Operation Manual Embroidery Machine Product Code: 884-T15 Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.
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• Do not place this machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine may fall, resulting in injuries. • While attaching or detaching an embroidery frame or other included accessory or while maintaining the machine, be careful not to hit the machine with your body or any other part of it. • Always consult the Operation Manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other parts to assure correct installation.
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CONTENTS Chapter 1 GETTING READY 11 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS ............................ 11 Included accessories ............................................................ 12 Accessories that are included in some countries or regions ................................................................................. 14 Optional accessories ............................................................ 14 SETTING UP THE MACHINE.............................. 16 Setup and transporting precautions .............
Changing the embroidery basting distance ......................... 124 Deselect region setting ....................................................... 125 Starting/ending position settings ......................................... 126 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION.................. 130 Saving embroidery patterns ................................................ 130 Retrieving embroidery patterns........................................... 130 Connecting the USB using the included USB cord clamps ................
GETTING READY Chapter 1 GETTING READY 1 Thread tension knobs (page 118) 2 Needle bar case Note • Be sure to install the latest software. Refer to “UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE” on page 192. http://s.brother/cubah/ Moves to the left and right to move the needle to the embroidering 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.
■ Operation panel Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your authorized Brother dealer. Part Name Part Code 1. Accessory case XC6482-051 2. 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.
GETTING READY Part Name Part Name Part Code Part Code 15. Allen screwdriver 28. XC5159-051 16. 17. 29. Wrench 13 mm × 10 mm XC6159-051 18. PRH60 (Americas) PRH60: XG6651-001 (Europe) PRH60CN: 115D02E6020 (China) PRH60: 115D02E7020 (other areas) 3 way screwdriver XH4670-001 1 Embroidery frame (small) 60 mm (W) × 40 mm (H) (2-3/8 inches (W) × 1-1/2 inches (H)) Embroidery sheet (extra large) 360 mm (W) × 200 mm (H) (14 inches (W) × 7-7/8 inches (H)) XE7158-101 30.
Part Name Memo • The included touch pen can be stored in the touch pen holder on the back of the operation panel. (page 11) Part Code 3. PRPCF1 (Americas) PRPCF1: XE8408-201 (Europe) PRPCF1CN: 115D02E6001 (China) PRPCF1: 115D02E7001 (other areas) Accessories that are included in some countries or regions Part Name 4. Part Code 1.
GETTING READY Part Name Part Name Part Code Part Code 12. Quilt frame 200 mm (W) × 200 mm (H) (7-7/8 inches (W) × 7-7/8 inches (H)) 22. PRPQF200 (Americas) PRPQF200: XG6727-001 (Europe) PRPQF200CN: 115D02E6025 (China) PRPQF200: 115D02E7025 (other areas) 13. Border frame 300 mm (W) × 100 mm (H) (11-3/4 inches (W) × 4 inches (H)) PRCLP45B (Americas) PRCLP45B: XF2251-001 (Europe) PRCLP45BCN: 115D02E6012 (China) PRCLP45B: 115D02E7012 (other areas) 23.
Part Name Part Code 30. Magnetic frame 50 mm (W) x 50 mm (H) (2 inches (W) x 2 inches (H)) PRMH50 (Americas) PRMF50: XG8597-001 (Europe) PRMF50AP: 115D02E700F (other areas) 31. Scan frame set PRSCANFKIT1: XG8237-001 (Europe) PRSCANFKIT1AP: 115D02E700D (other areas) 32. Tubular frame table PRTT1 (Americas) PRTT1: D01FAF-001 (Europe) PRTT1AP: 115K02E7002 (other areas) 33.
GETTING READY • When lubricating the machine, wear protective eyeglasses and gloves to prevent the oil or grease from getting into your eyes or on your skin. Do not put the oil or grease into your mouth. Keep the oil and grease out of the reach of children. • While attaching or detaching an embroidery frame or other included accessory or while maintaining the machine, be careful nothing interferes with the moving parts of the machine.
Setting up the machine Remove the fixing plates When setting up the machine, adjust the legs so that the machine is steady. Make sure that all packing tape affixed to the machine a is peeled off and that all packing material is removed. Set up the machine while making sure that there is b sufficient space around it. For details on the setup location, refer to page 17. c Adjust the legs so that the machine is steady.
GETTING READY Adjusting the operation panel position Loosen 2 thumb screws to bring the operation panel a forward. d 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. (Side view) (Top view) 1 Thumb screws 1 Thumb screws Note Preparing the thread guide assembly • Using the 3 way screwdriver included, loosen and firmly tighten the thumb screws.
Grab the grips on the thread guide assembly support b and push toward the middle. Preparing the spool stand Loosen the thumb screw two or three turns, and then a fold out the spool stand. Rear view After the thread guide assembly support is extended c and the thread guide assembly is raised to its highest position, tighten the two thumb screws to secure the thread guide assembly in place. 1 Thumb screw 2 Spool stand After the spool stand is fully opened up, tighten the b thumb screw.
GETTING READY Attaching the embroidery frame holder Secure the embroidery frame holder with the two b. d thumb screws removed in step 1 Use the embroidery frame holder appropriate for the a embroidery frame that you are using (page 66 to page 68). Remove the two thumb screws of the embroidery b frame holder. 1 Thumb screws 2 Corner covers Note • Using the 3 way screwdriver included, loosen and firmly tighten the thumb screws.
TURNING ON THE MACHINE • If the machine is not to be used for a long period of time, unplug the power supply cord, otherwise a fire may result. WARNING • For U.S.A. only This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the electrical outlet, reverse the plug.
GETTING READY e 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 • Make sure to keep your hands and other items away from the carriage, in order to prevent any injuries. c Touch to start using your machine. The clock starts from 0 second of the time you set.
Display LCD SCREEN No. Function Page Key Name Touch the LCD screen, or a key, with your finger or the included touch pen to select a machine function. 3 CAUTION • Only touch the screen with your finger or the touch pen included with the machine. Do not use a mechanical pencil, screwdriver or any other hard or sharp object. In addition, do not touch the screen with extreme pressure. Otherwise the screen may be damaged.
GETTING READY Using the settings key Touch to change the default machine settings (light, volume, speaker volume, opening display etc.). To display the different settings screens, touch 1 B for “Embroidery settings”, for “General settings”, or “Wireless LAN settings”. for C D E Memo F • The machine default setting is highlighted. • Touch or to display a different settings screen.
■ General settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A B C D E CAUTION • When [Thread Sensor] is set to [OFF], the machine cannot detect tangled upper thread. Continuing to use the machine with tangled thread may cause damage. 1 The machine can be set so that the opening screen is either displayed ([ON]) or not displayed ([OFF]) when the machine is turned on. 2 Select settings for the [Eco Mode] and [Shutoff Support Mode]. (page 27) 3 Select the length of time until the screen saver appears.
GETTING READY ■ Wireless LAN settings ■ Changing the screen saver image 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 You can select your own personal images for the screen saver of your machine. Before changing the screen saver image, prepare the image on your computer or USB media. For details on compatible image files, refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 190. a Touch , then . b Locate [Screen Saver] in the general settings screen. c Touch d Touch The general settings screen appears.
d Using the machine help Touch Play the tutorial video. to display the machine help screen. 1 Functions are available from the screen shown below. 1 2 3 4 1 Number of seconds elapsed/Total number of seconds Operation keys Play 1 Explanation for upper threading, installing the bobbin, preparing to embroider a pattern, and how to use the machine (page 28) 2 Tutorial videos or MPEG-4 (MP4) videos from USB media (page 28, page 29) 3 Display the link information to Brother support website.
GETTING READY ■ Playing MPEG-4 (MP4) videos WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION FUNCTIONS Your MP4 videos can be played from USB media. In addition, the MP4 video can be saved to the machine so that a tutorial video on creating a project, for example, can be viewed at any time. For details on compatible video files, refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 190. This machine supports a wireless network connection.
■ Requirements for a wireless network connection c Touch beside the SSID that was noted. The wireless network connection complies with IEEE 802.11 n/g/b standards and uses the 2.4 GHz frequency. Memo • A wireless network cannot be set up with WPA/ WPA2 Enterprise. Setting up the wireless network connection There are multiple ways to set up the wireless network connection. We recommend the method that uses the wizard on this machine.
