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Stitch Overview

Utility Stitches

Stitch

№

Presser

foot

Name

Description

Straight stitch, left needle
position

For all types of sewing.

Straight stitch, center
needle position

For all types of sewing.

Straight stitch with
reinforced tie-off

For all types of sewing. Begins and ends with forward and
reverse stitches.

Straight stitch, right
needle position

For all types of sewing.

A5, A6,

Stretch stitch, left, center
and right needle position

For seams in tricot and stretch fabrics.

A8, A9,

A10

Zigzag, left, center and
right needle position

For sewing on lace, trims and appliqués.

A11,
A12,

A13

Reinforced straight
stitch, left, center and
right needle position

Triple and elastic, for reinforced seams. For top stitch, increase
the stitch length.

A14

Reinforced zigzag stitch

For joining fabric edge to edge or overlapping in leather. For
decorative sewing.

A15

Three-step zigzag

For overcasting, mending, sewing on patches and elastic.
Suitable for light and medium weight fabrics.

A16

Seam/overcast stitch

Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For
light stretch and non-stretch fabrics.

A17

Stretch seam/overcast
stitch

Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For
medium and heavy stretch fabrics.

A18

Double overlock stitch

Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For
heavy stretch and heavy woven fabrics.

A19

Overlock stitch

Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For
medium stretch fabrics.

A20

Flatlock stitch

Decorative hems and overlapped seams, belts and bands. For
medium/heavy stretch fabrics.

A21

Stretch blind hem stitch

Blind hems in medium and heavy stretch fabrics.

A22

Woven blind hem stitch

Blind hems in medium and heavy woven fabrics.

A23

Shell edge stitch

For edging, sewing over the edge on light woven fabrics. Sew
woven fabrics on bias.

A24

Four-step zigzag

For overcasting, mending, sewing on patches and elastics on
loosely woven fabrics.

1 Introduction

Summary of Contents for VIKING Designer EPIC

Page 1: ...User s Guide KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING ...

Page 2: ...ed cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint...

Page 3: ...sed with foot control of type FR5 manufactured by Shanghai Binao Precision Mould Co Ltd FOR OUTSIDE EUROPE This sewing machine is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the sewing machine by a person responsible for their safe...

Page 4: ...o guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and...

Page 5: ... 31 Threading 32 Threading the Upper Thread 32 Automatic Needle Threader 34 Threading Tips and Hints 36 Threading for Twin Needle 37 Bobbin Winding 39 Winding Through the Needle 41 Inserting the Bobbin 43 Changing the Presser Foot 43 Attaching the Sensor One Step Buttonhole Foot 44 Attaching the Sensor Q Foot 44 Dual Feed With Changeable Presser Feet 45 Changing to Straight Stitch Plate 46 3 Embro...

Page 6: ...structions 83 Continue 83 7 Sewing 85 Getting Started to Sew 86 Sewing Mode Overview 87 What is a Stitch 88 Select a Stitch or Letter 88 Load a Stitch or Letter From Another Location 88 Stitch Settings 89 Stitch Width 89 Stitch Positioning 89 Stitch Length 89 Stitch Density 90 Button Size 90 Sew On Button 90 Sensor Foot Pressure 91 deLuxe Stitch System 91 Mirroring 92 Balance 93 Free Motion Option...

Page 7: ...on 144 Remaining Embroidery Time by Color Block 144 Color Options 144 Color Block Sort 145 Color Block Merge 145 Monochrome 145 Highlight Current Color Block 146 Basting Options 147 Embroidery Stitch Out Pop up Messages 148 10 Program 153 Program Overview 154 Create New Program 155 To Edit a Created Program 156 Edit Stitch or Lettering Program 156 Adjust the Entire Program 158 Stitch Program Comma...

Page 8: ...179 13 Maintenance 181 Cleaning the Machine Exterior 182 Removing the Needle Plate and Cleaning the Bobbin Area 182 Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area 182 Replacing the Needle Plate 183 Troubleshooting 183 Troubleshooting Connectivity 187 Service 187 Non Original Parts and Accessories 187 Technical specification 187 14 IMPORTANT 189 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 189 DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTR...

Page 9: ...1 Introduction ...

Page 10: ...plate 10 Bobbin cover 11 Bobbin cover release button 12 Button ruler and built in tape measure 13 Base plate 14 Function buttons see Function Buttons page 13 for detailed description 15 Telescopic thread guide 16 Main spool pin 17 Auxiliary spool pin 18 Bobbin winding thread guides 19 Thread tension disc for bobbin winding 20 Multi touch screen 21 Speaker 10 1 Introduction ...

Page 11: ... foot bar 5 Presser foot ankle 6 Presser foot Right Side 1 Handwheel 2 Bobbin winder 3 Bobbin winding lever 4 Thread cutter for bobbin winding 5 Built in USB ports 6 ON OFF switch sockets for power cord and foot control See Connect the Power Cord and Foot Control page 24 Rear 1 Handle 2 Accessory socket 3 Free arm 4 Embroidery unit socket 1 Introduction 11 ...

Page 12: ...edle packs 8 Space for seam ripper and brush 9 Extra wide space for Side Motion Foot S Storing a Needle Plate Store the needle plate not in use in the bottom of your accessory tray 1 Insert the back of the plate into the assigned holes as illustrated and lay it down 2 Push the plate down and to the left to fasten it 3 To remove the plate place a finger into the hole by the top left of the plate pu...

Page 13: ...r by touching the speed or buttons If you change the speed setting while sewing no pop up will appear Needle Stop Up Down Touch needle stop up down to set the position of the needle when you stop sewing The needle will move up or down when you touch the button The indicator light is on when needle stop down is set Tip You can also tap the foot control to raise or lower the needle once you stop sew...

Page 14: ...titch or stitch program Your machine fixes the thread and stops automatically when the stitch or stitch program has been completed Touch STOP before starting to sew and your machine sews only one repetition of the stitch Only one stitch is displayed on the screen The indicator next to the STOP button is lit when the STOP function is active To cancel the function touch STOP again or select a new st...

Page 15: ...s Pinch Stretch Touch with two fingers at the same time and without releasing increase reduce the distance between the fingers to stretch zoom in or pinch zoom out Touch and Move Touch once on a selected design and without releasing move your finger to a different position on the screen Used e g for moving a design in the embroidery area Swipe Touch move and release your finger in a swift gesture ...

Page 16: ...l cap large 2 12 Large spool holder 2 13 Multipurpose tool Button reed 14 Straight Stitch Plate Included Accessories Not in Picture Complimentary software PC to download see Complimentary Software PC Soft cover for machine Luggage style carrying bag with packing insert for embroidery unit Foot control Power cord Needles DESIGNER EPIC sampler book Included Hoops 1 DESIGNER Imperial Hoop 360x260 2 D...

Page 17: ...uides the fabric The right toe of the foot is designed to ride along the hem edge Zipper Foot E This foot can be snapped on either to the right or to the left of the needle This makes it easy to sew both sides of the zipper Move needle position to right or left to sew closer to zipper teeth or for covering large cording Non Stick Glide Foot H This foot with a non stick coating underneath is used w...

Page 18: ...er the material can stick to the foot and prevent the sewing machine from feeding properly When using any of the above materials sew on a piece of scrap fabric to make sure the machine feeds smoothly If not fasten the self adhesive glide plate to the underside of the presser foot Interchangeable Dual Feed The Dual Feed Foot with changeable presser feet is designed to feed layers of fabric and or b...

Page 19: ...ag For overcasting mending sewing on patches and elastic Suitable for light and medium weight fabrics A16 J Seam overcast stitch Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later For light stretch and non stretch fabrics A17 B Stretch seam overcast stitch Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later For medium and heavy stretch fabrics A18 B Double overlock stitch Seam and o...

