt gt alphabet key select the arrangement type The symbols for each arrangemen
47. e the pause and the color order function work together the pause cannot be set without color order function Use this key to Clear all the characters displayed in the data entry mode e Change the edit data into default Cancel the sewing during suspension in the sewing mode e Set the color order to default in the needle bar setting mode 297 C amp R BACK COMMUNICATE YY LE EDIT Use this key to Deletethe character on the cursor in the display Delete the characters one by one on the cursor while keeping set value Cancelone cycle of repeat in sewing mode Use this key to Move carriage at the beginning of sewing in any direction Move cursor in the display forward and backward Restart forward and backward movement after thread breakage either stitch by stitch or every 100 stitches Select color order in needle bar setting Use this key to Enter communication mode and communicate with editing system or paper tape reader through communication line Use this key to Edit after data entry Select function out of the editing menu by the numeric key n editing mode BAS 411 can edit only brother data format block data format No other data format is available 26 MERE NEEDLE SET untzu THREAD SENSOR Kobe HOOP FEED SHEER NEEDLE SELECT Use this key to set needle order when setting sewing start point and during suspension
48. ears 102 The hoop feed point for the X and Y carriages can be set so that a hoop is easily attached or removed to make an operation such as material attachment smooth while the machine suspends ENTER Press the lt 6 gt key to select HOP The latest set coordinates of the hoop feed point are displayed on the second row until the lt ENTER gt key is pressed When the ENTER key is pressed the current coordinates of the needle are displayed then the editing menu is displayed The origin for the coordinates of the hoop feed point is the upper left point in the maximum moving area for the X andY carriages unit mm Using the jog keys move the needle to the hoop feed point After moving the needle press the lt ENTER key That coordinates appear then the editing menu is displayed Example To move carriage and set hoop hoop feed point 450 gt X 450 mm hoop feed at sewing end i feed point z Y 285 mm To store coordinates 285 To return to editing menu x uu hoop feed point To select AUTO or MANUAL for X 225 mm Y 285 mm 103 The hoop feed point can be set outside the area 2 x hoop feed point setarea 1 If starting sewing with the hoop feed point set outside the area Area over appears In that case using the jog keys move the needle to the sewing start point i
49. econd row of the display 5 Pressthe ENTER key A 3x will appear in the first row of the display The file name in the second row will disappear To display the pattern name for the Se in the first row move the cursor under the 3x Then the pattern name will be displayed in the third row NOTE 1 6 Press the lt END gt key 7 The main menu will be displayed 55 NOTE 1 n this case both the file name and the pattern name are the same There are cases however when the two names are different NOTE2 Whenthe Ifl or lt gt key is pressed the file names in the floppy disk will appear in sequence in the second row of the display To display the pattern name corresponding to a given file name press the lt gt key The pattern name or the file name will be displayed in the third row The pause setting between the patterns letters 1 2 If No File is displayed in the third row after entering the file name Press the lt C gt key to clear the No File display Re enter the file name Check the file names in the floppy disk by displaying them in sequence Follow the procedure above NOTE 2 to display the names To enter the color change code Press the K gt key when in alphabet mode QPress the 2 lt A gt lt ENTER gt keys when in code entry mode When entering the
50. ed using these keys NEEDLE SELECT The needle can be replaced manually regardless of the setting in the NEEDLE SET mode Pressing the JOG key will move the hoop position Pressing the lt NEEDLE SET key will enter the NEEDLE SET mode Pressing the lt THREAD SENSOR key will switch ON OFF of thread breakage detector set the bobbin thread counter value switch ON OFF of the bobbin thread counter see the value on the stitch number counter This key is available in sewing function selection mode THREAD TRIMMING Pressing the lt THREAD TRIMMING gt key will perform thread trimming 0 dues stags ohare Pressing the 02 key will enter the test mode NOTE While above key s are available they are not displayed in the main menu 1 When the alphanumeric mode is displayed the alphanumerics and the symbols can be entered directly from the operation panel This mode is used for entering the alphabet from the floppy disk This is displayed in default The available keys on this display are Available key Function Alphanumeric and To type all letters NOTE 1 Symbol keys To type only style number To move cursor from side to side e To switch entry mode letter entry S LU SES style number NOTE 1 ac To clear all data NOTE 2 NOTE 2 NOTE 3 ENTER PATTERN ea To delete l
51. eedle bar case is not aligned with the needle hole of the needle plate The machine cannot operate if this occurs 1 First of all check that the needle bar stop position is correct needle bar When the red mark of the clutch knurl Q is on the side case side of the needle bar case it is in the automatic jump j condition This is the normal position 2 Turnthe shaft slowly o If it is unusually heavy or does not turn the needle thread e take up or the needle bar is not in the proper position Check again and adjust it NOTE Do not turn the shaft forcefully 3 When the needle bar case comes to the proper position in the middle of the undetected area where the needle bar case does not move although the shaft is turned the buzzer sounds beep and the messages CAUTION MOVING and Press START key are alternately displayed 33 4 Pressthe START key The needle bar is not in the proper position Under this condition it is impossible to move the needle bar to the proper position When the needle bar stop position is not proper 1 Align the pulley index to the stop position 2 When the needle bar case comes to the proper position the buzzer sounds beep and the messages CAUTION MOVING and Press START key are alternately displayed NOTE
52. ement and reduction 4 Pressthe 22 key to select Length 2 Thecursor appears in the height type area Note that the current total length is displayed in three digits Function To type total length Total length can be set in 1 mm increments To store typed length To switch type area height s width i Cursor moves to another type area To return to editing menu NOTE When confirming the total length after setting it With the editing menu displayed pressing the lt gt key displays the total length on the third row At this time the displayed number might be slightly smaller than the set total length Ex Even if setting the total height to 200 mm and width to 300 mm the displayed total length in confirmation might be LNG V 199 mm H 299 mm 74 Set the total height to 20 mm and width to 40 mm for the entered data AB area size height 50 mm and width 50 mm 4 Pressthe 0 27 and 07 keys Be sure to type in three digits NOTE The total dimensions of the monogram must be within the set area y 020 mm will be displayed 5 Pressthe ENTER key to store the height The cursor will move to the width type area 6 Pressthe 07 4 and lt 0 gt keys H 040 mm will be displayed 7 Press the ENTER key to store the width Again the cursor will move to the height type area 8 Pressthe lt END gt key The t
53. er as a two digit character number code of the alphabet Refer to the ALPHABET 28 TYPES CORRESPONDING LIST Embroider the letters In the main menu 1 Pressthe ENTER key 2 Indicate the code entry mode by pressing the PATTERN key 3 Type 41 the character code A The message Reading now is displayed in the third row 41 is displayed 4 Pressthe ENTER gt key 5 Type 42 the character code B ENTER 47 NOTE 1 NOTE 2 NOTE 3 NOTE 4 42 is displayed 6 Pressthe ENTER gt key 7 TheAB with the style number 01 is stored 8 Press the lt END gt key 9 Return to the main menu Pressing the lt A gt lt E gt and lt F gt keys are displayed by capital Pressing the lt B gt lt C gt and lt D gt keys are displayed by small case If a highlighted letter is displayed there is no data for the letter or the data is in another floppy disk If there is a highlighted letter the display will not return to the main menu even if the END key is pressed Either press the CLEAR key to erase the negative letter or insert another floopy disk and press the lt END gt key to get the correct data The alphabet and numbers according to terms can be embroidered up to 45 letters 48 1 Typethe character code A
