Brother PRS100 Operation Manual

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Operation Manual

Embroidery Machine

Product Code:882-T51

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.

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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 embroidered 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 embroidered 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.

6Special care is required when embroidering:

• 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 all the moving parts, 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.

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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. 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 EUROPEAN 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 EUROPEAN 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.

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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: PRS100

This device 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 authorized Brother 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 Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Trademarks

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

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

• Redistribution’s of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.

• Redistribution’s in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

• 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.

SD is a registered trademark or a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. CompactFlash 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.

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 clearly described within the text.

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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

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Machine Structure and Features

■ Three-dimensional materials can be embroidered

Since the embroidering surface is a cylindrical arm, three-dimensional or tubular materials such as bags and T-shirts can easily be positioned in order to sew beautiful embroidery.

■ Insert line feeds in character patterns

While entering character embroidery patterns, touch

the line feed key ( ) to arrange the following

characters on the next line.

You can check the entered characters easily by

touching .

1 Cylindrical arm

■ 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 to embroider the same color at one time, allowing you to embroider while replacing the thread spool a minimal number of times. The thread color sorting function cannot be used with overlapping patterns.

■ Four thread spools can be prepared for embroidering

Up to four thread spools can be prepared on a spool stand for the next color change. By hooking the thread on the thread cutter/holder, the thread can be smoothly replaced with that of the next color.

1 Thread cutter holders 2 Spool stand

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■ Embroidery positioning marker

The needle drop position can be easily found with the LED pointer.

1 Needle drop position

■ Automatic threading mechanism

Using the automatic threading mechanism, the needle can easily be threaded.

■ Available embroidery area

Designs with a maximum size of 200 mm (H) × 200 mm (W) (7-7/8 inches (H) × 7-7/8 inches (W)) can be embroidered. When the optional sized frames are used, you may select from many additional styles and sizes of embroidery projects.

■ 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

The machine is locked.

The machine can be

started.

■ Various built-in patterns

In addition to the many built-in character patterns, embroidery patterns and frame patterns, using optional embroidery cards greatly expands the machine’s pattern library.

■ Embroidery pattern editing

Lettering and embroidery patterns can be combined or a text arrangement can be placed within an embroidery grouping.

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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 embroider are described in this chapter.

Chapter 2: Embroidering Tutorial

This chapter describes the basic embroidering operations in order—from turning on the machine and embroidering a pattern to finishing embroidering. Follow the steps of the tutorial to embroider a pattern and mastering the operations of this embroidery machine.

Chapter 3: Other Basic Procedures

This chapter provides explanations on operations other than those described in chapter 2, such as 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.

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 60 to 66. For details, refer to the page that is indicated.

By condition

Various possible conditions and the corresponding operations are described on page 67. 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 150.

Chapter 5: Selecting/Editing/Saving Patterns

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 keys and the machines operation keys. 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.

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Contents

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

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

Trademarks........................................................... 5

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

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

Manual Structure.................................................. 9

Read before use...................................................................... 9

Read when additional information is required........................ 9

Searching for information ....................................................... 9

Chapter1 GETTING READY 13

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions..... 14

Front view............................................................................ 14

Right-side/rear view.............................................................. 15

Operation panel................................................................... 15

Accessories ......................................................... 16

Included accessories ............................................................ 16

Optional accessories ............................................................ 17

Setting Up the Machine ...................................... 18

Setup and transporting precautions....................................... 18

Setup location ...................................................................... 19

Setting up the machine......................................................... 20

Preparing the thread guide assembly .................................... 21

Attaching the embroidery frame holder a ............................. 21

Attaching the embroidery frame holder e ............................. 22

Chapter2 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL 23

Operating Precautions........................................ 24

Power supply precautions .................................................... 24

Needle precautions .............................................................. 25

Checking the needle............................................................. 25

Bobbin precautions .............................................................. 26

Upper thread recommendations ........................................... 26

Fabric recommendations ...................................................... 26

Display recommendations.................................................... 26

Basic Procedures ................................................ 27

1. Turning ON the Machine................................ 28

Setting your machine for the first time .................................. 29

Understanding the screens ................................................... 30

Screen overview................................................................... 31

2. Installing the Bobbin....................................... 32

Removing the bobbin case ................................................... 32

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

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

Winding the bobbin ............................................................. 34

3. Selecting an Embroidery Pattern..................... 37

Selecting an embroidery pattern........................................... 38

4. Editing the Embroidery Pattern....................... 39

Continuing to the embroidering screen................................. 39

5. Specifying Embroidering Setting ..................... 40

Embroidery positioning marker............................................. 40

6. Previewing the Image ..................................... 41

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

Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame

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

8. Attaching the Embroidery Frame

to the Machine ................................................... 44

Attaching the embroidery frame ........................................... 44

9. Checking the Embroidery Area ....................... 46

10. Upper Threading .......................................... 47

Changing the display of thread information.......................... 47

Upper threading................................................................... 48

Threading the needle............................................................ 51

Easily changing the thread spools ......................................... 53

..... 42

11. Starting Embroidering .................................. 54

Starting embroidering .......................................................... 54

Stopping embroidering ........................................................ 55

12. Checking the Thread Tension....................... 57

13.

Removing the Embroidery Frame and Fabric

Removing the embroidery frame.......................................... 58

Removing the fabric............................................................. 58

..... 58

14. Turning OFF the Machine ............................ 59

Screen Quick Reference Guide .......................... 60

Key displays......................................................................... 60

Understanding the pattern type selection screen.................. 61

Understanding the pattern list screen................................... 62

Understanding the pattern editing screen............................. 63

Understanding the embroidering screen .............................. 65

When You Have a Question, This May Help You

TECHNICAL TERMS: ........................................................... 67

PATTERNS:.......................................................................... 67

EMBROIDERING:................................................................ 67

USB connectivity ................................................................. 68

..... 67

Chapter3 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES 71

Changing the Needle.......................................... 72

Replacing the needle........................................................... 72

Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames ............ 74

Embroidery frame types and applications............................. 74

Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer (Backing) to Fabric

..... 76

Hooping the Fabric ............................................ 77

Hooping the fabric in the large embroidery frame................ 77

Hooping the compact frame and attaching to the machine

Using the embroidery sheet ................................................. 79

Large/small pieces of fabric.................................................. 80

..... 78

Embroidery Frame Position and Movement ....... 81

Changing the Embroidering Position .................. 83

Adjusting the angle.............................................................. 83

If the Thread Breaks or the Bobbin Thread Runs

Out While Embroidering.................................... 85

If the upper thread breaks.................................................... 85

If the bobbin thread breaks or runs out ................................ 86

Embroidering From the Beginning or Middle of

the Pattern ......................................................... 87

Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the

Machine ............................................................. 89

Adjusting the Thread Tension............................. 91

Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread........................... 91

Adjusting the tension of the upper thread............................. 92

Chapter4 EMBROIDERING SETTINGS 95

Basting Embroidery ............................................ 96

Starting Position Settings.................................... 97

Embroidering linked characters............................................ 97

Maximum Embroidering Speed Setting .............. 99

Embroidery Color Management ....................... 100

Uninterrupted embroidering (monochrome - using a single

color)................................................................................. 100

Thread color sorting........................................................... 100

Thread Trimming Adjustment .......................... 101

Using the automatic thread cutting function (End Color Trim)

Using the thread trimming function (Jump Stitch Trim)....... 101

..... 101

Chapter5 SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING

PATTERNS 103

Using the Memory Function............................. 104

Embroidery data precautions ............................................. 104

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Concerning optional embroidery cards .............................. 105

Concerning USB media...................................................... 105

Selecting an Embroidery Pattern ...................... 106

General pattern selection ................................................... 106

Embroidery patterns/ Decorative alphabet patterns............. 107

Frame patterns ................................................................... 107

Alphabet patterns............................................................... 108

Embroidery cards (optional) ............................................... 112

Saving embroidery patterns in the machine’s memory........ 113

Saving embroidery patterns to USB media.......................... 114

Saving embroidery patterns in the computer ...................... 114

Retrieving patterns from the machine’s memory................. 115

Recalling from USB media ................................................. 116

Recalling from the computer.............................................. 117

Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Pattern Editing

Screen) ............................................................. 119

Combining patterns............................................................ 119

Selecting the pattern to be edited ....................................... 120

Displaying the enlarged pattern image ............................... 120

Moving a pattern................................................................ 121

Flipping a pattern horizontally ........................................... 121

Changing the size of a pattern............................................ 122

Rotating a pattern............................................................... 123

Changing the text arrangement of a character .................... 124

Changing the character spacing ......................................... 124

Separating combined character patterns............................. 125

Changing the thread density (only for some character and

frame patterns)................................................................... 126

Specifying multi-color text ................................................. 126

Changing the colors of the pattern ..................................... 127

Designing repeated patterns............................................... 128

Creating a custom thread table........................................... 132

Choosing a color from the custom thread table .................. 135

Duplicating a pattern ......................................................... 136

Deleting a pattern .............................................................. 136

Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Embroidering

Screen) ............................................................. 137

Rotating the entire pattern.................................................. 137

Editing a Combined Pattern.............................. 138

Creating Beautiful Embroidery ......................... 160

Threads .............................................................................. 160

Stabilizers (backing) ........................................................... 161

Hooping techniques ........................................................... 162

Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart.................................... 163

Maintenance .................................................... 164

Cleaning the LCD............................................................... 164

Cleaning the machine surface ............................................ 164

Cleaning the hook .............................................................. 164

Cleaning around the needle plate....................................... 165

Cleaning the bobbin case ................................................... 166

Cleaning the thread paths of the upper threads ................... 166

Oiling the machine ............................................................ 168

About the maintenance message ........................................ 169

Troubleshooting ............................................... 170

Troubleshooting ................................................................. 170

Error messages.................................................................... 177

If the machine does not respond when a key is pressed ...... 182

Specifications................................................... 183

Embroidery machine specifications .................................... 183

Upgrading Your Machine’s Software ............... 184

Upgrade procedure using USB media................................. 184

Upgrade procedure using computer ................................... 185

Index................................................................ 186

Chapter6 BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP

FEATURE 141

Using the Settings Key ...................................... 142

Understanding the settings screen ...................................... 142

Saving a settings screen image to USB media..................... 144

Changing the display guides .............................................. 144

Changing the thread color information............................... 145

Changing the units of measurements.................................. 146

Changing the embroidery basting distance......................... 146

Changing the background colors of the embroidery patterns

or thumbnails..................................................................... 146

Specifying the thumbnail size ............................................ 147

Specifying thread sensor .................................................... 147

Changing the speaker volume ............................................ 147

Selecting the “Eco Mode” or “Shutoff Support Mode” ........ 148

Setting the opening screen ................................................. 148

Changing the language ...................................................... 148

Turning “ON” or “OFF” the light ....................................... 149

Changing the screen brightness.......................................... 149

Setting the LED pointer ...................................................... 149

Using the Machine Operations Guide Key ....... 150

Chapter7 APPENDIX 153

Appliqué Sewing............................................... 154

Sewing appliqué patterns ................................................... 154

Using a frame pattern to create appliqués (1) ..................... 155

Using a frame pattern to create appliqués (2) ..................... 156

Embroidering Split Embroidery Patterns ........... 157

Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine

Color thread table.............................................................. 159

Colors of Tajima (.dst) embroidery data.............................. 159

..... 159

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Chapter 1

GETTING READY

After unpacking the machine, first refer to “Accessories” on page 16, 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 embroider are described in this chapter.

