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Brother PE-600II operation manual Helpful Tips for the Operation of PR-600II, 160

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Helpful Tips for the Operation of PR-600II

This section provides descriptions to operations useful in the operation of this machine.

Checking the thread tension of built-in patterns

One pattern on the last page of the embroidery patterns can be used to check the thread tension. We will sew this pattern to check the thread tension.

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Brother PE-600II Helpful Tips for the Operation of PR-600II, Checking the thread tension of built-in patterns, 160

PE-600II specifications

The Brother PE-600II is a state-of-the-art embroidery machine that caters to both novice and experienced embroiderers alike. This versatile machine combines user-friendly features with advanced technologies, making it a popular choice among crafting enthusiasts. One of its standout characteristics is the expansive 4" x 4" embroidery area, which provides ample space for a variety of designs and projects, from simple monograms to intricate images.

Equipped with a vibrant 4.5" color touchscreen display, the PE-600II allows users to easily navigate through functions and select designs with just a few taps. The intuitive interface enhances user experience, making it easier for beginners to familiarize themselves with the machine's features. Users can choose from a library of built-in designs, fonts, and frames, offering over 100 embroidery designs and 10 built-in fonts for personalization. This extensive selection helps users customize projects to better suit their preferences.

The PE-600II utilizes advanced Brother technology, including a high-quality needle threading system that automatically threads the needle with just the push of a button, minimizing frustration and ensuring that users spend more time embroidering and less time setting up. Moreover, its quick-set bobbin feature allows for easy installation, further streamlining the embroidery process.

One of the exceptional features of the Brother PE-600II is its compatibility with various embroidery formats. This flexibility enables users to import designs from multiple sources, offering vast creative potential. The machine also supports USB connectivity, making it easy to transfer designs from a computer or USB drive directly to the embroidery machine.

Additionally, the PE-600II incorporates features such as automatic thread trimming, allowing users to cut excess threads automatically, thus enhancing efficiency and providing a clean finish to projects. The LED-lit work area offers excellent visibility, ensuring precision even in low-light conditions.

With its robust construction, the Brother PE-600II is built to last, making it a valuable addition to any crafter's toolkit. The combination of essential features, innovative technology, and ease of use makes this machine an exceptional choice for anyone looking to explore the world of machine embroidery. Whether working on personal projects or small business endeavors, the Brother PE-600II is designed to inspire creativity and deliver beautiful, professional results.

