Brother PR1X Entrepreneur One Single-Needle Embroidery User Manual

Operation Manual

Embroidery Machine

Product Code: 882-T52

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Thank you for purchasing this machine. Before using this

machine, carefully read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS”, and then study this manual for the

correct operation of the various functions.

In addition, after you have finished reading this manual,

store it where it can quickly be accessed for future

reference.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in an

increased risk of personal injury or damage to property,

including through fire, electrical shock, burns or

suffocation.

Please read these safety instructions before attempting to

use the machine.

DANGER

- To reduce the risk of electric shock

1Always unplug the machine from the

electrical outlet immediately after using,

when cleaning, when making any user

servicing adjustments mentioned in this

manual, or if you are leaving the

machine unattended.

WARNING

- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or

injury to persons.

2Always unplug the machine from the electrical

outlet when lubricating it or when making any other

user servicing adjustments mentioned in the

Operation Manual.

• To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the

symbol “O” position to turn it off, then grasp the

plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet. Do not

pull on the cord.

• Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet.

Do not use an extension cord.

• Always unplug your machine if the power is cut.

3Electrical Hazards:

• This machine should be connected to an AC power

source within the range indicated on the rating

label. Do not connect it to a DC power source or

inverter. If you are not sure what kind of power

source you have, contact a qualified electrician.

• This machine is approved for use in the country of

purchase only.

4Never operate 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 spilled on the unit.

Return the machine to the nearest authorized

Brother dealer or service center for examination,

repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

• To avoid electric shock or fire; do not use a

damaged power supply plug or loose electrical

outlet, and ensure that the power supply plug is fully

inserted and secure.

• While the machine is stored or in use if you notice

anything unusual, such as an odor, heat,

discoloration or deformation, stop using the

machine immediately and unplug the power cord.

• When transporting the machine, be sure to lift it

from the bottom positions. Lifting the machine by

any other part may damage the machine or result in

the machine falling, which could cause injuries.

• When lifting the machine, be careful not to make

any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you

may injure your back or knees.

• While the machine is being transported, be careful

not to touch the operation panel, thread guides or

any other part, otherwise injuries may result.

5Always keep your work area clear:

• Never operate the machine with any air openings

blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machine

free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

• Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine

directly into the electrical outlet.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

• Keep fingers out of all machine openings, such as

near the carriage, otherwise injuries may result.

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are

being used or where oxygen is being administered.

• Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as

a stove or iron; otherwise, the machine, power cord

or garment being embroidered may ignite, resulting

in fire or an electric shock.

• Do not use this machine near an open flame; the

movement of the embroidery frame could cause the

garment being embroidered to catch fire.

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not place this machine on an unstable surface,

such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the

machine may fall, resulting in injuries.

• While attaching or detaching an embroidery frame

or other included accessory or while maintaining

the machine, be careful not to hit the machine with

your body or any other part of it.

6Special care is required when embroidering:

• Always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use

bent or damaged needles.

• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special

care is required around the machine needle.

• While the machine is in operation, keep your hands

away from the needle bar case and all moving parts

near the needle bar case, otherwise injuries may

result.

• Switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to

turn it off when making any adjustments in the

needle area, such as changing the needle.

• Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as

it could cause the needle to break.

7This machine is not a toy:

• Your close attention is necessary when the machine

is used by or near children.

• This machine is not intended for use by young

children or infirm persons without supervision.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with this machine.

• This product contains small parts. Keep the product

out of the reach of children to prevent accidental

ingestion of small parts.

• Do not use the included scissors or seam ripper in

any other way than how they are intended. In

addition, when opening a hole with the seam ripper,

do not place your hands or fingers in the cutting

path, otherwise injuries may result if the seam ripper

slips.

• The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in

should be kept out of the reach of children or

disposed of. Never allow children to play with the

bag due to the danger of suffocation.

• Do not use outdoors.

8For a longer service life:

• When using and storing this machine, avoid direct

sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or

store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen

lamp, or other hot objects.

• Do not use cleansers or organic solvents, such as

thinner, petroleum ether or alcohol, to clean the

machine. Otherwise, the finish may peel off or

become scratched.

• Always consult the Operation Manual when

replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser

feet, needle, or other parts to assure correct

installation.

9For repair or adjustment:

• Do not try to disassemble, repair or alter this

machine in any way, otherwise a fire, electric shock

or injuries may result.

• If the light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by

an authorized Brother dealer.

• In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is

required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the

back of the Operation Manual to inspect and adjust

the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please

consult your local authorized Brother dealer.

Use this machine only for its intended use as described

in the manual.

Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as

contained in this manual.

Use the interface cable (USB cable) included with this

machine.

Values and measurements provides in inches are

approximate. Actual values are provided in the metric

unit of measurement.

The contents of this manual and specifications of this

product are subject to change without notice.

For additional product information and updates, visit

our website at www.brother.com

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

This machine is intended

for household use.

FOR USERS IN COUNTRIES EXCEPT

EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

This appliance is not intended for use

by persons (including children) with

reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience and

knowledge, unless they have been

given supervision or instruction

concerning use of the appliance by a

person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to

ensure that they do not play with the

appliance.

FOR USERS IN EUROPEAN

COUNTRIES

This appliance can be used by children

aged from 8 years and above and

persons with reduced physical, sensory

or mental capabilities or lack of

experience and knowledge if they have

been given supervision or instruction

concerning use of the appliance in a

safe way and understand the hazards

involved. Children shall not play with

the appliance. Cleaning and user

maintenance shall not be made by

children without supervision.

FOR USERS IN THE UK,

EIRE, MALTA AND

CYPRUS ONLY

IMPORTANT

• In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse

approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the

mark, rating as marked on plug.

• Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with

the fuse cover omitted.

• If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the

plug supplied with this equipment, you should

contact your authorized Brother dealer to obtain the

correct lead.

Federal Communications

Commission (FCC)

Supplier’s Declaration of

Conformity (For U.S.A.

Only)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)

this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio

or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the authorized Brother dealer or an

experienced radio/TV technician for help.

• This transmitter must not be co-located or operated

in conjunction with any other antenna or

transmitter.

Important

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by

Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority

to operate the equipment.

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation

exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)

Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio

frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should

be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least

20cm or more away from person’s body.

For Users in Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt

RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference; and

(2) This device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation of the

device.

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure

limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the

FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102

of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment

should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least

20cm or more away from person’s body.

For Users in Mexico

The operation of this equipment is subject to the following

two conditions:

(1) it is possible that this equipment or device may not cause

harmful interference, and

(2) this equipment or device must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos

condiciones:

(1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause

interferencias perjudiciales y

(2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier

interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su

operación no deseada.

Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation

200 Crossing Boulevard

P.O. Box 6911

Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911

USA

TEL : (908) 704-1700

declares that the product

Product Name:

Model Number:

Brother Embroidery Machine

PR1X

IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ

CAREFULLY:

This Terms of Use (“Agreement”) is a legal agreement

between Brother Industries, Ltd. (“Company”) and you that

governs your use of any Software, installed on or made

available by Company for use with the machine (including

sewing, embroidery or craft products, collectively “Company

Product”). The term of “Software” means any and all contents

data (including without limitation design and embroidery

data, collectively “Content”), data format, firmware of

Company Product, and PC application or mobile device

application.

By using the Software and Company Product, you shall be

deemed to have agreed to be bound by the terms of this

Agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement,

Company is unwilling to license the Software and you are not

allowed to use the Software. Amendments and supplements to

this Agreement may be attached to the Software.

An individual who accepts this Agreement on behalf of an

entity represents to Company that he or she has the legal right

to enter into a binding legal agreement for that entity.

Terms and Conditions

1 Grant of License.

1.1 Subject to this Agreement, Company hereby

grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-

transferable and revocable license to use the

Software only within the Company Product.

1.2 Your right to use of the Software is licensed and

not sold, and solely for your use subject to this

Agreement. Company or its suppliers retains all

right, title, and interest relating to Software,

including without limitation all intellectual

property rights relating thereto.

2 Restrictions

2.1 Except as expressly set out in this Agreement or

as required by any local law, you shall

undertake:

2.1.1 not to disassemble, de-compile, reverse

engineer, translate or otherwise attempt

to learn the source code of the Software

(including Content created by using

Company Product or contents editing

application software; hereinafter the

same shall apply in this Clause 2.);

2.1.2 not to create derivative works based on

the whole or any part of the Software,

but excluding, Your Content set forth in

Clause 7.2;

2.1.3 not to distribute, provide or make

available the Software in any form, in

whole or in part to any person without

prior written consent from Company;

2.1.4 not to copy the Software, except where

such copying is incidental to normal

use of the Software with Company

Product or where it is necessary for the

purpose of back-up or operational

security;

2.1.5 not to transfer, rent, lease, sub-license,

loan, translate, merge, adapt, vary, alter

or modify, the whole or any part of the

Software nor permit the Software or any

part of it to be combined with, or

become incorporated in, any other

programs;

2.1.6 to include Company’s or its licensor’

all entire and partial copies of the

Software; and

2.1.7 not to use the Software for any purpose

(including, but not limited to, use with

unauthorized sewing/embroidery/craft

products or software) other than as

provided under Clause 1 of this

Agreement.

3No warranty

TO THE EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY

APPLICABLE LAW, THIS SOFTWARE IS

PROVIDED TO YOU “AS IS” WITHOUT

WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY

KIND, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN,

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. COMPANY

SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF

MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY

QUALITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT AND/OR

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

4 Limitation of liability

4.1 COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU,

ITS END-USERS OR ANY OTHER ENTITY FOR

ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR INCOME OR

SAVINGS, LOSS OF DATA, INTERRUPTION

OF USE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL,

INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR

INDIRECT DAMAGES INCURRED BY SUCH

PARTY (WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN

CONTRACT OR TORT), EVEN IF COMPANY

HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF

SUCH DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF OR

RELATING TO THE SOFTWARE, SUPPORT

SERVICE OR THIS AGREEMENT. THESE

LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY TO THE

MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY

APPLICABLE LAW NOTWITHSTANDING

ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF

ANY LIMITED REMEDY.

4.2 NOTWITHSTANDING THE CLAUSE 3 OR 4.1

HEREOF, THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT

PURPORT TO EXCLUDE OR RESTRICT

COMPANY’S LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR

PERSONAL INJURY RESULTING FROM

NEGLIGENCE OR LIMIT THE STATUTORY

RIGHTS OF A CONSUMER.

5 Cost, charge incurred for your use of the

Software.

5.1 You agree and understand that service(s)

available by the Software may be provided

through any network communication and

therefore, during the course of your using this

Software, any communication charge due to

utilization of such networks will occur, and

you shall bear such charge.

5.2 In addition to the above charge, you are solely

responsible for any costs or expenses incurred

by you in connection with your use of the

Software.

5.3 In no event shall Company reimburse you for

any above charge, costs or expenses.

6 Support and Updates.

Company reserves the right, at its sole

discretion, and with or without notice to you,

to add or remove features or functions to or

from the Software, or to provide programming

fixes, enhancements, updates and upgrades, to

the Software (collectively “Updates”). You

agree that Company has no obligation to

provide you with Updates, or make available

to you any subsequent versions of the Software.

You also agree that you may, in Company’s

sole discretion, be required to enter into a

modified version of this Agreement if you want

to use an Updates.

7 Use of Content

7.1 You may use any Content uploaded or

recorded or otherwise made available using,

through or in connection with the Software by

Company and its licensor (collectively

“Company Content”). You may at least create

hand-made craftwork items and use such hand-

made craftwork items for private use by using

Company Content. Any requirements in such

private use (e.g. editing restrictions) and other

conditions for use (e.g. prohibited commercial

use of hand-made craftwork items) may

depend on Company Content, respectively.

Please see TERMS OF USE (FOR PATTERNS)

accompanied by this Software or Company

Products.

7.2 You may produce new Content using this

Software or other devices connected to this

Software by creating or editing. If you produce

new content (“Your Content”), you shall use

such Your Content at your own risk.

8 Your Obligations in respect of the Software

You warrant that you will:

A) comply with all applicable laws, regulations

and codes of practice with respect to your

use of the Software;

B) not use the Software in a way which is

unlawful, defamatory, obscene, indecent,

offensive or threatening or which infringes

the Intellectual Property Rights of any third

party; and

C) not distribute or transmit any viruses,

worms, Trojan horses or any other

technologically harmful data, programs or

software through, via or using the Software.

9Termination

9.1 Company shall have the right to terminate this

Agreement at any time by providing a written

notice to you if you commit a material breach

of any terms of this Agreement and fail to

immediately rectify such breach upon

Company’s request.

9.2 Upon termination for any reason all rights

granted to you under this Agreement, you shall

cease all activities authorized by this

Agreement and you shall immediately delete or

remove the Software from all computer

equipment in your possession and delete or

destroy all copies of the Software or its

derivative works in your possession. In addition

to the above, you shall delete Content created

by you from the Company Product in your

possession.

10 Miscellaneous terms

10.1 You shall not export or re-export the Software

or any copy or adaptation thereof in violation

of any applicable laws or regulations.

10.2 Except for cases where transferring Company

Products together with ownership, you shall

not assign all or any part of this Agreement to

any third party or any interest therein, without

prior written consent of Company. A change of

control or reorganization of you pursuant to a

merger, sale of assets or stock shall be deemed

to be an assignment under this Agreement.

10.3 You agree that a breach of this Agreement will

cause irreparable injury to Company for which

monetary damages would not be an adequate

remedy and Company shall be entitled to seek

equitable relief in addition to any remedies it

may have hereunder or at law without a bond,

other security, or proof of damages.

10.4 If any provisions of this Agreement shall be

declared or determined as void or

unenforceable by a court of competent

jurisdiction, such provisions shall be severable

and independent from the other provisions of

this Agreement and the validity of the other

provisions and of the entire Agreement shall

not be affected thereby.

10.5 This Agreement, together with all exhibits or

other attachments referenced herein,

constitutes the entire agreement between the

parties on the subject matter hereof, and

supersedes all proposals, oral and written,

between the parties on this subject.

10.6 If Company fails to insist that you perform any

of your obligations under this Agreement, or if

Company does not enforce any rights against

you, or if Company delay in doing so, that will

not mean that Company have waived any

rights against you and will not mean that you

do not have to comply with those obligations.

If Company does waive a default by you,

Company will only do so in writing, and that

will not mean that Company will automatically

waive any later default by you.

10.7 This Agreement is governed by the laws of

Japan and Japanese Courts shall have exclusive

jurisdiction with respect to this Agreement

except with regard to enforcement in which

case the jurisdiction of the Japanese Courts

shall be non-exclusive.

10.8 The Company may update this Agreement in

the following cases: A) When the changes are

made for the users’ benefit, or B) When the

updates to the Agreement are adequate,

reasonable, and not contrary to the purposes of

the Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing,

in principle, the contents of the amendments or

modifications shall be published on the

Company’s website or by any other appropriate

methods before the effective date of the

amendments or modifications and enter into

effect from the date that is separately specified

in the notification.

11 Third-Party Software

The Software may contain third-party software

and/or open source software programs

(collectively, “Third-Party Software”). As for

details of the Third-Party Software, please refer

to the terms and condition separately defined.

PATTERNS)

All embroidery patterns, including but not limited to

design and embroidery pattern and Content, in the

machine (“Embroidery Patterns”) is protected by

(collectively “Intellectual Property Rights”) owned by

Company and/or its licensors.

You may use Embroidery Patterns and create hand-

made craftwork items by using Embroidery Patterns for

the sole purpose of using Company Product, subject to

the following conditions:

If you do not agree to the terms of this conditions,

Company is unwilling to license Embroidery Patterns

and you are not allowed to use Embroidery Patterns.

YOU MAY NOT:

• use Embroidery Patterns in a way which is or in

manner that could be considered unlawful,

defamatory, obscene, indecent, offensive or

threatening or which infringes the Intellectual

Property Rights (including trademarks) of any third

party;

• use Embroidery Patterns with deceptive advertising,

with display for third party's merchandise or sales to

cause confusion or for imitation merchandise of

third party;

The following conditions apply to each Embroidery

Patterns.

You may

• use and edit Embroidery Patterns for the sole

purpose of using Company Product;

• create hand-made craftwork items by using

Embroidery Patterns, and assign, sell, rent, distribute

or otherwise transfer such hand-made craftwork

items for a profit.

YOU MAY NOT:

• remove copyright notice in Embroidery Patterns;

• use Embroidery Patterns with falsely represent,

expressly or by way of reasonable implication, that

any Embroidery Patterns were created by you or a

person other than the copyright holder(s) of that

Embroidery Patterns;

• assign, distribute or otherwise transfer Embroidery

Patterns to third party;

• use Embroidery Patterns as or in connection with

trademarks, servicemark, logo or otherwise

merchantability shape of you or third party;

• use Embroidery Patterns to cause confusion in

connection with copyright notice of you or identical

or similar to third party.

Laser Notices (For U.S.A.

only)

Laser Safety

This machine is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation

Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the

sewing machine does not produce hazardous laser radiation.

IEC 60825-1 Specification

This machine is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC

60825-1:2007 and IEC 60825-1:2014 specifications.

The laser beam emitted by the laser unit installed in this

machine is restricted to an output at a safe level. However, the

machine contains 6-milliwatt, 630-640 nanometer

wavelength, 6-12 degree at parallel divergence angle, 28-40

degree at perpendicular divergence angle, InGaAlP laser

diodes. Therefore, eye damage may result from disassembling

or altering this machine.

Safety precautions have been designed to prevent any

possible laser beam exposure to the operator.

FDA Regulations

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented

regulations for laser products manufactured on and after

August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products

marketed in the United States. The label shown on the back of

the sewing machine indicates compliance with the FDA

regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed

in the United States.

Laser Notices (For

European countries)

EN 60825-1:2014+A11:2021 and EN

50689:2021 Specification

This machine is Class 1 consumer laser product in EN60825-

1:2014+A11:2021 and EN50689:2021 specifications.

This laser indicates the needle drop point.

Laser Notices (For

countries except U.S.A.

and European countries)

IEC 60825-1 Specification

This machine is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC

60825-1:2007 and IEC 60825-1:2014 specifications.

For countries except U.S.A.

The laser beam emitted by the laser unit installed in this

machine is restricted to an output at a safe level. However, the

machine contains 6-milliwatt, 630-640 nanometer

wavelength, 6-12 degree at parallel divergence angle, 28-40

degree at perpendicular divergence angle, InGaAlP laser

diodes. Therefore, eye damage may result from disassembling

or altering this machine.

Safety precautions have been designed to prevent any

possible laser beam exposure to the operator.

Brother Industries, Ltd.

15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, JAPAN

This product complies with FDA performance standards for

laser products except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed.

3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019.

CAUTION

• Use of controls, adjustments or the

performance of procedures other than those

specified in this manual may result in

hazardous radiation exposure.

CAUTION

• This machine has a Class 3B Laser Diode in the

Laser Unit. The Laser Unit should not be

opened under any circumstances.

• Use of controls, adjustments or the

performance of procedures other than those

specified in this manual may result in

hazardous radiation exposure.

CLASS 1 CONSUMER

LASER PRODUCT

EN 50689:2021

The enclosed machine includes data, software and/or

documentation (collectively “CONTENT”) that are

proprietary products of Brother Industries, Ltd.

(“BROTHER”). BY USING THE CONTENT, THE

CUSTOMER ACCEPTS THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

OF THIS AGREEMENT. BROTHER retains ownership of all

rights to CONTENT and to the copies of the CONTENT

included in this package. The CONTENT are licensed (not

sold) to you (“CUSTOMER”) under the terms and

conditions of this Agreement.

CUSTOMER is licensed to:

• Use the CONTENT in combination with an

embroidery machine to create embroidery.

• Use the CONTENT in combination with an

embroidery machine that CUSTOMER owns or uses,

provided that the CONTENT is not used on more

than one embroidery machine at a time.

Except as otherwise provided herein, CUSTOMER may

not:

• Allow more than one copy of the CONTENT to be

available for use at any one time.

• Reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, sell, rent,

sublicense or otherwise make available to others

CONTENT.

• Distribute, rent, sublicense, lease, sell, transfer or

assign the media card or CONTENT.

• Decompile, disassemble or otherwise reverse

engineer the CONTENT or assist others to do the

same.

• Alter, translate, modify or adapt the CONTENT or

any part thereof for business, commercial or

industrial purposes.

• Sell or otherwise distribute the EMBROIDERY

created by use of the CONTENT, WHICH

ORIGINALLY BEARS CERTAIN COPYRIGHT

NOTICE UNDER THE NAME OF ANY THIRD

PARTIES OTHER THAN BROTHER (e.g.

“©DISNEY”).

BROTHER retains all rights not expressly granted to

CUSTOMER herein.

Nothing in this agreement constitutes a waiver of the rights

of BROTHER under any law. This agreement shall be

governed by the laws of Japan.

