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USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION

Stitch Data Precautions

Observe the following precautions when using stitch data other than that created and saved in this machine.

■Types of Stitch Data that can be Used

•Only .pmu stitch data files can be used with this machine. Using data other than that created using this machine may cause the machine to malfunction.

■Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used

Stitch data can be saved to or recalled from USB media. Use media that meets the following specifications.

•USB Floppy disk drive

•USB Flash drive (USB Flash memory)

Stitch data can be recalled only.

• USB CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW drives

You can also use the following types of USB media with the USB Memory Card Reader/Writer.

•Secure Digital (SD) Card

•CompactFlash

•Memory Stick

•Smart Media

•Multi Media Card (MMC)

•XD-Picture Card

Note

•Some USB media may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website for more details.

•USB hubs cannot be used with this machine. The machine will not recognize the above USB devices or USB memory cards through a USB hub.

•The access lamp will begin blinking after inserting USB Devices/Media, and it will take about 5 to 6 sec- onds to recognize the Devices/Media. (Time will differ depending on the USB Device/Media).

•When a file folder is necessary to create, use a computer.

■Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications can be Used

•Compatible models:

IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment

IBM PC-compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment

•Compatible operating systems: Microsoft Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP

(Windows 98SE requires a driver. Download the driver from our Web site (www.brother.com). In addition, only Windows 98 Second Edition can use the driver.).

■Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data

•If the file name of stitch data cannot be identified, for example, because the name contains special characters, the file is not displayed. If this occurs, change the name of the file.

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Brother 882-S90/S91 manual Using the Memory Function, Stitch Data Precautions, 116

