Singer Quantum XL-6000 Workbook

Workbook

QUANTUM XL-6000

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Quantum® XL-6000

Table of Contents

SEWING MACHINE SECTION of Quantum® XL-6000 0

Principal Parts of the Machine....……………………………………………. 1

Operation Keys..……………….………….………………………………………. 2

Pattern Category Screens...…….…………………………………………….. 3

Help Screens………………………….......…………………………………….… 4

Pictograms and Color-coded Screens……………………………………….. 5

Operation Pictograms……………………………………………………………. 6

Knee Lifter and Screen Brightness…..……………………………………… 7

Automatic Threading………………………………...…………………………. 8

Manual Threading……………....……………………………………………….. 9

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Wind-In-Place Bobbin System

Manual Bobbin Winding…....…………………………………………………… 12

Machine Thread Exchanger…………………………………….………….….. 13

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Tension, Odometer, Needles…………………………………………………… 15

Standard Machine Operation…..……………..………………………………. 16

Large and Small Decorative Patterns.…...…………………………………. 19

Built-in Lettering...……………………………………………………………….. 21

Memory in Regular Sewing Machine Mode.……………………………….. 22

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EMBROIDERY SECTION of Quantum

XL-6000 23

Categories of Built-in Embroideries...………………………………………. 24

Auto Thread Exchanger

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Endless Bobbin

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Pictograms on the Embroidery Screen..…………………………………… 28

Smart Cards..………………………………………………………………………. 29

Combination Embroidery..…………………………………………………….. 30

Multiple Hoop Embroidery.……………………………………………………. 40

Memory in Embroidery…………………………………………………………. 48

Continuous Hoop Attachment………....……………………………………... 49

Conversion Software……………………………………………………………… 51

**Thank you to Singer USA Education Department and Singer Sourcing for developing this Workbook**

Singer®, Quantum®, Wind-In-Place Bobbin System™, Auto Thread Exchanger™, and

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Endless Bobbin

are registered trademarks of The Singer Company Limited.

© 2004 Singer Sewing Company

Part # 640 5052550GE

Quantum® XL-6000

SEWING MACHINE SECTION

Quantum® XL-6000

Principal Parts of the Machine

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Operation Keys

When this key is pressed “stitching procedure” is shown on LCD
Screen

Used to save and recall patterns and letter strings

Used to change thread tension, stitch length, needle position and
zigzag width

Used to automatically thread sewing machine

Used to automatically wind a bobbin

Used to pause to take a break during embroidery sewing. The
machine may be turned off and the current status will be saved to be
used when returning to the machine and turning on the power.

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Pattern Category Screens

The Quantum® XL-6000 has a 256 color 3-D appearance LCD screen. All
commands are input with a light touch on the LCD Screen.

Do not press on the screen*.

The Utility Patterns are provided on four different screens.

Initial Screen First Utility Screen

Touch lightly on

screen

Touch the file folder pictograms to access the four “Utility” screens (green).

Touch the numbered arrows to access

the “Continuous Pattern” screens (rose).

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* If the Pictograms do not line up
directly under your finger please
refer to the 4-Point Adjustment
Procedure detailed on Page 25 of
your Instruction Book.

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Help Screens

The Help Screens give different types of guidance including Machine Usage,
Advice, and Sewing Methods. Each “guidance” category gives detailed
information and easy-to-understand graphics.

Turn the machine on and touch anywhere on the screen.

Stitching Procedure (Obtain information on “how to sew” methods)

Select STRAIGHT STITCH.

Touch advice key.

Touch the ‘forward page turning” pictogram, and it will advance to the next
screen. Touch the “backward page turning” pictogram, and it will return to
the previous screen.
To return to Utility Pattern screen, touch Return Arrow pictogram.

Use of sewing machine (Help in machine set up and for customizing
options) (Pink pictograms)

Example: Get information on how to perform “Manual Needle Threading”:

Touch advice key. Advice screen comes up.

Touch pictogram.

Touch Hand pictogram. This brings up screen showing
“Manual Needle Threading”.

To return to Utility Pattern screen, touch Return Arrow pictogram 3
times.

(Obtain sewing tips) (Yellow pictograms)

Tips

Example: For information about “Inadequate Thread Tension”:

Touch advice key. Advice screen comes up.

Touch pictogram.

Touch pictogram.

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Pictograms and Color-coded Screens

Now is the time to scroll through the vast assortment of Stitch Patterns available on the

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of the Pictograms which is all it takes to change groupings and select Stitch Patterns. All Stitch

XL-6000. The Stitch Selection Process of the Quantum® XL-6000 is a simple touch

Patterns are grouped by general function and are color coded for easy identification.

Utility Patterns are grouped on 4 screens and are color-coded green.

Continuous, Functional and Decorative Patterns are grouped on 10
screens and are color-coded rose.

Large [X-Y Feed] Decorative Patterns are grouped on 6 screens and
are color-coded orange. Note: To access the Large Decorative

Patterns first touch the Pictogram.

Small Decorative Patterns are grouped on 4 screens and are color­coded purple.

Alphabet and Numeric Screens are grouped by fonts on 25 screens
and are color-coded blue.

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Operation Pictograms

Used to vertically invert - turn over - a pattern

Used to mirror image a pattern

Used to select straight stitch and to return quickly to “Utility
Stitch Pattern” screen (green)

Used to activate “Large Decorative Pattern” screen (orange]
and leads to Small Decorative Patterns and Alphabets

Pattern Elongation - Change visible on screen

Pattern Positioning

Enlarge Size Pictogram

Regular Size Pictogram

Reduce Size Pictogram

Used for sewing with Twin Needle

Used to activate Two-Color Sewing

Used to make single pattern designs sew continuously

Used to clear patterns stored in memory

Used to scroll and check patterns stored in memory

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Quantum® XL-6000

Knee Lift and Screen Brightness

Knee Lift

The Knee Lift attachment fits
into the slot, located at the front
of the machine just below the
LCD screen. It is used to raise
and lower the presser foot, when
the presser foot is down.

Darker

Lighter

LCD Screen Brightness / Contrast
Adjustment

 Fit the smallest part of the

screwdriver into the
brightness adjustment
hole.

 To increase the screen

brightness (make lighter)
turn the screwdriver
clockwise.

 To decrease the screen

brightness (make darker)
turn the screwdriver
counter clockwise.

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Automatic Threading

Automatic Threading in Regular Sewing Machine Mode:

1. Place the spool of thread and Spool Cap onto the spool pin.

Horizontal Spool Pin

2. Use both hands to pull the thread into the primary thread guide.

Note: This thread guide is only used with the horizontal spool pin.

With the Auto Thread Exchanger™ you must use the guides
specifically designed for use with the Exchanger.

Align mark on
handwheel with
mark on machine.

3. Hold the thread in your right hand and thread the top of the machine along

the groove. Pull it in the direction of the arrow and cut it with the thread
cutter blade A.

4. Lower the presser foot lifter.

5. Touch the “thread” key.

It is strongly

recommended that

you use name brand

high quality thread
with the Quantum

XL-6000. High

quality thread

performs better and

does not leave as

much lint and debris

in the threading and

6. Touch the needle pictogram

sewing mechanisms.

7. Touch to return to active screen.

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Manual Threading

1. Remove thread from thread path.

2. Align mark on handwheel with mark on machine.

3. Raise presser foot lifter.

4. Open faceplate cover.

5. Place thread and spool cap onto spool pin.

6. Draw thread toward you with both hands.

Align mark on
handwheel with
mark on machine.

