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Please keep this manual before using the machine. TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE SIX HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE BE-1204B-BC BE-1204C-BC BE-1206B-BC INSTRUCTION MANUAL PC Control type Please read this manual within easy reach for quick reference.
Please keep this manual before using the machine. TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE FOUR HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE TWELVE NEEDLE SIX HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINE BE-1204B-BC BE-1204C-BC BE-1206B-BC INSTRUCTION MANUAL PC Control type Please read this manual within easy reach for quick reference.
Instruction Manual - English
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...please read the safety instructions below . Symbols -------- This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must make the ground connection".) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1 With industrial sewing machines, it correctly. The picture inside the triangle indicates the nature of the caution that can be done....a danger of injury that must be careful of injury This symbol ( ) indicates something that you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. The meanings of the thing that must be caused by these indications and symbols are provided in death or severe ...
...please read the safety instructions below . Symbols -------- This symbol ( ) indicates something that you must make the ground connection".) BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1 With industrial sewing machines, it correctly. The picture inside the triangle indicates the nature of the caution that can be done....a danger of injury that must be careful of injury This symbol ( ) indicates something that you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. The meanings of the thing that must be caused by these indications and symbols are provided in death or severe ...
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...secure, you run a high risk of 45% to 85% during use , and no oil or grease gets into your eyes or onto your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for the machine. The power supply capacity should have a capacity greater than the requirements for the sewing machine's electrical ... is not supplied sufficiently, a machine malfunction may cause problems with any electrical work that it will not move. 2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC Temperatures which could occur. Exposure to connect the ground. In the event of an electrical storm, turn off the power switch...
...secure, you run a high risk of 45% to 85% during use , and no oil or grease gets into your eyes or onto your Brother dealer or a qualified electrician for the machine. The power supply capacity should have a capacity greater than the requirements for the sewing machine's electrical ... is not supplied sufficiently, a machine malfunction may cause problems with any electrical work that it will not move. 2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC Temperatures which could occur. Exposure to connect the ground. In the event of an electrical storm, turn off the power switch...
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...fire or an electric shock. Do not use the proper needle plate. Do not operate this precaution is found inside . BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3 Attach all safety devices before starting any high-voltage area may result in injury. • When threading the needle •...products are noticed, immediately turn off the power switch before using the sewing machine. Be sure to use beforehand. Then contact your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician. Furthermore, do not drink the oil or grease under such a condition may enter your skin, otherwise ...
...fire or an electric shock. Do not use the proper needle plate. Do not operate this precaution is found inside . BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 3 Attach all safety devices before starting any high-voltage area may result in injury. • When threading the needle •...products are noticed, immediately turn off the power switch before using the sewing machine. Be sure to use beforehand. Then contact your nearest Brother dealer or a qualified technician. Furthermore, do not drink the oil or grease under such a condition may enter your skin, otherwise ...
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...parts as a rotary hook, a knife, or a fluorescent lamp If the power switch needs to the machine will not be covered by Brother. Failure to do not pull on when carrying out some adjustment, be absolutely sure to re-install them to perform the following operations. ... • When carrying out inspection, adjustment, or maintenance • When replacing consumable parts such as specified by the warranty. 4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Otherwise, the machine is started if the start switch is pressed by a qualified technician. If any safety devices have been removed, be extremely...
...parts as a rotary hook, a knife, or a fluorescent lamp If the power switch needs to the machine will not be covered by Brother. Failure to do not pull on when carrying out some adjustment, be absolutely sure to re-install them to perform the following operations. ... • When carrying out inspection, adjustment, or maintenance • When replacing consumable parts such as specified by the warranty. 4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Otherwise, the machine is started if the start switch is pressed by a qualified technician. If any safety devices have been removed, be extremely...
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Please follow the instructions on the sewing machine. If the labels have been removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer. 1 Electric shock danger display 2 Electric shock danger display W1408Q 3 Injury warning display Hazardous voltage will cause injury. 4 Injury caution display W1410Q 5 Injury caution display W1200Q W1202Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5 3 Warning labels * The following warning labels appear on the labels at all times when using the machine.
Please follow the instructions on the sewing machine. If the labels have been removed or are difficult to read, please contact your nearest Brother dealer. 1 Electric shock danger display 2 Electric shock danger display W1408Q 3 Injury warning display Hazardous voltage will cause injury. 4 Injury caution display W1410Q 5 Injury caution display W1200Q W1202Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 5 3 Warning labels * The following warning labels appear on the labels at all times when using the machine.
