Brother XF0606-001 operation manual For designing beautiful embroidery designs, For safe operation

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Thank you very much for purchasing our product. To obtain the best performance from this unit and to ensure safe and correct operation, please read this Operation Manual carefully, and then keep it in a safe place together with your warranty.

Please read before using this product

For designing beautiful embroidery designs

•This system allows you to create a wide variety of embroidery designs and supports a wider range of sewing attribute settings (thread density, sewing pitch, etc.). However, the final result will depend on your particular sewing machine model. We recommend that you make a trial sewing sample with your sewing data before sewing on the final material.

For safe operation

•Avoid dropping a needle, a piece of wire or other metallic objects into the unit or into the card slot.

•Do not store anything on the unit.

For a longer service life

•When storing the unit, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not store the unit close to a heater, iron or other hot objects.

•Do not spill water or other liquids on the unit or cards.

•Do not drop or hit the unit.

For repairs or adjustments

•In the event that a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, please consult your nearest service center.

Notice

This Operation Manual does not explain how to use your computer under Windows®. Please refer to the Windows® manuals.

Copyright acknowledgment

Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other product names mentioned in the Operation Manual may be trademarks of registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.

Important

Using this unit for unauthorized copying of material from embroidery cards, newspapers and magazines for commercial purpose is an infringement of copyrights which is punishable by law.

Caution

The software included with this product is protected by copyright laws. This software can be used or copied only in accordance with the copyright laws.

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This product is intended for household use.

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Contents Personal Embroidery Design Software System Important Information Regulations Radio Interference Other than USA and CanadaRead the following before opening the CD-ROM package For a longer service life For repairs or adjustmentsFor designing beautiful embroidery designs For safe operationTable of Contents Before Use Package ContentsIntroduction Please Read Before Installation InstallationSystem Requirements Installing the Software If the installer does not automatically start upClick All Programs  Accessories  Run Windows XP users onlyTo install the application into a different folder Click ChangeChecking for the Latest Version of the Program If the Always check for most recent versionUninstallation Technical SupportOnline Registration BeforeGetting Started Starting Up ApplicationStarting up PE-DESIGN Plus About the Top WizardDocuments My Documents\PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial Creating Embroidery Patterns From Photos Photo StitchImage file formats Select Mask dialog box on Click Select from CandidatesChanging color of the circle Adding text and setting character spacing Transforming the textImporting and rotating an embroidery pattern Transforming text onTransferring embroidery patterns To embroidery machines Transferring the design to an original cardPrecautions for using the Card Writer Module/original cards Transferring data to embroidery machines via a USB mediaSaving OverwritingSaving with a new name ExportingPhoto Stitch 1 Parameters dialog box Exiting ApplicationWith Color, Sepia or Gray Sewing Option Image To Stitch Photo StitchStarting the Photo Stitch 2 wizard Importing photo data into PEClick Update Preview Applying an image mask and adjusting its size and positionChanging the sewing angle Photo Stitch 2 Parameters dialog box Color SetStarting the Auto Punch wizard Auto PunchImporting image data into Auto Punch Parameters dialog box Thread Chart Create LinesAdd mask outline Noise reductionCross Stitch Starting the Cross Stitch wizardCross Stitch Parameters dialog box Omit ColorsZoom Cross size NextEdit Cross Stitch dialog box Selecting stitchesColor Option Editing areaImage To Stitch Wizard Common dialog boxesSelect Mask dialog box Set Output Size dialog box Gray Balance / Set Output SizeDialog box If Mono was selected for Photo Stitch 1 or PhotoEntering Text Entering TextEntering Text Transforming text CreatingSpecifying character spacing Change the Character SpacingSetting text attributes Advanced Operations for Entering TextEditing entered text FontEmbroidery attributes for text Arranging Embroidery Designs Editing Embroidery DesignsSelecting patterns Moving patternsScaling patterns Rotating patternsSlightly Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns Greatly Enlarging/Reducing Stitch PatternsFlipping patterns horizontally or vertically Grouping/Ungrouping embroidery patternsGrouping patterns Ungrouping patternsChecking Embroidery Patterns Using the Pan toolZooming Changing realistic view settings Changing the display of the embroidery designSolid View Stitch View Realistic ViewChecking the stitching with the Stitch Simulator Selecting a pattern Checking and Editing the Sewing OrderSewing Order pane Changing colors Editing the sewing orderChanging sewing attributes Setting the sew type Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and RegionsLine sew / Region sew Sew typeSpecifying sewing attributes Changing the pattern of programmable fill stitchClick the Sewing Attributes tab Display the Sewing Attributes paneColor Setting the thread colorSpecial colors Creating a new embroidery design Opening/Importing Embroidery DesignsOpening a PE-DESIGN Plus file From Design Library Importing embroidery designsFrom a folder From an embroidery card Checking embroidery design information Transferring to a machine by using an original card Transferring Embroidery Designs to MachinesTransferring to a machine by using USB media Transferring directly to a machine’s memorySpecifying print settings PrintingChecking a print image PrintingUser Hoop Setting Specifying the Design Page Size and ColorChanging the grid settings Changing Application SettingsSystem unit Creating a new thread chart Deleting a chartEditing a chart Adding items from a thread chartDeleting items Adding a new itemEditing an item DST Export Setting DST Import SettingChanging the order of items Understanding Windows PE-DESIGN Plus WindowQuick Access Toolbar commands Quick Access Toolbar/RibbonCustomizing the window Customizing Quick Access Toolbar/Shortcut keys Using access keysQuick Access Toolbar Shortcut keys Menus Application button menuRibbon menu tabs Home tabView tab Tips and Techniques Sewing DirectionSewing Order Sewing Wide AreasReference Sewing AttributesLine sew types Line sewing attributesRegion sewing attributes Region sew typesSupplement Font List Text 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 PES-Writer Writing Multiple Embroidery Files to an Original CardStarting up PES-Writer Write to cardCard capacity indicator Operation screenIcon size button Properties buttonExiting application Selecting system unitsHelp menu About PES-WriterTroubleshooting Problem Estimated Cause SolutionIndex CombiningIndex English