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Brother 882-S90/S91 manual Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer, 121

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USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION

Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer

Using the included USB cable, the stitch machine can be connected to your computer, and the stitch patterns can be temporarily retrieved from and saved on your computer.

Note

•Do not turn the main power to OFF while the “Saving” screen is displayed. You will lose the stitch pattern you are saving.

aPlug the USB cable connector into the corresponding USB port connectors for the computer and for the machine.

*The USB cable can be plugged into the USB port connectors on the computer and machine whether or not they are turned on.

a

b

aUSB port connector for computer

bUSB cable connector

→The “Removable Disk” icon will appear in “My Computer” on the computer.

Note

•The connectors on the USB cable can only be inserted into a connector in one direction. If it is difficult to insert the connector, do not insert it with force and check the orientation of the connector.

•For details on the position of the USB port on the computer, refer to the instruction manual for the correesponding equipment.

bPress .

cPress .

*Press to return to the original screen without saving.

→The stitch pattern will be temporarily saved to “Removable Disk” under “My Computer”.

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Brother 882-S90/S91 manual Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer, 121

Contents

Page Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only Iii Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine Page Special Features What YOU can do with this MachineHOW to USE this Manual Contents MY Custom Stitch 199 Contents Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions MachineFront View Right-side/Rear View Needle and Presser Foot Section Embroidery Unit Presser footIncluded Accessories Operation Buttons→ Included Accessories Memo Options Part Name OthersGetting Ready Turn the main power switch to I to turn on the machine Turn the main power switch to O to turn off the machineTurning the Machine ON/OFF LCD Screen Key Functions J l nTwin needle mode Reset key Using the Machine Setting Mode Key Sewing settingsGeneral settings C dEmbroidery settings D e f g hAdjusting Screen Brightness PressChoosing the Display Language Use and to choose the display languageUsing the Machine Operation Mode Key Using the Pattern Explanation Key Read the instructionsPress to return to the original screen Using the Supplemental Spool Pin Lower ThreadingWinding the Bobbin A 3Spool cap small Thread spool cross-wound thread Space Using the Spool Pin Setting the Bobbin Pass the thread through the thread guidePulling Up the Bobbin Thread On the right side to close the coverReplace the bobbin cover Threading Using the Automatic Threading Button Upper ThreadingCutter Threading Manually Pull the thread under the thread path guide Using the Twin Needle Mode Lower the presser foot leverPress to unlock all keys and buttons Manually thread the machineSupplemental spool pin Using Threads that Unwind Quickly Using the Spool NetUsing the Vertical Spool Pin Select a stitch pattern. ExampleChanging the Presser Foot Removing the Presser FootAttaching the Presser Foot Raise the presser foot leverAttaching the Walking Foot Changing the Needle Press to unlock all keys and buttons About the Needle Fabric/Thread/Needle CombinationsSewing Basics Adjust the sewing speed with the speed control slide SewingSewing a Stitch Lower the presser footUsing the Foot Controller Press the Thread Cutter button to trim the threadsSewing Reinforcement Stitches Sewing CurvesChanging Sewing Direction Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics Sewing Lightweight FabricsIf the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot If the Fabric does not Feed at the Beginning of StitchingStitch Settings Setting the Stitch WidthSetting the Stitch Length Setting the Thread Tension Proper Thread TensionUpper Thread is Too Tight Upper Thread is Too LooseUseful Functions Automatic Reinforcement StitchingSelect a stitch pattern Automatic Thread Cutting Press the Reverse/Reinforcement Stitching buttonUsing the Knee Lifter Locking the ScreenSew your project Utility Stitches Selecting Utility Stitches Selecting a StitchStitch Selection Screens Using the Mirror Image Key Using the Image KeyTurn the main power to on Use to select the category you wantSaving Your Stitch Settings Saving SettingsSelect a stitch. Example Specify your preferred settings