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Brother CPS5XVY operation manual Upgrading Your Machine’s Software, Memo, Appendix

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Upgrading Your Machine’s Software

APPENDIX ——————————————————————————————————————————————

Upgrading Your Machine’s Software

You can use a computer to download software upgrades for your sewing machine.

Visit our website at www.brother.com for notification of available updates.

Note

zThere are two upgrade files. Be sure to download both files successively.

Memo

zWhen the machine's software is upgraded, saved combinations of character and decorative stitches are erased. However, saved embroidery patterns are not erased.

zWhile the software is being upgraded, the buzzer will not sound when a key is pressed.

aWhile holding (Settings key) pressed, turn on the machine.

XThe following screen appears.

bPlug the USB cable connectors into the corresponding USB ports on the computer and on the machine.

XThe “Removable Disk” icon appears in “My Computer” on the computer.

cCopyDisk”.the first upgrade file to “Removable

XThe message “Connected to PC. Do not disconnect the USB cable.” appears.

dWhen the screen shown in step a appears

again, press .

XThe message “Saving the upgrade file. Do not turn main power to OFF.” appears.

eWhen the following screen appears, the first upgrade file is downloaded.

fCopyDisk”.the second upgrade file to “Removable

gWhen the screen shown in step e appears

again, press .

X The message “Saving the upgrade file. Do

not turn main power to OFF.” appears.

hWhen the following screen appears, upgrading is completed.

Note

zIf an error occurred, an error message

appears. At this time, turn the machine off, and then start the procedure again from step

a.

iDisconnect the USB cable, and turn the machine off, then on again.