54. eractive machine enables even a complete beginner to easily embroider patterns from monograms to multi colored patterns This machine can be used in three different ways to respond to the various needs of the users alone with the editing system connected with the communication line to operate the five machines at one time By setting a program in advance thread changing and trimming can be done automatically Up to 99 colors can be put in a pattern and up to 168 000 stitches can be added to the memory Its wide sewing area is V285mm x H450mm Also the removal of the embroidery frame can be done easily Its wide variety of editing functions enables complex embroideries for many different purposes Besides 28 letter styles for the alphabet it has an optional design frame and design floppy disks which include the patterns of animals flowers sports and zodiac signs If the tape reader optional is connected the tapes and the floppy disks of Tajima and the tapes of Barudan can be used Quick entry of alphanumerics is now possible with its easy to use keyboard By removing the table and using the cylindrical bed embroidery for tubelar materials can be done effortlessly Embroidery on the caps can also be done using the cap frame device Embroidery machine used 9 needle embroidery machine Application Pattern embroidery Sewing speed Maximum 1000 spm 6 levels normal rotation rate 650 spm Sewing area V285mm x H
55. ersed mirror image 6 Hoop feed center of the moving area of the X andY carriages coordinates 225 142 7 Rotation 000 no rotation 8 Centering E 9 Repeat sewing once horizontally non repeat sewing 10 Jump 12 7 mm 11 Automatic thread trimmer Ll stitches 12 HOP Manu 13 STR R OFF 14 Boring Shift OFF 15 Stitch Satin 65 As shown below three kinds of data are available but they differ with the processing during editing 1 Block condensed format 2 Normal format 3 Data from editing system Data Alphabet and Kanji floppy disks supplied by Brother TFD pattern floppy disk Brother design floppy disk Data in paper tape Data sent by editing system Data Block format of Brother patent Stitch by stitch sewing as well as Editing type data in paper tape Sewing density is adjustable Sewing density is not adjustable According to size enlargementor Stitch number is fixed and does not reduction stitch number changes change to keep sewing density For example when enlarging Feature There are 5 stitches mm when pattern 1 5 times space between sewing density ratio is set to 1 0 Enlarging size increases stitch number Reducing size decreases stitch number stitches increases and sewing density gets coarse because stitch number is fixed When reducing pattern to 1 otherwise sewing density gets
56. etters on cursor To change style number of stored letter style number entry mode NOTE 3 To change entry modes alphabet mode code mode pattern mode 4 To end entry mode 2 Description of each setting item disk its letter is highlighted NOTE 4 of the letter is displayed exit from the alphabet mode Moving the cursor in the first row u using the CLEAR key or after another style number again 39 Changing the style number can be made by typing a number with two digits while the cursor appears on the second row by pressing the 1 gt key Press the lt f gt key in returning to the letter entry mode again At this time the cursor on the second row will disappear Note that all set values are cleared Refer to page 20 To change the style number of the stored letter press the I 7 key to display the cursor on the second row After entering the style number with a two digit number press the ENTER key Only a letter on the cursor can be changed The stored letters are displayed If the data of the stored letter does not exist in the floppy NOTE 4 The style number to store the letters is displayed Moving the cursor under the stored letter the style number If there is a highlighted letter among the displayed letters in the first row the display will not nder the highlig
57. fine Sewing density available set value 0 1 2 0 Enlargement reduction available set values 0 10 9 99 NOTE Within 0 50 5 00 is enough to get fine embroidery Sewing density is not adjustable Enlargement reduction available set values 0 10 9 99 NOTE Within 0 50 2 00 is enough to get fine embroidery When reducing both height and width to i its area is reduced to 4 and sewing density increases 4 times because stitch number is fixed In other words sewing pitch decreases to and needle lowers on same point 2 4 times This may cause loose threads or thread breakage Stitch by stitch sewing Sewing density adjustment enlargement and reduction are not available No editing The monogram can be enlarged or reduced within the set area Enlargement and reduction can be set in three ways Ratio Length and Auto displayed Press the 17 key when the editing menu is displayed The setting items of enlargement and reduction are Available key Function EN EA Ex A Setting size ratio To select Ratio setting size ratio To select Length setting total length To select Auto automatic calculation To return to editing menu Ratio can be set either by ALL or EACH By pressing the lt EDIT gt key ALL and EACH are selected alternately A 1 Setting size ratio altogether The enlargement and reduction
58. formed twice input L mm space Sewing can be repeatedly performed Refer to page 119 FRAME HOLDER BASE ASSEMBLY 516128 001 SPIDER NET FRAME SPFH 07 PLASTIC ROUND FRAME SPF 07 SPIDER NET FRAME SPFH 09 PLASTIC ROUND FRAME SPF 09 15613 000 SPIDER NET FRAME SPFH 12 15615 000 PLASTIC ROUND FRAME SPF 12 SPIDER NET FRAME SPFH 15 15620 000 15616 000 PLASTIC ROUND FRAME SPF 15 SPIDER NET FRAME SPFH 18 PLASTIC ROUND FRAME SPF 18 140 S15621 000 223 515617 000 170 515622 000 15618 000 170 i By removing the table plate and using the L cylinder bed embroidery for tubular materials Cope px can be done effortlessly it is convenient when embroidering on sleeves z k and the body of ready made clothing or on the EN 1 IW back of round neck shirt PA I LU L 1 TUBULAR FRAME HOLDER BASE TUBULAR ROUND FRAME 15623 000 ASSEMBLY WITH ARMS TFA 07 aa TUBULAR ROUND FRAME O78 15624 000 WITH ARMS TFA 09 TUBULAR ROUND FRAME 2108 15625 000 WITH ARMS TFA 12 TUBULAR ROUND FRAME 2136 15626 000 WITH ARMS TFA 15 TUBULAR SQUARE FRAME WITH ARMS TFA 24x24 15623 000 226x226 S15627 000 237 x 308 15628 000 TUBULAR SQUARE FRAME WITH ARMS TFA
59. g value will be reset to default ifthe lt k gt key is pressed once the above screens will be displayed in sequence 20 Il PREPARATION Attaching plastic square hoop to holder base 2 3 Attach the holder base to the X carriage and tighten the two screws Fit the protrusions of the X carriage in the holes that are closer to the center Loosen the two screws and set the plastic square hoop Fix the metal fittings on the left side of the hoop as shown in figure A and fix the one on the right side of the hoop as shown in figure B Secure the screws Improper setting of the material in the embroidery hoop may cause skipped stitches thread breakage or puckering Use the screw for adjustment 21 aacra 2 Attaching tubular square hoop to holder base NOTE Before using the tubular square hoop and the holder base remove table C of the embroidery machine Attach the tubular square frame to the X carriage with the two screws amp as shown in figure A Fit the protrusions ofthe X carriage in the holes that are closer to the center Attach the metal fittings of the tubular square hoop as shown in figures B and C When attaching them lift the plate spring roller slightly and be sure to fit the protrusions of the holder base in the holes of the frame Improper setting of the material in the embroidery hoop may cause skipped stitches thread breakage or puc
60. haft does not turn 11 Stitch cannot be made 12 When the power is turned on the hoop moves till the hoop is over the sewing area 13 When sewing is resumed in restart mode the hoop moves till the hoop is over the area 14 Thread breakage detector functions and machine stops although thread breakage does not occur 1 ts thread tangled in rotary hook How to adjust Remove rotary hook and see whether upper shaft rotates or not If thread is tangled turn upper shaft by force to trim thread or remove rotary hook and thread 1 Is needle attached properly 2 Istiming of needle and rotary hook correct Turn off the power then turn on the power again while pressing the emergency button When there is a problem even if this is done contact your dealer Is thread breakage detect stud operation normal Is spring tension proper 164 Following is displayed when trying to read sewing data from a floppy disk while the floppy disk is inserted into the floppy disk drive D Disk ERR is displayed Data ERR is displayed Q Reading is displayed and remains When another floppy disk is inserted reading and sewing can be performed normally The floppy disk drive may not be defective but it is not clear what is wrong Cause and solution 1 Floppy disk has not been previously defective If it occurs on the floppy disk which was able to use normally before the flop
