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Computerized Embroidery Machine Operation Manual Product Code 885-V51 GETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Computerized Embroidery Machine Operation Manual Product Code 885-V51 GETTING READY EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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... the correct operation of the electrical outlet. Do not use the machine. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this embroidery machine. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to carry it out of the various functions. Plug the machine directly into...
... the correct operation of the electrical outlet. Do not use the machine. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this embroidery machine. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to carry it out of the various functions. Plug the machine directly into...
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...Accessories ...8 Included accessories ...8 Optional accessories ...9 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 10 Front view ...10 Needle and embroidery foot section ...11 Right-side/rear view ...11 Operation buttons ...12 Operation panel ...13 GETTING READY 15 Basic Steps ...the fabric ...43 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame ...44 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 47 Attaching the embroidery frame ...47 Removing the embroidery frame ...48 EMBROIDERY 49 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 50 Copyright information ...50 Embroidery pattern types ...50 Setting for embroidering ...51 ...
...Accessories ...8 Included accessories ...8 Optional accessories ...9 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 10 Front view ...10 Needle and embroidery foot section ...11 Right-side/rear view ...11 Operation buttons ...12 Operation panel ...13 GETTING READY 15 Basic Steps ...the fabric ...43 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame ...44 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 47 Attaching the embroidery frame ...47 Removing the embroidery frame ...48 EMBROIDERY 49 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 50 Copyright information ...50 Embroidery pattern types ...50 Setting for embroidering ...51 ...
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... runs out partway through a design ...67 Stopping while embroidering ...67 Using the Memory Function 69 Embroidery data precautions ...69 Saving patterns ...70 Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computer 71 APPENDIX 73 Care and Maintenance ...74 Cleaning the machine surface ...74 ...Cleaning the race ...74 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 76 Attaching the embroidery foot ...76 Troubleshooting ...78 Error messages ......
... runs out partway through a design ...67 Stopping while embroidering ...67 Using the Memory Function 69 Embroidery data precautions ...69 Saving patterns ...70 Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computer 71 APPENDIX 73 Care and Maintenance ...74 Cleaning the machine surface ...74 ...Cleaning the race ...74 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 76 Attaching the embroidery foot ...76 Troubleshooting ...78 Error messages ......
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...on, the machine is warming up the bobbin thread (page 34). d Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to embroider. h Embroidery You can be cut automatically after embroidering (page 58). Machine Features a Automatic thread cutting The thread can embroider built-in your PC become available... by one press of a lever (page 38). c USB port Various embroidery patterns on dark fabrics. A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to work on the website or saved ...
...on, the machine is warming up the bobbin thread (page 34). d Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to embroider. h Embroidery You can be cut automatically after embroidering (page 58). Machine Features a Automatic thread cutting The thread can embroider built-in your PC become available... by one press of a lever (page 38). c USB port Various embroidery patterns on dark fabrics. A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to work on the website or saved ...
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...contact your dealer. If any item is on machine) 7 Spool cap (small) 8 Spool net 9 Scissors 10 Disc-shaped screwdriver 11 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread 12 Screwdriver Part Code Americas Others XZ5082-001 SFB: SA156 XA5539151 X59535-051 X59476-021 130012-024 No. Part ...Name 13 Touch pen 14 Embroidery foot "Q" (on machine) Embroidery set 4 Cleaning brush 5 Spool cap (large) 6 Spool cap (medium) (on machine.) 3 Needle set (medium) 15 H 10 cm X W 10 cm (H...
...contact your dealer. If any item is on machine) 7 Spool cap (small) 8 Spool net 9 Scissors 10 Disc-shaped screwdriver 11 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread 12 Screwdriver Part Code Americas Others XZ5082-001 SFB: SA156 XA5539151 X59535-051 X59476-021 130012-024 No. Part ...Name 13 Touch pen 14 Embroidery foot "Q" (on machine) Embroidery set 4 Cleaning brush 5 Spool cap (large) 6 Spool cap (medium) (on machine.) 3 Needle set (medium) 15 H 10 cm X W 10 cm (H...
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... authorized dealer for a complete listing of printing. Optional accessories The following are subject to change without notice. Part Name 1 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread 2 Embroidery card Embroidery set (small) 3 H 2 cm × W 6 cm (H 1 inch × W 2-1/2 inches) Embroidery set (large) 4 H 17 cm × W 10 cm (H 6-3/4 inches × W 4 inches) Water soluble stabilizer 5 Stabilizer material for your sales...
... authorized dealer for a complete listing of printing. Optional accessories The following are subject to change without notice. Part Name 1 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread 2 Embroidery card Embroidery set (small) 3 H 2 cm × W 6 cm (H 1 inch × W 2-1/2 inches) Embroidery set (large) 4 H 17 cm × W 10 cm (H 6-3/4 inches × W 4 inches) Water soluble stabilizer 5 Stabilizer material for your sales...