7. Hold end of thread and guide it through the thread path as shown.

8. Thread needle using automatic needle threading mechanism.

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Wind-in-Place Bobbin System™

The Wind-in-Place Bobbin System™ feature is for
regular sewing mode only, as it winds the bobbin from
the top spool directly to the bobbin. The Endless
Bobbin™ feature is for Embroidery Sewing.

1. Remove the bobbin cover.

2. Load an empty special bobbin and replace the cover.

Align mark on
handwheel with
mark on machine.

Be sure to use the
special bobbin
shown. The machine
cannot perform the
automatic bobbin
winding without this
special bobbin.

3. Place the Standard “A” foot on the machine.

4. Thread the machine for regular sewing.

5. Press the “bobbin” key.

6. Select the amount of thread to be wound

on the bobbin.

7. Move the drop feed lever to the right to lower the feed dogs.

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Wind-in-Place Bobbin System™

8. Hold the thread taut and pass it under the presser foot. Lower the presser

foot and pull the thread into the Thread End Retaining Spring.

9. Press the bobbin-winding pictogram on

10. When the bobbin is filled, the thread will be automatically cut. Remove

11. Return the dropped feed dog lever to the left to raise the feed dogs.

Thread End Retaining Spring

the LCD screen.

Note: If you want to temporarily

stop winding the bobbin before

automatic completion, press the

start/stop button.

the remaining thread from the Thread End Retaining Spring.

Note: Be aware that the appearance

of the thread on a bobbin wound with

the Wind-in-Place Bobbin System
feature will not appear the same as
with Manual Bobbin winding. The

loose appearance is natural and will

cause no sewing problems.

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Manual Bobbin Winding

1. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin and place the spool cap securely

in place.

2. Draw the thread into the primary thread guide as shown on Page 8.

3. Pass the thread over the top

of the thread guide.

4. Open the cover of bobbin winding

shaft hole. Shaft is stored in
accessory box. Place the bobbin on
the shaft and fit it into the hole.

5. Pass the thread through

the hole in the bobbin.

6. Push the bobbin against the

bobbin winding regulator.

7. Start the machine and wind the bobbin.

8. When the bobbin is full, push the bobbin back to the left. Remove it from

the shaft and cut the thread.

Note: Although the manual

bobbin winding system uses
Standard 15 Class Bobbins, it is
suggested that you use genuine

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bobbins may be a different size

and weight. Additionally, Singer

branded bobbins. Generic

does not endorse the use of

pre-wound bobbins.

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Auto Thread Exchanger™ in Regular Sewing Mode

The Auto Thread Exchanger™ is a
Singer® Exclusive Feature that
may be used semi-automatically
on the Sewing Machine side and
fully automatically on the
Embroidery Side of the Quantum
XL-6000. The Auto Thread
Exchanger™ is a true time saving
feature and is easy to use once
the procedure for threading and
operation is learned. Use this
time to learn the correct
operation.

1. Install Auto Thread Exchanger™….

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Installation of the Auto Thread Exchanger™ is self-evident. Holding the exchanger at a slight
angle with the lever pressed; slide the projections into the grooves on the back of the machine.

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2. Install Thread Spools and Caps….

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Proper installation of the thread
spools and spool caps is vital to
the Auto Thread Exchanger
operation. Refer to the drawings
at the left for proper direction
to lead the thread from the
spool and proper thread spools
to use with the selected thread.
Please note that when using the
small cross-wound spools
sometimes the final 10% of the
thread will not reel off
smoothly. In this case, use the
Auxiliary Spool Pin to use up
the remaining thread.

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Auto Thread Exchanger™ in Regular Sewing Mode

3. Stage Left Thread through Mast and through Exchanger Thread Guide A…

Thread the

mast as

illustrated

This Specific

Thread Guide

must be used.
Failure to use

will cause

failure when

rewinding.

4. Stage Thread into Automatic Threading Mechanism

This step is vital to the success of the Auto
Thread Exchanger
tightly in your right hand as shown and
guide the thread with your left hand. Be

Spool A

sure you pull the thread into the holding
pinch plate of the threading mechanism
before cutting the thread
actually feel a light “snap” and may hear
a slight “click” when the thread is
properly engaged in the Threading Pinch
Plate.

4. Automatically Thread Left Spool A and Stage Right Spool B…

Touch Automatic Threading Key

Touch Automatic Threading Pictogram to
thread Left Spool A

Spool B

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. Hold the thread

. You will

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Stage Right Spool B through Mast Guide and into
Automatic Threading Mechanism holding pinch plate

Upon completion of sewing with Left Thread
A, touch pictogram to rewind left spool

Thread right
thread B

Rewind right
thread B

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Tension, Odometer, Needles

How to adjust thread tension (manually):

The sewing machine has an automatic computer controlled thread metering
system that calculates and delivers the precise amount of thread for each
needle penetration to create the optimum appearance of each stitch. An
override control is available to allow for individual modification for specialized
effects.

To change thread tension for special-purpose stitching style, follow
procedure described below:

Tension shows automatically on the 4 Utility Screens. For all other screens,
tension will be shown on a “pop-up” screen accessed by pressing key.

To increase tension, touch the + pictogram. To decrease tension, touch the

Stitch Count Odometer:

Stitch Count Odometer:

Your sewing machine has an Odometer that keeps track of how many stitches
you have sewn in both Regular Sewing Mode and Embroidery Mode. A count
of 1 is equal to 100,000 stitches. It is a good idea to change needles every
200,000 stitches. Clean your machine every 500,000 stitches. Have your
sewing machine and embroidery unit professionally cleaned and serviced every
3,000,000 stitches.

ictogram. Tension increases and decreases in 8 steps.

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To access Odometer: touch key, then pictogram, then
pictogram.

Sewing Machine Needles:

SINGER® has developed a new style needle for use in the Quantum® XL-6000
and other top quality sewing machines. These chromium needles are available
in Universal/Round Point Style 2000 and Ball Point Style 2001 in sizes 11/80,
14/90 and 16/100.

Marketed under the Name of “Platinum”, the needles have special features
including an eye specially suited for the Quantum® XL-6000 Automatic
Threading System. They also deliver exceptional performance for regular
sewing and embroidery sewing. Additionally, the needles are chromium plated
the same as Industrial Needles and will last substantially longer than normal
household needles.
The Style 2000 and 2001 Chromium Needles will improve sewing in all
Household Sewing Machines and Overlock Machines designed to use 15x1RS,
HAx1and 130/705H Household Needles.

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Standard Machine Operations

Utility Stitches

Turn the machine on and touch anywhere on the “Welcome Screen” to begin.
Note: The sewing speed of the Quantum® XL-6000 is 850 stitches per minute
for straight stitch regular sewing.

Exercise #1 – Basting (5, 10, 15 and 20mm)

1. Select the basting stitch in Folder 1, Row 2, Stitch 6.

2. The default setting for the basting stitch length is 10mm; sew the basting

stitch lengthwise down the center of the fabric.

3. Change the basting stitch length to 5mm; sew down the left side of the

fabric.

4. Change basting stitch length to 20mm; sew along the right side of the

fabric.

The basting stitch aids in securing fabrics in place for various techniques such
as blind hemming, zipper insertion, and quilting. Use it also to gather ruffles
or ease sleeve caps. It removes from the fabric easily.

Exercise #2 – Patented Quilting Stitch

Every quilter needs the Patented Quilting Stitch because this stitch looks just
like “hand-sewn” quilting.

