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Computerized Embroidery Machine Operation Manual Product Code 885-V55 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-V55 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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... electric shock 1 Always unplug the machine from the build up of the machine free from the electrical outlet immediately after you have finished reading this embroidery machine. Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do not use the machine.
... electric shock 1 Always unplug the machine from the build up of the machine free from the electrical outlet immediately after you have finished reading this embroidery machine. Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do not use the machine.
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...Accessories ...8 Included accessories ...8 Optional accessories ...9 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 10 Front view ...10 Needle and embroidery foot section ...11 Right-side/rear view ...11 Operation buttons ...12 Operation panel ...13 GETTING READY 15 Basic Steps ...the fabric ...43 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame ...44 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 47 Attaching the embroidery frame ...47 Removing the embroidery frame ...48 EMBROIDERY 49 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 50 Copyright information ...50 Embroidery pattern types ...50 Setting for embroidering ...51 ...
...Accessories ...8 Included accessories ...8 Optional accessories ...9 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 10 Front view ...10 Needle and embroidery foot section ...11 Right-side/rear view ...11 Operation buttons ...12 Operation panel ...13 GETTING READY 15 Basic Steps ...the fabric ...43 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame ...44 Attaching the Embroidery Frame 47 Attaching the embroidery frame ...47 Removing the embroidery frame ...48 EMBROIDERY 49 Selecting Embroidery Patterns 50 Copyright information ...50 Embroidery pattern types ...50 Setting for embroidering ...51 ...
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...Resewing ...67 Thread runs out partway through a design ...68 Stopping while embroidering ...68 Using the Memory Function 70 Embroidery data precautions ...70 Transferring embroidery patterns from the computer to machine 72 Saving patterns ...75 APPENDIX 77 Care and Maintenance ...78 Cleaning the machine... surface ...78 Cleaning the race ...78 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 80 Attaching the embroidery foot ...80 Troubleshooting ...82 Error messages ...86 Adjusting the LCD ...89 Operation beep ...89 Upgrading Your Machine's...
...Resewing ...67 Thread runs out partway through a design ...68 Stopping while embroidering ...68 Using the Memory Function 70 Embroidery data precautions ...70 Transferring embroidery patterns from the computer to machine 72 Saving patterns ...75 APPENDIX 77 Care and Maintenance ...78 Cleaning the machine... surface ...78 Cleaning the race ...78 Attaching the Embroidery Foot 80 Attaching the embroidery foot ...80 Troubleshooting ...82 Error messages ...86 Adjusting the LCD ...89 Operation beep ...89 Upgrading Your Machine's...
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... embroider built-in a USB flash drive (USB flash memory) can be cut automatically after embroidering (page 59). c USB port Embroidery patterns saved in embroidery patterns, alphanumeric characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 49). 7 d Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to the machine by one press of...
... embroider built-in a USB flash drive (USB flash memory) can be cut automatically after embroidering (page 59). c USB port Embroidery patterns saved in embroidery patterns, alphanumeric characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 49). 7 d Bright light The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to the machine by one press of...
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If any item is on machine.) 3 Needle 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 Operation manual XE1372-001 18 Quick reference guide 130013...-151 SA432 EF62 XE5387-001 XE8672-001 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 U.S.A. / Canada Others XZ5082-001 SA156 SFB X59535-051...
If any item is on machine.) 3 Needle 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 Operation manual XE1372-001 18 Quick reference guide 130013...-151 SA432 EF62 XE5387-001 XE8672-001 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 U.S.A. / Canada Others XZ5082-001 SA156 SFB X59535-051...
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...optional accessories or parts, contact your nearest authorized dealer for a complete listing of printing. Part Name 1 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread 2 Embroidery card Embroidery set (small) 3 H 2 cm u W 6 cm (H 1 inch u W 2-1/2 inches) Embroidery set (large) 4 H 17 cm u W 10 cm (H 6-7/10 inches u W 4 inches)...center or visit the website at the time of optional accessories available for embroidery Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others EBT-PE EBT-PEN - No. z All specifications are correct at " http://www.brother.com/ ". The part codes are available as optional accessories. 1. ...
