Brother PR670E, PR670EC Operation Manual

Embroidery Machine

Operation Manual

Product Code: 884-T20

Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.

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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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1Always 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.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

2Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when lubricating it or when making any other user

servicing adjustments mentioned in the operation manual

• 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.

• Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord.

• Always unplug your machine if the power is cut.

3Electrical Hazards:

• 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.

• This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only.

4Never 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 nearest authorized Brother dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• When lifting the machine, be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you may injure your back or knees.

• While the machine is being transported, be careful not to touch the operation panel, thread guides or any other part, otherwise injuries may result.

5Always keep your work area clear:

• 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.

• Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

• Keep fingers out of all machine openings, such as near the carriage, otherwise injuries may result.

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

• 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.

• Do not use this machine near an open flame; the movement of the embroidery frame could cause the garment being sewn to catch fire.

• Do not place this machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine may fall, resulting in injuries.

• While attaching or detaching an embroidery frame or other included accessory or while maintaining the machine, be careful not to hit the machine with your body or any other part of it.

6Special care is required when sewing:

• Always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles.

• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle.

• 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.

• 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.

• Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break.

7This machine is not a toy:

• Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.

• This machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this machine.

• Do not use the included scissors or seam ripper in any other way than how 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.

• 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.

• Do not use outdoors.

8For a longer service life:

• 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.

• 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.

• Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, needle, or other parts to assure correct installation.

9For repair or adjustment:

• Do not try to disassemble, repair or alter this machine in any way, otherwise a fire, electric shock or injuries may

result.

• If the light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorized Brother dealer.

• 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. Use 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.

FOR USERS IN COUNTRIES EXCEPT CENELEC COUNTRIES

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.

FOR USERS IN CENELEC COUNTRIES

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.

FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA

AND CYPRUS ONLY

IMPORTANT

• In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the mark,

rating as marked on plug.

• Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted.

• If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your

authorized Brother 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: PR670E

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 television 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

• The included interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device.

• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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:

• Use the CONTENT in combination with an embroidery machine to create embroidery.

• Use the CONTENT in combination with an embroidery machine that CUSTOMER owns or uses, provided that

the CONTENT is not used on more than one embroidery machine at a time.

Except as otherwise provided herein, CUSTOMER may not:

• Allow more than one copy of the CONTENT to be available for use at any one time.

• Reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, sell, rent, sublicense or otherwise make available to others CONTENT.

• 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.

• Alter, translate, modify or adapt the CONTENT or any part thereof for business, commercial or industrial

purposes.

• 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. “©DISNEY”).

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&H company Sales and Marketing Dept.

Warning Labels

The following warning labels are on the machine. Be sure to observe the precautions described in the labels.

Please put a drop of oil onto the hook once a day before use.

Label locations

Machine Structure and Features

Memo

The thread colors assigned to the needle bars are

Six-needle machine embroidering

Your machine has six needles, each threaded with a different color of thread. It can sew embroidery patterns that contain several colors by automatically selecting the appropriate needle for each color.

The mechanism that moves the needles up and down is called the needle bar, and the needle bars are in the needle bar case. The needle bars are named from right to left: needle bar 1, needle bar 2, needle bar 3, needle bar 4, needle bar 5 and needle bar 6.

listed on the screen. Thread the needle bars as indicated.

The spool pins, thread tension knobs, thread takeup levers and thread paths, mentioned when threading the upper thread, are different according to their corresponding needle bar number.

1 The threads threaded on the needle bars are

indicated as shown here.

1 Needle bar 1 2 Needle 1 3 Needle bar case

The machine automatically assigns a thread color to each needle. There are two methods for assigning the thread colors. With the automatic method (default method when the machine is purchased), needles that are already threaded with a color that will be used in the next pattern are assigned to the same thread color based on the needle bar assignments from the previous pattern in order to reduce the number of thread spool changes.

For more professional embroidering, using a manual color sequence allows the needle bar assignments to easily be specified manually. Thread color and needle bar combinations can be selected manually to create a menu so that the needle bar assignments can be based on the thread color numbers. (Refer to “Selecting/Managing Thread Colors for Each Needle Bar (Manual Color Sequence)” on page 108.)

• 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 can be moved to the embroidering position.

1 Needle at the embroidering position

The needle is positioned over the hole in the needle plate 2.

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.

(However, when “Manual Color Sequence” is set to “ON”, the machine does not automatically stop when a thread spool must be changed. For details, refer to “Selecting/Managing Thread Colors for Each Needle Bar (Manual Color Sequence)” on page 108.)

