Brother 885-V51, XE5427-001 Operation panel, LCD liquid crystal display touch panel

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Operation panel

The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys.

aLCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel)

Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the LCD.

Touch the keys displayed on the LCD with your finger or a touch pen to perform operations.

For details, refer to "LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation" (page 22).

bBack key

Press to return to the previous screen.

cPrevious page key

Press to display the previous page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD.

dNext page key

Press to display the next page when there are items that are not displayed on the LCD.

eMemory key

Press to save embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters in the machine’s memory.

fEmbroidery key

Press to display the pattern type selection screen.

gSettings key

Press to display the settings screen.

hHelp key

Press to get help on using the machine. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / needle replacement.

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Contents Product Code Page Introduction Important Safety InstructionsFor repair or adjustment For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Page Contents Embroidering Using the Memory FunctionCare and Maintenance TroubleshootingUSB port Machine FeaturesIncluded accessories AccessoriesFollowing are available as optional accessories Optional accessoriesFront view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsRight-side/rear view Needle and embroidery foot sectionStart/stop button Operation buttonsLCD liquid crystal display touch panel Operation panelPage Getting Ready Basic Steps for Embroidering Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautionsTurning off the machine CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletDUnplugjack. the power cord from the power supply Turning on the machineAMake sure that the machine is turned off Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the Embroidery Unit Attaching the embroidery unitCTurn on the machine Confirmation message is displayedCarriage moves to its initial position CTurn off the machine Removing the embroidery unitARemove the embroidery frame BPress , and then pressMoves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage position LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationViewing the LCD Pattern type selectionChanging the machine settings CPress the item to be set BPresspanel. Settings key on the operationDWhen settings are complete, press Back key ATurn on the machineCPress the item to be displayed Checking machine operating proceduresDPressnext page. Next page key to switch to BPresspanel. Help key on the operationPreparing Items for Embroidering Needle precautions Preparing the NeedleChecking the needle DLower the presser foot lever Replacing the needleThis model Other model Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbinUse the embroidery bobbin thread for embroidering Start/stop button lights up in orangeMake sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk LPress Start/stop button once Start/stop button immediately to stop the bobbin windingBobbin winding will stop When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat This model Installing the bobbinInstall the bobbin wound with thread Actual sizeCutter cuts the thread Bobbin cover opensBe careful not to drop the bobbin Be sure to insert the bobbin correctlyReattach the bobbin cover Upper Threading About the spool of threadInformation about the spools of thread is described below Threading the upper thread ATurn on the machine BRaise the presser foot leverEmbroidery foot is raised Hand as shown below Thread take-up lever Upper threading is finished Such a case, start from m againGetting Ready Preparing the Fabric Attaching a stabilizerMaterial to the fabric Embroidery frame large option Setting the fabric in the embroidery frameEmbroidery frame medium Embroidery frame small optionMedium Option Embroidery sheet large option Embroidery sheetFor details, refer to BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frameAttaching the Embroidery Frame Attaching the embroidery frameAbobbin and set it into the bobbin case ARaise the presser foot lever Removing the embroidery frameEmbroidery Selecting Embroidery Patterns Copyright informationEmbroidery pattern types † Setting the display while embroidering Setting for embroideringLCD button Example Selecting alphanumeric characters Selecting alphanumeric characters Example Selecting an embroidery patternSpecify the characters for embroidery Selecting an embroidery pattern APressSelect the pattern Select the stitch Using an embroidery cardSelecting a frame pattern Select the frame shapeCTurn on the machine DPress On the screen ESelect a patternOperation is the same as in Selecting an embroidery pattern BSet the embroidery thread, and thread the needle EmbroideringEmbroidering a pattern Prepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown cNeedle is raised and the threads are cut EPress Start/stop buttonHPress Start/stop button again Press Thread cutter button onceASelect an appliqué pattern AppliquéingKRemove the upper thread MCut the excess threadPosition for the appliqué is stitched, and the machine stops Editing and Saving Patterns Adjusting the layout and the sizeRotation key Size keyChange position keys Layout keyAdjusting the upper thread tension Bobbin thread appears slightly on the right side of fabric Adjusting the bobbin thread tensionBobbin thread is too tight Bobbin thread is too looseConnecting character patterns Stitching starting point is set to lower left of the designEnter DEF and press Press KPress to turn it to APressmachine. Start/stop button to stop ResewingForward one stitch increases the stitch number Thread runs out partway through a designStopping while embroidering ASet the upper thread or bobbin thread PressKRestart the embroidery Always remove the embroidery unit when you move the machineETurn off the machine FTurnpattern.on the machine, and then selectTajima .dst Embroidery Data Using the Memory FunctionEmbroidery data precautions Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save DataCPress Switch screens using Previous page keySaving patterns Selected pattern is shown in reverse highlightingRetrieving embroidery patterns from the computer FPress Switch screens usingGAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering ESelect the pattern you wish to retrieveAppendix FRemove the bobbin case Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the raceDo not apply oil to the bobbin case DHold the embroidery foot Q with your right hand, as shown This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot QAttaching the Embroidery Foot Attaching the embroidery footSet the embroidery foot perpendicular Embroidery foot is scratched, or TroubleshootingCorrectly install the needle Burr on it Service center Area around the holeThread is tangled Remove the tangled thread. IfBobbin-winding thread guide Correctly On itNeedle is bent or blunt Replace the needle Skipped Correctly install the needle Thread tension is incorrectThread tension is incorrect Bobbin threadNo pattern selected Select a pattern Be sure to rethread the machine. If you press Error messagesPressing Retrieve key Error Message Probable CauseAn Embroidery Memory Card that may not compatible with your When the embroidery unit is attachedEmbroidery key was pressed when the embroidery unit is not Refer toOperation beep Adjusting the LCDFollowing screen appears When the following screen appears, upgrading is completedThen start the procedure again from step Upgrading Your Machines SoftwareAir vent Index10, 31 Page 885-V51 English XE5427-001