Please direct all inquiries concerning this Agreement in

writing by regular mail, to Brother Industries, Ltd., 1-1-1

Kawagishi, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8562, Japan,

Attention: P&H business division Sales and Marketing

Dept.

The following warning signs are on the machine.

Be sure to observe the precautions described in the signs.

LICENSE AGREEMENT WARNING SIGN

Please put a drop of oil onto the hook before use.

Any trade names and product names of companies

appearing on Brother products, related documents and any

other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks

of those respective companies.

This product includes open-source software.

To see the open source licensing remarks, please go to the

manual download section on your model’s home page of

Brother support website at https://s.brother/cpcab/

TRADEMARKS OPEN SOURCE LICENSING

REMARKS

Chapter 1 GETTING READY 13

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS ............................ 13

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ................................. 15

SETTING UP THE MACHINE.............................. 15

Setup and transporting precautions ...................................... 15

Setup location...................................................................... 16

Setting up the machine ........................................................ 16

Preparing the thread guide assembly.................................... 16

Attaching the Embroidery Frame Holder .............................. 17

TURNING ON THE MACHINE .......................... 18

LCD SCREEN ...................................................... 20

Using the settings key .......................................................... 20

Using the machine help ....................................................... 22

Chapter 2 BASIC EMBROIDERY 23

BASIC PROCEDURES ......................................... 23

INSTALLING THE BOBBIN ................................ 23

Removing the bobbin case................................................... 23

Winding the bobbin............................................................. 24

Installing the bobbin ............................................................ 27

Installing the bobbin case .................................................... 28

SELECTING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN........... 28

General pattern selection ..................................................... 28

Embroidery patterns ............................................................. 29

Frame patterns ..................................................................... 30

Monogram and frame designs .............................................. 30

Character patterns................................................................ 32

Decorative alphabet patterns ............................................... 33

Combining patterns.............................................................. 34

EDITING THE EMBROIDERY PATTERN ............. 35

Understanding the pattern editing screen ............................. 35

Changing the thread density (only for some character and frame

patterns)............................................................................... 38

Designing repeated patterns................................................. 38

EDITING COLORS ............................................. 42

Specifying multi-color text ................................................... 42

Changing the colors of the pattern ....................................... 42

Creating a custom thread table............................................. 43

Selecting a color from the custom thread table..................... 45

Saving and retrieving the custom thread table ...................... 46

PREVIEWING THE IMAGE ................................. 47

Checking a preview image................................................... 47

PREPARING THE FABRIC................................... 47

Attaching stabilizer (backing) to fabric ................................. 47

Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart ..................................... 48

Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame ........................ 48

ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME TO THE

MACHINE .......................................................... 52

Attaching the embroidery frame........................................... 52

Correctly using the embroidery frames................................. 53

SPECIFYING EMBROIDERING SETTING ........... 56

Understanding the embroidering screen............................... 56

Using the automatic thread cutting function

[End Color Trim] .................................................................. 58

Using the thread trimming function [Jump Stitch Trim]......... 58

Thread color sorting............................................................. 59

CHECKING THE POSITION OF THE PATTERN

... 60

Checking the needle drop point with the Embroidery Crosshair

Positioning Laser.................................................................. 60

Checking the embroidery pattern ......................................... 61

UPPER THREADING .......................................... 61

Upper threading................................................................... 62

Threading the needle ........................................................... 65

Easily changing the thread spools......................................... 66

PERFORMING THE EMBROIDERY .................... 67

Starting embroidering ........................................................... 67

Stopping embroidering ......................................................... 68

REMOVING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME............ 68

ADJUSTING WHILE EMBROIDERING .............. 69

If the thread breaks or the bobbin thread runs out while

embroidering........................................................................ 69

Embroidering from the beginning or middle of the pattern.... 70

Resume embroidering after turning off the machine ............. 71

Chapter 3 ADVANCED EMBROIDERY 73

VARIOUS EMBROIDERY FUNCTIONS.............. 73

Basting embroidery .............................................................. 73

Embroidering appliqué patterns............................................ 74

Using a frame pattern to create appliqués............................. 75

Making 3D font embroidery with urethane foam .................. 76

USING THE EMBROIDERY CROSSHAIR

POSITIONING LASER FUNCTION TO ALIGN THE

EMBROIDERING POSITION ............................. 77

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS........... 81

Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread ........................... 81

Adjusting the tension of the upper thread ............................. 82

Uninterrupted embroidering (one color) ............................... 83

Changing the display guides................................................. 84

Changing the thread color information ................................. 85

Starting position settings ....................................................... 85

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ................... 87

Saving embroidery patterns .................................................. 87

Retrieving embroidery patterns............................................. 88

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS.......................... 88

Embroidering split (large-size) patterns ................................. 88

Chapter 4 APPENDIX 91

MAINTENANCE................................................. 91

Cleaning the LCD................................................................. 91

Cleaning the machine surface .............................................. 91

Cleaning the hook ................................................................ 91

Cleaning around the needle plate......................................... 92

Cleaning the bobbin case ..................................................... 93

Cleaning the thread paths of the upper threads..................... 93

Replacing the needle............................................................ 94

Oiling the machine .............................................................. 96

About the maintenance message .......................................... 97

Replacing the hook of the automatic needle-threading

mechanism........................................................................... 97

BEFORE LENDING OR DISPOSING OF THE

PRODUCT ......................................................... 98

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................... 98

List of Symptoms .................................................................. 98

Error messages.................................................................... 104

If the machine does not respond when a key is touched..... 106

SPECIFICATIONS............................................. 107

Machine specifications....................................................... 107

UPDATING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE... 109

Using USB media to update ............................................... 109

Using computer to update .................................................. 110

INDEX.............................................................. 111

CONTENTS

GETTING READY

 Front view

1 Thread guide assembly (page 16)

2 Bobbin pretension disc (page 25)

3 Thread guide hole (page 25)

4 Thread cutter/holder (page 64, page 66)

5 Front hole in the thread guide (page 25)

6 Thread guide hole (page 25, page 63)

7 Thread guide assembly support (page 16)

8 Spool pin

9 Spool stand

0 Thread guide (page 63)

A Bobbin winder seat (page 24)

B Bobbin winding switch (page 26)

C Upper thread guide pretension knob (page 82)

D Thread tension knob (page 82)

E Middle thread guide (page 63)

F Operation panel (page 14)

G Carriage

Attach the Embroidery Frame Holder to the carriage. When the

machine is turned on or when the machine is embroidering, the

carriage moves forward, backward, left and right.

H Embroidery Frame Holder (page 17)

I Lower thread guide (page 64)

J Thread cutter (page 65)

K Hook cover/Hook (page 23)

L Feet (page 16)

M Embroidery light (page 21)

Chapter 1

GETTING READY

Note

• Be sure to install the latest software.

Refer to “UPDATING YOUR MACHINE’S

SOFTWARE” on page 109.

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS

 Right-side/rear view

1 Touch pen holder

Use the touch pen holder to hold the touch pen when not in

use.

2 USB port (USB 2.0) (page 87, page 109)

In order to send patterns from/to USB media, plug the USB

media directly into the USB port.

3 USB port for computer (page 87)

In order to import/export patterns between a computer and the

machine, plug the USB cable into the USB port.

4 LCD panel angle button

Press to change the angle of the operation panel. Do not

change the angle without pressing this button.

5 Power cord receptacle (page 18)

6 Main power switch (page 18)

Use the main power switch to turn the machine ON (I) and OFF

(O). Do not turn the power on soon after turning the power off.

It is recommended that you wait 5 seconds before turning the

power back on.

7 Handwheel

Rotate the handwheel to move the needle up and down. Be

sure to rotate the handwheel toward the operation panel.

8 Ventilation slots

The ventilation slots allow the air surrounding the motor to

circulate. Do not cover the ventilation slots while the machine is

being used.

 Operation panel

1 “Start/Stop” button

Press the “Start/Stop” button to start or stop the machine. The

lighting status and color of the button changes depending on

the operation condition of the machine.

2 Thread trimming button

Press the thread trimming button to trim both the upper and

the bobbin threads.

3 Automatic needle-threading button

Press the automatic needle-threading button to thread the

needle.

4 Speaker

5 LCD (touch panel)

Touch the keys that appear on the touch panel to select and

edit patterns and confirm various information.

IMPORTANT

• Do not insert anything other than a USB flash

drive into the USB port. Anything else may

damage the machine.

Lit in red : When the machine cannot start

embroidering

Flashing in green : When the machine can start

embroidering

Lit in green : While the machine is embroidering

Off : When the machine is turned off

54321

GETTING READY

For included accessories of your machine, refer to the

additional sheet “Included Accessories”.

Setup and transporting precautions

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES SETTING UP THE MACHINE

CAUTION

• The transporting or setting up of the machine

should be performed by two people. When

transporting the machine, be sure to have two

people lift the machine from the bottom at the

indicated slots (1). Lifting the machine from

any other area may damage the machine or

result in the machine falling, which could

cause injuries.

• Do not plug in the power supply cord until

setup of the machine is completed, otherwise

injuries may result if the “Start/Stop” button is

accidentally pressed and the machine starts

embroidering.

• When lubricating the machine, wear protective

eyeglasses and gloves to prevent the oil or

grease from getting into your eyes or on your

skin. Do not put the oil or grease into your

mouth. Keep the oil and grease out of the reach

of children.

• In order to prevent malfunctions or damage,

do not set up the machine in a location

exposed to the following conditions.

- Liquids, such as water

-Extreme dust

- Direct sunlight

- Extremely high or extremely low

temperatures. The operating environment

should be between 5 °C (40 °F) and 40 °C

(104°F).

- Insufficient space (page 16, page 107)

- Objects within the moving range of the

embroidery frame

- Blocked ventilation slots at the back and on

the rear underside of the machine

- An unstable surface

Setup location

Set up the machine in a location that meets the following

requirements. (For the weight and dimensions of the machine

as well as the space required for installation, refer to

“SPECIFICATIONS” on page 107.)

• Allow sufficient space around the machine.

• Place no objects within the moving range of the

embroidery frame.

• Set-up machine near an electrical outlet.

• Use a level and stable surface, such as a desk or stand.

• Use a surface that can support the weight of the machine.

• Allow open space around the ventilation slots at the back

and on the rear underside of the machine.

Setting up the machine

When setting up the machine, adjust the legs so that the

machine is steady.

Make sure that all packing tape affixed to the machine

is peeled off and that all packing material is removed.

Set up the machine while making sure that there is

sufficient space around it.

For details on the setup location, refer to “Setup

location” on page 16 and “SPECIFICATIONS” on

page 107.

Adjust the legs so that the machine is steady.

Use the included wrench to loosen the lock nut on the

leg that you wish to adjust.

 The foot can be turned.

Use the included wrench to turn the adjustable foot

nut on the foot.

Turning the nut in direction 1 lengthens the leg; turning

the nut in direction 2 shortens the leg.

• Adjust all four legs so that they securely contact the

desk or table, and the machine is level.

After adjusting the legs to the desired length, use the

included wrench to tighten the nuts.

Press down on each corner of the machine to check

that it is stable.

If it is still unstable, perform steps

c through e again

to adjust the legs.

Preparing the thread guide assembly

Assemble the thread guide assembly. Locate the included

Phillips screwdriver.

Remove the two screws from the thread guide

assembly support.

Slide the thread guide assembly support onto the

machine, and then tighten the screw, until the thread

guide assembly support is secure.

Tighten the screw on the opposite side of the thread

guide assembly support in the same manner.

1 Lock nut

2 Adjustable foot nut

1 Adjustable foot nut

1 Lock nut

Note

• Do not apply extreme force when moving the

thread guide assembly support and thread guide

assembly.

• Be sure to tighten each screw well enough that the

thread guide assembly is secured.

GETTING READY

Attaching the Embroidery Frame Holder

Use the Embroidery Frame Holder appropriate for the

embroidery frame that you are using. (page 53 to

page 55)

Remove the two thumb screws of the Embroidery

Frame Holder.

1 Thumb screws

2 Corner covers

Align the holes in the Embroidery Frame Holder with

the pins on the frame-mounting plate of the carriage.

1 Pins on the frame-mounting plate

2 Holes in the Embroidery Frame Holder

3 Corner covers

Secure the Embroidery Frame Holder with the two

thumb screws removed in step

1 Thumb screws

This completes the preparation of the machine.

Note

• Using the 3-way screwdriver included, loosen and

firmly tighten the thumb screws.

1 Use this part to tighten the thumb screws of the

Embroidery Frame Holder.

Insert the power supply cord into the power cord

receptacle, then insert the plug into a wall outlet.

Switch on the main power switch on the back of the

machine to “I”.

 The LCD screen comes on, and then the opening

movie starts. The “Start/Stop” button lights up.

Touch anywhere on the screen.

 The message screen to move the carriage appears.

Keep your hands and other objects away from the

carriage, and then touch .

 The carriage moves to its initial position, and the

pattern type selection screen appears.

Set the main power switch to “O” to turn off the

machine.

TURNING ON THE MACHINE

WARNING

• Use only regular household electricity for the

power source. Using other power sources may

result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the

machine.

• Do not plug in or unplug the power supply

cord with wet hands, otherwise an electric

shock may result.

• If any of the following occur, turn off the

machine and unplug the power supply cord,

otherwise a fire, an electric shock or damage

to the machine may result.

• When you are away from the machine.

• After using the machine.

• If a power outage occurs while the machine is

being operated.

• If the machine is not operating properly, for

example, when there is a loose or cut

connection.

• During electrical storms.

CAUTION

• Do not plug this machine in with extension

cords or multi-plug adapters with any other

appliances plugged into them, otherwise a fire

or an electric shock may result.

• When unplugging the power supply cord, be

sure to first turn off the machine, and then

grasp the plug when unplugging the cord.

Pulling on the cord may damage it or result in

a fire or an electric shock.

• Do not allow the power supply cord to be cut,

damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled,

twisted, or bundled. In addition, do not place

heavy objects on the cord or expose it to heat,

otherwise damage to the cord, fire or an

electric shock may result. If the power supply

cord or its plug is damaged, stop using the

machine, and then take the machine to your

authorized Brother dealer for repairs before

continuing use.

•For U.S.A. only

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade

wider than the other). To reduce the risk of

electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a

polarized outlet only one way.

If the plug does not fit fully in the electrical

outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,

contact a qualified electrician to install the

proper electrical outlet. Do not modify the

plug in any way.

IMPORTANT

• In order to prevent malfunctions or damage,

do not place any objects within the moving

range of the carriage.

GETTING READY

 Setting your machine for the first time

When you first turn on the machine, set the language and

time/date to your language and local time/date.

Touch and to set your local language and then

touch .

 The message screen, confirming if you want to set

time/date, appears.

In order to set time/date, touch .

Touch or to set time/date.

1 Select [ON] to display time/date on the screen.

2 Set the year [YYYY], month [MM] and date [DD].

3 Select whether 24h or 12h setting to display.

4 Set the current time.

Touch to start using the machine.

 The clock starts from 0 second of the time you set.

Memo

• The time/date you set may be cleared if you don't

turn on the machine for an extended period of time.

• Time setting is also available by touching

on the LCD screen.

 Pattern type selection screen

Using the settings key

You can change the various machine settings. After changing

the settings, touch .

 Page 1

1 An image of the current settings screen can be saved on

USB media.

2 The guides (center point marker and grid) for the pattern

display area can be specified. (page 84)

3 The color information can be switched to the color name

or the thread brand and color number. (page 85)

4 Select the display units for embroidering (mm/inch).

5 Specify the distance between the pattern and the

basting stitching. (page 73)

6 When using Tajima embroidery data (.dst), you can

specify whether or not the thread is cut according to the

jump codes. (page 59)

 Page 2

1 Depending on the color of the embroidery, changing the

background color of the pattern display area and

thumbnails may make them more visible and easier to

select.

2 Specifies whether the size of image keys that appear

when selecting a pattern from the pattern list screen are

displayed “Small” or “Large”.

LCD SCREEN

IMPORTANT

• Only touch the screen with your finger or the

touch pen included with the machine. Do not

use a mechanical pencil, screwdriver or any

other hard or sharp object. In addition, do not

touch the screen with extreme pressure.

Otherwise the screen may be damaged.

No.

Display

Function Page

Key Name

1 Set the clock to your local

time.

Clock key

2 Change the machine

settings.

Settings key

3 Position the carriage so the

embroidery frame can

easily be removed or

attached.

Frame move

key

4 Check a machine

operation.

Machine

operations

guide key

5 Cancel all operations

previously performed and

return to the initial pattern

type selection screen.

–

Home key

1 2 3 4 5

Memo

• Touch or to display the previous or next

page.

GETTING READY

 Page 3

1 Turn both the upper and bobbin thread sensors [ON] or

[OFF]. If it is turned [OFF], the machine can be used

without upper thread.

2 The volume of operation sounds and alarm sounds can

be adjusted.

3 Select to save the machine power by setting the [Eco

Mode] or the [Shutoff Support Mode]. (page 22)

4 The machine can be set so that the opening screen is

either displayed ([ON]) or not displayed ([OFF]) when the

machine is turned on.

5 Select the display language. The keys and messages

appear in the selected language.

 Page 4

1 The light can be set to be turned either [ON] or [OFF].

2 Change the screen display brightness.

3 Set [Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser] to [ON] or

[OFF].

4 Set the brightness of the Embroidery Crosshair

Positioning Laser. (page 60)

 Page 5

1 [Total Count] shows the total number of stitches

embroidered, and [Service Count] show the number of

stitches that have been embroidered since the

machine’s last maintenance.

2 [Total Time] shows the total amount of time that the

machine has been used, and [Trip Time] shows the

amount of time that the machine has been used since its

last maintenance.

* Use counters 1 and 2 as a standard for performing

periodic maintenance and for scheduling professional

maintenance for the machine.

3 Shows the internal machine number for this machine.

4 Shows the version of the software installed on this

machine.

5 Return all data and settings saved in the machine to the

factory defaults. (page 98)

 Setting the [Eco Mode] and the [Shutoff

Support Mode]

You can save the machine power by setting the [Eco

Mode] and the [Shutoff Support Mode]. Touch to

display [Eco Mode] and [Shutoff Support Mode]. (page 21)

If you leave the machine turned on without using it for a

set period of time, the machine will enter one of the

modes below.

[Eco Mode]:

Machine will enter a sleep mode after the set period of

time. Touch the screen or press the “Start/Stop” button to

continue operating.

[Shutoff Support Mode]:

Machine will turn off after set period of time. Turn the

machine off and then back on to restart operating.

Using the machine help

Touch to display the machine help screen.

1 Explanation for upper threading, installing the bobbin,

preparing to embroider a pattern, and how to use the

machine. For details, refer to “Using the operation guide

function” below.

2 Use the QR code that appears in the screen to access

instruction videos for the machine.

3 Use the QR code that appears in the screen to access

the Brother support website.

 Using the operation guide function

Touch to display the screen shown

below. Touch a key to see more information about the

category.

1 Information about the main parts of the machine and

their functions

2 Information about threading the machine, hooping the

fabric in the embroidery frame, etc.

3 Information about troubleshooting

4 Information about cleaning the machine, etc.

Note

• If you turn off the machine while the machine is in

the [Eco Mode] or the [Shutoff Support Mode], wait

for about 5 seconds before turning on the machine

again.

Memo

• For details on setting the [Eco Mode] and the

[Shutoff Support Mode], refer to

“SPECIFICATIONS” on page 107.

Memo

• A video is available on the instruction video site for

items marked with in this manual.

BASIC EMBROIDERY

Basic embroidering procedures are described below.

Check the overall procedure below, before operating the

machine.

When the machine is purchased, only the bobbin case is

installed in the hook. Insert a bobbin wound with bobbin

thread for embroidering.

Removing the bobbin case

Open the hook cover.

Pull the hook cover toward you.

Pull the thread picker toward you if it was not pulled

toward the front.

To gain access to the bobbin case easily, pull the thread

picker toward front.

Chapter 2

BASIC EMBROIDERY

BASIC PROCEDURES

Step Operation

Reference

Page

1 Turn on the machine. 18

2 Install the bobbin. 23

3 Select an embroidery pattern. 28

4 Edit the embroidery pattern. 35

5 Check the previewed image. 47

Hoop the fabric in the embroidery

frame.

Attach the embroidery frame to the

machine.

8 Specify the embroidering settings. 56

9 Checking the position of the pattern. 60

10 Thread the upper threads. 61

Touch the “Start/Stop” button to start

embroidering.

12 Remove the embroidery frame. 68

13 Turn off the machine. 18

INSTALLING THE BOBBIN

IMPORTANT

• Be sure to use prewound bobbins (Fil-Tec/

TRU-SEW POLYESTER “Filaments”), the

included metal bobbins or bobbins designed

specifically for this machine.

Note

• Before starting to embroider make sure that there

is enough bobbin thread for the pattern.