Differences from single-needle machines

■ 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 six colors, and if total color change is more than seven times, machine will come back to the needle that the machine is already used and sew the same color again automatically.

■ Automatic sewing reduces sewing time

Except to change the thread spools with patterns containing seven or more colors, once the machine is started, 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.

■ 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.

■ 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 6 needle embroidery 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 manually 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.

Other features

■ Large 10.1-inch LCD screen

The machine is equipped with a large 10.1-inch LCD screen, the same as on many tablets. 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.

■ Embroider while replacing the

thread spool a minimal number of times

Before starting to embroider, touch the thread color

sorting key ( ) to rearrange the embroidery order and sort it by thread colors. For example, when

embroidering after simply arranging the same pattern to be repeated side-by-side, you will need to replace the thread spool multiple times with each pattern. However, by using the thread color sorting function, the thread color order will be rearranged allowing you to embroider the same color at one time, while replacing the thread spool a minimal number of times. The thread color sorting function cannot be used with overlapping patterns.

■ Link function – for your embroidery business –

You can send embroidery patterns edited in embroidery editing software provided with the Link function, such as PE-DESIGN NEXT /10 or later, from a computer to an embroidery machine. You can connect up to 4 machines to a single computer at a same time. (Refer to “Sending Embroidery Patterns From a Computer to the Machine (Link Function)” on page 142.)

■ More user friendly pattern editing

Pattern editing, such as changing all parts with the same thread color to a different color or adding characters while entering text, has become more user friendly.

■ Deselect region function

Since you can specify a part of the embroidery pattern or a specific color not to be sewn, you can arrange the sewn embroidery without editing the pattern.

■ Safety mechanism

The machine is equipped with a locking mechanism that helps prevent injuries from accidental operation. The machine can only be started after the machine is unlocked. The color of the start/stop button changes to inform you of whether or not the machine is locked.

Lit in red Flashing in green

■ Embroidering progress bar

Since numbers for the time and stitches do not always provide the clearest image of the remaining embroidery time, the new embroidering progress bar shows the progress of the entire embroidery at a glance.

The machine is locked.

The machine can be

started.

■ Wide selection of built-in thread color information

The thread color information for manufacturers’ threads is available, making it easy to choose the appropriate thread color.

■ Expanded thread color display feature enables colors to be displayed as realistic 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.

■ USB port/SD card slot available as standard equipment

By connecting a computer to the machine using the included USB cable, embroidery patterns can be transferred to/from the computer. (Refer to “Saving embroidery patterns in the computer” on page 136.)

■ Automatic needle-threading mechanism

Using the automatic needle-threading mechanism, threads each needle easily. In addition, you can specify that automatic needle threading be canceled for specific needle bars.

If the machine is positioned at a distance that prevents the USB cable from reaching the computer, embroidery patterns can be transferred from the computer by temporarily saving them on USB media or an SD card, which is then inserted into the machine. (Refer to “Saving embroidery patterns to USB media/SD card” on page 135.)

■ Moving or threading a selected needle bar at any 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 55.)

Available features

Designs with a maximum size of 200 mm (H) × 300 mm (W) (7-7/8 inches (H) × 11-3/4 inches (W)) can be embroidered.

■ Manual color sequence - More professional use of this machine

If you specify the thread colors used with this machine, or if you use DST files frequently, it would be convenient to use the manual color sequence. (Refer to “Selecting/Managing Thread Colors for Each Needle Bar (Manual Color Sequence)” on page 108.)

■ Various built-in patterns

Many built-in character patterns, embroidery patterns and frame patterns enable you to start embroidering right after purchasing this machine.

■ Embroidery pattern editing

Lettering and embroidery patterns can be combined or a text arrangement can be specified to arrange the patterns. The machine can also be set to repeatedly sew the same pattern.

Manual Structure

This manual is constructed as described below. Before using the machine, check the procedures described with the numbered titles in chapter 2. This shows the sequence of these basic operations.

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

Searching for information

■ 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 63 to 72. For details, refer to the page that is indicated.

By condition

Various possible conditions and the corresponding operations are described on page 73. 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. (Refer to “Using the Machine Operations Guide Key” on page 187.)

This chapter provides details on selecting, editing and saving embroidery 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.