Page 20: ...ork clothes jeans tablecloths and linen towels Stitch over hole touch reverse for continuous darning and auto stop A36 B Darning stitch four step A group of four stitches perfect for mending small tears Stitch 1 and 3 are sewn in a forward motion stitch 2 and 4 are sewn backwards To change stitch and direction touch the reverse button Tip Press fusible interfacing on the wrong side before mending ...

Page 21: ... With reinforced bartacks A51 Sensor Buttonhole foot C Heavy reinforced buttonhole For utility and heavy fabrics A52 C Medium heavy reinforced buttonhole For medium and heavy fabrics A53 C Medium reinforced decorative buttonhole For medium fabrics A54 Sensor Buttonhole foot C Heirloom buttonhole For hand look on fine and delicate fabrics Tip For jeans buttonholes increase length and width of the b...

Page 22: ...nal Stitches Includes three types of stitches appliqué and pop up stitches combinations of these two types and sequin stitches M Theme Stitches Each stitch number on this menu contains a group of four stitches designed to be sewn out together in random combinations Change to the next stitch in the selected group by touching the reverse button N Embellished Stitches Decorative stitches that can be ...

Page 23: ...2 Preparations ...

Page 24: ...ind the power cord and the foot control Note Before plugging in the foot control check to ensure that it is type FR5 see underside of foot control 1 Pull out the cord from the foot control Connect the foot control cord to the front socket on the bottom right side of the machine 2 Connect the power cord to the rear socket on the bottom right side of the machine Plug the cord into the wall socket 3 ...

Page 25: ... the back pocket of the soft cover USB Ports Your machine has two USB ports for connecting USB devices such as a memory stick USB plugs can only be inserted one way do not force them into the ports To remove carefully pull the USB device out straight Note Make sure that the USB stick you use has the format FAT32 Using a USB device The external device button in file manager is only active when a de...

Page 26: ...ormation see mySewnet Cloud LED Lights Your machine has LED lights which distribute the light evenly over the sewing area and eliminate shadows You can adjust the brightness of the light in the settings menu see LED Work Light Brightness Free Arm To use the free arm slide off the accessory tray When attached a hook keeps the accessory tray locked to the machine Remove the tray by sliding it to the...

Page 27: ...ced with a full one touch OK in the pop up Telescopic Thread Guide The telescopic thread guide is always used when threading your machine for sewing embroidery and bobbin winding The telescopic thread guide helps straighten the thread preventing it from tangling or breaking The thread guide together with the vertical spool pins make it possible to successfully use even very large thread cones Exte...

Page 28: ...le with large thread spools or cones You may get better results if you tilt the spool pin to the horizontal position when using small spools of specialty thread See Threading Tips and Hints page 36 Use the auxiliary spool pin B when winding a bobbin from a second spool of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle Spool Caps Spool caps in three sizes are included with your machine...

Page 29: ... variety of fibers rayon polyester acrylic or metallic These threads create a smooth glossy appearance for embroidery and other decorative stitching Embroidery thread is not typically used in the bobbin unless both sides of the project will be seen A light weight embroidery bobbin thread is often used in the bobbin instead The lighter weight thread does not build up under the embroidery Note When ...

Page 30: ... the fabric For knits swimwear fleece synthetic suedes and leathers Embroidery Needle Embroidery needles have a special scarf a slightly rounded point and a slightly larger eye to avoid damage to thread and materials Use with metallic and other specialty threads for embroidery and decorative sewing Denim Needle Denim needles have a sharp point to penetrate tightly woven fabrics without deflecting ...

Page 31: ...ng the multipurpose tool Push the new needle upwards with the flat side away from you until it will go no further It is very important that the needle is inserted all the way in order for the automatic needle threader to work properly 5 Tighten the needle screw with the universal tool Use the rounded end of the universal tool to loosen and tighten the screw 2 Preparations 31 ...

Page 32: ...6 1 Hold the telescopic thread guide by the markings and pull it straight up until it clicks into place 2 Raise both spool pins to vertical position Place the thread spool on the main spool pin left Using both hands place the thread behind the left clip on the telescopic thread guide A The thread should run from right to left Note When using thread cones place a cone holder on the spool pin before...

Page 33: ... threading path 4 Pull the thread between the thread tension discs C Thread down through the right threading slot and then upwards through the left threading slot Bring the thread from the right into the take up lever D until it clicks into place E and down in the left threading slot to the last thread guide F just above the needle 5 Thread the needle using the automatic needle threader or manuall...

Page 34: ...tc Medium heavy weight threads normal cotton or polyester sewing thread top stitching thread rayon embroidery thread Universal 130 705H 90 14 110 18 Stretch light Tricot single knit jerseys etc Light weight threads fine cotton or polyester sewing thread rayon embroidery thread Stretch 130 705H S 75 11 Stretch medium Sweater knits double knit velour swimwear etc Medium weight threads normal cotton ...

Page 35: ...ished The needle threader is designed to be used with needles size 70 120 You cannot use the needle threader with needles size 65 or smaller wing needles twin needles or triple needles Specialty threads such as invisible and other stretchy threads metallic or flat metallic threads and some heavy weight threads may not be caught correctly by the hook on the automatic needle threader If this happens...

Page 36: ...l If the thread slides down on the standing thread spool If the thread is of a quality that unwinds easily and slides down on the standing thread spool it can get caught under the thread spool around the spool pin and break Place the large spool holder on the spool pin with the flat side up before placing the thread spool If the thread spool has the same diameter as the large spool holder place a ...

Page 37: ...om the auxiliary spool pin behind both clips on the telescopic thread guide as this will create too much thread tension Note When using large thread cones on the auxiliary spool pin place the large spool holder with the flat side up and a cone holder on the spool pin before adding the thread cone 2 Hold both threads with two hands as illustrated Floss the threads under the thread guide A from fron...

Page 38: ...y click into place E and down in the left threading slot One thread should be placed inside the needle thread guide F and the other one outside Make sure the threads do not become twisted together 4 Thread the twin needle manually Do not use the automatic needle threader for twin needle Note The weight and irregular surface of specialty threads such as metallic increases the amount of friction on ...

Page 39: ...g large thread cones place the large spool holder with the flat side up and a cone holder on the auxiliary spool pin before adding the thread cone 2 Bring the thread through bobbin winding thread guide A from back to front and to the right Bring the thread through bobbin winding thread guide B around the thread tension disc C and down through thread guide D as illustrated For some specialty thread...

Page 40: ...clockwise around the bobbin and cut excess thread with the thread cutter B 4 Push the bobbin winding lever A towards the bobbin A pop up appears on screen To adjust winding speed drag the slider Stop and start the bobbin winding with the button in the pop up 5 When the bobbin is full the bobbin winding lever will move back and the winding will stop automatically The pop up message closes Remove th...

Page 41: ...le either as the thread tension can become too high causing the needle to break Wind specialty threads as described under Bobbin Winding page 39 1 Make sure that the presser foot and needle are in the up position 2 Thread the machine as described under Threading the Upper Thread page 32 3 Pull the thread from the needle under the presser foot and up to the right Note Always use a metal presser foo...

Page 42: ...r A towards the bobbin A pop up appears on screen To adjust winding speed drag the slider Stop and start the bobbin winding with the button in the pop up 8 When the bobbin is full the bobbin winding lever will move back and the winding will stop automatically The pop up message closes Remove the bobbin and cut the thread using the bobbin winding thread cutter B Note If you experience difficulty wi...

Page 43: ...bobbin to keep it from turning as you pull the thread firmly to the right and then to the left into the tension spring B until it clicks into place Continue threading around C and to the right of the thread cutter D 4 Replace the bobbin cover Pull the thread to the left to cut Changing the Presser Foot 1 Make sure that the needle is in the highest position Pull the presser foot down and towards yo...

