Using the embroidery sheet

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In order to hoop the fabric so that the pattern will be sewn in the correct position, use the guidelines on the embroidery sheet to accurately stretch the fabric in the frame.

1With a fabric marker, mark the area of the fabric you want to embroider.

4Press the inner frame into the outer frame.

Remove the embroidery sheet.

2Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. Align the guidelines on the embroidery sheet with the marks that you drew on the fabric.

1Guidelines

2 Inner frame

3Gently stretch the fabric, so that there are no folds or wrinkles.

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Brother PE-600II operation manual Using the embroidery sheet

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 Concerning optional embroidery cards PrecautionsConcerning USB media Six-needle machine embroidering Machine Structure and FeaturesViii Differences with single-needle machines Machine Structure and Features Safety mechanism Other featuresEasy-to-read and easy-to-use LCD Wide selection of built-in thread color information Various built-in patterns Available featuresEmbroidery pattern editing Manual Structure Read when additional information is requiredRead before use Searching for information Contents Xiv Embroidery Data Precautions Temporary Needle Bar Setting Reserved Needle Bar SettingsEditing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings Screen Using the Settings Key Xvi Setup location AccessoriesFront view Right-side/rear view Operation panel Front view Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Right-side/rear view USB Type a host port connectorOperation panel Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Accessories Included Accessories Optional Accessories Optional AccessoriesFollowing are available as optional accessories Embroidery card Setup and transporting precautions Setting Up the Machine Setting Up the Machine Setup location Foot can be turned Setting up the machine Loosen 2 thumb screws to bring the operation panel forward Adjusting the operation panel position Preparing the thread guide assembly Attaching the embroidery frame holder Positioning the spool standRemove the two thumb screws of the embroidery frame holder This completes the preparation of the machine Embroidering Tutorial Power supply precautions Operating Precautions Bobbin precautions Needle precautionsOperating Precautions Checking the needle Fabric recommendations Upper thread recommendationsDisplay recommendations Basic Procedures Basic ProceduresEmbroidering settings Following pages Removing the bobbin case Installing the Bobbin Installing the bobbin case Installing the bobbinInstalling the Bobbin Buzzer beeps once and the LCD screen comes on Turning on the MachineCarriage moves to its initial position Turning on the Machine Understanding the screens Upper threads.Touch the unlock key so Screen overviewBasic 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 displayed Editing the Embroidery Pattern Editing the Embroidery PatternWhen 1Press Specifying Embroidering Setting Checking a preview image Previewing the ImagePreviewing the Image 1Touch Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery FrameSelect an embroidery frame Embroidery frame types 2Loosen the screw on the outer frame Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame4Press the inner frame into the outer frame Attaching the embroidery frame Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine Loosen 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 positioning Continuing to the embroidering screen Checking the Embroidery AreaEmbroidery frame stops moving, and the next screen appears Embroidering screen appears Checking the needle bars and thread colors Upper ThreadingUpper Threading Thread colors in this screen Screen indicating that the spools be changed is closed Touch As indicated Upper threading#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 2 Middle thread guide Thread guide pin Press the automatic needle-threading button Threading the needle Selected needle bar moves to the embroidery position Moving the needle bar to be threaded to the sewing position Using the spool net Starting embroidering Sewing the EmbroideryLocking mechanism Touch to unlock the embroidery machine Following screen appears Sewing the EmbroideryContinuing embroidering Set the main power switch to Temporarily pausing Press the start/stop buttonStopping embroidering 2Press the thread trimming button Checking the Thread Tension Checking the Thread TensionCorrect thread tension Removing the embroidery frame Removing the Embroidery Frame and FabricRemoving 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 Machine Turned off either before or after embroidering Turned on Key displays Screen Quick Reference GuideCommon screen controls Screen Quick Reference Guide Understanding 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 center Sewing is selected Understanding the embroidering settings screenShows the horizontal distance between patterns when Repeat sewing is selected Consists 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 pattern Understanding 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 situations USB Type a host and USB Type B function When You