Installation Guide for KIT CW PRCW1
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... contents of models compatible with upgraded Brother multi-needle embroidery machines (except PR-600, PR-600II and PR-620). For the most recent list of this Installation Guide and product specifications are subject to the manuals downloaded using this kit, carefully read this guide are not exhibited clearly within the text. Refer to find the Product Support in your area. Note • This Installation Guide does not contain operating instructions for any...
... contents of models compatible with upgraded Brother multi-needle embroidery machines (except PR-600, PR-600II and PR-620). For the most recent list of this Installation Guide and product specifications are subject to the manuals downloaded using this kit, carefully read this guide are not exhibited clearly within the text. Refer to find the Product Support in your area. Note • This Installation Guide does not contain operating instructions for any...
Installation Guide for KIT CW PRCW1
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ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Included Accessories Part Name Part Code Description 1. This upgrade application is intended for owners of a design or when embroidering using the net fill stitch. Contact your nearest authorized dealer for Instruction Manual download information. 5 Pattern List XF1981-001 This provides an introduction to PE-DESIGN NEXT + CW To create original cutwork patterns in the machine for use. * A roll of non-woven water-soluble stabilizer is optionally available. Cutwork needle-changing tools...
ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Included Accessories Part Name Part Code Description 1. This upgrade application is intended for owners of a design or when embroidering using the net fill stitch. Contact your nearest authorized dealer for Instruction Manual download information. 5 Pattern List XF1981-001 This provides an introduction to PE-DESIGN NEXT + CW To create original cutwork patterns in the machine for use. * A roll of non-woven water-soluble stabilizer is optionally available. Cutwork needle-changing tools...
Installation Guide for KIT CW PRCW1
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... the embroidery machine before replacing the needles, otherwise injuries may result if the machine starts sewing. Hold the needle with the machine and follow the procedure below. Note • Be sure to close the hook cover. d Replace the needle plate, and then close the hook cover after installing the spacer. b Loosen the needle set screw counterclockwise. CAUTION • Be sure to replace the needle, otherwise too much force may be applied to use...
... the embroidery machine before replacing the needles, otherwise injuries may result if the machine starts sewing. Hold the needle with the machine and follow the procedure below. Note • Be sure to close the hook cover. d Replace the needle plate, and then close the hook cover after installing the spacer. b Loosen the needle set screw counterclockwise. CAUTION • Be sure to replace the needle, otherwise too much force may be applied to use...
Installation Guide for KIT CW PRCW1
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... to the PE-DESIGN NEXT. Users who do not have PE-DESIGN version 5 through 8 or PE-DESIGN NEXT. z In order to the computer using PE-DESIGN versions 5, 6, 7 and 8 z By completing this upgrade application. z In order to upgrade the USB card writer module, you must log on viewing the Instruction Manual, refer to page 4.) System Requirements Operation System Processor Memory Hard disk free space Monitor...
... to the PE-DESIGN NEXT. Users who do not have PE-DESIGN version 5 through 8 or PE-DESIGN NEXT. z In order to the computer using PE-DESIGN versions 5, 6, 7 and 8 z By completing this upgrade application. z In order to upgrade the USB card writer module, you must log on viewing the Instruction Manual, refer to page 4.) System Requirements Operation System Processor Memory Hard disk free space Monitor...
Operation Manual
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... the upper thread from lowering the presser foot to performing the specified operations at the time of thread trimming, you don't need to replace the thread spools With single-needle machines, the thread spool must be changed , and the corresponding instructions appear on the LCD. Since the machine can be changed and the machine must be correctly positioned within the embroidery). In addition, the embroidering position can change the thread spools with this machine, it continues to operate automatically, from the fabric...
... the upper thread from lowering the presser foot to performing the specified operations at the time of thread trimming, you don't need to replace the thread spools With single-needle machines, the thread spool must be changed , and the corresponding instructions appear on the LCD. Since the machine can be changed and the machine must be correctly positioned within the embroidery). In addition, the embroidering position can change the thread spools with this machine, it continues to operate automatically, from the fabric...
Operation Manual
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...Setup location...25 Setting up the machine ...26 Adjusting the operation panel position...27 Preparing the thread guide assembly...28 Positioning the spool stand ...29 Attaching the embroidery frame holder...29 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL 31 Operating Precautions...32 Power supply precautions ...32 Needle precautions...33 Checking the needle ...33 Bobbin precautions...33 Upper thread recommendations ...34 Fabric recommendations ...34 Display recommendations ...34 Basic Procedures ...35 Installing the Bobbin ...36 Removing the bobbin case...36 Installing the bobbin ...36 Installing the bobbin case...
