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Operation Manual

Embroidery Machine

Product Code: 888-G80/G82

Be sure to read this document before using the machine.

We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS”, and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions.

In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference.

Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electrical shock

1Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, making any user

servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, or injury to

persons.

2Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction

manual.

• To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull

it out of the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the cord.

• Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord.

• Always unplug your machine if there is a power failure.

3Electrical Hazards:

• This machine should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label. Do not

connect it to a DC power source or converter. If you are not sure what kind of power source you have, contact a

qualified electrician.

• This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only.

4Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, has been dropped or

damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest authorized Brother dealer for

examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

• While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or

deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord.

• When transporting the machine, be sure to carry it by its handle. Lifting the machine by any other part may

damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries.

• When lifting the machine, be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements, which may cause a

personal injury.

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

5Always keep your work area clear:

• Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot

control free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

• Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet.

• Never drop or insert foreign objects in any opening.

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

• Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; otherwise, the machine, power cord or

garment being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock.

• Do not place this machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the machine

may fall, resulting in injuries.

6Special care is required when embroidering:

• Always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles.

• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle.

• Switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area.

• Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break.

7This machine is not a toy:

• Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.

• The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of.

Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation.

• Do not use outdoors.

8For a longer service life:

• When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or store the machine

near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.

• Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the

case and machine, and should never be used.

• Always consult the Operation Manual when replacing or installing needle or other parts to assure correct

installation.

9For repair or adjustment:

• If the light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorized Brother dealer.

• In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of

the Operation Manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your

local authorized Brother dealer.

Use this machine only for its intended use as described in the manual.

Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

For additional product information and updates, visit our website at www.brother.com

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

iii

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This machine is intended for household use.

FOR USERS IN COUNTRIES EXCEPT EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,

unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the

appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised

to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

FOR USERS IN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons

with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and

knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the

appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not

play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by

children without supervision.

FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA

AND CYPRUS ONLY

IMPORTANT

• In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the mark,

rating as marked on plug.

• Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted.

• If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your

authorized Brother dealer to obtain the correct lead.

TRADEMARKS

IMPORTANT:

READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING, COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING.

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to this license, do not download, install, copy or use the software.

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following conditions are met:

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following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

• The name of Intel Corporation may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software

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including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are

disclaimed. In no event shall Intel or contributors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary,

or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services; loss of use,

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WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE

B Basic operations

After purchasing your machine, be sure to read this section first. This section provides details on the initial setup

procedures as well as descriptions of this machine’s more useful functions.

Chapter 1 GETTING READY

Page B-2

To learn the operation of the principal parts and the screens

Chapter 2 STARTING TO EMBROIDER

Page B-25

To learn how to prepare for embroidering and basic embroidering operations

E Embroidering

This section provides instruction on editing embroidery patterns and recalling stored embroidery patterns.

Chapter 1 EMBROIDERY

Page E-2

Embroider artistically; by editing the built-in patterns you can easily create your own original designs.

A Appendix

This section provides important information for operating this machine.

Chapter 1 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Page A-2

The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION.................................................. i

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................. i

TRADEMARKS ..................................................... iv

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE ..... v

B Basic operations

Chapter 1 GETTING READY 2

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions....... 2

Machine................................................................................. 2

Needle and presser foot section ................................................... 3

Embroidery Unit..................................................................... 3

Operation buttons .................................................................. 4

Operation panel and operation keys....................................... 4

Included accessories .............................................................. 5

Optional accessories .............................................................. 6

Turning the Machine On/Off................................ 7

Turning on the machine ......................................................... 8

Turning off the machine ......................................................... 8

Select machine setting for the first time .................................. 8

LCD Operation ..................................................... 9

Viewing the LCD.................................................................... 9

Using the settings key........................................................... 10

Adjusting input sensitivity for operation keys........................ 12

Saving a settings screen image to USB flash drive................. 13

Checking machine operating procedures.............................. 13

Winding/Installing the Bobbin............................ 14

Winding the bobbin ............................................................. 14

Installing the bobbin............................................................. 17

Upper Threading ................................................ 19

Threading the upper thread .................................................. 19

Threading the needle............................................................ 21

Threading the needle manually (without using the needle

threader)............................................................................... 22

Replacing the Needle.......................................... 23

Checking the needle............................................................. 23

Replacing the needle............................................................ 23

Chapter 2 STARTING TO EMBROIDER 25

Embroidery Step by Step..................................... 25

Attaching the Embroidery Unit........................... 26

Embroidery Attractive Finishes........................... 28

Preparing the Fabric ........................................... 29

Attaching iron-on stabilizers (backing) to the fabric .............. 29

Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame......................... 30

Embroidering small fabrics or fabric edges ........................... 32

Attaching the Embroidery Frame........................ 33

Selecting Embroidery Patterns ............................ 34

Embroidery pattern types...................................................... 34

Selecting an embroidery pattern ........................................... 34

Confirming the Pattern Position ......................... 35

Checking the pattern position............................................... 35

Previewing the selected pattern ............................................ 35

Embroidering...................................................... 36

Embroidering a pattern ......................................................... 36

Changing the thread color display ........................................ 37

E Embroidering

Chapter 1 EMBROIDERY 2

Selecting Patterns................................................. 2

Selecting embroidery patterns/Brother “Exclusives”/floral

alphabet patterns ................................................................... 2

Selecting character patterns ................................................... 2

Selecting frame patterns......................................................... 4

Editing Patterns .................................................... 5

Moving the pattern ................................................................ 6

Changing the size of the pattern............................................. 6

Rotating the pattern ............................................................... 6

Changing the thread color ..................................................... 7

Creating a horizontal mirror image ........................................ 7

Changing the density (alphabet character and frame

patterns only)......................................................................... 7

Deleting the pattern............................................................... 7

Displaying patterns in the screen magnification ..................... 8

After editing........................................................................... 8

Editing Character Patterns ................................... 9

Changing the colors of alphabet character patterns................ 9

Switching between text written vertically and horizontally .... 9

Changing the font of entered characters............................... 10

Changing character spacing................................................. 10

Reducing character spacing ................................................. 10

Separating combined character patterns .............................. 10

Editing single characters ...................................................... 11

Changing the configuration of character patterns................. 12

Combining Patterns............................................ 13

Editing combined patterns ................................................... 13

Embroidering combined patterns ......................................... 14

Editing All Patterns............................................. 15

Moving the pattern .............................................................. 15

Rotating the pattern ............................................................. 15

Aligning the pattern and the needle ..................................... 15

Embroidering linked characters............................................ 16

Embroidery Applications.................................... 18

Sewing embroidery patterns which use appliqué ................. 18

Using a frame pattern to make an appliqué (1)..................... 20

Using a frame pattern to make an appliqué (2)..................... 21

Sewing split embroidery patterns ......................................... 22

Adjustments During the Embroidery Process ..... 23

If the bobbin runs out of thread............................................ 23

If the thread breaks during sewing ....................................... 24

Restarting from the beginning .............................................. 24

Resuming embroidery after turning off the power ................ 24

Making Embroidery Adjustments ....................... 26

Adjusting thread tension ...................................................... 26

Adjusting the bobbin case (with no color on the screw) ....... 27

Using the automatic thread cutting function

(END COLOR TRIM)............................................................ 28

Adjusting the embroidery speed........................................... 28

Changing the “Embroidery Frame Display”.......................... 28

Selecting/displaying patterns according to the embroidery

frame size ............................................................................ 29

Changing the background colors of the embroidery

patterns................................................................................ 30

Specifying the size of pattern thumbnails............................. 30

Using the Memory Function............................... 31

Embroidery data precautions ............................................... 31

Saving embroidery patterns in the machine’s memory ......... 32

Saving embroidery patterns to USB flash drive..................... 33

Retrieving patterns from the machine’s memory .................. 33

Recalling from USB flash drive ............................................ 34

CONTENTS

vii

A Appendix

Chapter 1 MAINTENANCE AND

TROUBLESHOOTING 2

Care and Maintenance ......................................... 2

Restrictions on oiling ............................................................. 2

Precautions on storing the machine ....................................... 2

Cleaning the LCD Screen ....................................................... 2

Cleaning the machine surface ................................................ 2

Cleaning the race................................................................... 2

About the maintenance message ............................................ 4

Touch panel is malfunctioning ............................................... 4

Operation beep...................................................................... 4

Replacing the embroidery foot ............................................... 5

Troubleshooting ................................................... 6

List of symptoms .................................................................... 6

Error messages ..................................................................... 10

Specifications ..................................................... 12

Upgrading your machine’s software using

USB flash drive................................................... 13

Index .................................................................. 14

CONTENTS

viii

Basic

operations

This section provides details on the initial setup procedures as well as descriptions of this

machine’s more useful functions.

Page number starts with “B” in this section.

Chapter1 GETTING READY....................................................... B-2

Chapter2 STARTING TO EMBROIDER................................. B-25

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions

B-2

The names of the various parts of the machine and their functions are described below. Before using the machine,

carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine and their locations.

Machine

■ Front view

1 Top cover

Open the top cover to place the spool of thread on the spool

pin.

2 Thread guide plate

Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading

the upper thread.

3 Bobbin winding thread guide and pretension disk

Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the

pretension disk when winding the bobbin thread.

4 Spool cap

Use the spool cap to hold the spool of thread in place.

5 Spool pin

Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.

6 Bobbin winder

Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.

7 LCD (liquid crystal display)

Settings for the selected pattern and error messages appear in

the LCD. (page B-9)

8 Operation panel

From the operation panel, embroidery patterns can be selected

and edited, and operations for using the machine can be

selected (page B-4).

9 Operation buttons

Use these buttons to operate the machine. (page B-4)

0 Embroidery unit

Attach embroidery unit to embroider. (page B-26)

A Thread cutter

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

B Needle threader lever

Use the needle threader lever to thread the needle.

■ Right-side/rear view

1 Handwheel

Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise and

lower the needle.

2 Handle

Carry the machine by its handle when transporting.

3 Presser foot lever

Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the

presser foot.

4 Main power switch

Use the main power switch to turn the machine on and off.

5 Power supply jack

Insert the plug on the power cord into the power supply jack.

6 Air vent

The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate.

Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used.

7 USB port (for a USB flash drive)

In order to import patterns from a USB flash drive, insert the

USB flash drive directly into the USB port.

Chapter 1

GETTING READY

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions

Basic operations B-3

GETTING READY

Needle and presser foot section

1 Needle bar thread guide

Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide.

2 Needle plate

3 Needle plate cover

Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case and

race.

4 Bobbin cover/bobbin case

Remove the bobbin cover and then insert the bobbin into the

bobbin case.

5 Embroidery foot

The embroidery foot helps control fabric flexibility for better

stitch consistency.

6 Embroidery foot screw

Use the embroidery foot screw to hold the embroidery foot in

place.

Embroidery Unit

1 Embroidery frame holder

Insert the embroidery frame into the embroidery frame holder

to hold the frame in place. (page B-33)

2 Frame-securing lever

Press the frame-securing lever down to secure the embroidery

frame. (page B-33)

3 Embroidery unit connection

Insert the embroidery unit connection into the connection port

when attaching the embroidery unit. (page B-26)

4 Carriage

The carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when

embroidering. (page B-26)

5 Release button (located under the embroidery unit)

Press the release button to remove the embroidery unit.

(page B-27)

CAUTION

• Before inserting or removing the embroidery

unit, turn the main power to OFF.

• After the embroidery frame is set in the frame

holder, be sure the frame-securing lever is

correctly lowered.

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions

B-4

Operation buttons

1 “Start/Stop” button

Press the “Start/Stop” button to start or stop embroidering.

The button changes color according to the machine’s

operation mode.

2 Needle position button

Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle.

3 Thread cutter button

Press the thread cutter button after embroidering is stopped to

cut both the upper and the bobbin threads.

4 Presser foot lifter button

Press this button to lower the presser foot and apply pressure

to the fabric. Press this button again to raise the presser foot.

Operation panel and operation keys

1 LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel)

Selected pattern settings and messages are displayed.

Touch the keys displayed on the LCD to perform operations.

For details, refer to “LCD Operation” on page B-9.

2 Previous page key

Displays the previous screen when there are items that are not

displayed on the LCD.

3 Next page key

Displays the next screen when there are items that are not

displayed on the LCD.

4 Help key

Press to get help on using the machine.

5 Settings key

Press to set the needle stop position, the buzzer sound, and

more.

6 Embroidery key

Press this key to sew embroidery.

7 Back key

Press to return to the previous screen.

8 Presser foot/Needle exchange key

Press this key before changing the needle, the presser foot,

etc. This key locks all key and button functions to prevent

operation of the machine.

Green: The machine is ready to embroider or is

embroidering.

Red: The machine can not embroider.

Orange: The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or

the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right

side.

CAUTION

• Do not press (Thread cutter button) after

the threads have already been cut, otherwise

the needle may break, the threads may

become tangled or damage to the machine

may occur.

bcd

Note

• The operation keys of this machine are

capacitive touch sensors. Operate the keys by

directly touching them with your finger.

The response of the keys varies according to the

user. The pressure exerted on the keys does not

affect the response of the keys.

• Since the operation keys react differently

depending on the user, adjust the setting for

“Adjusting input sensitivity for operation keys” on

page B-12.

• When using an electrostatic touch pen, make

sure that its point is 8 mm or more. Do not use a

touch pen with a thin point or a unique shape.

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions

Basic operations B-5

GETTING READY

Included accessories

Included accessories may differ from the table below depending on the machine model you purchased. For more details on

included accessories and their part codes of your machine, refer to the Quick Reference Guide.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Embroidery foot “U” Needle set

75/11 3 needles

90/14 1 needle

Bobbin (4)

One is on machine.

Seam ripper Scissors Cleaning brush

7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Screwdriver (large) Screwdriver (small) L-shaped screwdriver Disc-shaped screwdriver Spool cap (large) Spool cap (medium)

On machine

13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

Spool cap (small) Thread spool insert

(mini king thread spool)

Spool net Bobbin case

(no color on the screw)

(on machine)

Embroidery frame set (extra large)

26 cm (H) × 16 cm (W) (10-1/4 inches (H) × 6-1/4 inches (W))

18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.