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Contents

Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine Operation ManualGETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX CPS5XVYFederal Communications Commission FCC Declaration of Conformity For USA OnlyImportant Safety Instructions FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY 7For a longer service life8For repair or adjustment FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALANDSEWING BASICS ContentsGETTING READY UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY Troubleshooting APPENDIXCare and Maintenance Upgrading Your Machine’s SoftwareIntroduction Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction / Sewing Machine Features Accessories Included accessoriesPart Code AccessoriesPart Name Part NameOptional accessories MemoNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsFront view i Embroidery unit connector slotd USB port connector Needle and presser foot sectionRight-side/rear view f Main power switcha “Start/Stop” button Operation buttonsNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions b “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” buttona LCD liquid crystal display touch panel Operation panelh Settings key b Back key1 GETTING READY When the power fails during use Power supply precautionsWhen you are away from the machine After using the machine Use only the power cord included with this machineTurning the Machine On/Off Turning on the machineTurning off the machine Memo LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationViewing the LCD GETTING READYChanging the machine settings LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationSwitch screens using Previous page key and Next page key bPresspanel. Settings key on the operationX The settings screen appears GETTING READYd Needle replacement e Embroidery unit attachment Checking machine operating proceduresa Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation h Presser foot replacementIf you press Previous page key, you return to the previous page dPressnext page. Next page key to switch to theGETTING READY † Example Upper threadingWinding/Installing the Bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbinGETTING READY a Turn on the sewing machine bOpen the top coverIf the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool Winding/Installing the BobbinMemo nPress “Start/Stop” button once to start winding the bobbin MemoGETTING READY Memo Installing the bobbinWinding/Installing the Bobbin gReattach the bobbin cover MemoGETTING READY Upper Threading Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread MemoSet the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine Threading the upper threadGETTING READY Upper Threading i Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, and then pull it upGETTING READY Threading the needleMemo cLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser footThreading the needle manually without using the needle threader Upper ThreadingUsing the twin needle GETTING READYj Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch Upper Threadingi Attach zigzag foot “J” kPressWhen changing the sewing direction Pulling up the bobbin thread Upper ThreadingNeedle precautions Replacing the NeedleFabric Type/Application Needle types and their usesReplacing the Needle TricotGETTING READY Checking the needleReplacing the needle a Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw Install the twin needle in the same wayReplacing the Needle a Needle stopperReplacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautionsThis section describes how to replace the presser foot Replacing the presser footReplacing the Presser Foot Removing and attaching the presser foot holder GETTING READYFree-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy Sewing Cylindrical PiecesFree-arm sewing Sewing Cylindrical PiecesGETTING READY SEWING BASICS Adjusting the stitch widthAdjusting the stitch length The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapterGeneral sewing procedure SewingMemo Selecting stitchingSewing X The fabric is now positioned to be sewn Positioning the fabricSEWING BASICS Using the operation button Starting to sewstarts, the machine will sew at a slow speed dWhen you have finished sewing, press “Needle Position” buttonMemo SEWING BASICSSewing Securing the stitchingf When the end of the stitching is reached, press bPress “Start/Stop” button or press down on the foot controllerMemo Cutting the threadUsing “Thread Cutter” button MemoUsing the thread cutter SewingMemo Setting the StitchAdjusting the stitch width Setting the Stitch Adjusting the stitch lengthAdjusting the thread tension MemoUpper thread is too loose MemoSEWING BASICS Useful Functions Useful FunctionsFunctions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitchesSEWING BASICS Automatically cutting the threadMemo stitching, press “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button onceUseful Functions Mirroring stitchesMemo Trial sewing Adjusting the presser foot pressureUseful Sewing Tips Changing the sewing directionSewing thick fabrics Useful Sewing TipsSewing leathers or vinyl fabrics Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing an even seam allowancea Seam b Presser foot c Centimeters d Inches e Needle plate Hands-free raising and lowering of the presser footUseful Sewing Tips f 1.6 cm 5/8 inchcRelease the knee lifter Using the knee lifter aStop the sewing machineSEWING BASICS Sewing Stretch Fabrics and 3 UTILITY STITCHESSewing overcasting stitches Appliqué, Patchwork andUTILITY STITCHES Stitch Setting ChartUtility stitches LeftFootPresser Stitch Setting Chartstitch NeedleTwinSerpentine stitch UTILITY STITCHESDecorative stitch Hemstitchingstitch Stitch Setting Chartstitch stitches Other stitchesUTILITY STITCHES utilityLeft/RightFlipping Stitch Setting ChartGothic font UTILITY STITCHES Adjustable Stitching DensityAdjustable Pattern Length/width OutlineSelecting Stitching Selecting StitchingStitch types Selecting stitchingMemo UTILITY STITCHESSelecting Stitching Saving stitch settingsMemo † Example Busnot saved unless is pressed another time UTILITY STITCHESe Press Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”Overcasting Stitches 2-point Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”UTILITY STITCHES 3-pointStitch Name Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterOvercasting Stitches hPosition the fabric in the side cutter MemoUTILITY STITCHES f Select a stitchBasic stitching Basic StitchingBasting Basic StitchingChanging the needle position f When sewing is finished, cut the threadUTILITY STITCHES Blind Hem Stitching Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching Attach blind hem foot “R”UTILITY STITCHES If the needle catches too much of the hem foldButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingButtonhole sewing UTILITY STITCHESb Length of buttonhole diameter + thickness of button Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewinga Presser foot scale c 5 mm 3/16 inchUTILITY STITCHES fPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing bIt fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie itMemo a Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached Button sewingUTILITY STITCHES c Attach button-sewing foot “M”Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing j When