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Brother PR-620 operation manual 154

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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 Differences with single-needle machines Machine Structure and FeaturesWide selection of built-in thread color information Other featuresSafety mechanism Easy-to-read and easy-to-use LCDAvailable features Various built-in patternsEmbroidery pattern editing Searching for information Read when additional information is requiredManual Structure Read before useContents Xiv Using the Settings Key Temporary Needle Bar Setting Reserved Needle Bar SettingsEmbroidery Data Precautions Editing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings ScreenXvi Accessories Setup locationFront view Right-side/rear view Operation panel Front view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions USB Type a host port connectorRight-side/rear view Operation panelAccessories Included AccessoriesEmbroidery card Optional AccessoriesOptional Accessories Following are available as optional accessoriesSetup and transporting precautions Setting Up the MachineSetting Up the Machine Setup locationFoot can be turned Setting up the machineLoosen 2 thumb screws to bring the operation panel forward Adjusting the operation panel positionPreparing 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 Power supply precautions Operating PrecautionsChecking the needle Needle precautionsBobbin precautions Operating PrecautionsUpper thread recommendations Fabric recommendationsDisplay recommendations Following pages Basic ProceduresBasic Procedures Embroidering settingsRemoving the bobbin case Installing the BobbinInstalling 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 Turning on the Machine Understanding the screensScreen 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 Is displayed Selecting an embroidery pattern1Touch to select the embroidery patterns category 2Touch1Press Editing the Embroidery PatternEditing the Embroidery Pattern WhenSpecifying Embroidering Setting 1Touch Previewing the ImageChecking a preview image Previewing the ImageEmbroidery frame types Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery FrameHooping the fabric in the embroidery frame Select an embroidery frameHooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame 2Loosen the screw on the outer frame4Press the inner frame into the outer frame Attaching the embroidery frame Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the MachineInner frame should be on top Incorrect frame positioning Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the MachineLoosen the two thumb screws on the embroidery frame holder For this example, align with markEmbroidering screen appears Checking the Embroidery AreaContinuing to the embroidering screen Embroidery frame stops moving, and the next screen appearsThread colors in this screen Upper ThreadingChecking the needle bars and thread colors Upper ThreadingScreen indicating that the spools be changed is closed TouchUpper threading As indicated#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 2Middle thread guide Thread guide pin Press the automatic needle-threading button Threading the needleSelected needle bar moves to the embroidery position Moving the needle bar to be threaded to the sewing positionUsing the spool net Touch to unlock the embroidery machine Sewing the EmbroideryStarting embroidering Locking mechanismSewing the Embroidery Following screen appearsContinuing embroidering 2Press the thread trimming button Temporarily pausing Press the start/stop buttonSet the main power switch to Stopping embroideringChecking 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 Screen Quick Reference Guide Screen Quick Reference GuideKey displays Common screen controlsUnderstanding the pattern type selection screen Understanding the pattern list screen Understanding the pattern editing screen Sewing position is moved to the center Selects the pattern that is being edited whenHave been combined Edited in the direction of the arrow If Is touchedRepeat sewing is selected Understanding the embroidering settings screenSewing is selected Shows the horizontal distance between patterns whenColor key Moves the sewing position of the whole pattern Functions Rotates the entire embroidery pattern when itConsists of multiple patterns that have been Combined Repeatedly sews the patternUnderstanding the embroidering screen Stitching. Use this key in the following situations Enables the needle bar settings to manually be specifiedKey Stop as the next color begins Moves the needle forward or backward throughNeedle at the embroidering position When You Have a Question, This May Help YouUSB Type a host and USB Type B function Needle numberThread tension changed suddenly When You Have a Question, This May Help YouGetting false thread breakage error Customize the embroidery colorsEmbroidering 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 Turn off the embroidery machine Changing the NeedleReplacing the needle Changing the NeedleOther 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 the corner of fabric Large/small pieces of fabricEmbroidering large pieces of fabric or heavy clothing Embroidering small pieces of fabricEmbroidery Frame Position and Movement Embroidery frames that cannot be used for embroideringMoving to the correct position Embroidery Frame Position and Movement Needle and presser foot are locked in the down position Touch Embroidering settings screenChanging the Embroidering Position Finding the sewing positionScreen shown below appears Example Original angle Adjusting the angleChanging the Embroidering Position Needle bar is unlocked2Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the desired angle 4If necessary, touch to check the embroidering areaAfter making the desired changes, touch Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or More Colors Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or More ColorsChecking if thread spool Changes are necessary3Check the position Spool change indicator1Touch in the embroidering screen Stitch navigating screen appearsChange thread spools message For details, refer to Reserved Needle Bar Settings onEasily changing the thread spools Repage-thread35.the upper thread. Refer to Touch If the upper thread breaks1Touch , and then press the thread trimming button If the bobbin thread breaks or runs outTouch To start sewing from the beginning Embroidering From the Beginning or Middle of the PatternEmbroidering From the Beginning or Middle of the Pattern 1Pressmachine.the start/stop button