GETTING READY e When the following message appears, touch . ■ Using the [Others] menu to set up the wireless network connection The [Others] menu contains the following items. 1 1 2 3 When a connection is established, the following message appears. 1 TCP/IP settings can be manually entered. 2 Shows the MAC address. 3 Use when proxy settings are required. f Touch to exit the setup. Memo • While connected, the signal strength is indicated by the icon in the lower-right corner of the display.
OTHER FUNCTIONS Using a USB mouse A USB mouse, connected to the machine, can be used to perform a variety of operations in the screens. Connect a USB mouse to the USB port marked with . You can also connect a USB mouse to the other USB port. Memo • Use a basic computer mouse to operate the machine functions. Some USB mouse devices may not be compatible with this machine.
BASIC EMBROIDERY Chapter 2 BASIC EMBROIDERY BASIC PROCEDURES INSTALLING THE BOBBIN Basic embroidering procedures are described below. Check the overall procedure below, before operating the machine. Step Operation When the machine is purchased, only the bobbin case is installed in the hook. Insert a bobbin wound with bobbin thread for embroidering. Reference Page 1 Install the bobbin. 33 2 Turn on the machine. 22 3 Select an embroidery pattern. 35 4 Edit the embroidery pattern.
Pass the thread through the thread slit and under the CAUTION b tension-adjusting spring. 1 Thread slit 2 Tension-adjusting spring • The thread picker can only be moved within a certain range. Do not pull it with extreme force. Grab the bobbin case latch, and remove the bobbin c case. 1 Latch Pull the thread through the opening in the tension- c adjusting spring. ■ Oiling the machine After removing the bobbin case, apply oil to the machine.
BASIC EMBROIDERY Installing the bobbin case a 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 illustration. 1 Tab 2 Notch SELECTING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN General pattern selection The procedure for selecting a pattern differs depending on the type of pattern; however, the general procedure for selecting a pattern is described below.
In the pattern list screen, which appears next, touch c the desired pattern to select it. d Touch . ■ Pattern list screen 1 5 2 6 7 8 The pattern editing screen appears. 3 8 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 e Edit the selected pattern. (page 44) 9 0 Size of the entire combined pattern Size of the pattern being selected Touch a pattern to display the information of the pattern. Return to pattern category list screen to change category. Preview the embroidery image.
BASIC EMBROIDERY Check the embroidering screen and thread the upper k threads. (page 81) Utility embroidery patterns/Large buttonhole patterns a Touch . Select the desired category of the utility embroidery b patterns or the large buttonhole patterns. l The list of patterns of the selected category appears. Start embroidering. (page 87) c Select a pattern. d If necessary, edit the pattern. Frame patterns a Touch . b From the upper tabs, select the desired frame shape.
The selected characters appear in the text preview area and the pattern display area. Monogram and frame designs Monogram designs can be created by combining two or three letters. a Touch . b Touch the button for the desired character style. 2 1 1 2 3 3 4 4 1 2 3 1 Text preview area 2 Pattern display area 3 If the wrong character was selected or you wish to select The text input screen appears. • If 4 is selected, the frame pattern list appears.
BASIC EMBROIDERY g Touch . Character patterns a Touch . b Touch the desired character font. 2 The design selection screen appears. h Touch . The list of frame patterns appears. i • Touch or for additional selections. The text input screen appears. Touch the desired pattern. Select the character category and then type in the text. c (page 40) The selected frame pattern appears in the pattern display area. j Touch . The pattern editing screen appears.
■ Character pattern input keys Display No. Memo Function Key Name • If a key display is grayed out, you cannot use that function with the selected pattern. 4 Change the spacing of the character patterns. Character spacing key C B • • : Decrease the character spacing. • To change the spacing after one A 0 character, touch 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 • : Move the one selected character up. • : Move the one selected character down. D • 5 Alignment key Display No.
BASIC EMBROIDERY Display No. Function d Key Name 7 Apply the character pattern editing to go to the editing screen. Set key Touch . The pattern editing screen appears. Follow the procedure from step e to l of e “Embroidery patterns” on page 36. ■ Appliqué alphabet 8 Enter a space. a Touch . Make a new line. b Touch . 2 Space key 9 Line feed key 0 Delete the character. Delete key A — Select the category of character. The list of appliqué alphabets appears.
Combining patterns h Touch . i When all editing is finished, touch Example: . Note • Combined patterns will be embroidered in the order they were entered. ■ Selecting the pattern to be edited a Select a pattern and then touch b Touch c Touch . d Select and enter “LOVE”. . . The characters you enter will be displayed in the center of the embroidery pattern area. e Touch f Use * . to move the characters.
BASIC EMBROIDERY Select the multiple patterns by dragging your finger in b the screen to create a box around the desired patterns. ■ Grouping multiple selected patterns If the multiple patterns selected in “Selecting multiple patterns at the same time” on page 42 are grouped, they can be edited as a single pattern. a Touch . The selected patterns are grouped. 2 Memo • Multiple patterns can be selected or deselected from the multiple selection screen.
EDITING THE EMBROIDERY PATTERN No. Understanding the pattern editing screen Display Key Name Size Memo • If a key display is grayed out, you cannot use that function with the selected pattern. Distance from center (vertical) Function Page Shows the size of the pattern being edited. The top value shows the height and the bottom value shows the width. — Shows the vertical distance that the pattern being edited is moved. — Shows the horizontal distance that the pattern being edited is moved.
BASIC EMBROIDERY No. Display Function Key Name Page No. Display Function Page Arrange multiple patterns on a line. 49 Change the pattern being edited into an appliqué pattern. 101 Edit characters. 46 Enable the thread color of each character in a character pattern to be changed; can only be used when a character is selected. 54 Automatically trim any excess thread jumps within the letters of character pattern. 47 Add a pattern. If touched, the pattern type selection screen appears.
No. Display Key Name Horizontal mirror image key 9 Function Density key Change the pattern to a horizontal mirror image. — Change thread density for some character and frame patterns. Other patterns' density can be adjusted in the stitch recalculator mode. 48 Duplicate the pattern. The duplicated pattern will be positioned slightly lower Duplicate key and to the right from the original pattern. Group key Group selected multiple patterns.
BASIC EMBROIDERY Changing the size and the density of the pattern Trimming the threads between characters If is selected, you can change the pattern size while maintaining the thread density. The machine recalculates the stitch density automatically. With this function, the pattern can be enlarged or reduced at a larger ratio than with normal pattern resizing.
Combining the separated character patterns Two separated lines of character patterns can be combined. The characters can be aligned to the specified order. You cannot combine the lines of character patterns if the text contains a line feed using the Line Feed function. a Touch . Changing the thread density The thread density for some character and frame patterns can be changed. Other patterns' density can be adjusted in the stitch recalculator mode.
BASIC EMBROIDERY Aligning the embroidery patterns a Select patterns that you want to align. (page 42) Designing repeated patterns Using the border function, you can create an arrangement using repeated patterns. a Touch . 2 Select the direction in which the pattern will be b repeated. Touch b alignment. , and then select the key for the desired Example 1 2 1 Horizontal direction 2 Vertical direction The pattern direction indicator will change depending on the direction selected.
• To tighten spacing, touch ■ 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. Choose the direction in which the repeated pattern will a be cut. • Touch to cut horizontally. • Touch to cut vertically. 1 1 Touch to change a repeated pattern back to one single pattern.
BASIC EMBROIDERY e Use and to select the element to repeat. a Touch . b Touch . 2 f Repeat the selected element. c Touch to select the thread mark to be embroidered. g After making the desired changes, touch . Note • Once you have cut a repeated pattern into separate elements, you cannot return to the original repeated pattern. • Each element can be edited separately in the edit screen. Refer to “Selecting the pattern to be edited” on page 42.
■ Embroidering the pattern repeatedly After creating the repeated pattern, rehoop the embroidery frame and keep embroidering for the next pattern. e Rehoop the fabric in the embroidery frame. Note Memo • Adjust the position of the fabric so that the embroidering area for the next pattern is within the embroidering area of the embroidery sheet. • Using the optional magnetic sash frame, the fabric can be easily rehooped without removing the frame from the machine.