Page 44: ...rsal tool remove the presser foot ankle Note Do not remove the presser foot ankle screw from the universal tool after unscrewing it The universal tool is magnetic and will hold the screw making it easy to replace and less likely to be lost 2 Position the Sensor Q Foot onto the presser foot bar from behind lining the hole on the foot up with the hole on the presser foot bar Lower the needle into th...

Page 45: ...ser s guide at www husqvarnaviking com or at your HUSQVARNA VIKING retailer Attaching the Dual Feed 1 Using the universal tool remove the presser foot ankle Note Do not remove the presser foot ankle screw from the universal tool after unscrewing it The universal tool is magnetic and will hold the screw making it easy to replace and less likely to be lost 2 Place the dual feed on your machine from ...

Page 46: ...s the fabric closer to the needle and helps prevent the fabric from being pulled down into the bobbin area especially at the beginning and or end of a seam 1 Remove the presser foot Open the bobbin cover by pushing the release button A to the right Remove the cover 2 Make sure that the feed teeth are lowered Place the universal tool under the needle plate as shown and gently turn the universal too...

Page 47: ...3 Embroidery Preparations ...

Page 48: ...rom the box for the first time be sure to remove the shipping brace on the underside of the embroidery unit Embroidery Hoop Overview 1 Embroidery hoop connector 2 Outer hoop 3 Inner hoop 4 Quick release 5 Retaining screw 6 Ribs for fitting the clips 7 Center marks Sensor Q Foot The Sensor Q foot is recommended for hoop embroidery See Attaching the Sensor Q Foot page 44 48 3 Embroidery Preparations...

Page 49: ...wn in the DESIGNER EPIC sampler book DESIGNER EPIC Sampler Book Page through the DESIGNER EPIC sampler book for designs and fonts All included designs are pictured and the design number is shown For designs with special embroidery techniques information about stitch count number of stitches in the design and the design size is also shown as well as the complete color block list including informati...

Page 50: ... the embroidery arm will move to the ready position Note DO NOT calibrate the machine with the embroidery hoop attached as this can damage the needle presser foot hoop and or the embroidery unit Be sure to clear all materials from around the machine before calibrating so that the embroidery arm does not bump into anything while calibrating Remove the Embroidery Unit 1 To store the embroidery unit ...

Page 51: ...you can see the hoop size in the lower part of the inner hoop you have attached it correctly 3 Push the inner hoop firmly into the outer hoop 4 Close the quick release A Adjust the pressure of the outer hoop by turning the retaining screw B The fabric should be taut in the hoop for the best results Note When embroidering additional designs on the same fabric open the quick release move the hoop to...

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Page 54: ... smart toolbox Pinch Stretch Touch with two fingers at the same time and without releasing reduce the distance between the fingers to pinch e g to zoom out Touch with two fingers at the same time and without releasing increase the distance between the fingers to stretch e g to zoom in This function is very useful in stitch menu and design menu to zoom in and out over stitches and designs It is als...

Page 55: ... bottom or bottom to top moving gesture to swipe vertically e g over the stitch menu to scroll within a stitch menu Smart Toolbox Smart toolbox is available on a stitch or program in the sewing area or on a design stitch or program in the embroidery area Touch hold on a stitch program or design to open the smart toolbox move your finger to highlight the option you want to use and release to select...

Page 56: ... corner of the embroidery edit window there is a GO button Touch the button to enter welcome to embroidery stitch out window Embroidery Stitch Out Touch the return button in the lower right corner of the embroidery stitch out window to return to embroidery edit Touch Hold Some buttons have additional functions marked with an arrow at the lower right corner To access those functions touch hold on t...

Page 57: ...WiFi is connected with high signal strength WiFi is connected with medium signal strength WiFi is connected with low signal strength WiFi is connected but the network does not work properly WiFi is disconnected Connect to a network through the WiFi button or WiFi settings Read more about WiFi in the machine in the WiFi chapter mySewnet Touch the mySewnet button on the topbar and touch sign in butt...

Page 58: ...i or update through a USB device When connected your machine will automatically search for available firmware update Touch the firmware update button on the topbar to download and install the latest firmware Read more about wireless firmware update in the section firmware update using WiFi JoyOS advisor feature Touch the JoyOS advisor feature button to automatically open the JoyOS advisor feature ...

Page 59: ...ettings that are recommended will automatically be set when loading stitches and or designs from the JoyOS advisor project menu This will be indicated with an exclamation mark on the settings button Touch the button to open settings and see which setting s has been changed Sewing Embroidery Mode Toggle Toggle between sewing and embroidery mode by touching the sewing embroidery mode toggle in the u...

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Page 62: ... is connected with low signal strength WiFi is connected but the network does not work properly WiFi is disconnected Connect to a network through WiFi button or WiFi settings Hidden Network Touch the button to connect to a hidden network A pop up will be shown on the screen where you can enter the name of the hidden network Firmware Update Using WiFi Firmware update button on the topbar Your DESIG...

Page 63: ...date firmware zip file Unzip the file and copy the file clo to a USB device Note Do not change the name of the file or do not copy the file into an existing folder on the USB device Note Make sure that there is no old firmware update file clo on the USB stick when copying the new firmware update file clo The file name is not unique 2 Make sure that the machine is turned off Connect the USB device ...

Page 64: ...o the mySewnet account QuickFont program to create an unlimited number of embroidery fonts from most TrueType fonts and OpenType fonts on your PC Plug in for your Windows Explorer to handle embroidery designs viewing designs as thumbnail images reading different embroidery file formats add trim commands and more Visit the HUSQVARNAVIKING website at www husqvarnaviking com to get support Select you...

Page 65: ...d a pop up will be opened where you can choose to register a new mySewnet account A mySewnet account can also be created through the mySewnet portal at husqvarnaviking mysewnet com mySewnet Cloud The mySewnet cloud is a service for hosting files in the cloud that is available to all owners and users of a mySewnet cloud featured machine such as your DESIGNER EPIC machine The mySewnet cloud offers a...

Page 66: ...o mySewnet settings When only a small amount of space is left your machine will alert you once If you continue to fill the space it will not remind you again until the space is completely full Delete or move files to a USB device to free space Note The mySewnet cloud space gets activated the first time you sign in on your mySewnet account from the machine Installation of mySewnet Cloud Sync Tool f...

Page 67: ...ile Make sure that you are signed in to mySewnet account on your machine Also make sure that the mySewnet cloud sync tool is installed and running on your PC 1 Drag and drop the file into the mySewnet cloud folder on your PC 2 The icon is shown as long as the synchronization is progressing 3 The icon means that your file has finished synchronizing and is now available from mySewnet cloud folder in...

Page 68: ...der in the DESIGNER EPIC machine and the mySewnet cloud sync tool mySewMonitor App With the mySewMonitor app in your mobile device your DESIGNER EPIC machine can send messages to you when it needs attention Download the mySewMonitor app to your mobile device at App Store or Google Play You can also download the app via the mySewnet portal at husqvarnaviking mysewnet com The app will display curren...

Page 69: ...6 JoyOS advisor ...

Page 70: ...essible on the screen When the project viewer is minimized touch the button to expand JoyOS advisor Project Viewer Overview 1 Move the viewer on the screen to your personal liking and to be able to reach buttons that are hidden when following the instructions 2 Decrease or increase the text in the viewer by touching the A or A buttons 3 To minimize touch at the top right corner To expand it again ...

