Using the Settings Key, Reserved Needle

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ARESERVED NEEDLE

A certain thread color can be set to a specific needle bar. The specified color remains assigned to the needle bar specified here until the setting is cancelled. For details on specifying these settings, refer to “Reserved Needle Bar Settings” on page 96.

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BCUSTOM THREAD TABLE

Create a Custom Thread Table from this page. For details on create a Custom thread table, refer to “Custom thread table settings” on page 147.

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CBRIGHTNESS OF LCD

Enables the density or brightness of the screen to be adjusted.

DBUZZER

Turns the buzzer on or off.

EUNIT

Enables the units of measurements that appear in the screens to be changed.

FLANGUAGES

Enables the display language to be changed. The keys and messages appear in the selected language.

Details of each of the settings are described in the following sections. After specifying the desired

settings, touch to return to the screen that was displayed before the settings screen was displayed.

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Brother PR-620 operation manual Using the Settings Key, Reserved Needle

PR-620 specifications

The Brother PR-620 is a state-of-the-art embroidery machine that caters to both amateur enthusiasts and professional embroiderers. It is renowned for its versatility, combined with an array of advanced features that facilitate creating intricate designs with ease.

One of the standout features of the PR-620 is its six-needle capability, which allows users to embroider with multiple colors without the need for constant thread changes. This efficiency saves time and enhances productivity, particularly for those working on large or complex projects. The machine supports an extensive range of thread colors, making it easier to bring vibrant designs to life.

The PR-620 is equipped with a large 10.4-inch LCD touchscreen display that allows for intuitive navigation and control. Users can customize designs, adjust settings, and preview their work with exceptional clarity. The interface is user-friendly, making it accessible for beginners while still offering advanced options for seasoned users.

In terms of technology, the Brother PR-620 features a high-speed embroidery mechanism that can achieve approximately 1,000 stitches per minute. This remarkable speed doesn’t compromise the quality of stitching, ensuring that each design is executed with precision. Coupled with the automatic needle threader, threading becomes a hassle-free task.

Another noteworthy characteristic is the PR-620’s built-in embroidery designs and fonts. The machine comes pre-loaded with a wide selection of designs and includes the capability to import custom designs via USB connectivity. This feature empowers users to create personalized projects effortlessly.

Additionally, the PR-620's advanced color sorting and thread trimming capabilities contribute significantly to minimizing thread waste. Users can enjoy efficient stitching with fewer interruptions, enhancing their overall workflow. The machine also includes a range of hoop sizes, accommodating various project dimensions, from small patches to larger embellishments.

The durable construction of the Brother PR-620 ensures reliability and longevity, making it a smart investment for anyone serious about embroidery. The machine is not only designed for functionality but also prioritizes user comfort during extended use.

In summary, the Brother PR-620 stands out in the embroidery machine market due to its innovative features, rapid stitching speeds, and user-friendly interface. Whether for home projects or business endeavors, the PR-620 provides excellent performance, versatility, and quality that meet the evolving needs of embroiderers.

