Operation Manual Embroidery Machine Product Code: 884-T23 Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference. Failure to follow these instructions may result in an increased risk of personal injury or damage to property, including through fire, electrical shock, burns or suffocation.
• 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use. FOR USERS IN COUNTRIES EXCEPT CENELEC COUNTRIES 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 by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Important Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
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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..............
SENDING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS FROM A COMPUTER TO THE MACHINE (LINK FUNCTION)........................................... 117 Operations available with the Link function ....................... 117 Embroidering using the Link function ................................. 117 Disabling the Link function ................................................ 120 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS ........................ 121 Embroidering split (large-size) patterns ...............................
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GETTING READY Chapter 1 GETTING READY 1 1 Thread tension knobs (page 104) 2 Needle bar case Note • Be sure to install the latest software. Refer to “UPDATING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE” on page 158. 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 15. 3-way screwdriver Part Code 28. XH4670-001 16. Wrench 13 mm × 10 mm 1 Embroidery sheet (large) 180 mm (W) × 130 mm (H) (7-1/8 inches (W) × 5-1/8 inches (H)) XC5721-051 29. XC6159-051 Embroidery sheet (medium) 100 mm (W) × 100 mm (H) (4 inches (W) × 4 inches (H)) XC5759-051 17. Oiler 30. D01H2M-001 (Korea) D01H2N-001 (other areas) 18. 19. 32. Embroidery frame holder B (with light gray corner covers) XF2223-001 33.
Accessories that are included in some countries or regions Part Name Part Code 5. Part Name PRCFH5 (Americas) PRCFH5: D01FA5-001 (Europe) PRCFH5CN: 115D02E600G (China) PRCFH5AP: 115D02E700G (other areas) Part Code 1. Cap frame set PRCF3 (Americas) PRCF3: XE2158-201 (Europe) PRCF3CN: 115D02E6002 (China) PRCF3: 115D02E7002 (other areas) 2. Embroidery Design Guide (additional) 6. Bobbin winder set (Refer to page 123.
GETTING READY Part Name Part Name Part Code Part Code 14. Magnetic sash frame 360 mm (W) × 200 mm (H) (14 inches (W) × 7-7/8 inches (H)) PRMS360 (Americas) PRMS360: D01FAN-001 (Europe) PRMS360CN: 115D02E600K (China) PRMS360AP: 115D02E700K (other areas) * Embroidery area: 300 mm (W) × 200 mm (H) (11-3/4 inches (W) × 7-7/8 inches (H)) 15. 17. 26. 27. 28. 29. 21. 30.
Part Name Part Code 32. SETTING UP THE MACHINE Free-arm mounting jig PRMHJ1 (Americas) PRMFJ1: XH1533-001 (Europe) PRMFJ1AP: 115D02E700H (other areas) 33. Metal bobbin 100376-051 34. Weight (S) XC6631-051 Note • Visit your nearest authorized Brother dealer for a complete listing of optional accessories for your machine. Memo • Always use accessories recommended for this machine. • All specifications are correct at the time of printing.
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 Adjusting the operation panel position When setting up the machine, adjust the legs so that the machine is steady. Loosen 2 thumb screws to bring the operation panel a forward. 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 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) Raise thread guide into position and tighten screw 2 b on the left. Insert screw 1 into right side of the thread guide assembly support and tighten.
Tighten the screws on the left and right sides of the d thread guide assembly. Preparing the spool stand Loosen the thumb screw two or three turns, and then a open up the spool stand to the left and right. Rear view 1 Tighten screws. Note • If the screws are not loosened enough, it may not be easy to move the thread guide assembly support and the thread guide. Do not apply extreme force when moving the thread guide assembly support and the thread guide.
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 67 to page 70) 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 for “Embroidery settings”, for “General settings”, or “Wireless LAN settings”. for Memo • The machine default setting is highlighted. • Touch or to display the previous or next page. ■ Embroidery settings 1 The settings on the page containing this key will be reverted to their defaults.
■ General settings M N 1 2 O P 3 4 Q R 5 S 6 7 8 9 0 A B C D E F G H I J K L 26 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].
GETTING READY K Shows the internal machine number for this machine. L Shows the version of the software installed on this machine. M Set administrator lock to [ON] or [OFF]. (page 129) N The administrator code can be changed. (page 129) O Set operator lock to [ON] or [OFF]. (page 130) P The operator code can be changed. (page 130) Q Set key display optimization to [ON] or [OFF]. (page 135) [ON] or [OFF] cannot be selected when there is no display optimization for the keys. R Optimize display of keys.
