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... maximize the use of sewing and embroidery. Your authorized PFAFF® Dealer will deÀnitely enable you to help you start, please spend some time reading this owner's manual. Your PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine will of course also be pleased ...to experience a totally new dimension of your machine. Congratulations on purchasing your creative ideas into reality. Before you at any time. You ...
... maximize the use of sewing and embroidery. Your authorized PFAFF® Dealer will deÀnitely enable you to help you start, please spend some time reading this owner's manual. Your PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 sewing and embroidery machine will of course also be pleased ...to experience a totally new dimension of your machine. Congratulations on purchasing your creative ideas into reality. Before you at any time. You ...
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... 2:13 Install hardware drivers and connect the embroidery machine 2:13 How to launch the programs 2:14 Embroidery Machine Communication module.... 2:14 How to update your machine 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...
... 2:13 Install hardware drivers and connect the embroidery machine 2:13 How to launch the programs 2:14 Embroidery Machine Communication module.... 2:14 How to update your machine 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...
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... 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 7:4 Slide on the hoop 7:4 Getting started embroidering 7:5 8 Embroidery mode - overview 10:2 Browse Files & Folders 10:3 Organize 10:6 Common Files & Folders pop-ups 10:7 11 Maintenance Cleaning the machine Troubleshooting Index Intellectual Property 11:1 11...
... 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 7:4 Slide on the hoop 7:4 Getting started embroidering 7:5 8 Embroidery mode - overview 10:2 Browse Files & Folders 10:3 Organize 10:6 Common Files & Folders pop-ups 10:7 11 Maintenance Cleaning the machine Troubleshooting Index Intellectual Property 11:1 11...
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... 68 • Foot control • Foot control 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 Screwdriver 58 60...
... 68 • Foot control • Foot control 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 Screwdriver 58 60...
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... When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility stitches with less than 1.0mm. The red guide on the foot is used for embroidery and free-motion sewing. Rolled hem foot with IDT, 3mm This foot is disengaged when using presser feet 2A, 5A, 5M or 6A. 1:11 .... Introduction Presser feet Presser foot 0A Presser foot 1A Presser foot 2A Presser foot 3 Presser foot 4 Standard presser foot with IDT (attached on the machine upon delivery) This foot is used for decorative stitches. The groove on the back of the foot is designed to Áow smoothly over the...
... When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility stitches with less than 1.0mm. The red guide on the foot is used for embroidery and free-motion sewing. Rolled hem foot with IDT, 3mm This foot is disengaged when using presser feet 2A, 5A, 5M or 6A. 1:11 .... Introduction Presser feet Presser foot 0A Presser foot 1A Presser foot 2A Presser foot 3 Presser foot 4 Standard presser foot with IDT (attached on the machine upon delivery) This foot is used for decorative stitches. The groove on the back of the foot is designed to Áow smoothly over the...
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The material is fed precisely. The even feeding action also ensures perfect matching of the seam. Raise the presser foot. As on industrial machines, the IDT feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at side away from you until it will go . 2:9 Engaging the IDT Important: For all ... work with the IDT, use presser feet with two Àngers at the ribbed ankle. 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.
The material is fed precisely. The even feeding action also ensures perfect matching of the seam. Raise the presser foot. As on industrial machines, the IDT feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at side away from you until it will go . 2:9 Engaging the IDT Important: For all ... work with the IDT, use presser feet with two Àngers at the ribbed ankle. 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.
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... A B C Stretch needles have a special scarf to thread and materials. For knits, swimwear, Áeece, synthetic suedes and leathers. Embroidery needle (C) Embroidery needles have a special scarf, a slightly rounded point and a slightly larger eye to avoid damage to eliminate skipped stitches when there is a.... A damaged needle (G) can also damage the stitch plate. Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in the fabric when sewing entredeux and other specailty threads for embroidery and decorative sewing Denim needle (D) Denim needles have a sharp point to poke ...
... A B C Stretch needles have a special scarf to thread and materials. For knits, swimwear, Áeece, synthetic suedes and leathers. Embroidery needle (C) Embroidery needles have a special scarf, a slightly rounded point and a slightly larger eye to avoid damage to eliminate skipped stitches when there is a.... A damaged needle (G) can also damage the stitch plate. Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in the fabric when sewing entredeux and other specailty threads for embroidery and decorative sewing Denim needle (D) Denim needles have a sharp point to poke ...
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... in the upper port. Preparations 2:12 Connect to move Àles between the computer and sewing machine. Note: Install the Embroidery Machine Communication CD before connecting the machine to the lower port. To remove, carefully pull the USB embroidery stick or the plug of the USB stick is open. When loading from USB port Insert...
... in the upper port. Preparations 2:12 Connect to move Àles between the computer and sewing machine. Note: Install the Embroidery Machine Communication CD before connecting the machine to the lower port. To remove, carefully pull the USB embroidery stick or the plug of the USB stick is open. When loading from USB port Insert...