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions ......... 14

Front view.................................................................................14

Right-side/rear view..................................................................15

Operation panel........................................................................15

Accessories.............................................................. 16

Included accessories .................................................................16

Optional accessories .................................................................17

Setting Up the Machine........................................... 18

Setup and transporting precautions ..........................................18

Setup location ...........................................................................19

Setting up the machine .............................................................20

Preparing the thread guide assembly ........................................21

Attaching the embroidery frame holder a .................................21

Attaching the embroidery frame holder e .................................22

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Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions

Left side

Thread Guide Assembly

Note

The names of the various parts of the machine and their functions are described below. Before using the machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts.

Front view

1 Bobbin pretension disc

Pass the thread around the pretension disk when winding the bobbin thread. (p. 34)

2 Thread guide hole

Pass the thread through thread guide hole from front side to back when winding the bobbin thread. (p. 34)

3 Thread cutter/holder

Cut the thread here when changing the upper thread. Also, you can hold the thread here when not using. (p. 53)

4 Front hole in the thread guide

Pull the thread toward you placing the thread through the guide hole from top to bottom. (p. 34)

5 Thread guide hole

Place the thread from back to front through the hole when winding the bobbin or threading the machine. (p. 34, 48)

6 Thread guide assembly support 7 Spool pin 8 Spool stand 9 Thread guide

Pass the thread through when threading the machine. (p. 48)

0 Bobbin winder seat

Set the bobbin when bobbin winding. (p. 34)

A Bobbin winding switch

Set to the left to start bobbin winding. (p. 34)

B Upper thread guide pretension knob

Adjust the tension of the thread. (p. 57)

C Thread tension knob

Adjust the tension of the thread. (p. 57)

D Upper thread guide

Pass the thread through when threading the machine. (p. 48)

E Operation panel F Carriage

Attach the embroidery frame holder to the carriage. When the machine is turned on or when the machine is embroidering, the carriage moves forward, backward, left and right.

G Lower thread guide

Pass the thread through when threading the machine. (p. 48)

H Thread cutter

Cuts and holds the thread for needle threading. (p. 48)

I Hook cover/Hook

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

J Feet

Use the feet to level and adjust the height of the machine.

• Circled numbers on the “Thread Guide Assembly” indicate the thread path for winding the bobbin.

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GETTING READY

3 4

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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.

Lit in red : When the machine cannot start

Flashing in green : When the machine can start

embroidering

1 Touch pen holder

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

2 USB port (USB 2.0)

In order to send patterns from/to USB media, plug the USB media directly into the USB port. (p. 112)

3 USB port for computer

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

4 LCD Panel angle button

Press to change the angle of the operation panel. Do not change the angle without pressing this button.

5 Power supply plug

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

6 Main power switch

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

7 Handwheel

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

8 Air vent

The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the embroidery machine is being used.

Lit in green : While the machine is embroidering

Off : When the machine is turned off

2 Needle position button

Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle position. Pressing the button twice embroiders one stitch.

3 Thread trimming button

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

4 “Automatic Threading” button

Press the automatic needle threading button to thread the needle.

5 Speaker 6 LCD (touch panel)

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

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Accessories

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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 Brother dealer.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38.

No. Part Name Part Code

Accessory case XC6482-051

Needle set XC6469-001

3 Prewound bobbin × 5 XC6368-051

Metal bobbin × 3 100376-053

Spool net × 4 S34455-000

6 Seam ripper XF4967-001

Scissors XF2052-001

Tweezers XC6542-051

9 Touch pen XA9940-051

Needle changing tool (Threader) XF2212-001

Needle plate spacer XC6499-151

12 Phillips screwdriver XC6543-051

Standard screwdriver X55468-051

Allen screwdriver XC5159-051

15 Offset screwdriver XC6545-051

Disc-shaped screwdriver XC1074-051

Screwdriver (large) XC4237-021

18 Wrench 13 × 10 XC6159-051

Oiler XZ0206-051

Cleaning brush X59476-051

21 Weight (L) XC5974-151

Weight (S) XC6631-051

USB cable XD1851-051

Embroidery frame (extra large) 200 mm (H) × 200 mm (W) (7-7/8

inches (H) × 7-7/8 inches (W))

PRSTH200

(Americas)

VRTF200: XG3182-001

(Other area)

No. Part Name Part Code

Embroidery frame (medium)

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

Compact frame (70)

41 mm (H) × 70 mm (W) (1-5/8 inches (H) × 2-3/4 inches (W))

Compact frame (50)

50 mm (H) × 50 mm (W) (2 inches (H) × 2 inches (W))

Compact frame (44)

38 mm (H) × 44 mm (W) (1-1/2 inches (H) × 1-3/4 inches (W))

Compact frame (Portrait orientation) 33 mm (H) × 75 mm (W)

(1-5/16 inches (H) × 2-15/16 inches (W))

Embroidery sheet (extra large)

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

Embroidery sheet (medium)

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

Operation manual This manual

33 Quick reference guide XG1498-001

34 Embroidery design guide XG1506-001

35 Spool mat × 4 XC7134-051

36 Spool cap × 4 130012-054

Embroidery frame holder a XG1546-001

Embroidery frame holder e XG2408-001

eee

PRH100 (Americas)

PRH100: XC6286-

052 (Other area)

PRSH70 (Americas)

VRSF70: XG3203-

001 (Other area)

PRSH50 (Americas)

VRSF50: XG3189-

001 (Other area)

PRSH44 (Americas)

VRSF44: XG3186-

001 (Other area)

PRSHV (Americas)

VRSFV: XG3191-001

(Other area)

XE7171-001

XC5759-051

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Memo

• The included touch pen can be stored in the

Note

Memo

touch pen holder on the back of the operation panel. Refer to page 15.

Optional accessories

The following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately from your authorized Brother dealer.

3. 4.

5. 6.* 7.

8. 9. 10. 11.

* 13.

12.

GETTING READY

No. Part Name Part Code

Advanced cap frame 2 PRCFH3 (Americas)

Mounting jig PRCFJ2 (Americas)

Cylinder frame set PRCL1 (Americas)

Cylinder frame PRCLH1 (Americas)

Flat frame 200 mm (H) × 200 mm (W) (7-7/8

inches (H) × 7-7/8 inches (W))

Embroidery frame (large)

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

Embroidery frame (small)

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

9 Embroidery card reader SAECR1

10 Embroidery card –

Wide table PRSWT1 (Americas)

Border frame set 100 mm (H) × 180 mm (W) (4 inches

(H) × 7 inches (W)) Embroidery frame holder b

Round frame set (Ø160 mm (6 inches)) (Ø130 mm (5 inches))

(Ø100 mm (4 inches)) Embroidery frame holder c

Embroidery stand PRNSTD2

Clamp frame

PRCFH3:XE2162-

001 (Other area)

PRCFJ2:XC7611-

052 (Other area)

PRCL1:XE2166-001

(Other area)

PRCLH1:XE2170-

001 (Other area)

PRSFLH200

(Americas)

VRFF200: XG3184-

001 (Other area)

PRH180 (Americas) PRH180: XC6285-052

(Other area)

PRH60 (Americas)

PRH60: XC6287-052

(Other area)

VRWT1: XG3193-

001 (Other area)

PRSBH1 (Americas)

VRBF180: XG3205-

001 (Other area)

PRSRHK1 (Americas)

VRRFK1: XG3197-

001 (Other area)

(Americas)

VRPRNSTD:

XG3199-001 (Other

area)

VRCLP45B (Europe):

XG3195-001

(Other area)

14. 15.

No. Part Name Part Code

Advanced cap frame 2 set PRCF3 (Americas)

PRCF3:XE2158-001

(Other area)

* We recommend using the optional embroidery table

when using the flat frame or border embroidery frame.

• Embroidery cards sold overseas are not compatible with this embroidery machine.

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

• 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.

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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.

• The machine weight is approximately 31 kg (68 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 may 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.

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Setup location

CAUTION

Note

Setup the machine in a location that meets the following requirements.

• Position machine more than 50 mm (2 inches) 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

• Use a surface that can support the weight of the machine (about 31 kg (68 lb))

• Allow open space around the ventilation slots found on the back of the machine

747 mm (29-13/32 inches)

GETTING READY

More than 50 mm (2 inches)

587 mm (23-7/64 inches)

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

More than 150 mm (5-29/32 inches)

511 mm (20-15/128 inches)

More than 150 mm (5-29/32 inches)

• In order to prevent malfunctions or damage, do not set up the 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

Connection to extension cords or

Extremely high or extremely low

temperatures. The operating

environment should be between

5 °C (40 °F) and 40 °C (104°F).

multiple adapters

Objects within the moving range of the embroidery frame

• For your safety: Since the machine weighs approximately 31 kg (68 lb), do not set it up on an unstable table or desk.

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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)

587 mm (23-7/64 inches)

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

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.

After adjusting the legs to the desired

length, use the included wrench to tighten the nuts.

More than 150 mm (5-29/32 inches)

511 mm (20-15/128 inches)

More than 150 mm (5-29/32 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.

1 Lock nut 2 Adjustable foot nut

→ The foot can be turned.

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.

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GETTING READY

Note

Preparing the thread guide assembly

Assemble the thread guide assembly. Locate the included Phillips screwdriver.

Remove the two screws from the thread

guide assembly support.