BASIC EMBROIDERY k Touch to display the needle drop point. o Remove the thread mark. p Touch Touch . , and then press the “Start/Stop” q button to start embroidering. 2 Touch the positioning keys to move the embroidery l frame until the thread mark on the fabric is aligned on the needle drop point in the camera view window. 1 2 1 Thread mark on the fabric 2 Positioning keys • Touch to check the embroidering position. Memo • Touch to enlarge the camera view.
The selected thread color image appears. EDITING COLORS Specifying multi-color text The alphabet pattern characters selected on page 39 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 Multi Color key to turn it on, and then specify the color for each character. a Touch so that it changes to .
BASIC EMBROIDERY In the pattern display area, the color of the selected part of the pattern is changed. Select the thread brand for colors and the number of c colors you want to create the pattern with. Memo 1 • Touch to specify a thread color by entering its number. d After changing the colors, touch . 2 Find new color schemes with the color shuffling function With the Color Shuffling function, the machine suggests new color schemes for the embroidery pattern that you have selected.
[Manual] setting for [Gradient] Memo You can select one color to be used in the [Gradient] effect. The effect will be created with the color you select. • To temporarily register your favorite schemes, touch (to release your favorite schemes, touch again). 9 color schemes can be saved on the page*. Touch to check the registered favorite schemes. To cancel the registration, touch . 1 2 1 Select a color from the palette. 2 Selected color is displayed. f Touch g Select the color scheme from samples.
BASIC EMBROIDERY SWITCHING THE THREAD COLORS ON THE SCREEN If a thread color on the spool stand is different than the needle position thread color on the screen, the thread colors on the screen can be switched to match the spool stand thread color position. ■ To cancel the thread color settings for all previously stitched design Memo • The color settings will be completely canceled even if the machine is in the middle of the embroidery. a Touch .
SELECTING/MANAGING THREAD COLORS FOR EACH NEEDLE BAR [Manual Color Sequence] The thread colors assigned to each needle bar can be manually specified/managed. In addition, the thread colors can be assigned to needle bars automatically and more efficiently than when the settings are normally specified. Convenience of the manual color sequence The manual color sequence is convenient when the machine is being used under the following conditions.
BASIC EMBROIDERY Touch a number button (between and ) to c select the number of the needle bar whose settings are Using the manual color sequence to be specified. ■ Manually assign thread colors to all needle bars By specifying the thread colors used with this machine, embroidery can continue more efficiently simply by changing the needle bar assignments after a pattern is selected.
PREVIEWING THE IMAGE PREPARING THE FABRIC Checking a preview image Display the preview image to check that the embroidery will be performed as desired. a Touch . Attaching stabilizer (backing) to fabric The preview image is displayed. 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. Touch or CAUTION • Your machine can embroider fabric that is up to 2 mm (5/64 inch) thick.
BASIC EMBROIDERY Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart No. of Topping Pieces No. of Backing Pieces Fabric/ Garment Comments Fabric/ Garment No. of Topping Pieces No. of Backing Pieces Comments 1 tear-away Terry cloth Increase density and/or satin stitch width. Fine details and small lettering tend to get caught in the terry loops.
a Select an embroidery frame. From the sizes of embroidery frames indicated in the screen, select the embroidery frame that you wish to use. Embroidery frames that can be used appear lighter ( ) embroidery frames that cannot be used appear darker ( ). CAUTION • Use the four included frames or recommended optional frames. • If the size of the embroidery frame is wrong, the embroidery frame may hit the presser foot and damage the machine, or cause injury to the user.
BASIC EMBROIDERY d Lightly tighten the screw. Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. Align b the guidelines on the embroidery sheet with the marks that you drew on the fabric. 1 Guidelines 2 Inner frame 2 Securely tighten the screw, and then check to make e sure that the fabric is taut. Gently stretch the fabric, so that there are no folds or c wrinkles. • Use the 3 way screwdriver to tighten the screw securely.
■ Embroidering small pieces of fabric When embroidering small pieces of fabric that cannot be hooped in an embroidery frame, use stabilizer material as a base. After lightly ironing the fabric to the stabilizer material, hoop it in the embroidery frame. If stabilizer material cannot be ironed onto the fabric, attach it with a basting stitch. After completing the embroidery, remove the stabilizer material carefully.
BASIC EMBROIDERY Loosen the two left thumb screws on the embroidery a frame holder. Note • Please firmly tighten the two thumb screws with included 3 way screwdriver. If the thumb screws are not tightened, any of the following problems may occur. - The machine will detect the embroidery frame size incorrectly. - The starting position for the embroidery frame is misaligned. - The embroidery pattern is misaligned. If the screw is too tight, please use the included 3 way screwdriver.
■ 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.
BASIC EMBROIDERY Embroidery frames that use embroidery frame holder B Embroidery frames that use embroidery frame holder D (optional) Embroidering area Embroidering area Embroidery frame Usage Embroidery frame Usage Reference page Reference page Quilt frame (optional) 200 mm (W) × 200 mm (H) (7-7/8 inches (W) × 7-7/8 inches (H)) Clamp frame S (optional) Use when embroidering pieces for quilts.
Embroidery frames that do not use embroidery frame holders Embroidering area Embroidery frame Usage Embroidering area Reference page Embroidery frame Usage Reference page Advanced cap frame 2 (optional) 130 mm (W) × 60 mm (H) (5-1/8 inches (W) × 2-3/8 inches (H)) Use when embroidering caps. Baseball (golf) caps, tulip hats and bucket hats can be embroidered with these frames. This frame cannot be used with hats having a front area of 50 mm (2 inches) or less, such as sun visors and children’s hats.
BASIC EMBROIDERY SPECIFYING EMBROIDERING SETTING No. Understanding the embroidering settings screen Display Key Name Shows the rotation angle that the pattern being edited is Rotation angle rotated. 2 Memo Rotate the entire embroidery pattern. — When stabilizer material is not affixed to the fabric, embroider basting stitches along the outline of the pattern to minimize shrinkage of the stitching and misaligned patterns. 99 Start pattern connecting embroidering with the builtin camera.
No. Display Key Name Starting/ ending position key 5 Trial embroidery key Embroidery key 6 Preview key Background image display key Save background image key 7 Fabric scan key Camera view key Camera zoom key Function Specify the needle position at the beginning of embroidering and at the end. Move the embroidery frame so that the embroidering position can be checked. Finish all operations in the embroidering settings screen and continue to the embroidering screen. Page No.
BASIC EMBROIDERY Automatic lock stitch setting Thread color sorting When the machine is purchased, it is set to automatically embroider lock stitches at the beginning of the pattern, before embroidering after each thread color change, and before trimming the thread. ■ To change the lock stitches being embroidered at the beginning of the pattern, at the beginning of embroidering each thread color change and at the beginning of embroidering after the thread trim.
The embroidery color order is rearranged and sorted by thread colors. Touch to cancel the color sorting and embroider with the embroidery color order. Note • This function does not work on overlapping designs. CHECKING THE EMBROIDERY AREA The pattern is usually placed at the center of the embroidery frame. If you want to change where in the fabric the pattern will be embroidered, you can check the position before starting embroidering.
BASIC EMBROIDERY d Touch in the pattern editing screen. i Touch . Touch , and then press the “Start/Stop” j button to start embroidering. When embroidery is finished, the fabric displayed in the background disappears. ■ Improving scanned images and camera images The machine software adjusts images according to the table installation setting.
■ Displaying the fabric in the background Whether or not the fabric is displayed in the background can be specified. In addition, [Standard] or [Fine] can be selected for the quality of the background image. i Affix the embroidery positioning sticker to the fabric within the area indicated by the red frame in the LCD, and then touch . j When the following message appears, remove the embroidery positioning sticker, and then touch . 1 2 3 4 1 Set to [ON] to leave the fabric displayed in the background.
BASIC EMBROIDERY Using the built-in camera e Touch in the embroidering settings screen. f Select . The camera built into this machine can be used to easily align the embroidering position. This is useful for patterns which need to be embroidered in particular position as shown below. 2 Use a chalk pencil to mark the desired embroidering a position. Memo • The different methods of rotating a pattern and aligning its position while checking the image shown by the camera are described below.
Touch the positioning keys to move the embroidery k frame until the chalk mark drawn on the fabric is Touch and adjust the orientation of the pattern m until the pattern is parallel with the chalk mark drawn displayed in the camera view window. on the fabric. Touch the frame movement speed keys to select the speed to move the frame. 1 2 • Touch the positioning keys to move the embroidery frame until the pattern in the camera view window is aligned with the chalk mark drawn on the fabric.
