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BASIC EMBROIDERY

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

When the machine is purchased, only the bobbin case is
installed in the hook. Insert a bobbin wound with bobbin
thread for embroidering.

Removing the bobbin case

Open the hook cover.

Pull the hook cover toward you.

Pull the thread picker toward you if it was not pulled
toward the front.

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

Chapter

BASIC EMBROIDERY

BASIC PROCEDURES

Step

Operation

Reference

Page

Install the bobbin.

Turn on the machine.

Select an embroidery pattern.

Edit the embroidery pattern.

Check the previewed image.

Hoop the fabric in the embroidery
frame.

Attach the embroidery frame to the
machine.

Specify the embroidering settings.

Check the embroidery area.

Thread the upper threads.

Touch the “Start/Stop” button to start
embroidering.
(Once embroidering is completed, the
machine automatically stops.)

Remove the embroidery frame.

Turn off the machine.

INSTALLING THE BOBBIN

CAUTION

• Be sure to use prewound bobbins (Fil-Tec/

TRU-SEW POLYESTER “Filaments”) or metal
bobbins designed specifically for this machine.

• When winding a bobbin, use optional bobbin

winder (page 142) and metal bobbins.

Note

• 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. (page 175)

Thread picker

Memo

• Thread picker is a device that is used to hold the

thread when beginning to embroider or when
trimming the thread.

Summary of Contents for PR1055X

Page 1: ...Operation Manual Embroidery Machine Product Code 884 T15 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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Page 3: ...d 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...

Page 4: ...ries 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 ...

Page 5: ...upplier s Declaration of Conformity For U S A Only 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 d...

Page 6: ...ept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation Declaration of Conformity Europe and Turkey only We Brother Industries Ltd 15 1 Naeshiro cho Mizuho ku Nagoya 467 8561 Japan declare that this product is in conformity with the essential requirements of all relevant directives and regulations applied within the European Community The Declaration of Conformity DoC can be...

Page 7: ...or any part of the Software 2 1 3 not to distribute provide or make available the Software in any form in whole or in part to any person without prior written consent from Company 2 1 4 not to copy the Software except where such copying is incidental to normal use of the Software with Company Product or where it is necessary for the purpose of back up or operational security 2 1 5 not to transfer ...

Page 8: ...or which monetary damages would not be an adequate remedy and Company shall be entitled to seek equitable relief in addition to any remedies it may have hereunder or at law without a bond other security or proof of damages 6 4 If any provisions of this Agreement shall be declared or determined as void or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction such provisions shall be severable and inde...

Page 9: ... others CONTENT Distribute rent sublicense lease sell transfer or assign the media card or CONTENT Decompile disassemble or otherwise reverse engineer the CONTENT or assist others to do the same Alter translate modify or adapt the CONTENT or any part thereof for business commercial or industrial purposes Sell or otherwise distribute the EMBROIDERY created by use of the CONTENT WHICH ORIGINALLY BEA...

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Page 11: ...60 Attaching stabilizer backing to fabric 60 Fabric stabilizer compatibility chart 61 Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame 61 ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME TO THE MACHINE 64 Attaching the embroidery frame 64 Correctly using the embroidery frames 65 SPECIFYING EMBROIDERING SETTING 69 Understanding the embroidering settings screen 69 Automatic lock stitch setting 71 Thread color sorting 71 CH...

Page 12: ...p key 152 Using the erase key 153 Using the select key 153 STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN 154 Specifying individual stitch settings 154 Specifying global stitch settings 156 MY DESIGN CENTER WITH SCAN 156 Attaching the scanning frame 156 Scanning to trace background image 158 LINE SCAN 160 Using the scanning frame to create a pattern with Line Scan 160 ILLUSTRATION SCAN 162 Using the scanning frame to cre...

Page 13: ...n holder to hold the touch pen when not in use K USB port for media page 32 page 130 In order to send patterns from to USB media plug the USB media directly into the USB port Connect a USB mouse to the USB port marked with L USB port for computer page 130 In order to import export patterns between a computer and the machine plug the USB cable into the USB port M Handwheel Rotate the handwheel to m...

Page 14: ...heck that the following accessories are included If any item is missing or damaged contact your authorized Brother dealer Lit in red When the machine cannot start embroidering Flashing in green When the machine can start embroidering Lit in green While the machine is embroidering Flashing in orange When the machine can cut the thread Off When the machine is turned off Part Name Part Code 1 Accesso...

Page 15: ...de 28 Embroidery frame small 60 mm W 40 mm H 2 3 8 inches W 1 1 2 inches H PRH60 Americas PRH60 XG6651 001 Europe PRH60CN 115D02E6020 China PRH60 115D02E7020 other areas 29 Embroidery sheet extra large 360 mm W 200 mm H 14 inches W 7 7 8 inches H XE7158 101 30 Embroidery sheet large 180 mm W 130 mm H 7 1 8 inches W 5 1 8 inches H XC5721 051 31 Embroidery sheet medium 100 mm W 100 mm H 4 inches W 4...

Page 16: ...15D02E7001 other areas 4 Wide cap frame 360 mm W 60 mm H 14 inches W 2 3 8 inches H PRPCFH4 Americas PRPCFH4 XG6735 001 Europe PRPCFH4 115D02E7023 other areas 5 Advanced cap frame 2 set PRCF3 Americas PRCF3 XE2158 201 Europe PRCF3CN 115D02E6002 China PRCF3 115D02E7002 other areas 6 Advanced cap frame 2 130 mm W 60 mm H 5 1 8 inches W 2 3 8 inches H PRCFH3 Americas PRCFH3 XG6695 001 Europe PRCFH3 1...

Page 17: ...PRH300 Americas PRH300 XG6645 001 Europe PRH300CN 115D02E6019 China PRH300 115D02E7019 other areas Part Name Part Code 22 Clamp frame S straight set 45 mm W 24 mm H 1 3 4 inches W 7 8 inches H PRCLP45B Americas PRCLP45B XF2251 001 Europe PRCLP45BCN 115D02E6012 China PRCLP45B 115D02E7012 other areas 23 Clamp frames S L R 45 mm W 24 mm H 1 3 4 inches W 7 8 inches H PRCLP45LR Americas PRCLP45LR XF225...

Page 18: ...be between 5 C 40 F and 40 C 104 F If the machine is operated in an environment that is either too cold or too hot the machine may malfunction Do not use the machine in a location where it will be exposed to direct sunlight otherwise the machine may malfunction Set up the machine with it s four adjustable feet completely in contact with the desk or table so that the machine is level Do not put any...

Page 19: ...r mouth Keep the oil and grease out of the reach of children While attaching or detaching an embroidery frame or other included accessory or while maintaining the machine be careful nothing interferes with the moving parts of the machine 790 mm 31 1 8 inches Minimum of 50 mm 2 inches 589 mm 23 1 4 inches More than 350 mm 13 3 4 inches More than 210 mm 8 1 4 inches 561 mm 22 inches More than 220 mm...

Page 20: ...g the nut in direction 2 shortens the leg Adjust all four legs so that they securely contact the desk or table and the machine is level e After adjusting the legs to the desired length use the included wrench to tighten the nuts f Press down on each corner of the machine to check that it is stable If it is still unstable perform steps c through e again to adjust the legs Remove the fixing plates a...

Page 21: ...ation panel to an easy to view angle and then tighten the thumb screws 1 Thumb screws Preparing the thread guide assembly a Loosen the two thumb screws on top of the thread guide assembly support 1 Turn the screw counterclockwise three or four times to loosen it Note Using the 3 way screwdriver included loosen and firmly tighten the thumb screws 1 Use this part to tighten the upper and lower thumb...

Page 22: ...e thumb screw two or three turns and then fold out the spool stand Rear view 1 Thumb screw 2 Spool stand b After the spool stand is fully opened up tighten the thumb screw Rear view Secure the spool stand in the opened position Note If the thumb screws are not loosened enough it may not be easy to move the thread guide assembly support Do not apply extreme force when moving the thread guide assemb...