Contents

Introduction ................................................. 1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........ 1

License Agreement ....................................... 5

Warning Labels............................................. 6

Machine Structure and Features................... 7

Six-needle machine embroidering ............................... 7

Differences from single-needle machines .................... 8

Other features.............................................................. 9

Available features...................................................... 12

Manual Structure........................................ 13

Read before use......................................................... 13

Read when additional information is required........... 13

Searching for information .......................................... 13

Chapter1 GETTING READY 17

Names of Machine Parts and Their

Functions .................................................... 17

Front view ................................................................. 17

Right-side/rear view................................................... 18

Operation panel........................................................ 18

Accessories................................................. 19

Included accessories.................................................. 19

Accessories that are included in some countries or

regions ...................................................................... 20

Optional Accessories.................................. 21

Setting Up the Machine.............................. 23

Setup and transporting precautions............................ 23

Setup location ........................................................... 23

Setting up the machine .............................................. 24

Adjusting the operation panel position ...................... 25

Preparing the thread guide assembly ......................... 26

Positioning the spool stand........................................ 27

Attaching the embroidery frame holder ..................... 28

Chapter2 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL 29

Operating Precautions................................ 29

Power supply precautions.......................................... 29

Needle precautions ................................................... 30

Checking the needle.................................................. 30

Bobbin precautions ................................................... 30

Upper thread recommendations ................................ 31

Fabric recommendations........................................... 31

Display recommendations ......................................... 31

Basic Procedures ........................................ 32

1. Installing the Bobbin .............................. 33

Removing the bobbin case ........................................ 33

Installing the bobbin.................................................. 33

Installing the bobbin case.......................................... 34

2. Turning ON the Machine ....................... 35

Setting your machine for the first time ....................... 36

Understanding the screens......................................... 36

Screen overview........................................................ 37

3. Selecting an Embroidery Pattern ............ 38

Selecting an embroidery pattern ................................ 39

4. Editing the Embroidery Pattern............... 40

5. Previewing the Image ............................. 41

Checking a preview image ........................................ 41

6. Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery

Frame ......................................................... 42

Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame.............. 42

7. Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the

Machine ...................................................... 44

Attaching the embroidery frame ................................ 45

Continuing to the embroidering settings screen ......... 46

8. Specifying Embroidering Setting.............. 46

9. Checking the Embroidery Area................ 47

Temporarily stopping to check the area ..................... 48

Continuing to the embroidering screen...................... 48

10. Upper Threading ................................... 48

Checking the needle bars and thread colors .............. 48

Upper threading ........................................................ 50

Threading the needle................................................. 54

11. Sewing the Embroidery ......................... 57

Starting embroidering ................................................ 57

Stopping embroidering .............................................. 59

12. Removing the Embroidery Frame and

Fabric .......................................................... 60

Removing the embroidery frame................................ 60

Removing the fabric .................................................. 61

13. Turning OFF the Machine ..................... 61

Screen Quick Reference Guide ................... 63

Key displays .............................................................. 63

Understanding the pattern type selection screen........ 64

Understanding the pattern list screen......................... 65

Understanding the pattern editing screen................... 66

Understanding the embroidering settings screen........ 68

Understanding the embroidering screen .................... 71

When You Have a Question, This May Help

You.............................................................. 73

Technical terms:........................................................ 73

Patterns: .................................................................... 73

