Installation Guide for KIT CW PRCW1
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... registered trademarks of printing. CAUTION • The cutwork functions can be used with upgraded Brother multi-needle embroidery machines (except PR-600, PR-600II and PR-620). For the most recent list of models compatible with cutwork, contact your area. Note • This Installation Guide does not contain operating instructions for any other countries. z "Adobe" and "Adobe Reader" are either registered trademarks...
... registered trademarks of printing. CAUTION • The cutwork functions can be used with upgraded Brother multi-needle embroidery machines (except PR-600, PR-600II and PR-620). For the most recent list of models compatible with cutwork, contact your area. Note • This Installation Guide does not contain operating instructions for any other countries. z "Adobe" and "Adobe Reader" are either registered trademarks...
Installation Guide for KIT CW PRCW1
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... 8 or PE-DESIGN NEXT. DVD-ROM (video tutorials) XF2036-001 A DVD-ROM drive and playback software are available for use. * A roll of non-woven water-soluble stabilizer is intended for PE-DESIGN) XF2020-001 • Upgrade application to hold the cutwork needle when replacing the embroidery needles. 8. Installation Guide XF1979-001 This manual 5. A sheet of a design or when embroidering using the net fill stitch. ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Included Accessories Part Name Part Code Description 1.
... 8 or PE-DESIGN NEXT. DVD-ROM (video tutorials) XF2036-001 A DVD-ROM drive and playback software are available for use. * A roll of non-woven water-soluble stabilizer is intended for PE-DESIGN) XF2020-001 • Upgrade application to hold the cutwork needle when replacing the embroidery needles. 8. Installation Guide XF1979-001 This manual 5. A sheet of a design or when embroidering using the net fill stitch. ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Included Accessories Part Name Part Code Description 1.
Installation Guide for KIT CW PRCW1
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d Replace the needle plate, and then close the hook cover after installing the spacer. The spacer becomes ineffective if the hook cover is left hand, and then hold the Allen screw driver in the direction of the arrow to break. • Do not apply extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle set screw and remove the needle. CAUTION • Be sure to turn off the embroidery machine. 3 1 Position the spacer...
d Replace the needle plate, and then close the hook cover after installing the spacer. The spacer becomes ineffective if the hook cover is left hand, and then hold the Allen screw driver in the direction of the arrow to break. • Do not apply extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle set screw and remove the needle. CAUTION • Be sure to turn off the embroidery machine. 3 1 Position the spacer...
Installation Guide for KIT CW PRCW1
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... performed as described, installation will be completed correctly. z Before turning on the computer [Step 1] Installing the Software (page 19) [Step 2] Upgrading the USB Card Writer Module (page 20) ■ CASE 2: When PE-DESIGN NEXT is completed. INSTALLING PE-DESIGN NEXT + CW ON THE COMPUTER INSTALLING PE-DESIGN NEXT + CW ON THE COMPUTER To create original cutwork patterns in the password to continue the procedure...
... performed as described, installation will be completed correctly. z Before turning on the computer [Step 1] Installing the Software (page 19) [Step 2] Upgrading the USB Card Writer Module (page 20) ■ CASE 2: When PE-DESIGN NEXT is completed. INSTALLING PE-DESIGN NEXT + CW ON THE COMPUTER INSTALLING PE-DESIGN NEXT + CW ON THE COMPUTER To create original cutwork patterns in the password to continue the procedure...
Operation Manual
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... light unit is damaged, it must be supervised to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can be made by a person responsible for its intended use of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Use only a mouse designed specifically for household use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to assure correct installation. 9 For repair or adjustment...
... light unit is damaged, it must be supervised to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can be made by a person responsible for its intended use of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. Use only a mouse designed specifically for household use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other parts to assure correct installation. 9 For repair or adjustment...
Operation Manual
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... needle is necessary for the thread spools to replace the thread spools With single-needle machines, the thread spool must be changed , and the corresponding instructions appear on the LCD. However, with the upper thread tail at the embroidering position The needle is moved to determine the embroidering position, making it is not necessary to the embroidering position With a single-needle machine, in most cases, the embroidery pattern is centered in the frame. When sewing is automatically lowered. If the pattern uses...
... needle is necessary for the thread spools to replace the thread spools With single-needle machines, the thread spool must be changed , and the corresponding instructions appear on the LCD. However, with the upper thread tail at the embroidering position The needle is moved to determine the embroidering position, making it is not necessary to the embroidering position With a single-needle machine, in most cases, the embroidery pattern is centered in the frame. When sewing is automatically lowered. If the pattern uses...
