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... may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in criminal or civil liability. • No part of this manual Brother Industries Ltd. All rights Reserved. Precautions • Unauthorized commercial or industrial use of trademarks or copyrighted materials (such as paintings, drawings...No patent liability is assumed with respect to use the BES-SOFTWARE for any means, mechanical, photographic, electronic, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Brother Industries Ltd. (You can copy this software by other countries. • Other company names and product names...
... may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in criminal or civil liability. • No part of this manual Brother Industries Ltd. All rights Reserved. Precautions • Unauthorized commercial or industrial use of trademarks or copyrighted materials (such as paintings, drawings...No patent liability is assumed with respect to use the BES-SOFTWARE for any means, mechanical, photographic, electronic, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Brother Industries Ltd. (You can copy this software by other countries. • Other company names and product names...
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... installation and preparation to use the Embroidery Data Explorer. Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Provides explanations on machine operation during embroidering. BES-940BC (9 needles) - Chapter 7 Operation of the embroidery machine, software installation environment, and basic software operations. BES-1240BC (12 needles) Explanation for individual model is BES-1240BC. Configuration of this manual This manual consists...
... installation and preparation to use the Embroidery Data Explorer. Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Provides explanations on machine operation during embroidering. BES-940BC (9 needles) - Chapter 7 Operation of the embroidery machine, software installation environment, and basic software operations. BES-1240BC (12 needles) Explanation for individual model is BES-1240BC. Configuration of this manual This manual consists...
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... ...18 2-5. Names of Machine 30 2-3. Installation of Machine Components 26 2. Installation of Machine 28 2-2. Installation 28 2-1. Transportation of Software 43 3. Replacing and Selecting Needle 48 3-4. Necessary Systems 17 2-2. Basic Operation of Power Supply 42 2-9. Adjustment of Thread Tension 56...to Needle Bar Case 39 2-7. Upper Threading 44 3-2. Specifications 16 2. Connection of Software 19 2-6. Attachment of Table 33 2-5. Notes on the Machine Power 65 8 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC Mounting of Embroidery Hoop and Frame 49 3-5. Configuration of ...
... ...18 2-5. Names of Machine 30 2-3. Installation of Machine Components 26 2. Installation of Machine 28 2-2. Installation 28 2-1. Transportation of Software 43 3. Replacing and Selecting Needle 48 3-4. Necessary Systems 17 2-2. Basic Operation of Power Supply 42 2-9. Adjustment of Thread Tension 56...to Needle Bar Case 39 2-7. Upper Threading 44 3-2. Specifications 16 2. Connection of Software 19 2-6. Attachment of Table 33 2-5. Notes on the Machine Power 65 8 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC Mounting of Embroidery Hoop and Frame 49 3-5. Configuration of ...
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BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 17 Transmission of embroidery data to the machine, as well as copy, move and retrieval of a file are needed for installing the software. • Personal computer with a CPU of Intel Pentium 133 MHz or above (150 MHz or above is recommended.) • Memory...on patterns. A embroidering status can be displayed on the screen in 65000 colors is recommended.) • Windows 95 2-2 Configuration of Software This software is mainly composed of the following systems are available by means of the machine. Embroidery data can be converted from the paper tape or...
BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 17 Transmission of embroidery data to the machine, as well as copy, move and retrieval of a file are needed for installing the software. • Personal computer with a CPU of Intel Pentium 133 MHz or above (150 MHz or above is recommended.) • Memory...on patterns. A embroidering status can be displayed on the screen in 65000 colors is recommended.) • Windows 95 2-2 Configuration of Software This software is mainly composed of the following systems are available by means of the machine. Embroidery data can be converted from the paper tape or...