Page 71: ...In the video player that opens you can pause rewind fast forward set the animation on repeat and turn full screen mode on off Close the animation by touch cancel in the lower right corner Touch hold on rewind to start the animation from the beginning 1 Rewind Touch hold to go to beginning 2 Play pause 3 Fast forward 4 Repeat on off 5 Full screen on off 6 Close Stitch in JoyOS advisor Project Viewe...

Page 72: ... for your chosen fabric and project Depending on which choices you make your JoyOS advisor feature will recommend the most suitable sewing techniques 1 Fabric selection 2 Sewing technique groups 3 Sewing techniques 4 Continue with current JoyOS advisor project 5 Load smart save 6 Start new 72 6 JoyOS advisor ...

Page 73: ...se that intersect at right angles A knit fabric is made of one thread system with interlaced stitches A knit fabric usually has stretch As a general rule select woven in the JoyOS advisor feature for stable fabrics that have no stretch and stretch for fabric that have stretch Woven Fabrics Woven Light Chiffon organza batiste challis crepe de chine etc Woven Medium Calico quilting fabrics crepe bro...

Page 74: ...hnique to load it into the JoyOS advisor project viewer Example Select woven medium and zippers to show all zipper techniques suitable for woven medium Change fabric to stretch medium and notice that not all zipper techniques are available since all are not suitable for stretch medium Note Use quick help on a sewing technique for a short description of the technique 74 6 JoyOS advisor ...

Page 75: ...oyOS advisor feature will select the best stitch length and stitch width for the fabric weight and recommend the presser foot and needle Overcast Overcast fabric edges to prevent fraying and to help them lay flat It is easier to overcast before the garment is sewn together Your JoyOS advisor feature will select the best stitch length and stitch width for the fabric weight and recommend the presser...

Page 76: ...fabrics stitches that stretch are selected Buttonholes The JoyOS advisor feature will select the best buttonhole and stitch settings for your chosen fabric Fabric should be interfaced and or stabilized where buttonholes are to be sewn Tip In your accessory tray there is a special hook where you can hang your Sensor One Step Buttonhole Foot Manual Buttonhole Sewing direction for buttonholes without...

Page 77: ... sewing on light fabrics Use the thick end for heavier fabrics Hold in place on the fabric with transparent tape Note The recommended width of 3 0 is set for most buttons If you sew a tiny button or a very large coat button decrease or increase the stitch width until the swing of the needle sews in the holes of the button or snap Note An optional Button Foot for sewing on buttons can be purchased ...

Page 78: ...gs This makes it possible to turn off your machine and continue sewing later Simply go to the JoyOS advisor button and touch load smart save button The machine will load the stitch embroidery and settings as it were when smart save was last performed Read about how to smart save 78 6 JoyOS advisor ...

Page 79: ...lecting an embroidery technique the machine will show all techniques for your chosen embroidery technique group 1 Background color 2 Embroidery technique groups 3 Embroidery techniques 4 Continue with current JoyOS advisor project 5 Load smart save 6 Start new 7 Grid options 8 Selected background color 6 JoyOS advisor 79 ...

Page 80: ...Alternatively touch in the grid number area to open a keypad where you can enter a number Embroidery Technique Groups After selecting a background color touch an embroidery technique group and the JoyOS advisor feature show available embroidery techniques in that group Touch a embroidery technique to load it into the JoyOS advisor project viewer Note Use quick help on an embroidery technique for a...

Page 81: ...the new background color and or grid into your current JoyOS advisor project Load Smart Save Smart save remembers and stores all sewing and embroidery adjustments and settings This makes it possible to turn off your machine and continue embroidering later Simply go to JoyOS advisor feature and touch load smart save button The machine will load the stitch embroidery and settings as it were when sma...

Page 82: ...ng stabilizer guide quick start guide sewing instructions and step by step workbook 1 Stabilizer guide 2 Quick start guide 3 Group of techniques 4 Available techniques of chosen group 5 Continue with current JoyOS advisor project 6 Step by step workbook 7 Sewing instructions 82 6 JoyOS advisor ...

Page 83: ...er embroidering Quick Start Guide Touch a quick start group to view different quicks start guides within the group Select one of the topics to get a guidance directly in a viewer within knowledge center Some of the quick start guides will show animations Step by Step Workbook In the step by step workbook you will find JoyOS advisor projects that has step by step instructions on how to use special ...

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Page 86: ... Read more about the fabric selections After your fabric is chosen select a special sewing technique you would like to sew or you can touch start new When a special sewing technique is chosen you will receive detailed instructions in the JoyOS advisor project viewer If you touch start new you will enter sewing mode and the straight stitch will be loaded by default Read more about the JoyOS advisor...

Page 87: ... 3 Stitch menu 4 Step to previous stitch 5 Font menu 6 Step to next stitch 7 File manager 8 Tapering menu 9 Thread portioning thread tension sensor foot pressure 10 Step to next part of stitch 11 Edit stitch program 12 Mirror end to end 13 Mirror side to side 14 Stitch length stitch density 15 Stitch width stitch positioning 16 Save 17 Smart save 18 Alternative switch bar 19 JoyOS advisor project ...

Page 88: ...to and select a different stitch category Alternatively swipe left right in the category list and touch a category to select it The selection area will be updated and show the stitches in the selected category To create text select the font menu and touch a font to select it When a font is selected it will automatically be loaded to a new program and a keyboard will be shown Program your text by t...

Page 89: ...Stitch Width Increase or decrease the stitch width using and in the control The number above the control shows stitch width in mm Changed stitch position may limit the stitch width adjustments Stitch Positioning On certain stitches with a width less than 7mm it is possible to change the stitch position Use to move the stitch to the right and to move the stitch to the left The number above the cont...

Page 90: ...ease the density to get different visual effects e g when using speciality threads Button Size When sewing a buttonhole with the Sensor One Step Buttonhole Foot you can set the button size Measure your button with the ruler on the front of the machine and set the button size in the button size control Sew a test buttonhole on a fabric scrap to verify the desired length of the buttonhole Sew On But...

Page 91: ... upper thread Some special techniques may require the use of thread tension Deselect the deLuxe stitch system in the temporary sewing settings to ensure that thread tension is engaged When the deLuxe stitch system is selected in temporary sewing settings the control visible in sewing mode will change between thread portioning and thread tension depending on the current settings and the loaded stit...

Page 92: ...oning For decorative stitches and buttonholes the upper thread should be visible on the back side of the fabric Make a few tests on a scrap piece of the fabric you are going to use and check the tension Mirroring 1 Mirror end to end 2 Mirror side to side To mirror a stitch or stitch program lengthwise touch the mirror end to end button To mirror a stitch or stitch program sideways touch the mirror...

Page 93: ...the balance may need to be adjusted To adjust the balance on the active stitch touch the balance button in sewing mode Start by sewing the stitch on a piece of scrap fabric Change the preview on the screen to match your sewn sample by using the and in the controls When you sew again the balance will be corrected 7 Sewing 93 ...

Page 94: ...tailer Free Motion Floating Activate free motion floating to set the machine in free motion floating mode for floating feet e g the R Foot The feed teeth will lower automatically When sewing at low speed the presser foot will raise and lower with each stitch to hold the fabric on the needle plate while the stitch is being formed At higher speed the presser foot floats over the fabric while sewing ...

Page 95: ...ewing recommendations which are set automatically depending on the selected fabric active stitch and current settings The following recommendations can be shown presser foot needle stabilizer and glide plates The Straight Stitch Plate recommendation will be shown when a free motion option is selected with a straight stitch Tip We recommend that you use the knowledge center in the JoyOS advisor fea...

Page 96: ...ton to toggle between showing the files in a list or as thumbnail icons In list view each file is shown with the file name and file type In thumbnail view each file is shown with the file name and a thumbnail image of the file To cancel the save process close the pop up window by touching cancel The save pop up will close and you will return to sewing mode Read more about organizing your saved sti...