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... dial. e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 22) Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the connector for the embroidery unit. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to thread the needle. b Thread guide (page 31, 39) Pass the thread under this... lower the presser foot lever to cut them. Before using the machine, carefully read these buttons to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 20) Plug in the LCD. l Needle threader lever (page 41) Use the needle threader lever to learn ...
... dial. e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 22) Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the connector for the embroidery unit. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to thread the needle. b Thread guide (page 31, 39) Pass the thread under this... lower the presser foot lever to cut them. Before using the machine, carefully read these buttons to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 20) Plug in the LCD. l Needle threader lever (page 41) Use the needle threader lever to learn ...
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... one end of the USB cable to this port and the other to raise and lower the needle. c Needle plate When the needle is used . f Embroidery foot "Q" (page 76) This presser foot is lowered, it enters the hole in the needle plate. f Main power switch (page 18) Use the main power... plug on and off. Memo z Refer to pages 10 through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to thread the needle. Needle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk (page 40) Pass the thread through 13 while you (counterclockwise) to the computer. b Needle bar thread...
... one end of the USB cable to this port and the other to raise and lower the needle. c Needle plate When the needle is used . f Embroidery foot "Q" (page 76) This presser foot is lowered, it enters the hole in the needle plate. f Main power switch (page 18) Use the main power... plug on and off. Memo z Refer to pages 10 through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to thread the needle. Needle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk (page 40) Pass the thread through 13 while you (counterclockwise) to the computer. b Needle bar thread...
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... to embroider or is stopped to the machine may occur. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the embroidery foot or while the machine is ready to raise the needle before threading the needle. z When cutting nylon thread or other special threads, use the...
... to embroider or is stopped to the machine may occur. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the embroidery foot or while the machine is ready to raise the needle before threading the needle. z When cutting nylon thread or other special threads, use the...
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... previous screen. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13 For details, refer to save embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters in the LCD. c Previous page key Press to display the next ... pattern and error messages appear in the machine's memory. Touch the keys displayed on using the machine. f Embroidery key Press to perform operations. Operation panel The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys.
... previous screen. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13 For details, refer to save embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters in the LCD. c Previous page key Press to display the next ... pattern and error messages appear in the machine's memory. Touch the keys displayed on using the machine. f Embroidery key Press to perform operations. Operation panel The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys.
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1 GETTING READY The various preparations to start embroidering are described in this chapter. Basic Steps for Embroidering 16 Turning the Machine On/Off 17 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 19 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 22 Preparing Items for Embroidering 26 Preparing the Needle 27 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 29 Upper Threading ...37 Preparing the Fabric 43 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 47
1 GETTING READY The various preparations to start embroidering are described in this chapter. Basic Steps for Embroidering 16 Turning the Machine On/Off 17 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 19 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 22 Preparing Items for Embroidering 26 Preparing the Needle 27 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 29 Upper Threading ...37 Preparing the Fabric 43 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 47
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...37). 8 Checking the layout ↓ Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery pattern. For details, refer to the embroidery unit. For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 19). ↓ 2 Needle preparation Use a needle matched to "Adjusting ... to the fabric. GETTING READY Basic Steps for Embroidering This section describes the preparations for embroidering are as follows. 1 Embroidery unit attachment Attach the embroidery unit. For details, refer to "Winding/Installing the Bobbin" (page 29). ↓ 4 Fabric preparation Attach a ...
...37). 8 Checking the layout ↓ Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery pattern. For details, refer to the embroidery unit. For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 19). ↓ 2 Needle preparation Use a needle matched to "Adjusting ... to the fabric. GETTING READY Basic Steps for Embroidering This section describes the preparations for embroidering are as follows. 1 Embroidery unit attachment Attach the embroidery unit. For details, refer to "Winding/Installing the Bobbin" (page 29). ↓ 4 Fabric preparation Attach a ...
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... plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Insert the plug of the power supply cord into the power supply jack on (set to "Attaching the Embroidery Unit" (page 19).) Prepare the included power supply cord. this plug is intended to "|"). Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply d ... the right side of the machine to turn it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. If the embroidery unit is turned on the right side of the machine. Memo z When the machine is not attached, the machine does not operate. (For details,...
... plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Insert the plug of the power supply cord into the power supply jack on (set to "Attaching the Embroidery Unit" (page 19).) Prepare the included power supply cord. this plug is intended to "|"). Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply d ... the right side of the machine to turn it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. If the embroidery unit is turned on the right side of the machine. Memo z When the machine is not attached, the machine does not operate. (For details,...