Press to go back to the original screenUsing the Sewing Type Selection Key Retrieving Saved SettingsSelect a stitch Read the explanations and select the appropriate stitch Follow the directions to sew the stitchSewing the Stitches Straight StitchesPressforward.the Start/Stop button to sew Example Left/Middle needle position stitches Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it outBasting IAttach the straight stitch foot Start sewingDart Seam GatheringSelect and attach presser foot J Flat Fell Seam Spread the fabric out along the finish linePintuck Overcasting Using a Zigzag Stitch Appliqué Using a Zigzag StitchZigzag Stitches Select a stitch Attach presser foot JSewing Curves Using a Zigzag Stitch Cord Guide Bobbin Cover Using a Zigzag StitchPatchwork for Crazy Quilt Remove the bobbin cover from the machine seeElastic Zigzag Stitches Tape AttachingOvercasting Overcasting Using Presser Foot G OvercastingOvercasting Using Presser Foot J Overcasting Using the Side Cutter When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter Quilting Piecing QuiltingSelect or and attach presser foot Select , or Attach the walking foot seeAppliqué Quilting with Satin Stitches Free-motion Quilting Blind Hem Stitches Fold the fabric againAppliqué If the Needle does not Catch the FoldIf the Needle Catches Too Much of the Fold Select orShelltuck Stitches Sewing Sharp CurvesSelect Unfoldside. the fabric, and iron the tucks to oneScallop Stitches Top StitchingTrim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitches Smocking Stitches FagotingTape or Elastic Attaching Sew over the tape or elasticHeirloom Hemstitching 1 Daisy StitchHemstitching 2 Drawn Work Select a stitch and attach presser foot NHemstitching Press to create a mirror image of the stitchOne-step Buttonholes Reinforcement stitching Mark on the fabric Marks on the presser foot Sewing Stretch Fabrics Lower the presser foot and start sewingFour-step Buttonholes Presssewing.the Start/Stop button to start Darning Use darning stitches for mending and other applicationsButtonhole lever Metal bracket Bar Tacks Check the first needle drop point and lower the presser footBar Tacks on Thick Fabrics Gently hold the end of the upper thread and begin sewingButton Sewing Gently hold the end of the upper thread and start sewingAttaching 4 Hole Buttons Attaching a Shank to the ButtonEyelet T u a lMulti-directional Sewing Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch Select and attach monogramming foot NDSelect and sew seam 2 as shown ESelect and sew seam 3 as shownZipper Insertion Centered ZipperInserting a Side Zipper BAttach presser foot J and sew straightFabric Set the presser foot in the 3 mm approx /8 inch margin Inches from the edge of the fabric, then stop the machineCharacter Decorative Stitches Selecting Stitch Patterns Press to display the screen belowCharacter/Decorative Stitches Alphabet Characters 100101 Deleting CharactersPress to delete the last character Select the correct characterSewing Stitch Patterns Sewing Attractive FinishesBasic Sewing 102Making Adjustments 103APress Select 104 Sew the stitch pattern againEditing Stitch Patterns 105Changing the Size 106Actual Stitch Pattern Size Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image Sewing a Pattern Continuously107 Changing Thread Density For Satin Stitch Patterns Only Checking the Image108 Press to change the thread color in the image109 Combining Stitch Patterns Before CombiningCombining Various Stitch Patterns 110111 Press ESelectPress to sew the pattern continuously Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns 112BPress Again, then press Small sizeCombining Stitch Patterns Different Length113 Press Press , then press once114 Press again115 More ExamplesUsing the Memory Function Stitch Data Precautions116 117 TrademarksSaving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory 118If the Memory is Full 119 Choose a stitch pattern to deleteSaving Stitch Patterns to USB Media Commercially Available 120Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer 121Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory 122Choose a stitch pattern to retrieve Recalling from USB Media 123Recalling from the Computer 124Embroidery Before Embroidering Embroidery Step by Step126 Attaching Embroidery Foot W 127Attaching the Embroidery Unit 128About the Embroidery Unit IPress to unlock all keys and buttonsTurn the main power to OFF 129Removing the Embroidery Unit Press either or , then pressSelecting Patterns 130Copyright Information 131 Pattern Selection Screens132 Press to create a mirror image of the pattern as neededSelecting Alphabet Character Patterns 133Press Press the key of the font