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Creating an Appliqué Piece

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4

7

Use 

to select the frame pattern, 

and then touch 

 and 

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X

The frame pattern is deleted.

8

Touch 

 to continue to the 

embroidering settings screen.

9

Touch 

 to continue to the 

embroidering screen.

0

Continue with step 

6

 of “Creating an 

appliqué piece” on page 118 to complete 
the appliqué piece.

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Страница 1: ...Product Code 884 T05 Operation Manual Embroidery Machine PR 650 ...

Страница 2: ...wing disclaimer Redistribution s in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution The name of Intel Corporation may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission This software is provided by the cop...

Страница 3: ...lectrical outlet Do not pull on the cord Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet Do not use an extension cord Always unplug your machine if the power is cut 3Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or water is spilled on the unit Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for...

Страница 4: ...se bent or damaged needles Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the machine needle While the machine is in operation keep your hands away from the needle bar case and all moving parts near the needle bar case otherwise injuries may result Switch the machine to the symbol O position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area such as changing the...

Страница 5: ...esult If the light unit is damaged it must be replaced by an authorized dealer In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself If the problem persists please consult your local authorized Brother dealer Use this machine only for its intended use as described in the manu...

Страница 6: ...plug supplied with this equipment you should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead FOR USERS IN AC INPUT 220 240V COUNTRIES AND MEXICO This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance ...

Страница 7: ...quipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the eq...

Страница 8: ...to be available for use at any one time Reproduce modify publish distribute sell rent sublicense or otherwise make available to 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 c...

Страница 9: ...abels 7 Warning Labels The following warning labels are on the machine Be sure to observe the precautions described in the labels 1 2 Label locations Please put a drop of oil onto the hook once a day before use ...

Страница 10: ... thread color to each needle If a needle is already threaded by a color that will be used on the next pattern the machine will assign the color to that needle reducing the number of thread spool changes This also means that the machine does not always assign colors according to the needle number it assigns colors based on the currently threaded colors Memo Sewing is not necessarily performed in th...

Страница 11: ...change is more than 7 times machine will come back to the needle that the machine is already used and sew the same color again automatically Automatic sewing reduces sewing time Except to change the thread spools with patterns containing seven or more colors once the machine is started it continues to operate automatically from lowering the presser foot to performing the specified operations at th...

Страница 12: ...information The thread color information for manufacturers threads is available making it easy to choose the appropriate thread color Expanded thread color display feature enables colors to be displayed as realistic true color The colors and thread color numbers are stored in the machine s memory From this thread color library you can select colors to create your own color thread table If the patt...

Страница 13: ...n be selected at any time to be threaded or moved to the embroidering position Touch to open the needle move screen then select the needle bar number that you want to move or thread Refer to Moving and threading a selected needle bar on page 61 Available features Designs with a maximum size of 200 mm H 300 mm W 7 7 8 inches H 11 3 4 inches W can be embroidered If the optional cap frame is used emb...

Страница 14: ...key Details on changing the basic embroidery machine settings and viewing operations on the LCD will be provided Chapter 7 Appendix This chapter provides descriptions of techniques for various embroidering operations pointers for creating beautiful embroidery and details on maintenance procedures and corrective measures that should be taken when a problem occurs Searching for information Searching...

Страница 15: ... up the machine 26 Adjusting the operation panel position 27 Preparing the thread guide assembly 28 Positioning the spool stand 29 Attaching the embroidery frame holder 29 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL 31 Operating Precautions 32 Power supply precautions 32 Needle precautions 33 Checking the needle 33 Bobbin precautions 33 Upper thread recommendations 34 Fabric recommendations 34 Display recommendations 3...

Страница 16: ...7 When You Have a Question This May Help You 79 TECHNICAL TERMS 79 PATTERNS 79 EMBROIDERING 79 USB connectivity 80 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES 85 Changing the Needle 86 Replacing the needle 86 Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames 88 Embroidery frame types and applications 88 Attaching Iron On Stabilizer Backing to Fabric 90 Hooping the Fabric 91 Hooping the fabric in the extra large and large embroide...

Страница 17: ... selection 140 Embroidery patterns 141 Frame patterns 141 Monogram and frame designs 142 Alphabet patterns 145 Floral alphabet patterns 148 Renaissance alphabet patterns 149 Appliqué alphabet 150 Greek alphabet patterns 151 Embroidery patterns stored in the machine memory 151 Embroidery cards optional 152 Computer USB 156 USB media 160 Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing Screen 162 Comb...

Страница 18: ...210 Sewing appliqué patterns 210 Using a frame pattern to create appliqués 1 211 Using a frame pattern to create appliqués 2 212 Sewing Large size Split Embroidery Patterns 214 Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine 217 Checking the thread tension of built in patterns 217 Sewing a pattern aligned with a mark on the fabric 218 Color thread table 220 Colors of Tajima dst embroidery data 220 C...

Страница 19: ... Oiling the machine 250 About the maintenance message 251 Troubleshooting 252 On screen troubleshooting 252 Troubleshooting 253 Error messages 261 If the machine does not respond when a key is pressed 269 Specifications 270 Embroidery machine specifications 270 Upgrading Your Machine s Software 271 Upgrade procedure using USB media 271 Upgrade procedure using computer 272 Index 273 ...

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Страница 21: ...d before starting to sew are described in this chapter Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 20 Front view 20 Right side rear view 21 Operation panel 21 Accessories 22 Included accessories 22 Optional accessories 23 Setting Up the Machine 24 Setup and transporting precautions 24 Setup location 25 Setting up the machine 26 Adjusting the operation panel position 27 Preparing the thread guide as...

Страница 22: ...position 3 Lower thread guide 4 Carriage Attach the embroidery frame to the carriage When the machine is turned on or when the machine is embroidering the carriage moves forward backward left and right 5 Hook cover Hook Open the hook cover and then insert the bobbin case into the hook 6 Thread guide 7 Thread guide assembly support 8 Spool stand Put 6 thread spools to embroider 9 Operation panel 0 ...

Страница 23: ...wer supply plug 7 Main power switch Use the main power switch to turn the machine ON I and OFF 8 Ventilation slots Operation panel 1 Start Stop button Press the start stop button to start or stop the machine The lighting status and color of the button changes depending on the operation condition of the machine 2 Thread trimming button Press the thread trimming button to trim both the upper and the...

Страница 24: ...ewdriver XC6545 051 15 Disc shaped screwdriver XC1074 051 16 Wrench 13 10 XC6159 051 17 Oiler XZ0206 051 18 Cleaning brush X59476 051 19 Weight XC5974 151 20 USB cable XD1851 051 21 Embroidery frame extra large 200 mm H 300 mm W 7 7 8 inches H 11 3 4 inches W PRH300 22 Embroidery frame large 130 mm H 180 mm W 5 1 8 inches H 7 1 8 inches W PRH180 23 Embroidery frame medium 100 mm H 100 mm W 4 inche...

Страница 25: ...cessories and embroidery cards available for your machine Memo Always use accessories recommended for this machine All specifications are correct at the time of printing Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 No Part Name Part Code 1 Advanced cap frame 2 set Refer to page 225 PRCF3 2 Advanced cap frame 2 PRCFH3 3 Advanced cap frame PRCFH2 4 Mo...

Страница 26: ...nderside of the machine in order to avoid the possibility of the machine s motor overheating resulting in a fire or in damage to the machine The machine weight is approximately 37 kg 81 lb The transporting or setting up of the embroidery machine should be performed by two people When transporting the machine be sure to lift it from the bottom at the indicated positions by two people Lifting the ma...

Страница 27: ...your safety Since the machine weighs approximately 37 kg 81 lb do not set it up on an unstable table or desk 770 mm 30 5 16 inches More than 50 mm 2 inches 589 mm 23 3 16 inches More than 350 mm 13 3 4 inches More than 250 mm 9 7 8 inches 512 mm 20 5 32 inches More than 250 mm 9 7 8 inches In order to prevent malfunctions or damage do not set up the machine in a location exposed to the following c...

Страница 28: ...e turned 4 Use the included wrench to turn the adjustable foot nut on the foot Turning the nut in direction 1 lengthens the leg turning the nut in direction 2 shortens the leg 1 Adjustable foot nut Adjust all four legs so that they securely contact the desk or table 5 After adjusting the legs to the desired length use the included wrench to tighten the nuts 1 Lock nut 6 Press down on each corner o...

Страница 29: ...n the thumb screws 3 Adjust the orientation of the operation panel Loosen the thumb screw adjust the operation panel to an easy to view orientation and then tighten the thumb screw 1 Thumb screw 4 Adjust the angle of the operation panel Loosen the 2 thumb screws behind the operation panel adjust the operation panel to an easy to view angle and then tighten the thumb screws 1 Thumb screws Note Usin...

Страница 30: ...ide assembly support and tighten 1 Insert screw and tighten 2 Tighten screw 3 Using the Phillips screwdriver loosen the screws on the left and right sides of the thread guide assembly and lift up the thread guide so that it is level 1 Loosen Screws 4 Tighten the screws on the left and right sides of the thread guide assembly Note If the screws are not loosened enough it may not be easy to move the...

Страница 31: ...nd is fully opened up tighten the thumb screw X Secure the spool stand in the opened position Attaching the embroidery frame holder Attach the embroidery frame holder to the carriage 1 Remove the two thumb screws of the embroidery frame holder 1 Thumb screws 2 Align the holes in the embroidery frame holder with the pins on the frame mounting plate of the carriage 1 Pins on the frame mounting plate...

Страница 32: ... Secure the embroidery frame holder with the two thumb screws removed in step 1 1 Thumb screws Note Using the disc shaped screwdriver included firmly tighten the thumb screws This completes the preparation of the machine ...

Страница 33: ...een Quick Reference Guide 70 When You Have a Question This May Help You 79 Installing the Bobbin Turning ON the Machine Selecting an Embroidery Pattern Editing the Embroidery Pattern Specifying Embroidering Setting Previewing the Image Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine Checking the Embroidery Area Upper Threading Sewing the Embroidery Checking...

Страница 34: ...r an electric shock may result Do not plug in or unplug the power supply cord with wet hands otherwise an electric shock may result When unplugging the power supply cord be sure to first turn off the machine and then grasp the plug when unplugging the cord Pulling on the cord may damage it or result in a fire or an electric shock Do not allow the power supply cord to be cut damaged modified forcef...

Страница 35: ...705 H E may be used as a substitute Use of any other needles may break the needle or thread or damage the needle threading mechanism or result in injuries Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries Good needle Bad needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even the needle is bent Do not use a bent needle 1 Flat side 2 Needle type ...

Страница 36: ...ke sure that the fabric is not caught in the carriage Display recommendations Be sure to observe the following recommendations concerning the use of the operation panel display Note Only touch the display with your finger or included touch pen Do not use a mechanical pencil screwdriver or any other hard or sharp object In addition do not apply extreme pressure to the display screen otherwise damag...

Страница 37: ... procedures are provided on pages 32 to 34 These precautions must be strictly observed in order for the machine to function properly Make sure to read these precautions Step Operation Tutorial Reference Page Operating Procedure Reference Page 1 Install the bobbin p 36 p 33 2 Turn on the machine p 38 p 32 34 3 Select an embroidery pattern p 42 4 Edit the embroidery pattern p 44 5 Specify the embroi...