Page 23: ...lder with the two thumb screws removed in step b 1 Thumb screws This completes the preparation of the machine Note Using the 3 way screwdriver included loosen and firmly tighten the thumb screws 1 Use this part to tighten the thumb screws of the embroidery frame holder Note Each embroidery frame holder has different color of corner cover Holder A White corner covers Holder B Light gray corner cove...

Page 24: ... electrical storms CAUTION Be sure to use the included power cord for this machine Do not plug this machine in with extension cords or multi plug adapters with any 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 fi...

Page 25: ...te appears Touch 1 Select ON to display time date on the screen 2 Touch or to select the date display format 3 Set the year YYYY month MM and date DD 4 Select whether 24h or 12h setting to display 5 Set the current time c Touch to start using your machine The clock starts from 0 second of the time you set CAUTION Make sure to keep your hands and other items away from the carriage in order to preve...

Page 26: ...rightness No Display Function Page Key Name 1 Cancel all operations previously performed and return to the initial pattern type selection screen Home key 2 This area displays the selected pattern 123 Pattern display area 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 3 Shows the available embroidering area for the attached embroidery frame The embroidery frame indications the grid lines and other display settings can be specifi...

Page 27: ...of thread passed through the eye of the needle page 124 9 Specify the distance between the pattern and the basting stitching page 124 0 Specifies the acceleration from the initial speed when embroidery begins until the maximum embroidery speed is reached A A specific thread color can be set to a needle bar The specified color remains assigned to the needle bar until the setting is cancelled You ca...

Page 28: ...n or the wireless LAN connection page 132 C Set the Manual Color Sequence ON or OFF page 58 D Turn both the upper and bobbin thread sensors ON or OFF If it is turned OFF the machine can be used without upper thread E Change the shape of the pointer when a USB mouse is used F Total Count shows the total number of stitches embroidered and Trip Count shows the number of stitches that have been embroi...

Page 29: ...machine off and then back on to restart operating Touch to display Eco Mode and Shutoff Support Mode page 26 Changing the screen saver image You can select your own personal images for the screen saver of your machine Before changing the screen saver image prepare the image on your computer or USB media For details on compatible image files refer to SPECIFICATIONS on page 190 a Touch then The gene...

Page 30: ...1 Information about the main parts of the machine and their functions 2 Information about threading the machine hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame etc 3 Information about troubleshooting 4 Information about cleaning the machine etc Playing a tutorial video This machine provides tutorial videos on how to use the machine a Touch b Touch c Select the category and the tutorial video 1 Category...

Page 31: ...ished playing the video touch This machine supports a wireless network connection Using this function an embroidery pattern edited in embroidery editing software PE DESIGN version 11 or later with wireless transfer functions can be transferred to the machine from a computer Embroidery patterns can be transferred from the machine to the embroidery editing software The machine and computer must be c...

Page 32: ...ed The screen for entering the network key password appears d Enter the network key password that was noted and then touch Memo A wireless network cannot be set up with WPA WPA2 Enterprise SSID Network Key Password Memo The wireless network connection cannot be set up if you do not have the security information How to find the security information 1 Check the manual provided with your network 2 Th...

Page 33: ...s the following items 1 TCP IP settings can be manually entered 2 Shows the MAC address 3 Use when proxy settings are required Memo While connected the signal strength is indicated by the icon in the lower right corner of the display Once a wireless network connection has been set up a connection will be established each time the machine is turned on However Wireless LAN Enable in the network sett...

Page 34: ...olor to change to In addition you can receive notifications when the machine stops a Connect the machine to your wireless network page 29 b Use a QR Reader app on your smart device to capture the appropriate QR code Android or iOS and visit the Google Play or App Store c Install My Stitch Monitor to monitor embroidering OTHER FUNCTIONS Memo Use a basic computer mouse to operate the machine functio...

Page 35: ...e 60 6 Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame 61 7 Attach the embroidery frame to the machine 64 8 Specify the embroidering settings 69 9 Check the embroidery area 72 10 Thread the upper threads 81 11 Touch the Start Stop button to start embroidering Once embroidering is completed the machine automatically stops 87 12 Remove the embroidery frame 90 13 Turn off the machine 22 INSTALLING THE BOBBIN...

Page 36: ...pring c Pull the thread through the opening in the tension adjusting spring 1 About 50 mm 2 inches For details refer to Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread on page 116 CAUTION The thread picker can only be moved within a certain range Do not pull it with extreme force 1 Latch Note Put a drop of oil onto the hook once a day before use Note Check that the thread winds off the bobbin clockwise...

Page 37: ...reen touch the key for the desired category Pattern type selection screen b In the pattern category list screen which appears next touch the desired pattern category to select it 1 Tab 2 Notch SELECTING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN 1 Embroidery patterns page 36 2 Frame patterns page 37 3 Character patterns page 39 4 Decorative alphabet patterns page 41 5 Monogram and frame patterns page 38 6 Utility embr...

Page 38: ...played if there is more than one page 9 Confirm the pattern and move to the pattern editing screen 0 Flip the pattern being edited horizontally Embroidery patterns a Touch b Select an embroidery pattern category The list of embroidery patterns appears c Select an embroidery pattern The selected pattern appears in the pattern display area d Touch The pattern editing screen appears e Edit the select...

Page 39: ...ure from step e to l of Embroidery patterns on page 36 Utility embroidery patterns Large buttonhole patterns a Touch b Select the desired category of the utility embroidery patterns or the large buttonhole patterns The list of patterns of the selected category appears c Select a pattern The selected pattern appears in the pattern display area d If necessary edit the pattern 1 Large buttonhole patt...

Page 40: ...rs appear in the text preview area and the pattern display area 1 Text preview area 2 Pattern display area 3 If the wrong character was selected or you wish to select a different character touch to delete the last character selected and then touch the desired character 4 Line feed key d If necessary edit the characters page 40 1 Select to edit all characters or one character 2 Change the size of t...

Page 41: ...terns a Touch b Touch the desired character font Touch or for additional selections The text input screen appears c Select the character category and then type in the text page 40 d Touch The pattern editing screen appears e Follow the procedure from step e to l of Embroidery patterns on page 36 Memo Due to size or shape some frame patterns cannot be used with the design The frame patterns are jus...

Page 42: ... Reset the layout Array key B A 0 9 4 5 1 2 3 8 6 7 C D 4 Change the spacing of the character patterns Increase the character spacing Decrease the character spacing To change the spacing after one character touch to display and then select the character The spacing between the selected character and the next character is changed Move the one selected character up Move the one selected character do...

Page 43: ...e pattern display area d Touch The pattern editing screen appears 7 Apply the character pattern editing to go to the editing screen Set key 8 Enter a space Space key 9 Make a new line Line feed key 0 Delete the character Delete key A Select the category of character Category keys B Select to edit all characters or one character Edit all characters Edit one character Select one all key C Move the c...

Page 44: ...racters page 54 h Touch i When all editing is finished touch Selecting the pattern to be edited If multiple patterns have been combined use or to select the pattern to be edited Patterns can also be selected by directly touching the screen with your finger or touch pen Selecting multiple patterns at the same time Multiple patterns can easily be edited for example when moving patterns that are comb...

Page 45: ...e pattern a Touch The selected patterns are grouped Touch to ungroup the patterns If there are multiple grouped patterns the selected pattern group is ungrouped Memo Multiple patterns can be selected or deselected from the multiple selection screen Touch or to check the patterns to be selected and then touch The selected pattern is surrounded with a red box Touch to select all patterns in the patt...

Page 46: ...izes of embroidery frames that can be used to embroider the pattern currently displayed in the pattern display area 61 Embroidery frame indicators 2 0 A 7 1 9 B 3 4 5 6 8 3 Shows the size of the pattern being edited The top value shows the height and the bottom value shows the width Size Shows the vertical distance that the pattern being edited is moved Distance from center vertical Shows the hori...

