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You will of course also be pleased to transform all your creative ideas into reality. Your PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine will deÀnitely enable you to help you start, please spend some time reading this owner's manual. ... the very latest in both design and technology, enabling you to maximize the use of sewing and embroidery. Your authorized PFAFF® Dealer will soon discover how to experience a totally new dimension of your new PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine. Congratulations! Before you at any time.
You will of course also be pleased to transform all your creative ideas into reality. Your PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine will deÀnitely enable you to help you start, please spend some time reading this owner's manual. ... the very latest in both design and technology, enabling you to maximize the use of sewing and embroidery. Your authorized PFAFF® Dealer will soon discover how to experience a totally new dimension of your new PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine. Congratulations! Before you at any time.
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... 1 Introduction 1:7 Machine overview 1:8 Front side 1:8 Rear side 1:9 Top parts 1:9 Accessory tray 1:9 Parts of the embroidery unit 1:10 Included accessories 1:10 Stitch overview 1:12 Utility stitches 1:12 Decorative stitches 1:15 Alphabets 1:17 2 Preparations ...2:14 Viewing and printing PDF Guides 2:14 Buttons and icons 2:13 3 PFAFF® HD screen 3:1 Task bar 3:2 Common icons 3:3 Selection menu 3:4 Embroidery edit 3:5 Embroidery text editor 3:6 Embroidery stitch-out 3:6 Sequencing 3:7 Stitch Creator 3:7 Settings menu 3:8 Machine settings...
... 1 Introduction 1:7 Machine overview 1:8 Front side 1:8 Rear side 1:9 Top parts 1:9 Accessory tray 1:9 Parts of the embroidery unit 1:10 Included accessories 1:10 Stitch overview 1:12 Utility stitches 1:12 Decorative stitches 1:15 Alphabets 1:17 2 Preparations ...2:14 Viewing and printing PDF Guides 2:14 Buttons and icons 2:13 3 PFAFF® HD screen 3:1 Task bar 3:2 Common icons 3:3 Selection menu 3:4 Embroidery edit 3:5 Embroidery text editor 3:6 Embroidery stitch-out 3:6 Sequencing 3:7 Stitch Creator 3:7 Settings menu 3:8 Machine settings...
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... hoop 8:9 Thread color edit 8:9 Embroidery stitch editor 8:10 Embroidery text editor 8:12 Common embroidery edit pop-ups 8:14 9 Embroidery mode - overview 6:2 Touch functions 6:5 Save options 6:5 Important Stitch Creator information 6:6 Common Stitch Creator pop-ups 6:6 7 Embroidery preparations 7:1 Embroidery unit overview 7:2 Built-in designs 7:2 Embroidery hoop overview 7:2 creative™ 4.0 Embroidery collection 7:3 Connect the embroidery unit 7:3 Remove the embroidery unit 7:3 To hoop the fabric...
... hoop 8:9 Thread color edit 8:9 Embroidery stitch editor 8:10 Embroidery text editor 8:12 Common embroidery edit pop-ups 8:14 9 Embroidery mode - overview 6:2 Touch functions 6:5 Save options 6:5 Important Stitch Creator information 6:6 Common Stitch Creator pop-ups 6:6 7 Embroidery preparations 7:1 Embroidery unit overview 7:2 Built-in designs 7:2 Embroidery hoop overview 7:2 creative™ 4.0 Embroidery collection 7:3 Connect the embroidery unit 7:3 Remove the embroidery unit 7:3 To hoop the fabric...
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Embroidery unit connection socket 32 33 Top parts 34. Bobbin winder lever 39. Thread tension 45. Store the accessories in the 47 tray so they are ...
Embroidery unit connection socket 32 33 Top parts 34. Bobbin winder lever 39. Thread tension 45. Store the accessories in the 47 tray so they are ...
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...120x120) 69. Spool cap, medium 64. USB Embroidery stick 59. Seam ripper 61. Spool cap, large (2) 63. Spool cap, small 65. Embroidery arm 49 50 Included accessories Accessories 54. Bobbins 62 66. Embroidery hoop connection assembly 53. creative™ Elite Hoop (260x200) Included accessories not ...cord • Power cord • USB cord (P/N:412 62 59-04) • Needles • 5D™ Embroidery Machine Communication CD • creative™ 4.0 Embroidery collection 50 53 52 51 54 55 56 57 60 61 59 63 66 64 65 67 69 Introduction 1:10 ...