Page 97: ...o use your JoyOS advisor feature and locate the dimensional stitches project for instructions on how to sew dimensional stitches and automatically get the correct settings Theme Stitches Menu M Example of theme stitch Reverse button on the screen Theme stitches are beautiful coordinating stitches in a group of four designed to be sewn out together in a random combination Touch the reverse button o...

Page 98: ...tches are sewn with many threads on top of each other The threads can either be left as they are sewn or cut to create a 3D effect The long stitches should be cut at the very edge and from the top side of the fabric To make the cutting easy use a seam ripper Tip For heavier threads use the optional Specialty Candlewicking Foot part number 413 16 23 45 for easier feeding Crystal stitches may be use...

Page 99: ...ch automatically tapers the satin stitch for corners and points and can be used for satin stitch lettering Try the satin stitch exercise and stitch a corner of the tapered satin stitch on a piece of stabilized fabric 1 Select stitch Q1 in menu Q Decorative tapering stitches 2 Open tapering and select 45 degrees for both beginning and end Note For a wider satin stitch adjust the stitch width contro...

Page 100: ... and position the top left corner of the patch under the presser foot The machine will sew across the top from the left to the right as shown on the screen 2 Sew across the top and touch the reverse button or the 4 way sewing direction button reverse button on the screen to change the sewing direction The direction of the stitch on the screen will change Step on the foot control The presser foot l...

Page 101: ...chine with embroidery thread on top and bobbin thread in the bobbin Use presser foot S and size 80 needle as recommended Sew 1 Touch the program button 2 Select stitch 1 in menu H children stitches 3 Select T menu and click 3 times on the straight stitch to the right 4 Select stitch 1 in menu H 5 Select T menu and click 3 times on the straight stitch to the right 6 Select stitch 1 in menu H 7 Sele...

Page 102: ...e screen Tip Detailed information on the current selected stitch is shown in the stitch information Sewing Pop up Messages Bobbin Thread Low When the bobbin thread is running low a pop up message appears giving you notice that you will soon need to change the bobbin This gives you an opportunity to plan when you want to change your bobbin If you want to continue sewing without changing the bobbin ...

Page 103: ...ttonhole Foot The Sensor One Step Buttonhole Foot is used only for buttonholes A pop up message will advise you to remove the foot for all other sewing Cannot Use the Automatic Needle Threader If using a twin needle touch OK and thread it manually If using a regular needle touch OK and deselect twin needle in the settings Press the automatic needle threader button again 7 Sewing 103 ...

Page 104: ...afety is activated the following pop up message appears when you choose a stitch not suitable for stitch width safety Attention If the machine stops and this pop up appears on the screen you need to stop sewing Wait a moment and touch the OK button when it is enabled Check the needle size and condition Check for correct threading 104 7 Sewing ...

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Page 106: ...tically Select a special embroidery technique or touch start new When a special embroidery technique is chosen you will have directions from the JoyOS advisor feature When you touch start new you will enter embroidery mode with the selected background color Read more about the JoyOS advisor feature 106 8 Embroidery ...

Page 107: ...area 2 Rotate handle 3 Scale handles 4 Zoom slider 5 Zoom options 6 Hoop selection 7 Toolbox 8 Control wheel 9 Design shaping 10 Resize 11 Save 12 Program 13 Smart save 14 Design appliqué 15 Edit 16 Undo 17 JoyOS advisor project viewer 18 Redo 19 Position 20 Rotate 21 Go to embroidery stitch out 22 Scale 23 Pan 24 Design stitch out order 25 Total number of stitches in design combination 26 Design ...

Page 108: ...into the embroidery area Note You can also load saved stitches from the mySewnet cloud folder and from a USB device in file manager Note Touch a stitch to get information about the selected stitch Load a Font Text can be created both with embroidery fonts and stitch fonts Select a font by opening the font menu and touching your desired font on the screen If you choose an embroidery font the progra...

Page 109: ...ast design will be surrounded with a design selection frame which means that it is selected 4 If you want to select the first design you inserted touch the design on the screen Alternatively touch the toolbox and select the thumbnail image for the first design in the selection window 5 To select more than one design touch the multi select button Touch the designs you want to select 6 Once you have...

Page 110: ...ou can place the toolbox horizontally or vertically on the screen by touching the change direction button Tip Use smart toolbox on the screen to open a shortcut for some edit functions Move to Hoop A red frame will surround the embroidery area if a design is placed outside the hoop area Touch move to hoop to move any design that is outside the hoop area into the hoop area The design will be placed...

Page 111: ...er without having to start over and load the designs again you can use the stitch out design earlier later buttons Select the design you wish to stitch out earlier later and touch one of the buttons to change the design order The design will move in the selection window to show the changed stitch out order Read more about design stitch out order Group Ungroup If you have selected two or more desig...

Page 112: ...ct Multi select allows you to select two or more of the designs on your screen at the same time Touch the multi select button and then touch the designs on the screen you want to select Alternatively select the thumbnail pictures in the selection window A design selection frame will surround the selected designs both the thumbnail pictures in the selection window and the designs in the embroidery ...

Page 113: ...n the selected design s in the center of the hoop Touch hold on the position button to lock it and prevent activation of another touch function by mistake A padlock below the button indicates that the function is locked Select any touch function to unlock Rotate Rotate the selected design s by touching the rotate handle located in the center of the top of the design selection frame and move your f...

Page 114: ...locked Select any touch function to unlock By default the proportions are locked This is indicated with a closed padlock in the center of the control wheel Touch the padlock in the center of the control wheel to unlock and activate individual scaling of width and height Note In design shaping and design appliqué the numbers above the touch function scale relate to the shape line and not the shape ...

Page 115: ...1 Zoom to all 2 Zoom to hoop Touch zoom options to open a pop up where you can choose between zoom to all or zoom to hoop Zoom to all will show all the design s in the embroidery combination Zoom to hoop will adjust the embroidery area to fit the selected hoop Undo Redo Undo Redo Touch the arrow pointing left to undo your latest design adjustment Touch repeatedly to step back through your adjustme...

Page 116: ...pen it then name your file with the keyboard and touch OK in the pop up to save To create a new folder simply touch the create new folder button name the folder with the keyboard and touch OK Then touch hold on the folder to open it and save into the new folder Touch the list and thumbnail view button to toggle between showing the files in a list or as thumbnail icons In list view each file is sho...

Page 117: ...enter stitch out a welcome to embroidery stitch out window will appear In this window you will get an overview of your current embroidery settings before you continue Review the settings before you proceed Edit an Existing Design or Text When you have created a design e g a shape appliqué or text the edit design button will be active If you want to edit the design that you have created select your...

Page 118: ...ted and the edit button is touched a pop up appears on the screen In the pop up you can change the stitch width button size and stitch density Touch the alternative switch bar to change the stitch density Touch OK in the pop up to confirm the changes made in the pop up 118 8 Embroidery ...

Page 119: ...and it will be shown as the new color Change More Than One Color Block To change the thread color on more than one color block at a time touch the multi select button then touch the color blocks to select the ones you want to change Touch the select all button to make changes to all color blocks at one time The multi select button is automatically selected Use the select equal button to change all...

Page 120: ... Create a Text Use the keyboard and touch the letters you want to add to the text The text is shown in the embroidery area and in the text area above the keyboard You can change the font and the size of the entire text by touching another embroidery font in the font menu The text that is written will change to the new font and or font size in the embroidery area Add a Letter Use the cursor arrows ...

Page 121: ...ur text will follow the shape line on the screen The small black arrow indicates the direction your text will follow when adding letters to the shape line To change the size of the shape touch one of the scale handles in the corners of the design selection frame and drag your finger on the screen 8 Embroidery 121 ...