Have a Question, This May Help YouNeedle number Needle at the embroidering position Getting false thread breakage error When You Have a Question, This May Help YouCustomize the embroidery colors Thread tension changed suddenly Embroidering Tutorial Other Basic Procedures If the operation in the pattern editing screen is finished To select a pattern and start a new operation 3TouchIf the machine was turned off while embroidering Replacing the needle Changing the NeedleChanging 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 large pieces of fabric or heavy clothing Large/small pieces of fabricEmbroidering small pieces of fabric Embroidering the corner of fabric Embroidery frames that cannot be used for embroidering Embroidery Frame Position and MovementMoving 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 position Changing the Embroidering Position Adjusting the angleNeedle bar is unlocked Screen shown below appears Example Original angle 4If necessary, touch to check the embroidering area 2Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the desired angleAfter 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 Colors 1Touch in the embroidering screen Spool change indicatorStitch navigating screen appears 3Check the position Change thread spools message For details, refer to Reserved Needle Bar Settings on Easily changing the thread spools Repage-thread35.the upper thread. Refer to Touch If the upper thread breaks 1Touch , and then press the thread trimming button If the bobbin thread breaks or runs out Embroidering 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 beginning Embroidering begins from the specified point 4After selecting the stitch from where Resume Embroidering After Turning OFF the Machine Resume Embroidering After Turning OFF the Machine Sewn Embroidering screen displayed beforeMachine 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 winder Turn the thread tension knobs Adjusting the tension of the upper threadUpper thread is too tight Upper thread is too loose Embroidering Settings Setting turned on Setting turned off Automatic Lock Stitch Setting1Touch So that it changes to Starting/Ending Position Settings Starting/Ending Position SettingsStarting/ending position settings screen appears 2Sew the first embroidery pattern Repeatedly sewing a pattern along a diagonal4Repeat steps 2 and 3 three times Maximum Sewing Speed Setting Maximum Sewing Speed Setting Stopping the machine at the next color change Setting the Machine to Stop at Color ChangesSpecifying 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 to Temporary Needle Bar Setting Temporary Needle Bar Setting 3Selectbar. the color to be assigned to the needle Reserved Needle Bar SettingsColor selected in is specified Cancelling the setting Reserved Needle Bar SettingsWish to cancel This cancels the manual needle bar setting Embroidering 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 Saved 100 Embroidery Data Precautions Embroidery Data Precautions Precautions on using the computer to create data 102 General pattern selectionPlease refer to page 5 for a list of compatible cards Off 104 Embroidery patterns3If necessary, edit the pattern List of renaissance alphabet patterns appears Renaissance Alphabet Patterns2Select an embroidery pattern. Touch the desired pattern 106 Floral alphabet patterns4Touch Select an embroidery pattern 2Select the text size Appliqué alphabet3Select an embroidery pattern. Touch the desired pattern 4If necessary, edit the pattern 108 Frame patternsList of frame patterns appears There are 13 built-in character fonts Alphabet patternsFont selection screen appears 2Select a character font Changing the size 110Size of the two small fonts Cannot be changed Selected characters appear in the pattern display area Changing the text arrangement Embroidery patterns stored in the machineTouch to return to the text input screen 8After entering all of the text as desired, touch 112 Embroidery cards optionalDeleting embroidery data List of patterns on the embroidery card appears Computer USB Connecting114 List of patterns is displayed 116 Insert the USB media into the machine’s USB Type a host port USB media Commercially Available 118 Combining patterns Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing ScreenEditing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing Screen 2Select an embroidery pattern Moving a pattern Selecting the pattern to be edited120 Touch or Flipping a pattern vertically Flipping a pattern horizontallyChanging the size of a pattern Screen shown below appears Example Original size Rotating a pattern 2Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the desired size122 4After making the desired changes, touch Screen shown below appears Changing the text arrangement of a character 124 Changing the character spacing Trimming the threads between characters Changing the thread densitySelects a less thread density Selects a more thread density 126 Specifying multi-color text2Touchdensity.the keys to select the desired thread 3After making the desired changes, touch Changing the colors of the pattern 128 Deleting a pattern Editing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings Screen Editing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings ScreenRotating the entire pattern If necessary, touch 