BASIC EMBROIDERY b The camera image is displayed enlarged. Memo • You can change the display settings that are specified in the normal camera image display. • When you touch , you can change the camera mode. For details, refer to “Memo” in step f of “Using the built-in camera” on page 75. 2 1 2 3 1 Save the camera image on the external device. 2 Specify the needle drop point mark on or off. 3 Each touch of this key changes the brightness of the camera image.
Memo • The three key panels can be repositioned so that the pattern can easily be viewed. Touch the center of the top of a key panel to view possible locations where the panel can be repositioned. Touch the desired location to move the selected key panel. Using the included embroidery positioning sticker Using the camera built into this machine and the included embroidery positioning stickers, the embroidering position can easily be aligned.
BASIC EMBROIDERY From the reference points displayed on the screen, d select the point to be used for positioning the design. Remove the embroidery positioning sticker from the h fabric. i Touch 2 . Note • If the message that could not recognize the embroidery positioning sticker appears, touch , remove the embroidery positioning sticker, and then affix it within the embroidering area.
The presser foot is lowered and the embroidery frame moves to show the embroidery area. Touch the arrow keys in the embroidering settings b screen to move the embroidery frame 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.
BASIC EMBROIDERY Thread with the color name that appears below each needle bar number is threaded on that needle bar. UPPER THREADING Check the embroidering screen for information on which needle bars should be threaded with specified thread colors, and then thread the upper threads. a Touch .
On the spool pin, place a spool with the thread color CAUTION a specified for the corresponding needle bar. • When (unlock key) in the embroidering screen is touched, the “Start/ Stop” button begins flashing in green and the machine can start embroidering. If the upper threading is being performed or the needle is being threaded, be careful that the machine is not accidentally started, otherwise injuries may result.
BASIC EMBROIDERY The numbers indicate the thread path for each of the numbered needle bars. Be very careful to correctly thread the needle bars. Pass the thread through the hole (with the c corresponding needle bar number) in thread guide C, then through the corresponding hole in thread guide D. As an example, the threading for spool pin 1 is shown.
Hold the thread with both hands, and then pass it e under the guide plate from the right. (steps f through g) may differ depending on the spool number. Passing the thread through the thread guide pins is designed to prevent the thread from becoming tangled. Be sure to follow the thread path indicated on the machine. 1 Upper thread guide plate Wind the thread clockwise once around the number 1 f thread tension disc.
BASIC EMBROIDERY Use the included threader to pass the thread into the j number 1 needle bar thread guide. Pull out about 150 mm (6 inches) of thread. Then, as b 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.
e ■ Moving and threading a selected needle bar Press the automatic needle-threading button. You can move and thread a selected needle bar to the embroidering position at any time. a b Touch . a The needle bar move screen appears. 1 Automatic needle-threading mechanism 2 Wiper Memo • In the embroidering screen, touching the number of the needle bar to be threaded will move the needle bar to the embroidering position. • The threader moves back away from the needle.
BASIC EMBROIDERY PERFORMING THE EMBROIDERY Now, the machine is ready to begin embroidering. When the machine starts embroidering, the presser foot is automatically lowered, the necessary thread trimming operations at the beginning of stitching and at the end of stitching are performed, the threads are changed as necessary while the embroidery is performed, and the machine stops when the end of the stitching is reached. b Press the “Start/Stop” button.
Memo • When embroidering a pattern that contains 11 or more colors, it is necessary to change the thread spools. (page 91) ■ Temporarily pausing for extended periods of time a Press the “Start/Stop” button. ■ Continuing embroidering To embroider the same pattern again, touch . The machine stops and the “Start/Stop” button lights up in red. • The thread is not trimmed. The embroidering screen appears so the same pattern can be embroidered again. To select a new pattern, touch .
BASIC EMBROIDERY Understanding the embroidering screen No. From this screen, the total number of thread colors, the embroidering order and embroidering time can be checked, the needle bar settings can be specified, and the needle placement forward or backward can be done. Keys available in this screen differ when you set [Manual Color Sequence] to [ON] in settings screen. (page 58) 4 Function Page This red line indicator shows when the thread spools will need to be changed.
No. 7 Display Key Name Function Page Shows the amount of time until the machine will stop. When the last thread spool is being embroidered, the number appears in red. Time until the If the thread color needs to machine stops be changed, this shows the time until the thread spool will need to be changed. 91 The bottom value shows the total number of thread colors in the pattern and the top value shows the thread color that is currently being embroidered.
BASIC EMBROIDERY EMBROIDERING A PATTERN CONTAINING 11 OR MORE COLORS When embroidering a pattern that uses 11 or more thread colors, it is necessary to change the thread spools. When changing the thread spools, instruction to change the thread spools will appear with the machine automatically stopping. ■ Spool change indicator ( ) The spool change indicator in the stitch navigating screen indicates the number of times that the thread spools will need to be changed and the amount of time between changes.
Memo CHANGING THE THREAD SPOOLS • To use a different thread color than the one that was specified, use the temporary needle bar setting key, and then change the thread color setting. (page 120) • To minimize changing the thread spools, frequently used thread colors can be specifically assigned to certain needle bars. (page 121) This section provides details on the spool thread indicators in addition to the procedure for easily changing the spools.
BASIC EMBROIDERY Pull out the old thread just after the needle bar thread d guide. ADJUSTING WHILE EMBROIDERING If the thread breaks or the bobbin thread runs out while embroidering If the thread breaks or the bobbin thread runs out while embroidering, the machine will automatically stop. Since some stitches may be embroidered with only one thread, go back through the stitching to a point prior to the stoppage before continuing embroidering.
d Touch and to go back through the stitching to a point where stitches have already been embroidered. e Touch f Touch . . The embroidering screen appears again. 1 g 2 Touch , and then press the “Start/Stop” button to continue embroidering. ■ Specifying a stitch number 1 Each touch of this key moves one stitch back through the stitching. 2 Each touch of this key moves ten stitches back through the stitching. a Touch .
BASIC EMBROIDERY ■ If the bobbin thread breaks or runs out Touch a button. , and then press the thread trimming ■ If the bobbin thread ran out, replace the bobbin at this point in the procedure. Replace the bobbin with a bobbin wound with bobbin c thread. (page 33) 2 The upper thread is trimmed. • If the bobbin thread breaks or runs out, also trim the upper thread. Remove the stitches embroidered only with the upper b thread. Pull the trimmed end of the upper thread.
• Touch to zoom up the camera view twice the size of normal view. Embroidering from the beginning or middle of the pattern If you wish to restart embroidering from the beginning, for example, if trial embroidery was performed and an incorrect thread tension was used or if the wrong thread color was used, restart the embroidering using the forward/backward stitch key. In addition, you can go forward or back through the stitching by thread color or by stitch to start stitching at any position of the pattern.
BASIC EMBROIDERY When is touched in this screen to enlarge the display, a stitch number can be specified with the number keys. Resume embroidering after turning off the machine In either of the following cases, the remaining stitches of the embroidery are stored in the machine’s memory. • If the machine’s power switch is pressed to turn off before stopping embroidering.
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ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Chapter 3 ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Touch VARIOUS EMBROIDERY FUNCTIONS d screen. e Touch to return to the embroidering settings to select the basting setting. Basting embroidery 3 Before embroidering, basting stitches can be embroidered along the outline of the pattern. This is useful for embroidering fabric that cannot have stabilizer material affixed with an iron or adhesive.
• If the appliqué is cut out along the inside of the embroidered cut line, the appliqué may not be correctly attached to the fabric. Therefore, carefully cut out the appliqué along the embroidered cut line. If this step is not performed carefully, the appliqué will not be cleanly finished. In addition, carefully remove any excess threads. Embroidering appliqué patterns Some of the built-in embroidery patterns can be used for embroidering appliqués.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Use or to specify the distance between the pattern and the appliqué outline. Creating an appliqué piece Appliqué pieces can be created from the built-in patterns and patterns from other sources. This is convenient for fabrics that cannot be embroidered or when you wish to attach an appliqué to a garment. ■ Creating an appliqué piece The following pattern will be used to create an appliqué piece.