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 Concerning USB media PrecautionsConcerning optional embroidery cards Viii Machine Structure and FeaturesSix-needle machine embroidering 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 Embroidery pattern editing Available featuresVarious built-in patterns 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 Front view Right-side/rear view Operation panel AccessoriesSetup location 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 Remove the two thumb screws of the embroidery frame holder Positioning the spool standAttaching 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 Display recommendations Upper thread recommendationsFabric recommendations Embroidering settings Basic ProceduresBasic Procedures Following pages Installing the Bobbin Removing the bobbin case Installing the Bobbin Installing the bobbinInstalling the bobbin case Carriage moves to its initial position Turning on the MachineBuzzer beeps once and the LCD screen comes on Understanding the screens Turning on the Machine Basic operation flow is shown below Screen overviewUpper threads.Touch the unlock key so Checking a preview image from the pattern selection screen Selecting an Embroidery PatternSelecting an Embroidery Pattern 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 4Press the inner frame into the outer frame Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame2Loosen the screw on 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 #50 in Japan Upper threadingAs indicated 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 Continuing embroidering Sewing the EmbroideryFollowing screen appears Stopping embroidering Temporarily pausing Press the start/stop buttonSet the main power switch to 2Press the thread trimming button Correct thread tension Checking the Thread TensionChecking the Thread Tension Removing the fabric Removing the Embroidery Frame and FabricRemoving the embroidery frame 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 If the machine was turned off while embroidering To select a pattern and start a new operation 3TouchIf the operation in the pattern editing screen is finished Changing the Needle Changing the NeedleReplacing the needle Turn off the embroidery machine Other Basic Procedures Embroidery frame types and applications Correctly Using the Embroidery FramesCorrectly Using the Embroidery Frames 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 Moving to the correct position Embroidery Frame Position and MovementEmbroidery frames that cannot be used for embroidering 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 After making the desired changes, touch 2Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the desired angle4If necessary, touch to check the embroidering area 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 Machine can be stopped at any time Embroidering screen displayed beforeSewn 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 1Touch So that it changes to Automatic Lock Stitch SettingSetting turned on Setting turned off Starting/ending position settings screen appears Starting/Ending Position SettingsStarting/Ending Position Settings 4Repeat steps 2 and 3 three times Repeatedly sewing a pattern along a diagonal2Sew the first embroidery pattern Maximum Sewing Speed Setting Maximum Sewing Speed Setting Specifying pause locations before embroidering Setting the Machine to Stop at Color ChangesStopping the machine at the next color change 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 Color selected in is specified Reserved Needle Bar Settings3Selectbar. the color to be assigned to the needle 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 Please refer to page 5 for a list of compatible cards General pattern selection102 Off 3If necessary, edit the pattern Embroidery patterns104 2Select an embroidery pattern. Touch the desired pattern Renaissance Alphabet PatternsList of renaissance alphabet patterns appears 4Touch Select an embroidery pattern Floral alphabet patterns106 3Select an embroidery pattern. Touch the desired pattern Appliqué alphabet2Select the text size 4If necessary, edit the pattern List of frame patterns appears Frame patterns108 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 Deleting embroidery data Embroidery cards optional112 List of patterns on the embroidery card appears 114 ConnectingComputer USB 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 140 Using the Settings KeyUnderstanding the settings screen 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 display guides Changing the languageChanging the units of measurements 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 4Type in the thread color number 1483Select the thread color number type 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 Example Viewing help on the function keys Using the Help KeyUsing the Help Key 154 Additional digitizing information PrecautionsSewing appliqué patterns Sewing appliqué patterns Procedure for sewing appliquésAppliqué Sewing 156 7Finish sewing the embroidery Using a frame pattern to create appliquésAppliqué Sewing 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 5Touch Sewing a pattern aligned with a mark on the fabric Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine Withfabric.a fabric marker, mark this point on 1623Withfabric.a fabric marker, mark this point on Color thread table Colors of Tajima .dst embroidery data 164 Creating Beautiful EmbroideryThreads Backing must not be visible in the finished Product.7 Stabilizers BackingCreating Beautiful Embroidery Frame Basics Hooping Techniques166 Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart Optional Accessories 168 Using the Optional Cap Frame Using the Optional Cap FrameCap frame and its accessories 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 Attach the standard cap frame to the mounting jig 176For the standard type 3Placing a sheet of stabilizer 178 Check for the following conditions Make sure the notch comes out Attach the advanced cap frame to the mounting jig 180BRemove the standard cap frame from 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 Removing the cap frame 184Attaching the cap frame to the embroidery machine 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 2Set the thread spool on the spool pin Winding the bobbin190 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 198 TroubleshootingOn-screen troubleshooting Breaks TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Dealer Presser foot 200 Upper thread is catching Needle is touching the needle plate Upper thread Upper or middle thread guide 202Area 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 Bobbin thread was broken or ran out Error messagesInstalled embroidery frame is too small 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