Страница 38: ...d picker toward you 1 Thread Picker To gain access to the bobbin case easily pull the thread picker toward front Memo Thread picker is a device that is used to hold the thread when beginning to sew or when trimming the thread CAUTION 3 Grab the bobbin case latch and remove the bobbin case 1 Latch Oiling the machine After removing the bobbin case apply oil to the machine The race should be oiled Fo...

Страница 39: ...through the thread slit and under the tension adjusting spring 1 Thread slit 2 Tension adjusting spring 3 Pull the thread about 50 mm 2 inches through the opening in the tension adjusting spring 1 About 50 mm 2 inches Installing the bobbin case 1 Insert the bobbin case into the hook Insert the bobbin case while aligning the tab on the bobbin case with the notch in the hook as shown in the illustra...

Страница 40: ...w 5 Touch X The pattern type selection screen appears and the start stop button lights up in red 6 The carriage moves to its initial position If the number 1 needle bar is not already at the embroidering position the needle bar case moves and the number 1 needle bar moves to the embroidering position CAUTION Memo If the machine is turned off in the middle of embroidering the machine will automatic...

Страница 41: ...all operations previously performed and return to the initial pattern group selection screen 2 Pattern display area This area displays the selected pattern p 196 3 Embroidering area line Shows the embroidering area for the extra large embroidery frame The embroidery frame indications the grid lines and other display settings can be specified from the machine settings screen p 196 4 Machine operati...

Страница 42: ... return to the pattern type selection screen 2 Touch this key to continue to the pattern editing screen In the pattern editing screen edit the pattern Refer to page 44 73 1 Touch this key to return to the pattern type selection screen and add another pattern 2 Touch this key to continue to the embroidering settings screen In the embroidering settings screen if it is a combined pattern edit the ent...

Страница 43: ...l the upper threads Touch to unlock the machine so that the start stop button starts flashing in green The embroidery machine is now ready to begin sewing After the embroidery is sewn the embroidering settings screen appears Refer to page 53 77 1 Touch this key to return to the embroidering settings screen 2 Unlock key 1 2 ...

Страница 44: ... the keys and other information on the screen refer to page 71 1 Pattern type keys In the pattern list screen search for the desired pattern and then touch the key for the pattern Pattern list screen For details on the keys and other information on the screen refer to page 72 1 Displays a preview image 2 Pattern keys Checking a preview image from the pattern selection screen Touch to preview the i...

Страница 45: ...pages 3 Touch the desired pattern For this example touch X The selected pattern appears in the pattern display area After a pattern is selected the following appear 1 Vertical length of the pattern 2 Horizontal width of the pattern 3 Number of thread color changes and the keys indicated by 4 which can be used to change the pattern size or change the text arrangement of a character The functions th...

Страница 46: ...embroidery frame holder is not attached to the machine the embroidering area will not display the correct frame size Refer to page 49 3 Shows the size of the currently selected embroidery pattern The top value shows the height and the bottom value shows the width 4 Touch to edit the pattern 5 Touch this key to delete the pattern for example if the wrong pattern was selected No pattern is selected ...

Страница 47: ... screen the embroidery frame guide in the pattern display area indicates the size of the installed embroidery frame 5 Touch these keys to specify how the pattern will be embroidered 6 Touch to store the pattern in memory 7 Continues to the next screen 8 Touch to check the embroidering area In this example we will not specify any of the embroidering settings Continue with the next operation Memo If...

Страница 48: ... selected 2 Touch this key to display an enlarged view of the pattern 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 2 Touch to display only the pattern without the embroidery frame so that it fills the screen 3 Touch again to display the pattern with the embroidery frame 4 Touch to return to the previous scr...

Страница 49: ...be used appear lighter Memo If the embroidery frame holder is not attached to the machine the embroidering area will not display the correct frame size Refer to page 49 Embroidery frame types There are four sizes of embroidery frames included with this machine For details on the uses for each frame refer to Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames on page 88 CAUTION Note The embroidery frame indicato...

Страница 50: ...tched in the embroidery frame 5 Lightly tighten the screw and then pull the edges of the fabric 6 Securely tighten the screw and then check that the fabric is taut After stretching the fabric lightly tapping it should produce a drum like sound Firmly clamp together the inner and outer frames so that the bottom of the inner frame is lower than the bottom of the outer frame 1 Inner frame 2 Outer fra...

Страница 51: ...nsert the embroidery frame into the clips on the embroidery frame holder 3 Positioning pin 4 Holes 5 Positioning slots 1 Loosen the two thumb screws on the embroidery frame holder If the screw is too tight please use the included disc shaped screwdriver 1 Left arm 2 Thumb screws X The left arm of the embroidery frame holder can be moved Only loosen the thumb screws a maximum of 2 turns countercloc...

Страница 52: ...f an embroidery frame for an industrial embroidery machine is installed the right arm of the embroidery frame holder must also move For details refer to page 224 Note Please firmly tighten the two thumb screws with included disc shaped screwdriver The machine will recognize the wrong frame size if the two screws are not tightened X The embroidery frame holder is ready for the embroidery frame to b...

Страница 53: ...mbroidery area for the pattern are indicated by changing direction Carefully watch the movement of the embroidery frame and check that the embroidery is sewn in the desired location and that the embroidery frame does not hit the presser foot Temporarily stopping to check the area The embroidery frame can be temporarily stopped at a desired position or the checking of the embroidering area can be s...

Страница 54: ...RING TUTORIAL 52 Continuing to the embroidering screen After finishing the necessary operations in the embroidering settings screen continue to the embroidering screen 1 Touch X The embroidering screen appears ...

Страница 55: ... information for the fifth needle bar 6 Thread information for the sixth needle bar 7 If no thread color name is displayed that needle bar has not been used If a thread color had been assigned to the needle bar on a previously sewn design the needle bar will show the previously assigned color 8 Change thread spools message Refer to page 103 This message appears when it is necessary for the thread ...

Страница 56: ...ing settings screen 3 Shows the embroidering order for the thread colors 4 Indicates the needle bar number where the thread color at the left is assigned 5 To start the machine touch this key to unlock the machine and then press the start stop button 6 Touch a key to move the selected needle bar to the sewing position Use when threading the needle with the automatic needle threading mechanism CAUT...

Страница 57: ...n or polyester embroidery thread be used 120 den 2 135 dtex 2 40 weight in Americas and Europe 50 in Japan Memo The path that the embroidery machine should be threaded is indicated by a line on the machine Be sure to thread the machine as indicated When threading the upper thread carefully follow the instructions If the upper threading is not performing correctly the thread may break or become tan...

Страница 58: ...ls of thread be sure to place the included spool mat on the spool pin before placing the spool on the pin 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 2 Pass the thread through the number 1 hole in the thread guide just above the spool and then pass the thread through the number 1 hole in the thread guide toward the front of t...

Страница 59: ...d guide Hold the thread with both hands and then pass it under the guide from the right 1 Upper thread guide 5 Wind the thread clockwise once around the number 1 thread tension disc 1 Thread tension disc Make sure that the thread is securely caught in the thread tension disc and passed correct thread guide pins See left illustration at top of page Note All thread tension discs are threaded in cloc...

Страница 60: ...ight through the thread guide pins is designed to prevent the thread from becoming tangled Thread each needle bar as shown in the illustration on page 57 7 Pass the thread along the number 1 slot to pass it through the number 1 take up lever hole from right to left 1 Thread take up lever 8 Pass the thread down through the slot to the lower thread guide and then through the hole in the number 1 low...

Страница 61: ...wing position move it there Refer to page 61 2 Pull out about 150 mm 6 inches of thread Allow thread to relax and eliminate any stress on the thread Then as shown in the illustration pass the thread under the fork of the automatic needle threading mechanism from the right and then catch the thread with the hook that passes through the eye of the needle 1 Hook 2 Fork Note When catching the thread w...

Страница 62: ...oove If enough thread is not pulled out the thread cannot be pulled through the thread cutter 5 Press the automatic needle threading button The threader moves back away from the needle The thread is pulled through the needle eye The wiper comes out and catches the thread between the needle and the threader The threader goes back to the original home position This completes the upper threading for ...

Страница 63: ...creen appears 2 Touch the key for the needle bar that you wish to move or thread X The selected needle bar moves to the embroidering position 3 Press the automatic needle threading button while the needle bar move screen appears 4 Touch to return to the previous screen Memo In the embroidering screen a blue frame appears around the thread information box of the selected needle bar ...

Страница 64: ...5 on page 57 Memo When changing one of the upper thread colors it is easy to re thread by cutting the thread currently being used between the spool and the thread guide above the spool Place the new spool on the spool pin and tie the end of the new thread to the end of the previous thread Then pull the thread through to the needle Refer to page 104 Using the spool net When using metallic thread or...

Страница 65: ...ows whether or not the embroidery machine is locked If the start stop button lights up in red the machine is locked If the start stop button flashes in green the machine is unlocked Starting embroidering Note Make sure that there are no objects within the moving area of the embroidery frame If the embroidery frame hits another object the pattern may become misaligned 1 Touch to unlock the embroide...

Страница 66: ...g selected While the embroidery machine is sewing the point being sewn is indicated by the green crosshairs in the pattern display area In addition the number of stitches and the time count up 3 After sewing of the first color is finished the machine automatically stops and trims the thread The needle bar case moves to the 2nd color position and sewing of the second color begins X The thread color...

Страница 67: ...sewn Refer to Maximum Sewing Speed Setting on page 127 Stopping embroidering The machine can be stopped during sewing Temporarily pausing 1 Press the start stop button X The machine stops and the start stop button lights up in red The thread is not trimmed To continue sewing after checking that the upper thread is taut touch the unlock key and then press the start stop button Memo If the Reserve S...

Страница 68: ...eral stitches to overlap the stitching For details refer to Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machine on page 110 Memo The machine can be stopped at any time even while it is embroidering however if the machine is stopped when the thread color is changed it is not necessary to go back through the stitching when embroidering is continued The machine can be set to stop when the thread color ...

Страница 69: ...The tension of the upper thread is too loose resulting in a loose upper thread loose thread locks or loops appearing on the right side of the fabric Tighten the tension dial by turning the dial clockwise For details on adjusting the thread tension refer to Adjusting the Thread Tension on page 112 Note In this tutorial the thread tension was checked after embroidering was finished However normally ...

Страница 70: ...ry frame toward you Removing the fabric 1 Loosen the outer frame screw X If the screw was tightened using a disc shaped screwdriver use the included disc shaped screwdriver to loosen it 2 Remove the outer frame and then remove the fabric When removing the embroidery frame make sure that the start stop button is lit in red If the start stop button is flashing in green the machine may start sewing I...

Страница 71: ...m the machine Store the power supply cord in a safe place Note If a power outage occurs while the embroidery machine is being operated turn off the embroidery machine and unplug the power supply cord When restarting the embroidery machine follow the necessary procedure to correctly operate the machine Refer to Turning ON the Machine on page 38 Memo If the machine is turned off while it is sewing e...

Страница 72: ...No Display Function Page Key Name 1 This area displays the selected pattern Pattern display area 4 6 5 1 2 3 2 Shows the embroidering area for the extra large embroidery frame The embroidery frame indications the grid lines and other display settings can be specified from the machine settings screen p 196 Embroidering area line 3 Touch this key to check a machine operation p 206 Machine operations...