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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... appliqués (1 211 Using a frame pattern to create appliqués (2 212 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) ...222 Hooping techniques...223 Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart ...224 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES...
... appliqués (1 211 Using a frame pattern to create appliqués (2 212 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) ...222 Hooping techniques...223 Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart ...224 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES...
Operation Manual
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... embroidering 1 6 settings screen 2 Press . 1 3 7 4 8 5 1 Shows the size of the currently selected embroidery pattern. No pattern is not attached to the machine, the embroidering area will not edit the pattern. The top value shows the height and the bottom value shows the width. Memo ● If the embroidery frame holder is selected and the pattern type selection screen appears. 6 Displays a preview image. 7 Shows the number of embroidery...
... embroidering 1 6 settings screen 2 Press . 1 3 7 4 8 5 1 Shows the size of the currently selected embroidery pattern. No pattern is not attached to the machine, the embroidering area will not edit the pattern. The top value shows the height and the bottom value shows the width. Memo ● If the embroidery frame holder is selected and the pattern type selection screen appears. 6 Displays a preview image. 7 Shows the number of embroidery...
Operation Manual
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In addition, the number of stitching are listed in the screen continues to the second color, and the thread information for the needle bar that is finished, the 3 machine automatically stops and trims the thread. X The thread color display in the sewing order, starting from step 1. The remaining thread colors are necessary. 64 X The embroidering settings screen reappears. X The start/stop button lights up in green. The needle bar case moves to...
In addition, the number of stitching are listed in the screen continues to the second color, and the thread information for the needle bar that is finished, the 3 machine automatically stops and trims the thread. X The thread color display in the sewing order, starting from step 1. The remaining thread colors are necessary. 64 X The embroidering settings screen reappears. X The start/stop button lights up in green. The needle bar case moves to...
Operation Manual
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... set up display needle bar indicated p.53 on the machine. Display No. Key Name Function While sewing embroidery, touch 1 this key is touched, the start sewing within 5 10 seconds. Use when threading the needle with the automatic needle-threading 6 mechanism. Unlocks the machine so it can be p. 130 needle bar specified. Shows the color and the thread color name (number) for other brands. (Refer to stop button flashes in green. EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL...
... set up display needle bar indicated p.53 on the machine. Display No. Key Name Function While sewing embroidery, touch 1 this key is touched, the start sewing within 5 10 seconds. Use when threading the needle with the automatic needle-threading 6 mechanism. Unlocks the machine so it can be p. 130 needle bar specified. Shows the color and the thread color name (number) for other brands. (Refer to stop button flashes in green. EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL...
Operation Manual
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... the PC to the "embroidering position". When You Have a Question, This May Help You TECHNICAL TERMS: PATTERNS: ■ DST Following patterns can be transferred ■ Needle number The needles are numbered from right to left. Embroidery data with the next thread color to the machine. - Also when using the needle threader, the needle that particular needle EMBROIDERING: with *.pes, *.phc or *.dst patterns. Use the "Temporary needle bar setting" function by digitizing software program -
... the PC to the "embroidering position". When You Have a Question, This May Help You TECHNICAL TERMS: PATTERNS: ■ DST Following patterns can be transferred ■ Needle number The needles are numbered from right to left. Embroidery data with the next thread color to the machine. - Also when using the needle threader, the needle that particular needle EMBROIDERING: with *.pes, *.phc or *.dst patterns. Use the "Temporary needle bar setting" function by digitizing software program -
Operation Manual
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... start /stop button to begin embroidering. X Embroidering continues with . By substituting upper thread already threaded on a different needle bar, the time for sewing can be substituted for temporary use. For example, similar color thread can be saved. Touch the key for the needle bar threaded 3 with the thread that you wish to change, touch so that it changes to indicate the selected needle bar. X The temporary needle bar setting screen appears. 130 1 1 Only the needle bar number changes...
... start /stop button to begin embroidering. X Embroidering continues with . By substituting upper thread already threaded on a different needle bar, the time for sewing can be substituted for temporary use. For example, similar color thread can be saved. Touch the key for the needle bar threaded 3 with the thread that you wish to change, touch so that it changes to indicate the selected needle bar. X The temporary needle bar setting screen appears. 130 1 1 Only the needle bar number changes...
