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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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... into the electrical outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this embroidery machine. WARNING - In addition, after using this machine, carefully read these safety instructions before attempting to make any user servicing adjustments mentioned in the...removing covers, lubricating, or when making any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you may injure your back or knees. 4 Always keep your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this manual, or if you are being administered. 1 Before using , when cleaning, when ...
... into the electrical outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this embroidery machine. WARNING - In addition, after using this machine, carefully read these safety instructions before attempting to make any user servicing adjustments mentioned in the...removing covers, lubricating, or when making any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you may injure your back or knees. 4 Always keep your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this manual, or if you are being administered. 1 Before using , when cleaning, when ...
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... ...13 GETTING READY 15 Basic Steps for Embroidering 16 Turning the Machine On/Off 17 Power supply precautions ...17 Turning on the machine ...18 Turning off the machine ...18 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 19 Embroidery unit precautions ...19 Attaching the embroidery unit ...19 Removing the embroidery unit ...21 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 22 Viewing the LCD...
... ...13 GETTING READY 15 Basic Steps for Embroidering 16 Turning the Machine On/Off 17 Power supply precautions ...17 Turning on the machine ...18 Turning off the machine ...18 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 19 Embroidery unit precautions ...19 Attaching the embroidery unit ...19 Removing the embroidery unit ...21 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 22 Viewing the LCD...
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... 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 ...82 Adjusting the...
... 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 ...82 Adjusting the...
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...of a lever (page 38). g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green light is on dark fabrics. h Embroidery You can start embroidering without pulling up (page 12). Machine Features a Automatic thread cutting The thread can wind bobbins with one press of a button (page 29). d ...LED lamp makes it easy to work on , the machine is warming up the bobbin thread (page 34). c USB port Various embroidery patterns on the website or saved in embroidery patterns, alphanumeric characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 49). 7 f Easy-to embroider. ...
...of a lever (page 38). g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green light is on dark fabrics. h Embroidery You can start embroidering without pulling up (page 12). Machine Features a Automatic thread cutting The thread can wind bobbins with one press of a button (page 29). d ...LED lamp makes it easy to work on , the machine is warming up the bobbin thread (page 34). c USB port Various embroidery patterns on the website or saved in embroidery patterns, alphanumeric characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 49). 7 f Easy-to embroider. ...
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... set 4 Cleaning brush 5 Spool cap (large) 6 Spool cap (medium) (on machine) Embroidery set (medium) 15 H 10 cm X W 10 cm (H 4 inches X W 4 inches) 16 Dust cover 17 USB cable XE1372-001 18 Operation manual 130013-124 XA5523-020 XC1807-...: XA6628-102 XE5387-001 XD0745-051 XE5427-201 XE5366-001 XC4487-021 8 Part Name 13 Touch pen 14 Embroidery foot "Q" (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...
... set 4 Cleaning brush 5 Spool cap (large) 6 Spool cap (medium) (on machine) Embroidery set (medium) 15 H 10 cm X W 10 cm (H 4 inches X W 4 inches) 16 Dust cover 17 USB cable XE1372-001 18 Operation manual 130013-124 XA5523-020 XC1807-...: XA6628-102 XE5387-001 XD0745-051 XE5427-201 XE5366-001 XC4487-021 8 Part Name 13 Touch pen 14 Embroidery foot "Q" (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...
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...machine. 9 Optional accessories The following are subject to change without notice. z Visit your nearest authorized dealer for a complete listing of printing. No. The part codes are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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 ...
...machine. 9 Optional accessories The following are subject to change without notice. z Visit your nearest authorized dealer for a complete listing of printing. No. The part codes are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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 ...
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...) Use the keys on the spool pin. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to use the machine, etc. e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 22) Setting for the embroidery unit. l Needle threader lever (page 41) Use the needle threader lever to cut them. m Thread tension ... parts of thread on this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. c Spool pin (page 30, 38) Place a spool of the machine and their functions are described below. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 20) Plug in the connector for the selected pattern and ...
...) Use the keys on the spool pin. i Operation buttons (page 12) Use these descriptions to use the machine, etc. e LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 22) Setting for the embroidery unit. l Needle threader lever (page 41) Use the needle threader lever to cut them. m Thread tension ... parts of thread on this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. c Spool pin (page 30, 38) Place a spool of the machine and their functions are described below. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 20) Plug in the connector for the selected pattern and ...
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...to thread the needle. d Needle plate cover (page 74) Remove the needle plate cover to the computer. c Embroidery card slot (page 55) Insert the embroidery card. Needle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk (page 40) Pass the thread through the needle bar thread... When the needle is being used for embroidering. a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is lowered, it enters the hole in the needle plate. f Embroidery foot "Q" (page 76) This presser foot is used . g Power...
...to thread the needle. d Needle plate cover (page 74) Remove the needle plate cover to the computer. c Embroidery card slot (page 55) Insert the embroidery card. Needle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk (page 40) Pass the thread through the needle bar thread... When the needle is being used for embroidering. a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is lowered, it enters the hole in the needle plate. f Embroidery foot "Q" (page 76) This presser foot is used . g Power...
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...speed while the button is lowered in the fabric. The button changes color according to easily perform various basic machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to the machine's operation mode. b Needle position button Press the needle position button to start or stop embroidering. c Thread... stopped, the needle is pressed. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the embroidery foot or while the machine is stopped to cut , otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to the right side. ...
...speed while the button is lowered in the fabric. The button changes color according to easily perform various basic machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to the machine's operation mode. b Needle position button Press the needle position button to start or stop embroidering. c Thread... stopped, the needle is pressed. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the embroidery foot or while the machine is stopped to cut , otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to the right side. ...