...optional accessories or parts, contact your nearest authorized dealer for a complete listing of printing. Part Name 1 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread 2 Embroidery card Embroidery set (small) 3 H 2 cm u W 6 cm (H 1 inch u W 2-1/2 inches) Embroidery set (large) 4 H 17 cm u W 10 cm (H 6-7/10 inches u W 4 inches)...center or visit the website at the time of optional accessories available for embroidery Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others EBT-PE EBT-PEN - No. z All specifications are correct at " http://www.brother.com/ ". The part codes are available as optional accessories. 1. ...
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...slot (page 20) Plug in the connector for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the LCD. j Embroidery unit (page 19) Attach the embroidery unit to raise and lower the embroidery foot. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 31, 39) Pass the thread under this thread guide and ... 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to thread the needle. 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 dial (page 64) Adjust the upper thread ...
...slot (page 20) Plug in the connector for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the LCD. j Embroidery unit (page 19) Attach the embroidery unit to raise and lower the embroidery foot. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 31, 39) Pass the thread under this thread guide and ... 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to thread the needle. 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 dial (page 64) Adjust the upper thread ...
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...page 18) Use the main power switch to clean the bobbin case and race. Memo z Refer to pages 10 through the needle bar thread guide. f Embroidery foot "Q" (page 80) This presser foot is used . b Handwheel (page 38) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to be exchanged. c Needle ... you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle. a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. c Embroidery card slot (page 55) Insert the embroidery card. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is lowered, it enters the hole in the needle plate. g Power...
...page 18) Use the main power switch to clean the bobbin case and race. Memo z Refer to pages 10 through the needle bar thread guide. f Embroidery foot "Q" (page 80) This presser foot is used . b Handwheel (page 38) Turn the handwheel toward you are learning to be exchanged. c Needle ... you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle. a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. c Embroidery card slot (page 55) Insert the embroidery card. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is lowered, it enters the hole in the needle plate. g Power...
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... raise or lower the needle. The machine can not embroider. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the embroidery foot or while the machine is pressed. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to the machine may occur. The machine embroiders at a slow speed...
... raise or lower the needle. The machine can not embroider. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the embroidery foot or while the machine is pressed. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to the machine may occur. The machine embroiders at a slow speed...
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...to display the next page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD. c Previous page key Press to save embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters in the LCD. e Memory key Press to display the previous page when there are items that ...the pattern type selection screen. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13 f Embroidery key Press to get help on the LCD. Operation panel The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal...
...to display the next page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD. c Previous page key Press to save embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters in the LCD. e Memory key Press to display the previous page when there are items that ...the pattern type selection screen. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement. 13 f Embroidery key Press to get help on the LCD. Operation panel The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal...
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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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...according to "Replacing the needle" (page 28). The basic steps for embroidering. p 3 Bobbin thread setup For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place. For details, refer to "Upper Threading" (page 37). 8 Checking the layout p Check ...and adjust the size and position of the embroidery pattern. For details, refer to the embroidery unit. p 5 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to "Adjusting the layout and the size" (page 62). 16 For details, refer to "...
...according to "Replacing the needle" (page 28). The basic steps for embroidering. p 3 Bobbin thread setup For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place. For details, refer to "Upper Threading" (page 37). 8 Checking the layout p Check ...and adjust the size and position of the embroidery pattern. For details, refer to the embroidery unit. p 5 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to "Adjusting the layout and the size" (page 62). 16 For details, refer to "...
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...one blade wider than the other). If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to "Attaching the Embroidery Unit" (page 19).) Prepare the included power supply cord. If the embroidery unit is being operated, turn it off the machine and unplug the power supply cord. Press the left side... the power supply cord into the power supply jack on . In addition, before transporting the machine to another location, be sure to attach the embroidery unit to it. X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) light up when the machine is turned on the right side of electrical shock...
...one blade wider than the other). If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to "Attaching the Embroidery Unit" (page 19).) Prepare the included power supply cord. If the embroidery unit is being operated, turn it off the machine and unplug the power supply cord. Press the left side... the power supply cord into the power supply jack on . In addition, before transporting the machine to another location, be sure to attach the embroidery unit to it. X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) light up when the machine is turned on the right side of electrical shock...
