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...lectrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating or when making any air vents blocked. ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION BERNINA is not in . 2. If you no circumstances should be supervised to the product. ...electricity supply by removing the plug from the electrical outlet immediately after using the embroidery module. 18. Use only identical replacement parts. Keep fingers away from all ...) when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this product, please dispose of design and production technologiy. Do not use only. Never operate this manual. We are increasing...
...lectrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating or when making any air vents blocked. ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION BERNINA is not in . 2. If you no circumstances should be supervised to the product. ...electricity supply by removing the plug from the electrical outlet immediately after using the embroidery module. 18. Use only identical replacement parts. Keep fingers away from all ...) when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this product, please dispose of design and production technologiy. Do not use only. Never operate this manual. We are increasing...
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... welcome you in order to keep you completely satisfied. This product was designed and built to the highest standards in the BERNINA sewing family and we can support you with your bernette Deco 340. In order to get the full benefit of available embroidery designs, educational publications and useful accessories we hope you will spend countless hours...
... welcome you in order to keep you completely satisfied. This product was designed and built to the highest standards in the BERNINA sewing family and we can support you with your bernette Deco 340. In order to get the full benefit of available embroidery designs, educational publications and useful accessories we hope you will spend countless hours...
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Contents 3 Important Safety Instructions 1 Welcome 2 Embroidery Computer Overview 4- 6 Getting Ready to Embroider 7- 20 Important Embroidery Information 21- 24 Key Operations 25- 35 Embroidery 36- 40 Lettering 41- 45 Editing and Combining Designs 46- 53 Design Transfer and Compatibility 54- 58 Care and Maintenance 59- 60 Troubleshooting 61 Index 62 Built-in Design Chart Appendix Table of Preset Colors Appendix
Contents 3 Important Safety Instructions 1 Welcome 2 Embroidery Computer Overview 4- 6 Getting Ready to Embroider 7- 20 Important Embroidery Information 21- 24 Key Operations 25- 35 Embroidery 36- 40 Lettering 41- 45 Editing and Combining Designs 46- 53 Design Transfer and Compatibility 54- 58 Care and Maintenance 59- 60 Troubleshooting 61 Index 62 Built-in Design Chart Appendix Table of Preset Colors Appendix
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... 25 26 27 28 23 24 29 30 31 32 23. Extension table (accessory box) 16. Thread Cutter button 19. Hole for embroidery) 34. Card eject button 30. Carriage (for extra spool pin 25. Presser foot lifter Caution: • Always provide sufficient clearance for ...10. Start/Stop button 18. Bobbin winder stopper 26. Face plate 11. Design Card (optional accessory) 29. Use the keys Utility and Return Carriage as described on page 25. LCD touch panel 2. Pocket for the embroidery carriage behind your machine before starting the machine. • Do not force to...
... 25 26 27 28 23 24 29 30 31 32 23. Extension table (accessory box) 16. Thread Cutter button 19. Hole for embroidery) 34. Card eject button 30. Carriage (for extra spool pin 25. Presser foot lifter Caution: • Always provide sufficient clearance for ...10. Start/Stop button 18. Bobbin winder stopper 26. Face plate 11. Design Card (optional accessory) 29. Use the keys Utility and Return Carriage as described on page 25. LCD touch panel 2. Pocket for the embroidery carriage behind your machine before starting the machine. • Do not force to...
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... x 140 mm (8" x 51/2"). 1. Embroidery Hoop The Deco 340 is important to make this choice. Outer hoop 2. Inner hoop 3. Place the inner hoop and template over the fabric and adjust the fabric placement. 5. Finger hole Note: The four indentations on the outer hoop. The following hoops are preset in designs and Embroidery cards. 6. However, to 126...
... x 140 mm (8" x 51/2"). 1. Embroidery Hoop The Deco 340 is important to make this choice. Outer hoop 2. Inner hoop 3. Place the inner hoop and template over the fabric and adjust the fabric placement. 5. Finger hole Note: The four indentations on the outer hoop. The following hoops are preset in designs and Embroidery cards. 6. However, to 126...