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If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of operation W1205Q 6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Otherwise burns may also occur. 11 Direction of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may result. 10 Ground mark W1201Q Be sure ...
If the ground connection is not secure, you run a high risk of operation W1205Q 6 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Otherwise burns may also occur. 11 Direction of receiving a serious electric shock, and problems with correct operation may result. 10 Ground mark W1201Q Be sure ...
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... direct contact with solvent or drink. Do not use or store floppy disks in an extremely high or low ambient temperature. W1218Q 8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Do not bring disks near magnetic matters such as magnetic screwdriver or the back side of the drive during the access lamp is lit...
... direct contact with solvent or drink. Do not use or store floppy disks in an extremely high or low ambient temperature. W1218Q 8 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Do not bring disks near magnetic matters such as magnetic screwdriver or the back side of the drive during the access lamp is lit...
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W1219Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 9 Slide the notch in this direction to prevent undesired data deletion. A write-protected disk is recommended to provide write-protection for a floppy disk to write data. Slide the notch in this direction to open the slot as shown below. Protecting data in floppy disks Write-protection is available for disks which contain important data. It is read-only. To do so, slide the write-protect notch to prevent data loss or overwriting.
W1219Q BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 9 Slide the notch in this direction to prevent undesired data deletion. A write-protected disk is recommended to provide write-protection for a floppy disk to write data. Slide the notch in this direction to open the slot as shown below. Protecting data in floppy disks Write-protection is available for disks which contain important data. It is read-only. To do so, slide the write-protect notch to prevent data loss or overwriting.
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Procedure of Reading This Manual Explanation of Embroidery Machine Describes machine installation and preparation to be taken. BE-1204B-BC - Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Explains how to use the Embroidery Data Explorer. Chapter 6 ...on the specifications of Optional Equipment Describes connections between the machine/computer and optional equipment available. 10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 13 Connection and Installation of the embroidery machine, software installation environment, and basic software operations. ...
Procedure of Reading This Manual Explanation of Embroidery Machine Describes machine installation and preparation to be taken. BE-1204B-BC - Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data Explains how to use the Embroidery Data Explorer. Chapter 6 ...on the specifications of Optional Equipment Describes connections between the machine/computer and optional equipment available. 10 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC Chapter 13 Connection and Installation of the embroidery machine, software installation environment, and basic software operations. ...
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... ...3-2 Switches at Machine Heads ...3-4 Lamps and switches on the Machine Power ...3-7 Register the Machine Name...3-8 Retrieve the Embroidery Data ...3-8 Start Embroidering ...3-9 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 11 Names of Preparation for connecting 4 sets 2-12 2-8 Connection of Power Supply...2-14 2-9 Grounding ...2-15 2-10 Installation of Software...2-16 3. Installation ...2-3 2-1 Transportation...
... ...3-2 Switches at Machine Heads ...3-4 Lamps and switches on the Machine Power ...3-7 Register the Machine Name...3-8 Retrieve the Embroidery Data ...3-8 Start Embroidering ...3-9 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 11 Names of Preparation for connecting 4 sets 2-12 2-8 Connection of Power Supply...2-14 2-9 Grounding ...2-15 2-10 Installation of Software...2-16 3. Installation ...2-3 2-1 Transportation...
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......5-17 Vertical Flip ...5-17 Point Symmetry ...5-17 Repeat ...5-17 Resize...5-20 Delete Stitch ...5-20 Insert or Delete Code...5-21 Insert Lock Stitch ...5-22 12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B...
......5-17 Vertical Flip ...5-17 Point Symmetry ...5-17 Repeat ...5-17 Resize...5-20 Delete Stitch ...5-20 Insert or Delete Code...5-21 Insert Lock Stitch ...5-22 12 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B...
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... Setting Window Display ...6-20 Minimizing and Aligning Windows ...6-21 Language ...6-23 Copying Data to Other Machines ...6-23 Configuration...6-24 Upgrading the Machine Program ...6-24 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B...
... Setting Window Display ...6-20 Minimizing and Aligning Windows ...6-21 Language ...6-23 Copying Data to Other Machines ...6-23 Configuration...6-24 Upgrading the Machine Program ...6-24 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B...