■ Setting the [Eco Mode] and the [Shutoff Support Mode] You can save the machine power by setting the [Eco Mode] and the [Shutoff Support Mode]. Touch to display [Eco Mode] and [Shutoff Support Mode]. (page 26) If you leave the machine turned on without using it for the set period of time, the machine enters in each mode. [Eco Mode]: Machine will enter a sleep mode after the set period of time. Touch the screen or press the “Start/Stop” button to continue operating.
GETTING READY c Using the machine help Touch Select the category and the tutorial video. 1 to display the machine help screen. Functions are available from the screen shown below. 1 2 1 Category 2 Tutorial video The selected tutorial video begins playing. 1 2 3 d Play the tutorial video.
■ 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 156. Operations available with a wireless network connection Memo • Some type of MP4 files cannot be viewed with the machine.
GETTING READY • Wirelessly transfer to the machine an embroidery pattern edited with embroidery editing software (PEDESIGN version 11 or later) on a computer. Also, transfer to PE-DESIGN an embroidery pattern edited on the machine. * Settings must be specified in PE-DESIGN. For more information, refer to the manual for PE-DESIGN. b Set [Wireless LAN Enable] to [ON]. 1 The machine prepares for wireless transmission.
b Touch beside [Wireless LAN Setup Wizard]. d Enter the network key (password) that was noted, and e When the following message appears, touch then touch . A list of available SSIDs appears. c Touch beside the SSID that was noted. When a connection is established, the following message appears. The screen for entering the network key (password) appears. Memo • If the SSID that was noted does not appear in the list, touch .
GETTING READY f Touch to exit the setup. MONITORING APP With the monitoring app installed on your smart device and the machine and smart device connected to the same wireless network, you can check the operating status of the machine. You can also check when to change the thread spool and what thread spool color to change to. In addition, you can receive notifications when the machine stops. ■ Installing App Use your smart device to visit the Google Play™ or a App Store.
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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. 35 2 Turn on the machine. 22 3 Select an embroidery pattern. 37 4 Edit the embroidery pattern.
• Metal bobbin (page 123) CAUTION • 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 Note • Check that the thread winds off the bobbin clockwise as shown in the illustration. If the bobbin is installed with the thread winding off in the opposite direction, the embroidery will not be stitched correctly. Pass the thread through the thread slit and under the b tension-adjusting spring.
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.
■ Pattern list screen d Touch . 1 6 2 7 8 9 3 1 1 If no pattern editing is necessary, touch . This takes you to the embroidering screen (illustrated in k). 9 4 0 A 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A The pattern editing screen appears. e Edit the selected pattern. (page 46) 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. Shortcut to the embroidering screen.
BASIC EMBROIDERY j Touch . The embroidering screen appears. Check the embroidering screen and thread the upper k threads. (page 76) Utility embroidery patterns/Large buttonhole patterns a Touch . Select the desired category of the utility embroidery b patterns or the large buttonhole patterns. 2 The list of patterns of the selected category appears. l Start embroidering. (page 82) Frame patterns a Touch b From the upper tabs, select the desired frame shape. c Select a pattern.
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 f Touch . Character patterns a Touch . b Touch the desired character font. 2 The pattern type selection screen appears. g Touch . • Touch or for additional selections. The text input screen appears. Select the character category and then select the c characters. (page 42) The design selection screen appears. h Touch . The list of frame patterns appears. i Touch the desired pattern. d 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 E Alignment key Display No.
BASIC EMBROIDERY Display No. Function c Touch the desired pattern. Key Name 7 Apply the character pattern editing to go to the editing screen. Set key 8 Enter a space. 1 Space key 1 Flip the pattern horizontally, if desired. 9 The selected pattern appears in the pattern display area. Make a new line. Line feed key d 0 Delete the character. Touch . The pattern editing screen appears. Follow the procedure from step e to l of e “Embroidery patterns” on page 38.
Combining patterns h Touch . i When all editing is finished, touch Example: . Memo • 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 44 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. 51 Change the pattern being edited into an appliqué pattern. 95 Edit characters. 48 Enable the thread color of each character in a character pattern to be changed; can only be used when a character is selected. 55 Select whether or not jump stitches in the selected pattern will be trimmed. 49 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. 50 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 There are two methods to change the pattern size. If is selected, you can change the pattern size while maintaining the thread density. The machine recalculates the number of stitches automatically. With this function, the pattern can be enlarged or reduced at a larger ratio than with normal pattern resizing. Touch * * b c When jump stitches are set to be trimmed, embroidering will no longer need to be cleaned up after stitching.