Page 47: ...ey Name 5 Arrange multiple patterns on a line 49 Alignment key Change the pattern being edited into an appliqué pattern 101 Embroidery appliqué key Edit characters 46 Letter Edit key Enable the thread color of each character in a character pattern to be changed can only be used when a character is selected 54 Multi color key Automatically trim any excess thread jumps within the letters of characte...

Page 48: ...ng edited when the embroidery pattern consists of multiple patterns that have been combined 43 Pattern selection keys Choose multiple patterns to be edited at the same time 42 Multiple selection key B Extract the outline of the pattern The extracted pattern can be used with My Design Center 170 Outline key Create stippling or echo quilting around the pattern 104 Stippling Echo Quilting key Separat...

Page 49: ...ouch c Touch each key to change the pattern size if desired d Touch Trimming the threads between characters If the machine is set to trim the threads between the characters the jump stitches between the characters are reduced and any other necessary procedures after embroidering are reduced However the embroidering time will increase if the threads are trimmed between each of the characters a Touc...

Page 50: ...ily to the patterns c Touch or to choose the order of the 2 patterns d Touch to return to the previous screen Changing the thread density The thread density for some character and frame patterns can be changed Other patterns density can be adjusted in the stitch recalculator mode page 47 A setting between 80 and 120 in 5 increments can be specified a Touch The screen shown below appears 1 Make the...

Page 51: ...ion in which the pattern will be repeated 1 Horizontal direction 2 Vertical direction The pattern direction indicator will change depending on the direction selected c Use to repeat the pattern on the left and to repeat the pattern on the right To delete the left pattern touch To delete the right pattern touch d Adjust the spacing of the repeated pattern To widen spacing touch Memo You can select ...

Page 52: ...ch the repeated pattern will be cut Touch to cut horizontally Touch to cut vertically The pattern direction indicator will change depending on the direction selected b Use and to select the cut line The cut line will move c Touch The repeated pattern will be divided into separate elements d Touch Memo You can only adjust the spacing of patterns included in the red frame Memo When there are two or ...

Page 53: ...h b Touch c Touch to select the thread mark to be embroidered 1 Touch to cancel thread mark setting d Touch Note Once you have cut a repeated pattern into separate elements you cannot return to the original repeated pattern Each element can be edited separately in the edit screen Refer to Selecting the pattern to be edited on page 42 Memo When repeatedly embroidering individual patterns thread mar...

Page 54: ...ric in the embroidery frame f Attach the embroidery frame to the machine and then touch in the embroidering settings screen g Touch h Touch to set the starting point to the left side of the pattern i Touch j Touch Memo Using the optional magnetic sash frame the fabric can be easily rehooped without removing the frame from the machine For details refer to the manual included with magnetic sash fram...

Page 55: ... keys n Touch to return to the previous screen o Remove the thread mark p Touch q Touch and then press the Start Stop button to start embroidering Memo Touch to enlarge the camera view By enlarging the camera view you can make a close adjustment for the needle drop position moving the embroidery frame little by little Touch to return to the normal camera image Note After you have aligned the posit...

Page 56: ...lor is to be changed If the desired thread color is not displayed use the scroll bar on the right side to display it The selected thread color image appears 1 Selected thread color image 2 Scroll bar To combine the same thread color when it is used more than once select the thread color and then touch The key changes to and all thread colors in the thread color sequence display that are the same a...

Page 57: ...attern with 1 Thread brand for colors 2 Number of colors to be used d Select the desired effect 1 Effects for schemes If you select Random or Gradient the color specifying screen will appear If you select Vivid or Soft there is no color specifying screen Proceed to step g e Touch to set and specify the thread color to use in the effect If you don t need to specify the thread color just set to Manu...

Page 58: ... the previous schemes h Check the displayed color scheme and then touch Return to the previous screen or Display the other color schemes The change thread color screen will appear i Touch to display to the pattern editing screen 1 2 1 Memo To temporarily register your favorite schemes touch to release your favorite schemes touch again 9 color schemes can be saved on the page Touch to check the reg...

Page 59: ...numbers are connected with an arrow d Touch to switch the two thread colors e After making the desired changes touch To cancel the thread color settings for all previously stitched design a Touch The thread color setting is canceled b Touch Thread colors are assigned by the machine again regardless of the previous spool setting SWITCHING THE THREAD COLORS ON THE SCREEN Memo This function is not av...

Page 60: ... is changed The operation is simplified if the same thread colors are always used When continuously embroidering with the same needle bar settings If the settings are specified normally the needle bar settings are canceled when the embroidering settings screen appears after embroidering stops However with Manual Color Sequence the needle bar settings continue to be applied unless the pattern is de...

Page 61: ...f the specified needle bar 1 Needle bar number specified with reserved needle bar settings 2 Needle bar set to a different number needle bar 5 3 If a color is selected by touching this key the machine stops before embroidering the selected color 4 If a color is selected by touching this key the machine does not embroider the selected color when embroidering 4 takes precedence if 3 and 4 are set at...

Page 62: ... the fabric Use a piece of stabilizer which is larger than the embroidery frame being used 1 Adhesive side of iron on stabilizer backing 2 Fabric wrong side 3 Size of the embroidery frame PREVIEWING THE IMAGE Memo A preview image in a landscape orientation cannot be rotated to a portrait orientation even if there is space at the top and bottom 1 2 PREPARING THE FABRIC CAUTION Your machine can embr...

Page 63: ...ill Canvas 1 tear away None Frame tightly Corduroy 1 tear away 1 water soluble A higher stitch density or more under stitches as well as a topping may be necessary to prevent stitches from sinking into the fabric Lingerie or silk 1 or 2 lightweight tear away Optional Reduce embroidery speed The thread tension should be low Use topping for designs with high detail or small lettering For very fine f...

Page 64: ...de can be used as the front c Press the inner frame into the outer frame Be sure that there are no wrinkles in the fabric after it is hooped in the embroidery frame Memo If the embroidery frame holder is not attached to the machine the embroidering area will not display the correct frame size page 64 Icon Name Embroidery area Extra large embroidery frame 360 mm W 200 mm H 14 inches W 7 7 8 inches ...

Page 65: ...he guidelines on the embroidery sheet with the marks that you drew on the fabric c Gently stretch the fabric so that there are no folds or wrinkles d Remove the embroidery sheet 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...

Page 66: ...ders A and B are included accessories with this machine Install embroidery frame holder A when an included embroidery frame is to be used For details on the embroidery frame holders refer to page 66 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 at...

Page 67: ...ame holder is ready for the embroidery frame to be attached c 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 d 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...

Page 68: ...ve screen appears b Touch The carriage automatically moves to a position where the embroidery frame can easily be replaced Touch to close the needle bar move screen and to move the carriage to the previous position Types of embroidery frames frame holders and their applications When the reference page is contact your authorized Brother dealer Embroidery frames that use embroidery frame holder A Em...

Page 69: ... 7 7 8 inches H Use when embroidering long items such as shirt sleeves Embroidery frame Embroidering area Usage Reference page Round frame optional diameter 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 Embroidery frame Embroidering area Usage Reference page Clamp frame S optional 4...

Page 70: ... In addition this frame cannot be used with hats that have a brim longer than 80 mm 3 1 8 inches Magnetic sash frame optional 360 mm W 200 mm H 14 inches W 7 7 8 inches H Use when embroidering connecting characters or patterns combined patterns or large patterns It is also convenient to use when embroidering quilt sash patterns Cylinder frame optional 90 mm W 80 mm H 3 1 2 inches W 3 inches H Use ...

Page 71: ... changes 3 Rotate the entire embroidery pattern Rotate key When stabilizer material is not affixed to the fabric embroider basting stitches along the outline of the pattern to minimize shrinkage of the stitching and misaligned patterns 99 Embroidery basting key Start pattern connecting embroidering with the built in camera 109 Pattern connect key Change the settings for individual thread colors su...

Page 72: ...ge of the edited embroidery pattern at the actual embroidering position 75 79 Camera view key Display the image after touching the camera view key enlarged to double the size This key is available even if the camera view key was not touched 53 Camera zoom key No Display Function Page Key Name 8 Move the embroidering position of the whole pattern in the direction of the arrow If is touched the embr...

