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Brother PR-620 operation manual 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

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 machinesEasy-to-read and easy-to-use LCD Other featuresSafety mechanism Wide selection of built-in thread color informationEmbroidery pattern editing Available featuresVarious built-in patterns 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 Front view Right-side/rear view Operation panel AccessoriesSetup location 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 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 precautionsOperating Precautions Needle precautionsBobbin precautions Checking the needleDisplay recommendations Upper thread recommendationsFabric recommendations Embroidering settings Basic ProceduresBasic Procedures Following pagesInstalling the Bobbin Removing the bobbin caseInstalling 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 MachineBasic 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 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 types4Press 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 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 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 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 machineContinuing embroidering Sewing the EmbroideryFollowing screen appears Stopping embroidering Temporarily pausing Press the start/stop buttonSet the main power switch to 2Press the thread trimming buttonCorrect 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 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 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 machineOther 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 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 fabricMoving 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 positionNeedle bar is unlocked Adjusting the angleChanging the Embroidering Position Screen shown below appears Example Original angleAfter 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 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 MachineMachine 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 winderUpper thread is too tight Adjusting the tension of the upper threadTurn the thread tension knobs Upper thread is too looseEmbroidering 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 SettingSpecifying 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 toTemporary Needle Bar Setting Embroidering screen appears againTemporary 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 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 PrecautionsPlease refer to page 5 for a list of compatible cards General pattern selection102 Selecting an Embroidery Pattern Off3If 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 patternList of frame patterns appears Frame patterns108 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, touchDeleting embroidery data Embroidery cards optional112 List of patterns on the embroidery card appears 114 ConnectingComputer USB 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 guides140 Using the Settings KeyUnderstanding the settings screen 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 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 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 select4Type 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 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 appearsExample 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 1567Finish 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 5TouchSewing a pattern aligned with a mark on the fabric Helpful Tips for the Operation of the MachineWithfabric.a fabric marker, mark this point on 1623Withfabric.a fabric marker, mark this point on Color thread table Colors of Tajima .dst embroidery data164 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 168Using the Optional Cap Frame Using the Optional Cap FrameCap frame and its accessories 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 loosenessAttach the standard cap frame to the mounting jig 176For the standard type 3Placing a sheet of stabilizer 178 Check for the following conditionsMake 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 jigRemoving 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 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 guide2Set 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 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 hook198 TroubleshootingOn-screen troubleshooting Breaks TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Dealer Presser foot200 Upper thread is catchingNeedle 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 Plate204 Dealer Bent Thread Embroidering Short BeginsIs incorrect 206Fabrics. Use stabilizer on top Be readBobbin 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 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