Poly 90 weight bobbin thread Accessory bag Dust cover Operation Manual Quick Reference Guide Embroidery Design Guide

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions

B-6

Optional accessories

The following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately. For more optional accessories and their part

codes, refer to the Quick Reference Guide.

1. 2. 3.

Embroidery frame set (large)

18 cm (H) × 13 cm (W) (7 inches (H) × 5 inches (W))

Embroidery frame set (medium)

10 cm (H) × 10 cm (W) (4 inches (H) × 4 inches (W))

Embroidery frame set (small)

2 cm (H) × 6 cm (W) (1 inch (H) × 2-1/2 inches (W))

4. 5. 6. 7.

Border embroidery frame set

18 cm (H) × 10 cm (W) (7 inches (H) × 4 inches (W))

Square embroidery frame

15 cm (H) × 15 cm (W) (6 inches (H) x 6 inches (W))

Stabilizer material for

embroidery

Water soluble stabilizer

Memo

• To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your authorized Brother dealer.

• All specifications are correct at the time of printing. Please be aware that some specifications may change without

notice.

• Visit your nearest authorized Brother dealer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine.

• Always use accessories recommended for this machine.

Turning the Machine On/Off

Basic operations B-7

GETTING READY

Turning the Machine On/Off

WARNING

• Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire,

electric shock, or damage to the machine.

• Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power

cord receptacle on the machine. Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may result.

• Do not insert the plug on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition.

• Turn the main power to OFF and remove the plug in the following circumstances:

When you are away from the machine

After using the machine

When the power fails during use

When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection

During electrical storms

CAUTION

• Use only the power cord included with this machine.

• Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with any other appliances plugged into them. Fire or

electric shock may result.

• Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result.

• When unplugging the machine, always turn the main power to OFF first. Always grasp the plug to remove

it from the electrical outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock.

• Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled.

Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subject the cord to heat. These things may damage the

cord, or cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized

Brother dealer for repairs before continuing use.

• Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise, a fire may

result.

• When leaving the machine unattended, either the main switch of the machine should be turned to OFF or

the plug must be removed from the electrical outlet.

• When servicing the machine or when removing covers, the machine must be unplugged.

• For USA only

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical

shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized electrical outlet only one way.

If the plug does not fit fully in the electrical outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a

qualified electrician to install the proper electrical outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Turning the Machine On/Off

B-8

Turning on the machine

Make sure that the machine is turned off (the main

power switch is set to “ ”), and then plug the power

cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the

machine.

Insert the plug of the power cord into a household

electrical outlet.

1 Power supply jack

2 Main power switch

Press the right side of the main power switch on the

right side of the machine to turn the machine on (set it

to “I”).

→ The light, LCD and the “Start/Stop” button light up

when the machine is turned on.

When the machine is turned on, the opening movie is

played. Press anywhere on the screen.

Turning off the machine

When you are finished using the machine, turn it off. In

addition, before transporting the machine to another location,

be sure to turn it off.

Make sure that the machine is not embroidering.

Press the main power switch on the right side of the

machine in the direction of the “ ” symbol to turn

the machine off.

Select machine setting for the first time

When you first turn on the machine, select the language of

your choice. Follow the procedure below when the settings

screen appears automatically.

Press and to select your choice of language.

Press .

Memo

• When the machine is turned on, the machine will

make a sound when it moves; this is not a

malfunction.

• If the machine is turned off in the middle of

embroidering, the operation will resume after

turning the power on again.

LCD Operation

Basic operations B-9

GETTING READY

Viewing the LCD

An opening movie may be displayed when the power is turned on. When the opening movie is displayed, the screen will be

displayed if you touch the LCD with your finger. Press a key with your finger to select the embroidery pattern, to select a machine

function, or to select an operation indicated on the key.

The screen below appears after the embroidery carriage moves to its initial position.

LCD Operation

1 Embroidery patterns

2 Brother “Exclusives”

3 Floral alphabet patterns

4 Character patterns

5 Frame patterns

6 Press this key to position the embroidery unit for

storage

7 Patterns saved in the machine's memory

8 Patterns saved in USB flash drive

LCD Operation

B-10

Using the settings key

Press to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening display, etc.). Press ,

after you changed necessary settings.

■ Embroidery settings

1 Select the embroidery frame to be used and displayed as a guide. For details, refer to “Changing the “Embroidery Frame

Display”” in the “Embroidering” section.

2 When set to “ON”, the embroidery pattern can be selected according to the embroidery frame size that you have selected in

number

1. For details, refer to “Selecting/displaying patterns according to the embroidery frame size” in the “Embroidering”

section.

3 Change the thread color display on the “Embroidery” screen; thread number, color name. (page B-37).

4 When the thread number “#123” is selected, select from six thread brands. (page B-37).

5 Adjust the maximum embroidery speed setting. For details, refer to “Adjusting the embroidery speed” in the “Embroidering”

section.

6 Adjust the upper thread tension for embroidering. For details, refer to “Adjusting thread tension” in the “Embroidering” section.

7 Select the height of the embroidery foot during embroidering. (page B-29).

8 Change the color of the background for the embroidery display area. For details, refer to “Changing the background colors of the

embroidery patterns” in the “Embroidering” section.

9 Change the color of the background for the thumbnail area. For details, refer to “Changing the background colors of the

embroidery patterns” in the “Embroidering” section.

0 Press to specify the size of pattern thumbnails. For details, refer to “Specifying the size of pattern thumbnails” in the

“Embroidering” section.

A Change the display units (mm/inch).

Page 1 Page 2 Page 3

Page 4

LCD Operation

Basic operations B-11

GETTING READY

■ General settings

B Select the needle stop position (the needle position for when the machine is not being operated) to be up or down.

C Select whether to hear the beep operation sound. For details, refer to “Operation beep” in the “Appendix” section.

D Select whether to display the opening screen when the machine is turned on.

E Select the display language. (page B-12)

F Select whether to turn on the light for the needle area and work area.

G Select the level of the input sensitivity for operation keys. (page B-12)

H Display the service count which is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized Brother

dealer for details.)

I Display the total number of stitches sewn on this machine.

J The “No.” is the internal machine number for your machine.

K Display the program version of the LCD panel.

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Memo

• The latest version of software is installed in your machine. Check with your local authorized Brother dealer or at

“ http://support.brother.com/

” for available updates. For details, refer to “Upgrading your machine’s software using

USB flash drive” in the “Appendix” section.

• Press to save the current settings screen image to USB flash drive. (page B-13)

LCD Operation

B-12

■ Choosing the display language

Press .

Display page 5.

Use and to choose the display language.

1 Display language

Press to return to the original screen.

Adjusting input sensitivity for operation keys

You can adjust the sensitivity of the operation keys to five

levels. Display the settings screen to set desired level.

1 Operation keys

Press to display the settings screen.

Display page 6 by pressing / .

Press “Start”.

→ The adjusting screen is displayed.

Adjust the “Input Sensitivity” by pressing / .

• The higher the setting, the more sensitive the keys

will be. The default setting is “3”.

Press to return to previous screen.

■ If the machine does not respond when an

operation key is pressed

Hold down (Thread cutter button) and turn on the

machine to reset the setting. Display the settings screen,

and then adjust the setting again.

Note

• We recommend selecting the highest setting if

an electrostatic touch pen is being used.

LCD Operation

Basic operations B-13

GETTING READY

Saving a settings screen image to USB flash

drive

An image of the settings screen can be saved as a BMP file.

Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the

right side of the machine.

1 USB port

2 USB flash drive

Press .

→ The settings screen appears. Select the settings screen

page, make the changes that you want, and then save

the screen image.

Press .

→ The image file will be saved to the USB flash drive.

Remove the USB flash drive, and then for future

reference, check the saved image using a computer.

• The files for settings screen images are saved with the

name “S######.bmp” in a folder labeled “bPocket”.

Checking machine operating procedures

Turn on the machine.

→ The LCD comes on.

Press anywhere on the LCD screen.

Press on the operation panel.

→ The machine help screen appears.

Press the item to be displayed.

1 Upper threading

2 Bobbin winding

3 Bobbin installation

4 Needle replacement

5 Embroidery unit attachment

6 Embroidery frame attachment

7 Embroidery foot attachment

→ The first screen describing the procedure for the

selected topic appears.

• Pressing , returns you to the item selection

screen.

Press to switch to the next page.

If you press , you return to the previous page.

After you have finished viewing, press two times.

4321

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Winding/Installing the Bobbin

B-14

Winding the bobbin

This section describes how to wind thread onto a bobbin.

Open the top cover.

Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the

spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin

Press down on the bobbin until it snaps into place.

1 Notch

2 Bobbin winder shaft spring

Slide the bobbin winder in the direction of the arrow

until it snaps into place.

• The “Start/Stop” button lights up in orange.

Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the spool

pin.

1 Spool pin

2 Spool cap

Winding/Installing the Bobbin

CAUTION

• Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB:

XA5539-151) designed specifically for this

machine. Use of any other bobbin may result

in injuries or damage to the machine.

• 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).

SA156 is Class15 type bobbin.

* Actual size

1 This model

2 Other models

3 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch)

Memo

• When winding bobbin for embroidery be sure to

use the recommended bobbin thread for this

machine.

Winding/Installing the Bobbin

Basic operations B-15

GETTING READY

Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool

pin.

Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is

horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the

bottom.

• If the spool is not positioned so that the thread

unwinds correctly, the thread may become tangled

around the spool pin.

Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.

Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right, as

shown, with the rounded side on the left.

CAUTION

• If the spool or the spool cap is not installed

correctly, the thread may become tangled

around the spool pin, causing the needle to

break.

• Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing

you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size

of spool being used. If the spool cap is too

small for the spool being used, the thread may

catch on the slit in the spool or the machine

may be damaged.

Memo

• When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use

the small spool cap, and leave a small space

between the cap and the spool.

1 Spool cap (small)

2 Spool (cross-wound thread)

3 Space

• When using thread that winds off quickly, such as

metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool

before placing the spool of thread onto the spool

pin.

If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of

the spool.

1 Spool net

2 Spool

3 Spool cap

4 Spool pin

• 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).

1 Thread spool insert (mini king thread spool)

2 12 mm (1/2 inch)

3 75 mm (3 inches)

Winding/Installing the Bobbin

B-16

While holding the thread near the spool with your right

hand, as shown, pull the thread with your left hand,

and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover

and to the front.

1 Thread guide cover

Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, and then

pull it to the right.

1 Thread guide plate

Pass the thread under the hook on the thread guide,

and then wind it counterclockwise under the

pretension disk.

1 Thread guide

2 Pretension disk

3 Pull it in as far as possible

While holding the thread with your left hand, wind the

thread that was pulled out clockwise around the

bobbin five or six times with your right hand.

Pass the end of the thread through the guide slit in the

bobbin winder seat, and then pull the thread to the

right to cut it.

1 Guide slit in bobbin winder seat

(with built-in cutter)

Turn on the machine.

Press the “Start/Stop” button once to start winding the

bobbin.

1 “Start/Stop” button

When the bobbin winding becomes slow, press the

“Start/Stop” button once to stop the machine.

Note

• Make sure that the thread passes under the

pretension disk.

Note

• Make sure that the thread between the spool and

the bobbin is pulled tight.

• Be sure to wind the thread clockwise around the

bobbin, otherwise the thread will become

wrapped around the bobbin winder shaft.

CAUTION

• Be sure to cut the thread as described. If the

bobbin is wound without cutting the thread

using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin

winder seat, the thread may become tangled in

the bobbin or the needle may bend or break

when the bobbin thread starts to run out.

CAUTION

• When the bobbin winding becomes slow, stop

the machine, otherwise the machine may be

damaged.

Winding/Installing the Bobbin

Basic operations B-17

GETTING READY

Use scissors to cut the end of the thread wound around

the bobbin.

Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left, and then

remove the bobbin from the shaft.

Remove the spool for the bobbin thread from the spool

pin.

Installing the bobbin

Install the bobbin wound with thread.

You can begin embroidering immediately without pulling up

the bobbin thread by simply inserting the bobbin in the

bobbin case and guiding the thread through the slit in the

needle plate cover.

Press (Needle position button) once or twice to

raise the needle.

Press .

• When the message “OK to automatically lower the

presser foot? ” appears on the LCD screen, press

to continue.

→ The screen changes, and all keys and operation

buttons are locked (except ).

Raise the presser foot lever.

Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right.

1 Bobbin cover

2 Latch

Remove the bobbin cover.

Hold the bobbin with your right hand with the thread

unwinding to the left, and hold the end of the thread

with your left hand. Then, with your right hand, place

the bobbin in the bobbin case.

Memo

• If the bobbin winder shaft is set to the right side,

the needle will not move. (Embroidering is

impossible.)

Memo

• When the machine is started or the handwheel is

turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will

make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction.

CAUTION

• Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound

with thread, otherwise the needle may break

or the thread tension will be incorrect.

• Before inserting or changing the bobbin, be

sure to press on the operation panel 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.

Winding/Installing the Bobbin

B-18

Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand

(1), and then guide the end of the thread around the

tab of the needle plate cover with your left hand (2).

1 Tab

While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right

hand (1), guide the thread through the slit in the

needle plate cover (2) and lightly pull it with your left

hand (3).

• The thread enters the tension spring of the bobbin

case.

While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right

hand (1), continue guiding the thread through the slit

with your left hand (2) Then, cut the thread with the

cutter (3).

Reattach the bobbin cover.

Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin

cover, and then lightly press down on the right side.

→ The bobbin threading is finished.

Next, thread the upper thread. Continue with the

procedure in “Upper Threading” on page B-19.

Press to unlock all keys and buttons.

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.

Memo

• The order that the bobbin thread should be

passed through the bobbin case is indicated by

marks around the bobbin case. Be sure to thread

the machine as indicated.

