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Brother 884-T09 User's Manual

1. 9 was Ti e f the wrong vatter was selected or you wish to select a different pattern touch the desired pattern Touch ise This confirms the pattern selection gt The pattern editing screen appears gt Memo For details on sewing appliqu s refer to Sewing appliqu patterns on page 210 Greek alphabet patterns Touch AA xe ola gt The list of Greek alphabet patterns appears Select a character pattern Touch the desired character pattern ADTA Hl l 1 K A EzENE 9 lilies gt The selected pattern appears in the pattern display area Sa Co GG 54 3mm 55 6 mm hid i uie e f the wrong sacle was selected or you wish to select a different pattern touch the desired pattern E Touch fisen This confirms the pattern selection gt The pattern editing screen appears Embroidery patterns stored in the machine memory Embroidery patterns stored in the machine memory can be recalled For details on storing a pattern refer to Saving Embroidery Patterns on page 187 Om Touch BP gt The list of patterns appears Select an embroidery pattern Touch the desired pattern gt The selected pattern appears in the pattern display area Selecting an Embroidery Pattern
2. 116 5 mm 36 4 mm ot 0 0mm fe 0 0mm E Assigning thread marks By sewing thread marks you can easily align patterns when sewing a series When sewing is finished on a pattern a thread mark in the shape gt The repeated pattern will be divided into of an arrow will be sewn using the final thread separate elements When sewing a series of patterns use the point of this arrow for positioning the following O Touch designs to be sewn O Use lt and gt to select the element to gt Memo When repeatedly sewing individual repeat patterns thread marks can be sewn around the perimeter of the pattern only Touch a 6 Touch Bitic4em CC ez ae CET 69 9mm f 0 0mm 36 4 mm oe 0 0mm E 116 5 mm Ok 0 0 mm 36 4mm GE 0 0mm O Repeat the selected element Bite CED Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing Screen 175 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS Touch to select the thread mark to be sewn B CED E 116 5 mm Ok 0 0mm O 0 36 4mm SE 0 0 i Touch to cancel thread mark setting gt Memo When there are two or more elements use lt and gt or and cy to select a pattern that you want to assign a thread mark s to 4 Touch forosen eon CEID E 116 5 mm Ok 0 0 mm 36 4mm GE 0
3. PACH OCU CELONN sernir A E E E E ATAT EE O E S 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS wesssescisesssnssecessasedseosveseroaissaseciceseccsusennsscsancenesecnsaswes 1 License Agreement sorospen naene NEE E EEEE EENE 6 Warne Lane N AE O E E EE 7 Machine Structure and Features ccccccscccssssssssssccssscesssssssssssssssssssscssssssssssnsssesasessess 8 Six eedle machine embroidering sssssissrserssisrissssisinionrievivvovseen denenin naaran aiena aa aaan i 8 Differences with single needle Machines sc cxn2xezasenecwteavnsnseancaspizasdacencnetactagedexdeciaanusaconsasdaabestncetiadieseedeainedee 9 T a a E A E E ets ee apeees 10 Avala DIE TEA IE raa E EA EES EEES EO E EEA 11 Mandat S CCE UNC aerer ara a EE EE EE E TEA 12 Read Deore USC rebane a A E A 12 Read when additional information is required cceccseeesennceceteessecenseceeecessccoeeeeretecssconseceteensecneaesecees 12 Searchpp TOF MONATON ai dietecjonete de cash 8 sei age n A S a AT A E E A A 12 GETTING READY 19 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions ssseosssssssssoossocceocccsssecsssssssssssssssssssssso 20 PEONES A E E A gear seuees 20 RISMESIOS TEAE VICW enoii na E NEE EE TEESE EEA AES 21 OF AIMS EEA IEA AA dist users A AA E A E AEA A ates A E E 21 AP CEOSS ONES sicrie riiai a a Ae A ia e 22 Meluded acce SOE onnea n a a ee ee 22 Bee I Ee EE A E E N N E N E A A 23 Setting Up the Machines sissisodan secueudeaviesie vasaumessanecusesiuaenenesannaesens 24
4. gt The pattern moves in the direction of the arrow on the key mi iom gt eR 30 9mm 72 e 114 5mm 0 0mm Shows the vertical distance moved from center Shows the horizontal distance moved from center Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing Screen 163 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS 164 e To return the pattern to its position before it was moved center of the embroidery frame touch he i DENSITY 4 P a A _ ADD DELETE l EDIT END m ii a The pattern can also be moved by dragging it If a USB mouse is connected move the mouse to position the pointer on the desired pattern and then hold in the left mouse button while dragging the pattern The pattern can also be dragged by selecting it directly in the screen with your finger or the touch pen WNS Note The pattern can only be moved when the arrow keys are on the screen gt Memo The pattern can also be moved by touching the arrow keys in the screens that appear when any of the other editing keys are touched The arrow keys in the embroidering settings screen are used to move the frame to select the embroidering position Flipping a pattern horizontally ay Touch so that it changes to Gy seade Es rm OX Ew n fa SELECT DELETE gt The pattern is flipped horizontally e Each touch of the key turns the s
5. ssssssssecccceesssecscscssccscccccecesceeesecees 88 Embroidery frame types and applications ccccccsssseeeeeeecccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeescceeeeeees 88 Attaching Iron On Stabilizer Backing to Fabric ssssccssccccsscccsccccceecreeeseees 90 Hooping the Fabric ccccccccccccssssssssssssosessssssseeee5 55s sees etn EEE nnn nnn 91 Hooping the fabric in the extra large and large embroidery frames 91 Using the embroidery sheet ccee ere ese eee00 nEn 97 Large small pieces of fabriC eeeeeennenenennnnennnnneea aa 93 Embroidery Frame Position and Movement sssssseseccececcccccccccccecceccessseseseeeeeeecee 94 Changing the Embroidering Position ooooooooecocceccecceeseseeseseeseseseseeeeseesecceeecececeo 96 Adjusting the angle eseseseeeeeeenneeeennnnnnnnnn nnen 97 Switching the Thread Colors on the Screen ssssssesssesesecosecococececcccocceeeececeeees 100 Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or More Colors cccccceseseeeeeee 101 Checking if thread spool changes are NECESSALY ceceeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 101 Changing the Thread Spools with Designs of Seven or More Colors 103 Change thread spools message 1 sseesseseeeeeeeeeennnnnnnnnnnnnnn 103 Easily changing the thread spools sssseeseeyeyennennnnnnnnnnnn 104 If the Thread Breaks or the Bobbin
6. USB port for computer USB cable connector gt The Removable Disk icon will appear in Computer My computer on the computer JE Note The connectors on the USB cable can only be inserted into a connector in one direction If it is difficult to insert the connector do not insert it with force and check the orientation of the connector For details on the position of the USB port on the computer refer to the instruction manual for the corresponding equipment Touch Memory when the pattern you want to save is in the embroidering settings screen ai 3 jm O Touch E e Touch to return to the original screen without saving Bae gt The pattern will be temporarily saved to Removable Disk under Computer My computer Move copy the pattern data in Removable Disk that you want to save to the computer CO P3 gt Computer Removable Disk G A 4 Search 2 A L ay Organize v Views gt Open Burn Favonte Links Name Date modified Type Size E Documeni ts i i Pictures B Music Recently Changed IB Searches 99900465 PHC Public Folders a 99999465 PHC Date modified 1 1 2008 12 00 AM i PHC File Size 14 2 KB Date created 1 1 2008 12 00 AM Saving Embroidery Patterns 191 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS mmm Am 192 BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE This chapte
7. Embroidery patterns 2 Frame patterns Floral alphabet patterns Renaissance alphabet patterns Monogram and frame pattern Alphabet patterns Appliqu alphabet patterns Greek alphabet patterns Embroidery patterns stored in the machine s memory USB media Computer USB 140 In the pattern type selection screen touch In the pattern list screen which appears next touch the desired pattern to select it E Pattern list screen m 1m t Mp RETURN M s EJee pea mo Pattern keys e Touch a pattern to display the following information of the pattern Vertical length of the pattern Horizontal width of the pattern Number of thread color changes e If there is more than one page touch a and x w until the desired page is displayed e To change the category touch rerunw to return to the pattern type selection screen e After selecting the pattern touch seu isea The selection of the pattern is confirmed and the pattern editing screen appears Embroidery patterns rmr aa This confirms the pattern selection Touch yy me s gt The pattern editing screen appears Frame patterns gt The list of embroidery patterns appears Select an embroidery pattern Touch the desired pattern gt The list of frame patterns appears From the upper tabs of the screen select the desired shape
8. 9 E PNE y oe iit Function While sewing embroidery touch this key for the Reserve Stop Machine to stop key prior to the next color beginning Enables the needle bar settings to Temporary manually be needle bar specified settings key Change the needle Hel bar settings from the screen without i ale the thread spools on the machine Switch spool key Touch this key to quit sewing and return to the embroidering settings screen Unlocks the machine so it can start sewing within 10 seconds When Unlock key this key is touched the start stop button flashes in green 78 Page p 128 p 130 p 100 DIGJEN Function Key Name 5 Touch a key to move the needle bar position to the selected needle bar number Use when Needle bar threading the needle key with the automatic needle threading mechanism Shows the color and the thread color name number for Thread color the thread on the set up display needle bar indicated on the key Thread the machine as indicated here Moves the needle forward or backward through the stitching Use this key in the following situations ifthe thread breaks or runs out while Forward embroidering Backward To restart sewing stitch key f rom the beginning To continue sewing after the machine was turned off Specifies the Maximum maximum sewing sewing speed speed key
9. e 7 T Using the Settings Key 203 BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE Changing the speaker volume The volume of operation sounds which are produced when a key is touched in a screen or a button is pressed in the operation panel and alarm sounds which indicate that an error has occurred can be changed The speaker volume can be set to OFF or a setting between 1 and 5 When OFF is selected no sound is produced from the speaker When the embroidery machine is purchased 5 is selected The speaker setting can be specified from page 4 5 of the settings screen Touch and to select the desired speaker volume i Speaker Ti Thread Sensor J Mouse Pointer 705 gt Check that the desired speaker volume is selected with the operation sound produced when a key is touched 204 Specifying thread sensor If thread sensor is set to OFF the machine does not stop until embroidering is finished even if the thread breaks or there is no more thread in the bobbin Set thread sensor to ON except when it is necessary to set it to OFF When the machine is purchased ON is selected The thread sensor can be specified from page 4 5 of the settings screen Touch on or OFF to select the desired setting d Speaker a OFF a Thread Sensor J Mouse Pointer NS Note Normally set thread sensor to ON When thread sensor is
10. 138 Concerning USB media 139 Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 140 General pattern selection 140 Embroidery patterns 000 141 Frame patterns eneen e 141 Monogram and frame designs 142 Alphabet patternS c nn 145 Floral alphabet patterns 148 Renaissance alphabet patterns 149 Appliqu alphabet ssecee 150 Greek alphabet patterns 151 Embroidery patterns stored in the machine MEMOTSY ccccceeeeeeeeeeees 151 Embroidery cards optional 152 Computer USB aaen 156 USB media aseenen n nen 160 Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing Screen 0 162 Combining patterns ssssssssssessssseee 162 Selecting the pattern to be edited 163 Moving a pattern eee 163 Flipping a pattern horizontally 164 Changing the size of a pattern 164 Rotating a pattern r r 166 Changing the text arrangement of a character 222 5 nn a 167 Changing the character spacing 167 Separating combined character patternS sseeneeneene ennn 168 Trimming the threads between Characters eeseeeeeae eeren e a 169 Changing the thread density only for some character and frame patternS eeeeneen aani nn 170 Specifying multi color text 170 Changing the colors of the pattern 171 Designing repeated patterns 172 Creating
11. 2 Change the size of the pattern e Rotate the mouse wheel away from you to shrink the pattern in the same way as when is touched e Rotate the mouse wheel toward you to enlarge the pattern in the same way as t x when is touched NE gn 125 9 mm 78 6 mm muer T 113 3mm 0 0mm 70 6 mm 0 0mm ma a ea CLOSE 84 E Rotating the pattern Refer to Adjusting the angle on page 97 and Rotating a pattern on page 166 ay Touch ror 2 Rotate the pattern e Rotate the mouse wheel away from you to rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the left in the same way as when is touched e Rotate the mouse wheel toward you to rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the right in the same way as when is touched Br 128gm A T 125 9 mm T 0 0mm 78 6mm 0 0mm loots voi pny hh AT 133 5 ome E 133 5 mm 0 0mm 84 0mm 0 0mm loots aots Garaa OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES This chapter provides explanations on operations other than those described in chapter 2 such as sewing a pattern with seven or more colors changing the needles and changing thread spools Changing the Need e ccscsssssssssssesssessnsssnssnsssseeseessseeessnnnnnnenntnattttannaaamamm 86 Replacing the needle c eceeeeeeeeerereeeeee44400e teeter 86 Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames
12. A i es na E Density key Bo Thread trim key ts Spacing key Function Flips the pattern being edited horizontally nets the density of the pattern that is being edited can only be used if an alphabet or frame pattern is selected pg Automaticll trim any excess thread jumps within the letters of alphabet pattern Changes the spacing between the characters in the alphabet pattern that is being edited Understanding the embroidering settings screen From this screen the entire pattern can be edited and embroidering settings can be specified In addition the embroidering position can be checked and a pattern can be saved for later use DTS 0 pray Function Key Name No Oo Shows the vertical 4 ome Co Elia Distante distance that the pattern Fom centai being combined edited vertical gt moved OO Shows the horizontal Distance distance that the pattern from center being combined edited horizontal is moved Omen Shows the rotation f Rotation jangle that the pattern being edited is rotated Shows the total number MNumberoi of thread color for the thread color Pattern that is being changes edited DIS EN Function Key Name BAI 125 9mm Shows the size of the gt 161 6mm embroidery pattern currently displayed in the pattern display area The top value shows the height and the bottom value shows the width If the Pa
13. English lt 4 gt hE Trip Count 000000000 E Total Count 000000000 X HH Trip Time OT h D KE Total Time 0000000f No KKK k 3 Version 1 0 4 CLOSE gt B Units of Measure Enables the units of measurements that appear in the screens to be changed Refer to page 205 LANGUAGES Enables the display language to be changed The keys and messages appear in the selected language Refer to page 205 The Total Count counter shows the total number of stitches sewn and the Trip Count counter show the number of stitches that have been sewn since the machine s last maintenance The Total Time counter shows the total amount of time that the machine has been used and the Trip Time counter shows the amount of time that the machine has been used since its last maintenance Use counters and as a standard for performing periodic maintenance and for receiving maintenance for the machine The No is the number for the embroidery machine 4 Version Shows the version of the software installed on this embroidery machine Refer to page 271 JE Note Check with your local authorized Brother dealer or at http solutions brother com for details on available updates Details of each of the settings are described in the following sections After specifying the desired settings touch to return to the screen that was displayed before the settings screen was
14. Depending on the design there is a preset number of letters however more than the preset number of letters can be entered If too many letters are selected touch to delete the letters If desired multiple letters can be selected to use these characters in the same way as any other alphabet pattern without creating a monogram With one character entered if necessary change the size of the character 7 es OG Cod nig A 5 Touch to change the size T Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 143 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS E Changing the size a After selecting the first character touch until the character is the desired size e The next character that is selected will have the new character size e The character size of all entered characters cannot be changed after the characters are combined The size of the entire pattern can be changed from the pattern editing screen O Touch s This confirms the character selection gt The pattern editing screen appears Next we will combine the letters with a frame O Touch ong war MAIN MULTI COLOR DENSITY C ARRAY SPACING 4 JEC y o00 oe ooo i gt The pattern type selection screen appears E Touch oe aa gt The design selection screen appears 144 Qm 6 gt B ARC gt The list of frame patterns appears Select a pattern Touc
15. EN addon 122 3 mm 0 0mm O e 144 4mm 0 0mm ON faoa ait Shows the angle of the pattern after a key is touched to change it e To return the pattern to its original angle touch presen If necessary touch the arrow keys to adjust the position of the pattern For more details refer to page 163 4 After making the desired changes touch CLOSE el oe gt The pattern editing screen appears again After changing the angle of the pattern check the icons for the embroidery frames that can be used and use only the indicated frames If a frame other than those indicated are used the presser foot may hit the embroidery frame and cause injuries gt Memo if tore in the embroidering settings screen is used the entire combined pattern can be rotated For details refer to Rotating the entire pattern on page 181 If the pattern is too large or the pattern is too close to the edge of the embroidery field all of the rotating options may not apply Changing the text arrangement of a character Characters can be arranged on a horizontal line on a slant or on an arc GD Touch hana SIZE ROTATE Se IE en E gt AN exo B alo 5 g SELECT CS o00 o a c e fefe a i ei we RIO m 000 9O Arranges the text on a straight line 2 Arranges the text on a slanted line Arranges th
16. 130 mm H x 180 mm W 5 1 8 inches H x 7 1 8 inches W Medium embroidery frame 100 mm H x 100 mm W 4 inches H x 4 inches W 40 mm H x 60 mm W 1 1 2 inches H x 2 3 8 inches W Small embroidery frame If embroidery frames other than the four included frames are used the embroidery frame may hit the presser foot and damage the machine or cause injury to the user JE Note The embroidery frame indicators show all embroidery frame sizes in which the embroidery pattern can be sewn Be sure to use an embroidery frame of the most suitable size If the embroidery frame that is too large is used the pattern may be misaligned or the fabric may pucker Refer to Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames on page 88 Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame 47 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL E Hooping fabric in the small embroidery frame The procedure for hooping fabric in the small embroidery frame is described below The same procedure is used to hoop the fabric in the medium embroidery frame For details on hooping fabric in the large embroidery frame and the extra large embroidery frame refer to Hooping the Fabric on page 91 6 Loosen the screw on the outer frame Screw Place the fabric with the right side up on top of the outer frame e The outer frame does not have a front or back side Either side can be used as the front 4 Press the inner frame into th
17. 5 0mm gt The pattern is deleted EE e To quit deleting the pattern touch cancer oY Note if multiple patterns are displayed only the pattern selected will be deleted Duplicated pattern JE Note if multiple patterns are displayed in the screen only the pattern selected using and is duplicated Move and edit each duplicated pattern individually 180 Editing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings Screen In the embroidering settings screen a single pattern can be edited if patterns were not combined or an entire combined pattern can be edited as a single pattern In addition the arrow keys can be used to move the pattern in the pattern editing screen or move the embroidery frame in the embroidering settings screen Touching these keys moves the embroidery frame If necessary touch the arrow keys to adjust Rotating the entire pattern the position of the embroidery frame For more details refer to page 96 The entire pattern can be rotated After making the desired changes touch CLOSE gt The embroidering settings screen appears again Enables the entire pattern to be rotated Enables the embroidery frame to be moved Touch this key to close this screen Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the desired angle For more details refer to page 166 Editing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings Screen
18. After selecting the pattern to be embroidered check which embroidery frames can be used to sew the pattern Select the appropriate frame and hoop the fabric and stabilizer in the embroidery frame Refer to Attaching Iron On Stabilizer Backing to Fabric on page 90 For precautions concerning the fabric refer to page 34 NS Note If the fabric is not taut the pattern may be misaligned or the fabric may pucker Follow the procedure described below to firmly stretch the fabric in the embroidery frame so that the fabric is not loose In addition be sure to work on a level surface when putting the fabric in the embroidery frame Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame Select an embroidery frame From the sizes of embroidery frames indicated in the screen select the embroidery frame that you wish to use Bee we Embroidery frames that can be used appear darker embroidery frames that cannot be used appear lighter __ gt Memo f the embroidery frame holder is not attached to the machine the embroidering area will not display the correct frame size Refer to page 49 E Embroidery frame types There are four sizes of embroidery frames included with this machine For details on the uses for each frame refer to Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames on page 88 Name Embroidering area Extra large embroidery frame 200 mm H x 300 mm W 7 7 8 inches H x 11 3 4 inches W
19. Inner frame Right side of fabric Top of inner and outer frames are even e Using the included disc shaped screwdriver firmly tighten the screw Disc shaped screwdriver Memo To correctly frame the fabric in the embroidery frame we recommend using a flat surface Hooping the Fabric 91 Press the inner frame into the outer frame Remove the embroidery sheet Gently stretch the fabric so that there are embroidery sheet with the marks that you no folds or wrinkles drew on the fabric lt P p Q far lt P ho far lt P p is fer Q i fer Q Em Q far i amp ia Q lt 9 _ fa fer z gt Q Q Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame Align the guidelines on the Guidelines Inner frame Using the embroidery sheet Sp nu o A EE oO ee 2 N lt mm oz Lo E O be sewn in the correct position use the guidelines on the embroidery sheet to accurately stretch the fabric in the frame In order to hoop the fabric so that the pattern will KD BERRY AOR N REAR a OOK KR x Wi AA Sy WOOK RSR g KY KRY ORY KK K XS 92 E Embroidering the corner of fabric Large small pieces of fabric When embroidering the corner of a piece of fabric use spray fabric adhesive to attac
20. Make sure that the needle is not lowered perunn mea fE x ez to f beyond the positioning click into the fabric gt The needle bar is unlocked I 1 tt Woe I I I S irie f iA L a y a ed ae f Adjusting the angle gt The needle and presser foot are locked in the down position Depending on the type of fabric being embroidered it may not be possible to stretch the fabric in the embroidery frame at the desired angle In this case adjust the angle of the pattern so that it is correctly positioned on the fabric Touch the arrow keys in the embroidery settings screen to move the embroidery frame so that the needle drop point is at the center of the area where you wish to ro Touch For embroider Gp e With a USB mouse your finger or the touch pen drag the pattern to move it Wy f e When specifying the starting of stitching align the needle drop point with the point specified as the starting of stitching For details on specifying the starting ending of stitching refer to page 123 The screen shown below appears Changing the Embroidering Position 97 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES 98 a D a RESET a D Example Original angle a ly Rotates 1 degree to the right Sud ly M 2 Rotates 10 degrees to the right Pod Ly Li i Rotates 90 degrees to the right pe Rotates 90 degrees to the le
21. Touch a previous or x next until the desired page is displayed C RETURN e anna a e To select a pattern group other than the embroidery patterns touch Return key The pattern type selection screen appears Current page number Total number of pages 4 Scroll key Touch a previous or Ly next to move one page at a time or touch anywhere on the bar to jump ahead for additional pages Touch the desired pattern For this example touch a x O gt oe gt The selected pattern appears in the pattern display area B gim Cot Gi 7 e After a aay is TEE the following appear Vertical length of the pattern Horizontal width of the pattern Number of thread color changes and the keys indicated by which can be used to change the pattern size or change the text arrangement of a character The functions that can be used differ depending on the type of pattern that is selected Refer to Changing the size of a pattern on page 164 If the wrong pattern was selected or you wish to select a different pattern touch the desired pattern Touch ser to display the next screen play This confirms the pattern selection gt The pattern editing screen appears Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 43 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL 4 Editing the Embroidery Pattern From this screen the pattern
22. For details on large size embroidery patterns refer to Sewing Large size Split Embroidery Patterns on page 214 e To add a pattern from the computer repeat step gt The following screen appears while data is written to the embroidery machine and the key for that pattern appears when writing is finished Connected to PC Do not disconnect the Added patterns 158 4 Touch B This confirms the pattern selection gt The pattern editing screen appears JE Note The pattern recalled from the computer is only temporarily written to the machine It is erased from the machine when the machine is turned off If you wish to keep the pattern store it in the machine Refer to Machine s memory on page 187 E If the desired pattern cannot be recalled When recalling pattern data from the computer the data is not taken directly from the computer Instead the pattern data is temporarily written to the machine and that written pattern data is recalled A total of about 3 MB of embroidery patterns can be saved in the Removable Disk Pattern data cannot be recalled if that data amount is exceeded am D GO ial Q bd MORI TAJI DST DST Pa B Shows the amount of free space in the USB area of the machine If pattern data with this size is added it can be recalled temporarily written To recall a patter
23. H x 300 mm W approx 7 7 8 inches H x 11 3 4 inches W cannot be used All designs must be within the 200mm H x 300mm W approx 7 7 8 inches H x 11 3 4 inches W design field size For more details refer to page 156 e pes files saved with the number of stitches or the number of colors exceeding the specified limits cannot be displayed The combined design can not exceed a maximum number of 500 000 stitches or a maximum number of 125 color changes Above numbers are approximate depending on the overall size of the design Use one of our design software programs to edit the embroidery pattern so that it meets these specifications e Do not create folders in Removable disk on a computer If embroidery data is stored in a folder in Removable disk that embroidery data cannot be retrieved by the machine E Tajima dst embroidery data e dst data is displayed in the pattern list screen by their file names The actual image cannot be displayed Only the first eight characters of the file name can be displayed e Since Tajima dst data does not contain specific thread color information it is displayed with our default thread color sequence Check the preview and change the thread colors as desired For more details refer to page 220 DST Precautions 137 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS aT rademarks Secure Digital SD Card is a registered trademark or a trademark of SD Card Association CompactF
24. Operation Manual Embroidery Machine Product Code 884 T09 O gt a Be sure to read this manual and the addendum before using the machine ogg We recommend that you keep these documents nearby for future reference Pee SO FlashFX is a registered trademark of Datalight Inc FlashFX Copyright 1998 2007 Datalight Inc U S Patent Office 5 860 082 6 260 156 FlashFX Pro is a trademark of Datalight Inc Datalight is a registered trademark of Datalight Inc Copyright 1989 2007 Datalight Inc All Rights Reserved Video powered by Mobiclip encoding and playback technology mone IMPORTANT READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING COPYING INSTALLING OR USING By downloading copying installing or using the software you agree to this license If you do not agree to this license do not download install copy or use the software Intel License Agreement For Open Source Computer Vision Library Copyright 2000 Intel Corporation all rights reserved Third party copyrights are property of their respective owners Redistribution and use in source and binary forms with or without modification are permitted provided that the following conditions are met e Redistribution s of source code must retain the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer e Redistribution s in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclai
25. The needle is touching the needle plate Needle plate hole 3 Needle touching hole The presser foot is set too high and not correctly positioned The needle hits touches the presser foot The area around the embroidery foot hole is damaged Scratches Burrs Using a weak thread like a metallic thread Replace the needle with a new one Replace the needle plate or consult your nearest authorized dealer Consult your nearest authorized dealer Consult your nearest authorized dealer Replace the presser foot Consult your nearest authorized dealer Slow down the machine sewing speed Troubleshooting 255 APPENDIX Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Page Sliding surface on hook is not smooth There are burns on it Consult your nearest authorized dealer Hook race area Remove the loose thread If the thread is tangled in the hook p 245 clean the hook The play between the hook and Consult your nearest the race is too much authorized dealer The hook does not rotate Remove lint clean and apply 9 245 250 smoothly oil The space between the hook stopper and the hook cannot be adjusted The upper thread is not threaded correctly The thread is loose in the hook area Consult your nearest authorized dealer Pull the upper thread by hand from below the presser foot and check that the thread moves smoothly If the thread does not move smoothly
26. Unless the machine is unlocked it cannot start sewing If the embroidery machine is not started within 10 seconds after unlocking it it automatically returns to being locked The start stop button shows whether or not the embroidery machine is locked If the start stop button lights up in red the machine is locked If the start stop button flashes in green the machine is unlocked gt The start stop button begins flashing in Starting embroidering green and the embroidery machine can be started Sy e If the start stop button is not pressed within WS Note 10 seconds after unlocking the embroidery Make sure that there are no objects within machine the machine becomes locked the moving area of the embroidery frame again If the embroidery frame hits another object the pattern may become misaligned Touch to unlock the embroidery machine 2mm rm a EmA eRe m em Ct E am O min 0 0 O min ff 3 min C 5 y 1000 z 3min a e RESERVE as HE a2 LIME Se a YELLOW MOSS GREEN MOSS GREEN 2 a4 a3 ORANGE G3 pep ORANGE RED a4 YELLOW O15 A El men ma Tie na Sewing the Embroidery 63 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL Press the start stop button Press the start stop button while it is flashing in green If the start stop button returns to being lit in red perform this procedure again from step gt The start stop button lights up in gree
27. e Check that the needle drop point is positioned where stitches have already been sewn Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machine 111 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES Adjusting the Thread Tension The following procedure describes how to adjust the thread tension if the correct thread tension as described on page 67 was not used After adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread adjust the tension of the upper thread for each needle bar NS Note Be sure to check the tension of the bobbin thread each time that the bobbin is changed Depending on the bobbin thread type and whether a prewound bobbin is used the tension of the bobbin thread may differ For example when replacing an empty prewound bobbin with one of the same type be sure to check the tension of the bobbin thread and adjust the tension if necessary Be sure to adjust the tension of the bobbin thread before adjusting the tension of the upper thread As shown in the illustration hold the bobbin case against a smooth vertical surface Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread Tie the included weight to the end of the thread extending from the bobbin case e f the thread with the weight attached is ave slowly pulled out the thread tension is 3 Note correct Use the included standard screwdriver to turn the tension adjusting screw and adjust the thread tension Different weights are used to adjust pre wound bobbins and metal bobbins Pre wound
28. frame Embroidery frames with an embroidering area smaller than the pattern Patterns that extend out of the embroidering area of the frame In either of these cases a message appears on the embroidery machine warning that the embroidery frame must be changed Change to a larger embroidery frame 94 E Moving to the correct position If the center of the embroidery frame is at the needle drop point in the embroidering area the embroidery frame is correctly positioned in other words at the starting position before embroidering If the embroidery frame is changed the next frame that is installed will not be correctly positioned For example if the extra large embroidery frame is replaced with the small frame the following will occur Center of embroidery frame at the correct position 2 Needle position when the embroidery frame is replaced In order to correct the misalignment of this embroidery frame the embroidery frame automatically moves to the correct position when any of the following are performed e The embroidery machine is turned on The embroidery frame will move e The embroidering settings screen is displayed The embroidery frame will not move if it is correctly positioned If the pattern extends out of the embroidering area for the frame a message appears indicating that the embroidery frame should be replaced Either replace the embroidery frame or return to the pattern
29. gt 0 0mm 5 1 ofa gt o a 0 jg o o a Kelsie Appliqu NS Note If the size or sewing position of the straight stitched frame pattern is changed be sure to change the size or sewing position of the satin stitched frame pattern in the same way 212 Using a frame pattern to create appliques 2 There is another way of sewing appliqu s With this method there is no need to change the fabric in the embroidery frame The appliqu can be created by sewing two frame patterns of the same size and shape one sewn with straight stitches and the other sewn with satin stitches Select a frame pattern sewn with straight stitches to embroider onto the base fabric Bi seem CCED oe 64 2mm 0 0mm 0 77 0mm gt 0 0mm 2 olelsle 2 lol ofa OOO Ejoj is Fjo Place the appliqu fabric over the embroidery sewn in step Make sure that the area surrounded by the stitching is not larger than the area of the appliqu fabric Embroider over the appliqu fabric using the Mz same frame pattern AS Note If the size or sewing position of the straight stitched frame pattern is changed be sure to change the size or sewing position of the satin stitched frame pattern in the same way Attach the embroidery frame removed in e Be su
30. panel Card reader holder Embroidery card reader Indicator ST A ee Card reader cable Aet AN N Z Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 153 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS 5 154 Wind the card reader cable around the E Removing the embroidery card reader from the hooks on the back of the operation panel machine and then plug the card reader cable into the USB port e The touch pen can be stored in the touch pen holder on the card reader holder Remove the card reader cable from the hooks on the operation panel Hooks Touch pen gt Cable Touch pen holder 3 USB port oe Hooks While pressing in the tab on the card reader holder with your finger pull the card reader holder up to remove it from the operation gt Memo ___ panel For details on recalling an embroidery pattern from an embroidery card refer to About embroidery cards optional on page 152 and Using embroidery card reader without the card reader holder on page 155 Tab Remove the embroidery card reader and touch pen from the card reader holder If desired store the touch pen in the touch pen holder on the operation panel E Using embroidery card reader without the card Insert the embroidery card so that the end with reader holder a printed arrow is facing up When not using the embroidery card reader often carefully support the embroidery card reader near
31. 167 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS Ti crose ABG e Specifies that all of the characters in a word selected will be spaced equally Separates characters to be spaced and positioned individually 3 Increases the space between characters equally Decreases the space between characters equally Touch this key to close this screen Moves the pattern in the direction of the arrow on the key Selects the standard character spacing original character spacing Touch the keys to adjust the characters to the desired spacing Each touch of a key slightly increases or decreases the character spacing e To return the characters to their original spacing touch ABS If necessary touch the arrow keys to adjust the position of the pattern For more details refer to page 163 After making the desired changes touch CLOSE 168 Separating combined character patterns Combined character patterns can be separated to adjust the character spacing or to separately edit the patterns after all character have been entered GD Touch ro s z orare AN peen LTI AR nme eao E o i z MU co E i 2 Touch a ae ma l Aw m Sam LCE Table 36 1 mm 0 0mm 91 5mm gt 0 0mm gt The key appears as Rec Use E2 to select where the pattern is to be separated and then
32. 2 inches through the opening in the tension adjusting spring About 50 mm 2 inches Installing the Bobbin 37 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL 2 Turning ON the Machine Connect the power supply cord and then turn on the embroidery machine For precautions concerning the power supply refer to page 32 Plug the power supply cord into the machine Insert the plug of the power supply cord into a household electrical outlet Switch on the main power switch on the back of the machine to I gt The LCD screen comes on When the machine is turned on the opening movie is played Touch anywhere on the screen to display the message below 38 O Touch Keep your hands etc away from the gt The pattern type selection screen appears and the start stop button lights up in red The carriage moves to its initial position e If the number 1 needle bar is not already at the embroidering position the needle bar case moves and the number 1 needle bar moves to the embroidering position CAUTION Make sure to keep your hands and other items away from the carriage in order to prevent any injuries gt Memo If the machine is turned off in the middle of embroidering the machine will automatically save the design position when turned on again At that time you will be asked if you wish to continue embroidering or begin a new operation Refer to Resume Embroidering A
33. DELETE a eiee 5 nmn T Select the direction in which the pattern will be repeated Use to repeat the pattern on top and BI 300 CCE to repeat the pattern at the bottom e To delete the top pattern touch e To delete the bottom pattern touch 23 3 mm Bx 0 0mm 36 4mm Set 0 0mm AT 23 2 gl i A mi 22m i f 23 3mm E 0 0mm 36 4mm GE 0 0mm BI 3m 23 3mm H 0 0mm fet 0 0mm 4 Adjust the spacing of the repeated pattern e To widen spacing touch e To tighten spacing touch Biss Cb a Horizontal direction Vertical direction Repeating and deleting horizontal keys 4 Repeating and deleting vertical keys Spacing keys gt The pattern direction indicator will change depending on the direction selected See ee alas ce Touch mam to change a repeated pattern back to one single pattern gt Memo You can only adjust the spacing of patterns included in the red frame Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing Screen 173 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS Complete repeated patterns by repeating steps through After making the desired changes touch CLOSE The pattern editing screen appears again gt Memo When there are two or more patterns all patterns will be grouped together as one pattern
34. E Deleting embroidery data Touch the key for the desired pattern From this screen the embroidery data stored on Touch iaietuintotheoneinal the USB media can be organized by deleting unnecessary data After selecting the pattern that you wish to delete touch to display the screen E reer shown below __ EVERYP 1 mao A screen OK to delete the selected pattern e i CA A v gt The selected pattern appears in the pattern O as wE O display area Deletes the data then returns to the screen with no pattern selected BI 5 5mm CCO Does not delete the data then returns to the 90 6mm W screen before was touched NS Note n i To delete the USB media pattern data 0 6mm gt 0 0mm delete it from the machine This will delete E E raer design data completely eee Se cua rerun omre 147 29 ee Wi 7 This confirms the pattern selection Shows the amount of memory used by selected gt The pattern editing screen appears pattern 2 Shows the amount of free space in the USB media Mz 3 Touch this key to delete the selected pattern ANS Note gt If the wrong pattern was selected or you Do not unplug the USB media or CD wish to select a different pattern touch the while a pattern is being read or deleted key for the desired pattern otherwise the USB media may be damaged or data may be lost In addition do not u
35. Selup and Tans POMMIMS precattiolNS sanina niaan aaa aa a NAN EAREN RRAN 24 STEM NOC AO Miss ears de tiaan E EE EEE ENSE EEEE EET EE EEEE E AEA 23 SE UI LING INA MINS A E E E E E EN E E EE A E EE E 26 Adjusting the operation panel OSIU OMesassccpecndtneanensdassaedesetee nenbeanenctubseaysiasadacoanodetarensotadnccdutadsteeeies TESE 7 Preparing the thread puide ASS ITN ox ceca acerca care ease ences pace eda acaceee pace e tae sacar aaa accessory 28 POSIUG MINIS TG SOON StAING erien EEA EE ES E r 29 Attaching the smbroidery tame WON CF sosirsnssssaaser nenn e ea naan EE inan i aan SESS 29 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL 31 Operating PrecatliO MSas a 32 Power supply precautoNS sispann RA N Ae EAEAN AE Eae SiE 32 Needte precaution esris a a E a a AASE N aaa EEA E A AR E RAE 33 Checking Ne TC CONS cirese EE E E AE N E a 33 BOBNI ORE CALILIC INS nenio e a Aaa a a e aE AO 33 Upper thread recommendations nascsascacsdeccevecetsnntanmsehansasesnenaatanws qhasonessaananmaumeaaaceasadoaeasdaaeatenteanartataeadacens 34 Fapnie recommend atO aa a E EEE AE aa ara EEA EE AE 34 Display recommendations xicsscrisenseestnnsesawactetavaetegssearsesstee S ear eis oedema 34 BASIC PU OC COU CS oxen castunsacepsvshosccseescscsacsoasencuusseounessensacenesepoeniacessseeoseuesennisesenateveseseonse eons 35 Installing the Bobbin ssscscereasccncdies ices seidceneeiedscecnnal ddeeesivescoiedetccadedaausseieiecdeniedassbeesdserseouse 36 REMOVING Me pobbi CASO se cies cece tie sstantsteeia s
36. Touch to display the embroidering screen and then touch WWE and press the start stop button Repeatedly sewing a pattern along a diagonal Example At bin At do kt P Specify the upper left corner as the starting position and the lower right corner as the ending position Touch in the embroidering settings screen to display the starting ending position settings screen E nm sewn For the starting position touch so that it changes to For the ending position touch so that it changes to Touch forosez to close the starting ending position settings screen 124 Starting position Ending position After embroidering is finished the machine stops at the lower left corner of the pattern Touch and repeat steps and three times JE Note f the next embroidery pattern of the series will be stitched outside the embroidery field the following screen will appear Rehoop the fabric to continue to repeat the sewing pattern Touch and repeat steps O and Impossible to set the start amp the end gt Memo If the starting position and ending position settings are changed instead of sewing the patterns in a fixed direction various pattern designs are possible gr gr A P a Embroidering linked characters Follow the procedure described below to embroider linked characters in a single row when the pattern ex
37. beginning of sewing after the thread trim Touch so that it changes to Touch or to select the desired setting e Each touch of the key turns the setting either on or off Ss Automatic lock stitch setting turned on gt Memo Automatic lock stitch setting turned off If the first stitch length is less than 0 8 mm the lock stitch won t be inserted If Thread Trimming is set OFF in setting screen the lock stitch won t be inserted refer to page 199 122 E Specifying that lock stitches be sewn before the thread is trimmed Touch so that it changes to Touch or to select the desired setting MEMORY a e Each touch of the key turns the setting either on or off Ss Automatic lock stitch setting turned on gt Memo The automatic lock stitch setting stays the same until the key is touched to turn it off The setting specified before the machine is turned off remains selected the next time that the machine is turned on if Thread Trimming is set OFF in setting screen the lock stitch won t be inserted refer to page 199 mht ike Automatic lock stitch setting turned off Starting Ending Position Settings The machine can set the start point and the ending point separately from the 9 points of the pattern Those are upper left corner upper center upper right corner center left center center center right lower left corner lower cen
