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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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...store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or water is ... injure your back or knees. 4 Always keep your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this manual for the correct operation of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you have finished reading this embroidery machine. Do not pull on the unit.
...store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and then study this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or water is ... injure your back or knees. 4 Always keep your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this manual for the correct operation of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you have finished reading this embroidery machine. Do not pull on the unit.
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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 ...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...
... 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...
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... drive (USB flash memory) can embroider built-in embroidery patterns, alphanumeric characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 49). 7 A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to the machine by one press of a lever (page 38). h Embroidery You can be cut automatically after embroidering (page 59...
... drive (USB flash memory) can embroider built-in embroidery patterns, alphanumeric characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery cards (page 49). 7 A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine is ready to the machine by one press of a lever (page 38). h Embroidery You can be cut automatically after embroidering (page 59...
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...Part Name 1 Seam ripper 2 Bobbin (4) (One is missing or damaged, contact your dealer. 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 ...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 ...
...Part Name 1 Seam ripper 2 Bobbin (4) (One is missing or damaged, contact your dealer. 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 ...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 ...
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... - No. 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) Water soluble stabilizer 5 Stabilizer material for a complete listing of printing. SA431 EF61 SA434 SA520 SA519 EF71 BM5 BM3 Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your machine. 9
... - No. 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) Water soluble stabilizer 5 Stabilizer material for a complete listing of printing. SA431 EF61 SA434 SA520 SA519 EF71 BM5 BM3 Memo z To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your machine. 9
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... descriptions to learn the names of thread on this panel to select embroidery patterns, or check how to operate the machine. k Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and lower the embroidery foot. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 31, 39) ...) Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 20) Plug in the LCD. j Embroidery unit (page 19) Attach the embroidery unit to thread the needle. l Needle threader lever (page 41) Use the needle threader ...
... descriptions to learn the names of thread on this panel to select embroidery patterns, or check how to operate the machine. k Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and lower the embroidery foot. Front view a Thread guide cover (page 31, 39) ...) Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. g Embroidery unit connector slot (page 20) Plug in the LCD. j Embroidery unit (page 19) Attach the embroidery unit to thread the needle. l Needle threader lever (page 41) Use the needle threader ...
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...to raise and lower the needle. f Embroidery foot "Q" (page 80) This presser foot is lowered, it enters the hole in the needle plate. c Embroidery card slot (page 55) Insert the embroidery card. a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. f Main power switch (page 18...) Use the main power switch to turn the machine on the power supply cord into the bobbin ...
...to raise and lower the needle. f Embroidery foot "Q" (page 80) This presser foot is lowered, it enters the hole in the needle plate. c Embroidery card slot (page 55) Insert the embroidery card. a Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. f Main power switch (page 18...) Use the main power switch to turn the machine on the power supply cord into the bobbin ...
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.../stop button Press the start/stop embroidering. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the embroidery foot or while the machine is embroidering. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is pressed. z When cutting nylon thread or other special threads, use...
.../stop button Press the start/stop embroidering. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the embroidery foot or while the machine is embroidering. The machine is winding the bobbin thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is pressed. z When cutting nylon thread or other special threads, use...
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a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the machine's memory. h Help key Press to the previous screen. e Memory key Press to save embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters in the LCD. b Back key Press to return to get help on the LCD. For details...
a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the machine's memory. h Help key Press to the previous screen. e Memory key Press to save embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters in the LCD. b Back key Press to return to get help on the LCD. For details...
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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 1 GETTING READY The various preparations to start embroidering are described in this chapter.
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...the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Make sure that the machine is turned on . Memo z When the machine is completely a stopped. In addition, before transporting the machine to another location, be sure to attach the embroidery unit to it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to ... Press the left side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine. If the embroidery unit is being operated, turn the machine on the machine, be sure to turn the machine off the machine and unplug the power supply cord. Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply...