Note

• If the thread is not correctly inserted through the

tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it

may cause incorrect thread tension.

1 Tension-adjusting spring

Upper Threading

Basic operations B-19

GETTING READY

Threading the upper thread

Turn on the machine.

Raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot.

1 Presser foot lever

→ The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can

be threaded.

Press (Needle position button) once or twice to

raise the needle.

1 Needle position button

→ The needle is correctly raised when the mark on the

handwheel is at the top, as shown below. Check the

handwheel and, if this mark is not at this position, press

(Needle position button) until it is.

1 Mark on handwheel

Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the spool

pin.

1 Spool pin

2 Spool cap

Place the spool of thread onto the spool pin.

Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is

horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the

bottom.

Upper Threading

CAUTION

• Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing

you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size

of spool being used. If the spool cap is too

small for the spool being used, the thread may

catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may

break. For more information regarding the

choice of spool caps for your thread choice,

see page B-15.

• When threading the upper thread, carefully

follow the instructions. If the upper threading

is not correct, the thread may become tangled

or the needle may bend or break.

• Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower.

Note

• If the presser foot is not raised, the machine

cannot be threaded.

CAUTION

• If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned

correctly, the thread may become tangled

around the spool pin or the needle may break.

Upper Threading

B-20

Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.

Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right, as

shown, with the rounded side on the left.

While holding the thread lightly with your right hand,

pull the thread with your left hand, and then pass the

thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front.

1 Thread guide cover

Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, and then

pull it up.

1 Thread guide plate

While using your right hand to lightly hold the thread

passed under the thread guide plate, pass the thread

through the guides in the order shown below.

Press .

• When the message “OK to automatically lower the

presser foot? ” appears on the LCD screen, press

to continue.

→ The screen changes, and all keys and operation

buttons are locked (except ).

Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide.

The thread can easily be slid behind the needle bar

thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand,

then feeding the thread with your right hand, as shown.

1 Needle bar thread guide

Raise the presser foot lever.

Note

• If the presser foot has been lowered and the

shutter is closed, the machine cannot be

threaded. Be sure to raise the presser foot to

open the shutter before threading the machine.

In addition, before removing the upper thread, be

sure to raise the presser foot to open the shutter.

• This machine is equipped with a window that

allows you to check the position of the take-up

lever. Look through this window and check that

the thread is correctly fed through the take-up

lever.

Upper Threading

Basic operations B-21

GETTING READY

Threading the needle

Pull the end of the thread, which has been passed

through the needle bar thread guide, to the left, then

pass the thread through the notch of the threader

thread guide a, and then firmly pull the thread from

the front and insert it into the slit of the threader

thread guide disk marked “7” all the way b.

• Make sure that the thread passes through the notch of

the threader thread guide.

1 Notch of the threader thread guide

2 Threader thread guide disk

Cut the thread with the cutter on the left side of the

machine.

1 Cutter

Lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot.

1 Presser foot lever

Lower the needle threader lever on the left side of the

machine until it clicks, and then slowly return the lever

to its original position.

1 Hook

2 Needle threader lever

→ The hook is rotated and passes the thread through the

eye of the needle.

Memo

• The needle threader can be used with machine

needles 75/11 through 100/16.

• If the needle threader cannot be used, refer to

“Threading the needle manually (without using the

needle threader)” on page B-22.

Note

• If the thread is pulled through and cannot be cut

correctly, lower the presser foot lever so that the

thread is held in place before cutting the thread.

If this operation is performed, skip step

• 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 threader thread guide

disks (marked “7”).

1 80mm or more (approx. 3 inches)

Note

• If the needle is not raised to it's highest position,

the needle threader cannot thread the needle.

Turn handwheel counterclockwise until the

needle is at its highest position. The needle is

correctly raised when the mark on the handwheel

is at the top, as shown under step

c on

page B-19.

Upper Threading

B-22

Carefully pull the end of thread that was passed

through the eye of the needle.

If the needle was not completely threaded, but a loop in

the thread was formed in the eye of the needle, carefully

pull the loop through the eye of the needle to pull out

the end of the thread.

Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the thread

through and under the presser foot, and then pull out

about 5 cm (approx. 2 inches) of thread toward the

rear of the machine.

1 5 cm (approx. 2 inches)

Press to unlock all keys and buttons.

Threading the needle manually (without

using the needle threader)

Some needles cannot be threaded with the needle threader. In

this case, thread the needle as described below.

Thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide.

• For details, refer to “Upper Threading” on page B-19.

Insert the thread through the eye of the needle from

front to back.

Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the thread

through and under the presser foot, and then pull out

about 5 cm (approx. 2 inches) of thread toward the

rear of the machine.

Press to unlock all keys and buttons.

CAUTION

• When pulling out the thread, do not pull it

with extreme force, otherwise the needle may

break or bend.

Replacing the Needle

Basic operations B-23

GETTING READY

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the

handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is

extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and

fragments are dispersed. Be sure to read and carefully follow

the instructions below.

■ Thread and needle number

The lower the thread number is, the heavier the thread;

the higher the needle number, the larger the needle.

■ Embroidery needles

Use a 75/11 home machine needle. When embroidering

on heavier fabrics such as denim, use a 90/14 or 100/16

home machine needle.

Checking the needle

Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the

needle may break while the machine is being operated.

Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle on a

flat surface and check that the distance between the needle

and the flat surface is even.

1 Flat side

2 Needle type marking

Replacing the needle

Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to

be straight according to the instructions in “Checking the

needle”.

Press (Needle position button) once or twice to

raise the needle.

Place fabric or paper under the presser foot to cover

the hole in the needle plate.

Press .

• When the message “OK to automatically lower the

presser foot? ” appears on the LCD screen, press

to continue.

→ The screen changes, and all keys and operation

buttons are locked (except ).

Replacing the Needle

CAUTION

• Only use recommended home machine

needles. Use of any other needle may bend the

needle or damage the machine.

• Never use bent needles. Bent needles can

easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

Note

• Never use thread of 20 weight or lower. It may

cause the machine to malfunction.

CAUTION

• If the distance between the needle and the flat

surface is not even, the needle is bent. Do not

use a bent needle.

1 Flat surface

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.

Replacing the Needle

B-24

Hold the needle with your left hand, and then use a

screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward

you (counterclockwise) to remove the needle.

• The needle clamp screw can also be loosened or

tightened with the L-shaped (or disc-shaped)

screwdriver.

1 Screwdriver

2 Needle clamp screw

• Do not apply a strong force when loosening or

tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain

parts of the machine may be damaged.

With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the

machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle

stopper.

1 Needle stopper

While holding the needle with your left hand, use the

screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by

turning it clockwise.

Press to unlock all keys and buttons.

CAUTION

• Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the

needle stopper and securely tighten the needle

clamp screw with the screwdriver, otherwise

the needle may break or damage may result.

Embroidery Step by Step

Basic operations B-25

STARTING TO EMBROIDER

Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery.

Chapter 2

STARTING TO

EMBROIDER

Embroidery Step by Step

Step 2

Step 1

Step 4

Step 5

Step 3

Step 6, 7

Step 8

Step # Aim Action Page

1 Checking the needle Use needle 75/11 for embroidery. * B-23

2 Embroidery unit attachment Attach the embroidery unit. B-26

3 Bobbin thread setup For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place. B-17

4 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric, and hoop it in the embroidery frame. B-29

5 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit. B-35

6 Pattern selection Turn the main power to on, and select an embroidery pattern. B-9

7 Checking the layout Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery. B-35

8 Embroidery thread setup Set up embroidery thread according to the pattern. B-28

* 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.).

Attaching the Embroidery Unit

B-26

Turn off the machine.

Slide the tab on the cover of the connection port in the

direction of the arrow to open the cover.

Insert the embroidery unit connector into the

connection port, and then lightly push in the

embroidery unit until it snaps into place.

1 Connection port

2 Embroidery unit connector

Turn on the machine.

→ A message appears in the screen.

Be sure that no objects or hands are near the

embroidery unit and press .

→ The carriage moves to its initial position.

Attaching the Embroidery Unit

CAUTION

• Do not move the machine with the embroidery

unit in place. The embroidery unit may be

dropped and cause injury.

• Keep your hands and other objects away from

the embroidery carriage and frame. Otherwise

injury may result.

Note

• Do not touch the connector in the embroidery

unit connector slot. The connector could be

damaged, and it may cause malfunctions.

• Do not lift up on the embroidery carriage, and do

not forcefully move it. It may cause malfunctions.

CAUTION

• Before attaching the embroidery unit, be sure

to turn off the machine. Otherwise, injuries

may occur if one of the operation buttons is

accidentally pressed and the machine starts

sewing.

Note

• Be sure to close the cover of the connection port

when the embroidery unit is not being used.

Note

• Make sure that there is no gap between the

embroidery unit and the machine, otherwise the

embroidery pattern may not be sewn correctly.

Be sure to fully insert the connector into the

connection port.

• Do not push on the carriage when attaching the

embroidery unit to the machine, otherwise

damage to the embroidery unit may result.

Attaching the Embroidery Unit

Basic operations B-27

STARTING TO EMBROIDER

1 Carriage

→ The screen for selecting the embroidery pattern type

is displayed.

• For details on the embroidery patterns, refer to

“Viewing the LCD” on page B-9.

■ Removing the embroidery unit

Make sure that the machine is completely stopped and

follow the instructions below.

Remove the embroidery frame.

• For details on removing the embroidery frame, refer

to “Attaching the Embroidery Frame” on page B-33.

Press , and then press .

→ The embroidery carriage moves into a position

where it can be stored.

Turn off the machine.

Hold the release button on the bottom left of the

embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit

to the left.

1 Release button

CAUTION

• Keep your hands and foreign objects away

from the embroidery carriage and frame when

the machine is embroidering. Otherwise,

injury may result.

Note

• If the machine was not initialized correctly, the

initial screen may not appear. This is not a sign of

a malfunction. If this occurs, turn the machine

off, then on again.

• A confirmation message to lower the frame-

securing lever after the carriage moves to its

initial position is displayed. Continue with pattern

selection and remember to lower the frame-

securing lever when the embroidery frame is

attached.

CAUTION

• Always turn off the machine before removing

the embroidery unit.

It may cause malfunctions if removed when

the machine is turned on.

CAUTION

• Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding

the release button compartment.

Embroidery Attractive Finishes

B-28

There are many factors that go into beautiful embroidery.

Using the appropriate stabilizer (see page B-29) and

hooping the fabric in the frame (see page B-30) 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.

■ Thread

■ Bobbin case

Bobbin case (recommended for embroidering with

included 90 weight bobbin thread)

1 Bobbin case

(no color on the screw)

The bobbin case included with this machine has been set

to be used with 90 weight bobbin thread. If different

weights of bobbin threads are used the tension screw on

this case can be adjusted if necessary. For details on

adjusting thread tension, refer to “Adjusting thread

tension” in the “Embroidering” section.

• See “Cleaning the Race” in the “Appendix” section

for how to remove the bobbin case.

Embroidery Attractive Finishes

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.

Note

• Before embroidering, check that there is enough

thread in the bobbin. If you start to sew your

embroidery project without enough thread in the

bobbin, you will need to rewind the bobbin in the

middle of the embroidery pattern.

Memo

• If you use threads other than those listed above,

the embroidery may not sew 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

• 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.

Preparing the Fabric

Basic operations B-29

STARTING TO EMBROIDER

Attaching iron-on stabilizers (backing) to the

fabric

For best results in your embroidery projects, always use

stabilizer material for embroidery. Follow the package

instructions for the stabilizer being used.

When using fabrics that cannot be ironed (such as terry cloth

or fabrics that have loops which expand when ironed) or in

places where ironing is difficult, position the stabilizer

material under the fabric without fusing it, then position the

fabric and stabilizer in the embroidery frame, or check with

your authorized Brother dealer for the correct stabilizer to use.

Use a piece of stabilizer which is larger than the

embroidery frame being used.

1 Size of the embroidery frame

2 Iron-on stabilizer (backing)

Iron the iron-on stabilizer material to the wrong side of

the fabric.

1 Fusible side of stabilizer

2 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.

• When using layers with thicker batting etc.,

you can sew more attractive embroidery by

adjusting the embroidery presser foot height in

the embroidery settings screen (see below).

• 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.

Note

• Press . In the “Embroidery Foot Height”

display, use and in the settings screen.

Adjust the presser foot height for thick or puffy

fabrics.

• To increase the space between the presser foot

and the needle plate, set the embroidery foot

height to a larger number, 1.5 mm setting is used

for most embroidery.

CAUTION

• Always use a stabilizer material for embroidery

when sewing 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

terry cloth 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

B-30

Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame

■ Types of embroidery frames

The types and numbers of supplied embroidery frames

will differ depending on the machine model.

Extra Large

Embroidery field 26 cm × 16 cm

(10 - 1/4 inches × 6 - 1/4 inches)

Use when embroidering connected or combined

characters or patterns, or when embroidering large

patterns.

Large (sold separately with some models)

Embroidery field 18 cm × 13 cm (7 inches × 5 inches)

Use when embroidering patterns between 10 cm × 10 cm

(4 inches × 4 inches) and

18 cm × 13 cm (7 inches × 5 inches).

Medium (sold separately with some models)

Embroidery field 10 cm × 10 cm (4 inches × 4 inches)

Use when embroidering patterns under 10 cm × 10 cm

(4 inches × 4 inches).

Small (sold separately with some models)

Embroidering field 2 cm × 6 cm (1 inch × 2 - 1/2 inches)

Use when embroidering small sized patterns, such as

name tags.

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 is slightly larger than the pattern size.

Included frame options are displayed on the screen.

1 Highlighted: Can be used

2 Shaded: Cannot be used

■ Inserting the Fabric

Lift-up and loosen the frame adjustment screw and

remove the inner frame.

1 Frame adjustment screw

2 Inner frame

CAUTION

• If you use a frame that is too small, the presser

foot may strike the frame during sewing and

cause injury or may damage your machine.

