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Operation Manual Embroidery Embroidery and Sewing Machine Product Code: 882-W30

Be sure to read this manual before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.

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The Operation Manuals for this machine consist of the Operation Manual (Sewing) and the Operation Manual (Embroidery). Refer to the appropriate Operation Manual according to your needs. For basic information about, for example, the included accessories or the settings screen, refer to chapter 1 of the Operation Manual (Sewing). In the screens appearing in the step-by-step instructions, the parts referred to in the operations are marked

with . Compare the screen in the directions with the actual screen, and carry out the operation. If, while using the machine, you experience something you do not understand, or there is a function you would like to know more about, refer to the index at the back of the Operation Manual in conjunction with the table of contents to find the section of the manual you should refer to.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

CONTENTS

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CONTENTS

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ............................. 1

Chapter 1 Embroidery Step by Step 5 BEFORE EMBROIDERING .................................... 6

Using the Machine Setting Mode Key.................................... 7 Embroidery settings ................................................................ 7

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ........................ 9 Removing the Presser Foot ..................................................... 9 Attaching Embroidery Foot W ........................................... 10

CHANGING THE NEEDLE.................................. 11 ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT ............. 13

About the Embroidery Unit................................................... 13 Removing the Embroidery Unit ............................................ 14

LOWER THREADING......................................... 15 Winding the Bobbin ............................................................. 15 Setting the Bobbin ................................................................ 20

UPPER THREADING........................................... 22 Upper Threading .................................................................. 22 Using the Spool Stand .......................................................... 25 Using Threads that Unwind Quickly .................................... 27

PREPARING THE FABRIC................................... 28 Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric............. 28 Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame ....................... 29 Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges ......................... 33

ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME........... 34 EMBROIDERY SCREENS..................................... 36 KEY FUNCTIONS ............................................... 38

Editing Patterns..................................................................... 38 Editing Letters ....................................................................... 40 Embroidery Screen ............................................................... 41

SELECTING PATTERNS....................................... 43 Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Decorative Alphabet Patterns/ Utility Embroidery Patterns................................................... 43 Selecting Frame Patterns....................................................... 45

CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION.......... 46 Checking the Embroidery Pattern with the Projector ............. 46 Checking the Needle Drop Point With the Projector ............ 47 Aligning the Embroidering Position Using the Built-In Camera ... 47 Using the Embroidery Position Sticker to Align the Embroidering Position ................................................................................ 49 Checking the Pattern Position............................................... 52

EMBROIDERING A PATTERN ............................ 53 Embroidering Attractive Finishes .......................................... 53 Embroidering Patterns .......................................................... 54

ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS.............................................................. 56

If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread ......................................... 56 If the Thread Breaks During Embroidering ............................ 57 Restarting from the Beginning............................................... 58 Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power .............. 58

Chapter 2 Basic Editing 61 BASIC EDITING.................................................. 62

Previewing the Pattern.......................................................... 62 Moving the Pattern ............................................................... 63 Rotating the Pattern .............................................................. 63 Changing the Size of the Pattern........................................... 64 Changing the Density ........................................................... 66 Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image...................................... 67 Designing Repeated Patterns ................................................ 67 Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly.................................... 70 Duplicating a Pattern............................................................ 73 Deleting the Pattern.............................................................. 73 Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified......................... 73

EDITING LETTERS .............................................. 75 Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns .................................. 75

Character Alignment............................................................ 76 Changing Font Type............................................................. 76 Changing Letter Size ............................................................ 77 Changing the Configuration of Alphabet Character Patterns... 78 Changing Alphabet Character Spacing................................. 79 Re-editing Character Patterns............................................... 80

EDITING COLORS............................................. 81 Changing the Thread Color.................................................. 81 Find New Color Schemes With the Color Shuffling Function ... 81 Thread Color Sorting............................................................ 84

COMBINING PATTERNS ................................... 85 Editing Combined Patterns................................................... 85 Selecting Multiple Patterns at the Same Time....................... 87 Grouping Multiple Selected Patterns.................................... 88 Aligning the Embroidery Patterns ......................................... 89 Embroidering Combined Patterns......................................... 90

Chapter 3 Advanced Editing 91 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ......... 92

Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color : Monochrome)...................................................................... 92 Display the Fabric While Aligning the Embroidering Position ... 92 Basting Embroidery.............................................................. 96

PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS)................ 97

Selecting a Pattern ............................................................... 98 Exporting the Background Image and Positioning Image ...... 98 Printing the Background and Embroidery Position Sheet ...... 99 Embroidering Patterns........................................................ 100

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS......... 102 Adjusting Thread Tension .................................................. 102 Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case (with No Color on the Adjusting Screw)................................................................ 104 Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function (End Color Trim)... 105 Using the Thread Trimming Function (Jump Stitch Trim).... 106 Adjusting the Embroidery Speed ........................................ 107 Changing the Thread Color Display ................................... 107 Changing the Embroidery Frame Display ........................... 108 Aligning the Pattern and the Needle .................................. 108 Embroidering Linked Characters ........................................ 109

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ................. 112 Embroidery Data Precautions............................................. 112 Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machines Memory....... 114 Retrieving Patterns from the Machines Memory ................ 115 Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media/SD Card ........... 116 Recalling from USB Media/SD card ................................... 117 Saving/Deleting Multiple Patterns ...................................... 119 Transferring Embroidery Patterns ....................................... 119 Receiving Embroidery Patterns on the Machine ................. 120

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS ........................ 121 Creating an Appliqu Piece ............................................... 121 Using Appliqus ................................................................ 126 Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqu (1) ................. 129 Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqu (2) ................. 130 Creating Stippling or Echo Patterns Automatically.............. 131 Embroidering Quilting Border Patterns............................... 132 Embroidering Split Embroidery Patterns ............................. 134

USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS ... 136 Connecting Three Patterns ................................................. 136 Changing the Position of a Sticker...................................... 142 Connecting Large-Size Split Embroidery Patterns ............... 144 Resume Feature ................................................................. 145

Chapter 4 My Design Center 147 ABOUT MY DESIGN CENTER.......................... 148 PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN......................... 149

Before Creating Designs..................................................... 151

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Drawing Lines.................................................................... 151 Drawing Regions ............................................................... 153 Using the Stamp Key .......................................................... 154 Using the Erase Key ........................................................... 155 Using the Select Key .......................................................... 156

STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN.............................. 157 Specifying Individual Stitch Settings ................................... 157 Specifying Global Stitch Settings ........................................ 159

MY DESIGN CENTER WITH SCAN .................. 160 Using the Scanning Frame ................................................. 160 Scanning to Trace Background Image ................................ 161

LINE SCAN....................................................... 165 Using the Scanning Frame to Create a Pattern with Line Scan... 165

ILLUSTRATION SCAN...................................... 168 Using the Scanning Frame to Create a Pattern with Illustration Scan................................................................................... 168

STIPPLING ....................................................... 171 Basic Stippling with My Design Center .............................. 171 Scanning Drawing to Create Stippling Pattern .................... 173 Scanning Fabric and Stippling ............................................ 177 Decorative Stitching Around a Pattern in Embroidery (a Quilting Function) ........................................................................... 181

Chapter 5 Appendix 185 TROUBLESHOOTING...................................... 186

List of Symptoms ................................................................ 186 ERROR MESSAGES ........................................... 192 INDEX .............................................................. 197

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Chapter 1 Embroidery Step by Step

BEFORE EMBROIDERING

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Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery.

BEFORE EMBROIDERING

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Step 1, 2Step 7

Step 5

Step 4

Step 6, 8

Step 9

Step # Aim Action Page

1 Presser foot attachment Attach embroidery foot W. 9

2 Checking the needle Use needle 75/11 for embroidery. *

3 Embroidery unit attachment Attach the embroidery unit. 13

4 Bobbin thread setup For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place. 15

5 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric, and hoop it in the embroidery frame. 28

6 Pattern selection Turn the main power to ON, and select an embroidery pattern. 36

7 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit. 34

8 Checking the layout Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery. 46

9 Embroidery thread setup Set up embroidery thread according to the pattern. 22

* It is recommended that a 90/14 needle should be used when embroidering on heavy weight fabrics or stabilizing products (for example; denim, puffy foam, etc.). Ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14 is not recommended for embroidery.

BEFORE EMBROIDERING

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 Using the Machine Setting Mode Key

Press to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening display, etc.). To display the different settings screens, press for Sewing settings, for General settings, for Embroidery settings or for Wireless LAN settings. For details on settings for sewing utility stitches, on common settings and on wireless settings, refer to the Operation Manual (Sewing).

Embroidery settings

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a Select from among 12 embroidery frame displays (page 108).

b Change the center point marker or grid lines (page 108).

c Adjust the maximum embroidery speed setting (page 107).

d Adjust the upper thread tension for embroidering (page 103).

e Select the height of the embroidery foot during embroidering.

f Adjust the needle position for embroidering.

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g Change the display units (mm/inch). h Change the thread color display on the

Embroidery screen; thread number, color name (page 107).

i Select the thread brand used to display a pattern when it is opened (page 107).

j Change the color of the background for the embroidery display area.

k Change the color of the background for the thumbnail area.

l Press to specify the size of pattern thumbnails. m Adjust the distance between the pattern and the

basting stitching (page 96).

Memo Press or to display a different settings screen.

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n Select the quality for displaying the fabric in the screen (page 94).

o Erase the scanned image (page 94). p Set to ON when positioning the pattern on the

thick fabric using the built-in camera (page 95). q Adjust the position and brightness of the

embroidery foot W+ with LED pointer (sold separately). (These settings are not available unless embroidery foot W+ with LED pointer is installed on the machine.)

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CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

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Em broidery Step by Step

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Removing the Presser Foot

a Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle.

b Press to lock all keys and buttons.

* If the message OK to automatically lower the presser foot? appears on the LCD screen, press

to continue.

c Raise the presser foot lever.

d Press the black button on the presser foot holder and remove the presser foot.

a Black button b Presser foot holder

e Loosen the screw of the presser foot holder to remove the presser foot holder.

a Multi-purpose screwdriver b Presser foot holder screw c Presser foot holder

f Remove the screw of the presser foot completely from the presser foot shaft.

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

CAUTION Always press on the screen to lock all keys and buttons before changing the presser foot. If is

not pressed and the Start/Stop button or another button is pressed, the machine will start and may cause injury.

Only use presser feet made for this machine. Using other presser feet may lead to accident or injury.

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Attaching Embroidery Foot W

a Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder. For details, refer to Removing the Presser Foot on page 9.

b Position the embroidery foot W on the presser foot bar by aligning the notch of the presser foot to the large screw. Side view

c Hold the embroidery foot in place with your right hand, and then use the included multi-purpose screwdriver to securely tighten the presser foot holder screw.

a Presser foot holder screw

d Press to unlock all keys and buttons. All keys and operation buttons are unlocked, and

the previous screen is displayed.

CAUTION When attaching an embroidery foot, always

press on the screen. You may accidentally press the Start/Stop button and possibly cause injury.

Be sure to use embroidery foot W when doing embroidery. Using another embroidery foot may cause the needle to strike the embroidery foot, causing the needle to bend or break and possibly cause injury.

CAUTION Use the included multi-purpose screwdriver to

firmly tighten the screw of the presser foot holder. If the screw is loose, the needle may strike the embroidery foot and possibly cause injury.

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CHANGING THE NEEDLE

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Em broidery Step by Step

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a Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle.

b Press to lock all keys and buttons. * If the message OK to automatically lower the

presser foot? appears on the LCD screen, press

to continue.

c Use the screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward the front of the machine and loosen the screw. Remove the needle.

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

CAUTION Always press on the screen to lock all keys and buttons before changing the needle. If is not

pressed and the Start/Stop button or another operation button is pressed accidentally, the machine will start and injury may result.

Use only home sewing machine needles made for home use. Other needles may bend or break and may cause injury.

Never embroider with a bent needle. A bent needle will easily break and may cause injury.

Memo To check the needle correctly, place the flat

side of the needle on a flat surface. Check the needle from the top and the sides. Throw away any bent needles.

a Parallel space b Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.)

Note Before replacing the needle, cover the hole

in the needle plate with fabric or paper to prevent the needle from falling into the machine.

Note Do not apply pressure to the needle clamp

screw. Doing so may damage the needle or machine.

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

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d With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the new needle all the way to the top of the needle stopper (viewing window) in the needle clamp. Use a screwdriver to securely tighten the needle clamp screw.

a Needle stopper b Hole for setting the needle c Flat side of needle

e Press to unlock all keys and buttons.

CAUTION Be sure to push in the needle until it touches

the stopper, and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver. If the needle is not completely inserted or the needle clamp screw is loose, the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.

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ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT

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Em broidery Step by Step

1About the Embroidery Unit

a Turn the main power to OFF, and remove the flat bed attachment.

b Insert the embroidery unit connection into the machine connection port. Push lightly on the connection port cover until the unit clicks into place.

a Embroidery unit connection b Machine connection port

c Turn the main power to ON.

d Press .

The carriage will move to the initialization position.

ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT

CAUTION Do not move the machine with the embroidery

unit attached. The embroidery unit could fall off and cause injury.

Keep your hands and foreign objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame when the machine is embroidering. Otherwise, injuries or damage may result.

To avoid distorting your embroidery design, do not touch the embroidery carriage and frame when the machine is embroidering.

Be sure to turn off the power before installing the embroidery unit. Otherwise, the machine may be damaged.

Do not touch the inner connector of the embroidery unit. The pins on the embroidery unit connection may be damaged.

Do not apply strong force to the embroidery unit carriage or pick up the unit by the carriage. Otherwise, the embroidery unit may be damaged.

Store the embroidery unit in a safe place to prevent damage to the unit.

Do not push on the carriage when installing the embroidery unit onto the machine. Moving the carriage may damage the embroidery unit.

Allow sufficient space around the embroidery unit. Otherwise, the embroidery unit could fall off foreign object, and may cause injury.

Do not touch the embroidery carriage until the initialization finishes.

Note You can also sew utility/decorative stitches

with the embroidery unit attached. Touch

and . The feed dog will

automatically raise for utility and decorative stitching.

Note Be sure there is no gap between the

embroidery unit and the machine. If there is a gap, the embroidery patterns will not embroider with the correct registration.

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ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT

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Removing the Embroidery Unit

a Press , then press .

The carriage will move to the removal position.

b Turn the main power to OFF.

c Press the release button, and pull the embroidery unit away from the machine.

a Release button

CAUTION Always remove the embroidery frame before

pressing . Otherwise, the frame may strike the embroidery foot, and possibly cause injury.

CAUTION Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding

the release button compartment.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1Winding the Bobbin

Using the Supplemental Spool Pin With this machine, you can wind the bobbin during embroidering. While the main spool pin is being used for embroidering, you can wind a bobbin by using the supplemental spool pin.

a Supplemental spool pin

a Turn the main power to ON and open the top cover.

b Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin on the shaft.

a Groove in the bobbin b Spring on the shaft

c Set the supplemental spool pin in the up position.

a Supplemental spool pin

d Place the spool of thread on the supplemental spool pin, so that thread unrolls from the front. Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool.

a Spool cap b Spool pin c Thread spool

LOWER THREADING

CAUTION The included bobbin was designed specifically

for this machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, (SFB: XA5539-151 / 115J05E0001)). SA156 is Class 15 type bobbin.

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CAUTION If the thread spool and/or spool cap are set

incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break.

Use the spool cap (large, medium or small) that is closest in size to the thread spool. If a spool cap smaller than the thread spool is used, the thread may become caught in the slit on the end of the spool and cause the needle to break.

LOWER THREADING

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e With your right hand, hold the thread near the thread spool. With your left hand, hold the end of the thread, and use both hands to pass the thread through the thread guide.

a Thread guide

f Pass the thread around the pretension disk making sure that the thread is under the pretension disk.

a Pretension disk Make sure that the thread passes under the

pretension disk.

b Pretension disk c Pull it in as far as possible. Check to make sure thread is securely set between

pretension disks.

g Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin 5-6 times.

Memo When embroidering with fine, cross-wound

thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the thread spool.

a Spool cap (small) b Thread spool (cross-wound thread) c Space

If a spool of thread whose core is 12 mm (1/ 2 inch) in diameter and 75 mm (3 inches) high is inserted onto the spool pin, use the mini spool cap.

a Spool cap (mini king thread spool) b 12 mm (1/2 inch) c 75 mm (3 inches)

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 h Pass the end of the thread through the guide

slit in the bobbin winder seat, and pull the thread to the right to cut the thread with the cutter.

a Guide slit (with built-in cutter) b Bobbin winder seat

i Set the bobbin winding switch to the left, until it clicks into place.

a Bobbin winding switch

The bobbin winding window appears.

j Press . Bobbin winding starts. The bobbin stops rotating

when bobbin winding is completed. The bobbin winding switch will automatically return to its original position.

CAUTION Be sure to follow the process described. If the

thread is not cut with the cutter, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break.

Memo Sliding the bobbin winding switch to the left

switches the machine into bobbin winding mode.

Use the bobbin winding slider to adjust the amount of thread wound onto the bobbin to one of five levels.

a Bobbin winding slider b More c Less

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Note When winding transparent nylon thread on

the bobbin, stop bobbin winding when the bobbin is 1/2 to 2/3 full. If the bobbin was fully wound with transparent nylon thread, it may not be wound neatly.

Note changes to while the bobbin is

winding. Stay near the machine while winding the

bobbin to make sure the bobbin thread is being wound correctly. If the bobbin thread

is wound incorrectly, press immediately to stop the bobbin winding.

Memo You can change the winding speed by

pressing (to decrease) or (to increase) in the bobbin winding window.

Press to minimize the bobbin winding window. Then, you can perform other operations, such as selecting a stitch or adjusting the thread tension, while the bobbin is being wound.

Press (in top right of the LCD screen) to display the bobbin winding window again.

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k Cut the thread with cutter and remove the bobbin.

a Cutter

Using the Spool Pin You can use the main spool pin to wind the bobbin before embroidering. You cannot use this spool pin to wind the bobbin while embroidering.

a Turn the main power to ON and open the top cover.

b Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin on the shaft.

a Groove in the bobbin b Spring on the shaft

c Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward. Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the front of the spool.

a Spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool d Spool felt

d Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible, then return the spool pin to its original position.

e While holding the thread with both hands, pull the thread up from under the thread guide plate.

a Thread guide plate

Memo When removing the bobbin, do not pull on

the bobbin winder seat. Doing so could loosen or remove the bobbin winder seat, and could result in damage to the machine.

CAUTION Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the

thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and possibly resulting in injury.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 f Pass the thread through the thread guide.

a Thread guide

g Pass the thread around the pretension disk making sure that the thread is under the pretension disk.

a Thread guide b Pretension disk

h Follow steps g through k on page 16 through 18.

Using the Spool Stand To wind thread on the bobbin while the spool stand is installed, pass the thread from the spool through the thread guide on the telescopic thread guide, and then wind the bobbin according to steps e through k of Using the Supplemental Spool Pinon page 16 to page 18.

Untangling Thread from Beneath the Bobbin Winder Seat If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not passed through the pretension disk correctly, the thread may become tangled beneath the bobbin winder seat. Wind off the thread according to the following procedure.

a Thread b Bobbin winder seat

a If the thread becomes tangled under the

bobbin winder seat, press once to stop the bobbin winding.

b Cut the thread with scissors near the pretension disk.

a Pretension disk

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Memo Refer to the Operation Manual (Sewing) to

assemble the spool stand. Refer to page 25 to thread the machine

using the spool stand.

CAUTION When winding thread on the bobbin, do not

cross the bobbin winding thread with the upper thread in the thread guides.

CAUTION Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if

the thread becomes tangled under the bobbin winder seat. It may result in injuries.

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c Push the bobbin winder switch to the right, and then raise the bobbin at least 100 mm (4 inches) from the shaft.

d Cut the thread near the bobbin and hold the thread end of the spool with your left hand. Unwind the thread clockwise near the bobbin winder seat with your right hand as shown below.

e Wind the bobbin again.

Setting the Bobbin

a Press to lock all keys and buttons and raise the embroidery foot.

* If the message OK to automatically lower the presser foot? appears on the LCD screen, press

to continue.

b Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right.

a Bobbin cover b Latch The bobbin cover opens.

Note Make sure that the thread passes through

the pretension disk correctly (page 16).