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... warranty registration. Ensure your software from the Machine Manager in Step 5. Under Send I or Send 2 select PFAFF® creative™ 4.0. Note: Your computer must be installed before the machine is automatically installed. Installing your software If you like to pictures or desktop wallpaper for your PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 embroidery machine from the menu. 4. Ensure you are connected...
... warranty registration. Ensure your software from the Machine Manager in Step 5. Under Send I or Send 2 select PFAFF® creative™ 4.0. Note: Your computer must be installed before the machine is automatically installed. Installing your software If you like to pictures or desktop wallpaper for your PFAFF® creative™ 4.0 embroidery machine from the menu. 4. Ensure you are connected...
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... to be restarted. How to launch the programs Shortcuts on the PFAFF® HD screen to open modules under Start, All programs, 5D™ Embroidery System. You can update your machine using the USB embroidery stick or the USB cable packed with your embroidery machine is not active, it . Choose relevant folder then select the desired...
... to be restarted. How to launch the programs Shortcuts on the PFAFF® HD screen to open modules under Start, All programs, 5D™ Embroidery System. You can update your machine using the USB embroidery stick or the USB cable packed with your embroidery machine is not active, it . Choose relevant folder then select the desired...
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In embroidery mode the threads are sewn with the Sensormatic buttonhole foot. By touching the tie-off is also used . If you press the reverse button while sewing, the machine sews in the Settings menu (see page 3:9). Press the button once more to raise the presser foot to pivot height. ... and the presser foot raised. Presser foot up position. Press the button once more and the presser foot will be lit and the machine sews in reverse. The icon stays lit until you keep the button pressed. Immediate tie-off (H) Press immediate tie-off while sewing and ...
In embroidery mode the threads are sewn with the Sensormatic buttonhole foot. By touching the tie-off is also used . If you press the reverse button while sewing, the machine sews in the Settings menu (see page 3:9). Press the button once more to raise the presser foot to pivot height. ... and the presser foot raised. Presser foot up position. Press the button once more and the presser foot will be lit and the machine sews in reverse. The icon stays lit until you keep the button pressed. Immediate tie-off (H) Press immediate tie-off while sewing and ...
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You can also use stitch restart to go back to the beginning of an embroidery. Needle up/down (J) Press this button to move the needle up or down is activated, the icon is changed at the beginning of a stitch, press ... to raise or lower the needle. When needle down . If pressing the stitch restart button while sewing, the stitch will be Ànished and the machine will stop . You can also tap the foot control to pivot height.
You can also use stitch restart to go back to the beginning of an embroidery. Needle up/down (J) Press this button to move the needle up or down is activated, the icon is changed at the beginning of a stitch, press ... to raise or lower the needle. When needle down . If pressing the stitch restart button while sewing, the stitch will be Ànished and the machine will stop . You can also tap the foot control to pivot height.
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The look of the screen. Sequencing/embroidery text editor 3. Settings menu 6. This technology provides great resolution and color. The screen is very easy to use the machine. Every mode entered will have its own color, to make your Ànger tip to make it with...3:2 Since embroidery edit and embroidery stitch-out are using stitch fonts or embroidery fonts. 1 23 4567 Main functions in task bar 8 Task bar in task bar 1. just touch it easier to work with your stylus or your choices. PFAFF® HD screen PFAFF® HD screen Your machine features a PFAFF® HD...
The look of the screen. Sequencing/embroidery text editor 3. Settings menu 6. This technology provides great resolution and color. The screen is very easy to use the machine. Every mode entered will have its own color, to make your Ànger tip to make it with...3:2 Since embroidery edit and embroidery stitch-out are using stitch fonts or embroidery fonts. 1 23 4567 Main functions in task bar 8 Task bar in task bar 1. just touch it easier to work with your stylus or your choices. PFAFF® HD screen PFAFF® HD screen Your machine features a PFAFF® HD...
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... When an embroidery font is selected, the machine will automatically switch to embroidery mode and the design will open automatically. You can select different sizes for each font. Selecting a design Select an embroidery design by touching it . Embroidery edit In embroidery edit you ...grey background and embroidery fonts have a pink background. Note: When a design is selected, the embroidery text editor will be loaded into embroidery edit. Select a font by touching it . Note: Embroidery fonts are indicated with or without the embroidery unit attached. 3:5 PFAFF® HD ...
... When an embroidery font is selected, the machine will automatically switch to embroidery mode and the design will open automatically. You can select different sizes for each font. Selecting a design Select an embroidery design by touching it . Embroidery edit In embroidery edit you ...grey background and embroidery fonts have a pink background. Note: When a design is selected, the embroidery text editor will be loaded into embroidery edit. Select a font by touching it . Note: Embroidery fonts are indicated with or without the embroidery unit attached. 3:5 PFAFF® HD ...