38. frequently rotated and that threads are not left in the same place for an extremely long time Choice of thread is a major factor in improving production time The thread run ability strength consistency and weight all affect output These qualities determine how well the machine will sew and the number of thread breaks during sewing Thread breaks have an important influence on production Each thread break reduces output by at least 0 07 a day 7 5 hours assuming that it takes 20 seconds to rethread a needle For every reduction of 14 thread breaks per a day output can be improved by more than 1 0 Creating Beautiful Embroidery 221 APPENDIX Stabilizers backing Backing and topping serve to stabilize and support the product being embroidered so the stitches can be sewn with the least amount of interference or instability They serve as stabilizers for your embroidery work Without the proper type of stabilizer the fabric may move too much within the embroidery frame causing poor alignment of the embroidery At times topping will be required in order to manage fabrics with a pile like surface such as towels corduroy and pique knit There are many types of backing and toppings with various weights for the various fabrics that you may be sewing There are four types of stabilizers backing that can be used in embroidery cut away tear away water soluble and self adhesive In these four types various weights
39. or lint high temperatures high humidity severe temperature fluctuations or strong magnetic forces such as from speakers e While embroidery data is being recalled from the USB media do not allow the machine to be exposed to vibrations or impacts and do not attempt to remove the USB media from the machine e Some USB media may not be usable with this machine Please visit our web site for more details e Only remove USB media while an access lamp on the USB media is not flashing refer to page 160 e For additional information refer to the instruction manual included with the USB media that you have purchased e Do not unplug a USB device media from this machine immediately after it has been plugged in Be sure to wait at least 5 seconds before unplugging the USB device media Precautions 139 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS Selecting an Embroidery Pattern Various embroidery patterns are built into this machine Other than the built in patterns various other patterns can be selected from embroidery cards optional and from the computer gt Memo Refer to page 152 about recalling the embroidery pattern from the embroidery cards optional General pattern selection The procedure for selecting a pattern differs depending on the type of pattern however the general procedure for selecting a pattern is described below the key for the desired category E Pattern type selection screen mt coe ola
40. setting and ERROR appears on the screen Touch the crosses again starting from 1 to 5 Be sure to use the included touch pen to adjust the touch panel Do not use a mechanical pencil screwdriver or any e Continue touching the touch panel until the screen shown below appears other hard or sharp object Do not e The start stop button is red apply pressure to the LCD screen display otherwise damage to the gt The adjustments screen appears display may result After making the necessary touch panel adjustment SUCCESS will show on the screen 3 Note If the keys still do not respond even after the touch panel is adjusted or if the touch panel cannot be adjusted contact your nearest authorized dealer 4 Turn the machine off and on again Troubleshooting 269 APPENDIX Specifications Embroidery machine specifications Item Weight Machine size Sewing speed Hook Type Hook size Needle Number of needle Thread tension Cap sewing Tubular sewing Thread trimming Thread breakage sensor Automatic needle threader Communication with PC Data storage Specification 37 kg 81 Ib 512 W x 589 D x 586 H mm 20 5 32 W x 23 3 16 D x 23 1 16 H inches Maximum Tubular 1 000 spm Cap 600 spm Speed range Max 1 000 spm Min 400 spm Normal size Type L Option 60 mm H x 130 mm W 2 3 8 inches H x 5 1 8 inches W 4 frames avail
41. stitching are necessary E Continuing embroidering To sew the same pattern again touch sewna Stopping embroidering I 232 CCo oo The machine can be stopped during sewing E Temporarily pausing oom GD Press the start stop button gt The embroidering screen appears so the same pattern can be sewn again gt The machine stops and the start stop button lights up in red e The thread is not trimmed e To continue sewing after checking that the upper thread is taut touch the unlock key and then press the start stop button gt Memo f the Reserve Stop key is touched while embroidery is being sewn the machine stops before sewing for the next color begins Refer to Stopping the machine at the next color change on page 128 gt The pattern type selection screen appears Jk Before starting to sew the machine can be NS Note set to stop at any thread color change Automatic Lock stitching can be set so that Refer to Specifying pause locations it is sewn at the beginning of the before embroidering on page 128 embroidery when starting to sew after changing thread colors and when trimming the thread Refer to Automatic Lock Stitch Setting on page 122 The sewing speed can be changed even while the pattern is being sewn Refer to Maximum Sewing Speed Setting on page 127 Sewing the Embroidery 65
42. stretched when the embroidery frame is moving es Changing the Embroidering Position 99 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES Switching the Thread Colors on the Screen If a thread color on the spool stand is different than the needle position thread color on the screen the thread colors on the screen can be switched to match the spool stand thread color position D Touch tn e To cancel the selection touch the same needle number again B Beem C E e ga gSa ia O min 0 0 Omin ogee Ons Caen O o0 Zame ra LIME GREEN oi MOSS GREEN E ORANGE a3 RED a4 YELLOW os ms a NE rS i Iii gt The spool selection screen appears Touch Gea aen to switch the two thread colors Touch the number of the first needle bar that will be switched Bi 22mm e To cancel the selection touch the same needle number again mg Co Da ite ihe oe Os Jm Eae After making the desired changes touch CLOSE Touch the number of the other needle bar that will be switched The two needle numbers are connected with an arrow 100 Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or More Colors When embroidering a pattern that uses seven or more thread colors it is necessary to change the thread spools When changing the thread spools instruction to change the thread spools will appear
43. with the pins on the thread guide aligned with the notches on the sides of the hole Pins on thread guide Notches on hole for thread guide Hole for thread guide e Firmly insert the thread guide as far as possible and make sure that it is secure Connecting the AC adapter Insert the plug of the power supply cord into the AC adapter se Plug the cord on the AC adapter into the DC input connector of the bobbin winder and then insert the plug of the power supply cord into a household electrical outlet e Be sure to firmly insert the plug on the AC adapter into the DC input connector of the bobbin winder CAUTION Be sure to use the included AC adapter Using any other AC adapter may result in damage Before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter be sure that the unit is not operating After using the bobbin winder disconnect it from the electrical outlet Using the Optional Bobbin Winder 241 APPENDIX Winding the bobbin NS Note Prepare the bobbin and the spool of bobbin thread s a sre a le Ta a Use cotton or spun polyester bobbin thread from ee nO O 74 dtex 2 to 100 dtex 2 onto the spool pin Also use the included spool cap to keep the small spool stable Pass the thread through the hole in the left of the thread guide toward the front of the winder Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft and set the bobbin on the sha
44. 151 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS o iC eG Embroidery cards optional E About embroidery cards optional e Use only embroidery cards manufactured for this machine Using unauthorized cards may cause your machine to operate meee yi incorrectly lien eaae e Embroidery cards sold in foreign countries cannot be used with this machine e Store embroidery cards in the hard case E About embroidery card reader optional and USB card writer module e Use only an embroidery card Reader designed for this machine Using an unauthorized embroidery card Reader may cause your machine to operate incorrectly Shows the amount of memory used by selected pattern 2 Shows the amount of free space in the machine s memory Ms 3 Touch this key to delete the selected pattern J Note from the memory If the wrong pattern was selected or you Embroidery patterns cannot be saved from wish to select a different pattern touch the the machine to an embroidery card key for the desired pattern inserted into a connected USB card writer module E Deleting embroidery data From this screen the embroidery data stored in the machine s memory can be organized by deleting unnecessary data If you have purchased the PE DESIGN Ver5 or later PE DESIGN Lite or PED BASIC you can plug the included USB card writer module After selecting the pattern that you wish to into the machine as an embroide
45. 51 Temporarily stopping to check the area 51 Continuing to the embroidering screen 52 10 Upper Threading seeeeee 53 Checking the needle bars and thread COIOSMS c0secenseen eee ee een 53 Upper threading ee deee 55 Threading the needle aaa 59 11 Sewing the Embroidery 63 Starting embroidering saae 63 Stopping embroidering ma e 65 12 Checking the Thread Tension 67 13 Removing the Embroidery Frame and Fabric sssssessssssseees 68 Removing the embroidery frame 68 Removing the fabric a 68 14 Turning OFF the Machine 69 Screen Quick Reference Guide 70 Key displays enseuneneene erene ee 70 Common screen Controls eeeeeseeeneeeneeeee 70 Understanding the pattern type selection SCTEEN eenseeeseeneennanenenna rnn na Zi Understanding the pattern list screen 72 Understanding the pattern editing SCFEEN 2000ce0 000 e es et ann nn 73 Understanding the embroidering settings SCTEEN neseessesenenaennneo e aena 75 Understanding the embroidering screen 77 When You Have a Question This May Help You sessceeeeeeeeeeene EEE 79 TECHNICAL TERMS 79 PATTERNS ssssesseneaeeeenen a aa 79 EMBROIDERING 00 2 2syseeeeeee 79 USB connectivity e e eee a 80 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL Operating Precautions The necessary points to ensure the correct operation of this machine are described below Powe
46. B 2 234 1 min ON i 3min 5 4000 3min RED a4 MOSS GREEN ORANGE Gal Gs DAES n o Lock gt The temporary needle bar setting screen appears B dja lilies Only the needle bar number changes to indicate the selected needle bar gt Embroidering continues with the specified needle bar 130 gt Memo Temporary needle bar setting only applies until the next color change If the pattern contains another area with the same color or when the same pattern is sewn the next time the area is sewn with the original color The thread color needle bar can be changed with this procedure even when the machine has been stopped with a specified pause or at the time of spool change If the start stop button was pressed to stop the machine while an area was being sewn a temporary needle bar setting cannot be applied The thread color needle bar cannot be changed in the middle of an area that is being sewn Uninterrupted embroidering using a single color A selected pattern can be stitched out in one color instead of multicolor The machine will hesitate but not stop between color steps and then continue till the pattern is completed Touch the key for the needle bar threaded with the thread you wish to embroider uninterruptedly RESERVE la STOP LIME GREEN Oi MOSS GREEN E ORANGE p3 RED a4 YELLOW 5 2 Touch gt
47. EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL E Resume sewing after the machine was turned off D Press the start stop button gt The embroidery machine stops and the start stop button lights up in red e The thread is not trimmed Touch to unlock the embroidery machine Press the thread trimming button gt The bobbin and upper threads are trimmed e Before turning off the embroidery machine be sure to trim the threads 66 a Set the main power switch to O oS gt The embroidery machine is turned off and the display and the start stop button indicator go off e Sewing can resume after the embroidery machine is turned on again Back up several stitches to overlap the stitching For details refer to Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machine on page 110 gt Memo The machine can be stopped at any time even while it is embroidering however if the machine is stopped when the thread color is changed it is not necessary to go back through the stitching when embroidering is continued The machine can be set to stop when the thread color is changed For details refer to Specifying pause locations before embroidering on page 128 If the thread breaks while sewing If a problem occurs while sewing such as if the thread breaks the machine stops automatically Re thread the broken thread back up several stitches and then continue sewing For d
48. Frame on less such as sun visors and children s hats In addition page 225 these cannot be used with hats that have a brim longer than 80 mm 3 1 8 inches 50 mm H x 130 mm W Visit your 2 inches H x 5 1 8 inches W nearest Use when embroidering caps authorized Baseball golf caps tulip hats and bucket hats can be dealer embroidered with these frames These frames cannot be used with hats having a front area of 50 mm 2 inches or less such as sun visors and children s hats In addition these cannot be used with hats that have a brim longer than 80 mm 3 1 8 inches 80 mm H x 90 mm W Visit your 3 inches H x 3 1 2 inches W nearest Use when embroidering tubular and curved fabric such as o shirt sleeves and trousers ealer Cap frame optional N Note The embroidery frame indicators show all embroidery frame sizes in which the embroidery pattern can be sewn Be sure to use an embroidery frame of the most suitable size If the embroidery frame that is too large is used the pattern may be misaligned or the fabric may pucker Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames 89 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES Attaching Iron On Stabilizer Backing to Fabric In order to prevent shrinkage of the stitching or misaligned patterns we recommend that iron on stabilizer backing be used for embroidering CAUTION When embroidering on thin or stretch fabrics fabrics with a coarse weave or fabrics t
49. LIGHT LILAC 3 Needle bar 3 i aa memo Qe Needle bar6 wsom voru orn a2 Needle bar 2 BLUE gh oo Change thread spools here ene DARK BROWN 3 Needle bar 3 76 at FRESH GREEN 1 CREAM BROWN FRESH GREEN Os a2 CLAY BROWN Os cav anown SORLOWER CORNFLOWER aa DARK BROWN s Needle bar 3 paadi Since the thread colors on needle bars 1 2 and 5 will be used again after the thread spools are changed they will not be replaced However different colors are assigned to the other needle bars Checking if thread spool changes are necessary When selecting a pattern the number of thread changes can be viewed however which thread colors are used in the pattern cannot be checked on this screen Whether or not and when thread spools will need to be changed can be checked with the following indicators E Time until the spools must be changed This indicator shows the amount of time until the next spool change and the current sewing time When the embroidering screen is displayed if a length of time appears here at least one spool change will be required ee Tes aim o 3 3 Cama a6 RESERVE os Sos Jo Z a1 LIME GREEN a2 MOSS GREEN a3 ORANGE wn 3 E LIME GREEN a m E o MOSS GREEN L___J RED ai 82 ORANGE a3 B 4 os YELLOW RETURN BMB il Current sewing time Time until the spools must
50. Note it is recommended to finish combining and editing the pattern before selecting the basting setting If the pattern is edited after selecting the basting setting the basting Se sf A and pattern may become misaligned and a the basting under the pattern may be difficult to remove after embroidering is complete EEEE AOD Touch B and then display page 2 5 e6 aw of the settings screen o Use and to specify the distance res es e 3 to select the basting setting ae from the pattern to the basting stitching Thread Trimming DST Setting 3 moved t to to the center co selecting the basting setting move the pattern to the desired position E Short Stitch Delete Mmm HE amp Wy Standard Tail T E Basting Distance GH mr Appliqu Distance g J e To cancel the setting touch i atl hack ON gt Basting is added to the beginning of the sewing order O Touch fsewnaj sewna to continue to the embroidering screen Ann z eee Touch and then press the start gt Memo stop button to begin embroidering The higher the setting the farther the basting is from the pattern The setting remains selected even if the machine is turned off When embroidering is finished remove the basting stitching Touch to return to the embroidering settings screen 116 Creating an Appliqu Piece Appli
51. Positioning touched the sewing the entire pattern eee Ao th including all patterns is position Is moved to the center of the shown ae embroidering area Shows the sizes of embroidery frames that Selects the pattern that can be used to sew the embroidery pattern currently displayed in the pattern display area is being edited when Embroidery frame indicators the embroidery pattern Pattern consists of ma e selection patterns that have been combined Shows the vertical Finish editing and length of the pattern E a to the Size __ that is being edited embroidering settings vertical screen Shows the horizontal Size width of the pattern that horizontal S being edited Screen Quick Reference Guide 73 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL CED a 125 9 mm 78 6mm 2 ewer SS BREE gt ies as ay gt DIGJEN l Function a AEUIS Rotates the pattern that is being edited Rotate rat Changes the size of the pattern that is being Size mi edited Enables the thread MULTI color of each character in an alphabet pattern to be changed can n be used when an alphabet is selected Changes the orientation of the characters in the alphabet pattern that is being edited Changes the color of the pattern ane thread color Makes and edits a repeating pattern Duplicates the pattern 74 DI EN
52. Reserved Needle WHITE lt MERT ap YELLOW oss creen 2 3 ORANGE 5 RED 4 LDD ee BEES Bee 74 walle gt The color selected in step is specified The selected color of thread and the anchor appear on the spool E Cancelling the setting To change the setting first cancel it and then select the new setting oo Touch 2 3 4 5 or forthe number of the needle bar whose setting you wish to cancel Ch Reserved Needle WHITE 6 i YELLOW 5 RED 4 3 ANGE Indicates the number of the selected needle bar 2 Touch BESET m oO WHITE 6 0 a e YELLOW 5 ja B 2 oss cre RED 4 a 3 CUSTOM THREAD G TABLE RA Reserved Needle ORANGE ka 2 3 4 maiae The anchor disappears from the thread spool gt This cancels the manual needle bar setting Reserved Needle Bar Settings 133 EMBROIDBRING SETTINGS mmm 134 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS This chapter provides details on selecting editing and saving embroidery patterns Precautions 000200s00sn 136 Concerning embroidery data 136 Concerning optional embroidery cards
53. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine A DA N G E R To reduce the risk of electric shock 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using when cleaning when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual or if you are leaving the machine unattended AWA R N i N G To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when lubricating it or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the operation manual e To unplug the machine switch the machine to the symbol O position to turn it off then grasp the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet Do not pull on the cord e Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet Do not use an extension cord e Always unplug your machine if the power is cut 3 Electrical Hazards e This machine should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label Do not connect it to a DC power source or inverter If you are not sure what kind of power source you have contact a qualified electrician e This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only 4 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or water is spilled on the unit Return the machine to the near
54. The temporary needle bar setting screen appears Touch for the multicolor steps to become shaded and the selected pattern will embroider in a single color instead of changing the thread while embroidering ae LIME GREEN MOSS GREEN ORANGE RED gt Memo If you touch any key of the needle bar number above the temporary needle bar setting will be activated Refer to page 130 e Touch again to return to the pattern s original settings 4 Touch as LIME GREEN MOSS GREEN ORANGE RED YELLOW gt Memo Even if uninterrupted embroidering has been set the DST thread trimming function can be used refer to page 199 You can select the needle bar on the embroidering screen even after touching in step After finishing the embroidery uninterrupted embroidery will be canceled Temporary Needle Bar Setting 131 SNA 151 0 B INL irs ot INL Ors Reserved Needle Bar Settings Normally the machine automatically assigns thread colors to the needle bars however a specific thread color can be manually assigned to a certain needle bar If a needle bar is specified that needle bar is removed from the machine s automatic assignments and the specified color remains assigned to it By specifically assigning often used thread colors to certain needle bars the trouble of changing the thread spools
55. Their Functions 21 GETTING READY Accessories The accessories listed below are included with this machine Make sure to use the accessories designed for this machine Included accessories After opening the box check that the following accessories are included If any item is missing or damaged contact your authorized dealer Part Name Part Code Part Code 1 Accessory case XC6482 051 2 Needle set x 2 XC6469 001 aaen sheet Gai large 200 5 E 300 mm W 7 N XC5704 051 roe x 11 3 4 ao 3 Prewound bobbin x 6 XC6368 051 eo sheet arge 130 mm 4 Spool net x 6 34455 000 26 H x 180 mm W 5 vi inches XC5721 051 XFH967001 x 7 1 8 inches W j XC1807 121 Sa sheet rei 100 weezer e fochen l XA9 940 051 9 Needle changing tool Threader XF2212 001 jt x 60 mm W AG 1 2 inches H XC5761 051 Needle plate spacer XC6499 151 x 23 8 inches W W m C11 Phillips screwdriver XC6543 051 12 Standard screwdriver X55468 051 30 Quick reference guide ee a 73 Allen screwdriver XC5159 051 31 Operation Manual Addendum XF2142 001 14 Offset screwdriver XC6545 051 EAT mere a 15 Disc shaped screwdriver XC1074 051 16 Wrench 13 x 10 XC6159 051 34 Card reader holder XE6620 001 Embroidery frame holder oe 35 Ay A XF2222 001 18 Cleaning brush X59476 051 with white corner cover XC5974T51 Embroidery frame holder 20 USB cabe XD1851 051 aa i XF2223 001 ita ae TIT frame Fae large 200 PRH300
56. Without performing any editing operations continue to the next screen 44 5 Specifying Embroidering Setting From this screen the entire pattern can be edited and embroidering settings can be specified In addition the embroidering position can be checked and a pattern can be saved for later use Embroidering settings screen For details on the keys and other information on the screen refer to page 75 mi 2320 gt Memo D f the embroidery frame is not positioned correctly when continuing to the embroidering settings screen the Poa embroidery frame is moved to the correct position at the same time that the embroidering settings screen is displayed Refer to Moving to the correct position on page 95 Displays a preview image Touch to edit the pattern Returns to the pattern editing screen 4 In the embroidering settings screen the embroidery frame guide in the pattern display area indicates the size of the installed embroidery frame Touch these keys to specify how the pattern will be embroidered Touch to store the pattern in memory Continues to the next screen Touch to check the embroidering area In this example we will not specify any of the embroidering settings Continue with the next operation Specifying Embroidering Setting 45 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL 6 Previewing the Image You can view an image of the completed pattern within the embroid
57. X t l Search Pi Name Type Total Size Free Space Hard Disk Drives 3 Favorite Links IE Documents a PA I Music 22 7 GB free of 48 8 GB DH 228 GB free of 390 GB Recently Changed DATA E 7 lt B Searches Sa 1 76 GB free of 61 0 GB Public Devices with Removable Storage 2 a DVD RW Drive F Te gt The list of patterns is displayed EAT Select an embroidery pattern E Recalling Touch the desired pattern voel P deaths a e If you decide not to recall the pattern ove co e pattern data that you wish to recall nohe Removable Disk folder touch rerums lola s CGv l gt Computer Removable Disk G X t Search p ra Organize Views Caie Linke Name Date modified Type Size aa I agr E Documents This folder is empty 3 Pictures E Music Recently Changed BB Searches Public eSa ea E gt The selected pattern appears in the pattern display area Pattern data in the Removable Disk folder is written to the machine Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 157 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS Bee C Oe Fas A MS Bott 23 3 mm 3 5mm 36 4 mm 36 4mm EA AAi IAE petete 13 2914 r SET etd a e f the wrong pattern was selected or you wish to select a different pattern touch the desired pattern gt Memo
58. a custom thread table 176 Choosing a color from the custom thread table 22 eeeeee 179 Duplicating a pattern ssss0000000 180 Deleting a pattern 180 Editing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings Screen 181 Rotating the entire pattern 181 Editing a Combined Pattern 182 Saving Embroidery Patterns 187 Machine s memory a 187 If the embroidery pattern cannot be saved eeeeneeenenanan naa 187 USB media eenee enana 189 Computer USB aa aaa 190 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS Precautions Concerning embroidery data Observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that created and saved in this machine 1 CAUTION While using embroidery data other than our original patterns the thread or needle may break when sewing with a stitch density that is too fine or when sewing three or more overlapping stitches In that case use one of our original data design systems to edit the embroidery data E Types of embroidery data that can be used e Only pes phc and dst embroidery data files can be used with this machine Using pattern data other than those saved using our data design systems or sewing machines may cause the embroidery machine to malfunction E Types of USB Devices Media that can be Used through USB Type A host connector Stitch data can be saved to or recalled from USB media Use media that
59. all spools of thread shorter than the height of the spool pin Spool mat Small spool 3 Spool cap 56 AAKOO CNO Y O Pass the thread through the number 1 hole in the thread guide just above the spool and then pass the thread through the number 1 hole in the thread guide toward the front of the machine R Number 1 hole in the thread guide above the spool 2 Number 1 hole in the thread guide toward the front of the machine Pass the thread through the hole in the Wind the thread clockwise once around the number 1 upper thread guide number 1 thread tension disc Pass the thread toward you from the inside of the thread guide EN SK AR D Q Hole in upper thread guide Thread tension disc e Make sure that the thread is securely Pass the thread through the number 1 upper caught in the thread tension disc and thread guide passed correct thread guide pins See left Hold the thread with both hands and then illustration at top of page pass it under the guide from the right JE Note All thread tension discs are threaded in clockwise direction Upper thread guide Pass around here Upper Threading 57 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL 58 Pass the thread along the thread path indicated on the machine and then pass it under the number 1 middle thread guide plate yi WK 1 ai Middle thread guide Thread guide pin
60. ao with light gray corner mm A 300 mm W 7 a PRH300 Coe 052 cover inches x 11 3 4 eN Other area 180 ae Ay 130 mm PRH180 Americas 22 gt 180 mm W 5 1 8 inches PRH180 XC6285 052 Aasa e ches W u ele The included touch pen can be stored in are frame medium 100 PRH100 Americas 23 x 100 mm W 4 inches PRH100 XC6286 052 the touch pen holder on the back of the ie 4 inches W Other area operation panel Refer to page 21 rare an small 40 mm PRH60 Americas Me inches W rare ate sar 40 mm 24 x 60 mm W 1 1 2 inches H PRH60 XC6287 052 9 k 3 8 inches W Other area 22 1 Optional accessories The following are available as optional accessories Part Code PRCF3 Americas Now Part Name Advanced cap frame 2 set PRCF3 XE2158 001 Refer to page 225 Advanced cap frame 2 3 Advanced cap frame Other area PRCFH3 Americas PRCFH3 XE2162 001 Other area PRCFH2 Americas PRCFH2 XC7610 052 Other area Part Code Mounting ji PRCFJ2 Americas 4 Refer to ave 225 PRCFJ2 XC7611 052 pag i Other area PRCL1 Americas 5 Cylinder frame set PRCL1 XE2166 001 Other area PRCLH1 Americas PRCLH1 XE2170 001 Other area PRF300 Americas 7 Flat frame PRF300 XE2086 001 Other area Bobbin winder set Refer to page 240 Pen Me
61. appear Upgrade complete Unplug the USB cable and turn the machine off and on again A ACCESSONIGS coriaria irern eis nia a Taa 22 Adjusting E EAN EEA A EAEE T T 97 c p ramie diver sesanan 228 edited patterns ssesssesesenersrersrersrererersrsssssssessses 163 E E EEEE APANA E EEA E ET 26 operation panel a ccacasacensesranansdocenanaunsipncecarennenteanett 27 seWing speSU eee ne ne ere Rene reer ere eee ere 127 thread TENSION cers ceesiescecsaapaioterwncennecneeieacennet 112 tocn panek cacesscysnoncersnsiswceeenseenienmenevacaceesecneects 269 Alphabet patterns ccs ercasesecnncnyessyadgeaenvedenccnemeeacteynwes 145 Applique alplabe sccstecprsdsetysvearteemessewie eds 150 210 Applique SOWING soe 2 oceccsteczciceeractecscsateccenceacatens 117 210 AY KEY cecina a 74 148 167 AITOW KOY venasriipnns Perae 96 163 Automatic lock SWEN ssinces cicusawsarssasenseesaeneaveanvaneendongs 122 Automatic needle threading button eee 21 59 Automatic needle threading mechanism 00 59 B Backoround COONS seoseis 199 FC MEN sererai cetacer eee ceeeeeepeta eee 222 B sic Proced es esserne aen Eanair E EAR EY 35 BiN E E E E N E S 116 BODI sidusa ae ese caruanessocsnen ee eaneataenseeaaca 33 IUGR MN E E E eee EE tes E tees 36 Bobbin CASE occ eeeceecceeccesceesceeceesceuseees 36 37 112 247 GMS UME E A 37 BEDNE EEE AE ET es 36 BODIN WINGET savena aa 240 C Canton ECTE 2 25 ssanscevnteuseutienieetsce
62. authorized dealer Pull the upper thread by hand from below the presser foot and check that the thread moves smoothly If the thread does not move it is not threaded correctly Thread the upper thread correctly Make sure the thread is caught by the needle bar thread guide Decrease the upper thread The upper thread tension is set tension and make sure tension too high It does not run disc rotates when pulling on thread Use the correct bobbin p 33 Hook timing may be OFF Consult your nearest authorized dealer The upper thread is not ihicaded correctly The o thread is catching somewhere p 55 58 p 113 A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used The needle and the hook are not correctly passing each other There is backlash play forward backward in the needle bar case The thread density of the Using a data design system embroidery data is too fine correct the thread density and Consult your nearest authorized dealer p 136 Three or more overlapping overstitching settings in the stitches are being sewn embroidery data 254 The upper thread breaks Probable Cause The needle is not correctly installed Remedy Reference Page Correctly install the needle Use the Allen screw driver to The needle set screw is loose tighten the needle set screw p 33 86 The needle is bent or blunt The area around the hole in the needle plate is damaged
63. be changed Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or More Colors 101 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES E Spool change indicator Check the position of The spool change indicator in the stitch navigating screen indicates the number of times that the thread spools will need to be changed Ome Ome Joes smn and the amount of time between changes bd bs s 1 1 D Touch in the embroidering screen eee ee CLAY BROWN 10 10 LIGHT LILAC CREAM BROWN 100 100 St ie Cots sue ii indicates when the thread spools will need to be changed The thread a a spools will need to be changed the number of n times that this indicator is displayed and ac ai enon between the two thread colors at the point aS where it is displayed MOSS GREEN a2 a4 a3 ue unac cav BROWN Touch to scroll up through the thread CREAM BROWN os color sequence display Each time this key is m touched the previous color in the thread color Ac 5S sequence display is selected After reaching the first color in the thread color sequence display the last color is selected CLAY BROWN o 3 LIGHT LILAC D 4 gt The stitch navigating screen appears Touch After checking the desired information touch or to return to the first color And then touch forose Omi 0 0 O mi TR Ur 4313 Tain E g1 a VES fa O min g
64. can be moved to the embroidering position Witty gt Z NN L T Needle at the embroidering position The needle is positioned over the hole in the needle plate When starting the machine the presser foot is automatically lowered The embroidery is sewn and thread is pulled away from the material when thread trimming and when changing thread colors moving to the different needles to be sewn within the embroidery When sewing is finished the machine stops If the pattern uses seven or more thread colors the machine will stop when it is necessary for the thread spools to be changed and the corresponding instructions appear on the LCD Differences with single needle machines E Can sew embroidery patterns using six or less colors without the need to replace the thread spools With single needle machines the thread spool must be changed and the machine must be threaded each time a different thread color is used With this machine it is not necessary to change the thread spool or rethread the machine with embroidery patterns containing six or less colors If total colors are less than 6 colors and if total color change is more than 7 times machine will come back to the needle that the machine is already used and sew the same color again automatically E Automatic sewing reduces sewing time Except to change the thread spools with patterns containing seven or more colors once the machine is star
65. can be reduced N 1 Note This feature is not accessible through the embroidering screen Once a manual needle bar setting is specified it remains applied until the setting is cancelled The manual needle bar settings can be specified in page 3 5 of the settings screen Touch B and then touch lt and gt to display page 3 5 of the settings screen RA Reserved Needle ka 6 Oo 1 fine _ YELLOW 5 oe 2 MOSS GREEN RED 4 Ba 3 ORANGE kans Ee tl Hee om a a Lae nm tt ee HEHE EEE Bea EEF ace 6 all Touch 2 3 4 5 or 6 forthe number of the needle bar that you wish to specify MAn Ch Reserved Needle WHITE 6 i 1 Bam YELLOW 5 Ji 2 JSS GREEN i RED RANGE Indicates the number of the selected needle bar 132 Select the color to be assigned to the needle bar Touch AI Gl and until the color that you wish to select from the thread table appears enlarged CUZ Reserved Needle tT wre 6 i fireon YELLOW 5 ja a 2 oss cee RED 4 i 3 lone ka LINEN The color that appears enlarged is the color that is selected 2 Displays the color that is selected and its name gt Highlighting a color square moves in the direction of the arrow on the key that is touched 4 Touch leva Ci
66. color thread table The thread color numbers with these thread colors are displayed with the thread color number or the nearest number for the brand specified on the first page of the settings screen Therefore the finished embroidery colors may have a slightly different tinge However since the custom thread table specified on the change thread color screen in the pattern editing screen is created by specifying thread colors by the thread color numbers and color names from individual brands in the machine s built in color library the thread table is displayed with those original thread colors If pattern colors changed using custom thread table pattern can be previewed with colors nearest to the actual embroidered thread colors Create color thread tables from the colors of threads that you have and use them to display the patterns in your own thread colors Refer to Creating a custom thread table on page 176 and Choosing a color from the custom thread table on page 179 for the change thread color function Normal thread color display 513 Embroidery ay Be E COET eee 515 Embroidery 208 Embroidery Embroidery L Bees Embroidery 220 Thread color display using a custom thread CUSTOM D RD rE E OO Of _ BREE so lee i s El E E BE OE EE _ E Colors of Tajima dst embroidery data Tajima data dst does not contain pattern color information The
67. data is created by combining only shapes For example the following embroidery data appears as shown below in the Tajima format dst n gt X k In order for the parts of the pattern to be differentiated when Tajima data is used with this machine the pattern is displayed with colors automatically applied in the default thread color sequence Since the thread colors are applied according to the sewing order of the parts regardless of the design of the pattern colors may be applied that seem unusual for the design for example an orange colored fruit may be displayed in blue When using Tajima data be sure to preview the sewn image on the screen and change the colors from the change thread color screen Creating Beautiful Embroidery The various precautions concerning the thread embroidery frames and stabilizers backings that must be observed in order to create beautiful embroidery are described below Threads Embroidery thread can be costly therefore caring for it should be a priority No matter how well a thread is manufactured it must be appropriately stored if it is to sew properly This is especially true when one considers the time that lapses between delivery to the thread user and the moment the thread is actually used on the embroidery machine It is important that embroidery threads be stored in an environment that is free of damaging agents such as excessive heat light or moisture Embro
68. displayed oY Note Some settings cannot be changed while sewing Using the Settings Key 195 BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE Changing the display guides The guides in the pattern display area can be set for the desired embroidery frame The guide settings can be specified from page 1 5 of the settings screen For further information refer to the Operation Manual Addendum included with your machine i i Frame Display How the guides will appear with the specified settings can be previewed here Type of embroidery frame holder Specifies the type of the embroidery frame holder Area Specifies the size of the embroidery frame displayed as a guide The guides that appears does not indicates the size of the embroidery frame that is actually installed 4 Displays Centerpoint marker and grid lines E Type of the embroidery frame holder Select the type of the embroidery frame holder according to the embroidery frame you want to use i i Frame Display ES aje Refer to Embroidery frame types and applications on page 88 to 89 196 E Size of the embroidery frame When the embroidery machine is purchased the extra large embroidery frame is selected D Touch lt and gt to select the desired embroidery frame display The embroidering area for the desired embroidery frame is displayed Frame Display bosons oO ee Extra large emb
69. e If is selected the frame pattern list appears When creating a pattern by combining letters with a frame it does not matter which of the two the letters or the frame is selected first The sewing order follows the order in which the parts of the monogram are selected For this example we will select the letters first Select the characters Touch the tabs to select different character shapes and then touch the key for one letter on each tab lt LOLL AL AL JLo ja beter LULU LULL LL MORTE J om m LOLLL Le ja Baten LULL e MORCOTE Ka co lt T iii gt LA JLB JLC ILO ILe JLP ILO JLH eater TILIA LAIEN ILO ILe 71 harcore ey Since the shapes of the letters are the same with this design there are no tabs to select On this screen select three letters Tabs To change the character font touch to return to the design selection screen gt The selected characters appear in the pattern display area F F Er I 230m CCED 73 0 mm 0 0mm 22 2 mm gt 0 0mm AG 0 0 8 F JLB A feces PT JCu AJC XIW 0 OCR ISIPICOICH CHICA If the wrong character was selected or you wish to select a different character touch to delete the last character selected and then touch the desired character gt Memo
70. e The path from the upper thread guide around the thread tension disc and to the middle thread guide steps through differs depending on the spool number Passing the thread from the left to the right through the thread guide pins is designed to prevent the thread from becoming tangled Thread each needle bar as shown in the illustration on page 57 Pass the thread along the number 1 slot to pass it through the number 1 take up lever hole from right to left Thread take up lever Pass the thread down through the slot to the lower thread guide and then through the hole in the number 1 lower thread guide Hole in lower thread guide Use the included threader to pass the thread into the number 1 needle bar thread guide Needle bar thread guide Needle changing tool Threader Threading the needle Use the automatic needle threading mechanism to thread the needle Touch gt gt ES wim in order to view a video of the operation on the LCD refer to page 206 Press the automatic needle threading button gt The hook on the automatic needle threading mechanism passes through the eye of the needle ULOIN If the needle is not fully inserted the hook of the automatic needle threading mechanism will not pass through the eye of the needle during automatic needle threading and the hook may bend or the needle cannot be threaded If the hook of t
71. for the frame Touch the desired frame shape ial 2 s eJ5 9 9 o 0 O 0 0 Oo amp gt The selected pattern appears in the pattern olol fe O O ol display area B oer CEED eee gas gt The available frame patterns appear in the lower half of the screen e f the wrong a was selected or you wish to select a different pattern touch the desired pattern Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 141 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS Select a frame pattern Touch the desired pattern ofale e s ole o orela elelee gt The selected pattern appears in the pattern display area Bm CCo Ga C2 iag 70 2mm n 0 0 mm O e 82 6 mm gt 0 0mm 5 i ghersocoen Os _ elelee T9 e f the wrong pattern was selected or you wish to select a different pattern touch the desired pattern 4 Touch lca This confirms the pattern selection gt The pattern editing screen appears 142 Monogram and frame designs Monogram designs can be created by combining two or three letters Frame patterns are also available for these types of designs GD Touch gt The design selection screen appears Select the monogram design Touch the button for the desired character style p R ARO are 0 I gt The text input screen appears
72. in the red frame a WON ee ey ea AR EEE Be Rn ER en R 116 5mm E 0 0mm 109 2mm G2 0 0mm When changing the direction in which the pattern will be repeated all of the patterns in the red frame will automatically be grouped as one repeating unit See the following section on how to repeat one element of a repeated pattern 174 E Repeating one element of a repeated pattern By using the Cut function you can select one element of a repeated pattern and repeat only that single element This function allows you to design complex repeated patterns Choose the direction in which the repeated pattern will be cut e Touch to cut horizontally e Touch to cut vertically i eae E 116 5 mm at 0 0mm 36 4mm Set 0 0mm o m 0 o o oO oO i mj mi o gt The pattern direction indicator will change depending on the direction selected 2 Use ES and S to select the cut line Bs CEID E 116 5 mm B 0 0mm 36 4mm GE 0 0mm gt The cut line will move Touch After making the desired changes touch The pattern editing screen appears again JE Note Once you have cut a repeated pattern into separate elements you cannot return to the original repeated pattern Each element can be edited separately in the edit screen Refer to Selecting the pattern to be edited on page 163 mi ited CAD
73. included firmly tighten the thumb screws 238 Additional digitizing information When creating a pattern for embroidering with a cap frame pay attention to following points in order to avoid registration problems misalignment of gaps in the pattern D Sew underlay stitches ME Start the embroidery pattern from the center and sew toward the ends With the machine the order in which patterns are selected when they are combined is the order in which they will be sewn For the following example select the patterns in the order E gt A gt B gt R to make the combined pattern BEAR BEAR Incorrect sewing 0 gt 0 gt 0O order Correct sewing D e 4 order Ve NS Note Do NOT sew from one end to the other otherwise wrinkling or shrinking may occur When sewing outlines of patterns make sure that the stitch width of the satin stitching is at least 2 mm and that the stitching over laps the fabric by at least 1 mm Also make sure that there are no jumps of long stitches in the outlining on each region or letter At least 1 mm At least 2 mm CAUTION Don t sew more than four overlapping layers Specify that overlapping areas not be sewn Using the Optional Cap Frame 239 APPENDIX CAPE SSS Using the Optional Bobbin Winder When winding the bobbin thread onto a metal bobbin use the optional bobbin
74. it is not correctly threaded p 55 58 Un thread the machine and re thread the machine Make sure the thread is correctly positioned in the needle bar thread guide The upper thread breaks t Upper thread is not positioned in upper or middle thread guide Make sure thread passes completely under upper and p 56 57 middle thread guide There are knots or tangles in the Remove any knots or tangles thread The upper thread tension is too Decrease the upper thread 113 high tension P The lower thread tension is incorrect Adjust the lower thread The thread does not roll outof tension the bobbin case smoothly p 112 The bobbin case is damaged Replace the bobbin case with a p 33 new one Check that the bobbin is wound so that it is about 80 full and that the thread is The bobbin thread is not wound evenly wound If the bobbin is 0 33 correctly not correctly wound replace the bobbin with one that is correctly wound or rewind the bobbin A bobbin designed specifically Use the correct bobbin 0 33 for this machine is not used i i 250 Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Page The automatic needle threading Consult your nearest mechanism is broken authorized dealer Adhesive is attached to the Firmly set the fabric in the The fabric is not taut embroidery frame so that it is p 47 91 taut E The thread quality is too weak The upper thread The thread quality is poor a age of th
75. iv w x gt The pattern type selection screen appears 2 again kiile gt The selected letters appear at the center of the embroidery area Editing a Combined Pattern 183 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS an As before touch mie eo 187 0 mm T 30 0mm 0 0mm e 114 0mm gt 0 0mm vee ice Poe alib P A een i i 1 ml n o p Palle l l viz ee 12 Touch to select the same font and After selecting the characters touch then type Luck After touching L touch the tab for gt The pattern editing screen appears lowercase letters to display the lowercase ere screen and then touch u c Touch a and adjust the t en u m position of the letters so that they are well balanced oo E iem C em 30 0 mm 78 0 mm 0 0mm 91 0mm 0 B 1 ABC ABC ABC e f ABG ABC ABC 30 0mm 37 0mm e 114 0mm 91 5mm Jame ial gt The selected letters appear at the center of the embroidery area 184 Check the balance of the entire pattern and if you wish to edit the pattern touch lt and gt to select the pattern to be edited If a USB mouse is connected the pattern can be selected by clicking it Move the mouse to position the pointer o