CAUTION Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly

wound. Otherwise, the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.

The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, (SFB: XA5539-151 / 115J05E0001)). SA156 is Class 15 type bobbin.

Before inserting or changing the bobbin, be

sure to press in the LCD to lock all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries may occur if the Start/Stop button or any other button is pressed and the machine starts embroidering.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 c Remove the bobbin cover.

d Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold the end of the thread with your left hand.

e Set the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread unwinds to the left.

f Hold the bobbin lightly with your right hand, and then guide the thread with your left hand.

g Pass the thread through the guide, and then pull the thread out toward the front.

a Cutter The cutter cuts the thread.

h Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin cover (1), and then lightly press down on the right side to close the cover (2).

i Press to unlock all keys and buttons.

Note If the thread is not correctly inserted

through the tension spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension. (page 102)

a Tension spring

CAUTION Be sure to hold down the bobbin with your

finger and unwind the bobbin thread correctly. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.

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Upper Threading

a Turn the main power to ON.

b Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to raise the embroidery foot.

The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can be threaded.

a Upper thread shutter

c Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle.

d Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward. Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the front of the spool.

a Spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool d Spool felt

UPPER THREADING

CAUTION Be sure to thread the machine properly.

Improper threading can cause the thread to tangle and break the needle, leading to injury.

Memo The automatic threading function can be

used with home sewing machine needle sizes 75/11 through 100/16.

When threads such as transparent nylon monofilament or speciality threads are used it is not recommended to use the needle threader.

Memo This machine is equipped with an upper

thread shutter, allowing you to check that the upper threading is performed correctly.

Note If you try to thread the needle automatically

without raising the needle, the thread may not thread correctly.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 e Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far

as possible, then return the spool pin to its original position.

f While holding the thread with both hands, pull the thread up from under the thread guide plate.

a Thread guide plate

g While holding the thread in your right hand, pass the thread through the thread guide in the direction indicated.

h Guide the thread down, up, then down through the groove, as shown in the illustration.

CAUTION If the thread spool and/or spool cap are set

incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break.

Use the spool cap (large or medium) or the thread spool insert (mini king thread spool) that is closest in size to the thread spool. If a spool cap smaller than the thread spool is used, the thread may become caught in the slit on the end of the spool and cause the needle to break.

Memo When embroidering with fine, cross-wound

thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the thread spool.

a Spool cap (small) b Thread spool (cross-wound thread) c Space

If a spool of thread whose core is 12 mm (1/ 2 inch) in diameter and 75 mm (3 inches) high is inserted onto the spool pin, use the thread spool insert (mini king thread spool).

a Thread spool insert (mini king thread spool) b 12 mm (1/2 inch) c 75 mm (3 inches)

Memo Look in the upper groove area to check if

the thread catches on the thread take-up lever visible inside the upper groove area.

a Look in the upper groove area

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i Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide (marked 6) by holding the thread with both hands and guiding it as shown in the illustration.

a Needle bar thread guide

j Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to lower embroidery foot.

k Pass the thread through the thread guide disks (marked 7). Make sure that the thread passes through the groove in the thread guide.

a Groove in thread guide

l Pull the thread up through the thread cutter to cut the thread, as shown in the illustration.

a Thread cutter

m Press the Automatic Threading button to have the machine automatically thread the needle.

The thread passes through the eye of the needle.

n Carefully pull the end of the thread that was passed through the eye of the needle.

* If a loop was formed in the thread passed through the eye of the needle, carefully pull on the loop of thread through to the back of the needle.

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Note When using thread that quickly winds off

the spool, such as metallic thread, it may be difficult to thread the needle if the thread is cut. Therefore, instead of using the thread cutter, pull out about 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) of thread after passing it through the thread guide disks (marked 7).

a 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) or more

Memo When the Automatic Threading button is

pressed, the embroidery foot will be automatically lowered. After threading is finished, the embroidery foot moves back to the position before the Automatic Threading button was pressed.

Note Pulling the loop of thread gently will avoid

needle breakage.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 o Pull out about 100-150 mm (approx. 4-6

inches) of the thread, and then pass it under the embroidery foot toward the rear of the machine.

Raise the presser foot lever if the embroidery foot is lowered.

a About 100-150 mm (approx. 4-6 inches)

Using the Spool Stand

The included spool stand is useful when using thread on spools with a large diameter (cross- wound thread). This spool stand can hold two spools of thread.

Using the Spool Stand Be sure to use a spool cap that is slightly larger

than the spool. If the spool cap that is used is smaller or much

larger than the spool, the thread may catch and embroidering performance may suffer.

When using thread on a thin spool, place the included spool felt on the spool pin, place the thread spool on the spool pin so that the center of the spool is aligned with the hole at the center of the spool felt, and then insert the spool cap onto the spool pin.

a Spool felt

When using thread on a cone spool, use the spool holder. When using cone shaped thread spool with other than cotton thread, it is not necessary to use spool caps.

a Spool holder

Depending on the size of spool or the amount of thread remaining, choose the appropriate sized spool cap (large or medium). Spool cap (small) cannot be used with the spool cap base.

a Spool cap b Spool cap base

Memo If the needle could not be threaded or the

thread was not passed through the needle bar thread guides, perform the procedure again starting from step c. Then, pass the thread through the eye of the needle after step i.

Note Some needles cannot be threaded with the

needle threader. In this case, instead of using the needle threader after passing the thread through the needle bar thread guide (marked 6), manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front.

Memo Refer to the Operation Manual (Sewing) to

assemble the spool stand. Refer to page 19 to wind the bobbin when

using the spool stand.

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a Attach the spool stand to the machine.

b Place the spool of thread on the spool pin so that the thread feeds off the spool clockwise. Firmly insert the spool cap onto the spool pin.

c Pull the thread off the spool. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guides at the top. When using thread that quickly feeds off the spool, such as metallic thread, use the enclosed ring to prevent the thread from becoming entangled. Threading sequence; Pull the thread from the spool, place the thread through the ring from the bottom up (1), into the thread guide (2) and through the ring from the top down (3). When using the ring, do not use the spool cap base.

d Pass the thread through the machines thread guide from the right to the left.

a Thread guide

e Thread the machine according to the steps f to o of Upper Threading on page 22.

Note When using 2 spools of thread, make sure

that both spools are feeding in the same direction.

Make sure that the spools do not touch each other, otherwise the thread will not feed off smoothly, the needle may break, or the thread may break or become tangled. In addition, make sure that the spools do not touch the telescopic thread guide at the center.

Make sure that the thread is not caught under the spool.

Note Guide the thread so that it does not become

entangled with the other thread. After feeding the thread as instructed, wind

any excess thread back onto the spool, otherwise the excess thread will become tangled.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 Using Threads that Unwind Quickly

Using the Spool Net If using transparent nylon monofilament thread, metallic thread, or other strong thread, place the included spool net over the spool before using it. When using specialty threads, threading must be done manually. If the spool net is too long, fold it once to match it to the spool size before placing it over the spool.

a Spool net b Thread spool c Spool pin d Spool cap

Memo When threading the spool with the spool net

on, make sure that 50-60 mm (approx. 2 - 2-1/2 inches) of thread are pulled out.

It may be necessary to adjust the thread tension when using the spool net.

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Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric

a Use a piece of stabilizer which is larger than the embroidery frame being used.

a Size of the embroidery frame b Iron-on stabilizer (backing)

b Iron the iron-on stabilizer material to the wrong side of the fabric.

a Fusible side of stabilizer b Fabric (wrong side)

PREPARING THE FABRIC

CAUTION Use fabrics with a thickness of less than 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch). Using fabrics thicker than 3 mm

(approx. 1/8 inch) may cause the needle to break.

Note When embroidering fabric layers filled with thick batting, for example, a better result can be achieved

by adjusting the embroidery foot height in the embroidery settings screen.

Press , and select page 8. Touch the number beside Embroidery Foot Height in the embroidery settings screen. Adjust the embroidery foot height for thick or puffy fabrics.

To increase the space between the embroidery foot and the needle plate, set the Embroidery Foot Height to a larger number.

In the case of thick terry cloth towels we recommend that you place a piece of water soluble stabilizer on the top surface of the towel. This will help to reduce the nap of the toweling and result in more attractive embroidery.

CAUTION Always use a stabilizer material for embroidery

when embroidering stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave, or fabrics which cause pattern shrinkage. Otherwise, the needle may break and cause injury. Not using a stabilizer material may result in a poor finish to your project.

Memo When embroidering on thin fabrics such as

organdy or lawn, or on napped fabrics such as towel or corduroy, use water soluble stabilizer (sold separately) for best results. The water soluble stabilizer material will dissolve completely in water, giving the project a more attractive finish.

PREPARING THE FABRIC

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame

Types of Embroidery Frames

Other optional embroidery frames can be used. When choosing frames that do not appear on the screen, be sure to check the design size of the embroidery field of the optional frame. Check with your authorized Brother dealer for frame compatibility. Select a frame that matches the pattern size. Included frame options are displayed on the LCD.

a Highlighted: Can be used b Shaded: Cannot be used

Embroidery field 408 mm 272 mm

(approx. 16 inches 10-5/8 inches)

Embroidery field 240 mm 240 mm

(approx. 9-1/2 inches 9-1/2 inches)

Embroidery field 180 mm 130 mm

(approx. 7 inches 5 inches)

Embroidery field 100 mm 100 mm

(approx. 4 inches 4 inches)

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Inserting the Fabric

a Lift-up and loosen the frame adjustment screw and remove the inner frame.

a Frame adjustment screw b Inner frame

b Lay the fabric right side up on top of the outer frame.

c Re-insert the inner frame making sure to align the inner frames with the outer frames .

a Inner frames

b Outer frames

d Slightly tighten the frame adjustment screw, and then remove the slack in the fabric by pulling on the edges and corners.

e Gently stretch the fabric taut to keep the fabric from loosening after stretching.

* After stretching the fabric, make sure the fabric is taut.

* Make sure the inside and outside frames are even before you start embroidering.

a Outer frame b Inner frame c Fabric

f Tighten the frame adjustment screw.

Note If the fabric is not securely held in the

embroidery frame, the embroidery design will embroider out poorly. Insert the fabric on a level surface, and gently stretch the fabric taut in the frame. Follow the steps below to insert the fabric correctly.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 g Return the frame adjustment screw to its

initial position.

Inserting Fabric into Embroidery Frame (408mm 272 mm (approx. 16 inches 10-5/8 inches))

a Lower the lever.

b Loosen the frame adjustment screw by hand, and then remove the inner frame.

c Refer to steps c through f of Inserting the Fabric on page 30 to hoop the fabric.

d Tighten the frame adjustment screw by hand.

e Return the lever to its original position.

Using the Embroidery Sheet (sold separately) When you want to embroider the pattern in a particular place, use the embroidery sheet with the frame.

a With a chalk pencil, mark the area of the fabric you want to embroider.

a Embroidery pattern b Mark

Memo You can use the included multi-purpose

screw driver setting the position to 3, when you loosen or tighten the frame adjustment screw.

CAUTION Do not overtighten the screw.

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b Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. Align the guide lines on the embroidery sheet with the mark you made on the fabric.

a Inner frame b Guide line

c Gently stretch the fabric so there are no folds or wrinkles, and press the inner frame into the outer frame.

a Inner frame b Outer frame

d Remove the embroidery sheet.

Embroidery Needle Plate Cover Under some conditions, based on the type of fabric, stabilizer, or thread being used, there may be some looping in the upper thread. In this case, attach the included embroidery needle plate cover to the needle plate. Attach the cover by inserting the two projections on the underside of the cover into the notches on the needle plate as shown below.

a Groove b Projection c Notch

To remove the embroidery needle plate cover, place your fingernail in the groove and lift the plate out.

CAUTION Push the embroidery needle plate cover as far

as possible to attach it. If the embroidery needle plate cover is not securely attached, it may cause the needle to break.

Note Do not use the embroidery needle plate

cover for any applications other than embroidery.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges

Use an embroidery stabilizer to provide extra support. We recommend using a stabilizer for embroidery. After embroidering, remove the stabilizer carefully. Attach the stabilizer as shown in the following examples.

Embroidering Small Fabrics Use a temporary spray adhesive to adhere the small piece of fabric to the larger piece in the frame. If you do not wish to use a temporary spray adhesive, attach the stabilizer with a basting stitch.

a Fabric b Stabilizer

Embroidering Edges or Corners Use temporary spray adhesive to attach the fabric to the stabilizer, and then hoop the fabric. If you do not wish to use a temporary spray adhesive, attach the stabilizer with a basting stitch.

a Fabric b Stabilizer

Embroidering Ribbons or Tape Secure with double-sided tape or a temporary spray adhesive.

a Ribbon or tape b Stabilizer

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a Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to raise the embroidery foot.

b Align the embroidery frame guide with the right edge of the embroidery frame holder.

a Embroidery frame holder b Embroidery frame guide

c Slide the embroidery frame into the holder, making sure to align the embroidery frames

with the holders .

a Arrow mark

d Lower the frame-securing lever to be level with the frame to secure the embroidery frame in the embroidery frame holder.

a Frame-securing lever

Removing the Embroidery Frame

a Raise the frame-securing lever.

ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME

Note Wind and insert the bobbin before attaching the embroidery frame.

CAUTION If the frame-securing lever is not lowered, the

following message appears. You cannot start embroidering until you lower the frame- securing lever.

ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 b Pull the embroidery frame toward you.

EMBROIDERY SCREENS

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Copyright Information The patterns stored in the machine and patterns sold separately are intended for private use only. Any public or commercial use of copyrighted patterns is an infringement of copyright law and is strictly prohibited. There are many character and decorative embroidery patterns stored in the machines memory. You can also use patterns sold separately.

EMBROIDERY SCREENS

a Embroidery patterns b Character patterns c Decorative alphabet patterns d Frame patterns e Utility embroidery patterns f Quilt sashes (page 132) g Disney patterns h Patterns saved in your favorites i My Design Center(page 148) j Press this key to position the embroidery unit for

storaged

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Em broidery Step by Step

1

Pattern Selection Screens There are 7 categories of patterns in this machine.

Embroidery patterns

Alphabet characters

Decorative alphabet patterns

Frame patterns

Utility embroidery patterns

Quilting border patterns

Disney patterns

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Editing Patterns

a Shows the size of the entire combined pattern. b Shows the color sequence and stitching times of each step of the pattern currently selected.

Using these keys, you can edit the pattern as you like. Press to display the editing window.

KEY FUNCTIONS

Memo If a key display is grayed out, you cannot use that function with the selected pattern.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 No. Display Key Name Explanation Page

a Magnify key Press this key to select the magnification ratio. 73

b Hand key Press this key to move the canvas when it is magnified.

c Fabric scan key Press this key to scan the fabric to align the embroidery position. 92

d Image key Press this key for a preview of the embroidered image. 62

e Size key Press this key to change the size of the pattern. Patterns can be enlarged or reduced.

64

f Move key Press this key to display the pattern moving window. 63

g Group key Press this key to select multiple patterns in the screen at the same time. 88

h Rotate key Press this key to rotate the pattern. 63

i Horizontal mirror image key

Press this key to make a horizontal mirror image of the selected pattern. 67

j Duplicate key Press this key to duplicate a pattern. 73

k Density key Press this key to change the density of frame patterns or character patterns. 66

l Border function key Press this key to create and edit repeated patterns. 67

m Appliqu piece key Press this key to create an appliqu piece by sewing an outline around the selected pattern.

121

n Thread palette key Press this key to change the colors of the displayed pattern. 81

o Letter edit key Press this key to edit character patterns. 40

p Alignment key Press this key to arrange multiple patterns on a line. 89

q Stippling key Press this key to create stippling around a pattern. 131

r Outline key Press this key to extract the outline of a pattern. The extracted pattern can be used with My Design Center.

181

s Embroidery key Press this key to call up the embroidering screen.

t Memory key Press this key to save a pattern in the machines memory, USB media or an SD card. The pattern can also be transferred to a computer via a wireless network connection.

114, 116

u Pattern select key When a combined pattern is selected, use this key to select a part of the pattern to edit.

v Redo key Press this key to redo the last operation that was undone.

w Undo key Press this key to undo the last operation.

x Delete key Press this key to delete the selected pattern (the pattern outlined by the red box).

73

y Add key Press this key to add another pattern to the editing pattern.

z Select key Press this key to change a selected pattern when multiple patterns are in the screen.

87

Q Grouping key / Multiple selection key

Press this key to make multiple patterns are on the screen to be selected at the same time or to be grouped.

87, 88

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Editing Letters

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No. Display Key Name Explanation Page

a Cancel key Press this key to exit the editing character pattern screen.

b Size key Press this key to change the size of the character pattern. 77

c Array key Press this key to change the configuration of a character pattern. 78

d Character spacing key

Press this key to change the spacing of character patterns. 79

e Alignment key Press this key to align the characters at the right, left or center. 76

f Font type key Press this key to change the font type. 76

g Set key Press this key to apply the text editing.

h Character selection keys

Press these keys to move the cursor and select a character.

KEY FUNCTIONS

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 Embroidery Screen

a Shows the embroidery foot code. Attach embroidery foot W for all embroidery projects. When the embroidery foot symbol is displayed on the screen, you are able to embroider.

b Shows the embroidery frames that can be used for the selected pattern. Be sure to use the proper frame (page 29). c Shows a preview of the selected pattern. d Shows the boundary for embroidering with the selected frame in the settings screen. (page 108) e Shows the size of the selected pattern. f Shows how many stitches are in the selected pattern and how many stitches have been embroidered so far. g Shows the number of colors in the selected pattern, and the number of the color currently being embroidered. h Shows the time necessary to embroider the pattern, and the time already spent embroidering the pattern (not

including time for changing and automatically trimming the thread). i Shows the part of the embroidery that will be embroidered with the first thread color. j Shows the order for thread color changes and the embroidering time for each thread color. * The displayed time is the approximate time that will be required. The actual embroidering time may be longer than the

displayed time, depending on the embroidery frame that is used. In addition, the amount of time required to change thread colors is not included.

Note There is an explanation of additional key functions on the next page.

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Using these keys, you can move or rotate pattern, etc. Press to display the editing window.

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Note Some operations or functions are not

available for certain patterns. If the key display is darkened, you cannot use that function or operation with the selected pattern.

No. Display Key Name Explanation Page

a Needle point check key

Press this key to check the needle drop point with the projector. 47

b Projector key Press this key to use the projector to project the pattern. 46

c Fabric scan key Press this key to scan the fabric to align the embroidery position. 92

d Image key Press this key for a preview of the embroidered image. 62

e Move key Press this key to display the pattern moving window. 63

f Rotate key Press this key to rotate the pattern. You can rotate a pattern 0.1 degree, 1 degree, 10 degrees or 90 degrees at a time.

63

g Basting key Press this key to add the basting stitch to the pattern. You can set the desired basting distance.

96

h Embroidery positioning key

Press this key to align the embroidering position using the built-in camera. 49

i Uninterrupted embroidery key

Press this key to embroider the selected pattern with a single color (monochrome).

92

j Color sorting key Press this key to reduce the number of thread color changes by rearranging the embroidering order for the selected pattern to combine parts of the same thread color.

84

k Pattern connect key Press this key to start pattern connecting embroidering. You can connect the patterns accurately using the built-in camera.

136

l Memory key Press this key to save a pattern in the machines memory, USB media or an SD card. The pattern can also be transferred to a computer via a wireless network connection.

114, 116

m Trial key Press this key to check the position of the pattern.The carriage moves to the desired position so you can check that there is enough space to embroider the pattern.

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n Starting point key Press this key to move the needle start position to align the needle with the pattern position.

108, 109

o Forward/Back key Press this key to move the needle forward or back in the pattern; useful if the thread breaks while embroidering or if you want to start again from the beginning.

57, 58

p Cut/Tension key Press this key to specify automatic thread cutting, thread trimming or the thread tension. For embroidery, these functions are set automatically.

102 - 103

q Return key Press this key to return to the pattern type selection screen.

r Progress bar switching key

Press this key to switch the progress bar (which shows the embroidering progress) between showing only one color or all colors.

SELECTING PATTERNS

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Em broidery Step by Step

1Selecting Embroidery Patterns/ Decorative Alphabet Patterns/ Utility Embroidery Patterns

a Press the category tab you want to embroider.

a Pattern category tabs

b Select the sub-category, and then select the pattern that you want to embroider.

a Sub-category b Embroidery pattern

c Press .