Embroidering:............................................................ 73

Useful external connection functions......................... 74

USB mouse operation................................................ 76

Chapter3 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES 79

Changing the Needle................................... 79

Replacing the needle................................................. 79

Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames...... 80

Embroidery frame holders.......................................... 80

When difficult to replace the embroidery frame......... 81

Types of embroidery frames/frame holders and their

applications............................................................... 82

Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer (Backing) to

Fabric .......................................................... 84

Hooping the Fabric ..................................... 85

Hooping the fabric in the extra-large and large

embroidery frames..................................................... 85

Using the embroidery sheet ....................................... 86

Large/small pieces of fabric ....................................... 86

Embroidery Frame Position and

Movement ................................................... 88

Changing the Embroidering Position ........... 89

Adjusting the angle.................................................... 91

Switching the Thread Colors on

the Screen ................................................... 93

Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or

More Colors ................................................ 94

Checking if thread spool changes are necessary........ 94

Changing the Thread Spools with Designs of

Seven or More Colors................................. 95

Change thread spools message ................................. 95

Easily changing the thread spools ............................. 96

If the Thread Breaks or the Bobbin Thread

Runs Out While Embroidering.................... 97

If the upper thread breaks ......................................... 97

If the bobbin thread breaks or runs out ..................... 98

Embroidering From the Beginning or

Middle of the Pattern.................................. 99

Resume Embroidering After Turning Off

the Machine.............................................. 101

Adjusting the Thread Tension of both

the Bobbin and Upper Thread .................. 102

Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread.............. 102

Adjusting the tension of the upper thread................ 103

Chapter4 EMBROIDERING SETTINGS 105

Basting Embroidery................................... 105

Creating an Appliqué Piece....................... 106

Creating an appliqué piece ..................................... 106

Selecting/Managing Thread Colors for Each

Needle Bar (Manual Color Sequence)....... 108

Convenience of the manual color sequence ........... 108

Specifying the manual color sequence.................... 109

Using the manual color sequence........................... 109

Precautions on the manual color sequence............. 110

Deselect Region Setting ............................ 110

Specifying sewing of a specific thread color to be

skipped................................................................... 110

Cancelling the deselect region setting..................... 111

Automatic Lock Stitch Setting................... 112

Starting/Ending Position Settings .............. 113

Repeatedly sewing a pattern along a diagonal ........ 114

Embroidering linked characters............................... 115

Maximum Sewing Speed Setting ............... 116

Setting the Machine to Stop at Color

Changes .................................................... 117

Stopping the machine at the next color change....... 117

Specifying pause locations before embroidering ..... 118

Temporary Needle Bar Setting.................. 119

Uninterrupted embroidering (monochrome)............ 119

Reserved Needle Bar and Sewing Speed

Settings ..................................................... 120

Chapter5 SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING

PATTERNS 123

Using the Memory Function ..................... 123

Embroidery data precautions .................................. 123

Concerning USB media .......................................... 124

Selecting an Embroidery Pattern............... 124

General pattern selection........................................ 124

Embroidery patterns................................................ 125

Frame patterns ........................................................ 126

Utility embroidery patterns/Large buttonhole

patterns................................................................... 127

Monogram and frame designs................................. 127

Alphabet patterns.................................................... 130

Decorative alphabet patterns .................................. 133

Saving embroidery patterns in the machine’s

memory .................................................................. 135

Saving embroidery patterns to USB media/SD

card ........................................................................ 135

Saving embroidery patterns in the computer ........... 136

Retrieving patterns from the machine’s memory...... 137

Recalling from USB media/SD card......................... 138

Recalling from the computer................................... 139

Saving embroidery patterns from any memory

source to another memory ...................................... 141

Sending Embroidery Patterns From a Computer to the Machine

(Link Function) ......................................... 142

Operations available with the Link function............ 142

Embroidering using the Link function...................... 143

Disabling the Link function..................................... 145

Editing the Embroidery Pattern

(Pattern Editing Screen) ............................ 146

Enlarge the pattern image on the screen.................. 146

Combining patterns................................................. 146

Selecting the pattern to be edited............................ 147

Grouping multiple selected patterns........................ 148

Moving a pattern..................................................... 148

Flipping a pattern horizontally ................................ 149

Changing the size of a pattern

(Normal resizing mode) .......................................... 150

Changing the pattern size while maintaining

the desired thread density (stitch recalculator)......... 151

Rotating a pattern.................................................... 152

Changing the text arrangement of a character ......... 153

Changing the character spacing .............................. 153

Separating combined character patterns.................. 154

Trimming the threads between characters............... 155

Combining the separated character patterns............ 155

Specifying multi-color text ...................................... 156

Changing the character font .................................... 156

Changing the font and size of individual

characters ............................................................... 156

Changing the thread density (only for selected

character and frame patterns).................................. 157

Changing the colors of the pattern .......................... 157

Find new color schemes with the color shuffling

function .................................................................. 159

Thread color sorting................................................ 162

Designing repeated patterns.................................... 162

Creating a custom thread table................................ 167

Choosing a color from the custom thread table....... 169

Saving and recalling the custom thread table

using USB media .................................................... 170

Duplicating a pattern .............................................. 171

Deleting a pattern ................................................... 171

Editing the Embroidery Pattern

(Embroidering Settings Screen)................. 172

Rotating the entire pattern....................................... 172

Editing a Combined Pattern ...................... 173

Chapter6 BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP

FEATURE 177

Using the Settings Key .............................. 177

Understanding the settings screen ........................... 177

Changing the display guides ................................... 180

Changing the thread color information.................... 182

Selecting the thread color information for “PES”