Carefully cut along the stitching. After cutting, j carefully remove all of the cutting line thread. Lightly apply glue or spray adhesive, and paste the m appliqué piece so that it aligns with the placement line. 1 Cutting line for appliqué Note • Depending on the pattern density and fabric used, there may be shrinking of the pattern or the appliqué may be misaligned with the placement line. We recommend cutting slightly outside of the cutting line.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Using a frame pattern to create appliqués Remove the embroidery frame from the machine, and d then cut off the excess appliqué fabric along the outside of the stitching. With this method, there is no need to change the fabric in the embroidery frame. The appliqué can be created by embroidering two frame patterns of the same size and shape—one embroidered with straight stitches and the other embroidered with satin stitches.
3 Specify the distance from the outline of the pattern to the stippling. 4 Specify the spacing for the stippling. Creating stippling or echo patterns automatically Stippling or echo quilting patterns can be created around the machine’s built-in patterns or original embroidery data without using My Design Center. Memo • If this simple stippling operation is used with batting sandwiched between two layers of fabric, the embroidery pattern and stippling may become misaligned.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY b QUILTING BORDERS Touch . By rehooping the fabric to embroider connecting patterns, a quilting border of 3 m × 3 m (approx. 118 inches × 118 inches) can be created. ■ Using the camera When embroidering a quilting border, use the built-in camera to display a camera image of the fabric in order to align the pattern. Specify the appropriate image settings in advance. (page 73) • Better camera image results can be achieved with the appropriate settings.
g Check the pattern, and then touch to save it. You can check where and how many times the pattern will be embroidered with the codes written on each key. 1 1 The thread colors can be changed. Memo • The edges of the pattern may be shortened when they are displayed. h After the following message appears, touch .
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Select whether or not to display the needle drop point Each touch of this key changes the brightness of the camera image. e Rotate the pattern so that it is aligned with the chalk reference lines, and then touch 1 When embroidering the edge pattern If the fabric has just been rehooped, use the move pattern keys to align the start point on the screen with the end point of the previous pattern, and then touch .
■ Rehooping the fabric 3 When embroidering the corner pattern Rotate the fabric 90 degrees counterclockwise, rehoop it, and then attach the embroidery frame to the machine. Use the move pattern keys to align the start point on the screen with the end point of the previous pattern, and then touch . If necessary, the on-screen instructions to rehoop the fabric appears. While the on-screen instructions are being displayed, the embroidery frame moves to the position where the fabric can be rehooped easily.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Hoop fabric in the extra-large embroidery frame (360 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS c mm × 200 mm (14 inches × 7 7/8 inches)), and then attach the frame to the machine. Instead of using thread marks, the camera can be used to connect patterns. An area of 330 mm × 170 mm (13 inches × 6-1/2 inches) can be embroidered when the camera is used to connect patterns. Select the appropriate frame depending on the size of the embroidery.
h Select the second pattern B, then touch . 3 1 2 4 Touch i connected. 1 2 3 4 , and then select how the pattern will be Touch the connecting area Second pattern B First pattern A Move the second pattern. Rotate the second pattern in a clockwise arc referring the first pattern as a center. Rotate the second pattern in a counterclockwise arc referring the first pattern as a center. Rotate the second pattern 90 degrees in a clockwise arc.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY l Affix the first embroidery positioning sticker onto the fabric as shown on machine. Then, touch . m Affix the second embroidery positioning sticker onto the fabric as shown on machine. Then, touch . 3 The camera detects the first positioning sticker. Note • Use new positioning stickers. If a sticker is reused, it may easily peel off. If the sticker peels off during this procedure, the patterns cannot be connected. Start the project again with new fabric and stabilizer.
While making sure that the two positioning stickers do not peel off, remove the embroidery frame from the machine, and then rehoop the fabric. Be sure to hoop the fabric so the next pattern and both the positioning stickers are within the embroidering area. Reattach the frame and touch Note • If the next pattern and the centers of the large circles of the two positioning stickers do not fit within the embroidering area, use a larger embroidery frame.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Touch , then touch and then press p the “Start/Stop” button to embroider the second t pattern. Touch the position where the third pattern will be connected on the screen, and then touch . In this example, touch the upper right side of the second pattern. • Pattern rotates automatically when corner position is selected. 2 After embroidering of the second pattern is finished, the message to confirm to connect the next pattern appears. Touch q 1 .
Changing the position of a sticker If the selected pattern or positioning stickers for connecting the next pattern do not easily fit in the embroidering area, follow the on-screen instructions that appear after step m on page 111 in order to move the positioning stickers. b Following message appears in step n if the next pattern or affixed positioning stickers are close to being out of the embroidering area. Follow the instructions and then touch .
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY e Affix the second sticker and then touch . Resume feature If the machine is turned off while the pattern connecting function is being used, the machine will return to the operation indicated below when it is turned on again. The machine operation will differ depending on when it is turned off. Example: When connecting two patterns Select the first pattern. Touch the pattern connection key Begin embroidering the first pattern. .
Finish detecting positioning stickers (2 locations). MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread Begin embroidering the second pattern. Finish embroidering the second pattern. Note • Be sure to check the tension of the bobbin thread each time that the bobbin is changed. Depending on the bobbin thread type and whether a prewound bobbin is used, the tension of the bobbin thread may differ.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY As shown in the illustration, hold the bobbin case b against a smooth vertical surface. After making the adjustments, try embroidering with d all needle bars to check the thread tension. Memo • In the built-in embroidery patterns, one pattern is used for checking the thread tension. By embroidering this pattern, the thread tension can easily be checked. From the wrong side of the fabric, the bobbin thread should be adjusted to be about one third of the stitch width.
Adjusting the tension of the upper thread When embroidering, the thread tension should be set so that the upper thread can be seen slightly on the wrong side of the fabric. a ■ Upper thread is too tight The tension of the upper thread is too tight, resulting in the bobbin thread being visible from the right side of the fabric. 1 Right side 2 Wrong side Turn the thread tension knobs. Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow to decrease the tension of the upper thread.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Setting the machine to stop at color changes From the thread color sequence display, select the b thread color where you wish to stop the machine before continuing to embroider. The machine can be stopped at any time; however, if the machine is stopped while it is embroidering, it is better to go back a few stitches before continuing embroidering to overlap the stitching.
e After specifying the desired settings, touch • If the machine is temporarily turned off when it is stopped at the specified location after embroidering, you will be asked if you wish to continue embroidering or select a new pattern when the machine is turned on again. Touch The embroidering screen appears again. . to continue embroidering.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Reserved needle bar and embroidery speed settings d Select the color to be assigned to the needle bar. Touch , , and to select the desired color. , or directly touch a color, Normally, the machine automatically assigns thread colors to the needle bars; however, a specific thread color can be manually assigned to a certain needle bar. If a needle bar is specified, that needle bar is removed from the machine’s automatic assignments and the specified color remains assigned to it.
If necessary, touch g threading. to cancel automatic needle ■ Cancelling the setting To change the setting, first cancel it, and then select the new setting. Touch any of the key from to for the number a of the needle bar whose setting you wish to cancel. 1 1 1 Disable needle threader key h Touch . • Specified needle bar is indicated with and the specified maximum embroidery speed in the embroidering screen. 1 The number of the selected needle bar turns blue. b Touch .
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Changing the display guides Changing the thread color information The guides in the pattern display area can be specified. The machine automatically detects the type of embroidery frame holder and embroidery frame that are installed and displays them. Touch , then You can display the name of the thread colors, embroidery thread number or the embroidering time. When the machine is purchased, the thread color number [#123] is selected. .
b c Locate [Thread Trimming]. a Touch b Locate [Short Stitch Delete]. c Touch Touch [ON] or [OFF] to select the desired setting. When [ON] is selected, touch and to specify the jump stitch length. For example, when the value is set to [5 mm], jump stitches will be cut at 5 mm (13/64 inch), but not at 4 mm (5/32 inch). , then . The embroidery settings screen appears. and to select the stitch length. The desired size is displayed.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Deselect region setting The deselect region setting (which specifies that a thread color will not to be embroidered) can be applied to a part of the pattern with a specific color. In this way, you can arrange the embroidery without actually editing the pattern. a Touch c Touch . The mark appears to indicate that the selected thread color will not be embroidered. in the embroidering settings screen.
e After specifying the desired settings, touch . Memo • If the deselect region setting is applied to a character pattern, all characters in the pattern will not be embroidered. To deselect region for a single character, use Starting/ending position settings a Touch in the embroidering settings screen. to separate the character pattern (page 44), or use (page 54). If the Multi Color key is used to specify that thread colors not be embroidered, multi-color text cannot be turned off.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY ■ Repeatedly embroidering a pattern along a diagonal Example d Embroider the first pattern. Touch to display the embroidering screen, and then touch and press the “Start/Stop” button. 1 Starting position 2 Ending position Touch in the embroidering settings screen to a display the starting/ending position settings screen. b Select After embroidering is finished, the machine stops at the e lower-right corner of the pattern. Touch f times. .