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...Inserting and Removing of the embroidery computer 2 Selection Tabs: A.B.C Touch to choose the different categories on with the front side facing to get the embroidery computer booted. Ejecting the card Push the eject button to save stitch data and transfer embroidery designs between the Deco 340 and your PC. Insert... the USB Stick into the slot with a Design Card in the USB memory may be used to eject the card. Otherwise, data stored in ...
...Inserting and Removing of the embroidery computer 2 Selection Tabs: A.B.C Touch to choose the different categories on with the front side facing to get the embroidery computer booted. Ejecting the card Push the eject button to save stitch data and transfer embroidery designs between the Deco 340 and your PC. Insert... the USB Stick into the slot with a Design Card in the USB memory may be used to eject the card. Otherwise, data stored in ...
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... the next will enter the ecomode.Theto reduce the maximum embroidery speed. 28 28 + 1 2 ++ ++ 3 + 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 4 0 12 3 45 0 1...61555;0to decrease the timer setting. Note Note Reduce the embroidery speed when designs with narrow satin stit hyour finger tip...
... the next will enter the ecomode.Theto reduce the maximum embroidery speed. 28 28 + 1 2 ++ ++ 3 + 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 4 0 12 3 45 0 1...61555;0to decrease the timer setting. Note Note Reduce the embroidery speed when designs with narrow satin stit hyour finger tip...
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... these location on Cards Use this window to open embroidery designs from the following locations: • Built-in Designs • Lettering (integrated or design card with alphabets) • Design Cards • USB Stick • Personal Designs stored in the internal memory of the Deco 340 Read how to open embroidery designs from internal memory There are three fonts for lettering...
... these location on Cards Use this window to open embroidery designs from the following locations: • Built-in Designs • Lettering (integrated or design card with alphabets) • Design Cards • USB Stick • Personal Designs stored in the internal memory of the Deco 340 Read how to open embroidery designs from internal memory There are three fonts for lettering...
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... selection window (refer to page 25 for more details). 4 Design selection keys The pattern images of the available designs are displayed at once on one page of the Pattern Selection Window will switch to the embroidery window. 2/4 A.B.C Folders on the pattern selection keys. Built-in... the status line. Personal designs from the various memory sources. 8 designs are shown on USB Stick USB Sticks may contain design folders as well as design files. If so, the first...
... selection window (refer to page 25 for more details). 4 Design selection keys The pattern images of the available designs are displayed at once on one page of the Pattern Selection Window will switch to the embroidery window. 2/4 A.B.C Folders on the pattern selection keys. Built-in... the status line. Personal designs from the various memory sources. 8 designs are shown on USB Stick USB Sticks may contain design folders as well as design files. If so, the first...
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...Auto Thread Cut function the Thread Cutter Button at the head of colors 3 Design size 4 Hoop to be used and its size 5 Image key Each time you press this key to close the embroidery window and return to the pattern selection window. 8 Metallic Thread key Auto ...8226; This Metallic Thread key will be shown in minutes 2 Number of the Deco 340 is disabled as C). 36 Embroidery 1 2 3 4 5 6 A Lem on Yellow 031 0 7 9 B 8 C Embroidery Window Use the functions on the embroidery window to align your design on the screen. In the picture the colour area will be temporarily disabled if ...
...Auto Thread Cut function the Thread Cutter Button at the head of colors 3 Design size 4 Hoop to be used and its size 5 Image key Each time you press this key to close the embroidery window and return to the pattern selection window. 8 Metallic Thread key Auto ...8226; This Metallic Thread key will be shown in minutes 2 Number of the Deco 340 is disabled as C). 36 Embroidery 1 2 3 4 5 6 A Lem on Yellow 031 0 7 9 B 8 C Embroidery Window Use the functions on the embroidery window to align your design on the screen. In the picture the colour area will be temporarily disabled if ...