format data ............................................................. 183

Changing the background colors of the embroidery

patterns or thumbnails ............................................ 183

Specifying jumpstitch trimming / “DST” jump

codes for trimming .................................................. 184

Deleting short stitches ............................................. 184

Specifying the remaining length of thread................ 185

Selecting the “Eco Mode” or “Shutoff Support

Mode”..................................................................... 185

Changing the screen saver settings........................... 186

Using the Machine Operations Guide

Key ........................................................... 187

Viewing the operation guides .................................. 187

Playing a tutorial video............................................ 189

Playing MPEG-4 (MP4) videos................................. 190

Chapter7 APPENDIX 191

Appliqué Sewing....................................... 191

Sewing appliqué patterns......................................... 191

Using a frame pattern to create appliqués (1)........... 192

Using a frame pattern to create appliqués (2)........... 193

Sewing Large-size (Split) Embroidery

Patterns .................................................... 195

Helpful Tips for the Operation of

the Machine ............................................. 197

Checking the thread tension of built-in patterns....... 197

Sewing a pattern aligned with a mark on

the fabric................................................................. 199

Color thread table.................................................... 200

Colors of Tajima (.dst) embroidery data ................... 200

Creating Beautiful Embroidery ................. 201

Threads ................................................................... 201

Stabilizers (backing)................................................. 202

Hooping techniques................................................ 203

Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart......................... 204

Using the Optional Bobbin Winder.......... 205

Precautions.............................................................. 205

Optional bobbin winder and its accessories ............ 205

Setting up the optional bobbin winder..................... 206

Connecting the AC adapter...................................... 206

Winding the bobbin ................................................ 207

Maintenance............................................. 210

Cleaning the LCD.................................................... 210

Cleaning the machine surface.................................. 210

Cleaning the hook ................................................... 210

Cleaning around the needle plate............................ 211

Cleaning the bobbin case........................................ 212

Cleaning the thread paths of the upper threads........ 213

Oiling the machine.................................................. 214

About the maintenance message ............................. 216

Troubleshooting ....................................... 216

On-screen troubleshooting...................................... 216

Troubleshooting ...................................................... 217

Error messages......................................................... 223

If the machine does not respond when a key is

pressed.................................................................... 230

Specifications ........................................... 231

Embroidery machine specifications ......................... 231

Upgrading Your Machine’s Software........ 231

Upgrade procedure ................................................. 231

Index ........................................................ 233

Chapter 1

GETTING READY

After unpacking the machine, first refer to “Accessories” on page 19, 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

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

1 Thread tension knobs

Adjust the tension of the thread.

2 Needle bar case

Moves to the left and right to move the needle to the embroidering position.

3 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.

5 Hook cover/Hook

Open the hook cover, and then insert the bobbin case into the hook.

6 Feet

Use the feet to adjust the height of the legs.

7 Sewing light

The brightness of the sewing light can be adjusted in the settings screen. Refer to page 178.

8 Operation panel

9 Spool stand

Put 6 thread spools to embroider.

0 Thread guide assembly support A Thread guide

B Upper thread guide pretension knob C Thread guide pins D Middle thread guide

Right-side/rear view

Operation panel

1 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.

Bottom

1 Touch pen holder

Use the touch pen holder to hold the touch pen when not in use.

2 SD card slot

Insert an SD card into the SD card slot in order to import/export embroidery pattern data.

3 USB port for media

In order to send patterns from/to USB media, plug the USB media directly into the USB port.

4 USB port for computer

In order to import/export patterns between a computer and the machine, plug the USB cable into the USB port.

5 Main power switch

Use the main power switch to turn the machine ON (I) and OFF (

).

Do not turn the power on soon after turning the power off. It is recommended that you wait 5 seconds before turning the power back on.

6 Power supply plug

Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power supply plug.

7 Ventilation slots 8 Handwheel

Rotate the handwheel to move the needle up and down. Be sure to rotate the handwheel toward the LCD panel (counterclockwise).

Lit in red : When the machine cannot start

sewing

Flashing in green : When the machine can start

sewing

Lit in green : While the machine is sewing

Flashing in orange : When the machine can cut the

thread

Off : When the machine is turned off

2 Thread trimming button

Press the thread trimming button to trim both the upper and the bobbin threads.

3 Automatic needle-threading button

Press the automatic needle threading button to thread the needle.

4 Speaker 5 LCD (touch panel)

Touch the keys that appear on the touch panel to select and edit patterns and confirm various information.

Accessories

The accessories listed below are included with this machine. Make sure to use the accessories designed for this machine.

12.

13.

Part Na me

Part Code

Phillips screwdriver

XC6543-051

Standard screwdriver

GETTING READY

Included accessories

After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your authorized Brother dealer.

Part Na me

Part Code

10.

