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Brother PR-620 operation manual Editing a Combined Pattern, Touch 7Type ood, AAs before, touch

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6Touch .

7Type “ood”.

Touch the tab for lowercase letters to display the lowercase letters input screen, and then touch “o”, “o”, then “d”.

XThe selected letters appear at the center of the embroidery area.

•To change the size of the pattern, select “o”,

and then touch to select the desired size.

•To change the text arrangement, touch

, and then select the desired text arrangement.

8After selecting the characters, touch

XThe pattern editing screen appears.

9Touch and adjust the position of the letters.

0Touch .

XThe pattern type selection screen appears again.

aAs before, touch .

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Brother PR-620 Editing a Combined Pattern, Touch 7Type ood, 8After selecting the characters, touch, AAs before, touch

Contents

PR-620 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 machinesEasy-to-read and easy-to-use LCD Other featuresSafety mechanism Wide selection of built-in thread color informationAvailable features Various built-in patternsEmbroidery pattern editing Read before use Read when additional information is requiredManual Structure Searching for informationContents Xiv Editing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings Screen Temporary Needle Bar Setting Reserved Needle Bar SettingsEmbroidery Data Precautions Using the Settings KeyXvi Accessories Setup locationFront view Right-side/rear view Operation panel Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewOperation panel USB Type a host port connectorRight-side/rear view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsIncluded Accessories AccessoriesFollowing are available as optional accessories Optional AccessoriesOptional Accessories Embroidery cardSetting Up the Machine Setup and transporting precautionsSetup location Setting Up the MachineSetting up the machine Foot can be turnedAdjusting the operation panel position Loosen 2 thumb screws to bring the operation panel forwardPreparing 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 precautionsOperating Precautions Needle precautionsBobbin precautions Checking the needleUpper thread recommendations Fabric recommendationsDisplay recommendations Embroidering settings Basic ProceduresBasic Procedures Following pagesInstalling the Bobbin Removing the bobbin caseInstalling 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 MachineScreen 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 displayedWhen Editing the Embroidery PatternEditing the Embroidery Pattern 1PressSpecifying Embroidering Setting Previewing the Image Previewing the ImageChecking a preview image 1TouchSelect an embroidery frame Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery FrameHooping the fabric in the 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 to the Machine Attaching the embroidery frameFor 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 positioningEmbroidery frame stops moving, and the next screen appears Checking the Embroidery AreaContinuing to the embroidering screen Embroidering screen appearsUpper Threading Upper ThreadingChecking the needle bars and thread colors Thread colors in this screenTouch Screen indicating that the spools be changed is closedUpper 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 caughtMiddle thread guide Thread guide pin Threading the needle Press the automatic needle-threading buttonMoving the needle bar to be threaded to the sewing position Selected needle bar moves to the embroidery positionUsing the spool net Locking mechanism Sewing the EmbroideryStarting embroidering Touch to unlock the embroidery machineSewing the Embroidery Following screen appearsContinuing embroidering Stopping embroidering Temporarily pausing Press the start/stop buttonSet the main power switch to 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 Turning OFF the Machine 2Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletGrasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord Turning OFF the MachineTurned off either before or after embroidering Turned on Common screen controls Screen Quick Reference GuideKey displays Screen Quick Reference GuideUnderstanding 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 centerShows the horizontal distance between patterns when Understanding the embroidering settings screenSewing is selected Repeat sewing is selectedRepeatedly 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 patternUnderstanding 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 situationsNeedle number When You Have a Question, This May Help YouUSB Type a host and USB Type B function Needle at the embroidering positionCustomize the embroidery colors When You Have a Question, This May Help YouGetting false thread breakage error 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 Changing the Needle Changing the NeedleReplacing 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 small pieces of fabric Large/small pieces of fabricEmbroidering large pieces of fabric or heavy clothing 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 Finding the sewing position Touch Embroidering settings screenChanging the Embroidering Position Needle and presser foot are locked in the down positionNeedle bar is unlocked Adjusting the angleChanging the Embroidering Position 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 Changes are necessary Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or More ColorsChecking if thread spool Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or More ColorsStitch navigating screen appears Spool change indicator1Touch in the embroidering screen 3Check the positionFor details, refer to Reserved Needle Bar Settings on Change thread spools messageEasily changing the thread spools If the upper thread breaks Repage-thread35.the upper thread. Refer to TouchIf the bobbin thread breaks or runs out 1Touch , and then press the thread trimming button1Pressmachine.