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... Do not lift up on the embroidery carriage, and do not forcefully move the machine with the embroidery unit in the embroidery unit connector slot. Attaching the Embroidery Unit This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit. 1 Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit CAUTION ● Do not move... it may cause malfunctions. a Make sure that the machine is turned off the machine before attaching the embroidery unit. a Memo z Always turn off . Otherwise injury may be damaged, and it . The connector could be dropped and cause ...
... Do not lift up on the embroidery carriage, and do not forcefully move the machine with the embroidery unit in the embroidery unit connector slot. Attaching the Embroidery Unit This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit. 1 Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit CAUTION ● Do not move... it may cause malfunctions. a Make sure that the machine is turned off the machine before attaching the embroidery unit. a Memo z Always turn off . Otherwise injury may be damaged, and it . The connector could be dropped and cause ...
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...to the machine, otherwise damage to the initial display. c a Carriage CAUTION ● Do not put your hands or other objects near the d embroidery unit and press . Be sure to its initial position. 20 Note z If the machine is near the carriage, the screen may not be ... arm. It may result. Note z Make sure that no gap between the embroidery unit and the machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may return to the embroidery unit may cause injury. z Do not push on again. a X The embroidery unit is no objects or hands are near the carriage. Push it in until...
...to the machine, otherwise damage to the initial display. c a Carriage CAUTION ● Do not put your hands or other objects near the d embroidery unit and press . Be sure to its initial position. 20 Note z If the machine is near the carriage, the screen may not be ... arm. It may result. Note z Make sure that no gap between the embroidery unit and the machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may return to the embroidery unit may cause injury. z Do not push on again. a X The embroidery unit is no objects or hands are near the carriage. Push it in until...
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...Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the carriage. Attaching the Embroidery Unit 21 Removing the embroidery unit Hold the release button on removing the embroidery frame, refer to the left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 48... completely stopped and follow the instructions below. 1 Remove the embroidery frame. c CAUTION ● Always turn off the machine. Make sure that the machine is turned on. It may cause malfunctions. b a X The embroidery carriage moves into a position where it can be saved....
...Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the carriage. Attaching the Embroidery Unit 21 Removing the embroidery unit Hold the release button on removing the embroidery frame, refer to the left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 48... completely stopped and follow the instructions below. 1 Remove the embroidery frame. c CAUTION ● Always turn off the machine. Make sure that the machine is turned on. It may cause malfunctions. b a X The embroidery carriage moves into a position where it can be saved....
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Viewing the LCD When the power is displayed. For details, refer to "Embroidery pattern types" (page 50). Memo z Refer to the message displayed on the screen with your finger or a touch pen, the following screen is turned on, ... directly touching the icons with your finger or a touch pen. For details, refer to its storage position Press when removing the embroidery unit. GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected embroidery pattern, settings and messages are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the right side of the machine. b Moves...
Viewing the LCD When the power is displayed. For details, refer to "Embroidery pattern types" (page 50). Memo z Refer to the message displayed on the screen with your finger or a touch pen, the following screen is turned on, ... directly touching the icons with your finger or a touch pen. For details, refer to its storage position Press when removing the embroidery unit. GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected embroidery pattern, settings and messages are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the right side of the machine. b Moves...
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... Version: Displays the program version. - Allows the language used in the screens to embroider/Needle count/ Thread number (#123) Embroidery/Country/Madeira poly/Madeira rayon/Sulky/ Robison Anton Display unit Selects the measurement units that can be changed . The attributes that .../German/French/ Italian/Dutch/Spanish/ Japanese/Danish/Norwegian/ Finnish/Swedish/Portuguese/ Russian/Korean/Thai/others Adjust the brightness of embroidery stitches. Changing the machine settings Various machine operations and settings can be set are listed below. For details on the setting...
... Version: Displays the program version. - Allows the language used in the screens to embroider/Needle count/ Thread number (#123) Embroidery/Country/Madeira poly/Madeira rayon/Sulky/ Robison Anton Display unit Selects the measurement units that can be changed . The attributes that .../German/French/ Italian/Dutch/Spanish/ Japanese/Danish/Norwegian/ Finnish/Swedish/Portuguese/ Russian/Korean/Thai/others Adjust the brightness of embroidery stitches. Changing the machine settings Various machine operations and settings can be set are listed below. For details on the setting...
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...X The initial screen appears again. a X The LCD comes on the LCD. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / Example: Upper threading needle replacement on . Press the item to be referred on each topic, refer to...viewing, press e key) two times. (Back f ed a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Needle replacement e Embroidery frame attachment f Embroidery unit attachment X The first screen describing the procedure for the following items. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / previous page....
...X The initial screen appears again. a X The LCD comes on the LCD. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / Example: Upper threading needle replacement on . Press the item to be referred on each topic, refer to...viewing, press e key) two times. (Back f ed a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Needle replacement e Embroidery frame attachment f Embroidery unit attachment X The first screen describing the procedure for the following items. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / previous page....