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Editing a Combined Pattern.................... ......................................................................182
Saving Embroidery Patterns................................. .........................................................187
Machine’s memory...................................................................................................................................187
If the embroidery pattern cannot be saved................................................................................................. 187
USB media................................................................................................................................................189
Computer (USB)........................................................................................................................................190
BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE 193
Using the Settings Key.. ................................................................................................194
Understanding the settings screen.............................................................................................................194
Changing the display guides......................................................................................................................196
Changing the thread color information......................................................................................................197
Specifying the thumbnail size....................................................................................................................198
Changing the background colors of the embroidery patterns or thumbnails............................................... 199
Specifying jumpstitch trimming / “DST” jump codes for trimming.............................................................199
Deleting short stitches...............................................................................................................................201
Specifying the remaining length of thread.................................................................................................201
Changing the screen saver settings............................................................................................................2 01
Turning “ON” or “OFF” the sewing light...................................................................................................203
Changing the speaker volume...................................................................................................................204
Specifying thread sensor............................................................................................................................ 204
Changing the pointer shape when a USB mouse is used............................................................................205
Changing the units of measurements.........................................................................................................205
Changing the language..............................................................................................................................205
Using the Machine Operations Guide Key ................................................................... 206
APPENDIX 209
Appliqué Sewing...................................................................... .....................................210
Sewing appliqué patterns..........................................................................................................................210
Using a frame pattern to create appliqués (1)............................................................................................211
Using a frame pattern to create appliqués (2)............................................................................................212
Sewing Large-size (Split) Embroidery Patterns......................... .....................................214
Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine ................................................ ............217
Checking the thread tension of built-in patterns........................................................................................217
Sewing a pattern aligned with a mark on the fabric...................................................................................218
Color thread table.....................................................................................................................................220
Colors of Tajima (.dst) embroidery data.....................................................................................................220
Creating Beautiful Embroidery ..................................................................................... 221
Threads.....................................................................................................................................................221
Stabilizers (backing)..................................................................................................................................222
Hooping techniques..................................................................................................................................223
Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart..........................................................................................................224
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 225
Using the Optional Cap Frame .....................................................................................225
Cap frame and its accessories....................................................................................................................225
Types of caps............................................................................................................................................226
Fabric precautions.....................................................................................................................................227
Preparing to use the cap frame..................................................................................................................227
Attaching the cap frame............................................................................................................................232
Installing the embroidery frame holder......................................................................................................237
Additional digitizing information...............................................................................................................2 38
Using the Optional Bobbin Winder ..............................................................................240
Precautions...............................................................................................................................................240
Optional bobbin winder and its accessories ..............................................................................................240
Setting up the optional bobbin winder ......................................................................................................241
Connecting the AC adapter ....................................................................................................................... 241
Winding the bobbin..................................................................................................................................242
Maintenance............................................................................ .....................................245
Cleaning the LCD......................................................................................................................................245
Cleaning the machine surface...................................................................................................................245