1. Select the Patented Quilting Stitch (Folder 3, Row 2, Stitch 3).

2. Place contrasting thread in the bobbin and thread to color-blend with

fabric in the needle. Monofilament nylon thread may be used as an
alternative. However, be aware that nylon thread may present problems
when ironing your completed project.

3. Change stitch length to 3mm. Stitch length available: 2.0, 2.3, 2.5, 3.0,

3.5 and 4.0mm.

4. Sew, with no need to trim between stitches.

Note: Depending upon the fabric and thread combination, it may be necessary
to increase the tension setting to make the stitch more prominent looking.
Experiment to achieve desired results.

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Quantum® XL-6000

Standard Machine Operations

Buttonholes (18 built-in buttonholes)

Exercise #1 – Large Buttonhole

1. Select Folder 2, Row 1, Buttonhole 3.

2. Place thread in needle and bobbin.

3. Attach buttonhole foot “E” onto machine.

4. Fold the woven fabric in half, cross-wise, placing interfacing between

layers.

5. Place fabric between foot and underplate.

6. Place button in buttonhole foot, pushing slide to set buttonhole length;

remove button.

7. Lower buttonhole lever and sew.

8. Machine will stop when buttonhole is complete; use thread cutter button

to finish.

Note: To create a Purl Stitch buttonhole simply press the pictogram.
Needle thread and bobbin thread interlace with each other on right side of fabric
to create a finished appearance that resembles a hand-sewn buttonhole.

Exercise #2 – Stretch Buttonhole

Repeat the same procedure as in Exercise 1, except:
Select the Stretch Buttonhole in Screen 3, Row 1, Buttonhole 5.

Fold the knit fabric in half, cross-wise, placing interfacing between layers of
fabric.

* The Quantum® XL-6000 has 18 built-in buttonhole styles!

Note: Simply decreasing the stitch length can change the density of the zigzag
stitches on any buttonhole. This will create a satin-looking buttonhole.

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Standard Machine Operations

Continuous Pattern Sewing

Exercise #1 – Pin Stitch

1. Fabric preparation:

Apply a heart-shaped piece of fabric onto a 4” x 4” piece of background
fabric using fusible web or fabric spray adhesive.

2. Select PIN-STITCH - Continuous Patterns (rose-colored) screen -

Folder 1, Row 2, Stitch 1.

3. Touch “3-size” pictogram until the smallest size is highlighted.

4. Sew around Heart.

• This is an easy way to create a “hand-sewn look” to an
appliqué, and is very popular with quilters and crafters.

Exercise #2 – Cross Stitch Patterns

1. Replace standard presser foot with Decorative stitch foot (T).

2. Select Cross Stitch design - Continuous Patterns (rose) screen –

Folder 10, Stitch 3. Press to vertically invert pattern.

3. Sew the Cross Stitch design on the left side of the fabric.

4. Select Cross Stitch design - Continuous Patterns (rose) screen –

Folder 5, Stitch 5.

5. Place the left edge of the “T” foot along the edge of the first row of stitches

already sewn. Sew the next row.

6. Select Cross Stitch design - Continuous Patterns (rose) screen –

Folder 10, Stitch 3.

7. Sew the Cross Stitch design on the opposite side of the center stitches.

Use various combinations of the beautiful Cross Stitch designs together,
and create magnificent borders on garments, table linens, pillowcases,
and more.

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Large and Small Decorative Patterns

Large Decorative Patterns

Exercise #1 – Balance A Pattern

1. Place the Decorative stitch foot (T) on the machine.

2. It is recommended that a test sample of a chosen pattern be sewn using

the same fabric, interfacing and thread before sewing on the finished
project. Note: Interfacing is very important when sewing decorative

patterns, especially the large patterns.

3. The Balancing Pictogram is the “STAR”, located in the upper right corner

of the LCD screen.

4. Touch the “STAR” Pictogram.

5. Begin to sew a complete trial pattern.

6. The star should line up evenly.

7. If adjustment needs to be made, select the height or the width with

either the minus or the plus.

Exercise #2 – New 25mm Border Stitches

Several additional new 25mm border stitches are built into the Quantum
XL-6000.

1. Touch the ABC Pictogram, located in the lower right corner of the LCD

screen – Large Decorative Patterns (orange) screen.

2. Select Folder 4, Row 2, Stitch 4 (Daisy).

3. Touch the Continuous Key.

4. Sew down the left side of the fabric lengthwise.

5. Touch the “Trash Can” Pictogram to clear the design.

6. Select Folder 4, Row 2, Stitch 5.

7. Select Folder 4, Row 2, Stitch 5 again; press the Turn-over Pictogram.

8. Touch the Continuous Pictogram.

9. Sew down the right side of the fabric.

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Large and Small Decorative Patterns

Small Decorative Stitches

Select Folder 7 – (Purple screen)

Exercise #1 – How To Elongate A Stitch

1. Touch and hold the Trash Can Pictogram, to delete all patterns from the

screen.

2. Touch the ABC Pictogram in the lower right of the LCD screen.

3. Select the Crescent Stitch, Folder 7, Row 1, Stitch 1.

4. Select the Crescent Stitch again.

5. Touch the 1X Pictogram until it reads “2X”.

6. Touch the Crescent Stitch, and then touch 1X Pictogram until it reads

“3X”.

7. Touch the Crescent Stitch, and then touch 1X icon until it reads “4X”.

8. Touch the Crescent Stitch, and then touch 1X icon until it reads “5X”.

9. Touch the Crescent Stitch, and then touch 1X icon until it reads 10X.

10. Sew lengthwise along the fabric.

*Design is elongated without losing density.

Helpful Note: The density may be fine tuned with use of the Length Control.
Length Control and Thread Tension are available on a “pop-up” screen accessed
by touching the Key.

It is mathematically possible to modify each stitch pattern in Folder 7 a total of
120 different ways, including making every other pattern an alternating color.
For two color sewin
and in the bobbin, select the desired pattern, modify it as desired, touch the 2­color sewing pictogram and sew. Have fun!

, thread the machine with alternate color threads on the top

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Built-in Lettering

There are five styles of built-in alphabet.

Turn machine on, and touch anywhere on the screen.

Touch pictogram to access alphabet screens.
(Pictogram is located in the lower right hand corner of the LCD screen).

Exercise #1 – How To Use The Built-In Block Alphabet

1. Touch ABC Arrow Pictogram in the upper left hand corner of the screen.

2. To view the five alphabets – repeat touching the ABC Arrow Pictogram

until the blue folders are accessed. Select the Block Alphabet.

3. The folder pictograms in the alphabet screen will show:

Upper case

4. Program the word SINGER.

5. At this point if everything is to your liking, you may start sewing.

6. To delete the last letter entered, touch the Trash Can.

Use “Eyeglass” pictograms to move the vertical orange
cursor in the top screen.

* To delete a letter in the middle of text or a word.

Place the cursor to the right of the letter to be deleted.
Touch the Trash Can.

* To insert a letter in the middle of text.

Place the cursor between the letters, where the letter is to be inserted.

Letters

Lower case

Letters

Numbers

Punctuations

Foreign

Upper case

Foreign

Lower case

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Memory

MEMORY IN STANDARD SEWING MACHINE

There are 20 Memory Folders available within the machine when in the
standard sewing mode. Each one of the folders holds up to 120 entries.