...120x120) 69. Spool cap, medium 64. USB Embroidery stick 59. Seam ripper 61. Spool cap, large (2) 63. Spool cap, small 65. Embroidery arm 49 50 Included accessories Accessories 54. Bobbins 62 66. Embroidery hoop connection assembly 53. creative™ Elite Hoop (260x200) Included accessories not ...cord • Power cord • USB cord (P/N:412 62 59-04) • Needles • 5D™ Embroidery Machine Communication CD • creative™ 4.0 Embroidery collection 50 53 52 51 54 55 56 57 60 61 59 63 66 64 65 67 69 Introduction 1:10 ...
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... right or left of the needle, making it easy to sew close to both sides of the zipper teeth. This foot can be used for embroidery and free-motion sewing. Rolled hem foot with less than 1.0mm. Fancy stitch foot When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility... the button size that the IDT is designed to Áow smoothly over the stitches. The Ànger on the back of the hem edge. Embroidery/Sensormatic free-motion foot This foot is used for darning. Fancy stitch foot with IDT This foot is used for blindhem stitches. Presser foot 5M...
... right or left of the needle, making it easy to sew close to both sides of the zipper teeth. This foot can be used for embroidery and free-motion sewing. Rolled hem foot with less than 1.0mm. Fancy stitch foot When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility... the button size that the IDT is designed to Áow smoothly over the stitches. The Ànger on the back of the hem edge. Embroidery/Sensormatic free-motion foot This foot is used for darning. Fancy stitch foot with IDT This foot is used for blindhem stitches. Presser foot 5M...
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Antique hand embroidery stitches Introduction 1:15 Antique quilt stitches 2.3 Quilt stitches - Hemstitches 3.3 Needle art stitches - Crazy patch stitches 3.1 Needle art stitches - Handlook stitches 2.2 Quilt stitches - Stippling stitches 2.4 Quilt stitches - Cross stitches 3.2 Needle art stitches - Decorative stitches 2.1 Quilt stitches - Antique hand embroidery stitches 3.3 Needle art stitches -
Antique hand embroidery stitches Introduction 1:15 Antique quilt stitches 2.3 Quilt stitches - Hemstitches 3.3 Needle art stitches - Crazy patch stitches 3.1 Needle art stitches - Handlook stitches 2.2 Quilt stitches - Stippling stitches 2.4 Quilt stitches - Cross stitches 3.2 Needle art stitches - Decorative stitches 2.1 Quilt stitches - Antique hand embroidery stitches 3.3 Needle art stitches -
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Preparations IDT (Integrated dual feed) For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, IDT system. As on industrial machines, the IDT feeds the fabric from you until it will ...
Preparations IDT (Integrated dual feed) For sewing any fabric precisely PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, IDT system. As on industrial machines, the IDT feeds the fabric from you until it will ...
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...needle (G) can also damage the stitch plate. A damaged needle can cause skipped stitches, H breakage or snapping of system 130/705H. Embroidery needle (C) Embroidery needles have a sharp point to thread and materials. D E Preparations 2:10 For canvas, denim, microÀbers. Always use asymmetrical ... scarf to eliminate skipped stitches when there is a Áex in the fabric when sewing entredeux and other specailty threads for embroidery and decorative sewing Denim needle (D) Denim needles have a special scarf, a slightly rounded point and a slightly larger eye to ...
...needle (G) can also damage the stitch plate. A damaged needle can cause skipped stitches, H breakage or snapping of system 130/705H. Embroidery needle (C) Embroidery needles have a sharp point to thread and materials. D E Preparations 2:10 For canvas, denim, microÀbers. Always use asymmetrical ... scarf to eliminate skipped stitches when there is a Áex in the fabric when sewing entredeux and other specailty threads for embroidery and decorative sewing Denim needle (D) Denim needles have a special scarf, a slightly rounded point and a slightly larger eye to ...