Страница 73: ...1 2 0 3 4 8 7 9 6 Built in patterns Uppercase and lowercase letters numbers symbols and accented characters from 25 fonts can be selected in small medium and large sizes p 145 Alphabet key 7 Alphabet appliqué patterns which are available in small medium and large sizes p 150 Appliqué alphabet key 8 Greek uppercase letters p 151 Greek alphabet key 9 By using the included USB cable to connect a comp...

Страница 74: ...n that is to be embroidered so it can be previewed p 46 Preview key 6 Shows the number of thread color for the currently selected embroidery pattern Number of thread color 1 C 7 6 2 0 3 8 4 9 B A 5 7 Shows the number of the currently displayed page and the total number of pages Page 8 Touch this key to display the previous page p 140 Previous page key 9 Touch this key to display the next page p 14...

Страница 75: ...ited is deleted p 180 Delete key 6 Adds a pattern If touched the pattern group selection screen appears p 162 Add key 7 Displays an image of the pattern so that it can be previewed p 46 Preview key 8 Shows the vertical distance that the pattern being edited is moved p 163 Distance from center vertical 9 Shows the horizontal distance that the pattern being edited is moved p 163 Distance from center...

Страница 76: ...ges the color of the pattern p 171 Change thread color key 6 Makes and edits a repeating pattern p 172 Border key 7 Duplicates the pattern p 180 Duplicate key 6 2 5 3 1 8 7 4 A 9 0 8 Flips the pattern being edited horizontally p 164 Horizontal mirrorimage key 9 Changes the density of the pattern that is being edited can only be used if an alphabet or frame pattern is selected p 170 Density key 0 A...

Страница 77: ...tterns is shown Pattern size 2 Shows the overall size vertical and horizontal of the entire combined pattern p 163 Combined edited pattern size 3 Shows the sizes of embroidery frames that can be used to sew the embroidery pattern currently displayed in the pattern display area p 47 Embroidery frame indicators 4 5 1 2 6 3 7 4 Shows the vertical distance that the pattern being combined edited is mov...

Страница 78: ...pecifies that automatic lock stitch is sewn at the beginning of the pattern and at the beginning of sewing after thread trimming p 122 Lock stitching beginning key 6 Touch to return to the pattern editing screen Edit key 3 6 5 2 9 A B 7 0 8 4 1 7 Displays an image of the pattern that is to be embroidered so it can be previewed p 46 Preview key 8 Moves the sewing position of the whole pattern in th...

Страница 79: ...olor sequence display Region display 4 Shows the order for the thread color changes During embroidering this display scrolls so that the color of the thread currently being sewn appears at the top Thread color sequence display 3 4 6 2 5 7 8 1 5 This red line indicator shows when the thread spools will need to be changed The thread spools will need to be changed at the point between the two thread ...

Страница 80: ...d return to the embroidering settings screen Return key 5 Unlocks the machine so it can start sewing within 10 seconds When this key is touched the start stop button flashes in green p 63 Unlock key 1 4 7 2 8 5 3 6 6 Touch a key to 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 s...

Страница 81: ... is used The wiper also pulls the thread from the material when the machine trims the thread This makes trimming threads after embroidering un necessary Refer to page 60 PATTERNS Following patterns can be processed by the machine to embroider Embroidery data with pes phc or dst format Use USB media to transfer the data to the machine Using the USB cable the data can be transferred from the PC to t...

Страница 82: ...leted Refer to page 70 USB connectivity You can perform many functions using the USB ports on the machine Connect the appropriate devices according to the feature of each ports 1 Primary top USB port for media or card Reader USB card writer module USB2 0 If you have purchased the PE DESIGN Ver5 or later PE DESIGN Lite or PED BASIC you can plug the included USB card writer module into the machine a...

Страница 83: ...g used either directly plug the USB device into the machine s USB port or plug the USB media Reader Writer into the machine s USB port You can plug the optional embroidery card Reader USB card writer module into the primary top or center port when the mouse is not connected You can plug a USB media into the center port but the primary top USB port processes the data faster It is recommended to use...

Страница 84: ...he mouse at the same time that you are touching the screen with your finger or the included touch pen A USB mouse can be connected or disconnected at any time Only the left mouse button and its wheel can be used to perform operations No other buttons can be used The mouse pointer does not appear in the screen saver Clicking a key When the mouse is connected the pointer appears on the screen Move t...

Страница 85: ...e the mouse wheel to switch through the tabs of the pattern selection screens Memo If page numbers and a vertical scroll bar for additional pages are displayed rotate the mouse wheel or click the left mouse button with the pointer on to display the previous or next page ...

Страница 86: ...he mouse wheel toward you to enlarge the pattern in the same way as when is touched Rotating the pattern Refer to Adjusting the angle on page 97 and Rotating a pattern on page 166 1 Touch 2 Rotate the pattern Rotate the mouse wheel away from you to rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the left in the same way as when is touched Rotate the mouse wheel toward you to rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the ...

Страница 87: ...sition and Movement 94 Changing the Embroidering Position 96 Adjusting the angle 97 Switching the Thread Colors on the Screen 100 Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or More Colors 101 Checking if thread spool changes are necessary 101 Changing the Thread Spools with Designs of Seven or More Colors 103 Change thread spools message 103 Easily changing the thread spools 104 If the Thread Breaks ...

Страница 88: ...e set screw counterclockwise Note Be sure to use the included Allen screw driver to replace the needle otherwise too much force may be applied to the needle causing it to break Do not apply extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle set screw otherwise the machine may be damaged 3 With the flat side of the needle toward the back of the machine insert the needle all the way up until it t...

Страница 89: ... the Allen screw driver to turn the needle set screw clockwise CAUTION Be sure to insert the needle all the way up until it touches the needle bar stopper and securely tighten the needle set screw with the Allen screw driver otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged If the needle is not fully inserted the hook of the automatic needle threading mechanism will not pass through the...

Страница 90: ... Use when embroidering patterns with a size less than 130 mm H 180 mm W 5 1 8 inches H 7 1 8 inches W Medium embroidery frame 100 mm H 100 mm W 4 inches H 4 inches W Use when embroidering standard sized patterns Refer to Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame on page 47 Small embroidery frame 40 mm H 60 mm W 1 1 2 inches H 2 3 8 inches W Use when embroidering small sized patterns such as namet...

Страница 91: ... is used the pattern may be misaligned or the fabric may pucker Cylinder frame optional 80 mm H 90 mm W 3 inches H 3 1 2 inches W Use when embroidering tubular and curved fabric such as shirt sleeves and trousers Visit your nearest authorized dealer Flat frame optional 200 mm H 300 mm W 7 7 8 inches H 11 3 4 inches W Use when embroidering jackets and other thick garments Visit your nearest authori...

Страница 92: ...be sure that the stabilizer backing is clamped on all edges in order to prevent wrinkles in the fabric 1 Area of embroidery frame 2 Iron on stabilizer backing Memo When embroidering thin fabrics such as organza or lawn use a water soluble stabilizer backing Water soluble stabilizers dissolve when washed allowing you to create beautiful embroidery that is not stiff When embroidering fabric with a n...

Страница 93: ...row B so that the fabric is taut insert the inner frame at corner B In the same way lightly pull the fabric in the direction indicated by arrow C and insert corner C and then lightly pull the fabric in the direction indicated by arrow D and insert corner D Be sure that there are no wrinkles in the fabric after it is stretched in the embroidery frame 4 While stretching the fabric even more securely...

Страница 94: ...ch the fabric in the frame 1 With a fabric marker mark the area of the fabric you want to embroider 2 Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame Align the guidelines on the embroidery sheet with the marks that you drew on the fabric 1 Guidelines 2 Inner frame 3 Gently stretch the fabric so that there are no folds or wrinkles 4 Press the inner frame into the outer frame Remove the embroidery she...

Страница 95: ... spray fabric adhesive to attach the fabric to stabilizer backing hooped in the embroidery frame With fabrics where you do not wish to use spray adhesive baste the fabric to the stabilizer backing 1 Fabric 2 Stabilizer backing Embroidering the corner of fabric When embroidering the corner of a piece of fabric use spray fabric adhesive to attach the corner of the fabric to stabilizer backing and th...

Страница 96: ...out of the embroidering area of the frame Embroidery frames with an embroidering area smaller than the pattern Patterns that extend out of the embroidering area of the frame In either of these cases a message appears on the embroidery machine warning that the embroidery frame must be changed A message indicating that the embroidery frame be replaced may appear even if no embroidery frame is instal...

Страница 97: ...ve The embroidering settings screen is displayed The embroidery frame will not move if it is correctly positioned If the pattern extends out of the embroidering area for the frame a message appears indicating that the embroidery frame should be replaced Either replace the embroidery frame or return to the pattern editing screen and move the embroidering position The embroidery frame is replaced wh...

Страница 98: ...y frame so that the needle drop point is at the center of the area where you wish to embroider X The embroidery frame moves in the opposite direction of the arrow X The pattern in the pattern display area moves in the same direction of the arrow 1 Shows the vertical distance moved 2 Shows the horizontal distance moved Touch to move the embroidery frame back to its original position where the cente...

Страница 99: ... so that the needle drop point is at the center of the area where you wish to embroider With a USB mouse your finger or the touch pen drag the pattern to move it When specifying the starting of stitching align the needle drop point with the point specified as the starting of stitching For details on specifying the starting ending of stitching refer to page 123 Unlocking the needle bar 1 Display th...

Страница 100: ...uch and then touch to check the embroidering area For more details refer to page 51 5 After making the desired changes touch The embroidering settings screen appears again Example Original angle 1 Rotates 1 degree to the right 2 Rotates 10 degrees to the right 3 Rotates 90 degrees to the right 4 Rotates 90 degrees to the left 5 Rotates 10 degrees to the left 6 Rotates 1 degree to the left 7 Touch ...

Страница 101: ...to being hooped in the embroidery frame Example When embroidering a pillowcase Rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the left before embroidering Example When embroidering a T shirt Rotate the pattern 180 degrees Pass the machine bed through from the waist of the T shirt not from the neck and attach the embroidery frame to the machine This will prevent the neck of the shirt from being stretched when th...

Страница 102: ...lable 1 Touch X The spool selection screen appears 2 Touch the number of the first needle bar that will be switched To cancel the selection touch the same needle number again 3 Touch the number of the other needle bar that will be switched The two needle numbers are connected with an arrow To cancel the selection touch the same needle number again 4 Touch to switch the two thread colors 5 After ma...

Страница 103: ... times that the thread spools will have to be changed For example for a pattern with seven thread colors and eleven thread color changes the thread colors are assigned as shown below Since the thread colors on needle bars 1 2 and 5 will be used again after the thread spools are changed they will not be replaced However different colors are assigned to the other needle bars Checking if thread spool...

Страница 104: ...y the first color is selected 3 Check the position of 1 indicates when the thread spools will need to be changed The thread spools will need to be changed the number of times that this indicator is displayed and between the two thread colors at the point where it is displayed 2 Touch to scroll up through the thread color sequence display Each time this key is touched the previous color in the thre...

Страница 105: ...thread spool to be changed appears in the new thread color and framed in red 3 Touch this key to close the message indicating that the thread spool be changed Note Touch needle bar key to move the needle into the correct position for threading into the new thread color Refer to Moving and threading a selected needle bar on page 61 When the embroidering screen is displayed the current thread color ...