The pattern selected is outlined in red on the Edit display.

SELECTING PATTERNS

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If you press , you can see detailed information about the pattern.

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d Press to edit the selected pattern. * Refer to Editing Patterns on page 38 about the

Edit display.

e Press .

The embroidering screen is displayed.

f To reposition the pattern in the

embroidering screen before embroidering, press .

* Refer to Embroidery Screen on page 41.

* To return to the previous screen to select another

pattern, press .

g Press the Start/Stop button to begin embroidering.

* Refer to Embroidering Patterns on page 54.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 Selecting Frame Patterns

a Press .

b Press the key of the frame shape you want to embroider in the top part of the screen.

a Frame shapes b Frame patterns Various frame patterns are displayed at the bottom

part of the screen.

c Press the key of the frame pattern you want to embroider.

* If you make a mistake selecting the pattern, press the key of the pattern you want to embroider.

The selected pattern is displayed on the screen.

d Follow the steps from d to g of Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Decorative Alphabet Patterns/Utility Embroidery Patterns on page 43.

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The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroidery frame. If the pattern needs to be repositioned for better placement on the garment, you can check the layout before starting embroidery.

Checking the Embroidery Pattern with the Projector

Using the projector, the selected embroidery pattern can be projected onto the fabric.

a Press in the embroidering screen.

a Display area The part of the pattern within the display area will

be projected onto the fabric.

b Check the embroidery pattern. While the display area remains in place, the pattern can be moved.

a Press to change the angle. b Press to return the pattern to its original angle. c Press to move the pattern.

CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION

a

Memo To change the position of the display area,

drag the display area with your finger. At the same time, the embroidery frame is moved.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 Checking the Needle Drop Point With the Projector

With the projector pointer, you can check the needle drop point before embroidering.

a Press in the embroidery screen. The pointer of the projector indicates the needle

drop point.

* The pointer of the projector turns off automatically by lowering the embroidery foot or returning to the previous page.

Aligning the Embroidering Position Using the Built-In Camera

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 a particular position as shown below.

a Use a chalk pencil to draw a cross at the desired embroidering location.

a Chalk pencil mark

b Hoop the fabric.

c Select the pattern on your machine and

press .

d Press in the embroidering screen.

Memo When the pointer of the projector is turned

on, the embroidery foot height is automatically adjusted according to the fabric thickness.

If embroidery foot W+ with LED pointer (sold separately) is installed, the LED pointer is turned on.

Note With fabric that has a very uneven surface

such as thick fabric or quilting, the fabric thickness may not be correctly measured. In this case, the pointer indication should be used only as a reference.

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e Press to set the starting point to the center of the pattern.

f Press .

g Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to lower the embroidery foot.

h Press .

i Press the positioning keys to move the embroidery frame until the cross-shaped chalk mark drawn on the fabric is displayed in the camera view window.

a Positioning keys

j Press to display the grid lines.

a Grid lines b Chalk mark on the fabric

k Adjust the orientation of the pattern by pressing the orientation keys until the grid lines are parallel with the chalk mark drawn on the fabric. (Refer to Rotating the Pattern on page 63.)

a Center point of the pattern

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Memo

Press to enlarge the camera view. By enlarging the camera view, you can make a close adjustment for the center point of the pattern moving the embroidery frame little by little.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 l Press the positioning keys to move the

embroidery frame until the center point of the pattern in the camera view window is aligned with the chalk mark drawn on the fabric.

m Press to return to the previous screen.

n Press the Start/Stop button to begin embroidering.

* Refer to Embroidering Patterns on page 54.

Using the Embroidery Position Sticker to Align the Embroidering Position

The embroidering position can easily be aligned using the machines built-in camera and the included embroidery positioning sticker.

a Press to display the editing

window, and then press .

b Following message appears. Press .

The embroidering position will return to the original position, even if you changed before.

Note Depending on the type of fabric that is

used, a part of the embroidery positioning sticker may remain attached when it is peeled off. Before using the embroidery positioning sticker, check that it can be cleanly removed from a scrap piece of the fabric to be used.

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c Select the position you want to set as the reference point.

* Select if you want to embroider referring the embroidery positioning sticker as the center of the pattern.

d Affix the embroidery positioning sticker to the location in the fabric to be embroidered. Place the embroidery positioning sticker so that the center of the larger circle is at the center or edge of the embroidery pattern.

a Embroidery positioning sticker b Center or edge of the embroidery pattern c Embroidery field

e Press .

f Following message appears. Press .

The built-in camera automatically searches for the embroidery positioning sticker, and then the carriage is moved so that the selected reference point of the embroidery pattern is aligned with the embroidery positioning sticker.

Note Attach embroidery foot W before pressing

. The embroidery foot W lowers and check the fabric thickness, to help the built- in camera recognize the embroidery positioning sticker.

Note If the following error message appears,

press , rehoop the fabric so that the pattern is within the embroidery field, and

then press again.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 g A reminder message appears. Remove the

embroidery positioning sticker from the

fabric, and press . * To remove the embroidery positioning sticker more

easily, press so that the carriage moves slightly forward and away from under the needle. After the embroidery positioning sticker is removed, press

.

h Press the Start/Stop button to begin embroidering.

* Refer to Embroidering Patterns on page 54.

Note After the included embroidery positioning

stickers are used up, optional stickers are available. For details, refer to the Operation Manual (Sewing).

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Checking the Pattern Position

The carriage moves and shows the pattern position. Watch the embroidery frame closely to make sure the pattern will be embroidered in the right place.

a Press .

The following screen is displayed.

b From , press the key for the position

that you want to check.

a Selected position The carriage will move to the selected position on

the pattern.

c Press .

a

Memo To see the entire embroidering area, press

. The carriage moves and shows the embroidery area.

CAUTION Make sure the needle is up when the carriage

is moving. If the needle is down, it could break and result in injury.

EMBROIDERING A PATTERN

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Em broidery Step by Step

1Embroidering Attractive Finishes

Many factors are involved in achieving a beautiful embroidery result. Using the appropriate stabilizer (page 28) and hooping the fabric in the frame (page 29) are two important factors mentioned earlier. Another important point is the appropriateness of the needle and thread being used. See the explanation of threads below. Included with this machine are two bobbin cases. Follow the explanation below.

Bobbin case (recommended for sewing and for embroidering with included 60 weight bobbin thread)

a Standard bobbin case (green marking on the screw)

Standard bobbin case originally installed in the machine has a green marking on the screw. We recommend using the included embroidery bobbin thread with this bobbin case. Do not adjust the tension screw on this bobbin case with the green marked screw.

Bobbin case (for prewound or other embroidery bobbin threads)

a Bobbin case (no color on the screw)

The bobbin case with no color on the screw is set with tighter tension for embroidery with different weights of bobbin threads and a variety of embroidery techniques. This bobbin case is identified with a dark colored mark on the inside of the bobbin cavity. The tension screw on this case can be adjusted if necessary.

EMBROIDERING A PATTERN

Thread Upper thread Use embroidery thread intended for use with this machine. Other embroidery threads may not yield optimum results.

Bobbin thread Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for use with this machine.

Memo If you use threads other than those listed

above, the embroidery pattern may not embroider out correctly.

CAUTION When embroidering on large garments

(especially jackets or other heavy fabrics), do not let the fabric hang over the table. Otherwise, the embroidery unit cannot move freely and the embroidery frame may strike the needle, causing the needle to bend or break and possibly cause injury. Place the fabric so that it does not hang off the table or hold the fabric to keep it from dragging.

Note Before embroidering, check that there is

enough thread in the bobbin. If you start to embroider your project without enough thread in the bobbin, you will need to rewind the bobbin in the middle of the embroidery pattern.

Do not leave objects in the range of motion of the embroidery frame. The frame may strike the object and cause a poor finish to the embroidery pattern.

When embroidering on large garments (especially jackets or other heavy fabrics), do not let the fabric hang over the table. Otherwise, the embroidery unit cannot move freely, and the pattern may not turn out as planned.

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Embroidering Patterns

Example:

a Embroidery color order b Cursor

a Using the automatic needle threader, thread the machine for the first color.

b Lower the embroidery foot, then press the Start/Stop button to start embroidering.

When the first color is completely embroidered, the machine will automatically trim the threads and stop. The embroidery foot will then automatically be raised. On the embroidery color order display, the next color will move to the top.

c Remove the thread for the first color from the machine. Thread the machine with the next color.

Memo The [+] cursor moves over the pattern,

showing which part of the pattern is being embroidered.

b

a

Memo If you want to get more attractive finishes,

try the procedures below; - After 5-6 stitches, press the Start/Stop

button again to stop the machine. - Trim the excess thread at the end of the

seam. If the end of the seam is under the embroidery foot, raise the embroidery foot, then trim the excess thread.

If there is thread left over from the beginning of embroidering, it may be embroidered over as you continue embroidering the pattern, making it very difficult to deal with the thread after the pattern is finished. Trim the threads at the beginning of each thread change.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 d Repeat the same steps for embroidering the

remaining colors.

a Current stitch numbers/Total stitch numbers b Current time/Total time c The part of pattern embroider next d Embroidered colors/Total colors When the last color is embroidered, Finished

embroidering will appear on the display. Press

, and the display will return to the original screen.

Memo The Thread Trimming Function is originally

set to trim excess thread jumps (threads linking parts of the pattern, etc.). Depending on the type of thread and fabric that are used, an end of upper thread may remain on the surface of the fabric at the beginning of the stitching. After embroidering is finished, cut off this excess thread. If the setting has been turned off, trim the excess thread jumps using scissors after the pattern is finished. Refer to page 106 for information on the thread trimming function.

c

d

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If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread

When the bobbin begins to run out of thread during embroidering, the machine will stop and the message below will appear. Press and follow the directions below to replace the bobbin.

a Press .

After the thread is automatically cut, the carriage will move.

b Unlock the frame-securing lever and remove the embroidery frame.

* Be careful not to apply strong force to the fabric at this time. Otherwise, the fabric may loosen in the frame.

c Insert a wound bobbin into the machine. (Refer to Setting the Bobbin on page 20.)

d Press .

e Attach the embroidery frame.

f To return to the spot in the pattern where you stopped embroidering, follow steps b through h in If the Thread Breaks During Embroidering on page 57.

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Note Be careful not to bump the embroidery unit carriage or the embroidery foot when removing or

attaching the embroidery frame. Otherwise, the pattern will not embroider correctly.

Note If Upper and Bobbin Thread Sensor in the

General settings screen of the machine setting mode is set to OFF, the message shown above does not appear.

You can embroider 10 final stitches without replacing the bobbin by pressing .

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 If the Thread Breaks During Embroidering

a If the upper thread is broken, redo the

upper threading. If the bobbin thread is broken, press and follow the directions in steps a through e in If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread on page 56.

b Press .

c Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to lower the embroidery foot.

d Press .

The camera view window appears.

e Press or to move the needle back

the correct number of stitches before the spot where the thread broke.

* If you cannot move back to the spot where the

thread broke, press or to select the color and move to the beginning position of that color,

then use or to move ahead to slightly before where the thread broke.

* Press to enlarge the image in the screen.

* Press to remove from the screen.

f Press to close the camera view window.

g Press to return to the original screen.

h Press the Start/Stop button to continue embroidering.

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Restarting from the Beginning

a Press .

b Press .

The carriage moves, returning the needle to the patterns beginning position.

c Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to lower the embroidery foot and start embroidering.

Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power

The current color and stitch number are saved when embroidery is stopped. The next time the machine is turned on, you have the option to continue or delete the pattern.

a Current stitch number when embroidery was stopped

a Turn the main power to ON.

b Follow the instructions shown on the screen and remove the embroidery frame.

The following message will appear.

Memo Even if the power goes out in the middle of

embroidery, the machine returns to the point where embroidery was stopped when the machine is turned on again.

Note Do not remove the embroidery unit or the

memory will no longer remember your design.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 c Attach the embroidery frame and press

.

The previous embroidering screen displayed before the machine was turned off appears.

d Continue embroidering.

a Stitch number when embroidery is resumed

Memo If you want to start a new embroidery

pattern, press so the pattern selection screen appears.

a

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Previewing the Pattern

a Press .

An image of the pattern as it will be embroidered appears.

b Press to select the frame used in the preview.

* Frames displayed in dark gray cannot be selected.

* Press to enlarge the image of the pattern. * The pattern can be embroidered as it appears in the

following display.

c Press to check the embroidering order.

The stitch simulator screen appears.

a Select the simulation speed. Press , or to change the speed. The speed can even be changed while the simulation is running.

b Operation keys

: Press to start the simulation at the set

speed. When pressing , icon changes to .

: Press this key while the simulation is running

to pause it. When pressing , icon changes to

.

Press to return to the embroidery frame holder/ embroidery frame selection screen.

d Press .

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Moving the Pattern

a Press , and then press to display the pattern move window.

b Select the desired pattern by pressing , if there are several patterns on the

screen.

c Use to move the pattern in the

direction shown by the arrow. Press to center the pattern.

a Distance from the center b Pattern select key

If a USB mouse is connected, move the mouse to position the pointer on the desired pattern, and then select and drag the pattern. The pattern can also be dragged by selecting it directly in the screen with your finger or the dual purpose stylus.

d Press .

Rotating the Pattern

a Press , and then press .

b Select the key indicating the desired

direction and angle for rotating the pattern.

(Example: rotates 90 degrees clockwise.)

a

b

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* Press to return the pattern to its original position.

a Degree of rotation

c Press .

Changing the Size of the Pattern

a Press , and then press .

b Select the direction in which to change the size. Example:

Memo If the USB mouse is connected, you can

rotate the pattern by rotating the mouse wheel. Rotate the mouse wheel away from you to rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the left. Rotate the mouse wheel toward you to rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the right.

You can move patterns using on

the window. You can also rotate patterns by dragging

at the top of the pattern.

a

Memo

Press to return the pattern to its original size.

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a Size of the pattern

c Press .

Changing the Size by Dragging You can also change the pattern size by dragging the red point on the pattern image.

Changing the Size and the Density of the Pattern You can change the pattern size while maintaining the desired thread density. The machine recalculates the stitch density automatically. With this function, the pattern will be enlarged or reduced at a larger ratio than with normal pattern resizing.

a Press in the size window.

* : When you want to increase or decrease the density of the design. When the pattern size is changed, the thread density for the pattern increases or decreases, but the number of stitches is maintained.

Memo In order to maintain embroidering quality,

there is a limit to how much the embroidery pattern can be enlarged or reduced.

Some patterns or characters can be enlarged to a greater degree if they are rotated 90 degrees.

If the USB mouse is connected, you can change the size of the pattern by rotating the mouse wheel. Rotate the mouse wheel away from you to shrink the pattern. Rotate the mouse wheel toward you to enlarge the pattern.

You can move patterns using on

the window.

a

Note You can change the pattern size with one

finger. Using two or more fingers does not work.

Note Be sure to do trial embroidery using same

fabric and threads as project in order to check the embroidering results.

This function cannot be used with character patterns, frame patterns or border patterns. However, a border pattern can be edited after this function has been used.

Patterns with a large number of stitches cannot be resized while maintaining a thread density.

Memo Depending on the pattern, the size of the

pattern increases up to 200 % or reduces to 60 %.

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* : When changing the size, the pattern keeps the original density. The number of stitch is recalculated.

b Select the direction in which to change the size.

* Press to make the pattern less dense.

* Press to make the pattern more dense.

c Press .

Changing the Density

The thread density can be changed. A setting between 80% and 120% in 5% increments can be specified. This setting is available for some alphabet character patterns, frame patterns and so on. Other patterns are available after enabling patterns to change the density. For details, refer to Changing the Size and the Density of the Pattern on page 65.

a Press , and then press .

b Change the density.

* Press to make the pattern less dense.

* Press to make the pattern more dense.

Note If the pattern is enlarged and there is space

between stitches, a better effect can be achieved by increasing the thread density.

If the pattern is reduced and the stitching is too thick, a better effect can be achieved by reducing the thread density.

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2a Normal b Fine (stitches closer together) c Coarse (stitches farther apart) The pattern density changes each time you press a

button.

c Press .

Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image

Press, and then press to create a horizontal mirror image of the selected pattern.

Designing Repeated Patterns

Embroidering Repeated Patterns Using the border function, you can create repeated patterns. You can also adjust the spacing of the patterns.

a Press , and then press .

b Select the direction in which the pattern

will be repeated. Use to repeat the

pattern above and to repeat the

pattern below.

* To delete above pattern, press .

* To delete below pattern, press .

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Vertical direction

a Repeating and deleting keys b Spacing keys c Key to cancel pattern repeating

Horizontal direction

a Repeating and deleting keys b Spacing keys c Key to cancel pattern repeating The pattern direction indicator will change

depending on the direction selected.

c Adjust the spacing of the repeated pattern.

* To widen spacing, press .

* To tighten spacing, press .

d Complete repeated patterns by repeating steps b through c.

e Press .

b

a

c

b

a

c

Memo When there are two or more patterns, all

patterns will be grouped together as one pattern in the red frame.

When changing the direction in which the pattern will be repeated, all of the patterns in the red frame will automatically be grouped as one repeating unit. Refer to the following section on how to repeat one element of a repeated pattern.

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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.

a Press .

b Choose the direction in which the repeated pattern will be cut.

* Press to cut vertically.

* Press to cut horizontally.

The pattern direction indicator will change depending on the direction selected.

c Use and to select the cut line.

The cut line will move.

d Press .

The repeated pattern will be divided into separate elements.

e Press .

f Use and to select the element to repeat.

g Repeat the selected element.

h Press .

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Assigning Thread Marks By embroidering thread marks, you can easily align patterns when embroidering a series. When embroidering is finished on a pattern, a thread mark in the shape of an arrow will be sewn using the final thread. When embroidering a series of patterns, use the point of this arrow for positioning the following designs to be embroidered.

a Press , and then press .

b Press .

c Press to select the thread mark to be

sewn.

d Press .

Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly

After creating the repeated pattern, rehoop the embroidery frame and keep embroidering for the next pattern.

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 combined embroidery patterns on page 87.

Press to change the embroidering order in order to minimize the number of the thread color changes.

Memo When there are two or more elements, use

and or and to select a pattern that you want to assign a thread mark(s) to.

Memo The optional border frame allows you to

easily rehoop the fabric without removing the embroidery frame from the machine.

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a Select the boarder pattern with the thread mark at the center of the end of the pattern.

* Refer to Assigning Thread Marks on page 70.

b Press , then .

c Press the Start/Stop button to begin embroidering.

When embroidering is finished, the thread mark is sewn with the last thread color.

d Remove the embroidery frame.

e Rehoop the fabric in the embroidery frame.

f Attach the embroidery frame to the machine, and then touch .

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.

a Pattern embroidered first b Position of pattern to be embroidered next c Embroidering area of embroidery sheet

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g Touch to set the starting point to the

center of the pattern.

h Touch .

i Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to lower the embroidery foot.

j Press .

k Press .

l Press the positioning keys to move the embroidery frame until the thread mark on the fabric is aligned on the starting point in the camera view window.

a Grid lines b Thread mark on the fabric c Positioning keys

m If the pattern position cannot be aligned using the positioning keys, rehoop the fabric, and then try again to align the position with the positioning keys.

n Press to return to the previous screen.

o Remove the thread mark.

p Press the Start/Stop button to begin embroidering.

Memo Press to enlarge the camera view. By

enlarging the camera view, you can make a close adjustment for the needle drop point moving the embroidery frame little by little.

Note When embroidering the repeated pattern,

you cannot rotate the pattern in the camera view window. If the pattern is rotated in the camera view window, you cannot embroider the pattern properly aligned even if the thread mark and the starting point are aligned in the camera view window.

a

c

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Duplicating a Pattern

a Press , and then press .

The duplicate is positioned.

a Duplicated pattern

Deleting the Pattern

Press to delete the pattern from the screen.

Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified

a Press to magnify the image. * The image is magnified by 125%, 150% and 200%

as you press .

Note If multiple patterns are displayed in the

screen, only the pattern selected using

and is duplicated. Move and edit each duplicated pattern

individually.

a

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b Check the displayed pattern.