61. he embroidery area After having exchanged the P ROM on the main printed circuit board of the machine The power switch should be off in exchanging Procedures in clearing and and resetting memory Turn off the power While pressing the EMERGENCY gt key turn on the power Keep on pressing the EMERGENCY 7 key Do not release it After the message CAUTION MOVING is displayed the X and Y carriages start to return to the home position or another message Turn Pulley and so on is displayed Release the lt EMERGENCY gt key after that The inside memory storage is reset The X and Y carriages return to the ordinary operation after turning on the power 385 A 3 Restarting In the following cases the message will be displayed and sewing can be resu med When the power of the machine is cut off because of a power cut during sewing or if the power switch is turned on after having been turned off during suspension or sewing Turning off the power When the machine is suspended during sewing 1 After the lt EMERGENCY gt key has been pressed When the machine is automatically suspended because of needle thread breakage and so on 1 Turn on the power The embroidery hoop is automatically returned to the position where sewing was suspended before and the machine suspends Pressing the lt START gt key will start sewing Pressing the lt AC gt key
62. he thread under the tension spring through the notch 3 Pull out the thread from the thread hole and pass it through the hook 4 Pull out the thread about 50mm Hold the knob and attach the bobbin case Close the cover The standard tension of the bobbin thread should be about 20 30g Materials and needie selection 1 Removing needle Loosen the thumb screw and remove the needle 2 Attaching needle With the flat side facing the front insert the needle all the way until it meets the end of the needle bar Tighten the thumb screw firmly NOTE Set the needle so that the notched part comes on the rotary hook side knitted materials use DBxK23 11 prevents the knit thread from breaking NOTE1 Fabric type Needles Needle numbers back of the material Denim 14 NOTE2 Leather 16 18 Handkerchief DBxK5 Shirt Towel 12 13 LE ERN a When using special threads such as the gold silver and ram yarn use a heavy duty needle 11 16 For better finishing paste the waxed paper on the For general materials use DBxK5 11 to 18 according to the thickness of the material For Its round end NOTE 1 NOTE 2 8 Turn on the power Press the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft Pass the thread through the thread guide Wind the thread on the bobbin several times in the direction of the arrow P
63. his key to P Z e Enter characters in alphanumeric mode e Enter 1 8 digit s code numbers file name in pattern mode Use this key to switch pattern mode alphanumeric mode and code entry mode Up to 4 characters are allocated to each key and selected by the SHIFT 1 gt and lt SHIFT 2 gt keys When shift 1 upper indicator is lit symbols capital standard and European letters on upper right are available 27b SHIFT 1 When shift 1 lower indicator is lit numbers capital standard and European letters on lower right are available When shift 2 indicator is lit eo 22F2 numbers capital standard and European letters on upper left are available SHIFT 2 If neither shift key is lit numbers small standard and European letters on lower left are available AN A Use this key to leave a space between patterns SPACE One space makes a 10 mm interval 29 Piney THREAD SENSOR SET PEINE CENTERING RPFAHIA t CODE NO ees SPEED Operating procedure data code number letters entered editing data and error messages are shown on the 3 line 15 letter display This indicator is lit when the thread breakage detector is working This indicator is lit when centering is selected ASCII code code number in entry mode sewing speed rotation is displayed The speed dial is used to select one of the 6 sewing speeds according to the cha
64. hted letter delete the highlighted letter by deleting it by using the lt AC gt key enter the letter with 3 Changing the style number of the pre stored letter 1 Move the cursor under the letter to be changed While the cursor is displayed on the second row by pressing the gt key type the style number and press the lt ENTER gt key The style number of the letter on the cursor on the first row has replaced the previous style number The new style number appears on the third row At this time the cursor on the first row stays as it is It does not move automatically 40 4 To type the letters of AB in practice There e are 28 styles available including block letters script old English letters italics in the alphabet capital and lower case and numbers The alphabet and the numbers can be entered directly from the key board on the operation panel 1 Pressthe ENTER key 2 When entering a capital letter light the lt SHIFT 1 gt key upper or lower or the SHIFT 27 key to enter Pressing the lt A gt key and the lt B gt key will input the letters directly The AB is stored 3 Pressthe lt END gt key 4 Return to the main menu 5 Pressing the START key will start sewing 5 Selecting alphabet style Different styles can be selected prior to entering the alphabet capital and small and
65. ing Switch forward and backward movement of the needle from stitch by stitch to 100 stitches at a time when the machine is stopped during sewing Set color change command to change color in data entry mode NOTE Color change command can be set between patterns or between characters Color change commands cannot be set during one pattern or one character When color change command is set a is displayed indicating the position of the command K cannot be inserted into received pattern data received in the communication mode Use this key to sew stitch by stitch in suspension or when the machine is standing by Use this key if the power is cut off during sewing in order to restart the machine for the rest of embroidery NOTE When the power is on and the rest of data of last embroidery is stored the X and Y carriages return to its home position and then move to the point where the embroidery was stopped and the machine suspends But if the power is turned off during suspension and then turned on the machine will work as described above without the function of this key The message displayed this time is the same as the one during suspension Continue the rest of embroidery by pressing the START key If the data back up is lost pressing the lt RESTART gt key will be a mis Operation 28 Alphanumeric and symbol keys Use this key to mo 9 Enter number and pattern Oo Select menu Use t
66. ing start point using the jog keys NOTE In this operation the needle may go out of sewing area If the start point goes out of sewing area the error message AREA OVER is displayed and sewing will not begin when the START key is pressed If the Area over message appears D Reset sewing start point by using the jog keys Press the lt END gt key and select EDIT in main menu to reset the area Function iii To select sewing mode To select test sewing mode j Press EMERGENCY gt key to return to sewing function selection mode To select needle bar setting mode j Press lt END gt key to return to the i sewing function selection mode Data entered is displayed here As sewing finishes the data scrolls to the left l Needle number is displayed here when there is a thread change Again data scrolls left START Function r T d i Sewing starts o suspend sewing and enter suspension mode Suspension mode gt Press the lt EMERGENCY gt key during sewing to enter the suspension mode 1 To stitch without thread backward and forward Press lt gt key to stitch backward and lt 4 gt key to stitch forward Press lt E gt key and lt H gt key once for one stitch 2 To stitch without thread automatically press lt Gl gt and H gt keys fo
67. ion panel ee eee reer 24 4 Preparation of machine 6 02 2 tn 32 ENTRY eas 38 Summary of main menu 0 2 6 etn 38 1 Entering alphanumerics and symbols in alphabet mode 39 2 Entering color change in alphabet moder seni aay tired P NERA E 44 3 Entering characters in code entry mode 6n 45 4 Entering color change in code entry mode manae cock ex euxr Eum 49 5 Correcting letter c ssssssse I teeter tse 50 6 Setting letter Spacing ssss ttr 52 7 Entering patterns 22 22 e e er 53 N EDITING even EEEE ETET 59 Editing function outline 2 2 2 0 2 ec ee 59 Editing method 2 iocos eo Lebe Risk I AR RICE RE 65 Data available in BAS 411 sessssselsesee i a a a 66 Editing TUNCHON sss core v Ea RUPUM E UA Da PUR du eoru 67 1 Enlarging and reducing esessssesssees e 67 2 Setting monogram area csssssssse ss 78 3 Setting sewing density and letter thickness esses 80 4 Arranging soc sectteestexesbtwerretQeeeib qd tes paces E Re des 83 Arranging Base line registration gt 0 eee eee eee ee eee 93 5 Setting mirrorimage eee ee eee 102 6 Setting hoop feed asera cee nee ene 103 7 Rotating ziuierenssiiicsee Rx eeu Saat ER Mae lek a EE 105 8 Centering xociechite pen RUE P EM 44 e be Ves eA EUER 107 9 Setting repeatsewing sseeee Re 119 10 Setting automaticjump essessss II 126 11