Contents

PR-600 Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Page Thank YOU for Choosing OUR Machine License Agreement Label locations Precautions Concerning optional embroidery cardsConcerning USB media Machine Structure and Features Six-needle machine embroideringViii Differences with single-needle machines Machine Structure and FeaturesSafety mechanism Other featuresEasy-to-read and easy-to-use LCD Wide selection of built-in thread color informationAvailable features Various built-in patternsEmbroidery pattern editing Manual Structure Read when additional information is requiredRead before use Searching for informationContents Xiv Embroidery Data Precautions Temporary Needle Bar Setting Reserved Needle Bar SettingsEditing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings Screen Using the Settings KeyXvi Accessories Setup locationFront view Right-side/rear view Operation panel Front view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsRight-side/rear view USB Type a host port connectorOperation panel Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsAccessories Included AccessoriesOptional Accessories Optional AccessoriesFollowing are available as optional accessories Embroidery cardSetup and transporting precautions Setting Up the MachineSetting Up the Machine Setup locationFoot can be turned Setting up the machineLoosen 2 thumb screws to bring the operation panel forward Adjusting the operation panel positionPreparing the thread guide assembly Positioning the spool stand Attaching the embroidery frame holderRemove the two thumb screws of the embroidery frame holder This completes the preparation of the machine Embroidering Tutorial Power supply precautions Operating PrecautionsBobbin precautions Needle precautionsOperating Precautions Checking the needleUpper thread recommendations Fabric recommendationsDisplay recommendations Basic Procedures Basic ProceduresEmbroidering settings Following pagesRemoving the bobbin case Installing the BobbinInstalling the bobbin Installing the bobbin caseInstalling the Bobbin Turning on the Machine Buzzer beeps once and the LCD screen comes onCarriage moves to its initial position Turning on the Machine Understanding the screensScreen overview Upper threads.Touch the unlock key soBasic operation flow is shown below Selecting an Embroidery Pattern Selecting an Embroidery PatternChecking a preview image from the pattern selection screen 1Touch to select the embroidery patterns category Selecting an embroidery pattern2Touch Is displayedEditing the Embroidery Pattern Editing the Embroidery PatternWhen 1PressSpecifying Embroidering Setting Checking a preview image Previewing the ImagePreviewing the Image 1TouchHooping the fabric in the embroidery frame Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery FrameSelect an embroidery frame Embroidery frame typesHooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame 2Loosen the screw on the outer frame4Press the inner frame into the outer frame Attaching the embroidery frame Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the MachineLoosen the two thumb screws on the embroidery frame holder Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the MachineFor this example, align with mark Inner frame should be on top Incorrect frame positioningContinuing to the embroidering screen Checking the Embroidery AreaEmbroidery frame stops moving, and the next screen appears Embroidering screen appearsChecking the needle bars and thread colors Upper ThreadingUpper Threading Thread colors in this screenScreen indicating that the spools be changed is closed TouchUpper threading As indicated#50 in Japan Make sure that the spool stand is opened in the shape of a Make sure that the thread is securely caught 4 3 2Middle thread guide Thread guide pin Press the automatic needle-threading button Threading the needleSelected needle bar moves to the embroidery position Moving the needle bar to be threaded to the sewing positionUsing the spool net Starting embroidering Sewing the EmbroideryLocking mechanism Touch to unlock the embroidery machineSewing the Embroidery Following screen appearsContinuing embroidering Set the main power switch to Temporarily pausing Press the start/stop buttonStopping embroidering 2Press the thread trimming buttonChecking the Thread Tension Checking the Thread TensionCorrect thread tension Removing the Embroidery Frame and Fabric Removing the embroidery frameRemoving the fabric Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord 2Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletTurning OFF the Machine Turning OFF the MachineTurned off either before or after embroidering Turned on Key displays Screen Quick Reference GuideCommon screen controls Screen Quick Reference GuideUnderstanding the pattern type selection screen Understanding the pattern list screen Understanding the pattern editing screen Have been combined Selects the pattern that is being edited whenEdited in the direction of the arrow If Is touched Sewing position is moved to the centerSewing is selected Understanding the embroidering settings screenShows the horizontal distance between patterns when Repeat sewing is selectedConsists of multiple patterns that have been Combined Functions Rotates the entire embroidery pattern when itRepeatedly sews the pattern Color key Moves the sewing position of the whole patternUnderstanding the embroidering screen Key Stop as the next color begins Enables the needle bar settings to manually be specifiedMoves the needle forward or backward through Stitching. Use this key in the following situationsUSB Type a host and USB Type B function When You Have a Question, This May Help YouNeedle number Needle at the embroidering positionGetting false thread breakage error When You Have a Question, This May Help YouCustomize the embroidery colors Thread tension changed suddenlyEmbroidering Tutorial Other Basic Procedures To select a pattern and start a new operation 3Touch If the operation in the pattern editing