Page 73: ...oider while replacing the thread spool a minimal number of times Before starting to embroider touch in the embroidering settings screen to rearrange the embroidering order and sort it by thread colors Embroidery screen Embroidering settings screen Embroidery screen Automatic lock stitch setting turned on Automatic lock stitch setting turned off Memo If the first stitch length is less than 0 8 mm 1...

Page 74: ...tern editing screen and embroidering settings screen a Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame and then attach the frame to the machine b Select the pattern c Specify the appropriate image settings in advance page 73 Better scanning results can be achieved with the appropriate settings Note This function does not work on overlapping designs CHECKING THE EMBROIDERY AREA Note When installing the opt...

Page 75: ...of the fabric a Touch and then touch The embroidery settings screen appears b Locate Attached Table c Touch or to select the table installation setting Memo If necessary touch to display a preview in order to check the pattern position The background can be displayed or hidden by touching in the embroidering settings screen Memo The pattern can also be aligned from the embroidering settings screen...

Page 76: ...d then attach the frame to the machine b Select the pattern c Touch The embroidery settings screen appears d Locate Fabric Thickness Check in the Settings pages e Select ON to activate the setting f Touch to return to the previous screen g Touch h When the message the machine moves appears touch i Affix the embroidery positioning sticker to the fabric within the area indicated by the red frame in ...

Page 77: ...ge results can be achieved with the appropriate settings j Touch 1 Chalk pencil mark Note When hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame make sure that the embroidery pattern will fit within the embroidering area of the frame being used 1 Embroidering area 2 Embroidery pattern size 3 Chalk pencil mark Memo The different methods of rotating a pattern and aligning its position while checking the im...

Page 78: ... to check the embroidering position m Touch and adjust the orientation of the pattern until the pattern is parallel with the chalk mark drawn on the fabric Touch the positioning keys to move the embroidery frame until the pattern in the camera view window is aligned with the chalk mark drawn on the fabric If there are multiple patterns all patterns are rotated not just the pattern used as the refe...

Page 79: ...ng the embroidery frame 1 Adjust the embroidering position by moving the embroidery frame 2 Rotate the pattern If there are multiple patterns all patterns are rotated not just the pattern used as the reference for the embroidering starting position 3 Specify the starting position of embroidering While using these key panels in the enlarged camera image panels will be invisible to show the pattern ...

Page 80: ...the center of the top of a key panel to view possible locations where the panel can be repositioned Touch the desired location to move the selected key panel The possible locations for repositioning the panel appear in gray The key panel moves to the selected location Note When using the camera to align the embroidering position on thick fabric use the thick fabric sensor as described in Positioni...

Page 81: ...roidery positioning sticker if the four corners of the sticker are not firmly affixed to the fabric Use tape to firmly affix the sticker to the fabric or try a new sticker Memo You can touch to confirm the embroidery position is correctly aligned before removing the embroidery positioning sticker Touch for the closer image Touch again to return to the previous screen Note If the message that could...

Page 82: ...edle drop point can easily be seen a As shown in the illustration insert the Allen screwdriver into the hole in the needle clamp to slowly lower the needle bar down till needle bar stops then clicks into the lock position The needle and presser foot are locked in the down position b Touch the arrow keys in the embroidering settings screen to move the embroidery frame so that the needle drop point ...

Page 83: ...t assigned colors are stored in the machine s memory and the screen indicating that the spools be changed is minimized to In addition to checking the thread colors information such as the number of stitches and the embroidering time can be checked and various embroidering settings can be specified in the embroidering screen 1 The embroidering progress is shown by the red mark in the bar Touch to d...

Page 84: ...e thread spool Use spool cap on all spools of thread shorter than the height of the spool pin 1 Spool mat 2 Small spool 3 Spool cap CAUTION When unlock key in the embroidering screen is touched the Start Stop button begins flashing in green and the machine can start embroidering If the upper threading is being performed or the needle is being threaded be careful that the machine is not accidentall...

Page 85: ...ead guide B only 1 Thread guide A There are 6 holes in this thread guide 2 Thread guide B There are 10 holes in this thread guide c Pass the thread through the hole with the corresponding needle bar number in thread guide C then through the corresponding hole in thread guide D As an example the threading for spool pin 1 is shown 1 Thread guide C 2 Thread tension lever 3 Holes in thread guide C 4 T...

Page 86: ... from the right 1 Thread guide pin 2 Middle thread guide The path from the upper thread guide around the thread tension disc and to the middle thread guide steps f through g may differ depending on the spool number Passing the thread through the thread guide pins is designed to prevent the thread from becoming tangled Be sure to follow the thread path indicated on the machine h Pass the thread alo...

Page 87: ...e particular needle If the needle bar is not at the embroidering position move it there page 86 CAUTION If the needle is not fully inserted the hook of the automatic needle threading mechanism will not pass through the eye of the needle during automatic needle threading and the hook may bend or the needle cannot be threaded If the hook of the automatic needle threading mechanism is bent or damaged...

Page 88: ... c Press the automatic needle threading button while the needle bar move screen appears d Touch to return to the previous screen Note If the needle bar to be threaded is not moved to the embroidering position the needle cannot be threaded with the automatic needle threading mechanism For the remaining needle bars perform the following operation to move the needle bar to the embroidering position b...

Page 89: ...embroidering the point being embroidered is indicated by the green cross hairs in the pattern display area In addition the number of stitches and the time count up c After embroidery of the first color is finished the machine automatically stops and trims the thread The needle bar case moves to the second color position and embroidery of the second color begins The thread color display in the scre...

Page 90: ...Start Stop button indicator go off Embroidery can resume after the machine is turned on again Back up several stitches to overlap the stitching page 97 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 page 93 Memo When embroi...

Page 91: ...ighth and later thread colors touch or or touch the scroll bar Scroll bar 1 2 3 8 6 7 5 4 4 This red line indicator shows when the thread spools will need to be changed 91 Spool change indicator 5 Quit embroidering and return to the embroidering settings screen Return key While embroidering touch this key for the machine to stop prior to the next color beginning 119 Reserve stop key Change the nee...

Page 92: ...required to embroider the pattern and the top value shows how much time has already passed embroidering Embroidering time 8 Move the needle bar position to the selected needle bar number Use when threading the needle with the automatic needle threading mechanism Needle bar key Thread color set up display Shows the color and the thread color name number for the thread on the needle bar indicated on...

Page 93: ...dicated in red it is the last color embroidering before the machine stops 1 Time until the machine stops Spool change indicator The spool change indicator in the stitch navigating screen indicates the number of times that the thread spools will need to be changed and the amount of time between changes a Use the scroll bar on the right side of the thread color sequence display in the embroidering s...

Page 94: ...hread guide b Change the thread spool c Tie the end of the thread on the new spool with the end of the thread remaining from the previous color CHANGING THE THREAD SPOOLS Memo This feature is not available if Manual Color Sequence has been set to ON in the settings screen Note Touch needle bar key to move the needle into the correct position for threading with the new thread color page 86 When the...

Page 95: ...hing to a point prior to the stoppage before continuing embroidering If the upper thread breaks a Re thread the upper thread page 82 b Touch The stitch navigating screen appears c Touch to check the needle drop point on the LCD screen The camera view window appears Touch to zoom up the camera view twice the size of normal view Note When pulling out the thread do not pull the knot through the eye o...

Page 96: ...itching 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 e Touch f Touch The embroidering screen appears again g Touch and then press the Start Stop button to continue embroidering Specifying a stitch number a Touch b Use the number keys to enter the desired stitch number and then touch The embroidery ...

Page 97: ...age 90 After replacing the bobbin re attach the embroidery frame page 64 d Go back through the stitching in the same way as that described in step b through g of If the upper thread breaks on page 93 and then continue embroidering Note If the embroidery frame is removed before embroidering of the pattern is finished take caution otherwise the pattern may become misaligned Do not apply extreme pres...