Contents

Page Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only Iii Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine Page What YOU can do with this Machine Special FeaturesHOW to USE this Manual Contents MY Custom Stitch 199 Contents Machine Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsFront View Right-side/Rear View Presser foot Needle and Presser Foot Section Embroidery UnitOperation Buttons Included Accessories→ Included Accessories Memo Part Name Others OptionsGetting Ready Turn the main power switch to O to turn off the machine Turn the main power switch to I to turn on the machineTurning the Machine ON/OFF LCD Screen J l n Key FunctionsTwin needle mode Reset key Sewing settings Using the Machine Setting Mode KeyC d General settingsD e f g h Embroidery settingsPress Adjusting Screen BrightnessUse and to choose the display language Choosing the Display LanguageUsing the Machine Operation Mode Key Read the instructions Using the Pattern Explanation KeyPress to return to the original screen A 3 Using the Supplemental Spool PinLower Threading Winding the BobbinSpool cap small Thread spool cross-wound thread Space Using the Spool Pin Pass the thread through the thread guide Setting the BobbinOn the right side to close the cover Pulling Up the Bobbin ThreadReplace the bobbin cover Upper Threading Threading Using the Automatic Threading ButtonCutter Threading Manually Pull the thread under the thread path guide Manually thread the machine Using the Twin Needle ModeLower the presser foot lever Press to unlock all keys and buttonsSupplemental spool pin Select a stitch pattern. Example Using Threads that Unwind QuicklyUsing the Spool Net Using the Vertical Spool PinRaise the presser foot lever Changing the Presser FootRemoving the Presser Foot Attaching the Presser FootAttaching the Walking Foot Changing the Needle Press to unlock all keys and buttons Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations About the NeedleSewing Basics Lower the presser foot Adjust the sewing speed with the speed control slideSewing Sewing a StitchPress the Thread Cutter button to trim the threads Using the Foot ControllerSewing Curves Sewing Reinforcement StitchesChanging Sewing Direction If the Fabric does not Feed at the Beginning of Stitching Sewing Heavyweight FabricsSewing Lightweight Fabrics If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser FootSetting the Stitch Width Stitch SettingsSetting the Stitch Length Upper Thread is Too Loose Setting the Thread TensionProper Thread Tension Upper Thread is Too TightAutomatic Reinforcement Stitching Useful FunctionsSelect a stitch pattern Press the Reverse/Reinforcement Stitching button Automatic Thread CuttingLocking the Screen Using the Knee LifterSew your project Utility Stitches Selecting a Stitch Selecting Utility StitchesStitch Selection Screens Use to select the category you want Using the Mirror Image KeyUsing the Image Key Turn the main power to onPress to go back to the original screen Saving Your Stitch SettingsSaving Settings Select a stitch. Example Specify your preferred settingsRetrieving Saved Settings Using the Sewing Type Selection KeySelect a stitch Follow the directions to sew the stitch Read the explanations and select the appropriate stitchStraight Stitches Sewing the StitchesPressforward.the Start/Stop button to sew Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out Example Left/Middle needle position stitchesIAttach the straight stitch foot Start sewing BastingGathering Dart SeamSelect and attach presser foot J Spread the fabric out along the finish line Flat Fell SeamPintuck Select a stitch Attach presser foot J Overcasting Using a Zigzag StitchAppliqué Using a Zigzag Stitch Zigzag StitchesRemove the bobbin cover from the machine see Sewing Curves Using a Zigzag StitchCord Guide Bobbin Cover Using a Zigzag Stitch Patchwork for Crazy QuiltTape Attaching Elastic Zigzag StitchesOvercasting Overcasting Overcasting Using Presser Foot GOvercasting Using Presser Foot J Overcasting Using the Side Cutter When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter Quilting Select , or Attach the walking foot see PiecingQuilting Select or and attach presser footAppliqué Quilting with Satin Stitches Free-motion Quilting Fold the fabric again Blind Hem StitchesSelect or AppliquéIf the Needle does not Catch the Fold If the Needle Catches Too Much of the FoldUnfoldside. the fabric, and iron the tucks to one Shelltuck StitchesSewing Sharp Curves SelectTop Stitching Scallop StitchesTrim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitches Fagoting Smocking StitchesSew over the tape or elastic Tape or Elastic AttachingSelect a stitch and attach presser foot N HeirloomHemstitching 1 Daisy Stitch Hemstitching 2 Drawn WorkPress to create a mirror image of the stitch HemstitchingOne-step Buttonholes Reinforcement stitching Mark on the fabric Marks on the presser foot Lower the presser foot and start sewing Sewing Stretch FabricsFour-step Buttonholes Presssewing.the Start/Stop button to start Use darning stitches for mending and other applications DarningButtonhole lever Metal bracket Check the first needle drop point and lower the presser foot Bar TacksGently hold the end of the upper thread and begin sewing Bar Tacks on Thick FabricsGently hold the end of the upper thread and start sewing Button SewingAttaching a Shank to the Button Attaching 4 Hole ButtonsT u a l EyeletESelect and sew seam 3 as shown Multi-directional Sewing Straight Stitch and Zigzag StitchSelect and attach monogramming foot N DSelect and sew seam 2 as shownCentered Zipper Zipper InsertionBAttach presser foot J and sew straight Inserting a Side ZipperFabric Inches from the edge of the fabric, then stop the machine Set the presser foot in the 3 mm approx /8 inch marginCharacter Decorative Stitches Press to display the screen below Selecting Stitch PatternsCharacter/Decorative Stitches 100 Alphabet CharactersSelect the correct character 101Deleting Characters Press to delete the last character102 Sewing Stitch PatternsSewing Attractive Finishes Basic Sewing103 Making AdjustmentsAPress Select Sew the stitch pattern again 104105 Editing Stitch Patterns106 Changing