Memo

When magnifying, pressing enables you to move displayed area. At this time, the embroidery pattern in the location in the embroidery field does not move.

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Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns

Example: Entering The Sky is Blue.

a Press .

b Press the key of the font you want to embroider.

c Press the tab to select a character type.

d Press and then enter T. * If you want to change the size of a character, select

the character and then press to change the size. The size changes each time you press the key, from large to medium to small.

* If you make a mistake, press to erase the mistake.

e Press and enter he.

f Press to enter a space.

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Memo If you continue adding characters after

changing the size, the new characters will be entered in the new size.

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g Press again and enter S.

h Press and then enter ky_is.

i Press to make a new line.

j Enter Blue according to step d and e.

k Press . The embroidering screen is displayed.

l Follow the steps from d to g of Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Decorative Alphabet Patterns/Utility Embroidery Patterns on page 43.

Character Alignment

Each press of switches between right alignment, left alignment and center alignment, in that order.

Changing Font Type

a Before changing the font type, press

, and then press .

Right alignment Left alignment

Center alignment

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b Press .

c Select the font type. All the characters in the screen change into the

selected font type.

* Scroll the bar to display the font type that is not on the screen.

d Press .

The new font is selected.

Changing Letter Size

a Press , and then press .

Memo To change the character font type for only

the selected character, press . The font type on the left side of the selected character is changed.

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b Press .

c Change the size of letters.

a Change the size to the specific direction. b Change the size from L, M or S size. c Move the text.

d Press .

Changing the Configuration of Alphabet Character Patterns

a Press , and then press .

b Press .

Memo To change the character letter size for only

the selected character, press . The letter size on the left side of the selected character is changed.

ca

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c Select the layout. (Example: )

When selecting an arc, use and to

change the degree of the arc.

* Press to make the arc flatter.

* Press to make the arc rounder.

d Press .

Changing Alphabet Character Spacing

a Press , and then press .

b Press . Memo

When selecting , these keys ( and

) change to look like ( and ). So you can increase or decrease the incline.

You can move patterns using on

the screen.

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c Select the spacing.

* Press to increase the character spacing.

* Press to decrease the character spacing.

* Press to return the pattern to its original

appearance.

* Press to move the text up.

* Press to move the text down.

d Press .

Re-editing Character Patterns

Even after text has been entered, the characters can be re-edited.

a Press , and then press .

The character pattern can be re-edited.

Memo To change the character spacing for only

the selected character, press . The spacing on the left side of the selected character is changed.

You can move patterns using on

the screen.

Note It is not recommended to edit data and

transfer to other or older version machines. Some features do not apply in other machines, so problems may occur.

Character spacing can be reduced only when characters are arranged normally on a straight line.

Memo The spacing between characters can be

reduced to 50% of the narrowest character in the group.

Note A line feed cannot be added when re-

editing character patterns.

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2

Changing the Thread Color

You can change the thread color by moving the color to be changed to the top of the embroidering order and selecting a new color from the thread colors in the machine.

a Press , and then press .

The thread color palette screen displays.

b Press the color of the part to be changed. * Scroll color palette area to display the thread color

that is not on the screen. The selected thread color image is displayed.

a Selected thread color image b 64 Embroidery thread color palette

c Select a new color from the color palette,

and then press .

* To return to the original color, press . If multiple colors have been changed, this command will return all colors to their original colors.

a Color palette The selected color appears at the top of the

embroidering order. The display shows the changed colors.

d Press .

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. After you select the

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a

Memo

Press to find a thread color by entering its number. If you enter the wrong

number, press , and then enter the correct number. After entering the number,

press .

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desired effect from the four available (Random, Vivid, Gradient and Soft), sample color schemes for the selected effect are displayed.

a Press , and then press . The thread color palette screen appears.

b Press .

The color shuffling screen appears.

c Select the thread brand for colors and the number of colors you want to create the pattern with.

a Thread brand for colors b Number of colors to be used.

d Select the desired effect.

a Effects for schemes

If you select Random or Gradient, the color specifying screen will appear.

* If you select Vivid or Soft, proceed to step f.

e Press and specify the thread color to

use in the desired effect. * If you dont need to specify the thread color, just set

to .

Note This function may not be available

depending on the pattern you select (ex. a bordered embroidery pattern, licensed pattern).

b

a

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Manual setting for Random You can select up to 6 colors to be used in the Random effect. The effect will be created using the selected colors.

a Select colors from the pallet. b Selected colors are listed.

Manual setting for Gradient You can select one color to be used in the Gradient effect. The effect will be created with a color you select.

a Select a color from the pallet. b Selected color is displayed.

f Press .

g Press the desired color scheme from samples.

* Press to display the new schemes.

a Press to review the previous schemes.

h Press and then, select the displayed color scheme.

* Press to return to the previous screen. * You can continue selecting color schemes from the

selected page prior to pressing .

a

b

a

b

Note Maximum 10 pages of schemes can be

reviewed. After 10 pages of schemes, the oldest page is deleted every time you press

.

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* Press or to display the other color schemes.

The thread color palette screen will appear.

Thread Color Sorting

This function allows you to embroider while replacing the thread spool a minimal number of times. Before starting to embroider, press in the embroidery screen to rearrange the embroidery order and sort it by thread colors.

a Press in the embroidery screen.

b Press .

* Press again to check the sorted thread colors.

The embroidery color order is rearranged and sorted by thread colors. Press , then to cancel color sorting and embroider with the original embroidery color order.

Note This function does not work on overlapping

designs.

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Editing Combined Patterns

Example: Combining alphabet characters with an embroidery pattern and editing

a Press to select an embroidery

pattern.

b Select , press and then press

.

c Press .

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d Press to enter the alphabet

characters.

* Press to return to the previous screen.

e Select and enter LOVE.

The characters you enter will be displayed in the center of the display.

f Press to change the layout of the

characters. Press . * Refer to page 78 for more information about

changing the layout.

g Use to move the characters.

* With a USB mouse, your finger or the dual purpose stylus, drag the characters to move them.

h Press , and then press to

change the color of the characters. * Refer to page 81 for more information about

changing the color.

i When all editing is finished, press .

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Selecting combined embroidery patterns

If multiple patterns have been combined, use to select the pattern to be edited. If a USB mouse is connected, the pattern can be selected by clicking it. Move the mouse to position the pointer over the desired pattern, and then click the left mouse button. In addition, patterns can be selected by directly touching the screen with your finger or dual purpose stylus.

Selecting Multiple Patterns at the Same Time

Multiple patterns can easily be edited, for example, when moving patterns that are combined, if they are all selected together.

a Press .

The Multiple Selection screen appears.

b Touch each pattern to select multiple patterns.

Memo Use to select patterns that are

overlapping and cannot be selected by clicking them or by touching the screen.

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c Press to return to the embroidery edit screen.

* Each selected pattern is surrounded with a red box.

Grouping Multiple Selected Patterns

If the multiple patterns selected in Selecting Multiple Patterns at the Same Time on page 87 are grouped, they can be edited as a single pattern.

a Press to select multiple patterns. The selected patterns are grouped.

* Press to ungroup the patterns. If there are multiple grouped patterns, the selected pattern group is ungrouped.

Memo Multiple patterns can also be selected by

dragging your finger in the screen. Multiple patterns can be selected or

deselected from the Multiple Selection

screen. Press or to check the patterns to be selected, and then press

.

The selected patterns are surrounded with a red box.

Press to select all patterns in the pattern display area.

Press to deselect all selected patterns.

The patterns can also be selected by touching them directly in the screen.

While the Multiple Selection screen is displayed, patterns can be moved with

. The following functions cannot be used

while multiple patterns are selected. - Resizing - Rotating - Appliqu - Border - Thread color changing

Memo When patterns are grouped, the following

functions are applied to all patterns in the pattern group. - Moving - Rotating - Appliqu - Border - Extracting pattern outlines - Simple stippling or echo quilting - Thread color changing

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Aligning the Embroidery Patterns

a Press , select each pattern that you

want to align, and then press .

b Press , , and then press the key

for the desired alignment.

Example:

No. Display Explanation

a Top

b Middle

c Bottom

d Left

e Center

f Right

a

b

c

d e f

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Embroidering Combined Patterns

Combined patterns will be embroidered in the order they were entered. In this example, the embroidery order will be as follows:

a Embroider by following the color

order on the right side of the display.

Afterare embroidered, the [+] cursor will

move to the LOVE part of the pattern.

b Embroider .

When LOVE is embroidered, the display returns to the embroidering screen.

Note Follow the directions in Embroidering

Patterns on page 54.

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Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color : Monochrome)

A selected pattern can be stitched out in one color instead of multicolor. The machine will continue till the pattern is completed.

a In the embroidery screen, press .

b Press . * Press the key again to return to the original setting.

The thread color displayed on the screen will be grayed out.

Display the Fabric While Aligning the Embroidering Position

The fabric hooped in the embroidery frame can be displayed on the LCD so that the embroidery position can be easily aligned.

Example:

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Memo Even if uninterrupted embroidering has

been set, the automatic thread cutting function and the thread trimming function can be used (page 105 and 106).

Note When embroidery frame (small: H 2 cm W 6 cm (H

1 inch W 2-1/2 inches)) is installed, the built-in camera cannot be used to align the embroidering position.

For details on using thicker fabric such as quilting, refer to Positioning the Pattern on Thick Fabric on page 95.

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A dvanced Editing

3

a Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame, and then attach the frame to the machine.

b Select the pattern and, if necessary, edit the

pattern and press .

c Press .

d Press .

e When the following message appears, press

.

The carriage moves so the fabric can be scanned.

f When the fabric appears as a background for

the pattern, press to display the

editing window.

* The pattern can be moved to the desired position by dragging on the screen using your finger, the dual purpose stylus or connected mouse without displaying the editing window. If you need some fine adjustment, move the pattern from the editing window.

Note When using light to medium weight fabrics, check

the settings screen to make sure Fabric Thickness Sensor is set to OFF.

Memo If you do not wish the upper thread to be scanned

together with the fabric, scan the fabric without the needle threaded with the upper thread.

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g Press to display the pattern moving

window.

h Use to align the pattern to the desired

embroidery position.

i Press .

j Press the Start/Stop button to start embroidering.

* Refer to Embroidering Patterns on page 54.

When embroidery is finished, the fabric displayed in the background disappears.

Specify Fabric Display from the Settings Screen Whether the fabric disappears or remains displayed can be specified from the settings screen.

a Set to Fine to scan clearer than setting to Standard.

b Press to remove the background image completely.

Saving Scanned Image to USB Media

a Insert the USB media into the USB port on the machine.

a USB media b USB port

b Press and select the USB port to save image.

c Press . The image file will be saved to the USB media.

d Remove the USB media, and then check the saved image using a computer.

The files for scanned images are saved with the name BG**.PNG in a folder labeled bPocket.

Memo

If necessary, press to display a preview in order to check the pattern position.

Note The fabric background will remain if the embroidery

is not finished. In this case, erase the background

image from the settings screen.

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* ** in the name BG**.PNG will automatically be replaced with a number between 00 and 99.

Positioning the Pattern on Thick Fabric When positioning the pattern on thick fabric such as quilting, the fabric may not be detected correctly. In order for the fabric to be correctly detected, its thickness must first be measured.

a Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame, and then attach the frame to the machine.

b Select the pattern and, if necessary, edit the

pattern and press .

c Display page 10 of the settings screen, and then set Fabric Thickness Sensor to ON.

d Press .

e Press .

f Press .

g Affix the embroidery positioning sticker to

the fabric within the area indicated by the red frame displayed with the projector, and then press .

h When the following message appears,

remove the embroidery positioning sticker, and then press .

The carriage is moved, and the embroidery positioning sticker affixed to the fabric is detected.

i Continue with step f on page 93 to align the pattern with the desired embroidery position.

Memo This feature is functional only when the fabric is

scanned. It will not affect embroidering if it is turned on with normal embroidery.

CAUTION Use fabrics with a thickness of less than 3 mm

(approx. 1/8 inch). Using fabrics thicker than 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) may cause the needle to break.

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Basting Embroidery

Before embroidering, basting stitches can be sewn along the outline of the pattern. This is useful for embroidering fabric that cannot have stabilizer material affixed with an iron or adhesive. By stitching stabilizer material to the fabric, shrinkage of the stitching or misaligned pattern can be minimized.

a Press , and then press to select the basting setting.

Basting is added to the beginning of the embroidering order.

b Press .

c Touch the number to specify the distance from the pattern to the basting stitching.

d Press to return to the previous screen.

e Press the Start/Stop button to begin embroidering.

f When embroidering is finished, remove the basting stitching.

Note It is recommended to finish combining and

editing the pattern before selecting the basting setting. If the pattern is edited after selecting the basting setting, the basting and pattern may become misaligned, and the basting under the pattern may be difficult to remove after embroidering is complete.

Memo To cancel the setting, press .

Memo The higher the setting, the farther the

basting is from the pattern. The setting remains selected even if the

machine is turned off.

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Completed embroidery patterns combined with printed designs are built into this machine. Beautiful three-dimensional embroidered designs can be created by ironing a background onto fabric or printing it onto printable fabric, then doing complementary embroidery on top of the background.

Using iron-on paper

Using printable fabric

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Step1 Select a pattern to be combined with the background image. Refer to Selecting a Pattern on page 98.

Step2 Output from the machine the background image and the positioning image. Refer to Exporting the Background Image and Positioning Image on page 98.

Step3

When using iron-on paper With a printer, print the background onto iron-on paper, and print the embroidery position sheet on plain paper. Then, iron the background image onto fabric. When using printable fabric With a printer, print the background onto printable fabric, and print the embroidery position sheet on plain paper. Refer to Printing the Background and Embroidery Position Sheet on page 99.

Step4 Hoop in the embroidery frame the fabric with the background image ironed on or printed, check the embroidering position, and then start embroidering. Refer to Embroidering Patterns on page 100.

Note Print the background and embroidery position sheet in their original dimensions. If an image is printed

in a different size, the sizes of the embroidery pattern and background may not match. In addition, the built-in camera cannot detect the embroidery position mark. Make sure that the print settings are correctly specified.

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Selecting a Pattern

Patterns combining embroidery and printed designs appears with and .

a Select a pattern combining embroidery and printed designs.

Only the embroidery pattern (not the background image of the selected embroidery pattern) is displayed.

Checking the Combined Image Press .

An image of the pattern combined with the background appears.

* To return to the image of only the embroidery

design, press .

Exporting the Background Image and Positioning Image

Use USB media or SD card to save the following three images from the machine.

* File name may differ depending on the PDF file selected.

[xxx]r.pdf (Example: E_1r.pdf) An image flipped on a vertical axis (for an iron- on transfer)

[xxx]n.pdf (Example: E_1n.pdf) An image that is not flipped (for printing on printable fabric)

[xxx]p.pdf (Example: E_1p.pdf) An image that is not flipped, but has positioning marks attached (for positioning)

Memo Refer to the Quick Reference Guide for the

detail of patterns which enable this function.

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the data will be saved.

b Select the pattern, and then press .

The select output screen appears.

c Press the key for the corresponding media

to save the files.

Two files of the background image only and one file for aligning embroidery into position are copied (PDF format) onto the USB media or the SD card.

Printing the Background and Embroidery Position Sheet

Print the PDF files of the background and embroidery position sheet. The background file that is printed differs depending on whether iron- on paper or printable fabric is used. To view the PDF file, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from the Adobe Systems website: http://www.adobe.com/

a Open the PDF file to be printed, click File-Print, and then set Page Scaling to None (100%).

b Print the background image.

* When printing onto iron-on paper, print the file named E_1r.pdf (an image flipped on a vertical axis). When printing onto printable fabric, print the file named E_1n.pdf (an image that is not flipped).

a Background image

Note Print the background and embroidery

position sheet in their original dimensions. If an image is printed in a different size, the sizes of the embroidery pattern and background may not match. In addition, the built-in camera cannot detect the embroidery position mark. Make sure that the print settings are correctly specified.

When printing the PDF file of the image with positioning marks, specify the highest image quality possible for full-color printing. In addition, use matte printing paper. Due to poor printing conditions, the machines built-in camera may not be able to correctly detect the positioning marks. (For details on printing, refer to the operating instructions for your printer.)

Memo Do not remove the USB media or the SD

card from the machine until data export is finished.

Note Print the background and embroidery

position sheet in their original dimensions. If an image is printed in a different size, the sizes of the embroidery pattern and background may not match. In addition, the built-in camera cannot detect the embroidery position mark. Make sure that the print settings are correctly specified.

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c Print the embroidery position sheet (file named E_1p.pdf) onto plain paper.

a Embroidery position sheet

d If an iron-on transfer sheet is used, transfer the image onto fabric.

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a Hoop in the embroidery frame the fabric with the background image ironed on.

b Cut the paper printed with the center positioning image so it can easily be positioned aligned with the background image on the fabric.

* Lines or color changes in the image can help you find the correct alignment position.

c Place the paper printed with the positioning image on top of the fabric so that the pattern is aligned, and then affix the paper to the fabric with cellophane tape to prevent the paper from moving.

a Cellophane tape

Note Before printing onto iron-on paper or

printable fabric, we recommend performing a test print to check the print settings.

For details on printing on iron-on transfer sheets or printable fabric, refer to the instructions for the iron-on transfer sheets and printable fabric.

Some printers will automatically print an image flipped if an iron-on transfer sheet is selected as the paper. For details, refer to the instructions for the printer being used.

Note When printing the PDF file for the

embroidery position sheet, specify the highest image quality possible for full-color printing. In addition, we recommend printing on matte paper. If this is not done, the built-in camera may not be able to correctly detect the embroidery positioning mark.

Memo For details on transferring from iron-on

transfer sheets, refer to the instructions for the iron-on transfer sheets.

If necessary, cut the iron-on transfer sheet to the size of the pattern before transferring the image.

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d After checking that a pattern is selected,

press . The embroidering screen appears.

e Align the embroidering position according to steps b through m of Aligning the Embroidering Position Using the Built-In Camera on page 47.

f Remove the positioning sheet and press the Start/Stop button to begin embroidering.

Note Before embroidering, check that the

embroidery position sheet is perfectly aligned with the background.

Note Before pressing the Start/Stop button to

begin embroidering, remove the positioning sheet taped to the fabric in step c.

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Adjusting Thread Tension

When embroidering, the thread tension should be set so that the upper thread can slightly be seen on the wrong side of the fabric.

Correct Thread Tension The pattern can be seen from the wrong side of the fabric. If the thread tension is not set correctly, the pattern will not finish well. The fabric may pucker or the thread may break.

a Right side b Wrong side

Follow the operations described below to adjust thread tension according to the situation.

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.

a Right side b Wrong side

a Press .

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Note If the thread tension setting is made

extremely loose, the machine may stop during embroidering. This is not the sign of a malfunction. Increase the thread tension slightly, and begin embroidering again.

Memo If you turn the main power to OFF or select

a different pattern, the thread tension will reset to the automatic setting.

Note If the bobbin thread was incorrectly

threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to Setting the Bobbin on page 20 and rethread the bobbin thread.

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b Press to loosen the upper thread

tension. (The tension number will decrease.)

c Press .

Upper Thread is Too Loose The tension of the upper thread is too loose, resulting in a loose upper thread, loose thread locks, or loops appearing on the right side of the fabric.

a Right side b Wrong side

a Press .

b Press to tighten the upper thread

tension. (The tension number will increase.)

c Press .

Adjusting Overall Upper Thread Tension When embroidering, if the overall tension of the upper thread is too tight or too loose, adjust it from the setting screen.

a Press , and then press .

Note If the upper thread was incorrectly

threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to Upper Threading on page 22 and rethread the upper thread.

Note The tension of the upper thread can be

adjusted for embroidering on page 8 of the embroidery settings screen. The selected setting will be applied to all patterns. When embroidering, if the overall tension of the upper thread is too tight or too loose, adjust it from the setting screen. Increase the number to tighten the upper thread and decrease the number to loosen the upper tension. If an individual embroidery pattern needs additional fine tuning, refer to Adjusting Thread Tension on page 102.

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b In the Embroidery Tension, touch the number to adjust the upper thread tension.

* Increase to tighten the upper thread tension. * Decrease to loosen the upper thread tension.

c Press .

Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case (with No Color on the Adjusting Screw)

When using the embroidery bobbin thread provided, please be sure to choose the green marked bobbin case when performing utility stitch sewing and embroidery functions. When in the embroidery function mode, the alternate bobbin case (with no color on the screw) should be selected when substitute embroidery bobbin threads (other than what is accompanied with your machine) are being used. The alternate bobbin case (with no color on the screw) can be easily adjusted when bobbin tension changes are required to accommodate different bobbin threads. Refer to the Operation Manual (Sewing).

To adjust the bobbin tension for embroidery function, using the alternate bobbin case (with no color on the screw), turn the slotted screw (-) with a (small) screwdriver.

a Do not turn a phillips screw (+). b Adjust with a screwdriver (small).

Correct Tension Upper thread slightly appears on the wrong side of fabric.

a Right side b Wrong side

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Bobbin Thread is Too Loose Bobbin thread appears slightly on the right side of fabric.

a Right side b Wrong side

If this occurs, turn the slotted screw (-) clockwise, being careful not to over-tighten the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to increase bobbin tension.

Bobbin Thread is Too Tight Upper thread on the right side of fabric seems to be lifting/looping and bobbin thread is not seen on the wrong side of fabric.

a Right side b Wrong side

If this occurs, turn the slotted screw (-) counterclockwise, being careful not to over-loosen the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to decrease bobbin tension.

Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function (End Color Trim)

The automatic thread cutting function will cut the thread at the end of embroidering each color. This function is initially turned ON. To turn this function OFF, press key and then . This function can be turned on or off during embroidering.

* This setting returns to its default when the machine is turned off.

a Press .

b Press to turn off the automatic thread cutting function.

The key will display as . * When one color thread is embroidered, the machine

will stop without cutting the thread.

CAUTION When adjusting the alternate bobbin case, be

sure to remove the bobbin from the alternate bobbin case.

DO NOT adjust the position of the phillips (+) screw on the alternate bobbin case as this may result in damage to the bobbin case, rendering it unusable.

If the slotted screw (-) is difficult to turn, do not use force. Turning the screw too much or providing force in either (rotational) direction may cause damage to the bobbin case. Should damage occur, the bobbin case may not maintain proper tension.

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Using the Thread Trimming Function (Jump Stitch Trim)

The thread trimming function will automatically trim any excess thread jumps within the color. This function is initially turned ON. To turn this function OFF, press key and then

. This function can be turned on or off during embroidering.

* Your customized setting remains after turning the machine off and on.

a Jump stitch

a Press .

b Press to turn off the thread trimming

function.

The key will display as . * The machine will not trim the thread before moving

to the next stitching.

Selecting the Trim Function to Adjust Jump Stitch Length When the thread trimming function is turned on, you can select the length of the jump stitch. Stitch below the value will not be trimmed. This function can be turned ON or OFF during embroidering. Select a setting from 5 mm to 50 mm in 5 mm increments.

* Your customized setting remains after turning the machine off and on.

Press or to select the length of jump stitch.

For example: Press to select 25 mm (1 inch)

and the machine will not trim a jump stitch of 25 mm or less before moving to the next stitching.

Note When this function is turned on, use the

included ball point needle 75/11 for embroidering patterns with short jump stitches such as alphabet characters. Using other needles may cause the thread to break.

Note If design has many trims it is recommended

to select a higher jump stitch trim setting in order to reduce the amount of excess tails on backside of fabric.

The higher number of the jump stitch length selected, the fewer number of times the machine will trim. In this case, more jump stitches remain on the surface of the fabric.

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Adjusting the Embroidery Speed

a Press , and then press .

b In the Max Embroidery Speed, touch the number to change the maximum embroidery speed.

* You can choose from 8 different speed levels.

c Press .

Changing the Thread Color Display

You can display the name of the thread colors or embroidery thread number.

a Press , and then press .

b In the Thread color, touch the status to display the name of the thread colors or the embroidery thread number.

c Touch the embroidery thread name to select from 13 embroidery thread brands pictured below.

* Depending on the country or area, cotton-like polyester thread is sold.

d Press .

Memo SPM is the number of stitches embroidered

in one minute. Decrease the embroidery speed when

embroidering on thin, thick, or heavy fabrics.

The embroidery speed can be changed while embroidery is being done.

The setting specified before the main power is set to OFF remains selected the next time that the machine is turned ON.

Decrease the embroidery speed to 600 spm when using a speciality thread like a metallic thread.

Memo Colors on the screen may vary slightly from

actual spool colors. Original, imported data remains the brand

thread created with the software, is set as a default.

Embroidery: Polyester thread

Country: Cotton thread*

Madeira Poly: Polyester thread

Madeira Rayon

Sulky

Robison-Anton: Polyester thread

Robison-Anton: Rayon thread

Isacord

GueterMann

Simplicity Pro

Polyfast

Iris

Floriani

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Changing the Embroidery Frame Display

a Press and .

b In the Embroidery Frame Display, touch to change the embroidery frame display

mode. * There are 12 choices.

c Press .

Aligning the Pattern and the Needle

Example: Aligning the lower left side of a pattern and the needle

a Mark the embroidery start position on the fabric, as shown.

b Press .

c Press .

a This key is used for aligning linked characters (page 109).

b Start position The needle position moves to the bottom left corner

of the pattern (the embroidery frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly).

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d Press , and then press .

e Use to align the needle and the

mark on the fabric, and begin embroidering the pattern.

Embroidering Linked Characters

Follow the procedure described below to embroider linked characters in a single row when the entire pattern extends beyond the embroidery frame. Example: Linking FG to the characters ABCDE

a Select the character patterns for ABCDE.

b Press .

c Press .

The needle is positioned in the lower-left corner of the pattern. The carriage moves so that the needle is positioned correctly.

d Press .

Memo You can use camera positioning function.

For details, refer to Aligning the Embroidering Position Using the Built-In Camera on page 47.

Note For details on selecting character patterns,

refer to Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns on page 75. Note

To cancel the starting point setting and return the starting point to the center of the pattern, press .

Use to select a different starting

point for embroidering.

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e Press .

f Press to turn off the thread cutting

function and then press .

g Press the Start/Stop button.

h After the characters are embroidered, cut the threads to a generous length, remove the embroidery frame, and then attach the embroidery frame again so that the remaining characters (FG) can be embroidered.

a End of the embroidering

i As in step a, select the character patterns for FG.

j Press .

k Press .

The needle is positioned in the lower-left corner of the pattern. The carriage moves so that the needle is positioned correctly.

l Press .

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m Use to align the needle with the end

of embroidering for the previous pattern.

n Press the Start/Stop button to begin embroidering the remaining character patterns.

Memo You can use camera positioning function.

For details, refer to Aligning the Embroidering Position Using the Built-In Camera on page 47.

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Embroidery Data Precautions

Observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that created and saved in this machine.

Types of Embroidery Data that can be Used Only .pes,.pha,.phb,.phc, .dst and .phx embroidery data files can be used with this machine. Using data

other than that saved using our data design systems or machines may cause this machine to malfunction. When the machine is used to save a file with any extension, it is saved as a .phx data file.

Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used Embroidery data can be saved to or recalled from USB media. Use media that meets the following specifications. USB Flash drive (USB Flash memory) Embroidery data can be recalled only. USB CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW drives You can also use the following types of USB media with the USB Memory Card Reader/USB card writer module. Secure Digital (SD) Card CompactFlash Memory Stick Smart Media Multi Media Card (MMC) xD-Picture Card

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CAUTION When using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may break when

embroidering with a stitch density that is too fine or when embroidering three or more overlapping stitches. In that case, use one of our original data design systems to edit the embroidery data.

Note The processing speed may vary by port selection and quantity of data stored. Some USB media may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website for more details. The access lamp will begin blinking after inserting USB devices/media, and it will take about 5 to 6

seconds to recognize the devices/media. (Time will differ depending on the USB device/media).

Memo To create file folders, use a computer. Letters and numerals can be used in the file names. In addition, if the file name contains no more than

eight characters, the entire file name will appear on the screen. If the file name is more than eight characters long, only the first six characters followed by ~ and a number appear as the file name.

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Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data If the name of the embroidery data file/folder cannot be identified, for example, because the name contains

special characters, the file/folder is not displayed. If this occurs, change the name of the file/folder. We recommend using the 26 letters of the alphabet (uppercase and lowercase), the numbers 0 through 9,-, and _.

If embroidery data larger than 408 mm (H) 272 mm (W) (approx.16 inches (H) 10-5/8 inches (W)) is selected, a message is shown asking if you wish to rotate the pattern 90 degrees. Even after being rotated 90 degrees, embroidery data larger than 408 mm (H) 272 mm (W) (approx.16 inches (H) 10-5/8 inches (W)) cannot be used. (All designs must be within the 408 mm (H) 272 mm (W) (approx.16 inches (H) 10-5/8 inches (W)) design field size.)

.pes files saved with the number of stitches or the number of colors exceeding the specified limits cannot be displayed. The combined design cannot exceed a maximum number of 750,000 stitches or a maximum number of 127 color changes (Above numbers are approximate, depending on the overall size of the design). Use one of our design software programs to edit the embroidery pattern so that it meets these specifications.

Embroidery data stored in a folder created in USB media can be retrieved. Even if the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine will recognize embroidery data.

Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data .dst data is displayed in the pattern list screen by file name (the actual image cannot be displayed). Only the

first eight characters of the file name can be displayed. Since Tajima (.dst) data does not contain specific thread color information, it is displayed with our default

thread color sequence. Check the preview and change the thread colors as desired.

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Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machines Memory

You can save embroidery patterns that you have customized and will use often; for example, your name, patterns that have been rotated or had the size changed, patterns that have had the embroidering position changed, etc. A total of about 10 MB of patterns can be saved in the machine's memory.

a Press when the pattern you want to

save is in the embroidering screen.

b Press .

* Press to return to the original screen without saving.

The Saving screen is displayed. When the pattern is saved, the display returns to the original screen automatically.

If the Memory is Full If the screen below displays, either the maximum number of patterns have been saved or the pattern you want to save takes a lot of memory, and the machine cannot save it. Refer to Retrieving Patterns from the Machines Memory on page 115.

Note Do not turn the main power to OFF while the

Saving screen is displayed. You will lose the pattern you are saving.

Memo It takes a few seconds to save a pattern to

the machines memory. Refer to page 115 for information on

retrieving a saved pattern.

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Retrieving Patterns from the Machines Memory

a Press .

The machine displays the patterns currently in the memory.

b Press the key of the pattern you want to retrieve.

c Press .

* Press to delete the embroidery pattern.

The embroidering screen is displayed.

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Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media/SD Card

When sending embroidery patterns from the machine to USB media/SD card, plug the USB media/SD card into the machines USB port/SD card slot.

a Press when the pattern you want to

save is in the embroidering screen.

b Insert the USB media/SD card into the USB port/SD card slot on the machine.

a SD card slot b USB port

c Press the key for the corresponding media.

* Press to return to the original screen without saving.

The Saving screen is displayed. When the pattern is saved, the display returns to the original screen automatically.

Memo USB media is commercially available, but

some USB media may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website for more details.

Depending on the type of USB media being used, either directly plug the USB device into the machines USB port or plug the USB media Reader/Writer into the machines USB port.

The USB media/SD card can be inserted or removed at any time.

Note Do not insert anything other than USB

media into the USB media port. Otherwise, damage to the machine may result.

Do not insert anything other than SD card into the SD card slot. Otherwise, damage to the machine may result.

Note Do not insert or remove USB media/SD

card while Saving screen is displayed. You will lose some or all of the pattern you are saving.

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Recalling from USB Media/SD card

You can recall a specific embroidery pattern from either direct USB media/SD card or a folder in the USB media/SD card. If the pattern is in a folder, check each folder to find the embroidery pattern.

a Insert the USB media/SD card into the USB port/SD card slot on the machine.

a SD card slot b USB port

b Press .

c Press the key for the corresponding media.

Embroidery patterns and a folder in a top folder are displayed.

Note The processing speed may vary by quantity

of data.

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d Press when there is a subfolder to sort

two or more embroidery patterns to USB media/SD card, the embroidery pattern in the subfolder is displayed.

a Folder name b Embroidery patterns in USB media/SD card c Path * The path to show the current folder at the top of the

list. Embroidery patterns and subfolders within a folder are displayed.

d Press to return to the previous folder.

* Use the computer to create folders. Folders cannot be created with the machine.

e Press the key of the pattern you want to retrieve.

The pattern is selected.

* Press to return to the original screen.

a b

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Saving/Deleting Multiple Patterns

It may be useful to save all or multiple data from USB media/SD card, for example, to the machine. The data can only be saved to the machines memory (bPocket).

a Press , and then either select the

thumbnails of the patterns or press .

The thumbnails of selected patterns appear in blue. To deselect the pattern, either press the thumbnail

again or press .

Transferring Embroidery Patterns

For detailed procedures, refer to PE-DESIGN manual (Version 11 or higher).

a In the pattern type selection screen on the machine, press .

A list of embroidery patterns saved in the machine appears.

b Select the pattern to be transferred to the application, and then press .

The pattern is saved in a folder to be transferred via the wireless network.

Memo When selecting USB media or SD card,

is displayed. When is selected, all the selected files are saved to the machine's memory.

Memo Embroidery patterns cannot be transferred

if the computer and machine are connected to different home network. Be sure to connect to the same home network.

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Receiving Embroidery Patterns on the Machine

For detailed procedures, refer to PE-DESIGN manual (Version 11 or higher).

a In the pattern type selection screen on the machine, press , and then press .

b Select from the list the pattern to be recalled

Memo Embroidery patterns cannot be transferred

if the computer and machine are connected to different home network. Be sure to connect to the same home network.

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Creating an Appliqu Piece

Appliqu pieces can be created from the built-in patterns and imported patterns. This is convenient for fabrics that cannot be embroidered or when you wish to attach an appliqu to a garment.

Creating an Appliqu Piece The following pattern will be used to create an appliqu piece.

a Select the pattern, and edit it if necessary.

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Note Felt or denim fabrics are recommended to

make the appliqu piece. Depending on the pattern and fabric used, lighter weight fabrics may cause the stitching to appear smaller.

For best results, be sure to use stabilizer material for embroidering.

Select a frame that matches the pattern size. Frame options are displayed on the LCD screen.

When making appliqu pieces, do not use the border embroidery frame. Depending on the pattern density and fabric used, shrinkage of the stitching may occur.

Note Finish combining and editing the pattern

before selecting the appliqu setting. If the pattern is edited after selecting the appliqu setting, the appliqu stitching and pattern may become misaligned.

Since an outline is added, the pattern for an appliqu piece (when the appliqu setting is selected) will be larger than the original pattern. First, adjust the size and position of the pattern as shown below.

a Embroidering area b Approx. 10 mm (3/8 inch) c Pattern size

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b Press , and then press to

position the satin stitching around design.

c Specify the distance between the pattern and the appliqu outline.

The steps for creating the appliqu piece are added to the embroidering order.

d Press .

e Fuse or stick a piece of stabilizer to the back of the felt or denim fabric to be used as the appliqu piece.Memo

At this time, the pattern and appliqu piece are grouped.

Memo Three steps are added to the embroidering

order: appliqu cutting line, position of pattern placement on the garment, and appliqu stitching.

a Cutting line for appliqu b Position of pattern placement on garment c Appliqu stitching

Note An appliqu piece cannot be created if the

pattern is too large or too complicated or a combined pattern is separated. Even if the selected pattern fits within the embroidering area, the entire appliqu pattern may exceed the embroidering area when the outline is added. If an error message appears, select a different pattern or edit it.

Note For best results, be sure to use stabilizer

material for embroidering.

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f Hoop the appliqu fabric in the embroidery frame, attach the embroidery frame to the machine, and then start embroidering.

g After the pattern is embroidered, thread the machine with the thread for the cutting line, and then sew the cutting line (APPLIQUE MATERIAL).

a Cutting line for appliqu

h Remove the appliqu material from the embroidery frame, and then carefully cut along the stitching. After cutting, carefully remove all of the cutting line thread.

i Use two layers of adhesive water soluble stabilizer material with their sticky sides together, and then hoop them in the embroidery frame.

j Thread the machine with the thread for the outline from step l, and then sew the placement line for the appliqu position (APPLIQUE POSITION).

a Pattern placement line

k Lightly apply glue or spray adhesive, and paste the appliqu piece so that it aligns with the placement line.

Memo We recommend using thread for the cutting

line that is closest to the color of the fabric.

Note Depending on the pattern density and fabric

used, there may be shrinking of the pattern or the appliqu may be misaligned with the placement line. We recommend cutting slightly outside of the cutting line.

When using patterns that are vertically and horizontally symmetrical, use a chalk pencil to indicate the pattern orientation before cutting it out.

Carefully cut out the pattern on the outline you just sewed. Do not cut inside the cutting line, otherwise the appliqu fabric will not be caught by the appliqu stitch.

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Note If water soluble stabilizer is used, it is not

necessary to remove the stabilizer material after sewing the appliqu outline. To reduce shrinkage of the pattern, we recommend using water soluble stabilizer.

Put together two layers of water soluble stabilizer, otherwise the stabilizer material may tear during embroidering.

Note Before pasting the appliqu piece down,

make sure the appliqu piece is positioned correctly within the placement line.

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l With the machine threaded using the thread for the outline from step j, sew the outline (APPLIQUE).

a Outline of appliqu piece

m After sewing is finished, remove the stabilizer material from the embroidery frame.

n Use scissors to cut the excess water soluble stabilizer from outside the appliqu outline.

o Soak the appliqu piece in water to dissolve the water soluble stabilizer.

p Dry the appliqu piece, and then iron it if necessary.

Using a Frame Pattern for the Outline Using a frame pattern, the desired shape can be added as the outline of the appliqu. To select the desired frame, refer to Selecting Frame Patterns on page 45.

a Select the pattern and edit, if necessary.

b Select the desired frame shape and pattern, and add it to the appliqu pattern.

Memo The outline is sewn using satin stitching. Some glue may get onto the embroidery

foot, needle, and needle plate at this time. Finish embroidering the appliqu pattern, and then clean off the glue.

Note Do not apply a strong force when ironing,

otherwise the stitching may be damaged.

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c Press to edit the frame pattern to

fit the size of the appliqu pattern.

d Press to select the appliqu piece

setting.

e Press to ungroup the patterns.

f Use to select the frame pattern, and

then press and .

The frame pattern is deleted.

g Press .

h Continue with step e of Creating an Appliqu Piece on page 122 to complete the appliqu piece.

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Using Appliqus

This machine can embroider patterns that contain an appliqu. Follow the procedure described

below to embroider patterns with

(appliqu piece), (appliqu position) and

(appliqu) in the embroidery color order display.

Required materials

Fabric for the appliqu piece

Fabric for the appliqu base

Stabilizer material

Craft glue

Embroidery thread

1. Creating the Appliqu Piece

a Select the appliqu pattern, and then continue to the embroidering screen.

b Attach stabilizer material to the wrong side of the appliqu fabric. Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame, and then attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit.

a Appliqu (cotton, felt, etc.) b Stabilizer

c Thread the machine with the embroidery thread, lower the presser foot lever, and then press the Start/Stop button to sew the cutting line of the appliqu piece.

The outline of the appliqu piece is sewn, and then the machine stops.

a Cutting line for appliqu piece b Fabric for appliqu piece

1. Create the appliqu piece.

2. Sew the appliqu position on the base fabric.

3. Affix the appliqu piece to the base fabric.

4. Embroider the remainder of the pattern.

Note

If (appliqu piece),

(appliqu position) and (appliqu) appear in the embroidery color order display, the names and numbers of the thread colors to be used will not appear. Select the thread colors according to those in the appliqu pattern.

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d Remove the fabric for the appliqu piece from the embroidery frame, and then carefully cut along the sewn cutting line.

2. Sewing the Appliqu Position on the Base Fabric

a Attach stabilizer material to the wrong side of the fabric for the appliqu base. Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame, and then attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit.

b Thread the machine with the embroidery thread, lower the presser foot lever, and then press the Start/Stop button to sew the appliqu position.

The position of the appliqu is sewn, and then the machine stops.

a Appliqu position b Base fabric

c Remove the embroidery frame from the embroidery unit.

3. Affixing the Appliqu Piece to the Base Fabric

a Lightly apply craft glue to the back of the appliqu piece, and then attach it to the base fabric within the outline of the position sewn in step b of 2. Sewing the Appliqu Position on the Base Fabric.