screen is finishedIf the machine was turned off while embroidering Replacing the needle Changing the NeedleChanging the Needle Turn off the embroidery machineOther Basic Procedures Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames Correctly Using the Embroidery FramesEmbroidery frame types and applications Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer Backing to Fabric Hooping the Fabric Hooping the FabricUsing the embroidery sheet Embroidering large pieces of fabric or heavy clothing Large/small pieces of fabricEmbroidering small pieces of fabric Embroidering the corner of fabricEmbroidery Frame Position and Movement Embroidery frames that cannot be used for embroideringMoving to the correct position Embroidery Frame Position and Movement Changing the Embroidering Position Touch Embroidering settings screenFinding the sewing position Needle and presser foot are locked in the down positionChanging the Embroidering Position Adjusting the angleNeedle bar is unlocked Screen shown below appears Example Original angle2Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the desired angle 4If necessary, touch to check the embroidering areaAfter making the desired changes, touch Checking if thread spool Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or More ColorsChanges are necessary Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or More Colors1Touch in the embroidering screen Spool change indicatorStitch navigating screen appears 3Check the positionChange thread spools message For details, refer to Reserved Needle Bar Settings onEasily changing the thread spools Repage-thread35.the upper thread. Refer to Touch If the upper thread breaks1Touch , and then press the thread trimming button If the bobbin thread breaks or runs outEmbroidering From the Beginning or Middle of the Pattern Embroidering From the Beginning or Middle of the Pattern1Pressmachine.the start/stop button to stop Touch To start sewing from the beginningEmbroidering begins from the specified point 4After selecting the stitch from whereResume Embroidering After Turning OFF the Machine Resume Embroidering After Turning OFF the MachineEmbroidering screen displayed before SewnMachine can be stopped at any time Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Thread Tension Weight S is included with the optional bobbin winderTurn the thread tension knobs Adjusting the tension of the upper threadUpper thread is too tight Upper thread is too looseEmbroidering Settings Automatic Lock Stitch Setting Setting turned on Setting turned off1Touch So that it changes to Starting/Ending Position Settings Starting/Ending Position SettingsStarting/ending position settings screen appears Repeatedly sewing a pattern along a diagonal 2Sew the first embroidery pattern4Repeat steps 2 and 3 three times Maximum Sewing Speed Setting Maximum Sewing Speed SettingSetting the Machine to Stop at Color Changes Stopping the machine at the next color changeSpecifying pause locations before embroidering Mark appears to indicate where the machine will stop Setting the Machine to Stop at Color ChangesAfter specifying the desired settings, touch 3Touch so that it changes toTemporary Needle Bar Setting Temporary Needle Bar Setting Reserved Needle Bar Settings 3Selectbar. the color to be assigned to the needleColor selected in is specified Cancelling the setting Reserved Needle Bar SettingsWish to cancel This cancels the manual needle bar settingEmbroidering Settings Embroidery cards optional Computer USB General pattern selection Embroidery patternsRotating the entire pattern Creating a repeating pattern Machine’s Memory If the Embroidery Pattern Cannot Be Saved100 Embroidery Data PrecautionsEmbroidery Data Precautions Precautions on using the computer to create dataGeneral pattern selection 102Please refer to page 5 for a list of compatible cards Off Embroidery patterns 1043If necessary, edit the pattern Renaissance Alphabet Patterns List of renaissance alphabet patterns appears2Select an embroidery pattern. Touch the desired pattern Floral alphabet patterns 1064Touch Select an embroidery pattern 2Select the text size Appliqué alphabet3Select an embroidery pattern. Touch the desired pattern 4If necessary, edit the patternFrame patterns 108List of frame patterns appears There are 13 built-in character fonts Alphabet patternsFont selection screen appears 2Select a character fontChanging the size 110Size of the two small fonts Cannot be changed Selected characters appear in the pattern display areaChanging the text arrangement Embroidery patterns stored in the machineTouch to return to the text input screen 8After entering all of the text as desired, touchEmbroidery cards optional 112Deleting embroidery data List of patterns on the embroidery card appears Connecting Computer USB114 List of patterns is displayed 116 Insert the USB media into the machine’s USB Type a host port USB media Commercially Available118 Combining patterns Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing ScreenEditing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing Screen 2Select an embroidery patternMoving a pattern Selecting the pattern to be edited120 Touch orFlipping a pattern vertically Flipping a pattern horizontallyChanging the size of a pattern Screen shown below appears Example Original sizeRotating a pattern 2Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the desired size122 4After making the desired changes, touchScreen shown below appears Changing the text arrangement of a character124 Changing the character spacingTrimming the threads between characters Changing the thread densitySelects a less thread density Selects a more thread density126 Specifying multi-color text2Touchdensity.the keys to select the desired thread 3After making the desired changes, touchChanging the colors of the pattern 128 Deleting a patternEditing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings Screen Editing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings ScreenRotating the