Страница 106: ...3 Tie the end of the thread on the new spool with the end of the thread remaining from the previous color 4 Pull out the old thread just after the needle bar thread guide Continue pulling the thread until the knot is above the needle Cut the knot 5 Use the automatic needle threading mechanism to thread the needle with the new thread Refer to page 59 X This completes the changing of the thread spoo...

Страница 107: ...going back or forward through the stitching since the embroidery frame moves at the same time If the upper thread breaks 1 Re thread the upper thread Refer to page 55 2 Touch X The stitch navigating screen appears 3 Touch and to go back through the stitching to a point where stitches have already been sewn 1 Each touch of this key moves one stitch back through the stitching 2 Each touch of this ke...

Страница 108: ... the bobbin thread breaks or runs out 1 Touch and then press the thread trimming button X The upper thread is trimmed If the bobbin thread breaks or runs out also trim the upper thread 2 Remove the stitches sewn only with the upper thread Pull the trim end of the upper thread If the stitches cannot be cleanly removed trim the thread with scissors ...

Страница 109: ...ttern is finished be careful of the following otherwise the pattern may become misaligned Do not apply extreme pressure to the framed fabric and cause it to become loose When removing and re attaching the embroidery frame do not allow the frame to hit the carriage or the presser foot If the carriage is hit and moves turn the machine off then on again The correct frame position at the time that the...

Страница 110: ...gh the stitching by thread color or by stitch to start stitching at any position of the pattern Note Be careful when going back or forward through the stitching since the embroidery frame moves at the same time 1 Press the start stop button to stop the machine If necessary change the fabric framed in the embroidery frame or trim and remove the sewn stitches 2 Touch X The stitch navigating screen a...

Страница 111: ...h touch of this key moves one stitch back through the stitching 6 Each touch of this key moves one stitch forward through the stitching 7 Each touch of this key moves ten stitches back through the stitching 8 Each touch of this key moves ten stitches forward through the stitching 9 Each touch of this key moves one hundred stitches back through the stitching 0 Each touch of this key moves one hundr...

Страница 112: ...idering The remainder of the embroidery can be sewn when the machine is turned on again however some of the stitches that were already sewn may be sewn again Note Be careful when going back or forward through the stitching since the embroidery frame moves at the same time 1 Set the main power switch to I to turn on the machine 2 When the machine is turned on the opening movie is played Touch anywh...

Страница 113: ...ady been sewn 7 Touch X The embroidering screen appears again 8 Touch and then press the start stop button to continue embroidering Memo The machine can be stopped at any time even while it is embroidering however if the machine is stopped when the thread color is changed it is not necessary to go back through the stitching when embroidering is continued The machine can also be set to stop when th...

Страница 114: ...ust the tension if necessary Be sure to adjust the tension of the bobbin thread before adjusting the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread 1 Tie the included weight to the end of the thread extending from the bobbin case Note Different weights are used to adjust pre wound bobbins and metal bobbins Pre wound bobbins Only weight L Metal bobbins Weight L and weight S ...

Страница 115: ...n slightly be seen on the wrong side of the fabric 1 Turn the thread tension knobs 1 Thread tension knobs 2 Tighter 3 Looser 4 Mark Correct Thread Tension The pattern can be seen from the wrong side of the fabric If the thread tension is not set correctly the pattern will not finish well The fabric may pucker or the thread may break 1 Right side 2 Wrong side Follow the operations described below t...

Страница 116: ... be decreased any further Increase the tension of the bobbin thread For details refer to page 112 Note If you decrease the thread tension further than the red line the tension knob may be dis assembled If necessary refer to page 249 for reassembling the tension unit 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 ...

Страница 117: ...tomatic Lock Stitch Setting 122 Starting Ending Position Settings 123 Repeatedly sewing a pattern along a diagonal 124 Embroidering linked characters 125 Maximum Sewing Speed Setting 127 Setting the Machine to Stop at Color Changes 128 Stopping the machine at the next color change 128 Specifying pause locations before embroidering 128 Temporary Needle Bar Setting 130 Uninterrupted embroidering usi...

Страница 118: ...difficult to remove after embroidering is complete 1 Touch and then display page 2 5 of the settings screen 2 Use and to specify the distance from the pattern to the basting stitching Memo The higher the setting the farther the basting is from the pattern The setting remains selected even if the machine is turned off 3 Touch to return to the embroidering settings screen 4 Touch to select the basti...

Страница 119: ...ptions are displayed on the LCD screen It is recommended to finish combining and editing the pattern before selecting the appliqué setting If the pattern is edited after selecting the basting setting the basting and pattern may become misaligned and the basting under the pattern may be difficult to remove after embroidering is complete Since an outline is added the pattern for an appliqué piece wh...

Страница 120: ...the embroidering screen Memo Three steps are added to the sewing order appliqué cutting line position of pattern placement on the garment and appliqué stitching 1 Cutting line for appliqué 2 Position of pattern placement on garment 3 Appliqué stitching We recommend using thread for the cutting line APPLIQUE MATERIAL that is closest to the color of the fabric 6 Fuse or stick a piece of stabilizer t...

Страница 121: ...ame Note If water soluble stabilizer is used it is not necessary to remove the stabilizer material after sewing the appliqué outline To reduce shrinkage of the pattern we recommend using water soluble stabilizer Put together two layers of water soluble stabilizer otherwise the stabilizer material may tear during embroidering a Sew the placement line for the appliqué position APPLIQUE POSITION 1 Pa...

Страница 122: ...rong force when ironing otherwise the stitching may be damaged Using a frame pattern for the outline Using a frame pattern the desired shape can be added as the outline of the appliqué 1 After selecting and editing pattern in the pattern editing screen perform the operations described in steps 1 through 2 of Creating an appliqué piece on page 117 2 Touch to return to the previous screen 3 From the...

Страница 123: ...e pattern and then touch and X The frame pattern is deleted 8 Touch to continue to the embroidering settings screen 9 Touch to continue to the embroidering screen 0 Continue with step 6 of Creating an appliqué piece on page 118 to complete the appliqué piece ...

Страница 124: ...ngth is less than 0 8 mm the lock stitch won t be inserted If Thread Trimming is set OFF in setting screen the lock stitch won t be inserted refer to page 199 Specifying that lock stitches be sewn before the thread is trimmed 1 Touch so that it changes to Touch or to select the desired setting Each touch of the key turns the setting either on or off Memo The automatic lock stitch setting stays the...

Страница 125: ...pears 1 Specifies the starting position 2 Specifies the ending position Touch a key to select the setting The highlighted key shows the currently selected setting Example 3 Touch this key to close this screen Specifying the starting position 2 Touch the key for the desired starting position setting X When a starting position is selected the ending position is automatically set to the same position...

Страница 126: ...rst embroidery pattern Touch to display the embroidering screen and then touch and press the start stop button 1 Starting position 2 Ending position 3 After embroidering is finished the machine stops at the lower left corner of the pattern 4 Touch and repeat steps 2 and 3 three times Note If the next embroidery pattern of the series will be stitched outside the embroidery field the following scree...

Страница 127: ...cel the starting point setting and return the starting point to the center of the pattern touch Use to select a different starting point for embroidering 4 Touch to return to the embroidering settings screen and then touch to continue to the embroidering screen X changes to while the starting point is set in the lower left corner of the pattern 5 Touch and then press the start stop button to begin...

Страница 128: ...y frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly 0 Touch a Use to align the needle with the end of embroidering for the previous pattern Note For better visibility in placing the needle directly over the end of the previous pattern refer to page 96 b Touch c Touch and then press the start stop button to begin embroidering the remaining character patterns ...

Страница 129: ...re not included accessories however they are available as an option 1 To increase the sewing speed touch To decrease the sewing speed touch X The value between and changes Memo Decrease the sewing speed when embroidering on thin thick or heavy fabrics In addition the machine embroiders more quietly at a slower sewing speed The sewing speed can be changed while embroidery is being sewn The maximum ...

Страница 130: ...hanges to 2 After finishing sewing the area for the current color the next needle bar moves into position and the machine stops before sewing the next color X changes back to If the machine is temporarily turned off you will be asked if you wish to continue sewing or select a new pattern when the machine is turned on again Touch to continue embroidering Refer to Resume Embroidering After Turning O...

Страница 131: ... you will be asked if you wish to continue sewing or select a new pattern when the machine is turned on again Touch to continue embroidering Refer to Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machine on page 110 Memo If the machine is temporarily turned off the settings to stop the machine at color changes specified before the machine was turned off are not cancelled However the settings are cance...

Страница 132: ...hat it changes to X After the color currently being sewn is finished the threads are trimmed and the machine stops The start stop button can be pressed at the color change to stop the machine but in that case stop the machine after the threads are trimmed 2 Touch X The temporary needle bar setting screen appears 3 Touch the key for the needle bar threaded with the thread that you wish to embroider...

Страница 133: ...olor The machine will hesitate but not stop between color steps and then continue till the pattern is completed 1 Touch the key for the needle bar threaded with the thread you wish to embroider uninterruptedly 2 Touch X The temporary needle bar setting screen appears 3 Touch for the multicolor steps to become shaded and the selected pattern will embroider in a single color instead of changing the ...

Страница 134: ...roidering screen Once a manual needle bar setting is specified it remains applied until the setting is cancelled The manual needle bar settings can be specified in page 3 5 of the settings screen 1 Touch and then touch and to display page 3 5 of the settings screen 2 Touch or for the number of the needle bar that you wish to specify 1 Indicates the number of the selected needle bar 3 Select the co...

Страница 135: ...r on the spool Cancelling the setting To change the setting first cancel it and then select the new setting 1 Touch or for the number of the needle bar whose setting you wish to cancel 1 Indicates the number of the selected needle bar 2 Touch 1 The anchor disappears from the thread spool X This cancels the manual needle bar setting 1 1 1 ...

Страница 136: ...EMBROIDERING SETTINGS 134 ...

Страница 137: ... 162 Selecting the pattern to be edited 163 Moving a pattern 163 Flipping a pattern horizontally 164 Changing the size of a pattern 164 Rotating a pattern 166 Changing the text arrangement of a character 167 Changing the character spacing 167 Separating combined character patterns 168 Trimming the threads between characters 169 Changing the thread density only for some character and frame patterns...

Страница 138: ...e the following types of media with the USB Memory Card Reader Writer Secure Digital SD Card CompactFlash Memory Stick SmartMedia MultiMediaCard MMC xD Picture Card Note Some USB media may not be usable with this machine Please visit our website for more details USB hubs cannot be used through the primary top USB port for media or the USB port for mouse The machine will not recognize the above USB...

Страница 139: ...nches W is selected a message is shown at the right asking if you wish to rotate the pattern 90 degrees Even after being rotated 90 degrees embroidery data larger than 200 mm H 300 mm W approx 7 7 8 inches H 11 3 4 inches W cannot be used All designs must be within the 200mm H 300mm W approx 7 7 8 inches H 11 3 4 inches W design field size For more details refer to page 156 pes files saved with th...

Страница 140: ...vy objects on top of the embroidery cards Do not allow the embroidery cards to become wet such as with water solvents drinks or any other liquids Do not use or store the embroidery cards in a location exposed to strong static electricity or electrical interference Do not use or store embroidery cards in locations exposed to vibrations or impacts direct sunlight extreme dust or lint high temperatur...