...Setup location...25 Setting up the machine ...26 Adjusting the operation panel position...27 Preparing the thread guide assembly...28 Positioning the spool stand ...29 Attaching the embroidery frame holder...29 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL 31 Operating Precautions...32 Power supply precautions ...32 Needle precautions...33 Checking the needle ...33 Bobbin precautions...33 Upper thread recommendations ...34 Fabric recommendations ...34 Display recommendations ...34 Basic Procedures ...35 Installing the Bobbin ...36 Removing the bobbin case...36 Installing the bobbin ...36 Installing the bobbin case...
Operation Manual
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... 53 Upper threading ...55 Threading the needle ...59 Sewing the Embroidery 63 Starting embroidering ...63 Stopping embroidering ...65 Checking the Thread Tension 67 Removing the Embroidery Frame and Fabric 68 Removing the embroidery frame ...68 Removing the fabric ...68 Turning OFF the Machine 69 Screen Quick Reference Guide 70 Key displays ...70 Common screen controls ...70 Understanding the pattern type selection screen 71 Understanding the pattern list screen ...72 Understanding the pattern editing screen ...73 Understanding the embroidering settings...
... 53 Upper threading ...55 Threading the needle ...59 Sewing the Embroidery 63 Starting embroidering ...63 Stopping embroidering ...65 Checking the Thread Tension 67 Removing the Embroidery Frame and Fabric 68 Removing the embroidery frame ...68 Removing the fabric ...68 Turning OFF the Machine 69 Screen Quick Reference Guide 70 Key displays ...70 Common screen controls ...70 Understanding the pattern type selection screen 71 Understanding the pattern list screen ...72 Understanding the pattern editing screen ...73 Understanding the embroidering settings...
Operation Manual
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... Sewing Large-size (Split) Embroidery Patterns 214 Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine 217 Checking the thread tension of built-in patterns 217 Sewing a pattern aligned with a mark on the fabric 218 Color thread table ...220 Colors of Tajima (.dst) embroidery data ...220 Creating Beautiful Embroidery 221 Threads ...221 Stabilizers (backing) ...221 Hooping techniques...222 Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart ...223 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 224 Attaching an optional embroidery frame for industrial embroidery machines 224 Using the...
... Sewing Large-size (Split) Embroidery Patterns 214 Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine 217 Checking the thread tension of built-in patterns 217 Sewing a pattern aligned with a mark on the fabric 218 Color thread table ...220 Colors of Tajima (.dst) embroidery data ...220 Creating Beautiful Embroidery 221 Threads ...221 Stabilizers (backing) ...221 Hooping techniques...222 Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart ...223 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 224 Attaching an optional embroidery frame for industrial embroidery machines 224 Using the...
Operation Manual
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... the embroidery machine automatically stops. If the start /stop button while it is finished, the 3 machine automatically stops and trims the thread. The needle bar case moves to the 2nd color position and sewing of the needle bar currently being selected. • While the embroidery machine is sewing, the point being used for sewing or will soon be used for the second needle bar is surrounded by the green crosshairs in the pattern display...
... the embroidery machine automatically stops. If the start /stop button while it is finished, the 3 machine automatically stops and trims the thread. The needle bar case moves to the 2nd color position and sewing of the needle bar currently being selected. • While the embroidery machine is sewing, the point being used for sewing or will soon be used for the second needle bar is surrounded by the green crosshairs in the pattern display...
Operation Manual
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... the thread breaks or runs out 7 Forward/ while embroidering p.105 Backward stitch key ● To restart sewing from the 3 screen without Switch spool key changing the thread spools on the key. Display No. Unlocks the machine so it can be p. 130 needle bar specified. When p.63 Unlock key this key to quit sewing and 4 return to the Needle bar key selected needle bar number. Use when threading the needle with the automatic needle-threading...
... the thread breaks or runs out 7 Forward/ while embroidering p.105 Backward stitch key ● To restart sewing from the 3 screen without Switch spool key changing the thread spools on the key. Display No. Unlocks the machine so it can be p. 130 needle bar specified. When p.63 Unlock key this key to quit sewing and 4 return to the Needle bar key selected needle bar number. Use when threading the needle with the automatic needle-threading...
Operation Manual
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... 110.) 1 Needle 2 Needle hole in the needle plate. Embroidery patterns created by the ■ Needle at the "embroidering position" machine This is the needle that is the extension of embroidery - The patterns saved on the "embroidering" screen. Use the thread color function by selecting either 64 colors or 300 colors, or by selecting the key on USB media by digitizing software program - Use the "Temporary needle bar setting" function by setting the custom thread color table on...