To save a stitch sequence:

1. Touch the Operation Key.

2. Touch the folder where the stitch sequence is to be stored.

3. Touch the Pictogram. Wait until the memorizing is complete.

4. Touch the Pictogram to return to previous screen.

To retrieve a stitch sequence:

1. Turn machine on and touch Welcome Screen.

2. Touch the Pictogram.

3. Touch the Operation Key.

4. Touch the folder in which the stitch sequence was saved.

5. Touch the Pictogram.

6. Touch OK.

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EMBROIDERY SECTION

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Categories of Built-in Embroideries

1) 3 Extra-Large Floral Arrangement Designs

(Folder 1, 2, & 3) (Green screen)

2) 2 Large Floral Border Designs with Matching Corners [Total

4 Designs]
(Folder 10) (Green screen)

3) 6 Long Floral Borders

(Folder 11) (Green screen)
(Folders 1, 2, & 3) (Green screen)

4) 35 Various Large Individual Floral Designs

(Folders 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9) (Green screen)

5) 6 Floral Corners Borders matching screen 11 Borders

(Folder 12) (Green screen)

6) 43 Small Individual Floral Designs

(Folders 13, 14, 15, 16, & 17) (Green screen)

7) Extra Large Monograms

2 Sizes in 2 Fonts & 16 Floral Designs (Pink screen)
(Same as Memory Card #VI)

8) Traditional Monograms

2 Sizes in 2 or 3 letters & 15 Frames (Pink screen)
(Same as Memory Card #12)

9) Block Lettering [size in 1 degree increments 7 ~ 60mm]

(Blue screen)

10) Script Lettering [size in 1 degree increments 7 ~ 60mm]

(Blue screen)

11) Euro-style Lettering [sizes15-20-30-40-50mm] (Blue screen)

12) Grids (help in placement) (Orange screen)

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Note: Grids are

actually stitch data

so delete them

before sewing your

design.

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Auto Thread Exchanger™

When the sewing machine is set up in the
automatic rewind mode, the Auto Thread

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Exchanger
Color 1 upon completion of stitching.

Color 2, already set up on the Auto Thread
Exchanger™, will automatically thread
itself and begin stitching.

While Color 2 is stitching, Color 3 may now be set up on the
Auto Thread Exchanger™, where Color 1 was.

Color 2 will automatically rewind when stitching has completed,
and automatically thread Color 3.

While Color 3 is stitching, Color 4 can be set up in the place
where Color 2 was.

This procedure can be used for the entire embroidery design

Automatic threading of the machine during embroidery.

See pages 13 and 14 for threading and basic semi-automatic operation of the
Auto Thread Exchanger.

automatically rewinds the

At the time of threading both

spools or before sewing is

complete with first color “A”,

to achieve Fully Automatic

Thread Exchange, you must

touch

pictogram.

Hint: Highlight the button on the same side as the next thread color to be sewn.

After machine has exchanged Spool “A”

for Spool “B” and has started to sew,

remove used Spool A and replace it with

next color (step).

Stage thread and touch

pictogram for Auto Thread Exchanger

H5-

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If you wish to manually
perform threading or operate
the Auto Thread Exchanger

semi-automatically,

touch

pictogram.

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Endless Bobbin™

Automatic rewinding of bobbin during embroidery:

How the Endless Bobbin™ Works

*When the bobbin has run out of thread while machine is engaged in
sewing an embroidery pattern, the machine will reposition the
embroidery frame and will start the Endless Automatic Bobbin
Winding Sequence.

*After completion of automatic bobbin winding, the machine will
automatically re-start sewing the embroidery pattern.

* Be sure to use bobbin illustrated. If the special bobbin is
not used, machine cannot perform Endless Bobbin
function.
* Use Bobbin Fill Thread of 60 ~ 100 weight. Heavier weight
thread will not wind correctly.

How to set up for Endless Bobbin™ Winding:

1. Install an empty bobbin and close the

bobbin case cover. Be sure to use the
special bobbins provided for this
operation, not the standard 15 class
bobbin.

2. Touch the Operation Key.

3. Select the amount of thread to be wound

on the bobbin.

4. Open the cover of the Endless Bobbin™

compartment and open the thread
retaining plate cover.

5. Place the spool of bobbin fill thread onto the spool pin.

Thread retaining plate cover - A

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winding

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6. Thread the first thread guide.

7. Install the Bobbin Winder Threading guide.

8. Follow the Threading Track around

all the turns and thread points [1]
though [5]. At numbered positions

1 ~ 3, lightly pull thread to assure
it slips into position. At Position
4, pull thread slightly harder to
assure thread passes under final
spring.

9. Cut thread at the cutter blade 5, by

drawing the thread toward you.

10. Remove the Threading Guide and close thread retaining cover plate.

11. Touch Pictogram located directly above Bobbin Winding Operation

Key on LCD Screen. To stop for any reason, touch the
start/stop button, which is yellow while in winding mode.

12. Upon completion of winding of bobbin, bobbin thread is automatically cut.

You can now start embroidery with no additional preparation. When
bobbin thread runs out during embroidery, the bobbin will re-thread itself.

It is important that you keep the Endless Bobbin™ area clean of lint and thread scraps.
Lint and short cut pieces of thread can be drawn into the Endless Bobbin™ threading
path and become lodged under the Pinch Plate Spring Finger that threads the bobbin.
In the event that the Endless Bobbin™ malfunctions, check the threading path and if
necessar

clean out thread and debris from under the Pinch Plate Spring.

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Pictograms on the Embroidery Screen

Used to activate the Layout Screen, or return to Layout Screen.

Used to Combine patterns in a Single or Multiple Hooping.

Used to move the embroidery carriage to check sewing area.

Used to add a Layout Grid that aids in design placement.

Used to delete an individual pattern or letter. Clears all entered designs
or letters when pictogram is touched for 5 seconds or longer.

Used to review design elements, which display across the top of the
screen. Also used to select a particular design element to be edited.

Used to set letter orientation to read across (as normal), or vertically
with letters aligned one above the other.

Used to activate “Kern Function” to decrease interval between Kern
Combinations of letters such as A F J L P T V W Y.

Used to change letter size.

Used to divide letters into groups such as next line of text.

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Used to set orientation of lettering from reading and sewing Portrait or
Landscape within the hoop.

Used to finish entering design elements and editing, and preparing to
sew.

Used to access the Move Carriage function and Correction Function.
Correction Function is used for backing up/advancing stitches.

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SmartMedia Cards

The Quantum® XL-6000 uses SmartMedia Cards to store
embroidery designs. A large selection of Cards is available.

Open the card cover.
Hold the embroidery card with its
notched edge to the lower left.
Insert the card.

Touch Pictogram.

Designs and patterns stored on the embroidery cards will appear on the LCD
screen.

The contents of the card can be viewed by touching the
Pictograms.

Be sure to close the door or the
embroidery card will not work.

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Combination Embroidery

Combination Embroidery is used for arranging design elements to be sewn
within a single hooping. The sewing field size of the hoop area in Combination
Embroidery is 140mm x 240mm (approximately 5.5 x 9.5 inches).

Machine Set Up:

1. Turn machine off.

2. Remove bed from standard machine.

3. Install the embroidery unit.

4. Slide lever (at the front of embroidery unit)

to the right, until it “clicks”.

5. Remove Standard presser foot and shank.

6. Attach the “J” Embroidery foot.

7. Turn machine on.

8. Touch anywhere on the Welcome Screen.

9. Touch OK to position the hoop.

Built-in Embroidery Designs:

The Quantum® XL-6000 has 99 built-in floral
designs. These are stored in numbered folders
and displayed on the machine screen.