68. kering Use the screw for adjustment 2 3 22 Inserting Ejecting o NOTE 1 NOTE 2 if the floppy disk is not properly inserted the data wili not be read Keep the floppy disk away from magnets and televisions for the data on the disk can be damaged by magnetism Press the eject button to take out the floppy disk Do not eject the disk while the drive indicator is on 23 U FEFE EMERGENCY LE brother BAs a41 24 Main functions of keys on operation panel B d START T END LJ JESETRAE EMERGENCY AA ENTER T 2 7 AC Use this key to Select START after data entry Embroider the data stored in just the state it was in last embroidered Start after the carriage moved to sewing start point Restart in the sewing mode during suspension Use this key to Clear the warning needle thread breakage etc e Finish needle setting Exit from each menu in the editing mode and to exit from editing mode Use this key to Stop the machine during sewing Clear the back up memory when the power is turned on Use this key to Convert the character code into character Set the area letter size style number letter thickness sewing start point etc Receive data in the communication mode Set the pause suspension mark K or release it after the needle bar exchange Becaus
69. les in correct numerical order The needle numbers can be set arbitrarily Refer to Sewing function and Needle bar setting 17 To embroider Brother in default 1 Turn on the power The main menu ENTER EDIT COMMUNICATE START SEWING will be displayed 2 Press the ENTER key on the operation panel to enter the data 3 Type Brother 1 Fora capital B press the SHIFT 1 gt key then press the lt B gt key 2 Release the lt SHIFT 12 key by pressing it twice Then press the XR lt O gt T lt H gt E and lt R gt keys The message Reading now will be displayed at the bottom of the operation panel When all data of the seven letters is stored the message will disappear 4 Press the lt END gt key The display will return to the main menu 5 Pressthe START key for sewing 18 6 Selectthe sewing position using the jog key 7 Press the START key for sewing 8 After sewing the display will return to the sewing function selection mode again 19 The default settings in the editing mode Screen 1 Screen 2 LNG V vertical H horizontal All W width H height Screen 3 Screen 4 Screen 5 NOTE Ifthe lt AC gt key is pressed when the editing menu is displayed all the editing menu values except automatic thread trimmin
70. line tracing Goto step 1 4 Press the END key twice to escape from the current mode This is the end of the line registration procedure 95 To arrange the characters patterns on the arc 3 points entered first point third point To register a line under the desired number press the numeric key of that number For example if you wish to register under the number 2 press the lt 2 gt key At this point another line has already been registered under the number 2 Press the CLEAR key to cancel the previous registration ENTER Tracing Go to step 3 3 Using the jog keys amp 1 gt move the hoop and the holder base to the desired position Press the ENTER key to enter the first point NOTE Do not forget to press the lt ENTER gt key after moving the hoop 4 Using the jog keys lt gt 7 gt move the hoop and the holder base to the desired position Press the ENTER key to enter the second point Enter the third point in the same way NOTE Be sure to enter only three points If four or more points are entered the line will not be an arc 5 After entering all the points press the EDIT key The hoop and the holder base move to the first point and stops there The Curve No 2 will be indicated with a positive number indicating that the registration is
71. make the spline at least 4 points should be entered ENTER 5 After entering all the points press the lt EDIT gt key The hoop and the holder base move to the first point and stops there The Curve No 2 will be indicated with a positive number indicating that the registration is complete NOTE 1 If the key is pressed here the machine will trace the spline connecting entered points NOTE2 ifthe CLEAR key is pressed here the previously entered points will be cancelled and the machine goes back to step 3 Press this key when you want to re enter the line Tracing Go to step 3 100 6 Press the END key twice to exit from the current mode lesoeooao im This is the end of the lineregistration procedure 101 Three kinds of mirror image processes of X axis symmetry Y axis symmetry and origin symmetry can be set 1 Press the lt 5 gt key to select MRR 2 1 2 Press one of the lt 1 gt lt 2 gt lt 3 gt and lt 4 gt keys to select the number 3 After the number is selected the editing menu appears Function To select mirror image 1 J To select mirrorimage 2 To select mirror image 3 To select mirror image 4 1 To return to editing menu NOTE If pressing the lt END gt key without selecting the number the current mirror image is retained and then the editing menu app
72. n the area 2 Mov N STR P appears The hoop feed point will be set in the area to sew 104 Rotation angle 1 Press the lt 7 gt key to select ROTAT 2 Pressthe numeric key to set the rotation angle The angle can be set between 0 359 3 After the angle isset press the lt ENTER gt key The editing menu will appear Function To set rotation angle To set default 0 To return to editing menu To store typed value When inputting a character pattern data in the data reading amp sewing mode if the data includes a return code Pi rotation angle can be changed only in 90 degrees increments T 90 180 270 gt 0 NOTE1 If the lt CLEAR gt key is pressed before pressing the lt END gt key the rotation angle is set to 0 105 NOTE2 Rotating a combination of plural letters or patterns with the arrows 7 and might cause each piece of the combination to slip out of place i Rotation angle is 0 ii Rotation angle is 90 As shown above each piece of the combination is sewn properly but the position between them slips Setting the individual ratios for the arrows to 1 00 prevents this problem to some extent i For example when entering D and as the pattern with the arrows the display shows Setting the rotation angle to 000 the monogram will be sewn as shown in the picture on the left ii
73. n the clutch knurl until its red mark is on the needle bar case side The machine will be in the automatic jump condition This is the standard condition of the machine NOTE Refer to the note on P 32 4 4 Preparation of machine 1 Lubrication is necessary for keeping the machine in good condition Every day before using the machine add 1 2 drop s of oil at the each arrow in the figure NOTE Be sure to use the brother specified sewing machine oil for lubrication Too much lubrication may cause the oil to drip on the material 1 Lubricate the six places at the arrows 2 Adda drop of oil at the rail of the rotary hook NOTE Do not lubricate other than the rotary hook 5 Move the needle bar case all the way to the right or the left side From the side of the machine head apply one or two drop s of grease to the base needle bar and the base needle bar felt When the machine is used every day lubricate daily before using _ 1 Removing bobbin case Pull out about 10 cm of thread The thread should be wrapped to the right around the bobbin Open the rotary hook assembly cover Hold the knob and remove the bobbin case Close the knob and remove the bobbin 1 Put the bobbin in the bobbin case 2 Slide t
74. needle thread by hand and press the ONE STITCH gt key 5 Pull the needle thread out and bring the bobbin thread to the top of the material 6 Hold the needle and bobbin threads and then press the ONE STITCH key 5 6 times Cut the needle and bobbin threads held in hand with scissors STITCH 7 Press the START key Continue sewing 158 Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed By pressing the END key the message will disappear and the display will return to the previous menu N Bar stop ERR Missed X ORG PT Missed Y ORG PT Over travel Memory Clear No File Data ERR Disk ERR Keyboard ROM NG PROM version of key board does not match PROM version of PCB Pulley is not in proper position Damaged circuit board sensor defective cable defective pulse motor defective blown fuse 1 X Ycarriages movement exceeds maximum area 2 Overtravel sensor is in incorrect position or defective 3 XY home position sensor is in incorrect position or defective 4 Damaged circuit board Back up data in the memory disappears NS Inputted data has something wrong 1 Datais input without inserting floppy disk 2 While reading data floppy disk is removed when machine runs in sewing mode 3 Damaged circuit board defective cable defective FDD Change PROM version of key board to matching PROM ve
75. ode Refer to the ALPHABET 28 TYPES CORRESPONDING LIST Available key Function To type ASCII code using numerics and Number key A B C D E F to type style number To move cursor from side to side To switch entry mode ASCII code S style number To clear all data NOTE 2 To delete character on cursor In ASCII code mode to delete 7SEG when 7SEG is displayed To store letters To change entry modes alphabet mode code entry mode pattern mode o end entry mode NOTE2 Note that all set values are eared Refer to page 20 45 The stored alphanumerics and symbols are displayed NOTE 1 Ifthe data of the stored letter does not exist in the floppy disk the letter will be highlighted L The style number of the letter to be entered is displayed Alphanumerics two digits BE ENTER About NOTE 1 if the highlighted letter among the displayed letters is in the code entry mode If the highlighted letter remains there is no data for the letter Move the cursor in the first row under the highlighted letter and delete the letter by pressing the CLEAR key first row the display will not exit from the There are 28 styles of the alphabet including European letters available in the floppy disc included with the machine Select the style to ent