Page 98: ...lect the thread color and then touch and to select the specific stitch Touch to embroider from the beginning 1 The stitch from where embroidering is to begin can also be specified by using the scroll bar 2 The thread color at the top of the thread color sequence display is the color of the area currently selected Touch this area to specify the stitch from where embroidering is to begin The needle ...

Page 99: ... 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 performed when the machine is turned on again however some of the stitches that were already embroidered may be embroidered again 1 Cancel embroidering and display ...

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Page 101: ...inning of the embroidering order f Touch to continue to the embroidering screen g Touch and then press the Start Stop button to begin embroidering h When embroidering is finished remove the basting stitching 1 Basting stitching Chapter 3 ADVANCED EMBROIDERY VARIOUS EMBROIDERY FUNCTIONS Note It is recommended to finish combining and editing the pattern before selecting the basting setting If the pa...

Page 102: ... the embroidered cut line If the appliqué is cut out along the inside of the embroidered cut line the appliqué may not be correctly attached to the fabric Therefore carefully cut out the appliqué along the embroidered cut line If this step is not performed carefully the appliqué will not be cleanly finished In addition carefully remove any excess threads d Frame the base fabric or garment in the e...

Page 103: ... frame Note Felt or denim fabrics are recommended to make the appliqué piece Depending on the pattern and fabric used lighter weight fabrics may cause the stitching to appear smaller For best results be sure to use stabilizer material for embroidering Select a frame that matches the pattern size Frame options are displayed on the LCD screen Finish combining and editing the pattern before selecting...

Page 104: ...qué may be misaligned with the placement line We recommend cutting slightly outside of the cutting line When using patterns that are vertically and horizontally symmetrical use a chalk pencil to indicate the pattern orientation before cutting it out Carefully cut out the pattern on the outline you just embroidered Do not cut inside the cutting line otherwise the appliqué fabric will not be caught ...

Page 105: ...iqué fabric using the same frame pattern Be sure to stop the machine before the cross at the center is embroidered d Remove the embroidery frame from the machine and then cut off the excess appliqué fabric along the outside of the stitching e Select the satin stitched frame pattern with the same shape f Attach the embroidery frame removed in step d and then finish embroidering the appliqué Note Le...

Page 106: ...stippling pattern touch When you create an echo quilting pattern touch 2 If an embroidery frame size is selected the stippling is added within the area of the selected frame size If the pattern is larger than the selected frame size the area indicating the frame size will appear in gray 3 Specify the distance from the outline of the pattern to the stippling 4 Specify the spacing for the stippling ...

Page 107: ...line of the quilting border to be embroidered Measure the size of the quilting border 1 Inner outline used for positioning 2 Width 3 Height 4 Width of quilting border b Touch c Select the category for the number of thread colors 1 Single color pattern 2 Multi color pattern d Select the pattern that you want to embroider and then touch e Specify the size of embroidery frame to be used and the size ...

Page 108: ...pattern will be embroidered with the codes written on each key C Corner V1 First pattern of the vertical side V2 Second pattern of the vertical side H1 First pattern of the horizontal side H2 Second pattern of the horizontal side c Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame so that the upper left corner of the quilting border pattern is in the embroidering area and then attach the embroidery frame to...

Page 109: ...h Then rotate the pattern to align the corner with the reference line and then touch 2 When embroidering the pattern immediately before a corner If the fabric has just been rehooped use the move pattern keys to align the start point on the screen with the end point of the previous pattern and then touch Then align the point of the pattern inner corner of the next pattern to be embroidered with the...

Page 110: ...th the start point of the first pattern If the pattern is not angled correctly rotate it If the length of the pattern does not match enlarge or reduce the pattern After making adjustments touch Rehooping the fabric If necessary the on screen instructions to rehoop the fabric appears While the on screen instructions are being displayed the embroidery frame moves to the position where the fabric can...

Page 111: ...e d Touch to display the embroidering settings screen Touch needs to be selected in order to continue connecting patterns appears at the bottom left side of pattern display area and then changes to e Touch then touch and then press the Start Stop button to embroider the first pattern f After embroidering of the first pattern is finished the message to confirm to connect the next pattern appears To...

Page 112: ...ning marks can be detected by the camera Rotate the second pattern in a clockwise arc referring the first pattern as a center Rotate the second pattern in a counterclockwise arc referring the first pattern as a center Rotate the second pattern 90 degrees in a clockwise arc Note The second pattern will be automatically connected to the first pattern without adjustment Change the position of the sec...

Page 113: ...ppears 1 Embroidering area Note Use new positioning stickers If a sticker is reused it may easily peel off If the sticker peels off during this procedure the patterns cannot be connected Start the project again with new fabric and stabilizer Using fingers apply pressure to the corners of the positioning sticker to firmly affix it to the fabric If the sticker is not firmly attached the camera may i...

Page 114: ...y positioning sticker appears Touch and then remove the stickers Note If the next pattern and the centers of the large circles of the two positioning stickers do not fit within the embroidering area use a larger embroidery frame If a larger embroidery frame cannot be used continue to step o and then refer to Changing the position of a sticker on page 114 to reposition the sticker If the sticker pe...

Page 115: ... then touch In this example touch the upper right side of the second pattern Pattern rotates automatically when corner position is selected 1 Touch the connecting area 2 Third pattern C 3 Second pattern B 4 Move the third pattern Message appears on screen and carriage will move after touching u Follow the on screen instruction to perform steps k to o v Touch w Touch and then press the Start Stop b...

Page 116: ... affixed positioning stickers are close to being out of the embroidering area Follow the instructions and then touch 1 Embroidering area 1 Pattern to be embroidered next 2 Embroidery sheet c After the positioning stickers have been detected the message to inform you that it recognized the embroidery positioning sticker appears Touch and then remove the stickers d Affix the two positioning stickers...

Page 117: ...is being used the machine will return to the operation indicated below when it is turned on again The machine operation will differ depending on when it is turned off Example When connecting two patterns 1 Select the first pattern Touch the pattern connection key Begin embroidering the first pattern Finish embroidering the first pattern A If the machine is turned off during any operation in this b...

Page 118: ...ch 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 ...

Page 119: ...adjusting screw and adjust the thread tension d After making the adjustments try embroidering with all needle bars to check the thread tension 1 Tension adjusting screw 2 Tighter 3 Looser Memo In the built in embroidery patterns one pattern is used for checking the thread tension By embroidering this pattern the thread tension can easily be checked From the wrong side of the fabric the bobbin thre...

Page 120: ...ight side of the fabric 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 page 116 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 th...

Page 121: ... turned off you will be asked if you wish to continue embroidering or select a new pattern when the machine is turned on again Touch to continue embroidering page 97 Specifying pause locations before embroidering Pause locations can be specified in the pause setting screen displayed by touching a Touch in the embroidering settings screen The pause setting screen appears b From the thread color seq...

Page 122: ...ched out in one color instead of multi color The machine will hesitate but not stop between color steps and then continue till the pattern is completed a Touch in the embroidering settings screen The selected pattern will be embroidered in one color instead of changing the thread while embroidering Touch again to return to the pattern s original settings b Touch to continue to the embroidering scr...

Page 123: ...or to be assigned to the needle bar Touch and or directly touch a color to select the desired color 1 Displays the color that is selected and its name 2 The color in the box is the color that is selected 3 The box moves in the direction of the arrow on the key that is touched e Touch The selected color of thread and appear on the spool f Touch or to set the maximum embroidery speed for the assigne...

Page 124: ...select the new setting a Touch any of the key from to for the number of the needle bar whose setting you wish to cancel 1 The number of the selected needle bar turns blue b Touch 1 disappears from the thread spool This cancels the manual needle bar setting c To cancel the cancel needle threading setting touch again 1 Disable needle threader key 1 Memo Follow the procedure from step d on page 121 t...

Page 125: ...ber 123 is selected a Touch then The embroidery settings screen appears b Touch and to display the name of the thread colors the embroidery thread number or the embroidering time c When the thread number 123 is displayed touch and to select from the embroidery thread brand Specifying jump stitch trimming DST jump codes for trimming You can specify whether or not jump stitches are cut In addition w...

