Embroidery mode stitch-out
To enter embroidery stitch-out A To embroider your design(s), enter embroidery stitch-out by touching the embroidery toggle icon (A) on the task bar. The embroidery unit needs to be connected and the machine enters embroidery stitch-out. Functions used when embroidering a design are now shown. Embroidery mode - edit Embroidery mode - stitch-out Embroidery mode - stitch-out Embroidery stitch-out - overview 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Crosshair (1) When embroidering, a crosshair indicates current needle position on the screen. A 2 Color list (2) All colors in the loaded design(s) are shown in the order they will be embroidered. Each listed color shows color order and number. Also shown are the thread manufacturer, thread weight and color number. Use the scroll bar to see all of the colors in the list. To go to the next color block, just touch it in the color list. Thread manufacturer and thread number are displayed for designs in .
Zoom (8) Use to zoom in or out of the embroidery field. Use zoom in (+) to get a close-up of an area within the embroidery design. Use (-) to return to zoom out. Zoom to hoop/zoom to all (9) Using this icon, you can toggle between zoom to hoop and zoom to all. Zoom to hoop will adjust the embroidery field to fit the selected hoop. Zoom to all will show all the design(s) in the embroidery combination the largest view possible. Pan (10) In embroidery stitch-out, the pan function is always active.
Speed control (12) This function enables you to easily reduce the maximum embroidery speed. Just touch the speed control icon to reduce the speed. To return to normal speed, deselect the icon. You can change the set speed limit. Long touch the speed control icon to get a pop-up. Set the speed limit you would like by sliding the button right or left and then close the pop-up. The next time you touch the speed control icon, the speed will be reduced to the limit you have chosen.
Precise positioning (14) Precise positioning allows you to place a design on an exact spot on your fabric. It is also used when you want to embroider a design next to a previously embroidered design. Use zoom and pan to be sure that you are placing the design exactly where you want it. Fine tune with the wheel.
To select matching point and rotate design You have the ability to check a second position within the design to make sure your design is lined up properly and make further adjustments if necessary. Activate (C), matching point. A second crosshair will appear, the matching point. Place it at the point where you would like another part of the design to connect. The hoop will move, following the matching point. To line up the design where you want it, activate (D), rotate design.
Precise positioning - example When adding one design to one previously embroidered, precise positioning is very useful. 1. Choose one of the corners to be the locking point (A). Either move the locking point using touch function - move on the screen or the wheel. I A Embroidery mode - stitch-out 2. 3. Select the next function, position hoop (B), to move the locking point to the right position in the hoop. Move the locking point to the upper left corner of the embroidered design.
Common embroidery stitch-out pop-ups Embroidery unit calibration When the embroidery unit is attached, a popup asks you to slide off the hoop and clear the machine area for calibrating the embroidery arm. You will also be reminded to snap on the embroidery presser foot 6A. Note: It is very important to remove the hoop, otherwise the hoop or the embroidery unit may be damaged while calibrating. Bobbin empty When the bobbin is almost empty, the machine stops automatically and a pop-up appears on the screen.
Change thread color When it is time to change the needle thread, the machine stops and the upper thread is cut. Change the spool and re-thread the machine. The next recommended color is shown in the pop-up. Embroidery mode - stitch-out Cut thread end After changing the thread, the machine will sew a few stitches and then stop so you can cut the thread end. Embroidery is finished - clear screen When the embroidery is finished, the machine will ask you if you want to clear the screen.