76. of lines is possible NOTE Line registration numbers are from D to 9 Highlighted numbers indicate that lines are not registered under these numbers 93 To arrange the characters patterns on the straight line 2 points entered second point Me a first point 1 To register a line in the underlined number press the numeric key of that number In this example the number 1 is underlined so press the 12 key 2 Using the jog keys lt gt T gt move the hoop and the holder base to the desired position Press the ENTER key to enter the first point NOTE Do not forget to press the ENTER key after moving the hoop 3 Using the jog keys lt gt amp 1 gt move the hoop and the holder base to the desired position Press the ENTER key to enter the second point 94 3 After entering the first and the second points press the EDIT key The hoop and the holder base move to the first point and stops there The Curve No 1 will be indicated with a positive number indicating that the registration is complete NOTE 1 Ifthe lt gt key is pressed here the machine will trace the line between the two points NOTE2 Ifthe CLEAR key is pressed here the previously entered two points will be cancelled and the machine goes back to step 1 Press this key when you want to re enter the
77. of the detector and to set the bobbin thread counter lt END gt toreturn to the main menu 59 1 Enlargement Reduction mode 1 Function Setting the embroidery size by enlarging and reducing 2 Available keys UA to select Ratio lt 2 gt to select Length x32 to select Auto END toreturn to the editing menu 1 1 Ratio 1 Function Setting the size ratio 2 Available keys Numeric keys gt to input ratio lt e gt lt gt gt to select the character pattern to be enlarged reduced Each lt EDIT gt to switch over All and Each ENTER to confirm the inputted value and to switch width W and height H lt CLEAR gt to set the default value lt END gt to return to the editing menu 1 2 Length 1 Function Setting the total length 2 Available keys lt Numeric keys to input the total length CENTER to confirm the inputted value and to switch vertical V and horizontal H END to return to the editing menu 1 3 Auto 1 Function Setting the automatic caluculation in the area 2 Available key used only when an error occured lt END gt to return to the editing menu 1 Function Setting the monogram area using the jog keys 2 Available keys eemx T tomovethecarriage ENTER to confirm the carriage location END to return to the editing menu 3 Sewing density and letter thickness setting mode 1 Function
78. oper area setting Entered data has something wrong Too much data or number of inputted stitches is over inside memory capacity and cannot manageit When sewing starts from current needle position sewing pattern is over the area Set sewing times in bobbin thread counter is compieted 1 Needle thread breakage 2 Needle thread is not passed through the thread sensor spring 3 Bobbin thread breakage 4 Bobbin thread runs out 1 Pulley is too tight 2 Electrical failure Re edit data Re set area or re edit data Refer to page 83 101 Arranging sewing Re set area or re edit data Check where data was made then contact your dealer If memory expansion board optional is not set set memory expansion board or decrease input data Move hoop to position where message disappears or widen area Re set sewing times in bobbin thread counter Pass thread Remove load Contact your dealer 160 Can t communi Communicate ERR Edit Sy busy Tape read ERR 1 Papertape reader or editing system does not connect with machine by cable 2 Power of paper tape reader or editing system is not turned on 3 Editing system does not enter communication mode 4 Editing system is communicating with another machine 1 Data error occurs during communicating with editing system 2 Editing system exits from communica
79. oppy disk is in disk drive 3 Thread breakage 4 Needle touches embroidery hoop 5 Bobbin thread cannot be wound 6 Needle breaks 7 Monograms are not sewn properly Problem Check point 1 The display is blank though power is 1 Iscontrast dial properly adjusted 1 2 ouBwMc IE M 4 VPWN gt When there is play in the needle bar case Is floppy disk damaged is disk drive functioning properly Is machine properly threaded Is thread tension too high Is rotary hook assembly clogged Is there thread in the bobbin Is needle bent Is there a rough edge or flaw on needle plate rotary hook or bobbin case that might cut the thread Is needle installed correctly Is area setting done properly Is embroidery hoop too small Is needle direction and height properly adjusted Is needle bent Is needle tip blunted Is timing of needle and rotary hook correct Is there looseness or play in the needle bar case collar collar cam shaft Adjust collar when there is looseness of cam shaft in needle bar flip up mechanism Is rotary hook holder properly attached so that rotary hook does not rotate Is material edge caught in the machine Are embroidery hoop and other related parts operating correctly Is material stretched properly
80. option Contact Brother s shop for details type name part code Vol Spec GNT27 21 100 18444 000 ACi20V area or 240V area assembly GN telematic Inc GNT27 AC220 240V area in Europe NOTE2 When you purchase above paper tape reader GNT27 GNT27RS cable assembly 5 17064 001 comes with it NOTE3 The above three switches Brother options on the paper tape reader gt Q are already set at shipping NOTE4 Of the set points gt and only baud rate can be changed on the machine using the lt gt key in the tape reading mode Press the lt 17 key to set 9 600 baud Press the 22 key to set 4 800 baud This set point will be retained until the machine is turned off Once the machine is turned off the set point returns to 9 600 baud Operating and preparing paper tape reader Prepare the machine Turn on the power and select paper tape in communication mode GNT27 1 Turn on the power 2 Thread the paper tape to the paper tape reader 1 For GNT27 Turn the READ button ON indicator lights 2 For GNT4604 Turn the READER button ON and set the mode switch on the operation panel to LINE 3 For NPR 5200 Turn the LINE button ON indicator lights 4 For GNT2910 Turn the power switch ON Power switch Paper READ button tape 3 Now that the paper tape reader is ready Press the ENTER key of the machine to begin
81. otal length setting for the AB finishes The editing menu will be displayed again r Upper left origin Area height 50 mm Total height 20 mm Total width 40 mm 1 ELI a Lower right Area width 50 mm point NOTE1 The machine does not sew the letters if the set ratio makes the letters larger than the set sewing area 5 NOTE2 When setting the total length after rotating the monogram except O 90 180 and 270 the total length might not be calculated precisely resulting in a pattern too large for the area To set the total length of the finishing monogram be sure to set the total length before rotation Ex p28 mm d HA B 1 Set the total height to 28 mm and width 2 994 M to 56 mm 4 E 2 Rotate the E monogram 45 and 3 28 mm sew In this case the D finishing total length is not changed J Ey When confirming the total length using the lt gt key after rotation the displayed length is different from the set one as shown below LNG V 059 mm H 059 mm 76 C Automatic calculation Letter size can be automatically calculated and sewn to fit the area size 1 Pressthe lt 3 gt key to select Auto The ratios for the total width and height are set to the maximum so that both of them fit in the set area 2 After the automatic calculation is completed the editing menu is displayed
82. over 154 Connecting the cable with the paper tape reader S 1 Connect the connector of the RS cable assembly optional with the RS 232C connector of the paper tape reader Use only the paper tape readers in the table below for BAS 411 Do not use other paper tape readers Others may not interface with BAS 411 or cause trouble Interface specification Connector type NOTE1 Maker Production code GN Telematic Inc GNT27 GNT4604 female RS232C interface DCE connector female RS232C interface DCE connector maie GNT 27 RS cable assembly RS232C interface Code 517064 001 RS cable type optional and RS cable assembly Code 15406 001 RS cable assembly Code 15406 001 GNT4604 cable assembly Code 18957 001 and RS cable assembly Code 15406 001 GNT2910 RS232C interface pin 9 male GNT2910 cable assembly Code 21660 000 and RS cable assembly Code 15406 001 Set the paper tape reader switches as follows for BAS 411 8 bit 1bit Q Characterlength Q Stopbitlength Baud rate machine following NOTE 4 155 9 600 baud for 4 800 baud paper tape reader change the baud rate of the Among paper tape readers that can be connected with the BAS 411 BROTHER deals in the following paper tape reader as an