Note If the appliqu piece is cut out along the

inside of the cutting line, it may not be correctly attached to the fabric. Therefore, carefully cut out the appliqu piece along the cutting line.

After cutting out the appliqu piece, carefully remove the thread.

Note Do not remove the base fabric from the

embroidery frame until all sewing is finished.

Note If the appliqu piece is not securely

attached to the base fabric, the appliqu piece may lift off the base fabric during embroidering, causing misalignment.

If the appliqu piece cannot be attached to the base fabric with craft glue, securely baste it in place with basting stitches.

If thin fabric is used for the appliqu piece, reinforce and secure it in place with an iron- on adhesive sheet. An iron can be used to attach the appliqu piece to the appliqu location.

Do not remove the fabric from the embroidery frame when attaching the appliqu piece to the base fabric.

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b After the appliqu piece is attached, attach the embroidery frame to the machine. Thread the machine with the embroidery thread, lower the presser foot lever, and then press the Start/Stop button to embroider the appliqu.

The appliqu piece is embroidered to the base fabric, and then the machine stops.

4. Embroidering the Remainder of the Pattern

a Change the embroidery thread according to the embroidery color order display, and then finish embroidering the remainder of the pattern.

Memo Depending on the pattern that is selected,

(appliqu piece),

(appliqu position) and (appliqu) for all three steps may not appear. If

(appliqu) appears as a color, embroider using thread of that color.

Memo Since glue may become attached to the

embroidery foot, needle or needle plate, clean off any glue off after finishing embroidering the appliqu pattern.

For best results, trim all excess threads each time the thread color is changed.

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Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqu (1)

You can use framed patterns of the same size and shape to create an appliqu. Embroider one pattern with a straight stitch and one pattern with a satin stitch.

a Select a straight stitch frame pattern. Embroider the pattern onto the appliqu material, then cut neatly around the outside of the shape.

b Embroider the same pattern from step a onto the base fabric.

c Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or a temporary spray adhesive to the rear of the appliqu created in step a. Attach the appliqu to the base fabric matching the shapes.

d Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape as the appliqu. Embroider over the appliqu and base fabric from step c to create the appliqu.

Note If you change the size or position of the

patterns when selecting them, make a note of the size and location.

a Appliqu material

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Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqu (2)

This is a second method to make appliqu using embroidery patterns. You do not have to change the fabric in the embroidery frame using this method. Embroider one pattern with a straight stitch and one pattern with a satin stitch.

a Select a straight stitch frame pattern, and embroider the pattern onto the base fabric.

b Place the appliqu fabric over the pattern embroidered in step a.

* Be sure that the appliqu fabric completely covers the seam.

c Embroider the same pattern on the appliqu fabric.

d Remove the embroidery frame from the embroidery unit, and cut around the outside of the stitches.

e Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape as the appliqu.

Note Do not remove the fabric from the

embroidery frame to cut it. Also, do not pull strongly on the fabric. Otherwise, the fabric may loosen in the frame.

Note Do not change the size or position of the

pattern. If you change the size or position of the

patterns when selecting them, make a note of the size and location.

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f Reattach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit, and embroider the satin stitch pattern to create an appliqu.

Creating Stippling or Echo Patterns Automatically

Stippling or echo quilting patterns can be created around the machines built-in patterns or original embroidery data without using My Design Center.

a Select the pattern that stippling will be

added around.

b Press in the embroidery edit screen.

Stippling is automatically applied around the selected pattern. To select multiple patterns, refer to Selecting Multiple Patterns at the Same Time on page 87.

* Press in the stippling settings screen to create an echo quilting pattern.

c After specifying the stitch settings for the

stippling, press .

a If an embroidery frame size is selected, the stippling is added within the area of the selected frame size. If the pattern is larger than the selected frame size, the area indicating the frame size will appear in gray.

b Specify the distance from the outline of the pattern to the stippling.

c Specify the spacing for the stippling.

Memo If this simple stippling operation is used

with batting sandwiched between two layers of fabric, the embroidery pattern and stippling may become misaligned. For quilting, refer to Decorative Stitching Around a Pattern in Embroidery (a Quilting Function) on page 181.

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Embroidering Quilting Border Patterns

Quilting border patterns larger than the embroidery frame can be split in order to be embroidered. It is recommended to measure the size of quilting border you want to embroider in the beginning.

a Press .

b Select the quilt border pattern, and then

press .

c Enter values to each of the width and height

of the sash and quilting border, and then press . After entering all three values,

press .

a Width b Height c Quilting border

* To clear the value, press .

The pattern appears with the specified settings applied.

d Check the split pattern, and then press .

a You can change the thread color. The data for the split embroidery pattern is saved on

the machine.

Note The data for the split embroidery pattern

cannot be saved on external media such as USB media.

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e To embroider the pattern, press .

f Select the embroidering method, and then press .

a To embroider using the built-in camera for aligning the embroidering position, press the key showing the entire pattern.

b To embroider by visually aligning the pattern sections, press the pattern section to be embroidered.

* This manual shows method a. For method b, refer to Embroidering Split Embroidery Patterns on page 134.

g Press .

h Attach the embroidery frame along with the first section being embroidered, and scan the frame. For scanning the background, refer to Display the Fabric While Aligning the Embroidering Position on page 92.

i Move and rotate the pattern to align with the background.

For moving the pattern, refer to Moving the Pattern on page 63.

For rotating the pattern, refer to Rotating the Pattern on page 63.

j Embroider the first section.

k After embroidering the first section,

following message appears. Press .

Move to embroider the second section.

l Press .

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m Press .

n Embroider the rest of the section following the step m on page 138 through step s on page 141 of Connecting Three Patterns.

Embroidering Split Embroidery Patterns

Split embroidery patterns created with PE-DESIGN Ver.7 or later can be embroidered. With split embroidery 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.

For details on creating split embroidery patterns and for more detailed embroidering instructions, refer to the operation manual included with PE- DESIGN Ver.7 or later.

The following procedure describes how to read the split embroidery pattern shown below from USB media/SD card and embroider it.

a Connect to the machine the media containing the created split embroidery pattern, and then select the split embroidery pattern to be embroidered.

* For details on recalling patterns, refer to Recalling from USB Media/SD card on page 117.

A screen appears so that a section of the split embroidery pattern can be selected.

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b Select section to be embroidered. * Select the sections in alphabetical order. * A maximum of 12 sections can be displayed in one

page. If there are 13 or more sections in the pattern, scroll the bar.

c If necessary, press and edit the

pattern. Press to display the

embroidery screen.

d Press the Start/Stop button to embroider the pattern section.

e When embroidering is finished, the

following screen appears. Press .

A screen appears so that a section of the split embroidery pattern can be selected.

f Repeat steps b through e to embroider the remaining sections of the pattern.

Note To embroider large-size split embroidery

patterns by using the camera to connect the pattern sections, press the whole pattern icon. Refer to Connecting Large-Size Split Embroidery Patterns on page 144.

Memo The pattern can be rotated 90 to either the

left or right when is pressed.

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Instead of using thread marks, the camera can be used to connect patterns in the Embroidery Edit screen. Select the appropriate frame depending on the size of the embroidery. At this time, the margin for the pattern is about 3 cm (1-3/16 inches). The small embroidery frame (2 cm 6 cm (1 inch 2-1/2 inches)) cannot be used with the camera function.

Connecting Three Patterns

Example:

a Pattern A b Pattern B c Pattern C

a Select the first pattern A, and then press .

b Thread the machine with the upper thread

and the bobbin thread.

c Hoop fabric in the 18 cm 13 cm (7-1/8 inches 5-1/8 inches) embroidery frame, and then attach the frame to the machine.

d Press to display the embroidering screen.

e Press .

f Press .

appears in the screen, and then changes

to .

g Lower the embroidery foot, and then embroider the first pattern.

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A pattern cannot be saved in the machines memory while patterns are being connected.

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h After embroidering of the first pattern is finished, the following message appears. Press .

i When the following message appears, press .

j Select the second pattern B, and then press

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k Press , and then select how the patterns will be connected.

The pattern connection setting screen appears.

l Select the position of the second pattern by pressing on the screen. Press after specifying the position.

* You can adjust the position of the second pattern using the keys described below.

Memo You can edit the second pattern in this

screen.

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a Connecting point b First pattern A c Second pattern B d Press to move the second pattern.

Message appears on screen and carriage will move

after pressing .

m Prepare two embroidery positioning stickers. Follow the on-screen instructions to affix the two stickers to the fabric so that the positioning marks can be detected by the camera.

n Affix the first embroidery positioning sticker onto the fabric within the red lines that now appear on the screen of the machine by using both hands to press down on each corner of the sticker. Affix the sticker with the large circle to the top as shown on machine. Then, press .

The camera detects the first embroidery positioning sticker.

Press to rotate the second pattern in a clockwise arc referring the first pattern as a center.

Press to 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.

Note The second pattern will be automatically

connected to the first pattern without adjustment. Change the position of the

second pattern manually using .

The position of the second pattern can be moved using your finger or the included dual purpose stylus.

Use , or if you want to align the pattern to the corner of the center of the first pattern, when changing the patterns connecting position.

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Note Use the embroidery positioning stickers

included with this product or purchase replacement stickers (SAEPS2, SAEPS2C, EPS2: XG6749-001 / 115Z05E000E, EPS2: 115Z05E700E) from your authorized Brother dealer. If any other sticker is used, the camera may not recognize it.

The 182 mm 257 mm (7 inches 10 inches) embroidery positioning sticker sheet with strong adhesive is most appropriate for connecting patterns (SAEPS2, SAEPS2C, EPS2: XG6749-001 / 115Z05E000E, EPS2: 115Z05E700E). If any other positioning sticker is used, it may peel off. If the sticker peels off, the patterns cannot be connected.

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o Use both hands to affix the second embroidery positioning mark within the red lines that now appear on the machine by pressing down on each corner of the positioning mark onto the material and then touch .

The camera detects the second embroidery positioning sticker.

p After the two embroidery positioning stickers have been detected, the following message appears.

a Embroidering area

Note Do not peel off the first embroidery

positioning sticker to use it for the second embroidery positioning mark.

Use new embroidery 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.

Use your fingers to apply pressure to the corners of the embroidery positioning sticker to firmly affix it to the fabric. If the sticker is not firmly attached, the camera may incorrectly detect the sticker.

If any of the following messages appear, reattach the embroidery positioning sticker in the correct position. Make sure that the sticker is affixed with the large circle at the top.

Note The positioning markers are shown with a

tilted appearance to make sure that as long as the markers were placed with the red outlined square, they will be read properly and correct connection can be assured.

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While making sure that the two embroidery 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 embroidery positioning stickers are within the embroidery area. Reattach the frame

and press .

a Pattern to be embroidered next b Centers of large circles for stickers The camera detects the two embroidery positioning

stickers.

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Note If either of the following messages appear,

rehoop the fabric so that the next pattern and both the embroidery positioning stickers are within the embroidery area as indicated in the screen. Press to detect the embroidery positioning stickers.

If the machine detects that the next pattern and the centers of the large circles of the two embroidery positioning stickers do not fit within the embroidering area, the operation will be paused. Follow the on- screen instructions to reposition the embroidery positioning stickers. Refer to Changing the Position of a Sticker on page 142 to reposition the stickers.

If the sticker peels off during this procedure, the patterns cannot be connected. If this occurs, restart the procedure from the beginning.

To quit positioning, press .

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q After the embroidery positioning stickers

have been detected, press , and then

remove the stickers.

r Lower the embroidery foot, and then embroider the second pattern.

When embroidering is finished, the following message appears.

To connect a third pattern, press .

s When the following message appears, press

.

t Select the third pattern C, and press .

u Press , and then select how the patterns will be connected.

The pattern connection setting screen appears.

v Specify the position of the third pattern

referring to the screen display.

In this example, press 2 times, and then press

. Press after specifying the position.

a Connecting point b Second pattern B c Third pattern C

Memo You can edit the third pattern in this screen.

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Message appears on screen and carriage will move

after pressing .

w Lower the embroidery foot, and then embroider the third pattern.

When embroidering is finished, the following message appears. When finished connecting

patterns, press .

After embroidering is finished, is no longer located at the top left of LCD screen.

The three patterns have been connected.

Changing the Position of a Sticker

If the selected pattern or embroidery positioning stickers for connecting the next pattern do not easily fit in the embroidering area, follow the on-screen instructions that appear after step o on page 139 in order to move the embroidery positioning stickers. For an example, the on-screen instruction appears when you use the embroidery frame with a size of 10 cm 10 cm (4 inches 4 inches) to connect patterns as shown below.

a Pattern A b Pattern B

a Refer to steps a through o of Connecting Three Patterns using the embroidery frame with a size of 10 cm 10 cm (4 inches 4 inches) to embroider the first pattern and to connect the second pattern.

b Following message appears in step p if the next pattern or affixed embroidery positioning stickers are close to being out of the embroidering area. Follow the instructions and then press .

a Embroidering area

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c After the sticker position is detected, press , and then remove the stickers.

d Affix the two embroidery positioning stickers again according to the on-screen instructions so that the next pattern or positioning marks can fit in the embroidery area.

Press so that the camera detects the first embroidery positioning sticker.

e Affix the second sticker and then press

.

The camera detects the second embroidery positioning sticker.

Note If the following message appears, rehoop

the fabric as indicated in the screen, and then press .

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Note The positioning markers are shown with a

tilted appearance to make sure that as long as the markers were placed with the red outlined square, they will be read properly and correct connection can be assured.

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f After the two embroidery positioning stickers have been detected, the following message appears. While making sure that the embroidery positioning stickers do not peel off, rehoop the fabric according to the example displayed on the on-screen instruction.

a Embroidering area

a Pattern to be embroidered next

g Continue the operation from step q on

page 141 after pressing .

Connecting Large-Size Split Embroidery Patterns

Large-size split embroidery patterns can be embroidered if embroidery positioning stickers are used.

a Recall the large-size split embroidery pattern.

b Press .

Use the camera to connect large-size split embroidery patterns.

c Embroider the first pattern.

d Refer to steps m to q of Connecting Three Patterns on page 136 to embroider the remaining patterns.

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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. Press the pattern connection key .

Begin embroidering the first pattern.

Finish embroidering the first pattern. (A)

If the machine is turned off during any operation in this box, the machine will return to (A) when it is turned on again.

Select the second pattern.

Press .

Specify the reference point for connecting the pattern.

Start detecting embroidery positioning stickers (2 locations).

Finish detecting embroidery positioning stickers. (B)

If the machine is turned off during any operation in this box, the machine will return to (B) when it is turned on again.

Rehoop the fabric.

Finish detecting embroidery positioning stickers (2 locations).

Begin embroidering the second pattern.

Finish embroidering the second pattern.

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Chapter 4 My Design Center

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With My Design Center, you can use the functions listed below:

Hand-drawn functions - creating embroidery patterns by drawing on the LCD screen

Scanning functions - creating embroidery patterns by not only scanning object with built-in camera, but also imported data from USB media or SD card.

You can also combine patterns that you have created with the machines built-in patterns.

Start My Design Center by pressing in the home page screen or pressing in the embroidery

pattern selection screen.

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CAUTION Only touch the screen with your finger or the dual purpose stylus included with the machine. Do not use

a mechanical pencil, screwdriver or any other hard or sharp object. In addition, do not press the screen with extreme pressure. Otherwise the screen may be damaged.

All or part of the screen may sometimes become darker or lighter due to changes in the surrounding temperature or other changes in the environment. This is not a sign of a malfunction. If the screen is difficult to read, adjust its brightness.

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Memo The actual dimension of the pattern area is the size of the embroidery frame, which is 40.8 cm 27.2

cm (approx. 16 inches 10-5/8 inches). The pattern you drew may be bigger than you expected. Please resize the pattern after converting the design to the embroidery pattern.

When the pattern is enlarged so that only a part of it appears in the pattern drawing area, the entire pattern is displayed in the pattern preview area. The red frame in the pattern preview area indicates the part of the pattern displayed in the pattern drawing area. Move the red frame in the pattern preview area with the dual purpose stylus or your finger to display the corresponding area in the pattern drawing area.

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Key functions

No. Display Key Name Explanation Page

a Magnify key Press this key to magnify the pattern. 153

b Hand key Press this key to move the canvas when it is magnified.

c Scan key Press this key to select background image scanning, line scanning or illustration scanning.

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d Recall key Press this key to recall image data created with My Design Center from the machines memory, USB media, SD card or the computer.

e Line tool key Draw lines and set the color. You can select the line type, stitch type and color as you need.

Press to pick up the color, line type and stitch type from a line in

the pattern within the pattern drawing area. The picked up color is shown as the currently selected line color beside the button and as the selected color in the Line Property screen.

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f Brush tool key Paint with brush and set the color. You can select the brush type, fill type and color as you need. Painted lines and areas will be converted to the pattern embroidered with fill stitch.

Press to pick up the color, brush type and fill type from a region in the pattern within the pattern drawing area. The picked up color is shown as the currently selected region color beside the button and as the selected color in the Region Property screen.

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g Erase key Press this key to erase lines and shapes that have been drawn. You can select the size/shape of the eraser.

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h Stamp key Press this key to select the stamp shape for pattern drawing. 154

i Size key Press this key to change the size of the selected section. 155, 172

j Rotate key Press this key to rotate the selected section. 155

k Mirror image key Press this key to create a mirror image of the selected pattern. 156

l Duplicate key Press this key to duplicate the selected section. The temporarily positioned section can immediately be rotated, enlarged, reduced or moved.

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m Cut key Press this key to cut out the selected section. 156

n Paste key Press this key to paste in the selected section duplicated with the duplicate key or a selected section using the cut key.

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o Next key Press this key to continue to the stitch settings screen.

p Memory key Press this key to store the pattern being created.

q Select key Press this key to select a section for moving by finger or pen, copying, deleting, changing size and rotating lines and shapes that have been drawn.

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r Redo key Press this key to redo the last operation that was undone.

s Undo key Press this key to undo the last operation that was performed and return to the previous state. Each press of this key will undo one operation.

t All Clear key Press this key to clear all the lines and shapes and start from the beginning. The background image is also cleared.

u Cancel key Press this key to exit from My Design Center. All lines and shaped are erased when you press this key.

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Before Creating Designs

The pattern preview displays the design smaller than the actual size. You can view the actual pattern size by setting the Embroidery Frame Display. With Embroidery Frame Display in the settings screen, the embroidery frame and grid can be specified separately. For details on the types of embroidery frames and grids available, refer to Changing the Embroidery Frame Display on page 108.

a Press .

b Select the grid line of the Embroidery Frame Display.

a Embroidery frame types b Grid types * Select the grid size 10 mm (3/8 inch) or 25 mm (1

inch).

Drawing Lines

a Press and draw lines.

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Memo When is pressed, all regions will be

displayed in the background to clarify the drawing lines on the screen.

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Setting the line types, stitch types and colors 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 Press to set the line types, stitch types and colors.

The settings screen appears.

a Line types b Stitch types c Line color selection: touch the color palette to

activate the drawing pen color.

Line types

Stitch types

b Press to return to the pattern drawing

screen. You can check the selected stitch type and color.

a Color bar b Stitch type

Freehand line with the end open.

Freehand line closing the end automatically.

Straight line with one stroke

Straight line changing directions to the point you select. If the end point is created near the start point, a closed object will be created.

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Zigzag stitch

Running stitch

Triple stitch

Candlewicking stitch

Chain stitch

E stitch

V stitch

Select motif stitches Displays motif stitch selection screen, where

can be pressed to select a pattern.

Line without stitch for creating a region. Created region will be defined by the gray line.

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c Press then press on the line to change

its color. The connected line will be changed to the selected

color.

Drawing Regions

a Press and draw with brush.

Setting the brush types and fill colors

a Press to set the brush types and fill colors.

a Brush types b Fill stitch types c Fill color selection: touch the color palette to

activate the paint brush color.

Brush shapes

To select the brush size, press or .

Fill stitch types

Select when you dont want fill stitch.

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Press to magnify the image when you cannot press on the line correctly. For details on magnify the image, refer to Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified on page 73.

Press , and then select a color within the pattern drawing area to apply the same color to other lines or parts of the pattern.

a Use to select the line color.

b Press for changing the line color, and then select the pattern to be changed.

