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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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.... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after you for purchasing this embroidery machine. Introduction Thank you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be sure to carry it by any other part may damage...
.... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting to persons. 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after you for purchasing this embroidery machine. Introduction Thank you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be sure to carry it by any other part may damage...
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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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... your PC become available by one press of a lever (page 38). 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 g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green light is on dark ...fabrics. e Quick-set bobbin You can wind bobbins with one press of a button (page 29). d Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to work on , the machine is ...
... your PC become available by one press of a lever (page 38). 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 g Lighting Start/Stop button When the green light is on dark ...fabrics. e Quick-set bobbin You can wind bobbins with one press of a button (page 29). d Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to work on , the machine is ...
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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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... 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 a complete listing of printing. z Visit your machine. 9 Optional accessories The following are subject to change without notice. z All specifications are correct at " http://www.brother...
... 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 a complete listing of printing. z Visit your machine. 9 Optional accessories The following are subject to change without notice. z All specifications are correct at " http://www.brother...
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...28) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. j Embroidery unit (page 19) Attach the embroidery unit to raise and lower the embroidery foot . l Needle threader lever (page 41) Use the needle threader lever to operate the machine. n Thread take-up lever (page 40) o ...cutter to cut them. c Spool pin (page 30, 38) Place a spool of thread on this panel to select embroidery patterns, or check how to learn the names of the machine and their functions are described below. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 31, 39) Pass the thread under this...
...28) Raise and lower the presser foot lever to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame. j Embroidery unit (page 19) Attach the embroidery unit to raise and lower the embroidery foot . l Needle threader lever (page 41) Use the needle threader lever to operate the machine. n Thread take-up lever (page 40) o ...cutter to cut them. c Spool pin (page 30, 38) Place a spool of thread on this panel to select embroidery patterns, or check how to learn the names of the machine and their functions are described below. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 31, 39) Pass the thread under this...
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... vent allows the air surrounding the motor to the computer. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used for embroidering. Memo z Refer to pages 10 through 13 while you (counterclockwise) to...plate. Needle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk (page 40) Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to turn the machine on the power ... 74) Remove the needle plate cover to use your machine. 11 a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. c Embroidery card slot (page 55) Insert the...
... vent allows the air surrounding the motor to the computer. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used for embroidering. Memo z Refer to pages 10 through 13 while you (counterclockwise) to...plate. Needle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear view a Thread guide disk (page 40) Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to turn the machine on the power ... 74) Remove the needle plate cover to use your machine. 11 a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. c Embroidery card slot (page 55) Insert the...
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... both the upper thread and the bobbin threads. z When cutting nylon thread or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine. 12 Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to start or stop embroidering. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. 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...
... both the upper thread and the bobbin threads. z When cutting nylon thread or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine. 12 Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to start or stop embroidering. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. 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...
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... page when there are items that are not displayed on using the machine. g Settings key Press to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 22). For details, refer to display the settings screen. f Embroidery key Press to get help on the LCD. c Previous page key...LCD. a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the machine's memory. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13
... page when there are items that are not displayed on using the machine. g Settings key Press to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 22). For details, refer to display the settings screen. f Embroidery key Press to get help on the LCD. c Previous page key...LCD. a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the machine's memory. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13
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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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...the right side of the machine to turn off (set it moves; Turning off the machine When you have finished using the machine, turn the machine off the machine and unplug the power supply cord. When restarting the machine, follow the necessary procedure to "Attaching the Embroidery Unit" (page 19).)...To reduce the risk of the machine to turn it off (the a main power switch is not attached, the machine does not operate. (For details, refer to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. Make sure that the machine is turned off . If the embroidery unit is set it still ...
...the right side of the machine to turn off (set it moves; Turning off the machine When you have finished using the machine, turn the machine off the machine and unplug the power supply cord. When restarting the machine, follow the necessary procedure to "Attaching the Embroidery Unit" (page 19).)...To reduce the risk of the machine to turn it off (the a main power switch is not attached, the machine does not operate. (For details, refer to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. Make sure that the machine is turned off . If the embroidery unit is set it still ...
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... forcefully move the machine with the embroidery unit in the embroidery unit connector slot. a Memo z Always turn off . Get the embroidery unit ready. It may cause malfunctions. It may cause malfunctions. a Carriage Attaching the Embroidery Unit 19 Attaching the Embroidery Unit This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit. 1 Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit CAUTION ●...