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. With certain types of patterns, the thread density can be changed by recalculating the number of stitches in the pattern.
BASIC EMBROIDERY Aligning the embroidery patterns a Select patterns that you want to align. (page 44) Designing repeated patterns Using the border function, you can create an arrangement using repeated patterns. a Select the pattern that you want to repeat and touch b Touch . 2 . Select the direction in which the pattern will be Touch b alignment. , and then select the key for the desired c repeated.
e ■ Repeating one element of a repeated pattern Adjust the spacing of the repeated pattern. • To widen spacing, touch • To tighten spacing, touch 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.
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 . Memo • 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 44.
■ Embroidering the pattern repeatedly After creating the repeated pattern, rehoop the fabric in the embroidery frame and keep embroidering for the next pattern. e Rehoop the fabric in the embroidery frame. Note • Adjust the position of the fabric so that the embroidering area for the next pattern is within the embroidering area of the embroidery sheet. Memo • Using the optional magnetic sash frame, the fabric can be easily rehooped without removing the frame from the machine.
BASIC EMBROIDERY l Remove the thread mark. m Touch EDITING COLORS . Touch , and then press the “Start/Stop” n button to start embroidering. Specifying multi-color text The alphabet pattern characters selected on page 41 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 .
The selected thread color image appears. In the pattern display area, the color of the selected part of the pattern is changed. Memo • Touch to specify a thread color by entering its number. d After changing the colors, touch . Finding new color schemes with the Color Shuffling function 1 1 Selected thread color image 2 Scroll bar With the Color Shuffling function, the machine suggests new color schemes for the embroidery pattern that you have selected.
BASIC EMBROIDERY Select the thread brand for colors and the number of c colors you want to create the pattern with. [Manual] setting for [Gradient] You can select one color to be used in the [Gradient] effect. The effect will be created with the color you select. 1 2 2 1 1 Thread brand for colors 2 Number of colors to be used 2 Memo • If you touch so that it changes to , thread colors currently on the spool stand will be selected. d Select the desired effect. 1 Select a color from the palette.
Memo • 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 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. .
BASIC EMBROIDERY ■ 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.
Specifying the manual color sequence Memo • The [Manual Color Sequence] cannot be changed while operations are being performed in the embroidering screen. a Touch , then . b Locate [Manual Color Sequence] in the Settings pages. c Touch [ON] to select the manual color sequence. The general settings screen appears. • When the machine is purchased, [OFF] is selected.
BASIC EMBROIDERY Touch a number button (between and ) to c select the number of the needle bar whose settings are to be specified. The needle bar number for the thread color selected in step b changes to the selected needle bar number. If the needle bar number was specified with reserved needle bar settings, the color of the thread spool on the left side changes to the specified thread color, and the pattern in the pattern display area also changes to the color of the specified needle bar.
Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart PREPARING THE FABRIC CAUTION • Your machine can embroider fabric that is up to 2 mm (5/64 inch) thick. If thicker fabric is embroidered, the needle may bend or break. Fabric/ Garment Comments 1 tear-away Terry cloth Attaching stabilizer (backing) to fabric Satin jacket CAUTION Increase density and/or satin stitch width. Fine details and small lettering tend to get caught in the terry loops.
BASIC EMBROIDERY No. of Topping Pieces No. of Backing Pieces Fabric/ Garment Comments 1 tear-away 1 or 2 lightweight tearaway Lingerie or silk Sweater knit Sweatshirt Optional Highly detailed designs may require two layers of lightweight cut-away stabilizer. Use a topping on extra-thick fabrics or with finedetail designs. 1 light-weight cut-away or iron-on cut-away T-shirt 1 water-soluble Use tightly woven organza or curtain fabric in a matching color as a backing for bulky or “holey” knits.
d CAUTION Lightly tighten the screw. • Align the inner and outer frames so that their tops are even. • 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. (For details on embroidery frames, refer to page 68.) Securely tighten the screw, and then check to make e sure that the fabric is taut.
BASIC EMBROIDERY 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 ■ 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.
Loosen the two left thumb screws on the embroidery ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME TO THE MACHINE a frame holder. If the screw is too tight, please use the included 3-way screwdriver. (page 21) After hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame, attach the frame to the machine. Embroidery frame holders A and B are included accessories with this machine. Install embroidery frame holder A when an included embroidery frame is to be used. (For details on the embroidery frame holders, refer to page 67.