• Make sure to clean the bobbin case every time the

bobbin is changed. (page 93)

1 Thread picker

Memo

• Thread picker is a device that is used to hold the

thread when beginning to embroider or when

trimming the thread.

Grab the bobbin case latch, and remove the bobbin

case.

 Oiling the machine

After removing the bobbin case, apply oil to the machine.

(page 96)

Winding the bobbin

Prepare the included metal bobbin or bobbins designed

specifically for this machine and the spool of bobbin thread.

Turn the main power to ON.

Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the

bobbin winder seat, and set the bobbin on the bobbin

winder seat.

1 Groove in the bobbin

2 Spring on the bobbin winder seat

IMPORTANT

• The thread picker can only be moved within a

certain range. Do not pull it with extreme

force.

1 Latch

Note

• Put a drop of oil onto the hook once a day before

use.

(page 22):

An instruction video is available for this topic.

Note

• Use cotton or spun polyester bobbin thread (from

#90 to 120, or 74 dtex/2 to 100 dtex/2).

• Circled numbers on the thread guide assembly

indicate the threading path for winding the bobbin.

Also refer to these while threading the machine.

BASIC EMBROIDERY

Place the thread spool on either the first or second

spool pin on the left side. Push the spool cap onto the

spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool.

1 Spool cap

2 Thread spool

3 Spool pin

Pass the thread through the thread guide hole just

above the spool from the back to the front.

1 Thread guide hole above the spool

Pass the thread through thread guide hole from front

side to back.

1 Thread guide hole

Pass the thread around the bobbin pretension disc as

shown in the illustration. Make sure that the thread is

correctly fed into the bobbin pretension disc.

1 Bobbin pretension disc

Pass the thread through the front hole in the thread

guide towards you as shown in the illustration.

Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin 4 or 5

times, as shown in the illustration.

Pass the end of the thread through the guide slit on the

bobbin winder seat, and pull the thread. The cutter will

cut the thread.

1 Guide slit (with built-in cutter)

2 Bobbin winder seat

Push the bobbin winding switch to the left, until it

clicks into place.

 The bobbin winding window will be displayed on

the LCD screen.

1 Bobbin winding switch

Touch .

1 Touch to decrease the bobbin winding speed.

2 Touch to increase the bobbin winding speed.

 The bobbin starts winding. The bobbin stops rotating

when bobbin winding is completed. The bobbin

winding switch will automatically return to its

original position.

Cut the thread with the cutter and remove the bobbin.

1 Cutter

CAUTION

• Be sure to follow the procedure described. If

the bobbin is wound without the thread being

cut with the cutter, when the bobbin thread

runs low, the thread may become tangled

around the bobbin and cause the needle to

break, resulting in injury.

Memo

• changes to while the bobbin is

winding. Touch if you want to stop before

the bobbin is fully wound.

• Stay near the machine while winding the bobbin to

make sure the bobbin thread is being wound

correctly. If the bobbin thread is wound incorrectly,

touch immediately to stop the bobbin

winding.

• Touch to minimize the bobbin winding

window. Then, you can perform other operations,

such as selecting a pattern or adjusting the thread

tension, while the bobbin is being wound.

• Touch (in top right of the LCD screen) to

display the bobbin winding window again.

IMPORTANT

• When removing the bobbin, do not pull on the

bobbin winder seat. Doing so could loosen or

remove the bobbin winder seat, and could

result in damage to the machine.

1 2

BASIC EMBROIDERY

Installing the bobbin

Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case.

• Prewound bobbin

1 Magnet Tip

• Metal bobbin (page 24)

Pass the thread through the thread slit and under the

tension-adjusting spring.

Pull the thread through the opening in the tension-

adjusting spring.

1 About 5 cm (approx. 2 inches)

• For details, refer to “Adjusting the tension of the

bobbin thread” on page 81.

CAUTION

• Be sure to use a bobbin that has been correctly

wound. Otherwise, the thread tension may be

incorrect and the needle may break, causing

injuries.

Note

• Be sure to clean the bobbin case each time that the

bobbin is changed. For details, refer to “Cleaning

the bobbin case” on page 93.

• Be sure to check the tension of the bobbin thread

each time that the bobbin is changed. For detailed

instructions on how to adjust the bobbin tension,

refer to page 81.

Note

• Check that the thread winds off the bobbin

clockwise as shown in the illustration. If the bobbin

is installed with the thread winding off in the

opposite direction, the embroidery will not be

stitched correctly.

1 Thread slit

2 Tension-adjusting

spring

Installing the bobbin case

Insert the bobbin case into the hook.

Insert the bobbin case while aligning the tab on the

bobbin case with the notch in the hook, as shown in the

illustration.

• Fully insert the bobbin case until it snaps into place.

Close the hook cover.

General pattern selection

The procedure for selecting a pattern differs depending on the

type of pattern; however, the general procedure for selecting a

pattern is described below.

In the pattern type selection screen, touch the key for

the desired category.

 Pattern type selection screen

1 Tab

2 Notch

SELECTING AN EMBROIDERY

PATTERN

(page 22):

An instruction video is available for this topic.

1 “Featured” design patterns

2 Embroidery patterns (page 29)

3 Quilt design patterns

4 Decorative alphabet patterns (page 33)

5 Decoration/Hallmark patterns

6 Character patterns (page 32)

7 Frame patterns (page 30)

8 Monogram and frame patterns (page 30)

9 Patterns stored in the machine’s memory (page 87)

0 Patterns saved on USB media (page 87)

A Patterns saved on a computer (page 87)

BASIC EMBROIDERY

After you select the Pattern type, touch the desired

pattern to select it as shown below.

 Pattern list screen

1 Shows the height of the pattern.

2 Shows the width of the pattern.

3 Touch a pattern to display the information of the pattern.

4 Return to pattern type selection screen.

5 Preview the embroidery image.

6 Touch until the desired page is displayed if there is more

than one page.

7 Confirm the pattern, and move to the pattern editing

screen.

8 Flip the pattern being edited horizontally.

Embroidery patterns

Touch .

Select an embroidery pattern.

 The selected pattern appears in the pattern display

area.

Touch .

 The pattern editing screen appears.

Edit the selected pattern. (page 35)

Hoop the stabilizer and fabric in the embroidery

frame. (page 48)

Attach the embroidery frame to the machine. (page 52)

Touch .

 The embroidering screen appears.

Review the Embroidery Settings for this pattern.

(page 56)

Check the embroidering screen and thread the upper

threads. (page 61)

Start embroidering. (page 67)

Frame patterns

Touch .

From the upper tabs, select the desired frame shape.

 Frame patterns appear below.

1 Frame shapes

2 Frame patterns

Touch the desired frame pattern.

 The selected pattern appears in the pattern display

area.

Touch .

 The pattern editing screen appears.

Follow the procedure from step d to j of

“Embroidery patterns” on page 29.

Monogram and frame designs

Monograms can be created by combining two or three letters

with frame patterns.

Touch .

Touch the button for the desired character style.

 The text input screen appears.

• If 4 is selected, the frame pattern list appears. When

creating a pattern by combining letters with a frame, it

does not matter which is selected first. The

embroidering order follows the order in which the

parts of the monogram are selected. For this example,

we will select the letters first.

Select the characters.

Touch the tabs to select different character shapes, and

then touch the key for one letter on each tab.

* Since the shapes of the letters are the same with this

design, there are no tabs to select.

1 Tabs

2 To change the character font, touch to return to

the design selection screen.

321

BASIC EMBROIDERY

 The selected characters appear in the pattern display

area.

1 Pattern display area

2 Delete the characters.

3 Line feed key

If necessary, edit the characters. (page 32)

1 Change the size of the characters.

2 Change the text arrangement.

3 Change the text alignment.

4 Check the input texts.

Touch .

 The pattern editing screen appears.

Next, we will combine the letters with a frame.

Touch .

 The pattern type selection screen appears.

Touch .

 The design selection screen appears.

Touch .

 The list of frame patterns appears.

Touch the desired pattern.

 The selected frame pattern appears in the pattern

display area.

Touch .

 The pattern editing screen appears.

Follow the procedure from step d to j of

“Embroidery patterns” on page 29.

Memo

• Depending on the monogram style, there is a

preset number of letters; however, more than two

or three letters can be entered. If too many letters

are selected, touch to delete the letters.

• Entered letters can be used in the same way as any

other character pattern without creating a

monogram.

1 2 3 4

Memo

• Due to size or shape, some frame patterns cannot

be used with the design.

• These frame patterns can also be combined with

character patterns other than monograms.

Character patterns

Touch .

Touch the desired character font.

• Touch or for additional selections.

 The text input screen appears.

Select the character category and then select the

characters.

• For details, refer to “Character pattern input keys”

below.

Touch .

 The pattern editing screen appears.

Follow the procedure from step d to j of

“Embroidery patterns” on page 29.

 Character pattern input keys

(page 22):

An instruction video is available for this topic.

Memo

• If a key display is grayed out, you cannot use that

function with the selected pattern.

No.

Display

Function

Key Name

1 Return to the previous screen.

Return key

2 Change the size of the character

patterns. The size of the selected

character is changed.

• Depending on the font, it may not be

possible to change the size.

Size key

3 Change the layout of the character

patterns.

• To arrange the character patterns on

an arc, touch , , or

: Make the arc flatter.

: Make the arc rounder.

• To arrange the character patterns on

an incline, touch .

: Change the incline

counterclockwise.

: Change the incline clockwise.

• : Reset the layout.

Array key

2 3 4 5 6

BASIC EMBROIDERY

Decorative alphabet patterns

Touch .

Touch the desired category.

Touch the desired pattern.

1 Flip the pattern horizontally, if desired.

 The selected pattern appears in the pattern display

area.

Touch .

 The pattern editing screen appears.

Follow the procedure from step d to j of

“Embroidery patterns” on page 29.

4 Switch alignment. This function is

available when multiple lines of

characters are input.

• : Right alignment

• : Left alignment

• : Center alignment

Alignment key

5 Check the entered text when it is small

and difficult to read on the screen.

Character

check key

6 Apply the character pattern editing to go

to the editing screen.

Set key

7 Enter a space.

Space key

8 Make a new line.

Line feed key

9 Delete the character.

Delete key

0 — Select the category of character.

Category keys

No.

Display

Function

Key Name

 Appliqué alphabet

Touch .

 The list of appliqué alphabets appears.

Touch the desired pattern.

1 Change the character size.

 The selected pattern appears in the pattern display

area.

Touch .

 The pattern editing screen appears.

Combining patterns

Example:

Select a pattern and then touch .

Touch .

Select and enter “LOVE”.

 The characters you enter will be displayed in the

center of the embroidery pattern area.

Touch .

Use to move the characters.

* Characters can also be moved by directly dragging

them with your finger or the touch pen.

Touch to change the color of the characters.

(page 42)

Note

• For details on embroidering appliqués, refer to

“Embroidering appliqué patterns” on page 74.

BASIC EMBROIDERY

Touch .

When all editing is finished, touch .

 Selecting the pattern to be edited

If multiple patterns have been combined, use or

to select the pattern to be edited. Patterns can also be

selected by directly touching the screen with your finger

or touch pen.

Understanding the pattern editing screen

Memo

• Combined patterns will be embroidered in the

order they were entered.

EDITING THE EMBROIDERY

PATTERN

Memo

• If a key display is grayed out, you cannot use that

function with the selected pattern.

No.

Display

Function Page

Key Name

Shows the size of the

embroidery pattern currently

displayed in the pattern

display area. The top value

shows the height and the

bottom value shows the

width. If the embroidery

pattern consists of multiple

patterns that have been

combined, the size will

include all patterns.

—

Pattern size

Shows the sizes of

embroidery frames that can

be used to embroider the

pattern currently displayed

in the pattern display area.

Embroidery

frame

indicators

Shows the part of the pattern

that will be embroidered

with the thread color shown

first in the thread color

sequence display.

—

Region

display

Change the thread color

sequence display to

embroidering time of each

thread colors.

—

Thread

information

(color/time)

Shows the order for the

thread color changes. During

embroidering, this display

scrolls automatically so that

the color of the thread

currently being embroidered

appears at the top.

The displayed information

can be switched between the

thread color name and the

embroidery thread number.

(page 84)

—

Thread color

sequence

display

Shows the size of the pattern

being edited. The top value

shows the height and the

bottom value shows the

width.

—

Size

Shows the vertical distance

that the pattern being edited

is moved.

—

Distance from

center

(vertical)

Shows the horizontal

distance that the pattern

being edited is moved.

—

Distance from

center

(horizontal)

Shows the rotation angle that

the pattern being edited is

rotated.

—

Rotation angle

No.

Display

Function Page

Key Name

Display the pattern sizing

window.

• : Decrease the pattern

proportionately.

• : Decrease the pattern

vertically.

• : Decrease the pattern

horizontally.

• : Enlarge the pattern

proportionately.

• : Stretch the pattern

vertically.

• : Stretch the pattern

horizontally.

•: Select the

pattern that you want to

change.

• : Move the pattern in

the direction shown by the

arrow.

• : Reset the size.

• : Close this screen.

—

Size key

Display the pattern rotating

window.

• : Reset the angle.

Rotate the pattern using the

rotate key. You can also use

the move keys during the

rotation process.

—

Rotate key

Change the color of the

pattern.

Change

thread color

key

Make and edit the repeated

pattern.

Border key

No.

Display

Function Page

Key Name

BASIC EMBROIDERY

Change the pattern to a

horizontal mirror image.

—

Horizontal

mirror image

key

Change thread density for

some character and frame

patterns.

Density key

Enable the thread color of

each character in a character

pattern to be changed; can

only be used when a

character is selected.

Multi color

key

Change the layout of the

character patterns.

• To arrange the character

patterns on an arc, touch

, , or .

: Make the arc flatter.

: Make the arc rounder.

• To arrange the character

patterns on an incline, touch

: Change the incline

counterclockwise.

: Change the incline

clockwise.

• : Reset the layout.

—

Array key

Change the spacing of the

character patterns.

• : Increase the character

spacing.

• : Decrease the

character spacing.

• : Reset the spacing.

Separate the continuous

character patterns to adjust the

spacing or edit separately

afterwards.

• : Select where

the patterns is to be

separated.

• : Separate the pattern.

—

Character

spacing/Text

dividing key

Duplicate the pattern.

The duplicated pattern will

be positioned slightly lower

and to the right from the

original pattern.

—

Duplicate key

No.

Display

Function Page

Key Name

Add a pattern. If touched, the

pattern type selection screen

appears.

Add key

Deletes the pattern. If

touched, the pattern being

edited is deleted.

—

Delete key

Selects the pattern that is

being edited when the

embroidery pattern consists

of multiple patterns that have

been combined.

Pattern

selection keys

Finish editing and continue

to the embroidering screen.

—

Embroidery

key

• : Move the pattern in

the direction shown by the

arrow.

• : Move to the center of

the embroidering area.

Positioning

keys

Enlarge the pattern view up

to 200%.

When enlarged, , ,

and appear in the

screen.

Touch one of the keys that

appeared to move the

display area in the screen in

the corresponding direction,

making this convenient for

checking pattern details. You

can continue editing at

200% magnification.

—

Enlarge key

Display an image of the

pattern so that it can be

previewed.

Preview key

No.

Display

Function Page

Key Name

Changing the thread density (only for some

character and frame patterns)

The thread density for some character and frame patterns can

be changed.

A setting between 80% and 120% in 5% increments can be

specified.

Touch .

 The screen shown below appears.

1 Make the pattern less dense.

2 Make the pattern more dense.

3 Close this screen.

 Selects a less/more thread density

Touch the keys to select the desired thread density.

Each touch of a key slightly increases or decreases the

thread density.

• To return to the original thread density (standard),

select [100%].

After making the desired changes, touch .

Designing repeated patterns

Using the border function, you can create an arrangement

using repeated patterns.

Select the pattern that you want to repeat and touch

Touch .

Select the direction in which the pattern will be

repeated.

1 Vertical direction

2 Horizontal direction

 The pattern direction indicator will change

depending on the direction selected.

Use to repeat the pattern on the left and to

repeat the pattern on the right.

• To delete the left pattern, touch .

• To delete the right pattern, touch .

Less Standard More

BASIC EMBROIDERY

Adjust the spacing of the repeated pattern.

• To widen spacing, touch .

• To tighten spacing, touch .

1 Touch to change a repeated pattern back to one

single pattern.

Complete repeated patterns by repeating steps c

through

After making the desired changes, touch .

 Repeating one element of a repeated pattern

By using the Cut function, you can select one element of a

repeated pattern and repeat only that single element. This

function allows you to design complex repeated patterns.

Choose the direction in which the repeated pattern will

be cut.

• Touch to cut horizontally.

• Touch to cut vertically.

 The pattern direction indicator will change

depending on the direction selected.

Use and to select the cut line.

 The cut line will move.

Touch .

 The repeated pattern will be divided into separate

elements.

Touch .

Memo

• You can only adjust the spacing of patterns

included in the red frame.

Memo

• When there are two or more patterns, all patterns

will be grouped together as one pattern in the red

frame.

• When changing the direction in which the pattern

will be repeated, all of the patterns in the red frame

will automatically be grouped as one repeating unit.

Use and to select the element to repeat.

Repeat the selected element.

After making the desired changes, touch .

 Assigning thread marks

By embroidering thread marks, you can easily align

patterns when embroidering a series. When embroidery is

finished on a pattern, a thread mark in the shape of an

arrow will be embroidered using the final thread. When

embroidering a series of patterns, use the point of this

arrow for positioning the following designs to be

embroidered.

Touch .

Touch to select the thread mark to be

embroidered.

1 Touch to cancel thread mark setting.

Touch .

Memo

• Once you have cut a repeated pattern into separate

elements, you cannot return to the original

repeated pattern.

• Each element can be edited separately in the edit

screen. Refer to “Selecting the pattern to be

edited” on page 35.

Memo

• When repeatedly embroidering individual patterns,

thread marks can be embroidered around the

perimeter of the pattern only.

Memo

• When there are two or more elements, use and

or and to select a pattern that you

want to assign a thread mark(s) to.

Memo

• If the combined border pattern is rotated in the

embroidering screen, the thread mark will be

removed.

BASIC EMBROIDERY

 Embroidering the pattern repeatedly

After creating the repeated pattern, rehoop the fabric in

the embroidery frame and keep embroidering for the next

pattern.

Create the repeated pattern with the thread mark at

the center of the end of the pattern. (page 40)

Touch , then .

Touch , and then press the “Start/Stop”

button to start embroidering.

 When embroidering is finished, the thread mark is

embroidered with the last thread color.

Remove the embroidery frame.

Rehoop the fabric in the embroidery frame.

Attach the embroidery frame to the machine, and then

touch in the embroidering screen.

Touch to set the starting point to the left side of the

pattern.

Touch .

Align the needle drop point with the thread mark on

the fabric.

If the pattern position cannot be aligned using the

positioning keys, rehoop the fabric, and then try again

to align the position with the positioning keys.

Remove the stitched thread mark.

Touch , and then press the “Start/Stop”

button to start embroidering.

Note

• Adjust the position of the fabric so that the

embroidering area for the next pattern is within the

embroidering area of the embroidery sheet.

1 Pattern embroidered first

2 Position of pattern to be embroidered next

3 Embroidering area of embroidery sheet

Note

• After you have aligned the position of the combined

border pattern, do not rotate the pattern in the

embroidering screen. If the pattern is rotated in the

embroidering screen after alignment, the pattern

will not be properly aligned with the thread mark or

starting point.

Specifying multi-color text

The alphabet pattern characters selected on page 32 are set to

black. The color of the characters can be changed using the

change thread color key; however, to change the color of

individual characters, touch the Multi Color key to turn it on,

and then specify the color for each character.

Touch so that it changes to .

• Each touch of the key turns the setting either on or off.

• For details on changing the thread color, refer to

“Changing the colors of the pattern” below.

Changing the colors of the pattern

Touch .

 The change thread color screen appears.

1 The part of the pattern in the color at the top of the

thread color sequence display is the part whose color is

being changed.

2 Selects the next color in the thread color sequence

display.

3 Selects the previous color in the thread color sequence

display.

4 Color thread table

Select a color from this table.

5 Use these keys to select a color from the color thread

table.

6 Close this screen.

7 Return to the original color.

Touch or until the color to be changed

appears at the top of the thread color sequence

display.

1 The thread color for the part of the pattern displayed at

the top will be changed.

EDITING COLORS

Multi-color text

turned off

Multi-color text

turned on

BASIC EMBROIDERY

Touch , , or , or directly touch the

desired color, to select the new color from the color

palette.

1 Displays the name of the selected thread color.

2 The color that appears enlarged is the color that is

selected.

 In the pattern display area, the color of the selected

part of the pattern is changed.

Touch .

 The color change is confirmed.

 The pattern editing screen appears again.

Creating a custom thread table

You can create a custom thread table containing the thread

colors that you most often use. You can select thread colors

from the machine’s extensive list of thread colors from nine

different thread brands.

Before creating a custom thread table, select a pattern and

display the pattern editing screen.