Note

• If the fabric is not securely held in the embroidery

frame, the embroidery design will sew 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.

1 2

Preparing the Fabric

Basic operations B-31

STARTING TO EMBROIDER

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

Re-insert the inner frame making sure to align the inner

frame’s with the outer frame’s .

1 Inner frame’s

2 Outer frame’s

3 Frame adjustment screw

Slightly tighten the frame adjustment screw, and then

remove the slack in the fabric by gently pulling on the

edges and corners. Do not loosen the screw.

Gently stretch the fabric taut, and tighten the frame

adjustment screw 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.

1 Outer frame

2 Inner frame

3 Fabric

Return the frame adjustment screw to its initial

position.

■ Using the embroidery sheet

When you want to embroider the pattern in a particular

place, use the embroidery sheet with the frame.

With a chalk pencil, mark the area of the fabric you

want to embroider.

1 Embroidery pattern

2 Mark

Memo

• After stretching the fabric, lightly tapping it should

produce a drum-like sound.

• Stretch the fabric from all four corners and all four

edges. While stretching the fabric, tighten the

frame adjustment screw.

Memo

• You can use the included screwdriver when you

loosen or tighten the frame adjustment screw.

Preparing the Fabric

B-32

Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. Align

the guide lines on the embroidery sheet with the mark

you made on the fabric.

1 Inner frame

2 Guide line

Gently stretch the fabric so there are no folds or

wrinkles, and press the inner frame into the outer

frame.

1 Inner frame

2 Outer frame

Remove the embroidery sheet.

Embroidering small fabrics or fabric edges

Use an embroidery stabilizer to provide extra support. After

embroidering, remove the stabilizer carefully. Attach the

stabilizer as shown in the following examples. We

recommend using a stabilizer for embroidery.

■ 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.

1 Fabric

2 Stabilizer

■ Embroidering edges or corners

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.

1 Fabric

2 Stabilizer

■ Embroidering ribbons or tape

Secure with double-sided tape or a temporary spray

adhesive.

1 Ribbon or tape

2 Stabilizer

Attaching the Embroidery Frame

Basic operations B-33

STARTING TO EMBROIDER

Press (Presser foot lifter button) to raise the presser

foot.

Raise the frame-securing lever.

1 Frame-securing lever

2 Carriage

Align the embroidery frame guide with the right edge

of the embroidery frame holder.

1 Embroidery frame holder

2 Embroidery frame guide

Slide the embroidery frame into the holder, making

sure to align the embroidery frame’s arrow mark with

the one on holder.

1 Arrow mark

Lower the frame-securing lever to be level with the

frame to secure the embroidery frame in the

embroidery frame holder.

■ Removing the embroidery frame

Press (Presser foot lifter button) to raise the presser

foot.

Raise the frame-securing lever.

Pull the embroidery frame toward you.

Attaching the Embroidery Frame

Note

• Wind and insert the bobbin before attaching the

embroidery frame making sure to use the

recommended bobbin thread.

CAUTION

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

following message appears. You cannot start

sewing until you lower the frame-securing

lever.

Selecting Embroidery Patterns

B-34

The patterns stored in the machine are intended for private

use only. Any public or commercial use of copyrighted

patterns is an infringement of copyright law and is strictly

prohibited.

Embroidery pattern types

There are many character and decorative embroidery patterns

stored in the machine's memory (see the “Embroidery Design

Guide” for a full summary of patterns in the machine's

memory). You can also use patterns from USB flash drive (sold

separately).

• For details on the embroidery patterns, refer to

“Viewing the LCD” on page B-9.

Selecting an embroidery pattern

Select a simple pattern built-in your machine and embroider

for testing purposes. You can try various selection of patterns

and pattern editing in the “Embroidering” section.

Press in the pattern type selection screen.

• Once the machine has finished the initialization and

the carriage has moved to the start position, the

pattern type selection screen will display. If another

screen is displayed, press to display the screen

below.

Press or to display the desired pattern on the

screen. Press 4 times in this procedure.

Press , and then .

→ Pattern editing screen appears.

Press .

• For details on pattern editing screen, refer to “Editing

Patterns” in the “Embroidering” section.

→ Embroidery settings screen appears.

Press .

• For details on embroidery settings screen, refer to

“Editing Patterns” in the “Embroidering” section.

• Confirm the pattern position to be sewn, referring to

“Confirming the Pattern Position” on page B-35.

→ Embroidering screen appears.

Selecting Embroidery Patterns

Confirming the Pattern Position

Basic operations B-35

STARTING TO EMBROIDER

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 pattern position

The embroidery frame moves and shows the pattern position.

Watch the frame closely to make sure the pattern will be sewn

in the right place.

Press on the embroidery settings screen.

From , press the key for the position that you

want to check.

1 Selected position

→ The needle will move to the selected position on the

pattern.

Press .

Previewing the selected pattern

Press .

→ An image of the pattern as it will be embroidered

appears.

Press to select the frame used in the

preview.

• Frames displayed in light gray cannot be selected.

• Press to enlarge the image of the pattern.

• The pattern can be sewn as it appears in the

following display.

■ Frame sizes displayed on screen

Press to return to the original screen.

Confirming the Pattern Position

Memo

• To see the entire embroidering area, press .

The embroidery frame moves and shows the

embroidery area.

CAUTION

• Make sure the needle is up when the

embroidery frame is moving. If the needle is

down, it could break and result in injury.

Display Frame type and embroidering area

Extra large embroidery frame

26 cm × 16 cm (10-1/4 inches × 6-1/4 inches)

Large embroidery frame (sold separately with some

models)

18 cm × 13 cm (7 inches × 5 inches)

Medium embroidery frame (sold separately with

some models)

10 cm × 10 cm (4 inches × 4 inches)

Small embroidery frame (sold separately with some

models)

2 cm × 6 cm (1 inch × 2-1/2 inches)

Embroidering

B-36

After the preparations are done, you can try embroidering.

This section describes the steps for embroidering and

appliquéing.

Embroidering a pattern

Embroidery patterns are embroidered with a change of thread

after each color.

Prepare embroidery thread of the color shown on the

screen.

1 Embroidery color order

• The thread color number set displayed for the thread

colors can be changed. Press , and then change

the setting in the settings screen. For details, refer to

“Changing the thread color display” on page B-37.

Set the embroidery thread, and thread the needle.

• Refer to “Threading the upper thread” on page B-19

and “Threading the needle” on page B-21.

Pass the thread through the embroidery foot hole, and

hold it lightly in your left hand.

Give the thread a little slack.

Lower the presser foot, then press the “Start/Stop”

button to start embroidering.

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 presser foot, raise the

presser foot, then trim the excess thread.

• If the thread is left at the beginning of the stitching, it

may be sewn over as you continue embroidering the

pattern, making it very difficult to deal with the

thread after the pattern is finished. Trim the thread at

the beginning.

Press the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering.

→ Stitching stops automatically with reinforcement after

one color has been completed. When automatic

thread cutting is set, the thread is cut.

Remove the thread for the first color from the

machine. Thread the machine with the next color.

Embroidering

Note

• Before using the needle threader, be sure to

lower the presser foot.

CAUTION

• If the thread is pulled too tight, the needle may

break or bend.

• Do not let hands or objects hit the carriage

while sewing. The pattern may misalign.

Embroidering

Basic operations B-37

STARTING TO EMBROIDER

Repeat the same steps for embroidering the remaining

colors.

→ When the last color is sewn, the message informing

that the embroidering is finished will appear on the

display. Press , and the display will return to the

initial screen.

Cut the excess thread jumps within the color.

Changing the thread color display

You can display the name of the thread colors or embroidery

thread number.

Press .

Use or on operation panel to display the thread

color selections.

Use or to select the name of the thread colors

or the embroidery thread number.

Thread color name

Thread number

When the thread number “#123” is displayed, use

or to select from six embroidery thread brands

pictured below.

* Depending on the country or area, cotton-like polyester

thread is sold.

Press .

Memo

• For the automatic thread cutting setting, refer to

“Using the automatic thread cutting function (END

COLOR TRIM)” in the “Embroidering” section.

Memo

• Colors on the screen may vary slightly from actual

spool colors.

Embroidery (polyester thread)

Country (cotton thread)*

Madeira Poly (polyester thread)

Madeira Rayon

Sulky

Robison-Anton (polyester

thread)

Embroidering

B-38

Embroidering

This section provides instruction to embroider designs with this machine.

Page number starts with “E” in this section.

The screen display and machine illustration may vary slightly, depending on the countries or

regions.

Chapter1 EMBROIDERY ............................................................ E-2

Selecting Patterns

E-2

Prepare the machine for embroidery according to the

instructions on “STARTING TO EMBROIDER” of “Basic

operations”.

Selecting embroidery patterns/Brother

“Exclusives”/floral alphabet patterns

Select the category of the pattern.

Press the key of the desired pattern.

→ The pattern is displayed in the left part of the screen.

Press .

→ The pattern selected is outlined in red.

Proceed to “Editing Patterns” on page E-5 to edit the

pattern.

Selecting character patterns

 Example: Entering “We Fly”.

Press .

Press the key of the font you want to embroider.

Press to display “W” on the screen, and then enter

“W”.

• The number located on the left side of the text input

box at the top of the screen indicates the current line

number.

1 Current line number

Chapter 1

EMBROIDERY

Selecting Patterns

1 Embroidery patterns

2 Brother “Exclusives”

3 Floral alphabet patterns

4 Character patterns

5 Frame patterns

6 Press this key to position the embroidery unit for

storage.

7 Patterns saved in the machine’s memory (page E-32)

8 Patterns saved in USB flash drive (page E-33)

Memo

• See included “Embroidery Design Guide” for

more information on each category’s selection

screen.

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Selecting Patterns

Embroidering E-3

EMBROIDERY

Press to display “e” on the screen, and then enter

“e”.

• After selecting a character if you would like to

change the character size press . 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.

• If the pattern is too small to see clearly, you can use

the key to check it.

• If you want to add multiple lines, refer to “Entering a

line feed” on page E-4.

Press , and then press to enter a space.

Press , and then enter “F”.

Press to display “l” and “y”, and enter them.

Press .

→ The editing screen is displayed.

Proceed to “Editing Patterns” on page E-5 to edit the

pattern.

• For details on editing characters, refer to “Editing

Character Patterns” on page E-9.

• To return to the previous screen to select another

pattern, press .

Memo

• If you continue adding characters after changing

the size, the new characters will be entered in the

new size.

Selecting Patterns

E-4

■ Entering a line feed

Using the line feed key, multiple lines of text can be

entered. Each line becomes a group, each of which can be

edited one at a time.

 Example: Entering “High” in the second line of the

following screen

Press .

Enter “High”.

Press .

→ The editing screen is displayed.

Selecting frame patterns

Press .

Press the key of the frame shape you want to

embroidery.

Press the key of the frame pattern you want to

embroidery.

• 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.

Press .

→ The editing screen is displayed.

Proceed to “Editing Patterns” on page E-5 to edit the

pattern.

• To return to the previous screen to select another

pattern, press .

Memo

• To change the text before the line feed in the text

input screen, press , also to delete any text

after the line feed.

• When is pressed to change the character

size, the size of characters in the displayed line of

text is changed. To change the size of characters

in a different line of text, press to erase text

until the line to be changed appears, or resize the

pattern in the pattern editing screen.

• We recommend pressing before entering a

line feed in order to preview the pattern.

Editing Patterns

Embroidering E-5

EMBROIDERY

When a pattern is selected in the pattern selection screen and is pressed, the pattern editing screen appears. To finish

editing, press to continue to the embroidery settings screen.

■ Pattern editing screen

Editing Patterns

Memo

• If a key display is light gray, you cannot use that function with the selected pattern.

CAUTION

• When you have revised the pattern, check the display of available embroidery frames and use an

appropriate frame. If you use an embroidery frame not displayed as available for use, the presser foot may

strike the frame and possibly cause injury.

No. Display Key Name Explanation Page

1 Magnify key Press this key to magnify the pattern in the screen. E-8

2 Embroidery frame Shows the embroidery frames that can be used. –

3 Pattern size Shows the size of the entire combined pattern. –

4 Preview key Press this key to show sewn image. For details, refer to “Previewing the selected

pattern” in the “Basic operations” section.

–

5 Rotate key Press this key to rotate the pattern. You can rotate a pattern one degree, ten degrees

or ninety degrees at a time.

E-6

6 Thread palette key Press this key to change the colors of the displayed pattern. E-7

7 Delete key Press this key to delete the selected pattern (the pattern outlined by the red box). E-7

8 Font edit key Press this key to display the font editing screen. For details, refer to “Editing All

Patterns”.

E-9

9 Edit End key Press this key to call up the frame layout screen. For details, refer to “Editing

Character Patterns”.

E-15

0 Memory key Press this key to save patterns to the machine's memory or USB flash drive. E-31

A Pattern select key When a combined pattern is selected, use these keys to select a part of the pattern to

edit.

E-14

B Add key Press this key to add another embroidery pattern to currently displayed pattern. E-13

C Horizontal mirror image

key

Press this key to make a horizontal mirror image of the selected pattern. E-7

D Thread density key Press this key to change thread density for some alphabet character and frame

patterns.

E-7

E Move key Press these keys to move the pattern. E-6

F Size key Press this key to change the size of the pattern. Patterns can be enlarged or reduced. E-6

1 2 3 4

B A 0 9

Editing Patterns

E-6

Moving the pattern

Press .

Use to move the pattern in the direction shown

by the arrow.

• Press to center the pattern.

1 Distance from the center

Press to return to the original screen.

Changing the size of the pattern

Press .

Select the direction in which to change the size.

• Pressing each key to change shape of the pattern as

follows.

: Enlarge the pattern proportionately.

: Shrink the pattern proportionately.

: Stretch the pattern horizontally.

: Compact the pattern horizontally.

: Stretch the pattern vertically.

: Compact the pattern vertically.

: Return the pattern to its original size.