130 Creating a repeating pattern2Touch , , or to 3Touch , , or to After specifying the desired repeat settings Touch 4If necessary, touch the arrow keys to adjust5embroidering area 2Forpagedetails127. on changing the colors, refer to 132 Editing a Combined PatternWill then edit 1Touch 2Select Editing a Combined Pattern 9Touch and adjust the position of the lettersTouch 7Type ood 8After selecting the characters, touch BTouch to select the same font, and then type Luck 134To select the pattern to be edited Example To reduce JAfter finishing all editing, touch Machine’s Memory Saving Embroidery PatternsIf the Embroidery Pattern Cannot Be Saved 136 4To delete the data, press Saving Embroidery PatternsSaving the data takes approximately 10 seconds Recalling stored patterns 3Press 138 Changing the display guides Basic Settings and Help Feature Understanding the settings screen Using the Settings Key140 Reserved Needle Using the Settings Key 1Touch or and select the desired setting Adjusting the brightness of the LCDTurning the buzzer on or off 142 Changing the units of measurements Changing the languageChanging the display guides Embroidering area of the large embroidery frame 144Centerpoint marker and grid Centerpoint marker and grid are displayed as specified Center Cursor Changing the thread color information1Touch and to select the desired thread color display Sample displays 146 Display expanded thread colorThread color number Robison-Anton Time Original Thread 2Touch and to select the thread Custom thread table settingsCreating a custom thread Touchdesired thread. or to select 3Select the thread color number type 1484Type in the thread color number Changing the color thread table Deleting short stitches 1Touch and to select the settingSpecifying the remaining length of thread 150 Using the Machine Operations Guide Key Using the Machine Operations Guide KeyTouch Troubleshooting Maintenance Procedure for threading the upper thread appears 152 After checking the procedure, touch Touch4Touch to display the next Screen that was displayed before was touched appears Using 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-600 Appliqué Sewing Procedure for sewing appliquésSewing appliqué patterns 156 Appliqué Sewing Using a frame pattern to create appliqués7Finish 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 5Touch Helpful Tips for the Operation of PR-600II Sewing a pattern aligned with a mark on the fabric 3Withfabric.a fabric marker, mark this point on 162Withfabric.a fabric marker, mark this point on Colors of Tajima .dst embroidery data Color thread table Threads Creating Beautiful Embroidery164 Creating Beautiful Embroidery Stabilizers BackingBacking must not be visible in the finished Product.7 166 Hooping TechniquesFrame Basics Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart 168 Optional Accessories Cap frame and its accessories Using the Optional Cap FrameUsing the Optional Cap Frame 170 Types of caps Installing the cap frame driver Fabric precautionsPreparing to use the cap frame Cap fabric not recommended for embroidering 172 This completes the installation of the cap frame driver Do not loosen them too far Adjusting the cap frame driver Firmly tighten the screws 174Attach the needle plate spacer to the needle plate Preparing the mounting jig Check that there is no looseness 2Tighten the two screws For the standard type 176Attach the standard cap frame to the mounting jig 3Placing a sheet of stabilizer Check for the following conditions 178 Make sure the notch comes out BRemove the standard cap frame from the mounting jig 180Attach 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 rounded Attaching the cap frame to the embroidery machine 184Removing the cap frame 4Remove the cap frame driver Installing the embroidery frame holderRemove the needle plate spacer 2Loosen the two lower thumb screws 186 Additional digitizing information Don’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 to Connecting the AC adapter Setting up the optional bobbin winderUsing the Optional Bobbin Winder 2Insert the thread guide 190 Winding the bobbin2Set the thread spool on the spool pin 8Slideplace.the bobbin holder, until it clicks into Press the main power switch to start winding the bobbin ARemove the bobbin 192 Cleaning the LCD MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the hook 194 Cleaning around the needle plate Cleaning the bobbin case 196 Oiling the machine Put a drop of oil onto the hook Be sure to rotate the handwheel counterclockwise On-screen troubleshooting Troubleshooting198 Troubleshooting TroubleshootingBreaks Dealer Presser foot Upper thread is catching 200 Needle is touching the needle plate Upper thread Area 202Upper or middle thread guide Needle plate or in the hook Plate Clean the hook and the needle Skipped 204 Thread Embroidering Short Begins Dealer Bent Fabrics. Use stabilizer on top 206Is incorrect Be read Installed embroidery frame is too small Error messagesBobbin 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 incorrect 210 USB media errorEmbroidery data cannot be detected Embroidery data may be damaged Troubleshooting 212 If the LCD cannot be read Adjustments screen appears 214 Embroidery machine specifications SpecificationsSpecifications Specification 216 Index LCD Index 218 Index English