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Introduction
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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This machine is intended for household use.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Checking the Embroidery Area 51
9. Checking the Embroidery Area
Temporarily stopping to check the area
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Upper Threading 53
10. Upper Threading
Checking the needle bars and thread colors
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When (unlock key) in the embroidering screen is touched, the sta rt/stop button
Upper threading
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Upper Threading 57
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Threading the needle
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Upper Threading 61
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Sewing the Embroidery 63
11. Sewing the Embroidery
Starting embroidering
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Sewing the Embroidery 65
Stopping embroidering
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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
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Screen Quick Reference Guide 75
Understanding the embroidering settings screen
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Screen Quick Reference Guide 77
Understanding the embroidering screen
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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
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When You Have a Question, This May Help You 83
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3OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES
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Changing the Needle
Replacing the needle
machine before replacing the needle, otherwise injuries may result if the machine starts sewing.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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4EMBROIDERING SETTINGS
Basting Embroidery
Creating an Appliqu Piece 117
Creating an Appliqu Piece
Creating an appliqu piece
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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
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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
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5SELECTING/EDITING/SAVING PATTER NS
Precautions
Concerning embroidery data
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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
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Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 145
Alphabet patterns
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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
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Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 155
Computer (USB)
Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 157
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Selecting an Embroidery Pattern 159
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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
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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
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Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Pattern Editing Screen) 175
Creating a custom thread table
Editing the Embroidery Pattern (Pattern Editing Screen) 177
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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
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Editing a Combined Pattern 185
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Saving Embroidery Patterns 187
Saving Embroidery Patterns
Machines memory
If the embroidery pattern cannot be saved
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Saving Embroidery Patterns 189
Computer (USB)
Saving Embroidery Patterns 191
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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
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Using the Settings Key 195
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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
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Using the Settings Key 201
Deleting short stitches
Specifying the remaining length of thread
Changing the screen saver settings
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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
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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
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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
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Using the Optional Cap Frame 229
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firmly tightened. If any screw remai ns loosen, injuries may result.
Using the Optional Cap Frame 231
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Attaching the cap frame
Using the Optional Cap Frame 233
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Using the Optional Cap Frame 235
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Using the Optional Cap Frame 237
Installing the embroidery frame holder
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Additional digitizing information
included, firmly tighten the thumb screws.
Using the Optional Cap Frame 239
layers.
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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
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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
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Troubleshooting 255
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Troubleshooting 257
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Troubleshooting 259
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Troubleshooting 261
Error messages
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Troubleshooting 263
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Troubleshooting 265
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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
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