Brother XE5427-001, 885-V51 operation manual LCD button Example Selecting alphanumeric characters

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DISPLAY UNIT

The measurement units that are displayed can be selected. [mm/inch]

■LCD button

Example: Selecting alphanumeric characters

When a specific pattern is selected, press this key and then, press

to switch the display. The

settings such as the specified alphanumeric character string and color are confirmed.

Press this key to change the thread settings.

Press this key to select or cancel programmed thread cutting. When programmed thread cutting is set, the thread is cut automatically after reinforcement.

Press or to change the thread density (characters and frame patterns only).

Press this key to adjust the pattern.

Press this key when you want to change the color, character by character in character embroidery. Since the machine stops at the end of each character, the upper thread is changed as you embroider. Press this key again to cancel multi-color.

The needle progresses one color or one stitch (if pressed continuously, 9 stitches to 30 stitches) at a time and changes the position for starting the embroidery. This is used when a specific color is not embroidered or when restarting the machine after power has been turned off in the middle of the operation.

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Contents Product Code Page Important Safety Instructions IntroductionFor repair or adjustment For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Page Contents Troubleshooting Using the Memory FunctionCare and Maintenance EmbroideringMachine Features USB portAccessories Included accessoriesOptional accessories Following are available as optional accessoriesNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewNeedle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear viewOperation buttons Start/stop buttonOperation panel LCD liquid crystal display touch panelPage Getting Ready Basic Steps for Embroidering Power supply precautions Turning the Machine On/OffTurning on the machine CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletDUnplugjack. the power cord from the power supply Turning off the machineAttaching the embroidery unit Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the Embroidery Unit AMake sure that the machine is turned offCTurn on the machine Confirmation message is displayedCarriage moves to its initial position BPress , and then press Removing the embroidery unitARemove the embroidery frame CTurn off the machinePattern type selection LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationViewing the LCD Moves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage positionChanging the machine settings ATurn on the machine BPresspanel. Settings key on the operationDWhen settings are complete, press Back key CPress the item to be setBPresspanel. Help key on the operation Checking machine operating proceduresDPressnext page. Next page key to switch to CPress the item to be displayedPreparing Items for Embroidering Needle precautions Preparing the NeedleChecking the needle Replacing the needle DLower the presser foot leverWinding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions This model Other modelStart/stop button lights up in orange Use the embroidery bobbin thread for embroideringMake 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 Actual size Installing the bobbinInstall the bobbin wound with thread This modelBe sure to insert the bobbin correctly Bobbin cover opensBe careful not to drop the bobbin Cutter cuts the threadReattach 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 Such a case, start from m again Upper threading is finishedGetting Ready Preparing the Fabric Attaching a stabilizerMaterial to the fabric Embroidery frame small option Setting the fabric in the embroidery frameEmbroidery frame medium Embroidery frame large optionEmbroidery sheet Medium Option Embroidery sheet large optionBPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame For details, refer toAttaching the Embroidery Frame Attaching the embroidery frameAbobbin and set it into the bobbin case Removing the embroidery frame ARaise the presser foot leverEmbroidery Selecting Embroidery Patterns Copyright informationEmbroidery pattern types Setting for embroidering † Setting the display while 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 frame shape Using an embroidery cardSelecting a frame pattern Select the stitchCTurn on the machine DPress On the screen ESelect a patternOperation is the same as in Selecting an embroidery pattern Prepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown c EmbroideringEmbroidering a pattern BSet the embroidery thread, and thread the needlePress Thread cutter button once EPress Start/stop buttonHPress Start/stop button again Needle is raised and the threads are cutMCut the excess thread AppliquéingKRemove the upper thread ASelect an appliqué patternPosition for the appliqué is stitched, and the machine stops Adjusting the layout and the size Editing and Saving PatternsLayout key Size keyChange position keys Rotation keyAdjusting the upper thread tension Bobbin thread is too loose Adjusting the bobbin thread tensionBobbin thread is too tight Bobbin thread appears slightly on the right side of fabricConnecting character patterns Stitching starting point is set to lower left of the designEnter DEF and press Press KPress to turn it to Resewing APressmachine. Start/stop button to stopASet the upper thread or bobbin thread Press Thread runs out partway through a designStopping while embroidering Forward one stitch increases the stitch numberFTurnpattern.on the machine, and then select Always remove the embroidery unit when you move the machineETurn off the machine KRestart the embroideryPrecautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data Using the Memory FunctionEmbroidery data precautions Tajima .dst Embroidery DataSelected pattern is shown in reverse highlighting Switch screens using Previous page keySaving patterns CPressRetrieving embroidery patterns from the computer ESelect the pattern you wish to retrieve Switch screens usingGAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering FPressAppendix Cleaning the race Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface FRemove the bobbin caseDo not apply oil to the bobbin case Attaching the embroidery foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot QAttaching the Embroidery Foot DHold the embroidery foot Q with your right hand, as shownSet the embroidery foot perpendicular Burr on it Service center Area around the hole TroubleshootingCorrectly install the needle Embroidery foot is scratched, orOn it Remove the tangled thread. IfBobbin-winding thread guide Correctly Thread is tangledBobbin thread Correctly install the needle Thread tension is incorrectThread tension is incorrect Needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle SkippedNo pattern selected Select a pattern Error messages Be sure to rethread the machine. If you pressError Message Probable Cause Pressing Retrieve keyRefer to When the embroidery unit is attachedEmbroidery key was pressed when the embroidery unit is not An Embroidery Memory Card that may not compatible with yourAdjusting the LCD Operation beepUpgrading Your Machines Software When the following screen appears, upgrading is completedThen start the procedure again from step Following screen appearsIndex Air vent10, 31 Page 885-V51 English XE5427-001