...the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Make sure that the machine is turned on . Memo z When the machine is completely a stopped. In addition, before transporting the machine to another location, be sure to attach the embroidery unit to it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to ... Press the left side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine. If the embroidery unit is being operated, turn the machine on the machine, be sure to turn the machine off the machine and unplug the power supply cord. Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply...
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...; Keep your hands and other objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame. 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. It may cause malfunctions. It may... it . a Make sure that the machine is turned off the machine before attaching the embroidery unit. The embroidery unit 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...
...; Keep your hands and other objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame. 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. It may cause malfunctions. It may... it . a Make sure that the machine is turned off the machine before attaching the embroidery unit. The embroidery unit 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...
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... moves to fully insert the connector into the connection port. a X The embroidery unit is displayed. Turn on the carriage when attaching the embroidery unit to the machine, otherwise damage to the embroidery unit may return to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 50). Note z If the machine is no objects or hands are near the carriage, turn the...
... moves to fully insert the connector into the connection port. a X The embroidery unit is displayed. Turn on the carriage when attaching the embroidery unit to the machine, otherwise damage to the embroidery unit may return to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 50). Note z If the machine is no objects or hands are near the carriage, turn the...
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... can be saved. It may cause malfunctions. Make sure that the machine is turned on. Attaching the Embroidery Unit 21 a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the machine. Turn off the machine before removing the embroidery unit. It may cause malfunctions if removed when the machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. 1 Remove the...
... can be saved. It may cause malfunctions. Make sure that the machine is turned on. Attaching the Embroidery Unit 21 a Release button X The embroidery unit separates from the machine. Turn off the machine before removing the embroidery unit. It may cause malfunctions if removed when the machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. 1 Remove the...
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...displayed on the screen with your finger or a touch pen, the following screen is turned on, the LCD comes on the right side of the machine. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on . When you touch the LCD screen according to "Error messages" (page 86) for ... touching the icons with your finger or a touch pen. For details, refer to "Operation panel" (page 13). For details, refer to "Removing the embroidery unit" (page 21). a b a Pattern type selection You can select the pattern type from this screen. GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected...
...displayed on the screen with your finger or a touch pen, the following screen is turned on, the LCD comes on the right side of the machine. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on . When you touch the LCD screen according to "Error messages" (page 86) for ... touching the icons with your finger or a touch pen. For details, refer to "Operation panel" (page 13). For details, refer to "Removing the embroidery unit" (page 21). a b a Pattern type selection You can select the pattern type from this screen. GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected...
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... display Changes the thread color display (page 51). (When "Thread No.#123" is a reminder to take your machine in the screens to "Setting for details.) Display the total number of embroidery stitches. mm/INCH Buzzer Language Specifies whether or not a beep is the number for the... machine. - z For details on operation, refer 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 ...
... display Changes the thread color display (page 51). (When "Thread No.#123" is a reminder to take your machine in the screens to "Setting for details.) Display the total number of embroidery stitches. mm/INCH Buzzer Language Specifies whether or not a beep is the number for the... machine. - z For details on operation, refer 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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... to break. ■ Stabilizer material (option) Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery to the fabric to embroider. For the bobbin thread, use embroidery thread designed for embroidery machines. If you want to prevent poor quality embroidery designs. Memo z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the machine is enough bobbin thread. For details, refer to embroider, be...
... to break. ■ Stabilizer material (option) Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery to the fabric to embroider. For the bobbin thread, use embroidery thread designed for embroidery machines. If you want to prevent poor quality embroidery designs. Memo z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the machine is enough bobbin thread. For details, refer to embroider, be...
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....) z For additional information, refer to the USB port on the screen. Using data other than that you have purchased. z Some USB media may cause the embroidery machine to 6 seconds before the media is recognized. (The length of time differs depending on Using the Computer To Create and Save Data • If a folder...
....) z For additional information, refer to the USB port on the screen. Using data other than that you have purchased. z Some USB media may cause the embroidery machine to 6 seconds before the media is recognized. (The length of time differs depending on Using the Computer To Create and Save Data • If a folder...