Page 126: ...gth of thread This setting specifies whether the length of upper thread that remains threaded through the needle after the thread is trimmed length of thread passed through the eye of the needle has a standard tail or long tail When the machine is purchased Standard Tail is selected a Touch then The embroidery settings screen appears b Display c Touch and to select the setting The desired length i...

Page 127: ...sequence display select the thread color that will not be embroidered The selected thread color is highlighted in blue If the same thread color is used more than once they can be combined After selecting a thread color touch The key changes to and all thread colors in the thread color sequence display that are the same as the one that was selected are highlighted in blue c Touch The mark appears t...

Page 128: ...e embroidered To deselect region for a single character use to separate the character pattern page 44 or use page 54 If the Multi Color key is used to specify that thread colors not be embroidered multi color text cannot be turned off The parts with the deselect region setting applied are not deleted They can be reverted to being embroidered refer to Cancelling the deselect region setting on page ...

Page 129: ...h to display the embroidering screen and then touch and press the Start Stop button 1 Starting position 2 Ending position e After embroidering is finished the machine stops at the lower right corner of the pattern f Touch and repeat steps d and e three times Note If the next embroidery pattern of the series will be stitched outside the embroidery field the message to inform you that it cannot set ...

Page 130: ...ges to while the starting point is set in the lower left corner of the pattern f Touch and then press the Start Stop button to begin embroidering g After the characters are embroidered cut the threads 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 h As in step a select the character patterns f...

Page 131: ... the embroidering settings screen b Select c Set the beginning of stitching in the lower left corner The frame moves so that the needle drop point aligns with the beginning of stitching d With a fabric marker mark this point on the fabric e Set the beginning of stitching in the lower right corner The frame moves so that the needle drop point aligns with the beginning of stitching f With a fabric m...

Page 132: ...a When retrieving the patterns from a USB media insert the USB media into the USB port on the machine 3 Retrieve from a computer When retrieving the patterns from a computer use the included USB cable to connect the computer and the machine Plug the USB cable connector into the corresponding USB ports for the computer and for the machine 4 Retrieve the pattern via the wireless network connection F...

Page 133: ...e cap from the rear screw hole on the side of the machine and then insert an opened USB cord clamp e Check that the USB cord clamps have been firmly inserted into the front and rear screw holes on the side of the machine If the USB cord clamps are not firmly inserted into the screw holes they are not correctly installed Firmly insert the cord clamps into the screw holes f Pass the USB cable throug...

Page 134: ...es can be connected Example of multiple machines connected by the wireless LAN function A maximum of ten machines can be connected Embroidering using the Link function First use the embroidery editing software to create the embroidery pattern to be sent to the machine a Touch then The general settings screen appears b Locate Link c Touch and to select USB cable or Wireless LAN d Touch ON to enable...

Page 135: ... the USB cable connection is turned on while Wireless LAN Enable is set to ON the message to set Wireless LAN Enable to OFF appears When the Link function by the wireless LAN connection is turned on while Wireless LAN Enable is set to OFF the message to set Wireless LAN Enable to ON appears Note When you turn off the machine wait for about 5 seconds before turning on the machine again USB cable co...

Page 136: ...on 2 10 digit machine ID 3 Number of the pattern in the queue 1 Icon for Link function 2 The machine s name 3 Number of the pattern in the queue Memo While the machine is connected to the computer the machine s status can be displayed by using a function of the embroidery editing software If multiple machines are connected at the same time check the status of the machines using the 10 digit machin...

Page 137: ...ection is embroidered For details on creating large size embroidery patterns and for more detailed embroidering instructions refer to the manual included with PE DESIGN version 7 or later The following procedure describes how to read the large size embroidery pattern shown below from USB media and embroider it a Connect to the machine the media containing the created large size embroidery pattern ...

Page 138: ...f the fabric In this case hoop upper left part of the fabric f Touch g Touch and then press the Start Stop button to embroider the pattern section h When embroidering is finished the message to confirm to embroider the next part appears Touch A screen appears so that a section of the large size embroidery pattern can be selected 1 Center of fabric Memo The pattern can be rotated to either the left...

Page 139: ...acement INSTALLING THE INCLUDED WIDE TABLE CAUTION Be sure to install the wide table when using the optional magnetic sash frame jumbo frame border frame quilt frame or flat frame If these frames are used without the wide table installed the weight of the frame and fabric may cause the frame to slant and result in poor embroidering quality Note When carrying the wide table be sure to hold it with ...

Page 140: ...d on each side to the bottom of the wide table fit into the notches in the guide plates 1 Pin 2 Notch d Slide in the wide table while supporting it so that it remains level Push the wide table in until it lightly touches the machine If the wide table does not move smoothly slightly lift it up and then slide it in e While looking below the wide table lightly lift it up and then lower it so that the...

Page 141: ...t up the wide table and then pull it off toward you 1 Thumb screw b After the pins on each side reach the notches in the guide plates raise the wide table to lift the pins up through the notches 1 Pin 2 Notch Remove the wide table from the machine c Carefully pull out the wide table so that it does not hit the machine d Tighten the thumb screws on the wide table ...

Page 142: ...To be able to use them as a jumbo frame pattern do not save them in the machine s memory a Connect the device containing the jumbo frame pattern to this machine and then select the jumbo frame pattern from the pattern selection screen For details on retrieving the pattern refer to page 130 b Touch to select the first section of the pattern to be embroidered and then touch c Check the size of the p...

Page 143: ... has finished detecting the location of the embroidery positioning sticker the following message appears j Remove the jumbo frame from the machine turn the frame around and then attach it to the machine k Touch then the machine starts to detect the location of the embroidery positioning sticker l When the machine s built in camera has finished detecting the location of the embroidery positioning s...

Page 144: ...t the following bobbin winder and accessories are included When the part code is contact your authorized Brother dealer Note If the built in camera cannot detect the location of the embroidery positioning sticker the following error message appears Touch return the jumbo frame to its previous orientation and then perform the procedure again starting from step h USING THE OPTIONAL BOBBIN WINDER CAU...

Page 145: ...ned with the notches on the sides of the hole 1 Pins on thread guide 2 Notches on hole for thread guide 3 Hole for thread guide Firmly insert the thread guide as far as possible and make sure that it is secure 4 Thread guide XC6644 151 5 AC adapter 6 Power supply cord 7 Metal bobbin 5 100376 051 8 Spool cap 130012 057 9 Weight L XC5974 151 10 Weight S XC6631 051 Memo The part code of the bobbin wi...

Page 146: ...in thread from 74 dtex 2 to 100 dtex 2 a 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 b Set the thread spool on the spool pin 1 Thread spool 2 Spool pin CAUTION Be sure to use the included AC adapter and power cord of the bobbin winder Before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter be sure ...

Page 147: ... of the machine 1 Hole in the thread guide f Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin 4 or 5 times as shown in the illustration g Pass the end of the thread through the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat and pull the thread The cutter will cut the thread 1 Guide slit 2 Bobbin winder seat h Slide the bobbin holder until it clicks into place 1 Bobbin holder Note Be sure to follow the procedure ...

Page 148: ... the spool pin If this occurs correctly thread the bobbin winder and then wind the bobbin correctly Note When removing the bobbin do not pull on the bobbin winder seat Doing so could loosen or remove the bobbin winder seat resulting in damage to the bobbin winder CAUTION Check that the bobbin thread has been wound correctly otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect Be ...

Page 149: ...N CENTER ABOUT MY DESIGN CENTER PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Memo The actual dimension of the pattern area is the size of the embroidery frame which is 360 mm 200 mm approx 14 inches 7 7 8 inches The pattern you drew may be bigger than you expected Please resize the pattern after converting the design to the embroidery pattern When the pattern is enlarged so that only a part of it appears in the pattern...