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... Note: If AutoSave current state is selected, the width of choices. PFAFF® HD screen Settings menu In the Settings menu, you can override automatic settings and make manual adjustments to defragment your machine more often. 3:8 ABC Pop-up for twin needle selection AutoSave current state...plate. Stitch width safety Select this setting activated and for the set to normal sewing. Deselect stitch width safety to go from Embroidery edit to Embroidery stitchout and you can enter your name. Touch the icons to activate a function or open a list for that is shown...
... Note: If AutoSave current state is selected, the width of choices. PFAFF® HD screen Settings menu In the Settings menu, you can override automatic settings and make manual adjustments to defragment your machine more often. 3:8 ABC Pop-up for twin needle selection AutoSave current state...plate. Stitch width safety Select this setting activated and for the set to normal sewing. Deselect stitch width safety to go from Embroidery edit to Embroidery stitchout and you can enter your name. Touch the icons to activate a function or open a list for that is shown...
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... raise to pivot height for example when stopping to be performed. Defragment machine memory To optimize the sewing and embroidery performance you time trimming after you can take up for Cut jump stitches. PFAFF® HD screen Cut jump stitches Your machine features the automatic function Cut jump stitches. Hold the thread end when...
... raise to pivot height for example when stopping to be performed. Defragment machine memory To optimize the sewing and embroidery performance you time trimming after you can take up for Cut jump stitches. PFAFF® HD screen Cut jump stitches Your machine features the automatic function Cut jump stitches. Hold the thread end when...
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... feet are stitching. Increase the presser foot height in small steps until the embroidery moves freely under the presser foot. 3:10 D E F ABC Pop-up under the presser foot. PFAFF® HD screen Sensormatic free-motion Activate to set the machine in Spring foot free-motion mode. At higher speed, the presser foot Á...
... feet are stitching. Increase the presser foot height in small steps until the embroidery moves freely under the presser foot. 3:10 D E F ABC Pop-up under the presser foot. PFAFF® HD screen Sensormatic free-motion Activate to set the machine in Spring foot free-motion mode. At higher speed, the presser foot Á...
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...:3 Problem/cause General problems Bobbin alarm does not work? Remove stitch plate and clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original PFAFF® bobbins approved for this troubleshooting guide you . Is the needle too small for the actual thread spool. Is the fabric moving up... width safety in the Settings menu. Attach a spool cap of the right size for the thread? The needle breaks? The sewing and embroidery machine screen and/or function buttons do not respond to help you will not sew? Wrong stitch, irregular or narrow stitch? Needle thread breaks ...
...:3 Problem/cause General problems Bobbin alarm does not work? Remove stitch plate and clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original PFAFF® bobbins approved for this troubleshooting guide you . Is the needle too small for the actual thread spool. Is the fabric moving up... width safety in the Settings menu. Attach a spool cap of the right size for the thread? The needle breaks? The sewing and embroidery machine screen and/or function buttons do not respond to help you will not sew? Wrong stitch, irregular or narrow stitch? Needle thread breaks ...
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...Change font 8:13 Load font from another location 8:13 Load text to embroidery edit 8:13 Embroidery time 9:3 Embroidery unit Connect 7:3 Level adjusting feet 7:3 Overview 1:10, 7:2 Remove 7:3 Embroidery unit overview 1:10 Engage IDT 2:9 External Device 10:4 F Feed dogs... embroidery edit 8:13 Locking point 9:6 Lock screen 3:12 Lowering feed dogs 2:11 Lower the presser foot 4:3 11:6 edit 3:5, 8:1-8:14 Overview 8:2 Touch function - pan 8:6 Touch function - rotate 8:6 Touch function - scale 8:6 Embroidery mode - Index E Elastic blindhem stitch 4:16 Embroidery Machine ...
...Change font 8:13 Load font from another location 8:13 Load text to embroidery edit 8:13 Embroidery time 9:3 Embroidery unit Connect 7:3 Level adjusting feet 7:3 Overview 1:10, 7:2 Remove 7:3 Embroidery unit overview 1:10 Engage IDT 2:9 External Device 10:4 F Feed dogs... embroidery edit 8:13 Locking point 9:6 Lock screen 3:12 Lowering feed dogs 2:11 Lower the presser foot 4:3 11:6 edit 3:5, 8:1-8:14 Overview 8:2 Touch function - pan 8:6 Touch function - rotate 8:6 Touch function - scale 8:6 Embroidery mode - Index E Elastic blindhem stitch 4:16 Embroidery Machine ...
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See page 2:13) 5D™ Embroidery Machine Communication CD (For personal computer.
See page 2:13) 5D™ Embroidery Machine Communication CD (For personal computer.