Page 122: ...ustified the text will begin loading to the left Centered will center the text on the shape line If you choose right justified the text will begin loading to the right The distance between each letter can be increased or decreased with the spacing slider except for when evenly spaced is selected Fixed Letter Angle Touch the fixed letter angle button to align all the letters in a fixed vertical rot...

Page 123: ...to start a new shape 2 Touch the shape menu and select one of the shapes in the list A shape line will be shown on the screen The small black arrow in the shape menu indicates the direction your designs will follow when adding them onto the shape line 3 Add designs or stitches onto the shape from the design menu stitch menu or from file manager Touch hold a design or stitch for a few seconds to lo...

Page 124: ...in embroidery edit select your shaped design and touch the edit button in embroidery edit You will now enter the design shaping window again Tip You can also reach edit by opening the smart toolbox Touch hold on the shaped design to open smart toolbox Select Spacing Touch the select spacing button to open a list of options for spacing your designs along the shape line evenly space left justified c...

Page 125: ...ch the select side positioning button to open a pop up with a list of options for how the designs will be rotated on the shape line no rotation rotate 90 degrees clockwise rotate 180 degrees or rotate 90 degrees counter clockwise Fixed Design Angle Touch the select design angle to align all the designs in a fixed vertical rotation on the shape line Deselect to keep the current angle along the shap...

Page 126: ...If you want to enter the total number of designs you want in your shape touch in the number area above the and buttons to open a keypad Enter the desired number of designs in the keypad and touch OK to close 126 8 Embroidery ...

Page 127: ...tches with two different widths to choose from to finish the edge of the appliqué Satin stitch narrow or wide A narrow or wide satin stitch will be placed around your appliqué shape Feathered stitch narrow or wide A narrow or wide feathered stitch will be placed around your appliqué shape Candlewicking stitch narrow or wide A narrow or wide candlewicking stitch will be placed around your appliqué ...

Page 128: ...ur finger on the screen The touch function scale will automatically be selected To rotate your shape touch the rotate handle on the screen The touch function rotate will automatically be selected 4 Touch OK to confirm your design appliqué and load to the embroidery edit window Touch GO to enter embroidery stitch out Stitch Out 5 The first color block will sew a straight stitch outline on the base ...

Page 129: ...lly The numbers above the resize button show the current width and height in millimeters When resizing a design the 100 button will be enabled Touch the button to return to the original size Touch hold the resize button to lock it and prevent activation of another touch function by mistake A padlock below the button indicates that the function is locked Select any touch function to unlock Adjust t...

Page 130: ...a larger hoop for the machine to be able to embroider it If you enlarge a design too much you may see stitch irregularities Press the 100 button to return to original size and resize to a smaller percentage for a better result Please use the embroidery software PC to resize very large and complex designs It is available to purchase from your local authorized retailer Always start with the original...

Page 131: ... combination can have a maximum of approximately 500 000 stitches Embroidery Combination is too Complex This pop up message appears e g for one of the following reasons The design combination contains too many color blocks There are too many designs in the combination One or more designs have been grouped and re grouped too many times 8 Embroidery 131 ...

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Page 134: ...dery stitch out 1 Embroidery area 2 Color block menu 3 Zoom slider 4 Zoom options 5 Selected hoop 6 Hoop position options 7 Design positioning 8 Thread portioning Thread tension 9 Smart save 10 Corner check 11 JoyOS advisor project viewer 12 Thread color spools 13 Return to embroidery edit 14 Step stitch by stitch Go to stitch 15 Number of stitches in current color block 16 Total number of stitche...

Page 135: ... the hoop attached is the selected hoop in embroidery edit Color Options Preset your embroidery with any of the three color options color block sort color block merge or monochrome You can also set these options in embroidery stitch out Read more about color block sort color block merge or monochrome Note You can set both color block sort and color block merge if desired Basting Options Select bas...

Page 136: ...orary embroidery settings will be shown in the window You can also change the thread cut options in the window Turnable Hoop Side Sort This option will only be visible if the DESIGNER Majestic Hoop 360x350 is chosen in the hoop selection list in embroidery edit If you want to embroider all designs on one side of the DESIGNER Majestic Hoop before you turn the hoop select the side sort option before...

Page 137: ... block in the color block list or swipe with your finger over the thread color spool to activate the next or previous color block in the color block list Example 1 2 RaRa 40 2254 means the second thread color block in the first design to be embroidered is Robison Anton Rayon 40 weight thread number 2254 If you want to minimize the color block list touch the minimize expand button at the top left c...

Page 138: ...n will move the hoop to the following positions and in the following order upper left upper right lower right lower left and then go back to the current stitch position Hoop Position Options Use the hoop position options to move the embroidery arm to different positions Current Stitch Position When you want to return to the current stitch position and continue embroidering after you have changed t...

Page 139: ...achine as a shortcut to move the hoop to trim position Center Remove Hoop Position When you need to remove the hoop e g when changing a bobbin touch the center remove hoop position This will also show the center position of the hoop Tip You can also use the stitch re start button on your machine as a shortcut to move the hoop to center remove hoop position 9 Embroidery Stitch Out 139 ...

Page 140: ...he design with a locking point on your design that matches a specific position on the fabric or previously stitched design go through steps 1 and 2 in the design positioning wizard To position and rotate the design with a locking point and matching point to match a specific position on the fabric or previously stitched design go through steps 1 4 in the design positioning wizard Touch OK when sati...

Page 141: ...n the screen to position your design exactly where you want it to match on the fabric or to the previously stitched design Use the arrows in the control wheel to fine tune Watch the hoop until the needle is exactly where you want it to be on the fabric or the previously stitched design The locking point on the fabric shows the position of the needle in the design Note If satisfied with the placeme...

Page 142: ...ach of the four corner buttons Find the center of the design by touching the set cursor point center button deLuxe Stitch System Thread portioning Thread tension The control visible in embroidery stitch out will change depending on whether the deLuxe stitch system is active or not in the temporary embroidery settings Use the controls to adjust the balance between upper thread and bobbin thread e g...

Page 143: ...ng the embroidery go back a few stitches using the step stitch by stitch control to ensure that the threads will be secured Thread Color Spools All colors in the loaded design s are shown in the order they will be embroidered in thread color spools Underneath the current thread color spool information about the design number and color order is shown Also shown are the thread manufacturer thread we...

Page 144: ...urrent Color Block The current stitch position in the current color block is shown next to the color block icon The number in brackets shows the total number of stitches in the current color block Number of Stitches in Embroidery Combination The current stitch position in embroidery combination is shown next to the flower icon The numbers in brackets shows the total number of stitches in the desig...

Page 145: ...he stops between identical color blocks Note The appearance of the color block list will remain the same Monochrome Touch the button to activate monochrome embroidery All designs are shown in a grey color and the machine will not stop for color block changes To deactivate monochrome embroidery touch the button again Note If the automatic thread cutter and automatic jump stitch trim function is sel...

Page 146: ...tching will be visible in the embroidery area All other color blocks will be greyed out Highlight current color block can be useful when your design contains color blocks in different shades of the same color especially if they are close to or overlapping each other 146 9 Embroidery Stitch Out ...

Page 147: ...ering embroidery stitch out Touch baste around design to add a basting stitch around the design outlining the area where the design will be placed on the fabric Touch baste around hoop area to add a basting stitch around the inside edge of the hoop You can select both basting options to add additional support for certain fabrics and techniques Note When activated only the basting color blocks will...

Page 148: ...herwise the hoop or the embroidery unit may be damaged while calibrating Attach Hoop If the hoop attached to the machine does not match the hoop that is selected and displayed on the screen the machine will not embroider You must change the hoop to the one displayed on the screen or return to embroidery edit and select the hoop to match the attached hoop The hoop needs to be inserted properly for ...