76. l 0 x Omin a2 7 min 11 V 4313 9 min i LIGHT LILAC a4 f 100 f 100 CREAM BROWN 5 n CORNFLOWER BLUE LE e deen FRESH GREEN MOSS GREEN CLAY BROWN LIGHT LILAC CREAM BROWN CORNFLOWER BL a gt Each time this key is touched the next color in the thread color sequence display is selected After reaching the last color in the thread color sequence display the first oe l coor eda gt The embroidering screen appears again 102 Changing the Thread Spools with Designs of Seven or More Colors This section contains details on understanding the change thread spools message and on easily changing the thread spools Change thread spools Memo message To use a different thread color than the one that was specified use the temporary When it is necessary to replace the thread spool needle bar setting key and then change while embroidering a pattern that contains seven or the thread color setting For details refer more colors the machine automatically stops to Temporary Needle Bar Setting on sewing and the message shown below appears page 130 This message also appears when it is necessary to To minimize changing the thread spools change the thread spools before beginning to frequently used thread colors can be embroider a new pattern Change the thread spools specifically assigned to certain needle according to their new assignments bars For details
77. machine unlocked 63 pressed press the start stop button P The needle is not installed Correctly install the needle correctly Use the Allen screw driver to The needle set screw is loose securely tighten the needle set screw The needle is bent or blunt P the neeale witha new p 33 86 The area around the hole in the needle plate is damaged Replace the needle plate Consult your nearest authorized dealer The needle breaks The presser foot is set too high and not correctly positioned Consult your nearest The needle hits touches the authorized dealer presser foot The needle hits touches the needle plate Replace or consult your nearest authorized dealer pee 3 Hole in needle plate Needle hits hole Troubleshooting 253 APPENDIX Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Page The area around the embroidery foot hole is damaged Replace the presser foot Consult your nearest authorized dealer Scratches or Burrs Sliding surface on hook race is not smooth There are scratches or burrs on it Consult your nearest authorized dealer Hook race area The bobbin or bobbin case are Remove and reinstall bobbin 36 37 not correctly installed and bobbin case PO The needle The hook is not correctly Consult your nearest breaks installed authorized dealer The hook stopper is not correctly installed the hook is making a complete rotation Consult your nearest
78. pulled off of the fabric after embroidering is completed and any remnants can easily be dissolved with water Water soluble stabilizer is also used as a backing on towels where you often need some stabilization but any remnants of a formal backing must not be visible in the finished product Hooping techniques Use the right tool for the right job is a statement many of us have heard throughout the years This statement holds true even in the embroidery industry The wrong size or type of embroidery frame may result in poor design alignment during sewing or damage the product altogether You can take a perfectly created design and ruin the final results by simply not using the correct frame size type or technique designed for its application E Frame Basics Tubular frames This type of frame allows tubular fabric or pre assembled garments to be placed around the hook assembly It allows embroidering of the front of a garment without stitching through the back of it Cap frames These are specialized embroidery frames hoops designed to hold caps for embroidering They are available in a variety of styles for various machines with two basic styles one that allows sewing a flattened cap for use on a flat machine or one that allows sewing the cap in its natural curved shape for use on a tubular machine Hooping fabric The framed fabric and backing should be perfectly flat and free of wrinkles or bubbles If there a
79. refer to Reserved Needle Bar Settings on page 132 LIME GREEN MOSS GREEN Whe The thread information for the thread spool needs not to be changed appears in gray The thread information for the thread spool to be changed appears in the new thread color and framed in red Touch this key to close the message indicating that the thread spool be changed NS Note Touch needle bar key to move the needle into the correct position for threading into the new thread color Refer to Moving and threading a selected needle bar on page 61 When the embroidering screen is displayed the current thread color assignment is stored If the same thread color is used the next time that the thread spools must be changed the needle bar will be assigned the same thread color as before Changing the Thread Spools with Designs of Seven or More Colors 103 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES Pull out the old thread just after the needle Easily changing the thread bar thread guide spools When replacing the thread spools it is necessary to re thread the upper thread However the thread spools can easily be changed when replacing a thread spool whose thread is correctly threaded through the machine Cut the thread between the thread spool and the thread guide Continue pulling the thread until the knot is above the needle Cut the knot Use the automatic needle threading mechanism t
80. so that it maintains a to remove any slack rounded shape gt This completes the positioning of the cap in the cap frame Remove the cap frame from the mounting jig Press both right and left holders on the mounting jig with both thumbs and then pull off the embroidery frame as shown in the illustration Clips e Repeat steps and on the other side to remove any slack and secure the cap with the clips Pull the brim holder up as far as possible Next turn the brim holder over the cap brim and then lower the brim holder Holder Brim holder Centerline of brim holder e Fully lower the brim holder so that the centerline on the brim holder is visible Using the Optional Cap Frame 235 APPENDIX E Attaching the cap frame to the embroidery machine The cap frame driver is required in order to attach the cap frame to the embroidery machine Before attaching the cap frame to the machine attach the cap frame driver to the carriage Refer to Installing the cap frame driver on page 227 236 Attach the cap frame to the cap frame driver As shown in the illustration turn the embroidering position to the side when inserting the cap frame so the brim of the cap does not hit the embroidery machine e Be careful that the cap frame does not hit any nearby parts such as the presser foot After turning the cap frame so that the embroidering surface faces upward align
81. specified from page 4 5 of the settings screen If the setting is changed from the previous setting the new setting is only applied to the next embroidery Using the Settings Key 201 BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE Touch lt and gt to select the desired e Touch customize setting DEFAULT 01 Screen Saver mii i SELECT DEFAULT 02 Opening Screen DEFAULT 03 Light OFF E E DEFAULT 04 E Changing the screen saver image You can select your own personal images for the screen saver of your machine Before changing the screen saver image prepare the image on your computer or USB media When the embroidery machine is purchased the default setting is selected The screen saver settings can be specified from page 4 5 of the settings screen DEFAULT 05 Connect the USB media or the computer using a USB cable that contains your personal image to the USB port of the machine e Refer to page 80 about USB connectivity 4 Touch to select the first image Compatible image files Format JPEG format Upg Filesize Max 150 KB for each image 480 x 800 pixels or less If the width is more than 480 File dimension pixels the image imported will be reduced to a width of 480 pixels Number allowed 5 or less N 1 CUSTOMIZE 02 ANS Note O O n When using USB media make sure that it customs contains only your own pers
82. the screen will appear with colors that are almost the same as the actual thread colors With this operation the colors of all patterns will be changed not just those of the pattern being edited gt The 64 embroidery threads table screen appears Fi f i LIGHT BLUE LIME GREEN LILAC CORNFLOWER BLUE LIGHT LILAC YELLOW T te i x neser crose lI The part of the pattern in the color at the top of the thread color sequence display is the part whose color is being changed 2 Shows the number of thread color changes The top value shows the position in the sewing order for the color at the top of the thread color sequence display and the bottom value shows the total number of thread color changes Specifies pause locations Refer to Specifying pause locations before embroidering on page 128 Selects the next color in the thread color sequence display Selects the previous color in the thread color sequence display Color thread table Select a color from this table Use these keys to select a color from the color thread table Touch this key to return to the original color Touch this key to close this screen Touch and until the color to be changed appears at the top of the thread color sequence display ie m LIGHT BLUE LIME GREEN LILAC CORNFLOWER
83. the thread CAUTION The thread picker can only be moved within a certain range Do not pull it with extreme force 36 Grab the bobbin case latch and remove the bobbin case Latch E Oiling the machine After removing the bobbin case apply oil to the machine The race should be oiled For details on oiling the machine refer to Oiling the machine on page 250 JE Note Put a drop of oil onto the hook once a day before use Installing the bobbin gt Memo This embroidery machine is not equipped with a bobbin winder Use pre wound L type bobbins The optional bobbin winder stand alone type and optional metal bobbins can also be used Refer to page 23 240 Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case Installing the bobbin case Insert the bobbin case into the hook Insert the bobbin case while aligning the tab on the bobbin case with the notch in the hook as shown in the illustration JE Note Check that the thread winds off the bobbin clockwise as shown in the illustration If the bobbin is installed with the thread Tab winding off in the opposite direction the Notch embroidery will not be sewn correctly Fully insert the bobbin case until it snaps into place Pass the thread through the thread slit and under the tension adjusting spring Thread slit Tension adjusting spring Pull the thread about 50 mm
84. this message will disappear and the machine will continue to function once you touch mov the message will display several more times until the appropriate maintenance is performed Please take the time to arrange the maintenance your machine requires once this message appears Such steps will help to ensure you receive Apply oil here continued uninterrupted hours of machine e Too much oil may drip onto sewing operation for the future project NS Note Put a drop of oil onto the hook once a day before use Apply one drop of oil on the lower needle bar above the felt washer every 40 50 hours of sewing time Apply only sewing machine oil Use of any other type of oil may result in damage to the embroidery machine Do not apply too much oil Fabric or thread may get contaminated If too much oil is applied wipe off any excess with a rag If the thread breaks while sewing or the operating noise of the hook becomes loud apply oil onto the race hook Maintenance 251 APPENDIX Troubleshooting On screen troubleshooting Check the items that are displayed This embroidery machine is equipped with an easy to use troubleshooting feature for problems A during sewing Touch the key that shows the e A a a a problem and then check for the causes that are The machine is not turned ON Turn on the displayed The nile mes Fan rat Paon SS After checking the desired inf
85. touch to separate it For this example the pattern will be separated between T and a B ite CECD 36 1 mm 91 5 mm N 1 WNS Note A separated character pattern cannot be combined again O Use lt and gt to select a pattern and riaja then use lt gt to adjust the character tivis spacing mm ff ee wel WA Ho Cho De 30 6 mm 60 5 mm O Touch frosez B gin CCo GiGi 30 6 mm 60 5 mm Trimming the threads between characters If the machine is set to trim the threads between the characters the jumpstitches between the characters are reduced and any other necessary procedures after embroidering are reduced However the embroidering time will increase if the threads are trimmed between each of the characters e Each touch of the key turns the setting either on or off s Threads are not trimmed trimmed Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing Screen 169 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS Changing the thread density only for some character and frame patterns The thread density for some character and frame patterns can be changed A setting between 80 and 120 in 5 increments can be specified amp Touch esn Selects a less thread density 2 Selects a more thread density 3 Touch this key to close this screen E Se
86. upper thread again Replace the hook Consult your nearest authorized dealer Touch the key to move the desired needle bar to be threaded into embroidering position Recommended needles are not Replace and use recommended used on this machine needle Correctly install the needle Consult your nearest authorized dealer Check the thread path and then thread the upper thread again Correctly thread the bobbin thread Adjust the tension of the bobbin thread Set the remaining length of thread to LONG TAIL on the second page of the settings screen Correctly thread the lower thread Reference Page p 248 p 249 p 245 p 55 p 250 p 02 p 33 86 p 33 86 p 33 86 p 55 p 30 p 112 p 201 p 30 Troubleshooting 259 APPENDIX Probable Cause If the thread breakage sensor in the thread tension disc of the thread tension knobs cannot detect that the thread is being fed even if the machine is running a broken thread error occurs and the machine is stopped If the thread came out of the thread tension disc even though the thread is not broken the machine detects that the thread is not being fed and stops Symptom Remedy Clean the tension unit Correctly pass the thread through the thread tension disc If the broken thread error occurs after the machine is cleaned and rethreaded the sensor may be damaged Consult your nearest authorized dealer Al
87. with a size less than 130 Fabric on mm H x 180 mm W 5 1 8 inches H x 7 1 8 inches page 91 W Medium embroidery 100 mm H x 100 mm W Refer to frame 4 inches H x 4 inches W Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame on page 47 Embroidery frame holder A gt Small embroidery frame 40 mm H x 60 mm W 1 1 2 inches H x 2 3 8 inches W Use when embroidering small sized patterns such as nametags 88 Embroidering area Usage 200 mm H x e mm W Visit your 7 7 8 inches H x 7 7 8 inches W m nearest authorized Use when embroidering pieces for quilts dealer 100 mm i 300 mm W 4 eee x 11 3 4 ane W j Use when embroidering a long string of characters or patterns Reference WW wal y Embroider frame holder B Round frame optional 100 mm 4 inches Visit your diameter 130 mm 5 inches nearest 160 mm 6 inches authorized dealer 2 Use when adding a built in embroidery pattern to a sleeve Select the frame appropriate for the size of the pattern UO p 92 D Sg 52 2 i _ 2 amp eoe FES WwW g Gan 60 mm H x 130 mm W For details on 2 3 8 inches H x 5 1 8 inches W attaching this Use when embroidering caps frame refer to Baseball golf caps tulip hats and bucket hats can be Using the embroidered with these frames These frames cannot be Optional Cap used with hats having a front area of 50 mm 2 inches or
88. your fabric to stick on 222 the exposed surface in the embroidery area When the embroidery is finished the fabric can be removed the excess backing can be disposed of and the process repeated Tear away stabilizer can be used on mediumweight woven fabrics and sturdy fabrics such as canvas poplin and denim This stabilizer will hold many stitches especially when used in two or more layers This type of stabilizer is made of a non woven material that enables it to easily be torn away from the edges of your embroidery design when it is completed This stabilizer is also available in black Water soluble stabilizer is useful when you need to keep the nap or pile for example on towels from interfering with the placement of stitches Fabrics such as terry cloth corduroy velvet and faux fur are examples of materials that have a nap or pile that can actually penetrate embroidery stitches as your machine sews The result is an unfinished and often sloppy appearance when fibers of the fabric poke out between the finished stitches of an embroidery design In these situations water soluble stabilizer is used as a topping to hold the fibers of the fabric flat so the stitches can be placed on top neatly and accurately Water soluble stabilizer is also used as a backing when stitching lace or other motifs where the desired result is only the stitching This is accomplished with water soluble stabilizer which can easily be
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90. 0mm B 25 176 Creating a custom thread table You can create a custom thread table containing the thread colors that you most often use You can select thread colors from the machine s extensive list of thread colors from nine different thread brands You can select any color and move the color to your custom thread table oY Note Some machines may already have an additional 300 Robison Anton thread colors contained in the custom thread table You have the option to completely clear or to restore the Custom Thread Table to the original factory setting Visit the website for Custom Thread Table Clear Restore Program and instructions Touch 7 and then touch m 23 Cts iaaal a Se aap ea 2 Use A lt gt y to choose where to add a color on the custom thread table e You can choose colors from the custom thread from the custom thread table by directly touching the screen with the touch pen e You can scroll through 100 colors at a time using label and aal on the custom thread table Robison Anton LJ 2201 Rayon ie HANEN gt O Cc m gt D ie HnEN FETTE Bee Custom thread table Touch to download the clear and restore programs from the website Use lt gt to select one of the threa
91. 1 66 Threading GOO Stee nek ce cect eee set oeea iw ence earn ee cicec 59 LID DEN TANCE iicccnennensiecenctanaddusasannbecenecuseaneuns 53 55 WA SS wirsirarsp enan eie NAE 198 Tips for machine operation ssessssssssssereserererersrerereee 217 To ch panel srrersreenr a r 21 Trial sewing KEY ccrccastosectoncnarotsnencianconessatelydavneeaeas 51 76 Troubleshooting ssscsaicsecsanencecrcsesaveracedaoncesansorenes 206 252 WI paana E 224 U Uninterrupted embroidering one color seses 131 Units of measurements oo cece eeeceeseeesceeeee sees 195 205 LO CIS ROY coapse 63 78 Upgrading machine s software eec 271 COUMOULGD cacscacaceee lana E E 272 USB Medid sarsonu a 271 Upper niread BUICG ccccssncniipeasacctaneunsohantooanadetuvspnannamiiess 20 Biolele inicccle i ere mere ners erenrr ar ter tr ter sneer ener eres 93 USB COMMECUIVINY araeir sebeneaehanatoataantaassaenbes 80 CONI E aan e narcneoar eens 81 FON EE E E E E 80 DONGE canap 82 USB media sesssossssnsessssssssrsersessereesereessersessreses 160 189 V ventilati an SIOIS css carasyesacdaanacdosavanysneumnseaetetncennaapemictons 21 VERSION ayia E 195 Volume of speaker n nenenesesesereresssessreserererererererere 204 Index 275 Please visit us at http solutions brother com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions FAQs English 884 T09 Printed in Taiwan XF2140 001
92. 1 76 EINE siessen ces eeeeset enemas 44 162 181 combined pattern accccsrcetsertmesusatiiargeiageartaciesneeny 182 Index 273 APPENDIX restart from beginning or middle 105 108 Embroidering COMMS Ol TADNIC seien aetna S 93 small TADC sriiicniiarinaan reer Teeter Serer 93 tape OFM DOM srania ae E eens E Embroidering position eeseseseessessssssssssrrrrrrreresssssssses 96 Embroidering screen esssssssssssesesesesssesesesesesserereae 53 77 Embroidering settings screen esssssseesree 45 75 181 Embroidery basic IMGUNOG airosa ia 63 repeatedly sewing essssssssesrrererrrrrrrsessrerrerrens 124 Embroidery cards ucsdceauens suena jdedgacesconmnegtcastoignbentonecs 152 Embroidery data ssaceansezsvecextinerenseeteara teuatensressaiereees 136 Embroidery frame attaching to the machine cccceseseeseeseeseeees 49 010 911 sorsomra A 47 KEO r E E 68 Embroidery frame holder AHAC aaaisneaa a 29 a a ase E T 237 ROMO VIG ases aera S 227 Embroidery frame indicators eceeeeeeees 47 73 75 Embroidery patterns cercenscccecosevadaysacqenpsiectacenseegeneetesses 141 COINS E E E E T 44 SEIEUN gepcecoette eg ntact eeteesauasiesencuctesiaceanata E 42 Embroidery inredd c lt sesdeceradtavsonansineasicannadtmesorandeleaunannaceant 55 Error Mesco CCS seserepan 261 F POU ecpacscuncsateaeacsceaaok eset E cee eee 34 93 precautions TOF CaS sivassasscoscdecneetinaaoassapassticiwnce 227 recommendations xsvsg
93. 1000 spm Cap frame for 400 spm The cap frame cylinder frame and flat frame are not included accessories however they are available as an option To increase the sewing speed touch To decrease the sewing speed touch i 6 81 oo LIME GREEN f 1 MOSS GREEN E RED a4 YELLOW 5 aol as me jiii e gt The value beside i and changes Maximum Sewing Speed Setting 127 SNA 151 50 B IN is ol INL Ors Setting the Machine to Stop at Color Changes The machine can be stopped at any time however if the machine is stopped while it is embroidering it is better to go back a few stitches before continuing sewing to overlap the stitching If the machine stops at a color change it is not necessary to go back through the stitching before continuing embroidering Stopping the machine at the next color change The machine can be set to stop before sewing the next color While sewing the color before the point where you wish to stop the machine touch so that it changes to Reropml LIME GREEN MOSS GREEN ORANGE RED YELLOW After finishing sewing the area for the current color the next needle bar moves into position and the machine stops before sewing the next color gt Eo changes back to e If the machine is temporarily turned off you will be asked if you wish to continue sewing or select a new pattern when the machine is turned on again Touc
94. 181 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS Editing a Combined Pattern Example In this section we will combine text with floral alphabet pattern which we will then edit To select the pattern touch ED Bion Cts i gt The pattern editing screen appears 4 Touch cor gt This pattern will be positioned at the center of the embroidery area gt The pattern type selection screen appears again 182 e To change the size of the pattern select o and then touch to select the desired size e To change the text arrangement touch lanad and then select the desired text arrangement After selecting the characters touch luxe gt The pattern editing screen appears Touch and adjust the position of the O Touch letters Big C Been C GG 30 0 mm 78 0 mm E 126 6 mm 0 0mm 84 0mm 0 0mm Jae aac aBcljasc 2 ABC ABC ABC ABG ABC ABC e With a USB mouse your finger or the touch pen drag the characters to move Type ood Leni Touch the tab for lowercase letters to display the lowercase letters input screen and then 10 Touch coi touch O n O n then y e ie Cb 30 0 mm 0 0mm O 0 78 0 mm 0 0mm 2 1 TOJE j zopa P b i n x s t lu
95. 205 Using the Machine Operations Guide Key sssessesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssseoseesseeosoee 206 APPENDIX 209 Apphout SOV WAS ssc eas ete sacs psec xt retest eseatenee ees andes 210 Sewing AGUS IPANORIS keyen esenea ASERS EAE nieuws EAE AES E eam tinctniong AES 210 Using a frame pattern 10 create appligu s 1 erastamine aaa a aa aS Ta Ea 211 Using a frame pattern to create appliqu s 2 sssssssssssesssssrssssssesssssrerreesessessssesestereereesessssssseseseeeenesesset 212 Sewing Large size Split Embroidery Patterns ccsssscsssssssssssssssssessssessessceeseees 214 Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine ccccceccccssccccsccccceeceeeeeeeeeeseeeees 217 Checking the thread tension of built in patterns s cenererssrsnensnsnsnsnensnsnssnsssnsssssesssessssstsrstssstsrseseseses 217 Sewing a pattern aligned with a mark on the fabric ciceccsanssseaanevewncenececsrecagaavaaqeadsancwbesadeasauessdsanasseaedanetndesie 218 Go 6 a DE aese E E E O E E E E 220 Co lors of Tajima Ost embroidery data susrasa nio n AEAEE ETET EAEE 220 Creating Beautifal EmMBroldeiy nssiisgisiis inition inean a EKE Aa n Raai 221 e E E N E E E A E A A E E E E E E ease E 221 DCEO EZ SILC UNE reenen era a EEE EEE EEE R itecacsaceceenaumeusaccececevencctee 222 Hoope ec IMCS cai E S 223 Fabricstabilizer compatibility Chart sesisiussiciriis tareni n o aa aE EEO TANCE SA EAE N 224 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 225 Using
96. AUCI N ACUIDADO Carriage may Um Verletzungen Le chariot peut El carro puede O carro de cause injury mit dem Stickarm provoquer des provocar lesiones transporte pode Do not put hands zu vermeiden blessures No poner las causar ferimentos nicht die H nde in carriage gaa Ne pas mettre les manos por donde Nao coloque as m os in die Nahe des traveling path mains dans le pasa el carro sobre o trilho do carro Stickarms halten chemin du chariot de transporte AVOORZICHTIG A ATTENZIONE AOCTOPOXHO De borduurarm Il carrello QBnxy aaca RLODSHOFVUYY EARN SF kan verwondingen potrebbe ferirvi KapeTKa MOXET ObITb DRI LW SR ABHLIT KATE tE E h veroorzaken Non appoggiate NPVUYUHON TpaBMbl Brac FOE WRI MAE Houdt uw handen la mano nel He knagute pykn Ha FUCKER ip Bs FD buiten bereik van percorso del NYT ABUKeHNA 5 85h FAIA ee o Hg 11 R de borduurarm carrello KapeTKu THORAIIE ES Label locations Please put a drop of oil onto the hook once a day before use Warning Labels 7 Machine Structure and Features The thread colors assigned to the needle bars are Six needle machine listed on the screen Thread the needle bars as embroidering indicated Your machine has six needles each threaded with E sean a different color of thread It can sew embroidery patterns that contain several colors by automatically selecting the appropriate needle for gia each color The mechanism th
97. BLUE LIGHT LILAC DOD E amp E BB YELLOW The thread color for the part of the pattern displayed at the top will be changed Touch A ke gt and iv to select the new color from the color palette ie el i el Toere S ae LIGHT LILAC m Coe m O YELLOW BEN H RESET CLOSE The color that appears enlarged is the color that is selected 2 Displays the name of the selected thread color gt In the pattern display area the color of the selected part of the pattern is changed Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing Screen 171 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS 4 Touch crose oY ioe 4 LIGHT LILAC YELLOW gt The color change is confirmed gt The pattern editing screen appears again gt Memo Touch to specify pause locations For details refer to Specifying pause locations before embroidering on page 128 The color thread table can be changed to a custom thread table that you create to reflect the thread colors that you have Refer to Creating a custom thread table on page 176 172 Designing repeated patterns E Sewing repeated patterns Using the border function you can create stitches using repeated patterns You can also adjust the spacing of the patterns within a repeated pattern stitch rja HULI Ye IG A A P s y f J a
98. COMMONS ga cccccte de cewnten rinena EEEE EEE AE EEEE a EEES AAEE E S 70 Understanding the pattern type selection screen ssesssssssssssessesssesssessreersesseseseseerseerseeeseereseseseseseseseststereee 71 Understanding the patteri list Screen sesviiisncsrraiiniarsaii nerbio iaaa aa nia ia en A iN CENA ENE ENSERES ia Eh 72 Understanding the pattern editing Sree srein arroen arenan EENE ea EAEE SOENE EE aA 73 Understanding the embroidering settings screen cccceseseeseeeeeeeeececeeeeeeecoecececececececececececcccecccsccesereneeess 75 Understanding the embroidering screen s sssscsssceceesceescceeeseveveverevevevevereveveueuctaveseueusucusuecacccececnescececeseess 77 When You Have a Question This May Help YOu cccccccccccssscssssscsssssssssssssssssssssseees 79 TECHMIEAL TERMO sere sets acvascoaceneccincanes cneneespaeescust aiden naeeeniq eneqotnesuadeustaneaakurteanwetendvorecereraranen onaceanatee nannies 79 PATTERN STen a EE E N setae aes 79 EMPERORIN CG 2 acai hee cc R E E E E E A R eeaeee 79 MS BC OMIM CU VIL sidar wears EEES EEE EE E EES EE E E EAA 80 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES 85 Changing the Needle 00000000000s0oossoooooososessssesosssssssssssesssccccsccccseccsssessssosssssssssssssssssssso 86 FR CIN CMe e a A EE E O OO OAA 86 Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames ccccccccccccccsccsccsssscsssssssssssssssssssssssssssseees 88 Embroidery frame types ANG applications wissniaxcencsacecnevanads
99. DEF JE Note For better visibility in placing the needle directly over the end of the previous pattern refer to page 97 12 Touch sewnc Touch PNO and then press the start stop button to begin embroidering the remaining character patterns gt The needle bar is positioned in the lower left corner of the pattern The embroidery frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly asl SDEF 126 Ce a Maximum Sewing Speed Setting The maximum sewing speed can be set to one of seven levels at every 100 spm between 400 and 1000 spm If the cap frame or the cylinder frame is used the maximum sewing speed can be set to one of five levels at every 50 spm between 400 and 600 spm Maximum sewing speed Memo Decrease the sewing speed when embroidering on thin thick or heavy fabrics In addition the machine embroiders more quietly at a slower sewing speed The sewing speed can be changed while embroidery is being sewn The maximum sewing speed setting does not change until a new setting is selected The setting specified before the machine is turned off remains selected the next time that the machine is turned on Decrease the sewing speed to 400 spm when using a weak thread like a metallic thread The maximum sewing speed setting is specified from the embroidering screen When the embroidery machine is purchased the maximum sewing speed is set to
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102. HANGES cehecccesncedhele deapnaccevaisseteiacsteeecncons 128 DUIS e E E A E EE E 128 Sweater KII cecsiod eade d innar EE aE ENS 224 S a E E EA N A 224 T Taim data aeaa 137 199 220 Temporary needle bar setting key eee 78 130 Tension dial x aces sscadetecccascntreaaudetutvotmatansneasiceducsuese 67 113 WORE NOUR A E A 224 o E E T 33 34 55 221 WHE AD CONOR yanan e eae 220 Thread color display scisiavepesaicraiavseccedcancteiaracrecseaneinss 197 Thread color set up display ccccccscscscscrererereeseers 78 WES AO SISO teceste etree ducaceets aa 170 Toredad SUNG Cis seaceheuotosatstsicascteaauusamonattecaautesacepesets 20 56 Thread guide assembly ccccccccscscsescsenccssvenevecesenss 28 Thread guide assembly support eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 20 Thread guide PINS seccacterceccancctstsietestonctecsatelabentenddnencouens 20 Thread recommendations ccccccccscecerererereceeenees 34 Thread SENSOR a percascs neve nsintaltnwcacendusuaesaintaeacadinccbiancacens 204 Thread Spool snein 103 CHANGING arareo en 103 easily changing csi ccpadonntapacanivteainatoseiisxastenddateeets 104 Thread tail length we sanctccsenteccctaxepaaeiedeoatacehteaniadyadedaseas 201 Thread tension ccccccscccssccsscsscsscesscesseusceuscs 112 244 Thread tension CISC ssrsaisisiisireriersvi enari 57 Thread tension knobs cccccccceccecceeccesceesceeseees 20 113 Thread trimming button ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2
103. If the start stop button is flashing in green the embroidery machine may start sewing If the embroidery machine accidentally starts operating injuries may result When attaching the embroidery frame make sure that the embroidery frame does not hit any other part of the embroidery machine N 1 NS Note Before attaching the embroidery frame check that there is enough thread in the bobbin Attaching the embroidery frame Adjust the width of the embroidery frame holder to the size of the embroidery frame and then attach the embroidery frame to the machine As an example the procedure for attaching the small embroidery frame is described below Loosen the two thumb screws on the embroidery frame holder If the screw is too tight please use the included disc shaped screwdriver Left arm of embroidery frame holder Left arm Move the arm of the embroidery frame holder Thumb screws to the left ight to adjust it to the si f th EAA a o pe pene NY gt The left arm of the embroidery frame Clip on embroidery frame holder holder can be moved plore eee ave MPS One e Only loosen the thumb screws a maximum Positioning pin l of 2 turns counterclockwise Do not Holes remove the screw Positioning slots Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine 49 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL Move the left arm to align the screw on the Hold the embroidery frame level and then right side with the mark for the embro
104. Ly to select a thread color Bi ger Cire I 2252 Robison 2 E08 Coe 2 H m Thread list Thread brand 178 4 Touch Repeat the previous steps until all desired thread colors are specified e To delete a specified color from the palette touch O Touch to return to the original screen Choosing a color from the custom thread table You can select a color from the up to 300 thread colors you have set in the custom thread table D Touch Bi 232mm Ci 23 2 mm 36 3 mm SIZE ROTATE AN arom a fa ADD l petere 0 0mm gt 0 0mm gt The 64 embroidery threads table screen displays 6 Touch Bt Bann ola BEDE TAANE BREE Ree YELLOW 0 SERRE Bee BEERERERERE ase KON nee coe Custom thread change key gt The custom thread 300 embroidery threads table screen will appear Touch A lt gt iv to choose a new color from the custom thread table e Use lated and aal to scroll through the custom thread table e Touch to return to the original color e You can choose colors from the custom thread 300 embroidery threads table by directly touching the screen with the touch pen BEDE Oe BERR Bee BREE Bee a me amp pee cole eee SSS The part of th
105. MATERIAL that is closest to the color of the fabric Fuse or stick a piece of stabilizer to the back of the felt or denim fabric to be used as the appliqu piece Hoop the appliqu fabric in the embroidery frame attach the embroidery frame to the machine and then start embroidering After the cutting line APPLIQUE MATERIAL is embroidered stop the machine and remove the appliqu material from the embroidery frame Carefully cut along the stitching After cutting carefully remove all of the cutting line thread Cutting line for appliqu Mz Lightly apply glue or spray adhesive and AS Note S o paste the appliqu piece so that it aligns with Depending on the pattern density and the placement line fabric used there may be shrinking of the pattern or the appliqu may be misaligned with the placement line We recommend cutting slightly outside of the cutting line When using patterns that are vertically and horizontally symmetrical use a chalk pencil to indicate the pattern orientation before cutting it out Carefully cut out the pattern on the outline you just sewed Do not cut inside the cutting line otherwise the appliqu fabric will not be caught by the appliqu stitch N 1 NS Note Before pasting the appliqu piece down Use two layers of adhesive water soluble make sure the appliqu piece is positioned stabilizer material with their sticky sides correctly within th
106. Preparing the thread guide screws on the left and right sides of the assembly thread guide assembly and lift up the thread guide so that it is level Raise the thread guide assembly Locate the included Phillips screwdriver Using the Phillips screwdriver loosen the screws on the left side of the thread guide assembly support so that the thread guide assembly can be raised Remove screw Q and then turn screw three or four times to loosen it Loosen Screws Tighten the screws on the left and right sides of the thread guide assembly Remove the screw Turn the screw three or four times to loosen it eS S gt Raise thread guide into position and tighten screw 2 on the left Insert screw into right side of the thread guide assembly support and tighten 3 amp Note If the screws are not loosened enough it may not be easy to move the thread guide assembly support and the thread guide Do not apply extreme force when moving the thread guide assembly support and the thread guide Be sure that the screws are loosened well enough before moving these parts Be sure to tighten each screw well enough that the thread guide assembly support and the thread guide are secured Insert screw and tighten Tighten screw 28 Remove the two thumb screws of the Positioning the spool stand embroidery frame holder Secure the spool stand in the embroidering position Loosen th
107. Se patterns or thumbnails The background colors of the pattern display area and pattern thumbnails Depending on the pattern color select the desired background color from the 66 settings available Different background colors can be selected for the pattern display area and pattern thumbnails When the embroidery machine is purchased gray color is selected The background color settings can be specified from page 1 5 of the settings screen Thumbnail Background colors Touch vyseuccr Selected color Touch to return to the settings screen gt Memo 123 ABC Name of Color a gt 123 Embroide i k i The setting remains selected even if the ndi B a D machine is turned off aon Background Color SELECT Specifying jumpstitch trimming DST jump CLOSE Veale codes for trimming You can specify whether or not jumpstitches are cut In addition when using Tajima embroidery Touch or data dst you can specify whether or not the to select which of the pattern display area or thread is cut according to the specified number of jump codes ON The machine cuts the upper and bobbin thread before the jumpstitch When Tajima Select the background color from the 66 embroidery data dst is used the machine settings available c
108. Thread Runs Out While Embroidering 105 If the upper thread breaks ssscssecceceeeee tet eeesusseennnnnnnnnnnn nn 105 If the bobbin thread breaks or runs OUt eeeeeees ee enennnnnnnnnnn 106 Embroidering From the Beginning or Middle of the Pattern sssee0e 108 Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machine sscccccccssssssssseseeees 110 Adjusting the Thread Tension c ccccccccccsesecsssossssesssessu sees se SASAE 112 Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread iiaae ae an mE Adjusting the tension of the upper thread e ne en n 113 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES Changing the Needle If the needle is bent or the tip of the needle is broken replace the needle with a new one Use the included Allen screw driver to replace the needle with one that is designed specifically for this machine and that passes the test described in Checking the needle on page 33 Replacing the needle ay Turn off the embroidery machine oS CAUTION Be sure to turn off the embroidery machine before replacing the needle otherwise injuries may result if the machine starts sewing 6 Loosen the needle set screw and remove the 86 needle Hold the needle with your left hand and then hold the Allen screw driver in your right hand and turn the needle set screw counterclockwise 2 N 1 WNS Note Be sure to use the included Allen screw dri
109. USB media plug the USB media directly into the USB port 2 USB port for mouse USB port for computer In order to import export patterns between a computer and the machine plug the USB cable into the USB port Touch pen holder Use the touch pen holder to hold the touch pen when not in use Handwheel Rotate the handwheel to move the needle up and down Be sure to rotate the handwheel toward the LCD panel counterclockwise Power supply plug Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power supply plug Main power switch Use the main power switch to turn the machine ON I and OFF O Ventilation slots Operation panel Start Stop button Press the start stop button to start or stop the machine The lighting status and color of the button changes depending on the operation condition of the machine Lit in red When the machine cannot start sewing Flashing in When the machine can start green sewing Lit in green While the machine is sewing Off When the machine is turned off Thread trimming button Press the thread trimming button to trim both the upper and the bobbin threads Automatic needle threading button Press the automatic needle threading button to thread the needle Speaker LCD touch panel Touch the keys that appear on the touch panel to select and edit patterns and confirm various information Names of Machine Parts and
110. able 200 mm H x 300 mm W 7 7 8 inches H x 11 3 4 inches W 130 mm H x 180 mm W 5 1 8 inches H x 7 1 8 inches W 100 mm H x 100 mm W 4 inches H x 4 inches W 40 mm H x 60 mm W 1 1 2 inches H x 2 3 8 inches W Upper and lower thread Yes Upper thread and bobbin thread USB port USB media Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice 270 Upgrading Your Machine s Software You can use USB media or a computer to download software upgrades for your embroidering machine When an upgrade program is available on http solutions brother com please download the files following the instructions on the website and steps below as 1 WNS Note When using USB media to upgrade the software check that no data other than the upgrade file is saved on the USB media being used for this upgrade Insert the USB media into the primary top Upgrade procedure using USB port on the machine The media device USB media should only contain the upgrade file While pressing the automatic threading button turn the main power to on RS Primary top USB port for media USB media JE Note The access lamp will begin blinking after gt The following screen will appear on the LCD inserting USB media and it will take about 5 to 6 seconds to recognize the media 2 Touch iga e differ depending on the USB Press LOAD a
111. all and resume previous CANCEL CANCEL The selected pattern is going to be The image is going to be deleted The machine was turned off while deleted because WAM was sewing then turned on again touched Touch to return the machine to the condition pattern position and number of stitches when it was turned off Follow the procedure described in Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machine on page 110 to align the needle position and sew the remainder of the pattern OK to revert to previous color changes OK to separate the combined border Picker error A saved combined pattern is being The thread picker did not operate was touched while thread otated in the embroidering correctly colors were being changed settings screen Remove the thread entangled on the thread picker Troubleshooting 263 APPENDIX Please go to either Embroidering Screen Please UNLOCK to use the Thread Preventive maintenance is recommended or Embroidering Settings Screen to use The thread trimming button was The thread trimming button was The machine needs maintenance pressed while a screen other than pressed before the machine was Refer to page 251 the embroidering screen or unlocked feed S settings screen was ouch EEE E T Display either the embroidering trimming function screen or embroidering settings screen before using the threa trimming function O Q Retrieving the pattern Wait a moment _ Stop while n
112. an start sewing If the upper threading is being performed or the needle is being threaded be careful that the embroidery machine is not accidentally started otherwise injuries may result 54 Upper threading Use embroidery thread to thread the needle bars in order starting with needle bar 1 Touch gt gt gt waa in order to view a video of the operation on the LCD refer to page 206 1 CAUTION When threading the upper thread carefully follow the instructions If the upper threading is not performing correctly the thread may break or become tangled causing the needle to bend or break J Note It is recommended that rayon or polyester embroidery thread be used 120 den 2 135 dtex 2 40 weight in Americas and Europe 50 in Japan gt Memo The path that the embroidery machine should be threaded is indicated by a line on the machine Be sure to thread the machine as indicated Upper Threading 55 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL The numbers indicate the thread path for each of the numbered needle bars Be very careful to correctly thread the needle bars Place on spool pin 1 the spool of thread with the color lime green specified for needle bar 1 ie La e Make sure that the spool stand is opened in the shape of a V e When using small spools of thread be sure to place the included spool mat on the spool pin before placing the spool on the pin e Use spool cap on
113. and clamped with it 2 Loosen until the stopper moves Make sure that each hexagonal screw is firmly tightened If any screw remains loosen injuries may result Stopper Remove the pad inserted in step Tighten the two screws on e Make sure that the stopper is firmly secured l Ae eJn E ol i i E Installing the needle plate spacer Attach the needle plate spacer to the needle plate Attach the mounting jig to a stable mounting surface such as a desk sd ba a bel eh HURMAT YS Jia Loosen the thumb screw for the mounting jig to open the mounting bracket so that it is SES N wider than the thickness of the mounting gt surface gt Se Needle plate spacer e The mounting bracket can be mounted onto a mounting surface with a thickness from 9 mm 3 8 inch to 38 mm 1 1 2 inches 230 Securely clamp the mounting bracket onto the mounting surface by tightening the thumb screw Mounting bracket 2 Mounting surface Tighten thumb screw gt Memo If there is a gap between the clamping pad of the thumb screw and the mounting surface insert the included pad as shown below Mounting bracket 2 Mounting surface worktable desk etc Pad Thumb screw Check that there is no looseness If there is looseness mount the mounting jig onto the mounting surface again NS Note Be sure that the mounting bra
114. arily stopping to aya check the area The embroidery frame can be temporarily stopped at a desired position or the checking of the embroidering area can be stopped oom When the embroidery frame moves to the HE gm tp oom Ooo desired position touch again rial anp gt The embroidery frame stops moving and tfy the next screen appears Do you want to continue trial gt The presser foot is lowered and the embroidery frame moves to show the embroidery area The corners of the octagon showing the a embroidery area for the pattern are a O indicated by changing direction Touch to continue moving the frame 2 Touch to stop checking the embroidering area To continue moving the embroidery frame touch lov To stop checking the embroidering area touch Carefully watch the movement of the embroidery frame and check that the embroidery is sewn in the desired location and that the embroidery frame does not hit the presser foot Checking the Embroidery Area 51 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL AAA Continuing to the embroidering screen After finishing the necessary operations in the embroidering settings screen continue to the embroidering screen D Touch ee aon memory WAJ A Lock gt The embroidering screen appears 52 10 Upper Threading Check the embroidering screen for information on which needle bars sh
115. arker Centerpoint marker and grid lines Centerpoint mark with cross grid lines No centerpoint marker or grid lines Changing the thread color information You can display the name of the thread colors embroidery thread number or the embroidery time When the embroidery machine is purchased the thread color number 123 is selected The thread color display setting can be specified from page 1 5 of the settings screen Touch lt and gt to display the name of the thread colors the embroidery thread number or the embroidering time C 123 Embroidery a gt Thumbnail Size gt SELECT Background Color ogg 6 enon When the thread number 123 is displayed touch lt and gt to select from six embroidery thread brands pictured below a 123 a gt C 123 comer tf Thumbnail Size a gt SELECT Background Color oog 4 wajia CLOSE Using the Settings Key 197 BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE E Sample displays Thread color number 123 Embroidery Polyester 513 Embroidery 515 Embroidery 800 Embroidery Madeira Poly Polyester 1848 Madeira Poly 1770 Madeira Poly EN 1951 1637 Madeira Poly Sulky Rayon Country Cotton 444 Country 446 Country Oe 335 Country s 149 Country Madeira Rayon Rayon 1049 Madeira Rayon 1369 Madeira Rayon