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... Embroidering ...6-56 Moving Embroidery Position ...6-57 Centering Pattern ...6-58 Saving Data ...6-59 Save ...6-59 Save As...6-59 Test ...6-60 Running Other Programs...6-61 14 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B...
... Embroidering ...6-56 Moving Embroidery Position ...6-57 Centering Pattern ...6-58 Saving Data ...6-59 Save ...6-59 Save As...6-59 Test ...6-60 Running Other Programs...6-61 14 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B...
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... Recess Time Setting ...8-17 Save As CSV...8-18 Printing Production Report ...8-19 Page Setup ...8-19 Print...8-19 Copying Report Data ...8-20 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 15 Jog Embroidering ...7-8 6. Contents Chapter 7 Operation of Total Output Information ...8-10 Setting Display Items...8-12 General ...8-12 Details ...8-13 Thread Breakage Information...
... Recess Time Setting ...8-17 Save As CSV...8-18 Printing Production Report ...8-19 Page Setup ...8-19 Print...8-19 Copying Report Data ...8-20 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 15 Jog Embroidering ...7-8 6. Contents Chapter 7 Operation of Total Output Information ...8-10 Setting Display Items...8-12 General ...8-12 Details ...8-13 Thread Breakage Information...
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Attaching Bobbin Winder...13-2 16 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC Greasing...9-6 3-1 Cam grooves ...9-6 3-2 Lower gear ...9-8 3-3 Driving shaft...9-8 3-4 Needle bar flip-up mechanism ...9-9 3-5 Feed Guide Section...9-10 Chapter 10 Adjustment 1. Adjustment of Rotary Hook...10-6 3. Oiling ...9-4 2-1 ...
Attaching Bobbin Winder...13-2 16 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC Greasing...9-6 3-1 Cam grooves ...9-6 3-2 Lower gear ...9-8 3-3 Driving shaft...9-8 3-4 Needle bar flip-up mechanism ...9-9 3-5 Feed Guide Section...9-10 Chapter 10 Adjustment 1. Adjustment of Rotary Hook...10-6 3. Oiling ...9-4 2-1 ...
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... four-head embroidery machine Application Sewing speed Distance between heads BE-1206B Pattern embroidery Maximum 1000 rpm 360 mm BE-1204B Maximum feed range 450 (V) × 360 (H) mm 95 (V) × 360 (H) mm (With cap frame... format) 3.5 2DD floppy disk (Barudan FDR/FMC format) 3.5 2DD floppy disk (ZSK format) 3.5 floppy disk (brother ECS format) Automatic thread trimmer Upper and lower thread breakage detector Single phase 200 V, 220 V, 230 V, 240 V,1.1... × 1400 (H) mm (After setup) 3040 (W) × 1360 (L) × 1750 (H) mm 1-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B...
... four-head embroidery machine Application Sewing speed Distance between heads BE-1206B Pattern embroidery Maximum 1000 rpm 360 mm BE-1204B Maximum feed range 450 (V) × 360 (H) mm 95 (V) × 360 (H) mm (With cap frame... format) 3.5 2DD floppy disk (Barudan FDR/FMC format) 3.5 2DD floppy disk (ZSK format) 3.5 floppy disk (brother ECS format) Automatic thread trimmer Upper and lower thread breakage detector Single phase 200 V, 220 V, 230 V, 240 V,1.1... × 1400 (H) mm (After setup) 3040 (W) × 1360 (L) × 1750 (H) mm 1-2 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B...
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Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-3
Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine BE-1204B-BC • BE-1204C-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-3
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A embroidering status can be displayed on actual embroidering operation and calculating output, etc. 1-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Low profile type and half pitch type cannot be used.) • Windows 95/98/2000/NT4.0/XP (Some functions are not available with a CPU of ...
A embroidering status can be displayed on actual embroidering operation and calculating output, etc. 1-4 BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC Low profile type and half pitch type cannot be used.) • Windows 95/98/2000/NT4.0/XP (Some functions are not available with a CPU of ...
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... can be started , the program (1) for actuating the machine starts first. Pressing the [F1] key brings up the help function as an accessory. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-5 W1357Q 2-3 Notes on use • Do not start other application software while the machine controller is used ". • Set the computer not to...
... can be started , the program (1) for actuating the machine starts first. Pressing the [F1] key brings up the help function as an accessory. BE-1204B-BC • BE-1206B-BC 1-5 W1357Q 2-3 Notes on use • Do not start other application software while the machine controller is used ". • Set the computer not to...