... forcefully move the machine with the embroidery unit in the embroidery unit connector slot. a Memo z Always turn off . Get the embroidery unit ready. It may cause malfunctions. It may cause malfunctions. a Carriage Attaching the Embroidery Unit 19 Attaching the Embroidery Unit This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit. 1 Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit CAUTION ●...
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.... After removing whatever is initialized with hands or objects near the d embroidery unit and press . Memo z For details on again. GETTING READY Slide the embroidery unit onto the machine b arm. Note z Make sure that no gap between the embroidery unit and the machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may return to its initial position. 20 X The confirmation...
.... After removing whatever is initialized with hands or objects near the d embroidery unit and press . Memo z For details on again. GETTING READY Slide the embroidery unit onto the machine b arm. Note z Make sure that no gap between the embroidery unit and the machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may return to its initial position. 20 X The confirmation...
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... holding the carriage. It may cause malfunctions if removed when the machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. 1 Remove the embroidery frame. Attaching the Embroidery Unit 21 Turn off the machine before removing the embroidery unit. It may cause malfunctions. Removing the embroidery unit Hold the release button on the bottom left of d the...
... holding the carriage. It may cause malfunctions if removed when the machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. 1 Remove the embroidery frame. Attaching the Embroidery Unit 21 Turn off the machine before removing the embroidery unit. It may cause malfunctions. Removing the embroidery unit Hold the release button on the bottom left of d the...
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...a Pattern type selection You can select the pattern type from this screen. For details, refer to its storage position Press when removing the embroidery unit. When you touch the LCD screen according to "Error messages" (page 82) for messages displayed on the screen with your finger or... pen. Memo z Refer to the message displayed on the LCD. 22 For details, refer to "Embroidery pattern types" (page 50). GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected embroidery pattern, settings and messages are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on . Change the screen...
...a Pattern type selection You can select the pattern type from this screen. For details, refer to its storage position Press when removing the embroidery unit. When you touch the LCD screen according to "Error messages" (page 82) for messages displayed on the screen with your finger or... pen. Memo z Refer to the message displayed on the LCD. 22 For details, refer to "Embroidery pattern types" (page 50). GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected embroidery pattern, settings and messages are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on . Change the screen...
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Changing the machine settings Various machine operations and settings can be changed . 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 .... Lighter Darker Display the service count which is selected) Thread color/Time to be set are the settings at the time of embroidery stitches. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 23 mm/INCH Buzzer Language LCD brightness Stitch counter Specifies whether or not a beep is...
Changing the machine settings Various machine operations and settings can be changed . 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 .... Lighter Darker Display the service count which is selected) Thread color/Time to be set are the settings at the time of embroidery stitches. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 23 mm/INCH Buzzer Language LCD brightness Stitch counter Specifies whether or not a beep is...
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For details, refer to the fabric" (page 43). ■ Embroidery thread (option) For the upper thread, use embroidery thread designed for embroidery machines. CAUTION ● Do not embroider fabrics that matches the size of fabric a little larger than the embroidery frame that are optional. Otherwise, the needle may become tangled. ■ Needle Use a 75/11 home...
For details, refer to the fabric" (page 43). ■ Embroidery thread (option) For the upper thread, use embroidery thread designed for embroidery machines. CAUTION ● Do not embroider fabrics that matches the size of fabric a little larger than the embroidery frame that are optional. Otherwise, the needle may become tangled. ■ Needle Use a 75/11 home...
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....brother.com ".) ■ Precautions on a computer. If embroidery data is saved in a folder in "Removable Disk", that embroidery data cannot be retrieved by the machine. • Even if the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine will manage embroidery data. ■ Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data... Embroidery data precautions Observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that created and saved in this occurs, change the thread colors as desired. ■ Trademarks • IBM is a registered trademark or a trademark of International Business Machines ...
....brother.com ".) ■ Precautions on a computer. If embroidery data is saved in a folder in "Removable Disk", that embroidery data cannot be retrieved by the machine. • Even if the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine will manage embroidery data. ■ Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data... Embroidery data precautions Observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that created and saved in this occurs, change the thread colors as desired. ■ Trademarks • IBM is a registered trademark or a trademark of International Business Machines ...