116. at moves the needles up and down is called the needle bar and the needle bars Omn are in the needle bar case The needle bars are named from right to left needle bar 1 needle bar 2 as needle bar 3 needle bar 4 needle bar 5 and needle bar 6 ienen rerun em 09 Glee f A Lock 4 The threads threaded on the needle bars are indicated as shown here The spool pins thread tension knobs thread take up levers and thread paths mentioned when threading the upper thread are different according to their corresponding needle bar number ese mee ff mni ijas LT Needle bar 1 Needle 1 Needle bar case The machine automatically assigns a thread color to each needle If a needle is already threaded by a color that will be used on the next pattern the machine will assign the color to that needle reducing the number of thread spool changes This also means that the machine does not always assign colors according to the needle number it assigns colors based on the currently threaded colors gt Memo __ Sewing is not necessarily performed in the order of the needle bar numbers Not all six needles can be used to sew at the same time Only one needle is moved to the embroidering position at a time According to the sewing order the needle bar case is moved to the left and right so that the needle bar and needle thread with the required color
117. backing on page 222 90 Hooping the Fabric l Hooping the fabric in the extra large and large embroidery frames GD Loosen the screw on the outer frame ie N o OS o we Screw Place the fabric with right side up on top of the outer frame S SOI Ire e The outer frame does not have a front or back side Either side can be used as the front Press the inner frame into the outer frame First insert the inner frame at the corner with the screw next insert the nearby one corner and then insert the opposite corner Then insert the opposite corner of non screw corner First align the inner and outer frames at the corner with the screw Then while lightly pulling the fabric in the direction indicated by arrow so that the fabric is taut insert the inner frame at corner In the same way lightly pull the fabric in the direction indicated by arrow and insert corner y j and then lightly pull the fabric in the direction indicated by arrow and insert corner e Be sure that there are no wrinkles in the fabric after it is stretched in the embroidery frame While stretching the fabric even more securely tighten the screw so that the fabric is taut e After stretching the fabric lightly tapping it should produce a drum like sound e Firmly clamp together the inner and outer frames so that their tops are even Outer frame
118. bar number where 40 LILAC cope oyen the thread color at BLUE Needle bar the left is assigned LILAC The bottom value Eoaea S 4 shows the total number of stitches in the pattern and the top value shows Stitch count how many stitches have already been sewn The bottom value shows the total number of thread color in the pattern and the top value shows the thread color that is currently being sewn The bottom value shows the total amount of time required to sew the pattern and the top value shows how much time has already passed sewing Sewing time If the pattern contains seven or more colors the Time until the amount of time until spools must be the spools need to be changed is shown Shows the part of the A pattern that will be i sewn with the thread color shown first in Region display the thread color sequence display LIGHT BLUE 0 Shows the order for LIME GREEN a the thread color narina Changes Durin ee this display scrolls so Thread color nerd color of the sequence jthread currently display being sewn appears at the top replaced Screen Quick Reference Guide 77 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL Bt 253mm tis a a Pet Floral a Alphabet min B 0 Y 0 min 15 min 8 8945 21 min D RESERVE I STOP ERK NAS os LIGHT LILAC LIME GREEN 1 a3 LIGHT LILAC B2 CORNFLOWER BLUE CORNFLOWER 3 BLUE
119. bin at this point in the procedure Replace the bobbin with a bobbin wound with bobbin thread Refer to page 36 e If the hook cover can be opened replace the bobbin without removing the embroidery frame from the machine If the machine bed is hidden for example with a bag shaped piece of fabric or if the hook cover cannot be opened temporarily remove the embroidery frame Refer to page 68 After replacing the bobbin re attach the embroidery frame Refer to page 49 NS Note If the embroidery frame is removed before embroidering of the pattern is finished be careful of the following otherwise the pattern may become misaligned Do not apply extreme pressure to the framed fabric and cause it to become loose When removing and re attaching the embroidery frame do not allow the frame to hit the carriage or the presser foot If the carriage is hit and moves turn the machine off then on again The correct frame position at the time that the machine was stopped is stored in the machine s memory and the embroidery frame is returned to the correct position When the embroidery frame is re attached make sure that the pins on the left and right arms of the embroidery frame holder securely fit into the holes in the handles on the embroidery frame Go back through the stitching in the same way as that described in step of If the upper thread breaks on page 105 and then continue embroid
120. bobbins Only weight L Metal bobbins Weight L and weight S Weight S is included with the optional bobbin winder If necessary refer to page 249 for reassembling the tension unit Tension adjusting screw Tighter Looser 112 After making the adjustments try embroidering with all needle bars to check the thread tension gt Memo In the built in embroidery patterns one pattern is used for checking the thread tension By sewing this pattern the thread tension can easily be checked For details refer to page 217 BI ton Cee a Hill 30 0 mm 55 1 mm m C o A Adjusting the tension of the upper thread When embroidering the thread tension should be set so that the upper thread can slightly be seen on the wrong side of the fabric A Turn the thread tension knobs Thread tension knobs Tighter Looser Mark E Correct Thread Tension The pattern can be seen from the wrong side of the fabric If the thread tension is not set correctly the pattern will not finish well The fabric may pucker or the thread may break B 8 Right side 2 Wrong side Follow the operations described below to adjust thread tension according to the situation NS Note If the thread tension setting is made extremely weak the machine may stop during sewing This is not the sign of a malfunction Increase the thread tension slightly an
121. bottom of the cap frame driver into the v cuts in the carriage and then place the mounting plate of the cap frame driver on top of the frame mounting plate of the carriage Notch in the carriage Thumb screw of the cap frame driver Mounting plate of the cap frame driver 4 Frame mounting plate of the carriage Insert the pins on the frame mounting plate of the carriage into the holes in the mounting plate of the cap frame driver Pins on the frame mounting plate of the Carriage Holes in the mounting plate of the cap frame driver Insert and tighten the two upper thumb screws in outer holes of mounting plate of cap frame driver While pushing in the cap frame driver toward the machine so that it is fully inserted tighten the two lower thumb screws to secure the cap frame driver O Q ya YB BY re by 21 ae i ee a 7 a a ATi Mi 2 MT il i an On iaia UIAVENES IY af gt This completes the installation of the cap frame driver E Adjusting the cap frame driver L shaped bracket Ring gt Memo If the same machine is being used the adjustment to the cap frame driver is only required the first time that the machine is used Turn on the machine After the carriage moves to its initial position turn off the machine N 7 WNS Note Be sure to adjust the cap frame driver with the carriage at i
122. c to stabilizer backing hooped in the embroidery frame With fabrics where you do not wish to use spray D adhesive baste the fabric to the stabilizer backing 5 Ribbon Stabilizer backing Q D Fabric Stabilizer backing Hooping the Fabric 93 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES Embroidery Frame Position and Movement The following provides information concerning the embroidery frame when operating the embroidery machine E Embroidery frames that cannot be used for A message indicating that the embroidery frame embroidering be replaced may appear even if no embroidery As explained on page 47 the embroidery frame frame is installed indicators at the top of the screen show the The embroidery machine detects which embroidery frames that can be used to sew the embroidery frame is installed according to the currently selected pattern position of the left arm of the embroidery frame Embroidery frames with an embroidering area holder Therefore the embroidery frame size is smaller than the pattern cannot be used In determined by the position of the left arm even addition the embroidery frame cannot be used if the embroidery frame is not actually installed if the embroidery is smaller than the In addition if the embroidery frame holder is not embroidering area but is positioned so that it installed the embroidery machine determines extends out of the embroidering area of the that the cap frame optional is installed
123. can be edited Pattern editing screen For details on the keys and other information on the screen refer to page 73 Airan Continuing to the embroidering m settings screen Press irar 1 23 2mm 0 0mm 0 36 3mm 0 0mm B 5 D owe Feo Gan E gt The embroidering settings screen is EDITIEND displayed Shows the size of the embroidery pattern currently displayed in the pattern display area The top value shows the height and the bottom value shows the width If the embroidery pattern consists of multiple patterns that have been combined the size of the entire pattern including all patterns is shown Highlights the sizes of embroidery frames that can be used to sew the currently selected embroidery pattern gt Memo If the embroidery frame holder is not attached to the machine the embroidering area will not display the correct frame size Refer to page 49 ji e Shows the size of the currently selected embroidery pattern The top value shows the height and the bottom value shows the width Touch to edit the pattern Touch this key to delete the pattern for example if the wrong pattern was selected No pattern is selected and the pattern type selection screen appears Displays a preview image Shows the number of thread color changes for the currently selected embroidery pattern Continues to the next screen In this example we will not edit the pattern
124. case motor has been locked The needle bar case could not be The needle bar case has stopped at The needle bar case motor has moved to its initial position an incorrect position locked up Touch to automatically Touch to automatically Touch to automatically reset the needle bar case reset the needle bar case reset the needle bar case Needle threader error Needle threader is in threading position No more patterns can be added to this The automatic needle threading Another operation was performed Too many patterns are bein mechanism did not operate while the automatic needle combined for the amount o correctly threading mechanism was memory available Remove the thread entangled in the threading the needle Delete some patterns from the automatic needle threadin Press the automatic needle combined pattern mechanism and then ach threading button and then perform the other operation after the needle is threaded Refer to page 59 262 Not enough available memory to save OK to cancel embroidering CANCEL CANCEL The pattern could not be saved The memory capacity of the USB because the memory is full media has been exceeded was touched in the Delete some patterns There is too much data in either the embroidering screen machine or the USB media Touch to return to the embroidering settings screen The previous embroidery in the OK to delete the selected pattern OK to delete the selected picture OK to rec
125. ce Page p 57 249 p 33 86 p 224 p 113 p 223 p 33 86 This machine is equipped with a thread detecting mechanism If the machine is not threaded with the upper thread the machine will not operate correctly even if the start stop button is pressed after unlocking the machine If the machine suddenly stops Turn off the machine and unplug the power cord Restart the machine with the correct operating procedure Refer to page 38 260 Error messages If the start stop button is pressed while the machine is not correctly set up or if an incorrect operation is performed the machine stops and informs you of the error with a buzzer and an error message If an error message appears correct the problem according to the instructions in the message To close the message touch or perform the correct operation then touch fjerosey If the message appears again consult your nearest authorized dealer A malfunction occurred Turn the machine Can not change the configuration of the Can not recognize the data for the Some malfunction occurred There are too many characters in The pattern data that you tried to the curved text arrangement for fecal is invalid the selected embroidery frame Check the pattern data Change the text arrangement or the e The pattern data is damaged embroidery frame e You tried to recall data created using another manufacturer s data design system Refer to page 136 Turn the ma
126. chine off then on again to return it to its normal condition Change to a larger embroidery frame Check upper and bobbin thread The installed embroidery frame is The upper thread broke the The bobbin thread broke or ran too small thread came out of the thread out Check which embroidery frames tension disc or a thread guide or Check that there is thread on the can be used and then install a the machine is not threaded bobbin and that approximately 50 larger embroidery frame Refer to correctly mm 2 inches of thread has been page 47 Check that the thread passes under pulled out and then re install the the upper and middle thread obbin Refer to page 36 guides and correctly thread the upper thread Refer to page 55 If the thread is not broken clean the thread guides and the tension unit Troubleshooting 261 APPENDIX Data volume is too large for this Impossible to set the start amp the end Inappropriate needle stop position pattern The patterns you are editing take Sewing cannot begin from the The needle has stopped at an up too much memory or you are specified starting position incorrect position editing too many patterns for the Change the starting position or Turn the handwheel so that the memory rehoop the fabric and change the mark on the handwheel is at the embroidering position Refer to top page 123 124 Needle bar case home position error Needle bar case position error Needle
127. cket is securely clamped onto the mounting surface and that the thumb screw is firmly tightened Do not attach the mounting jig to an unstable surface flexible bent or warped Be careful that the mounting jig does not fall when it is removed Adjust the size of the mounting jig according to the type of cap being embroidered Low Profile Low fitting 2 Standard type Pro style For the standard type Using a Phillips screwdriver turn the four screws two on the left and two on the right at the inside of the mounting jig one turn to loosen them Screws 2 Phillips screwdriver NS Note Do not remove any of the four screws two on the left and two on the right otherwise they may be lost Only turn the screws to slightly loosen them Using the Optional Cap Frame 231 APPENDIX Pull the mounting jig toward you and then use E Attaching the cap frame to the mounting jig the Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four and putting a cap into the frame screws two on the left and two on the right Attach the cap frame to the mounting jig Align the side of the mounting jig with the brace on the cap frame and then push the cap frame into place gt This completes the preparation of the mounting jig Attaching the cap frame Touch ME ae o in order to view a video of the operation on the LCD refer to page 206 Put the cap into the cap frame attached to the mounting jig an
128. d brands in the machine Ee OB Robison Anton C 5675 Poly EEO Bee BEES Bee EERTE See ee EHETE Bee i ei EET NUMBER LIST m E min man n 503 o if O Use a ata 3 4 5 B 9 o to enter a color s 4 digit number e If you make a mistake touch to erase the entered number and then enter the correct number Bee OA Robison Anton 5675 e lose Entered thread color number Thread brand O Touch M sm CED ERTAN Bee EHETI tt EHETE Bee EHETE Bee BEES Bee BEES HANEN W 2252 Robison Anton on SREB Selected thread color gt The selected thread color is set in the custom thread table N 7 NS Note If is not touched the thread color number will not be changed Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing Screen 177 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS Repeat the previous steps until all desired thread colors are specified e To delete a specified color from the palette touch G Touch to return to the original screen E Adding a color to the custom thread table from the list D Repeat the previous step on page 176 2 Touch to display the thread list Use a
129. d and will use often for example your name or other pattern combinations patterns that have been rotated or resized or patterns that have had their embroidering position changed A total of about 1 7 MB of patterns can be saved in the machine s memory NS Note Do not turn off the machine while the Saving screen is displayed otherwise you may lose the pattern that you are saving gt Memo It takes a few seconds to save a pattern in the machine s memory See page 151 for information on retrieving a saved pattern With the pattern that you want to save displayed in the embroidery settings screen touch EDIT fima 1 sewn Touch e Touch to return to the previous screen without saving the pattern si nce rs gt The Saving screen appears When the pattern is saved the previous screen appears automatically If the embroidery pattern cannot be saved If the following screen appears the embroidery pattern cannot be saved because either the machine s memory is full or the pattern being saved is larger than the amount of space available in the memory To be able to save the embroidery pattern in the machine s memory a previously saved pattern must be deleted Not enough available memory to save __ the pattern Delete another pattern e To quit saving touch cance E Deleting saved data Touch ever gt The list of pattern
130. d begin sewing again Adjusting the Thread Tension 113 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES E Upper thread is too tight The tension of the upper thread is too tight resulting in the bobbin thread being visible from the right side of the fabric 4 Right side 2 Wrong side Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow to decrease the tension of the upper thread Red line If the red line is visible the thread tension cannot be decreased any further Increase the tension of the bobbin thread For details refer to page 112 JE Note if you decrease the thread tension further than the red line the tension knob may be dis assembled f necessary refer to page 249 for reassembling the tension unit 114 E Upper thread is too loose The tension of the upper thread is too loose resulting in a loose upper thread loose thread locks or loops appearing on the right side of the fabric a 3 B 8 Right side 2 Wrong side Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow to increase the tension of the bobbin thread EMBROIDERING SETTINGS This chapter contains descriptions on the various embroidering settings which make operation easier Basting Embroidery sscccccssssssssrccorscescssessesssssssssseeeeen nnn ntnnn nnn 116 Creating an Appliqu Piece ssssssssssesssssssssssosnsssess senses eessnnnnnnnnnnntnnntnnnttanmmnmmE 117 Creating an appliqu piece seseeseeeeeanenn
131. d color information for manufacturers threads is available making it easy to choose the appropriate thread color 10 Medcira Poly Madeira Rayon 0 Madeira Pol Y o a Madeira Rayon _ o Jf Madeira Poly 0 Madeira Rayon B Madeira i s See 0 Madeira Rayon a Sulky 0 R A Poly 0 E USB port available as standard equipment By connecting a computer to the machine using Available features the included USB cable embroidery patterns can be transferred from the computer Refer to Computer USB on page 156 Designs with a maximum size of 200 mm H x 300 mm W 7 7 8 inches H x 11 3 4 inches W can be embroidered If the optional cap frame is used embroidery can be sewn on caps E Various built in patterns In addition to the many built in character patterns embroidery patterns and frame patterns using optional embroidery cards greatly expands this machine s pattern library E Embroidery pattern editing Lettering and embroidery patterns can be combined or a text arrangement can be specified to arrange the patterns If the machine is positioned at a distance that the The machine can also be set to repeatedly sew USB cable does not reach the computer the same pattern embroidery patterns can be transferred from the computer by temporarily saving them on USB media which is then connected to the machine Refer to USB media on page 160 HM Moving or threading a selected needle bar at a
132. d current needle position is indicated Embroidering From the Beginning or Middle of the Pattern 109 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machine In either of the following cases the remaining stitches of the embroidery are stored in the machine s memory e If the machine s power switch is pressed to turn off after stopping embroidering Cut the thread before the machine s main power switch is turned off otherwise the thread may be pulled or may catch when the carriage returns to its initial position after the machine is turned on again e f the machine was accidentally turned off for example due to a power outage while it was embroidering The remainder of the embroidery can be sewn when the machine is turned on again however some of the stitches that were already sewn may be sewn again JE Note Be careful when going back or forward through the stitching since the embroidery frame moves at the same time Set the main power switch to I to turn on the machine When the machine is turned on the opening movie is played Touch anywhere on the screen to display the message below Touch 0 The machine will move o Keep your hands etc away from the gt A message appears asking if you wish to continue embroidering or start a new operation 110 4 Touch mor OK to recall and resume previous Touch to continue embroidering 2 Touch t
133. d text arrangement Touch the desired pattern After selecting the desired text arrangement touch fiorosei to return to the text input screen JOD 7 o SHU KE o t esa M _N _O P LQ B om elo Sw D Kad rO ti Arranges the text on a straight line gt The selected pattern appears in the pattern Arranges the text on a slanted line display area Arranges the text on the outside of a wide curve Imm of P mo Arranges the text on the inside of a wide curve ee Co OA Arranges the text on the inside of a sharp curve Arranges the text on the outside of a sharp curve If text is arranged on a curve each touch of this key increases the bend of the curve makes it more curved If text is arranged on a curve each touch of this 9 mm key decreases the bend of the curve makes it n flatter A BC DE e f the text is arranged using one of the text arrangements on this screen even more MIN O P characters can be entered gt Memo The color of the text is set to black To change the color refer to Specifying multi color text on page 170 and Changing the colors of the pattern on page 171 M SAUL e f the wrong mem was selected or you wish to select a different pattern touch the desired pattern 148 B fom CCC ie This confirms the pattern selecti
134. d then remove the cap frame from th ting jig with th d Next i aie ne a ia f i cep meee ee i Brace on cap frame attach the cap frame to the cap frame driver on the Guiding Plate on mounting je machine Notch on cap frame Sweat guard holder Holder e Align the notch in the cap frame with the guiding plate on the mounting jig and then snap the frame into place Side of mounting jig gt The cap frame is secured with the two holders clips one on right side and one on left side Release the snap lock on the cap frame down and then disengage the latch Open the clamping frame Also open brim holder Snap lock released 2 Clamping frame opened Brim holder 232 Secure the stabilizer with the pins on the cap Align the centerline of the cap with the frame notch in the mounting jig Pins e Make sure that the pins go through the stabilizer to firmly secure it Lift up flip the sweat guard on the inside of the cap and then place the cap in the cap frame Using both hands hold both sides of the cap and then align the edge of the lower frame with the base of the brim Place the sweat guard of the cap inside the notch in the cap frame Centerline of cap 2 Notch in mounting jig Edge of the lower frame Notch in cap frame Sweat guard Base of the brim At the same time align the centerline of the cap with the centerline of the sweat guard hold
135. dia plug the USB media into the machine s USB port gt Memo Some USB media may not be usable with this machine Please visit our web site for more details Depending on the type of USB media being used either directly plug the USB device into the machine s USB port or plug the USB media Reader Writer into the machine s USB port The USB media can be inserted or removed at any time Touch when the pattern you want to save is in the embroidering settings screen onre i r 4 EDIT Sewing Insert the USB media into the primary top USB port on the machine VS eS Primary top USB port for media USB media When connecting the USB Card Reader Writer to the machine s USB port be sure to secure the cable with the two hooks on the back panel If the cable is not secured the embroidery frame may catch on the cable while the frame is moving causing the pattern to become misaligned N 7 NS Note Safely place USB card reader writer on the card reader holder The processing speed may vary by port selection and quantity of data The primary top USB port processes the data faster than the center port It is recommended to use the primary top USB port Two USB media cannot be used with this machine at the same time If two USB media are inserted only the USB media inserted first is detected Do not insert anything other than USB media into the USB
136. e t BI idem CCED Lucky 18 4mm sm If the wrong character was selected or you wish Touch and enter olor to select a different character touch PELETE to delete the last character selected and then 2 mm BET mo LA touch the key for the desired character Each Bi im CEOD a touch of deletes the last character of the text Lucky E Touch m to enter a space r p Lucky 0 1 se _ a os If the text is small and difficult to read on the See e screen touch to check the text a Lr ls t Lu Jiv Jwi ylz S mge C Ee i Wi Lucky Color 19 2mm 0 0mm e 129 4 mm gt 0 0mm Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 147 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS Lucky Color Floral alphabet patterns Touch After checking the text touch erosen return to the text input screen After entering all of the text as desired touch lessen This confirms the pattern selection gt The pattern editing screen appears E Changing the text arrangement gt The list of floral alphabet patterns appears to display the screen shown below Select an embroidery pattern Touch the key for the desire
137. e AEE e EENES E Renaissance alphabet patterns lt acscvacarsnsendtnanstanvacasannensesanswatedassunienaqantuasumantennnaninaiures Applique alpha bii sasni NOA EAA REE Greek alphabet Patterns ascisciu n aa aaa ERS Embroidery patterns stored in the machine MEMOTSY eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees EOF OIG GRY cards QMUOMAN jetucecnsstamwcenisnasttctentscanauiscainadetorsanamanmnisinindetusiohnntansnceerseaueneient COPEN O D ere pe nen ere erry ee ne rere en teeT Cees rr en eer en eer ae eee Bro aan exe ere ee re rier re eee mee N ee pee ener rr Te Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing Screen 000e Cia WINS PARENS ce hiaacs eae ce cgesecaeearsterte say ne NEE EEE nanan piace Selecting the pattern to be edited n n nasanenersrerererersnererersssssssssessssasasasartnrnrrensrenenene Movino a PaE cousasomsetuasiwteuiannaaaieatvaeaatadedatannbugdancietudiabnsiedentyauatadsaieeaiuat sceaghoaatiatans Flipping a patem Nori zontal missien ee raei SEAE REESE EE Changing the size of a pattern sssssesssessresrrrerresetererescrerecrerereterarssencssersrsrststerererete KOtaUnE a Pae ai a E S Changing the text arrangement of a character esesesessereserererrrererererererererrrerererene Changing the character Spacing sivccavienetadvcossasaceaneaaeansieasaatancexteancea arni iaaa anei Separating combined character patterns essssssssessasssasasasararararararasanararasersssnesssenesens Trimming
138. e built in embroidery patterns one pattern is used for checking the thread Loosen the tension dial by turning the dial counterclockwise ie tension For details refer to Checking the m thread tension of built in patterns on page 217 Right side 2 Wrong side The tension of the upper thread is too loose resulting in a loose upper thread loose thread locks or loops appearing on the right side of the fabric Checking the Thread Tension 67 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL 13 Removing the Embroidery Frame and Fabric After sewing is finished remove the embroidery frame and then remove the fabric from the frame 2 Pull off the embroidery frame toward you Removing the embroidery frame 1 CAUTION When removing the embroidery frame Tig a EA i i make sure that the start stop button is lit in red If the start stop button is flashing in green the machine may start sewing If the machine accidentally i starts operating injuries may result When removing the embroidery frame be careful that the embroidery frame Removing the fabric does not hit any other part of the machine Loosen the outer frame screw Do not lift up the embroidery frame holder with extreme force otherwise it may be damaged With both hands grab the left and right sides of the arms of the embroidery frame holder and then slightly lift up the frame The pins on the arms of the embroidery frame holder should come ou
139. e keys and other information that appear in the screens are provided in the tables below Key displays The appearances of the keys have the following meanings Normal color display This key is not selected but can be selected dN AX Dark colored display This key is selected ar Gray display This key cannot be selected Common screen controls The keys described below except for the settings key appear in all screens and can always be used However the settings key cannot be used in the embroidering screen _ DIEM mE m bp Re KENTE Function O Shows he embroidering area for the extra large embroidery frame The embroidery frame Embroidering indications the grid area line lines and other display settings can be specified from the machine settings screen Touch this key to Machine check a machine operations operation guide key Touch this key to change the embroidery machine Display l Touch this key to Function i cancel all operations Key Name previously performed No and return to the initial pattern group This area displays the selection screen n Pattern period p _ Touch this key to display area move or thread a selected needle bar Needle bar This key is available move key in any screen 70 eee Understanding the pattern type selection screen In this screen select a pattern category type BI 232m et N Function Upp
140. e outer frame e Be sure that there are no wrinkles in the fabric after it is stretched in the embroidery frame Lightly tighten the screw and then pull the edges of the fabric 48 Securely tighten the screw and then check that the fabric is taut _ e After stretching the fabric lightly tapping it should produce a drum like sound e Firmly clamp together the inner and outer frames so that the bottom of the inner frame is lower than the bottom of the outer frame a APEN Inner frame Outer frame Bottom of inner frame e Using the included disc shaped screwdriver firmly tighten the screw M EKO Disc shaped screwdriver The amount that the fabric is stretched and the use of stabilizer material differ depending on the type of fabric being embroidered Try various methods to achieve the best embroidering results Refer to Hooping techniques on page 223 gt Memo This embroidery machine can also be used with the optional cap frames Refer to Using the Optional Cap Frame on page 225 8 Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine After hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame attach the frame to the embroidery machine If the embroidery frame is not correctly attached it may hit the presser foot and damage the machine or cause injury to the user When attaching the embroidery frame make sure that the start stop button is lit in red
141. e pattern in the color at the top of the thread color sequence display is the part whose color is being changed 2 Shows the number of thread color changes The top value shows the position in the sewing order for the color at the top of the thread color sequence display and the bottom value shows the total number of thread color changes Selects the previous color in the thread color sequence display Selects the next color in the thread color sequence display Color thread table Select a color from this table Use these arrows to navigate the color selection within the color thread table Touch this key to return to the original color Touch this key to close this screen Specifies pause locations Refer to Specifying pause locations before embroidering on page 128 gt The display shows the changed colors 4 Touch c1ose gt Memo Touch to specify pause locations For details refer to Specifying pause locations before embroidering on page 128 Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing Screen 179 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS Duplicating a pattern Deleting a pattern Q peers E 23 2 mm 0 0mm 36 3mm 0 0mm gt The screen shown below appears 2 Touch ios gt The duplicate is positioned over the original pattern OK to delete the selected pattern Bt zge CET 23 2mm 5 0mm 363mm
142. e placement line together and then hoop them in the embroidery frame Sew the outline APPLIQUE Outline of appliqu piece bi 1 NS Note After embroidering is finished remove the if water soluble stabilizer is used it is not stabilizer material from the embroidery necessary to remove the stabilizer material frame after sewing the appliqu outline To reduce shrinkage of the pattern we Use scissors to cut the excess water soluble recommend using water soluble stabilizer stabilizer from outside the appliqu outline Put together two layers of water soluble stabilizer otherwise the stabilizer material may tear during embroidering Sew the placement line for the appliqu position APPLIQUE POSITION Pattern placement line Creating an Appliqu Piece 119 EMBROIDERING SETTINGS From the pattern type screen select the desired frame shape and pattern and add it Soak the appliqu piece in water to dissolve to the appliqu pattern a 70 0 mm m 70 0 mm Nf the water soluble stabilizer Dry the appliqu piece and then iron it if necessary 70 0mm 0 0mm 0 70 0mm gt 0 0mm B 1 Cpggagpgogoom gt Memo O EMAA The outline is sewn using satin stitching Dean on Some glue may get onto the presser foot needle and needle plate at this time Finish embroidering the appliqu pattern and then clean off the glue 4 Touch and t
143. e text on the outside of a wide curve Arranges the text on the outside of a sharp curve Moves the pattern in the direction of the arrow on the key Arranges the text on the inside of a sharp curve Arranges the text on the inside of a wide curve If touched after selecting a text arrangement on a curve each touch of this key increases the bend of the curve makes it more curved If touched after selecting a text arrangement on a curve each touch of this key decreases the bend of the curve makes it flatter Touch this key to close this screen Touch the key of the desired text arrangement After selecting the desired text arrangement the bend of the curve can be adjusted If necessary touch and to adjust the bend of the curve gt Memo When selecting ase and KO change to and You can increase or decrease the incline If necessary touch the arrow keys to adjust the position of the pattern For more details refer to page 163 After making the desired changes touch gt The pattern editing screen appears again gt Memo The text arrangement specified when the character was selected on page 148 can be changed at this point Changing the character spacing The spacing between the characters can be made wider or narrower Touch ono aafe Howe CS gt The screen shown below appears Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing Screen
144. e thumb screw and then open up the spool stand to the left and right Thumb screws Corner covers D Align the holes in the embroidery frame holder with the pins on the frame mounting JE plate of the carriage ZL Thumb screw Spool stand After the spool stand is fully opened up tighten the thumb screw Pins on the frame mounting plate Holes in the embroidery frame holder gt Secure the spool stand in the opened position Corner covers Attaching the embroider v g y 3 Note frame holder Each embroidery frame holder has Attach the embroidery frame holder to the carriage different color of corner cover Holder A White corner covers Use the embroidery frame holder Holder B Light gray corner covers appropriate for the embroidery frame that Holder C Dark gray corner covers you are using Refer to page 88 to 89 Optional Setting Up the Machine 29 GETTING READY Secure the embroidery frame holder with the two thumb screws removed in step UCU a nal leg I Te Thumb screws WNS Note Using the disc shaped screwdriver included firmly tighten the thumb screws This completes the preparation of the machine 30 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL This chapter describes the basic embroidering operations in order from turning on the machine and sewing a pattern to finishing sewing Follow the steps of the tutorial to embroider a pattern and master the
145. eare ny Preparing the thread guide assembly c ssssssseeeennnnnnnnn 28 Positioning the spool stand cccceee e1 sess eenennn nnn 29 Attaching the embroidery frame holder neeeeeeeea e 29 GETTING READY Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below Before using the sewing machine carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts Front view Thread tension knobs Adjust the tension of the thread Needle bar case Moves to the left and right to move the needle to the embroidering position Lower thread guide 4 Carriage Attach the embroidery frame to the carriage When the machine is turned on or when the machine is embroidering the carriage moves forward backward left and right Hook cover Hook Open the hook cover and then insert the bobbin case into the hook Thread guide 20 Thread guide assembly support Spool stand Put 6 thread spools to embroider Operation panel Feet Use the feet to adjust the height of the legs Sewing light The sewing light can be turned on or off from the settings screen Refer to page 203 Thread guide pins 3 Upper thread guide Middle thread guide Right side rear view Bottom Primary top USB port for media In order to send patterns from to
146. editing screen and move the embroidering position e The embroidery frame is replaced while the embroidering settings screen or embroidering screen is displayed and then the key for checking the embroidering area for moving the embroidery frame or for starting embroidering is touched The embroidery frame will move Since the embroidery frame is moved to the correct position and paused touch the desired key again If the pattern extends out of the embroidering area for the frame after the frame is moved a message appears indicating that the embroidery frame should be replaced Either replace the embroidery frame or return to the pattern editing screen and adjust the pattern size or embroidering position Embroidery Frame Position and Movement 95 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES Changing the Embroidering Position When the embroidery machine is purchased it was adjusted so that the beginning of the stitching was from the center of the pattern Therefore move the frame and adjust the embroidering position so that the center of the pattern aligns with the needle drop point at the sewing position In addition the angle of the entire pattern can be adjusted if the fabric cannot be hooped evenly within the embroidery frame and the pattern is positioned at an angle on the fabric GD Touch fr Ce bm o OF me and a in the embroidering settings screen Move the embroidery frame so that the needle drop point is at the cente
147. eedle bar case transferring _ The pattern combination is too large for The machine is retrieving a The machine was stopped while The combined character pattern is previously saved pattern the needle bar case was moving too large for the embroidery frame Touch to automatically Rotate the pattern 90 degrees and reset the needle bar case then continue combining characters The pattern is too large for the extra The safety device has been activated s The USB media is write protected so the data cannot be deleted Cancel the The combined character pattern is The motor has locked up due to The USB media is write protected too large to fit in the extra large tangled thread or for other reasons Cancel the write protection embroidery frame related to thread delivery Change the character pattern If the thread is entangled in the combination bobbin case clean the race and Tii it Refer to page 247 and 251 264 The USB media is write protected so The USB media was changed Do not There is a pattern included that can not The USB media is write protected You tried to select a pattern after You tried to save a copyright __ the USB media in which the protected pattern to USB media or Touch sctose and cancel the write pattern is saved has been changed a computer protection eet to To laws patterns that are illegal to reproduce or edit cannot be saved to USB media or a computer Save the pattern in the machi
148. elled if a new pattern is selected If a pattern with the settings to stop the machine at color changes is saved the settings to stop the machine at color changes are also saved Setting the Machine to Stop at Color Changes 129 SNA 151 0 B IN irs ot INL Ors Temporary Needle Bar Setting After embroidering begins the machine can be stopped at a color change and a different needle bar can be specified for the next color to be sewn By substituting upper thread already threaded on a different needle bar the time for sewing can be saved For example similar color thread can be substituted for temporary use Touch the key for the needle bar threaded with the thread that you wish to embroider with While sewing the color before the one that you wish to change touch so that it RESERVE changes to as a4 sa et LIME GREEN a1 MOSS GREEN E aa RED a4 gt After the color currently being sewn is finished the threads are trimmed and the machine stops e The start stop button can be pressed at the color change to stop the machine but in that case stop the machine after the threads are trimmed 2 Touch gt The embroidering screen appears again ___1Tmin 234 1 min i amin aa as He 1000 amp 3min Touch PA and then press the start ee Bi stop button to begin embroidering MOSS GREEN 2 i 1 min
149. embroidery card of the connector inserted into a connected USB card writer For details on the position of the USB port module on the computer or USB hub refer to the instruction manual for the corresponding equipment gt Memo USB media is widely used however some USB media may not be usable with this machine Please visit our website for more details Depending on the type of USB media being used either directly plug the USB device into the machine s USB port or plug the USB media Reader Writer into the machine s USB port You can plug the optional embroidery card Reader USB card writer module into the primary top or center port when the mouse is not connected You can plug a USB media into the center port but the primary top USB port processes the data faster It is recommended to use the primary top USB port When You Have a Question This May Help You 81 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL E Using a USB mouse The USB mouse connected to the sewing machine can be used to perform a variety of operations in the screens Connect a USB mouse to the USB 1 1 port marked with You can also connect a USB mouse to the other USB port USB 2 0 USB port for mouse USB mouse JE Note Do not perform operations with the mouse at the same time that you are touching the screen with your finger or the included touch pen A USB mouse can be connected or disconnected at any time Only t
150. er on the cap frame and then slide the sweat guard under the sweat guard holder Close the clamping frame so that the brim of the cap passes between the inside clamping frame and the outside clamping frame Brim of the cap Inside clamping frame Outside clamping frame Sweat guard holder Centerline of sweat guard holder Centerline of cap Using the Optional Cap Frame 233 APPENDIX Neatly align the teeth of the clamping frame Adjust the other side in the same way with the base of the brim a gt N aA A l n Ta CY i AR Vi Teeth of outside clamping frame Base of brim NS Note Loosen the two screws for the outside clamping frame and then adjust the position of the outside clamping frame so that it conforms to the shape of the cap and so that the teeth of the clamping frame perfectly align with the base of the brim Lever of the snap lock WS Note If the cap fabric is thick and the clamping frame cannot be closed or if the fabric is thin and the cap is too loose within the frame loosen the screw for the inside clamping frame and then adjust the inside clamping frame Teeth of outside clamping frame Base of brim Outside clamping frame Screws for the outside clamping frame Inside clamping frame Screw for the inside clamping frame 234 Pull the ends of the cap out from the center Adjust the brim
151. er with the thickness of a business card Open the hook cover remove the bobbin case and then remove the bobbin Refer to page 36 Slide the paper under the tension adjusting spring to remove any dust Use a corner of the paper to remove any dust from around the hole Tension adjusting spring Hole 3 Paper Maintenance 247 APPENDIX NS Note Do not bend the tension adjusting spring In addition do not use anything other than thick paper or paper of the specified thickness to clean the bobbin case Use the included cleaning brush to remove any lint and dust from inside the bobbin case After cleaning is finished insert the bobbin into the bobbin case and the bobbin case into the hook and then close the hook cover Refer to page 36 37 248 Cleaning the thread paths of the upper threads If dust or lint has accumulated in the thread guides or tension unit in the paths of the upper threads the thread may break while embroidery is being sewn Periodically clean the thread paths E Cleaning the thread guides Use the included cleaning brush to remove any lint and dust from below the thread guide plates Clean the thread guide plates for both the upper thread guides and the middle thread guides Upper thread guide 2 Middle thread guide Thread guide plate E Disassembling and cleaning the tension unit Reassembling the tension unit To remo
152. ercase and AA lowercase letters numbers symbols ke and accented characters from 25 Alphabet fonts can be selected X in small medium and large sizes Alphabet TE patterns which are available in small medium and large sizes patterns Greek uppercase letters By using the included USB cable to connect a computer to the Computer embroidery machine USB key patterns can be recalled trom the computer Y The embroidery pattern for a design Embroidery can be selected pattern key Recall patterns from Go 12 stitch types can USB media oo be combined with 10 frame shapes Frame such as a circle and Alphabet patterns designed with patterns Recalls patterns stored flowers decorating stored in in the machine s large uppercase l the memory machine memory key Renaissance style This key is not characters designed displayed unless a Renaissance in a50 mm x50 mm pattern is selected alphabet square Touch this key to quit key trying to add another pattern from the pattern type selection screen Return to the pattern editing screen Embroidery patterns Floral alphabet c letters 130 mm H key x 80 mm W Monogram designs can be created by Monogram combining two or and frame three letters key No Screen Quick Reference Guide 71 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL Understanding the pattern list screen In this screen select the patter