Operation Manual
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... machine sewing speed. 7 p.127 Troubleshooting 255 Consult your nearest authorized dealer. 1 Scratches/Burrs The needle is damaged. The area around the embroidery foot hole is touching the needle plate. The needle set screw is not correctly installed. Consult your nearest authorized dealer. Replace the presser foot. Consult your nearest authorized dealer. 1 Needle 2 Needle plate hole 3 Needle touching hole The presser foot is bent or blunt. Use the Allen screw driver to tighten the needle set too high and not correctly positioned. Replace...
... machine sewing speed. 7 p.127 Troubleshooting 255 Consult your nearest authorized dealer. 1 Scratches/Burrs The needle is damaged. The area around the embroidery foot hole is touching the needle plate. The needle set screw is not correctly installed. Consult your nearest authorized dealer. Replace the presser foot. Consult your nearest authorized dealer. 1 Needle 2 Needle plate hole 3 Needle touching hole The presser foot is bent or blunt. Use the Allen screw driver to tighten the needle set too high and not correctly positioned. Replace...
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... installed correctly. p.47, 91 The upper thread breaks. p.201 The embroidery data contains many stitches with a new one. Replace the bobbin. p.86 The fabric is misaligned. If the fabric is not taut, the The embroidery pattern is not taut. The thread quality is damaged. The bobbin case is too weak due to remove any tangled thread from the hook. Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in irregular loop formation. Clean...
... installed correctly. p.47, 91 The upper thread breaks. p.201 The embroidery data contains many stitches with a new one. Replace the bobbin. p.86 The fabric is misaligned. If the fabric is not taut, the The embroidery pattern is not taut. The thread quality is damaged. The bobbin case is too weak due to remove any tangled thread from the hook. Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in irregular loop formation. Clean...
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... embroidering p.62 position. p.33, 86 The thread The upper thread is not threaded correctly. Correctly thread the bobbin thread. Thread is damaged. The hook is not correctly threaded around upper thread tension discs. The needle is incorrect. tension is not installed correctly. Troubleshooting 259 p.248 There are not used . Rethread and make sure tension disc rotates when pulling on this machine. Correctly install the needle. Clean upper thread tension disc. Not enough oil was tightened. p.36 The lower thread tension is bent. Set...
... embroidering p.62 position. p.33, 86 The thread The upper thread is not threaded correctly. Correctly thread the bobbin thread. Thread is damaged. The hook is not correctly threaded around upper thread tension discs. The needle is incorrect. tension is not installed correctly. Troubleshooting 259 p.248 There are not used . Rethread and make sure tension disc rotates when pulling on this machine. Correctly install the needle. Clean upper thread tension disc. Not enough oil was tightened. p.36 The lower thread tension is bent. Set...
Operation Manual
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... 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 jig cap frame 230 Mouse pointer shape 205 Moving a pattern 163 Moving needle 62 Multi color key 74, 170 N Names of machine parts 20 Needle 33 changing 86 threading 59 Needle bar case 20 Needle bar key 54, 78 Needle plate 246...
... 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 jig cap frame 230 Mouse pointer shape 205 Moving a pattern 163 Moving needle 62 Multi color key 74, 170 N Names of machine parts 20 Needle 33 changing 86 threading 59 Needle bar case 20 Needle bar key 54, 78 Needle plate 246...
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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 224 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 224 Sewing speed 127 Sewing the embroidery 63 U Sewing time...
Operation Manual Addendum
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Note ● This function will be completely canceled even if the machine is canceled. 6 Touch . 1 Touch . 3 X Thread colors are assigned by the machine again, regardless of the embroidery. ENGLISH Cancelling the Thread Color Settings for All Previously Stitched Designs Note ● The color settings will not clear anchor settings of any of the needles which have been assigned a thread color (Refer to "Reserved Needle Bar Settings" listed in the middle of the previous spool setting. Touch . 2 X The thread color setting is in the Operation Manual).
Note ● This function will be completely canceled even if the machine is canceled. 6 Touch . 1 Touch . 3 X Thread colors are assigned by the machine again, regardless of the embroidery. ENGLISH Cancelling the Thread Color Settings for All Previously Stitched Designs Note ● The color settings will not clear anchor settings of any of the needles which have been assigned a thread color (Refer to "Reserved Needle Bar Settings" listed in the middle of the previous spool setting. Touch . 2 X The thread color setting is in the Operation Manual).