Страница 141: ...netic forces such as from speakers While embroidery data is being recalled from the USB media do not allow the machine to be exposed to vibrations or impacts and do not attempt to remove the USB media from the machine Some USB media may not be usable with this machine Please visit our web site for more details Only remove USB media while an access lamp on the USB media is not flashing refer to pag...

Страница 142: ... Frame patterns 3 Floral alphabet patterns 4 Renaissance alphabet patterns 5 Monogram and frame pattern 6 Alphabet patterns 7 Appliqué alphabet patterns 8 Greek alphabet patterns 9 Embroidery patterns stored in the machine s memory 0 USB media A Computer USB 2 In the pattern list screen which appears next touch the desired pattern to select it Pattern list screen 1 Pattern keys Touch a pattern to ...

Страница 143: ...rea If the wrong pattern was selected or you wish to select a different pattern touch the desired pattern 3 Touch This confirms the pattern selection X The pattern editing screen appears Frame patterns 1 Touch X The list of frame patterns appears 2 From the upper tabs of the screen select the desired shape for the frame Touch the desired frame shape X The available frame patterns appear in the low...

Страница 144: ...ated by combining two or three letters Frame patterns are also available for these types of designs 1 Touch X The design selection screen appears 2 Select the monogram design Touch the button for the desired character style X The text input screen appears If 4 is selected the frame pattern list appears When creating a pattern by combining letters with a frame it does not matter which of the two th...

Страница 145: ... display area 1 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 Memo Depending on the design there is a preset number of letters however more than the preset number of letters can be entered If too many letters are selected touch to delete the letters If desired multiple letters can be ...

Страница 146: ...can be changed from the pattern editing screen 5 Touch This confirms the character selection X The pattern editing screen appears Next we will combine the letters with a frame 6 Touch X The pattern type selection screen appears 7 Touch X The design selection screen appears 8 Touch X The list of frame patterns appears 9 Select a pattern Touch the desired pattern X The selected frame pattern appears...

Страница 147: ...Memo Due to size or shape some frame patterns cannot be used with the design The frame patterns are just some of the patterns that can be used Character patterns other than the 3 letter monogram patterns can be used in the combination Alphabet patterns There are 25 built in character fonts Example Entering Lucky Color 1 Touch X The font selection screen appears 2 Select a character font Touch the ...

Страница 148: ...own on the tab appears To change the character font touch to return to the font selection screen 4 Enter L 5 With the first character entered touch to change the size of the character 1 Touch this key to change the size The next characters that are selected will have the new character size The character size of all entered characters cannot be changed after the characters are combined The size of ...

Страница 149: ... a different character touch to delete the last character selected and then touch the key for the desired character Each touch of deletes the last character of the text 7 Touch to enter a space 8 Touch and enter C 9 Touch and enter olor 0 If the text is small and difficult to read on the screen touch to check the text 1 ...

Страница 150: ...urve 6 Arranges the text on the outside of a sharp curve 7 If text is arranged on a curve each touch of this key increases the bend of the curve makes it more curved 8 If text is arranged on a curve each touch of this key decreases the bend of the curve makes it flatter If the text is arranged using one of the text arrangements on this screen even more characters can be entered Memo The color of t...

Страница 151: ...bet patterns appears 2 Select an embroidery pattern Touch the desired pattern X The selected pattern appears in the pattern display area If the wrong pattern was selected or you wish to select a different pattern touch the desired pattern 3 If necessary edit the pattern 1 Touch this key to change the size 4 Touch This confirms the pattern selection X The pattern editing screen appears 1 ...

Страница 152: ...hes 3 Small about 49mm 1 15 16 inches X The list of appliqué alphabet patterns appears 3 Select an embroidery pattern Touch the desired pattern 1 Touch this button to change the character size X The selected pattern appears in the pattern display area If the wrong pattern was selected or you wish to select a different pattern touch the desired pattern 4 Touch This confirms the pattern selection X ...

Страница 153: ... to select a different pattern touch the desired pattern 3 Touch This confirms the pattern selection X The pattern editing screen appears Embroidery patterns stored in the machine memory Embroidery patterns stored in the machine memory can be recalled For details on storing a pattern refer to Saving Embroidery Patterns on page 187 1 Touch X The list of patterns appears 2 Select an embroidery patte...

Страница 154: ... Use only embroidery cards manufactured for this machine Using unauthorized cards may cause your machine to operate incorrectly Embroidery cards sold in foreign countries cannot be used with this machine Store embroidery cards in the hard case About embroidery card reader optional and USB card writer module Use only an embroidery card Reader designed for this machine Using an unauthorized embroide...

Страница 155: ...er holder as shown below 1 Card reader holder 2 Embroidery card reader 3 Indicator 4 Card reader cable 3 Insert the arm on the card reader holder into the corresponding opening on the back of the operation panel Make sure that the handle on the card reader holder fits into the touch pen holder 1 Arm 1 Handle on card reader holder 2 Touch pen holder on operation panel 4 Push down on the card reader...

Страница 156: ...card refer to About embroidery cards optional on page 152 and Using embroidery card reader without the card reader holder on page 155 Removing the embroidery card reader from the machine 1 Remove the card reader cable from the hooks on the operation panel 1 Hooks 2 Cable 2 While pressing in the tab on the card reader holder with your finger pull the card reader holder up to remove it from the oper...

Страница 157: ...ile the frame is moving causing the pattern to become misaligned 2 Insert the card completely into the card reader USB card writer module Insert the embroidery card so that the end with a printed arrow is facing up Note Two embroidery USB card readers USB card writer module cannot be used with this machine at the same time If two embroidery USB card readers USB card writer module are inserted only...

Страница 158: ...s W is selected whether from the computer or USB media Computer USB Using the included USB cable the embroidery machine can be connected to your computer and the embroidery patterns saved on the computer can be temporarily recalled and used from the machine Note Check that the computer to be connected meets the following operating conditions Compatible models IBM PC with a USB port as standard equ...

Страница 159: ...ction is completed Recalling 1 Move copy the pattern data that you wish to recall into the Removable Disk folder X Pattern data in the Removable Disk folder is written to the machine Note While data is being written do not disconnect the USB cable Do not create folders within the Removable Disk folder Even if folders have been created they will not appear in the machine s screen While the machine ...

Страница 160: ...d from the machine when the machine is turned off If you wish to keep the pattern store it in the machine Refer to Machine s memory on page 187 If the desired pattern cannot be recalled When recalling pattern data from the computer the data is not taken directly from the computer Instead the pattern data is temporarily written to the machine and that written pattern data is recalled A total of abo...

Страница 161: ...ble click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar of Windows Me 2000 or the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar of Windows XP Windows Vista Then when the removable disk can safely be removed disconnect the USB cable from the computer and the machine Windows XP Windows Vista Note Be sure to perform the operation described above before disconnecting the USB cable from the computer an...

Страница 162: ... operation panel or plug the USB Card Reader Writer into the machine s port Note Do not insert anything other than USB media into the USB media port Otherwise the USB media drive may be damaged 2 Touch X A list of patterns and folders at the topmost level are displayed The pattern list is usually displayed within a few seconds however if there are many patterns it may take some time for them to be...

Страница 163: ...e pattern that you wish to delete touch to display the screen shown below 1 Deletes the data then returns to the screen with no pattern selected 2 Does not delete the data then returns to the screen before was touched Note To delete the USB media pattern data delete it from the machine This will delete design data completely 5 Touch This confirms the pattern selection X The pattern editing screen ...

Страница 164: ...asily be combined 1 Touch X The pattern type selection screen appears again 1 Touch this key to quit trying to combine patterns The pattern editing screen appears 2 Select an embroidery pattern Select the pattern to be added as described on page 140 to 161 When another pattern is selected it is normally added at the center of the pattern display area 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until all patterns to be...

Страница 165: ...dded to the pattern 1 Red frame indicating the pattern to be edited Memo If multiple patterns appear in the pattern editing screen the basic editing procedure is to 1 select the pattern to be edited and then 2 edit that pattern Moving a pattern Determine where in the embroidery frame the pattern will be embroidered If multiple patterns are combined move each pattern to lay out the design 1 Touch t...

Страница 166: ... moved when the arrow keys are on the screen Memo The pattern can also be moved by touching the arrow keys in the screens that appear when any of the other editing keys are touched The arrow keys in the embroidering settings screen are used to move the frame to select the embroidering position Flipping a pattern horizontally 1 Touch so that it changes to X The pattern is flipped horizontally Each ...

Страница 167: ...tern For more details refer to page 163 4 After making the desired changes touch X The pattern editing screen appears again CAUTION Example Original size 1 Reduces without changing the height to width proportion 2 Enlarges without changing the height to width proportion 3 Enlarges only in the vertical direction 4 Reduces only in the vertical direction 5 Enlarges only in the horizontal direction 6 ...

Страница 168: ... combined pattern can be rotated For details refer to Rotating the entire pattern on page 181 If the pattern is too large or the pattern is too close to the edge of the embroidery field all of the rotating options may not apply Example Original angle 1 Rotates 90 degrees to the right 2 Rotates 90 degrees to the left 3 Rotates 10 degrees to the left 4 Rotates 10 degrees to the right 5 Rotates 1 deg...

Страница 169: ... 9 If touched after selecting a text arrangement on a curve each touch of this key decreases the bend of the curve makes it flatter 0 Touch this key to close this screen 2 Touch the key of the desired text arrangement 3 After selecting the desired text arrangement the bend of the curve can be adjusted If necessary touch and to adjust the bend of the curve Memo When selecting and change to and You ...

Страница 170: ...cing original character spacing 2 Touch the keys to adjust the characters to the desired spacing Each touch of a key slightly increases or decreases the character spacing To return the characters to their original spacing touch 3 If necessary touch the arrow keys to adjust the position of the pattern For more details refer to page 163 4 After making the desired changes touch Separating combined ch...

Страница 171: ...hen use to adjust the character spacing 5 Touch Trimming the threads between characters If the machine is set to trim the threads between the characters the jumpstitches 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 1 Touch so that it changes ...

Страница 172: ... thread density To return to the original thread density standard select 100 3 After making the desired changes touch X The pattern editing screen appears again Specifying multi color text The alphabet pattern characters selected on page 145 are set to black The color of the characters can be changed using the change thread color key however to change the color of individual characters touch the M...

Страница 173: ...es The top value shows the position in the sewing order for the color at the top of the thread color sequence display and the bottom value shows the total number of thread color changes 3 Specifies pause locations Refer to Specifying pause locations before embroidering on page 128 4 Selects the next color in the thread color sequence display 5 Selects the previous color in the thread color sequenc...

Страница 174: ... embroidering on page 128 The color thread table can be changed to a custom thread table that you create to reflect the thread colors that you have Refer to Creating a custom thread table on page 176 Designing repeated patterns Sewing repeated patterns Using the border function you can create stitches using repeated patterns You can also adjust the spacing of the patterns within a repeated pattern...

Страница 175: ...e pattern direction indicator will change depending on the direction selected 3 Use to repeat the pattern on top and to repeat the pattern at the bottom To delete the top pattern touch To delete the bottom pattern touch 4 Adjust the spacing of the repeated pattern To widen spacing touch To tighten spacing touch 1 Touch to change a repeated pattern back to one single pattern Memo You can only adjus...