BASIC EMBROIDERY The embroidery frame holder is ready for the embroidery frame to be attached. Hold the embroidery frame level, and then c simultaneously align both the left and right mounts E or F 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 68. with the embroidery frame holder clips. 2 • The inner frame should be on top.
■ Types of embroidery frames/frame holders and their applications Embroidery frames that use embroidery frame holder B When the reference page is “*”, contact your authorized Brother dealer. Embroidering area Embroidery frame Usage Embroidery frames that use embroidery frame holder A Reference page Embroidering area Embroidery frame Quilt frame (optional) Usage Use when embroidering pieces for quilts.
BASIC EMBROIDERY Embroidery frames that use embroidery frame holder D (optional) Embroidery frames that use embroidery frame holder F (optional) Embroidering area Embroidery frame Usage Embroidering area Embroidery frame Usage Reference page Clamp frame S (optional) 45 mm (W) × 24 mm (H) (1-3/4 inches (W) × 7/8 inches (H)) Reference page Versatile magnetic frame (optional) Use when embroidering specialty shaped items that cannot be held in normal frames, such as shoes and gloves.
Embroidering area Embroidery frame Usage SPECIFYING EMBROIDERING SETTING Reference page Cylinder frame (optional) 90 mm (W) × 80 mm (H) (3-1/2 inches (W) × 3 inches (H)) Understanding the embroidering settings screen Memo Use when embroidering tubular and curved fabric, such as shirt sleeves and turtlenecks. • Keys available in this screen differ when you set [Manual Color Sequence] to [ON] in settings screen.
BASIC EMBROIDERY No. Display Key Name Function Shows the rotation angle that the pattern being edited is Rotation angle rotated. 2 Number of thread colors changes Rotate key Embroidery basting key 3 Individual thread color setting key Embroidery crosshair positioning laser key Color sorting key Shows the total number of thread colors for the pattern that is being edited. Rotate the entire embroidery pattern.
■ In the [Manual Color Sequence] mode Automatic lock stitch setting 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.
BASIC EMBROIDERY Thread color sorting You can embroider more efficiently by sorting combined designs’ thread colors. Before starting to embroider, touch in the embroidering settings screen to rearrange the embroidering order and sort it by thread colors. Embroidering screen 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 POSITION OF THE PATTERN 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. ■ Adjusting the brightness of the embroidery crosshair positioning laser a Touch , then . The general settings screen appears. Locate [Crosshair Positioning Laser Brightness] in the b Settings pages.
BASIC EMBROIDERY 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 your finger or the touch pen, drag the pattern to move it. Carefully watch the movement of the embroidery frame and check that the embroidery will stitch in the desired location and that the embroidery frame does not hit the presser foot.
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 .
BASIC EMBROIDERY On the spool pin 1, place a spool with the thread color CAUTION a specified for the spool pin 1. • 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.
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 number 1 hole in the b thread guide just above the spool, and then pass the thread through the number 1 hole in the thread guide toward the front of the machine. Pass the thread through the hole in the number 1 upper c thread guide and pull the thread toward you.
BASIC EMBROIDERY • Make sure that the thread is securely positioned in the thread tension disc. Pass the thread along the number 1 slot to pass it h through the number 1 take-up lever hole from right to left. Note • All thread tension discs are threaded in clockwise direction. 2 Lead the thread along the thread path and around the f correct thread guide pins as indicated on the machine. Slip the thread under the number 1 middle thread g guide plate from the right.
The hook on the automatic needle-threading mechanism passes through the eye of the needle. Use the included needle changing tool (threader) to j pass the thread into the number 1 needle bar thread guide. CAUTION 1 Needle bar thread guide 2 Needle changing tool (Threader) Threading the needle Use the automatic needle-threading mechanism to thread the needle.
BASIC EMBROIDERY Securely pass the thread through the groove in the d thread cutter, and then lightly pull the thread to cut it. 1 Groove in thread cutter ■ Moving and threading a selected needle bar You can move and thread a selected needle bar to the embroidering position at any time. a Touch . The needle bar move screen appears. Touch the key for the needle bar that you wish to move b or thread.
d Touch to return to the previous screen. Memo PERFORMING THE EMBROIDERY • In the embroidering screen, a blue frame appears around the thread information box of the selected needle bar. • 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.
BASIC EMBROIDERY b Press the “Start/Stop” button. Memo Press the “Start/Stop” button while it is flashing in green. If the “Start/Stop” button returns to being lit in red, perform this procedure again from step a. • When embroidering a pattern that contains seven or more colors, it is necessary to change the thread spools. (page 86) ■ Continuing embroidering To embroider the same pattern again, touch . The “Start/Stop” button lights up in green and begins embroidering the first color.