Slide the thread guide support onto the

machine, and then lightly tighten the screw, until the thread guide support is secure.

Attaching the embroidery frame holder a

Attach the embroidery frame holder to the carriage.

Use the embroidery frame holder

appropriate for the embroidery frame that you are using. (Refer to “Embroidery frame types and applications” on page 74.)

Remove the two thumb screws of the

embroidery frame holder.

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.

Tighten the screw on the opposite side of

the thread guide assembly in the same manner.

• Do not apply extreme force when moving the thread guide assembly support and the thread guide.

• Be sure to tighten each screw well enough that the thread guide assembly support and the thread guide are secured.

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

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Secure the embroidery frame holder with

Note

the two thumb screws removed in step

Insert the pins on the frame-mounting plate

of the carriage into the holes on both sides of the mounting plate of embroidery frame holder e.

1 Pins on the frame-mounting plate of the carriage 2 Holes in the mounting plate of embroidery frame

holder e

1 Thumb screws

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

Attaching the embroidery frame holder e

Attach the embroidery frame holder e when using the compact frame.

Use the embroidery frame holder

appropriate for the embroidery frame that you are using. (Refer to “Embroidery frame types and applications” on page 74.)

Remove the two thumb screws of the

embroidery frame holder.

Install and tighten the two thumb screws

removed in step

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

1 Thumb screws

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Chapter 2

EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL

Operating Precautions............................................. 24

Power supply precautions .........................................................24

Needle precautions ...................................................................25

Checking the needle..................................................................25

■ Good needle.............................................................................25

■ Bad needle ............................................................................... 25

Bobbin precautions ...................................................................26

Upper thread recommendations ...............................................26

Fabric recommendations...........................................................26

Display recommendations.........................................................26

Basic Procedures..................................................... 27

1. Turning ON the Machine .................................... 28

Setting your machine for the first time......................................29

Understanding the screens........................................................30

Screen overview........................................................................31

2. Installing the Bobbin ........................................... 32

Removing the bobbin case ........................................................32

■ Oiling the machine................................................................... 32

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

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

Winding the bobbin ..................................................................34

3. Selecting an Embroidery Pattern ......................... 37

■ Checking a preview image from the pattern list screen............ 37

Selecting an embroidery pattern ...............................................38

4. Editing the Embroidery Pattern............................ 39

Continuing to the embroidering screen.....................................39

5. Specifying Embroidering Setting.......................... 40

Embroidery positioning marker.................................................40

6. Previewing the Image.......................................... 41

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

7. Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame...... 42

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

■ Embroidery frame types ........................................................... 42

8. Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine 44

Attaching the embroidery frame ...............................................44

9. Checking the Embroidery Area............................ 46

11. Starting Embroidering ........................................54

■ Locking mechanism...................................................................54

Starting embroidering............................................................... 54

■ Continuing embroidering..........................................................55

Stopping embroidering ............................................................. 55

■ Temporarily pausing .................................................................55

■ Resume embroidering after the machine was turned off...........55

■ If the thread breaks while embroidering...................................56

12. Checking the Thread Tension.............................57

■ Correct thread tension ..............................................................57

13. Removing the Embroidery Frame and Fabric......58

Removing the embroidery frame .............................................. 58

Removing the fabric ................................................................. 58

14. Turning OFF the Machine ..................................59

Screen Quick Reference Guide ................................60

Key displays.............................................................................. 60

Understanding the pattern type selection screen ..................... 61

Understanding the pattern list screen....................................... 62

Understanding the pattern editing screen ................................ 63

Understanding the embroidering screen .................................. 65

When You Have a Question, This May Help You.....67

TECHNICAL TERMS: ................................................................ 67

■ DST ...........................................................................................67

■ Wiper........................................................................................67

PATTERNS:............................................................................... 67

EMBROIDERING:..................................................................... 67

■ Customize the embroidery colors .............................................67

■ Resume an unfinished pattern from the last time the machine

was switched off. ......................................................................67

■ Getting false thread breakage error ..........................................67

■ Thread tension changed suddenly.............................................67

■ The frame came out from the carriage......................................68

■ Cancel the current pattern and start again................................68

USB connectivity...................................................................... 68

■ Using USB media or embroidery card Reader/USB card writer

module* ....................................................................................68

■ Connecting the machine to the computer.................................69

10. Upper Threading ............................................... 47

Changing the display of thread information ..............................47

Upper threading........................................................................48

Threading the needle ................................................................51

■ Using the spool net ..................................................................53

Easily changing the thread spools..............................................53

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Operating Precautions

WARNING

CAUTION

The necessary points to ensure the correct operation of this machine are described below.

Power supply precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply.

• 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. Otherwise, a fire or electrical shock may result.

• 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 connection.

• During electrical storms.

• 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 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 Brother 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.

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EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL

CAUTION

Needle precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the correct choice of needle for your machine.

• Your machine is designed to use household embroidery needles. The factory recommended needle is “HAX

130 EBBR” (Organ). Schmetz needles 130/705 H-E 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

Embroidering 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 72.)

1 Flat side 2 Needle type marking

■ Good needle ■ Bad needle

If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is bent. Do not use a bent needle.

3 Flat surface

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Bobbin precautions

CAUTION

Note

COATS

Polyester

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.

Upper thread recommendations

Be sure to observe the following recommendations concerning the upper thread.

• 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)).

Fabric recommendations

Be sure to observe the following recommendations concerning the fabric.

• 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.

• Attach stabilizers to thin or stretch fabrics. (Refer to “Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer (Backing) to Fabric”

on page 76 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.

• 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.

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Basic Procedures

Basic embroidering procedures are described below. Check the overall procedure below, before operating the embroidery machine.

EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL

Tutorial

Step Operation

1 Turn on the machine. p. 28 p. 24, 26

2 Install the bobbin. p. 32 p.26

3 Select an embroidery pattern. p. 37

4 Edit the embroidery pattern. p. 39

5 Specify the embroidering settings. p. 40

6 Check the previewed image. p. 41

7 Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame. p. 42 p. 26

8 Attach the embroidery frame to the machine. p. 44

9 Check the embroidery area. p. 46

10 Thread the upper threads. p. 47 p.26

Unlock the machine, then press the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering.

(Once embroidering is completed, the machine automatically stops.)

12 Check the thread tension. p. 57

Reference

Page

p. 54

Operating Procedure Reference

Page

Remove the embroidery frame, and then remove the fabric from

the frame.

14 Turn off the machine. p. 59

p. 58

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 specified, refer to page 119 for details on editing the patterns, and refer to page 95 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 60 to 66. Use these tables for quick reference.

The various operating precautions that must be observed during the basic procedures are provided on pages 24 to 26. These precautions must be strictly observed in order for the machine to function properly. Make sure to read these precautions.

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1. Turning ON the Machine

CAUTION

Memo

Connect the power supply cord, and then turn on the embroidery machine. For precautions concerning the power supply, refer to page 24.

Plug the power supply cord into the

machine.

Insert the plug of the power supply cord

into a household electrical outlet.

Touch .

→ The pattern type selection screen appears, and the

“Start/Stop” button lights up in red.

The carriage moves to its initial position.

• Make sure to keep your hands and other items away from the carriage, in order to prevent any injuries.

Switch on the main power switch on the

back of the machine to “I”.

→ 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.

• If the machine is turned off in the middle of

embroidering, the machine will automatically save the pattern 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 After Turning Off the Machine” on page 89.)

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Setting your machine for the first

Note

time

EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL

Touch to start using your machine.

When you first turn on the machine, set the language and time/date to your language and local time/date. Follow the procedure below when the settings screen appears automatically.

Touch or and to set your local

language.

Touch .

The message screen, confirming if you want

to set time/date, appears. To set the time/ date, press ; to cancel the setting, press .

• The time/date you set may be cleared, if you don't turn on the machine for an extended period of time.

• Time setting is also available by pressing

on the top left of the LCD screen.

→ The screen to set time/date appears.

1 Press to display the time on the screen. 2 Set the year (YYYY), month (MM) and date (DD). 3 Select whether 24h or 12h setting to display. 4 Set the current time.

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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 26.

No. Display Key Name Function

1 Clock key Touch this key to set the clock to your local time. p. 29

2 Settings key

4 Home key

* The keys in the table above appear and can be used in most of the screens described later in this manual.

Machine

operations guide

key

Touch this key to change the embroidery machine settings.

Touch this key to check a machine operation. p.150

Touch this key to cancel all operations previously performed and return to the initial pattern type selection screen.

Reference

Page

p. 142

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Screen overview

The basic operation flow is shown below.

In the pattern type selection screen, select a pattern type. (Refer to page 37, 61.)

EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL

1 Touch this key to return to the pattern type

selection screen and add another pattern.

2 Touch this key to continue to the embroidering

settings screen.

1 Touch this key to continue to the pattern editing

screen after at least one pattern has been

selected. This key is not available unless a pattern has been previously selected.

In the pattern list screen, select the pattern. (Refer to page 37, 62.)

In the embroidering screen, if it is a combined pattern, edit the entire pattern, specify the embroidering settings and check the embroidery area. And then, check the thread color order to

position the upper threads. Touch to unlock the machine so that the “Start/Stop” button starts flashing in green. The embroidery machine is now ready to begin embroidering. (Refer to page 47, 65.)

1 Touch this key to return to the pattern type

selection screen.

2 Touch this key to continue to the pattern editing

screen.

1 Touch this key to return to the pattern editing

screen.

2 Unlock key

In the pattern editing screen, edit the pattern. (Refer to page 39, 63.)

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2. Installing the Bobbin

Note

Memo

CAUTION

Note

When the machine is purchased, an empty bobbin case is installed in the hook. You will need to install a bobbin wound with bobbin thread for embroidering. For precautions concerning the bobbin, refer to page 26.

Grab the bobbin case latch, and remove the

bobbin case.

• 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 166.

Removing the bobbin case

Open the hook cover.

Pull the hook cover toward you.

Pull the thread picker toward you.

1 Latch

■ 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 168.

• Put a drop of oil onto the hook once a day before use.

1 Thread Picker

To gain access to the bobbin case easily, pull the thread picker toward front.

• Thread picker is a device that is used to hold the thread when beginning to embroider or when trimming the thread.

• The thread picker can only be moved within a certain range. Do not pull it with extreme force.

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EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL

Note

Installing the bobbin

Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case.

• Check that the thread winds off the bobbin clockwise as shown in the illustration. If the bobbin is installed with the thread winding off in the opposite direction, the machine will not embroider correctly.