1. Folder #1 that automatically opens shows a very large Floral Arrangement.

Touch Folder #2, then Folder #3. To continue viewing the built-in
designs, touch the #4 Arrow Pictogram in the upper right area of screen.

2. Continue moving through the design patterns by touching the numbered

folders, up to Folder #17. To select a design from Folders #1 through #10,
touch the small “button”, located within the box of the selected design. To
select a design from Folders #13 through #17, touch the design itself on
screen.

CREATING A DESIGN LAYOUT

1. Touch either Arrow Key (located in upper left/right areas of screen) to

move to Folder #14.

2. Touch the Flower in Row 1, Pattern 1.

3. The design appears on the top of the screen. To enter the design and

access the Editing screen, touch the Pictogram.

4. The Editing functions are now displayed on screen:

Hoop Icon, Position/Zoom/Rotate, Design Sizing, Letter Sizing, and Mirror Image

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IMPORTANT: The footprint of
the Quantum
Embroidery Unit installed is quite
large. To avoid hoop-positioning
problems it is very important that
Embroidery Sewing is done on a
firm, flat table, large enough to
support the entire unit. The work
area must be free of any
obstructions allowing the hoop to
move freely.
The Embroidery Unit must be at
the same height or even slightly
higher than the portion of the
Quantum
located to the left of the needle.

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5. The Hoop Pictogram allows the choice of Hoop Size

(large, medium or small), Multi-Hoop or Continuous
Hoop. Touching this Pictogram automatically selects
the default large hoop size.

6. Return to the Edit screen by touching the Pictogram.

7. Touch

8. The 8 Directional Arrows can be used to move the design position, a touch

at a time.

Note: The design may be quickly moved to the extreme distance

from center, by touching the Pictogram (located just below the

down-arrow key), and then touching the desired direction arrow.

The Pictogram will return the design to the center.

9. Move the design down, just below the center area of the screen.

10. To rotate the design, touch the Rotate Pictogram.

11. Designs can be rotated in increments of 100

degrees, 10 degrees and/or 1 degree.
Rotate the design 12 degrees.
(touch: 10 + 2 x 1 degrees),

then touch the Pictogram.

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12. Return to the Edit screen with the Pictogram.

13. Touch the Pictogram (center pictogram in Edit column).

14. This screen allows the size of the design to increase

up to 120%, or decrease to 90%, by touching a
specific % Pictogram on screen.

15. Touch the 110% Pictogram.

Note: The change can be viewed on screen.
By touching the minus (-) or plus (+), the design size
can be changed in increments of 1%.
Increase the design size to read 114%.

16. Touch the Pictogram to return to the Edit screen.

17. Touch

18. To try the Zoom function, Touch the Zoom Pictogram.

Touch the x2, and then touch the design on screen to zoom in on a
selected area. Note that in the Zoom Function Mode the stitches are
converted to “Needle Penetration Dots.” This is highly useful when joining
sections or blocks of designs. Return to the regular-size screen by
pressing the x1.

19. Touch the Pictogram to return to Edit screen.

Pictogram.

COMBINING DESIGN WITH LETTERING

1. Touch the Pictogram to introduce a new design to the layout.

2. Touch either Arrow Pictogram, located in upper left/right areas of the

screen. Continue touching the arrow pictogram until the Block Alphabet
is on the screen (blue screen).

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3. Spell out by touching the word ‘Singer’ (one letter at a time) using upper

and lower case letters.

4. Touch the Pictogram to Enter.

EDITING LETTERING

1. Touch the Letter-sizing Pictogram in the Editing column.

Note: Text can be easily increased or
decreased in size by increments of 5mm.
When using the minus ( - ) or plus ( + )
pictogram (located on upper screen,
(above sizing pictograms), text size can
be changed in increments of 1mm from
7mm ~ 60mm.

2. The Pictogram (below the size pictograms) spaces letters

closer together or farther apart. Press the minus (-) pictogram two times.
Note how the letters change position on screen.

3. Increase the size of the letters to 32mm.

4. Touch the Grid Pictogram. The Grid is specially helpful when

positioning several lines of text.

5. Return to the Edit screen with the Pictogram.

6. Touch the

7. Move the word ‘Singer’ to the upper area of the screen, above the flower.

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8. Return to Edit screen with the Pictogram.

9. Touch the Pictogram to introduce a new design element.

10. Touch the Pictogram, located to the left of the Smart Card

Pictogram.

This will put a “break” between the word “Singer” and the next line
of text to be entered, in order that they may be edited as 2 separate
groups of stitches.

11. Touch the Letter Pictograms on screen to spell out “Quantum”.

12. Touch the Pictogram to Enter.

13. The word is highlighted, so it may now be edited. Touch the Letter-

sizing Pictogram and change the size to 20 mm.

14. Touch the ‘minus’ Pictogram (just below the size Pictograms)

2 times, to bring the letters closer together.

15. Touch the Pictogram to go back to the Edit screen.

16. Touch the

the flower.

17. Touch the Pictogram to return to Edit screen.

18. Touch to enter a new design element.

19. Touch the Pictogram, located to the left of the Smart Card icon.

This will put a “break” between the word “Quantum” and the next
line of text to be entered, in order that they may be edited as 2
separated groups of stitches.

20. Now touch the Letter Pictograms on screen to spell out “XL-6000”.

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Pictogram to move letters into place, just below

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21. Touch the Pictogram to Enter.

22. The word is highlighted, so it may now be edited. Touch the Letter-sizing

Pictogram and change the size to 18mm.

23. Touch the ‘minus’ Pictogram (just below the size

pictograms) 2 times, to bring the letters closer together.

24. Touch the Pictogram to go back to the Edit screen.

25. Touch the

just below the word “Quantum”.

26. Touch Pictogram to return to Edit screen.

Pictogram; then position “XL-6000” into place,

DELETING, ADDING and/or EDITING SELECTED DESIGN

Once they are selected, the design elements display across the top area of the
screen. There are 2 “eyeglasses” Pictograms, located near the bottom of the
screen: one with a left-arrow and one with a right-arrow. The “eyeglass”
Pictograms are used to move the orange-colored vertical cursor back and forth
through the display area on screen. The cursor is placed (in the upper screen
area) just to the right of the particular design element that is to be edited,
added or deleted.

1. To Delete a design element, place the cursor just to the right of the

element to be deleted. Then, touch the pictogram to delete the

design.

2. To Add a design element, place the cursor in the place where the

design is to be introduced. Touch the Pictogram, and then select a

new design. It will automatically be placed in the designated area.

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3. To Edit a design element, place the cursor to the immediate right of the

design to be edited, as it appears in the display area of the upper screen.
This designated element will now be highlighted within the “hoop” area on
screen. Make desired changes and then touch the Pictogram to
return to the previous screen.

Note: This function can be used to select a given design to sew next.

MOVING THROUGH A DESIGN

This function may be used to restart embroidery from a position at which
thread has broken, or to move through a design to a selected area.

1. Stop the machine. Raise the needle and lift the presser foot.

2. Touch the Pictogram.

3. Should thread breakage occur, it is possible to move the needle and re-

stitch the area.

4. To change the needle position, touch located to the left and right

of the Pictogram. Each touch of the minus (-) Pictogram
will back up the needle position, in increments of 10 stitches. The plus (+)
is fixed and will always move the needle forward one (1) stitch at a time.

Note: The 10-stitch increment is a default setting, but can be
changed as desired, in the Options Screens (see instruction manual).