Страница 176: ...ll automatically be grouped as one repeating unit See the following section on how to repeat one element of a repeated pattern Repeating one element of a repeated pattern By using the Cut function you can select one element of a repeated pattern and repeat only that single element This function allows you to design complex repeated patterns 1 Choose the direction in which the repeated pattern will...

Страница 177: ...iginal repeated pattern Each element can be edited separately in the edit screen Refer to Selecting the pattern to be edited on page 163 Assigning thread marks By sewing thread marks you can easily align patterns when sewing a series When sewing is finished on a pattern a thread mark in the shape of an arrow will be sewn using the final thread When sewing a series of patterns use the point of this...

Страница 178: ... that you most often use You can select thread colors from the machine s extensive list of thread colors from nine different thread brands You can select any color and move the color to your custom thread table Note Some machines may already have an additional 300 Robison Anton thread colors contained in the custom thread table You have the option to completely clear or to restore the Custom Threa...

Страница 179: ...custom thread table 1 Custom thread table 2 Touch to download the clear and restore programs from the website 3 Use to select one of the thread brands in the machine 4 Use to enter a color s 4 digit number If you make a mistake touch to erase the entered number and then enter the correct number 1 Entered thread color number 2 Thread brand 5 Touch 1 Selected thread color X The selected thread color...

Страница 180: ...e original screen Adding a color to the custom thread table from the list 1 Repeat the previous step 1 on page 176 2 Touch to display the thread list 3 Use to select a thread color 1 Thread list 2 Thread brand 4 Touch 5 Repeat the previous steps until all desired thread colors are specified To delete a specified color from the palette touch 6 Touch to return to the original screen 2 1 ...

Страница 181: ...uence display is the part whose color is being changed 2 Shows the number of thread color changes The top value shows the position in the sewing order for the color at the top of the thread color sequence display and the bottom value shows the total number of thread color changes 3 Selects the previous color in the thread color sequence display 4 Selects the next color in the thread color sequence...

Страница 182: ...ltiple patterns are displayed in the screen only the pattern selected using and is duplicated Move and edit each duplicated pattern individually Deleting a pattern 1 Touch X The screen shown below appears 2 Touch X The pattern is deleted To quit deleting the pattern touch Note If multiple patterns are displayed only the pattern selected will be deleted 1 ...

Страница 183: ...e embroidering settings screen Touching these keys moves the embroidery frame Rotating the entire pattern The entire pattern can be rotated 1 Touch X The screen shown below appears 1 Enables the entire pattern to be rotated 2 Enables the embroidery frame to be moved 3 Touch this key to close this screen 2 Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the desired angle For more details refer to page 166 ...

Страница 184: ...n we will combine text with floral alphabet pattern which we will then edit 1 Touch 2 Select X This pattern will be positioned at the center of the embroidery area 3 To select the pattern touch X The pattern editing screen appears 4 Touch X The pattern type selection screen appears again ...

Страница 185: ...area To change the size of the pattern select o and then touch to select the desired size To change the text arrangement touch and then select the desired text arrangement 8 After selecting the characters touch X The pattern editing screen appears 9 Touch and adjust the position of the letters With a USB mouse your finger or the touch pen drag the characters to move them 0 Touch X The pattern type...

Страница 186: ...ouch the tab for lowercase letters to display the lowercase letters input screen and then touch u c then k X The selected letters appear at the center of the embroidery area c After selecting the characters touch X The pattern editing screen appears d Touch and adjust the position of the letters so that they are well balanced ...

Страница 187: ...he pointer over the desired pattern and then click the left mouse button In addition patterns can be selected by directly touching the screen with your finger or touch pen Example To reduce size f Touch and to move the red frame around g Touch h Touch to reduce the pattern proportionately i After reducing the pattern touch to return to the pattern editing screen To adjust other parts of the patter...

Страница 188: ... the text and the pattern touch and then touch to preview it Touch to return to the previous screen j After finishing all editing touch and then X The embroidering settings screen appears To return to the pattern editing screen and continue editing the pattern touch ...

Страница 189: ... for information on retrieving a saved pattern 1 With the pattern that you want to save displayed in the embroidery settings screen touch 2 Touch Touch to return to the previous screen without saving the pattern X The Saving screen appears When the pattern is saved the previous screen appears automatically If the embroidery pattern cannot be saved If the following screen appears the embroidery pat...

Страница 190: ...space the previous screen appears automatically To quit deleting touch 5 If there is not enough space delete another pattern X If the embroidery data was saved successfully the previous screen automatically appears Saving the data takes approximately 10 seconds Note Do not turn off the machine while the Saving message is displayed otherwise the pattern data being saved may be lost Recalling stored...

Страница 191: ... 1 Primary top USB port for media 2 USB media When connecting the USB Card Reader Writer to the machine s USB port be sure to secure the cable with the two hooks on the back panel If the cable is not secured the embroidery frame may catch on the cable while the frame is moving causing the pattern to become misaligned Note Safely place USB card reader writer on the card reader holder The processing...

Страница 192: ...to your computer and the embroidery patterns can be saved in the Removable Disk folder in your computer A total of about 3 MB of embroidery patterns can be saved in the Removable disk but the saved embroidery patterns are deleted when the machine is turned off Note Do not turn off the machine while the Saving message is displayed otherwise the pattern data being saved may be lost 1 Plug the USB ca...

Страница 193: ...r For details on the position of the USB port on the computer refer to the instruction manual for the corresponding equipment 3 Touch when the pattern you want to save is in the embroidering settings screen 4 Touch Touch to return to the original screen without saving X The pattern will be temporarily saved to Removable Disk under Computer My computer 5 Move copy the pattern data in Removable Disk...

Страница 194: ...SELECTING EDITING SAVING PATTERNS 192 ...

Страница 195: ...ng the thread color information 197 Specifying the thumbnail size 198 Changing the background colors of the embroidery patterns or thumbnails 199 Specifying jumpstitch trimming DST jump codes for trimming 199 Deleting short stitches 201 Specifying the remaining length of thread 201 Changing the screen saver settings 201 Turning ON or OFF the sewing light 203 Changing the speaker volume 204 Specify...

Страница 196: ...98 5 Embroidery Background Color Thumbnail Background Color Depending on the color of the embroidery changing the background color of the pattern display area and thumbnails may make them more visible and easier to select Refer to page 199 Page 2 6 DST Setting Specifies whether or not jumpstitches are cut In addition when using Tajima embroidery data dst you can specify whether or not the thread i...

Страница 197: ...hat appear in the screens to be changed Refer to page 205 J LANGUAGES Enables the display language to be changed The keys and messages appear in the selected language Refer to page 205 K The Total Count counter shows the total number of stitches sewn and the Trip Count counter show the number of stitches that have been sewn since the machine s last maintenance L The Total Time counter shows the to...

Страница 198: ...a large embroidery frame is selected 1 Touch and to select the desired embroidery frame display The embroidering area for the desired embroidery frame is displayed Example When the centerpoint if set to ON Embroidering area of the extra large embroidery frame 200 mm 300 mm 7 7 8 inches 11 3 4 inches 1 3 2 Embroidering area of the large embroidery frame 130 mm 180 mm 5 1 8 inches 7 1 8 inches Embro...

Страница 199: ...You can display the name of the thread colors embroidery thread number or the embroidery time When the embroidery machine is purchased the thread color number 123 is selected The thread color display setting can be specified from page 1 5 of the settings screen 1 Touch and to display the name of the thread colors the embroidery thread number or the embroidering time 2 When the thread number 123 is...

Страница 200: ...mbroidery pattern are displayed in normal size or large size Large size is 1 5 times the normal size When the embroidery machine is purchased normal size is selected The thumbnail size setting can be specified from page 1 5 of the settings screen 1 Touch and to select the desired thumbnail size Note The thumbnail size will not show a change while in the pattern selection screen In this case return...

Страница 201: ...rs 2 Selected color 3 Touch to return to the settings screen Memo The setting remains selected even if the machine is turned off Specifying jumpstitch trimming DST jump codes for trimming You can specify whether or not jumpstitches are cut In addition when using Tajima embroidery data dst you can specify whether or not the thread is cut according to the specified number of jump codes ON The machin...

Страница 202: ... other than Tajima embroidery data dst When using Tajima embroidery data dst 2 If ON is selected touch and to select the number of feed codes The desired setting is displayed A value between 1 and 8 can be specified For example if 3 is specified sequential 3 jump codes will be converted to the trim code But sequential 2 jump codes will not be converted to the trim code it will be sewed as the feed...

Страница 203: ...the next embroidery Specifying the remaining length 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 embroidery machine is purchased Standard Tail is selected The setting for the remaining length of thread can be spe...

Страница 204: ...ly your own personal images to be selected for the screen saver Folders are recognized Open the folder that holds your personal images 1 Touch 2 Touch 3 Connect the USB media or the computer using a USB cable that contains your personal image to the USB port of the machine Refer to page 80 about USB connectivity 4 Touch to select the first image The images will appear in a list in this screen Sele...

Страница 205: ...r personal images appear on the screen Touch to delete the selected image Touch to return to the previous screen 6 Touch a file name to select image and then touch X The selected image is stored on your machine Touch to return to the previous screen 7 According to the procedure from step 4 select the remaining images Turning ON or OFF the sewing light You can turn on or off the sewing light When t...

Страница 206: ...sired speaker volume X Check that the desired speaker volume is selected with the operation sound produced when a key is touched Specifying thread sensor If thread sensor is set to OFF the machine does not stop until embroidering is finished even if the thread breaks or there is no more thread in the bobbin Set thread sensor to ON except when it is necessary to set it to OFF When the machine is pu...

Страница 207: ...le and Memo The setting remains selected even if the machine is turned off Changing the units of measurements The units of measurements can be set to millimeters or inches When the embroidery machine is purchased mm is selected The measurement units setting can be specified from page 5 5 of the settings screen 1 Touch and to select the desired measurement units The desired units are displayed Chan...

Страница 208: ...machine operations guide key and then select from the four topics that appear to display the available information Contents of Categories Principal Parts Displays and explains principal parts of the machine and their functions Basic Operation Illustrates basic threading and hooping instruction Troubleshooting Basic guide for problems solving Maintenance Instruction for maintaining your machine ...

Страница 209: ...hreading the upper thread appears 4 Touch to display the next page 1 Next page key Touch this key to display the next page 2 Previous page key Touch this key to display the previous page 3 Current page number 4 Total number of pages 5 Movie key Appears only if the procedure for Upper threading Threading the needle Preparing the cap frame Installing the cap frame driver A movie showing the procedur...

Страница 210: ...n 2 Touch this key to continue showing the movie 3 Touch this key to pause the movie 4 Touch this key to fast forward the movie 5 Touch this key to rewind the movie 6 Touch this key to display the movie from the beginning of the current page 5 After checking the procedure touch 6 Touch X The screen that was displayed before was touched appears 6 1 2 3 5 4 ...

Страница 211: ...broidery machines 224 Using the Optional Cap Frame 225 Cap frame and its accessories 225 Types of caps 226 Fabric precautions 227 Preparing to use the cap frame 227 Attaching the cap frame 232 Installing the embroidery frame holder 237 Additional digitizing information 238 Using the Optional Bobbin Winder 240 Precautions 240 Optional bobbin winder and its accessories 240 Setting up the optional bo...