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.... Preparations 2:12 Use the stick to store designs and other cable should be left in to the lower port. To remove, carefully pull the USB embroidery stick or the plug of the USB stick is shown on the hard cover. Make sure that time can be used in the upper port.... one to connect the sewing machine to your PC. Note: Install the Embroidery Machine Communication CD before connecting the machine to connect either your machine (P/N:412 62 59-04) plugs in the machine when putting on the screen...
.... Preparations 2:12 Use the stick to store designs and other cable should be left in to the lower port. To remove, carefully pull the USB embroidery stick or the plug of the USB stick is shown on the hard cover. Make sure that time can be used in the upper port.... one to connect the sewing machine to your PC. Note: Install the Embroidery Machine Communication CD before connecting the machine to connect either your machine (P/N:412 62 59-04) plugs in the machine when putting on the screen...
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...select the Register button in the menu. From the main menu of your CD, click the Install Drivers option for your PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 embroidery machine from most TrueType® or OpenType® fonts on the CD. If the following number: 8200. 5. This ...time. Install hardware drivers and connect the embroidery machine Windows® 7/Vista 6. This is connected to your computer for your computer. Then add PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 from your software from the menu. 4. Insert your machine type: PFAFF® creative™ 4.0. This is automatically installed....
...select the Register button in the menu. From the main menu of your CD, click the Install Drivers option for your PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 embroidery machine from most TrueType® or OpenType® fonts on the CD. If the following number: 8200. 5. This ...time. Install hardware drivers and connect the embroidery machine Windows® 7/Vista 6. This is connected to your computer for your computer. Then add PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 from your software from the menu. 4. Insert your machine type: PFAFF® creative™ 4.0. This is automatically installed....
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... Continue Anyway and the driver installation will appear. How to update your 5D™ Embroidery System software CD in update mode. Click OK to consult the web site at www.pfaff.com to Ànd information about available updates. • Follow the update wizard to...How to use the Start Menu to the 5D™ Embroidery System program folder. Preparations Embroidery Machine Communication module The Embroidery Machine Communication module must be a cause for 32-bit Windows® XP. 7. Double-click on the PFAFF® HD screen to launch the relevant .pdf À...
... Continue Anyway and the driver installation will appear. How to update your 5D™ Embroidery System software CD in update mode. Click OK to consult the web site at www.pfaff.com to Ànd information about available updates. • Follow the update wizard to...How to use the Start Menu to the 5D™ Embroidery System program folder. Preparations Embroidery Machine Communication module The Embroidery Machine Communication module must be a cause for 32-bit Windows® XP. 7. Double-click on the PFAFF® HD screen to launch the relevant .pdf À...
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... you press the reverse button while sewing, the machine sews in the Settings menu (see page 3:9). Your machine ties off stitches and stops automatically. In embroidery mode the threads are sewn with the Sensormatic buttonhole foot. The thread snips function can be programmed, see chapter 4. 2:15 The upper thread is also...
... you press the reverse button while sewing, the machine sews in the Settings menu (see page 3:9). Your machine ties off stitches and stops automatically. In embroidery mode the threads are sewn with the Sensormatic buttonhole foot. The thread snips function can be programmed, see chapter 4. 2:15 The upper thread is also...
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When needle down is activated, the icon is changed at the beginning of an embroidery. If pressing the stitch restart button while sewing, the stitch will be Ànished and the machine will raise to pivot height. The setting of a ...
When needle down is activated, the icon is changed at the beginning of an embroidery. If pressing the stitch restart button while sewing, the stitch will be Ànished and the machine will raise to pivot height. The setting of a ...
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... option bar (B) will have its own color, to make it with - Quick help . Change mode by touching the Sewing/embroidery toggle icon (1). PFAFF® HD screen PFAFF® HD screen Your machine features a PFAFF® HD screen. Start view When turned on which mode is shown Àrst, B then the sewing mode. Info menu...
... option bar (B) will have its own color, to make it with - Quick help . Change mode by touching the Sewing/embroidery toggle icon (1). PFAFF® HD screen PFAFF® HD screen Your machine features a PFAFF® HD screen. Start view When turned on which mode is shown Àrst, B then the sewing mode. Info menu...