1 Size of the pattern

Press to return to the original screen.

Rotating the pattern

Press .

Select the angle of rotation for the pattern.

• Pressing each key to rotate the pattern as follows.

: Rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the left.

: Rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the right.

: Rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the left.

: Rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the right.

: Rotate the pattern 1 degree to the left.

: Rotate the pattern 1 degree to the right.

• Press to return the pattern to its original

position.

1 Degree of rotation

Press to return to the original screen.

Memo

• The pattern can also be moved by dragging it.

• Patterns cannot be moved in screens where

does not appear.

Memo

• Some patterns or characters can be enlarged

more than others.

• Some patterns or characters can be enlarged to a

greater degree if they are rotated 90 degrees.

0°

Editing Patterns

Embroidering E-7

EMBROIDERY

Changing the thread color

You can change the thread color by choosing a new color

from the thread colors in the machine.

In the pattern editing screen, press .

→ The thread color palette screen displays.

Press or to select the color you want to change.

Press or touch the color on the color

palette to choose a new color.

• To return to the original color, press , then press

after message appears. If multiple colors have

been changed, this command will return all colors to

their original colors.

1 Color palette

→ The display shows the changed colors.

Press .

Creating a horizontal mirror image

Press so it appears as to create a horizontal mirror

image of the selected pattern. Press again to return the

pattern to normal.

Changing the density (alphabet character

and frame patterns only)

The thread density for some alphabet character and frame

patterns can be changed.

A setting between 80% and 120% in 5% increments can be

specified.

Press .

Change the density.

• Press to make the pattern less dense.

• Press to make the pattern more dense.

1 Normal

2 Fine (stitches closer together)

3 Coarse (stitches farther apart)

→ The pattern density changes each time you press a

button.

Press .

Deleting the pattern

Press to delete the pattern from the screen.

Editing Patterns

E-8

Displaying patterns in the screen

magnification

Press .

→ Magnification select screen is displayed.

Press desired magnification to enlarge the pattern.

• Press to return to the normal size.

Press to return to the original screen.

After editing

Press .

• To combine the pattern with other patterns, select

(page E-13).

• For more information about sewing patterns, refer to

“Embroidering a pattern” in the “Basic operations”

section.

Memo

• If you want to return to the editing screen after

pressing , press .

Editing Character Patterns

Embroidering E-9

EMBROIDERY

Font editing screen appears by pressing on the pattern

editing screen.

■ Font editing screen

Changing the colors of alphabet character

patterns

Combined alphabet character patterns can be sewn with each

letter in a different color. If “MULTI COLOR” is set, the

machine stops after each character is sewn so that the thread

can be changed to a different color.

Press so that it appears as .

• Press the key again to return to the original setting.

Press to return to the pattern editing screen.

• Press to change the colors in the sewing order

(see page E-7).

After a character is sewn, change the thread color, and

then sew the next character.

Switching between text written vertically

and horizontally

When the Japanese font is selected, the text can be switched

between being written vertically and horizontally.

Press to switch between text written vertically

and horizontally.

Press to return to the pattern editing screen.

Editing Character Patterns

No. Display Key Name Explanation Page

1 Multi color

key

Press this key to

change the color of

individual characters

in a pattern.

E-9

2 Array key Press this key to

change the

configuration of a

character pattern.

E-12

3 Font key Press this key to

change the font of the

selected characters.

E-10

4 Vertical/hori

zontal text

key

Press this key to

switch between text

written vertically and

horizontally.

E-9

5 Edit

character

key

Press this key to edit

each character

separately.

E-11

6 Split text

key

Press this key to split

text between

characters so that

they can be edited

separately.

E-10

7 Character

spacing key

Press this key to

change the spacing

of character patterns.

E-10

8 Select key Press this key to

select a character. If

the line feed key was

used while entering

text, single lines can

be selected.

–

1 23 4

7 8 6

Note

• Western characters cannot be written vertically.

Editing Character Patterns

E-10

Changing the font of entered characters

After text has been entered, the font can be changed.

Press .

Select the font that you wish to use.

→ The text appears in the screen with the new font

applied.

Changing character spacing

Press .

Press / to increase or decrease the character

spacing.

• Press to return the pattern to its original

appearance.

Press to return to the font editing screen.

Reducing character spacing

The spacing between characters can be reduced to 50% of the

narrowest character in the group.

Separating combined character patterns

Combined character patterns can be separated to adjust the

character spacing or to separately edit the patterns after all

characters have been entered.

Press .

Use to select where the pattern is to be

separated, and then press to separate it. For this

example, the pattern will be separated between “A”

and “B”.

Note

• Depending on the font that was selected, it may

not be possible to change the font.

Note

• It is not recommended to edit data and transfer

to other or older version machines. Same

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.

Note

• A separated character pattern cannot be

combined again.

Editing Character Patterns

Embroidering E-11

EMBROIDERY

Press to return to the font editing screen.

Editing single characters

Press so that a single character can be selected for editing.

The character size and font can be changed.

■ Changing the size

Press .

Select the character to be resized.

• To select the character, press or .

→ The selected character is surrounded with a red box.

Select the direction in which to change the size.

• For details on the various keys, refer to the procedure

in “Changing the size of the pattern” on page E-6.

Press to return to the font editing screen.

■ Changing the font

Press .

Press , and then select the character whose font is

to be changed.

• To select the character, press or .

→ The selected character is surrounded with a red box.

Select the font that you wish to use.

→ The character changes to the selected font.

Press to return to the font editing screen.

Editing Character Patterns

E-12

Changing the configuration of character

patterns

Press .

Press the key of the layout you want to embroider.

• When selecting an arc, use and to change

the degree of the arc.

: Make the arc flatter.

: Make the arc rounder.

→ The display will show the selected layout.

 Example:

Press to return to the font editing screen.

Memo

• When selecting , and change to

and . You can increase or decrease the

incline.

Combining Patterns

Embroidering E-13

EMBROIDERY

Editing combined patterns

 Example: Combining alphabet characters with an

embroidery pattern and editing

Press to select an embroidery pattern.

Select the following pattern and then press .

Press .

Press to enter the alphabet characters.

• Press to return to the previous screen.

Select and enter “Spring”.

→ The characters you enter will be displayed in the

upper part of the screen.

Press .

Press to move the characters.

• With your finger, drag the characters to move them.

Press to return to the pattern editing screen.

Press and to change the layout of the

characters. Press two times to return to the

pattern editing screen.

• See page E-12 for more information about changing

the layout.

Press to change the color of the characters.

→ The thread color palette screen displays.

• See page E-7 for more information about changing

the color.

Press to return to the pattern editing screen.

Combining Patterns

E-14

When all editing is finished, press and then .

→ Embroidering screen appears.

■ Selecting combined embroidery patterns

If multiple patterns have been combined, use to

select the pattern to be edited. In addition, patterns can be

selected by directly touching the screen with your finger.

Embroidering combined patterns

Combined patterns will be embroidered in the order they

were entered. In this example, the embroidery order will be as

follows:

→

• For more information about sewing patterns, refer to

“Embroidering a pattern” in the “Basic operations”

section.

Embroider the flower pattern by following the color

order on the display.

→ After the flowers are embroidered, the [+] cursor will

move to the character part of the pattern.

Embroider characters.

Memo

• Use to select patterns that are overlapping

and cannot be selected by touching the screen.

Editing All Patterns

Embroidering E-15

EMBROIDERY

When is pressed in the editing screen, the embroidery

settings screen appears. After editing the pattern, press

to continue to the embroidering screen.

■ Embroidery settings screen

Moving the pattern

Press to move the entire pattern.

For details, refer to “Checking the pattern position” in the

“Basic operations” section.

Rotating the pattern

Press to rotate the entire pattern.

For details, refer to “Rotating the pattern” on page E-6.

Aligning the pattern and the needle

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

needle

Mark the embroidery start position on the fabric, as

shown.

Press .

1 Start position

2 This key is used for aligning linked characters.

(page E-16)

→ The needle position moves to the bottom left corner

of the pattern (the embroidery frame moves so that

the needle is positioned correctly).

Press .

Editing All Patterns

No. Display Key Name Explanation Page

1 Move key Press these keys to move

the pattern in the direction

shown by the arrow. (Press

the center key to return the

pattern to the center of the

embroidery area.)

E-15

2 Rotate key Press this key to rotate the

entire pattern.

E-15

3 Embroidery

key

Press this key to enter the

embroidery screen.

–

4 Memory key Press this key to save

patterns to the machine's

memory or USB flash drive.

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5 Trial key Press this key to check the

position of the pattern. The

embroidery frame moves

so you can check that there

is enough space to sew

pattern. For details, refer to

“Checking the pattern

position” in the “Basic

operations” section.

–

6 Starting

point key

Press this key to move the

needle start position to

align the needle with the

pattern position.

E-15

6 5 4

Editing All Patterns

E-16

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 “DEF” to the characters “ABC” using

embroidery frame 10 cm × 10 cm (4 inches × 4 inches)

(sold separately with some models)

Select the character patterns for “ABC”, and then press

and .

Press .

Press , and then press .

→ The needle is positioned in the lower-left corner of

the pattern. The embroidery frame moves so that the

needle is positioned correctly.

Press .

Lower the embroidery foot and then press the

“Start/Stop” button to begin embroidering.

After the characters are embroidered, cut the threads,

remove the embroidery frame, and then press for

“Finished embroidering”.

1 End of the embroidering

Reposition the fabric in embroidery frame so that the

right side of the letter “C” will be partially inside the

embroidery frame; being careful so letters remain

straight and level. Then reattach frame again so that

the remaining characters (“DEF”) can be embroidered.

Press and then press .

Note

• For details on selecting character patterns, refer

to “Selecting character patterns” on page E-2.

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.

Editing All Patterns

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EMBROIDERY

As in step a , select the character patterns for “DEF”.

Press .

Press , and then press .

→ The needle is positioned in the lower-left corner of

the pattern. The embroidery frame moves so that the

needle is positioned correctly.

Use to align the needle with the end of the

embroidering for the previous pattern.

Press .

Lower the embroidery foot and press the “Start/Stop”

button to begin embroidering the remaining character

patterns.

Embroidery Applications

E-18

Sewing embroidery patterns which use

appliqué

When the color sewing order display shows

(APPLIQUE MATERIAL),

(APPLIQUE POSITION) or

(APPLIQUE), follow the procedure below.

1. Creating an appliqué piece

2. Sewing the appliqué position on the base fabric

3. Affixing the appliqué piece to the base fabric

4. Embroidering the remainder of the pattern

Required materials

• Fabric for the appliqué piece

• Fabric for the appliqué base

• Stabilizer material

• Craft glue

• Embroidering thread

■ 1. Creating an appliqué piece

Select the appliqué pattern, and then continue to the

embroidering screen.

Attach stabilizer material to the wrong side of the

appliqué fabric.

Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame, and then

attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit.

1 Applique material (cotton, felt, etc.)

2 Iron-on stabilizer

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 appliqué piece.

→ The outline of the appliqué piece is sewn, and then

the machine stops.

1 Outline of applique

2 Applique material

Remove the fabric for the appliqué piece from the

embroidery frame, and then carefully cut along the

sewn cutting line

Embroidery Applications

Note

•If (APPLIQUE MATERIAL),

(APPLIQUE POSITION) or

(APPLIQUE) appear in the thread

color list, the correct names and numbers of the

thread colors to be used will not appear. Select

the thread colors depending on those in the

appliqué pattern.

Note

• If the appliqué 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

appliqué piece along the cutting line.

• After cutting out the appliqué piece, carefully

remove the thread.

Embroidery Applications

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EMBROIDERY

■ 2. Sewing the appliqué position on the base

fabric

Attach stabilizer material to the wrong side of the

fabric for the appliqué base.

Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame, and then

attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit.

Thread the machine with the embroidery thread, lower

the presser foot lever, and then press the “Start/Stop”

button to sew the appliqué position.

→ The position of the appliqué is sewn, and then the

machine stops.

1 Position of applique

2 Base material

Remove the embroidery frame from the embroidery

unit.

■ 3. Affixing the appliqué piece to the base

fabric

Lightly apply craft glue to the back of the appliqué

piece, and then attach it to the base fabric within the

outline of the position sewn in step

b of “2. Sewing

the appliqué position on the base fabric”.

After the appliqué 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 sew the appliqué.

→ The appliqué piece is sewn to the base fabric, and

then the machine stops.

Note

• Do not remove the base fabric from the

embroidery frame until all sewing is finished.

Note

• If the appliqué piece is not securely attached to

the base fabric, the appliqué piece may lift off

the base fabric during sewing, causing

misalignment.

• If the appliqué 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 appliqué piece,

reinforce and secure it in place with an iron-on

adhesive sheet. An iron can be used to attach

the appliqué piece to the appliqué location.

• Before attaching the appliqué piece to the base

fabric, do not remove the fabric from the

embroidery frame.

Memo

• Depending on the pattern that is selected,

(APPLIQUE MATERIAL),

(APPLIQUE POSITION) and

(APPLIQUE) for all three steps may

not appear. If (APPLIQUE) appears

as a color, embroider using thread of that color.

Embroidery Applications

E-20

■ 4. Embroidering the remainder of the pattern

Change the embroidery thread according to the thread

color sewing order, and then finish embroidering the

remainder of the pattern.

Using a frame pattern to make an appliqué

(1)

You can use framed patterns of the same size and shape to

create an appliqué. Embroider one pattern with a straight

stitch and one pattern with a satin stitch.

Select a straight stitch frame pattern. Embroider the

pattern onto the appliqué material, then cut neatly

around the outside of the shape.

Embroider the same pattern from step a onto the

base fabric.

Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or a temporary spray

adhesive to the rear of the appliqué created in step a.

Attach the appliqué to the base fabric matching the

shapes.

Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape

as the appliqué. Embroider over the appliqué and base

fabric from step c to create the appliqué.

Memo

• Since glue may become attached to the presser

foot, needle or needle plate, clean the glue off of

the parts after finishing embroidering the appliqué

pattern.