83. py disk may be defective Repairing is impossible Carefully deal with floppy disk And for security back up data on other storage medium like personal computer punching machine and so on The floppy disk was originally defective If it occurs at a first time use the floppy disk may be originally defective Consult with shop you bought it or its maker 2 Following floppy disk cannot be used in BAS 411 even though it can be used in other embroidery machine When 3 5 2HD floppy disk was made in 2DD format When 3 5 2DD floppy disk was made in 2HD format 3 If your problem does not come under case 1 2 or 3 please consult with Brother s shop 165 gt ON LZA SW Ou c cn co r2 At shipping all switches are set to OFF y to choose between mm an By switching the DIP switch on the total length of a pattern or the set sewing area can be specified in inches Display in inches Example 1 Area This indicates that the vertical length is 10 10 inches 257mm and the horizontal length is 15 30 inches 389mm Example 2 Total length When setting the total length the data is in 4 digits the minimum unit being 0 01 inches Example 3 To set and confirm hoop feed point 166 Example entry When setting the vertical length for 3 5 inches and the horizontal length for 10 inches Vertical 013 510 Press numeri
84. r cannot be changed during sewing one letter symbol or pattern Enter color change mark K using lt gt key in the alphabet mode Enter color change using 2 A in the code entry mode In both cases a K stands for a color change 14 Setting a pause suspension mark after color change In case of setting a pause suspension mark after color change k of A B ENTER Store the A B Press the NEEDLE SET key in the sewing function selection mode 1 Select color order CCN 2 using the jog key lt P1 2 Press the ENTER gt key to set a pause The S will be displayed after the color order NOTE1 Press the ENTER key again to release the pause The S will disappear NOTE2 Pressing the ENTER key switches from set to release and vise versa 3 Pressthe lt END gt key after setting After the pause setting above when the sewing is restarted the machine sews the A then the needle bar changes automatically color change then suspends before sewing the B 145 Needle bar selecting gt After data entry any needle bar can be selected in sewing function selection mode During suspension any needle bar can be selected This function simply moves the needle bar case When using after data entry 1 Press the NEEDLE SELECT key 2 Enter the number of the required needle b
85. r more than one second Press lt EMERGENCY gt key to stop To feed hoop hoop feed point can be changed with 1 t B H keys To select needle bar Continued on the next page 135 Function To enter bobbin thread counter thread breakage detector mode To cancel sewing and go back to the sewing function selection mode To stop stitch without thread automatically i To change stitching without thread backward forward to 100 stitches at a time To move the needle the hoop and the holder base in 0 1 mm increments W i Z Ly Aze gt 136 Test sewing mode gt Needle bar setting mode 1 Pressthe lt gt key to start test sewing entered data 2 During test sewing the entered data scrolls to the left After test sewing the machine returns to the sewing function selection mode 1 Press the NEEDLE SET key and set the order of needle bars Function To type needle bar order i To move cursor To set and release a pause during sewing set S release S the S stands for a pause suspension mark In To set needie bar order to default Needle bar o
86. ratio can be set in 0 01 increments within 0 10 9 99 Changing the ratio for one letter automatically changes the ratio for the other letters in the monogram change it to ALL 67 1 Pressthe 17 key to select Ratio lf EACH is selected press the EDIT key once to Ven The EDIT key switches over ALL and EACH 2 The cursor appears in the width ratio type area NOTE In default the width 1 00 and the height 1 00 are displayed When a different ratio has already been set that ratio will be displayed Function To type ratio Ratio can be setin 0 01 increments within 0 10 9 99 To store typed ratio To switch type area width height Cursor moves to another type area Press the lt 1 gt 5 and 0 keys The width ratio 1 50 will be displayed 4 Pressthe ENTER key to store the width ratio The cursor will move to the height ratio type area 5 Pressthe 17 lt 1 gt and 07 keys The height ratio 1 10 will be displayed 6 Pressthe ENTER key to store the height ratio The cursor will move to the width ratio type area Now the width ratio of 1 50 and height ratio of 1 10 are set NOTE When re entering the ratio press the lt ENTER gt key to move the cursor to the width or height you want then enter the ratio Pressing the CLEAR key sets the ratio to default width 1 00
87. rder is set repeating in order from 1 to 9 To select needie bar setting mode 137 Needle bar selecting mode gt NEEDLE SELECT To select any needle bar for sewing and move it to the needle hole on the needle plate In the sewing function selection mode 1 Press the NEEDLE SELECT key and select the needle bar using the numeric key To type needle number and move needle to needle hole 1 To exit from needle bar selecting mode j To return to main menu or sewing mode or sewing suspension mode J NOTE After using this function when the sewing begins the needle bar returns to its original position 138 Hoop feed mode In the sewing function selection mode 1 Press the HOOP FEED gt key to feed hoop HO FE m o ecu Function To move hoop to hoop feed point set in hoop feed mode Press it again to return hoop to place it was before and return to sewing mode To interrupt hoop feeding motion 4 Press HOOP FEED key to restart lt Stitch by stitch mode gt Stitch by stitch sewing is done during suspension 1 Press the EMERGENCY gt key to suspend during sewing 2 Pressthe ONE STITCH gt key to sew stitch by stitch 3 After stitch by stitch sewing press the lt START gt key to restart the sewing 139 Sewing AB
88. ress the bobbin presser NOTE If the thread is not wound evenly on the bobbin loosen the screw and move the thread guide right and left When winding more thread on the bobbin loosen the screw then move the bobbin presser When the winding is finished remove the bobbin from the bobbin winder shaft and trim the thread with the thread trimmer If the thread comes out from the thread guide loosen the knob If the thread is wound too loose tighten the knob The thread winder motor does not operate if the circuit protector activated In that case leave the protector until it s cooled off Then press the protector switch If the protector is not cooled off the switch does not work Procedures 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Pass the thread up through the hole of the thread guide from the stand spool Then pass the thread over around and up through the second hole of the thread guide according to the diagram String the thread by lifting each thread guide tension disk with a finger Pass the thread through the thread path via the thread guide tension disk Pass the thread through the thread guide wrapping it once around around the tension disk clockwise Pass the thread through the upper hole of the 2 stage thread guide then thread the thread breakage detector spring Put the thread on the inner thread guide through the hole of the thread take up Pass the thread through the inner thre
89. rsion of PCB Contact your dealer Turn pulley till needle bar isin proper position Contact your dealer Turn power off Move carriages X and Y to center of area manually then turn power on again if same error message is displayed again turn power off then on again while pressing EMERGENCY gt key Clearing backup memory Contact your dealer Press key according to message Check file name of data and re enter Check where data was made then contact your dealer Insert floppy disk in proper position and re enter Do not remove floppy disk from FDD during sewing in this mode Contact your dealer 159 sag Can t edit Data T Length larger Area Over Arrangement Err DM No inptted Data Short of Area th Data ERR th Memory OVR Area over B Thread empty Thread breakage Overload Some of data entered in communication mode has items that cannot edit 2 Some of data entered in sewing mode while reading data has items that cannot edit 3 According to editing item there is item that cannot be set Entered value exceeds maximum area 450 mm x 285 mm Improper area setting Value set in arrangement mode by Each is incorrect ex spaces lt are inputted or not all values are inputted ex base line base point Without sewing data entered you try to set machine to sewing mode Impr
