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Embroidery frame holders
Two types of embroidery frame holders (embroidery frame
holder A and embroidery frame holder B) are included
with this machine.
Embroidery frame holder A is used with the four included
embroidery frames and the optional 300 mm (W) × 200
mm (H) (11-3/4 inches (W) × 7-7/8 inches (H)) hoop.
Embroidery frame holder B is used with the optional
embroidery frames. In addition, if you purchase optional
round frame set, clamp frame set or compact frame set,
specified frame holder C, D or E is included. For details on
which embroidery frame can be installed on each
embroidery frame holder, refer to “Types of embroidery
frames/frame holders and their applications” on page 66.
1
Embroidery frame holder A
2
White corner covers
3
Embroidery frame holder B
4
Light gray corner covers
5
Magnet
6
Embroidery frame holder C (optional)
7
Dark gray corner covers
8
Embroidery frame holder D (optional)
9
Embroidery frame holder E (optional)
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When difficult to replace the embroidery
frame
Depending on the position of the needle bars, it may be
difficult to replace the embroidery frame. In that case,
follow the procedure described below to move the
embroidery frame.
a
Touch .
The needle bar move screen appears.
b
Touch .
The carriage automatically moves to a position
where the embroidery frame can easily be replaced.
• Touch
to close the needle bar move screen
and to move the carriage to the previous position.
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Types of embroidery frames/frame holders and
their applications
When the reference page is “*”, contact your authorized
Brother dealer.
Embroidery frames that use embroidery frame holder A
Embroidery frame
Embroidering area
Usage
Reference page
Extra-large embroidery
frame
360 mm (W) × 200 mm (H)
(14 inches (W) × 7-7/8 inches
(H))
Use when embroidering connecting
characters or patterns, combined
patterns or large patterns.
page 62
Extra-large embroidery
frame (optional)
300 mm (W) × 200 mm (H)
(11-3/4 inches (W) × 7-7/8
inches (H))
Use when embroidering connecting
characters or patterns, combined
patterns or large patterns.
page 62
Flat frame (optional)
300 mm (W) × 200 mm (H)
(11-3/4 inches (W) × 7-7/8
inches (H))
Use when embroidering jackets and
other thick garments.
*
Large embroidery
frame
180 mm (W) × 130 mm (H)
(7-1/8 inches (W) × 5-1/8
inches (H))
Use when embroidering patterns with a
size less than 180 mm (W) × 130 mm
(H) (7-1/8 inches (W) × 5-1/8 inches
(H)).
page 62
Medium embroidery
frame
100 mm (W) × 100 mm (H)
(4 inches (W) × 4 inches (H))
Use when embroidering standard-sized
patterns.
page 62
Small embroidery
frame
60 mm (W) × 40 mm (H)
(2-3/8 inches (W) × 1-1/2
inches (H))
Use when embroidering small-sized
patterns, such as name tags.
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