• For best results, trim all excess threads each time

the thread color is changed.

Note

• If you change the size or position of the patterns

when selecting them, make a note of the size

and location.

1 Appliqué material

Embroidery Applications

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EMBROIDERY

Using a frame pattern to make an appliqué

(2)

This is a second method to make appliqué 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.

Select a straight stitch frame pattern, and embroider

the pattern onto the base fabric.

Place the appliqué fabric over the pattern embroidered

in step

• Be sure that the appliqué fabric completely covers

the stitched line.

Embroider the same pattern on the appliqué fabric.

Remove the embroidery frame from the embroidery

unit, and cut around the outside of the stitches.

Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape

as the appliqué.

Reattach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit,

and embroider the satin stitch pattern to create an

appliqué.

Note

• Do not remove the fabric from the embroidery

frame to cut it. Also, do not pull or push 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.

1 Appliqué material

Embroidery Applications

E-22

Sewing split embroidery patterns

Split embroidery patterns created with PE-DESIGN Ver.7 or

later, or PE-DESIGN NEXT can be sewn. 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 sewn.

For details on creating split embroidery patterns and for more

detailed sewing instructions, refer to the Instruction manual

included with PE-DESIGN Ver.7 or later, or PE-DESIGN

NEXT.

The following procedure describes how to read the split

embroidery pattern shown below from USB flash drive and

embroider it.

Insert the USB flash drive 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 flash drive” on page E-34.

→ A screen appears so that a section of the split

embroidery pattern can be selected.

Select section to be embroidered and press .

• Select the sections in alphabetical order.

• A maximum of 5 sections can be displayed in one

page. If there are 6 or more sections in the pattern,

press or to display the previous or next page.

If necessary, edit the pattern, and press .

Press .

• For details on editing patterns, refer to “Editing All

Patterns” on page E-15.

Press the “Start/Stop” button to embroider the pattern

section.

When embroidering is finished, the following screen

appears. Press .

→ A screen appears so that a section of the split

embroidery pattern can be selected.

Repeat steps b through f to embroider the

remaining sections of the pattern.

Memo

• Press to rotate the pattern.

Adjustments During the Embroidery Process

Embroidering E-23

EMBROIDERY

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

rethread the lower threading. If very little sewing remains, you

can embroider approximately 10 final stitches without

rethreading the machine by pressing . The machine will

stop after sewing approximately 10 stitches.

Press .

→ After the thread is automatically cut, the carriage will

move.

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.

Insert a wound bobbin into the machine. (see “Setting

the Bobbin” of “Basic operations”.)

Press .

Attach the embroidery frame.

To return to the area in the pattern where you stopped

sewing, follow steps

c through f in the next

section.

Adjustments During the Embroidery Process

Note

• Be careful not to bump the embroidery unit

carriage or the presser foot when removing or

attaching the embroidery frame. Otherwise, the

pattern will not embroider correctly.

Adjustments During the Embroidery Process

E-24

If the thread breaks during sewing

Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the machine.

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 from

the previous section to reset the bobbin.

Press .

Press , , or to move the needle back the

correct number of stitches before the area where the

thread broke.

Press to return to the original screen.

Press (Presser foot lifter button) to lower the

presser foot, and press the “Start/Stop” button to

continue sewing.

Restarting from the beginning

Press .

→ The embroidery frame moves, returning the needle to

the pattern’s beginning position.

Press (Presser foot lifter button) to lower the

presser foot and start sewing.

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.

1 Current stitch number when embroidery was stopped

Turn the main power to ON.

Follow the instructions shown on the screen and

remove the embroidery frame.

→ The following message will appear.

Memo

• If you cannot move back to the area where the

thread broke, press 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.

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.

Adjustments During the Embroidery Process

Embroidering E-25

EMBROIDERY

Attach the embroidery frame and press .

→ The previous embroidery screen displayed before the

machine was turned off appears.

Continue embroidering.

1 Stitch number when embroidery is resumed

Memo

• If you want to start a new embroidery pattern,

press so the pattern selection screen

appears.

Making Embroidery Adjustments

E-26

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.

1 Right side

2 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.

1 Right side

2 Wrong side

Press .

Press to weaken the upper thread tension. (The

tension number will decrease.)

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.

1 Right side

2 Wrong side

Press .

Press to tighten the upper thread tension. (The

tension number will increase.)

Making Embroidery Adjustments

Note

• If the thread tension setting is made extremely

weak, the machine may stop during sewing. This

is not the sign of a malfunction. Increase the

thread tension slightly, and begin sewing again.

Memo

• If you turn the main power to OFF or select a

different pattern, the thread tension will reset to

the automatic setting.

• When you retrieve a saved pattern, the thread

tension setting will be the same as when the

pattern was saved.

Note

• If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded,

the upper thread may be too tight. In this case,

refer to “Setting the Bobbin” of “Basic

operations” and rethread the bobbin thread.

Note

• If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the

upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer

to “Upper Threading” of “Basic operations” and

rethread the upper thread.

Making Embroidery Adjustments

Embroidering E-27

EMBROIDERY

Press .

Adjusting the bobbin case (with no color on

the screw)

The bobbin case (with no color on the screw) can be adjusted

when bobbin tension changes are required to accommodate

different bobbin threads. See “Embroidery Attractive Finishes”

in the “Basic operations”.

To adjust the bobbin tension for embroidery function, using

the bobbin case (with no color on the screw), turn the

slotted-head screw (-) with a screwdriver (small).

1 Do not turn the phillips screw (+).

2 Adjust with a screwdriver (small).

■ Correct tension

Upper thread slightly appears on the wrong side of fabric.

1 Right side

2 Wrong side

■ Bobbin thread is too loose

Bobbin thread appears slightly on the right side of fabric.

1 Right side

2 Wrong side

If this occurs, turn the slotted-head 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.

1 Right side

2 Wrong side

If this occurs, turn the slotted-head screw (-)

counterclockwise, being careful not to over-loosen the

screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to decrease bobbin

tension.

Note

• With “Embroidery Tension” on the setting

screen, the tension of the upper thread can be

adjusted for embroidering. 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. Press to tighten the

upper thread tension and press to loosen the

upper tension. If an individual embroidery pattern

needs additional fine tuning, refer to “Adjusting

thread tension” on page E-26.

CAUTION

• When adjusting the bobbin case, be sure to

remove the bobbin from the bobbin case.

• DO NOT adjust the position of the phillips (+)

screw on the bobbin case as this may result in

damage to the bobbin case, rendering it

unusable.

• If the slotted-head 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.

Making Embroidery Adjustments

E-28

Using the automatic thread cutting function

(END COLOR TRIM)

The automatic thread cutting function will cut the thread at

the end of sewing 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.

Press .

Press to turn off the automatic thread cutting

function.

→ The key will display as

• When one color thread is sewn, the machine will

stop without cutting the thread.

Press to return to the original screen.

Adjusting the embroidery speed

Press to display the following screen.

Change the “Max Embroidery Speed” by pressing

Press to return to the original screen.

Changing the “Embroidery Frame Display”

Press to display the following screen.

In the “Embroidery Frame Display”, use / to

change the embroidery frame display mode.

Memo

• “spm” is the number of stitches sewn in one

minute.

• Decrease the embroidery speed when

embroidering on thin, thick, or heavy fabrics.

• The sewing speed can be changed after an

embroidery pattern has been started.

• The maximum embroidery speed setting does not

change until a new setting is selected. The setting

specified before the main power is set to OFF

remains selected the next time that the machine is

turned on.

• Decrease to a slower spm when using a special

thread like a metallic thread.

Making Embroidery Adjustments

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EMBROIDERY

* Sold separately with some models.

1 Extra large frame embroidering area

26 cm×16 cm (10-1/4 inches × 6-1/4 inches)

2 Center mark

3 Large frame embroidering area

18 cm × 13 cm (7 inches × 5 inches)

4 Embroidering area for border embroidery frame

18 cm × 10 cm (7 inches × 4 inches)

5 Embroidery area for quilt embroidery frame

15 cm × 15 cm (6 inches × 6 inches)

6 Medium frame embroidering area

10 cm × 10 cm (4 inches × 4 inches)

7 Embroidery area for small embroidery frame

2 cm × 6 cm (1 inch × 2-1/2 inches)

8 Grid lines

Press to return to the original screen.

Selecting/displaying patterns according to

the embroidery frame size

If “Embroidery Frame Identification View” in the settings

screen is set to “ON”, the pattern can be edited in the screen

as if that embroidery frame is attached.

When “Embroidery Frame Identification View” is set to

“OFF”.

1 The embroidering area for the extra large frame is

displayed.

When “Embroidery Frame Identification View” is set to

“ON”.

1 The embroidering area for the selected frame is

displayed.

2 Patterns that will not fit in the selected frame appear

shaded and cannot be selected.

Memo

• Patterns that cannot be sewn in the selected

embroidery frame will not be available in the

pattern selection screen.

• The pattern will be enlarged or reduced within the

embroidering area for the selected embroidery

frame.

• When enlarging the pattern by pressing on

the editing screen, it is enlarged to 100% of the

size for the selected embroidery frame.

Making Embroidery Adjustments

E-30

Changing the background colors of the

embroidery patterns

In the settings screen, the background colors can be changed

for the embroidery pattern and pattern thumbnails.

Depending on the pattern color, select the desired

background color from the 66 settings available. Different

background colors can be selected for the embroidery pattern

and pattern thumbnails.

Press to display the following screen.

1 Embroidery pattern background

2 Pattern thumbnails background

Press .

Select the background color from the 66 available

settings.

1 Embroidery pattern background

2 Selected color

1 Pattern thumbnails background

2 Selected color

Press twice to return to the original screen.

Specifying the size of pattern thumbnails

The thumbnails for selecting an embroidery pattern can be set

to be displayed at the smaller size or a larger size. The larger

size is 1.5 times the smaller size.

Press to display the following screen.

Press or to select the desired thumbnail size.

Press to return to the original screen.

Memo

• The setting remains selected even if the machine

is turned off.

Using the Memory Function

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EMBROIDERY

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, .phc, and .dst embroidery data files

can be used with this machine. Using data other

than that saved using our data design systems or

machines may cause the embroidery machine to

malfunction.

■ Types of USB media that can be used

Stitch data can be saved to or recalled from a USB flash

drive of any size.

■ 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 26 cm × 16 cm

(approx. 10-1/4 inches × 6-1/4 inches) is

selected, the pattern will be displayed rotated by

90 degrees when it is read out.

Even after being rotated 90 degrees, embroidery

data larger than 26 cm × 16 cm (approx.

10-1/4 inches × 6-1/4 inches) cannot be used.

(All designs must be within the 26 cm × 16 cm

(approx. 10-1/4 inches × 6-1/4 inches) 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 can

not exceed a maximum number of 400,000

stitches or a maximum number of 125 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 flash drive 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.

Using the Memory Function

CAUTION

• When using embroidery data other than our

original patterns, the thread or needle may

break when sewing with a stitch density that is

too fine or when sewing 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 quantity of

data stored.

• Only a USB flash drive can be connected to the

USB port on this machine.

• The access lamp will begin blinking after

inserting USB flash drive, and it will take about 5

to 6 seconds to recognize the drive. (Time will

differ depending on the USB flash drive).

• For additional information, refer to the instruction

manual included with the USB flash drive that

you have purchased.

Memo

• To create file folders, use a computer.

Using the Memory Function

E-32

Saving embroidery patterns in the machine’s

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 sewing position changed, etc. A total of about 1 MB of

patterns can be saved in the machine's memory.

Press when the pattern you want to save is in the

pattern editing screen or embroidery settings screen.

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 following screen appears, either the maximum

number of patterns have been saved or the pattern you

want to save uses a lot of memory, and the machine

cannot save it. If you delete a previously saved pattern,

you can save the current pattern.

Press .

• Press to return to the original screen without

saving.

→ The machine displays the patterns currently saved.

Select the pattern you want to delete.

• Press / to move to the previous/next page.

Press .

1 Amount of memory used by the pattern to be deleted

2 Amount of machine’s memory

Press .

• If you decide not to delete the pattern, press .

→ The “Saving...” screen displays. When the pattern is

saved, the display returns to the original screen

automatically.

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

machine’s memory.

• See page E-33 for information on retrieving a

saved pattern.

Note

• Do not turn the main power to OFF while the

“Saving...” screen is displayed. You will lose the

pattern you are saving.

1 2

Using the Memory Function

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EMBROIDERY

Saving embroidery patterns to USB flash

drive

When sending embroidery patterns from the machine to USB

flash drive, plug the USB flash drive into the machine’s USB

port.

Press when the pattern you want to save is in the

pattern editing screen or embroidery settings screen.

Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the

machine.

1 USB port

2 USB flash drive

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.

→ The pattern is saved in a folder labeled “bPocket”.

Retrieving patterns from the machine’s

memory

Press .

→ The machine displays the patterns currently in the

memory.

Press the key of the pattern you want to retrieve.

• Press / to move to the previous/next page.

• Press to return to the original screen.

Memo

• If there is enough memory available after deleting

the pattern, the pattern you want to save will be

saved automatically. If there is not enough

memory available after deleting the pattern,

repeat the steps above to delete another pattern

from the machine’s memory.

• It takes a few seconds to save a pattern.

• See page E-33 for more information about

retrieving saved patterns.

Memo

• USB flash drive is commercially available, but

some USB flash drive may not be usable with this

machine. Please visit our website for more details.

• The USB flash drive can be inserted or removed

at any time except while saving or deleting a

pattern.

Note

• The processing speed may vary by quantity of

data.

• Do not insert anything other than USB flash drive

into the USB port. Otherwise, the USB flash drive

may be damaged.

Note

• Do not insert or remove USB flash drive while

“Saving...” screen is displayed. You will lose

some or all of the pattern you are saving.

Using the Memory Function

E-34

Press .

→ Pattern editing screen is displayed.

Adjust the pattern as desired, and then begin

embroidering.