153. ering If the Thread Breaks or the Bobbin Thread Runs Out While Embroidering 107 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES m_ A Nm Embroidering From the Beginning or Middle of the Pattern If you wish to restart embroidering from the beginning for example if trial embroidery was sewn and an incorrect thread tension was used or if the wrong thread color was used restart the embroidering using the forward backward stitch key In addition you can go forward or back through the stitching by thread color or by stitch to start stitching at any position of the pattern 1 FO gt W ote Be careful when going back or forward through the stitching since the embroidery frame moves at the same time ee bie Press the start stop button to stop the machine n Oi LIME GREEN a2 MOSS GREEN gt The stitch navigating screen appears E To start sewing from the beginning e If necessary change the fabric framed in the embroidery frame or trim and remove the sewn stitches Touch this key to return to the beginning of the first color gt The embroidery frame moves to the starting position 108 E To select the stitch from where embroidering is After selecting the stitch from where to begin embroidering is to begin touch forosez Touch and to select a color in the mee 3 355 gt min i 3 min 0 5 1000 3 min thread color sequence and then to
154. ern editing screen after at least one pattern has been selected This key is not available unless a pattern has been previously selected v In the pattern list screen select the pattern Refer to page 42 72 BI 222mm 23 2 mm 36 3 mm Touch this key to return to the pattern type selection screen Touch this key to continue to the pattern editing screen 40 v In the pattern editing screen edit the pattern Refer to page 44 73 m ma 23 2mm 0 0mm 36 3 mm gt 0 0mm Dowe kif ES ms se X9 Uv Po Boo f a ooo T Touch this key to return to the pattern type selection screen and add another pattern Touch this key to continue to the embroidering settings screen v In the embroidering settings screen if it is a combined pattern edit the entire pattern specify the embroidering settings and check the embroidery area Refer to page 45 75 Bim oe Touch this key to return to the pattern editing screen Touch this key to continue to the embroidering screen v In the embroidering screen check the thread colors assigned to the needle bars and then install the upper threads Touch PNA to unlock the machine so that the start stop button starts flashing in green The embroidery machine is now ready to begin sewing After the embroidery is sewn the embroidering settings screen appears Refer
155. ers and numerals can be used in the file names In addition if the file name contains no more than eight characters the entire file name will appear on the screen If the file name is more than eight characters long only the first six characters followed by number appear as the file name sem anda E Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications can be Used e Compatible models IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment IBM PC compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment e Compatible operating systems Microsoft Windows Me 2000 XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 E Precautions on using the computer to create data e If the name of embroidery data file folder cannot be identified for example because the name contains special characters or symbols the The pattern combination is too large for file folder is not displayed If this occurs change the name of the file EEI I folder We recommend using the 26 letters of the alphabet uppercase and DOT rera CODIA ONS a ariana lowercase the numbers O through 9 the dash and the underline _ Do not use comma or period in the file name e f embroidery data larger than 200 mm H x 300 mm W approx 7 7 8 inches H x 11 3 4 inches W is selected a message is shown at the right asking if you wish to rotate the pattern 90 degrees Even after being rotated 90 degrees embroidery data larger than 200 mm
156. ery frame Checking a preview image Display the preview image to check that the embroidery will be sewn as desired Touch iol ae aia gt The preview image is displayed BE 283m Touch these keys to display the pattern in the various sizes of embroidery frames The embroidery frames that appear in white on gray keys can be selected 2 Touch this key to display an enlarged view of the pattern gt Memo A preview image in a landscape orientation cannot be rotated to a portrait orientation even if there is space at the top and bottom 46 Touch lt or to select the type of embroidery frame holder and then select the embroidery frame you are going to use Touch to display only the pattern without the embroidery frame so that it fills the screen ocon e f you find out the type of embroidery frame holder and size of embroidery frame which are best for your embroidery select the display guides in the settings screen for your better embroidery editing Refer to page 88 and 196 e Touch again to display the pattern with the embroidery frame Touch to return to the previous screen Bi fam tt gt Memo The embroidery can be sewn while the preview image is displayed in the embroidering screen If the preview image is displayed in any screen other than the embroidering screen the embroidery cannot be sewn
157. esenccrectacincevigicsneqsenseceiatiactess 34 BTN aa nae heen cre taacetavaenaeatanctno matinee eateneess 68 Fabric stabilizer compatibility chart 0 00 eee 224 BOO LUNG iat cere aaccmten NE EEEREN SEs 8 FEEL suisse estiindseectuonieesapsansatbncauensancetiedantyeaasoniuoa tic seatvacas 20 Floral alphabet patterns cececcccecececeeeeeereesoreees 148 Forward Backward stitch key seeeeeeee 78 105 108 Frame patenis sirnaan a aA 141 PrOD VIEW ciradenean e SR 20 G E SIND E AA AE E EE A E aoe eet 224 GON IE sarr a A A NAA 226 Greek alphabet patterns sssssssseeeseeesesseesssessseeseee 151 H Handwheel cc ccccccccecccesccecccecceeceesceeceescesceseues 21 250 PACA GWG AI sasuegnaseatsiarncecbtoeespsesaxuesuase EAA 224 ROOL Seer tere ee eR rr er etre N erree ere 245 Fook COVED TOOK caires seanina 20 PIGODING ccicndsscnncdscadiussidaahpoatentossasatnopsncameeasen 47 91 223 Horizontal mirror image key eeeeesesseeeeeceeeeeeeees 164 J WINS OE eran vas cutersteaes 199 Jumpstitch trimming ci cesiesvetenseatder meauseeetemneunicerueywees 199 L ea EATE e E E E E EE 195 205 E A E E E EE E E E T E E 21 34 70 274 LINCEI a cicndetauewnadcopsiadanssaneabsdeananeiaansueoni seam sadsiawies 224 Lock SUITE MIS KEY reece tentevensvancrtecrotactsexsenuedatuessbe 76 122 Locking CC MaINISIVY xe cat reeset sctaceceeceinstoraguseters a 63 Locking the needle bar seceeeesesesetssesssetsneners 97 L
158. eserved Needle es as a 2 4 JES kars e RESET SET Reserved Needle A certain thread color can be set to a specific needle bar The specified color remains assigned to the needle bar specified here until the setting is cancelled This feature is not accessible through the embroidering screen Refer to Reserved Needle Bar Settings on page 132 E Page 4 Screen Saver lt SELECT E Opening Screen ON OFF Light ONJ OFF 5 d Speaker g Thread Sensor ONE OFF D J Mouse Pointer h lt a gt CLOSE 45 a i nonn a eS Screen Saver Select the length of time until the screen saver appears and change the image of the screen saver Refer to page 201 Opening Screen The machine can be set so that the opening screen is either displayed ON or not displayed OFF when the machine is turned on Light The sewing light can be set to be turned either on or off Refer to page 20 or 203 Speaker The volume of operation sounds and alarm sounds can be adjusted Refer to page 21 or 204 Thread Sensor Set Thread Sensor to either ON or OFF Refer to page 204 Mouse Pointer Change the shape of the pointer when a USB mouse is used Refer to page 205 E Page 5 mau mm 4 e
159. esign and start again Select the Home key on the upper right of the screen The pattern and all information will be deleted Refer to page 70 USB card writer module When sending or reading patterns using the USB media or the embroidery card Reader USB card writer module connect the device to the primary top USB port The primary top USB port processes the data faster than the other ports If you have purchased the PE DESIGN Ver5 or later PE DESIGN Lite or PED BASIC you can plug the included USB card writer module into the machine as an embroidery card reader and recall patterns E Connecting the machine to the computer Using the included USB cable the sewing machine can be connected to your computer Primary top USB port 2 Embroidery card Reader USB card writer module or USB media NS Note Two USB media cannot be used with this machine at the same time If two USB USB port for computer media are inserted only the USB media ese GROE comme tor inserted first is detected Use only an embroidery card reader J designed for this machine Using an N Note unauthorized embroidery card reader may The connectors on the USB cable can only cause your machine to operate be inserted into a port in one direction If it incorrectly is difficult to insert the connector do not Embroidery patterns cannot be saved from insert it with force Check the orientation the machine to an
160. esnsdes ana aaaea iaeiaiai es 88 Attaching Iron On Stabilizer Backing to Fabric cccccccccsccsssscscsssssssssssssssssseseees 90 Hooping the FAI Ged discs Ssaciescencexsnsecsadvespovensxvecexenasnesonndendesseweaedeeosnseciiewsdovesedesdansetdeununcepes 91 Hooping the fabric in the extra large and large embroidery frames eceeeececeeececececececececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 91 Using Te emioidery SINCOT y scccrcsiecteeeevannpneseeeteacewarnannpacancaviadssanpeandacae cam EAE ANO NN aai 92 Lagoona pieces o Tii Cages a E E EAA 93 Embroidery Frame Position and Movement ssossosoososeseecessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssseeoo 94 Changing the Embroidering Position scccccscsscsssccsscccsccsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssseess 96 Adostng iNe aP O ecin a a a ear eainiane ee 97 Switching the Thread Colors on the Screen ccccccssccssssscssssssssssssssssssssscsesssseeceeees 100 Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or More Colors cssssssssssssseeceeesssseeee 101 Checking if thread spool changes are necessary sesesssssssessssssssssssssssssasasasasasasasasasasasasasasenenenenenesenrnenene 101 Changing the Thread Spools with Designs of Seven or More Colors sssseeeeees 103 Change thread spools MESS Aes cacsiveecenscuincasatceausnsaiensnbacieencaiings cosh pnasataatieoden EEE ESEE AENEAS 103 asi changing the thread spo0l irase EEOSE A EEE 104 If the Thread Breaks or the Bobbin Th
161. est authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment e To avoid electric shock or fire do not use a damaged power supply plug or loose electrical outlet and ensure that the power supply plug is fully inserted and secure Introduction 1 e While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual such as an odor heat discoloration or deformation stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord e When transporting the machine be sure to lift it from the bottom positions Lifting the machine by any other part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling which could cause injuries e When lifting the machine be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements otherwise you may injure your back or knees e While the machine is being transported be careful not to touch the operation panel thread guides or any other part otherwise injuries may result 5 Always keep your work area clear e Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the machine free from the build up of lint dust and loose cloth e Do not use extension cords Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet e Never drop or insert any object into any opening e Keep fingers out of all machine openings such as near the carriage otherwise injuries may result e Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxy
162. esta E ae one eile a ewet TA EA OEA T 190 BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE 193 Usine the Settings KEY cswessonnsuanriveacencessenssacerstonssonstionissedesbunswastesendeisesicsntsswbdeaonssienibesesse 194 Understanding the settings Screen conbanenetccnices iors eateetnsneaegccanseiaeeneianndet aAA A OEA NEE EAA Aia 194 Chameime thedisplay pUe cx ccccncvnevcewwcansannteceneouge anank N ERAR ETN ONSON CAUSALE ERE NEE A EN 196 Changing the thread color IMiormalo srra a R E E ARA AARNE 197 Specii yim Ne MATON SZ Ossie E ore ere re ee 198 Changing the background colors of the embroidery patterns or thumbnails sssccececceceeeeeeeeeeeeeenees 199 Specifying jumpstitch trimming DST jump codes for trimming ceeeeeeeeesennecececeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeneneaeeeees 199 Deleting Nor SUC CS sergia ESE EET EATE R 201 Specifying the remaining length of thread csicsa aaa a E a aE AREARE A 201 Changing the screensaver SetinpS sa xsvccoscdncannescsnstnsteadedoncneacabaeuyave lace ausvpsateuaeutansaane sprite AAEREN AARE 201 Turning ON or ORF tae Sewing Ue Miori en ena EEE EE a EE 203 Changing the speaker yoli srren aa ee a ee ee eee 204 Specilying mead SENSOM urera a apace a eetnenet ee 204 Changing the pointer shape when a USB mouse is used essesessesessererrssssssssssssrerrreeesrrssesssesrsrrrreeeeeessst 205 Changing the Units of measurements seinci aE e ea NEE NEES EEEE ANRE EENEN ERRE 205 Changing Petang UITE asais unaa A A A N NES
163. etails refer to If the Thread Breaks or the Bobbin Thread Runs Out While Embroidering on page 105 12 Checking the Thread Tension Check the embroidery to see if it was sewn with the correct thread tension If the thread tension is not adjusted correctly the stitching may be uneven or there may be puckering in the fabric E Correct thread tension From the wrong side of the fabric the bobbin thread should be about one third of the stitch width B H Tighten the tension dial by turning the dial clockwise Right side Wrong side For details on adjusting the thread tension refer to Adjusting the Thread Tension on page 112 If the embroidery appears as shown below the thread tension is incorrect Correct the thread tension J Note Bf In this tutorial the thread tension was checked after embroidering was finished However normally embroidering should be temporarily paused and the thread gaa Right side tension should be checked after the first Wrong side 100 stitches of each color sewn with each needle bar The tension of the upper thread is too tight The resulting embroidery may not appear resulting in the lower thread being visible from as expected due to the type or thickness the right side of the fabric of the fabric being sewn or to the type of stabilizer material used Be sure to sew a trial embroidery before sewing on your project gt Memo In th
164. etting either on or off L3 C3 i y fi wv O Horizontal flip imeda Flipped horizontally Changing the size of a pattern The size of the pattern can be increased or decreased to between 90 and 120 of its original size oO Touch oz asaan godono i e seLect sa gt The screen shown below appears Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the desired size Each touch of a key slightly enlarges or reduces the pattern mn ata prea Bie Cet A 113 4 mm 83 0 mm Example Original size Reduces without changing the height to width proportion we lt aoa ets atl Enlarges without changing the height to width proportion 3 e pe ee bt Gi tA il The size of the pattern is displayed after a key is touched to change it a Enlarges only in the vertical ce Vertical length A fi gt Horizontal ah e The size that the pattern can be enlarged Reduces only in the vertical ry depending on the pattern or character direction ag e Depending on the pattern or character if it Ls is rotated 90 degrees it may be enlarged Enlarges only in the horizontal ry even MorS l l direction aS e f the pattern is rotated the vertical and Ly horizontal directions may be reversed reeduesonlyiatha herent is e To return the pattern to its original size direction i touch BOD Moves the pattern in the direction of the arr
165. f oil onto the hook once a day before use and put a drop of oil to the lower needle bar felt washer every 40 to 50 hours of machine use E Oiling the race Turn off the embroidery machine CAUTION Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur Open the hook cover and remove the bobbin case Refer to page 36 37 250 Rotate the handwheel about 50 degrees to move the race of the hook to a position where it can easily be oiled Handwheel e Be sure to rotate the handwheel toward the LCD panel counterclockwise 4 Put a drop of oil onto the hook Front angle view Side view Punch a small hole in oil bottle Apply oil here e Use a pointed object to punch a small hole in the tip of the included oiler before using it After oiling insert the bobbin case into the hook and then close the hook cover Refer to page 36 E Oiling the needle bars From embroidering screen select one needle About the maintenance bar at a time Pull down the selected needle bar and lock into position refer to page 97 Put one cn drop of oil on the lower needle bar felt washer Preventive maintenance is recommended Once this message appears it is recommended to take your machine to an authorized dealer or nearest authorized service center for a regular maintenance check Although
166. fied refer to page 162 for details on editing the patterns and refer to page 115 for details on specifying embroidering settings Descriptions of the keys and other information that appear in the main LCD screens are provided in the tables on pages 70 to 78 Use these tables for quick reference D The various operating precautions that must be observed during the basic procedures are provided on pages 32 to 34 These precautions must be strictly observed in order for the machine to function properly Make sure to read these precautions Basic Procedures 35 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL 1 Installing the Bobbin When the machine is purchased only the bobbin case is installed in the hook Insert a bobbin wound with bobbin thread for embroidering For precautions concerning the bobbin refer to page 33 N 1 N Note The machine does not indicate how much bobbin thread is remaining Before starting to embroider make sure that there is enough bobbin thread for the pattern Make sure to clean the bobbin case every time the bobbin is changed For details on cleaning the bobbin case refer to Cleaning the bobbin case on page 247 Removing the bobbin case Open the hook cover Pull the hook cover toward you Thread Picker To gain access to the bobbin case easily pull the thread picker toward front gt Memo Thread picker is a device that is used to hold the thread when beginning to sew or when trimming
167. foot e Make sure that the thread securely passes through the notch in the guide on the presser foot Securely pass the thread through the groove in the thread cutter and then lightly pull the thread to cut it Groove in thread cutter JE Note If the thread is not correctly passed through the groove in the thread cutter the message Wiper error appears and the needle cannot be threaded Be sure to securely pass the thread through the groove if enough thread is not pulled out the thread cannot be pulled through the thread cutter 60 Press the automatic needle threading button e The threader moves back away from the needle The thread is pulled through the needle eye e The wiper comes out and catches the thread between the needle and the threader e The threader goes back to the original home position This completes the upper threading for needle bar 1 Thread the remaining needle bars in the same way Note If the needle bar to be threaded is not moved to the embroidering position the needle cannot be threaded with the automatic needle threading mechanism For the remaining needle bars perform the following operation to move the needle bar to the embroidering position before trying to thread the needle E Moving and threading a selected needle bar Press the automatic needle threading button You can move and thread a selected needle bar while the needle bar move scree
168. ft Hole in the thread guide Pass the thread around the tension disc as shown in the illustration Make sure that the thread is correctly fed into the tension disc Groove in the bobbin Spring on the shaft 6 Set the thread spool on the spool pin at aK N y 5 SS FA a aE SSE A Y WD Tension disc Thread spool 2 Spool pin 242 Pass the thread through the hole in the right M of the thread guide toward the back of the AXS Note machine Be sure to follow the procedure described If the bobbin is wound without the thread being cut with the cutter when the bobbin thread runs low the thread may become tangled around the bobbin and cause the needle to break Slide the bobbin holder until it clicks into place Hole in the thread guide Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin 4 or 5 times as shown in the illustration Bobbin holder Press the main power switch to start winding the bobbin ANY A ip VEN Pass the end of the thread through the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat and pull the thread The cutter will cut the thread gt Start winding the bobbin Guide slit Bobbin winder seat Using the Optional Bobbin Winder 243 APPENDIX The bobbin will stop rotating automatically when it is done winding and the bobbin CAUTION holder will return t
169. ft Cx a ca Rotates 10 degrees to the left DA Rotates 1 degree to the left an l v Touch this key to close this screen Moves the pattern in the direction of the arrow on the key Touch this key to return the pattern to its original angle Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the desired angle Each touch of a key rotates the pattern E Siid Shows the angle of the pattern after a key is touched to change it e To return the pattern to its original angle touch irese If necessary touch the arrow keys to adjust the position of the pattern For more details refer to page 96 If necessary touch and then touch to check the embroidering area For more details refer to page 51 After making the desired changes touch ECLOSEH The embroidering settings screen appears again gt Memo With this operation fine adjustments can be made to the angle also this operation is particularly useful when embroidering items such as bags and tubular items that have limitations to being hooped in the embroidery frame Example When embroidering a pillowcase Rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the left before embroidering Example When embroidering a T shirt Rotate the pattern 180 degrees Pass the machine bed through from the waist of the T shirt not from the neck and attach the embroidery frame to the machine This will prevent the neck of the shirt from being
170. fter Turning Off the Machine on page 110 Understanding the screens When the machine is turned on and is touched the pattern type selection screen appears The operations described below will be entered using the operation panel For precautions concerning the use of the touch panel refer to page 34 BE LIR z Reference Page Touch this key to cancel all operations previously Home key performed and return to the initial pattern group selection screen a ARE RY This area displays the selected pattern p 196 Shows the embroidering area for the extra large Embroidering embroidery frame The embroidery frame indications T 7 p 196 area line the grid lines and other display settings can be specified from the machine settings screen No Display Key Name Function Machine operations guide Touch this key to check a machine operation p 206 key Tr Needle bar move Touch this key to move or thread a selected needle bar Touch this key to ch th broid hi Settings key uae is key to change the embroidery machine The keys in the table above appear and can be used in most of the screens described later in this manual Turning ON the Machine 39 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL Screen overview The basic operation flow is shown below In the pattern type selection screen select a pattern type Refer to page 42 71 ee ETc Touch this key to continue to the patt
171. fter connecting the USB media containing the upgrade file gt The upgrade file is downloaded Upgrading Your Machine s Software 271 APPENDIX NS Note If an error occurs a red text error message will appear When the download is performed successfully following message will appear Upgrade complete Remove the USB media and turn the machine off and on again Upgrade procedure using computer NS Note Do not connect any additional USB media devices to your computer when using the USB cable While pressing the automatic threading button turn the main power to on gt The following screen will appear on the LCD 6 Touch S Plug the USB cable connector into the corresponding USB ports for the computer and for the machine gt Removable Disk will appear in Computer My computer 2 2 4 Copy the upgrade file to Removable Disk 4 Search P 7s OGO gt Computer Removable Disk G i My Organize y SH Views Favorite Link Name Date modified Type Size IE Documents This folder is empty Pictures B Mu Recently Changed B Searches J Public h IIA Fold a 0 item es A i Press LOAD after saving the upgrade file in the machine gt The upgrade file is downloaded NS Note if an error occurs a red text error message will appear When the download is performed successfully following message will
172. g and the hook may bend or the needle cannot be threaded If the hook of the automatic needle threading mechanism is bent or damaged contact your authorized dealer Changing the Needle 87 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames Various types of embroidery frames can be used with this machine to suit your project by changing the embroidery frame holders In addition to the four included embroidery frames there are many frames that can be used with this embroidery machine Refer to Optional accessories on page 23 and the Operation Manual Addendum included with your machine CAUTION Only use embroidery frames of the sizes indicated in the screen otherwise the embroidery frame may hit the presser foot which may result in injuries Embroidery frame types and applications Embroidering area Usage Extra large embroidery 200 mm H x 300 mm W Refer to frame 7 7 8 inches H x 11 3 4 inches W J Hooping the Use when embroidering connecting characters or patterns Fabric on combined patterns or large embroidery patterns page 91 Embroidery type Reference Flat frame optional 200 mm H x 300 mm W Visit your 7 7 8 inches H x 11 3 4 inches W nearest Use when embroidering jackets and other thick garments tae Large embroidery frame 130 mm H x 180 mm W Refer to 5 1 8 inches H x 7 1 8 inches W Hooping the Use when embroidering patterns
173. g speed may vary by port selection and quantity of data Insert the USB media into the primary top USB port on the machine Depending on the type of USB media being used either directly plug the USB device into the machine s USB port on the right side of the operation panel or plug the USB Card Reader Writer into the machine s port T 6 Ires Note Do not insert anything other than USB media into the USB media port Otherwise the USB media drive may be damaged 160 6 Touch gt A list of patterns and folders at the topmost level are displayed e The pattern list is usually displayed within a few seconds however if there are many patterns it may take some time for them to be displayed While the patterns are being read do not remove the USB media Instead wait until the patterns are displayed To select a pattern in a lower level folder select the folder iis on gt The list of sien and patterns in the selected folder are displayed in order o ca D MYEBRA _ _ T D oe Shows the name of the current folder Shows the folder in the current folder If the folder name is more than nine characters long the name changes to the first six characters followed by and a number Shows the amount of free space in the USB media Touch this key to move up one folder level Select an embroidery pattern
174. gen is being administered e Do not use the machine near a heat source such as a stove or iron otherwise the machine power cord or garment being sewn may ignite resulting in fire or an electric shock e Do not use this machine near an open flame the movement of the embroidery frame could cause the garment being sewn to catch fire e Do not place this machine on an unstable surface such as an unsteady or slanted table otherwise the machine may fall resulting in injuries 6 Special care is required when sewing e Always pay close attention to the needle Do not use bent or damaged needles e Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the machine needle e While the machine is in operation keep your hands away from the needle bar case and all moving parts near the needle bar case otherwise injuries may result e Switch the machine to the symbol O position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area such as changing the needle e Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate as it could cause the needle to break 7 This machine is not a toy e Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children e This machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision e Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this machine e Do not use the included scissors or seam ripper in any other way than h
175. gt Memo The thread color numbers in the thread color sequence display and the thread color set up display can be changed for example to the color name or the thread color number for other brands Refer to Changing the thread color information on page 197 When You Have a Question This May Help You TECHNICAL TERMS PATTERNS E DST Following patterns can be processed by the This is the extension of Tajima data file dst machine to embroider that is one of the data formats of embroidery Embroidery data with pes phc or dst patterns Tajima data does not contain color format information therefore the embroidery machine Use USB media to transfer the data to the automatically assigns colors when a Tajima machine dst file is loaded Refer to page 220 Using the USB cable the data can be transferred from the PC to the machine Optional embroidery cards Embroidery patterns created by digitizing software program The patterns saved on USB media by the E Needle at the embroidering position machine This is the needle that is placed above the needle hole in the needle plate The needle bar case is moved to position that particular needle with the next thread color to the embroidering position Also when using the needle threader the needle that is going to be threaded should be moved to the embroidering position Refer to page 61 and page 62 E Needle number The needles are n
176. h the This section provides information on embroidering corner of the fabric to stabilizer backing and fabric that is either much larger or much smaller then hoop the stabilizer backing in the than the embroidery frame embroidery frame With fabrics where you do E Embroidering large pieces of fabric or heavy not wish to use spray adhesive baste the fabric clothing to the stabilizer backing When embroidering large pieces of fabric or heavy pieces of clothing use a clothespin or binder clip to fasten the excess fabric to the embroidery frame so that it does not hang down from the frame Embroidering with excess fabric eS hanging down from the embroidery frame may prevent the frame from moving properly and may result in a misaligned pattern aa ay A Fabric Stabilizer backing E Embroidering narrow pieces of fabric such as ribbon When embroidering narrow pieces of fabric use spray fabric adhesive to attach the fabric to stabilizer backing and then hoop the stabilizer backing in the embroidery frame With fabrics where you do not wish to use spray adhesive e Use a clothespin or binder clip to fasten the clamp both ends of the fabric together with the excess fabric to the embroidery frame stabilizer backing in the embroidery frame E Embroidering small pieces of fabric When embroidering pieces of fabric that are smaller than the embroidery frame use spray fabric adhesive to attach the fabri
177. h the desired pattern BE ewirae DO OlSs jee gt The selected frame pattern appears in the pattern display area em CEE 94 4mm 0 0mm 73 6mm gt 0 0mm OSI k E ME e f the wrong pattern was selected or you wish to select a different pattern touch the desired frame pattern If the character size was changed change frame pattern to the same size Touch to change the pattern to the same size as the letters B sim Co GG xm E eJ CHECK Touch this am to acne the size dD Touch isen B sim Co GIG 64 1 mm 0 0mm O 0 50 4mm 0 0mm 8 5 Pevam ojee TER m i TN This confirms the frame selection The pattern editing screen appears gt Memo Due to size or shape some frame patterns cannot be used with the design The frame patterns are just some of the patterns that can be used Character patterns other than the 3 letter monogram patterns can be used in the combination Alphabet patterns There are 25 built in character fonts Example Entering Lucky Color Touch a gt The font selection screen appears Select a character font Touch the desired character font ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABG ABC ABC e Touch 4 or fy for additiona
178. h the embroidery frame holder a Remove the needle plate spacer FI 2 2 2 a FT Ee i z tit i aie B2 mA gt Los LENN R Needle plate spacer 6 Loosen the two lower thumb screws Thumb screws Remove the two upper thumb screws Thumb screws 4 Remove the cap frame driver Note Be careful that the cap frame driver does not hit any nearby parts such as the presser foot With the hole on the sweat guard holder aligned with the centerline of the guiding plate insert the two thumb screws removed in step into the holes at the top and then tighten the thumb screws vw wv Hole on the sweat guard holder Centerline of guiding plate 3 Holes on the top e Insert the thumb screws into the holes where the cap frame driver that was originally installed holes that the thumb screws were removed from in step on page 227 gt The movable section of the cap frame driver is secured Using the Optional Cap Frame 237 APPENDIX Align the holes on the embroidery frame holder with the pins in the frame mounting plate of the carriage Pins in the frame mounting plate Holes on the embroidery frame holder Secure the embroidery frame holder with the two thumb screws Use the thumb screws included with the machine thumb screws removed in step on page 227 RON UNICO Using the disc shaped screwdriver
179. h to continue embroidering Refer to Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machine on page 110 128 Specifying pause locations before embroidering Pause locations can be specified in the change thread color screen displayed by touching 28 Touch in the pattern editing screen JWA gt The change thread color screen appears Touch and a so that the color at the top of the thread color sequence display is the color where you wish to stop the machine before sewing it mm mg m OHHH THA EDAN HEEE mj EEE Bees Se w gt The h mark appears to indicate where the machine will stop s 300 CUSTOM cok O85 m T ef mma EEC OSs m OOo L Bees h mark Repeat steps and for each pause that you wish to specify e Any number of pauses can be specified After specifying the desired settings touch e If the machine is temporarily turned off when it is stopped at the specified location after embroidering you will be asked if you wish to continue sewing or select a new pattern when the machine is turned on again Touch to continue embroidering Refer to Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machine on page 110 gt Memo if the machine is temporarily turned off the settings to stop the machine at color changes specified before the machine was turned off are not cancelled However the settings are canc
180. hanging the background color of the pattern display area and thumbnails may make them more visible and easier to select Refer to page 199 194 E Page 2 Thread Trimming bes DST Setting J Short Stitch Delete Emm agi D Wy Standard Tail lt 4 8 d Basting Distance Emm o Appliqu Dista a E Li ppliqu Distance V Application Check ON O DST Setting Specifies whether or not jumpstitches are cut In addition when using Tajima embroidery data dst you can specify whether or not the thread is cut according to the specified number of jump codes Refer to page 199 Short Stitch Delete Specifies the pitch length of short stitches that are to be deleted Refer to page 201 Thread Tail Specifies the length of upper thread that remains threaded through the needle after the thread is trimmed length of thread passed through the eye of the needle Refer to page 201 Basting Distance Specify the distance between the pattern and the basting stitching Refer to page 116 Appliqu Distance Specify the distance between the appliqu pattern and the outline Refer to page 117 Use the Application Check when running an application N 2 NS Note If the settings for DST Setting or Short Stitch Delete are changed from the previous setting the new settings are only applied to the next embroidery Ch R
181. hat easily allow the stitching to shrink be sure to use iron on stabilizer backing for embroidering If iron on stabilizer backing is not used while embroidering the needle may bend or break or the pattern may become misaligned Using a steam iron affix the iron on Mz stabilizer backing to the back of the fabric Note Use a piece of iron on stabilizer backing that is larger than the embroidery frame When framing the fabric in the embroidery frame be sure that the stabilizer backing is clamped on all edges in order to prevent wrinkles in the fabric 7 4 Adhesive side of iron on stabilizer backing Fabric wrong side e When embroidering fabric that should not be ironed or when embroidering an area that is difficult to iron hoop a layer of the Ay Acaet em bieiceny tame iron on stabilizer backing under the fabric Iron on stabilizer backing in the embroidery frame without ironing it See eee eee ee ee ee gt Memo When embroidering thin fabrics such as organza or lawn use a water soluble stabilizer backing Water soluble stabilizers dissolve when washed allowing you to create beautiful embroidery that is not stiff When embroidering fabric with a nap such as towels or corduroy hoop a layer of iron on stabilizer backing under the fabric in the embroidery frame without ironing it For other uses of stabilizer backing refer to Stabilizers
182. he automatic needle threading mechanism is bent or damaged contact your authorized dealer While the hook of the automatic needle threading mechanism is passed through the eye of the needle do not rotate the handwheel otherwise the automatic needle threading mechanism may be damaged N 1 NS Note To avoid damage the automatic needle threading mechanism may return to the back position when you turn the handwheel The automatic needle threading mechanism can thread one needle at the sewing position When this mechanism is used be sure that the needle bar that you want to thread is positioned as the sewing position otherwise the automatic needle threading mechanism cannot be used at the particular needle If the needle bar is not at the sewing position move it there Refer to page 61 Pull out about 150 mm 6 inches of thread Allow thread to relax and eliminate any stress on the thread Then as shown in the illustration pass the thread under the fork of the automatic needle threading mechanism from the right and then catch the thread with the hook that passes through the eye of the needle Hook Fork NS Note When catching the thread with the hook be careful that the thread does not become loose Upper Threading 59 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL Pass the thread under the guide on the presser foot Guide on presser foot 2 Notch in guide on presser
183. he left mouse button and its wheel can be used to perform operations No other buttons can be used The mouse pointer does not appear in the screen saver 82 E Clicking a key When the mouse is connected the pointer appears on the screen Move the mouse to position the pointer over the desired key and then click the left mouse button gt Memo Double clicking has no effect a es col ea Pointer a ee 23 2 mm 36 3 mm E Changing pages Rotate the mouse wheel to switch through the ae 0 0 a2 ada 000 tabs of the pattern selection screens Ay BI C D E F 4 ence P gt Memo If page numbers and a vertical scroll bar for additional pages are displayed rotate the mouse wheel or click the left mouse button with the pointer on ie to display the previous or next page gt hiie 3 z e kebe gt fl m23 Embroidery lt 4 j gt lt g gt FG Thumbnail Size oq aaa Background Color SELECT B88 i i C Appliqu Distance ki j M Application Check ON ors FEJ When You Have a Question This May Help You 83 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL E Changing the size Refer to Changing the size of a pattern on page 164 Touch s
184. hed or damaged consult your authorized dealer After cleaning is finished insert the bobbin case into the hook and then close the hook cover Refer to page 36 37 246 Cleaning around the needle plate If lint and dust collect around the moving knife the fixed knife or the thread retaining plate the thread may not be cut correctly and the error message may appear or various parts of the machine may be damaged Make sure to clean around the needle plate once a month Use on offset screwdriver and the included cleaning brush ay Turn off the embroidery machine Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur Remove the needle plate With an offset screwdriver loosen the screws and then remove the needle plate Needle plate Use the included cleaning brush to remove any lint and dust from the moving knife the fixed knife the thread retaining plate and their surrounding areas Remove all lint in this area After cleaning is finished attach the needle plate in the opposite way that it was removed in step O Needle plate Cleaning the bobbin case Thread wax and dust easily collect around the hole in the tension adjusting spring on the bobbin case resulting in an incorrect thread tension Therefore it should be cleaned each time when the bobbin is changed Use a piece of pap
185. hen touch EDIEND eno 3 Note O Touch to select the appliqu piece Do not apply a strong force when ironing otherwise the stitching may be damaged setting a pom CECD Using a frame pattern for the outline a Using a frame pattern the desired shape can be added as the outline of the appliqu i ees iie After selecting and editing pattern in the pattern editing screen perform the operations described in steps through of Creating an appliqu piece on page 117 Touch to return to the previous screen 120 Use EE gt to select the frame pattern and then touch and ea 83 4mm 83 4 mm gt The frame pattern is deleted Touch eomeno to continue to the embroidering settings screen Touch to continue to the embroidering screen Continue with step of Creating an appliqu piece on page 118 to complete the appliqu piece Creating an Appliqu Piece 121 EMBROIDERING SETTINGS Automatic Lock Stitch Setting The machine can be set to automatically sew lock stitches for example at the beginning of the pattern before sewing each thread color change and before trimming the thread When the embroidery machine is purchased this function is set ON E Specifying that lock stitches be sewn at the beginning of the pattern at the beginning of sewing each thread color change and at the
186. i E EEN EE A NEEESE EE EEEE ES EEEE EEEE 36 a AA ES lp A E E E T A E ee 36 stalling the TOON CASE soririoroeait iert a a E a a a ra aai 37 Turning ON th Machine iscsosccesecesnecaseesexessovescersttexescsveneveoeesstosseensstoneusnstetenenesteeosesmomeens 38 Understanding TSS CNG sranani ea E EE EEEE EEEE AERAN EEUE A EAER EE 39 IEN OVET VIEN serpa AEE E N ENA 40 Selecting an Embroidery Pattern sscescsssssssscccscesecesesnsncccoseseccsnescccnnnnccosssecesesseee 42 SOC CHIME an emoroidery Paer receret ena E E E E E 43 Editing the Embroidery PARENN scissione e euE r E S Nara 44 Continuing to the embroidering settings screen ssssessesseesssseesssssssseseeetosssseesssssssseseeceeesessesssssesseoscctessses 44 Specifying Embroidering Setting scsscssscccccscccccssseccessnensccosssecesescessnnsaccosssecesessees 45 PREVIEWING the NIM ABC arusini iE E EEEE a 46 Checkin a previo winan E siae a e a t 46 Contents 13 Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame sssccccsssssssssssscsssccccceccceeeessscsesees 47 Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame n sssssssrsrsrsssrsesessseseressseseseserererersrererererererererererererstsrsrerese 47 Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine ccccccccsscsscsscsssssssssssssssssssssseees 49 Attaching UN emooidery MAME acca tens sxasionnedentenoymersi EEE REEN E E ESEAS 49 CHECKING the Embroidery Al Ca ssessscccsssvsnnd
187. idery patterns Chapter 6 Basic Settings and Help Feature This chapter contains descriptions on the use of the settings key and the machine operations key Details on changing the basic embroidery machine settings and viewing operations on the LCD will be provided Chapter 7 Appendix This chapter provides descriptions of techniques for various embroidering operations pointers for creating beautiful embroidery and details on maintenance procedures and corrective measures that should be taken when a problem occurs Searching for information E Searching the manual By title Check the descriptions at the left for the contents of each chapter and then check the table of contents By keyword Search the index at the end of this manual Look for the desired keyword and then refer to the page that is indicated By screen Descriptions of the keys and other information that appear in the main LCD screens are provided in the tables on pages 70 to 78 For details refer to the page that is indicated By condition Various possible conditions and the corresponding operations are described on page 79 For details refer to the page that is indicated Searching the machine This machine is equipped with a help feature Learning how to perform an operation Touch the machine operations guide key and then check for the desired information For details on using the machine operations guide key refer to page 206 Contents
188. idery simultaneously align both the left and right frame to be installed and then tighten the mounts with the embroidery frame holder thumb screws clips For this example align with mark AJN mee A a KY TER e The inner frame should be on top JE Note Mark for extra large embroidery frame Mark for large embroidery frame f the outer frame is on top as shown Mark for medium embroidery frame below the embroidery frame is incorrectly Mark for small embroidery frame attached Align the screw with the mark NS Note Please firmly tighten the two thumb screws with included disc shaped screwdriver The machine will recognize the wrong frame size if the two screws are not tightened gt The embroidery frame holder is ready for the embroidery frame to be attached Insert the embroidery frame until it snaps into place Make sure that the pins on the left and right arms of the embroidery frame holder fit into the positioning slot and hole on the embroidery frame 50 9 Checking the Embroidery Area Check the embroidery area to make sure that the embroidery will be sewn in the desired location and will not be misaligned and that the embroidery frame will not hit the presser foot If the embroidery frame is not correctly positioned it moves to the correct position and then the embroidering position is indicated Touch i_ Be CCR Tempor
189. idery threads are best stored in an area that is as clean and dust free as possible It is also important that the storage area be free of smoke fumes and gases Certain gases may cause the thread to yellow These fumes originate from such appliances as gas heaters or from gas or diesel engines Direct sunlight is also extremely destructive for embroidery threads Boxes of thread should not be left open and exposed to direct sunlight If possible skylights and windows should be diffused The best type of lighting for embroidery thread is tungsten filament or fluorescent tubes It is important to remember that prolonged exposure to these harmful sources may also cause the colors of cardboard boxes and other objects to fade Temperature and humidity also pose a threat to embroidery threads The ideal conditions are between 59 F and 77 F or 15 C and 25 C Humidity should be between 40 and 60 These conditions should be kept as constant as possible in order to prevent mildew from forming Excessive temperatures can also cause lubrication problems that ultimately result in thread breaks Damp conditions can affect paper bobbins as the cardboard will swell and the thread can become oversized It is also important to realize that even if the overall storage conditions are good there may be spot problems where a thread is exposed to a heat source or bright lights Ensuring that thread does not become damaged requires that stock be