■ Temporarily pausing for extended periods of time a Press the “Start/Stop” button. The machine stops and the “Start/Stop” button lights up in red. • The thread is not trimmed. b Touch c Press the thread trimming button. Understanding the embroidering screen 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.
BASIC EMBROIDERY No. 4 Display Key Name Spool change indicator Embroidery setting key Reserve stop key Switch spool key (Not available in the [Manual Color Sequence] mode) 5 Temporary needle bar settings key Forward/ Backward stitch key Maximum embroidery speed key 6 Unlock key Function Page This red line indicator shows when the thread spools will need to be changed. 87 Quit embroidering and return to the embroidering settings screen.
REMOVING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME CAUTION • 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 embroidering. If the machine accidentally starts operating, injuries may result. • When removing the embroidery frame, be careful that the embroidery frame does not hit any other part of the machine. • Do not lift up the embroidery frame holder with extreme force, otherwise it may be damaged.
BASIC EMBROIDERY ■ 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. Use the scroll bar on the right side of the thread color a sequence display in the embroidering screen. CHANGING THE THREAD SPOOLS This section provides details on the spool thread indicators in addition to the procedure for easily changing the spools.
Memo Pull out the old thread just after the needle bar thread d guide. • 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 106) • To minimize changing the thread spools, frequently used thread colors can be specifically assigned to certain needle bars. (page 107) Easily changing the thread spools When replacing the thread spools, it is necessary to re-thread the upper thread.
BASIC EMBROIDERY If the needle bar is moved back too far through the ADJUSTING WHILE EMBROIDERING stitching, touch stitching. or to go forward through the If the thread breaks or the bobbin thread runs out while embroidering 1 2 2 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.
■ 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 35) The upper thread is trimmed. Remove the stitches embroidered only with the upper b thread. Pull the trimmed end of the upper thread. • If the stitches cannot be cleanly removed, trim the thread with scissors.
BASIC EMBROIDERY 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.
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: Cut the thread before the machine’s main power switch is turned off, otherwise the thread may be pulled or may catch when the carriage returns to its initial position after the machine is turned on again.
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.
Embroidering appliqué patterns Some of the built-in embroidery patterns can be used for embroidering appliqués. Follow the procedures described below to embroider appliqués using the patterns with [APPLIQUE MATERIAL], [APPLIQUE POSITION] or [APPLIQUE] in the region display at the top of the thread color sequence display. [APPLIQUE MATERIAL], [APPLIQUE POSITION] and [APPLIQUE] are assigned to a specific needle bar number.
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.
Creating stippling or echo quilting patterns automatically Stippling or echo quilting patterns can be created around the machine’s built-in patterns or original embroidery data. a Select the pattern that stippling will be added around. b Touch in the pattern editing screen. USING THE EMBROIDERY CROSSHAIR POSITIONING LASER FUNCTION TO ALIGN THE EMBROIDERING POSITION By using the embroidery crosshair positioning laser function, the embroidering position can easily be aligned.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY c Select the pattern. d Touch h to display the embroidering settings screen. e Touch Touch . Select the direction (from the reference point) to be i used as a reference for aligning the pattern. For this example, select the arrow pointing to the right as the reference direction. in the embroidering settings screen. 1 3 1 Switch on/off the embroidery crosshair positioning laser. Memo • The embroidery crosshair positioning laser lights up to indicate the needle drop point.
l Touch . n Touch . o Touch p Touch , and then press the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering. The pattern is repositioned. Touch the positioning keys to move the embroidery m frame until the embroidery crosshair positioning laser is aligned with the mark in the reference direction. To change the speed that the frame moves, use the frame movement speed keys. If it is difficult to make a precision alignment, touch a frame movement speed key for a slower speed. 1 2 .
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY c Select the pattern. h Touch i used as a reference for aligning the pattern. d screen. e Touch to display the embroidering settings Touch . Select the direction (from the reference point) to be For this example, select the arrow pointing upward as the reference direction. in the embroidering settings screen. 1 3 1 Switch on/off the embroidery crosshair positioning laser.
l Touch . Touch the positioning keys to move the embroidery m frame until the embroidery crosshair positioning laser MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS is aligned with the mark in the reference direction. Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread Note 1 2 • 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. Note • Always embroider a test sample prior to the final project. Adjust the thread tension if necessary. • The thread tension knobs have a very wide range for adjusting the thread tension. a Turn the thread tension knobs. Follow the operations described below to adjust thread tension according to the situation.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow to increase the tension of the upper thread. From the thread color sequence display, select the b thread color where you wish to stop the machine before continuing to embroider. Setting the machine to stop at color changes The selected thread color is highlighted in blue. • If the same thread color is used more than once, they can be combined.
e After specifying the desired settings, touch The embroidering screen appears again. . Memo • 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 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 reserved, 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 ■ Canceling the setting Note • The needle bar setting cannot be canceled from the embroidering screen. You must first select to change these settings. To change the setting, first cancel it, and then select the new setting. Touch any of the keys 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 .