the SizeActual Stitch Pattern Size Sewing a Pattern Continuously Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image107 Press to change the thread color in the image Changing Thread Density For Satin Stitch Patterns OnlyChecking the Image 108109 110 Combining Stitch PatternsBefore Combining Combining Various Stitch PatternsPress ESelect 111Press to sew the pattern continuously Small size Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns112 BPress Again, then pressPress Press , then press once Combining Stitch PatternsDifferent Length 113Press again 114More Examples 115Stitch Data Precautions Using the Memory Function116 Trademarks 117118 Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s MemoryIf the Memory is Full Choose a stitch pattern to delete 119120 Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media Commercially Available121 Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer122 Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s MemoryChoose a stitch pattern to retrieve 123 Recalling from USB Media124 Recalling from the ComputerEmbroidery Embroidery Step by Step Before Embroidering126 127 Attaching Embroidery Foot WIPress to unlock all keys and buttons Attaching the Embroidery Unit128 About the Embroidery UnitPress either or , then press Turn the main power to OFF129 Removing the Embroidery Unit130 Selecting PatternsCopyright Information Pattern Selection Screens 131Press to create a mirror image of the pattern as needed 132133 Selecting Alphabet Character PatternsPress Press the key of the font you want to embroider 134 Selecting Frame PatternsPress the key of the frame pattern you want to embroider Selecting Patterns from USB media/Computer Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards135 136 Viewing the Sewing Screen137 138 Preparing the Fabric139 Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery FrameTypes of Embroidery Frames Inserting the Fabric 140Embroidering Small Fabrics Using the Embroidery SheetEmbroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges 141Embroidering Ribbons or Tape 142Raise the frame-securing lever Attaching the Embroidery Frame143 Removing the Embroidery FrameThat you want to check Confirming the Pattern PositionChecking the Pattern Position 144145 Previewing the Completed PatternPress to select the frame used in the preview 146 Sewing AN Embroidery PatternEmbroidery Needle Plate Cover 147 Sewing Embroidery Patterns148 When Threading ManuallyPress the Start/Stop button again to restart the machine Press the Start/Stop button 149150 If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread151 If the Thread Breaks During Sewing152 Restarting from the BeginningContinue embroidering 153Correct Thread Tension Making Embroidery AdjustmentsAdjusting Thread Tension 154155 Using the Automatic Thread Cutting FunctionPress BPress to turn off END Color Trim Press to turn off Jump Stitch Trim Adjusting the Embroidery Speed156 Selecting the length of Jump Stitch not to trim157 Changing the Thread Color Display158 Changing the Embroidery Frame Display159 Revising the PatternChanging the Pattern Position Aligning the Pattern and the NeedlePress Selectsize. the direction in which to change 160161 Rotating the PatternPress Select the angle of rotation for the pattern 162 Press to return to the pattern selection screen Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns163 Change the density164 Embroidery Data PrecautionsTypes of Embroidery Data that can be Used Tajima .dst Embroidery Data 165166 Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s MemorySelect the pattern you want to delete Press 167168 169 Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer170 Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory171 Pressrecall.the key of the pattern you want to 172Appliqué and base fabric from step c to create the appliqué Using a Frame Pattern to Make an AppliquéEmbroidery Applications 173174 177 176195 176 Explanation of Functions177 Selecting Patterns to EditSelect the category of the pattern 178Select the font, then enter the characters. Example a B C D 179Press to change the layout of the pattern 180 181 Editing Patterns182 183 Moving the PatternPress Selectrotated.the angle by which the pattern is 184 Changing the Size of the PatternAPress Selectsize. the direction in which to change 185 Deleting the PatternPress Press the key of the layout you want to embroider Use or to change the spacing 186187 Changing the Thread ColorPress to choose a new color from the color palette 188 Creating a Custom Thread TableAdding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the List 189190 Designing Repeated PatternsSewing Repeated Patterns 191 Use and to select the element to repeat 192Repeating One Element of a Repeated Pattern Use and to select the cut linePress BPress 193Assigning Thread Marks Repeat the selected element Press to finish repeating194 After EditingBe sewn Editing Combined Patterns Combining Patterns195 196 197 Sewing Combined Patterns198 202 200Decide the spacing of the stitch Designing a Stitch200 Draw the stitch design on the grid sheet part code SA507Examples of Custom Stitches 201202 Entering Stitch Data203 Moving a Point 204Press or to move to the point that you want to move Moving Part or All of the Design 205CPress or to move the section DPress Inserting New Points 206Storing Custom Stitches in Your List Using Stored Custom Stitches207 208 Retrieving Stored StitchesSelect the stitch pattern 223 212214 217Cleaning the Race Care and MaintenanceCleaning the LCD Screen Cleaning the Machine Casing211 212 Adjusting the ScreenScreen Visibility is Low Touch Panel is Malfunctioning213 Turn the main power to OFF, then turn it back to on214 TroubleshootingCannot lower 215216 217 Error Messages218 219 220 221 222 Alarm Sounds223 Specifications224 Upgrade Procedure Using USB MediaUpgrade Procedure Using Computer Upgrading Your MACHINE’S Software225 When the message disappears, pressUnplug the USB cable, and turn the machine off and on again 226 227 Stitch Setting Chart228 Scallop stitch 229230 231 232 233 234 IndexFabrics Needle Fabric/thread/needle combinations 235236 Settings237 English 882-S90/S91 XD0784-1511