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...Click , then the icon of the item. A message is displayed to use • Do not start other application software while the machine controller is used. • Do not set "Not used". • Set the computer not to... data is called by the program (4). Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Relationship among Programs When the software is started (1) Machine Controller (3) Embroidery Data Editor (4) Production report 2-3 Notes on use the system agent included in the...the program (2). Use the program (3), when required, for your reference. 18 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC
...Click , then the icon of the item. A message is displayed to use • Do not start other application software while the machine controller is used. • Do not set "Not used". • Set the computer not to... data is called by the program (4). Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Relationship among Programs When the software is started (1) Machine Controller (3) Embroidery Data Editor (4) Production report 2-3 Notes on use the system agent included in the...the program (2). Use the program (3), when required, for your reference. 18 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC
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... used in each section. There are three ways of operating the mouse button as described below: Click Press the left button of using the software. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 19 If there are any special operating procedures inherent to the required position, then press the button on it by sliding... once. It covers only the operating procedures that are explained in general. How to "xx" and pressing the left one is used for the software. The white arrow pointer moves along the mouse motion. Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine 2-5 Basic Operation of...
... used in each section. There are three ways of operating the mouse button as described below: Click Press the left button of using the software. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 19 If there are any special operating procedures inherent to the required position, then press the button on it by sliding... once. It covers only the operating procedures that are explained in general. How to "xx" and pressing the left one is used for the software. The white arrow pointer moves along the mouse motion. Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine 2-5 Basic Operation of...
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... scroll bar to the right, the screen can be displayed entirely on the screen. The box in the scroll bar moves to the icon. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 21 Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Names of Screen Components Names of major components on the screen of the machine controller... by clicking a relative icon (illustrated button) on the screen. When displaying the right part, for displaying a brief description of the selected command. The name of software is displayed.
... scroll bar to the right, the screen can be displayed entirely on the screen. The box in the scroll bar moves to the icon. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 21 Chapter 1 An Introduction of Embroidery Machine Names of Screen Components Names of major components on the screen of the machine controller... by clicking a relative icon (illustrated button) on the screen. When displaying the right part, for displaying a brief description of the selected command. The name of software is displayed.
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... is moved to a menu name and click there. 2. A command can be used unless an appropriate item is selected. A list of commands is displayed, those of software is carried out by the mouse as described below: 1. Dimmed commands cannot be given by giving a command. The check mark () indicates that the command is...
... is moved to a menu name and click there. 2. A command can be used unless an appropriate item is selected. A list of commands is displayed, those of software is carried out by the mouse as described below: 1. Dimmed commands cannot be given by giving a command. The check mark () indicates that the command is...
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.... Click [OK] after inputting is displayed. 8. Check the user information. Click [OK] to start installation. 7. The screen for installing software. Click [TO NEXT] to complete installation. Setting the CD-R starts the installation program automatically. 2. Select the language and click "Next". ...3. After setup is properly finished, a message is finished. 4. Set the CD-R for setup. 6. Specify a folder for installation. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 43 Input your name and department. If a personal computer with no CD-R drive unit is used, connect a drive unit...
.... Click [OK] after inputting is displayed. 8. Check the user information. Click [OK] to start installation. 7. The screen for installing software. Click [TO NEXT] to complete installation. Setting the CD-R starts the installation program automatically. 2. Select the language and click "Next". ...3. After setup is properly finished, a message is finished. 4. Set the CD-R for setup. 6. Specify a folder for installation. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 43 Input your name and department. If a personal computer with no CD-R drive unit is used, connect a drive unit...
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... to cancel errors. Moves the hoop to the previous position. Step-back or forward is available during embroidering (Use switches only). BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 61 Moves the hoop automatically when embroidering position is pressed (Use switches only.) Changes the speed range during suspension,...the switch is canceled by the diameter every time this switch is pressed. When this switch is pressed again, the hoop returns to software-set position. Carries out inching of the embroidering area. Canceling errors When an error message appears, it is pressed in the inching ...