Touch , and then touch .

Use , , or to select where to add a color

on the custom thread table.

• You can select the color box from the custom thread

table by directly touching the screen.

• You can scroll through 100 colors at a time using

and on the custom thread table.

1 Custom thread table

Use or to select one of the thread brands in

the machine.

Use , , , , , , , , and

to enter a color’s 4-digit number.

• If you make a mistake, touch to erase the

entered number, and then enter the correct number.

1 Entered thread color number

2 Thread brand

Memo

• The color thread table can be changed to a custom

thread table that you create to reflect the thread

colors that you have. For details, refer to “Creating

a custom thread table” below.

Touch .

1 Selected thread color

 The selected thread color is set in the custom thread

table.

Repeat the previous steps until all desired thread colors

are specified.

• To delete a specified color from the custom thread

table, touch .

• To delete all the specified color from the custom

thread table, touch .

Touch to return to the original screen.

 Adding a color to the custom thread table from

the list

Touch , and then touch .

Touch to display the thread list.

Use or to select a thread color.

1 Thread color numbers

2 Thread brand

Touch .

Repeat the previous steps until all desired thread colors

are specified.

Touch to return to the original screen.

Note

• When setting up a custom thread table, touch ,

, or or touch the next square directly to

set the next color after each selection. The

machine will not advance to the next square

automatically.

BASIC EMBROIDERY

Selecting a color from the custom thread

table

You can select a color from the up to 300 thread colors you

have set in the custom thread table.

Touch .

 The 64 embroidery threads table screen displays.

Touch or to select the thread color you want

to change.

1 The thread color displayed at the top is being selected.

Touch .

 The custom thread table (300 embroidery threads

table) screen will appear.

Touch , , or to select a new color from

the custom thread table.

• Use and to scroll through the custom thread

table.

• Touch to return to the original color.

• You can select colors from the custom thread table

(300 embroidery threads table) by directly touching

the screen.

1 Select the thread color you want to change.

2 Color thread table

Select a color from this table.

3 Use these arrows to select the color within the color

thread table.

4 Close this screen.

5 Return to the original color.

 The display shows the changed colors.

Touch .

Saving and retrieving the custom thread

table

You can save a custom thread table data file to USB media,

and then you can retrieve the saved data from USB media

again.

 Saving the custom thread table to USB media

Insert the USB media into the USB port on the

machine.

Touch , and then touch in the pattern

editing screen.

Touch .

 The [Saving…] screen is displayed. When the data is

saved, the display returns to the original screen

automatically.

 Retrieving the custom thread table data from

USB media

Insert the USB media containing the custom thread

table data into the USB port.

Touch , and then touch in the pattern

editing screen.

Touch .

 The [Saving…] screen is displayed. When the data is

loaded to the machine, the display returns to the

original screen automatically.

Memo

• Custom thread table data can only be saved to

USB media. You cannot save the data in the

machine’s memory or in the computer.

• Custom thread table data is saved as “.pcp” data

file.

Note

• Do not insert or remove USB media while the

[Saving…] screen is displayed. You will lose some

or all of the data you are saving.

Note

• You can only retrieve one custom thread table data

at a time. Do not save two or more “.pcp” data files

in USB media.

Note

• Do not insert or remove USB media while the

[Saving…] screen is displayed. You will lose some

or all of the data you are saving.

• To delete the custom thread table that was loaded,

touch . All the specified colors will be

deleted.

BASIC EMBROIDERY

Checking a preview image

Display the preview image to check that the embroidery will

be performed as desired.

Touch .

 The preview image is displayed.

Touch or to display the desired type of frame,

and then select the embroidery frame. Touch to

fill the screen with just the pattern.

• After determining the type of Embroidery Frame

Holder and size of embroidery frame that are best for

your embroidery, change the Embroidery Frame

Holder and embroidery frame that are installed. The

machine will automatically detect the Embroidery

Frame Holder and embroidery frame and change the

display.

• Touch again to also display the embroidery

frame.

Touch to return to the previous screen.

Attaching stabilizer (backing) to fabric

In order to prevent shrinkage of the stitching or misaligned

patterns, we recommend that stabilizer (backing) be used for

embroidering.

Using a steam iron, affix the iron-on stabilizer

(backing) to the back of the fabric.

• Use a piece of stabilizer which is larger than the

embroidery frame being used.

1 Adhesive side of iron-on stabilizer (backing)

2 Fabric (wrong side)

3 Size of the embroidery frame

PREVIEWING THE IMAGE

Memo

• Embroidering can be started while the preview

image is displayed in the embroidering screen. If

the preview image is displayed in any screen other

than the embroidering screen, embroidering cannot

be started.

PREPARING THE FABRIC

CAUTION

• Your machine can embroider fabric that is up

to 2 mm (approx. 5/64 inch) thick. If thicker

fabric is embroidered, the needle may break

and cause injury.

CAUTION

• When embroidering on thin or stretch fabrics,

fabrics with a coarse weave or fabrics that

easily allow the stitching to shrink, be sure to

use stabilizer (backing) for embroidering. Not

using a stabilizer (backing) may cause the

needle to break and cause injury.

Memo

• When embroidering light or open designs on thin

fabrics, such as organza or lawn, use a water-

soluble stabilizer (backing). Water-soluble

stabilizers dissolve when washed, allowing you to

create beautiful embroidery that is not stiff.

• When embroidering fabric that should not be

ironed or when embroidering an area that is difficult

to iron, hoop a layer of the stabilizer (backing)

under the fabric in the embroidery frame without

ironing it.

Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart

Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame

Fabric/

Garment

No. of Backing Pieces

No. of Topping

Pieces

Comments

Terry cloth

1 tear-away 1 water-soluble

Increase density and/or satin stitch width.

Fine details and small lettering tend to get

caught in the terry loops.

Satin jacket

Heavy lining: None

Light or no lining: 1 tear-

away

None

If garment slips in frame, causing alignment

problems, wrap inner frame with masking

tape or fabric bias tape. This provides a rough

surface to grip garment and also helps

minimize frame burn.

Cotton

sheeting

1 tear-away None

High-density or highly detailed designs may

require more backing. If so, use two pieces of

lightweight backing instead of one piece of

heavy backing.

Denim

1 tear-away None

Reduce speed if needle begins to heat up and

the thread breaks.

Headwear

Optional Optional

Change needles more often than usual

because the buckram backing dulls needles

faster. A lightweight tear-away backing helps

reduce thread breaks and regulates thread

tension. Use a topping on corduroy or foam

cap fronts.

Dress shirt

(woven)

1 tear-away None

High-density or highly detailed designs may

require more backing. If so, use two pieces of

lightweight backing instead of one piece of

heavy backing.

Golf shirt

1 cut-away or iron-on

cut-away

Optional

Use topping for designs containing small

lettering or a lot of detail, and also for piqué

knits.

Canton

fleece

1 tear-away Optional

Use a topping if the garment has a textured

surface, such as a basketweave or

pronounced twill.

Canvas

1 tear-away None

Frame tightly.

Corduroy

1 tear-away 1 water-soluble

A higher stitch density or more under

stitches, as well as a topping, may be

necessary to prevent stitches from sinking

into the fabric.

Lingerie or

silk

1 or 2 lightweight tear-

away

Optional

Reduce embroidery speed. The thread

tension should be low. Use topping for

designs with high detail or small lettering. For

very fine fabrics, use a thinner thread. Avoid

extremely narrow satin stitching on letters or

details; instead increase satin stitch width or

use a bean stitch. Gently remove (don’t pull)

backing and topping from garment.

Sweater knit

1 cut-away or iron-on

cut-away

1 water-soluble

Use tightly woven organza or curtain fabric

in a matching color as a backing for bulky or

“holey” knits.

Sweatshirt

1 cut-away or adhesive

tear-away

Optional

Highly detailed designs may require two

layers of lightweight cut-away stabilizer. Use

a topping on extra-thick fabrics or with fine-

detail designs.

T-shirt

1 light-weight cut-away

or iron-on cut-away

Optional

Use a topping on designs with fine detail or

small lettering. Tensions should be light.

Avoid stitch-heavy designs.

Note

• Due to the wide variety of fabrics and stabilizers

available, the above information should be used as

guideline only. If unsure of a particular fabric/

stabilizer combination, please embroider a test

sample prior to the finished garment.

Note

• If the fabric is not taut, the pattern may be

misaligned or the fabric may pucker. Follow the

procedure described below to firmly smooth the

fabric in the embroidery frame so that the fabric is

not loose. In addition, be sure to work on a level

surface when putting the fabric in the embroidery

frame.

Fabric/

Garment

No. of Backing Pieces

No. of Topping

Pieces

Comments

BASIC EMBROIDERY

Select an embroidery frame.

From the sizes of embroidery frames indicated in the

screen, select the embroidery frame that you wish to

use.

Embroidery frames that can be used appear lighter

( ). Embroidery frames that cannot be used appear

darker ( ).

When the [E OFF] is selected, the following embroidery

frame indicators are displayed. (page 84)

 Embroidery frame types

For details on the embroidery frames indicated in the

screen, refer to “Types of embroidery frames/Embroidery

Frame Holders and their applications” on page 53.

 Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame

Loosen the screw on the outer frame.

1 Small (optional) and medium frame have one screw.

2 Large (optional) and extra-large frame have two screws.

3 Screw

Place the stabilizer and fabric with right side up on top

of the outer frame.

• The outer frame does not have a front or back side.

Either side can be used as the front.

Press the inner frame into the outer frame.

• Be sure that there are no wrinkles in the fabric after it

is hooped in the embroidery frame.

Lightly tighten the screw.

• Align the inner and outer frames so that their tops are

even.

Securely tighten the screw, and then check to make

sure that the fabric is taut.

• Use the 3-way screwdriver to tighten the screw

securely.

• After securing the fabric, lightly tapping it should

produce a drum-like sound.

Memo

• If the Embroidery Frame Holder is not attached to

the machine, the available embroidery frame(s) will

not be displayed correctly. (page 52)

CAUTION

• If the size of the embroidery frame is wrong,

the embroidery frame may hit the presser foot

and damage the machine or cause injury to the

user. (For details on embroidery frames, refer

to page 53.)

IMPORTANT

• Use the included frames or recommended

optional frames.

Note

• The embroidery frame indicators show all

embroidery frame sizes in which the embroidery

pattern can be embroidered. Be sure to use an

embroidery frame of the most suitable size. If an

embroidery frame that is too large is used, the

pattern may be misaligned or the fabric may

pucker. (page 53)

• Firmly clamp together the inner and outer frames so

that their tops are even.

 Using the embroidery sheet

In order to hoop the fabric so that the pattern will be

embroidered in the correct position, use the guidelines on

the embroidery sheet to accurately align the fabric in the

frame.

With a fabric marker, mark the area of the fabric you

want to embroider.

Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. Align

the guidelines on the embroidery sheet with the marks

that you drew on the fabric.

Gently stretch the fabric, so that there are no folds or

wrinkles.

Remove the embroidery sheet.

1 Outer frame

2 Inner frame

3 Right side of fabric

4 Top of inner and

outer frames are

even

Memo

• To correctly frame the fabric in the embroidery

frame, we recommend using a flat surface.

1 Guidelines

2 Inner frame

BASIC EMBROIDERY

 Embroidering large pieces of fabric or heavy

clothing

When embroidering large pieces of fabric or heavy pieces

of clothing, use a clothespin or binder clip to fasten the

excess fabric to the embroidery frame so that it does not

hang down from the frame. Embroidering with excess

fabric hanging down from the embroidery frame may

prevent the frame from moving properly and may result in

a misaligned pattern.

• Use a clothespin or binder clip to fasten the excess

fabric to the embroidery frame.

 Embroidering small pieces of fabric

When embroidering small pieces of fabric that cannot be

hooped in an embroidery frame, use stabilizer material as

a base. After lightly ironing the fabric to the stabilizer

material, hoop it in the embroidery frame. If stabilizer

material cannot be ironed onto the fabric, attach it with a

basting stitch. After completing the embroidery, remove

the stabilizer material carefully.

 Embroidering items, such as bags and tubular

items, that have limitations to being hooped in

the embroidery frame

Rotate the pattern before embroidery. For details on

rotating the pattern, refer to “Understanding the pattern

editing screen” on page 35.

Example: When embroidering a pillowcase

Rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the left before

embroidering.

Example: When embroidering a T-shirt

Rotate the pattern 180 degrees. Pass the machine bed

through from the waist of the T-shirt, not from the neck,

and attach the embroidery frame to the machine. This will

prevent the neck of the shirt from being stretched when

the embroidery frame is moving.

Memo

• We recommend installing the optional wide table to

support large and heavy clothing.

1 Fabric

2 Stabilizer (backing)

3 Basting

After hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame, attach

the frame to the machine. Embroidery Frame Holders A

and B are included accessories with this machine.

Install Embroidery Frame Holder A when an included

embroidery frame is to be used. (For details on the

Embroidery Frame Holders, refer to page 53.)

Attaching the embroidery frame

Adjust the width of the Embroidery Frame Holder to the size

of the embroidery frame, and then attach the embroidery

frame to the machine. As an example, the procedure for

attaching the medium embroidery frame is described below.

1 Left arm of Embroidery Frame Holder

Move the arm of the Embroidery Frame Holder to the left

or right to adjust it to the size of the embroidery frame.

2 Clip on Embroidery Frame Holder

Insert the embroidery frame into the clips on the

Embroidery Frame Holder.

3 Positioning pin

4 Holes

5 Positioning slots

Loosen the two left thumb screws on the Embroidery

Frame Holder.

If the screw is too tight, please use the included 3-way

screwdriver. (page 17)

1 Left arm

2 Thumb screws

 The left arm of the Embroidery Frame Holder can be

moved.

• Only loosen the thumb screws a maximum of 2 turns

counterclockwise. Do not remove the screw.

Move the left arm to align the screw on the right side

with the mark for the embroidery frame to be installed,

and then tighten the thumb screws.

For this example, align with mark 4.

1 Mark for extra-large embroidery frame

300 mm (W) × 200 mm (H)

(approx. 11-3/4 inches (W) × 7-7/8 inches (H))

2 Mark for large embroidery frame (optional)

180 mm (W) × 130 mm (H)

(approx. 7-1/8 inches (W) × 5-1/8 inches (H))

3 Mark for medium embroidery frame

100 mm (W) × 100 mm (H)

(approx. 4 inches (W) × 4 inches (H))

4 Mark for small embroidery frame (optional)

60 mm (W) × 40 mm (H)

(approx. 2-3/8 inches (W) × 1-1/2 inches (H))

5 Align the screw with the mark.

ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY

FRAME TO THE MACHINE

CAUTION

• If the embroidery frame is not correctly

attached, it may hit the presser foot and

damage the machine or cause injury to the

user.

• When attaching the embroidery frame, make

sure that the “Start/Stop” button is lit in red. If

the “Start/Stop” button is flashing in green,

the machine may start embroidering. If the

machine accidentally starts operating, injuries

may result.

IMPORTANT

• When attaching the embroidery frame, make

sure that the embroidery frame does not hit

any other part of the machine.

Note

• Please firmly tighten the two thumb screws with

included 3-way screwdriver. If the thumb screws

are not tightened, any of the following problems

may occur.

- The machine will detect the embroidery frame

size incorrectly.

- The starting position for the embroidery frame is

misaligned.

- The embroidery pattern is misaligned.

BASIC EMBROIDERY

 The Embroidery Frame Holder is ready for the

embroidery frame to be attached.

Hold the embroidery frame level, and then

simultaneously align both the left and right mounts

with the Embroidery Frame Holder clips.

• The inner frame should be on top.

Insert the embroidery frame until it snaps into place.

1 Make sure that the pins on the left and right arms of the

Embroidery Frame Holder fit into the positioning slot and

hole on the embroidery frame.

Correctly using the embroidery frames

The various types of embroidery frames and their uses are

described below.

In addition to the included embroidery frames, there are many

frames that can be used with this machine.

 When difficult to replace the embroidery

frame

Depending on the situation at the end of stitching, it may

be difficult to replace the embroidery frame. In that case,

follow the procedure described below to move the

embroidery frame.

Touch .

When the message to move the carriage appears, touch

 The carriage automatically moves to a position

where the embroidery frame can easily be replaced.

After replacing the embroidery frame, touch .

When the message displayed in step b appears, touch

 The carriage returns to its original position.

 Types of embroidery frames/Embroidery Frame

Holders and their applications

When the reference page is “*”, contact your authorized

Brother dealer.

Embroidery frames that use Embroidery Frame Holder A

CAUTION

• Only use embroidery frames of the sizes

indicated in the screen, otherwise the

embroidery frame may hit the presser foot,

which may result in injuries.

Embroidery frame

Embroidering area

Usage

Reference page

Extra-large embroidery

frame

300 mm (W) × 200 mm (H)

(approx. 11-3/4 inches (W) ×

7-7/8 inches (H))

Use when embroidering connecting

characters or patterns, combined

patterns or large patterns.

page 49

Flat frame (optional) 300 mm (W) × 200 mm (H)

(approx. 11-3/4 inches (W) ×

7-7/8 inches (H))

Use when embroidering jackets and

other thick garments.

When embroidering, install the optional

wide table onto the machine.

Large embroidery

frame (optional)

180 mm (W) × 130 mm (H)

(approx. 7-1/8 inches (W) ×

5-1/8 inches (H))

Use when embroidering patterns with a

size less than 180 mm (W) × 130 mm

(H) (approx. 7-1/8 inches (W) × 5-1/8

inches (H)).

page 49

Medium embroidery

frame

100 mm (W) × 100 mm (H)

(approx. 4 inches (W)× 4

inches (H))

Use when embroidering standard-sized

patterns.

page 49

Embroidery frames that use Embroidery Frame Holder B

Embroidery frames that use Embroidery Frame Holder C

(optional)

Embroidery frames that use Embroidery Frame Holder D

(optional)

Small embroidery

frame (optional)

60 mm (W) × 40 mm (H)

(approx. 2-3/8 inches (W) ×

1-1/2 inches (H))

Use when embroidering small-sized

patterns, such as name tags.

page 49

Embroidery frame

Embroidering area

Usage

Reference page

Quilt frame (optional) 200 mm (W) × 200 mm (H)

(approx. 7-7/8 inches (W) ×

7-7/8 inches (H))

Use when embroidering pieces for

quilts.

When embroidering, install the optional

wide table onto the machine.

Border frame (optional) 300 mm (W) × 100 mm (H)

(approx. 11-3/4 inches (W) ×

4 inches (H))

Use when embroidering a long string of

characters or patterns.

When embroidering, install the optional

wide table onto the machine.

Sleeve frame (optional) 70 mm (W) × 200 mm (H)

(approx. 2-3/4 inches (W) ×

7-7/8 inches (H))

Use when embroidering long items

such as shirt sleeves.

Embroidery frame

Embroidering area

Usage

Reference page

Embroidery frame

Embroidering area

Usage

Reference page

Round frame (optional)

=diameter

160 mm (approx. 6 inches)

130 mm (approx. 5 inches)

100 mm (approx. 4 inches)

Use when adding a built-in embroidery

pattern to a sleeve. Select the frame

appropriate for the size of the pattern.

Embroidery frame

Embroidering area

Usage

Reference page

Clamp frame S

(optional)

45 mm (W) × 24 mm (H)

(approx. 1-3/4 inches (W) × 7/

8 inches (H))

Use when embroidering specialty

shaped items that cannot be held in

normal frames, such as shoes and

gloves.

Clamp frame M

(optional)

100 mm (W) × 100 mm (H)

(approx. 4 inches (W) × 4

inches (H))

Use when embroidering specialty

shaped items, such as narrow bags.

BASIC EMBROIDERY

Embroidery frames that use Embroidery Frame Holder E

(optional)

Embroidery frames that use Embroidery Frame Holder F

(optional)

Embroidery frames that do not use Embroidery Frame

Holders

Embroidery frame

Embroidering area

Usage

Reference page

Compact frame

(optional)

70: 70 mm (W) × 41 mm (H)

(approx. 2-3/4 inches (W) ×

1-5/8 inches (H))

50: 50 mm (W) × 50 mm (H)

(approx. 2 inches (W) × 2

inches (H))

44: 44 mm (W) × 38 mm (H)

(approx. 1-3/4 inches (W) ×

1-1/2 inches (H))

Vertical: 33 mm (W) × 75 mm

(H)

(approx. 1-5/16 inches (W) ×

2-15/16 inches (H))

Use when embroidering logos or

patterns on small items.

Magnetic frame

(optional)

50 mm (W) × 50 mm (H)

(approx. 2 inches (W) × 2

inches (H))

Use to prevent the embroidery frame

from leaving traces in the fabric.

Embroidery frame

Embroidering area

Usage

Reference page

Versatile magnetic

frame (optional)

180 mm (W) × 130 mm (H)

(approx. 7-1/8 inches (W) ×

5-1/8 inches (H))

100 mm (W) × 100 mm (H)

(approx. 4 inches (W) × 4

inches (H))

A variety of fabrics can be easily and

firmly secured in the frame.