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... Press this mode to stich 1. Needle drop position (center position of the design pressing the + key will trace the outline in the design Press the minus key to stitch 10. Notes: • You can use these keys to move the embroidery hoop to where the thread has broken or run out. • At... the start of design) 4. Use this key to close the window without stitching. The carriage will advance to trace the design as it is stitched out step by pressing this key...
... Press this mode to stich 1. Needle drop position (center position of the design pressing the + key will trace the outline in the design Press the minus key to stitch 10. Notes: • You can use these keys to move the embroidery hoop to where the thread has broken or run out. • At... the start of design) 4. Use this key to close the window without stitching. The carriage will advance to trace the design as it is stitched out step by pressing this key...
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... and the Editing Window for hoop selection after selecting the embroidery pattern. Note: Refer to page 48 for the selected hoop will open first to allow you selecting the hoop size. You can select one single design. The Hoop Selection Window will open the Editing Window....B Edit A.B.C B: 140x200mm X Edit Editing Mode The editing window can be used to combine embroidery designs. Built-in designs, letters as well as designs from USB Sticks or Design Cards can be merged on the Deco 340 into one of 64'000 stitches and • max. 104 colour sections Open Editing Window ...
... and the Editing Window for hoop selection after selecting the embroidery pattern. Note: Refer to page 48 for the selected hoop will open first to allow you selecting the hoop size. You can select one single design. The Hoop Selection Window will open the Editing Window....B Edit A.B.C B: 140x200mm X Edit Editing Mode The editing window can be used to combine embroidery designs. Built-in designs, letters as well as designs from USB Sticks or Design Cards can be merged on the Deco 340 into one of 64'000 stitches and • max. 104 colour sections Open Editing Window ...
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... desired pattern. A.B.C Alternate Edit Entry Procedure Starting from the Embroidery Window (with a design already selected) you may press the Edit tab to Edit To select a design, press the tab for the location of the desired A.B.C design B: 140x200mm X Edit The Pattern Selection Window will be shown... in the Editing Window. B: 140x200mm The selected pattern will open the current design for modification. A frame around ...
... desired pattern. A.B.C Alternate Edit Entry Procedure Starting from the Embroidery Window (with a design already selected) you may press the Edit tab to Edit To select a design, press the tab for the location of the desired A.B.C design B: 140x200mm X Edit The Pattern Selection Window will be shown... in the Editing Window. B: 140x200mm The selected pattern will open the current design for modification. A frame around ...
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... 1/2 M_009 M_001 M_005 M_002 M_006 M_003 M_004 M_007 M_008 Name 10 OK 6 11 Save Embroidery Designs From the editing window embroidery design can be lost or damaged. = warning sign Personal designs on the screen. Caution: It is shown in memory of the Deco 340 can hold a large number of your reference. 10 File Name key The file...
... 1/2 M_009 M_001 M_005 M_002 M_006 M_003 M_004 M_007 M_008 Name 10 OK 6 11 Save Embroidery Designs From the editing window embroidery design can be lost or damaged. = warning sign Personal designs on the screen. Caution: It is shown in memory of the Deco 340 can hold a large number of your reference. 10 File Name key The file...
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... is to defend the integrity and quality of embroidery products by converting these files or cards through Bernina Embroidery Software («Card/Machine Write»). This includes Bernette / BERNINA deco 500/600/650 cards, for details of the transfer procedure and note, that licensed designs on the Deco 340. This company can be stored in the :\EmbF5 folder. Please...
... is to defend the integrity and quality of embroidery products by converting these files or cards through Bernina Embroidery Software («Card/Machine Write»). This includes Bernette / BERNINA deco 500/600/650 cards, for details of the transfer procedure and note, that licensed designs on the Deco 340. This company can be stored in the :\EmbF5 folder. Please...
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...PC Do not use with Deco 340 1) Any brand of USB Stick or ATA PCMCIA card may be used ! EXP+ data. Media Studio BERNINA USB Stick Design Transfer and Compatibility 55 Capacity not applicable File Type(s) .EXP+, (.ART)* Function on Deco Notes Read only The .EXP+ design files are described individually on...files on PC with memory media available on the markets the function of every of these cards can be guaranteed Transfer of Embroidery Designs Below is a graphical summary of all different ways to Deco 340 Note: CDs produced in PCMCIA slot of the above memory media to transfer...