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Square brush

Round brush

Fill stitch pattern

Stippling pattern

Select decorative fill patterns Displays a fill pattern selection screen, where

can be pressed to select a pattern.

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b Press to return to the pattern drawing

screen. You can check the selected stitch type and color.

a Color bar * If a stippling pattern or decorative fill pattern has

been specified, the settings are displayed. b Stitch type

c Press and press on the brush line to change color and fill stitch types. You can also set the fill color, stitch type and fill pattern of a closed area made of the lines and brush lines.

Using the Stamp Key

a Press .

b Select a stamp type and stamp shape.

a Stamp shapes b Stamp types c Saved outlines d Frame embroidering areas

Memo

Press to magnify the image when you cannot press on the fill correctly.

Press , and then select a pattern color in the pattern drawing area to apply that fill color to other patterns.

a Use to select the fill color.

b Press for changing the fill color, and then select the pattern to be changed.

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Stamp shapes

Stamp types (Only for Basic shapes)

* Select the outline ( ), fill stitch ( ), or outline

and fill stitch ( ) of a basic shape.

Saved outlines

Frame embroidering areas

* Press to return to the pattern drawing screen.

c Press to set the selected stamp. The pattern drawing screen is displayed. * You can change size of, rotate or move the shape

right after you create it by pressing or .

Using the Erase Key

a Press .

b Select the shape of the eraser.

* To select the eraser size, press or .

c Drag along the area or line that you want to

erase while the key appears as .

Basic shapes

Closed shapes

Open shapes

Outline

Fill stitch

Outline and fill stitch

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 181.

Select an embroidering area in order to arrange the pattern to fit an embroidery frame.

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Using the Select Key

You can select the part of the design to move and/ or edit. Some keys are available only after you select the part.

a Press .

b Select the method for selecting an area.

c Select the area you want to edit, and then press .

* To select an area you want to edit, hold the dual purpose stylus at a point on the screen and drag the dual purpose stylus to create the red box around your selected area to be edited.

d Edit the design with available keys. (Refer to Key functions on page 150 for the details of each key function.)

e Press , and then specify the stitch setting.

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Before creating the embroidery pattern, specify the stitch settings. Lines of the design are sewn with various stitches and areas are sewn with fill stitches or stippling stitches. Stitching of the areas was already selected in Drawing Regions on page 153, so specify values of detailed settings. After specifying the settings, press to create the embroidery pattern.

Specifying Individual Stitch Settings

Select a pattern in the stitch settings screen to specify its line and region stitch settings. If multiple patterns are selected, the settings are applied to those patterns.

Line settings

a Shows the stitch type and color for the selected line.

b Shows the stitch settings for the selected line.

Line sew stitch settings Select the type of stitching you want applied to your line art, from zigzag stitch ( ), running stitch

( ), triple stitch ( ), candlewicking stitch

or chain stitch .

Zigzag stitch

Running stitch /Triple stitch * Both includes an under sewing.

Candlewicking Stitch

Chain stitch

E stitch

V stitch

Motif stitch

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Zigzag width Specifies the width of the zigzag stitches used to sew the lines of the design.

Density Specifies the density of the zigzag stitches used to sew the lines of the design.

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b

Run pitch Specifies the length of the straight stitch of the design.

Size Increases/reduces the size of the pattern.

Spacing Specifies the spacing of the candlewicking stitch.

Size Increases/reduces the size of the pattern.

Thickness Sets repeated sewing at the same part.

Stitch width

Increases/reduces the size of the pattern.

Spacing Specifies the spacing of the E stitch.

Thickness Sets repeated sewing at the same part.

Arrange Specifies the orientation of the pattern.

Flip Specifies the decorative line shows up inside or outside.

Stitch width

Increases/reduces the size of the pattern.

Spacing Specifies the spacing of the V stitch.

Thickness Sets repeated sewing at the same part.

Arrange Specifies the orientation of the pattern.

Flip Specifies the decorative line shows up inside or outside.

Pattern selection

Select the pattern.

Size Increases/reduces the size of the pattern.

Spacing Specifies the spacing of the motif stitch.

Flip Specifies the decorative line shows up inside or outside.

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Region settings

a Shows the stitch type and color for the selected region.

b Shows the stitch settings for the selected region.

Fill stitch settings

Stippling stitch settings

Decorative fill

a Use to select the line or region to be changed.

Each press of moves the highlighting of the selected pattern in order.

b Select the setting to be changed, and then change the setting in the screen that appears. (In this example, the sewing direction will be changed.)

The setting screen appears.

c Press , and then use to change the direction.

d Press to apply the setting. * Change other settings in the same way.

Direction Specifies the sewing direction. Select Manual to change to the desired direction of fill stitch.

Density Specifies the stitch density of fill stitch.

Pull

compensation

Specifies to correct the shrinkage of the pattern by slightly shortening or lengthening the stitching. Change the setting after you embroider the pattern and can check the shrinkage.

Under sewing

Select if you need or do not need the under sewing for the stabilized fabric.

Run pitch Specifies the length of a stitch of the stippling stitch.

Spacing Specifies the spacing between the stitches when embroidering the stippling stitch.

Distance Specifies the offset from the pattern outline.

Single/

Triple stitch Specifies the stitch type.

Size Increases/reduces the size of the pattern.

Direction Specifies the rotation angle of the pattern.

Outline Select whether ON or OFF the outline is also converted to embroidery data. If ON is selected, the number of thread jumps can be reduced.

Random shift Randomly varies the line.

Position offset Specifies the reference point for the pattern.

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Specifying Global Stitch Settings

The same stitch settings can be changed at the same time for multiple patterns of the same type.

a Use to select the stitch whose settings are to be changed, and then press

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a Press to check various information such as the thread colors.

The same stitch type areas will be selected at the same time.

b Follow steps b through d in Specifying Individual Stitch Settings on page 157 to change the settings.

c Press to display the pattern editing screen.

a Press to check an enlarged view of the pattern.

b Press to save the embroidery data.

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Using the Scanning Frame

a Prepare the desired drawing/illustration.

b Place the paper to be scanned in the scanning frame, and then secure the paper in place with the magnets.

* Place the magnets at six locations around the paper to secure it, making sure that the line drawing is not covered.

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CAUTION To avoid having the embroidery foot strike the

frame during the scanning process and possibly causing injury, check the following: the thickness of the fabric or paper, creases or folds in the fabric or paper that may be rolled up too close to the frame.

Memo Only one sheet of paper can be placed in

the scanning frame per scan.

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. At the same time, be sure to place the scan image within the scan area. The image out of the scan area will not be scanned.

a White balance area b Scan area

Make sure that the white balance area or the scan area is not dirty or scratched; otherwise, the image cannot be scanned correctly.

Be sure to use the magnets which are included with the scanning frame. If any other magnets are used, they may become attached to the machine during scanning, or other problems, such as a misaligned scan image, may occur.

Be sure to place the magnets so that they secure the paper firmly. If the paper is placed unevenly, the image cannot be scanned correctly.

If the scanning frame is dirty, wipe it with a cloth dampened with a diluted neutral detergent solution.

Memo 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, to then be placed on the scanning frame.

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c Attach the embroidery unit to the machine, and then turn on the machine.

* Refer to ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT on page 13.

d Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to raise the embroidery foot, and then press the Needle Position button to raise the needle.

* The embroidery foot is not raised high enough when raised with the presser foot lever.

e After attaching the scanning frame to the embroidery unit, swing the frame-securing lever toward you to secure the frame.

* Refer to ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME on page 34.

Scanning with an Embroidery Frame Drawings and illustrations can also be scanned using an embroidery frame. Hoop the embroidery frame with fabric larger than the frame. Place the

paper to be scanned on the fabric, and then secure it, with tape.

a Fabric b Tape

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 Press .

b Press .

The image display screen appears.

Note Unthread the machine to avoid having the

thread slipping out of the needle or getting caught on the embroidery frame.

CAUTION Make sure that embroidery foot and needle are

fully raised. If scanning is started with the embroidery foot and needle lowered, the scanning frame may hit the machine, causing damage.

Note Be sure not to attach any embroidery foot

other than the embroidery foot W, otherwise the embroidery foot will be scanned.

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c Using the magnets, affix a picture to the scanning frame and attach the frame to the machine. Refer to Using the Scanning Frame on page 160.

d Press .

When the following message appears, press .

Scanning begins. * To stop scanning and return to the screen in

step d, press .

e When scanning is finished, scanned image is displayed transparently in the pattern drawing area.

f Using the included dual purpose stylus,

press , and then draw lines to trace the image.

* For details on drawing lines, refer to Drawing Lines on page 151.

a Transparency adjustment

* Press or to adjust the transparency of the background.

Each press of lightens the background, making

the line pattern darker. Each press of darkens the background, making the line pattern lighter.

g After editing the pattern, press to specify the settings for pattern.

Note When scanning starts, some of the machine

lights will turn off in certain circumstances, in order to increase the scan quality. The machine lights will return to their original brightness when scanning ends.

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h Press to display the pattern editing screen.

Importing the Background image Prepare the data file of your favorite picture so that you can create an embroidery pattern. Save data as a .jpg file type in your computer, on a USB media stick or SD card.

a Press .

b Press .

The image display screen appears.

c Select the device you saved the data to.

d Select the data, and then press .

Note You can import an image of 2 MB or smaller

from USB media or SD card.

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e The selected image is displayed transparently in the pattern drawing area.

* After the scanned image is converted to stitching, it appears as a background in the pattern drawing screen. Use gauge a to adjust the transparency of

the background. Each press of lightens the background, making the line pattern darker. Each

press of darkens the background, making the line pattern lighter.

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Custom patterns can be created from drawings. You can create patterns by scanning your drawings using the included scanning frame or importing an image from USB media or SD card.

Recommended line drawings for Line Scan

Line drawings must be drawn clearly using lines with approximately 1 mm thickness.

Line drawings should be drawn in a strong contrast.

If the lines are too short or gathered too densely, they will not be scanned correctly.

Using the Scanning Frame to Create a Pattern with Line Scan

a Press .

b Press .

The image display screen appears.

c Press . * To import an image from USB media or SD card,

press , or . For details, see

Importing the Background image on page 163.

LINE SCAN

Note For details on creating patterns using color

illustrations, refer to ILLUSTRATION SCAN on page 168.

If you cannot scan the drawings as expected, you can edit the design in My Design Center. Refer to PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN on page 149.

Line drawings are scanned without recognizing the thickness of lines. If you want to change the thickness of lines, specify in the settings screen. Refer to STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN on page 157.

Line drawings are scanned as black lines. If you want to change the colors, specify in My Design Center. Refer to Drawing Regions on page 153.

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* If you scan the image, make sure that the scanning frame is attached to the machine. Refer to Using the Scanning Frame on page 160.

When the following message appears, press .

Scanning begins. * To stop scanning and return to the screen in

step c, press .

d When scanning is finished, specify the Gray-Scale Detection level on the screen if necessary. The Gray-Scale Detection level can change the black and white threshold for the image.

* If you do not know how the settings should be changed, first continue the operation without specifying settings and check the results.

* To stop scanning and return to the screen in

step c, press . The scanned image will be deleted when you return to the previous screen.

e Move to frame the image for the pattern.

f Press . The screen for confirming the converted image

appears.

g In the screen for confirming the converted image, you can adjust the Gray-Scale Detection level again, if necessary.

a The settings for the lines to be sewn appear.

Note The scanned background image can be

converted to line scan data. At this time, it is unnecessary to scan the line drawing again.

When scanning starts, some of the machine lights will turn off in certain circumstances, in order to increase the scan quality. The machine lights will return to their original brightness when scanning ends.

You can import an image of 2 MB or smaller from USB media or SD card.

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* If you do not know how the settings should be changed, first continue the operation without specifying settings and check the results.

* To enlarge the image, press . * To display the image before being converted, press

. Compare the images before and after being converted, and then change the settings if necessary.

* To return to the previous screen, press .

After changes to the settings for Detection level is

applied, changes to . Press to check that the image is as desired.

h Press . The pattern drawing screen is displayed.

i If necessary, edit the scanned image.

* After the scanned image is converted to stitching, it appears as a background in the pattern drawing screen. Use gauge a to adjust the transparency of

the background. Each press of lightens the background, making the line pattern darker. Each

press of darkens the background, making the line pattern lighter.

Note During scanning, the small dots that appear

and unnecessary lines can be erased.

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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 SD card.

Recommended illustrations for Illustration Scan

Patterns that are clearly drawn, with no gradation, fading or blurriness.

Patterns that are at least a 5 mm square

Patterns that are extremely simple images

Using the Scanning Frame to Create a Pattern with Illustration Scan

a Press .

b Press .

The image display screen appears.

c Press . * To import an image from USB media or SD card,

press , or .

When the following message appears, press .

Scanning begins. * To stop scanning and return to the screen in

step c, press .

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Note The scanned background image can be

converted to illustration scan data. At this time, it is unnecessary to scan the illustration again.

When scanning starts, some of the machine lights will turn off in order to increase the scan quality. The machine lights will return to their original brightness when scanning ends.

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d When scanning is finished, specify the necessary settings in the scan image confirmation screen. Change the settings to adjust the image so it can easily be converted to the desired pattern.

* To stop scanning and return to the screen in

step c, press .

e Move to frame the image for the

pattern.

f Press .

The screen for confirming the converted image appears.

g In the screen for confirming the converted image, adjust the image as necessary as in step d.

* To enlarge the image, press . * To display the image before being converted, press

. Compare the images before and after being converted, and then change the settings if necessary.

* To return to the previous screen, press .

After changes to the settings described above have

been applied, changes to . Press

to check that the image is as desired.

h Press . The pattern drawing screen is displayed.

a Max. Number of Colors

The number of colors in an image will be reduced less than the number specified here, and then the outline will be extracted.

b Remove Background Select whether or not the background color will be included as one of the colors.

c Line Select whether or not the outline will be detected as a line. A thick outline can also be detected as a region. When detected as a line, the line thickness and color can be specified.

Memo

Press to detect the outline. Line thickness can be specified from 1.0 mm (1/16 inch) to 5.0 mm (3/16 inch).

Press to select the outline color. Select by touching the color, or moving

icon using in the color

selection screen.

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i If necessary, edit the scanned image.

* After the scanned image is converted to stitching, it appears as a background in the pattern drawing screen. Use gauge a to adjust the transparency of

the background. Each press of lightens the background, making the illustration pattern darker.

Each press of darkens the background, making the illustration pattern lighter.

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Basic Stippling with My Design Center

Create a stippling design with the basic procedure. Example:

a Press .

* You can also start the function by pressing in Embroidery mode.

b Press .

c Select the square shape, and then press

.

d Press .

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e Select the heart shape, and then press .

f Press .

g Press until the heart shape fits in the square shape, and then press .

h Press , and then press .

i Press , and then select the stitch color.

Press after setting the color.

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j Select the area you want to set stippling effect.

a Select this area.

k Press .

l Adjust the stippling settings to create the desired effect, and then press .

* For details, refer to Specifying Individual Stitch Settings on page 157.

m Follow the procedure described on Editing Patterns on page 38 to edit the pattern as desired.

Scanning Drawing to Create Stippling Pattern

Create a custom pattern with stippling design. Example:

a Place a drawing of your design on the scanning frame.

b Press .

* You can also start the function by pressing in Embroidery mode.

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c Press .

d Press .

The image display screen appears.

e Position the scanning frame on the

machine, and then press .

When the following message appears, press .

Scanning begins. * To stop scanning and return to the screen in

step e, press .

f When scanning is finished, move to

frame the image for the pattern, and then

press .

Note When scanning starts, some of the machine

lights will turn off in certain circumstances, in order to increase the scan quality. The machine lights will return to their original brightness when scanning ends.

You can import an image of 2 MB or smaller from USB media or SD card.

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g The screen for confirming the converted

image appears, adjust the image if

necessary and then press .

The pattern drawing screen is displayed.

h To set the outline of the pattern, press ,

and then .

i Press and then .

This will set the outline without a stitch.

j Select the outline of the pattern.

a Outline of the pattern

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k Press to select the color of the stitch

around the stippling effect.

l Press and select the stitch color, and

then press .

m Select the stitch line around the stippling effect.

a Stitch line

n To set the stitch color and fill stitch type, press , and then .

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o Press , and then select the stitch color.

Press after setting the color.

p Select the area you want to set stippling effect.

q Follow the procedure from step k of Basic Stippling with My Design Center on page 171.

Scanning Fabric and Stippling

Use the fabric pattern to coordinate with the stippling pattern.

a Set the fabric to the embroidery frame.

b Press .

* You can also start the function by pressing in Embroidery mode.

c Press .

d Press .

The image display screen appears.

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e Position the embroidery frame on the

machine, and then press .

When the following message appears, press .

Scanning begins. * To stop scanning and return to the screen in

step e, press .

f Press .

g Select the circle shape, and then press

. Memo 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. The machine lights will return to their original brightness when scanning ends.

You can import an image of 2 MB or smaller from USB media or SD card.

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h Press to increase or decrease the size of the circle.

i Press until the size of circle fits the

pattern on the fabric, and then press .

* Use to align the position of the circle to

the pattern on the fabric.

j To set the stitch color and fill stitch type, press , and then .

k Press , and then select the stitch color.

Press after setting the color.

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l Select the area you want to set stippling effect.

m To set the outline of the pattern, press , and then .

n Press and then . This will set the

outline without a stitch.

o Select the outline of the pattern.

a Outline of the pattern

p Follow the procedure from step k of Basic Stippling with My Design Center on page 171.

Start embroidering on the fabric that you scanned at first.

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Decorative Stitching Around a Pattern in Embroidery (a Quilting Function)

A quilt can be created with stippling around an embroidery pattern.

a Hoop the embroidery frame with batting sandwiched between two layers of fabric, and then attach the frame to the machine.

b Press and select the pattern that

decorative stitching will be added around,

and then press in the embroidery edit

screen.

The outline of the pattern is displayed.

c Press .

A message appears, and the pattern outline is registered as a stamp shape in My Design Center.

Press .

d Press to continue to the embroidery screen, and then embroider the pattern.

e Press in the home page screen to start

My Design Center.

Memo For best results, reduce the sewing speed.

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f Press to scan the embroidered fabric. Refer to Importing the Background image on page 163 for details.

g Press , press to recall the stamp shape registered in step c, and then arrange it over the scanned pattern.

h Use a stamp or rectangular frame to determine the area to be stitched.

i Use the brush tool keys to select the pattern and color of the decorative stitching.

Note 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.

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j Fill the area to be stitched outside of the stamp shape outline.

k Set the line type for the frame and pattern

to , and then press .

* Stitch settings can be adjusted in the stitch settings screen. For details, refer to STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN on page 157.

l Specify the stitch spacing and length in the

stitch settings screen, and then press .

m Embroider the stippling around the embroidery pattern.

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Chapter 5 Appendix

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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 Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://s.brother/cpdab/ . If the problem persists, contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center.

List of Symptoms

If you have a minor problem with your machine, check the following solutions. If the solutions suggested do not correct the problem, contact your authorized Brother dealer. Press

for advice about minor embroidering problems during embroidering. Press at any time to return to the original screen.

Getting ready

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Problem Cause Solution Page

Cannot thread the needle.

Needle is not in the correct position. Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle.

Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. 11

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. 11

Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread the machine.

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The needle threader hook is bent and does not pass through the eye of the needle.

Contact your authorized Brother dealer.

The needle threader lever cannot be moved or returned to its original position.

Contact your authorized Brother dealer.

A size 65/9 needle is being used. The needle is incompatible with the needle threader. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle.

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Cannot lower the embroidery foot with the presser foot lever.

Embroidery foot was raised using the Presser Foot Lifter button.

Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to lower the embroidery foot.

Bobbin thread does not wind neatly on the bobbin.

The thread is not passed through the bobbin winding thread guide correctly.

Correctly pass the thread through the bobbin winding thread guide.

16

Bobbin spins slowly. Press in the bobbin winding window to increase the bobbin winding speed.

17

The thread that was pulled out was not wound onto the bobbin correctly.

Wind the thread that was pulled off around the bobbin 5 or 6 times clockwise.

16

The empty bobbin was not set on the pin properly.

Set the empty bobbin on the pin and slowly turn the bobbin until you hear it click in place.