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.

1 Tab 2 Notch

Fully insert the bobbin case until it snaps

into place.

Pass the thread through the thread slit and

under the tension-adjusting spring.

1 Thread slit 2 Tension-adjusting spring

Pull the thread about 50 mm (2 inches)

through the opening in the tensionadjusting spring.

Close the hook cover.

1 About 50 mm (2 inches).

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Winding the bobbin

Note

• Use the included metal bobbin when winding the bobbin with the machine.

• Circled numbers on the thread guide assembly indicate the threading path for winding the bobbin.

Prepare the metal bobbin and the spool of bobbin thread.

Turn the main power to ON.

Place the thread spool on either the first or

second spool pin on the left side. Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool.

1 Spool cap 2 Thread spool 3 Spool pin

Pass the thread through the hole in the

thread guide just above the spool from the back to the front.

Align the groove in the bobbin with the

spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin on the shaft.

1 Groove in the bobbin 2 Spring on the shaft

1 Hole in the thread guide above the spool

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EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL

Note

Pass the thread through thread guide hole

from front side to back.

Wind the thread clockwise around the

bobbin 4 or 5 times, as shown in the illustration.

Pass the end of the thread through the guide

slit on the bobbin winder seat, and pull the thread. The cutter will cut the thread.

1 Thread guide hole

Pass the thread around the pretension disc

as shown in the illustration. Make sure that the thread is correctly fed into the tension disc.

1 Pretension disc

Pass the thread through the thread guide

hole towards you as shown in the illustration.

1 Guide slit (with built-in cutter) 2 Bobbin winder seat

• 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.

Push the bobbin winding switch to the left,

until it clicks into place.

→ The bobbin winding window will be displayed on

the LCD screen.

1 Bobbin winding switch

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Press .

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Note

CAUTION

→ The bobbin starts winding. The bobbin stops rotating

when bobbin winding is completed. The bobbin winding switch will automatically return to its original position.

Cut the thread with the cutter and remove

the bobbin.

1 Cutter

• changes to while the bobbin

is winding. Press if you want to stop before the bobbin is fully wound.

• Stay near the machine while winding the bobbin to make sure the bobbin thread is being wound correctly. If the bobbin thread

is wound incorrectly, press immediately to stop the bobbin winding.

• You can change the winding speed by pressing (to decrease) or

increase) in the bobbin winding window.

•Press winding window. Then, you can perform other operations, such as selecting a stitch or adjusting the thread tension, while the bobbin is being wound.

• Press (in top right of the LCD screen) to display the bobbin winding

window again.

to minimize the bobbin

(to

• When removing the bobbin, do not pull on the bobbin winder seat. Doing so could loosen or remove the bobbin winder seat, and could result in damage to the machine.

• Check that the bobbin thread has been wound correctly, otherwise the 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 166.

• 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 page 91.

1 Weight (L) (Part Code: XC5974-151) 2 Weight (S) (Part Code: XC6631-051)

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3. Selecting an Embroidery Pattern

As an example, we will select the pattern shown at the right.

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In the pattern type selection screen, select a pattern category (type). Pattern type selection screen (For details on the keys and other information on the screen, refer to page 61.)

In the pattern list screen, search for the desired pattern, and then touch the key for the pattern. Pattern list screen (For details on the keys and other information on the screen, refer to page 62.)

1 Pattern type keys

1 Displays a preview image. 2 Pattern keys

■ Checking a preview image from the pattern list screen

Touch to preview the image prior to selecting.

Touch to return to the pattern list screen.

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Selecting an embroidery pattern

Touch to select the embroidery

patterns.

→ The pattern list screen appears.

Touch the desired pattern.

For this example, touch .

→ The selected pattern appears in the pattern display

area.

Touch (previous) or (next) until the

desired page is displayed.

• To select a pattern group other than the embroidery patterns, touch 1 Return key The pattern type selection screen appears.

2 Current page number 3 Total number of pages 4 Scroll key

Touch (previous) or (next) to move one page at a time, or touch anywhere on the bar to jump ahead for additional pages.

• After a pattern is selected, the following appear:

1 Vertical length of the pattern 2 Horizontal width of the pattern 3 Thread information (Colors/Embroidering time)

and the keys indicated by 4, which can be used to change the pattern size or get the mirror image of the pattern. 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 122.)

• Touch to display the embroidering time of each thread color.

Touch to go back to the thread color display.

• If the wrong pattern was selected or you wish to select a different pattern, touch the desired pattern.

Touch to display the next screen.

This confirms the pattern selection.

→ The pattern editing screen appears.

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4. Editing the Embroidery Pattern

From this screen, the pattern can be edited.

Pattern editing screen (For details on the keys and other information on the screen, refer to page 63.)

Continuing to the embroidering screen

Press .

1 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.

2 Highlights the sizes of embroidery frames that can

be used to embroider the currently selected embroidery pattern.

• If the embroidery frame holder is not attached to the machine, the embroidering area will not display the correct frame size. (Refer to “Attaching the embroidery frame” on page 44.)

3 Shows the size of the currently selected

embroidery pattern. The top value shows the height and the bottom value shows the width.

4 Touch to edit the pattern. 5 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.

6 Displays a preview image. 7 Touch to switch the thread information between

the thread colors and embroidering time.

8 Continues to the next screen.

→ The embroidering screen is displayed.

In this example, we will not edit the pattern. Without performing any editing operations, continue to the next screen.

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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 screen (For details on the keys and other information on the screen, refer to page 65.)

Embroidery positioning marker

The needle drop position is indicated with the LED pointer in the embroidering screen. Set the LED pointer to off or on in the settings screen. (Refer to “Setting the LED pointer” on page 149)

1 In the embroidering settings screen, the

embroidery frame guide in the pattern display area indicates the size of the installed embroidery frame.

2 Touch to edit the pattern. 3 Touch these keys to specify how the pattern will

be embroidered.

4 Displays a preview image. 5 Touch to switch the thread information between

the thread colors and embroidering time.

6 Touch to check the embroidering area.

7 Touch or to change the embroidery speed.

8 Touch to store the pattern in memory. 9 Returns to the pattern editing screen.

In this example, we will not specify any of the embroidering settings. Continue with the next operation.

1 Needle drop position

→ The LED pointer turns off when the embroidering

starts.

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6. Previewing the Image

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1 2

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You can view an image of the completed pattern within the embroidery frame.

Touch or to select the type of

Checking a preview image

Display the preview image to check that the embroidery will be sewn as desired.

Touch .

→ The preview image is displayed.

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.

• If 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 “Embroidery frame types and applications” on page 74 and “Changing the display guides” on page 144).

• Touch again to display the pattern with the embroidery frame.

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1 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.

• A preview image in a landscape orientation cannot be rotated to a portrait orientation, even if there is space at the top and bottom.

Touch to return to the previous

screen.

• 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.

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7. Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame

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CAUTION

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 76 and “Hooping the Fabric” on page 77.) For precautions concerning the fabric, refer to page 26.

■ Embroidery frame types

• 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

There are various 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 74.

Icon Name

Embroidering area

Extra-large embroidery frame

200 mm (H) × 200 mm (W)

(7-7/8 inches (H) × 7-7/8 inches (W))

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.

Embroidery frames that can be used appear lighter

(). Embroidery frames that cannot be used appear darker

().

• If the embroidery frame holder is not attached to the machine, the embroidering area will not display the correct frame size. (Refer to “Attaching the embroidery frame” on page 44.)

Large embroidery frame (optional)

130 mm (H) × 180 mm (W)

(5-1/8 inches (H) × 7-1/8 inches (W))

Medium embroidery frame

100 mm (H) × 100 mm (W)

(4 inches (H) × 4 inches (W))

Small embroidery frame (optional)

40 mm (H) × 60 mm (W)

(1-5/8 inches (H) × 2-3/8 inches (W))

Compact frame (70)

41 mm (H) × 70 mm (W)

(1-5/8 inches (H) × 2-3/4 inches (W))

Compact frame (50)

50 mm (H) × 50 mm (W)

(2 inches (H) × 2 inches (W))

Compact frame (44)

38 mm (H) × 44 mm (W)

(1-1/2 inches (H) × 1-3/4 inches (W))

Compact frame (Portrait orientation)

33 mm (H) × 75 mm (W)

(1-5/16 inches (H) × 2-15/16 inches (W))

• If embroidery frames other than the six included frames are used, the embroidery frame may hit the presser foot and damage the machine, or cause injury to the user.

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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 74.)

Loosen the screw on the outer frame.

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Securely tighten the screw, and then check

that the fabric is taut.

• After securing the fabric, lightly tapping it should produce a drum-like sound.

• 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.

1 Screw

Place the fabric with the right side up on

top of the outer frame.

• 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.

• Be sure that there are no wrinkles in the fabric or stabilizer after they have been positioned in the embroidery frame.

1 Inner frame 2 Outer frame 3 Bottom of inner frame

• Using the included screwdriver (large), firmly tighten the screw.

1 Screwdriver (large)

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 162.)

Lightly tighten the screw, and then pull the

edges of the fabric.

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8. Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine

CAUTION

Note

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. If the “Start/ Stop” button is flashing in green, the embroidery machine may start embroidering. 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.

• 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 medium embroidery frame is described below.

1 Left arm of embroidery frame holder

Move the arm of the embroidery frame holder to the left or right to adjust it to the size of the embroidery frame.

2 Clip on embroidery frame holder.

Insert the embroidery frame into the clips on the embroidery frame holder.

3 Positioning pin 4 Holes 5 Positioning slots

Loosen the two thumb screws on the

embroidery frame holder.

If the screw is too tight, please use the included discshaped screwdriver.

1 Left arm 2 Thumb screws

→ The left arm of the embroidery frame holder can be

moved.

• Only loosen the thumb screws a maximum of 2 turns counterclockwise. Do not remove the screw.

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Move the left arm to align the screw on the

right side with the mark for the embroidery frame to be installed, and then tighten the thumb screws.

For this example, align with mark 3.

1 Mark for extra-large embroidery frame 2 Mark for large embroidery frame 3 Mark for medium embroidery frame 4 Mark for small embroidery frame 5 Align the screw with the mark.

Hold the embroidery frame level, and then

simultaneously align both the left and right mounts with the embroidery frame holder clips.

• The inner frame should be on top.

• If the outer frame is on top, as shown below, the embroidery frame is incorrectly attached.

• 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.

