USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION

Embroidery Data Precautions

Observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that created and saved in this machine.

CAUTION

•When using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may break when sewing with a stitch density that is too fine or when sewing three or more overlapping stitches. In that case, use one of our original data design systems to edit the embroidery data.

■Types of Embroidery Data that can be Used

•Only .pes, .phc, and .dst embroidery data files can be used with this machine. Using data other than that saved using our data design systems or machines may cause the embroidery machine to malfunction.

■Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used

Stitch data can be saved to or recalled from USB media. Use media that meets the following specifications.

•USB Flash drive (USB Flash memory)

•USB Floppy disk drive

Stitch data can be recalled only.

• USB CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW drives

You can also use the following types of media with the USB Memory Card Reader/USB card writer module.

•Secure Digital (SD) Card

•CompactFlash

•Memory Stick

•Smart Media

•Multi Media Card (MMC)

•XD-Picture Card

Note

•The processing speed may vary by quantity of data stored.

•Some USB media may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website for more details.

•The access lamp will begin blinking after inserting USB devices/media, and it will take about 5 to 6 seconds to recognize the devices/media. (Time will differ depending on the USB device/media).

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•To create file folders, use a computer.

•Letters and numerals can be used in the file names. In addition, if the file name contains no more than eight characters, the entire file name will appear on the screen.

If the file name is more than eight characters long, only the first six characters followed by “~” and a number appear as the file name.

■Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications can be Used

•Compatible models:

IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment IBM PC-compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment

•Compatible operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7

■Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data

•If the name of the embroidery data file/folder cannot be identified, for example, because the name contains special characters, the file/folder is not displayed. If this occurs, change the name of the file/folder. We recommend using the 26 letters of the alphabet (uppercase and lowercase), the numbers 0 through 9,”-”, and “_”.

•If embroidery data larger than 30 cm × 18 cm (approx.12 inches × 7 inches) is selected, a message is shown asking if you wish to rotate the pattern 90 degrees.

Even after being rotated 90 degrees, embroidery data larger than 30 cm ⋅ 18 cm (approx.

12 inches ⋅ 7 inches) cannot be used.

(All designs must be within the 30 cm ⋅ 18 cm (approx. 12 inches ⋅ 7 inches) design field size.)

•.pes files saved with the number of stitches or the number of colors exceeding the specified limits cannot be displayed. The combined design can not exceed a maximum number of 500,000 stitches or a maximum number of 125 color changes (Above numbers are approximate, depending on the overall size of the design). Use one of our design software programs to edit the embroidery pattern so that it meets these specifications.

•Embroidery data stored in a folder created in USB media can be retrieved.

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