Embroidery frame

Embroidering area

Usage

Reference page

Cap frame

(optional)

130 mm (W) × 60 mm (H)

(approx. 5-1/8 inches (W) ×

2-3/8 inches (H))

Use when embroidering caps. Baseball

(golf) caps, tulip hats and bucket hats

can be embroidered with these frames.

This frame cannot be used with hats

having a front area of 50 mm (approx. 2

inches) or less, such as sun visors and

children’s hats. In addition, this frame

cannot be used with hats that have a

brim longer than 80 mm (approx. 3-1/8

inches).

Flat brim cap frame

(optional)

130 mm (W) × 60 mm (H)

(approx. 5-1/8 inches (W) ×

2-3/8 inches (H))

Use when embroidering caps. In

addition to caps compatible with cap

frame, this frame can be used to

embroider flat brim caps and children’s

caps. Compared with cap frame, this

frame can be used to embroider closer

to the cap brim.

Magnetic sash frame

(optional)

360 mm (W) × 200 mm (H)

(approx. 14 inches (W) × 7-7/

8 inches (H))

Embroidery area: 300 mm (W)

× 200 mm (H) (approx. 11-3/4

inches (W) × 7-7/8 inches (H))

Use when embroidering connecting

characters or patterns, combined

patterns or large patterns.

When embroidering, install the optional

wide table onto the machine.

Cylinder frame

(optional)

90 mm (W) × 80 mm (H)

(approx. 3-1/2 inches (W) × 3

inches (H))

Use when embroidering tubular and

curved fabric, such as shirt sleeves and

turtlenecks.

Understanding the embroidering screen

SPECIFYING EMBROIDERING

SETTING

No.

Display

Function Page

Key Name

Shows the size of the

embroidery pattern currently

displayed in the pattern

display area. The top value

shows the height and the

bottom value shows the

width. If the embroidery

pattern consists of multiple

patterns that have been

combined, the size of the

entire pattern, including all

patterns, is shown.

—

Pattern size

Shows the embroidery

frames that can be used to

embroider the pattern

currently displayed in the

pattern display area.

When the [E OFF] is

selected, the embroidery

frame indicators vary.

(page 84)

—

Embroidery

frame

indicators

The bottom value shows the

total number of stitches in

the pattern and the top value

shows how many stitches

have already been

embroidered.

—

Stitch count

The bottom value shows the

total amount of time required

to embroider the pattern and

the top value shows how

much time has already

passed embroidering.

—

Embroidering

time

The bottom value shows the

total number of thread colors

in the pattern and the top

value shows the thread color

that is currently being

embroidered.

—

Embroidering

order

Shows the vertical distance

that the pattern being

combined/edited is moved.

—

Distance from

center

(vertical)

Shows the horizontal

distance that the pattern

being combined/edited is

moved.

—

Distance from

center

(horizontal)

Shows the rotation angle that

the pattern being edited is

rotated.

—

Rotation angle

Shows the part of the pattern

that will be embroidered

with the thread color shown

first in the thread color

sequence display.

—

Region

display

Change the thread color

sequence display to

embroidering time of each

thread colors.

—

Thread

information

(color/time)

Shows the order for the

thread color changes. During

embroidering, this display

scrolls automatically so that

the color of the thread

currently being embroidered

appears at the top.

The displayed information

can be switched between the

thread color name and the

embroidery thread number.

(page 84)

—

Thread color

sequence

display

Rotate the entire embroidery

pattern.

—

Rotate key

Embroider the selected

pattern with a single color

(monochrome).

Uninterrupted

embroidery

key

When embroidering fabric

that stabilizer cannot be

attached to, embroider

basting stitches around the

pattern to prevent the

stabilizer from moving.

Stabilizer prevents shrinkage

of the stitching and

misaligned patterns.

Embroidery

basting key

No.

Display

Function Page

Key Name

BASIC EMBROIDERY

Rearrange the stitching

sequence for combined

patterns by thread color.

Color sorting

key

Align the pattern position

using the Embroidery

Crosshair Positioning Laser.

Embroidery

Crosshair

Positioning

Laser key

Switch on/off the Embroidery

Crosshair Positioning Laser.

Embroidery

Crosshair

Positioning

Laser on/off

key

Specify automatic thread

cutting or thread trimming.

Thread

trimming/

cutting key

Move the needle forward or

backward through the

stitching. Use this key in the

following situations:

• If the thread breaks or runs

out while embroidering.

• To restart embroidering

from the beginning.

• To continue embroidering

after the machine was

turned off.

Forward/

Backward

stitch key

Specifies the needle position

at the beginning of

embroidering.

Starting

position key

Traces the outer edge of the

embroidery design for

placement.

Trial

embroidery

key

Specify the maximum

embroidery speed.

• Specify a low speed for

thin, thick or heavy

fabrics.

• When using a weak thread

such as metallic thread,

specify an embroidery

speed of 400 spm.

107

Maximum

embroidery

speed key

No.

Display

Function Page

Key Name

Unlocks the machine so it

can start embroidering

within 10 seconds. When

this key is touched, the

“Start/Stop” button flashes in

green.

Unlock key

Return to the pattern editing

screen.

—

Return key

Save a pattern in the

machine’s memory, USB

media or a computer.

Memory key

Display an image of the

pattern that is to be

embroidered so it can be

previewed.

Preview key

• : Move the pattern in

the direction shown by the

arrow.

• : Move to the center of

the embroidering area.

Positioning

keys

Select the speed to move the

frame.

: Touch to move the

frame by 0.1 mm (approx. 1/

64 inch).

: Touch to move the

frame by 0.5 mm (approx. 1/

32 inch).

: Keep touching to

move the frame at maximum

speed.

—

Frame

movement

speed keys

No.

Display

Function Page

Key Name

Using the automatic thread cutting function

[End Color Trim]

The automatic thread cutting function will cut the

thread at the end of embroidering each color. This function is

initially turned on.

• This setting returns to its default when the

machine is turned off.

Touch .

Touch to turn off the automatic thread cutting

function.

 The key will display as .

 When one color thread is embroidered, the machine

will stop without cutting the thread.

Touch to return to the original screen.

Using the thread trimming function [Jump

Stitch Trim]

The thread trimming function will automatically trim

any excess thread jumps within the color. This function is

initially turned on.

• Your customized setting remains after turning the

machine off and on.

Touch .

Touch to turn off the thread trimming function.

 The key will display as .

 The machine will not trim the thread before moving

to the next stitching.

Touch to return to the original screen.

OFF

1 Jump stitch

BASIC EMBROIDERY

 Selecting the length of jump stitch not to trim

When the thread trimming function is turned on,

you can select the length of the jump stitch not to trim the

thread.

 Your customized setting remains after turning the

machine off and on.

Touch or to select the length of jump stitch.

For example: Touch to select 25 mm (approx. 1 inch)

and the machine will not trim a jump stitch of 25 mm or

less before moving to the next stitching.

 When using Tajima embroidery data (.dst)

When using Tajima embroidery data (.dst), you can select

whether or not the thread is trimmed according to a

specified number of jump codes.

Check that the thread trimming function is

turned on. (page 58)

Touch , and then display page 1 of the settings

screen.

Touch and to select the number of jump

codes.

• For example, if [3] is specified, sequential 3 jump

codes will be converted to the trim code. But

sequential 2 jump codes will not be converted to the

trim code, it will be embroidered as the feed (jump)

stitch.

Thread color sorting

You can embroider more efficiently by sorting combined

designs’ thread colors.

Before starting to embroider, touch in the embroidering

settings screen to rearrange the embroidering order and sort it

by thread colors.

The embroidery color order is rearranged and sorted by thread

colors.

Touch to cancel the color sorting and embroider with the

embroidery color order.

Memo

• If pattern has many trims, it is recommended to

select a higher jump stitch trim setting in order to

reduce the amount of excess tails on the wrong

side of fabric.

• The higher the jump stitch length selected, the

fewer number of times the machine will trim. In this

case, more jump stitches remain on the right side

of the fabric.

Memo

• The “DST” setting will be applied with the next

pattern that is loaded.

Note

• You need to set the jump number same as the

number that was used when the particular Tajima

data was created.

If the jump number is not matched, either

unexpected trim or no trimming at trim expected

point will happen.

(page 22):

An instruction video is available for this topic.

Note

• This function does not work on overlapping

designs.

The pattern is usually placed at the center of the

embroidery frame. If you want to change where in the

fabric the pattern will be embroidered, you can check the

position before starting embroidering.

Checking the needle drop point with the

Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser

Make sure that the Embroidery Crosshair Positioning

Laser on/off key appears as (ON).

 The Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser indicates

the needle drop point.

• Each touch of the key turns the setting either on or off.

 Adjusting the brightness of the Embroidery

Crosshair Positioning Laser

Touch , and then touch or to display

page 4 of the settings screen.

Touch .

 The Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser lights up,

and the brightness adjustment screen for the

Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser appears.

Touch or to adjust the brightness of the

Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser.

Touch twice to return to the previous screen.

CHECKING THE POSITION OF THE

PATTERN

Embroidery Crosshair

Positioning Laser lights

ON.

Embroidery Crosshair

Positioning Laser lights

OFF.

Memo

• With certain types of embroidery frames, the

Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser function

cannot be used.

• If the surface of the fabric is too uneven or rough,

check and adjust the alignment of the Embroidery

Crosshair Positioning Laser and the needle drop

point before starting to embroider.

• When using the cap frame, check and adjust the

alignment of the Embroidery Crosshair Positioning

Laser and the needle drop point before starting to

embroider.

• You can align the embroidering position with the

Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser function.

(page 77)

BASIC EMBROIDERY

Checking the embroidery pattern

The carriage moves and shows the pattern position. Watch the

embroidery frame closely to make sure the pattern will be

embroidered in the right place. At this time, using the

Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser function, the pattern

position is projected on the fabric and you can check it more

clearly.

Make sure that the Embroidery Crosshair Positioning

Laser on/off key appears as .

 The Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser indicates

the needle drop point.

Touch .

 The embroidery frame moves to show the

embroidery area.

Carefully watch the movement of the embroidery frame

and check that the embroidery will stitch in the desired

location and that the embroidery frame does not hit the

presser foot.

In addition to checking the thread colors, information such

as stitch count, stitching time and various other editing

options can be performed in the embroidering screen.

(page 56)

1 Shows the number of stitches, the embroidering time,

and the number of thread color changes.

2 Display the embroidering time of each thread colors. To

return to the thread color display, touch this key again.

3 When starting the machine or cutting the threads, touch

this key to unlock the machine, and then press the

“Start/Stop” button or thread trimming button.

4 Shows the embroidering order for the thread colors, or

embroidering time of each thread color.

5 Return to the pattern editing screen.

(page 22):

An instruction video is available for this topic.

UPPER THREADING

CAUTION

• When (unlock key) in the

embroidering screen is touched, the “Start/

Stop” button begins flashing in green and the

machine can start embroidering. If the upper

threading is being performed or the needle is

being threaded, be careful that the machine is

not accidentally started, otherwise injuries

may result.

Upper threading

Use embroidery thread to thread the needle.

Place the first thread spool on any spool pin among the

four positions. Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as

far as possible to secure the thread spool.

1 Spool cap

2 Thread spool

3 Spool pin

• When using thread that winds off quickly, such as

metallic thread, place the included spool net over the

spool. If the spool net is too long, fold it once to

match the size of the spool before placing it over the

spool. It may be necessary to adjust thread tension

when using the spool net.

1 Spool net

2 Thread

• When using small spools of thread, be sure to place

the included spool mat on the spool pin before

placing the spool on the pin.

1 Spool mat

2 Small spool

3 Spool cap

CAUTION

• When threading the upper thread, carefully

follow the procedures. If the upper threading

is not correct, the thread may become tangled

or the needle may break and cause injury.

(page 22):

An instruction video is available for this topic.

Note

• It is recommended that rayon or polyester machine

embroidery thread be used (120 den/2, 135 dtex/2,

40 weight (in Americas and Europe), #50 (in

Japan)).

• Certain types of thread may break or have

improper tension. In such a case, change the

thread.

• The path that the machine should be threaded is

indicated by a line on the machine. Be sure to

thread the machine as indicated.

BASIC EMBROIDERY

Pass the thread from the back to the front through the

thread guide hole just above the spool.

1 Thread guide hole above the spool

Pull the thread toward you through the inside of the

front hole in the thread guide.

1 Front hole in the thread guide

Hold the thread with both hands, and then pass it

under the guide plate of the upper thread guide from

the left to the right.

1 Guide plate

Wind the thread clockwise once around the thread

tension disc.

1 Thread tension disc

• Make sure that the thread is securely caught in the

thread tension disc.

1 Pass around here.

Pass the thread under the guide plate of the middle

thread guide from the left.

1 Guide plate

Pass the thread along the slot to pass it through the

thread take-up lever hole from the right side.

1 Thread take-up lever

Draw the thread down through the slot, and then

through the hole in lower thread guide.

1 Hole in lower thread guide

Use the included needle changing tool (threader) 1 to

pass the thread into the needle bar thread guide

1 Needle changing tool (Threader)

2 Needle bar thread guide

Memo

• Up to four thread spools can be prepared on a

spool stand for the next color change. By hooking

the thread on the thread cutter/holder, the thread

can be smoothly replaced with that of the next

color.

1 Thread cutter/holders

2 Spool stand

BASIC EMBROIDERY

Threading the needle

Use the automatic needle-threading mechanism to thread the

needle.

Press the automatic needle-threading button.

 The hook of the automatic needle-threading

mechanism passes through the eye of the needle.

Pull out about 15 cm (approx. 6 inches) of thread.

Then, as shown in the illustration, pass the thread

under the fork of the automatic needle-threading

mechanism from the right, and then catch the thread

with the hook that passes through the eye of the

needle.

Pass the thread under the guide on the presser foot.

• Make sure that the thread securely passes through the

notch in the guide on the presser foot.

Securely pass the thread through the groove in the

thread cutter, and then lightly pull the thread to cut it.

Press the automatic needle-threading button.

1 Automatic needle-threading mechanism

2 Wiper

• The threader moves back away from the needle. The

thread is pulled through the needle eye.

• The wiper comes out and catches the thread between

the needle and the threader.

• The threader goes back to the original home position.

This completes the threading.

IMPORTANT

• When using 65/9 needles or thinner, manually

thread the needle. If the automatic needle-

threading mechanism is used, its hook may be

damaged.

• If the needle is not fully inserted, the hook of

the automatic needle-threading mechanism

will not pass through the eye of the needle

during automatic needle threading, and the

hook may bend or the needle cannot be

threaded.

• If the hook of the automatic needle-threading

mechanism is damaged, you cannot thread the

machine. In this case, replace the hook by

yourself. (page 97)

• While the hook of the automatic needle-

threading mechanism is passed through the

eye of the needle, do not rotate the

handwheel. The automatic needle-threading

mechanism may be damaged. If you turn the

handwheel, the automatic needle-threading

mechanism will return to its initial position to

avoid damage.

1 Hook

2 Fork

Note

• When catching the thread with the hook, be careful

that the thread does not become loose.

1 Guide on presser

foot

2 Notch in guide on

presser foot

1 Groove in thread

cutter

Note

• If the thread is not correctly passed through the

groove in the thread cutter, the message [Wiper

error] appears and the needle cannot be threaded.

Be sure to securely pass the thread through the

groove.

• Pull out enough thread. If enough thread is not

pulled out, the thread cannot be pulled through the

thread cutter.

Memo

• The Wiper is the mechanism for pulling the thread

to back when the needle threader is used and

when the thread is trimmed during embroidery.

Easily changing the thread spools

When replacing the thread spools, it is necessary to re-thread

the upper thread. However, the thread spools can easily be

changed when replacing a thread spool whose thread is

correctly threaded through the machine.

Cut the thread between the thread spool and the

thread guide.

1 Thread cutter

Change the thread spool.

Tie the end of the thread on the new spool with the end

of the thread remaining from the previous color.

Pull out the old thread just after the needle bar thread

guide.

Continue pulling the thread until the knot is below the

needle. Cut the knot.

Use the automatic needle-threading mechanism to

thread the needle with the new thread. (page 65)

 This completes the changing of the thread spool.

Note

• If the thread is not taut, it may come out of the

thread tension disc. After upper threading is

finished, check again to make sure that the thread

is correctly passed into the thread tension disc.

(step

e on page 63)

IMPORTANT

• When pulling out the thread, do not pull the

knot through the eye of the needle. If the knot

is pulled through the eye of the needle, the

needle may be damaged.

BASIC EMBROIDERY

Now, the machine is ready to begin embroidering.

When the machine starts embroidering, the presser foot is

automatically lowered, the necessary thread trimming

operations at the beginning of stitching and at the end of

stitching are performed, the threads are changed as

necessary while the embroidery is performed, and the

machine stops when the end of the stitching is reached.

Starting embroidering

Touch to unlock the machine.

1 The thread color being used for embroidering or will

soon be used for embroidering appears at the top of the

thread color sequence display. The remaining thread

colors are listed in the embroidering order, starting from

the top.

 The “Start/Stop” button changes from lit in red

(locked machine) to flashing in green (unlocked

machine), and the machine is ready to begin

embroidering.

• If the “Start/Stop” button is not pressed within 10

seconds after unlocking the machine, the machine

becomes locked again.

Press the “Start/Stop” button.

Press the “Start/Stop” button while it is flashing in green.

If the “Start/Stop” button returns to being lit in red,

perform this procedure again from step

 The “Start/Stop” button lights up in green and begins

embroidering the first color.

• While the machine is embroidering, the point being

embroidered is indicated by the green cross hairs in

the pattern display area. In addition, the number of

stitches and the time count up.

After embroidery of the first color is finished, the

machine automatically stops and trims the thread.

Unthread the first color from the machine.

Thread the machine with the second color and then

repeat the same steps for embroidering the second

color. This continues until the last color is

embroidered, and the machine automatically stops.

 The “Start/Stop” button lights up in red.

• No thread trimming operations at the beginning of

stitching and at the end of stitching are necessary.

 Continuing embroidering

To select a new pattern, touch .

 The pattern type selection screen appears.

PERFORMING THE EMBROIDERY

CAUTION

• While the machine is in operation, pay special

attention to the needle location. In addition,

keep your hands away from all moving parts

such as the needle, thread take-up lever and

carriage, otherwise injuries may result.

IMPORTANT

• When embroidering overlapping stitches, it is

difficult for the needle to penetrate the fabric,

possibly resulting in the needle bending or

breaking.

Note

• Make sure that there are no objects within the

moving area of the embroidery frame. If the

embroidery frame hits another object, the pattern

may become misaligned.

• When embroidering large pieces of fabric, make

sure that the fabric is not caught in the carriage.

Stopping embroidering

The machine can be stopped during embroidering.

 Temporarily pausing

Press the “Start/Stop” button.

 The machine stops and the “Start/Stop” button lights

up in red.

• Embroidering can also be stopped by touching an

area displaying the pattern.

• The thread is not trimmed.

• To continue embroidering, after checking that the

upper thread is taut, touch , and then

press the “Start/Stop” button.

 Temporarily pausing for extended periods of

time

Press the “Start/Stop” button.

 The machine stops and the “Start/Stop” button lights

up in red.

• The thread is not trimmed.

Touch to unlock the machine.

Press the thread trimming button.

 The bobbin and upper threads are trimmed.

• Before turning off the machine, be sure to trim the

threads.

Set the main power switch to “O” to turn off the

machine.

 The display and the “Start/Stop” button indicator go

off.

• Embroidery can resume after the machine is turned on

again. Back up several stitches to overlap the

stitching. (page 71)

 If the thread breaks while embroidering

If a problem occurs while embroidering, such as if the

thread breaks, the machine stops automatically.

Re-thread the broken thread, back up several stitches, and

then continue embroidering. (page 69)

With both hands, grab the left and right sides of the

arms of the Embroidery Frame Holder, and then

slightly lift up the frame.

The pins on the arms of the Embroidery Frame Holder

should come out of the holes in the sides of embroidery

frame.

Pull off the embroidery frame toward you.

 Remove the fabric from the frame.

REMOVING THE EMBROIDERY

FRAME

CAUTION

• When removing the embroidery frame, make

sure that the “Start/Stop” button is lit in red. If

the “Start/Stop” button is flashing in green,

the machine may start embroidering. If the

machine accidentally starts operating, injuries

may result.

IMPORTANT

• When removing the embroidery frame, be

careful that the embroidery frame does not hit

any other part of the machine.

• Do not lift up the Embroidery Frame Holder

with extreme force, otherwise it may be

damaged.

BASIC EMBROIDERY

If the thread breaks or the bobbin thread

runs out while embroidering

If the thread breaks or the bobbin thread runs out while

embroidering, the machine will automatically stop. Since

some stitches may be embroidered with only one thread, go

back through the stitching to a point prior to the stoppage

before continuing to embroider.