Accessory case

XC6482-051

Needle set × 2

XC6469-001

Prewound bobbin × 6

XC6368-051

Spool net × 6

S34455-000

Seam ripper

XF4967-001

Scissors

XF2052-001

Tweezers

XC6542-051

Touch pen

XA9940-051

Needle changing tool (Threader)

XF2212-001

Needle plate spacer

X55468-051

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24. Embroidery frame (extra-large)

Allen screwdriver

XC5159-051

Offset screwdriver

XC6545-051

Disc-shaped screwdriver

XC1074-051

Wrench 13 mm × 10 mm

XC6159-051

Oiler

XZ0206-051 XG3677-001 (for Europe and Turkey)

Cleaning brush

X59476-051

Weight (L)

XC5974-151

Spool mat × 6

XC7134-051

Spool cap × 6

130012-054

USB cable

XD1851-051

200 mm (H) × 300 mm (W) (7-7/8 inches (H) × 11-3/4 inches (W))

PRH300 (Americas) PRH300: XC6284-052 (Other area)

11.

XC6499-151

Spacer (on machine)

XF1978-001

25. Embroidery frame (large) 130 mm (H) × 180 mm (W) (5-1/8 inches (H) × 7-1/8 inches (W))

PRH180 (Americas) PRH180: XC6285-052 (Other area)

CAUTION

Part Name

Memo

Part Code

26. Embroidery frame (medium) 100 mm (H) × 100 mm (W) (4 inches (H) × 4 inches (W))

PRH100 (Americas) PRH100: XC6286-052 (Other area)

• The included touch pen can be stored in the touch pen holder on the back of the operation panel. Refer to page 18.

27. Embroidery frame (small)

28. Embroidery sheet (extra-large)

29. Embroidery sheet (large)

30. Embroidery sheet (medium)

31. Embroidery sheet (small)

32.

40 mm (H) × 60 mm (W) (1-1/2 inches (H) × 2-3/8 inches (W))

PRH60 (Americas) PRH60: XC6287-052 (Other area)

200 mm (H) × 300 mm (W) (7-7/8 inches (H) × 11-3/4 inches (W))

XC5704-051

130 mm (H) × 180 mm (W) (5-1/8 inches (H) × 7-1/8 inches (W))

XC5721-051

100 mm (H) × 100 mm (W) (4 inches (H) × 4 inches (W))

XC5759-051

40 mm (H) × 60 mm (W) (1-1/2 inches (H) × 2-3/8 inches (W))

XC5761-051

Embroidery frame holder A (with white corner cover)

Accessories that are included in some countries or regions

Part Name

Part Code

Embroidery Design Guide

XG8278-001

Bobbin winder set (Refer to page 205.)

PRBW1

33.

34.

35.

36.

37.

38.

XF2222-001

Embroidery frame holder B (with light gray corner cover)

XF2223-001

Operation Manual

This manual

Quick reference guide

XG8272-001

Embroidery Design Guide

XG8276-001

Power cord

Visit your authorized Brother dealer.

Bobbin case (on machine)

XC7206-001

• Be sure to use the included power cord for this machine. Using any other power cord may result in damage.

Optional Accessories

The following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately.

Part Name

Part Code

1. Advanced cap frame 2 set

10.

11.

GETTING READY

Part Name

Part Code

Round frame (100 mm (4 inches))

PRPRF100 (Americas) PRPRF100: XE8427-001 (Other area)

Round frame (130 mm (5 inches))

PRPRF130 (Americas) PRPRF130: XE8430-001 (Other area)

PRCF3 (Americas) PRCF3: XE2158-201 (Other area)

2. Advanced cap frame 2 60 mm (H) × 130 mm (W) (2-3/8 inches (H) × 5-1/8 inches (W))

PRCFH3 (Americas) PRCFH3: XE2162-001 (Other area)

3. Advanced cap frame 50 mm (H) × 130 mm (W) (2 inches (H) × 5-1/8 inches (W))

PRCFH2 (Americas) PRCFH2: XC7610-052 (Other area)

Mounting jig

PRCFJ2 (Americas) PRCFJ2: XC7611-052 (Other area)

Cylinder frame set

PRCL1 (Americas) PRCL1: XE2166-001 (Other area)

12.

Round frame (160 mm) (6 inches))

PRPRF160 (Americas) PRPRF160: XE8433-001 (Other area)

13.