... 110.) 1 Needle 2 Needle hole in the needle plate. Embroidery patterns created by the ■ Needle at the "embroidering position" machine This is the needle that is the extension of embroidery - The patterns saved on the "embroidering" screen. Use the thread color function by selecting either 64 colors or 300 colors, or by selecting the key on USB media by digitizing software program - Use the "Temporary needle bar setting" function by setting the custom thread color table on...
Operation Manual
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... press the start /stop button to begin embroidering. X The temporary needle bar setting screen appears. 130 1 1 Only the needle bar number changes to embroider with the specified needle bar. X Embroidering continues with . For example, similar color thread can be substituted for sewing can be saved. While sewing the color before the one that 1 you wish to indicate the selected needle bar. By substituting upper thread already threaded on a different needle bar, the time for temporary use.
... press the start /stop button to begin embroidering. X The temporary needle bar setting screen appears. 130 1 1 Only the needle bar number changes to embroider with the specified needle bar. X Embroidering continues with . For example, similar color thread can be substituted for sewing can be saved. While sewing the color before the one that 1 you wish to indicate the selected needle bar. By substituting upper thread already threaded on a different needle bar, the time for temporary use.
Operation Manual
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... a video of the operation on the machine, and then install the cap frame driver. Using the Optional Cap Frame 227 ■ Cap fabric not recommended for embroidering • Caps with a brim that is longer than 50 mm (2 inches) high (such as the 7 presser foot. Attach the cap frame driver to the embroidery frame holder. Remove the two upper thumb screws of the 3 cap frame driver. Remove the embroidery frame holder from...
... a video of the operation on the machine, and then install the cap frame driver. Using the Optional Cap Frame 227 ■ Cap fabric not recommended for embroidering • Caps with a brim that is longer than 50 mm (2 inches) high (such as the 7 presser foot. Attach the cap frame driver to the embroidery frame holder. Remove the two upper thumb screws of the 3 cap frame driver. Remove the embroidery frame holder from...
Operation Manual
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... Using a weak thread like a metallic thread. The needle set screw. Use the Allen screw driver to tighten the needle set screw is set too high and not correctly positioned. The upper thread breaks. The needle hits/touches the presser foot. Slow down the machine sewing speed. 7 p.127 Troubleshooting 255 Symptom Probable Cause The needle is bent or blunt. Consult your nearest authorized dealer. 1 Needle 2 Needle plate hole 3 Needle touching hole The presser foot is loose. Replace the needle with a new one. The area around the hole in the needle plate...
... Using a weak thread like a metallic thread. The needle set screw. Use the Allen screw driver to tighten the needle set screw is set too high and not correctly positioned. The upper thread breaks. The needle hits/touches the presser foot. Slow down the machine sewing speed. 7 p.127 Troubleshooting 255 Symptom Probable Cause The needle is bent or blunt. Consult your nearest authorized dealer. 1 Needle 2 Needle plate hole 3 Needle touching hole The presser foot is loose. Replace the needle with a new one. The area around the hole in the needle plate...
Operation Manual
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..., 91 7 embroidery frame. Clean the hook and the needle plate. The thread is misaligned. Be sure to remove any tangled thread from the hook. Firmly set the fabric in the embroidery frame (for this machine is too fine. Delete all stitches with a small pitch. Correctly thread the bobbin thread. Correctly install the needle. If the fabric is not taut, the The embroidery pattern is tangled. The bobbin case is not correctly threaded. Replace the bobbin case. Use tweezers to...
..., 91 7 embroidery frame. Clean the hook and the needle plate. The thread is misaligned. Be sure to remove any tangled thread from the hook. Firmly set the fabric in the embroidery frame (for this machine is too fine. Delete all stitches with a small pitch. Correctly thread the bobbin thread. Correctly install the needle. If the fabric is not taut, the The embroidery pattern is tangled. The bobbin case is not correctly threaded. Replace the bobbin case. Use tweezers to...
Operation Manual
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...the bobbin thread feed from the bobbin, or the when thread that the thread tension knob was applied. Replace and use recommended needle. Set the remaining length of thread to "LONG TAIL" on this machine. Clean upper thread tension disc. If the problem no more thread in the upper thread. Replace the hook. Oil recommended parts. Correctly install the needle. p.36 embroidering bobbin is poor. Try sewing with one of good quality. If a short length of the needle when embroidering begins. begins. Clean the hook. threaded into embroidering...
