Embroidering Tutorial | Brother PE-600II manual

2EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL

This chapter describes the basic embroidering operations in order—from turning on the machine and sewing a pattern to finishing sewing. Follow the steps of the tutorial to embroider a pattern and master the operation of this embroidery machine.

Operating Precautions	14
Basic Procedures	17
Screen Quick Reference Guide	49
When You Have a Question, This May Help You	58

Installing the Bobbin	1
Turning ON the Machine	2
Selecting an Embroidery Pattern	3
Editing the Embroidery Pattern	4
Specifying Embroidering Setting	5
Previewing the Image	6
Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame	7
Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine	8
Checking the Embroidery Area	9
Upper Threading	10
Sewing the Embroidery	11
Checking the Thread Tension	12
Removing the Embroidery Frame and Fabric	13
Turning OFF the Machine	14

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Brother PE-600II operation manual Embroidering Tutorial

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 Machine Structure and Features Differences with single-needle machines Easy-to-read and easy-to-use LCD Other featuresSafety mechanism Wide selection of built-in thread color information Available features Various built-in patternsEmbroidery pattern editing Read before use Read when additional information is requiredManual Structure Searching for information Contents Xiv Editing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings Screen Temporary Needle Bar Setting Reserved Needle Bar SettingsEmbroidery Data Precautions Using the Settings Key Xvi Accessories Setup locationFront view Right-side/rear view Operation panel Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front view Operation panel USB Type a host port connectorRight-side/rear view Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Included Accessories Accessories Following are available as optional accessories Optional AccessoriesOptional Accessories Embroidery card Setting Up the Machine Setup and transporting precautions Setup location Setting Up the Machine Setting up the machine Foot can be turned Adjusting the operation panel position Loosen 2 thumb screws to bring the operation panel forward Preparing 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 Operating Precautions Power supply precautions Operating Precautions Needle precautionsBobbin precautions Checking the needle Upper thread recommendations Fabric recommendationsDisplay recommendations Embroidering settings Basic ProceduresBasic Procedures Following pages Installing the Bobbin Removing the bobbin case Installing 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 Understanding the screens Turning on the Machine Screen 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 2Touch Selecting an embroidery pattern1Touch to select the embroidery patterns category Is displayed When Editing the Embroidery PatternEditing the Embroidery Pattern 1Press Specifying Embroidering Setting Previewing the Image Previewing the ImageChecking a preview image 1Touch Select an embroidery frame Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery FrameHooping the fabric in the embroidery frame Embroidery frame types Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame 2Loosen the screw on the outer frame4Press the inner frame into the outer frame Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine Attaching the embroidery frame For this example, align with mark Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the MachineLoosen the two thumb screws on the embroidery frame holder Inner frame should be on top Incorrect frame positioning Embroidery frame stops moving, and the next screen appears Checking the Embroidery AreaContinuing to the embroidering screen Embroidering screen appears Upper Threading Upper ThreadingChecking the needle bars and thread colors Thread colors in this screen Touch Screen indicating that the spools be changed is closed Upper threading As indicated#50 in Japan Make sure that the spool stand is opened in the shape of a 4 3 2 Make sure that the thread is securely caught Middle thread guide Thread guide pin Threading the needle Press the automatic needle-threading button Moving the needle bar to be threaded to the sewing position Selected needle bar moves to the embroidery position Using the spool net Locking mechanism Sewing the EmbroideryStarting embroidering Touch to unlock the embroidery machine Sewing the Embroidery Following screen appearsContinuing embroidering Stopping embroidering Temporarily pausing Press the start/stop buttonSet the main power switch to 2Press the thread trimming button Checking the Thread Tension Checking the Thread TensionCorrect thread tension Removing the Embroidery Frame and Fabric Removing the embroidery frameRemoving the fabric Turning OFF the Machine 2Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletGrasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord Turning OFF the Machine Turned off either before or after embroidering Turned on Common screen controls Screen Quick Reference GuideKey displays Screen Quick Reference Guide Understanding the pattern type selection screen Understanding the pattern list screen Understanding the pattern editing screen Edited in the direction of the arrow If Is touched Selects the pattern that is being edited whenHave been combined Sewing position is moved to the center Shows the horizontal distance between patterns when Understanding the embroidering settings screenSewing is selected Repeat sewing is selected Repeatedly sews the pattern Functions Rotates the entire embroidery pattern when itConsists of multiple patterns that have been Combined Color key Moves the sewing