 If the upper thread breaks

Re-thread the upper thread. (page 62)

Touch .

 The stitch navigating screen appears.

Touch and to go back through the stitching

to a point where stitches have already been

embroidered.

1 Each touch of this key moves one stitch back through

the stitching.

2 Each touch of this key moves ten stitches back through

the stitching.

If the needle bar is moved back too far through the

stitching, touch or to go forward through the

stitching.

1 Each touch of this key moves one stitch forward through

the stitching.

2 Each touch of this key moves ten stitches forward

through the stitching.

Touch .

 The embroidering screen appears again.

Touch , and then press the “Start/Stop”

button to continue embroidering.

 If the bobbin thread breaks or runs out

Touch , and then press the thread

trimming button.

 The upper thread is trimmed.

Remove the stitches embroidered only with the upper

thread.

Pull the trimmed end of the upper thread.

• If the stitches cannot be cleanly removed, trim the

thread with scissors.

ADJUSTING WHILE

EMBROIDERING

(page 22):

An instruction video is available for this topic.

Note

• If [Upper and Bobbin Thread Sensor] is set to

[OFF], the machine does not stop until

embroidering is finished. Normally, the [Upper and

Bobbin Thread Sensor] should be set to [ON].

• Be careful when going back or forward through the

stitching since the embroidery frame moves at the

same time.

Note

• It is recommended to stitch over the top of the last

two or three stitches for complete coverage.

 If the bobbin thread ran out, replace the

bobbin at this point in the procedure.

Replace the bobbin with a bobbin wound with bobbin

thread. (page 23)

• If the hook cover can be opened, replace the bobbin

without removing the embroidery frame from the

machine.

• If the machine bed is hidden, for example, with a bag-

shaped piece of fabric, or if the hook cover cannot be

opened, temporarily remove the embroidery frame.

(page 68) After replacing the bobbin, re-attach the

embroidery frame. (page 52)

Go back through the stitching in the same way as that

described in step

b through e of “If the upper

thread breaks” on page 69, and then continue

embroidering.

Embroidering from the beginning or middle

of the pattern

If you wish to restart embroidering from the beginning, for

example, if trial embroidery was performed and an incorrect

thread tension was used or if the wrong thread color was

used, restart the embroidering using the forward/backward

stitch key. In addition, you can go forward or back through

the stitching by thread color or by stitch to start stitching at

any position of the pattern.

Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the machine.

• If necessary, trim and remove the embroidered

stitches.

Touch .

 The stitch navigating screen appears.

Touch and to select a color in the thread color

sequence, and then touch , , , ,

, , and to select the stitch.

• Touch to embroider from the beginning.

1 Touch this key once to return to the beginning of the

stitching for the color being embroidered. Afterward,

each touch of this key returns to the beginning of the

previous thread color.

2 Each touch of this key advances to the beginning of

embroidering the next thread color.

 The needle bar moves to the embroidering position,

and then the embroidery frame moves and current

needle position is indicated.

After selecting the stitch from where embroidering is

to begin, touch .

 The embroidering screen appears again.

Touch , and then press the “Start/Stop”

button to start embroidering.

 Embroidering starts from the specified point.

Note

If the embroidery frame is removed before

embroidering of the pattern is finished, take caution,

otherwise the pattern may become misaligned.

• Do not apply extreme pressure to the framed fabric

and cause it to become loose.

• When removing and re-attaching the embroidery

frame, do not allow the frame to hit the carriage or

the presser feet.

If the carriage is hit and moves, turn the machine

off, then on again. The correct frame position at the

time that the machine was stopped is stored in the

machine’s memory, and the embroidery frame is

returned to the correct position.

• When the embroidery frame is re-attached, make

sure that the pins on the left and right arms of the

Embroidery Frame Holder securely fit into the holes

in the handles on the embroidery frame.

Note

• Be careful when going back or forward through the

stitching since the embroidery frame moves at the

same time.

BASIC EMBROIDERY

Resume embroidering after turning off the

machine

In either of the following cases, the remaining stitches of the

embroidery are stored in the machine’s memory.

• If the machine’s power switch is pressed to turn off

before stopping embroidering:

Cut the thread before the machine’s main power

switch is turned off, otherwise the thread may be

pulled or may catch when the carriage returns to its

initial position after the machine is turned on again.

• If the machine was accidentally turned off, for

example, due to a power outage, while it was

embroidering:

The remainder of the embroidery can be performed

when the machine is turned on again; however, some

of the stitches that were already embroidered may be

embroidered again.

1 Cancel embroidering and display the pattern type

selection screen to select a new pattern.

2 Continue embroidering.

 The embroidering screen displayed before the

machine was turned off appears.

Note

• You may need to advance or reverse through the

stitches to get to the correct needle drop position.

ADVANCED EMBROIDERY

Basting embroidery

Before embroidering, basting stitches can be embroidered

along the outline of the pattern. This is useful for

embroidering fabric that cannot have stabilizer material

affixed with an iron or adhesive. By stitching stabilizer

material to the fabric, shrinkage of the stitching or misaligned

patterns can be minimized.

Touch , and then display page 1 of the settings

screen.

Use and to specify the distance from the

pattern to the basting stitching.

Touch to return to the embroidering screen.

Touch to select the basting setting.

• To cancel the setting, touch .

 Basting is added to the beginning of the

embroidering order.

Touch , and then press the “Start/Stop”

button to start embroidering.

When embroidering is finished, remove the basting

stitching.

1 Basting stitching

Chapter 3

ADVANCED

EMBROIDERY

VARIOUS EMBROIDERY

FUNCTIONS

Note

• It is recommended to finish combining and editing

the pattern before selecting the basting setting. If

the pattern is edited after selecting the basting

setting, the basting and pattern may become

misaligned, and the basting under the pattern may

be difficult to remove after embroidering is

complete.

Memo

• The higher the setting, the farther the basting is

from the pattern.

• The setting remains selected even if the machine is

turned off.

Note

• When is touched, the pattern is moved to the

center. After selecting the basting setting, move the

pattern to the desired position.

Embroidering appliqué patterns

Some of the built-in embroidery patterns can be used for

embroidering appliqués. Follow the procedures described

below to embroider appliqués using the patterns with

[APPLIQUE MATERIAL], [APPLIQUE POSITION] or

[APPLIQUE] in the region display at the top of the thread

color sequence display.

* Depending on the thread color display setting, the display

may appear below.

(Appliqué Material)

(Appliqué Position)

(Appliqué)

 Procedure for embroidering appliqués

Place stabilizer on the back of the appliqué fabric/

material.

Frame the fabric for the appliqué (from step a) in the

embroidery frame, and then embroider an [APPLIQUE

MATERIAL] pattern. The stitching outline that indicates

where the appliqué will be cut out is embroidered, and

then the machine stops.

Remove the appliqué fabric from the embroidery

frame, and carefully cut along the pattern stitching

outline.

Attach stabilizer material to the wrong side of the

fabric for the appliqué base.

Frame the base fabric or garment in the embroidery

frame, and then embroider an [APPLIQUE POSITION]

pattern. Once the appliqué position is embroidered,

the machine stops.

Lightly apply fabric glue or spray adhesive to the back

of the cut out appliqué piece, and then position the

appliqué piece to the base fabric on the embroidered

pattern from the Appliqué position pattern step

After positioning the appliqué piece, embroider the

[APPLIQUE] pattern. The appliqué is finished.

Note

• If the appliqué is cut out along the inside of the

embroidered cut line, the appliqué may not be

correctly attached to the fabric. Therefore, carefully

cut out the appliqué along the embroidered cut

line. If this step is not performed carefully, the

appliqué will not be cleanly finished. In addition,

carefully remove any excess threads.

Note

• Do not remove the fabric from the embroidery

frame when positioning the appliqué piece to the

base fabric.

Memo

• Depending on the pattern, an [APPLIQUE] pattern

may not be available. In this case, embroider the

appliqué using thread in the color of a part of the

embroidery.

ADVANCED EMBROIDERY

Using a frame pattern to create appliqués

With this method, there is no need to change the fabric in the

embroidery frame. The appliqué can be created by

embroidering two frame patterns of the same size and

shape—one embroidered with straight stitches and the other

embroidered with satin stitches.

Select a frame pattern embroidered with straight

stitches and embroider onto the base fabric.

Place the appliqué fabric over the embroidery stitched

in step

a. Make sure that the appliqué fabric is larger

than the embroidered area.

Embroider over the appliqué fabric using the same

frame pattern.

Remove the embroidery frame from the machine, and

then trim the excess appliqué fabric along the outside

of the stitching.

Select the satin-stitched frame pattern with the same

shape.

Attach the embroidery frame removed in step d, and

then finish embroidering the appliqué.

Note

• Leave the fabric in the embroidery frame when

cutting off the excess appliqué fabric. In addition,

do not apply extreme pressure to the framed fabric,

otherwise the fabric could become loose.

Note

• If the size or embroidering pattern of the straight-

stitched frame pattern is changed, be sure to

change the size or embroidering pattern of the

satin-stitched frame pattern in the same way.

Making 3D font embroidery with urethane

foam

You can make 3D font embroidery by using urethane foam for

embroidery.

Touch .

Touch the 3D font.

Select the character category and then select the

characters. (page 32)

Touch .

 The pattern editing screen appears.

Follow the procedure from step d to g of

“Embroidery patterns” on page 29.

Cut the urethane foam so that it will be larger than the

3D font pattern.

• Refer to the pattern size in the screen to determine the

required size of urethane foam, and then cut the foam

with a little excess.

Use tape to secure the urethane foam.

• Do not apply tape where it will overlap a pattern.

• Firmly secure the urethane foam with tape so that it

does not shift during embroidering.

Touch to check the position of the pattern and

make sure it does not extend out of the urethane foam.

(page 61)

Touch , and then press the “Start/Stop”

button to start embroidering.

When embroidering is finished, remove the tape

securing the urethane foam.

(page 22):

An instruction video is available for this topic.

Note

• Use urethane foam with a thickness no more than 3

mm (approx. 1/8 inch).

Note

• Basting around the pattern will secure the urethane

foam more firmly during embroidering. After

completing step

e, touch in the embroidering

screen. After adding basting, continue with step

to finish embroidering.

Note

• Do not apply tape where it will overlap a pattern.

Note

• Adjust the thread tension so that the bobbin thread

is tighter (page 81) and the upper thread is looser

(page 82). If the upper thread is too tight, the

bobbin thread will be visible from the right side of

the fabric, and the embroidery will not have a clean

finish.

ADVANCED EMBROIDERY

Remove excess urethane foam from around the

pattern.

• Carefully remove the excess urethane foam since

pulling on a thread will cause a thread loop to form

on the right side of the fabric, spoiling the clean

finish.

By using the Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser function,

the embroidering position can easily be aligned. This is useful

when embroidering in an area where it is necessary to align

the pattern, as shown below.

Use a chalk pencil to mark the desired embroidering

position.

The line drawn for the reference direction should be

longer.

1 Chalk pencil mark

Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame.

Note

• If the urethane foam sticks out between stitches,

heat it with an iron to shrink it and to improve the

finish. Apply steam with a steam iron in order to

avoid crushing the embroidery. If your iron does

not have a steam function, apply heat from a

distance to avoid direct contact with the

embroidery.

• If the iron temperature is too high, the thread or

fabric may melt.

USING THE EMBROIDERY

CROSSHAIR POSITIONING LASER

FUNCTION TO ALIGN THE

EMBROIDERING POSITION

Memo

• If the desired position of the pattern can be clearly

established, such as when embroidering along a

pocket, it is not necessary to mark the position with

a chalk pencil.

Note

• When hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame,

make sure that the embroidery pattern will fit within

the embroidering area of the frame being used.

1 Embroidering area

2 Embroidery pattern size

3 Chalk pencil mark

Select the pattern.

Touch to display the embroidering screen.

Touch in the embroidering screen.

1 Switch on/off the Embroidery Crosshair Positioning

Laser.

If a message appears, indicating that the move and

rotate settings will return to the original ones, touch

From the reference points shown in the screen, select

the point to be used for aligning the pattern.

For this example, select the point in the lower-left

corner of the pattern.

Touch .

Select the direction (from the reference point) to be

used as a reference for aligning the pattern.

For this example, select the arrow pointing to the right

as the reference direction.

1 Cancel the pattern alignment settings.

2 Return to the previous screen.

Touch .

Touch the positioning keys to move the embroidery

frame until the Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser

and the center of the mark are aligned.

To change the speed that the frame moves, use the

frame movement speed keys. If it is difficult to make a

precision alignment, touch a frame movement speed

key for a slower speed.

1 Positioning keys

2 Frame movement speed keys

3 Center of mark

4 Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser

Memo

• The Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser lights

up to indicate the needle drop point.

• With certain types of embroidery frames, the

Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser function

cannot be used.

• If the surface of the fabric is too uneven or rough,

check and adjust the alignment of the Embroidery

Crosshair Positioning Laser and the needle drop

point before starting to embroider.

• When using the cap frame, check and adjust the

alignment of the Embroidery Crosshair Positioning

Laser and the needle drop point before starting to

embroider.

Memo

• Even if the Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser

function is set to [OFF], the Embroidery Crosshair

Positioning Laser appears so that the pattern can

be aligned. When pattern alignment is completed,

the Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser goes

off.

• In order for the Embroidery Crosshair Positioning

Laser to be easily seen, the brightness of the

embroidery light will be slightly decreased if it was

set at a high setting.

ADVANCED EMBROIDERY

Touch .

Touch the positioning keys to move the embroidery

frame until the Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser

is aligned with the mark in the reference direction.

To change the speed that the frame moves, use the

frame movement speed keys. If it is difficult to make a

precision alignment, touch a frame movement speed

key for a slower speed.

1 Positioning keys

2 Frame movement speed keys

3 Reference direction of mark

4 Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser

Touch .

 The pattern is repositioned.

Touch , and then press the “Start/Stop”

button to start embroidering.

 Another example

By specifying an alignment point and direction,

embroidery patterns can be positioned and aligned for

various purposes.

In this example, a pattern is aligned at the left center of the

towel.

Use a chalk pencil to mark the desired embroidering

position.

The line drawn for the reference direction should be

longer.

1 Chalk pencil mark

Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame.

Note

• Do not set the position of the Embroidery Crosshair

Positioning Laser too close to the center of the

mark. If it is too close, a message will appear,

prompting you to reposition it.

• For best accuracy, set the position of the

Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser on the

reference direction of mark (3) as far away from

the center of the mark as possible.

Select the pattern.

Touch to display the embroidering screen.

Touch in the embroidering screen.

1 Switch on/off the Embroidery Crosshair Positioning

Laser.

If a message appears, indicating that the move and

rotate settings will return to the original ones, touch

From the reference points shown in the screen, select

the point to be used for aligning the pattern.

For this example, select the point in the lower-center of

the pattern.

Touch .

Select the direction (from the reference point) to be

used as a reference for aligning the pattern.

For this example, select the arrow pointing upward as

the reference direction.

1 Cancel the pattern alignment settings.

2 Return to the previous screen.

Touch .

Touch the positioning keys to move the embroidery

frame until the Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser

and the center of the mark are aligned.

1 Positioning keys

2 Frame movement speed keys

3 Center of mark

4 Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser

ADVANCED EMBROIDERY

Touch .

Touch the positioning keys to move the embroidery

frame until the Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser

is aligned with the mark in the reference direction.

1 Positioning keys

2 Frame movement speed keys

3 Reference direction of mark

4 Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser

Touch .

 The pattern is repositioned.

Touch , and then press the “Start/Stop”

button to start embroidering.

Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread

Tie the included weight to the end of the thread

extending from the bobbin case.

Prewound bobbins:

1 Weight (L)

MAKING EMBROIDERY

ADJUSTMENTS

Note

• Be sure to check the tension of the bobbin thread

each time that the bobbin is changed.

• Be sure to adjust the tension of the bobbin thread

before adjusting the tension of the upper thread.

Note

• Different weights are used to adjust prewound

bobbins and metal bobbins.

Metal bobbins:

1 Weight (L)

2 Weight (S)

As shown in the illustration, hold the bobbin case

against a smooth vertical surface.

• If the thread with the weight attached is slowly pulled

out, the thread tension is correct.

Use the included standard screwdriver to turn the

tension-adjusting screw and adjust the thread tension.

After making the adjustments, try embroidering to

check the thread tension.

Adjusting the tension of the upper thread

When embroidering, the thread tension should be set so that

the upper thread can be seen slightly on the wrong side of the

fabric.

Turn the thread tension knob.

1 Thread tension knob

2 Tighter

3 Looser

4 Mark

 If the thread tension is not still correctly adjusted,

turn the upper thread guide pretension knob.

1 Upper thread guide pretension knob

2 Tighter

3 Looser

 Correct Thread Tension

The pattern can be seen from the wrong side of the fabric.

If the thread tension is not set correctly, the pattern will

not finish well. The fabric may pucker or the thread may

break.

• Light gray color represents upper thread.

• Dark gray color represents bobbin thread.

1 Tension-adjusting

screw

2 Tighter

3 Looser

Note

• Always embroider a test sample prior to the final

project. Adjust the thread tension if necessary.

• The thread tension knob has a very wide range for

adjusting the thread tension.

1 Right side

2 Wrong side

ADVANCED EMBROIDERY

Follow the operations described below to adjust thread

tension according to the situation.

 Upper thread is too tight

The tension of the upper thread is too tight, resulting in the

bobbin thread being visible from the right side of the

fabric.

• Light gray color represents upper thread.

• Dark gray color represents bobbin thread.

Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow to decrease the

tension of the upper thread.

1 Red line

If the red line is visible, the thread tension cannot be

decreased any further. Increase the tension of the bobbin

thread. (page 81)

 Upper thread is too loose

The tension of the upper thread is too loose, resulting in a

loose upper thread, loose thread locks or loops appearing

on the right side of the fabric.

• Light gray color represents upper thread.

• Dark gray color represents bobbin thread.

Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow to increase the

tension of the upper thread.

Uninterrupted embroidering (one color)

A selected pattern can be stitched out in one color instead of

multiple colors. The machine will hesitate but not stop

between color steps, and then continue until the pattern is

completed.

Touch in the embroidering screen.

• The selected pattern will be embroidered in one

color, instead of changing the thread while

embroidering.

• Touch again to return to the pattern’s original

settings.

 The thread color displayed on the screen will be

grayed out.

Note

• If you decrease the thread tension further than the

red line, the tension knob may be disassembled.

This is not a sign of a malfunction. Increase the

thread tension slightly, and begin embroidering

again.

• If necessary, refer to page 94 for reassembling the

tension unit.

1 Right side

2 Wrong side

Memo

• If you decrease the thread tension further than the

red line, the tension knob may be disassembled.

• If necessary, refer to page 94 for reassembling the

tension unit.

1 Right side

2 Wrong side

Memo

• After finishing the embroidery, uninterrupted

embroidery will be canceled.

Changing the display guides

The guides in the pattern display area can be specified. The

machine automatically detects the type of Embroidery Frame

Holder and embroidery frame that are installed and displays

them.

Touch , and then display page 1 of the settings

screen.

1 How the guides will appear with the specified settings

can be previewed here.

2 Displays the type of the Embroidery Frame Holder.

3 Displays the size of the embroidery frame that is actually

installed. (page 53)

4 Select the type of the center point marker and the grid

lines and whether or not to display them.

 Type of Embroidery Frame Holder

The machine automatically detects the type of Embroidery

Frame Holder that is installed.

* No icon appears since this frame is installed without

an Embroidery Frame Holder.

 [E OFF] setting

When embroidery frame holder E is installed, a setting ([E

OFF]) can be selected, canceling embroidery frame

detection.

Embroidery Frame Holder A (included)

Embroidery Frame Holder B (included)

Embroidery Frame Holder C (Optional)

Embroidery Frame Holder D (Optional)

Embroidery Frame Holder E (Optional)

Embroidery Frame Holder F (Optional)

Cap frame/Cylinder frame (Optional)

Magnetic Sash frame (Optional)

CAUTION

• If the [E OFF] setting is selected, be sure to

check the embroidery frame and embroidery

area before embroidering.

ADVANCED EMBROIDERY

Changing the thread color information

You can display the name of the thread colors or embroidery

thread number.

When the machine is purchased, the thread color number

[#123] is selected.

Touch , and then display page 1 of the settings

screen.

Touch and to display the name of the thread

colors or the embroidery thread number.

When the thread number [#123] is displayed, touch

and to select from the embroidery thread

brand.

Starting position settings

Touch in the embroidering screen.

 The starting position settings screen appears.

Touch the key for the desired starting position setting.

 The highlighted key shows the currently selected

setting.

Example: The following key is being selected.

 The embroidery frame moves to the starting position.

After selecting the desired settings, touch .

 The embroidering screen appears again.

Memo

• Colors on the screen may vary slightly from actual

spool colors.