■ Embroidering aligned characters Follow the procedure described below to embroider aligned characters in a single row when the pattern extends beyond the embroidery frame. Example: Aligning “DEF” to the characters “ABC” a Select the character patterns for “ABC”. b Touch Touch , and then press the “Start/Stop” f button to begin embroidering.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY l Use to align the needle with the end of embroidering for the previous pattern. ■ Embroidering a pattern aligned with a mark on the fabric By specifying the beginning of stitching and the end of stitching, the exact position of the pattern can be checked. • Touch to check the needle drop point on the LCD screen. Before displaying the camera image, specify the appropriate image settings. (page 73) - Better camera image results can be achieved with the appropriate settings.
• Select the pattern’s .phx file in “Removable Disk” and copy the file to the computer. USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Saving embroidery patterns Note • Do not turn the main power to OFF while the [Saving…] screen is displayed. You will lose the pattern you are saving. • Embroidery patterns cannot be transferred via wireless transmission if the computer and machine are connected to different home networks. Be sure to connect to the same home network.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Connecting the USB using the included USB cord clamps Hold the clip end of the USB cord clamp, and then c firmly insert the other end into the screw hole where the protective cap was removed. When connecting the machine to a computer, use the included USB cord clamps to keep the cord away from the carriage.
SENDING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS FROM A COMPUTER TO THE MACHINE (LINK FUNCTION) This machine is compatible with the Link function. This function allows embroidery patterns edited in embroidery software with the Link function, such as PE-DESIGN NEXT or later, to be transferred from a computer to multiple machines. As many as 100 embroidery patterns can be transferred to a machine, and the embroidering status of the patterns being transferred can be viewed from the computer monitor.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Memo i When the following message appears, touch . • When the Link function by the USB cable connection is turned on while [Wireless LAN Enable] is set to [ON], the message to set [Wireless LAN Enable] to [OFF] appears. • When the Link function by the wireless LAN connection is turned on while [Wireless LAN Enable] is set to [OFF], the message to set [Wireless LAN Enable] to [ON] appears. e Turn off the machine.
After the embroidery pattern has been opened by the j machine, the embroidering screen appears. The opened embroidery pattern appears in the pattern display area with the icon for the Link function. • USB cable connection • Wireless LAN connection 1 1 2 3 2 3 l After the desired settings have been specified, touch to return to the embroidering screen. • USB cable connection Touch • Wireless LAN connection , and then press the “Start/Stop” m button to start embroidering.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Disabling the Link function a Touch , then . b Locate [Link]. c Touch [OFF] to disable the Link function. The general settings screen appears. EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Embroidering split (large-size) patterns Split (large-size) patterns created with PE-DESIGN version 7 or later can be embroidered.
b Select section to be embroidered, then touch f . Touch . • Select the sections in alphabetical order. Memo • The pattern can be rotated to either the left or right c If necessary, edit the pattern. Then, touch when . Touch is touched. , and then press the “Start/Stop” g button to embroider the pattern section. • For details, refer to “EDITING THE EMBROIDERY PATTERN” on page 44. Confirm the pattern size, and then select the d appropriate fabric and the embroidery frame.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY i Touch to select the next section of the pattern, and then touch INSTALLING THE INCLUDED WIDE TABLE . CAUTION • Be sure to install the wide table when using the optional magnetic sash frame, jumbo frame, border frame, quilt frame or flat frame. If these frames are used without the wide table installed, the weight of the frame and fabric may cause the frame to slant and result in poor embroidering quality.
Position the wide table so that the notch at the center b aligns with the machine bed, and then place the wide table flat on the guide plates. Slide in the wide table while supporting it so that it d remains level. Push the wide table in until it lightly touches the machine. • If the wide table does not move smoothly, slightly lift it up, and then slide it in.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Tighten the two thumb screws so that the wide table is f secured. After the pins on each side reach the notches in the b guide plates, raise the wide table to lift the pins up through the notches. 1 Thumb screw 3 Removing the wide table Loosen the two thumb screws, lift up the wide table, a and then pull it off toward you. 1 Pin 2 Notch Remove the wide table from the machine. Carefully pull out the wide table so that it does not hit c the machine.
EMBROIDERY PATTERNS FOR THE OPTIONAL JUMBO FRAME b Touch to select the first section of the pattern to be embroidered, and then touch . Patterns can be created in embroidery editing software version PE-DESIGN NEXT or later to be used with the Jumbo frame (optional). When using the jumbo frame you must also use the included wide table (PRWT1).
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY d Attach the jumbo frame to the machine. e Touch • The positioning detection area is under the built-in camera. . 1 Built-in camera is in this box. 2 Affix the sticker in this area. When the machine's built-in camera has finished i detecting the location of the embroidery positioning sticker, the following message appears. Note 3 • When you change the embroidering position using the jumbo frame, be sure to be aware of the size of the combined pattern.
Note • If the built-in camera cannot detect the location of the embroidery positioning sticker, the following error message appears. Touch , return the jumbo frame to its previous orientation, and then perform the procedure again starting from step h. USING THE OPTIONAL BOBBIN WINDER When winding the bobbin thread onto a metal bobbin, use the optional bobbin winder. The procedures for using the optional bobbin winder are described below.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Part Name Part Code 4. Thread guide XC6644-151 5. Setting up the optional bobbin winder a Insert the spool pin and the spool cushion. Lower the holder, and then insert the spool pin straight into the hole. And insert the spool cushion. AC adapter 3 * 6. Power supply cord * 7. 1 2 3 4 Metal bobbin × 5 100376-051 8. Spool cap b Spool pin Spool pin holder Hole for spool pin Spool cushion Insert the thread guide.
Connecting the AC adapter Insert the plug of the power supply cord into the AC a adapter. Winding the bobbin Prepare the bobbin and the spool of bobbin thread. Use cotton or spun polyester bobbin thread (from 74 dtex/2 to 100 dtex/2). Plug the cord on the AC adapter into the DC input b connector of the bobbin winder, and then insert the plug of the power supply cord into a household electrical outlet.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Pass the thread through the hole in the left of the c thread guide toward the front of the winder. Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin 4 or 5 f times, as shown in the illustration. Pass the end of the thread through the guide slit in the g bobbin winder seat, and pull the thread. The cutter will cut the thread. 1 Hole in the thread guide Pass the thread around the tension disc as shown in the d illustration.
Press the main power switch to start winding the i bobbin. Pull the thread through the guide slit in the bobbin l winder seat to cut the thread with the cutter. Start winding the bobbin. The bobbin will stop rotating automatically when it is j done winding, and the bobbin holder will return to its original position. CAUTION • Check that the bobbin thread has been wound correctly, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. k Remove the bobbin.
MY DESIGN CENTER Chapter 4 MY DESIGN CENTER ABOUT MY DESIGN CENTER PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN With My Design Center, you can use the functions listed below: 3 • Hand-drawn functions - create embroidery patterns by drawing on the LCD screen • Scanning functions - create embroidery patterns by not only scanning drawings /illustrations with built-in camera, but also importing data from USB media or computer. You can also combine patterns that you have created with the machine’s built-in patterns.
■ Key Functions Display No. No. Explanation Page Scan the attached frame and display on the screen as the background while using the My Design Center. You can scan the fabric as the background or scan the picture as the reference when creating the pattern. 158 Scan the line drawing to edit and convert to the embroidery data using the built-in camera. You can also import the line drawing image from USB media or computer and create the embroidery design.