15

While winding the bobbin, the bobbin thread was wound below the bobbin winder seat.

You have not wound the bobbin thread properly when you are initially winding thread on the bobbin as well as being sure that the bobbin thread is set in the guides.

After removing the thread wound below the bobbin winder seat, wind the bobbin correctly. Follow the drawn images on the top of the machine for guidance when threading the machine for bobbin winding.

15

The bobbin thread cannot be pulled up.

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. 11

Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. 20

Machine does not operate

All keys and buttons have been locked by

. Press to unlock all keys and buttons.

9, 11

Nothing appears in the LCD.

Main power switch is not turned on. Turn the main power to ON.

The plug of the power cord is not inserted into an electrical outlet.

Insert the plug of the power cord into an electrical outlet.

The LCD screen does not look very clear.

The brightness of the screen is not adjusted. Adjust the Screen Display Brightness in the settings screen.

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While embroidering

Nothing happens, even if the LCD display is pressed

The screen has been locked. Press either of the following keys to unlock the

screen.

The LCD screen is fogged up.

Condensation has formed on the LCD screen. After a while, the cloudiness will disappear.

Embroidery unit does not operate.

Embroidery unit is not attached correctly. Reattach the embroidery unit correctly. 13

Embroidery frame was attached before the unit was initialized.

Remove the embroidery unit, and then perform the initialization process correctly.

13

Pointer of the projector does not indicate the position correctly

With thick elastic fabric, the position will be misaligned only at raised parts in the fabric.

Manually adjust the position according to the thickness of the fabric.

47

With fabric having a very uneven surface, the position is not correctly aligned.

The pointer indication should be used only as a reference.

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Machine does not operate.

Start/Stop button was not pressed. Press the Start/Stop button.

There is no pattern selected. Select a pattern. 36

Embroidery foot is not lowered. Lower the embroidery foot.

Needle breaks. Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. 11

Needle clamp screw is not tightened. Tighten the needle clamp screw. 12

Needle is turned or bent. Replace the needle. 11

Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric.

Refer to the Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations chart in the Operation Manual (Sewing).

Wrong embroidery foot was used. Use the recommended embroidery foot. 10

Upper thread tension is too tight. Adjust the thread tension. 102

Fabric is pulled during embroidering. Do not pull the fabric during embroidering.

Spool cap is set incorrectly. Check the method for attaching the spool cap, then reattach the spool cap.

22

There are scratches around the opening in the needle plate.

Replace the needle plate, or consult your authorized Brother dealer.

There are scratches around the opening in the embroidery foot.

Replace the embroidery foot, or consult your authorized Brother dealer.

9

There are scratches on the bobbin case. Replace the bobbin case, or consult your authorized Brother dealer.

Needle is defective. Replace the needle. 11

A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used.

Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine.

20

Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread the machine.

22

Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. 20

Embroidery foot is attached incorrectly. Attach the embroidery foot correctly. 9

Screw of the presser foot holder is loose. Securely tighten the screw of the presser foot. 10

Fabric is too thick. Use fabric that the needle can pierce when the handwheel is turned.

Stabilizer is not attached to fabric being embroidered.

Attach stabilizer. 28

Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound. Use a correctly wound bobbin. 15

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Upper thread breaks. Machine is not threaded correctly (used the wrong spool cap, spool cap is loose, the thread did not catch the needle bar threader, etc.)

Rethread the machine correctly. 22

Knotted or tangled thread is being used. Remove any knots or tangles.

The selected needle is not appropriate for the thread being used.

Refer to the Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations chart in the Operation Manual (Sewing).

Upper thread tension is too tight. Adjust the thread tension. 102

Thread is twisted. Use scissors, etc., to cut the twisted thread and remove it from the race, etc.

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. 11

Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. 11

There are scratches around the opening of the needle plate.

Replace the needle plate, or consult your authorized Brother dealer.

There are scratches around the opening in the embroidery foot.

Replace the embroidery foot, or consult your authorized Brother dealer.

9

There are scratches on the bobbin case. Replace the bobbin case, or consult your authorized Brother dealer.

Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric.

Refer to the Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations chart in the Operation Manual (Sewing).

While embroidering, the thread became knotted or tangled.

Rethread upper and lower thread. 20, 22

A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used.

Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine.

20

The thread is tangled on the wrong side of the fabric.

Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread the machine. Be sure that the embroidery foot is in the raised position when threading the machine so that the upper thread sets properly in the upper tension.

22

Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric.

Refer to the Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations chart in the Operation Manual (Sewing).

The upper thread is too tight.

The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the bobbin thread. 20

Bobbin thread breaks.

Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. 20

Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound. Use a correctly wound bobbin. 15

There are scratches on the bobbin or it doesnt rotate properly.

Replace the bobbin. 20

Thread is twisted. Use scissors, etc. to cut the twisted thread and remove it from the race, etc.

A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used.

Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine.

20

Fabric puckers. There is a mistake in the upper or bobbin threading.

Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread it correctly.

20, 22

Spool cap is set incorrectly. Check the method for attaching the spool cap, then reattach the spool cap.

22

Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric.

Refer to the Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations chart in the Operation Manual (Sewing).

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. 11

Thread tension is set incorrectly. Adjust the thread tension. 102

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Skipped stitches Machine is threaded incorrectly. Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread it correctly.

22

Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric.

Refer to the Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations chart in the Operation Manual (Sewing).

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. 11

Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. 11

Needle is defective. Replace the needle. 11

Dust or lint has collected under the needle plate.

Remove the dust or lint with the brush.

High-pitched sound while embroidering

Pieces of thread are caught in the race. Clean the race.

Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread the machine.

22

A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used.

Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine.

20

There are needle holes or friction scratches in the bobbin case.

Replace the bobbin case, or consult your authorized Brother dealer.

Fabric does not feed through the machine.

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. 11

Thread is entangled. Cut the entangled thread and remove it from the race.

The fabric feeds in the opposite direction.

The feed mechanism is damaged. Contact your authorized Brother dealer.

The needle contacts the needle plate.

The needle clamp screw is loose. Firmly tighten the needle clamp screw. If the needle is bent or blunt, replace it with a new one.

11

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. 11

Fabric being embroidered with the machine cannot be removed.

Thread is tangled below the needle plate. Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it, and clean the race.

A broken needle has fallen into the machine.

Turn off the machine, and then remove the needle plate. If the needle that fell into the machine can be seen, use tweezers to remove it. After removing the needle, return the needle plate to its original position. Before turning on the machine, slowly turn the handwheel toward you to check that it turns smoothly. If the handwheel does not turn smoothly or the needle that fell into the machine cannot be removed, consult your authorized Brother dealer.

The handwheel feels sluggish when it is turned.

Thread is tangled in the bobbin case. Remove the tangled thread from the bobbin case. Re-install the bobbin case so it is correctly positioned.

The machine does not detect the embroidery positioning sticker.

Sunlight or light from the outside comes into the machine.

Block light from the outside.

The scanned image is too bright or too pale.

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After embroidering

Problem Cause Solution Page

Thread tension is incorrect.

Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread the machine.

22

Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin. (If needle plate was removed, reinstall needle plate.)

20

Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric.

Refer to the Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations chart in the Operation Manual (Sewing).

Thread tension is set incorrectly. Adjust the thread tension. 102

Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound. Use a correctly wound bobbin. 15

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. 11

A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used.

Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine.

20

Embroidery pattern does not embroider out correctly.

Thread is twisted. Use scissors, etc., to cut the twisted thread and remove it from the bobbin case, etc.

Thread tension is set incorrectly. Adjust the thread tension. 102

Fabric was not inserted into the frame correctly (fabric was loose, etc.).

If the fabric is not stretched tight in the frame, the pattern may turn out poorly or there may be shrinkage of the pattern. Set the fabric into the frame correctly.

30

Stabilizing material was not attached. Always use stabilizing material, especially with stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave, or fabrics that often cause pattern shrinkage. See your authorized Brother dealer for the proper stabilizer.

28

There was an object placed near the machine, and the carriage or embroidery frame hit the object during embroidering.

If the frame bumps something during embroidering, the pattern will turn out poorly. Do not place anything in the area where the frame may bump it during embroidering.

53

Fabric outside the frame edges interferes with the free arm, so the embroidery unit cannot move.

Reinsert the fabric in the embroidery frame so that the excess fabric is away from the free arm, and rotate the pattern 180 degrees.

30

Fabric is too heavy, so the embroidery unit cannot move freely.

Place a large thick book or similar object under the arm head to lightly lift the heavy side and keep it level.

Fabric is hanging off the table. If the fabric is hanging off the table during embroidery, the embroidery unit will not move freely. Place the fabric so that it does not hang off the table or hold the fabric to keep it from dragging.

53

Fabric is snagged or caught on something. Stop the machine and place the fabric so that it does not get caught or snagged.

Embroidery frame was removed during embroidering (for example, to reset the bobbin). The embroidery foot was bumped or moved while removing or attaching the embroidery frame, or the embroidery unit was moved.

If the embroidery foot is bumped or the embroidery unit is moved during embroidering, the pattern will not turn out. Be careful when removing or reattaching the embroidery frame during embroidering.

56

Stabilizer is incorrectly attached, for example, it is smaller than the embroidery frame.

Attach the stabilizer correctly. 28

Loops appear on the surface of the fabric when embroidering

The thread tension is incorrectly set. Adjust the thread tension. 102

The tension of the upper thread is incorrectly set for the combination of the fabric, thread and pattern being used.

Use the embroidery needle plate cover. 32

The combination of the bobbin case and bobbin thread is incorrect.

Change the bobbin case or bobbin thread so that the correct combination is used.

53

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CAUTION This machine is equipped with a thread detection device. If the Start/Stop button is pushed before the

upper threading is done, the machine will not operate properly. If the power is disconnected during embroidering:

Turn the main power to OFF and unplug the machine. If you restart the machine, follow the Operation Manual for operating the machine correctly.

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If the machine is not properly set and the Start/Stop button or the Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch button is pressed, or if the operation procedure is incorrect, the machine does not start. An alarm sounds and an error message is displayed on the LCD. If an error message displays, follow the instructions in the message. Below is an explanation of error messages. Refer to these when necessary (if you press or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears).

ERROR MESSAGES

CAUTION Be sure to rethread the machine. If you press the Start/Stop button without rethreading the machine,

the thread tension may be wrong or the needle may break and cause injury.

This message is displayed when the motor locks due to tangled thread or for other reasons related to thread delivery.

This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is initializing.

This message is displayed when the needle plate is removed with the machine on or when the machine is turned on and embroidery or embroidery edit mode is selected.

This message is displayed when the machine needs to be maintained.

This message appears when you try to save more than 100 camera image or settings screen image files in the USB media. In this case, delete a file from the USB media or use different USB media.

This message is displayed when the Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch button is pushed while the embroidery unit is attached.

This message is displayed when the foot controller is pressed while the embroidery unit is attached and machine is set up for embroidering.

This message is displayed when the patterns you are editing take up too much memory, or if you are editing too many patterns for the memory.

This message is displayed when a key on the LCD display is touched while the needle is in the down position.

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This message is displayed when the machine is in embroidery mode, and the character pattern combination is too large to fit in the embroidery frame.

This message is displayed when the machine is in embroidery mode and the combined character pattern is too large for the embroidery frame. You can rotate the pattern 90 degrees and continue combining characters.

This message is displayed when the machine is in embroidery mode and the embroidery unit tries to initialize while the embroidery frame is attached.

This message is displayed when the machine is ready to embroider a pattern, and the Start/Stop button is pushed while the embroidery frame is not attached.

This message is displayed when the machine is in embroidery edit mode, and you try to use an editing function when the pattern is not completely within the red outline.

This message is displayed when you try to save a copyright protected pattern to USB media or computer. According to copyright laws, patterns that are illegal to reproduce or edit cannot be saved to USB media or computer. If this message displays, save the pattern in the machines memory.

This message is displayed when the machine is in embroidery mode and the small frame is attached, and the selected pattern does not fit in the small frame. This message appears when embroidery frame (small) is attached while aligning the embroidery position using the built-in camera.

This message is displayed

when is pressed when changing thread colors.

This message appears if the machine is turned off while embroidering, then turned on again. Press

to return the

machine to the condition (pattern position and number of stitches) when it was turned off. Follow the procedure described in If the Thread Breaks During Embroidering on page 57 to align the needle position and embroider the remainder of the pattern.

This message is displayed when the Start/Stop button is pushed and the machine is in embroidery mode, but the embroidery unit is not attached.

This message is displayed when replacing the embroidering bobbin thread.

This message is displayed when rotating a saved combined pattern in the Embroidery screen.

This message is displayed when the embroidery frame is attached.

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This message is displayed when the machine failed to recognize the embroidery positioning mark. - Confirm that the

embroidery positioning mark is in the selected area. If problem persists, refer to page 51 to reposition mark.

- Machine failed to recognize printed positioning mark. Set Page Scaling to None (100%), and try printing the embroidery positioning mark again. (page 99)

This message is displayed when the machine has recognized the embroidery position mark. Remove the embroidery positioning

sticker and press to

continue. To remove the embroidery positioning sticker more easily, press

. (page 51)

This message appears when the built-in camera is being used to align the embroidery position, but the embroidery positioning sticker is too near an edge or the pattern extends from the embroidery frame. Change the positioning of the embroidery position sticker, and then try aligning the position again. Refer to page 46.

This message is displayed when the upper thread is broken or not threaded correctly, and the Start/ Stop button or the Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch button is pressed.

This message is displayed when the Presser Foot Lifter button is pushed while the presser foot lever is raised/the needle is lowered.

This message is displayed when the Start/ Stop button is pushed while the machine is in embroidery edit mode and a pattern is being edited.

This message is displayed when there is no stitch or embroidery pattern selected and the Start/ Stop button or the Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch button is pressed.

This message is displayed when the bobbin thread is running out.

This message is displayed when the memory is full and the stitch or pattern cannot be saved.

This message is displayed when, after selecting a

pattern or is pressed and the pattern is about to be deleted.

This message is displayed when the bobbin is being wound, and the motor locks because the thread is tangled, etc.

This message is displayed when there is a possibility that the data for the selected pattern is corrupted.

This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached and the power is turned on with the needle in the down position.

This message is displayed when you try to use incompatible media.

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Alarm Sounds If the operation was performed incorrectly, an alarm sounds to indicate that an error occurred. If the operation was performed correctly, the machine beeps to confirm the operation.

This message is displayed when you attempt to select a pattern after the USB media in which the pattern is saved has been changed.

This message is displayed when an error occurs with the USB media.

This message is displayed when a button, such as the Start/Stop button, is pushed while the presser foot is raised.

This message is displayed when it seems that the upper thread has not been threaded correctly.

This message is displayed when the file size exceeds the data capacity of the machine. Confirm the file size and format.

This message appears if the file format is incompatible with this machine. Check the list of compatible file formats.

This message is displayed when the image is deleted.

This message is displayed when you press

in the screen other than the utility stitch, or press

in the screen other than the utility stitch or character/ decorative stitch.

This message appears when you try to start embroidering with the dual feed foot attached to the machine. Remove the dual feed foot before entering the embroidery mode.

Memo To cancel the operation beep or to change

the volume, press , display page 4 of the settings screen, and then change the setting for Machine Speaker Volume. For details, refer to the Operation Manual (Sewing).

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INDEX

A

Alarm sounds ............................................................................ 195 Aligning the position .................................................... 47, 49, 92 Alphabet characters

embroidery .............................................................................. 75 Appliqu

using an embroidery frame pattern ........................................ 129 Array key ..................................................................................... 78 Arrow keys .................................................................................. 63 Automatic Threading button ........................................................ 22

B

Ball point needle 75/11 ............................................................. 106 Bobbin

runs out of thread .................................................................... 56 setting ...................................................................................... 20 winding ................................................................................... 15

Bobbin cover ............................................................................... 20 Bobbin winding switch ................................................................ 17 Border key ........................................................................... 67, 70 Built-in camera ............................................................................ 49

C

Character spacing key ................................................................. 79 Color shuffling function ............................................................... 81 Combining Patterns

embroidery edit ....................................................................... 85 Connecting patterns ................................................................... 136 Cut/Tension key ......................................................................... 102

D

Density key ................................................................................. 66

E

Editing embroidery edit ....................................................................... 38

Embroidery adjusting the speed ................................................................ 107 automatic thread cutting function (END COLOR TRIM) ......... 105 edges or corners ...................................................................... 33 restarting from the beginning ................................................... 58 resuming embroidery after turning off the power ..................... 58 ribbons or tape ........................................................................ 33 selecting patterns ..................................................................... 36 small fabrics ............................................................................ 33 thread color display ............................................................... 107 thread trimming function (JUMP STITCH TRIM) ..................... 106

Embroidery appliqu ................................................................. 126 Embroidery edit

changing the thread color ........................................................ 81 combined patterns ........................................................... 85, 90 repeated patterns ..................................................................... 67

Embroidery foot W ................................................................... 10 Embroidery foot code .................................................................. 41 Embroidery frame display .......................................................... 108 Embroidery frames

attaching .................................................................................. 34 inserting fabric ......................................................................... 30 removing ................................................................................. 34 types ........................................................................................ 29 using the embroidery sheet ...................................................... 31

Embroidery needle plate cover .................................................... 32 Embroidery patterns

aligning the position ................................................................ 92 checking the position ............................................................... 52

combining ................................................................................ 85 duplicating ............................................................................... 73 editing ...................................................................................... 38 embroidering ........................................................................... 53 linked characters .................................................................... 109 pattern selection screens .......................................................... 37 retrieving ...................................................................... 115, 117 saving .......................................................................... 114, 116 selecting ................................................................................... 36 using a frame pattern to make an appliqu ................... 129, 130

Embroidery positioning sticker ..................................................... 49 Embroidery sheet ......................................................................... 31 Embroidery unit ........................................................................... 13 Error messages ........................................................................... 192

F

Flat bed attachment ..................................................................... 13 Forward/Back key ................................................................ 57, 58

I

Image key .................................................................................... 62 Innov-eye Technology (for U.S.A. only) ....................................... 49

K

Key functions ............................................................................... 38

L

Lower threading setting the bobbin .................................................................... 20 winding the bobbin .................................................................. 15

M

Machine operation mode key .................................................... 186 Mirror image key ......................................................................... 67 My Design Center ...................................................................... 148

N

Needle changing the needle ................................................................. 11

P

Presser foot/Needle exchange key .......................................... 9, 11 Pretension disk ..................................................................... 16, 19 Print and stitch ............................................................................. 97 Projector .............................................................................. 46, 47

R

Repeated patterns ........................................................................ 67 Retrieving

embroidery patterns ............................................................... 115 machines memory ................................................................. 115 USB media/SD card ............................................................... 117

Rotate key .................................................................................... 63

S

Saving embroidery patterns ............................................................... 114 machines memory ................................................................. 114 USB media/SD card ............................................................... 116

Scan ........................................................................................... 160 Scanimation (for U.S.A. only) ..................................................... 160

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SD card recalling ................................................................................. 117 saving .................................................................................... 116 usable .................................................................................... 112

Settings automatic thread cutting ........................................................ 105 embroidery settings .................................................................... 7 machine setting mode key .......................................................... 7 sewing settings ........................................................................... 7 thread tension ........................................................................ 102 thread trimming ..................................................................... 106

Size key ....................................................................................... 64 Snowman (for U.S.A. only) ........................................................... 49 Spool net ..................................................................................... 27 Spool stand .......................................................................... 19, 25 Stabilizer ...................................................................................... 28 Starting point key ....................................................................... 108 StitchVision Technology (for U.S.A. only) ............................ 46, 47 Supplemental spool pin ............................................................... 15

T

Thread thread tension ........................................................................ 102

Thread color display .................................................................. 107 Thread guide ........................................................................ 16, 19 Thread guide plate ............................................................... 18, 22 Thread marks ............................................................................... 70 Thread palette key ....................................................................... 81 Trial key ....................................................................................... 52 Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 186

U

Uninterrupted embroidering ........................................................ 92 Up Close Viewer (for U.S.A. only) ................................................ 49 Upper threading

using the Automatic Threading button .................................. 22 using the spool net ................................................................... 27

USB media recalling ................................................................................. 117 saving .................................................................................... 116 usable .................................................................................... 112

USB port connector for media ............................................................................... 116

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