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 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. . Memo The embroidery settings screen appears.
a Touch Locate [Thread Cut Initial Setting] in the Setting pages. b Locate [Short Stitch Delete] in the Settings pages. Touch [ON] or [OFF] to select the desired setting. c Touch a Touch b c . The embroidery settings screen appears. 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). . The embroidery settings screen appears. and to select the stitch length.
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 46), or use (page 55). • The parts with the deselect region setting applied are not deleted.
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” Touch , and then press the “Start/Stop” g button to begin embroidering.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY m 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. a Touch in the embroidering settings screen. b Select . c Set the beginning of stitching in the lower-left corner.
open File Explorer, select the removable disk, then copy the PHX file to the destination folder. 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 networks. Be sure to connect to the same network.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY 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.
When the following message appears, touch . Using embroidery editing software with the Link i function, such as PE-DESIGN NEXT or later from a computer, send the pattern to the machine in the Link mode. j When the following message appears, touch . Memo • 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.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY k The embroidery pattern is sent to the machine. • If [Send to] is set to [Embroidering Screen], the embroidery pattern sent to the machine will appear in the embroidering screen. Refer to “Embroidering a pattern received in the embroidering screen” on page 119, and continue the operation with the machine. • If [Send to] is set to [Embroidering Settings Screen], the embroidery pattern sent to the machine will appear in the embroidering settings screen.
Touch , and then press the “Start/Stop” c button to start embroidering. Memo • The embroidering screen settings specified in step When embroidering is finished, the following message appears. c are saved even if was touched to continue embroidering after embroidering is finished. • If the machine is turned off while it is embroidering, the resume operation can be used the next time it is turned on.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS b Select section to be embroidered, then touch . • Select the sections in alphabetical order. Embroidering split (large-size) patterns Split (large-size) patterns created with PE-DESIGN version 7 or later, or PE-DESIGN NEXT can be embroidered. With largesize patterns, embroidery designs larger than the embroidery hoop are divided into multiple sections, which combine to create a single pattern after each section is embroidered.
f Touch . i Touch j Touch to select the next section of the pattern, and then touch . Memo • The pattern can be rotated to either the left or right when is touched. , and then . Hoop the fabric for the next section aligning on the k alignment stitching. In this case, align the left side of Touch , and then press the “Start/Stop” g button to embroider the section. the hoop on the right side of the section embroidered in step f.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY USING THE OPTIONAL BOBBIN WINDER Part Name Part Code 5. AC adapter * When winding the bobbin thread onto a metal bobbin, use the optional bobbin winder. CAUTION • Be sure to place the bobbin winder on a level, stable surface. • Be sure to use the bobbins supplied with this bobbin winder. 6. Power supply cord * 7. Metal bobbin × 5 3 100376-051 Optional bobbin winder and its accessories Check that the following bobbin winder and accessories are included.
Setting up the optional bobbin winder a Insert the spool pin and the spool cushion. Insert the spool pin holder, and then insert the spool pin straight into the hole. Place the spool cushion on the spool pin. Connecting the AC adapter Insert the plug of the power supply cord into the AC a adapter. 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 Winding the bobbin Pass the thread through the hole in the left of the c thread guide toward the front of the winder. Prepare the bobbin and the spool of bobbin thread. Use cotton or spun polyester bobbin thread (from 74 dtex/2 to 100 dtex/2). 3 1 Hole in the thread guide Pass the thread around the tension disc as shown in the Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the a bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin on the shaft. d illustration.
Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin 4 or 5 f times, as shown in the illustration. Press the main power switch to start winding the i bobbin. Start winding the bobbin. 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. The bobbin will stop rotating automatically when it is j done winding, and the bobbin holder will return to its original position.
ADVANCED EMBROIDERY Pull the thread through the guide slit in the bobbin l winder seat to cut the thread with the cutter. 3 CAUTION • 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. For details, refer to “Cleaning the bobbin case” on page 139. • Be sure to check the tension of the bobbin thread each time that the bobbin is changed.