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... LCD with your finger or a touch pen to display the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on using the machine. f Embroidery key Press to display the settings screen. g Settings key Press to display the pattern type selection screen. c Previous page key Press ...replacement. 13 a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the machine's memory. b Back key Press to return to save embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters in the LCD. e Memory key Press to the previous screen. h Help key Press to...
... LCD with your finger or a touch pen to display the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on using the machine. f Embroidery key Press to display the settings screen. g Settings key Press to display the pattern type selection screen. c Previous page key Press ...replacement. 13 a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the machine's memory. b Back key Press to return to save embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters in the LCD. e Memory key Press to the previous screen. h Help key Press to...
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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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.... only) z This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. Memo z When the machine is not a malfunction. In addition, before transporting the machine to another location, be sure to attach the embroidery unit to it. If the embroidery unit is set it to " "). X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button)...only one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of the machine to turn the machine off (the a main power switch is not attached, the machine does not operate. (For details, refer to "Attaching the Embroidery Unit" (page 19).) Prepare the included power supply cord. If it ...
.... only) z This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. Memo z When the machine is not a malfunction. In addition, before transporting the machine to another location, be sure to attach the embroidery unit to it. If the embroidery unit is set it to " "). X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button)...only one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of the machine to turn the machine off (the a main power switch is not attached, the machine does not operate. (For details, refer to "Attaching the Embroidery Unit" (page 19).) Prepare the included power supply cord. If it ...
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... CAUTION ● Do not move it may cause malfunctions. z 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. a Carriage Attaching the Embroidery Unit 19 a Memo z Always turn off . The connector could be dropped and cause injury. ● Keep your...
... CAUTION ● Do not move it may cause malfunctions. z 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. a Carriage Attaching the Embroidery Unit 19 a Memo z Always turn off . The connector could be dropped and cause injury. ● Keep your...
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... connection port. It may result. X The confirmation message is attached. Be sure to its initial position. 20 Turn on the embroidery patterns, refer to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 50). Note z If the machine is near the carriage, the screen may not be sewn correctly. Push it in until it clicks and stops. a X The...
... connection port. It may result. X The confirmation message is attached. Be sure to its initial position. 20 Turn on the embroidery patterns, refer to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 50). Note z If the machine is near the carriage, the screen may not be sewn correctly. Push it in until it clicks and stops. a X The...
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... it can be saved. a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the machine. It may cause malfunctions if removed when the machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. 1 Remove the embroidery frame. Make sure that the machine is turned on. Turn off the machine before removing the embroidery unit. It may cause malfunctions. Press , and...
... it can be saved. a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the machine. It may cause malfunctions if removed when the machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. 1 Remove the embroidery frame. Make sure that the machine is turned on. Turn off the machine before removing the embroidery unit. It may cause malfunctions. Press , and...
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.... For details, refer to "Embroidery pattern types" (page 50). Viewing the LCD When the power is displayed. Memo z Refer to "Operation panel" (page 13). Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the right side of the machine. For details, refer to "Error messages" (page 82) for ...messages displayed on the LCD. 22 b Moves the embroidery unit carriage to the message displayed on the screen with your finger or a touch pen, ...
.... For details, refer to "Embroidery pattern types" (page 50). Viewing the LCD When the power is displayed. Memo z Refer to "Operation panel" (page 13). Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the right side of the machine. For details, refer to "Error messages" (page 82) for ...messages displayed on the LCD. 22 b Moves the embroidery unit carriage to the message displayed on the screen with your finger or a touch pen, ...
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.../Norwegian/ Finnish/Swedish/Portuguese/ Russian/Korean/Thai/others Adjust the brightness of embroidery stitches. Memo z The item shown in reverse highlighting are listed below. Changing the machine settings Various machine operations and settings can be set are the settings at the time of ...for embroidering" (page 51). For details on the setting while embroidering, refer to take your machine 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...
.../Norwegian/ Finnish/Swedish/Portuguese/ Russian/Korean/Thai/others Adjust the brightness of embroidery stitches. Memo z The item shown in reverse highlighting are listed below. Changing the machine settings Various machine operations and settings can be set are the settings at the time of ...for embroidering" (page 51). For details on the setting while embroidering, refer to take your machine 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...
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If there is enough bobbin thread. Use a water soluble sheet on thick fabrics such as denim, use embroidery thread designed for embroidery machines. When embroidering on thin materials like organdy and fabrics with a nap like towels. Prepare a piece of the ...pattern you continue embroidering when the bobbin thread is necessary for embroidering. ■ Fabric Prepare the fabric for embroidery. z Before starting to embroider, be ...
If there is enough bobbin thread. Use a water soluble sheet on thick fabrics such as denim, use embroidery thread designed for embroidery machines. When embroidering on thin materials like organdy and fabrics with a nap like towels. Prepare a piece of the ...pattern you continue embroidering when the bobbin thread is necessary for embroidering. ■ Fabric Prepare the fabric for embroidery. z Before starting to embroider, be ...
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Download the driver from our web site " http://solutions.brother.com ".) ■ Precautions on a computer. If this machine. Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs...Create and Save Data • If the file name of embroidery data cannot be displayed. However, the explanations for example, because the name contains special characters, the file is a registered trademark or a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or ...
Download the driver from our web site " http://solutions.brother.com ".) ■ Precautions on a computer. If this machine. Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs...Create and Save Data • If the file name of embroidery data cannot be displayed. However, the explanations for example, because the name contains special characters, the file is a registered trademark or a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or ...