5. To select a portion of the design to sew:

• Touch the Pictogram. Move forward or backward
through the entire design element by percentage. To move forward
through the design, touch the (+) Pictogram. To move backward
through the design, touch the (-). The ratio of %-of-stitches is with
respect to the total number of stitches in the pattern.

• To return the needle position to the beginning of the current

design, touch the Pictogram.

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• Touch , to return to the previous screen.

• Lower the Embroidery foot and resume sewing.

PREPARING TO SEW THE COMBINATION DESIGN

1. Place the fabric in the embroidery hoop, and then place the hoop onto the

embroidery unit.

2. Touch the Pictogram, to finish combining designs and prepare to

sew.

3. To view the entire design layout, touch the Pictogram.

4. To review the order of the color changes, touch the Pictogram.

5. Thread the left spool pin of the Auto Thread Exchanger™ with color #1

[light yellow], making sure the spool turns in a “clockwise” direction.

Touch the Key for Automatic Threading of the needle.

6. “Stage” the right spool pin of the Auto Thread Exchanger™ with color #2

[gold].

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7. Touch the Pictogram, to engage the Auto Thread Exchanger

.

8. After color #1 is finished, the Auto Thread Exchanger

™

will rewind color

#1, automatically thread color #2 and begin to sew.

9. While color #2 is sewing, remove color #1 and replace it with color #3

[green]. Stage the green thread.

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10. Touch the Pictogram, to engage the Auto Thread Exchanger

.

11. After color #2 is finished, the Auto Thread Exchanger™ will rewind color

#2, automatically thread color #3 and begin to sew.

Note: Continue changing thread colors for each segment of the design and
touching the Spool Direction Pictograms until the pattern is completed.

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12. While color #3 is sewing the last part of the flower, stage the Auto Thread

Exchanger with color #4 [red] for the text.

13. Touch

14. Touch Pictogram – touch start button to sew the text from the design

layout in red.

then touch .

POSTPONE SEWING/POWER OFF FUNCTION

This function is used to temporarily save your layout and sewing in the exact
position it was in before activating the Postpone Function.

Before turning power off:

1. Touch the key in the lower right corner.

2. Touch the OK key.

3. Do not turn off power to machine while design is being saved.

4. When machine is finished saving the design, touch OK.

To retrieve the design after the machine has been turned off longer than 10-15
minutes:

1. Turn machine on.

2. Touch LCD screen.

3. Touch OK Pictogram to position the hoop.

4. When design appears on screen, touch the OK Pictogram.

5. Do not to turn off the machine while it is retrieving stitch data.

6. The design now appears on screen, ready to start sewing in the exact

position you were in before activating the Postpone Function.

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To Achieve Best Embroidery Sewing Results:

Fabric, Thread and needle:

o Most fabrics require interfacing for embroidery. Failure to use interfacing

can result in steps of the design not aligning with other steps. Use lighter
weight stabilizer for less dense designs and heavier cut-away stabilizers for
designs which are denser.

o The built-in designs and the designs on the Quantum® XL-6000

Embroidery Cards are digitized to be sewn with #40 weight Rayon thread.
When enlarging the design to 110 ~ 120%, you may wish to use 30 weight
or heavier as an alternative.

o Always use Bobbin Fill Thread in your bobbin. Bobbin fill is lighter in

weight, providing for less dense stitching on the back side of the
embroidery.

o Always use Singer® Chromium Needles, Style 2000 or 2001 in size 11/80

or 14/90 when embroidering. These needles are designed to work best
with the Exclusive Auto Thread Exchanger™.

Types of Embroidery Frames:

o Always use a frame most appropriate for the size of embroidery you wish to

sew.

Large Frame Embroidery

range is 140mm x

240mm. It is used for

large patterns, combined

patterns and Multiple

Hoop Embroidery.

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Medium Frame

Embroidery range is

114mm x 114mm.

Small Frame Embroidery

range is 55mm x 55mm. It

is used for small

embroideries such as a

name on a handkerchief.

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Multiple Hoop Embroidery

Large design layouts are easily accomplished with the Multiple-Hoop function
of the Quantum
can be sewn in sections, while maintaining perfect alignment and placement.
The joining of the sections is smooth, simple and accurate using the X-Y Axis
feature. The total sewing field area of the basic Multiple-Hoop layout is
250mm x 450mm, or approximately 10” x 18”. It is also possible to build
design layouts even larger than the 10” x 18” area seen on the screen of the
Multiple-Hoop layout by using the X-Y Axis feature as a placement tool.

X

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EXERCISE IN USING MULTIPLE HOOP EMBROIDERY

FABRIC PREPARATION

1. A design layout large enough to fill all 4 quadrants on the sewing machine

screen requires a fabric at least 15 x 25 inches [38 cm x 63 cm].

2. As appropriate for the selected fabric, apply stabilizer(s) following

manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Using a fabric marking pen/pencil and a ruler with 90 degree angle

markings, draw a long horizontal line across the center of the fabric.

4. Draw a long vertical line to intersect the center of horizontal line at an

accurate 90 degree angle.

PREPARING THE SEWING MACHINE

1. While sewing machine is off, install the embroidery unit.

2. Attach the embroidery foot, turn machine on.

3. Touch anywhere on screen to activate.

4. Touch “OK” for carriage to move and center itself.

BUILDING THE DESIGN LAYOUT - LETTERS

1. Touch the Right Arrow Pictogram at top right of screen 7 times, to select

the Block Lettering folder (letters appear in blue-colored boxes).

2. Enter the word

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XL-6000. Design layouts too large to fit within a single hoop

Note: The Layout Screen of the Quantum® XL-6000 has a huge
capacity and ability to layout and sew the most complicated of
designs whether they are a combination of individual designs
and letters or one very large multiple color design.
There is, however, a limitation for one layout of 180,000 stitches
and 128 colors. If your design has more than 180,000 stitches or
more than 128 colors, divide the design into 2 or more layout
segments. You can easily join 2 or more layouts with the X – Y
Axis Feature.

S-I-N-G-E-R.

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3. Touch the Pictogram to arrange letters vertically.

4. Touch Pictogram to change the orientation of the letters from

portrait to landscape in the hoop.

5. Touch Pictogram. Letters appear within a single hoop-sized area.

6. To go to Hoop selection screen, touch (top right Pictogram).

7. Touch to enter the Multiple-hoop screen.

8. Touch to return to the Edit screen.

9. Touch to access the Letter Sizing function.

10. Touch the 50 Pictogram to select 50mm lettering.

11. Using the Pictogram. Press (+) to increase letter size to

56mm.

12. Touch to exit Letter Sizing.

13. Touch to continue on and add the borders.

BUILDING THE DESIGN LAYOUT – FLORAL BORDERS

1. Continue repeatedly touching the Right Arrow Pictogram at top right of

screen. Select Folder #11 - Floral Borders.

2. Select Border #3 by touching the “button” (just below the border).

3. Touch Pictogram (border now appears in center of screen).

4. To move border, touch the Pictogram.

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5. Use “left” Arrow Pictogram to move border to the left in 23 moves. Use

“up” Arrow Key to move border up, until bottom of the border touches the
X-axis on screen.

6. To check placement, touch

7. Touch the border where it meets the axis, to check placement.

8. Touch the Pictogram to access the Positioning Arrows. Use the

Arrow pictograms to move the border to line up on the X-axis line (allow
the image to slightly overlap the line, to allow for pull compensation
during embroidery).