MY DESIGN CENTER Display No. Explanation Page Key Name 9 Paint with brush and set the color. You can select the brush type, fill type and color as you need. Painted lines Brush tool key and areas will be converted to the pattern embroidered with fill stitch. 151 Line tool key Draw lines and set the color. You can select the line type, stitch type and color as you need.
■ Setting the line types, stitch types and colors Stitch types You can set or change the line types, stitch types and colors anytime. You can also specify the line types, stitch types and colors before drawing lines. a Touch Zigzag stitch Running stitch to set the line types, stitch types and colors. Triple stitch Candlewicking stitch Chain stitch E stitch V stitch Select motif stitches Displays motif stitch selection screen, where can be touched to select a pattern. The settings screen appears.
MY DESIGN CENTER Memo • Touch to magnify the image when you cannot touch on the line correctly. • Touch , and then select a color within the ■ Setting the brush types, fill patterns and fill colors a Touch colors. to set the brush types, fill patterns and fill pattern drawing area to apply the same color to other lines or parts of the pattern. 1 The setting screen appears. 1 1 Use 4 2 to select the line color.
b Touch to return to the pattern drawing screen. The color bar on the brush tool key is changed to the selected color. Using the stamp key a Touch . b Select a stamp type and stamp shape. 1 2 1 Color bar 2 Fill stitch type * If a stippling pattern or decorative fill pattern has been specified, the settings are displayed. Touch and touch on the brush line to change c color and fill stitch type. You can also set the color and fill stitch type of a closed region made of the line.
MY DESIGN CENTER Saved outlines Embroidery pattern outlines can be registered as stamp shapes. When registering stamp shapes, select from the last six embroidery patterns used. If more than six shapes are registered, the oldest one is automatically erased. For details on registering a stamp shape, refer to “Decorative stitching around a pattern in embroidery (a quilting function)” on page 170. Using the select key You can select the part of the design to move and/or edit.
c Select the area you want to edit, and then touch STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN . * To select an area you want to edit, hold the touch pen at a point on the screen and drag the touch pen to create the red box around your selected area to be edited. Before creating the embroidery pattern, specify the stitch settings. Lines of the design are embroidered with various stitches and regions are embroidered with fill stitches or stippling stitches.
MY DESIGN CENTER Fill stitch settings Candlewicking Stitch [Size] Increases/reduces the size of the stitch. [Spacing] Specifies the spacing of the candlewicking stitch. [Direction] [Density] [Pull compensation] Chain stitch [Size] Increases/reduces the size of the stitch. Sets repeated embroidering at the same part. [Thickness] [Under sewing] Specifies the embroidering direction. Select [Manual] to change to the desired direction of fill stitch. Specifies the stitch density of fill stitch.
Specifying global stitch settings MY DESIGN CENTER WITH SCAN The same stitch settings can be changed at the same time for multiple patterns of the same type. a Use Memo • The scanning frame is an optional accessory in some countries or regions. to select the stitch whose settings are to be changed, and then touch . Attaching the scanning frame a Prepare the desired drawing/illustration.
MY DESIGN CENTER Memo Install the needle plate cover included with the d machine. • If you want to scan an image from a small piece of paper that can't be held with the magnets, copy that image onto a larger piece of paper, and then place it on the scanning frame. 1 Needle plate cover Note • When placing the paper in the scanning frame, make sure that the white balance area is not hidden; otherwise, the drawing cannot be scanned correctly.
Scanning to trace background image If you have a favorite picture or drawing, it can easily be traced on the scanned background image and you can create your own pattern. a Touch . When scanning is finished, scanned image is displayed d transparently in the pattern drawing area. The image display screen appears. Using the magnets, affix a picture to the scanning b frame and attach the frame to the machine. Refer to “Attaching the scanning frame” on page 156.
MY DESIGN CENTER ■ Importing the background image The selected image is displayed transparently in the You can import an image as a background from computer or USB media. a Touch d pattern drawing area. . 1 * the background. Each touch of lightens the background, making the line pattern darker. Each The image display screen appears. b After the scanned image is converted to stitching, it appears as a background in the pattern drawing screen.
• When the background image has already imported, continue with step c. • When the background image has not imported, continue with step b. LINE SCAN Custom patterns can be created from drawings. You can create patterns by scanning your drawings using the scanning frame* or importing an image from USB media or computer. * b Touch * The scanning frame is an optional accessory in some countries or regions. . If you scan the image, make sure that the scanning frame is attached to the machine.
MY DESIGN CENTER e Touch . Note The screen for confirming the converted image appears. • During scanning, the small dots that appear and unnecessary lines can be erased. In the screen for confirming the converted image, you f can adjust the [Gray-Scale Detection level], the line color and stitch type again, if necessary. * * 4 If you do not know how the settings should be changed, first continue the operation without specifying settings and check the results.
ILLUSTRATION SCAN b Touch . Custom patterns can be created from color illustrations. You can create patterns by scanning an illustration using the included scanning frame* or importing an image from USB media or computer. * The scanning frame is an optional accessory in some countries or regions. Recommended illustrations for Illustration Scan • Illustrations that are clearly drawn, with no gradation, fading or blurriness.
MY DESIGN CENTER When scanning is finished, specify the necessary c settings in the scan image confirmation screen. In the screen for confirming the converted image, c. f adjust the image as necessary as in step Change the settings to adjust the image so it can easily be converted to the desired pattern. 1 3 2 * 1 [Max. Number of Colors] . Compare the images before and after being converted, and then change the settings if necessary.
STIPPLING d Touch . e Select the heart shape, and then touch f Touch Basic stippling with My Design Center Create a stippling design with the basic procedure. Example: a Touch b Touch c Select the square shape, and then touch 164 . . . . .
MY DESIGN CENTER g Touch until the heart shape fits in the square shape, and then touch . h Touch i j Touch , and then touch k Touch . l Adjust the stippling stitch settings to create the desired . effect, and then touch , and then select the stitch color. Touch after setting the color. * Select the area you want to set stippling effect. . For details, refer to “Specifying individual stitch settings” on page 154.
c Touch . e When scanning is finished, move to frame the image for the pattern, and then touch • When the background image has already imported, continue with step e. • When the background image has not imported, continue with step d. d f The screen for confirming the converted image appears, adjust the image if necessary and then touch . Position the scanning frame on the machine, and then touch . . The pattern drawing screen is displayed.
MY DESIGN CENTER h Touch and then . k This will set the outline without a stitch. i Touch and select the stitch color, and then touch . l Select the outline of the pattern. Select the stitch line around the stippling effect. 4 1 1 1 Stitch line 1 Outline of the pattern Touch to select the color of the stitch around the j stippling effect. m To set the stitch color and fill stitch type, touch and then .
n Touch Touch o , and then select the stitch color. d Attach the embroidery frame on the machine, and then touch after setting the color. . Memo Select the area you want to set stippling effect. • Although the instructions in the LCD screen refer to the scanning frame, this example uses an embroidery frame for scanning. Note • When scanning starts, some of the machine lights will turn off in certain circumstances, in order to increase the scan quality.
MY DESIGN CENTER f Select the circle shape, and then touch . i To set the stitch color and fill stitch type, touch and then Touch g circle. Touch j Touch Use , and then select the stitch color. 4 after setting the color. until the size of circle fits the pattern on the fabric, and then touch * . to increase or decrease the size of the Touch h , . k Select the area you want to set stippling effect. to align the position of the circle to the pattern on the fabric.
l To set the outline of the pattern, touch , and then . Decorative stitching around a pattern in embroidery (a quilting function) Memo • For best results, reduce the embroidery speed. • For best results, hoop the stabilizer and fabric and embroidery the design prior to adding the batting and backing under the hoop for quilting. A quilt can be created with stippling around an embroidery pattern.
MY DESIGN CENTER d Touch , to continue to the embroidery Touch to use a stamp or rectangular frame to h determine the area to be stitched. screen, and then embroider the pattern. Note e Touch in the pattern type selection screen to start My Design Center. f Touch Touch to scan the embroidered fabric. , and then touch • If the area is to be drawn by hand, be sure to draw a completely closed shape. If the area is not closed, it cannot be correctly filled with the decorating. .
k Touch l Touch touch for the line tool keys to select . , then select the frame outline, and then . 1 1 Frame outline m Adjust the stippling stitch settings to create the desired effect, and then touch * . For details, refer to “Specifying individual stitch settings” on page 154. Follow the procedure described on “EDITING THE n EMBROIDERY PATTERN” on page 44 to edit the pattern as desired. Embroider the stippling stitch around the embroidery o pattern.