you want to embroider Selecting Frame Patterns 134Press the key of the frame pattern you want to embroider Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards Selecting Patterns from USB media/Computer135 Viewing the Sewing Screen 136137 Preparing the Fabric 138Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame 139Types of Embroidery Frames 140 Inserting the FabricUsing the Embroidery Sheet Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges141 Embroidering Small Fabrics142 Embroidering Ribbons or TapeAttaching the Embroidery Frame 143Removing the Embroidery Frame Raise the frame-securing leverConfirming the Pattern Position Checking the Pattern Position144 That you want to checkPreviewing the Completed Pattern 145Press to select the frame used in the preview Sewing AN Embroidery Pattern 146Embroidery Needle Plate Cover Sewing Embroidery Patterns 147When Threading Manually 148Press the Start/Stop button again to restart the machine 149 Press the Start/Stop buttonIf the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread 150If the Thread Breaks During Sewing 151Restarting from the Beginning 152153 Continue embroideringMaking Embroidery Adjustments Adjusting Thread Tension154 Correct Thread TensionUsing the Automatic Thread Cutting Function 155Press BPress to turn off END Color Trim Adjusting the Embroidery Speed 156Selecting the length of Jump Stitch not to trim Press to turn off Jump Stitch TrimChanging the Thread Color Display 157Changing the Embroidery Frame Display 158Revising the Pattern Changing the Pattern PositionAligning the Pattern and the Needle 159160 Press Selectsize. the direction in which to changeRotating the Pattern 161Press Select the angle of rotation for the pattern 162 Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns 163Change the density Press to return to the pattern selection screenEmbroidery Data Precautions 164Types of Embroidery Data that can be Used 165 Tajima .dst Embroidery DataSaving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory 166167 Select the pattern you want to delete Press168 Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer 169Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory 170171 172 Pressrecall.the key of the pattern you want toUsing a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué Embroidery Applications173 Appliqué and base fabric from step c to create the appliqué174 176 177195 Explanation of Functions 176Selecting Patterns to Edit 177178 Select the category of the pattern179 Select the font, then enter the characters. Example a B C DPress to change the layout of the pattern 180 Editing Patterns 181182 Moving the Pattern 183Press Selectrotated.the angle by which the pattern is Changing the Size of the Pattern 184APress Selectsize. the direction in which to change Deleting the Pattern 185Press Press the key of the layout you want to embroider 186 Use or to change the spacingChanging the Thread Color 187Press to choose a new color from the color palette Creating a Custom Thread Table 188189 Adding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the ListDesigning Repeated Patterns 190Sewing Repeated Patterns 191 192 Repeating One Element of a Repeated PatternUse and to select the cut line Use and to select the element to repeat193 Assigning Thread MarksRepeat the selected element Press to finish repeating Press BPressAfter Editing 194Be sewn Combining Patterns Editing Combined Patterns195 196 Sewing Combined Patterns 197198 200 202Designing a Stitch 200Draw the stitch design on the grid sheet part code SA507 Decide the spacing of the stitch201 Examples of Custom StitchesEntering Stitch Data 202203 204 Moving a PointPress or to move to the point that you want to move 205 Moving Part or All of the DesignCPress or to move the section DPress 206 Inserting New PointsUsing Stored Custom Stitches Storing Custom Stitches in Your List207 Retrieving Stored Stitches 208Select the stitch pattern 212 214217 223Care and Maintenance Cleaning the LCD ScreenCleaning the Machine Casing Cleaning the Race211 Adjusting the Screen Screen Visibility is LowTouch Panel is Malfunctioning 212Turn the main power to OFF, then turn it back to on 213Troubleshooting 214215 Cannot lower216 Error Messages 217218 219 220 221 Alarm Sounds 222Specifications 223Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media Upgrade Procedure Using ComputerUpgrading Your MACHINE’S Software 224When the message disappears, press 225Unplug the USB cable, and turn the machine off and on again 226 Stitch Setting Chart 227228 229 Scallop stitch230 231 232 233 Index 234235 Fabrics Needle Fabric/thread/needle combinationsSettings 236237 English 882-S90/S91 XD0784-1511