Recalling from USB flash drive

You can recall a specific embroidery pattern from either direct

USB flash drive or a folder in the USB flash drive. If the pattern

is in a folder, check each folder to find the embroidery

pattern.

Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the

machine (see page E-33).

Press .

→ Embroidery patterns and a folder in a top folder are

displayed.

Select the pattern. If the stitch pattern to be retrieved

is in a folder, press the key for that folder.

• Press / to move to the previous/next page.

• Press to return to the original screen without

recalling.

→ Stitch patterns within a folder are displayed.

• The folder name or the path to show the current

folder is displayed under the folder icon.

Embroidery patterns and subfolders within a folder

are displayed.

• Press to return to the previous screen.

• Use the computer to create folders. Folders cannot

be created with the machine.

Press the key of the pattern you want to retrieve.

• Press / to move to the previous/next page.

• Press to return to the original screen.

Press .

• Press to delete the pattern. The pattern will be

deleted from the USB flash drive.

→ Pattern editing screen is displayed.

Memo

• The selected pattern can be saved to USB flash

drive directly by pressing .

Note

• The processing speed may vary by quantity of

data.

Memo

• The selected pattern can be saved to the

machine's memory directly by pressing .

Using the Memory Function

Embroidering E-35

EMBROIDERY

If necessary, edit the pattern, and press .

→ Embroidery settings screen is displayed.

Press .

→ The embroidery screen is displayed.

Using the Memory Function

E-36

Appendix

This section provides important information for operating this machine. Please read this section to find

troubleshooting tips and pointers as well as how to keep your machine in the best working order.

Page number starts with “A” in this section.

Chapter1 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING......A-2

Care and Maintenance

A-2

Restrictions on oiling

In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be

oiled by the user.

This machine was manufactured with the necessary amount

of oil applied to ensure correct operation, making periodic

oiling unnecessary.

If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the handwheel or

an unusual noise, immediately stop using the machine, and

contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother

authorized service center.

Precautions on storing the machine

Do not store the machine in any of the locations described

below, otherwise damage to the machine may result, for

example, rust caused by condensation.

• Exposed to extremely high temperatures

• Exposed to extremely low temperatures

• Exposed to extreme temperature changes

• Exposed to high humidity or steam

• Near a flame, heater or air conditioner

• Outdoor or exposed to direct sunlight

• Exposed to extremely dusty or oily environments

Cleaning the LCD Screen

If the screen is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Do

not use organic solvents or detergents.

Cleaning the machine surface

If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in

neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and then wipe the

surface of the machine. After cleaning it once with a damp

cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.

Cleaning the race

Sewing performance will suffer if lint and dust collects in the

bobbin case, therefore, it should be cleaned regularly.

Press (Needle position button) to raise the needle.

Turn off the machine.

Unplug the power cord from the power supply jack on

the right side of the machine.

Remove the needle and embroidery foot.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the needle” in the

“Basic operations” section and “Replacing the

embroidery foot” on page A-5.

Remove the embroidery unit.

Remove the needle plate cover.

Chapter 1

MAINTENANCE AND

TROUBLESHOOTING

Care and Maintenance

Note

• In order to extend the life of this machine,

periodically turn it on and use it.

Storing this machine for an extended period of

time without using it may reduce its efficiency.

Note

• Do not wipe the LCD screen with a damp cloth.

Memo

• Occasionally, condensation may form on the LCD

screen or it may become fogged up; however, this

is not a malfunction. After a while, the cloudiness

will disappear.

CAUTION

• Unplug the power cord before cleaning the

machine, otherwise injuries or an electric

shock may occur.

CAUTION

• Unplug the power cord before cleaning the

machine, otherwise injuries or an electric

shock may occur.

Care and Maintenance

Appendix A-3

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

■ If there is a screw in the needle plate cover

1 Use the L-shaped (or disc-shaped) screwdriver to

remove the screw in the needle plate cover.

2 Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and then

slide it toward you.

1 Needle plate cover

■ If there is no screw in the needle plate cover

1 Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and then

slide it toward you.

1 Needle plate cover

Remove the bobbin case.

Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.

1 Bobbin case

Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove

any lint and dust from the race and bobbin thread

sensor and the surrounding area.

1 Cleaning brush

2 Race

3 Bobbin thread sensor

• Do not apply oil to the bobbin case.

Insert the bobbin case so that the

mark on the

bobbin case aligns with the

z mark on the machine.

• Align the S and

z marks.

1 S mark

z mark

3 Bobbin case

• Make sure that the indicated points are aligned

before installing the bobbin case.

Care and Maintenance

A-4

Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the

needle plate, and then slide the cover back on.

1 Needle plate cover

About the maintenance message

Once this message appears, it is recommended to take your

machine to an authorized Brother dealer or nearest Brother

authorized service center for a regular maintenance check.

Although this message will disappear and the machine will

continue to function once you press , the message will

display several more times until the appropriate maintenance

is performed.

Please take the time to arrange the maintenance your machine

requires once this message appears. Such steps will help to

ensure you receive continued, uninterrupted hours of

machine operation for the future.

Touch panel is malfunctioning

If the screen does not respond correctly when you touch a key

(the machine does not perform the operation or performs a

different operation), follow the steps below to make the

proper adjustments.

Holding your finger on the screen, turn the main

power switch to OFF and back to ON.

→ The touch panel adjustment screen is displayed.

Lightly touch the center of each +, in order from 1 to 5.

Turn the main power to OFF, then turn it back to ON.

Operation beep

Each time a key is pressed you will hear one beep. If an

incorrect operation is performed you will hear two or four

beeps.

■ If a key is pressed (correct operation)

One beep sounds.

■ If an incorrect operation is performed

Two or four beeps sound.

■ If the machine locks up, for example, because

the thread is tangled

The machine beeps for four seconds and the machine

automatically stops.

Be sure to check for the cause of the error and correct it

before continuing to sew.

CAUTION

• Never use a bobbin case that is scratched,

otherwise the upper thread may become

tangled, the needle may break or sewing

performance may suffer. For a new bobbin

case, contact your nearest Brother authorized

service center.

• Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly

installed, otherwise the needle may break.

Note

• Do not press too hard on the screen. Otherwise,

damage may result.

Note

• If you finish the screen adjustment and the

screen still does not respond, or if you cannot do

the adjustment, contact your authorized Brother

dealer.

Care and Maintenance

Appendix A-5

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

■ Canceling the operation beep

Press to display the settings screen.

Display page 5.

Set “Buzzer” to “OFF.”

Replacing the embroidery foot

Press (Needle position button) once or twice to

raise the needle.

Press .

• When the message “OK to automatically lower the

presser foot? ” appears on the LCD screen, press

to continue.

→ The screen changes, and all keys and operation

buttons are locked (except ).

Raise the presser foot lever.

Use the included screwdriver to loosen the embroidery

foot screw, and then remove the embroidery foot.

1 Screwdriver

2 Embroidery foot

3 Embroidery foot screw

Hold the embroidery foot in place with your right

hand, and then use the included screwdriver to

securely tighten the embroidery foot screw.

Slowly lower the presser foot lever.

Raise the presser foot lever to check that the

embroidery foot is securely attached.

Press to unlock all keys and buttons.

CAUTION

• Only use embroidery feet designed specifically

for this machine. Use of any other embroidery

foot may result in injuries or damage to the

machine.

Troubleshooting

A-6

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://support.brother.com/

”.

If the problem persists, contact your Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center.

List of symptoms

■ Getting ready

Troubleshooting

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference

Cannot thread the

needle.

Needle is not in the correct position. Press the “Needle position” button to raise the

needle.

B-4

Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. B-23

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. B-23

Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine and

rethread the machine.

B-19

The needle threader hook is bent and does not

pass through the eye of the needle.

Contact your authorized dealer or the nearest

Brother authorized service center.

–

The needle threader lever cannot be moved or

returned to its original position.

Contact your authorized dealer or the nearest

Brother authorized service center.

–

Cannot lower the

presser foot with

the presser foot

lever.

Presser foot was raised using the “Presser foot

lifter” button.

Press the “Presser foot lifter” button to lower

the presser foot.

B-4

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.

B-16

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.

B-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.

B-14

While winding the

bobbin, the bobbin

thread was wound

below the bobbin

winder seat.

You have not wound the bobbin thread properly.

While initially winding thread on the bobbin the

bobbin thread is not properly inserted into 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.

B-14

The bobbin thread

cannot be pulled

up.

Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin correctly. B-17

Nothing appears in

the LCD.

Main power switch is not turned on. Turn the main power to ON. B-8

The plug of the power cord is not inserted into

an electrical outlet.

Insert the plug of the power cord into an

electrical outlet.

B-8

The LCD screen is

fogged up.

Condensation has formed on the LCD screen. After a while, the cloudiness will disappear. –

The operation keys

do not respond.

A glove is worn when the keys are pressed.

The keys are pressed with a fingernail.

A non-electrostatic touch pen is being used.

Directly touch the operation keys with your

finger.

B-4

The operation keys

do not respond, or

the sensitivity is

too strong.

The sensitivity of the operation keys is not set

for the user.

Adjust the sensitivity of the operation keys. B-12

Troubleshooting

Appendix A-7

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

■ While embroidering

The sewing light

does not come on.

The sewing light is damaged. Contact your authorized dealer or the nearest

Brother authorized service center.

–

“Light” is set to “OFF” in the settings screen. Change the setting to “ON”. B-11

Embroidery unit

does not operate.

Embroidery unit is not attached correctly. Reattach the embroidery unit correctly. B-26

Embroidery frame was attached before the unit

was initialized.

Remove the embroidery frame, and then

perform the initialization process correctly.

B-27

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference

Machine does not

operate.

“Start/Stop” button was not pushed. Press the “Start/Stop” button. B-4

The bobbin winder shaft is pushed to the right. Move the bobbin winder shaft to the left. B-14

There is no pattern selected. Select a pattern. B-34

Presser foot is not lowered. Lower the presser foot. B-2

Frame-securing lever was not lowered. Lower frame-securing lever after installing

embroidery frame.

B-33

Needle breaks.

Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. B-23

Needle clamp screw is not tightened. Tighten the needle clamp screw. B-23

Needle is turned or bent. Replace the needle. B-23

Using improper needle or thread for the

selected fabric.

Check the information about the needle and

thread to be used.

B-23

Upper thread tension is too tight. Adjust the thread tension. E-26

Spool cap is set incorrectly. Check the method for attaching the spool cap,

then reattach the spool cap.

B-14

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

presser foot.

Replace the presser foot, or consult your

authorized Brother dealer.

A-5

There are scratches on the bobbin case. Replace the bobbin case, or consult your

authorized Brother dealer.

A-2

Needle is defective. Replace the needle. B-23

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.

B-14

Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine and

rethread the machine.

B-19

Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin correctly. B-17

Embroidery foot is attached incorrectly. Attach the embroidery foot correctly. A-5

Needle breaks.

Stabilizer is not attached to fabric being

embroidered.

Attach stabilizer. B-29

Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound. Use a correctly wound bobbin. B-14

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference

Troubleshooting

A-8

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. B-19

Knotted or tangled thread is being used. Remove any knots or tangles. –

Upper thread tension is too strong. Adjust the thread tension. E-26

Thread is tangled. Use scissors, etc., to cut the tangled thread and

remove it from the race, etc.

A-2

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. B-23

Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. B-23

There are scratches near the hole in the

embroidery foot.

Replace the embroidery foot, or consult your

authorized Brother dealer.

A-5

There are scratches on the bobbin case. Replace the bobbin case, or consult your

authorized Brother dealer.

A-2

Using improper needle or thread for the

selected fabric.

Check the information about the needle and

thread to be used.

B-23

While embroidering, the thread became knotted

or tangled.

Rethread upper and lower thread. B-17, B-19

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.

B-14

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.

B-19

Using improper needle or thread for the

selected fabric.

Check the information about the needle and

thread to be used.

B-23

The upper thread is

too tight.

The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the bobbin thread. B-17

Bobbin thread

breaks.

Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin correctly. B-17

Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound. Use a correctly wound bobbin. B-17

There are scratches on the bobbin or it doesn’t

rotate properly.

Replace the bobbin. B-14

Thread is tangled. Use scissors, etc. to cut the tangled thread and

remove it from the race, etc.

A-2

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.

B-14

Fabric puckers.

There is a mistake in the upper or bobbin

threading.

Check the steps for threading the machine and

rethread it correctly.

B-19

Spool cap is set incorrectly. Check the method for attaching the spool cap,

then reattach the spool cap.

B-14

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. B-23

Skipped stitches

Machine is threaded incorrectly. Check the steps for threading the machine and

rethread it correctly.

B-19

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. B-23

Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. B-23

The needle is worn/damaged. Replace the needle. B-23

Dust or lint has collected under the needle

plate.

Remove the dust or lint with the brush. A-2

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference

Troubleshooting

Appendix A-9

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

■ After embroidering

No stitching

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. B-23

Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin correctly. B-17

Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine and

rethread the machine.

B-19

High-pitched

sound while

sewing

Pieces of thread are caught in the race. Clean the race. A-2

Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine and

rethread the machine.

B-19

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.

B-14

There are needle holes or friction scratches in

the bobbin case.

Replace the bobbin case, or consult your

authorized Brother dealer.

A-2

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.

B-23

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. B-23

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.

A-2

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference

Thread tension is

incorrect.

Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine and

rethread the machine.

B-19

Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin. B-17

Using improper needle or thread for the

selected fabric.

Check the information about the needle and

thread to be used.

B-23

Thread tension is set incorrectly. Adjust the thread tension. E-26

Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound. Use a correctly wound bobbin. B-17

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. B-23

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.

B-14

Embroidery pattern

does not sew 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. E-26

Fabric was not inserted into the frame correctly

(fabric was loose, etc.).

If the fabric is not taut in the frame, the pattern

may turn out poorly or there may be shrinkage

of the pattern. Set the fabric into the frame

correctly.

B-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.

B-29

There was an object placed near the machine,

and the carriage or embroidery frame hit the

object during sewing.