...the bobbin thread feed from the bobbin, or the when thread that the thread tension knob was applied. Replace and use recommended needle. Set the remaining length of thread to "LONG TAIL" on this machine. Clean upper thread tension disc. If the problem no more thread in the upper thread. Replace the hook. Oil recommended parts. Correctly install the needle. p.36 embroidering bobbin is poor. Try sewing with one of good quality. If a short length of the needle when embroidering begins. begins. Clean the hook. threaded into embroidering...
Operation Manual
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... removing 36 Bobbin winder 240 Changing character spacing 167 colors of the pattern 171 display guides 196 embroidering position 96 language 205 size 164 text arrangement of a character 167 thread color display 197 thread density 170 thread spools 103 units of measurements 205 Checking needle bars and thread colors 53 preview image 46 thread spool changes 101 thread tension 67 Cleaning around the needle plate 246 bobbin case 247 hook 245 LCD 245 machine surface 245 maintenance message 251 oiling machine...
... removing 36 Bobbin winder 240 Changing character spacing 167 colors of the pattern 171 display guides 196 embroidering position 96 language 205 size 164 text arrangement of a character 167 thread color display 197 thread density 170 thread spools 103 units of measurements 205 Checking needle bars and thread colors 53 preview image 46 thread spool changes 101 thread tension 67 Cleaning around the needle plate 246 bobbin case 247 hook 245 LCD 245 machine surface 245 maintenance message 251 oiling machine...
Operation Manual
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... key 164 I Industrial embroidery frame 224 J Jump code 199 Jumpstitch trimming 199 L Language 195, 205 LCD 21, 34, 70 Lingerie 223 Lock stitching key 76, 122 Locking mechanism 63 Locking the needle bar 97 Low Profile (Low fitting 226 Lower thread guide 20 M Machine operations guide key 206 Main power switch 21, 38, 69 Maintenance 206, 245 Manual needle bar settings 132 Maximum sewing speed key 78 Middle thread guide 20 Monogram and frame designs 142 Mounting...
... key 164 I Industrial embroidery frame 224 J Jump code 199 Jumpstitch trimming 199 L Language 195, 205 LCD 21, 34, 70 Lingerie 223 Lock stitching key 76, 122 Locking mechanism 63 Locking the needle bar 97 Low Profile (Low fitting 226 Lower thread guide 20 M Machine operations guide key 206 Main power switch 21, 38, 69 Maintenance 206, 245 Manual needle bar settings 132 Maximum sewing speed key 78 Middle thread guide 20 Monogram and frame designs 142 Mounting...
Operation Manual
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... fabric .......... 218 Sewing key 76 Sewing light 20, 203 Sewing order 77 Thread guide pins 20 Thread recommendations 34 Thread sensor 204 Thread spools 103 changing 103 easily changing 104 Thread tail length 201 Thread tension 112, 244 Thread tension disc 57 Thread tension knobs 20, 113 Thread trimming button 21, 66 Threading needle 59 upper thread 53, 55 Thumbnail size 198 Tips for machine operation 217 Touch panel 21 Trial sewing key 51, 76 Troubleshooting 206, 252 T-shirt 223 Sewing speed 127 Sewing the embroidery 63 U Sewing time...
... fabric .......... 218 Sewing key 76 Sewing light 20, 203 Sewing order 77 Thread guide pins 20 Thread recommendations 34 Thread sensor 204 Thread spools 103 changing 103 easily changing 104 Thread tail length 201 Thread tension 112, 244 Thread tension disc 57 Thread tension knobs 20, 113 Thread trimming button 21, 66 Threading needle 59 upper thread 53, 55 Thumbnail size 198 Tips for machine operation 217 Touch panel 21 Trial sewing key 51, 76 Troubleshooting 206, 252 T-shirt 223 Sewing speed 127 Sewing the embroidery 63 U Sewing time...
New Features of PR-650 Version 2
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... the settings screen. After connecting the USB cord securely, turn the machine on the machine again. You can display the thread color for "PES" format data according to the machine setting, or setting from the PE-DESIGN, PE-DESIGN Lite or PED-Basic (embroidery editing software). (Refer to "Changing the thread color information" on page 197 in the PR-650 Operation Manual for the machine setting of thread color.) The "PES" Thread Code can...
... the settings screen. After connecting the USB cord securely, turn the machine on the machine again. You can display the thread color for "PES" format data according to the machine setting, or setting from the PE-DESIGN, PE-DESIGN Lite or PED-Basic (embroidery editing software). (Refer to "Changing the thread color information" on page 197 in the PR-650 Operation Manual for the machine setting of thread color.) The "PES" Thread Code can...