Brother 884-T09 Duplicating a pattern, Deleting a pattern

SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS

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Duplicating a pattern

1Touch .

XThe duplicate is positioned over the

original pattern.

1Duplicated pattern

Note

●If multiple patterns are displayed in the

screen, only the pattern selected using

and is duplicated.

●Move and edit each duplicated pattern

individually.

Deleting a pattern

1Touch .

XThe screen shown below appears.

2Touch .

XThe pattern is deleted.

• To quit deleting the pattern, touch .

Note

●If multiple patterns are displayed, only the

pattern selected will be deleted.

Contents

Main Trademarks IMPORTANT: Intel License Agreement For Open Source Computer Vision Library Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER 1 WARNING 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use. Page Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) License Agreement Warning Labels Machine Structure and Features Six-needle machine embroidering Machine Structure and Features 9 Differences with single-needle machines Other features Machine Structure and Features 11 Available features Manual Structure Read before use Read when additional information is required Searching for information Contents GETTING READY 19 EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL 31 OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES 85 EMBROIDERING SETTINGS 115 SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTERNS 135 BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE 193 APPENDIX 209 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 225 Page Page 1GETTING READY Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front view Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 21 Right-side/rear view Operation panel GETTING READY Accessories XF2223-001 Included accessories Memo No. Part Name Part Code Optional accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.*16. 17. 18. 19. Setting Up the Machine Setup and transporting precautions Setting Up the Machine 25 Setup location exposed to the following conditions. Setting up the machine Setting Up the Machine 27 Adjusting the operation panel position Preparing the thread guide assembly Setting Up the Machine 29 Positioning the spool stand Attaching the embroidery frame holder Page 2EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL Operating Precautions Power supply precautions WARNING Needle precautions Checking the needle Bobbin precautions Upper thread recommendations Fabric recommendations Display recommendations Basic Procedures 35 Basic Procedures 36 1. Installing the Bobbin Removing the bobbin case Installing the bobbin within a certain range. Do not pull it with extreme force. Installing the Bobbin 37 Installing the bobbin case 38 2. Turning ON the Machine other items away from the carriage, in order to prevent any injuries. Turning ON the Machine 39 Understanding the screens Screen overview Page 3. Selecting an Embroidery Pattern Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 43 Selecting an embroidery pattern 4. Editing the Embroidery Pattern Continuing to the embroidering settings screen Specifying Embroidering Setting 45 5. Specifying Embroidering Setting 6. Previewing the Image Checking a preview image Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame 47 7. Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame Page Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine 49 8. Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine any other part of the embroidery machine. Attaching the embroidery frame the machine, or cause injury to the user. Page Checking the Embroidery Area 51 9. Checking the Embroidery Area Temporarily stopping to check the area Page Upper Threading 53 10. Upper Threading Checking the needle bars and thread colors 54 When (unlock key) in the embroidering screen is touched, the sta rt/stop button Upper threading Page Upper Threading 57 Page Threading the needle Page Upper Threading 61 Page Sewing the Embroidery 63 11. Sewing the Embroidery Starting embroidering Page Sewing the Embroidery 65 Stopping embroidering Page Checking the Thread Tension 67 12. Checking the Thread Tension 13. Removing the Embroidery Frame and Fabric Removing the embroidery frame Removing the fabric Turning OFF the Machine 69 14. Turning OFF the Machine Screen Quick Reference Guide Key displays Common screen controls Screen Quick Reference Guide 71 Understanding the pattern type selection screen Understanding the pattern list screen Screen Quick Reference Guide 73 Understanding the pattern editing screen Page Screen Quick Reference Guide 75 Understanding the embroidering settings screen Page Screen Quick Reference Guide 77 Understanding the embroidering screen Page When You Have a Question, This May Help You 79 When You Have a Question, This May Help You TECHNICAL TERMS: PATTERNS: EMBROIDERING: USB connectivity When You Have a Question, This May Help You 81 Page When You Have a Question, This May Help You 83 Page 3OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES 86 Changing the Needle Replacing the needle machine before replacing the needle, otherwise injuries may result if the machine starts sewing. Page 88 Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames Embroidery frame types and applications embroidery frame may hit the presser foot, which may result in injuries. Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames 89 BBB CCC 90 Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer (Backing) to Fabric Hooping the Fabric 91 Hooping the Fabric Hooping the fabric in the extra-large and large embroidery frames Using the embroidery sheet Hooping the Fabric 93 Large/small pieces of fabric Embroidery Frame Position and Movement Embroidery Frame Position and Movement 95 Changing the Embroidering Position Changing the Embroidering Position 97 Adjusting the angle Page Changing the Embroidering Position 99 Switching the Thread Colors on the Screen Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or More Colors 101 Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or More Colors Checking if thread spool changes are necessary Page Changing the Thread Spools with Designs of Seven or More Colors 103 Changing the Thread Spools with Designs of Seven or More Colors Change thread spools message Easily changing the thread spools If the Thread Breaks or the Bobbin Thread Runs Out While Embroidering 105 If the Thread Breaks or the Bobbin Thread Runs Out While Embroidering If the upper thread breaks If the bobbin thread breaks or runs out If the Thread Breaks or the Bobbin Thread Runs Out While Embroidering 107 Embroidering From the Beginning or Middle of the Pattern Embroidering From the Beginning or Middle of the Pattern 109 Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machine Resume Embroidering After Turning Off the Machine 111 Adjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread Adjusting the Thread Tension 113 Adjusting the tension of the upper thread Page 4EMBROIDERING SETTINGS Basting Embroidery Creating an Appliqu Piece 117 Creating an Appliqu Piece Creating an appliqu piece Page Creating an Appliqu Piece 119 Using a frame pattern for the outline Creating an Appliqu Piece 121 Automatic Lock Stitch Setting Starting/Ending Position Settings 123 Starting/Ending Position Settings Repeatedly sewing a pattern along a diagonal Starting/Ending Position Settings 125 Embroidering linked characters Page Maximum Sewing Speed Setting 127 Maximum Sewing Speed Setting Setting the Machine to Stop at Color Changes Stopping the machine at the next color change Specifying pause locations before embroidering Setting the Machine to Stop at Color Changes 129 Temporary Needle Bar Setting Temporary Needle Bar Setting 131 Uninterrupted embroidering (using a single color) Reserved Needle Bar Settings Reserved Needle Bar Settings 133 Page 5SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTER NS Precautions Concerning embroidery data Page Concerning optional embroidery cards Concerning USB media Selecting an Embroidery Pattern General pattern selection Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 141 Embroidery patterns Frame patterns Monogram and frame designs Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 143 Page Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 145 Alphabet patterns Page Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 147 Floral alphabet patterns Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 149 Renaissance alphabet patterns Appliqu alphabet Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 151 Greek alphabet patterns Embroidery patterns stored in the machine memory Embroidery cards (optional) Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 153 Page Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 155 Computer (USB) Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 157 Page Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 159 Page Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 161 Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Pattern Editing Screen) Combining patterns Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Pattern Editing Screen) 163 Selecting the pattern to be edited Moving a pattern Flipping a pattern horizontally Changing the size of a pattern Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Pattern Editing Screen) 165 166 Rotating a pattern Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Pattern Editing Screen) 167 Changing the text arrangement of a character Changing the character spacing Separating combined character patterns Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Pattern Editing Screen) 169 Trimming the threads between characters Changing the thread density Specifying multi-color text Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Pattern