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ADMINISTRATOR MODE Chapter 4 ADMINISTRATOR MODE Afterwards, each time a settings key is touched, the 6-digit passcode must be entered. ADMINISTRATOR LOCK Settings screens can be locked so that only the administrator can change the settings. In order to access the settings screens, the 6-digit passcode specified by the administrator must be entered. Memo • is the key in the following screen, which appears after is touched. 4 Configuring administrator lock a Touch , then .
If the correct passcode was entered, the settings screen can be accessed. Memo • If the wrong passcode is entered 10 times, the passcode will be reset and return to the initial passcode (999999). OPERATOR LOCK The LCD screen can be locked so that only the designated operator can use it. In order to use the LCD screen, the 4digit passcode specified by the administrator must be entered. The LCD screen will be locked in the following situations.
ADMINISTRATOR MODE d Touch beside [Operator Lock]. e Type in the new passcode (4 digits). f Type it in again for confirmation. g Touch . h Touch . b Locate [Passcode Setting] in the Settings pages. c Touch [OFF] beside [Operator Lock]. d Touch • If a mistake was made while typing, start over with the first digit. . Afterwards, each time the LCD screen is locked, the 4-digit passcode must be entered to continue operation.
In the pattern type selection screen, touch the keys not KEY OPTIMIZATION MODE e to be available. • The keys in the red box can be set to not be available. You can select the functions (keys) not to be available according to the purpose and conditions of the job, and optimize the key display in the screen to the minimum necessary. By optimizing the key display, errors can be reduced, job efficiency increased, and the machine used more easily.
ADMINISTRATOR MODE In the pattern editing screen, touch the keys not to be g available. The selected key changes to gray, and the prohibition symbol appears in the upper-left corner of the key. In the embroidering settings screen, touch the keys not i to be available. The selected key changes to gray, and the prohibition symbol appears in the upper-left corner of the key. 4 Touch h screen. * to continue to the embroidering settings For details on the keys, refer to step f.
k Of (delete pattern) and • To save these settings on USB media, continue with step m. • If the settings will not be saved on USB media, touch (save pattern in other storage destination), touch the keys not to be , and then continue to step o. available when retrieving an embroidery pattern. The selected key changes to gray, and the prohibition symbol appears in the upper-left corner of the key. m Insert USB media into USB port 1 or USB port 2. n Touch the key for the USB port used in step m.
ADMINISTRATOR MODE Activating/deactivating key display optimization e Select the optimization settings to be recalled, and then touch . Key display optimization specified on the machine can be activated or deactivated. a Touch , then . b Locate [Key Optimization Mode] in the Settings pages. c Do one of the following. The general settings screen appears. • To activate the optimization settings, touch [ON]. • To deactivate the optimization settings, touch [OFF]. 4 d Touch .
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APPENDIX Chapter 5 APPENDIX Use the included cleaning brush to remove any lint and MAINTENANCE c dust from the hook and its surrounding area. 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.
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 36) 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 tension disc 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.
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 Side view 1 Punch a small hole in oil bottle. 2 Apply oil here. f Touch in the following screen.
APPENDIX ■ Oiling the needle bars From embroidering screen, select one needle bar at a time. (page 81) 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. About the maintenance message Once this message appears, it is recommended to take your machine to your nearest authorized Brother dealer for a regular maintenance check.
Symptom TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Support website offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http:// s.brother/cpban/ . If the problem persists, contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. Probable Cause/Remedy The area around the hole in the needle plate is damaged.
APPENDIX Symptom Symptom Probable Cause/Remedy Page The needle breaks. Probable Cause/Remedy Page The upper thread breaks. 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. 77 • Pull the upper thread by hand from below the presser foot, and check that the thread moves smoothly. If the thread does not move, it is not threaded correctly. Thread the upper thread correctly.
Symptom Symptom Probable Cause/Remedy Page The upper thread breaks. Sliding surface on hook is not smooth. There are burns on it. * 1 Hook race area The thread is loose in the hook area. 137 The play between the hook and the race is too much. * The hook does not rotate smoothly. • Remove lint, clean and apply oil. 137, 142 The space between the hook stopper and the hook cannot be adjusted. * The upper thread is not threaded correctly.
APPENDIX Symptom Probable Cause/Remedy Symptom Page The embroidery pattern is misaligned. — The fabric is not secured in the embroidery frame (for example, the fabric is not taut). 63, 64 The embroidery frame is too large for the size of the embroidery. 67 The thumb screws on the embroidery frame holder are loose. 21 Appropriate stabilizer (backing) is not used. 62 The embroidery frame is not correctly attached to the carriage. • Correctly attach the embroidery frame to the carriage.