Page 150: ...the previously duplicated or cut section Paste key Duplicate the selected section The temporarily positioned section can immediately be rotated enlarged reduced or moved Duplicate key 7 Select the stamp shape for pattern drawing 152 Stamp key Erase lines and shapes that have been drawn You can select the size shape of the eraser 153 Erase key Flip the selected section horizontally Horizontal mirro...

Page 151: ...ted to the pattern embroidered with fill stitch Touch to pick up the color and fill type from a region in the pattern within the pattern drawing area The picked up color is shown as the currently selected region color beside the button and as the selected color in the Region Property screen 151 Brush tool key 0 Draw lines and set the color You can select the line type stitch type and color as you ...

Page 152: ...if the stitch type was changed The specified stitch type can be checked in the stitch settings screen 1 Color bar 2 Stitch type c Touch and then touch on the line to change its color The connected line will be changed to the selected color Freehand line with the end open Freehand line closing the end automatically Straight line with one stroke Straight line changing directions to the point you sel...

Page 153: ...he brush size touch or Fill stitch types Select when you don t want fill stitches Memo Touch to magnify the image when you cannot touch on the line correctly Touch and then select a color within the pattern drawing area to apply the same color to other lines or parts of the pattern 1 Use to select the line color 2 Touch for changing the line color and then select the pattern to be changed 1 2 Squa...

Page 154: ...ouch b Select a stamp type and stamp shape 1 Stamp shapes 2 Stamp types 3 Saved outlines 4 Frame embroidering areas Stamp shapes Stamp types Only for Basic shapes Select the outline fill stitch or outline and fill stitch of a basic shape Memo Touch to magnify the image when you cannot touch on the fill correctly Touch and then select a pattern color in the pattern drawing area to apply that fill c...

Page 155: ...y pattern outlines can be registered as stamp shapes When registering stamp shapes select from the last six embroidery patterns used If more than six shapes are registered the oldest one is automatically erased For details on registering a stamp shape refer to Decorative stitching around a pattern in embroidery a quilting function on page 170 The shape of the embroidering area for the selected emb...

Page 156: ...itch settings Select a pattern in the stitch settings screen to specify its line and region stitch settings If multiple patterns are selected the settings are applied to those patterns a Use to select the line or region to be changed Each touch of moves the highlighting of the selected pattern in order Line settings 1 Shows the stitch type and color for the selected line 2 Shows Changes the stitch...

Page 157: ...eated embroidering at the same part Flip Specifies the decorative line showing up to the inside or to the outside Size Increases reduces the size of the stitch Spacing Specifies the spacing of the motif stitch Flip Specifies the decorative line showing up to the inside or to the outside 3 2 1 Direction Specifies the embroidering direction Select Manual to change to the desired direction of fill st...

Page 158: ...Place the magnets at six locations around the paper to secure it making sure that the line drawing is not covered 1 2 MY DESIGN CENTER WITH SCAN Memo The scanning frame is an optional accessory in some countries or regions CAUTION To avoid having the embroidery foot strike the frame during the scanning process and possibly causing injury check the following the thickness of the fabric or paper cre...

Page 159: ...er that can t be held with the magnets copy that image onto a larger piece of paper and then place it on the scanning frame Note When placing the paper in the scanning frame make sure that the white balance area is not hidden otherwise the drawing cannot be scanned correctly At the same time be sure to place the scan image within the scan area The image out of the scan area will not be scanned 1 W...

Page 160: ...When scanning is finished scanned image is displayed transparently in the pattern drawing area e Using the included touch pen touch and then draw lines to trace the image For details on drawing lines refer to Drawing lines on page 149 1 Transparency adjustment Touch or to adjust the transparency of the background Each touch of lightens the background making the line pattern darker Each touch of da...

Page 161: ...lected image is displayed transparently in the pattern drawing area After the scanned image is converted to stitching it appears as a background in the pattern drawing screen Use gauge 1 to adjust the transparency of the background Each touch of lightens the background making the line pattern darker Each touch of darkens the background making the line pattern lighter Note You can import an image o...

Page 162: ...screen if necessary The Gray Scale Detection level can change the black and white threshold for the image 1 Shows the stitch type and color of line 2 Choices for stitch type and color of line If you do not know how the settings should be changed first continue the operation without specifying settings and check the results d Move to frame the image for the pattern LINE SCAN Note For details on cre...

Page 163: ...ter being converted and then change the settings if necessary After changes to the settings described above have been applied changes to Touch to check that the image is as desired g Touch The pattern drawing screen appears h If necessary edit the scanned image After the scanned image is converted to stitching it appears as a background in the pattern drawing screen Use gauge 1 to adjust the trans...

Page 164: ... 64 inch square Illustrations that are extremely simple images Using the scanning frame to create a pattern with Illustration Scan a Touch When the background image has already imported continue with step c When the background image has not imported continue with step b b Touch To import an image from USB media or computer touch or page 159 When the message to start scanning appears touch Scanning...

Page 165: ...ppears as a background in the pattern drawing screen Use gauge 1 to adjust the transparency of the background Each touch of lightens the background making the illustration pattern darker Each touch of darkens the background making the illustration pattern lighter 1 Max Number of Colors The number of colors in an image will be reduced less than the number specified here and then the outline will be...

Page 166: ...tippling with My Design Center Create a stippling design with the basic procedure Example a Touch b Touch c Select the square shape and then touch d Touch e Select the heart shape and then touch f Touch STIPPLING ...

Page 167: ...t this area k Touch l Adjust the stippling stitch settings to create the desired effect and then touch For details refer to Specifying individual stitch settings on page 154 m Follow the procedure described on EDITING THE EMBROIDERY PATTERN on page 44 to edit the pattern as desired Scanning drawing to create stippling pattern Create a custom pattern with stippling design Example a Place a drawing ...

Page 168: ... the image for the pattern and then touch f The screen for confirming the converted image appears adjust the image if necessary and then touch The pattern drawing screen is displayed g To set the outline of the pattern touch and then Note When scanning starts some of the machine lights will turn off in certain circumstances in order to increase the scan quality The machine lights will return to th...

Page 169: ...tline of the pattern 1 Outline of the pattern j Touch to select the color of the stitch around the stippling effect k Touch and select the stitch color and then touch l Select the stitch line around the stippling effect 1 Stitch line m To set the stitch color and fill stitch type touch and then 1 1 ...

Page 170: ...e image display screen appears d Attach the embroidery frame on the machine and then touch When the message to start scanning appears touch Scanning starts e Touch Memo Although the instructions in the LCD screen refer to the scanning frame this example uses an embroidery frame for scanning Note When scanning starts some of the machine lights will turn off in certain circumstances in order to incr...

Page 171: ...ch until the size of circle fits the pattern on the fabric and then touch Use to align the position of the circle to the pattern on the fabric i To set the stitch color and fill stitch type touch and then j Touch and then select the stitch color Touch after setting the color k Select the area you want to set stippling effect ...

Page 172: ...stippling around an embroidery pattern a Hoop the embroidery frame with batting sandwiched between two layers of fabric and then attach the frame to the machine b Select the pattern that decorative stitching will be added around and then touch in the edit screen The outline of the pattern is displayed c Set the distance and touch A message appears and the pattern outline is registered as a stamp s...

Page 173: ...d then arrange it over the scanned pattern h Touch to use a stamp or rectangular frame to determine the area to be stitched 1 Stamp or rectangular frame i Touch for the brush tool keys to select the pattern and color of the decorative stitching j Touch and then fill the area to be stitched outside of the stamp shape outline 1 Fill the area Note If the area is to be drawn by hand be sure to draw a ...

Page 174: ...st the stippling stitch settings to create the desired effect and then touch For details refer to Specifying individual stitch settings on page 154 n Follow the procedure described on EDITING THE EMBROIDERY PATTERN on page 44 to edit the pattern as desired o Embroider the stippling stitch around the embroidery pattern 1 ...

