BASIC EMBROIDERY
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2
Understanding the embroidering screen
From this screen, the total number of thread colors, the
embroidering order and embroidering time can be checked,
the needle bar settings can be specified, and the needle
placement forward or backward can be done. Keys available
in this screen differ when you set [Manual Color Sequence] to
[ON] in settings screen. (page 58)
No.
Display
Function
Page
Key Name
1
The embroidering progress is
shown by the red mark in the
indicator. Touch
to
display (in the indicator) only
the thread color being
embroidered.
—
Progress bar
2
Shows the part of the pattern
that will be embroidered
with the thread color shown
first in the thread color
sequence display.
—
Region
display
3
Shows the order for the
thread color changes. During
embroidering, this display
scrolls automatically so that
the color of the thread
currently being embroidered
appears at the top.
—
Thread color
sequence
display
Indicates the needle bar
number where the thread
color at the left is assigned.
—
Needle bar
number
The thread color sequence
display shows the first seven
thread colors. To check the
sequence for the eighth 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 needle bar
settings from the screen
without changing the thread
spools on the machine.
57
Switch spool
key
(Not available
in the
[Manual
Color
Sequence]
mode)
Enable the needle bar
settings to manually be
specified.
120
Temporary
needle bar
settings key
Move the needle forward or
backward through the
stitching. Use this key in the
following situations:
• If the thread breaks or runs
out while embroidering
• To restart embroidering
from the beginning
• To continue embroidering
after the machine was
turned off
93
Forward/
Backward
stitch key
Specify the maximum
embroidery speed.
• Specify a low speed for
thin, thick or heavy
fabrics.
• When using a weak thread
such as metallic thread,
specify an embroidery
speed of 400 spm.
190
Maximum
embroidery
speed key
6
Unlocks the machine so it
can start embroidering
within 10 seconds. When
this key is touched, the
“Start/Stop” button flashes in
green.
87
Unlock key
No.
Display
Function
Page
Key Name