190. ied For example if 3 is specified sequential 3 e Each touch of the key turns the setting jump codes will be converted to the trim either on or off code But sequential 2 jump codes will not kde be converted to the trim code it will be AA Note sewed as the feed jump stitch This setting is not applied to the trimming of threads between characters in alphabet J patterns Refer to Trimming the threads N Note between characters on page 169 You need to set the jump number same as the number that was used when the particular Tajima data was created If the jump number is not matched either gt Memo unexpected trim or no trimming at trim The number of jump codes cannot be expected point will happen specified for data other than Tajima embroidery data dst 200 Deleting short stitches Specifying the remaining length of thread If embroidery data other than our original patterns is used the pitch may be too small which may result in the thread or the needle breaking In order to prevent this the machine can be set to delete stitches with a fine pitch Stitches with a pitch less than that specified here can be deleted long tail When the embroidery machine is purchased 0 3 When the embroidery machine is purchased was selected delete stitches with a pitch of 0 3 ies nnd Ti ceeded mm The setting to delete short stitches can be specified from page 2 5 of the settings screen This setting
191. ifications may change without notice Accessories 23 GETTING READY GETTING REA NEES Setting Up the Machine The procedures for setting up the machine are described below If the machine is not set up correctly it may shake or produce loud noises and the embroidery will not be sewn correctly An optional sewing stand is also available Setup and transporting precautions AULON The temperature of the operating environment should be between 5 C 40 F and 40 C 104 F If the machine is operated in an environment that is either too cold or too hot the machine may malfunction Do not use the machine in a location where it will be exposed to direct sunlight otherwise the machine may malfunction Set up the machine with it s four adjustable feet completely in contact with the desk or table so that the machine is level Do not put anything under the embroidery machine that could block the ventilation slots found on the rear underside of the machine in order to avoid the possibility of the machine s motor overheating resulting in a fire or in damage to the machine The machine weight is approximately 37 kg 81 lb The transporting or setting up of the embroidery machine should be performed by two people When transporting the machine be sure to lift it from the bottom at the indicated positions by two people Lifting the machine from any other area ma
192. ing cutter USB media pattern while no USB media is Clean the moving cutter Refer to loaded page 246 Load USB media 266 Communication error EEPROM read write error Main motor current error Main motor rotate error Power supply voltage error 24V high Communication time out error Machine PCB power off Main motor encoder connect error Main motor speed error Power supply voltage error 24V low Data receiving command error Machine PCB reset Main motor encoder signal error Panel communication error Power supply voltage error 40V high Troubleshooting 267 APPENDIX 0 e _______ Power supply voltage error 40V low Sewing stop Wiper error CLOSE CLOSE CLOSE X axis home posit A XY moving error Y axis home posit CLOSE CLOSE CLOSE 268 SEE a Use the included touch pen to touch the center of the numbered crosses on the screen If the machine does not from 1 to 5 respond when a key is pressed If nothing happens when a key on the screen is touched no key can be selected or the keys are misaligned adjust the touch panel as described below Touch anywhere inside the touch panel and turn the machine off then on again gt AD Value X and AD Value Y numbers change with the touch of each numbered cross to show variables e f the buzzer sounds when cross number 5 is touched an error occurred during
193. ing operations can be performed from the pattern editing screen The editing operations can be performed in the same way from the pattern editing screen whether it is displayed as each pattern is selected or after all patterns that you wish to combine have been selected Selecting the pattern to be edited If multiple patterns are selected you can choose which pattern will be edited Touch lt or Di The pattern that will be edited is the pattern enclosed by the red frame Continue touching lt and gt until the red frame is around the pattern that you wish to edit SIZE ROTATE Oe oars MULTI coor ARRAY las j ai 000 a D gt The patterns are selected in the order or the opposite order that they were added to the pattern 30 9 mm 0 0mm e 114 5mm 0 0mm SIZE ROTATE DENSITY MULTI a COLOR annav oop o00 oo Red frame indicating the pattern to be edited gt Memo if multiple patterns appear in the pattern editing screen the basic editing procedure is to 1 select the pattern to be edited and then 2 edit that pattern Moving a pattern Determine where in the embroidery frame the pattern will be embroidered If multiple patterns are combined move each pattern to lay out the design Touch the key for the direction where you wish to move the pattern SIZE ROTATE oa DENSITY MULTI
194. ith APPLIQUE MATERIAL APPLIQUE POSITION or APPLIQUE in the region display at the top of the thread color sequence display Depending on the thread color display setting the display may appear as 2 Applique Material e If the appliqu is cut out along the inside of the sewn cutline the appliqu may not be correctly attached to the fabric Therefore carefully cut out the appliqu along the sewn cutline If this step is not performed carefully the appliqu will not be cleanly finished In addition carefully remove any excess threads MATERIAL APPLIQUE POSITION APPLIQUE Frame the base fabric or garment in the embroidery frame and then sew an Ukve Jimm i i APPLIQUE POSITION pattern The appliqu position is sewn and then the machine stops E Procedure for sewing appliqu s Place stabilizer on the back of the appliqu fabric material Frame the fabric for the appliqu from step in the embroidery frame and then sew an APPLIQUE MATERIAL pattern The line that indicates where the appliqu will be cut out is sewn and then the machine stops 210 Lightly apply fabric glue or spray adhesive to the back of the appliqu piece that was cut out and then attach the appliqu piece to the base fabric at the position sewn using the APPLIQUE POSITION pattern in step e f an iron on stabilizer is used to attach the appliq
195. l selections gt The text input screen appears Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 145 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS If the key for the character that you wish to select is not displayed touch the tab for the desired set of characters Uppercase letters Lowercase letters Numbers symbols Accented characters Touch this key to change the character font gt The text input screen for the characters shown on the tab appears e To change the character font touch to return to the font selection screen O Enter L A 8 01 F EH e 1 3 K L M N 0 P R is Tju v w x 146 O With the first character entered touch s to change the size of the character Bim CEt 29 7 mm 0 0mm o 24 0 mm gt 0 0mm Z 1 SSeS jel Fla L m in o P uly ia DRE sae v Z Touch this key to change the size e The next characters that are selected will have the new character size e The character size of all entered characters cannot be changed after the characters are combined The size of the entire pattern can be changed from the pattern editing screen N a NS Note Size of the two small fonts ABCDE and ABCDE cannot be changed Touch and enter C O Touch and enter ucky 18 4mm 3 inne BAe BI an
196. l in the operation of this machine Checking the thread tension Touch s of built in patterns One pattern on the last page of the embroidery FAI 300mm patterns can be used to check the thread tension We will sew this pattern to check the thread tension THI 30 0mm 55 1mm as 1 Touch e The teh type selection screen slightly differs from the screen listed here Refer to the Operation Manual Addendum for the difference of the key designs Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine 217 APPENDIX Touch Avock unlock key and then press wise i j Sewing a pattern aligned the start stop button to begin embroidering with a mark on the fabric 2 By specifying the beginning of stitching and the end of stitching the exact position of the pattern can be checked Wa For example when sewing text along a line in the fabric pattern the beginning of the stitching can be set in the lower left corner so that the position can be checked and then the beginning of stitching can be reset Next the beginning of stitching can be set ni I 5 Jz 1082 eras TA on in the lower right corner to check the position The ELA i straight line connecting the first point and the macen Mo gopaon fea cr second point is the baseline for the text If the aia e baseline that the text follows leaves the fabric eoma pattern the embroidering positio
197. lash is a registered trademark or a trademark of Sandisk Corporation Memory Stick is a registered trademark or a trademark of Sony Corporation SmartMedia is a registered trademark or a trademark of Toshiba Corporation MultiMediaCard MMC is a registered trademark or a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG xD Picture Card is a registered trademark or a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd IBM is a registered trademark or a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation e Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs All other brands and product names mentioned in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies However the explanations for markings such as and are not C learly described within the text Concerning optional embroidery cards 138 Do not disassemble or alter the embroidery cards Do not forcefully bend drop scratch or place heavy objects on top of the embroidery cards Do not allow the embroidery cards to become wet such as with water solvents drinks or any other liquids Do not use or store the embroidery cards in a location exposed to strong static electricity or electrical interference Do not use or store embroidery cards in locations exposed to vibrations or impacts direct sunligh
198. lects a less thread density Touch the keys to select the desired thread density Each touch of a key slightly increases or decreases the thread density e To return to the original thread density standard select 100 After making the desired changes touch gt The pattern editing screen appears again Specifying multi color text The alphabet pattern characters selected on page 145 are set to black The color of the characters can be changed using the change thread color key however to change the color of individual characters touch the Multi Color key to turn it on and then specify the color for each character Touch so that it changes to E e Each touch of the key turns the setting either on or off Multi om text Multi color text Less lt Standard lt More E Selects a more thread density Less gt Standard gt More 170 turned off turned on e For details on changing the thread color refer to Changing the colors of the pattern on page 171 Changing the colors of the patiern The colors of the pattern can be changed and previewed on the screen By changing the colors of the pattern the same pattern can be viewed in various ways If your thread colors are registered in a color thread table and if you used the table for changing color the thread spools can be assigned with the thread colors that you have And the pattern displayed in
199. machine in a location exposed to the following conditions Liquids such as water Extreme dust Direct sunlight Blocked ventilation slots Insufficient space An unstable surface Objects within the moving range of the embroidery frame Connection to extension cords or multiple Extremely high or extremely low adapters temperatures The operating environment should be between 5 C 40 F and 40 C 104 F JE Note For your safety Since the machine weighs approximately 37 kg 81 Ib do not set it up on an unstable table or desk Setting Up the Machine 25 GETTING READY Setting up the machine When setting up the machine adjust the legs so that the machine is steady Make sure that all packing tape affixed to the machine is peeled off and that all packing material is removed Set up the machine while making sure that there is sufficient space around it More than 50 mm 2 inches 589 mm 23 3 16 inches More than 350 mm 13 3 4 inches More than 512 mm More than 250 mm 20 5 32 inches 250mm 9 7 8 inches 9 7 8 inches Adjust the legs so that the machine is steady Use the included wrench to loosen the lock nut on the leg that you wish to adjust Lock nut 2 Adjustable foot nut gt The foot can be turned 26 Use the included wrench to turn the adjustable foot nut on the foot Turning the nut in direction lengthens the leg turning the n
200. may be used as a substitute Use of any other needles may break the needle or thread or damage the needle threading mechanism or result in injuries Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries Checking the needle Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is operating Place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even If the needle is bent or the tip of the needle is broken replace the needle with a new one Refer to Changing the Needle on page 86 E Good needle E Bad needle If the distance between the needle and ine the flat surface is not even the needle is bent Do not use a bent needle J FN a Flat side Flat surface Needle type marking Bobbin precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin Only use prewound bobbin COATS L type TRU SEW POLYESTER Filaments or bobbins designed specifically for this machine Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect SJ S When winding a bobbin only use optional bobbin winder refer to page 240 and metal bobbins Part code 100376 053 When winding the bobbin be sure to use cotton
201. mbroidered then touch mse e Select the sections in alphabetical order e A maximum of 18 sections can be displayed in one page with normal thumbnail size If there are 19 or more sections in the pattern touch 4 or x to display the previous or next page With large thumbnail size a maximum of 10 sections can be displayed in one page Connect to the machine the media M a containing the created large size embroidery pattern and then select the large size embroidery pattern to be embroidered For details on recalling patterns refer to USB media on page 160 mi gt A screen appears so that a section of the large size embroidery pattern can be selected 214 If necessary edit the pattern Then touch cas BI oom LDD 170 0 mm 0 0mm 120 0 mm gt 0 0mm e For details refer to Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing Screen on page 162 Confirm the pattern size and then select the appropriate fabric and the embroidery frame e Be sure to select fabric of the size of combined pattern Hoop the appropriate part of the fabric In this case hoop upper left part of the fabric D Center of fabric O Touch fsewnaj Se ee a gt Memo The pattern can be rotated to either the left or right when is touched Touch ENA and then press the sta
202. media port Otherwise the USB media drive may be damaged Saving Embroidery Patterns 189 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS Touch e Touch to return to the original screen without saving gt The Saving screen is displayed When the pattern is saved the display returns to the original screen automatically NS Note Do not unplug the USB media while Saving is displayed otherwise the USB media may be damaged or data may be lost Do not unplug a USB device media from this machine immediately after it has been plugged in Be sure to wait at least 5 seconds before unplugging the USB device media 190 Computer USB Using the included USB cable the embroidery machine can be connected to your computer and the embroidery patterns can be saved in the Removable Disk folder in your computer A total of about 3 MB of embroidery patterns can be saved in the Removable disk but the saved embroidery patterns are deleted when the machine is turned off NS Note Do not turn off the machine while the Saving message is displayed otherwise the pattern data being saved may be lost Plug the USB cable connector into the corresponding USB ports for the computer and for the machine Turn on your computer and select Computer My computer e The USB cable can be plugged into the USB ports on the computer and embroidery machine whether or not they are turned on
203. meets the following specifications e USB Floppy disk drive e USB Flash drive USB Flash memory e USB CD ROM CD R CD RW drives recalling only gt Memo Stitch embroidery data cannot be saved using a USB CD ROM CD R or CD RW drive USB devices media can be used only through the primary top USB port for media or the USB port for mouse USB port for computer is only for a computer connection You can also use the following types of media with the USB Memory Card Reader Writer Secure Digital SD Card CompactFlash Memory Stick SmartMedia MultiMediaCard MMC xD Picture Card NS Note Some USB media may not be usable with this machine Please visit our website for more details USB hubs cannot be used through the primary top USB port for media or the USB port for mouse The machine will not recognize the above USB devices or USB memory cards through a USB hub The access lamp will begin blinking after inserting USB Devices Media and it will take about 5 to 6 seconds to recognize the Devices Media Time will differ depending on the USB Device Media Do not unplug a USB device media from this machine immediately after it has been plugged in Be sure to wait at least 5 seconds before unplugging the USB device media For additional information refer to the instruction manual included with the USB media that you have purchased 136 gt Memo When a file folder is necessary to create use a computer Lett
204. mer in the documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution e The name of Intel Corporation may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission This software is provided by the copyright holders and contributors as is and any express or implied warranties including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed In no event shall Intel or contributors be liable for any direct indirect incidental special exemplary or consequential damages including but not limited to procurement of substitute goods or services loss of use data or profits or business interruption however caused and on any theory of liability whether in contract strict liability or tort including negligence or otherwise arising in any way out of the use of this software even if advised of the possibility of such damage All information provided related to future Intel products and plans is preliminary and subject to change at any time without notice Introduction Thank you for purchasing this embroidery machine Before using this machine carefully read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions In addition after you have finished reading this manual store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference IMPORTANT
205. mputer to be connected meets the following operating conditions Compatible models IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment IBM PC compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment Compatible operating systems Microsoft Windows Me 2000 XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 E Connecting Plug the USB cable connector into the corresponding USB ports for the computer and for the machine USB port for computer USB cable connector e The USB cable can be plugged into the USB ports on the computer and embroidery machine whether or not they are turned on JE Note JE Note The connectors on the USB cable can only While data is being written do not be inserted into a connector in one disconnect the USB cable direction If it is difficult to insert the Do not create folders within the connector do not insert it with force and Removable Disk folder Even if folders check the orientation of the connector have been created they will not appear in For details on the position of the USB port the machine s screen on the computer refer to the instruction While the machine is sewing do not write manual for the corresponding equipment data to or delete data from Removable Disk After the Removable Disk folder appears in the Computer My computer folder on ove Touch E3 the computer the connection is completed gQ m gt Computer gt
206. n DI EN mi 1259m C el me Function Shows the number of the currently displayed page and the total number of pages Key Name s D Touch this key to Lone display the previous Previous page page key Touch this key to display the next page 9 Next page key Allows the size of the currently selected embroidery pattern to Size key be changed QOS gt Touch this key to D change the configuration of a Array key character pattern A Touch this key to check qd the entered text for a Check key character pattern Touch after selecting the pattern The B ey BIEN Key Name Shows the vertical length of the currently Size selected embroidery vertical pattern selection of the pattern is confirmed and the pattern editing screen appears Shows the horizontal width of the currently Size selected embroidery horizontal pattern e Ani eoi Some patterns cannot be edited with or n image of the pattern Set k appears on the key Touch the image to Pattern keys select the pattern Touch to leave the currently selected pattern category and choose a different Return key category Returns to the pattern type selection screen E Displays an image of the pattern that is to be ewi embroidered so it can be previewed Shows the number of Number of thread color for the seal selected
207. n and begins sewing the first color ceo bux Omin 0 fy __Omin ff 23min 0 5 y 1000 Z 3min a6 a1 tn O5 EZ LIME Green B 1 veuow MOSS GREEN MOSS GREEN a 4 3 ORANGE RED ORANGE RED YELLOW A Lock 7 iiie The thread color for the needle bar that is currently being used for sewing or will soon be used for sewing appears at the top of the thread color sequence display The remaining thread colors are listed in the sewing order starting from the top A blue frame appears around the thread information box of the needle bar currently being selected e While the embroidery machine is sewing the point being sewn is indicated by the green crosshairs in the pattern display area In addition the number of stitches and the time count up 64 After sewing of the first color is finished the machine automatically stops and trims the thread The needle bar case moves to the 2nd color position and sewing of the second color begins gt The thread color display in the screen continues to the second color and the thread information for the second needle bar is surrounded by the blue frame This continues until the last color is sewn and the embroidery machine automatically stops gt The embroidering settings screen reappears gt The start stop button lights up in red e No thread trimming operations at the beginning of stitching and at the end of
208. n appears to the embroidering position at any time Touch lilies ee roa Touch to return to the previous screen gt Memo In the embroidering screen a blue frame appears around the thread information box of the selected needle bar gt The needle bar move screen appears Touch the key for the needle bar that you wish to move or thread RESERVE as Bi aA LIME GREEN LIME GREEN Bil MOSS GREEN E ORANGE O3 RED YELLOW 5 vw a gt The selected needle bar moves to the embroidering position Upper Threading 61 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL E Moving the needle bar to be threaded to the embroidering position You can move the needle bar in the embroidering screen Touch the key for the needle bar that you wish to thread a6 01 aA ee LIME GREEN As B2 LIE STEEN By veuwow MOSS GREEN MOSS GREEN E p 4 a3 RED a4 YELLOW 5 ese a ohne The selected needle bar moves to the embroidering position 3 Note If the thread is not taut it may come out of the thread tension disc After upper threading is finished check again to make sure that the thread is correctly passed into the thread tension disc Refer to step on page 57 gt Memo When changing one of the upper thread colors it is easy to re thread by cutting the thread currently being used between the spool and the thread guide abo
209. n can be adjusted aim ae Touch in the embroidering settings Correct thread tension From the wrong side PEEN of the fabric the bobbin thread should be about one third of the stitch width r A 3E Note Set the beginning of stitching in the lower If adjustment is necessary refer to left corner instructions on page 67 or 112 113 on IAE gt The frame moves so that the needle drop point aligns with the beginning of stitching 218 With a fabric marker mark this point on the fabric Set the beginning of stitching in the lower right corner gt The frame moves so that the needle drop point aligns with the beginning of stitching With a fabric marker mark this point on the fabric m Remove the embroidery frame from the machine and then connect these two points to check the embroidering position jue iml e A u M M U U OM ei a M T T e f the baseline is misaligned or intersects another line reframe the fabric in the embroidery frame or adjust the position of the pattern Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine 219 APPENDIX Color thread table Additional explanations of the machine s built in color thread table and the custom thread table are provided below Normally the thread colors in the thread color sequence display and in the pattern display area are displayed in the colors of the machine s built in
210. n larger than the amount of space available delete any currently written patterns and then place the pattern that you wish to recall into the folder Remove all unnecessary patterns from the Removable Disk folder on the computer Select the pattern data and then move it to a different folder the Recycle Bin or right click it and click Delete File Edit Tools Help By Organize 2 Views Name Date modified J lace L love pes O mori DST _ notitle pes taji DST _ test pes _ test2 pes Copy Create Shortcut Rename Properties Place the pattern that you wish to recall into the Removable Disk folder gt After writing the data to the embroidery machine the key for that pattern appears in the screen If the desired pattern can still not be written repeat steps and Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 159 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS USB media You can recall a specific embroidery pattern from either directly USB media or a folder in the USB media If the embroidery pattern is under the folder move down layers of folders following a path to it For details on storing a pattern refer to USB media on page 189 JE Note USB media and reader writer units can be purchased at electronic computer retailers Some USB media may not be usable with this machine Please visit our web site for more details The processin
211. n the embroidery frame The pattern may become misaligned if the carriage or embroidery frame is hitting objects Make sure that there are no objects within the operating field of the embroidery frame Reference Page The pattern may become misaligned if the presser foot was hit or the carriage was moved while replacing bobbin thread changing needle or working near embroidery frame Be careful when removing and reattaching the embroidery frame while replacing bobbin thread changing needle or working near embroidery frame If the carriage is moved turn the machine off then on again The correct frame position at the time that the machine was stopped is stored in the machine s memory and the embroidery frame is returned to the correct position The design may need more pull compensation or underlay to accommodate stretchy or high napped fabrics After passing the upper thread through De in the m foot pull the thread by hand to check the thread tension If it is difficult to determine compare it with other needle bars where looping does not occur Symptom There are loops in the upper thread The machine is noisy The needle threader cannot be used The thread tension is incorrect The upper thread comes out of the needle when embroidering begins The upper thread does not reach the bobbin thread when embroidering begins Probable Cause The thread tension does
212. nder 240 Precautions ee nn 240 Optional bobbin winder and its ACCESSOTIES esseaneseanen nnee 240 Setting up the optional bobbin winder esseeeeen ee nean 241 Connecting the AC adapter 241 Winding the bobbin e ninn 242 MaintenancCe ssees erenaee cne 245 Cleaning the LCD T 245 Cleaning the machine surface 245 Cleaning the hook 22 aeeeees 245 Cleaning around the needle plate 246 Cleaning the bobbin case 247 Cleaning the thread paths of the upper threads e nnee n 248 Oiling the machine a 250 About the maintenance message 251 Troubleshooting sseescccceeeees 252 On screen troubleshooting 252 Troubleshooting saena 253 Error messages n o n 261 If the machine does not respond when a key is pressed 269 Specifications cccccccccccccccccesssees 270 Embroidery machine specifications 270 Upgrading Your Machine s Software 271 Upgrade procedure using USB media 271 Upgrade procedure using computer 272 APPENDIX Appliqu Sewing This section describes the procedure for sewing appliqu s Remove the appliqu fabric from the Sewing appliqu patterns embroidery frame and then carefully cut along the sewn cutline Some of the built in embroidery patterns can be used for sewing appliqu s Follow the procedures described below to sew appliqu s using the patterns w
213. ne s memory This editing function can not be used This embroidery card can not be used This file cannot be used You tried to use an editing An unusable embroidery card is The file format is incompatible function while the pattern is not inserted with this machine completely within the red outline Remove the embroidery card Check the list of compatible file Move the pattern so it is completely formats Refer to page 202 within the outline This file exceeds the data capacity and This pattern can not combine This pattern cannot be used since it The file size exceeds the data A large size split embroidery The pattern has too many stitches capacity of the machine pattern was selected to be and cannot be used Confirm the file size and format combined with another Data with stitches that exceed Refer to page 202 embroidery pattern specifications 500 000 stitches This pattern can not be combined cannot be displayed Use data design software to reduce the number of stitches Troubleshooting 265 APPENDIX This pattern cannot be used This USB media cannot be used Transmitting by USB You tried to retrieve a pattern that You tried to use incompatible The USB media is transmitting was downloaded for a different media machine Trimming sensor error USB media error USB media is not loaded Load USB Dust may have accumulated An error has occurred with the You tried to recall or save a within the mov
214. neebesortees NEREA aa AOON E AANEEN NANNE 271 LJP AS procedure deine COME Raia aed ventas ecot cate unae eae EAE E EA EEEE EARE 272 Le E EEEN EE E T E OE E A A E 273 Contents 17 18 GETTING READY After unpacking the machine first refer to Accessories on page 22 and check that all listed accessories are included After checking that all accessories are included the embroidery machine can be set up The setup of the machine and the various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter Names of Machine Parts and Their FUNCTIONS ssssssssssssssseeessseeecsseccccecceeees 20 Front view ssesesseressseseseceseeeeseenneeereeanrennndaan r a i 20 Right side rear view eeseseseeeeeennnnnnnnenerennnnnnnnn annn 21 Operation panel se eeeeeeseeenenenennnueennnaeaaasar nanea 21 ACCESSOTIES 0ccccccssssereccccccsssscscsssosscccesesssesesenseeneeeeeee tenn nnn 22 Included accessories esessseeeeeeeeanannneneennnnnnnnnn nna nnn nnn 22 Optional acCeSSOFIES scccccccccccenennnssesseeseeeee nnn nnana 23 Setting Up the Machine sssssssscosssseesosesesassssunsneeseneeena stant 24 Setup and transporting precautions e s ee eeeeeneanaeene nn 24 Setup lOCAtION ccccceseessseeeccccceeeceeeensessseeneenetn nnn 25 Setting up the machine eeeeeeeenennnnnnenannnnnne nanana 26 Adjusting the operation panel position ee eeeee
215. nenseas 156 trom Embroidery cards lt sscss0eveseceveserrvanssenenes 152 from MEMOTY 222d scccac cceachuneasesagsguscacsontenateaeonneens 151 tom USB Media cccctszqcienectetstenssseaconcantebstenteseds 160 ROm ROY sexa6isstnecrsancasigadusscdauaradeuiatnidenaweuinnnanaes 72 78 Rightside real VICW aivtsseesexassntacannnqearecscntaeaaranssamenders 21 Rotate all KOV stnerercueceatenecsescectesnpaceaeantatuctan 76 97 181 Rolate key aenneren a a 74 166 Rotation angle peciar anana eee 73 75 S e D E E a A E 224 Saving embroidery patterns sssssssssssssssssesesssssssssss 187 COMPUTE oer eracnauusieusandtietuacasiwnecsasapaadoatudeaaeeneas 190 machine SIMEMIONY ccsvstsansesgasrsnsyesnetdtuerssesvenssenae 187 Wis 6 Bag e enero errr ent eee rere errr err 189 SCreen scicciacasedsanicesssaseddeneatsantiaveaosesaeseateans 34 39 40 70 Screech saver GEN SS sie tccaimnciecinucricnrananoemntousioneciad 201 Selecting edited Pateri s lt crsaacrarscavancancmiaasenonidseiedeaneneenenves 163 embroidery pattern cecsrcenerncranarcnensteosneraimensees 42 140 DEL SCY ENA E E T EE 72 DE LIING UD erena wancnoeasandoodasam opavanencnseas 24 DOU S KY ecdccqciqcctddeccnnnadapnceneetsanereariasbacetimseanss 70 194 Sewing DONC oc cerersncaaeantancecuceasvace saawhansreaneteteianionees 210 pattern aligned with a mark on the fabric 218 BOWIE KEV EE E soc E E A E T 76 DE WINE le Mt seeriana 20 203 SOW US OIJEN sikeran Ee 77 Sewing SOCCO ccinaticani
216. nneennnnnn 7 Using a frame pattern for the outline eereenene 120 Automatic Lock Stitch Setting csssssssssscesessssassssesseeeennnnnnnnnnnn nnn 122 Starting Ending Position Settings sssssscccccssssssssssssssssssesssssssssseeneeenennnennnnnnnnnnt 123 Repeatedly sewing a pattern along a diagonal sseseeeeeeeeeceeeeececeeeceececees 124 Embroidering linked Characters cc cceeeeeeee 4 ete nnn 12 Maximum Sewing Speed Setting sccssssssssssssssssseseseessessnnnnnnnn nnn 127 Setting the Machine to Stop at Color Changes cccccccccccccssssssssssessssecssseseees 128 Stopping the machine at the next Color change e n 128 Specifying pause locations before embroidering cecececeeeeeeseseeseeeeeeeseeeeees 126 Temporary Needle Bar Setting ssssesssssssssssessessssseesassaseeeeennnnetnenetnnnnnananmnnmm 130 Uninterrupted embroidering using a single color ssssseeeeseeeeeeeeeceeeeees 131 Reserved Needle Bar SettingS ccccccccossssssssosssssseeeeseesss enna 132 EMBROIDERING SETTINGS Basting Embroidery Before embroidering basting stitches can be sewn along the outline of the pattern This is useful for embroidering fabric that cannot have stabilizer material affixed with an iron or adhesive By stitching stabilizer material to the fabric shrinkage of the stitching or misaligned pattern can be minimized JE
217. not correspond to the amount that the thread tension knob was tightened Thread is not correctly threaded around upper thread tension discs The thread quality is poor The nae thread is not threaded correctly The hook is damaged Not enough oil was applied Oil recommended parts The needle is not at the correct position The needle is not installed correctly The hook on the automatic needle threading mechanism is bent The we thread is not threaded correctly The bobbin thread is not correctly threaded The lower thread tension is incorrect If a short length of thread remains after the thread is trimmed the needle may become unthreaded when embroidering begins again There is no more thread in the bobbin the thread does not feed from the bobbin or the thread that is fed from the bobbin is too short Remedy If the thread tension cannot be adjusted thread wax and dust may have collected in the n or middle thread guide plates causing the thread tension guide plates to rise Clean the thread tension guide plates Clean upper thread tension disc Rethread and make sure tension disc rotates when pulling on thread Try sewing with different thread If the problem no longer occurs after the thread is changed the thread quality is the problem Replace the thread with one of good quality Lint may be wound in the hook Clean the hook Check the thread path and then thread the
218. nplug the USB media or CD while the contents of the USB media or CD are displayed Do not unplug a USB device media from this machine immediately after it has been plugged in Be sure to wait at least 5 seconds before unplugging the USB device media Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 161 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing Screen The patterns can be edited from the pattern editing screen and the embroidering settings screen Individual patterns can be edited with the pattern editing screen and the entire pattern can be edited with the embroidering settings screen The results of editing the pattern can be seen in the pattern display area Combining patterns Various patterns such as embroidery patterns frame patterns built in alphabet patterns and patterns on embroidery cards can easily be combined Q me een a gt The pattern type selection screen appears again Touch this key to quit trying to combine patterns The pattern editing screen appears 162 Select an embroidery pattern Select the pattern to be added as described on page 140 to 161 30 9 mm 0 0mm 114 5 mm gt 0 0mm e When another pattern is selected it is normally added at the center of the pattern display area Repeat steps and until all patterns to be combined are selected gt Memo The position of individual patterns and other edit
219. ny time When selecting editing or embroidering a pattern any one of the needle bars can be selected at any time to be threaded or moved to the embroidering position Touch to open the needle move screen then select the needle bar number that you want to move or thread Refer to Moving and threading a selected needle bar on page 61 Machine Structure and Features 11 i Manual Structure This manual is constructed as described below Read before use Chapter 1 Getting Ready The setup of the embroidery machine and the various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter Chapter 2 Embroidering Tutorial This chapter describes the basic embroidering operations in order from turning on the machine and sewing a pattern to finishing sewing Follow the steps of the tutorial to embroider a pattern and master the operation of this embroidery machine Chapter 3 Other Basic Procedures This chapter provides explanations on operations other than those described in chapter 2 such as sewing a pattern with seven or more colors and other necessary operations for example changing the needle Read when additional information is required Chapter 4 Embroidering Settings This chapter contains descriptions on the various embroidering settings which make editing patterns simple Chapter 5 Selecting Editing Saving Patterns This chapter provides details on selecting editing and saving embro
220. o cancel embroidering and display the pattern type selection screen to select a new pattern gt The embroidering screen displayed before the machine was turned off appears ee Pe 2 min 325 1000 E 3min 6 D1 a LIME GREEN o5 B2 ORANGE YELLOW MOSS GREEN RED a4 a4 TES YELLOW O5 pep nevuaw aem ha x al Bee ES A tock 17 O Touch j 322 2min Bi 232m C ma cae 1000 3 min om 2 min lel __325 __2min Osme O i000 EBs re 6 a1 ER LIME GREEN ORANGE 03 RED 4 YELLOW 5 gt The stitch navigating screen appears O Touch two or three times to go back gt The embroidering screen appears again Touch FN and then press the start stop button to continue embroidering two or three stitches gt Memo The machine can be stopped at any time Ome rr y Te o even while it is embroidering however if the machine is stopped when the thread DER aoa color is changed it is not necessary to go Cee tect back through the stitching when j 10 embroidering is continued The machine can also be set to stop when the thread J 100 100 color is changed For details refer to Setting the Machine to Stop at Color Changes on page 128 Each touch of this key moves one stitch back through the stitching
221. o its original position Check that the bobbin thread has been wound correctly lt gt P otherwise the FJ 3 needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect Be sure to clean the bobbin case each time that the bobbin is changed Thread wax and dust easily collect around the hole in the tension adjusting spring on the bobbin case resulting in an incorrect thread tension For details refer to Cleaning the bobbin case on page 247 Be sure to check the tension of the bobbin thread each time that the bobbin is changed Depending on the bobbin thread type the tension of the bobbin thread may differ Be sure to check the tension of the bobbin thread and adjust the tension if necessary For a metal bobbin use both weights large L and small S For detailed instructions on how to adjust the bobbin tension refer to Jk page 112 WS Note _ When removing the bobbin do not pull on the bobbin winder seat Doing so could loosen or remove the bobbin winder seat resulting in damage to the bobbin winder Pull the thread through the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat to cut the thread with the cutter Weight L Part Code XC5974 151 2 Weight S Part Code XC6631 051 E If bobbin winding is stopped before it is finished The bobbin winder stops automatically if the thread does not feed for example if it becomes tangled on the spool pin If this occurs correctly
222. o thread the needle with the new thread Refer to page 59 gt This completes the changing of the thread spool JE Note When pulling out the thread do not pull the knot through the eye of the needle If the knot is pulled through the eye of the needle the needle may be damaged Tie the end of the thread on the new spool with the end of the thread remaining from the previous color 104 if the Thread Breaks or the Bobbin Thread Runs Out While Embroidering If the thread breaks or the bobbin thread runs out while embroidering the machine will automatically stop Since some stitches may be sewn with only one thread go back through the stitching to a point where stitches have already been sewn before continuing embroidering JE Note ifthe thread sensor is turned off the machine does not stop until embroidering is finished Normally the thread sensor should be turned on Refer to page 204 Be careful when going back or forward through the stitching since the embroidery frame moves at the same time ORANGE 03 Wier H gt oe o Each touch of this key moves one stitch back through the stitching If the upper thread breaks 2 Each touch of this key moves ten stitches back through the stitching The embroidery frame moves Go back to the point where stitches have already been sewn Re thread the upper thread Refer to page 55 2 Touch E Mea mi ism t
223. om Madal Madeira Rayon oS 1037 Madeira Rayon Robison Anton Polyester 5622 R A Poly 9091 R A Poly RA Poly gF 5678 R A Poly Depending on the country or area cotton like polyester thread is sold Thread color name Name of Color LIME GREEN MOSS GREEN ORANGE RED Time 198 gt Memo The thread colors in the thread color sequence display and in the patterns in the pattern display area are displayed in the original thread color i e the thread colors that have been built in the machine The thread color numbers are displayed with the number or the nearest number for the brand specified here Colors on the screen may vary slightly from actual spool colors Specifying the thumbnail size You can set whether the thumbnails for selecting an embroidery pattern are displayed in normal size or large size Large size is 1 5 times the normal size When the embroidery machine is purchased normal size is selected The thumbnail size setting can be specified from page 1 5 of the settings screen cD Touch lt and gt to select the desired thumbnail size 123 if ABC Name of Color gt nz emori D les Thumbnail Size JE Note The thumbnail size will not show a change while in the pattern selection screen In this case return to the category selection screen and reselect a pattern category Changing the background colors of the embroidery
224. on gt The pattern editing screen appears Renaissance alphabet patterns ale Touch A 49 9 mm 50 0 mm e f the wrong pattern was selected or you wish to select a different pattern touch the desired pattern If necessary edit the pattern gt The list of Renaissance alphabet patterns appears Select an embroidery pattern Touch the desired pattern This confirms the pattern selection gt The selected pattern appears in the pattern gt The pattern editing screen appears display area Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 149 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS Applique alphabet 1 Touch AB The size selection screen appears Select the text size Touch the key for the desired text size NBIG ABE as NBIC ABE ase e The character will have the following vertical length when the corresponding size is selected Large about 122mm 4 13 16 inches Medium about 68mm 2 11 16 inches Small about 49mm 1 15 16 inches gt The list of appliqu alphabet patterns appears 150 Select an embroidery pattern Touch the desired pattern S PE HEN f ake EJ i Tee eo teas Touch this button to change the character size gt The selected pattern appears in the pattern display area I fase CECD T 67 8mm 60 9 mm hiid
225. onal images to be selected for the screen saver ccusromee 4 Folders are recognized Open the folder that holds your personal images CUSTOMIZE 05 ocr ee e The images will appear in a list in this screen Select the desired number to specify the image Screen Saver Opening Screen Light 202 e Touch when connecting USB media to the primary top USB port e Touch when connecting USB media to the center USB port e Touch when connecting a computer using a USB cable and then copy your personal images into Removable Disk which appears on the desktop of the computer gt A list of your personal images appear on the screen e Touch to delete the selected image e Touch to return to the previous screen Touch a file name to select image and then touch ooe T i i The selected image is stored on your machine e Touch to return to the previous p screen According to the procedure from step select the remaining images Turning ON or OFF the sewing light You can turn on or off the sewing light When the machine is purchased ON is selected The sewing light can the settings screen be specified from page 4 5 of Touch or OFF to select the desired setting Screen Saver Opening Screen Light E SELECT ONI OFF E
226. oncseanrenenconsieanseniarendeegenareagsientncens 127 Sewing the embroidery coemcccacenseatancnconcsenteetcameeencabanes 63 SOWING NE aeoeaii 77 Short stitch delete wo ecccecceesceeseeeceeeenes 194 201 I EE E E I A e 224 Six needle machine ccrcssaceecsacerwiadntansnrsanonconanapabendossenenss 8 Size horizontal scscidbssveiasccdvpevecsavereatoneniveaxaveds 72 73 75 Size vertical sssssssssessessessssereessessessrsrrssesessreeee 72 73 Size key sssssssseisssissssiessiisssirrsrisrreessressrrrsnns 72 74 164 Space KOY circu ce aneeaaeanstonsespoumrsecacmenevsmensereess 74 167 DPEGIKET 4ccscarcoaaatnaeaeannenansaaiansacandennnoncnnasnnnetondorsaneeaaten 21 speaker VOUE aaccecosentvaceecoatsisnennenceptanuslostocendars 204 SpeciicCatiONE sarcxctacatawndsasneh cetgwaywoxscrngeasdnenworambadneen tents 270 Split large size embroidery patterns seers 214 SOO ete tacesceeeceaetsacecnnesecreaencea ce pttoeesenee antec eases 56 Spool change indicator cccccccccssserttsenenes 77 102 SPOOl eTa e EE E A E T 20 29 SADI ZEI snaar 90 222 224 Standard Pro Style Caps essssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss 226 Standard Tail assnsensensenseesessesesensesressssersessessee 194 201 Stanly StOP DURON acactescnvensosanerqematehentonsenehareeanateewenes 21 64 Starting ending position key 0 76 123 124 IEC TN TONG osetia E ET ecimeeetents 77 Stopping embroidering sicsnsseccvncanconseaseasanteanesaavesenicasves 65 at color C
227. onverts the jump code to a trim code based on _ the number specified on the next line OFF The machine does not cut either a jumpstitch Maree pasioan or the jump code in Tajima embroidery data F dst ot _t When the machine is purchased ON is selected O and the number of jumps is set to 3 The DST thread trim settings can be specified from page 2 5 of the settings screen pattern thumbnails you want to change the background color NS Note If the setting is changed from the previous setting the new setting is only applied to the next embroidery Embroidery Background colors Selected color Using the Settings Key 199 BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE Touch on or orF to select the desired E When using Tajima embroidery data dst tting setting If ON is selected touch and to The key appears as MONm OFF when ON is PP Kon select the number of feed codes selected and it appears as 0 joe when The desired setting is displayed OFF is selected zA X Thread Trimming ii es NO DST Setting f DST Setting SE ce Mk mm Short Stitch Delete Short Stitch Delete e mm a Gi Vx standard Tan ig Yx S nic e A value between 1 and 8 can be specif