90. rt below 1000rpm The contrast dial of liquid crystal display is used to adjust the darkness of the display q37h2Ah CONTRAST fT Check the following before switching on the machine 1 THREAD 2 EMBROIDERY HOOP 3 NEEDLE THREAD POSITION i D Threading is proper The embroidery hoop The needle thread take ups Q The needle is threaded securely clamps form a line The bobbin thread is set Q The embroidery hoop Q The needle bar is at its The needle thread is set increases the tension of the highest position material Hs When the power switch is on the message CAUTION MOVING is displayed and the buzzer sounds beep Then the embroidery hoop automatically moves to the center of the X and Y carriages At this time check that there is nothing on the hoop which runs against the point of the needle or the presser foot NOTE r grounging wire When the power supply cord is connected be sure to connect the grounding wire as illustrated in the figure below t B qe When turning on the power of the machine NOTE When the needle bar and the pulley are not in the stop position or if even one of the needle thread take ups is not in line lift the needle thread take up with a finger The needle thread take ups form a line by the movement of the stopper This message shows that the n
91. s pressed here the machine will trace the base line At this time the base point comes to the middle of the base line If any base line has not been registered indicated by a highlighted number press the EDIT key and then register a base line NOTE3 If the CLEAR key is pressed here the base point set at step 8 will be cancelled and the machine goes back to step 4 g89 group 5X is not horizontal Tracing Go to step Tt Arranging the pattern x 9 Press the lt N gt alphabet key to select the pattern A The selected group of characters patterns will be underlined with a dotted line Press the lt I gt alphabet key to select the arrangement type The symbols for each arrangement type db dh and oF are selected cyclically by pressing the lt I gt key Press the lt P gt alphabet key to select the base point location The base point location symbols O u D are selected cyclically by pressing the lt P gt key NOTE Steps 10 and 11 can be skipped if the set values are not to be changed 12 Using the jog keys lt gt f gt move the hoop and the holder base to the desired position Press the ENTER key to set the base point NOTE 1 Do not forget to press the lt ENTER gt key after moving the hoop and the holder base When the base point is set the group of characters patterns will be underlined with a solid line NOT
92. ter arrangement type dh starting point ending point centering 3 common for LIFE character arrangementtype dh starting point stig vain entered curved line starting point ending point centering O common for RIRE character arrangement type TP a When arranging monogram data Set valuein the editing 1 Arranging on the curved line EACH 2 Sizeratios for all letters are the same centering J vi centering O a centerin EJ i G oi centerin SE centering J centering 0J 118 1 When the first screen in the editing menu is displayed press the lt 112 key to display the second screen 2 Pressthe 17 key to select RePT 3 In default the direction is horizontal and the repeat time is 1 By pressing the lt gt or I 2 key vertical and horizontal are selected alternately 4 After setting press the ENTER key to store the direction The cursor will move to the repeat times Type repeat times using the number key 5 Pressthe ENTER key to store the times Function To store typed value To select distance and repeat times 119 A monogram can be sewn repeatedly horizontally or vertically Exercise 1 gt Setthe vertical repeat sewing to 2 times for the letters ABC and put a 5 mm space between them ABC 5 mm ABC 1 After entering the d
93. the numbers Examples of four styles of embroidering A B Am d Style 01 Style 02 Style 03 Style 04 Block letters Script Old English letters Italics NOTE In addition to these there are 24 styles available Embroider the letters in the main menu 1 Pressthe lt ENTER gt key The style number 01 is displayed NOTE 1 In default the style number 01 is displayed NOTE2 Select the style number with a two digit number 2 In changing the style number press the lt H gt key to display the cursor in the second row select the style number 02 3 Press the 07 key and the 27 key 4 Pressthe lt 1 key When entering the capital AB light the SHIFT 12 key upper or lower or the lt SHIFT 27 key to enter in turn A 5 Pressthe lt A gt key E PI HE The message Reading now is displayed in the third row B 6 Press the lt B gt key NOTE3 At this time to check the style number of the entered letter move the cursor under it by pressing the jog key This is the style number of the letter on the cursor in the first row The style number in the second row shows the style number of the letter to be typed gt The style number in the third row shows the style number of the letter on the cursor
94. ting mode 10 Automatic jump setting mode 11 Material thickness indication mode 12 Automatic thread trimmer setting mode 13 Needle return setting mode at the sewing end 14 Boring mode 15 Stitch type selection mode io Qo Our dou NECS How to select each mode gt When you want to select a mode from the editing menu press the following keys The first screen UM to select the Enlargement Reduction mode x2 to select the Monogram area setting mode lt 3 gt to select the Sewing density letter thickness setting mode lt 4 gt to select the Arrangement mode x5 to select the Mirror image setting mode x6 to select the Hoop feed setting mode I to select the Rotation mode lt 8 gt to select the Centering mode The second screen lt 1 gt to select the Repeat sewing setting mode x2 to select the Automatic jump setting mode lt 3 gt to select the Material thickness indication mode lt 4 gt to select the Automatic thread trimmer setting mode lt 5 gt to select the Needle return setting mode at the sewing end 6 to select the Boring mode tx to select the Stitch type selection mode lt 1 gt lt gt toswitch over the first and the second screen ARR to check the settings in the editing menu NEEDLE SET gt to select the Needle bar setting mode lt NEEDLE SELECT gt to select the needle bar manually lt THREAD SENSOR to switch ON OFF
95. tion mode while machine is communicating with editing system 3 Power of editing system is turned off during communicating with editing system Editing system is defective or breakdown Poor punch of paper tape 2 Paper tape runs short 3 Dirty head of paper tape reader 4 Power of paper tape reader is not turned on 5 Paper tape type is wrongly selected 6 Improper communication baud rate Link with exclusive cable Turn on power Set editing system to communication mode Wait till communication ends Re communicate Set editing system to communication mode then communicate again Turn on power of editing system again enter communication mode Turn on power of editing system again enter communication mode Contact your dealer Remake paper tape Clean head Turn on power Select proper type to read paper tape Adjust baud rate N Case POS ERR N Case locked Needle bar is not set properly Damaged circuit board 1 Needle bar case is too tight mechanically or locked and cannot move 2 Electrical failure Position needle bar cas Contact your dealer e properly Remove load Contact your dealer 161 In case of a malfunction diagnose the problem referring to the table below If the problem persists turn off the power and contact your dealer oo on 2 The indicator does not light though a fl
96. to return the needle to the sewing start point press the lt 1 gt key if not press the lt 2 gt key i i i d point sewing start point sewing en 9 Needle returned Needle didn t return Monogram data Monogram area 129 Boring setting is possible only with the sewing data made for boring Since the sewing machine does not recognize if the data is for boring or not please double check before sewing Before sewing attach the boring knife and the needle plate for boring Both are optional 1 Press the lt gt key to get the second screen in the editing mode 2 Pressthe 67 key to select BORING 3 Pressthe lt 7 gt key to select BORING YES If the lt gt key is pressed BORING NO will be selected 4 Pressthe ENTER key Now the BORING YES is set 5 Pressthe lt T gt key to select SHIFT YES If the lt gt key is pressed SHIFT NO will be selected 6 Press the ENTER key Now the SHIFT YES is set 130 7 Press the lt END gt key to return to the editing menu NOTE 1 NOTE 2 NOTE 3 If boring data has shift data in it set the machine to SHIFT NO If boring data does not have shift data init set the machine to SHIFT YES In both cases shifting amount is 15 mm Boring or shifting is only possible with the needle no 1 With the boring set to YES the following editing cannot be done
97. ttype dh db and 3 are selected cyclically by pressing the lt I gt key NOTE A return code cannot be inserted between the characters patterns on the same curved line Refer to page 88 for arranging characters patterns on different lines db characters are arranged dp characters are arranged qp characters are arranged above base line in the center of base line below base line When vertical arrangement data includes return code Set value in the editing 1 Centering 2 Ratio is set by each character or pattern 1 Press the lt 2 gt key to select V type The symbols for each arrangement type cd d and E are selected cyclically by pressing the lt I gt key NN 2 Using the lt I gt alphabet key select the arrangement END NOTE A return code cannot be inserted between the characters patterns on the same curved line Refer to page 88 for arranging characters patterns on different lines B leftside margin 85 When arrangement data only includes characters patterns Base line registration Refer to p 93 Number key Set value in the editing 1 Centering 7 2 Ratiois set by each character or pattern Press the 3 key toselect C Press one of the lt 1 gt to lt 9 gt keysto select base line