→ The embroidery frame holder is ready for the

embroidery frame to be attached.

Insert the embroidery frame until it snaps

into place.

1 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.

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9. Checking the Embroidery Area

Check the embroidery area to make sure that the embroidery will be embroidered 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 .

→ The embroidery position check screen appears.

From , press the key for the position

that you want to check.

The corners of the octagon showing the

embroidery area for the pattern are indicated by changing direction.

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.

Touch to close the embroidery

position check screen.

1 Selected position

→ The needle will move to the selected position on the

pattern.

Touch to see the entire embroidering

area.

→ The presser foot is lowered and the embroidery

frame moves to show the embroidery area.

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10. Upper Threading

In addition to checking the thread colors, information such as stitch count, stitching time and various other editing options can be performed in the embroidering screen.

1 Shows the number of stitches, the embroidering

time, and the number of thread color changes.

2 Use these keys to specify various editing settings. 3 To start the machine, touch this key to unlock the

machine, and then press the “Start/Stop” button.

4 Shows the embroidering order for the thread

colors, or embroidering time of each thread colors.

• When (unlock key) in the embroidering screen is touched, the “Start/Stop” button begins flashing in green and the embroidery machine can start embroidering. 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.

Changing the display of thread information

Touch to display the embroidering time

of each thread colors.

Touch to go back to the thread color

display.

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Upper threading

CAUTION

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Use embroidery thread to thread the needle bar.

• 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.

• 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)).

• 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.

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Place the thread spool on any spool pin

among the 4 positions. Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool.

1 Spool cap 2 Thread spool 3 Spool pin

• 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.

Pass the thread from the back to the front

through the hole in the thread guide just above the spool.

1 Hole in the thread guide above the spool

1 Spool mat 2 Small spool 3 Spool cap

Pull the thread toward you through the

inside of the front hole in the thread guide.

1 Front hole in the thread guide

Hold the thread with both hands, and then

pass it under the guide plate from the left.

1 Guide plate

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Wind the thread clockwise once around the

thread tension disc.

1 Thread tension disc

• Make sure that the thread is securely caught in the thread tension disc.

Pass the thread along the slot to pass it

through the thread take-up lever hole from the right side.

1 Pass around here.

Pass the thread through the middle thread

guide under the guide plate from the left.

1 Guide plate

1 Thread take-up lever

Drawing it down through the slot in the

thread guide, then through the hole in the cover.

1 Hole in the cover

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Use the included threader to pass the

CAUTION

Note

thread through the needle bar thread guide.

1 Needle bar thread guide 2 Needle changing tool (Threader)

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Threading the needle

Use the automatic threading mechanism to thread the needle.

Press the “Automatic Threading” button.

→ The hook on the automatic threading mechanism

passes through the eye of the needle.

• If the needle is not fully inserted, the hook of the automatic 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 the automatic threading mechanism is bent or damaged, contact your authorized Brother dealer.

• While the hook of the automatic threading mechanism is passed through the eye of the needle, do not rotate the handwheel, otherwise the automatic threading mechanism may be damaged.

• To avoid damage, the automatic threading

mechanism may return to the back position when you turn the handwheel.

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Pull out about 150 mm (6 inches) of thread.

Note

Then, as shown in the illustration, pass the thread under the fork of the automatic threading mechanism from the right, and then catch the thread with the hook that passes through the eye of the needle.

1 Hook 2 Fork

• When catching the thread with the hook, be careful that the thread does not become loose.

• 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.

Press the “Automatic Threading” button.

Pass the thread under the guide on the

presser foot.

1 Guide on presser foot 2 Notch in guide on presser foot

• 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.

• The threader moves back away from the needle. The thread is pulled through the needle eye.

• The wiper comes out and catches the thread between the needle and the threader.

• The threader goes back to the original home position.

This completes the upper threading.

• 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

e on

page 50.)

1 Groove in thread cutter

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■ Using the spool net

When using metallic thread or any other strong thread, place the included spool net over the spool before embroidering. 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.

1 Spool net 2 Thread

Easily changing the thread spools

Tie the end of the thread on the new spool

with the end of the thread remaining from the previous color.

Pull out the old thread just after the needle

bar thread guide.

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.

1 Thread cutter

Change the thread spool.

Continue pulling the thread until the knot is above the needle. Cut the knot.

Use the automatic threading mechanism to

thread the needle with the new thread. (Refer to “Threading the needle” on page 51.)

→ This completes the changing of the thread spool.

• 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.

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11. Starting Embroidering

CAUTION

Note

Now, the machine is ready to begin embroidering. When the machine starts embroidering, the presser foot is automatically lowered, and then at the end of stitching, the necessary thread trimming operations are performed.

• For safety reasons, the embroidery machine must not be left unattended while it is embroidering.

• 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, thread take-up lever and carriage, otherwise injuries may result.

■ Locking mechanism

For safety reasons, this embroidery machine is equipped with a locking function. Normally, the embroidery machine is locked. Unless the machine is unlocked, it cannot start embroidering. If the embroidery machine is not started within 10 seconds after unlocking it, it automatically returns to being locked. The “Start/Stop” button color 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.

Press the “Start/Stop” button.

Starting embroidering

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 a.

• Make sure that there are no objects within

the moving area of the embroidery frame. If the embroidery frame hits another object, the pattern may become misaligned.

Touch to unlock the

embroidery machine.

1 The thread color being used for embroidering or

will soon be used for embroidering appears at the top of the thread color sequence display. The remaining thread colors are listed in the embroidering order, starting from the top.

→ The “Start/Stop” button begins flashing in green and

the embroidery machine can be started.

• If the “Start/Stop” button is not pressed within 10 seconds after unlocking the embroidery machine, the machine becomes locked again.

→ The “Start/Stop” button lights up in green and begins

embroidering the first color.

• While the machine is embroidering, the point being embroidered is indicated by the green crosshairs in the pattern display area. In addition, the number of stitches and the time count up.

After embroidering of the first color is

finished, the machine automatically stops and trims the thread.

• No thread trimming operations at the beginning of stitching and at the end of stitching are necessary.

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■ Continuing embroidering

To select a new pattern, touch .

→ The pattern type selection screen appears.

• The embroidering speed can be changed, even while the pattern is being embroidered. (Refer to “Maximum Embroidering Speed Setting” on page 99.)

■ Resume embroidering after the machine was turned off

Press the “Start/Stop” button.

→ The embroidery machine stops and the “Start/Stop”

button lights up in red.

• The thread is not trimmed.

Touch to unlock the

embroidery machine.

Stopping embroidering

The machine can be stopped during embroidering.

■ Temporarily pausing

Press the “Start/Stop” button.

→ The machine stops and the “Start/Stop” button lights

up in red.

• The thread is not trimmed.

• To continue embroidering, after checking that the upper thread is taut, touch the unlock key, and then press the “Start/Stop” button.

Press the thread trimming button.

→ The bobbin and upper threads are trimmed.

• Before turning off the embroidery machine, be sure to trim the threads.

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Set the main power switch to “{”.

→ The embroidery machine is turned off and the

display and the “Start/Stop” button indicator go off.

• Embroidering 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 89.

■ If the thread breaks while embroidering

If a problem occurs while embroidering, such as if the thread breaks, the machine stops automatically. Re-thread the broken thread, back up several stitches, and then continue embroidering. For details, refer to “If the Thread Breaks or the Bobbin Thread Runs Out While Embroidering” on page 85.

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12. Checking the Thread Tension

Check the embroidery to see if it was embroidered 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.

The upper thread tension can be adjusted using the thread tension knob or the upper thread guide pretension knob.

1 Upper thread guide pretension knob 2 Thread tension knob

■ Correct thread tension

From the wrong side of the fabric, the bobbin thread should be about one third of the stitch width.

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.

1 Right side 2 Wrong side

Tighten the thread tension knob or the upper thread guide pretension knob by turning clockwise.

For details on adjusting the thread tension, refer to “Adjusting the Thread Tension” on page 91.

1 Right side 2 Wrong side

If the embroidery appears as shown below, the thread tension is incorrect. Correct the thread tension.

The tension of the upper thread is too tight, resulting in the lower thread being visible from the right side of the fabric.

1 Right side 2 Wrong side

Loosen the thread tension knob or the upper thread guide pretension knob by turning counterclockwise.

• In this tutorial, the thread tension was checked after embroidering was finished. However, normally, embroidering should be temporarily paused and the thread tension should be checked after the first 100 stitches of each color embroidered.

• The resulting embroidery may not appear as expected, due to the type or thickness of the fabric being embroidered or to the type of stabilizer material used. Be sure to embroider a trial embroidery before embroidering on your project.

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13. Removing the Embroidery Frame and Fabric

CAUTION

After embroidering is finished, remove the embroidery frame, and then remove the fabric from the frame.

Removing the embroidery frame

• When removing the embroidery frame, make sure that the “Start/Stop” button is lit in red. If the “Start/Stop” button is flashing in green, the machine may start embroidering. If the machine accidentally starts operating, injuries may result.

• When removing the embroidery frame, be careful that the embroidery frame does not hit any other part of the machine.

• 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 out of the holes in the sides of embroidery frame.

Removing the fabric

Loosen the outer frame screw.

→ If the screw was tightened using a screwdriver

(large), use the included screwdriver (large) to loosen it.

Remove the outer frame, and then remove

the fabric.

Pull off the embroidery frame toward you.

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14. Turning OFF the Machine

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After all embroidery is finished, turn off the machine.

Set the main power switch to “{”.

→ 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.

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• If the machine is turned off while it is embroidering, embroidering can continue when the machine is turned on again. (Refer to “Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machine” on page 89.)

Turned off while embroidering

Turned on

After the opening movie

• If 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 “1. Turning ON the Machine” on page 28.)

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Screen Quick Reference Guide

Descriptions of the 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.

(Dark-colored display) : This key is selected.

(Gray display) : This key cannot be selected.

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Understanding the pattern type selection screen

In this screen, select a pattern category (type).

EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL

No.

Display

Key Name

Embroidery

pattern key

Function Page

The embroidery pattern for a design can be selected.

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No.

Display

Key Name

Embroidery

patterns

stored in the

machine

memory key

USB media

keys

Computer (USB) key

Return key

Function Page

Recalls patterns stored in the machine’s memory.

Recall patterns from USB media.

By using the included USB cable to connect a computer to the embroidery machine, patterns can be recalled from the computer.