... to cancel errors. Moves the hoop to the previous position. Step-back or forward is available during embroidering (Use switches only). BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 61 Moves the hoop automatically when embroidering position is pressed (Use switches only.) Changes the speed range during suspension,...the switch is canceled by the diameter every time this switch is pressed. When this switch is pressed again, the hoop returns to software-set position. Carries out inching of the embroidering area. Canceling errors When an error message appears, it is pressed in the inching ...
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Retrieve the embroidery data by using explorer ( page 66). "Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data" ( page 95) Click of Preparation for initial start-up ( page 66). Press on the operation panel. Run software ( page 65). Register the machine name for Embroidering Run PC. Press on the operation panel. Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Flowchart of the machine controller. Turn on the machine power. ( page 65). START 64 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC "Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data" ( page 69) Edit the retrieved embroidery data.
Retrieve the embroidery data by using explorer ( page 66). "Chapter 5 Editing Embroidery Data" ( page 95) Click of Preparation for initial start-up ( page 66). Press on the operation panel. Run software ( page 65). Register the machine name for Embroidering Run PC. Press on the operation panel. Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Flowchart of the machine controller. Turn on the machine power. ( page 65). START 64 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC "Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data" ( page 69) Edit the retrieved embroidery data.
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Reset the emergency stop button. 3. The computer screen changes when the machine is turned on the power to the machine. 2. Turn on . Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Run the Software 1. Turn on the Machine Power 1. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 65 Turn on the power switch. 4. Select [Program] - [Brother Embroidery System] - [Ecsc] from the Start menu. The software starts up.
Reset the emergency stop button. 3. The computer screen changes when the machine is turned on the power to the machine. 2. Turn on . Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Run the Software 1. Turn on the Machine Power 1. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 65 Turn on the power switch. 4. Select [Program] - [Brother Embroidery System] - [Ecsc] from the Start menu. The software starts up.
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... the machine for the first time or when a new machine is connected. 1. Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Register the Machine Name Enter the machine name if the software is run for preparation of a machine window. 2. Select an identifying color for a while when the arrow pointer is moved to the machine controller. 4. Enter a machine... Data 1. Double-click the desired data or click after clicking the desired data. 3. This color is transferred to the title bar of embroidering. 66 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC
... the machine for the first time or when a new machine is connected. 1. Chapter 3 Embroidering Procedures Register the Machine Name Enter the machine name if the software is run for preparation of a machine window. 2. Select an identifying color for a while when the arrow pointer is moved to the machine controller. 4. Enter a machine... Data 1. Double-click the desired data or click after clicking the desired data. 3. This color is transferred to the title bar of embroidering. 66 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC
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..., then restart PC. • 256 colors • High color (16 bits) • Full-color (24 bits) Select the display color using "Color Pallet". 74 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC The data is transferred and the explorer ends automatically. If no image appears: If no image of embroidery data appears, select "Display.... Select the desired drive and enter the path, and click [OK]. 4. Set the number of the control panel to adjust display color. Before starting the software, click [START] - [PROGRAM] - [EXPLORER]. 2. Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 3.
..., then restart PC. • 256 colors • High color (16 bits) • Full-color (24 bits) Select the display color using "Color Pallet". 74 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC The data is transferred and the explorer ends automatically. If no image appears: If no image of embroidery data appears, select "Display.... Select the desired drive and enter the path, and click [OK]. 4. Set the number of the control panel to adjust display color. Before starting the software, click [START] - [PROGRAM] - [EXPLORER]. 2. Chapter 4 Selecting and Transferring Embroidery Data 3.
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..., the list for "Available Languages" may not be displayed properly. 3. Displays the local language. 1. When "Each respective language" is on). 2. Exit and rerun the software. 134 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC Displays the system language of PC. Chapter 6 Embroidering Language Changes display language. Select display language among "Available Languages". The following three...
..., the list for "Available Languages" may not be displayed properly. 3. Displays the local language. 1. When "Each respective language" is on). 2. Exit and rerun the software. 134 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC Displays the system language of PC. Chapter 6 Embroidering Language Changes display language. Select display language among "Available Languages". The following three...