...PC Do not use with Deco 340 1) Any brand of USB Stick or ATA PCMCIA card may be used ! EXP+ data. Media Studio BERNINA USB Stick Design Transfer and Compatibility 55 Capacity not applicable File Type(s) .EXP+, (.ART)* Function on Deco Notes Read only The .EXP+ design files are described individually on...files on PC with memory media available on the markets the function of every of these cards can be guaranteed Transfer of Embroidery Designs Below is a graphical summary of all different ways to Deco 340 Note: CDs produced in PCMCIA slot of the above memory media to transfer...
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... PC. Note: In the Device Selection Menu use «deco 330 (write to store embroidery designs from the Deco 340. Note: Some older design cards do not contain color information BERNINA Design Cards Every BERNINA design card can be stored on the PC with Bernina Embroidery Software or OESD Explorations Software. artista embroidery designs on a CD can be read on the PC and stored...
... PC. Note: In the Device Selection Menu use «deco 330 (write to store embroidery designs from the Deco 340. Note: Some older design cards do not contain color information BERNINA Design Cards Every BERNINA design card can be stored on the PC with Bernina Embroidery Software or OESD Explorations Software. artista embroidery designs on a CD can be read on the PC and stored...
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... files do not carry colour info. Please refer to the documentation supplied with BERNINA Embroidery Software or OESD Explorations software to the Deco 340. Using BERNINA Embroidery Software or OESD Explorations software write as .EXP+ file to the Deco 340 • Designs modified on the Deco 340 cannot be read by means of most other brands can be stored on the...
... files do not carry colour info. Please refer to the documentation supplied with BERNINA Embroidery Software or OESD Explorations software to the Deco 340. Using BERNINA Embroidery Software or OESD Explorations software write as .EXP+ file to the Deco 340 • Designs modified on the Deco 340 cannot be read by means of most other brands can be stored on the...
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... the extension .INF. Bernia uses an extended version of this .EXP format. .EXP+ artista 630/640, artista 160 - 185 Deco 330/340 Bernina extended .EXP embroidery design format based on ... 58 Design Transfer and Compatibility Overview of Embroidery Design File Types File Type Used on .EXP with added color information. In applications that use of special driver and...
... the extension .INF. Bernia uses an extended version of this .EXP format. .EXP+ artista 630/640, artista 160 - 185 Deco 330/340 Bernina extended .EXP embroidery design format based on ... 58 Design Transfer and Compatibility Overview of Embroidery Design File Types File Type Used on .EXP with added color information. In applications that use of special driver and...
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... a letter 44 M Monogram, 2 / 3- Drop Moving of the Selected Designs 48 E Editing and Combining Designs 46 Editing Mode 46 Embroidery 36 Embroidery Hoop 17 Embroidery Information, Important 21 Embroidery Threads 22 Embroidery Window 36 Extra spool pin 8 Extension Table, detachable 6 F Formatting the...Raising the Presser Foot 11 Removing the bobbin 8 Replacing the Light Bulb 60 S Save Embroidery Designs 52 Screen Information 36 Selecting a design to edit 47 Starting Point, Selecting the 42 Stabilizer 20 Standard accessories 5 Standard keys...
... a letter 44 M Monogram, 2 / 3- Drop Moving of the Selected Designs 48 E Editing and Combining Designs 46 Editing Mode 46 Embroidery 36 Embroidery Hoop 17 Embroidery Information, Important 21 Embroidery Threads 22 Embroidery Window 36 Extra spool pin 8 Extension Table, detachable 6 F Formatting the...Raising the Presser Foot 11 Removing the bobbin 8 Replacing the Light Bulb 60 S Save Embroidery Designs 52 Screen Information 36 Selecting a design to edit 47 Starting Point, Selecting the 42 Stabilizer 20 Standard accessories 5 Standard keys...