• Embroidering time of each thread color can be

displayed by touching in the pattern editing

screen or embroidering screen. (page 35, page 56)

Memo

• The thread brand setting will be applied with the

next pattern that is loaded.

(page 22):

An instruction video is available for this topic.

 Embroidering aligned characters

Follow the procedure described below to embroider

aligned characters in a single row when the pattern

extends beyond the embroidery frame.

Example: Aligning “DEF” to the characters “ABC”

Select the character patterns for “ABC”.

Touch in the embroidering screen.

Touch .

 The starting point is set at the lower-left corner of the

pattern. The embroidery frame moves so that the

needle drop point is at the set point.

Touch to return to the embroidering screen.

 changes to while the starting point is set in

the lower-left corner of the pattern.

Touch , and then press the “Start/Stop”

button to start embroidering.

After the characters are embroidered, cut the threads

to a generous length, remove the embroidery frame,

and then attach the embroidery frame again so that the

remaining characters (“DEF”) can be embroidered.

As in step a, select the character patterns for “DEF”.

In the embroidering screen, touch .

Touch .

 The needle bar is positioned in the lower-left corner

of the pattern. The embroidery frame moves so that

the needle is positioned correctly.

Touch .

Memo

• To cancel aligning the character patterns and

return the starting point to the center of the pattern,

touch .

• Use to select a different starting point for

embroidering.

ADVANCED EMBROIDERY

Use to align the needle with the end of

embroidering for the previous pattern.

Touch , and then press the “Start/Stop”

button to begin embroidering the remaining character

patterns.

Saving embroidery patterns

Touch when the pattern you want to save is in

the embroidering screen.

Touch the desired destination to start saving.

1 Save to the machine’s memory.

2 Save to the USB media. The pattern is saved in a folder

labeled [bPocket].

When saving the embroidery pattern in a USB media,

insert the USB media into the USB port on the machine.

3 Save to the computer.

When saving the embroidery pattern to a computer, use

the included USB cable to connect the machine to the

computer. The machine will be recognized as a

temporary, “Removable Disk” on the computer.

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION

Memo

• For the pattern storage capacity and usable media,

refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 107.

Note

• Do not turn the main power to OFF while the

[Saving…] screen is displayed. You will lose the

pattern you are saving.

• For details on supported computers, refer to

“SPECIFICATIONS” on page 107.

• The file will be saved to “Removable Disk”. To save

the file to a more permanent folder in the computer,

open File Explorer, select “Removable Disk”, then

copy the file to the destination folder.

Retrieving embroidery patterns

Touch the desired destination, and then select the

desired embroidery pattern.

1 Retrieve from the machine’s memory.

2 Retrieve from a USB media.

When retrieving the patterns from a USB media, insert

the USB media into the USB port on the machine.

3 Retrieve from a computer.

When retrieving the patterns from a computer, use the

included USB cable to connect the computer and the

machine. Plug the USB cable connector into the

corresponding USB ports for the computer and for the

machine. Copy the embroidery pattern file to

“Removable Disk” that has been assigned to the

embroidery machine.

Touch .

* Touch to delete the embroidery pattern.

Embroidering split (large-size) patterns

Split (large-size) patterns created with PE-DESIGN version 7 or

later can be embroidered. With large-size patterns,

embroidery designs larger than the embroidery hoop are

divided into multiple sections, which combine to create a

single pattern after each section is embroidered.

For details on creating large-size embroidery patterns and for

more detailed embroidering instructions, refer to the manual

included with PE-DESIGN version 7 or later.

The following procedure describes how to read the large-size

embroidery pattern shown below from USB media and

embroider it.

Connect to the machine the media containing the

created large-size embroidery pattern, and then select

the large-size embroidery pattern to be embroidered.

* For details on retrieving patterns, refer to page 88.

 A screen appears so that a section of the large-size

embroidery pattern can be selected.

Memo

• If the embroidery pattern to be retrieved is in a

folder of the USB media, touch the key for that

folder. Touch to return to the previous screen.

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS

ADVANCED EMBROIDERY

Select section to be embroidered, then touch

• Select the sections in alphabetical order.

If necessary, edit the pattern.

• For details, refer to “EDITING THE EMBROIDERY

PATTERN” on page 35.

Touch .

Touch , and then press the “Start/Stop”

button to embroider the section.

When embroidering is finished, the following message

appears. Touch .

 A screen appears so that a section of the large-size

embroidery pattern can be selected.

Repeat steps b to f to embroider and combine the

remaining sections of the pattern.

APPENDIX

Simple machine maintenance operations are described

below. Always keep the machine clean, otherwise

malfunctions may occur.

Cleaning the LCD

If the surface of the LCD is dirty, lightly wipe it with a soft dry

cloth.

Cleaning the machine surface

To remove dirt from the machine, use a soft cloth that has

been soaked in lukewarm water and thoroughly wrung dry.

After cleaning the machine, dry with a soft, dry cloth.

Cleaning the hook

Periodically remove lint and dust for better performance from

the Hook race area.

Use the included cleaning brush.

Set the main power switch to “O” to turn off the

machine.

Open the hook cover, and remove the bobbin case.

(page 23)

Use the included cleaning brush to remove any lint and

dust from the hook and the surrounding area.

After cleaning is finished, insert the bobbin case into

the hook, and then close the hook cover. (page 28)

Chapter 4

APPENDIX

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

• Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning

the machine, otherwise injuries or shock may

occur.

Note

• If the hook is scratched or damaged, consult your

authorized Brother dealer.

Cleaning around the needle plate

If lint and dust collect around the moving knife, the fixed knife

or the thread retaining plate, the thread may not be cut

correctly and various parts of the machine may be damaged.

Make sure to clean around the needle plate once a month.

Use the included 3-way screwdriver and cleaning brush.

Set the main power switch to “O” to turn off the

machine.

Remove the needle plate.

With the 3-way screwdriver, loosen the screws, remove

the needle plate.

1 Needle plate

Use the included cleaning brush to remove any lint and

dust from the moving knife, the fixed knife, the thread

retaining plate, and the surrounding areas.

1 Remove all lint in this area

Attach the needle plate in the opposite way that it was

removed in step

b, and then close the hook cover.

1 Needle plate

APPENDIX

Cleaning the bobbin case

Thread wax and dust easily collect around the hole in the

tension-adjusting spring on the bobbin case, resulting in an

incorrect thread tension. Therefore, it should be cleaned each

time the bobbin is changed.

Use a piece of paper the thickness of a business card.

Open the hook cover, remove the bobbin case, and

then remove the bobbin. (page 23)

Slide the paper under the tension-adjusting spring to

remove any dust.

Use a corner of the paper to remove any dust from

around the hole.

1 Tension-adjusting spring

2 Hole

3 Paper

Use the included cleaning brush to remove any lint and

dust from inside the bobbin case.

After cleaning is finished, insert the bobbin into the

bobbin case and the bobbin case into the hook, and

then close the hook cover. (page 27)

Cleaning the thread paths of the upper

threads

If dust or lint has accumulated in the thread guides or tension

unit in the paths of the upper threads, the thread may break

while embroidery is being performed. Periodically clean the

thread paths.

 Cleaning the thread guides

Use the included cleaning brush to remove any lint and

dust from below the thread guide plates.

Clean the thread guide plates for both the upper thread

guide and the middle thread guide.

1 Upper thread guide

2 Middle thread guide

1 Thread guide plate

IMPORTANT

• Do not bend the tension-adjusting spring. In

addition, do not use anything other than thick

paper or paper of the specified thickness to

clean the bobbin case.

 Disassembling and cleaning the tension unit

To remove the thread tension knob, turn it

counterclockwise as shown on the illustration.

1 Thread tension knob

Using the included cleaning brush, remove any lint and

dust from the two pieces of tension disc washers (top,

bottom) inside the thread tension knob.

1 Thread tension knob

2 Nylon shoulder washer

3 Tension spring

4 Tension base spring

5 Tension disc washer (top) (thinner than nylon washer)

6 Tension disc

7 Tension disc washer (bottom) (thinner than nylon washer)

Reassembling the tension unit.

Replacing the needle

Set the main power switch to “O” to turn off the

machine.

Loosen the needle set screw and remove the needle.

Hold the needle with your left hand, and then hold the

Allen screwdriver in your right hand and turn the needle

set screw counterclockwise.

Note

• When reassembling the tension unit, be sure not to

install the tension disc upside-down.

There is a magnet on the bottom.

Bottom Top

1 Magnet

• When reassembling the tension unit, be careful not

to lose any parts or install any parts in an incorrect

order. The machine may not operate correctly if the

tension unit is incorrectly reassembled.

(page 22):

An instruction video is available for this topic.

CAUTION

• Be sure to turn off the machine before

replacing the needle, otherwise injuries may

result if the machine starts embroidering.

• Never use bent needles. Injuries may result.

Memo

• Your machine is designed to use household

embroidery needles. The factory recommended

needle is “HAX 130 EBBR” (Organ). Schmetz

needles 130/705 H-E may be used as a substitute.

• To check the needle correctly, place the flat side of

the needle on a flat surface. Check the needle from

the top and the sides. Throw away any bent

needles.

1 Parallel space

2 Flat surface (glass, etc.)

Note

• Be sure to use the included Allen screwdriver to

replace the needle.

APPENDIX

• Do not apply extreme force when loosening or

tightening the needle set screw, otherwise the

machine may be damaged.

With the flat side of the needle toward the back of the

machine, insert the needle all the way up until it

touches the needle bar stopper.

Pass the needle through the hole in the presser foot, and

then use the needle changing tool to lift up the needle.

1 Needle bar stopper

2 Needle

3 Flat side of needle

4 Needle changing tool

Hold the needle changing tool and press the end of the

needle changing tool 1 in to extend the needle-

mounting clamp 2. Attach the clamp to the needle, and

then release the pressed area to clamp the needle. To

unclamp the needle, press 1 again.

1 End of the needle changing tool

2 Needle mounting clamp

While holding the needle in place with your left hand,

tighten the needle set screw.

Use the Allen screwdriver to turn the needle set screw

clockwise.

CAUTION

• Be sure to insert the needle in the needle bar

chamber until it reaches the needle bar

stopper and securely tighten the needle set

screw with the Allen screwdriver, otherwise

the needle may break and cause injury.

IMPORTANT

• If the needle is not fully inserted, the hook of

the automatic needle-threading mechanism

will not pass through the eye of the needle

during automatic needle threading, and the

hook may bend or the needle cannot be

threaded.

• If the hook of the automatic needle-threading

mechanism is bent or damaged, contact your

authorized Brother dealer.

Oiling the machine

In order to extend the life of the machine’s parts and keep the

machine operating correctly, be sure to oil the machine

before the first time that it is used.

 Oiling the race

Set the main power switch to “O” to turn off the

machine.

Open the hook cover, and remove the bobbin case.

(page 23)

Rotate the handwheel till the notch aligns with the

marked position ( ) on the machine.

1 Handwheel

• Be sure to rotate the handwheel toward the LCD

panel (counterclockwise).

Put a drop of oil onto the hook.

1 Punch a small hole in oil bottle.

2 Apply oil here.

• Use a pointed object to punch a small hole in the tip

of the included oiler before using it.

After oiling, insert the bobbin case into the hook, and

then close the hook cover. (page 28)

 Oiling the needle bar

Rotate the handwheel toward the LCD panel till the notch

aligns with the marked position ( ) on the machine,

bringing the needle bar to its lowest position. Put one drop

of oil, as high as possible, on the needle bar above the felt

washer.

1 Apply oil here.

• Too much oil may drip onto embroidery project.

(page 22):

An instruction video is available for this topic.

IMPORTANT

• Put a drop of oil onto the hook before use.

• Apply one drop of oil on the lower needle bar

above the felt washer every 40 – 50 hours of

embroidering time.

• Apply only machine oil. Use of any other type

of oil may result in damage to the machine.

• Do not apply too much oil. Fabric or thread

may get contaminated. If too much oil is

applied, wipe off any excess with a rag.

• If the thread breaks while embroidering or the

operating noise of the hook becomes loud,

apply oil onto the race hook.

Front angle view Side view

APPENDIX

About the maintenance message

Once this message appears, it is recommended to take your

machine to your nearest authorized Brother dealer for a

regular maintenance check. Although this message will

disappear and the machine will continue to function once

you touch , the message will display several more times

until the appropriate maintenance is performed.

Please take the time to arrange for the maintenance that your

machine requires as soon as this message appears. Such steps

will help to ensure you receive continued, uninterrupted

hours of machine operation for the future.

Replacing the hook of the automatic needle-

threading mechanism

When replacing the hook, use the threader hook included

with the machine.

If you cannot thread the machine, even after replacing the

threader hook, contact your authorized Brother dealer.

Touch to display the machine help screen,

and then touch .

Touch .

Use the QR code that appears in the screen to access

instruction videos for the machine.

Follow the instruction video to replace the hook of the

automatic needle-threading mechanism.

(page 22):

An instruction video is available for this topic.

Please be sure to reset the settings of your machine to

delete the following data.

• all saved data

• customized settings

Touch , and then touch beside [Reset

to Default].

Touch .

If the machine stops operating correctly, check the

following possible problems before requesting service.

You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need

additional help, the Brother support website offers the

latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at https://

s.brother/cpcab/ .

If the problem persists, contact your authorized Brother

dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center.

List of Symptoms

If you have a minor problem with your machine, check the

following solutions.

If the reference page is “*” or the suggested remedy does not

correct the problem, contact your authorized Brother dealer.

Touch   for

advice about minor embroidering problems during

embroidering.

Touch at any time to return to the original screen.

BEFORE LENDING OR DISPOSING

OF THE PRODUCT

Note

• Do not turn the main power to OFF while the

[Deleting...] screen is displayed.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

Probable Cause/Remedy Page

The machine does not operate.

The machine is not turned on. 18

The machine has not been unlocked. 67

The “Start/Stop” button was not pressed. 67

The embroidery frame cannot be attached to the

machine.

The Embroidery Frame Holder attached to the

machine is not appropriate for the selected

embroidery frame.

The embroidery frame cannot be removed or

attached.

Depending on the position where the machine’s

carriage has stopped, it may be difficult to

remove or attach the embroidery frame.

• Touch to position the carriage, so the

embroidery frame can easily be removed or

attached.

The needle breaks.

The needle is not installed correctly. 94

The needle set screw is loose. 94

The needle is bent or blunt. 94

APPENDIX

The area around the hole in the needle plate is

damaged.

1 Scratches/Burrs

• Replace the needle plate.

The needle hits/touches the needle plate.

1 Needle

2 Hole in needle plate

3 Needle hits hole

• Replace the needle.

The presser foot is set too high and not correctly

positioned.

The needle hits/touches the presser foot.

The area around the presser foot hole is

damaged.

1 Scratches/Burrs

• Replace the presser foot.

Sliding surface on hook race is not smooth. There

are scratches or burrs on it.

1 Hook race area

The bobbin or bobbin case is not correctly

installed.

23, 28

The hook is not correctly installed. *

Symptom

Probable Cause/Remedy Page

The needle breaks.

The hook stopper is not correctly installed, the

hook is making a complete rotation.

The upper thread is not threaded correctly.

The upper thread is catching somewhere.

• Pull the upper thread by hand from below the

presser foot, and check that the thread moves

smoothly. If the thread does not move, it is not

threaded correctly. Thread the upper thread

correctly. Make sure the thread is caught by

the needle bar thread guide.

The upper thread tension is set too high. 82

A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is

not used.

The needle and the hook are not correctly

passing each other.

• Hook timing may be OFF.

The thread density of the embroidery data is too

fine.

Three or more overlapping stitches are being

embroidered.

• Using a data design system, correct the thread

density and overstitching settings in the

embroidery data.

107

The thread is not cut automatically.

Lint or dust has accumulated around the needle

plate (moving knife, fixed knife or thread retaining

plate).

A bobbin case designed specifically for this

machine is not used.

• Use the correct bobbin case.

—

Lint or dust has accumulated in the thread

tension disc.

After the threads are automatically cut, the upper

thread is too short and comes out of the needle.

Lint or dust has accumulated around the needle

plate (moving knife, fixed knife or thread retaining

plate).

Symptom

Probable Cause/Remedy Page

100

The upper thread breaks.

The needle is not correctly installed. 94

The needle set screw is loose. 94

The needle is bent or blunt. 94

The area around the hole in the needle plate is

damaged.

1 Scratches/Burrs

• Replace the needle plate.

The needle is touching the needle plate.

1 Needle

2 Needle plate hole

3 Needle touching hole

The presser foot is set too high and not correctly

positioned.

The needle hits/touches the presser foot.

The area around the presser foot hole is

damaged.

1 Scratches/Burrs

• Replace the presser foot.

Using a specialty thread like a metallic thread.

• Slow down the machine embroidery speed.

Symptom

Probable Cause/Remedy Page

The upper thread breaks.

Sliding surface on hook is not smooth. There are

burns on it.

1 Hook race area

The thread is loose in the hook area. 91

The play between the hook and the race is too

much.

The hook does not rotate smoothly.

• Remove lint, clean and apply oil.

91, 96

The space between the hook stopper and the

hook cannot be adjusted.

The upper thread is not threaded correctly.

• Pull the upper thread by hand from below the

presser foot, and check that the thread moves

smoothly. If the thread does not move

smoothly, it is not correctly threaded. Un-

thread the machine and re-thread the machine.

Make sure the thread is correctly positioned in

the needle bar thread guide.

Upper thread is not positioned in upper or middle

guide plate.

• Make sure thread passes completely under

upper and middle guide plate.

There are knots or tangles in the thread.

• Remove any knots or tangles.

—

The upper thread tension is too high. 82

The bobbin thread tension is incorrect.

The thread does not roll out of the bobbin case

smoothly.

The bobbin case is damaged.

• Replace the bobbin case with a new one.

The bobbin thread is not wound correctly.

• Check that the bobbin is wound so that it is

about 80% full and that the thread is evenly

wound. If the bobbin is not correctly wound,

replace the bobbin with one that is correctly

wound or rewind the bobbin.

Symptom

Probable Cause/Remedy Page

APPENDIX

101

A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is

not used.

The automatic needle-threading mechanism is

broken.

Adhesive is attached to the needle.

• Replace the needle.

The fabric is not taut. 48, 49

The thread quality is poor.

• The thread quality is too weak due to age of

thread. Replace thread.

—

The thread density of the embroidery data is too

fine.

Three or more overlapping stitches are being

embroidered.

• Using a data design system, correct the thread

density and overstitching settings in the

embroidery data.

107

Lint or dust has accumulated in the thread

tension disc.

The bobbin thread breaks.

The bobbin thread is not correctly threaded. 27

The bobbin is scratched or does not rotate

smoothly.

• Replace the bobbin.

The bobbin case is damaged.

• Replace the bobbin case.

The thread is tangled. 91

A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is

not used.

Lint or dust has accumulated in the thread

tension disc.

Stitches are skipped.

The upper thread is not threaded correctly. 62

The needle is bent or blunt. 94

The needle is not installed correctly. 94

Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or

in the hook.

91, 92

The needle and the hook are not correctly

passing each other.

The thread twist is either too tight or too loose.

• Improper twisting results in irregular loop

formation. Try using a new spool.

—

Symptom

Probable Cause/Remedy Page

The embroidery pattern is misaligned.

The thread is tangled.

• Use tweezers to remove any tangled thread

from the hook.

—

The fabric is not secured in the embroidery frame

(for example, the fabric is not taut).

48, 49

The embroidery frame is too large for the size of

the embroidery.

The thumb screws on the Embroidery Frame

Holder are loose.

Appropriate stabilizer (backing) is not used. 47

The embroidery frame is not correctly attached to

the carriage.

• Correctly attach the embroidery frame to the

carriage. Make sure that the pins on the left

and right arms of the Embroidery Frame Holder

securely fit into the holes in the handles on the

embroidery frame.

The carriage or the embroidery frame is hitting

objects.

• The pattern may become misaligned if the

carriage or embroidery frame is hitting objects.

—

The fabric is caught or pinched.

• Stop the machine, and then correctly position

the fabric.

—

The carriage moved while removing embroidery

frame.

• The pattern may become misaligned if the

presser foot was hit or the carriage was moved

while embroidery.

• Be careful when removing and reattaching the

embroidery frame while embroidery.

If the carriage is moved, turn the machine off,

then on again. The correct frame position at the

time that the machine was stopped is stored in

the machine’s memory, and the embroidery

frame is returned to the correct position.

—

The design was not digitized correctly.

• The design may need more pull compensation

or underlay to accommodate stretchy or high-

napped fabrics.

—

The size of the installed embroidery frame is not

correctly detected.

The thumb screws on the Embroidery Frame

Holder are loose.

The starting position for the embroidery frame is

horizontally misaligned.

The thumb screws on the Embroidery Frame

Holder are loose.

Symptom

Probable Cause/Remedy Page

102

There are loops in the upper thread.

The upper thread tension is low.

• After passing the upper thread through the hole

in the presser foot, pull the thread by hand to

check the thread tension.