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...Do not touch the connector in place. 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. The embroidery unit may be damaged, and it . The connector could be dropped and ...sure that the machine is turned off the machine before attaching the embroidery unit. It may result. Attaching the Embroidery Unit This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit. 1 Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit CAUTION ● Do not move it may cause malfunctions. ...
...Do not touch the connector in place. 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. The embroidery unit may be damaged, and it . The connector could be dropped and ...sure that the machine is turned off the machine before attaching the embroidery unit. It may result. Attaching the Embroidery Unit This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit. 1 Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit CAUTION ● Do not move it may cause malfunctions. ...
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...After removing whatever is no objects or hands are near the carriage, turn the power on the carriage when attaching the embroidery unit to the machine, otherwise damage to the embroidery unit may not be sewn correctly. Push it in until it clicks and stops. z Do not push on again. ...X The screen for selecting the embroidery pattern type is attached. Turn on the embroidery patterns, refer to the initial display. c a Carriage CAUTION ● Do not put your hands or other objects near the carriage...
...After removing whatever is no objects or hands are near the carriage, turn the power on the carriage when attaching the embroidery unit to the machine, otherwise damage to the embroidery unit may not be sewn correctly. Push it in until it clicks and stops. z Do not push on again. ...X The screen for selecting the embroidery pattern type is attached. Turn on the embroidery patterns, refer to the initial display. c a Carriage CAUTION ● Do not put your hands or other objects near the carriage...
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... Hold the release button on the bottom left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 48). CAUTION ● Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the carriage. It may cause malfunctions if removed when ... the instructions below. 1 Remove the embroidery frame. b a X The embroidery carriage moves into a position where it can be saved. Turn off the machine before removing the embroidery unit. c CAUTION ● Always turn off the machine. a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the machine. It may...
... Hold the release button on the bottom left of d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 48). CAUTION ● Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the carriage. It may cause malfunctions if removed when ... the instructions below. 1 Remove the embroidery frame. b a X The embroidery carriage moves into a position where it can be saved. Turn off the machine before removing the embroidery unit. c CAUTION ● Always turn off the machine. a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the machine. It may...
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... Pattern type selection You can select the pattern type from this screen. For details, refer to "Removing the embroidery unit" (page 21). GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected embroidery pattern, settings and messages are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the front of the LCD,... and make operations by directly touching the icons with your finger or a touch pen. For details, refer to "Embroidery pattern types" (page 50). For details, refer to the message displayed on the screen with your finger or a touch pen, the following...
... Pattern type selection You can select the pattern type from this screen. For details, refer to "Removing the embroidery unit" (page 21). GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected embroidery pattern, settings and messages are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the front of the LCD,... and make operations by directly touching the icons with your finger or a touch pen. For details, refer to "Embroidery pattern types" (page 50). For details, refer to the message displayed on the screen with your finger or a touch pen, the following...
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...Setting for embroidering" (page 51). 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 . English/German/French.../Dutch/Spanish/ Japanese/Danish/Norwegian/ Finnish/Swedish/Portuguese/ Russian/Korean/Thai/others LCD brightness Stitch counter Adjust the brightness of embroidery stitches. Product number NO.: The "NO." LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 23 Changing the machine settings Various machine operations...
...Setting for embroidering" (page 51). 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 . English/German/French.../Dutch/Spanish/ Japanese/Danish/Norwegian/ Finnish/Swedish/Portuguese/ Russian/Korean/Thai/others LCD brightness Stitch counter Adjust the brightness of embroidery stitches. Product number NO.: The "NO." LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 23 Changing the machine settings Various machine operations...
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... finish viewing, press e key) two times. (Back f ed a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Needle replacement e Embroidery frame attachment f Embroidery unit attachment X The first screen describing the procedure for the following items. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / Press (Back key)... selected topic appears. Simple explanations can be displayed. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / Example: Upper threading needle replacement on each topic, refer to the previous page.
... finish viewing, press e key) two times. (Back f ed a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Needle replacement e Embroidery frame attachment f Embroidery unit attachment X The first screen describing the procedure for the following items. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / Press (Back key)... selected topic appears. Simple explanations can be displayed. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / Example: Upper threading needle replacement on each topic, refer to the previous page.