entire pattern If necessary, touch130 Creating a repeating pattern2Touch , , or to 3Touch , , or toAfter specifying the desired repeat settings Touch 4If necessary, touch the arrow keys to adjust5embroidering area 2Forpagedetails127. on changing the colors, refer to132 Editing a Combined PatternWill then edit 1Touch 2SelectEditing a Combined Pattern 9Touch and adjust the position of the lettersTouch 7Type ood 8After selecting the characters, touchBTouch to select the same font, and then type Luck 134To select the pattern to be edited Example To reduceJAfter finishing all editing, touch Machine’s Memory Saving Embroidery PatternsIf the Embroidery Pattern Cannot Be Saved 1364To delete the data, press Saving Embroidery PatternsSaving the data takes approximately 10 seconds Recalling stored patterns3Press 138Changing the display guides Basic Settings and Help FeatureUsing the Settings Key Understanding the settings screen140 Reserved Needle Using the Settings Key1Touch or and select the desired setting Adjusting the brightness of the LCDTurning the buzzer on or off 142Changing the language Changing the units of measurementsChanging the display guides Embroidering area of the large embroidery frame 144Centerpoint marker and grid Centerpoint marker and grid are displayed as specifiedCenter Cursor Changing the thread color information1Touch and to select the desired thread color display Sample displays146 Display expanded thread colorThread color number Robison-Anton Time Original Thread2Touch and to select the thread Custom thread table settingsCreating a custom thread Touchdesired thread. or to select148 3Select the thread color number type4Type in the thread color number Changing the color thread table Deleting short stitches 1Touch and to select the settingSpecifying the remaining length of thread 150Using the Machine Operations Guide Key Using the Machine Operations Guide KeyTouch Troubleshooting Maintenance Procedure for threading the upper thread appears152 After checking the procedure, touch Touch4Touch to display the next Screen that was displayed before was touched appearsUsing the Help Key Using the Help KeyExample Viewing help on the function keys 154 Sewing appliqué patterns PrecautionsAdditional digitizing information Helpful Tips for the Operation of PR-600Appliqué Sewing Procedure for sewing appliquésSewing appliqué patterns 156Using a frame pattern to create appliqués Appliqué Sewing7Finish sewing the embroidery 158 Select the satin-stitched frame pattern with the same shape Checking the thread tension of built-in patterns Helpful Tips for the Operation of PR-600II160 3Touch 1Touch 4Touch 2Touch 1 times, and then touch 5TouchHelpful Tips for the Operation of PR-600II Sewing a pattern aligned with a mark on the fabric162 3Withfabric.a fabric marker, mark this point onWithfabric.a fabric marker, mark this point on Colors of Tajima .dst embroidery data Color thread tableCreating Beautiful Embroidery Threads164 Stabilizers Backing Creating Beautiful EmbroideryBacking must not be visible in the finished Product.7 Hooping Techniques 166Frame Basics Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart 168 Optional AccessoriesUsing the Optional Cap Frame Cap frame and its accessoriesUsing the Optional Cap Frame 170 Types of capsInstalling the cap frame driver Fabric precautionsPreparing to use the cap frame Cap fabric not recommended for embroidering172 This completes the installation of the cap frame driverDo not loosen them too far Adjusting the cap frame driverFirmly tighten the screws 174Attach the needle plate spacer to the needle plate Preparing the mounting jigCheck that there is no looseness 2Tighten the two screws176 For the standard typeAttach the standard cap frame to the mounting jig 3Placing a sheet of stabilizer Check for the following conditions 178Make sure the notch comes out 180 BRemove the standard cap frame from the mounting jigAttach the advanced cap frame to the mounting jig 3Secureframe. the stabilizer with the pins on the cap 182 Remove the advanced cap frame from the mounting jig DAdjustshape. the brim so that it maintains a rounded184 Attaching the cap frame to the embroidery machineRemoving the cap frame 4Remove the cap frame driver Installing the embroidery frame holderRemove the needle plate spacer 2Loosen the two lower thumb screws186 Additional digitizing informationDon’t sew more than four overlapping layers Precautions Using the Optional Bobbin WinderOptional bobbin winder and its accessories For precautions concerning the power supply, refer toConnecting the AC adapter Setting up the optional bobbin winderUsing the Optional Bobbin Winder 2Insert the thread guideWinding the bobbin 1902Set the thread spool on the spool pin 8Slideplace.the bobbin holder, until it clicks into Press the main power switch to start winding the bobbinARemove the bobbin 192Cleaning the LCD MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the hook194 Cleaning around the needle plateCleaning the bobbin case 196 Oiling the machinePut a drop of oil onto the hook Be sure to rotate the handwheel counterclockwiseTroubleshooting On-screen troubleshooting198 Troubleshooting TroubleshootingBreaks Dealer Presser footUpper thread is catching 200Needle is touching the needle plate Upper thread 202 AreaUpper or middle thread guide Needle plate or in the hook Plate Clean the hook and the needle Skipped204 Thread Embroidering Short Begins Dealer BentFabrics. Use stabilizer on top 206Is incorrect Be readError messages Installed embroidery frame is too smallBobbin thread was broken or ran out 208 USB media is write-pro- tected Patterns stored in the machines memory cannot be recalledMachine couldnt save the data Thread color that was specified is incorrect210 USB media errorEmbroidery data cannot be detected Embroidery data may be damagedTroubleshooting 212 If the LCD cannot be read Adjustments screen appears214 Embroidery machine specifications SpecificationsSpecifications Specification216 IndexLCD Index218 Index English