APPENDIX Chapter 5 APPENDIX Open the hook cover, and remove the bobbin case. MAINTENANCE b (page 33) Simple machine maintenance operations are described below. Always keep the machine clean, otherwise malfunctions may occur. Cleaning the LCD If the surface of the LCD is dirty, lightly wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Do not use organic cleansers or detergents. Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the machine is slightly dirty, wipe it with a soft dry cloth.
Cleaning around the needle plate Use the included cleaning brush to remove any lint and d dust from the moving knife, the fixed knife, the thread retaining plate, and their surrounding areas. If lint and dust collect around the moving knife, the fixed knife or the thread retaining plate, the thread may not be cut correctly and various parts of the machine may be damaged. Make sure to clean around the needle plate once a month. Use the included 3 way screwdriver and cleaning brush.
APPENDIX Cleaning the bobbin case After cleaning is finished, insert the bobbin into the d bobbin case and the bobbin case into the hook, and then close the hook cover. (page 34) 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.
■ Disassembling and cleaning the tension unit To remove tension dial, turn dial counterclockwise as a shown on illustration. Replacing the needle CAUTION 1 Tension dial Using the included cleaning brush, remove any lint and b dust from the two pieces of felt washers (top, bottom) inside the tension dial. • Be sure to turn off the machine before replacing the needle, otherwise injuries may result if the machine starts embroidering. • Your machine is designed to use household embroidery needles.
APPENDIX • Do not apply extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle set screw, otherwise the machine may be damaged. While holding the needle in place with your left hand, d tighten the needle set screw. Use the Allen screwdriver to turn the needle set screw clockwise. With the flat side of the needle toward the back of the c machine, insert the needle all the way up until it touches the needle bar stopper.
e Oiling the machine Put a drop of oil onto the hook. In order to extend the life of the machine’s parts and keep the machine operating correctly, be sure to oil the machine before the first time that it is used. Afterward, put a drop of oil onto the hook once a day before use. Note • Touch , , , then , in that order, to see a video of how to oil the machine. Front angle view 1 Punch a small hole in oil bottle. 2 Apply oil here. ■ Oiling the race a Touch b Touch .
APPENDIX ■ Oiling the needle bars From embroidering screen, select one needle bar at a time. (page 86) Rotate the handwheel toward the LCD panel bringing the needle bar to its lowest position. Put one drop of oil, as high as possible on the needle bar above the felt washer. TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting If the machine does not operate correctly, check for the following points/issues before requesting service.
Symptom Symptom Probable Cause/Remedy Page The needle breaks. The area around the hole in the needle plate is damaged. Probable Cause/Remedy Page The hook stopper is not correctly installed, the hook is making a complete rotation. * The upper thread is not threaded correctly. The upper thread is catching somewhere. 82 * 1 Scratches/Burrs • Replace the needle plate. The needle hits/touches the needle plate. 176 * 1 Needle 2 Hole in needle plate 3 Needle hits hole • Replace the needle.
APPENDIX Symptom Symptom Probable Cause/Remedy Page Probable Cause/Remedy Sliding surface on hook is not smooth. There are burns on it. The upper thread breaks. The needle is not correctly installed. 176 The needle set screw is loose. 176 The needle is bent or blunt. 176 The area around the hole in the needle plate is damaged. * Page * 1 Hook race area 1 Scratches/Burrs • Replace the needle plate. The needle is touching the needle plate. * The thread is loose in the hook area.
Symptom Symptom Probable Cause/Remedy Page The upper thread breaks. Page The embroidery pattern is misaligned. A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used. 33 The automatic needle-threading mechanism is broken. * Adhesive is attached to the needle. • Replace the needle. 176 The fabric is not taut. 61, 62 The thread quality is poor. • The thread quality is too weak due to age of thread. Replace thread. — The embroidery data contains stitches with a pitch of zero.
APPENDIX Symptom Symptom Probable Cause/Remedy Page There are loops in the upper thread. The upper thread tension is low. Probable Cause/Remedy Page The thread tension is incorrect. — The upper thread is not threaded correctly. 82 The bobbin thread is not correctly threaded. 34 The bobbin thread tension is incorrect. 116 Lint or dust has accumulated in the thread tension disc. 176 The upper thread comes out of the needle when embroidering begins.
Symptom Probable Cause/Remedy Symptom Page Fabric is puckering. 118 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 stitching. Tautly frame soft knits using a stable backing. Overstretching the garment will cause it to look puckered when the frame is removed. — The column stitches are too long. • Re-digitize the design with fill stitching or with multiple rows of column stitching.
APPENDIX Error messages If the “Start/Stop” button is pressed while the machine is not correctly set up or if an incorrect operation is performed, the machine stops and informs you of the error with a buzzer and an error message. If an error message appears, correct the problem according to the instructions in the message. To close the message, touch or perform the correct operation, then touch your nearest authorized Brother dealer.
Error messages Cause/solution 11 Communication time out error. When this message is displayed, consult your nearest authorized Brother dealer. 12 Data receiving command error. When this message is displayed, consult your nearest authorized Brother dealer. 13 EEPROM read/write error. When this message is displayed, consult your nearest authorized Brother dealer. 14 Embroidering stop. When this message is displayed, consult your nearest authorized Brother dealer. 15 Failed to save file.
APPENDIX Error messages Cause/solution 31 Needle threader is in threading position. This message is displayed when another operation is performed while the automatic needle-threading mechanism is threading the needle. Press the automatic needle-threading button, and then perform the other operation after the needle is threaded. (page 85) 32 No more patterns can be added to this combination. This message is displayed when trying to combine 101 or more patterns. Up to 100 patterns can be combined.
Error messages 52 Stop while needle bar case transferring. Cause/solution This message is displayed when the machine has stopped while the needle bar case is moving. Touch case. to automatically reset the needle bar 53 The pattern combination is too large for the extra large embroidery frame. If you plan to add more patterns, rotate the pattern combination. This message is displayed when a long vertical pattern is recalled and no longer fits in the embroidery frame. Rotate the pattern 90 degrees.
APPENDIX If the machine does not respond when a key is touched After making the necessary touch panel adjustment, c [SUCCESS] will show on the screen. • If the buzzer sounds when cross number 13 is touched, an error occurred during setting, and [ERROR] appears on the screen. Touch the crosses again, starting with the number indicated on the screen. If nothing happens when a key on the screen is touched (no key can be selected or the keys are misaligned), adjust the touch panel as described below.
SPECIFICATIONS Machine specifications Item Specification Weight 41.8 kg (92 lb) Machine size 561 (W) × 589 (D) × 790 (H) mm (22 (W) × 23-1/4 (D) × 31-1/8 (H) inches) Embroidery speed Speed range / Max.: 1,000 spm, Min.: 400 spm Depending on the embroidery frame, maximum stitches in one minute is 600.
APPENDIX Item Condition of the [Eco Mode] and [Shutoff Support Mode] Specification [Eco Mode] [Shutoff Support Mode] Compatible image files of the Screen Saver Image Videos that can be played Available time [OFF], 10 - 120 (minute) “Start/Stop” button Green flashing Suspended function Machine light, Screen display After recovering The machine starts from the previous operation.
Insert the USB media into the USB port on the UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE c machine. The media device should only contain the upgrade file. You can use USB media to download software upgrades for your machine. When an upgrade program is available on “ http:// s.brother/cubah/ ”, please download the files following the instructions on the website and steps below. You can use USB to download software upgrades/updates (**********.upf) for your machine.
APPENDIX Note • If an error occurs, a red text error message will appear. When the download is performed successfully, following message will appear. Remove the USB media, and turn the machine off and e on again.
INDEX Symbols “DST” Setting ............................................................................. 123 A AC adapter ................................................................................. 144 Adjusting camera view ............................................................................ 73 legs .......................................................................................... 18 operation panel ........................................................................
APPENDIX Jump code ................................................................................. 123 Jump stitch trimming ................................................................. 123 L LCD ..................................................................................... 12, 24 Lingerie or silk ............................................................................. 61 Link function ............................................................................. 132 Lock stitching key ...
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