This key is not displayed unless a pattern is selected. Touch this key to quit trying to add another pattern from the pattern type selection screen. Return to the pattern editing screen.

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The decoration/

Decoration/

Hallmark

pattern key

Decorative

alphabet key

Quilt design

key

Alphabet key

Frame pattern

key

Hallmark patterns can be combined to create an elegant pattern.

The alphabet patterns with various designs including the Greek uppercase letters.

The quilt design that is

Built-in patterns

simple and useful.

Uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, symbols and accented characters from 20 fonts can be selected in small, medium and large sizes.

14 stitch types can be combined with 10 frame shapes, such as a circle and a square.

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Understanding the pattern list screen

In this screen, select the pattern.

No.

Display

Key Name

Pattern size

Function Page

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.

No.

Function Page

Key Name

Display

Touch this key to display the previous page.

key

Next page key

Horizontal

Touch this key to display the next page.

Flips the pattern horizontally.

mirror image

key

Touch after selecting the pattern. The selection of the

Set key

pattern is confirmed and the pattern editing screen appears.

Allows the size of the

Size key

currently selected embroidery pattern to be changed.

Touch to leave the currently selected pattern category

Return key

and choose a different category. Returns to the pattern type selection screen.

* Some patterns cannot be edited with 9 or A.

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Pattern

display area

This area displays the selected pattern.

Shows the embroidering area for the large embroidery frame. The

Embroidering

area line

embroidery frame indications, the grid lines

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and other display settings can be specified from the machine settings screen.

Pattern keys

Preview key

An image of the pattern appears on the key. Touch the image to select the pattern.

Displays an image of the pattern that is to be embroidered so it can be previewed.

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Shows the number of the

Page

currently displayed page and the total number of pages.

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Understanding the pattern editing screen

In this screen, the pattern can be edited.

EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL

No.

Display

Key Name

Pattern size

Embroidery

frame

indicators

Function Page

Shows the sizes of embroidery frames that can be used to sew the embroidery pattern currently displayed in the pattern display area.

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No.

Distance from

center (vertical)

Distance from

selection keys

Display

Key Name

Delete key

Add key

Preview key

Positioning

keys

center

(horizontal)

Pattern

Embroidery

key

Function Page

Deletes the pattern. If touched, the pattern being edited is deleted.

Adds a pattern. If touched, the pattern group selection screen appears.

Displays an image of the pattern so that it can be previewed.

Shows the vertical distance that the pattern being edited is moved.

Moves the embroidering position of the pattern that is being edited in the direction of the arrow. (If

is touched, the embroidering position is moved to the center of the embroidering area.)

Shows the horizontal distance that the pattern being edited is moved.

Selects the pattern that is being edited when the embroidery pattern consists of multiple patterns that have been combined.

Finish editing and continues to the embroidering screen.

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Magnify key

Size (vertical)

Size

(horizontal)

Rotation angle

Magnify the pattern by 200% in the screen.

Shows the vertical length of the pattern that is being edited.

Shows the horizontal width of the pattern that is being edited.

Shows the rotation angle that the pattern being edited is rotated.

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No.

Function Page

Key Name

Changes the spacing

Display

Spacing key

between the characters in the alphabet pattern that is being edited.

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0 Duplicates the pattern. p. 136

Duplicate key

No.

Display

Key Name

Size key

Rotate key

Change

thread color

key

Border key

Horizontal

mirror image

key

Function Page

Changes the size of the pattern that is being edited.

Rotates the pattern that is being edited.

Changes the color of the pattern.

Makes and edits a repeating pattern.

Flips the pattern being edited horizontally.

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Changes the density of the pattern that is being edited;

Density key

can only be used if an alphabet or frame pattern is selected.

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Enables the thread color of each character in an

Multi Color

key

alphabet pattern to be changed; can only be used when an alphabet is selected.

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Changes the orientation of

Array key

the characters in the alphabet pattern that is being edited.

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4 5

Understanding the embroidering screen

From this screen, the total number of thread colors and the embroidering time can be checked, and the needle placement forward or backward can be done.

No.

Display

Key Name

Stitch count

Function Page

The bottom value shows the total number of stitches in the pattern and the top value shows how many stitches have already been sewn.

No.

Rotate all key

Uninterrupted

Display

Key Name

Thread color

sequence

display

Positioning

keys

embroidery

Embroidery

basting key

Function Page

Shows the order for the thread color changes. During embroidering, this display scrolls so that the color of the thread currently being sewn appears at the top.

Moves the embroidering position of the whole pattern in the direction of the arrow.

(If is touched, the embroidering position is moved to the center of the embroidering area.)

Rotates the entire embroidery pattern when it consists of multiple patterns that have been combined.

Embroider the selected pattern with a single color (monochrome).

When stabilizer material is not affixed to the fabric, add basting stitches along the outline of the pattern to minimize shrinkage of the stitching and misaligned patterns.

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The bottom value shows the total amount of time

Embroidering

time

Number of

thread color

changes

Preview key

Region display

Thread

information

(color/time)

required to embroider the pattern and the top value shows how much time has already passed sewing.

The bottom value shows the total number of thread colors in the pattern and the top value shows the thread color that is currently being embroidered.

Displays an image of the pattern that is to be embroidered so it can be previewed.

Shows the part of the pattern that will be embroidered with the thread color shown first in the thread color sequence display.

Change the thread color sequence display to embroidering time of each thread colors.

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Thread color

sorting

Change the embroidery order so that the same color can be continuously embroidered.

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Memo

No.

Display

Key Name

Unlock key

Return key

Function Page

Unlocks the machine so it can start embroidering within 10 seconds. When this key is touched, the “Start/Stop” button flashes in green.

Touch this key to quit embroidering and return to the embroidering edit screen.

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No.

Thread trimming/

Backward stitch

Display

Key Name

cutting

Forward/

key

Function Page

Specify automatic thread cutting or thread trimming.

Moves the needle forward or backward through the stitching. Use this key in the following situations:

• If the thread breaks or runs out while embroidering

•To restart embroidering from the beginning

• To continue embroidering after the machine was turned off

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Memory key

machine’s memory, USB media or a computer.

• 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 145.)

Save a pattern in the

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Starting position

Trial sewing key

embroidering

key

Maximum

speed key

Specifies the needle position at the beginning of embroidering.

Moves the embroidery frame so that the embroidering position can be checked.

Specifies the maximum embroidering speed.

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EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL

When You Have a Question, This May Help You

TECHNICAL TERMS:

■ DST

This is the extension of Tajima data file (*.dst) that is one of the data formats of embroidery patterns. Tajima data does not contain color information, therefore the embroidery machine automatically assigns colors when a Tajima (.dst) file is loaded. (Refer to “Colors of Tajima (.dst) embroidery data” on page 159.)

■ 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 52.)

PATTERNS:

Following patterns can be processed by the machine to embroider.

- Embroidery data with *.pes, *.phc or *.dst format. Use USB media to transfer the data to the machine. Using the USB cable, the data can be transferred from the PC to the machine.

- Optional embroidery cards

EMBROIDERING:

■ 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, refer to “Creating a custom thread table” on page 132 and “Choosing a color from the custom thread table” on page 135.

■ 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 the machine can resume the embroidery when the machine turns on again. (Refer to “Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machine” on page 89.)

■ Getting false thread breakage error

- Check that the position of the upper thread is

under the upper thread guide plates. (Refer to page 49.)

- Check that the position of the upper thread is

around the thread tension disc. (Refer to page 50.)

- Embroidery patterns created by digitizing software program

- The patterns saved on USB media by the machine

1 Upper thread guide plates 2 Thread tension disc

■ 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 thread.

- The thread dust or lint is gathered under the bobbin’s tension spring.

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■ The frame came out from the

Note

Memo

carriage

Make sure that the positioning pins are placed into the frame’s positioning slot and hole. (Refer to page 44.) To insure proper registration of pattern for embroidery, turning off the machine and turning it back on will allow the embroidery arm to reset it’s registration points.

■ Cancel the current pattern and start again

Select the “Home” key on the upper right of the screen. The pattern and all information will be deleted. (Refer to “Understanding the screens” on page 30.)

USB connectivity

You can perform many functions using the USB ports on the machine. Connect the appropriate devices according to the features of each port.

■ Using USB media or embroidery card Reader/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 USB port.

* If you have purchased the PE-DESIGN Ver5 or later,

PE-DESIGN NEXT, 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.

1 USB port 2 USB port for computer

• 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.

1 USB port 2 Embroidery card Reader/USB card writer module*

or USB media

• Use only an embroidery card reader designed for this machine. Using an unauthorized embroidery card reader may cause your machine to operate incorrectly.

• Embroidery patterns cannot be saved from the machine to an embroidery card inserted into a connected USB card writer module.

• USB media is widely used, however some USB media may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website ( http:// support.brother.com ) 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.

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■ Connecting the machine to the

Note

computer

Using the included USB cable, the embroidery machine can be connected to your computer.

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1 USB port for computer 2 USB cable connector

• The connectors on the USB cable can only be inserted into a port in one direction. If it is difficult to insert the connector, do not insert it with force. Check the orientation of the connector.

• For details on the position of the USB port on the computer (or USB hub), refer to the instruction manual for the corresponding equipment.

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Chapter 3

OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES

This chapter provides explanations on operations other than those described in Chapter 2, such as, changing the needles and changing thread spools.

Changing the Needle............................................... 72

Replacing the needle.................................................................72

Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames.................. 74

Embroidery frame types and applications .................................74

Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer (Backing) to Fabric .... 76

Hooping the Fabric.................................................. 77

Hooping the fabric in the large embroidery frame....................77

Hooping the compact frame and attaching to the machine ......78

■ Removing the compact frame...................................................79

Using the embroidery sheet ......................................................79

Large/small pieces of fabric ......................................................80

■ Embroidering large pieces of fabric or heavy clothing .............80

■ Embroidering small pieces of fabric ......................................... 80

■ Embroidering the corner of fabric ............................................80

■ Embroidering narrow pieces of fabric, such as ribbon .............80

Embroidery Frame Position and Movement............. 81

■ Embroidery frames that cannot be used for embroidering .......81

■ Moving to the correct position................................................. 81

Changing the Embroidering Position ....................... 83

Adjusting the angle ...................................................................83

If the Thread Breaks or the Bobbin Thread Runs Out

While Embroidering ................................................ 85

If the upper thread breaks......................................................... 85

If the bobbin thread breaks or runs out.....................................86

■ If the bobbin thread ran out, replace the bobbin at this point

in the procedure....................................................................... 86

Embroidering From the Beginning or Middle of the

Pattern..................................................................... 87

■ To start embroidering from the beginning................................ 87

■ To select the stitch from where embroidering is to begin.........88

Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machine ......

