Brother PR-650, PR-650C Operation Manual

New Features of

Memo

PR-650 Version 2

The following new features have been added with version 2. Before using the machine, carefully
read both this manual and the Operation Manual included with your PR-650 machine (which
provides descriptions of Ver. 1).

■ The Link function has been added. (p. 1)

This function allows embroidery patterns edited in embroidery editing software provided with the Link
function, such as PE-DESIGN NEXT or later, to be transferred from a computer to multiple embroidery
machines. Please consult with your authorized dealer for exact machine specifications for linking.

■ The thread numbers for the displayed pattern from the .pes file imported into the embroidery machine
can be displayed as the thread numbers for the manufacturer specified from the machine. (p. 6)

■ The length of time until the embroidery machine will stop can be viewed in the embroidering screen.
(p. 7)

■ If the temporary needle bar setting has been applied, the icon ( ) indicating the selected needle bar
in the embroidering screen can now be viewed. (p. 7)

■ Additional characters have been added to several of the alphabet font patterns ( ). (p. 8)

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Sending Embroidery Patterns From a Computer to the
Machine (Link Function)

■ Check the sewing status of the embroidery

Operations available with
the Link function

machine (this model) from the computer

(Example of multiple machines connected)

■ Send multiple embroidery patterns to
connected embroidery machines

As many as 100 embroidery patterns can be
transferred to an embroidery machine, and the
embroidering status of the patterns being
transferred can be viewed from the computer
monitor.
Use the included USB cable to connect the
embroidery machine to a computer.

● When connecting multiple embroidery
machines to the computer, use a
commercially available USB hub.
Please note that we recommend using a
self-powered USB hub. Do not use USB
extension cables or repeater cables. For
details on using the USB hub, refer to its
operating instructions.

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Embroidering using

Note

the Link function

First, use the embroidery editing software to create
the embroidery pattern to be sent to the embroidery
machine.

● Only embroidery data in the PES format
(.pes) can be embroidered using the Link
function.

● You cannot select .dst data to send from a
computer using the Link function.

● The Link function cannot be used with
large-size (split) embroidery patterns.

● Attach to the embroidery machine the
embroidery frame for the size of the
pattern to be sent.

Touch , and then touch and

1

to display page 5/5 of the machine

settings screen.

Turn off the machine.

3

Use the included USB cable to connect the

4

embroidery machine to the computer.

Turn on the machine.

5

Touch to enable the Link function.

2

X When the following message appears,

touch .

Using embroidery editing software provided

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with the Link function, such as PE-DESIGN
NEXT, or later, will allow you to send the
embroidery pattern(s) to the machine in the
Link mode from your computer.

2

When the following message appears, touch

Note

7

.

X A message appears in the machine’s LCD

while the machine is connecting to PC.

● For details on using the embroidery editing
software, refer to the Instruction Manual
included with the software.

* This Link dialog box is found in PE-DESIGN

NEXT software.

● If the following error message appears, the
type of embroidery frame installed on the
machine is not compatible with the size of
the pattern. Replace the embroidery frame
with one compatible with the size of the
pattern.

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