228. operation of this embroidery machine Operating Precautions ee0 32 Power supply precautions cceeeee 32 Needle precautions ssesereerreeerreeenre 33 Checking the needle l aaaea 33 Bobbin precautions eeaeee aeee 33 Upper thread recommendations 34 Fabric recommendations eee00 34 Display recommendations 66 34 Basic Procedures ss0ssseam 35 1 Installing the Bobbin 36 Removing the bobbin case 36 Installing the bobbin 2 0 eeeeeeeeeeeee 36 Installing the bobbin case 008 37 2 Turning ON the Machine 38 Understanding the screens 39 Screen Overvi eW eeeeseeer eera nn 40 3 Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 42 Selecting an embroidery pattern 43 4 Editing the Embroidery Pattern 44 Continuing to the embroidering settings SCIEN 00cccevcereeseee see ee 44 5 Specifying Embroidering Setting 45 6 Previewing the Image 00 46 Checking a preview image 00 46 7 Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame eseeesseecseceeseeecnconenerddnttE n 47 Hooping the fabric in the embroidery fraAME enseneesrsesareenanenan nna a 47 8 Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine osesssecceeeeneanne ce E 49 Attaching the embroidery frame 49 9 Checking the Embroidery Area
229. or an electric shock Do not allow the power supply cord to be cut damaged modified forcefully bent pulled twisted or bundled In addition do not place heavy objects on the cord or expose it to heat otherwise damage to the cord fire or an electric shock may result If the power supply cord or its plug is damaged stop using the machine and then take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use If the machine is not to be used for a long period of time unplug the power supply cord otherwise a fire may result When leaving the machine unattended either the main switch of the machine should be turned to OFF or the plug must be removed from the socket outlet When servicing the machine or when removing covers the machine must be unplugged For U S A only This appliance has a polarized plug one blade wider than the other To reduce the risk of electrical shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way 32 Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the correct choice of needle for your machine GN Unie Your machine is designed to use household embroidery needles The factory recommended needle is HAX 130 EBBR Organ Schmetz needles 130 705 H E
230. or spun polyester bobbin thread between 74 dtex 2 and 100 dtex 2 Operating Precautions 33 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL Upper thread recommendations Be sure to observe the following recommendations concerning the upper thread WS Note L It is recommended that rayon or polyester embroidery thread be used 120 den x 2 135 dtex x 2 40 weight in Americas and Europe 50 in Japan Fabric recommendations Be sure to observe the following recommendations concerning the fabric JE Note Your machine can embroider fabric that is up to 1 mm 1 16 inch thick If thicker fabric is sewn the needle may bend or break When embroidering overlapping stitches it is difficult for the needle to penetrate the fabric possibly resulting in the needle bending or breaking WNS Note Attach stabilizers to thin or stretch fabrics Refer to Attaching Iron On Stabilizer Backing to Fabric on page 90 for information When embroidering large pieces of fabric make sure that the fabric is not caught in the Carriage Display recommendations Be sure to observe the following recommendations concerning the use of the operation panel display JE Note Only touch the display with your finger or included touch pen Do not use a mechanical pencil screwdriver or any other hard or sharp object In addition do not apply extreme pressure to the display screen otherwise damage to the display screen may result e The display ma
231. ormation touch crose The embroidery machine does not operate The machine is not turned ON Turn on the Basic Operation Touch the key that contains a description of the problem Principal Paris iTroubleshooting 3 __ Basic Operation _ The Machine Principal Parts p _ The Machine _ Thread Tension Does not Operate is Incorrect Needle Breaks Upper Thread Breaks Bobbin Thread Breaks Shread Tension l Skipped Stitches f Embroidery Pattern DoesnotSewOut Upper Thread is Looping Correctly n Needle Cuts or Holes l inthe Garment __ Fabric Puckers Embroidery Pattern Does not Sew Out Correctly Upper Thread is Looping Machineis Noisy ener i NeediejCutsrorjHoles in the Garment Fabric Puckers k the Needle Machine is Noisy gt The screen that was displayed before was touched appears 252 Troubleshooting If the machine does not operate correctly check for the following points issues before requesting service If the suggested remedy does not correct the problem contact your authorized dealer Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Page The machine is not turned on ee the embroidery The embroidery a machine does not a ean nas not been Touch the unlock key operate a The start stop button was not With the
232. oth the Aa ze pattern editing screen and the basting key shrink ue eal embroidering settings screen misaligned patterns o Makes an appliqu D YVJ piece from a desired pattern The outline for Embroidery the appliqu piece is appliqu sewn around the When stabilizer Rotates the entire embroidery pattern when it consists of R multiple patterns that otate key have been combined Specifies that automatic lock stitch is sewn Lock when the thread is stitching trimmed end key Specifies that automatic lock stitch is sewn at Lock _ the beginning of the stitching e at the beginning Peginning of sewing key after thread trimming EDIT Touch to return to the i pattern editing screen Edit key 76 OEE Understanding the embroidering screen From this screen the total number of thread colors and the sewing time can be checked the needle bar settings can be specified and the needle placement forward or backward can be done BI 125 90 Tip i Function Page This red line i indicator shows j i when the thread Ha spools will need to E Floral be changed The Alphabet thread spools will a ec Spool change need to be changed indicator at the point between the two thread A ee ees eee 6 colors where the TEE indicator is LIGHT BLUE valance ae a LILAC Indi ndicates the needle moannen a4 a3
233. ould be threaded with which thread colors and then thread the upper threads Checking the needle bars and thread colors In the embroidering settings screen touch to display the embroidering screen and the message instructing that the needle bars be threaded that the thread spools from the previous time be changed Check the thread colors in this screen Embroidering screen For details on the keys and other information on the screen refer to page 77 mi ii CCE Thread information for the first needle bar Thread color Thread information for the second needle bar Needle bar number Thread information for the third needle bar D Thread color name or number Thread information for the fourth needle bar Thread information for the fifth needle bar Thread information for the sixth needle bar If no thread color name is displayed that Thread with the color name that appears beside each needle bar number is threaded on that needle needle bar has not been used bar For the screen shown If a thread color had been assigned to the 1 Lime green needle bar on a previously sewn design the 2 Moss green needle bar will show the previously assigned 3 Orange color 4 Red Change thread spools message Refer to awe page 103 5 Yellow This message appears when it is necessary for If there is no name beside the needle bar number the thread spools to be changed If that needle bar is not used For this e
234. ound the thread tension disc Refer to page 57 USB connectivity You can perform many functions using the USB ports on the machine Connect the appropriate devices according to the feature of each ports Primary top USB port for media or card Reader USB card writer module USB2 0 Ifyou have purchased the PE DESIGN Ver5 or later PE DESIGN Lite or PED BASIC you can plug the included USB card writer module into the machine as an embroidery card reader and recall patterns USB port for mouse USB1 1 USB port for computer Upper thread guide plates Thread tension disc E Thread tension changed suddenly Thread is caught on a rough edge of the spool of upper thread Upper thread is caught under the spool of h thread N Note The processing speed may vary by port selection and quantity of data Do not insert anything other than USB media into the USB media port Otherwise the USB media drive may be damaged N 7 The thread dust or lint is gathered under the bobbin s tension spring E The frame came out from the carriage Make sure that the positioning pins are placed into the frame s positioning slot and hole Refer to page 49 To insure proper registration of pattern for embroidery turning off the machine and turning E Using USB media or embroidery card Reader it back on will allow the embroidery arm to reset it s registration points Cancel the current d
235. ow on the key If necessary touch the arrow keys to adjust Touch this key to return the pattern to its the position of the pattern original size For more details refer to page 163 Touch this key to close this screen After making the desired changes touch gt The pattern editing screen appears again After changing the size of the pattern check the icons for the embroidery frames that can be used and use only the indicated frames If a frame other than those indicated are used the presser foot may hit the embroidery frame and cause injuries Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing Screen 165 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS Rotating a pattern The pattern can be rotated between 1 and 359 degrees either clockwise or counterclockwise D Touch or a a E ES 0 Ear pi a ix in 166 CLOSE RESET T Example Original angle bed ly Rotates 90 degrees to the right et 2 Rotates 90 degrees to the left aon a a Rotates 10 degrees to the left bed 4 Rotates 10 degrees to the right Pod Ly Rotates 1 degree to the left bed ly Rotates 1 degree to the right fed ly Moves the pattern in the direction of the arrow on the key Touch this key to close this screen Touch this key to return the pattern to its original angle Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the desired angle Each touch of a key rotates the pattern
236. ow Profile LOW MUINE cictsieatolnacacaredueeniadeiernedeerts 226 Lower thread guide cdinccuncudericanreetacacetsacetteneeeni evade teceeee 20 M Machine operations guide key seeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 206 Main power switch cccccesererererersereeeneres 21 38 69 Maintenance xsiamsncusntctscencessetnetoxoantnessesuedataewes 206 245 Manual needle bar settings eeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 132 Maximum sewing speed key eseeseseeeceeeeeeeeeeees 78 Middle thread guide axccctatontecueciaestsastreienencdareaptetpdads 20 Monogram and frame designs sesesseeeeceeeeeeees 142 M u ntine jig cap Mame ccccnscsesaesaacedevpsnaatanwerinastavaseas 230 MOUSE pointer shape eurrera aaia 205 MOV INS d Pater pois acencuvesoatenassadacaiedestatesaenactewetadensan 163 Moving needle ais ttodcercs cattaner settee tecianecetetieeeeionas 62 Multi color key ssssssesesesesessseresessrerssersssssssesessses 74 170 N Names Of machine parts s c s dsnssaccasecrsncswesdaacdaaugacanates 20 KE E ET tyre cere ET E E E AT 33 S VE EE E E E S 86 eon a E E E E Gaaeneoeiens 59 Needle Dar Case x ndunticccanctaiecensosiosecencsndueggeceencidciecertas 20 Needle bar Kay aniraa a 54 78 Needle plate jez cabeaca vavenatennnaubdacenchavanevensaundecengeueansees 246 NGM ARS KO E EAEE EE ET 72 Number of thread color changes n se 72 74 75 O S a E E E A AT 250 Operation panel sssssssessssssssssessersesrereeseeeseene 202 1 p27 Optional acce
237. ow they are intended In addition when opening a hole with the seam ripper do not place your hands or fingers in the cutting path otherwise injuries may result if the seam ripper slips e The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation e Do not use outdoors 8 For a longer service life e When storing this machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not use or store the machine near a space heater iron halogen lamp or other hot objects e Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case Benzene thinner and scouring powders can damage the case and machine and should never be used e Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies needle or other parts to assure correct installation 9 For repair or adjustment e Do not try to disassemble repair or alter this machine in any way otherwise a fire electric shock or injuries may result e If the light unit is damaged it must be replaced by an authorized dealer e In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself If the problem persists please consult your local authorized Brother dealer Use this machine only for its intended use as described in the manual U
238. qu pieces can be created from the built in patterns and patterns on embroidery cards This is convenient for fabrics that cannot be embroidered or when you wish to attach an appliqu to a garment Touch B and then display page 2 5 of the settings screen Creating an appliqu piece The following pattern will be used to create an appliqu piece Use and to specify the distance between the pattern and the appliqu outline Thread Trimming IE Short Stitch Delete Mmm Wy Standard Tail Go sy Basting Distance EX mm EJ 2 s a q A 2 amp 2 P Appliqu Distance f ar N l N ote M Application Check ON Felt or denim fabrics are recommended to make the appliqu piece Depending on the pattern and fabric used lighter weight 24 alii fabrics may cause the stitching to appear a E miie smaller For best results be sure to use stabilizer material for embroidering gt Memo Select a frame that matches the pattern l The setting remains selected even if the size Frame options are displayed on the machine is turned off LCD screen Finish combining and editing the pattern before selecting the appliqu setting If the Touch to return to the embroidering pattern is edited after selecting the appliqu setting the appliqu stitching and pattern may become misaligned Since an outline is added the pattern for an appliqu piece
239. r e 35 Cotton 65 Polyester e 100 Cotton e 80 Wool 20 Nylon e 15 Wool 85 Acrylic Remove the two upper thumb screws of the cap frame driver and set aside Loosen the two lower thumb screws 4 turns E Cap fabric not recommended for embroidering If caps of the following types of fabric are used they will be very difficult to frame easily wrinkled or easily shrink e Polyester Foam e Stretch material e Melton Wool e 100 Nylon e Suede Upper thumb screws Lower thumb screws Preparing to use the cap frame Pass the machine bed through the ring of the E Installing the cap frame driver cap frame driver i ae in order to view a video of the operation on the LCD refer to page 206 Remove the embroidery frame holder from the carriage on the machine and then install the cap frame driver Before removing the embroidery frame holder remove the embroidery frame Refer to Removing the embroidery frame on Machine bed page 68 Loosen and then remove the two thumb N Note screws and the embroidery frame holder Be careful that the cap frame driver does not hit any nearby parts such as the 9 presser foot Attach the cap frame driver to the carriage as described below in steps through Thumb screws e The removed thumb screws remain attached to the embroidery frame holder Using the Optional Cap Frame 227 APPENDIX 228 Insert the two thumb screws at the
240. r contains descriptions on the use of the settings key and the machine operations guide key introduced on page 39 Details on changing the basic embroidery machine settings and viewing operations on the LCD will be provided Using the Settings Key ssessccosescccossssconsonsesssseseesessseesnnen nnn 194 Understanding the settings sCreen ecesseeeee eee nenennn nnn 194 Changing the display guides ecssessseeeeueeeeeeeenennnnn ann 196 Changing the thread color information 2 csyeveeeeeeseeeeeeennnnnnnnnnnn 197 Specifying the thumbnail size eeeeeeeeannannnennneann 198 Changing the background colors of the embroidery patterns or thumbnails 199 Specifying jumpstitch trimming DST jump codes for trimming 199 Deleting short stitcheS eseeeeeeeeeunnnnanenenennnsnr nnn naa 201 Specifying the remaining length of thread a a 201 Changing the screen saver settingsS eeeeereeeees rae 201 Turning ON or OFF the sewing light r eeaeee 203 Changing the speaker volUME eeeeeeeeanennnnnnnnnandne nnn 204 Specifying thread sensor eesseeeeeennenunnneannnennnnanan 204 Changing the pointer shape when a USB mouse is used ssseseeerereerereresseeesn 205 Changing the units of measurements 2sseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeene nnn 205 Changing the language ssssssss11 s004ss09s0eeeeessnnnnnnn 205 Using the Machine Opera
241. r of the area where you wish to embroider gt The embroidery frame moves in the opposite direction of the arrow gt The pattern in the pattern display area moves in the same direction of the arrow Da E Ssa Shows the vertical distance moved Shows the horizontal distance moved 96 mi e Touch to move the embroidery frame back to its original position where the center of the embroidery frame is aligned with the needle drop point at the sewing position m a an The pattern can also be moved by dragging it If a USB mouse is connected move the mouse to position the pointer on the desired pattern and then while holding in the left mouse button drag the pattern The pattern can also be dragged by selecting it directly in the screen with your finger or the touch pen E Finding the sewing position E Unlocking the needle bar By locking the needle bar securing the needle and presser foot in the down position the needle drop point can easily be seen Display the embroidering screen and then touch the key for any needle bar other than the one that is locked As shown in the illustration insert the Allen screwdriver into the hole in the needle a clamp to slowly lower the needle bar down as So till needle bar stops then clicks into the lock LIME GREEN a position MOSS GREEN ORANGE j RED E Mz YELLOW 5 NS Note
242. r supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply WARNING Use only regular household electricity for the power source Using other power sources may result in fire electric shock or damage to the machine Make sure that the plugs on the power supply cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power supply cord receptacle on the machine Do not insert the plug on the power supply cord into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition If any of the following occur turn off the embroidery machine and unplug the power supply cord otherwise a fire an electric shock or damage to the machine may result When you are away from the machine After using the machine If a power outage occurs while the machine is being operated If the machine is not operating properly for example when there is a loose or cut con nection During electrical storms CAUTION Use only the power supply cord included with this machine Do not plug this machine in with extension cords or multi plug adapters with many other appliances plugged into them otherwise a fire or an electric shock may result Do not plug in or unplug the power supply cord with wet hands otherwise an electric shock may result When unplugging the power supply cord be sure to first turn off the machine and then grasp the plug when unplugging the cord Pulling on the cord may damage it or result in a fire
243. re bubbles or wrinkles that must be removed be sure that you pull on the fabric and backing together Pull no more than is necessary to make the fabric flat and smooth Overstretching the fabric during this process may cause puckers around the finished design when the frame is removed Gaps may also be generated between design parts Inner outer frame positioning There should be a slight ridge 3 mm 1 8 inch of fabric and backing below the outer frame on the back side Tighten the screw only if the inner frame feels loose Avoid overtightening the screw as this will cause puckers in the fabric and may strip the screw Creating Beautiful Embroidery 223 APPENDIX Fabric stabilizer compatibility chart Fabric No of Backing No of Topping 3 Comments Garment Pieces Pieces Increase density and or satin stitch width Fine Terry cloth 1 tear away 1 water soluble details and small lettering tend to get caught in the terry loops Sanu lining If garment slips in frame causing alignment Satin jacket Light or no Nene problems wrap inner frame with masking tape or Fee eens fabric bias tape This provides a rough surface to ve grip garment and also helps minimize frame burn High density or highly detailed designs may require oe 1 tear away None more backing If so use two pieces of lightweight 8 backing instead of one piece of heavy backing Pa a if needle begins to heat up and the Change needles more often than
244. re to stop the machine before the step and then finish embroidering the appliqu cross at the center is sewn pp Remove the embroidery frame from the Lo machine and then cut off the excess appliqu fabric along the outside of the stitching 1y A NS Note Leave the fabric in the embroidery frame when cutting off the excess appliqu fabric In addition do not apply extreme pressure to the framed fabric otherwise the fabric could become loose Select the satin stitched frame pattern with the same shape BI em CCo e 67 6mm 0 0mm oe 80 0mm gt 0 0mm B o a e el olglololal a CAAA gee CK PES Appliqu Sewing 213 APPENDIX Sewing Large size Split Embroidery Patterns Large size split embroidery patterns created with PE DESIGN Ver 7 or later can be sewn With large size embroidery patterns embroidery designs larger than the embroidery hoop are divided into multiple sections which combine to create a single pattern after each section is sewn For details on creating large size embroidery patterns and for more detailed sewing instructions refer to the operation manual included with PE DESIGN Ver 7 or later The following procedure describes how to read the large size embroidery pattern shown below from USB media and embroider it Select section to be e
245. read Replace breaks i The embroidery data contains Delete all stitches with a zero 201 stitches with a pitch of zero pitch P The embroidery data contains l many stitches with an extremely a all stitches with a small p 201 small pitch pe The thread density of the Using a data design system embroidery data is too fine correct the thread density and 0 136 Three or more overlapping overstitching settings in the stitches are being sewn embroidery data The bobbin thread is not Correctly thread the bobbin 36 correctly threaded thread P The bobbin is scratched or does The bobbin Fedha The bobbin case is damaged Replace the bobbin case p 36 Remove the thread jammed The thread is tangled Selanne eek p 245 A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used Use the correct bobbin pee The upper thread is not Thread the upper thread ihreaded correctly correctly pe The needle is bent or blunt P the neeale with a new p 33 86 The o is not installed Correctly install the needle p 86 Stitches are ees skipped Dust has accumulated under the Clean the hook and the needle 945 246 needle plate or in the hook plate peeta The needle and the hook are not Consult your nearest correctly passing each other authorized dealer ret Improper twisting results in Weed PA either too needle loop formation Try 6 using a new spool Use tweezers to remove any The thread is tangled tangled thread from the hook a If
246. read Runs Out While Embroidering 105 i TN IPOS Pina CIV OAIK S vascecsiaiecaciactes eae caacec aninewerealtntteasngad A EEE EEE EES 105 it the bobbin thread breaks OF TUMS QU acescxeiice cxwzs ees cucteontingiatsuedeauerecuiceecedsntnigeaeceti indantepcnraedsaceiaeedetanaeeaentts 106 Embroidering From the Beginning or Middle of the Pattert sssssssceeeeesssseeee 108 Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machinne cccccccssssssssssssseeceessssseeee 110 14 Adjusting the Thread Tension sccccccssssssssccssscesscssssssssssssssessseee Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread ccccccsccccsssrererererececeneneeesenenenenenees Adjusting the tension of the upper thread cceeececececececeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaes _ EMBROIDERING SETTINGS Basting Embroidery sscssiaciersscestsccosssenvessstesnscocedscnseteecsetenscesssesweesoaseneentes Creating an Appliqu Piece eeeeseeeseessssssssssssssssssssssssooossossecesseeessees Cieating an applique piege aise sanscceviecesiasadanaanas vaca a E Ea e EE Using a frame pattern for the outline ssseseessssesrrerrerrrerrrerererererererrrererererererererere Automatic Lock Stitch Setting ooooeeeoeeesseesssssssssssssssssssssseoseosoesossee Starting Ending Position Settings ccsscccssssssssssssssssssssscseeseeceeeees Repeatedly sewing a pattern along a diagonal 2
247. reating beautiful embroidery and details on maintenance procedures and corrective measures that should be taken when a problem occurs Appliqu Sewing ccccccccceceeeees 210 Sewing appliqu patterns 210 Using a frame pattern to create appliqu s 1 eeenn ne nn 211 Using a frame pattern to create appliqu s 2 aneane e nn 22 Sewing Large size Split Embroidery Patterns 000sscesseossseeen an 214 Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine 00ssee 00ssse E 217 Checking the thread tension of built in patternsS ssssaneeene erea 277 Sewing a pattern aligned with a mark on the fabric e en nenn n 218 Color thread table aa n 220 Colors of Tajima dst embroidery data 0000700 sr 220 Creating Beautiful Embroidery 221 Threads ererereeeeeeeenen 221 Stabilizers backing eeeeee 20 Hooping techniques 0 e08 223 Fabric stabilizer compatibility chart s sssesseeeanannna nannan 224 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Using the Optional Cap Frame 225 Cap frame and its accessories 225 Types of capS eeeeeeeee nea 226 Fabric precautions cccceceeeee eee 227 Preparing to use the cap frame 227 Attaching the cap frame 232 Installing the embroidery frame holder n n cenaneeann n nan 237 Additional digitizing information 238 Using the Optional Bobbin Wi
248. riter module is plugged into Do R oe ts B at gle i dd eg gt The list of patterns on the embroidery card appears Insert the card completely into the card reader USB card writer module Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 155 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS Select the pattern as described on page 141 to 151 E With patterns larger than 200 mm H x 300 mm W 7 7 8 inches H x 11 3 4 inches W When a pattern larger than 200 mm H x 300 mm W 7 7 8 inches H x 11 3 4 inches W is selected the following message appears The pattern combination is too large for _ the extra large embroidery frame If Touch to rotate the pattern 90 degrees before opening it If the data is larger than 200 mm H x 300 mm W 7 7 8 inches H x 11 3 4 inches W even after it is rotated 90 degrees the following message appears The pattern is too large for the extra __ large embroidery frame Touch to return to the pattern list screen gt Memo Perform the same operation when a pattern larger than 200 mm H x 300 mm W 7 7 8 inches H x 11 3 4 inches W is selected whether from the computer or USB media 156 Computer USB Using the included USB cable the embroidery machine can be connected to your computer and the embroidery patterns saved on the computer can be temporarily recalled and used from the machine NS Note Check that the co
249. roidery frame 200 mm H x 300 mm W 7 7 8 inches H x 11 3 4 inches W Large embroidery frame 130 mm H x 180 mm W 5 1 8 inches H x 7 1 8 inches W Medium embroidery frame 100 mm H x 100 mm W 4 inches H x 4 inches W Small embroidery frame MOODNE 40 mm H x 60 mm W 1 1 2 E G inches H x 2 3 8 inches W P Quilt frame optional 200 mm H x 200 mm W 7 7 8 inches H x 7 7 8 inches W Border frame optional 100 mm H x 300 mm W 4 inches H x 11 3 4 inches W Advanced cap frame 2 optional 60 mm H x 130 mm W 2 3 8 inches H x 5 1 8 inches W Cap frame optional 50 mm H x 130 mm W 2 inches H x 5 1 8 inches W a Cylinder frame optional 80 mm H x 90 mm W 3 inches H x 3 1 2 inches W Round frame optional 160mm 6 inches Round frame optional 130mm 4 9 5 inches T Round frame optional 100 mm ma 4 inches a E Centerpoint marker and grid lines The centerpoint is indicated with a red plus sign When the embroidery machine is purchased the centerpoint marker and grid lines are not displayed Touch lt and gt to select whether or not to display the centerpoint marker and the grid lines The centerpoint marker is displayed as specified MA DO w F Frame Display Grid lines EEEE Cross grid lines Centerpoint m
250. rs of Sweatshirt adhesive tear Optional lightweight cut away stabilizer Use a topping on away extra thick fabrics or with fine detail designs Loe Use a topping on designs with fine detail or small ten Optional lettering Tensions should be light Avoid stitch adhesive tear ea eee away Y gns JE Note Due to the wide variety of fabrics and stabilizers available the above information should be used as guideline only If unsure of a particular fabric stabilizer combination please sew test a sample prior to the finished garment 224 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Using the Optional Cap Frame By using the optional cap frame patterns can be embroidered onto caps and hats The procedures for using the cap frame are described below Cap frame and its accessories The cap frame driver and the mounting jig are required in order to use the cap frame Advanced cap frame 2 Cap frame driver and 4 thumb Mounting jig Embroidering area screws Use when framing a cap in the cap 60 mm H x 130 mm W In order to attach the cap frame to frame 2 3 8 inches H x 5 1 8 the carriage remove the Holders inches W embroidery frame holder and then The cap frame is secured by the The mark indicates the center attach this cap frame driver to the two holders of the embroidering area carriage of the machine 2 Mounting bracket Snap lock C Insert the thumb screws into Tighten thumb screw to secure these holes and tighten the to mo
251. rt stop button to embroider the pattern section we Toone Omin 34min S0 i 0 O min F 2 N 22394 z 34 min as 01 LIME GREEN LIGHT BLUE os B2 a4 a3 RED ULTRA MARINE JE Note The last step of the stitching of the pattern section will be an alignment stitching Use this stitching for placement of adjacent pattern section Sewing Large size Split Embroidery Patterns 215 APPENDIX When embroidering is finished the following screen appears Touch mor Sew the next part CANCEL gt A screen appears so that a section of the large size embroidery pattern can be selected Touch to select the next section of the pattern and then touch sez Bi Touch eomeno and then sewnca 216 Hoop the fabric for the next design section aligning on the alignment stitching In this case align the left side of the hoop on the right side of the design section embroidered in step Alignment stitching WNS Note Make sure that the alignment stitching is completely within the embroidery field Set the embroidery sheet inside the embroidery frame and align the grid with the alignment stitching for easier placement Repeat steps to to embroider and combine the remaining sections of the pattern Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine This section provides descriptions to operations usefu
252. ry card delete touch to display the screen readen ANOTE AU pateng E Attaching the embroidery card reader and card h below i SNOWN DEIOW reader holder to the machine Using the included card reader holder the embroidery card reader can be attached to the OK to delete the selected pattern embroidery machine This is useful if the embroidery card reader is to be used with this machine for a long period of time 0 Permanently deletes the data from the machine s memory then returns to the data with no pattern selected Does not delete the data then returns to the screen before was touched Touch lms This confirms the pattern selection The pattern editing screen appears 152 If the touch pen is stored in the touch pen Insert the arm on the card reader holder into the corresponding opening on the back of holder remove it the operation panel Make sure that the handle on the card reader holder fits into the SS touch pen holder a Se aa td p m L O A Touch pen oo With the indicator side facing up place the embroidery card reader in the card reader holder Be sure to feed the card reader cable through the card reader holder as shown below Handle on card reader holder 2 Touch pen holder on operation panel Push down on the card reader holder until it snaps into place to attach it to the operation
253. s Touch gt The procedure for threading the upper thread appears 4 Touch to display the next page Upper threading When threading the upper thread carefully follow _ the instructions at the embroidery machine should be _ threaded ndicated by a line on the machine hr E a IG Next page key Touch this key to display the next page 2 Previous page key Touch this key to display the previous page Current page number Total number of pages Movie key Appears only if the procedure for e Upper threading e Threading the needle e Preparing the cap frame e Installing the cap frame driver A movie showing the procedure can be viewed Using the Machine Operations Guide Key 207 BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE mmm mmm 208 When appears touch the key While a O After checking the procedure touch jorosen movie is being shown the key changes to Upper threading Touch this key to return to the illustration 2 Touch this key to continue showing the movie Touch this key to pause the movie Touch this key to fast forward the movie Touch this key to rewind the movie Touch this key to display the movie from the beginning of the current page gt The screen that was displayed before was touched appears APPENDIX This chapter provides descriptions of techniques for sewing applications pointers for c
254. s Otto International Inc cap model OTTO37 024 number Q Face Pro style Example 6 sections Otto International Inc cap model OTTO27 007 number Example Mesh backing on the back of Constructed front panels firm front soft or hard Ease of framing hooping Fairly easy on the back of Constructed Unconstructed rozp front panels firm front soft crown soft or hard Ease of framing Easy Fairly eas gt Memo hooping Recommended ieee Check if this area is covered with mesh E Low Profile Low fitting Mesh backing Face Low fitting 6 sections Otto J Note International Inc cap model OTTO23 225 OTTO18 203 There is no centerline that can be used as number a guide for placing the cap in the cap Example frame Before framing the cap use a Mesh backing charcoal pen to mark the centerline on the back of Constructed Unconstructed front panels firm front soft crown gt soft or hard aN Very difficult Ease of framing because the E irly eas hooping cap material aa is very hard 226 E Cap fabric not recommended for embroidering e Caps with a front panel that is less than 50 mm 2 inches high such as a sun visor e Children s caps e Caps with a brim that is longer than 80 mm 3 1 16 inches mw Fabric precautions Put the two thumb screws back in the E Cap fabric recommended for embroidering embroidery frame holde
255. s provided that the CONTENT is not used on more than one embroidery machine at a time Except as otherwise provided herein CUSTOMER may not e Allow more than one copy of the CONTENT to be available for use at any one time e Reproduce modify publish distribute sell rent sublicense or otherwise make available to others CONTENT e Distribute rent sublicense lease sell transfer or assign the media card or CONTENT Decompile disassemble or otherwise reverse engineer the CONTENT or assist others to do the same e Alter translate modify or adapt the CONTENT or any part thereof for business commercial or industrial purposes e Sell or otherwise distribute the EMBROIDERY created by use of the CONTENT WHICH ORIGINALLY BEARS CERTAIN COPYRIGHT NOTICE UNDER THE NAME OF ANY THIRD PARTIES OTHER THAN BROTHER e g ODISNEY BROTHER retains all rights not expressly granted to CUSTOMER herein Nothing in this agreement constitutes a waiver of the rights of BROTHER under any law This agreement shall be governed by the laws of Japan Please direct all inquiries concerning this Agreement in writing by regular mail to Brother Industries Ltd 1 1 1 Kawagishi Mizuho ku Nagoya 467 8562 Japan Attention P amp H company Sales and Marketing Dept on Warning Labels The following warning labels are on the machine Be sure to observe the precautions described in the labels 1 ACAUTION AVORSICHT A ATTENTION A PREC
256. s appears Select the pattern to be deleted Touch the pattern Saving Embroidery Patterns 187 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS 188 Shows the amount of memory used by selected pattern 2 Shows the amount of free space in the machine s memory Touch this key to delete the selected pattern e f the wrong pattern was selected or you wish to select a different pattern touch the desired pattern RETURN DELETE 93 gt The screen shown below appears 4 To delete the data touch OK to delete the selected pattern gt The pattern is deleted and if there is enough space the previous screen appears automatically e To quit deleting touch cancer If there is not enough space delete another pattern gt If the embroidery data was saved successfully the previous screen automatically appears e Saving the data takes approximately 10 seconds NS Note Do not turn off the machine while the Saving message is displayed otherwise the pattern data being saved may be lost E Recalling stored patterns Refer to the appropriate page of Selecting an Embroidery Pattern according to the media being used For patterns saved on the machine refer to page 151 For patterns saved on USB media refer to page 160 USB media When sending embroidery patterns from the machine to USB me
257. scceacseecssonveswslesesdcwesesdeishsaduvissverseeeveeusessisacanesshs 51 Temporarily stopping to check the area sssssssrerererererererererererorerererorereretotesressserecersesraseeesesasesestetetetetereee 51 Continuing tothe embroidering SCIEGW sceccastecsactcnentanenenonssnatepsncnaesesosesonaed panebsintenaswcenaed ENNEA A EEEE 52 Upper TMOU pre E E E 53 Checking the needle bars and thread colors sesesesesesesssesssessaeasasasasasasasasasanasanananasanananasarsnerenersnenrnrnrnesaos 53 ET ie A aa E E E AEE T N NE E RE 55 Tue dine Merodio asea EE EEA E EA EEEN A EE ESE aed tues E EEE 59 Sewing Mhe EMMY OIG ONY ossc2ecoencsence oe ccc ck aero ir or re iE E E EEEN E T EEEa 63 Sring MEO VAS MAINS en T ae aoe te tanta eaneeeeoetsatans 63 CO Sg ola 3 66 6 oid Lon ne nr en ene ee A E en eee ee ee ere eer rere 65 CHECKING the Thread Tension 0000000 00000000000000oeessossssssssssscsssccsecesssessssssssssosssssssssssssso 67 Removing the Embroidery Frame and Fabric ccssssssssssssssssssssscssesecscsscccccccccssceeeees 68 Removing ne embroidery TE aes rveerteceancusessscewiausouseumecss AE EE AAEE EERE ERAN EN EEE EE 68 PROMO VANE MOT AD Cersi enoa ES EE N NE EEN TE EEEE TEENE EA 68 Tumin OFF the Machih sassenreeronniser irienner nn n ETE N EE EN 69 Screen Quick Reference Guide ssssesssseeeessseecssseeccsseeccsseeecoseeecoseeeeosseeecsseeecoseeecsseeeesee 70 TI EE AE A E A AAA A E A E E E ET 70 Common sereen
258. se Pointer oe _ B engis gt vs sje Gq gt Memo The setting remains selected even if the machine is turned off Using the Settings Key 205 BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE Using the Machine Operations Guide Key This machine contains information based on the contents of the Operation Manual such as basic machine operations Touch machine operations guide key and then select from the four topics that appear to display the available information E Contents of Categories Troubleshooting Principal Parts Basic guide for problems solving Displays and explains principal parts of the machine and their functions Principal Parts Basic Operation A Basic Operation r The Machine Does not Operate remiss Thread Tension is Incorrect i _ Upper Thread Breaks Bobbin Thread Breaks Skipped Stitches f Embroidery Pattern Does not Sew Out Upper Thread is Looping Needle Cuts or Holes 4 inthe Garment __ Fabric Puckers _ Machine is Noisy Maintenance Instruction for maintaining your machine Basic Operation Illustrates basic threading and hooping instruction 206 Example To learn how to thread the upper thread gt The machine operations guide screen appears o m __ Troubleshooting a _ gt The list of basic operations appear
259. se accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual Use only the interface cable USB cable included with this machine Use only a mouse designed specifically for this machine The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice For additional product information and updates visit our website at www brother com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 FOR USERS IN THE UK EIRE MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT e Inthe event of replacing the plug fuse use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362 i e carrying the mark ra
260. set to OFF the machine will not be able to detect if the upper thread has become tangled Continuing to use the machine with tangled thread may cause damage Changing the pointer shape Changing the units of when a USB mouse is used measurements The shape can be selected for the pointer that The units of measurements can be set to millimeters appears when a USB mouse is connected or inches Depending upon the background color select When the embroidery machine is purchased mm the desired shape from the three that are is selected available The measurement units setting can be specified When the embroidery machine is purchased from page 5 5 of the settings screen he is selected Touch lt and gt to select the desired measurement units The desired units are displayed The mouse pointer setting can be specified from page 4 5 of the settings screen gt Memo a For details on changing the background diii m Caite color refer to Changing the background colors of the embroidery patterns or can gt thumbnails on page 199 Touch lt and gt to select the pointer Changing the language shape from the three settings available The language setting can be specified from 5 5 of the settings screen k b and Pp paps ay Touch lt and gt to select the desired Q Speaker 5 language The desired language is displayed Ax Thread Sensor ON OFF D ce J Mou
261. sion reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help e The included interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device e Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries Ltd could void the user s authority to operate the equipment IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 License Agreement The enclosed machine includes data software and or documentation collectively CONTENT that are proprietary products of Brother Industries Ltd BROTHER BY USING THE CONTENT THE CUSTOMER ACCEPTS THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT BROTHER retains ownership of all rights to CONTENT and to the copies of the CONTENT included in this package The CONTENT are licensed not sold to you CUSTOMER under the terms and conditions of this Agreement CUSTOMER is licensed to e Use the CONTENT in combination with an embroidery machine to create embroidery e Use the CONTENT in combination with an embroidery machine that CUSTOMER owns or use
262. sizes and textures are available When selecting the stabilizer type for a particular fabric consider the design size in addition to the stitch count and stitch type used in the design Finally make sure that the stabilizer is not stretched Some backings may not stretch vertically or horizontally but may stretch diagonally DO NOT USE THESE TYPES This type of backing will stretch during sewing and may cause the design to shift 1 Polyester mesh cut away stabilizer works extremely well with light colored fabrics since it prevents a shadow from showing through on the front after you have trimmed away the excess This type of backing is ideal whenever you need stability with a light and soft touch in your finished product for example with baby garments 2 Cut away stabilizer is excellent for medium to heavyweight knits however it can also be used on woven material It will hold a large number of stitches and with two or three layers can hold a tremendous amount of stitches This type of backing is also available in black for those who want the inside of their garments to look as good as the outside Black stabilizer is very useful on similarly colored garments of lightweight fabrics The black backing is less likely to show through as compared to white backing 3 Self adhesive peel and stick backing is used on those difficult to hoop fabrics This backing is applied with sticky side up to the underside of the frame enabling
263. specifies whether the length of upper thread that remains threaded through the needle after the thread is trimmed length of thread passed through the eye of the needle has a standard tail or The setting for the remaining length of thread can be specified from page 2 5 of the settings screen GD Touch lt and to select the setting Touch and to select the pitch size The desired length is displayed The desired size is displayed AS A X Thread Trimming CW OFF DST Setting 3 Short Stitch Delete Kon Short Stitch Delete mri o Wey Standard Tai a gt z Yx aera gt e If the machine misses stitches with a standard length of thread after it is trimmed select Long Tail e When using metallic thread select Long Tail Thread Trimming kd DST Setting e A value between 0 and 1 millimeters if the units of measurements is set to mm or a value between O and 0 04 inch if the units of measurements is set to inch can be specified Changing the screen saver J settings N Note n E Specifying the length of time until the screen saver is displayed The screen saver is displayed when no machine operation is performed for the specified length of time A setting between OFF 0 and 60 minutes can be set in 1 minute increments When the embroidery machine is purchased 5 min is selected The screen saver settings can be
264. ssories acsasesagsecsavevaesegnavedsedeaeseadqeccencenss gt 23 P Pattern display area asvsnesasavieuvadenanneneeragernanvenceseset 70 75 Pattern editing screen esesessssseserressesssesesssss 44 73 162 Pattern list screen oo cceccscceesceeccesscesceuscesscessenes 42 72 Pattern selecHOnN scsonereheen cen saesecsucadstacnetatenencsesedubeteseys 140 Pattern selection key 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 70 163 Pattern SIZE mesiras rirani na i ae a Eea 73 75 Pattern type selection screen seessssssssss 42 71 POSIUOMING KOY ceird asoeio 73 76 96 163 Power supply Cord scnsssoxscsuonerstasemstuewsonyongeacaesooserst 38 69 Pow r supply PIUS 2cssesnancanee hastens snacanteceachaedeserastardeatic 21 POVIE KOY opdiening na a 72 73 76 Previewing the Image ssssssorsssseressesseesreseeseesrerrssssnes 46 Previous page KOY cds inucasdacensnavacde sntsassennasanesete sw versoucea 72 Principal palis cate oeonsesenacesceseesacsesseecuemtonescheceec 20 206 R Regiom display 2zetac acecen suey cgteetetonn sectvetsencsadsounteckeris 77 Remaining length sscacectcee acitecenaientam aideceeieseactomacecs 201 Renaissance Alphabet Patterns ce ceeeeeseeeeererereees 149 Reserve stop KEY asaiivesatnnsnanacenstelntiietentasgaees 78 128 130 Reserved needle cc cccccecceecceeccesceescesccesceesenes 132 195 Resume embroidering inca verssastoceeciccevsinsteuteensectcntaense 110 Retrieving trom Computer USB ccccsunsstantinenananesdecueewa
265. t extreme dust or lint high temperatures high humidity severe temperature fluctuations or strong magnetic forces such as from speakers To use optional embroidery cards to recall embroidery patterns connect the embroidery card reader USB card writer module to this machine Store embroidery cards in their protective cases If an embroidery card other than our original embroidery cards are used the embroidery machine may not operate correctly Be sure to use only recommended embroidery cards Some licensed or copyright embroidery cards cannot be used with this embroidery machine Embroidery cards sold overseas cannot be used with this embroidery machine Only insert or remove embroidery cards while an access lamp on the embroidery card reader USB card writer module is not flashing or while the embroidery machine is turned off refer to page 152 Ifyou have purchased the PE DESIGN Ver5 or later PE DESIGN Lite or PED BASIC you can plug the included USB card writer module into the machine as an embroidery card reader and recall patterns Concerning USB media e Do not disassemble or alter the USB media e Do not allow the USB media to become wet such as with water solvents drinks or any other liquids e Do not use or store the USB media in a location exposed to strong static electricity or electrical interference e Do not use or store USB media in locations exposed to vibrations or impacts direct sunlight extreme dust