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 beginning4After selecting the stitch from where Embroidering begins from the specified pointResume 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 Thread Tension Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the tension of the bobbin thread Weight S is included with the optional bobbin winderUpper thread is too tight Adjusting the tension of the upper threadTurn the thread tension knobs 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 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 toTemporary Needle Bar Setting Embroidering screen appears againTemporary 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 settingEmbroidering 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 SavedEmbroidery Data Precautions 100Precautions on using the computer to create data Embroidery Data PrecautionsGeneral pattern selection 102Please refer to page 5 for a list of compatible cards Selecting an Embroidery Pattern OffEmbroidery 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 patternFrame patterns 108List of frame patterns appears Font selection screen appears Alphabet patternsThere are 13 built-in character fonts 2Select a character fontSize of the two small fonts Cannot be changed 110Changing the size Selected characters appear in the pattern display areaTouch to return to the text input screen Embroidery patterns stored in the machineChanging the text arrangement 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 3Select an embroidery pattern. Touch the desired pattern116 USB media Commercially Available Insert the USB media into the machine’s USB Type a host port118 Deleting embroidery dataEditing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing Screen Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing ScreenCombining patterns 2Select an embroidery pattern120 Selecting the pattern to be editedMoving a pattern Touch orChanging the size of a pattern Flipping a pattern horizontallyFlipping a pattern vertically Screen shown below appears Example Original size122 2Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the desired sizeRotating a pattern 4After making the desired changes, touchChanging the text arrangement of a character Screen shown below appearsChanging the character spacing 124Selects a less thread density Changing the thread densityTrimming the threads between characters Selects a more thread density2Touchdensity.the keys to select the desired thread Specifying multi-color text126 3After making the desired changes, touchChanging the colors of the pattern Change thread color screen appearsDeleting a pattern 128Rotating the entire pattern Editing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings ScreenEditing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings Screen If necessary, touch2Touch , , or to Creating a repeating pattern130 3Touch , , or to5embroidering area 4If necessary, touch the arrow keys to adjustAfter specifying the desired repeat settings Touch 2Forpagedetails127. on changing the colors, refer toWill then edit Editing a Combined Pattern132 1Touch 2SelectTouch 7Type ood 9Touch and adjust the position of the lettersEditing a Combined Pattern 8After selecting the characters, touchTo select the pattern to be edited 134BTouch to select the same font, and then type Luck Example To reduceJAfter finishing all editing, touch If the Embroidery Pattern Cannot Be Saved Saving Embroidery PatternsMachine’s Memory 136Saving the data takes approximately 10 seconds Saving Embroidery Patterns4To delete the data, press Recalling stored patterns138 3PressBasic Settings and Help Feature Changing the display guidesUsing the Settings Key Understanding the settings screen140 Using the Settings Key Reserved NeedleTurning the buzzer on or off Adjusting the brightness of the LCD1Touch or and select the desired setting 142Changing 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 specified1Touch and to select the desired thread color display Changing the thread color informationCenter Cursor Sample displaysThread color number Robison-Anton Time Display expanded thread color146 Original ThreadCreating a custom thread Custom thread table settings2Touch and to select the thread Touchdesired thread. or to select148 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 150Touch Troubleshooting Maintenance Using the Machine Operations Guide KeyUsing the Machine Operations Guide Key Procedure for threading the upper thread appears4Touch to display the next After checking the procedure, touch Touch152 Screen that was displayed before was touched appearsUsing the Help Key Using the Help KeyExample Viewing help on the function keys 154 Precautions Sewing appliqué patternsAdditional digitizing information Sewing appliqué patterns Procedure for sewing appliquésAppliqué Sewing 156Using 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 the MachineChecking the thread tension of built-in patterns 3Touch 1Touch 4Touch 2Touch 1 times, and then touch 5TouchSewing a pattern aligned with a mark on the fabric Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine162 3Withfabric.a fabric marker, mark this point onWithfabric.a fabric marker, mark this point on Color thread table Colors of Tajima .dst embroidery dataCreating 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 168Using the Optional Cap Frame Cap frame and its accessoriesUsing the Optional Cap Frame Types of caps 170Preparing to use the cap frame Fabric precautionsInstalling the cap frame driver Cap fabric not recommended for embroideringThis completes the installation of the cap frame driver 172Adjusting the cap frame driver Do not loosen them too farAttach the needle plate spacer to the needle plate 174Firmly tighten the screws Preparing the mounting jig2Tighten the two screws Check that there is no looseness176 For the standard typeAttach the standard cap frame to the mounting jig 3Placing a sheet of stabilizer 178 Check for the following conditionsMake 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 jig184 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 screwsAdditional digitizing information 186Don’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 toUsing the Optional Bobbin Winder Setting up the optional bobbin winderConnecting the AC adapter 2Insert the thread guideWinding 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 into192 ARemove the bobbinCleaning the machine surface MaintenanceCleaning the LCD Cleaning the hookCleaning around the needle plate 194Cleaning the bobbin case Oiling the machine 196Be sure to rotate the handwheel counterclockwise Put a drop of oil onto the hookTroubleshooting On-screen troubleshooting198 Breaks TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Dealer Presser foot200 Upper thread is catchingNeedle 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 Plate204 Dealer Bent Thread Embroidering Short BeginsIs incorrect 206Fabrics. Use stabilizer on top Be readError 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 incorrectEmbroidery data cannot be detected USB media error210 Embroidery data may be damagedTroubleshooting 212 Adjustments screen appears If the LCD cannot be read214 Specifications SpecificationsEmbroidery machine specifications SpecificationIndex 216Index LCD218 Index English