—

The thread tension does not correspond to the

amount that the thread tension knob was

tightened.

• If the thread tension cannot be adjusted,

thread wax and dust may have collected in the

upper or middle thread guides, causing the

thread guide plates to rise. Clean the thread

guide plates.

Thread is not correctly threaded around the

thread tension disc.

• Clean the thread tension disc. Rethread and

make sure the thread tension disc rotate when

pulling on thread.

The thread quality is poor.

• Try embroidery with different thread. If the

problem no longer occurs after the thread is

changed, the thread quality is the problem.

Replace the thread with one of good quality.

—

The machine is noisy.

Lint may be wound in the hook. 91

The upper thread is not threaded correctly. 62

The hook is damaged.

• Replace the hook.

Not enough oil was applied. 96

The needle threader cannot be used.

Recommended needles are not used on this

machine.

The needle is not installed correctly. 94

The hook of the automatic needle-threading

mechanism is bent.

Symptom

Probable Cause/Remedy Page

The thread tension is incorrect.

The upper thread is not threaded correctly. 62

The bobbin thread is not correctly threaded. 27

The bobbin thread tension is incorrect. 81

Lint or dust has accumulated in the thread

tension disc.

The upper thread does not reach the bobbin thread

when embroidering begins.

There is no more thread in the bobbin, the thread

does not feed from the bobbin, or the thread that

is fed from the bobbin is too short.

• Correctly thread the bobbin thread.

Although the thread is not broken, a broken thread

error occurs and the machine stops.

If the thread breakage sensor in the thread

tension disc of the thread tension knob cannot

detect that the thread is being fed, even if the

machine is running, a broken thread error occurs

and the machine is stopped.

• Correctly pass the thread through the thread

tension disc. If the broken thread error occurs

after the machine is rethreaded, the sensor

may be damaged.

The thread is worn.

Lint or dust has accumulated in the thread

tension disc.

Jump stitches are long.

Lint or dust has accumulated in the thread

tension disc.

Long jump stitches have been specified. 59

There are needle cuts or holes in the garment.

The needle is dull.

• Replace the needle. Dull needles have a

difficult time passing through the garment,

causing fabrics to tear.

The fabric is too delicate.

• The simple penetration of the needle could

damage delicate fabrics. Use stabilizer on top

of fabric.

—

Symptom

Probable Cause/Remedy Page

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Fabric is puckering.

The thread tension is too tight.

• Adjust the tension according to the type of

fabric and thread being used. Polyester thread

will stretch during embroidery especially if the

tensions are set too high. After the stitching is

complete, the thread returns to its original

strength, causing puckers in the fabric.

The framing tension of the fabric is incorrect.

• Tightly frame non-stretchable, woven fabrics.

Loose framing will cause the fabric to bunch up

under the stitching. Tautly frame soft knits

using a stable backing. Overstretching the

garment will cause it to look puckered when

the frame is removed.

—

The column stitches are too long.

• Re-digitize the design with fill stitching or with

multiple rows of column stitching.

—

The needle is dull.

• Dull needles push fabric down and damage

material. Replace the needle.

The LCD cannot be read.

The LCD screen is too bright or too dark.

• Adjust the brightness of the screen display.

When embroidering thick fabric, the fabric cannot be

correctly hooped.

Fabric slips within the frame because of its

thickness.

• Wrap masking tape or bias tape around the

outer frame. The tape will provide resistance so

that the fabric does not easily slip.

—

The Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser is hard to

see.

The Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser is

too bright or too dim.

• Adjust the brightness of the Embroidery

Crosshair Positioning Laser.

When the machine is connected to your computer

with the USB cable, “Removable Disk” is unusable.

Disconnect the USB cable connecting the

computer and the machine, and then reconnect

cable to the machine.

—

Symptom

Probable Cause/Remedy Page

104

Error messages

If the “Start/Stop” button is pressed while the machine is not correctly set up or if an incorrect operation is performed, the

machine stops and informs you of the error with a buzzer and an error message. If an error message appears, correct the problem

according to the instructions in the message.

To close the message, touch or perform the correct operation, then touch . If the message appears again, consult

your nearest authorized Brother dealer.

Error messages Cause/solution

1 Cannot change the configuration of the characters. This message is displayed when there are too many characters in the curved

text arrangement. Change the text arrangement or the embroidery frame.

2 Cannot recognize the data for the selected pattern.

The data may be corrupted. Please turn off the

power and turn on again.

This message is displayed when trying to recall damaged pattern data or

data created using another manufacturer’s data design system. Turn the

machine off, then on again to return it to its normal condition.

3 Change to a larger embroidery frame. This message is displayed when the thumb screws of the Embroidery Frame

Holder are loose. Using the included 3-way screwdriver, firmly tighten the

two thumb screws. (page 52)

This message is displayed when the installed embroidery frame is too small.

Check which embroidery frames can be used, and then install a larger

embroidery frame. (page 49)

4 Check upper and bobbin thread. This message is displayed when the thread tension is too tight. Check the

tensions of the upper thread and bobbin thread, and then adjust them.

(page 81)

This message is displayed when the upper thread breaks or the thread

comes out of the thread tension disc or a thread guide. Check that the thread

passes under the upper and middle thread guides, and correctly thread the

upper thread. (page 62)

This message is displayed when lint or dust has accumulated in the thread

tension disc. Remove the thread tension knob, and then remove any lint or

dust accumulated between the tension disc washers. (page 94)

This message is displayed when the bobbin thread breaks or runs out.

Check that there is thread on the bobbin and that approximately 50 mm

(approx. 2 inches) of thread has been pulled out, and then re-install the

bobbin. (page 23)

This message is displayed when there may be another cause. Refer to “The

upper thread breaks.” on page 100 or “The bobbin thread breaks.” on

page 101. Touch to advance or reverse through the stitching. (page 69)

5 Failed to save file. This message is displayed when you try to save more than 100 settings

screen image files in the USB media. In this case, delete a file from the USB

media or use different USB media.

6 Go to Embroidering Screen and press the unlock

key.

This message is displayed when the thread trimming button is pressed while

a screen other than the embroidering screen is displayed. Display the

embroidering screen.

7 Inappropriate needle stop position This message is displayed when the needle has stopped at an incorrect

position. Turn the handwheel so that the mark on the handwheel is at the top,

and then touch .

8 Needle threader error This message is displayed when the automatic needle-threading mechanism

does not operate correctly. Remove the thread entangled in the automatic

needle-threading mechanism, and then touch .

9 Needle threader is in threading position. This message is displayed when another operation is performed while the

automatic needle-threading mechanism is threading the needle. Press the

automatic needle-threading button, and then perform the other operation

after the needle is threaded. (page 65)

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10 OK to recall and resume previous memory? This message is displayed when the machine is turned off, then on again

before embroidering is completed. Touch to resume embroidering. If

the embroidering screen was displayed before the machine was turned off,

back up several stitches, and then continue embroidering. (page 71)

11 OK to separate the combined border pattern? This message is displayed when a combined border pattern is being rotated

in the embroidering screen.

12 Picker error This message is displayed when the thread picker (page 23) does not

operate correctly. Remove the thread entangled on the thread picker, and

then touch .

13 Press the unlock key to unlock the machine. This message is displayed when the thread trimming button is pressed

before the machine is unlocked. Touch to use the thread

trimming function.

14 Preventive maintenance is recommended. This message is displayed when the machine needs maintenance. (page 97)

15 The pattern combination is too large for the extra

large embroidery frame. If you plan to add more

patterns, rotate the pattern combination.

This message is displayed when a long vertical pattern is recalled and no

longer fits in the embroidery frame. Rotate the pattern 90 degrees.

16 The safety device has been activated. Is the thread

tangled? Is the needle bent?

This message is displayed when a malfunction occurred, such as the thread

becoming tangled or the needle is bent. The machine stops when it detects a

malfunction. Check that the machine is correctly threaded (page 62) and that

the needle is not bent.

17 This file cannot be used. This message is displayed when the file format is incompatible with this

machine. Check the list of compatible file formats. (page 107)

18 This pattern cannot be used since it exceeds the

data capacity.

This message is displayed when the pattern being opened exceeds the

allowable number of stitches or data capacity, or when too many patterns

are being edited.

19 This pattern cannot be used. This message is displayed when you try to retrieve a pattern that was

downloaded for a different machine.

20 This pattern cannot combine. This message is displayed when a split (large-size) pattern is selected to be

combined with another embroidery pattern.

21 Trimming sensor error. This message is displayed when lint or dust may have accumulated within

the moving knife, the fixed knife, the thread retaining plate, and their

surrounding areas. Clean them. (page 92)

22 USB media is not loaded. Load USB media. This message is displayed when you tried to recall or save a pattern while no

USB media is loaded. Load USB media.

This message is displayed when you try to use incompatible USB media. For

a list of compatible USB media, visit https://s.brother/cpcab/

23 Wiper error This message is displayed when thread is tangled on the wiper. Remove the

tangled thread.

This message is displayed when lint or dust may have accumulated within

the moving knife, the fixed knife, the thread retaining plate, and their

surrounding areas. Clean them. (page 92)

This message is displayed when the thread does not pass through the

groove in the thread cutter. Pass the thread through the groove securely.

Error messages Cause/solution

106

If the machine does not respond when a key

is touched

If nothing happens when a key on the screen is touched (no

key can be selected or the keys are misaligned), adjust the

touch panel as described below.

Touch anywhere inside the touch panel, and turn the

machine off, then on again.

• Continue touching the touch panel until the screen

shown below appears.

• The “Start/Stop” button is red.

 The adjustments screen appears.

Use the included touch pen to touch the center of the

numbered crosses on the screen, in numerical order

from 1 to 5.

After making the necessary touch panel adjustment,

[OK] will show on the screen.

• If the buzzer sounds when cross number 5 is touched,

an error occurred during setting, and [NG] appears on

the screen. Carefully touch the crosses again, starting

from 1 to 5.

Turn the machine off, and on again.

IMPORTANT

• Be sure to use the included touch pen to adjust

the touch panel. Do not use a mechanical

pencil, screwdriver or any other hard or sharp

object. Do not apply pressure to the LCD

screen display, otherwise damage to the

display may result.

Note

• If the keys still do not respond, even after the touch

panel is adjusted, or if the touch panel cannot be

adjusted, contact your nearest authorized Brother

dealer.

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Machine specifications

Connect the machine and computer (supported operating systems: Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11) using the

included USB cable. Do not create folders in “Removable Disk” on a computer.

If embroidery data is stored in a folder in “Removable Disk”, that embroidery data cannot be retrieved by the machine.

Using data other than that saved using our data design systems or this machine may cause this machine to malfunction.

When the machine is used to save a file with any extension, it is saved as a .phc data file.

.dst data is displayed in the pattern list screen by file name (the actual image cannot be displayed). The full file name may not be

displayed depending on the number of characters in the file name.

Since Tajima (.dst) data does not contain specific thread color information, it is displayed with our default thread color sequence.

Check the preview and change the thread colors as desired.

USB media is commercially available, but some USB media may not be usable with this machine.

Please visit our website https://s.brother/cpcab/

for more details.

* Depending on the type of USB devices/media being used, either directly plug the USB device into the machine’s USB port or plug the

USB media Reader/Writer into the machine’s USB port.

* Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice.

SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification

Dimensions of machine 506 mm (W) × 587 mm (D) × 747 mm (H)

(Approx. 20-59/64 inches (W) × 23-7/64 inches (D) × 29-13/32 inches (H))

* When installing this machine, secure a space of at least 35 cm (approx. 13-25/32 inches) from the front of

the machine, at least 5 cm (approx. 2 inches) from the rear, and at least 15 cm (approx. 6 inches) from the

left and right sides.

Weight of machine Approx. 31 kg (Approx. 68 lb)

Maximum embroidery

speed

Max.: 1000 spm

Depending on the embroidery frame, maximum stitches in one minute is different.

Interfaces

USB

Memory Embroidery patterns 1024 KB or 20 patterns

Data Types

Embroidery patterns

.pes .phc .dst .pen

Maximum embroidering

area

Up to 300 mm (W) × 200 mm (H)

(Approx. 11-3/4 inches (W) × 7-7/8 inches (H))

Types of USB Devices/

Media that can be used

Embroidery patterns Embroidery data can be saved to or recalled from USB media. Use media that

meets the following specifications:

• USB Flash drive (USB Flash memory)

Embroidery data can be recalled only:

• USB external CD/DVD drives

Condition of the [Eco

Mode] and [Shutoff

Support Mode]

[Eco Mode] Available time [OFF], 10 - 120 (minute)

“Start/Stop” button Green flashing

Suspended function Machine light, Embroidery Crosshair Positioning

Laser, Screen display

After recovering The machine starts from the previous operation.

[Shutoff Support Mode] Available time [OFF], 1 - 12 (hour)

“Start/Stop” button Green slow flashing

Suspended function All functions

After recovering An error message appears.

You need to turn off and on the machine to restart.

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IMPORTANT

• When using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread may break or the needle may

break or bend when embroidering with a stitch density that is too fine or when embroidering three or

more overlapping stitches. In that case, use one of our original data design systems to edit the embroidery

data.

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You can update your machine’s software using the

following two procedures. For update information, refer to

the Brother support website http://s.brother/cucab/

. If an

update file is posted, download the file, and then update

the machine according to the following procedure.

• Using USB media to update

• Using computer to update

Using USB media to update

While pressing the automatic needle-threading button,

turn the main power on.

 The following screen will appear on the LCD.

Touch .

Insert the USB media where the update file is saved

into the machine’s USB port.

1 USB port

2 USB media

Touch to update the machine.

• Do no turn the machine OFF during the update.

 When the update is performed normally, the

completion message will appear.

Remove the USB media, and turn the machine off and

on again.

UPDATING YOUR MACHINE’S

SOFTWARE

Memo

• The software version of the machine can be

checked from the settings screen. (page 21)

(page 22):

An instruction video is available for this topic.

Note

• Save only the update file on the USB media.

110

Using computer to update

For computers and operating systems, refer to

“SPECIFICATIONS” on page 107.

While pressing the automatic needle-threading button,

turn the main power on.

 The following screen will appear on the LCD.

Touch .

Plug the USB cable connector into the corresponding

USB ports for the computer and for the machine.

Copy the update file to “Removable Disk” on the

computer.

Touch to update the machine.

• Do no turn the machine OFF during the update.

 When the update is performed normally, the

completion message will appear.

Unplug the USB cable, and turn the machine off and

on again.

Note

• Do not connect any additional USB media devices

to your computer when using the USB cable.

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Symbols

“DST” setting ............................................................................... 59

Adjusting

legs .......................................................................................... 16

touch panel ........................................................................... 106

Aligned characters ....................................................................... 86

Appliqué alphabet ....................................................................... 34

Appliqué embroidery ................................................................... 74

Automatic needle-threading button ..................................... 14, 65

Automatic needle-threading mechanism ...................................... 65

Automatic thread cutting function ............................................... 58

Basic procedures ......................................................................... 23

Basting ........................................................................................ 73

Bobbin case ......................................................................... 23, 93

removing ................................................................................. 23

Border function ........................................................................... 38

Canton fleece .............................................................................. 48

Canvas ........................................................................................ 48

Carriage ....................................................................................... 13

Change thread color key ...................................................... 36, 42

Changing

basting distance ....................................................................... 73

colors of the pattern ................................................................. 42

display guides .......................................................................... 84

thread color display ................................................................. 85

thread density .......................................................................... 38

Checking

preview image ......................................................................... 47

thread color ............................................................................. 61

Cleaning

around the needle plate

........................................................... 92

bobbin case ............................................................................. 93

hook ........................................................................................ 91

LCD ......................................................................................... 91

machine surface ...................................................................... 91

maintenance message .............................................................. 97

oiling machine ......................................................................... 96

thread paths ............................................................................. 93

Clock set ............................................................................. 19, 20

Color thread table ........................................................................ 42

Combining patterns ..................................................................... 34

Corduroy ..................................................................................... 48

Cotton sheeting ........................................................................... 48

Delete key ................................................................................... 37

Denim ......................................................................................... 48

Density key ......................................................................... 37, 38

Display guides ............................................................................. 84

Distance from center (horizontal) ................................................ 36

Distance from center (vertical) ..................................................... 36

Dress shirt (woven) ...................................................................... 48

Editing ......................................................................................... 35

restart from beginning or middle .............................................. 70

Embroidering order ...................................................................... 56

Embroidering screen ............................................................ 56, 61

Embroidering time ....................................................................... 56

Embroidery .................................................................................. 67

aligned characters .................................................................... 86

small fabric .............................................................................. 51

Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser ................................ 60, 77

Embroidery frame

attaching to the machine .......................................................... 52

types ........................................................................................ 53

Embroidery Frame Holder

attaching .................................................................................. 17

Embroidery frame indicators ........................................ 35, 48, 56

Embroidery key ............................................................................ 37

Embroidery light .......................................................................... 13

Embroidery patterns

editing ...................................................................................... 35

selecting ................................................................................... 28

Embroidery sheet ......................................................................... 50

Embroidery thread ....................................................................... 62

Error messages ........................................................................... 104

Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart ............................................. 48

Feet .............................................................................................. 13

Forward/Backward stitch key ....................................... 57, 69, 70

Frame move key .................................................................. 20, 53

Going back through the stitching ......................................... 69, 70

Golf shirt ...................................................................................... 48

Handwheel .................................................................................. 14

Headwear .................................................................................... 48

Hook ........................................................................................... 91

Hook cover/Hook ........................................................................ 13

Hooping ...................................................................................... 49

Horizontal mirror image key ........................................................ 37

Included accessories .................................................................... 15

Jump code ................................................................................... 59

LCD ..................................................................................... 14, 20

Lingerie or silk ............................................................................. 48

Lower thread guide ...................................................................... 13

Main power switch .............................................................. 14, 18

Maximum embroidery speed key ................................................. 57

Middle thread guide ..................................................................... 13

Needle

threading .................................................................................. 65

Number of thread color changes .................................................. 56

INDEX

112

Oiling .......................................................................................... 96

Operation panel ................................................................... 13, 14

Pattern display area ...................................................................... 29

Pattern editing screen ................................................................... 35

Pattern selection keys ................................................................... 37

Pattern size .......................................................................... 35, 56

Positioning keys ................................................................... 37, 57

Power cord receptacle ................................................................. 14

Power supply cord ....................................................................... 18

Preview key ......................................................................... 37, 57

Previewing the image ................................................................... 47

Region display ..................................................................... 36, 56

Restart from beginning ................................................................. 70

Resume embroidering .................................................................. 71

Rotate key .................................................................................... 36

Rotation angle .............................................................................. 36

Satin jacket .................................................................................. 48

Selecting

embroidery pattern ........................................................... 28, 35

Setting up ..................................................................................... 15

Silk .............................................................................................. 48

Size (horizontal) ........................................................................... 35

Size (vertical) ............................................................................... 35

Size key ....................................................................................... 36

Speaker ........................................................................................ 14

Specifications ............................................................................. 107

Split (large-size) patterns .............................................................. 88

Spool stand .................................................................................. 13

Stabilizer .............................................................................. 47, 48

Start/Stop button .................................................................. 14, 67

Starting position key ..................................................................... 85

Stitch count .................................................................................. 56

Stopping embroidering ................................................................. 68

Sweater knit ................................................................................. 48

Sweatshirt .................................................................................... 48

Tajima data .................................................................................. 59

Terry cloth ................................................................................... 48

Thread ......................................................................................... 62

Thread color display .................................................................... 85

Thread color sequence display ............................................. 36, 56

Thread density ............................................................................. 38

Thread guide ........................................................................ 13, 62

Thread guide assembly ................................................................ 16

Thread mark ................................................................................ 40

Thread spools

easily changing ........................................................................ 66

Thread tension disc ...................................................................... 63

Thread tension knob ............................................................ 13, 82

Thread trimming button ....................................................... 14, 68

Thread trimming function ............................................................ 58

Threading

bobbin thread .......................................................................... 23

needle ...................................................................................... 65

upper thread ............................................................................ 61

Touch pen holder ........................................................................ 14

Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 98

T-shirt .......................................................................................... 48

Uninterrupted embroidering (one color) ...................................... 83

Unlock key .................................................................................. 57

Updating machine’s software .................................................... 109

computer ............................................................................... 110

USB media ............................................................................ 109

Upper thread guide pretension knob ........................................... 82

Upper threading ................................................................... 61, 62

USB port

computer connection .............................................................. 87

USB media connection ............................................................ 87

Ventilation slots ........................................................................... 14

Version ........................................................................................ 21

Various optional accessories are available to be purchased

separately.

Visit our website https://s.brother/cocab/ .

Be sure to install the latest software.

A variety of functional improvements are being performed in the latest version.

Brother SupportCenter is a mobile app that provides the support information for

your Brother product.

Please visit us at https://s.brother/cpcab/ where you can

get product support and answers to frequently asked

questions (FAQs).

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