Page 149: ... current stitch position Touch OK to move the hoop to the center remove hoop position The hoop position pop up opens Replace the empty bobbin with a full one Touch current position in the pop up and pull back any excess length of needle thread Touch the start stop button to continue embroidering Check Upper Thread The machine stops automatically if the upper thread runs out or breaks Re thread the...

Page 150: ...l Note When automatic thread cutter and automatic jump stitch trim function is selected in temporary embroidery settings the thread will be cut automatically and no cut thread tail pop up will be shown Simply remove the thread tail that has been cut Your Embroidery is Finished A pop up message and sound informs you that your embroidery is finished When the pop up is closed the design will stay loa...

Page 151: ...ire the HUSQVARNA VIKING Felting Embroidery Set 920402 096 When the machine stops and this pop up message is shown insert the corresponding optional needle Touch OK and press the start stop button to resume Cutwork designs are marked with a cutwork needle symbol and felting designs are marked with a felting needle symbol in the DESIGNER EPIC Sampler book Note Cutwork designs can also be stitched o...

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Page 154: ...ram window by pressing the foot control or by pressing the start stop button Note Not all stitches are available to program A pop up message will alert you if you try to select an unavailable stitch 1 Program length 2 Step to previous stitch go to last 3 Step to next stitch go to first 4 STOP command 5 FIX command 6 Thread cut command 7 Duplicate 8 Delete 9 Mirror end to end 10 Mirror side to side...

Page 155: ...sor Only the selected stitch or letter can be adjusted You can move the cursor through the stitch program by using the step to previous stitch step to next stitch arrows Note A straight line at the point of the arrows indicates go to last go to first stitch 4 When the font menu is selected the keyboard is opened automatically to write your text Minimize the keyboard by touching the top right corne...

Page 156: ...rogram window again Alternatively touch hold on the program to open the smart toolbox to access the edit button Make your adjustments and touch OK in the program window to load it to sewing mode with your adjustments Touch the cancel button in program to undo Edit Stitch or Lettering Program Insert a Stitch or Letter Keyboard button 156 10 Program ...

Page 157: ...ected stitch in the same way you can adjust the stitch settings in sewing mode Touch hold over the program on the screen to open the smart toolbox The smart toolbox will allow you to duplicate delete or mirror the selected stitch or letter in the program Delete a Stitch or Letter If you want to delete a stitch move the cursor to the stitch or letter you want to delete the selected stitch or letter...

Page 158: ...med stitch This confirms that the command is inserted and it also shows where the command will be performed in the stitch program Note If creating a stitch program in embroidery mode tie offs will be added automatically at the beginning and end allowing you to create a stitch program in between The commands can be removed Insert a STOP command by touching the STOP button on the screen The STOP com...

Page 159: ... button on the screen Add a thread cut command if you want the machine to tie off and cut the threads Note If automatic thread cutter is deselected in temporary settings the machine will only fix and stop when it reaches a thread cut command 10 Program 159 ...

Page 160: ...ith the keyboard and touch OK Then touch hold on the folder to open it and save into the new folder Touch the list and thumbnail view button to toggle between showing the files in a list or as thumbnail icons In list view each file is shown with the file name and file type In thumbnail view each file is shown with file name and a thumbnail image of the file To cancel the save process close the pop...

Page 161: ...ch menus such as 4 way stitches The Maximum Number of Stitches Has Been Reached The stitch you are trying to add will make the stitch program too long Your stitch program can be up to approximately 500 mm 20 long and contain up to 199 stitches and commands If the stitch program exceeds the maximum length this pop up message will appear 10 Program 161 ...

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Page 164: ...ion discs will keep the correct amount of tension on the upper thread For best sewing results we strongly recommend you to keep this setting selected except when using specific special techniques or accessories that do not support thread portioning Deselect the deLuxe stitch system in the temporary sewing settings to switch to thread tension The control for adjusting thread portioning thread tensi...

Page 165: ...d When the Straight Stitch Plate is removed you will be given the option to keep stitch width safety selected or to deselect it When stitch width safety is activated all twin needle sizes will be disabled as they cannot be used together with stitch width safety Note The setting are reset at the start of a new project from the JoyOS advisor feature Always make sure to remove any accessory that requ...

Page 166: ...stem When the deLuxe stitch system is selected your DESIGNER EPIC will automatically choose the best way to control the embroidery upper thread based on the design and the selected settings thread portioning or thread tension For best embroidery results we strongly recommend that you keep this setting selected and select the spring foot for embroidery foot type When the deLuxe stitch system is sel...

Page 167: ...n using optional accessories that are attached in the two holes in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover to prevent damage to the automatic thread cutter knife located under the needle plate Automatic Thread Cutter When selected thread cuts will be automatically performed in the following situations Upper thread is cut automatically and the presser foot raises at color changes Bobbin thread...

Page 168: ... and cut the threads manually Tip If your designs are very close together e g lettering or programmed stitches turn off the automatic jump stitch trim and cut the thread manually Twin Needle Options When a twin needle size is selected the deLuxe Stitch System will automatically use thread tension When embroidering with a twin needle the Straight Stitch Plate needs to be removed as it cannot be use...

Page 169: ...ted in the temporary sewing settings for all new projects loaded from theJoyOS advisor feature For more information see the description in the temporary sewing settings Automatic FIX Default When selected the automatic FIX will automatically be selected in the temporary sewing settings for all new projects loaded from the JoyOS advisor feature For more information see the description in the tempor...

Page 170: ...or more information see the description in the temporary embroidery settings Embroidery Pivot Height Default If the embroidery pivot height is set in default embroidery settings it will automatically be set to this value in the temporary embroidery settings for all new projects loaded from theJoyOS advisor feature For more information see the description in the temporary embroidery settings My Hoo...

Page 171: ...alerts or attention pop up messages will be repeated in intervals until the pop up is closed Lock Screen If there is the possibility of bumping the screen and changing the stitch or settings while sewing it is easy to lock the screen When selected the screen is automatically locked whenever it is inactive for ten seconds A pop up is shown on the screen and will remain locked until you touch OK in ...

Page 172: ...re about the possibilities with WiFi connection in your machine in the WiFi chapter mySewnet Settings In the mySewnet settings you can sign in to the mySewnet cloud or change the user on the machine You will also be able to create a new user With a mySewnet account you will be able to access all of the mySewnet services Read more about the possibilities with mySewnet in mySewnet services Machine I...

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Page 174: ...black arrow on the file manager button to expand the file manager on the screen touch it again to minimize 1 Current folder 2 Move up one folder 3 Selection area 4 File manager 5 Rename file or folder 6 Create new folder 7 Cut 8 Copy 9 Paste 10 Delete 11 Filter files 12 File information 13 List thumbnail view 14 Multi select 15 USB device 16 Built in designs 17 mySewnet cloud folder 174 12 File Ma...

Page 175: ...folder built in designs or USB device Swipe with your finger from the right to the left to scroll and view the content Design files and font files are displayed as thumbnail images or with an icon Open a File or Folder Touch a file to read information about the file in the file information area Touch hold the file to load it If you load an embroidery font file it will be loaded into program embroi...

Page 176: ...ySewnet Cloud Folder Save designs stitches and fonts to the mySewnet cloud folder on the machine If you are signed in to a mySewnet account and connected to mySewnet your saved files will be synchronized automatically with the mySewnet cloud Read more about the mySewnet cloud in the mySewnet cloud section Built in Designs Built in designs contains the designs that are stored in the permanent sewin...