Adjusting the Thread Tension.................................. 91

Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread ...............................91

Adjusting the tension of the upper thread .................................92

■ Correct thread tension .............................................................92

■ Upper thread is too tight.......................................................... 92

■ Upper thread is too loose......................................................... 93

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Changing the Needle

CAUTION

Note

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 25.

• Do not apply extreme force when loosening or

Replacing the needle

Turn off the embroidery machine.

• Be sure to turn off the embroidery machine before replacing the needle, otherwise injuries may result if the machine starts embroidering.

Loosen the needle set screw and remove the

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.

tightening the needle set screw, otherwise the machine may be damaged.

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.

• Be sure to use the included Allen screw

driver to replace the needle, otherwise too much force may be applied to the needle, causing it to break.

1 Needle bar stopper 2 Needle 3 Flat side of needle 4 Needle changing tool

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Hold the needle changing tool and press the end of the

CAUTION

needle changing tool 1 in to extend the needlemounting clamp 2. Attach the clamp to the needle, and then release the pressed area to clamp the needle. To unclamp the needle, press 1 again.

1 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.

OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES

• 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 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 the automatic threading

mechanism is bent or damaged, contact your authorized Brother dealer.

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Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames

CAUTION

aaa

bbb

ccc

ddd

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 two included embroidery frames, there are many frames that can be used with this embroidery machine. (Refer to “Optional accessories” on page 17.)

• 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

Embroidery type

Flat frame (optional) 200 mm (H) × 200 mm (W)

Extra large embroidery frame 200 mm (H) × 200 mm (W)

Medium embroidery frame 100 mm (H) × 100 mm (W)

Embroidery frame holder a

Border frame (optional) 100 mm (H) × 180 mm (W)

(7-7/8 inches (H) × 7-7/8 inches (W))

Use when embroidering jackets and other thick garments.

(7-7/8 inches (H) × 7-7/8 inches (W))

Use when embroidering patterns with a size less than 200 mm (H) × 200 mm (W) (7-7/8 inches (H) × 7-7/8 inches (W))

(4 inches (H) × 4 inches (W))

Use when embroidering medium-sized patterns.

(4 inches (H) × 7-1/8 inches (W))

Use when embroidering a long string of characters or patterns.

Embroidering area

Reference

Usage

Visit your nearest authorized Brother dealer.

(Refer to “Hooping the Fabric” on page 77.)

(Refer to “7. Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame” on page 42.)

Visit your nearest authorized Brother dealer.

Embroidery

frame holder b

(optional)

Round frame (optional) ∅=diameter

Embroidery

frame holder c

(optional)

Clamp frame S (optional) 24 mm x 45 mm (7/8 inch x 1-3/4 inches) Visit your nearest

Embroidery

frame holder d

(optional)

∅100 mm (4 inches) ∅130 mm (5 inches) ∅160 mm (6 inches)

Use when adding a built-in embroidery pattern to a sleeve. Select the frame appropriate for the size of the pattern.

Use for embroidering specially shaped items that cannot be held in a traditional frame, such as shoes and gloves.

Visit your nearest authorized Brother dealer.

authorized Brother dealer.

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OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES

Note

eee

Embroidery type

Compact frame (70/50/44/ Portrait orientation)

Embroidery

frame holder e

<Advanced type 2> 60 mm (H) × 130 mm (W)

Cap frame (optional)

Cylinder frame (optional) 80 mm (H) × 90 mm (W)

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) × 215/16 inches(W))

Use for embroidering small patterns or names on sleeves or pockets of pre-assembled products such as shirts, bags, and so on.

(2-3/8 inches (H) × 5-1/8 inches (W))

Use when embroidering caps. Baseball (golf) caps, tulip hats and bucket hats can be 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).

(3 inches (H) × 3-1/2 inches (W))

Use when embroidering tubular and curved fabric, such as shirt sleeves and trousers.

Embroidering area

Reference

Usage

Refer to “Hooping the compact frame and attaching to the machine” on page 78.

Visit your nearest authorized Brother dealer.

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Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer (Backing) to Fabric

CAUTION

Note

Memo

In order to prevent shrinkage of the stitching or misaligned patterns, we recommend that iron-on stabilizer (backing) be used for embroidering.

• When embroidering on thin or stretch fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave or fabrics that 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

stabilizer (backing) to the back of the fabric.

• 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 ironon stabilizer (backing) under the fabric in the embroidery frame without ironing it.

• For other uses of stabilizer (backing), refer to “Stabilizers (backing)” on page 161.

1 Adhesive side of iron-on stabilizer (backing) 2 Fabric (wrong side)

• When embroidering fabric that should not be ironed or when embroidering an area that is difficult to iron, hoop a layer of the iron-on stabilizer (backing) under the fabric in the embroidery frame without ironing it.

• 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.

1 Area of embroidery frame 2 Iron-on stabilizer (backing)

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Hooping the Fabric

Memo

Hooping the fabric in the large embroidery frame

Loosen the screw on the outer frame.

OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES

While stretching the fabric even more,

securely tighten the screw so that the fabric is taut.

1 Screw

Place the fabric with right side up on top of

the outer frame.

• 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 A, next insert the nearby one corner B, and then insert the opposite corner C. Then insert the opposite corner of non screw corner D.

• After stretching the fabric, lightly tapping it should produce a drum-like sound.

• Firmly clamp together the inner and outer frames so that their tops are even.

1 Outer frame 2 Inner frame 3 Right side of fabric 4 Top of inner and outer frames are even

• Using the included screwdriver (large), firmly tighten the screw.

1 Screwdriver (large)

• To correctly frame the fabric in the embroidery frame, we recommend using a flat surface.

First, align the inner and outer frames at the corner with the screw A. Then, while lightly pulling the fabric in the direction indicated by arrow B so that the fabric is taut, insert the inner frame at corner B. In the same way, lightly pull the fabric in the direction indicated by arrow C and insert corner C, and then lightly pull the fabric in the direction indicated by arrow D and insert corner D.

• Be sure that there are no wrinkles in the fabric after it is stretched in the embroidery frame.

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Hooping the compact frame and

attaching to the machine

Attach the embroidery frame holder e before using the compact frame.

Securely tighten the screw, and then check

that the fabric is taut.

• Using the included screwdriver (large), firmly tighten the screw.

Loosen the screw on the outer frame.

1 Screw

Place the fabric with right side up on top of

the outer frame.

1 Screw heads

• Be sure to place the outer frame so that the screw heads on the embroidery frame facing up.

1 Screwdriver (large)

Use both hands to grasp the frame hooped

with the item, and then attach it to embroidery frame holder e.

Insert the pins on embroidery frame holder

e into the holes on both sides of the compact frame to secure it.

Press the inner frame into the outer frame.

• Be sure that there are no wrinkles in the fabric after it is stretched in the embroidery frame.

1 Make sure that the pins on the embroidery frame

holder fit into the positioning slot and hole on the embroidery frame.

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OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES

Note

■ Removing the compact frame

While grasping the compact frame with both hands, lift up both springs with your fingers, and then pull off the compact frame toward you.

• Be careful not to pinch your fingers with the springs.

Using the embroidery sheet

In order to hoop the fabric so that the pattern will be embroidered in the correct position, use the guidelines on the embroidery sheet to accurately stretch the fabric in the frame.

Gently stretch the fabric, so that there are

no folds or wrinkles.

Press the inner frame into the outer frame.

Remove the embroidery sheet.

With a fabric marker, mark the area of the

fabric you want to embroider.

Place the embroidery sheet on the inner

frame. Align the guidelines on the embroidery sheet with the marks that you drew on the fabric.

1 Guidelines 2 Inner frame

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Large/small pieces of fabric

This section provides information on embroidering fabric that is either much larger or much smaller than the embroidery frame.

■ Embroidering large pieces of fabric or heavy clothing

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 hanging down from the embroidery frame may prevent the frame from moving properly and may result in a misaligned pattern.

• Use a clothespin or binder clip to fasten the excess fabric to the embroidery frame.

■ Embroidering small pieces of fabric

When embroidering pieces of fabric that are smaller than the embroidery frame, use spray fabric adhesive to attach the fabric to stabilizer (backing) hooped in the embroidery frame. With fabrics where you do not wish to use spray adhesive, baste the fabric to the stabilizer (backing).

■ Embroidering the corner of fabric

When embroidering the corner of a piece of fabric, use spray fabric adhesive to attach the corner of 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, baste the fabric to the stabilizer (backing).

1 Fabric 2 Stabilizer (backing)

■ 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, clamp both ends of the fabric, together with the stabilizer (backing), in the embroidery frame.

1 Fabric 2 Stabilizer (backing)

1 Ribbon 2 Stabilizer (backing)

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OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES

Embroidery Frame Position and Movement

The following provides information concerning the embroidery frame when operating the embroidery machine.

■ Embroidery frames that cannot be used for embroidering

As explained on page 42, the embroidery frame indicators at the top of the screen show the embroidery frames that can be used to embroider the currently selected pattern. Embroidery frames with an embroidering area smaller than the pattern cannot be used. In addition, the embroidery frame cannot be used if the embroidery is smaller than the embroidering area but is positioned so that it extends out of the embroidering area of the frame.

Embroidery frames with an embroidering area smaller than the pattern

Patterns that extend out of the embroidering area of the frame

■ 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 large embroidery frame is replaced with the small frame, the following will occur.

In either of these cases, a message appears on the embroidery machine, warning that the embroidery frame must be changed.

A message indicating that the embroidery frame be replaced may appear even if no embroidery frame is installed. The embroidery machine detects which embroidery frame is installed according to the position of the left arm of the embroidery frame holder. Therefore, the embroidery frame size is determined by the position of the left arm, even if the embroidery frame is not actually installed.

1 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.

• The embroidery machine is turned on.

The embroidery frame will move.

• The embroidering 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 editing screen and move the embroidering position.

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• The embroidery frame is replaced while the pattern editing screen or the 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.

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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 embroidering 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.

Touch , , , , , , and in

the embroidering settings screen.

Move the embroidery frame so that the needle drop point is at the center of the area where you wish to embroider. The red pointer light indicates the needle drop point when you set the “LED pointer” to “ON” in the settings screen. For details on the settings screen, refer to “Using the Settings Key” on page 142.