Страница 212: ...material 2 Frame the fabric for the appliqué from step 1 in the embroidery frame and then sew an APPLIQUÉ MATERIAL pattern The line that indicates where the appliqué will be cut out is sewn and then the machine stops 3 Remove the appliqué fabric from the embroidery frame and then carefully cut along the sewn cutline If the appliqué is cut out along the inside of the sewn cutline the appliqué may n...

Страница 213: ... appliqué piece sew an APPLIQUE pattern The appliqué is finished Depending on the pattern an APPLIQUE pattern may not be available In this case sew the appliqué using thread in the color of a part of the embroidery 7 Finish sewing the embroidery Using a frame pattern to create appliqués 1 Appliqués can be created by sewing two frame patterns of the same size and shape one sewn with straight stitch...

Страница 214: ... of the satin stitched frame pattern in the same way Using a frame pattern to create appliqués 2 There is another way of sewing appliqués With this method there is no need to change the fabric in the embroidery frame The appliqué can be created by sewing two frame patterns of the same size and shape one sewn with straight stitches and the other sewn with satin stitches 1 Select a frame pattern sew...

Страница 215: ...n the embroidery frame when cutting off the excess appliqué fabric In addition do not apply extreme pressure to the framed fabric otherwise the fabric could become loose 5 Select the satin stitched frame pattern with the same shape Note If the size or sewing position of the straight stitched frame pattern is changed be sure to change the size or sewing position of the satin stitched frame pattern ...

Страница 216: ...to read the large size embroidery pattern shown below from USB media and embroider it 1 Connect to the machine the media containing the created large size embroidery pattern and then select the large size embroidery pattern to be embroidered For details on recalling patterns refer to USB media on page 160 X A screen appears so that a section of the large size embroidery pattern can be selected 2 S...

Страница 217: ...sure to select fabric of the size of combined pattern 5 Hoop the appropriate part of the fabric In this case hoop upper left part of the fabric 1 Center of fabric 6 Touch Memo The pattern can be rotated to either the left or right when is touched 7 Touch and then press the start stop button to embroider the pattern section Note The last step of the stitching of the pattern section will be an align...

Страница 218: ... next design section aligning on the alignment stitching In this case align the left side of the hoop on the right side of the design section embroidered in step 6 1 Alignment stitching Note Make sure that the alignment stitching is completely within the embroidery field Set the embroidery sheet inside the embroidery frame and align the grid with the alignment stitching for easier placement b Repe...

Страница 219: ...scriptions to operations useful in the operation of this machine Checking the thread tension of built in patterns One pattern on the last page of the embroidery patterns can be used to check the thread tension We will sew this pattern to check the thread tension 1 Touch 2 Touch 1 time and then touch 3 Touch 4 Touch 5 Touch ...

Страница 220: ...wing text along a line in the fabric pattern the beginning of the stitching can be set in the lower left corner so that the position can be checked and then the beginning of stitching can be reset Next the beginning of stitching can be set in the lower right corner to check the position The straight line connecting the first point and the second point is the baseline for the text If the baseline t...

Страница 221: ...ves so that the needle drop point aligns with the beginning of stitching 5 With a fabric marker mark this point on the fabric 6 Remove the embroidery frame from the machine and then connect these two points to check the embroidering position If the baseline is misaligned or intersects another line reframe the fabric in the embroidery frame or adjust the position of the pattern ...

Страница 222: ...rest to the actual embroidered thread colors Create color thread tables from the colors of threads that you have and use them to display the patterns in your own thread colors Refer to Creating a custom thread table on page 176 and Choosing a color from the custom thread table on page 179 for the change thread color function Normal thread color display Thread color display using a custom thread Co...

Страница 223: ...e a thread is exposed to a heat source or bright lights Ensuring that thread does not become damaged requires that stock be frequently rotated and that threads are not left in the same place for an extremely long time Choice of thread is a major factor in improving production time The thread run ability strength consistency and weight all affect output These qualities determine how well the machin...

Страница 224: ...lace or other motifs where the desired result is only the stitching This is accomplished with water soluble stabilizer which can easily be pulled off of the fabric after embroidering is completed and any remnants can easily be dissolved with water Water soluble stabilizer is also used as a backing on towels where you often need some stabilization but any remnants of a formal backing must not be vi...

Страница 225: ...h density or highly detailed designs may require more backing If so use two pieces of lightweight backing instead of one piece of heavy backing Golf shirt 1 cut away Optional Use topping for designs containing small lettering or a lot of detail and also for pique knits Canton fleece 1 tear away Optional Use a topping if the garment has a textured surface such as a basketweave or pronounced twill C...

Страница 226: ...he mark for the embroidery frame for industrial embroidery machines and then tighten the thumb screws 1 Mark for embroidery frame for industrial embroidery machines 2 Align the screw with the mark 4 Using a Phillips screwdriver loosen the two screws and then remove them 5 Remove the right arm align the pins on the embroidery frame holder with the holes in the arm as shown in the illustration and t...

Страница 227: ...idery frame is attached the embroidery frame indicators showing which embroidery frames can be used appear as shown below Advanced cap frame 2 1 Embroidering area 60 mm H 130 mm W 2 3 8 inches H 5 1 8 inches W 2 The mark indicates the center of the embroidering area 3 Snap lock Cap frame driver and 4 thumb screws In order to attach the cap frame to the carriage remove the embroidery frame holder a...

Страница 228: ...number Example OTTO27 007 Mesh backing on the back of front panels soft or hard Constructed firm front Unconstructed soft crown Ease of framing hooping Easy Recommended Fairly easy Backing 1 to 2 ply 2 to 3 ply Otto International Inc cap model number Example OTTO23 225 OTTO18 203 Mesh backing on the back of front panels soft or hard Constructed firm front Unconstructed soft crown Ease of framing h...

Страница 229: ...n the LCD refer to page 206 Remove the embroidery frame holder from the carriage on the machine and then install the cap frame driver Before removing the embroidery frame holder remove the embroidery frame Refer to Removing the embroidery frame on page 68 1 Loosen and then remove the two thumb screws and the embroidery frame holder 1 Thumb screws The removed thumb screws remain attached to the emb...

Страница 230: ...e 2 Holes in the mounting plate of the cap frame driver 6 Insert and tighten the two upper thumb screws in outer holes of mounting plate of cap frame driver 7 While pushing in the cap frame driver toward the machine so that it is fully inserted tighten the two lower thumb screws to secure the cap frame driver X This completes the installation of the cap frame driver Adjusting the cap frame driver ...

Страница 231: ... the two hexagonal screws using the Allen screwdriver medium Firmly tighten the screws 1 L shaped bracket 4 Using the Allen screwdriver large loosen the four hexagonal screws on the inside of the ring Loosen the screws only by about one turn 1 Hexagonal screws 2 Allen screwdriver large X When the screws are loosened the ring can be lowered Note Do not loosen them too far 5 Insert the pad between t...

Страница 232: ... screws and then lower the stopper in the direction of the arrow 1 Loosen the screw so that the stopper can be hooked onto the screw and clamped with it 2 Loosen until the stopper moves 3 Stopper 2 Tighten the two screws Make sure that the stopper is firmly secured Attach the mounting jig to a stable mounting surface such as a desk 3 Loosen the thumb screw for the mounting jig to open the mounting...

Страница 233: ...nting bracket is securely clamped onto the mounting surface and that the thumb screw is firmly tightened Do not attach the mounting jig to an unstable surface flexible bent or warped Be careful that the mounting jig does not fall when it is removed 6 Adjust the size of the mounting jig according to the type of cap being embroidered 1 Low Profile Low fitting 2 Standard type Pro style For the standa...

Страница 234: ... frame to the mounting jig and putting a cap into the frame 1 Attach the cap frame to the mounting jig Align the side of the mounting jig with the brace on the cap frame and then push the cap frame into place 1 Side of mounting jig 2 Brace on cap frame 3 Guiding Plate on mounting jig 4 Notch on cap frame 5 Sweat guard holder 6 Holder Align the notch in the cap frame with the guiding plate on the m...

Страница 235: ...he same time align the centerline of the cap with the centerline of the sweat guard holder on the cap frame and then slide the sweat guard under the sweat guard holder 1 Sweat guard holder 2 Centerline of sweat guard holder 3 Centerline of cap 5 Align the centerline of the cap with the notch in the mounting jig 1 Centerline of cap 2 Notch in mounting jig 6 Place the sweat guard of the cap inside t...

Страница 236: ...rfectly align with the base of the brim 1 Teeth of outside clamping frame 2 Base of brim 3 Outside clamping frame 4 Screws for the outside clamping frame 9 Adjust the other side in the same way 0 Close the lever of the snap lock 1 Lever of the snap lock Note If the cap fabric is thick and the clamping frame cannot be closed or if the fabric is thin and the cap is too loose within the frame loosen ...

Страница 237: ...he brim holder over the cap brim and then lower the brim holder 1 Brim holder 2 Centerline of brim holder Fully lower the brim holder so that the centerline on the brim holder is visible d Adjust the brim so that it maintains a rounded shape X This completes the positioning of the cap in the cap frame e Remove the cap frame from the mounting jig Press both right and left holders on the mounting ji...

Страница 238: ... to the left and right align the notch in the cap frame with the guiding plate on the cap frame driver and then snap the frame into place 1 Guiding Plate on cap frame driver 2 Notch on cap frame 3 Holder X The cap frame is secured with holders Make sure that all of the holders on the driver are firmly secured in the frame holes This completes the installation of the cap frame and the cap is ready ...

Страница 239: ... screws 3 Remove the two upper thumb screws 1 Thumb screws 4 Remove the cap frame driver Note Be careful that the cap frame driver does not hit any nearby parts such as the presser foot 5 With the hole on the sweat guard holder aligned with the centerline of the guiding plate insert the two thumb screws removed in step 3 into the holes at the top and then tighten the thumb screws 1 Hole on the swe...

Страница 240: ...cap frame pay attention to following points in order to avoid registration problems misalignment of gaps in the pattern 1 Sew underlay stitches 2 Start the embroidery pattern from the center and sew toward the ends With the machine the order in which patterns are selected when they are combined is the order in which they will be sewn For the following example select the patterns in the order E A B...

Страница 241: ... stitching is at least 2 mm and that the stitching over laps the fabric by at least 1 mm Also make sure that there are no jumps of long stitches in the outlining on each region or letter 1 At least 1 mm 2 At least 2 mm CAUTION Don t sew more than four overlapping layers 1 Specify that overlapping areas not be sewn ...

Страница 242: ...country area where the machine was purchased Be sure to place the bobbin winder on a level stable surface Only use the bobbins supplied with this bobbin winder 1 2 3 4 5 1 Main power switch 2 Bobbin winder shaft 3 Hole for thread guide 4 Hole for spool pin 5 DC input connector 6 7 8 9 10 No Name Part Code No Name Part Code 1 Bobbin winder XC6598 151 6 Power supply cord X59354 151 UK LN2284 001 USA...

Страница 243: ...ches 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 Connecting the AC adapter 1 Insert the plug of the power supply cord into the AC adapter 2 Plug the cord on the AC adapter into the DC input connector of the bobbin winder and then insert the plug of the power supply cord into a household electrical outlet Be sure...