you are finished attaching the buttonMemo A zipper can be sewn in place Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper UTILITY STITCHESZipper Insertion Inserting a side zipper UTILITY STITCHESa Pin on the left side b Needle drop point Zipper Insertiona Basting stitching UTILITY STITCHES nTopstitch around the zipperZipper/piping Insertion Zipper/piping InsertionA zipper and piping can be sewn in place Inserting a centered zipperInserting a piping Elastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attachedUTILITY STITCHES cSelect a stitchMemo Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué stitching UTILITY STITCHESAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing Memo Using the optional 1/4 inch quilting footfWhen the end of the stitching is reached, stop the sewing machine UTILITY STITCHESb Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot QuiltingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Free-motion quilting UTILITY STITCHESAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Satin stitching using the sewing speed controllera Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the machine a PatternePress Back key MemoUTILITY STITCHES f Select stitchBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingMemo UTILITY STITCHESDarning Reinforcement StitchingePullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as MemoUTILITY STITCHES hRaiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its originalMemo Eyelet StitchingEyelet Stitching Horizontal Stitching UTILITY STITCHEShPressbutton. “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” Horizontal StitchingMemo j Start sewingUTILITY STITCHES Decorative StitchingThe utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches Fagoting Decorative StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Scallop stitchingSmocking a 1 cm 3/8 inchShell tuck stitching Decorative StitchingJoining UTILITY STITCHESHeirloom stitching Decorative StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Drawnwork Example aPull out several threads from the fabricDecorative Stitching a 4 mm 3/16 inchSewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns MemoSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Changing the pattern sizeChanging the stitch density MemoThe length for one satin stitch can be changed in five gradations Changing the length for satin stitchesUTILITY STITCHES X It turns to and the pattern is longerX The next pattern selected is moved half a width to the right Shifting patternsSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Combining patterns UTILITY STITCHEScSelect the next pattern MemoSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns dAfter all of the desired patterns are selected, start sewingMirroring a pattern image MemoUTILITY STITCHES Checking the patternSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Saving patternscCheck the contents, and then press Saving a pattern aCreatesave. the combined pattern that you wish toThe pattern may not be sewn correctly, depending on Realigning the patternUTILITY STITCHES the type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed. Iffor horizontal pattern adjustment Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative PatternsContinue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctly Horizontal pattern adjustmentX It returns to the screen for adjusting the pattern UTILITY STITCHESDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchDrawing a sketch of the pattern Entering the pattern data UTILITY STITCHESTo revise the pattern, press MemoDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch patterns” pageExamples of designs UTILITY STITCHESUsing an embroidery card Embroidery unit precautionsSetting the fabric 4 EMBROIDERYEMBROIDERY Embroidering NeatlyWhat to prepare Embroidering Neatly MemoEmbroidery step by step EMBROIDERYAttaching the embroidery foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery footAttaching the Embroidery Foot Attaching the Embroidery FootEMBROIDERY f Hold the embroidery foot with your right hand, as shownRemoving the embroidery foot Attaching the Embroidery FootAttaching the Embroidery Unit Embroidery unit precautionsThis section describes how to attach the embroidery unit Attaching the embroidery unitd Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm Attaching the Embroidery UnitMemo e Turn on the sewing machineRemoving the embroidery unit EMBROIDERYPreparing the Fabric Preparing the FabricAttaching an optional stabilizer material to the fabric MemoSetting the fabric in the embroidery frame EMBROIDERYPreparing the Fabric dTighten the adjustment screw by hand just enough to secure the fabricMemo EMBROIDERY bPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frameAttaching the Embroidery Frame Attaching the Embroidery FrameAttaching the embroidery frame Removing the embroidery frame EMBROIDERYEmbroidery pattern types Selecting Embroidery PatternsCopyright information Selecting Embroidery PatternsOperation keys LCD liquid crystal display operationEMBROIDERY LCD button MemoSelecting Embroidery Patterns EMBROIDERY Selecting charactersMemo a Select the character stitches bSelect the character styleMemo Selecting an embroidery patternMemo Selecting Embroidery PatternsEMBROIDERY Selecting a frame patternMemo a Press the frame patternUsing an embroidery card sold separately Selecting Embroidery PatternsMemo EmbroideringSewing attractive finishes EMBROIDERYEmbroidering Embroidering a patternIf the thread is pulled too tight, the needle may break or bend a b d edLower the presser foot lever MemoEMBROIDERY ePress “Start/Stop” buttonthe sewing machine stops AppliquéingEmbroidering EMBROIDERY iLower the presser foot lever, and press “Start/Stop” buttonEditing Patterns Adjusting the layoutThis section describes ways to edit, adjust, and reposition patterns Editing PatternsLayout key MemoEMBROIDERY Rotation keyEditing Patterns Adjusting the thread tensionMemo z You can also check the pattern size andEMBROIDERY ResewingThread runs out partway through a design Editing Patterns Stopping while embroideringMemo jPress Forward one stitch to increase the needle count EMBROIDERYhPress If is pressed continuously, it moves forward 1 - 9 - 30 stitchesUsing the Memory Function Using the Memory FunctionEmbroidery data precautions X After the pattern is saved, the initial screen appears again Saving patternsEMBROIDERY Memo Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computerUsing the Memory Function error message, repeat the procedure starting Switch screens using Previous page key and Next page keygAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering EMBROIDERY5 APPENDIX Cleaning the race Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described belowCare and Maintenance Troubleshooting APPENDIXTroubleshooting neatly on theProbable Cause SymptomAPPENDIX RemedyTroubleshooting skippedAPPENDIX in the LCDthe needle may break and cause injury Error messagesTroubleshooting APPENDIX A stitch other than the buttonhole, bar tack or darning stitch wasTroubleshooting The upper thread has become tangled around the bobbin case, and theAPPENDIX Adjusting the LCDOperation beep Canceling the operation beep TroubleshootingAPPENDIX Upgrading Your Machine’s SoftwareMemo Index NumericsUpgrading Your Machine’s Software / Index Page Index English 885-U11 XE0535-001 Printed in China