The pattern can also be dragged by selecting it directly in the screen with your finger or the touch pen.

→ The embroidery frame moves in the opposite

direction of the arrow.

→ The pattern in the pattern display area moves in the

same direction of the arrow.

1 Shows the vertical distance moved 2 Shows the horizontal distance moved

• 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

embroidering position).

Adjusting the angle

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 screen shown below appears.

Example: Original angle

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1 Rotates 1 degree to the right

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2 Rotates 10 degrees to the right

3 Rotates 90 degrees to the right

4 Rotates 90 degrees to the left

5 Rotates 10 degrees to the left

6 Rotates 1 degree to the left

7 Moves the pattern in the direction of the arrow on

the key.

8 Touch this key to close this screen. 9 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.

• 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 stretched when the embroidery frame is moving.

1 Shows the angle of the pattern after a key is

touched to change it.

• To return the pattern to its original angle, touch

If necessary, touch the arrow keys to adjust the position of the pattern.

For more details, refer to page 83.

If necessary, touch and then touch

to check the embroidering area.

For more details, refer to page 46.

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OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES

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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 embroidered with only one thread, go back through the stitching to a point where stitches have already been embroidered before continuing embroidering.

Touch and to go back through the

stitching to a point where stitches have

• If the thread sensor is turned off, the machine does not stop until embroidering is finished. Normally, the thread sensor should be turned on. Refer to “Specifying thread sensor” on page 147.

• Be careful when going back or forward through the stitching since the embroidery frame moves at the same time.

If the upper thread breaks

Re-thread the upper thread. (Refer to

page 48.)

Touch .

already been sewn.

1 Each touch of this key moves one stitch back

through the stitching.

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. The red pointer light indicates the needle drop point when you set the “LED pointer” to “ON” in the settings screen. For details on the settings screen, refer to “Using the Settings Key” on page 142.

If the needle bar is moved back too far through the

stitching, touch or to go forward through the stitching.

→ The stitch navigating screen appears.

1 Each touch of this key moves one stitch forward

through the stitching.

2 Each touch of this key moves ten stitches forward

through the stitching.

Touch .

→ The embroidering screen appears again.

Touch , and then press the

“Start/Stop” button to continue embroidering.

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If the bobbin thread breaks or

Note

runs out

■ If the bobbin thread ran out, replace the bobbin at this point in the procedure.

Touch , and then press the

thread trimming button.

→ The upper thread is trimmed.

• If the bobbin thread breaks or runs out, also trim the upper thread.

Remove the stitches embroidered only with

the upper thread.

Pull the trim end of the upper thread.

• If the stitches cannot be cleanly removed, trim the thread with scissors.

Replace the bobbin with a bobbin wound

with bobbin thread. (Refer to page 32.)

• 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 bagshaped piece of fabric, or if the hook cover cannot be opened, temporarily remove the embroidery frame. (Refer to page 58.) After replacing the bobbin, reattach the embroidery frame. (Refer to page 44.)

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

b of “If the

upper thread breaks” on page 85, and then continue embroidering.

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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.

■ To start embroidering from the

• Be careful when going back or forward through the stitching since the embroidery frame moves at the same time.

Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the

machine.

beginning

Touch .

• If necessary, change the fabric framed in the embroidery frame or trim and remove the stitches.

Touch .

1 Touch this key to return to the beginning of the

first color.

→ The embroidery frame moves to the starting

position.

→ The stitch navigating screen appears.

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■ To select the stitch from where

0 A

embroidering is to begin

Touch and to select a color in the

thread color sequence, and then touch ,

, , , , ,

select the stitch.

1 Each touch of this key moves ten stitches back

through the stitching.

2 Each touch of this key moves one stitch back

through the stitching.

3 Each touch of this key moves one stitch forward

through the stitching.

4 Each touch of this key moves ten stitches forward

through the stitching.

5 Touch this key once to return to the beginning of

the stitching for the color being embroidered. Afterward, each touch of this key returns to the beginning of embroidering for the previous thread color.

6 Each touch of this key moves one hundred

stitches back through the stitching.

7 Each touch of this key moves five hundred

stitches back through the stitching.

8 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.

9 Each touch of this key advances to the beginning

of embroidering the next thread color.

0 Each touch of this key moves five hundred

stitches forward through the stitching.

A Each touch of this key moves one hundred

stitches forward through the stitching.

B Touch this key to close this screen.

→ The needle bar moves to the embroidering position,

and then the embroidery frame moves and current needle position is indicated.

and to

After selecting the stitch from where

embroidering is to begin, touch .

→ The embroidering screen appears again.

Touch , and then press the

“Start/Stop” button to begin embroidering.

→ Embroidering begins from the specified point.

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OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES

Note

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.

• 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.

• If 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.

Touch .

• 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 .

→ A message appears, asking if you wish to continue

embroidering or start a new operation.

1 Touch to continue embroidering. 2 Touch to cancel embroidering and display the

pattern type selection screen to select a new pattern.

→ The embroidering screen displayed before the

machine was turned off appears.

Touch .

→ The stitch navigating screen appears.

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Touch two or three times to go back

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two or three stitches.

1 Each touch of this key moves one stitch back

through the stitching.

• Check that the red pointer light indicates the needle drop point where stitches have already been done.

Touch .

→ The embroidering screen appears again.

Touch , and then press the

“Start/Stop” button to continue embroidering.

• 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.

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OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES

Note

Adjusting the Thread Tension

The following procedure describes how to adjust the thread tension if the correct thread tension as described on page 57 was not used. After adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread, adjust the tension of the upper thread.

• 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.

Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread

Tie the included weight to the end of the

thread extending from the bobbin case.

• Different weights are used to adjust prewound bobbins and metal bobbins. Pre-wound bobbins: Only weight (L) Metal bobbins: Weight (L) and weight (S)

• If necessary, refer to “Disassembling and cleaning the tension unit” on page 167 for reassembling the tension unit.

As shown in the illustration, hold the

bobbin case against a smooth vertical surface.

• If the thread with the weight attached is slowly pulled out, the thread tension is correct.

Use the included standard screwdriver to

turn the tension-adjusting screw and adjust the thread tension.

1 Tension-adjusting screw 2 Tighter 3 Looser

After making the adjustments, try

embroidering to check the thread tension.

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Adjusting the tension of the

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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.

Turn the thread tension knob.

■ 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.

1 Right side 2 Wrong side

Follow the operations described below to adjust thread tension according to the situation.

• If the thread tension setting is made extremely weak, the machine may stop during embroidering. This is not the sign of a malfunction. Increase the thread tension slightly, and begin embroidering again.

1 Thread tension knob 2 Tighter 3 Looser 4 Mark

→ If the thread tension is not still correctly adjusted,

turn the upper thread guide pretension knob.

1 Upper thread guide pretension knob 2 Tighter 3 Looser

■ 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.

1 Right side 2 Wrong side

Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow to decrease the tension of the upper thread.

1 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 91.

• If you decrease the thread tension further than the red line, the tension knob may be disassembled.

• If necessary, refer to “Disassembling and cleaning the tension unit” on page 167 for reassembling the tension unit.

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■ 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.

1 Right side 2 Wrong side

Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow to increase the tension of the bobbin thread.

OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES

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Chapter 4

EMBROIDERING SETTINGS

This chapter contains descriptions on the various embroidering settings, which make operation easier.

Basting Embroidery ................................................. 96

Starting Position Settings......................................... 97

Embroidering linked characters ................................................97

Maximum Embroidering Speed Setting.................... 99

Embroidery Color Management............................. 100

Uninterrupted embroidering (monochrome -

using a single color) ................................................................100

Thread color sorting................................................................100

Thread Trimming Adjustment................................ 101

Using the automatic thread cutting function (End Color Trim) ......

Using the thread trimming function (Jump Stitch Trim) ..........101

■ Selecting the length of jump stitch not to trim.......................102

101

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Basting Embroidery

Note

Memo

Note

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.

Touch to select the basting setting.

• 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 and pattern may become misaligned, and the basting under the pattern may be difficult to remove after embroidering is complete.

Touch , and then display page 1 of

the settings screen.

Use and to specify the distance from

the pattern to the basting stitching.

• The higher the setting, the farther the basting is from the pattern.

• The setting remains selected even if the machine is turned off.

Touch to return to the embroidering

screen.

• When is pressed, the pattern is moved to the center. After selecting the basting setting, move the pattern to the desired position.

• To cancel the setting, touch .

→ Basting is added to the beginning of the

embroidering order.

Touch , and then press the

“Start/Stop” button to begin embroidering.

When embroidering is finished, remove the

basting stitching.

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EMBROIDERING SETTINGS

Starting Position Settings

The machine can set the start point from the 9 points of the pattern. Those are upper-left corner, uppercenter, upper-right corner, center-left, center-center, center-right, lower-left corner, lower-center and lower-right corner. These settings can be used to repeatedly embroider a pattern along a diagonal.

The starting position settings are specified from the embroidering settings screen.

When the embroidery machine is purchased, the starting position is set to the center of the pattern.

Touch .

Embroidering linked characters

Follow the procedure described below to embroider linked characters in a single row when the pattern extends beyond the embroidery frame.

Example: Linking “DEF” to the characters “ABC”

→ The starting position settings screen appears.

Touch the key for the desired starting

position setting.

→ The highlighted key shows the currently selected

setting.

Example

Select the character patterns for “ABC”.

In the embroidering screen, touch .

Touch .

This key is selected.

→ When a starting position is selected, the ending

position is automatically set to the same position.

→ The embroidery frame moves to the starting

position.

After selecting the desired settings, touch

→ The embroidering screen appears again.

→ The needle bar is positioned in the lower-left corner

of the pattern. The embroidery frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly.

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Note

• To cancel the starting point setting and return the starting point to the center of the

pattern, touch .

• Use to select a different starting point

for embroidering.

Touch to return to the embroidering

screen.

→ changes to while the starting point is set

in the lower-left corner of the pattern.

Touch .

→ The needle bar is positioned in the lower-left corner

of the pattern. The embroidery frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly.

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.

1 End of the embroidering

As in step a, select the character patterns

for “DEF”.

Touch .

Use to align the needle with the end

of embroidering for the previous pattern.

Touch , and then press the

“Start/Stop” button to begin embroidering the remaining character patterns.

In the embroidering screen, touch .

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