9. Touch Pictogram and Zoom to return to full screen.

10. Touch to return to the Edit Screen.

11. Touch to combine with another border.

1. Select Border #3 again.

2. Touch Pictogram (border appears in center of screen).

Pictogram. Touch zoom.

x8

3. Touch the Pictogram.

4. Touch the Rotate Pictogram.

5. Touch 100 degrees once, then press 10 degrees a total of 8 times, until the

angle of rotation displayed is 180 degrees.

6. Touch to register this change.

7. Touch to return to the Edit screen.

8. Touch Pictogram

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9. Touch Pictogram again.

10. Use “left” Arrow Pictogram to move design to the left, then the “down”

Arrow Pictogram to move design down. Borders should line up vertically
as one long border.

11. To check placement, touch the Pictogram. Touch zoom.

12. Touch location on screen where the borders meet, to check the placement.

13. Touch Pictogram to access Positioning Arrows and move border.

14. Touch and to return to full screen.

15. Touch to return to the Edit screen.

16. Touch to combine with another border.

1. Select Border #3 again.

2. Touch Pictogram (border appears in center of screen).

3. Touch Pictogram.

x8

4. Touch

5. Use “right” Arrow Key to move border to the right in 23 moves. Use “up”

Arrow Key to move border up, until bottom of the border touches the
X-axis on screen.

6. To check placement, touch Pictogram. Touch zoom.

7. Touch screen where border meets the X-axis line.

8. Touch Pictogram to activate Positioning Arrows and move border.

9. Touch and Zoom to return to full screen.

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10. Touch to return to the Edit screen.

11. Touch to combine with another border.

1. Select Border #3 again.

2. Touch Pictogram (border appears in center of screen).

3. Touch Pictogram.

4. Touch Rotate Pictogram.

5. Touch 100 degrees, then touch 10 degrees a total of 8 times, until the

angle of rotation displayed reads 180 degrees.

6. Touch to register this change.

7. Touch Pictogram to access Positioning Arrows and move border.

8. Use the arrow pictograms to position the border to line up vertically with

the upper border and meeting at the X-axis.

9. To check placement, touch Pictogram. Touch zoom.

10. Touch spot on screen where the borders meet, to check the placement.

11. Touch Pictogram to activate Positioning Arrows. Make the final

adjustments to the border placement.

x8

12. Touch and Zoom to return to full screen.

13. Touch to return to the Edit screen.

14. Touch to select Multi-hoop End.

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DEFINE AN AREA TO BEGIN
EMBROIDERING

1. Use the arrow keys to move the “Hoop” on screen,

a

st

area to be embroidered.

1. Touch screen on the upper end of the vertical

line, to move the frame.

2. If needle is not directly on the vertical line, use

the Position Keys on the sewing machine
screen to move the needle until it is directly
over the vertical line drawn on the fabric.

3. Turn handwheel to check that needle touches

the vertical line drawn on the fabric.

4. When needle is in correct position, touch the

Y-1 Position Memory key on screen, to register
this first point.

S

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R

c

to select the 1

2. Select OK.

3. Place fabric in hoop, so X and Y axis lines drawn

on the fabric are set in the hoop in similar
placement to the display on screen.

4. Place hoop and fabric onto the embroidery unit.

5. Touch OK.

6. Touch OK again.

PREPARING TO SEW – SPECIFYING THE
MULTIHOOP POINTS

Specifying the needle entry points is the way the sewing machine receives the
information it needs to stitch the design elements in correct position. Only 3
needle entry points are needed to accomplish this… 2 on the Y-axis line
(points a and b), and one on the X-axis line (point c)

If you look carefully at your Embroidery Frame you will see
two raised marks in each corner. One mark looks like a small
oval [ ] and the other looks like a small triangle [ ]. These
marks are used to aid in hooping and aligning the X and Y Axis
lines. Aligning the X and Y lines with the marks allows a
maximum size design of 220mm x 430mm. Aligning with the
marks allows a maximum size design of 250mm x 450mm.
When laying out a pattern and moving an element to the
farthest point in the hoop always use the marks.

Specifying Point a on the Y-axis line:

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Specifying Point b on the Y-axis line:

1. Touch on screen at the opposite end of the vertical

line, to move the frame.

2. If needle is not directly on the vertical line, use the

Position Keys on the sewing machine screen, to
move the needle until it is directly over the vertical
line drawn on the fabric.

3. Turn handwheel to check that needle touches the

vertical line drawn on the fabric.

4. When the needle is in correct position, touch the

Y-2 Position Memory key on screen to register this
second point.

Specifying Point c on the X-axis line:

1. Touch on screen at one end of the horizontal line,

to move the frame.

2. If needle is not directly on the horizontal line, use

the Position Keys on the sewing machine screen to
move the needle until it is directly over the

c

PREPARING TO SEW NEXT AREA OF DESIGN LAYOUT

1. When stitching is complete, touch OK on screen

to proceed to the next group of design elements
in the layout.

2. Use the Arrow Keys on screen, to move the

“hoop” and select the next area to be sewn.
Touch OK.

3. Place fabric in the hoop so X and Y lines drawn

on the fabric are set in the hoop in similar
placement to the display on screen.

4. Place fabric and hoop onto embroidery unit.

5. Touch OK two times.

horizontal line drawn on the fabric.

3. Turn handwheel to check that needle touches the

horizontal line drawn on the fabric.

4. When needle is in correct position, touch the X-1

Position Memory key on screen, to register this
third point.

5. Stitch out the design elements.

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Specifying Point d on the Y-axis line:

1. Touch on screen at one end of the vertical line, to

move the frame.

2. If needle is not directly on the vertical line, use the

Position Keys on the sewing machine screen to
move the needle until it is directly over the vertical
line drawn on the fabric.

3. Turn handwheel to check that needle touches the

vertical line drawn on the fabric.

4. When needle is in correct position, touch the Y-1

Position Memory key on screen to register this
point.

Specifying Point e on the Y-axis line:

Specifying Point f on the X-axis line:

1. Touch on screen at one end of the horizontal line,

to move the frame.

2. If needle is not directly over the horizontal line, use

the Position Keys on the sewing machine screen to
move the needle until it is directly over the
horizontal line drawn on the fabric.

3. Turn handwheel to check that needle touches the

horizontal line drawn on the fabric.

4. When needle is in correct position, touch the X-1

Position Memory key on screen to register this
point.

5. Stitch out the design elements.

1. Touch on screen at the opposite end of the

vertical line, to move the frame.

2. If needle is not directly on the vertical line,

use the Position Keys on the sewing
machine screen to move the needle until it
is directly over the vertical line drawn on
the fabric.

3. Turn handwheel to check that needle

touches the vertical line drawn on the
fabric.

4. When needle is in correct position, touch

the Y-2 Position Memory key on screen to
register this point.

d

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Memory in Embroidery

There are 32 memory folders available within the machine when in embroidery
mode. Each one of these folders can hold as much as 180,000 stitches.

Each file folder stores all stitch data from a design layout. Since all stitch data
is saved, it is not necessary to place memory cards in the machine so that
stitch data can be retrieved. The Quantum® XL-6000 can do this in all 32
folders.

To save a design layout:

1. Touch the key.

2. Touch the folder where the design is to be stored.

3. Touch the Pictogram.

4. Touch the Pictogram to return to previous screen.

To retrieve a stored design layout from a folder:

1. Turn machine on. Touch anywhere on screen.

2. Touch OK.

3. Touch the key.

4. Touch the folder in which the design was saved.

5. Touch the Pictogram.

6. Touch OK.

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Continuous Hoop Attachment

The Quantum® XL-6000 comes with the Continuous Hoop Attachment. You
can create borders for garments and home decorator projects. Heirloom
insertions can be created at a fraction of the cost of purchased Swiss
insertions, by embroidering borders on organza or batiste. Make interesting
sashings and borders for quilts, in contrast colors or tone-on-tone. You can
even embroider borders on ribbon.