Page 175: ...emove lint and dust for better performance from Hook race area Use the included cleaning brush a Set the main power switch to O to turn off the machine b Open the hook cover and remove the bobbin case page 33 c Use the included cleaning brush to remove any lint and dust from the hook and its surrounding area d After cleaning is finished insert the bobbin case into the hook and then close the hook ...

Page 176: ...over c Remove the spacer 1 Spacer d Use the included cleaning brush to remove any lint and dust from the moving knife the fixed knife the thread retaining plate and their surrounding areas 1 Remove all lint in this area e After cleaning is finished install the spacer back First position the spacer so that it hooks around the elliptical notch then position the spacer so that it surrounds the screw ...

Page 177: ...de the bobbin case d After cleaning is finished insert the bobbin into the bobbin case and the bobbin case into the hook and then close the hook cover page 34 Cleaning the thread paths of the upper threads If dust or lint has accumulated in the thread guides or tension unit in the paths of the upper threads the thread may break while embroidery is being performed Periodically clean the thread path...

Page 178: ...t to install the tension disc upside down There is a magnet on the bottom Bottom Top 1 Magnet When reassembling the tension unit be careful not to lose any parts or install any parts in an incorrect order The machine may not operate correctly if the tension units are incorrectly reassembled CAUTION Be sure to turn off the machine before replacing the needle otherwise injuries may result if the mac...

Page 179: ...area to clamp the needle To unclamp the needle press 1 again 1 End of the needle changing tool 2 Needle mounting clamp d While holding the needle in place with your left hand tighten the needle set screw Use the Allen screwdriver to turn the needle set screw clockwise CAUTION Be sure to insert the needle in the needle bar chamber until it reaches the needle bar stopper and securely tighten the nee...

Page 180: ...message appears c Open the hook cover and remove the bobbin case page 33 d Touch The race moves to the correct position for oiling e Put a drop of oil onto the hook 1 Punch a small hole in oil bottle 2 Apply oil here f Touch appeared in the following screen The race returns to its original position g After oiling insert the bobbin case into the hook and then close the hook cover page 35 Note Touch...

Page 181: ...ery 40 50 hours of embroidering time Apply only machine oil Use of any other type of oil may result in damage to the machine Do not apply too much oil Fabric or thread may get contaminated If too much oil is applied wipe off any excess with a rag If the thread breaks while embroidering or the operating noise of the hook becomes loud apply oil onto the race hook TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Probable Cau...

Page 182: ...not move it is not threaded correctly Thread the upper thread correctly Make sure the thread is caught by the needle bar thread guide 82 The upper thread tension is set too high 118 A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used 33 The needle and the hook are not correctly passing each other Hook timing may be OFF There is backlash play forward backward in the needle bar case The thre...

Page 183: ...8 The space between the hook stopper and the hook cannot be adjusted The upper thread is not threaded correctly Pull the upper thread by hand from below the presser foot and check that the thread moves smoothly If the thread does not move smoothly it is not correctly threaded Un thread the machine and re thread the machine Make sure the thread is correctly positioned in the needle bar thread guide...

Page 184: ...aligned The thread is tangled Use tweezers to remove any tangled thread from the hook The fabric is not secured in the embroidery frame for example the fabric is not taut 61 62 The embroidery frame is too large for the size of the embroidery 65 The thumb screws on the embroidery frame holder are loose 21 Appropriate stabilizer backing is not used 60 The embroidery frame is not correctly attached t...

Page 185: ...dy Page The thread tension is incorrect The upper thread is not threaded correctly 82 The bobbin thread is not correctly threaded 34 The bobbin thread tension is incorrect 116 Lint or dust has accumulated in the thread tension disc 176 The upper thread comes out of the needle when embroidering begins If a short length of thread remains after the thread is trimmed the needle may become unthreaded w...

Page 186: ...does not easily slip There is flickering in built in camera image displayed in the LCD screen If the machine is being used in a very cold environment there may be flickering in the built in camera image displayed in the LCD screen This is not a malfunction Leave the machine turned on and then wait a while before using the built in camera The machine does not detect the embroidery positioning stick...

Page 187: ... pattern data or data created using another manufacturer s data design system Turn the machine off then on again to return it to its normal condition 6 Cannot recognize the embroidery positioning mark This message is displayed when the machine fails to recognize the embroidery positioning mark Confirm that the embroidery positioning mark is in the selected area If problem persists reposition the m...

Page 188: ...pyright protected pattern to USB media or computer According to copyright laws patterns that are illegal to reproduce or edit cannot be saved to USB media or computer If this message is displayed save the pattern in the machine s memory 20 Machine PCB power off When this message is displayed consult your nearest authorized Brother dealer 21 Machine PCB reset When this message is displayed consult ...

Page 189: ...d when the entered character patterns exceed the width of the embroidery frame 40 Pattern extends to the outside of embroidery frame This function cannot be used at this time This message is displayed when the font of the character pattern is changed to one with a larger size causing the pattern to extend beyond the embroidery frame 41 Picker error This message is displayed when the thread picker ...

Page 190: ... design software to reduce the number of stitches 58 This pattern cannot be used This message is displayed when you try to retrieve a pattern that was downloaded for a different machine 59 This pattern cannot combine This message is displayed when a split large size pattern is selected to be combined with another embroidery pattern 60 Trimming sensor error This message is displayed when lint or du...

Page 191: ...to 13 c After making the necessary touch panel adjustment SUCCESS will show on the screen If the buzzer sounds when cross number 13 is touched an error occurred during setting and ERROR appears on the screen Touch the crosses again starting with the number indicated on the screen d Turn the machine off and on again CAUTION Be sure to use the included touch pen to adjust the touch panel Do not use ...

Page 192: ...ard equipment Compatible operating systems Microsoft Windows 7 Windows 8 1 Windows 10 Memory Embroidery patterns 10 MB Images can be imported to the machine My Design Center 100 MB Data Types Embroidery patterns 3 pes phc phx dst Data that can be loaded when using My Design Center jpg png bmp Data Size Embroidery patterns Up to 360 mm W 200 mm H approx 14 inches W 7 7 8 inches H pes files that can...

Page 193: ...hine s USB port or plug the USB media Reader Writer into the machine s USB port Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice Condition of the Eco Mode and Shutoff Support Mode Eco Mode Available time OFF 10 120 minute Start Stop button Green flashing Suspended function Machine light Screen display After recovering The machine starts from the previous operation Shutoff Support...

Page 194: ...ower to on The following screen will appear on the LCD b Touch c Insert the USB media into the USB port on the machine The media device should only contain the upgrade file 1 USB port 2 USB media d Touch The upgrade file is downloaded UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE S SOFTWARE Note When using USB media to upgrade the software check that no data other than the upgrade file is saved on the USB media being us...

Page 195: ...NDIX 193 5 e Remove the USB media and turn the machine off and on again Note If an error occurs a red text error message will appear When the download is performed successfully following message will appear ...

Page 196: ... Corduroy 61 Cotton sheeting 61 D Delete key 45 Deleting short stitches 124 Denim 61 Density key 46 48 Display guides 123 Distance from center horizontal 44 Distance from center vertical 44 Dress shirt woven 61 E Edit end key 45 Edit key 69 Editing 44 restart from beginning or middle 96 Embroidering position align 72 Embroidering screen 81 89 Embroidering settings screen 69 Embroidering time 90 Em...

Page 197: ...5 124 Silk 61 Size horizontal 44 Size vertical 44 Size key 45 Speaker 12 Specifications 190 Split large size patterns 135 Spool 82 Spool change indicator 89 91 Spool stand 11 20 Stabilizer 60 61 Start Stop button 12 87 Starting ending position key 70 126 127 Stitch count 90 Stitch simulator screen 60 Stopping embroidering 88 at color changes 119 pause 119 Sweater knit 61 Sweatshirt 61 T Tajima dat...

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Page 200: ...ountries Be sure to install the latest software A variety of functional improvements are being performed in the latest version Brother SupportCenter is a mobile app that provides the support information for your Brother product My Stitch Monitor is a mobile app that monitors the operating conditions of your machine Visit the Google Play or App Store to download Please visit us at http s brother cv...

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