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... size. If this button is displayed on the task bar in the minimized size as a button. This command is displayed. 148 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC These buttons are scattered can be clicked when the machine window is available for minimized windows. 1. Select [Arrange Icons...] from Window menu. 2. Changing window size Several square buttons with figures are aligned. If this button is clicked when running an ordinary software, it is clicked, the window changes to close the folder. This button cannot be aligned. The minimized windows are displayed at the right ...
... size. If this button is displayed on the task bar in the minimized size as a button. This command is displayed. 148 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC These buttons are scattered can be clicked when the machine window is available for minimized windows. 1. Select [Arrange Icons...] from Window menu. 2. Changing window size Several square buttons with figures are aligned. If this button is clicked when running an ordinary software, it is clicked, the window changes to close the folder. This button cannot be aligned. The minimized windows are displayed at the right ...
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... Value format) means a type of file formats used for PC. Data in spreadsheet software. 1. The extension is divided by commas and recorded as a text file. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 219 What is mainly used for a spreadsheet software or data base software. This format is CSV format? Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Save As CSV...
... Value format) means a type of file formats used for PC. Data in spreadsheet software. 1. The extension is divided by commas and recorded as a text file. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 219 What is mainly used for a spreadsheet software or data base software. This format is CSV format? Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Save As CSV...
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This allows use of the production report on other word processing software. 1. Select [Copy] from Edit menu, or drag and select the area to be copied. Copied data is saved until another data is copied as text data. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 221 Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Copying Report Data Copies the selected area as text data. The area is copied or cut. Select [Select All] from Edit menu or click . 3. When dragging for selection When selecting [Select All] 2. Start a word processing software and select [Paste] from Edit menu.
This allows use of the production report on other word processing software. 1. Select [Copy] from Edit menu, or drag and select the area to be copied. Copied data is saved until another data is copied as text data. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 221 Chapter 8 Creating Production Report Copying Report Data Copies the selected area as text data. The area is copied or cut. Select [Select All] from Edit menu or click . 3. When dragging for selection When selecting [Select All] 2. Start a word processing software and select [Paste] from Edit menu.
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Reboot the PC or machine controller. • Are any other software programs running on again. Presser foot down ? If so, refer to the operation method of the PC test mode and exit the test mode or ... the block diagram showing the cable connections and check to see if connection from connector P9 of the main PCB to your PC's performance. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 263 Chapter 12 Trouble Shooting Symptom Measures Embroidering data buffer empty, Embroidering start error occurs. ERROR C7 occurs. • Is the lower...
Reboot the PC or machine controller. • Are any other software programs running on again. Presser foot down ? If so, refer to the operation method of the PC test mode and exit the test mode or ... the block diagram showing the cable connections and check to see if connection from connector P9 of the main PCB to your PC's performance. BES-940BC • BES-1240BC 263 Chapter 12 Trouble Shooting Symptom Measures Embroidering data buffer empty, Embroidering start error occurs. ERROR C7 occurs. • Is the lower...
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...correctly plugged in the computer? turned on . Move the mouse to the bottom of colors is turned on the control panel screen. 268 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC "Windows" can be started but the • Is the selection of the editor, the explorer or the production report ... and the interface board correctly the machine power is set for a while. Colors set to 65000 or more quickly? Increase the number to 256. embroidery software cannot. • Is the selected icon correct? • Can you double-click more on ? The screen of other icons possible? "Windows" cannot ...
...correctly plugged in the computer? turned on . Move the mouse to the bottom of colors is turned on the control panel screen. 268 BES-940BC • BES-1240BC "Windows" can be started but the • Is the selection of the editor, the explorer or the production report ... and the interface board correctly the machine power is set for a while. Colors set to 65000 or more quickly? Increase the number to 256. embroidery software cannot. • Is the selected icon correct? • Can you double-click more on ? The screen of other icons possible? "Windows" cannot ...