266. t A e3 EE on o If the needle bar is moved back too far er through the stitching touch 1 or ig lls s touch Q LIME GREEN a6 H to go forward through the stitching ORANGE 3 RED a4 2 min 3 355 2 min fg 3 min Is y 1000 3 min gt The stitch navigating screen appears i Touch and to go back man era through the stitching to a point where nm stitches have already been sewn YELLOW os A tock Each touch of this key moves one stitch forward through the stitching Each touch of this key moves ten stitches forward through the stitching If the Thread Breaks or the Bobbin Thread Runs Out While Embroidering 105 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES 4 Touch B 3 l 342 2 min Ga 2 min _ oo 3 min me 1000 3 min gt The embroidering screen appears again O Touch FN and then press the start stop button to continue embroidering 106 If the bobbin thread breaks or runs out Touch Ps and then press the thread trimming button gt The upper thread is trimmed e If the bobbin thread breaks or runs out also trim the upper thread Remove the stitches sewn only with the upper thread Pull the trim end of the upper thread e f the stitches cannot be cleanly removed trim the thread with scissors E If the bobbin thread ran out replace the bob
267. t of the holes in the sides of embroidery frame gt If the screw was tightened using a disc shaped screwdriver use the included disc shaped screwdriver to loosen it Remove the outer frame and then remove the fabric 68 14 Turning OFF the Machine After all embroidery is finished turn off the machine Set the main power switch to O O oS gt The embroidery machine is turned off and the display and the start stop button indicator goes off Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord If necessary unplug the power supply cord from the machine Store the power supply cord in a safe place NS Note f a power outage occurs while the embroidery machine is being operated turn off the embroidery machine and unplug the power supply cord When restarting the embroidery machine follow the necessary procedure to correctly operate the machine Refer to Turning ON the Machine on page 38 gt Memo f the machine is turned off while it is sewing embroidering can continue when the machine is turned on again Refer to Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machine on page 110 B gim Cot Gaia s a Turned off while embroidering OK to recall and resume previous Turning OFF the Machine 69 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL Screen Quick Reference Guide Descriptions of th
268. tal bobbin 100376 053 10 Embroidery card reader SAECR1 Embroidery card U Cylinder frame PRWT1 Americas Embroidery table PRWT1 XE8417 001 Other area Border frame PRPBF1 Americas 100 mm H x 300 mm PRPBF1 XE8414 001 W 4 inches H x 11 3 4 Otherarea inches W Quilt frame 200 mm x 200 mm 7 7 8 inches x 7 7 8 inches C Embroidery frame PRPARMC Americas 16 holder C with dark PRPARMC XE8436 001 r gray corner covers Other area T PRPRF100 Americas 5100 mm 4 inches PRPRF100 XE8427 001 Other area PRPRF130 Americas PRPRF130 XE8430 001 Other area PRPRF160 Americas PRPRF160 XE8433 001 Other area 11 12 3 1 P PRPQF200 Americas PRPQF200 XE841 1 001 Other area Round frame 5130 mm 5 inches N O1 Round frame 2160 mm 6 inches We recommend using the optional embroidery table when using the quilting frame or border embroidery frame JE Note The part code may vary depending on the country area where the machine was purchased Embroidery cards sold overseas are not compatible with this embroidery machine Visit your nearest authorized dealer for a complete listing of optional accessories and embroidery cards available for your machine gt Memo Always use accessories recommended for this machine All specifications are correct at the time of printing Please be aware that some spec
269. ted it continues to operate automatically from lowering the presser foot to performing the specified operations at the starting and end positions in addition to changing the thread colors Since the machine can change threads and finish stitching sewing time is reduced E Automatically pulls and holds the thread tails to the under side of fabric at the beginning and end of stitching Since the machine automatically pulls the upper thread under the fabric at the beginning of a color and pulls the upper thread from the fabric at the time of thread trimming you don t need to deal with the upper thread tail at all E Automatically moves the embroidery frame to the embroidering position With a single needle machine in most cases the embroidery pattern is centered in the frame and the fabric must be correctly positioned within the embroidery frame with the center of the desired embroidering position aligned with the center of the embroidery frame However with this machine the embroidery frame is moved to determine the embroidering position making it easier to sew the pattern at any place in the frame In addition the embroidering position can be freely determined after the fabric is hooped and the embroidery frame is attached to the machine regardless of how the fabric is positioned in the embroidery frame Machine Structure and Features 9 FFF E Expanded thread color display feature enables colors to be displayed as realistic
270. tends beyond the embroidery frame Example Linking DEF to the characters ABC ABCDEF GD Select the character patterns for ABC In the embroidering settings screen touch Bi 324m CCED Lo ra Ey m EE m gt The needle bar is positioned in the lower left corner of the pattern The embroidery frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly N 1 NS Note To cancel the starting point setting and return the starting point to the center of the pattern touch l l Use to select a different starting HJE point for embroidering O Touch to return to the embroidering settings screen and then touch sewmcj to continue to the embroidering screen gt changes to while the starting point is set in the lower left corner of the pattern Touch and then press the start stop button to begin embroidering After the characters are embroidered cut the threads to a generous length remove the embroidery frame and then attach the embroidery frame again so that the remaining characters DEF can be embroidered End of the embroidering As in step select the character patterns for DEF Starting Ending Position Settings 125 EMBROIDBRING SETTINGS mmm In the embroidering settings screen touch riaja aD Use Bho align the needle with the end SMF of embroidering for the previous pattern ian
271. ter and lower right corner These settings can be used to repeatedly sew a pattern along a diagonal The starting ending position settings are specified E Specifying the starting position from the embroidering settings screen When the embroidery machine is purchased both Touch the key for the desired starting the starting position and the ending positions are position setting set to the center of the pattern es p gt When a starting position is selected the amp ouch E 1 ending position is automatically set to the same position gt The embroidery frame moves to the starting position E Specifying the ending position Touch the key for the desired ending position setting After selecting the desired settings touch CLOSE gt The starting ending position settings screen appears gt The embroidering settings screen appears again Specifies the starting position 2 Specifies the ending position gt Memo Touch a key to select the setting The highlighted key shows the currently The starting ending position settings do selected setting not change until the key for a new setting is touched The settings specified before Example the machine is turned off remain selected the next time that the machine is turned l on This key is selected Touch this key to close this screen Starting Ending Position Settings 123 EMBROIDERING SETTINGS Sew the first embroidery pattern
272. the Optional Cap Frame vascissessvsassscsunnnsseasueandgeasseussnensseueavaescesswecevesveawusasestanessevs 225 a TANS mdite a CCS SOTIES wi cewaeenractane sensu acewecsiunennaisnaiuiteanaaun pone gnamndeadieceuenaagadadaedenbecteantaaeisecueeactacgoeneeas 225 TS OO CM ett c cere E E see E A E N E E E AEE 226 AIG PRO SU UCI E E E E A A E A EEA E EA E O 227 PRC Danie tuse ne cap MAME iradeden enn E ace acateatteaseauaatasw ose ecco E E E 227 Ataching Unie CAI INE eraracacentenesacaneicaasaeciadacsoceteecsecsesatacsavaaaataacaaeaatec Suceaaacantanaanas sancenesearahaeeteteeananemies 232 Installing the embroidery trame holder 13 cxsasconseabiseadeeacencaagacvadanaacuadoignanaaeguveapianbonnaepncen ina aaoi 237 Additonal digiizing WAT ON MAG Meias EEEE AEREA EAE REE RE EO ER Riit 238 Using the Optional Bobbin Winder sssssssseeessesceecsccccccsccccsccccccccceccceseeeeeseeseeees 240 Peec MI ONG pisn E E EEE E tae naeiea 240 Optional bobbin winderand Its ACCESSOMNES sussistano aS EE E ASEENA EEE 240 Setting up the optional bobbin winder sssssssssssssssesssssssesssssssasssasesasssasesasasaseaaaaaaaeaaaaraseaasssesereasssssataenens 241 COMME CIA he AC ACA OUI nerens a i E adapt 241 NVI CAS FAO I lhe T E bata paneonaaconees iste n eee N whe AE NN E A ETN A A 242 IVALICE ING E E cs seen vas oscunescanenceot cesbads EE 245 VS i e EO Eaa a cat ucuactexananonscaaimunecnteaactnae nea ndennentenatesesnoneiee 245 Cleaning mie Uae SN Ss sU cctv
273. the ring of the cap frame driver with the ring of the cap frame While sliding the cap frame to the left and right align the notch in the cap frame with the guiding plate on the cap frame driver and then snap the frame into place Guiding Plate on cap frame driver Notch on cap frame Holder gt The cap frame is secured with holders Make sure that all of the holders on the driver are firmly secured in the frame holes This completes the installation of the cap frame and the cap is ready to be embroidered E Removing the cap frame After embroidering is finished remove the cap frame and then remove the cap Remove the cap frame from the cap frame driver Press both of the two holders at the base of the cap frame with both thumbs and then pull off the embroidery frame as shown in the illustration Holder As shown in the illustration turn the embroidering position to the side when removing the cap frame so the brim of the cap does not hit the embroidery machine e Be careful that the cap frame does not hit any nearby parts such as the presser foot After removing the brim holder unlock the snap lock of the clamping frame remove the clips and then remove the cap Brim holder Snap lock Clips Installing the embroidery frame holder After embroidering using the cap embroidery frame is finished remove the needle plate spacer and cap frame driver and then re attac
274. the fabric is not taut the pattern may become misaligned or the stitching may shrink Be sure to a p 47 91 frame the fabric in the embroidery frame The embroidery frame is too Use an embroidery frame that large for the size of the is close to the size of the p 88 embroidery embroidery The fabric is not well framed in The emproigery the embroidery frame for pattern is misaligned example the fabric is not taut Troubleshooting 257 APPENDIX Probable Cause Symptom Stabilizer backing is not used The embroidery frame is not correctly attached to the carriage The carriage or the embroidery frame is hitting objects The embroidery pattern is misaligned The carriage moved while removing embroidery frame The design was not digitized correctly The upper thread tension is low There are loops in the upper thread t 258 n Stop the machine and then The fabric is caught or pinched correctly position the fabric Remedy Use stabilizer backing when embroidering on thin or stretch fabrics fabrics with a coarse weave or fabrics that easily allow the stitching to shrink lt When using the optional cap frame gt Use hard stabilizer when embroidering on a cap made of soft material Correctly attach the embroidery frame to the carriage Make sure that the pins on the left and right arms of the embroidery frame holder securely fit into the holes in the handles o
275. the operation panel Plug the optional embroidery card reader USB card writer module into the primary top USB port on the machine NS Note Two embroidery USB card readers USB card writer module cannot be used with this machine at the same time If two embroidery USB card readers USB card writer module are inserted only the embroidery USB card reader USB card writer module inserted first is detected If an embroidery card other than our original embroidery cards are used the Primary top USB port Embroidery card reader USB card writer embroidery machine may not operate module correctly Be sure to use only If you have purchased the PE DESIGN Ver5 or recommended embroidery cards later PE DESIGN Lite or PED BASIC you can Some licensed or copyright cards may not plug the included USB card writer module into be compatible with this embroidery the machine as an embroidery card reader and machine recall patterns When connecting the USB card reader writer to the machine s USB port be sure to secure D Memo the cable with the two hooks on the back panel If the cable is not secured the embroidery frame may catch on the cable while the frame is moving causing the pattern to become misaligned You can also plug the embroidery card reader USB card writer module into the center port of the machine Touch the key of the USB port that the embroidery card reader USB card w
276. the threads between characters ccccccccccsscssccrererenenenenenesenenononenonsnsneness Changing the thread density only for some character and frame patterns Specifying mMukkeolor EXC ainainen ie EE EEEE Changing the colors of the pattern sccc sesscesesecesececesseeneevevsveverensasveverecsyevescrernenenes Designing repeated patterns xeccccccttcegconsncqdevatvindinacnsdteetetatwanacntanmentematnanetonsoennepiens inet Creating a customi thread table ssairsnrniinnnainnsae ians aaa i a a Choosing a color from the custom thread table ee eeecececececeeececeeeeeceeceeeeeeeeeeeees Duplicating a palei eona E E N T Deleting a palelen cutee tan Decte nea cpace sua cesdiedeanag neve segaasnosReaanosseaeaes Editing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings Screen Rotating the entire patte M antgcsdoctmnencorsdneseotdantarcenunscneiweedersineumncnddeeaweummegeracepaenaremeceaes Contents 15 Editing a Combined PAC CUI ros es saseestsecesesnwss ea a a 182 Saving Embroidery Patter NS ccsscrcccssesseceiscosnsdscensvesssncnesiccadaccesveseonvssevessnueseuvseviencsdcnesesesess 187 PVC TAINS SLOT esos cic cece A E etsea at ae campeon sas sine A AON ENG 187 It theembroidery pattern cannot be SAVE yaa lt ahcasacwexaiiassvasuicase uu bateincnacesaidanien vnespeagiadadvasicetpetaeadeeddabnanendeans 187 MS TNS o teaee ets oe ase oepanwen A E E E AE E EAA saeeere 189 RIT IR U ses and gastp sere esccdacn c
277. though the thread is not broken a broken thread error occurs and the machine stops Replace the needle Dull needles have a difficult time passing through the garment causing fabrics to tear The simple penetration of the needle could damage delicate fabrics Use stabilizer on top of fabric Adjust the tension according to the type of fabric and threa being used Polyester thread will stretch during sewing especially if the tensions are set too ate After the stitching is complete the thread returns to its original strength causing puckers in the fabric Tightly frame non stretchable woven fabrics Loose framin will cause the fabric to pach up under the stitching Tautly frame soft knits using a stable backing Overstretching the garment will cause it to look puckered when the frame is removed Re digitize the design with fill stitching or with multiple rows of column stitching Dull needles push fabric down and damage material Replace the needle Too many stitches in an area pull fabric causing it to pucker Slightly decrease the design density by 5 to 10 The needle is dull There are needle cuts or holes in the garment The fabric is too delicate The thread tension is too tight The framing tension of the fabric is Incorrect The column stitches are too long The needle is dull The design density is too heavy There is puckering in the fabric 1 CAUTION Referen
278. thread color embroidery pattern 72 Understanding the pattern editing screen In this screen the pattern can be edited DIS EN Biim C ae No Key Name Function gt a Deletes the pattern If e touched the pattern o E Passes Delete key being edited is deleted Adds a pattern If ay the pattern group selection screen Add key Jappears 125 9 mm i 78 6mm gt 26 0mm co Displays an image of 5 D Bf attern so that it can A6 ane p be previewed O Shows the vertical Distance distance that the pattern from center being edited is moved o vet Shows the horizontal Saal joerea meal Distance distance that the pattern MULTI AVC ee allie from center being edited is moved horizontal DIC EM Function Shows the rotation Key Name Rotation jangle that the pattern being edited is rotated No Shows the size of the me 1818mm _Jembroidery pattern Shows the total number currently displayed in of thread color for the the pattern display area Number of pattern that is being The top value shows thread color edited the height and the bottom value shows the Moves the sewing width If the position of the pattern Pattern size embroidery pattern that is being edited in consists of multiple the direction of the patterns that have been aroni pas ic combined the size of STNE l
279. thread the bobbin winder and then wind the bobbin correctly 244 Maintenance Simple embroidery machine maintenance operations are described below Always keep the machine clean otherwise malfunctions may occur Cleaning the LCD If the surface of the LCD is dirty lightly wipe it with a soft dry cloth Do not use organic cleansers or detergents Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the machine is slightly dirty wipe it with a soft dry cloth If the machine is heavily dirty lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface of the machine After cleaning it once with a wet cloth wipe it again with a dry cloth CAUTION Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur N ca NS Note Do not use chemical products such as benzene or thinner Cleaning the hook Periodically remove lint and dust for better performance from Hook race area Use the included cleaning brush cp Turn off the embroidery machine CAUTION Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur Open the hook cover and remove the bobbin case Refer to page 36 Maintenance 245 APPENDIX Use the included cleaning brush to remove any lint and dust from the hook and its surrounding area CAUTION If the hook is scratc
280. ting as marked on plug e Always replace the fuse cover Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted e If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment you should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead Federal Communications Commission FCC Declaration of Conformity For USA Only Responsible Party Brother International Corporation 200 Crossing Boulevard P O Box 6911 Bridgewater NJ 08807 0911 USA TEL 908 704 1700 declares that the product Product Name Brother Embroidery Machine Model Number PR655 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi
281. tions Guide Key sssssssssssssssesssseseesscececccccceceeees 206 BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE Using the Settings Key Touch settings key to change many of the basic embroidery machine settings Understanding the settings screen There are five pages in the settings screen Touch lt and gt in the lower center of the screen until the desired page is displayed The key appears on all pages E Page 1 Frame Display PES Thread Code OFF D ff Thumbnail Size _ lt J gt L gt i gt i Background Color SELECT B66 u Oi 4 a Touch to quit specifying settings The settings are confirmed and the screen that was displayed before the settings key was touched appears again 2 The guides embroidery frame size centerpoint marker grid and cursor for the pattern display area can be specified Refer to page 196 CHANGING THE THREAD COLOR DISPLAY The color information in the thread color sequence display and the needle bar thread information can be switched to the color name the thread brand and color number or the sewing time Refer to page 197 Thumbnail Size Specifies whether the size of image keys that appear when selecting a pattern from the pattern list screen are displayed Small or Large Refer to page 198 Embroidery Background Color Thumbnail Background Color Depending on the color of the embroidery c
282. to page 53 oe BI 232mm bus ger O 9 U yo00 Esa RESERVE a6 ae LIME GREEN LIME SEEN E GREEN MOSS GREEN 2 a4 a3 ORANGE O3 pep ORANGE RED a4 YELLOW 5 haenu 020 05 e I am Touch this key to return to the embroidering settings screen Unlock key Turning ON the Machine 41 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL 3 Selecting an Embroidery Pattern As an example we will select the pattern shown at the right on the last page of the embroidery patterns In the pattern type selection screen select a pattern In the pattern list screen search for the desired category type pattern and then touch the key for the pattern Pattern type selection screen For details on the Pattern list screen For details on the keys and keys and other information on the screen refer to other information on the screen refer to page 72 page 71 m corm BI 282mm Tp ps oe 23 2 mm 0 0mm 36 3mm 0 0mm Pattern type keys Displays a preview image Pattern keys E Checking a preview image from the pattern selection screen Touch to preview the image prior to selecting Touch to return to the pattern selection screen 42 Selecting an embroidery pattern We will select a floral on the second page Touch to select the embroidery patterns M e wede AB AB AA Soir gt The pattern list screen appears
283. true color The colors and thread color numbers are stored in the machine s memory From this thread color library you can select colors to create your own color thread table If the pattern colors are changed using this table the pattern can be displayed with only the thread colors that you have In addition the embroidery pattern can be displayed as it would appear after it is embroidered Other features E Easy to read and easy to use LCD Equipped with a large color LCD the colors of an embroidery pattern can be previewed in a nearly realistic image In addition since the LCD is a touch panel the keys that are displayed can be touched to easily perform operations E Safety mechanism The machine is equipped with a locking Bo hanism that helps prevent injuries from PEELE mechan isin una p p J COSTAS accidental operation The machine can only be LLLE started after the machine is unlocked The color B gt of the start stop button changes to inform you of ih LJ whether or not the machine is locked Cp finesen cxose i as Wiles Lit in red Flashing in green E Automatic needle threading mechanism Using the automatic needle threading mechanism the needle can easily be threaded The machine can be The machine is locked gaed E Wide selection of built in thread color information The threa
284. ts initial position Using the Allen screwdriver medium loosen the two hexagonal screws Loosen the screws only by about one turn Hexagonal screws Allen screwdriver medium N 1 NS Note Do not loosen them too far Lower the L shaped bracket to make it touch the machine bed and then tighten the two hexagonal screws using the Allen screwdriver medium Firmly tighten the screws L shaped bracket Using the Allen screwdriver large loosen the four hexagonal screws on the inside of the ring Loosen the screws only by about one turn Hexagonal screws Allen screwdriver large gt When the screws are loosened the ring can be lowered N 7 NS Note Do not loosen them too far Insert the pad between the machine bed and the ring of the cap frame driver o J ell uA Pad Machine bed Ring of the cap frame driver Using the Optional Cap Frame 229 APPENDIX Lightly press down the ring and then use the E Preparing the mounting jig Allen screwdriver large to tighten the four Lower the stopper and then attach the mounting hexagonal screws on the inside of the ring jig to a stable surface such as a desk Firmly tighten the screws Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two screws and then lower the stopper in the direction of the arrow Loosen the screw so that the stopper can be hooked onto the screw
285. ttern size embroidery pattern consists of multiple patterns that have been combined the size of the entire pattern including all patterns is shown Shows the overall size vertical P and Combined horizontal of the edited entire combined pattern size pattern No A Shows the sizes of ih embroidery frames that can be used to sew the Embroidery frame indicators embroidery pattern currently displayed in the pattern display area Screen Quick Reference Guide 75 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL BIEN ESS K NE Function Tn Displays an image of a D the pattern that is to be k embroidered so it can l Preview key be previewed 4 Floral ai Moves the sewin Alphabet position of the w pattern in the direction of the arrow If e iS touched the sewing position is moved to the center of the embroidering area Positioning keys Specifies the needle osition at the Starting benin of sewing a and at the end position key Moves the embroidery D frame so that the Trialsewing acoder position key can be checked MORY Save a pattern in the machine s memory USB media or a key computer Finish all operations in the embroidering material is not affixed settings screen and Sewing key Continues to the embroidering screen to the fabric sew basting stitches along e The functions and operations for the Embroider the outline of the preview key is the same in b
286. u piece to the base fabric iron the pieces together without removing the base fabric from the embroidery frame After attaching the appliqu piece sew an APPLIQUE pattern The appliqu is finished e Depending on the pattern an APPLIQUE pattern may not be available In this case sew the appliqu using thread in the color of a part of the embroidery 7 Finish sewing the embroidery Using a frame pattern to create appliqu s 1 Appliqu s can be created by sewing two frame patterns of the same size and shape one sewn with straight stitches and the other sewn with satin stitches B yim Co GA E 64 2mm 0 0mm z a e 77 0mm gt 0 0mm ojalejo o lalo 9 SO OP 2 9 FS oo Select a frame pattern sewn with straight stitches to embroider onto the fabric for the appliqu Carefully cut outside of the stitching Embroider the same pattern on the base fabric Appliqu Sewing 211 APPENDIX Lightly apply fabric glue or spray adhesive to the back of the appliqu piece that was cut out in step and then attach the appliqu piece to the base fabric Select the satin stitched frame pattern with the same shape to embroider the appliqu attached in step BI erem CCED 67 6 mm 0 0mm 0 80 0 mm
287. uch Wiens Bisio f 100 Vict and 100 to select the stitch Cim OTS Vino Ean TT 2 eras ki TIE a a j 105 ol 10 Lo aula a4 O gt The embroidering screen appears again 100 Fo Touch Lock P and then press the start stop button to begin embroidering CLOSE a im gt Embroidering begins from the specified The thread color at the top of the thread color point sequence display is the color of the area currently selected 2 Touch this key to close this screen 3 Touch this key once to return to the beginning of the stitching for the color being sewn Afterward each touch of this key returns to the beginning of sewing for the previous thread color Each touch of this key advances to the beginning of sewing the next thread color Each touch of this key moves one stitch back through the stitching Each touch of this key moves one stitch forward through the stitching Each touch of this key moves ten stitches back through the stitching Each touch of this key moves ten stitches forward through the stitching Each touch of this key moves one hundred stitches back through the stitching Each touch of this key moves one hundred stitches forward through the stitching gt The needle bar case moves and the current needle bar moves to the sewing position and then the embroidery frame moves an
288. umbered from right to left The far right needle is number 1 needle Refer to page 8 EMBROIDERING E Customize the embroidery colors Use the thread color function by selecting either 64 colors or 300 colors or by setting the custom thread color table on the pattern editing screen For more details see page 176 and page 179 Use the Temporary needle bar setting H 5 H function by selecting the key on the a embroidering screen More details please see the page 130 pS E Resume an unfinished pattern from the last time the machine was switched off The machine remembers the pattern and the position even after turning off the power And Cony the machine can resume the embroidery G NWS Py TUN gt when the machine turns on again Refer to Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machine on page 110 Needle Needle hole in the needle plate E Wiper This is the mechanism for pulling the thread The wiper pulls the thread when the needle threader is used The wiper also pulls the thread from the material when the machine trims the thread This makes trimming threads after embroidering un necessary Refer to page 60 When You Have a Question This May Help You 79 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL E Getting false thread breakage error Check that the position of the upper thread is under the upper thread guide plates Refer to page 56 Check that the position of the upper thread is ar
289. unteaeneddiesmpiersiects 224 CaN E EENE A A E 224 C A EE AN 225 AM IN scheren r 232 preparind OUDE arara 227 PENOY INS geia A E 236 Cap inme diVer seared a 227 EEN CIS LING cp oes eeerce E cae etic eat 228 DNS a tae E E E T 227 Cap frame mounting jig cexecscessctecscensevansbecaveneadsecseess 227 Caps BOW SII sraa 226 low profile low fitting ccceeseseereeeeeees 226 standard ORO siyle visenessoasies exsceverenantienavancadeuseyear 226 CANMIAB E E 20 CENEO acia 197 Change thread color key sesssccccesessssss 74 128 171 Changing character spacing cunssessaesovadatcnceatpuetsvaedsiatmouseneds 167 colors of the pattern 0 cecccessssssseeeeeeneeeees 171 display BIOS ss seautaraseanseeastaatadanceseandvan ane atadeutineast 196 embroidering position cesaccesesooseratenceieaesimeenceeanaecs 96 PU E aprenan E ee neecceeee 205 see E E 164 text arrangement of a character eeeeesseseeeeee 167 thread color display sccaissadinyiensincecewreriseaviuestceabess 197 thread OTSILY erasian 170 thread spool csanonssciniuiedisnani an 103 units of measurements ceeeeeteeecececeeeeeeeeees 205 Checking needle bars and thread colors sessssssssssssseeeseeee 33 preview INAS daria E 46 thread spool changes ccccssssseeeceeeeessecsooeees 101 tread toni sidrene enas aoee a rait 67 Cleaning around the needle plate ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 246 DODD CASS aranira r E 247 TOONS E E A T 245 ECD
290. unting surface screws to secure the movable Screws section Use these holes when Adjust the size of the mounting storing this cap frame driver g according to the type of cap Holding Spring eae embroidered The cap frame Is secured by the two holding Springs Allen screwdriver large Allen screwdriver medium 1 t e Use when adjusting the ring of the cap frame driver and the height of the L shaped bracket Refer to page 229 gt Memo Before installing the cap frame be sure to adjust the ring of the cap frame driver and the height of the L shaped bracket If the same machine is being used this adjustment is only required the first time that it is used In addition this adjustment is not necessary if the included cap frame is installed After the ring of the cap frame driver and the height of the L shaped bracket have been adjusted they must be adjusted again if a different machine is being used The height may differ depending on the machine that is used For details contact your authorized dealer JE Note f the cap embroidery frame is attached the embroidery frame indicators showing which embroidery frames can be used appear as shown below f Using the Optional Cap Frame 225 APPENDIX E Golf Style Types of caps With the machine we recommend that the following types of caps be embroidered SA o E Standard Pro Style SS x Face Not divided N 5 section
291. usual because the buckram backing dulls needles faster A lightweight Headwear Optional Optional tear away backing helps reduce thread breaks and regulates thread tension Use a topping on corduroy or foam cap fronts Dr ss shirt High density or highly detailed designs may require 1 tear away None more backing If so use two pieces of lightweight woven backing instead of one piece of heavy backing Gol ain 1 cut away Optional Use topping for designs containing small lettering or a lot of detail and also for pique knits Use a topping if the garment has a textured surface Canton fleece such as a SET or pronounced twill Cama Frame tightly A higher stitch density or more understitches as Corduroy 1 tear away 1 water soluble well as a topping may be necessary to prevent stitches from sinking into the fabric Reduce sewing speed The thread tension should be low Use topping for designs with high detail or Lincerdeoi 1or2 small lettering For i fine fabrics use a thinner lke lightweight Optional thread Avoid extremely narrow satin stitching on tear away letters or details instead increase satin stitch width or use a bean stitch Gently remove don t pull backing and topping from garment 1 cut away or Use tightly woven organza or curtain fabric in a Sweater knit adhesive tear 1 water soluble matching color as a backing for bulky or holey away knits 1 cut away or Highly detailed designs may require two laye
292. ut in direction shortens the leg Adjustable foot nut e Adjust all four legs so that they securely contact the desk or table After adjusting the legs to the desired length use the included wrench to tighten the nuts aes lt __ y Lock nut Press down on each corner of the embroidery machine to check that it is stable If it is still unstable perform steps through again to adjust the legs Adjusting the operation panel position Adjust the orientation and angle of the operation panel so it can easily be operated Loosen 2 thumb screws to bring the operation panel forward Thumb screws Adjust the operation panel to an easy to operate position and then tighten the thumb Screws die O I xD TNS IF a z I a _ Adjust the orientation of the operation panel Loosen the thumb screw adjust the operation panel to an easy to view orientation and then tighten the thumb screw Thumb screw Adjust the angle of the operation panel Loosen the 2 thumb screws behind the operation panel adjust the operation panel to an easy to view angle and then tighten the thumb screws Side view Top view Thumb screws JE Note Using the disc shaped screwdriver included loosen and firmly tighten the five thumb screws Setting Up the Machine 27 GETTING READY Using the Phillips screwdriver loosen the
293. ve tension dial turn dial counterclockwise as shown on illustration Mz NS Note o When reassembling the tension unit be sure not to install the tension disc upside down There is a magnet on the bottom Bottom Tension dial Using the included cleaning brush remove any lint and dust from the two pieces of felt washers top bottom inside the tension dial Magnet When reassembling the tension unit only tension number 4 has one more part than the other tension units Tension dial Nylon shoulder washer Nylon washer only for tension number 4 4 Tension spring Tension base spring Felt washer top Tension disc Felt washer bottom Felt washer bottom Tension disc magnet on the bottom 3 Felt washer top Tension base spring Tension spring Nylon washer only for tension number 4 Nylon shoulder washer Tension dial When reassembling the tension unit be careful not to lose any parts or install any parts in an incorrect order The machine may not operate correctly if the tension units are incorrectly reassembled Maintenance 249 APPENDIX Oiling the machine In order to extend the life of the embroidery machine s parts and keep the machine operating correctly be sure to oil the machine before the first time that it is used If too little oil was applied to the race an error message may appear Afterward put a drop o
294. ve the spool Place the new spool on the spool pin and tie the end of the new thread to the end of the previous thread Then pull the thread through to the needle Refer to page 104 62 E Using the spool net When using metallic thread or any other strong thread place the included spool net over the spool before sewing If the spool net is too long fold it once to match the size of the spool before placing it over the spool It may be necessary to adjust thread tension when using the spool net ny RRN a WN gt Spool net Thread ee l 11 Sewing the Embroidery Now the embroidery machine is ready to begin sewing When the machine starts sewing the presser foot is automatically lowered the necessary thread trimming operations at the end of stitching are performed the threads are changed as necessary while the embroidery is sewn and the machine stops when the end of the stitching is reached For safety reasons the embroidery machine must not be left unattended while it is sewing While the machine is in operation pay special attention to the needle location In addition keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle needle bar case thread take up lever and carriage otherwise injuries may result E Locking mechanism For safety reasons this embroidery machine is equipped with a locking function Normally the embroidery machine is locked it cannot start sewing
295. ver the desired pattern and then click the left mouse button In addition patterns can be selected by directly touching the screen with your finger or touch pen ee 30 0mm 0 0mm 78 0mm 91 0mm rjajaj lt J gt ere Ie HA tep Example To reduce 5 size Touch lt and gt to move the red frame around 3 BT Jis C ols 126 6 mm 84 0 mm IPAE o6 SPACING wa d Touch w Touch to reduce the pattern proportionately return to the pattern editing screen Bi 1138mm C b 113 8 mm 75 6mm SIZE nora AN E MULTI AVC e To adjust other parts of the pattern touch lt and gt again and then adjust the pattern as desired Editing a Combined Pattern 185 SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS pm e f it is difficult to view the text and the After finishing all editing touch EDIeND and pattern touch LJ and then touch then to preview it Touch jcLose to return to the previous screen om Ob 2 113 8mm t 0 0mm 75 6mm gt 10 5mm Oe GH Ss gt The embroidering settings screen appears we Toes e To return to the pattern E screen and continue editing the pattern touch Ea 186 Saving Embroidery Patterns Machine s memory You can save embroidery patterns that you have customize
296. ver to replace the needle otherwise too much force may be applied to the needle causing it to break e Do not apply extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle set screw otherwise the machine may be damaged RIA With the flat side of the needle toward the back of the machine insert the needle all the way up until it touches the needle bar stopper Pass the needle through the hole in the presser foot and then use the needle changing tool to lift up the needle Needle bar stopper Needle Flat side of needle Needle changing tool Hold the needle changing tool and press the end of the needle changing tool in to extend the needle mounting clamp Attach the clamp to the needle and then release the pressed area to clamp the needle To unclamp the needle press again ao End of the needle changing tool 2 Needle mounting clamp While holding the needle in place with your left hand tighten the needle set screw Use the Allen screw driver to turn the needle set screw clockwise 1 CAUTION Be sure to insert the needle all the way up until it touches the needle bar stopper and securely tighten the needle set screw with the Allen screw driver otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged If the needle is not fully inserted the hook of the automatic needle threading mechanism will not pass through the eye of the needle during automatic needle threadin
297. when the appliqu setting is selected will be larger than the original pattern First adjust the size and position of the pattern as shown below settings screen jj Embroidering area 2 Approx 10 mm Pattern size Creating an Appliqu Piece 117 EMBROIDERING SETTINGS A Touch to select the appliqu setting ai Soe e To cancel the setting touch gt The steps for creating the appliqu piece are added to the sewing order N 1 NS Note When is touched the pattern is moved to the center After selecting the appliqu setting move the pattern to the desired position An appliqu piece cannot be created if the pattern is too large or too complicated or a combined pattern is separated Even if the selected pattern fits within the embroidering area the entire appliqu pattern may exceed the embroidering area when the outline is added If an error message appears select a different pattern or edit it Touch to continue to the embroidering screen 118 gt Memo Three steps are added to the sewing order appliqu cutting line position of pattern placement on the garment and appliqu stitching ORANGE 03 RED a4 YELLOW 5 APPLIQUE e MATERIAL Gs APPLIQUE POSITION i B APPLIQUE 2 6 Cutting line for appliqu 2 Position of pattern placement on garment Appliqu stitching We recommend using thread for the cutting line APPLIQUE
298. winder The procedures for using the optional bobbin winder are described below Precautions For precautions concerning the power supply refer to page 32 1 CAUTION Be sure to place the bobbin winder on a level stable surface Only use the bobbins supplied with this bobbin winder Optional bobbin winder and its accessories Check that the following bobbin winder and accessories are included Main power switch Bobbin winder shaft Hole for thread guide Hole for spool pin DC input connector Bobbin winder PRBW1 ne Be ai 2 Spool pin XC5949 051 7 Metal bobbin x 5 100376 053 2 Spoof pin fxc5949 051 7 Metal bobbin 5 100376 053 ed ower supply cord Visit your nearest authorized dealer Spool cushion XA0679 050 Thread guide XC6644 151 Weight L XC5974 151 S AC adapter Visit your nearest Weight XC6631 051 authorized dealer e The part code of the bobbin winder set may differ depending on the country area where the machine was purchased Spool cap 130012 054 240 Setting up the optional bobbin winder Attach the spool pin spool cushion and thread guide to the bobbin winder Insert the spool pin and the spool cushion Lower the holder and then insert the spool pin straight into the hole And insert the spool cushion Spool pin 2 Spool pin holder 3 Hole for spool pin Spool cushion Insert the thread guide Insert the thread guide straight into the hole
299. with the machine automatically stopping E Assignment of thread colors to needle bars UU NOAUA Whe oO UW Thread colors are automatically assigned by the machine to needle bars 1 to 6 starting with the thread colors that are sewn first However if a new pattern has thread colors that are the same as the previously sewn pattern the thread colors will be assigned to the same needle bar as before regardless of the sewing order For example for a pattern with six thread colors and ten thread color changes the thread colors are assigned as shown below 1 LIME GREEN B1 Needle bar 1 2 SORNFLOWER 2 Needle bar 2 05 a2 3 LIGHT LILAC 3 Needle bar 3 crs am pe a4 a3 A LILAC 4 Needle bar 4 LILAC LIGHT LILAC 5 YELLOW fis Needle bar 5 1 LIME GREEN E 6 CARMINE s Needle bar 6 3 LIGHT LILAC a3 4 uac E 5 YELLOW os For a pattern with seven or more thread colors the thread spool information is updated when the seventh thread color is needed Afterward the machine adjusts the assignment of thread colors to reduce the number of times that the thread spools will have to be changed For example for a pattern with seven thread colors and eleven thread color changes the thread colors are assigned as shown below FRESH GREEN 01 Needle bar 1 Oo6 T MOSS GREEN 4 Needle bar 4 cream erown i CLAY BROWN Os Needle bar 5 O5 a2 CLAY BROWN CO En
300. xample is not touched to close the message needle bar 6 is not used embroidering cannot continue gt Memo The thread information for the thread spool to be changed appears framed in red Upper Threading 53 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL GD Touch cose fieroses gt The screen indicating that the spools be changed is closed e In addition to checking the thread colors information such as the number of stitches and the sewing time can be checked and various embroidering settings can be specified in the embroidering screen 23 2mm CEt aaa We Shows the number of thread color changes the i Ssn ees number of stitches the embroidering time and the length of time until the spools will need to be changed 2 Use these keys to specify various embroidering settings or to return to the embroidering settings due screen Shows the embroidering order for the thread colors Indicates the needle bar number where the thread color at the left is assigned To start the machine touch this key to unlock the machine and then press the start stop button Touch a key to move the selected needle bar to the sewing position Use when threading the needle with the automatic needle threading mechanism LIME GREEN MOSS GREEN ORANGE RED CAUTION When unlock key in the embroidering screen is touched the start stop button begins flashing in green and the embroidery machine c
301. y be dark immediately after the embroidery machine is turned on This is a normal characteristic of the backlight and is not a sign of a malfunction After approximately 10 minutes the display should reach its normal level of brightness e f you are not directly facing the operation panel display the colors may be distorted or the display may be difficult to read This is a normal characteristic of the display and is not a malfunction Be sure to sit in front of the display while using it Refer to Adjusting the operation panel position on page 27 if adjusting is necessary 34 Basic Procedures Basic embroidering procedures are described below Check the overall procedure below before operating the embroidery machine Operating Procedure Reference Page 1 instali the bobbin 3 Select an embroidery pattern Tutorial Step Operation Reference Page _ festeenboiey en fe a Ceciiepeevetings perte eroon meenemen e e 1 a F Unlock the machine then press the start stop button to start embroidering 63 Once embroidering is completed the machine automatically P stops 12 Check the thread tension 68 13 Remove the embroidery frame and then remove the fabric from the frame p 14 Turn off the machine O p69 The operations to embroider the pattern are described on the following pages Although embroidering can continue without the pattern being edited or embroidering settings being speci
302. y damage the machine or result in the machine falling which could cause injuries When lightning occurs turn off the machine and unplug the power supply cord Lightning may cause the machine to malfunction Do not plug in the power supply cord until setup of the machine is completed otherwise injuries may result if the start stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing When lubricating the machine wear protective eyeglasses and gloves to prevent the oil or grease from getting into your eyes or on your skin Do not put the oil or grease into your mouth Keep the oil and grease out of the reach of children 24 Setup location Setup the machine in a location that meets the following requirements e Position machine more than 50 mm 2 inches from the wall e Allow sufficient space around the machine e Place no objects within the moving range of the embroidery frame e Set up machine near an electrical outlet e Use a level and stable surface such as a desk e Use a surface that can support the weight of the machine about 37 kg 81 Ib e Allow open space around the ventilation slots found on the rear underside of the machine More than 50 mm 2 inches 770mm 30 5 16 inches 589 mm 23 3 16 inches More than 350 mm 13 3 4 inches More than 512 mm More than 250 mm 20 5 32 inches 250 mm 9 7 8 inches 9 7 8 inches In order to prevent malfunctions or damage do not set up the

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