Editing Screen) 171 Changing the colors of the pattern Designing repeated patterns Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Pattern Editing Screen) 173 Page Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Pattern Editing Screen) 175 Creating a custom thread table Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Pattern Editing Screen) 177 Page Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Pattern Editing Screen) 179 Choosing a color from the custom thread table Duplicating a pattern Deleting a pattern Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Embroidering Settings Screen) 181 Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Embroidering Settings Screen) Rotating the entire pattern Editing a Combined Pattern Editing a Combined Pattern 183 Page Editing a Combined Pattern 185 Page Saving Embroidery Patterns 187 Saving Embroidery Patterns Machines memory If the embroidery pattern cannot be saved Page Saving Embroidery Patterns 189 Computer (USB) Saving Embroidery Patterns 191 Page 6BASIC SETTINGS AND HELP FEATURE Using the Settings Key Touch (settings key) to change many of the basic embroidery machine settings. Understanding the settings screen Page 2 Using the Settings Key 195 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Some settings cannot be changed while sewing. Changing the display guides Using the Settings Key 197 Changing the thread color information Specifying the thumbnail size Using the Settings Key 199 Changing the background colors of the embroidery patterns or thumbnails Specifying jumpstitch trimming / DST jump codes for trimming Page Using the Settings Key 201 Deleting short stitches Specifying the remaining length of thread Changing the screen saver settings Page Using the Settings Key 203 Turning ON or OFF the sewing light Changing the speaker volume Specifying thread sensor Using the Settings Key 205 Changing the pointer shape when a USB mouse is used Changing the units of measurements Changing the language Using the Machine Operations Guide Key Using the Machine Operations Guide Key 207 Page 7APPENDIX Appliqu Sewing Sewing appliqu patterns Appliqu Sewing 211 Using a frame pattern to create appliqus (1) Using a frame pattern to create appliqus (2) Appliqu Sewing 213 Sewing Large-size (Split) Embroidery Patterns Sewing Large-size (Split) Embroidery Patterns 215 Page Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine 217 Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine Checking the thread tension of built-in patterns Sewing a pattern aligned with a mark on the fabric Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine 219 Color thread table Colors of Tajima (.dst) embroidery data Creating Beautiful Embroidery 221 Creating Beautiful Embroidery Threads Stabilizers (backing) Creating Beautiful Embroidery 223 Hooping techniques Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart Using the Optional Cap Frame 225 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Using the Optional Cap Frame Cap frame and its accessories Types of caps Using the Optional Cap Frame 227 Fabric precautions Preparing to use the cap frame Page Using the Optional Cap Frame 229 230 firmly tightened. If any screw remai ns loosen, injuries may result. Using the Optional Cap Frame 231 232 Attaching the cap frame Using the Optional Cap Frame 233 Page Using the Optional Cap Frame 235 Page Using the Optional Cap Frame 237 Installing the embroidery frame holder 238 Additional digitizing information included, firmly tighten the thumb screws. Using the Optional Cap Frame 239 layers. 240 Using the Optional Bobbin Winder Precautions Optional bobbin winder and its accessories Using the Optional Bobbin Winder 241 Setting up the optional bobbin winder disconnect it from the electrical outlet. Connecting the AC adapter Using any other AC adapter may result in damage. AC adapter, be sure that the unit is not operating. Winding the bobbin Using the Optional Bobbin Winder 243 Page Maintenance 245 Maintenance Cleaning the LCD Cleaning the machine surface Cleaning the hook cleaning the machine, otherwise Cleaning around the needle plate consult your authorized dealer. cleaning the machine, otherwise Maintenance 247 Cleaning the bobbin case Cleaning the thread paths of the upper threads Maintenance 249 Oiling the machine Maintenance 251 About the maintenance message Troubleshooting On-screen troubleshooting Troubleshooting 253 Troubleshooting Page Troubleshooting 255 Page Troubleshooting 257 Page Troubleshooting 259 260 Troubleshooting 261 Error messages Page Troubleshooting 263 Page Troubleshooting 265 Page Page Page Troubleshooting 269 If the machine does not respond when a key is pressed Specifications Embroidery machine specifications Upgrading Your Machines Software 271 Upgrading Your Machines Software Upgrade procedure using Upgrade procedure using computer Index 273 Index A B C D 274 F G H J Index 275 S T U V