position of the whole pattern Understanding the embroidering screen Moves the needle forward or backward through Enables the needle bar settings to manually be specifiedKey Stop as the next color begins Stitching. Use this key in the following situations Needle number When You Have a Question, This May Help YouUSB Type a host and USB Type B function Needle at the embroidering position Customize the embroidery colors When You Have a Question, This May Help YouGetting false thread breakage error Thread tension changed suddenly Embroidering 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 Changing the Needle Changing the NeedleReplacing the needle Turn off the embroidery machine Other 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 Fabric Using the embroidery sheet Embroidering small pieces of fabric Large/small pieces of fabricEmbroidering large pieces of fabric or heavy clothing Embroidering the corner of fabric Embroidery Frame Position and Movement Embroidery frames that cannot be used for embroideringMoving to the correct position Embroidery Frame Position and Movement Finding the sewing position Touch Embroidering settings screenChanging the Embroidering Position Needle and presser foot are locked in the down position Needle bar is unlocked Adjusting the angleChanging the Embroidering Position Screen shown below appears Example Original angle 2Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the desired angle 4If necessary, touch to check the embroidering areaAfter making the desired changes, touch Changes are necessary Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or More ColorsChecking if thread spool Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or More Colors Stitch navigating screen appears Spool change indicator1Touch in the embroidering screen 3Check the position For details, refer to Reserved Needle Bar Settings on Change thread spools message Easily changing the thread spools If the upper thread breaks Repage-thread35.the upper thread. Refer to Touch If the bobbin thread breaks or runs out 1Touch , and then press the thread trimming button 1Pressmachine.the start/stop button to stop Embroidering From the Beginning or Middle of the PatternEmbroidering From the Beginning or Middle of the Pattern Touch To start sewing from the beginning 4After selecting the stitch from where Embroidering begins from the specified point Resume Embroidering After Turning OFF the Machine Resume Embroidering After Turning OFF the Machine Embroidering screen displayed before SewnMachine can be stopped at any time Adjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the tension of the bobbin thread Weight S is included with the optional bobbin winder Upper thread is too tight Adjusting the tension of the upper threadTurn the thread tension knobs Upper thread is too loose Embroidering 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 Setting Setting the Machine to Stop at Color Changes Stopping the machine at the next color changeSpecifying pause locations before embroidering After specifying the desired settings, touch Setting the Machine to Stop at Color ChangesMark appears to indicate where the machine will stop 3Touch so that it changes to Temporary Needle Bar Setting Temporary Needle Bar Setting Reserved Needle Bar Settings 3Selectbar. the color to be assigned to the needleColor selected in is specified Wish to cancel Reserved Needle Bar SettingsCancelling the setting This cancels the manual needle bar setting Embroidering Settings Rotating the entire pattern Creating a repeating pattern General pattern selection Embroidery patternsEmbroidery cards optional Computer USB Machine’s Memory If the Embroidery Pattern Cannot Be Saved Embroidery Data Precautions 100 Precautions on using the computer to create data Embroidery Data Precautions General 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 3Select an embroidery pattern. Touch the desired pattern Appliqué alphabet2Select the text size 4If necessary, edit the pattern Frame patterns 108List of frame patterns appears Font selection screen appears Alphabet patternsThere are 13 built-in character fonts 2Select a character font Size of the two small fonts Cannot be changed 110Changing the size Selected characters appear in the pattern display area Touch to return to the text input screen Embroidery patterns stored in the machineChanging the text arrangement 8After entering all of the text as desired, touch Embroidery cards optional 112Deleting embroidery data List of patterns on the embroidery card appears Connecting Computer USB114 List of patterns is displayed 116 USB media Commercially Available Insert the USB media into the machine’s USB Type a host port 118 Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing Screen Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing ScreenCombining patterns 2Select an embroidery pattern 120 Selecting the pattern to be editedMoving a pattern Touch or Changing the size of a pattern Flipping a pattern horizontallyFlipping a pattern vertically Screen shown below appears Example Original size 122 2Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the desired sizeRotating a pattern 4After making the desired changes, touch Changing the text arrangement of a character Screen shown below appears Changing the character spacing 124 Selects a less thread density Changing the thread densityTrimming the threads between characters Selects a more thread density 2Touchdensity.the keys to select the desired thread Specifying multi-color text126 3After making the desired changes, touch Changing the colors of the pattern Deleting a pattern 128 Rotating the entire pattern Editing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings ScreenEditing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings Screen If necessary, touch 2Touch , , or to Creating a repeating pattern130 3Touch , , or to 5embroidering area 4If necessary, touch the arrow keys to adjustAfter specifying the desired repeat settings Touch 2Forpagedetails127. on changing the colors, refer to Will then edit Editing a Combined Pattern132 1Touch 2Select Touch 7Type ood 9Touch and adjust the position of the lettersEditing a Combined Pattern 8After selecting the characters, touch To select the pattern to be edited 134BTouch to select the same font, and then type Luck Example To reduce JAfter finishing all editing, touch If the Embroidery Pattern Cannot Be Saved Saving Embroidery PatternsMachine’s Memory 136 Saving the data takes approximately 10 seconds Saving Embroidery Patterns4To delete the data, press Recalling stored patterns 138 3Press Basic Settings and Help Feature Changing the display guides Using the Settings Key Understanding the settings screen140 Using the Settings Key Reserved Needle Turning the buzzer on or off Adjusting the brightness of the LCD1Touch or and select the desired setting 142 Changing the language Changing the units of measurementsChanging the display guides Centerpoint marker and grid 144Embroidering area of the large embroidery frame Centerpoint marker and grid are displayed as specified 1Touch and to select the desired thread color display Changing the thread color informationCenter Cursor Sample displays Thread color number Robison-Anton Time Display expanded thread color146 Original Thread Creating a custom thread Custom thread table settings2Touch and to select the thread Touchdesired thread. or to select 148 3Select the thread color number type4Type in the thread color number Changing the color thread table Specifying the remaining length of thread 1Touch and to select the settingDeleting short stitches 150 Touch Troubleshooting Maintenance Using the Machine Operations Guide KeyUsing the Machine Operations Guide Key Procedure for threading the upper thread appears 4Touch to display the next After checking the procedure, touch Touch152 Screen that was displayed before was touched appears Using the Help Key Using the Help KeyExample Viewing help on the function keys 154 Additional digitizing information PrecautionsSewing appliqué patterns Helpful Tips for the Operation of PR-600 Sewing appliqué patterns Procedure for sewing appliquésAppliqué Sewing 156 Using a frame pattern to create appliqués Appliqué Sewing7Finish sewing the embroidery 158 Select the satin-stitched frame pattern with the same shape 160 Helpful Tips for the Operation of PR-600IIChecking the thread tension of built-in patterns 3Touch 1Touch 4Touch 2Touch 1 times, and then touch 5Touch Sewing a pattern aligned with a mark on the fabric Helpful Tips for the Operation of PR-600II 162 3Withfabric.a fabric marker, mark this point onWithfabric.a fabric marker, mark this point on Color thread table Colors of Tajima .dst embroidery data Creating 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 Optional Accessories 168 Using the Optional Cap Frame Cap frame and its accessoriesUsing the Optional Cap Frame Types of caps 170 Preparing to use the cap frame Fabric precautionsInstalling the cap frame driver Cap fabric not recommended for embroidering This completes the installation of the cap frame driver 172 Adjusting the cap frame driver Do not loosen them too far Attach the needle plate spacer to the needle plate 174Firmly tighten the screws Preparing the mounting jig 2Tighten the two screws Check that there is no looseness 176 For the standard typeAttach the standard cap frame to the mounting jig 3Placing a sheet of stabilizer 178 Check for the following conditions Make 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 DAdjustshape. the brim so that it maintains a rounded Remove the advanced cap frame from the mounting jig 184 Attaching the cap frame to the embroidery machineRemoving the cap frame Remove the needle plate spacer Installing the embroidery frame holder4Remove the cap frame driver 2Loosen the two lower thumb screws Additional digitizing information 186 Don’t sew more than four overlapping layers Optional bobbin winder and its accessories Using the Optional Bobbin WinderPrecautions For precautions concerning the power supply, refer to Using the Optional Bobbin Winder Setting up the optional bobbin winderConnecting the AC adapter 2Insert the thread guide Winding the bobbin 1902Set the thread spool on the spool pin Press the main power switch to start winding the bobbin 8Slideplace.the bobbin holder, until it clicks into 192 ARemove the bobbin Cleaning the machine surface MaintenanceCleaning the LCD Cleaning the hook Cleaning around the needle plate 194 Cleaning the bobbin case Oiling the machine 196 Be sure to rotate the handwheel counterclockwise Put a drop of oil onto the hook Troubleshooting On-screen troubleshooting198 Breaks TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Dealer Presser foot 200 Upper thread is catching Needle is touching the needle plate Upper thread 202 AreaUpper or middle thread guide Clean the hook and the needle Skipped Needle plate or in the hook Plate 204 Dealer Bent Thread Embroidering Short Begins Is incorrect 206Fabrics. Use stabilizer on top Be read Error messages Installed embroidery frame is too smallBobbin thread was broken or ran out 208 Machine couldnt save the data Patterns stored in the machines memory cannot be recalledUSB media is write-pro- tected Thread color that was specified is incorrect Embroidery data cannot be detected USB media error210 Embroidery data may be damaged Troubleshooting 212 Adjustments screen appears If the LCD cannot be read 214 Specifications SpecificationsEmbroidery machine specifications Specification Index 216 Index LCD 218 Index English