Entering the pattern data

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Follow the pattern drawn on the grid sheet and program the pattern into the sewing machine.

1Attach monogramming foot “N”.

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 37).

2Turn on the sewing machine.

3Press (stitch selection key) in the operation panel.

X The screen containing the various types of stitches appears.

4Press , , and (arrow keys) until

is selected, and then press (OK key).

XThe screen for entering a pattern appears.

1 Number of the current point/Total number of points

2Horizontal coordinate (0–75)

3 Vertical coordinate (0–14)

5Check the grid sheet set, and specify the coordinates of the first point.

Press and to select the horizontal

coordinate and press and to select the

vertical coordinate, and then press (OK key).

6Specify the coordinates of the second point,

and then press (OK key).

X A screen appears, allowing you to specify the settings for the stitching between the two points.

7Specify whether single stitching or triple stitching will be sewn between the points.

Press	and		to select for single
stitching or			for triple stitching, and then
press		(OK key).

XA screen for selecting the next operation appears.

8Select , and then press (OK key).

•If you make a mistake while specifying a point, press the C key to erase the last point specified.

XA screen for specifying the next point appears.

9Repeatpoint. steps 6 through 8 to specify each Up to 99 points can be entered.

0After all points in the pattern have been

specified, select in the screen that appears

in step 8, and then press (OK key).

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NX 400 specifications

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Brother NX 400 manual Entering the pattern data, 8Select , and then press OK key

Models: NX 400