Страница 244: ... 2 Set the thread spool on the spool pin 1 Thread spool 2 Spool pin Note When using a small spool remove the spool cushion and set the spool directly onto the spool pin Also use the included spool cap to keep the small spool stable 3 Pass the thread through the hole in the left of the thread guide toward the front of the winder 1 Hole in the thread guide 4 Pass the thread around the tension disc a...

Страница 245: ...ide slit in the bobbin winder seat and pull the thread The cutter will cut the thread 1 Guide slit 2 Bobbin winder seat Note Be sure to follow the procedure described If the bobbin is wound without the thread being cut with the cutter when the bobbin thread runs low the thread may become tangled around the bobbin and cause the needle to break 8 Slide the bobbin holder until it clicks into place 1 ...

Страница 246: ...the bobbin correctly Check that the bobbin thread has been wound correctly otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect Be sure to clean the bobbin case each time that the bobbin is changed Thread wax and dust easily collect around the hole in the tension adjusting spring on the bobbin case resulting in an incorrect thread tension For details refer to Cleaning the bobbin ...

Страница 247: ...al detergent squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface of the machine After cleaning it once with a wet cloth wipe it again with a dry cloth CAUTION Note Do not use chemical products such as benzene or thinner Cleaning the hook Periodically remove lint and dust for better performance from Hook race area Use the included cleaning brush 1 Turn off the embroidery machine CAUTION 2 Open the hook...

Страница 248: ...e the thread may not be cut correctly and the error message may appear or various parts of the machine may be damaged Make sure to clean around the needle plate once a month Use on offset screwdriver and the included cleaning brush 1 Turn off the embroidery machine CAUTION 2 Remove the needle plate With an offset screwdriver loosen the screws and then remove the needle plate 1 Needle plate If the ...

Страница 249: ...case Thread wax and dust easily collect around the hole in the tension adjusting spring on the bobbin case resulting in an incorrect thread tension Therefore it should be cleaned each time when the bobbin is changed Use a piece of paper with the thickness of a business card 1 Open the hook cover remove the bobbin case and then remove the bobbin Refer to page 36 2 Slide the paper under the tension ...

Страница 250: ... and then close the hook cover Refer to page 36 37 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 sewn Periodically clean the thread paths Cleaning the thread guides 1 Use the included cleaning brush to remove any lint and dust from below the thread ...

Страница 251: ...ssembling the tension unit Note When reassembling the tension unit be sure not to install the tension disc upside down There is a magnet on the bottom 1 Magnet When reassembling the tension unit only tension number 4 has one more part than the other tension units 1 Felt washer bottom 2 Tension disc magnet on the bottom 3 Felt washer top 4 Tension base spring 5 Tension spring 6 Nylon washer only fo...

Страница 252: ...AUTION 2 Open the hook cover and remove the bobbin case Refer to page 36 37 3 Rotate the handwheel about 50 degrees to move the race of the hook to a position where it can easily be oiled 1 Handwheel Be sure to rotate the handwheel toward the LCD panel counterclockwise 4 Put a drop of oil onto the hook 1 Punch a small hole in oil bottle 2 Apply oil here Use a pointed object to punch a small hole i...

Страница 253: ...or thread may get contaminated If too much oil is applied wipe off any excess with a rag If the thread breaks while sewing or the operating noise of the hook becomes loud apply oil onto the race hook About the maintenance message Once this message appears it is recommended to take your machine to an authorized dealer or nearest authorized service center for a regular maintenance check Although thi...

Страница 254: ...or problems during sewing Touch the key that shows the problem and then check for the causes that are displayed 1 Touch 2 Touch 3 Touch the key that contains a description of the problem 4 Check the items that are displayed 5 After checking the desired information touch 6 Touch X The screen that was displayed before was touched appears ...

Страница 255: ... start stop button p 63 The needle breaks The needle is not installed correctly Correctly install the needle p 86 The needle set screw is loose Use the Allen screw driver to securely tighten the needle set screw p 86 The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle with a new one p 33 86 The area around the hole in the needle plate is damaged 1 Scratches Burrs Replace the needle plate Consult your n...

Страница 256: ...ser foot and check that the thread moves smoothly If the thread does not move it is not threaded correctly Thread the upper thread correctly Make sure the thread is caught by the needle bar thread guide p 55 58 The upper thread tension is set too high It does not run Decrease the upper thread tension and make sure tension disc rotates when pulling on thread p 113 A bobbin designed specifically for...

Страница 257: ...te or consult your nearest authorized dealer The needle is touching the needle plate 1 Needle 2 Needle plate hole 3 Needle touching hole Consult your nearest authorized dealer The presser foot is set too high and not correctly positioned The needle hits touches the presser foot Consult your nearest authorized dealer The area around the embroidery foot hole is damaged 1 Scratches Burrs Replace the ...

Страница 258: ...e thread the machine Make sure the thread is correctly positioned in the needle bar thread guide p 55 58 Upper thread is not positioned in upper or middle thread guide Make sure thread passes completely under upper and middle thread guide p 56 57 There are knots or tangles in the thread Remove any knots or tangles The upper thread tension is too high Decrease the upper thread tension p 113 The low...

Страница 259: ...d is tangled Remove the thread jammed and clean the hook p 245 A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used Use the correct bobbin p 33 Stitches are skipped The upper thread is not threaded correctly Thread the upper thread correctly p 55 The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle with a new one p 33 86 The needle is not installed correctly Correctly install the needle p 86 Dust...

Страница 260: ...d then correctly position the fabric The carriage moved while removing embroidery frame The pattern may become misaligned if the presser foot was hit or the carriage was moved while replacing bobbin thread changing needle or working near embroidery frame Be careful when removing and reattaching the embroidery frame while replacing bobbin thread changing needle or working near embroidery frame If t...

Страница 261: ...edle is not at the correct position Touch the key to move the desired needle bar to be threaded into embroidering position p 62 Recommended needles are not used on this machine Replace and use recommended needle p 33 86 The needle is not installed correctly Correctly install the needle p 33 86 The hook on the automatic needle threading mechanism is bent Consult your nearest authorized dealer p 33 ...

Страница 262: ...to the type of fabric and thread being used Polyester thread will stretch during sewing especially if the tensions are set too high After the stitching is complete the thread returns to its original strength causing puckers in the fabric p 113 The framing tension of the fabric is incorrect Tightly frame non stretchable woven fabrics Loose framing will cause the fabric to bunch up under the stitchi...

Страница 263: ...ment or the embroidery frame The installed embroidery frame is too small Check which embroidery frames can be used and then install a larger embroidery frame Refer to page 47 The upper thread broke the thread came out of the thread tension disc or a thread guide or the machine is not threaded correctly Check that the thread passes under the upper and middle thread guides and correctly thread the u...

Страница 264: ... the needle bar case The needle bar case motor has locked up Touch to automatically reset the needle bar case The automatic needle threading mechanism did not operate correctly Remove the thread entangled in the automatic needle threading mechanism and then touch Another operation was performed while the automatic needle threading mechanism was threading the needle Press the automatic needle threa...

Страница 265: ...ion pattern position and number of stitches when it was turned off Follow the procedure described in Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machine on page 110 to align the needle position and sew the remainder of the pattern was touched while thread colors were being changed A saved combined pattern is being rotated in the embroidering settings screen The thread picker did not operate correctl...

Страница 266: ...ar case The combined character pattern is too large for the embroidery frame Rotate the pattern 90 degrees and then continue combining characters The combined character pattern is too large to fit in the extra large embroidery frame Change the character pattern combination The motor has locked up due to tangled thread or for other reasons related to thread delivery If the thread is entangled in th...

Страница 267: ...etely within the red outline Move the pattern so it is completely within the outline An unusable embroidery card is inserted Remove the embroidery card The file format is incompatible with this machine Check the list of compatible file formats Refer to page 202 The file size exceeds the data capacity of the machine Confirm the file size and format Refer to page 202 A large size split embroidery pa...

Страница 268: ...hine You tried to use incompatible media The USB media is transmitting Dust may have accumulated within the moving cutter Clean the moving cutter Refer to page 246 An error has occurred with the USB media You tried to recall or save a pattern while no USB media is loaded Load USB media ...

Страница 269: ...Troubleshooting 267 7 If any of the following messages appear consult your nearest authorized dealer ...

Страница 270: ...APPENDIX 268 ...

Страница 271: ...Y numbers change with the touch of each numbered cross to show variables If the buzzer sounds when cross number 5 is touched an error occurred during setting and ERROR appears on the screen Touch the crosses again starting from 1 to 5 CAUTION 3 After making the necessary touch panel adjustment SUCCESS will show on the screen Note If the keys still do not respond even after the touch panel is adjus...

Страница 272: ...BBR 11 Number of needle 6 needles Thread tension Manual Cap sewing Option 60 mm H 130 mm W 2 3 8 inches H 5 1 8 inches W Tubular sewing 4 frames available 200 mm W x 300 mm H 7 7 8 inches H x 11 3 4 inches W 130 mm W x 180 mm H 5 1 8 inches H x 7 1 8 inches W 100 mm W x 100 mm H 4 inches H x 4 inches W 40 mm W x 60 mm H 1 1 2 inches H x 2 3 8 inches W Thread trimming Upper and lower thread Thread ...

Страница 273: ...pgrade file is saved on the USB media being used for this upgrade Upgrade procedure using USB media 1 While pressing the automatic threading button turn the main power to on X The following screen will appear on the LCD 2 Touch 3 Insert the USB media into the primary top USB port on the machine The media device should only contain the upgrade file 1 Primary top USB port for media 2 USB media Note ...

Страница 274: ...ain power to on X The following screen will appear on the LCD 2 Touch 3 Plug the USB cable connector into the corresponding USB ports for the computer and for the machine X Removable Disk will appear in Computer My computer 4 Copy the upgrade file to Removable Disk 5 Touch X The upgrade file is downloaded Note If an error occurs a red text error message will appear When the download is performed s...

Страница 275: ... Carriage 20 Centerpoint 197 Change thread color key 74 128 171 Changing character spacing 167 colors of the pattern 171 display guides 196 embroidering position 96 language 205 size 164 text arrangement of a character 167 thread color display 197 thread density 170 thread spools 103 units of measurements 205 Checking needle bars and thread colors 53 preview image 46 thread spool changes 101 threa...

Страница 276: ...245 Hook cover Hook 20 Hooping 47 91 222 Horizontal mirror image key 164 I Industrial embroidery frame 224 J Jump code 199 Jumpstitch trimming 199 L Language 195 205 LCD 21 34 70 Lingerie 223 Lock stitching key 76 122 Locking mechanism 63 Locking the needle bar 97 Low Profile Low fitting 226 Lower thread guide 20 M Machine operations guide key 206 Main power switch 21 38 69 Maintenance 206 245 Man...

Страница 277: ...102 Spool stand 20 29 Stabilizer 90 221 223 Standard Pro Style caps 226 Standard Tail 194 201 Start stop button 21 64 Starting ending position key 76 123 124 Stitch count 77 Stopping embroidering 65 at color changes 128 pause 128 Sweater knit 223 Sweatshirt 223 T Tajima data 137 199 220 Temporary needle bar setting key 78 130 Tension dial 67 113 Terry cloth 223 Thread 33 34 55 221 Thread color 220...

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Страница 280: ...English 884 T05 XE6280 001 Printed in Taiwan Please visit us at http solutions brother com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions FAQs ...

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