Symptom Probable Cause/Remedy Symptom Page The thread tension is incorrect. 77 The bobbin thread is not correctly threaded. 36 The bobbin thread tension is incorrect. 102 Lint or dust has accumulated in the thread tension disc. 140 The upper thread comes out of the needle when embroidering begins. 110 The upper thread does not reach the bobbin thread when embroidering begins.
APPENDIX CAUTION • This machine is equipped with a thread detecting mechanism. If the machine is not threaded with the upper thread, the machine will not operate correctly, even if the “Start/ Stop” button is pressed after unlocking the machine. • If the machine suddenly stops: • Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord. • Restart the machine with the correct operating procedure.
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. .
APPENDIX Error messages Cause/solution 12 Failed to save file. This message is displayed when you try to save more than 100 settings screen image files in the USB media. In this case, delete a file from the USB media or use different USB media. 13 Go to Embroidering Screen and press the unlock key. This message is displayed when the thread trimming button is pressed while a screen other than the embroidering screen or embroidering settings screen is displayed.
Error messages 32 OK to recall and resume previous memory? Cause/solution This message is displayed when the machine is turned off, then on again before embroidering is completed. Touch to resume embroidering. If the embroidering screen was displayed before the machine was turned off, back up several stitches, and then continue embroidering.
APPENDIX Error messages 49 The authentication and encryption methods used by the selected wireless LAN access point/router are not supported by your machine. Cause/solution The authentication/encryption methods used by the selected wireless access point/router are not supported by your machine. For infrastructure mode, change the authentication and encryption methods of the wireless access point/router.
Error messages Cause/solution 57 This file cannot be used. This message is displayed when the file format is incompatible with this machine. Check the list of compatible file formats. (page 156) 58 This pattern cannot be used since it exceeds the data capacity. This message is displayed when the pattern has too many stitches and cannot be used. Data with stitches that exceed specifications (500,000 stitches) cannot be displayed. Use data design software to reduce the number of stitches.
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 38 kg (83 lb) Machine size 512 (W) × 587 (D) × 762 (H) mm (20-5/32 (W) × 23-7/64 (D) × 30 (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 Compatible image files of the Screen Saver Image Videos that can be played Specification Format JPEG format (.jpg) File size Max. 2 MB for each image File dimension 1280 (H) × 1200 (W) pixels or less (If the size is more than 1280 (H) × 800 (W) pixels, the image will be displayed in a smaller size.) Number allowed 5 or less MP4 file format Video - H.
While pressing the automatic needle-threading button, UPDATING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE d turn the main power on. You can update your machine’s software using the following two procedures. • Using a wireless LAN connection to update • Using USB media to update Using a wireless LAN connection to update When the machine is connected to a wireless network, update files can be downloaded directly to the machine. For details on the wireless LAN connection, refer to page 30. a Touch .
APPENDIX Using USB media to update d Touch to update the machine. The machine’s software can be updated using USB media. For update information, refer to the Brother support website http:// s.brother/cuban/ . If an update file is posted, download the file, and then update the machine according to the following procedure. While pressing the automatic needle-threading button, a turn the main power on. The following screen will appear on the LCD. b Touch or .
INDEX Symbols “DST” Setting ............................................................................. 109 Distance from center (horizontal) ................................................ 46 Distance from center (vertical) ..................................................... 46 Dress shirt (woven) ...................................................................... 62 A E AC adapter ................................................................................. 124 Adjusting legs .............
APPENDIX L LCD ..................................................................................... 12, 24 Lingerie or silk ............................................................................. 63 Link function ............................................................................. 117 Lock screen key ......................................................................... 130 Lock stitching key ................................................................ 71, 72 Locking the needle bar ..
My Stitch Monitor is a mobile app that monitors the operating conditions of your machine. Visit the Google Play™ or App Store to download. Google Play™ App Store Design Database Transfer is a dedicated Windows application for wirelessly transferring embroidery data from a computer to the machine. This application can also be used to view and manage embroidery data. Visit us at http://s.brother/cabkb/ to download the application.
Please visit us at http://s.brother/cpban/ where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). Please visit us at http://s.brother/cvban/ to view Instruction Videos. Be sure to install the latest software. A variety of functional improvements are being performed in the latest version. Brother SupportCenter is a mobile app that provides the support information for your Brother product. This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only.