98. tween the needle and rotary hook point is 0 01 0 2 mm tighten the three screws of the rotary hook B Adjusting cloth presser height Cut and insert Adjust the cloth presser height with the cushion rubber The cloth presser height should be raised 1 1 3 mm from the needle plate at the cloth presser s lowest position A sheet of the cushion rubber is 0 5 mm thick 13 Oral Sewing procedures Patterns embroidery Default sewing Alphabets monogram Attaching embroidery hoop to holder base Inserting floppy disc Names and functions of keys on operation panel Preparation of machine Alphabet entry 1 Enlargement reduction 2 Monogram area 3 Sewing density and letter thickness 4 Arrangement 5 Mirror image 6 Hoop feed 7 Rotation 8 Centering 9 Repeat sewing 10 Automatic jump 11 Material thickness 12 Automatic thread trimmer 13 Returning to starting point 14 Boring 15 Stitch u Sewing function selection mode Sewing Suspension Test sewing mode Needle bar setting mode Needle bar selecting mode Hoop feed mode Stitch by stitch sewing mode bobbin thread counter thread breakage sensor Il Preparation d a Alphanumerics and symbols Ill Entry En ASCII code Letters and symbols File names Mi IV Editing V Sewing
99. u will be displayed Tousethe space key one time is to leave space of 10 mm 52 Pressing the PATTERN gt key in turn will alternate the modes the alphanumeric mode the code mode and the pattern mode Select the pattern mode by pressing the PATTERN key Only In this mode can the pattern data be entered from the floppy disk A pattern is entered by a file name within eight letters The available keys on this display are Function i To enter file name within eight letters NOTE 1 To move cursor from side to side To scroll filenames J To clear all data NOTE 2 To delete characters on the cursor to clear entire file name when file name is displayed To confirm pattern name NOTE 3 If data hasn t inputted this key is used to switch to data reading and sewing mode To store file name reading data To change entry modes alphanumeric j mode code mode pattern mode To end entry mode NOTE 1 Inthe pattern mode the alphabetic letters will become ail capital letters Also it is impossible to enter the European letters with the alphabet NOTE 2 Note that all set values are cleared Refer to page 20 NOTE3 A file has a file name and a pattern name for each pattern data Usually only the file name is displayed Pressing this key can confirm a pattern name prior
100. ual ratio setting is completed to confirm the ratio for the letter where the cursor appears press the FORWARD or BACK key NOTE2 1 00 then re enter the ratio NOTE3 area To change the ratio for the letter where the cursor appears press the lt CLEAR gt key to display The machine does not sew the letters if the set ratio makes the letters larger than the set sewing 7 IND pe gee ee NU ME A 3 Setting size ratio individually 2 Rag aided e oM IE Inserting and deleting letter data Size ratio is not applied to a letter itself but to a position in the display Because of this changing the size ratio sewing an change as shown below d then adding or deleting letters causes letter sizes to 1st letter 2nd letter i A B ig Letterwidth Letterheight Letterwidth Letter height Al 0 60 1 00 2 00 1 50 D Ratio for 1st letter Ratio for 2nd letter When the letter C is inserted between A and B the size ratios change as follows 1st letter 2nd letter 3rd letter A C B TUN C B Letter width Letterheight Letterwidth Letterheight Letterwidth Letter height 0 60 1 00 2 00 1 50 1 00 1 00 Ratio for 1st letter Ratio for 2nd letter Ratio for 3rd letter In short when a letter is moved the size is determined by the ratio assigned to the position in the display 72 1st letter 2nd letter 3rd letter C Letterwidth Letter height
101. up 88 Baseline registration Refer to p 93 Tracing Go to step 4 2 Press the lt 3 gt key to select C Arranging the character group A B C along the curved line E By pressing the lt B gt or lt N gt of the alphabet keys select ABC The selected group of characters patterns will be underlined with a dotted line Press one of the lt 1 gt to 97 keys to select the base line Press the lt I gt alphabet key to select the arrangement type The symbols for each arrangement type db db and qP are selected cyclically by pressing the lt I gt key Press the lt O gt alphabet key to select the direction of the characters patterns AB lt a va and gt are selected cyclically by pressing the lt O gt key Press the lt P gt alphabet key to select the base point location The base point location symbols O Gl E are selected cyclically by pressing the lt P gt key NOTE Steps 4 5 6 and 7 can be skipped if the set values are 8 not to be changed Using the jog keys lt 7 gt move the hoop and the holder base to the desired position Press the ENTER key to set the base point NOTE 1 Do not forget to press the ENTER key after moving the hoop and the holder base When the base point is set the group of characters patterns will be underlined with a solid line NOTE2 If the lt gt key i
102. ver Boring and SHIFT MCCLEART tosetthe default value END to return to the editing menu 15 Stitch type selection mode p When Tatami was selected 1 Function Selecting the stitch type 2 Available keys UM to select Satin x22 to select Tatami lt ENTER gt to confirm the selection in this example Tatami stitch lt Numeric keys to set the sewing pitch in this example Tatami pitch CLEAR to set the default value in this example default for Tatami END to return to the editing menu Select EDIT in the main menu Press the EDIT key The machine will enter the editing mode The 8 items of the editing menu are displayed on the first screen Pressing the lt M gt key displays the rest of the menu on the second screen To return to the first screen press the lt T gt key NOTE When the editing menu is displayed pressing the lt AC gt key sets the values such as the ratio of the items below to the default Then pressing the lt gt key displays the default value Refer to page 24 In the mark CJ the defaulet value is not set The previous value will remain 1 Enlargement reduction altogether ratio setting width 1 00 height 1 00 2 Area V 285mm H 450 mm 3 Sewing density letter thickness sewing density 1 0 letter thickness 1 0 4 Arrangement horizontal arrangement 5 Mirror image J non rev
103. when receiving data from Editing system gt This message is displayed when the communication does not start while the line between the editing system and the machine is connected ENTER m e CAUSE D Themachine is not connected to the editing system Q The editing system is not in the communication mode The editing system is turned off Cable disconnection between the editing system and the machine The editing system is in communication with the other machine CAUSE D Breakdown in entire editing system CURE D Resetthe editing system to enter communication mode Q Repair the breakdown CAUSE D Data error during communication Q Cable disconnection during communication The editing system is turned off during communication Press the END gt key to clear the error messages above Press the ENTER gt key to re start 153 Connect them using RS cable assembly optional Connecting cable with machine gt 1 Remove the four nylatches and the main PCB cover 2 Connect the connector either of the two may be used of the RS cable assembly optional with the connector G of the RS plug circuit board Secure with the two screws 3 Put the cord of the RS cable assembly to the cord clamp Attach the main PCB cover with four nylatches NOTE Make sure that the cord comes out through the recess of the c
104. will cancel sewing The message Mov NSTR P TK will be displayed 2 In case the power of the machine was cut off because of a power less 1 Turn on the power d The message RESTART or END is displayed RESTART or END Mes RESTART END 2 Pressthe lt RESTART gt key or the lt END gt key 1 The embroidery hoop is The restart is canceled and the automatically returned to the main menu is displayed position where sewing was suspended before NBN TSt Sewing start E NE STR P 0009 NOTE In 1 and 2 if more than a day passed with the power off the memory will be erased and the restart cannot be done Turning on the power will display the main menu 37 This main menu is displayed at the completion of each step The function of each item in the main menu ENTER oec oes Pressing the ENTER key will introduce the mode for entering the data of the letters and patterns IEDIT esteris totg Pressing the lt EDIT gt key will open the mode for editing the data arrangement enlargement and reduction COMMUNICATE Pressing the lt COMMUNICATE gt key will enable the system to start receiving the data from the editing system optional and the paper tape reader optional START Sewing Pressing the START gt key will begin the sewing mode When the main menu is displayed the following modes can be select

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