Embroidery frame holder C (with dark gray corner covers)

PRPARMC (Americas) PRPARMC: XE8436-001 (Other area)

14. Flat frame

200 mm (H) × 300 mm (W) (7-7/8 inches (H) × 11-3/4 inches (W))

PRF300 (Americas) PRF300: XE2086-001 (Other area)

15. Clamp frame S straight set 24 mm (H) × 45 mm (W) (7/8 inch (H) × 1-3/4 inches (W))

PRCLP45B (Americas) PRCLP45B: XF2251-001 (Europe) PRCLP45B: XF2252-001 (Other area)

16. Clamp frames S L & R 24 mm (H) × 45 mm (W) (7/8 inch (H) × 1-3/4 inches (W))

PRCLP45LR (Americas) PRCLP45LR: XF2255-001 (Europe) PRCLP45LR: XF2256-001 (Other area)

6. Cylinder frame

80 mm (H) × 90 mm (W) (3 inches (H) × 3-1/2 inches (W))

PRCLH1 (Americas) PRCLH1: XE2170-001 (Other area)

7. Quilt frame

200 mm × 200 mm (7-7/8 inches × 7-7/8 inches)

PRPQF200 (Americas) PRPQF200: XE8411-001 (Other area)

8. Border frame

100 mm (H) × 300 mm (W) (4 inches (H) × 11-3/4 inches (W))

PRPBF1 (Americas) PRPBF1: XE8414-001 (Other area)

Round frame set

PRPRFK1 (Americas) PRPRFK1: XE8402-001 (Other area)

17. Clamp frame S straight 24 mm (H) × 45 mm (W) (7/8 inch (H) × 1-3/4 inches (W))

PRCLP45S (Americas) PRCLP45S: XF2269-001 (Europe) PRCLP45S: XF2268-001 (Other area)

18. Clamp frames S L & R set 24 mm (H) × 45 mm (W) (7/8 inch (H) × 1-3/4 inches (W))

PRCLP45LRD (Americas) PRCLP45LRD: XF2270-001 (Europe) PRCLP45LRD: XF2272-001 (Other area)

19. Clamp frame M set 100mm (H) × 100 mm (W) (4 inches (H) × 4 inches (W))

PRCLPM1 (Americas) PRCLP100B: 115D02E000B (Europe) PRCLPM1AP: 115D02E700B (Other area)

Note

Part Name

Memo

Part Code

20. Compact frame set 70: 41 mm (H) × 70 mm (W) (1-5/8 inches (H) × 2-3/4 inches (W)) 50: 50 mm (H) × 50 mm (W) (2 inches (H) × 2 inches (W)) 44: 38 mm (H) × 44 mm (W) (1-1/2 inches (H) × 1-3/4 inches (W)) Portrait orientation: 33 mm (H) × 75 mm (W) (1-5/16 inches (H) × 2-15/16 inches (W))

PRHCK1 (Americas) PRSFK1: 115D02E000A (Europe) PRHCK1AP: 115D02E700A (Other area)

• Always use accessories recommended for this machine.

• All specifications are correct at the time of printing. Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice.

21. Sleeve frame 200 mm (H) × 70 mm (W) (7-7/8 inches (H) × 2-3/4 inches (W))

PRHSL200 (Americas) PRHSL200: 115D02E000C (Europe) PRHSL200AP: 115D02E700C (Other area)

22. Magnetic frame set 50 mm (H) x 50 mm (W) (2 inches (H) x 2 inches (W))

PRMHA50 (Americas) PRMFA50: 115D02E000E (Europe) PRMFA50AP: 115D02E700E (Other area)

23. Magnetic frame 50 mm (H) x 50 mm (W) (2 inches (H) x 2 inches (W))

PRMH50 (Americas) PRMF50: 115D02E000F (Europe) PRMF50AP: 115D02E700F (Other area)

24.

25.

Embroidery Table

PRWT1 (Americas) PRWT1: XE8417-001 (Other area)

Embroidery Stand

PRNSTD2 (Americas) VRPRNSTD: 115Z05E0005 (Europe) VRPRNSTD: 115Z05E7005 (Other area)

26.

27.

28.

Metal bobbin

100376-051

Weight (S)

XC6631-051

USB mouse

XE5334-101

• Visit your nearest authorized Brother dealer for a complete listing of optional accessories for your machine.

Setting Up the Machine

CAUTION

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 embroidery stand is also available.

Setup and transporting precautions

• 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 block the ventilation slots at the back

and on the rear underside of the machine by such as putting anything under the embroidery machine, and do not allow lint or dust to accumulate in the ventilation slots, otherwise the machine’s motor may overheat, resulting in a fire or in damage to the machine.

• The machine weight is approximately 38 kg

(84 lb). The transporting or setting up of the embroidery machine should be performed by two people.

• When transporting the machine, be sure to

have two people lift the machine from the bottom at the indicated slots (1). Lifting the machine from any other area may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries.

GETTING READY

• 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.

• While attaching or detaching an embroidery frame or other included accessory or while maintaining the machine, be careful not to hit the machine with your body or any other part of it.