HOW THE CONTINUOUS HOOP WORKS

This hoop is amazingly simple to use! There are 6 Continuous Hoop
embroidery designs built into the Quantum
sewn only when using the Continuous Hoop Attachment. It even comes with a
SmartMedia design card (#5006) which has a large assortment of borders in
various styles such as floral, Celtic, southwest, lace, heirloom, and more that
are ready to embroider.

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This accessory is for continuous border sewing when the machine is set up in
the embroidery mode. The sewing field is 50mm x 120mm, which is
approximately 2” x 4¾”. There is an adjustable Edge Guide at the right of the
hoop which is used for keeping fabric aligned when moving to the next area to
be embroidered. At the end of each embroidered segment, the machine
stitches a “v”-shaped marking stitch. The hoop has a clamp which is simply
lifted up, and then the fabric is pulled toward the back of the machine. The
needle is placed into the point of the “V”-shaped stitch, keeping the right edge
of the fabric aligned with the Edge Guide. Put the clamp back down and begin
embroidering the next section of the design. It is that easy!

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Continuous Hoop Attachment

CREATING ORIGINAL OBRDER DESIGNS FOR THE CONTINUOUS HOOP

The optional Professional Sew-Ware™ 2.00a has a function that provides for
creating original borders. The software will automatically insert the “marking”
stitches, which indicate the “V”-shaped placement for the needle when moving
the fabric to the next area for embroidery. Edit an existing design, or digitize
your own! Mix designs from cards, create cross-stitch borders, etc. There is
no limit to what one can create. This software makes it so easy!

Note: The Continuous Embroidery Sewing Screen has a Monochromatic
Pictogram Option that looks like three spools of thread with a line through two
of the spools. Activating this Option allows you to sew any multiple color design
with only one color and not stop for color changes.

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Quantum® XL-6000

Conversion Software

What the Conversion Software is:

The Conversion Software is a tool designed to allow easy and direct transfer of pre­digitized embroidery designs from the PC to the Quantum
machine. Simply open the desired design from the Conversion software and
transmit it to the Quantum® XL-6000 machine. Nearly all popular embroidery
formats are available to allow to importing almost any design. Basic editing
functions are included, such as clean up, center or change a design’s color.

What the Conversion Software is not:

The Conversion Software is not a program that allows creating or digitizing
original designs. Stitch placement may not be altered in anyway. Stitches may
not be moved, added to or deleted. The design may not be resized. Basically the
design is exactly the way it appears on the screen.

How Conversion Software Communicates with Quantum®
XL-6000:

The Conversion Software and the PC communicates with the Quantum® XL-6000
through a special serial port cable called a Null Modem Cable, (Singer Part # 270­10D1-20206 for 6-foot cable, Part # 270-10D1-20210 for 10-foot cable). This
special cable is a 9-pin cable with both a male and female end, one for the PC and
one for the sewing machine. The wiring in a Null Modem cable is configured in a
way to allow communication to flow both ways between the two devices, the PC
and the machine. A straight serial port cable will not allow the information to flow
back and forth. However, a Null Modem Adapter may be added to a straight
serial port cable, creating the same effect.

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XL-6000 Sewing

Using a USB Cable:

A USB cable may be used. However, a USB to 9-pin conversion cable must be
used. Unless Window® XP is used, these conversion cables usually require that
an accompanied software program be installed on the PC in order for the
computer to recognize the cable.

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Conversion Software

How to Use the Conversion Software:

Loading a Design –

a. First, click on the Open icon on the horizontal tool bar.

b. Select the desired design from the hard drive, floppy disk or CD.

o Select the drive specific Drive in which designs have been stored.
o Preview the design icons next to their names
o If known, the name of the design can be typed into the File Text Box.
o Select the type of file to be loaded, for example: psw or xxx.

Editing Features –

a. Centering Design – The design will center according to the frame center.
Click on Modify from the horizontal tool bar, click on Center Design.

b. Clean Up – The clean up function deletes small stitches in your design,

the

length of which can be defined by typing the values in the dialog box.
Click on Modify from the horizontal tool bar, click on Center Design.

c. Changing the Thread Colors – This option allows changing the thread

and screen colors used by the program.

o Click on the Stitch Colors icon on the tool bar (looks like a

“painter’s palette”). On the window which appears, select the color
to be changed and then change it by selecting a different value
from the color bar. Color intensity may also be adjusted. Colors
can also be selected with the use of the thread catalog. Select the
thread palette and click on the Thread Palette button to view and
select from the range of colors provided. Click on the OK to
confirm the changes made.

o Change the background color simply by clicking on the related

button on the “Colors” window (the little “TV screen”), then select
the desired color for the background from the color bar and click
on the OK to confirm the changes made.

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Conversion Software

Saving a Design –

a. Save – Will allow saving the file under the current name.
b. Save As – Will allow saving the file under a new name.

Printing a Design –

The print function provides all the necessary controls needed to choose the
exact se-up of the final printout. It also acts as a preview window for the final
printed design. It is possible to manipulate and customize every aspect of the
page or pages that will be printed. Click on the Print icon on the tool bar.
Select the desired buttons to set up the page as desired.

Measuring a Design –

The Ruler function will allow for measuring a design. Click on the Ruler
icon. Click on one edge of the design, bring the cursor over to the other side

of the design. The message in the status bar at the bottom of the screen will
display the measurement of the design. Measure can be displayed as metric
or standard units. To change the unit of measure, click on the small box in
the upper left hand corner where the rulers meet, and select the unit of
measure.

Enlarging the View of the Design –

The Zoom function allows enlarging any part of the design on the
Screen. It works by dragging a constant shaped rectangle, (by using the
mouse) across the area to be enlarged. Click on the Zoom icon,
click, hold and drag the mouse over the area to be zoomed, and
release the button.

Sending the Design to the Machine –

o Click on the Transmit to Machine icon.
o In the Send to Machine Dialogue Box, select the Port the sewing machine

is connected to.

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Conversion Software

o Define the Bits per Second parameter (also referred to as the “Baudrate”).

This value defines the speed at which the Quantum® XL-6000 Conversion
Software will transmit the design to the sewing machine and the speed at
which the machine will accept it. The Bits per Second value at the software
side has to have the same value as the “Baudrate value at the sewing
machine side, in order to be able to transmit a design to the sewing
machine. (Instructions for setting the sewing machine Baudrate will follow).

o Choose the 38400 setting.
o When ready, click on the Wait to Send icon. At the same time go to the

sewing machine and request to receive the it. (Instructions below)

o Changing the Baudrate at the machine –

a. Select the Help key (the white book with the red “?”).
b. From the right hand row of Pink Boxes, select the bottom Pink Icon (the

automatic settings)
c. Press the page back (the white book with the yellow page on the left).
d. Select the 38400 setting.
e. Press OK.

o Receiving the design – From the help screen, press the pictogram of the

“Computer”, the machine will request the design from the PC and
transmission will begin. A progress bar at both the machine and the PC will
indicate the action in progress.

o When all of the transmitted data is received, the progress bar will stop,

indicating the transmission is complete. The design can now be used on the
sewing machine side, in the same way as any other design read into the
machine.

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