If the frame bumps something during sewing,

the pattern will turn out poorly. Do not place

anything in the area where the frame may bump

it during sewing.

B-28

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference

Troubleshooting

A-10

Error messages

When erroneous operations are performed messages and advice on operation will be displayed on the LCD. Follow what is

displayed. If you press or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears.

Embroidery pattern

does not sew out

correctly.

Fabric outside the frame edges interferes with

the sewing arm, so the embroidery unit cannot

move.

Reinsert the fabric in the embroidery frame so

that the excess fabric is away from the sewing

arm, and rotate the pattern 180 degrees.

B-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.

B-28

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 sewing

(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 sewing, the

pattern will not turn out. Be careful when

removing or reattaching the embroidery frame

during sewing.

B-33

Stabilizer is incorrectly attached, for example, it

is smaller than the embroidery frame.

Attach the stabilizer correctly. B-29

Loops appear on

the surface of the

fabric when

embroidering.

The thread tension is incorrectly set. Adjust the thread tension. E-26

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.

B-28

Error messages Cause/solution

A malfunction occurred. Turn the machine off, then

on again.

This message is displayed if some malfunction occurs.

Turn the machine off, then back on again.

If this message continues to appear, the machine may be malfunctioning.

Please contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother

authorized service center.

Cannot change the configuration of the characters. This message is displayed when there are too many characters and the

curved character configuration is impossible.

Cannot change the font since some letters are not

included to the selected font.

This message appears when the font of the embroidery character pattern is

changed to one that does not include characters used in the pattern.

Cannot recognize the data for the selected pattern.

The data may be corrupted. Please turn off the

power and turn on again.

This message appears when you try to retrieve pattern data that is invalid.

Since any of the following may be the cause, check the pattern data.

• The pattern data is damaged.

• The data that you tried to retrieve was created using another

manufacturer’s data design system.

Turn the machine off, then on again to return it to its normal condition.

Check and rethread the upper thread. This message is displayed when the upper thread is broken or not threaded

correctly, and the “Start/Stop” button, etc. is pressed.

Data volume is too large for this pattern. 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.

Lower the presser foot lever. This message is displayed when the “Presser foot lifter” button is pressed

while the presser foot lever is raised/the needle is lowered.

Not enough available memory to save. This message is displayed when the memory is full and the pattern cannot

be saved.

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference

Troubleshooting

Appendix A-11

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Not enough available memory to save the pattern.

Delete another pattern?

This message is displayed when the memory is full and the pattern cannot

be saved.

OK to recall and resume previous memory? 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 sewing” on page E-24 to align the needle

position and embroider the remainder of the pattern.

Pattern extends to the outside of embroidery frame. This message appears when the embroidery character pattern is edited, for

example, rotated, so that it no longer fits within the embroidery frame.

Pattern extends to the outside of embroidery frame.

Add no additional characters.

This message appears when the embroidery character pattern is edited by

adding a line feed so that it no longer fits within the embroidery frame.

Pattern extends to the outside of embroidery frame.

This function cannot be used at this time.

This message appears when the embroidery character pattern is resized or

switched between written vertically/horizontally so that it is too large for the

embroidery frame.

Preventive maintenance is recommended. This message is displayed when the machine needs to be maintained. (page

A-3)

Selected pattern field extends to the outside of the

embroidery frame.

This message appears when the selected embroidery pattern is larger than

the extra large embroidery frame. Reduce the pattern size, or select a

different pattern.

This message appears when the selected embroidery pattern is larger than

the embroidery frame selected when “Embroidery Frame Identification View”

is set to “ON”.

The bobbin thread is almost empty. This message is displayed when the bobbin thread is running out. Follow the

procedure described in “If the bobbin runs out of thread” on page E-23.

The bobbin winder safety device has activated. Is

the thread tangled?

This message is displayed when the bobbin is being wound, and the motor

locks because the thread is tangled, etc.

The carriage of the embroidery unit will

move. Keep your hands etc. away from the

carriage.

This message appears before embroidery unit moves.

The pockets are full. Delete a pattern. This message is displayed when the memory is full and a pattern must be

deleted.

The safety device has been activated. Is the

thread tangled? Is the needle bent?

This message is displayed when the motor locks due to tangled thread or for

other reasons related to thread delivery.

The USB media was changed. Do not change the

USB media while it is being read.

This message is displayed when you attempt to select a pattern after the

USB flash drive in which the pattern is saved has been changed.

There is a pattern included that cannot be saved to

USB media. Save the pattern in the machine's

memory.

Depending on the pattern, it may not be possible to save it to a USB flash

drive.

This pattern cannot be used. This message appears when you try to retrieve a pattern that cannot be used

with this machine.

24 This USB media cannot be used. This message is displayed when you try to use incompatible media.

25 USB media error This message is displayed when an error occurs with the USB flash drive.

USB media is not loaded. Load USB media. This message is displayed when you try to recall or save a pattern while no

USB flash drive is loaded.

F** If error message “F**” appears in the LCD while the machine is being used,

the machine may be malfunctioning. Contact your authorized dealer or the

nearest Brother authorized service center.

Error messages Cause/solution

Specifications

A-12

■ Embroidery machine

■ Embroidery unit

* Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice.

Specifications

Item Specification

Dimensions of machine Approx. 480 mm (W) × 300 mm (H) × 249.4 mm (D)

(Approx. 18-7/8 inches (W) × 11-7/8 inches (H) × 9-7/8 inches (D))

Weight of machine Approx. 8.6 kg (Approx. 18.9 lb)

Embroidering speed 70 to 850 stitches per minute

Needles Home sewing machine needles (HA × 130)

Item Specification

Dimensions of embroidery unit Approx. 458 mm (W) × 131.8 mm (H) × 420.7 mm (D)

(Approx. 18 inches (W) × 5-1/4 inches (H) × 16-1/2 inches (D))

Dimensions of machine with embroidery

unit attached

Approx. 693 mm (W) × 300 mm (H) × 420.8 mm (D)

(Approx. 27-1/4 inches (W) × 11-7/8 inches (H) × 16-1/2 inches (D))

Weight of embroidery unit Approx. 3.5 kg (Approx. 7.7 lb)

Upgrading your machine’s software using USB flash drive

Appendix A-13

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

You can use USB flash drive to upgrade software for your

machine.

When an upgrade program is available on our website at

“ http://support.brother.com/

”, please download the file(s)

following the instructions on the website and steps listed

below.

Turn on the machine while pressing and holding

(Presser foot lifter button).

→ The following screen appears.

Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the

machine. The media device should only contain the

upgrade file.

1 USB port

2 USB flash drive

Press .

→ The following screen appears.

When the following screen appears, upgrading is

completed.

Remove the USB flash drive after turning off the

machine, and then turn on the machine again.

Upgrading your machine’s software using USB flash drive

Note

• When using USB flash drive to upgrade the

software, check that no data other than the

upgrade file is saved on the USB flash drive

being used before starting to upgrade.

• Upgrade file can be recalled from a USB flash

drive of any size.

• Allow several seconds for machine to recognize

flash drive connection.

Memo

• When the machine's software is upgraded, saved

embroidery patterns will not be erased.

Note

• When using USB flash drive equipped with an

access indicator, the access indicator will begin

flashing after the media is inserted into your

machine, and may take about 5 to 6 seconds

before the media is recognized. (The length of

time varies depending on the USB flash drive.)

Note

•

If an error occurred, a text error message will

appear. At this time, turn the machine off, and then

start the procedure again from step

Index

A-14

Accessories

included accessories

.............................................................. B-5

optional accessories

............................................................... B-6

Air vent

...................................................................................... B-2

Aligning the position

................................................................. E-15

Alphabet characters

embroidery edit

....................................................................... E-2

Appliqué

using an embroidery frame pattern

........................................ E-18

using frame pattern to make appliqué

................................... E-20

Array key

.................................................................................. E-12

Arrow keys

....................................................................... E-6, E-13

Back key .................................................................................... B-4

Beep

.......................................................................................... A-4

Bobbin

runs out of thread

.................................................................. E-23

Bobbin case

.................................................................... B-3, B-28

Bobbin case removal

................................................................. A-2

Bobbin cover

.................................................................. B-3, B-17

Bobbin installation

................................................................... B-17

Bobbin winder

........................................................................... B-2

Bobbin winding

....................................................................... B-14

Bobbin winding thread guide

.......................................... B-2, B-14

“bPocket” folder

....................................................................... E-33

Buzzer

....................................................................................... A-4

Care ........................................................................................... A-2

Character spacing key

............................................................... E-10

Checking needle

...................................................................... B-23

Cleaning

LCD screen

............................................................................ A-2

machine surface

..................................................................... A-2

race

........................................................................................ A-2

Combining patterns

embroidery patterns

.............................................................. E-13

Cut/Tension key

........................................................................ E-26

Density key ................................................................................. E-7

Embroidering ........................................................................... B-36

Embroidering pattern

............................................................... B-36

Embroidering steps

................................................................... B-25

Embroidery

automatic thread cutting function (END COLOR TRIM)

........ E-28

edges or corners

................................................................... B-32

restarting from the beginning

................................................. E-24

resuming embroidery after turning off the power

................... E-24

ribbons or tape

..................................................................... B-32

small fabrics

......................................................................... B-32

thread color display

............................................................. B-37

Embroidery edit

changing the thread color

....................................................... E-7

combined patterns

..................................................... E-13, E-14

key functions

........................................................................... E-5

Embroidery frame display

......................................................... E-28

Embroidery frames

inserting fabric

..................................................................... B-30

removing

.............................................................................. B-33

types

.................................................................................... B-30

using the embroidery sheet

................................................... B-31

Embroidery key

................................................................. B-4, E-8

Embroidery pattern selection

.................................................... B-34

Embroidery pattern types

.......................................................... B-34

Embroidery patterns

aligning the position

............................................................. E-15

checking the position

........................................................... B-35

combining

............................................................................ E-13

editing

.................................................................................... E-5

patterns which use appliqué

................................................. E-18

retrieving

.................................................................... E-33, E-34

saving

......................................................................... E-32, E-33

selecting

................................................................................. E-2

using a frame pattern to make an appliqué

................. E-20, E-21

Embroidery sheet

...................................................................... B-31

Embroidery unit

.......................................................................... B-3

attachment

........................................................................... B-26

carriage

................................................................................ B-26

removal

................................................................................ B-27

Error messages

.......................................................................... A-10

Forward/Back key ..................................................................... E-24

Front view

.................................................................................. B-2

Handle ....................................................................................... B-2

Handwheel

................................................................................ B-2

Help key

......................................................................... B-4, B-13

Image key ................................................................................. B-35

Installing bobbin

...................................................................... B-17

Key functions

embroidery settings

.............................................................. E-15

font edit

.................................................................................. E-9

pattern edit

............................................................................. E-5

LCD ........................................................................................... B-4

LCD messages

.......................................................................... A-10

LCD operation

............................................................................ B-9

LCD screen

cleaning

................................................................................. A-2

Machine surface cleaning ........................................................... A-2

Main power switch

..................................................................... B-2

Maintenance

.............................................................................. A-2

Manual needle threading

.......................................................... B-22

Mirror image key

........................................................................ E-7

Multi color key

........................................................................... E-9

Needle

condition

.............................................................................. B-23

replacement

......................................................................... B-23

threading

.............................................................................. B-21

types, sizes & uses

................................................................ B-23

Needle bar thread guide

............................................................. B-3

Needle plate

............................................................................... B-3

Index

Appendix A-15

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Needle plate cover ..................................................................... B-3

Needle position button

............................................................... B-4

Needle threader

........................................................................ B-21

Needle threader lever

................................................................. B-2

Next page key

............................................................................ B-4

Operating procedures ............................................................... B-13

Operation beep

.......................................................................... A-4

Operation buttons

...................................................................... B-4

Operation keys

........................................................................... B-4

Operation panel

................................................................ B-2, B-4

Operation problems

................................................................... A-6

Optional accessories

.................................................................. B-6

Part names & functions ............................................................... B-2

Pattern embroidery

................................................................... B-36

Power supply jack

...................................................................... B-2

Power switch

.............................................................................. B-2

Presser foot replacement

............................................................. A-5

Presser foot/Needle exchange key

.............................................. B-4

Previous page key

....................................................................... B-4

Race ........................................................................................... A-2

Release button

.......................................................................... B-27

Replacing needle

...................................................................... B-23

Replacing presser foot

................................................................ A-5

Retrieving

machine’s memory

............................................................... E-33

USB media

........................................................................... E-34

Rotate key

.................................................................................. E-6

Saving

machine’s memory

............................................................... E-32

USB media

........................................................................... E-33

Selecting embroidery patterns

................................................... B-34

Settings

automatic thread cutting

....................................................... E-28

display language

................................................................... B-12

thread tension

....................................................................... E-26

Settings key

................................................................................ B-4

Size key

...................................................................................... E-6

Solving operation problems

........................................................ A-6

Spool net

.................................................................................. B-15

Stabilizer

.................................................................................. B-29

“Start/Stop” button

...................................................................... B-4

Starting point key

...................................................................... E-15

Thread color display ................................................................. B-37

Thread cutter

.............................................................................. B-2

Thread cutter button

................................................................... B-4

Thread guide plate

...................................................................... B-2

Thread palette key

...................................................................... E-7

Thread tension

.......................................................................... E-26

Threading

................................................................................. B-19

Threading needle

...................................................................... B-21

Threading needle manually

...................................................... B-22

Top cover

................................................................................... B-2

Touch panel

............................................................................... B-4

Touch pen

....................................................................... B-4, B-12

Trial key

................................................................................... B-35

Troubleshooting

......................................................................... A-6

Upgrading ................................................................................ A-13

Upper thread

........................................................................... B-19

Upper thread spool

.................................................................. B-19

USB media

recalling

................................................................................ E-34

saving

................................................................................... E-33

usable

................................................................................... E-31

USB port connector

................................................................... B-2

for media

.............................................................................. E-33

Winding bobbin ....................................................................... B-14

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