Setup location

Set up the machine in a location that meets the following requirements.

• Position the machine a minimum of 50 mm (2 inches) away from the wall

• Allow sufficient space around the machine

• Place no objects within the moving range of the embroidery frame

• Set-up machine near an electrical outlet

• Use a level and stable surface, such as a desk or stand

• Use a surface that can support the weight of the machine (about 38 kg (84 lb))

• Allow open space around the ventilation slots at the back and on the rear underside of the machine

762 mm (30 inches)

More than

CAUTION

Note

250 mm (9-1/32 inches)

512 mm (20-5/32 inches)

More than 250 mm (9-1/32 inches)

Minimum of 50 mm (2 inches)

587 mm (23 inches)

More than 350 mm (13-3/4 inches)

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.

Minimum of 50 mm (2 inches)

• In order to prevent malfunctions or damage, do not set up the machine in a location exposed to the following conditions.

• Insufficient space

• Liquids, such as water (1)

• Direct sunlight (2)

• Objects within the moving range of the

embroidery frame (3)

• Extremely high or extremely low

temperatures. The operating environment should be between 5 °C (40 °F) and 40 °C (104 °F). (4)

•Extreme dust (5)

• Blocked ventilation slots (6)

• An unstable surface (7)

• Connection to extension cords or multiple

adapters (8)

587 mm (23 inches)

More than 350 mm (13-3/4 inches)

More than 250 mm (9-1/32 inches)

512 mm (20-5/32 inches)

More than 250 mm (9-1/32 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.

• For your safety: Since the machine weighs

approximately 38 kg (84 lb), do not set it up on an unstable table or desk.

1 Lock nut 2 Adjustable foot nut

 The foot can be turned.

Use the included wrench to turn the

adjustable foot nut on the foot.

Turning the nut in direction 1 lengthens the leg; turning the nut in direction 2 shortens the leg.

1 Adjustable foot nut

• Adjust all four legs so that they securely contact the desk or table, and the machine is level.

After adjusting the legs to the desired

length, use the included wrench to tighten the nuts.

GETTING READY

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.

1 Thumb screws

1 Lock nut

Press down on each corner of the

embroidery machine to check that it is stable.

If it is still unstable, perform steps c through e again to adjust the legs.

Adjust the operation panel to an easy-to-

operate position, and then tighten the thumb screws.

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.

1 Thumb screw

Adjust the angle of the operation panel.

Note

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)

1 Thumb screws

• Using the disc-shaped screwdriver included, loosen and firmly tighten the five thumb screws.

Preparing the thread guide assembly

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 1, and then turn screw 2 three or four times to loosen it.

1 Remove the screw. 2 Turn the screw three or four times to loosen it.

Raise thread guide into position and tighten

screw 2 on the left. Insert screw 1 into right side of the thread guide assembly support and tighten.

1 Insert screw and tighten. 2 Tighten screw.

Using the Phillips screwdriver, loosen the

Note

screws on the left and right sides of the thread guide assembly and lift up the thread guide so that it is level.

1 Loosen screws.

Tighten the screws on the left and right

sides of the thread guide assembly.

GETTING READY

Positioning the spool stand

Secure the spool stand in the embroidering position. Locate the included disc-shaped screwdriver.

Loosen the thumb screw, and then open up

the spool stand to the left and right.

1 Tighten screws.

• 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.

1 Thumb screw 2 Spool stand

After the spool stand is fully opened up,

tighten the thumb screw.

 Secure the spool stand in the opened position.

Attaching the embroidery frame

Memo

Note

holder

Attach the embroidery frame holder to the carriage.

Use the embroidery frame holder

appropriate for the embroidery frame that you are using. (Refer to page 82.)

Remove the two thumb screws of the

embroidery frame holder.

Secure the embroidery frame holder with

the two thumb screws removed in step

1 Thumb screws

1 Thumb screws 2 Corner covers

Align the holes in the embroidery frame

holder with the pins on the frame-mounting plate of the carriage.

• Using the disc-shaped screwdriver included, firmly tighten the thumb screws.

• Two types of embroidery frame holders are included with this machine. Embroidery frame holder A is used with the four included embroidery frames. (Refer to “Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames” on page 80 for the details.)

This completes the preparation of the machine.

1 Pins on the frame-mounting plate 2 Holes in the embroidery frame holder 3 Corner covers

• Each embroidery frame holder has different color of corner cover. Holder A: White corner covers Holder B: Light gray corner covers Holder C: Dark gray corner covers (Optional)

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