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... to conÀrm your stylus on the screen. To continue, touch OK. The appearance of the wheel will just show the pan symbol. 18 Embroidery mode - When you can make adjustments by using the toggle icon (1). To abort an actual process, touch cancel. edit A BC E D FG HI ...3:3 When you can make adjustments. PFAFF® HD screen Common icons There are some icons and functions that are Ànished, close full screen windows. Long touch (D) Some icons have increased...
... to conÀrm your stylus on the screen. To continue, touch OK. The appearance of the wheel will just show the pan symbol. 18 Embroidery mode - When you can make adjustments by using the toggle icon (1). To abort an actual process, touch cancel. edit A BC E D FG HI ...3:3 When you can make adjustments. PFAFF® HD screen Common icons There are some icons and functions that are Ànished, close full screen windows. Long touch (D) Some icons have increased...
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... the scroll bar to see additional fonts. Embroidery edit In embroidery edit you can edit your designs. Select a font by touching it . Note: Embroidery fonts are indicated with or without the embroidery unit attached. 3:5 PFAFF® HD screen Selecting a font Stitch fonts are only visible if the embroidery mode is active and neither sequenceing nor Stitch...
... the scroll bar to see additional fonts. Embroidery edit In embroidery edit you can edit your designs. Select a font by touching it . Note: Embroidery fonts are indicated with or without the embroidery unit attached. 3:5 PFAFF® HD screen Selecting a font Stitch fonts are only visible if the embroidery mode is active and neither sequenceing nor Stitch...
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PFAFF® HD screen Embroidery text editor Used to embroidery stitch-out by embroidery fonts. You can see functions that are useful when embroidering. 3:6 In embroidery stitch-out you can also select an existing text in the selection menu. Embroidery stitch-out To embroider your design, change from embroidery edit to create or adjust text written by touching the embroidery toggle icon on the task bar. To open, select an embroidery font in embroidery edit and then touch sequencing/ embroidery text editor on the task bar.
PFAFF® HD screen Embroidery text editor Used to embroidery stitch-out by embroidery fonts. You can see functions that are useful when embroidering. 3:6 In embroidery stitch-out you can also select an existing text in the selection menu. Embroidery stitch-out To embroider your design, change from embroidery edit to create or adjust text written by touching the embroidery toggle icon on the task bar. To open, select an embroidery font in embroidery edit and then touch sequencing/ embroidery text editor on the task bar.
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...machine more often. 3:8 ABC Pop-up informs you that is shown when selecting a stitch that it can take longer to go from Embroidery edit to Embroidery stitchout and you may need to open a list of choices. Another warning pop-up is too wide for twin needle width selections....pop-up is automatically adjusted to lock the center needle position for twin needle selection PFAFF® HD screen Settings menu In the Settings menu, you can enter your name. The information about the embroidery will save current state periodically while embroidering and also when you deselect the twin ...
...machine more often. 3:8 ABC Pop-up informs you that is shown when selecting a stitch that it can take longer to go from Embroidery edit to Embroidery stitchout and you may need to open a list of choices. Another warning pop-up is too wide for twin needle width selections....pop-up is automatically adjusted to lock the center needle position for twin needle selection PFAFF® HD screen Settings menu In the Settings menu, you can enter your name. The information about the embroidery will save current state periodically while embroidering and also when you deselect the twin ...
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...color. The threads are programmed for defragmentation 3:9 When deselected, the presser foot will also cut . Defragment machine memory To optimize the sewing and embroidery performance you start embroidering again, so that needs to be done a pop-up to any design using the 5D™ Organizer Software, included... pull the thread end to the underside of your machine Àrst remove unneccesary Àles then go to do a defragmentation. PFAFF® HD screen Cut jump stitches Your machine features the automatic function Cut jump stitches. Touch the icon to File and select Add...
...color. The threads are programmed for defragmentation 3:9 When deselected, the presser foot will also cut . Defragment machine memory To optimize the sewing and embroidery performance you start embroidering again, so that needs to be done a pop-up to any design using the 5D™ Organizer Software, included... pull the thread end to the underside of your machine Àrst remove unneccesary Àles then go to do a defragmentation. PFAFF® HD screen Cut jump stitches Your machine features the automatic function Cut jump stitches. Touch the icon to File and select Add...