Page 177: ...en touch the cut button Open the folder where you want to place the selection Touch the paste button The file s or folder s is removed from its original location and now stored in the new folder Note Activate multi select to be able to select and move more then one file and or folder the same time Copy a File or Folder Copy Paste Use copy and paste to copy file s or folder s to another location Se...

Page 178: ...le manager If file manager is not expanded on the screen touch the toggle switch to toggle between showing the buttons for editing and buttons for filtering If a filter button has been selected and the switch is set to edit view an exclamation mark appears to remind you that files have been filtered and as a result all files in current folder may not visible on the screen Filter Files 1 Filter fol...

Page 179: ...ate a new folder with the same name as another folder on the same level Create your folder on a different level or enter a different name for the folder Available Space is Low When only a small amount of space is left your machine will alert you one time If you continue to fill the space it will not remind you again until the space is completely full Move your files to a USB device by using the cu...

Page 180: ...The Combination of Selected File Types Cannot be Loaded Some file combinations can not be loaded to the same destination using multi select 180 12 File Manager ...

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Page 182: ...cluded with the accessories Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area Clean the area under the bobbin case after sewing several projects or any time you notice an accumulation of lint in the bobbin case area Remove the bobbin case holder A covering the front part of the bobbin case by lifting it up Remove the bobbin case B by lifting it up Clean with the brush Use caution when cleaning around the automatic t...

Page 183: ...1 Use a needle suitable for selected fabric See Selecting Correct Thread Needle Combination page 34 The machine will not sew Check that all plugs are securely inserted into the machine and the wall socket Poor sewing embroidery result Use only accessories designed for your DESIGNER EPIC machine Follow the on screen recommendations The sewing and embroidery machine screen and or function buttons do...

Page 184: ...ou cannot identify the problem or are unable to remove the thread touch cancel Pop up message Gently remove any thread that has been stuck in the automatic needle threader or needle eye and touch OK to return the automatic needle threader to its home position If using thread that is too thick for the needle the automatic needle threader may not be able to pull the thread through the needle eye Rem...

Page 185: ...ttach a spool cap slightly larger than the actual thread spool Is the best spool pin position used Try a different spool pin position vertical or horizontal Is the needle plate hole damaged Change the needle plate Is the thread tension too high for selected thread Lower the thread tension in small increments until problem is solved Bobbin Thread Breaks Is the correct bobbin used Use only bobbins e...

Page 186: ...eight in settings menu in small increments until the problem is solved The Embroidery Design Is Distorted Is the fabric hooped properly The fabric must be tightly hooped For larger hoops use hoop clips Is the inner embroidery hoop properly inserted into the outer embroidery hoop Hoop the fabric in such a way that the inner hoop exactly matches the outer hoop Is the area around the embroidery arm a...

Page 187: ... sure that you have signed in to your mySewnet account New mySewnet accounts are registered in the machine or at husqvarnaviking mysewnet com Make sure that there is available space on the mySewnet cloud If the mySewnet cloud is not accessible although you have checked the WiFi connection the server could temporarily be unavailable Please try again later Service Have Your Sewing Machine Serviced R...

Page 188: ...ency Transmitting power Receiver sensitivity 2 4GHz band 802 11 b g n 17 dBm 97 dBm Net weight kg machine only Net weight kg embroidery unit 14 3 7 Machine dimensions Length mm Width mm Height mm 590 290 360 The technical specifications and this owner s manual can be changed without prior notice 188 13 Maintenance ...

Page 189: ...ses Switch the sewing machine off 0 when making any adjustment in the needle area such as threading needle changing needle threading bobbin or changing presser foot etc Never drop or insert any object into any opening Do not use outdoors Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administrated To disconnect turn all controls to the off 0 position then remov...

Page 190: ... provided instead of grounding No ground means is provided on a double insulated product nor should a means for grounding be added to the product Servicing of a double insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualified service personnel Replacement parts for a double insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product A double ins...

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Page 193: ...te 10 Basic Gestures for the Multi Touch Screen 15 Basic Sewing Techniques 75 Baste 76 baste around design 147 baste around hoop 147 Basting options 134 Basting Options 135 147 Blind Hem 76 Blindhem Foot D 17 bobbin case 182 bobbin case holder 182 Bobbin cover 10 Bobbin cover release button 10 bobbin spindle 40 Bobbin Thread Breaks 185 Bobbin Thread Low 102 149 Bobbin winder 11 Bobbin Winding 39 B...

Page 194: ...h System Default 169 170 Denim Needle 30 Design appliqué 107 Design Appliqué 127 Design Appliqué Exercise 127 Design categories 107 Design file 175 Design information 107 Design menu 107 123 Design menu name 107 design number 137 143 Design positioning 134 Design Positioning 140 Design Positioning Wizard 141 Design shaping 107 Design Shaping 123 Design Shaping Exercise 123 design stitch out order ...

Page 195: ...ngle 125 Fixed letter angle 120 Fixed Letter Angle 122 floating foot 166 Folder Already Exists 179 Font menu 87 88 107 154 Free arm 11 Free Arm 26 free motion floating 94 Free motion options 87 Free Motion Options 94 Free Motion Options Default 169 free motion spring action 94 Full screen on off 71 Function buttons 10 Function Buttons 13 G General Problems 183 Gestures 54 Getting Started to Embroi...

Page 196: ...ve 78 81 Lock Screen 171 M Machine Information 172 machine MAC address 172 Machine Overview 10 machine serial number 172 Machine Settings 171 Main spool pin 10 Manual Buttonhole 76 Manual Thread Cutter 26 medium signal strength 62 microfiber cloth 182 Minimize expand color block list 134 Minimize expand selection area 87 107 154 Mirror end to end 87 92 111 154 157 Mirror side to side 87 92 111 154...

Page 197: ...C 0234 EU Declaration 190 Rear 11 Redo 107 115 register a new mySewnet account 65 release button 182 Remaining embroidery time by color block 134 Remaining Embroidery Time by Color Block 144 Removable bobbin holder 12 Remove Sensor One Step Buttonhole Foot 103 Remove the Embroidery Unit 50 Removing the Needle Plate 182 Rename a File or Folder 177 Rename file or folder 174 Repeat on off 71 Replace ...

Page 198: ...am ripper and brush 12 Space in mySewnet Cloud 66 Space with hole for Buttonhole Foot C 12 Spaces for presser feet 12 Speaker 10 Special Stitches For Optional Presser Feet 102 Speed and 13 Spool cap 16 Spool Caps 28 Spool Pins 28 Stabilizer guide 82 Stabilizer Guide 83 Stabilizer recommendation 95 Start new 72 79 Start New 77 80 Start Resizing 130 Start stop 13 Step stitch by stitch 134 Step Stitc...

Page 199: ... 186 thread manufacturer 137 143 Thread net 16 thread portioning 166 Thread portioning 87 91 134 142 164 Thread Sensor 27 thread slides down on the standing thread spool 36 thread spool is pulled up on the spool pin 36 Thread take up lever 10 thread tangles or curls when unwinding 36 thread tension 87 164 166 Thread tension 91 134 142 Thread tension disc for bobbin winding 10 Thread tension discs ...

Page 200: ...le 41 Windows 66 Wing Needle 30 Wireless Firmware Update 58 Woven fabric 73 Woven Fabrics 73 Woven or Knit 73 Y Your Embroidery is Finished 150 Z Zipper Foot E 17 Zoom 115 137 Zoom in 115 137 Zoom options 107 134 Zoom Options 115 138 Zoom out 115 137 zoom slider 138 Zoom slider 107 134 Zoom to all 115 138 zoom to cursor 141 Zoom to Cursor 142 Zoom to hoop 115 138 200 ...

Page 201: ...de We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of accessories without prior notice or make modifications to the performance or design Such modifications however will always be to the benefit of the user and the product Please note that on disposal this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical electronic prod...

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