to stopEmbroidering begins from the specified point 4After selecting the stitch from whereResume Embroidering After Turning OFF the Machine Resume Embroidering After Turning OFF the MachineEmbroidering screen displayed before SewnMachine can be stopped at any time Weight S is included with the optional bobbin winder Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the tension of the bobbin thread Adjusting the Thread TensionUpper thread is too loose Adjusting the tension of the upper threadTurn the thread tension knobs Upper thread is too tightEmbroidering 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 3Touch so that it changes to Setting the Machine to Stop at Color ChangesMark appears to indicate where the machine will stop After specifying the desired settings, touchEmbroidering screen appears again Temporary Needle Bar SettingTemporary Needle Bar Setting Reserved Needle Bar Settings 3Selectbar. the color to be assigned to the needleColor selected in is specified This cancels the manual needle bar setting Reserved Needle Bar SettingsCancelling the setting Wish to cancelEmbroidering Settings Machine’s Memory If the Embroidery Pattern Cannot Be Saved General pattern selection Embroidery patternsEmbroidery cards optional Computer USB Rotating the entire pattern Creating a repeating pattern100 Embroidery Data PrecautionsEmbroidery Data Precautions Precautions on using the computer to create dataGeneral pattern selection 102Please refer to page 5 for a list of compatible cards Off Selecting an Embroidery PatternEmbroidery 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 4If necessary, edit the pattern Appliqué alphabet2Select the text size 3Select an embroidery pattern. Touch the desired patternFrame patterns 108List of frame patterns appears 2Select a character font Alphabet patternsThere are 13 built-in character fonts Font selection screen appearsSelected characters appear in the pattern display area 110Changing the size Size of the two small fonts Cannot be changed8After entering all of the text as desired, touch Embroidery patterns stored in the machineChanging the text arrangement Touch to return to the text input screenEmbroidery cards optional 112Deleting embroidery data List of patterns on the embroidery card appears Connecting Computer USB114 3Select an embroidery pattern. Touch the desired pattern List of patterns is displayed116 Insert the USB media into the machine’s USB Type a host port USB media Commercially AvailableDeleting embroidery data 1182Select an embroidery pattern Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing ScreenCombining patterns Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing ScreenTouch or Selecting the pattern to be editedMoving a pattern 120Screen shown below appears Example Original size Flipping a pattern horizontallyFlipping a pattern vertically Changing the size of a pattern4After making the desired changes, touch 2Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the desired sizeRotating a pattern 122Screen shown below appears Changing the text arrangement of a character124 Changing the character spacingSelects a more thread density Changing the thread densityTrimming the threads between characters Selects a less thread density3After making the desired changes, touch Specifying multi-color text126 2Touchdensity.the keys to select the desired threadChange thread color screen appears Changing the colors of the pattern128 Deleting a patternIf necessary, touch Editing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings ScreenEditing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings Screen Rotating the entire pattern3Touch , , or to Creating a repeating pattern130 2Touch , , or to2Forpagedetails127. on changing the colors, refer to 4If necessary, touch the arrow keys to adjustAfter specifying the desired repeat settings Touch 5embroidering area1Touch 2Select Editing a Combined Pattern132 Will then edit8After selecting the characters, touch 9Touch and adjust the position of the lettersEditing a Combined Pattern Touch 7Type oodExample To reduce 134BTouch to select the same font, and then type Luck To select the pattern to be editedJAfter finishing all editing, touch 136 Saving Embroidery PatternsMachine’s Memory If the Embroidery Pattern Cannot Be SavedRecalling stored patterns Saving Embroidery Patterns4To delete the data, press Saving the data takes approximately 10 seconds3Press 138Changing the display guides Basic Settings and Help FeatureUsing the Settings Key Understanding the settings screen140 Reserved Needle Using the Settings Key142 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD1Touch or and select the desired setting Turning the buzzer on or offChanging the language Changing the units of measurementsChanging the display guides Centerpoint marker and grid are displayed as specified 144Embroidering area of the large embroidery frame Centerpoint marker and gridSample displays Changing the thread color informationCenter Cursor 1Touch and to select the desired thread color displayOriginal Thread Display expanded thread color146 Thread color number Robison-Anton TimeTouchdesired thread. or to select Custom thread table settings2Touch and to select the thread Creating a custom thread148 3Select the thread color number type4Type in the thread color number Changing the color thread table 150 1Touch and to select the settingDeleting short stitches Specifying the remaining length of threadProcedure for threading the upper thread appears Using the Machine Operations Guide KeyUsing the Machine Operations Guide Key Touch Troubleshooting MaintenanceScreen that was displayed before was touched appears After checking the procedure, touch Touch152 4Touch to display the nextUsing the Help Key Using the Help KeyExample Viewing help on the function keys 154 Precautions Sewing appliqué patternsAdditional digitizing information 156 Procedure for sewing appliquésAppliqué Sewing Sewing appliqué patternsUsing a frame pattern to create appliqués Appliqué Sewing7Finish sewing the embroidery 158 Select the satin-stitched frame pattern with the same shape 3Touch 1Touch 4Touch 2Touch 1 times, and then touch 5Touch Helpful Tips for the Operation of the MachineChecking the thread tension of built-in patterns 160Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine Sewing a pattern aligned with a mark on the fabric162 3Withfabric.a fabric marker, mark this point onWithfabric.a fabric marker, mark this point on Colors of Tajima .dst embroidery data Color thread tableCreating 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 168 Optional AccessoriesUsing the Optional Cap Frame Cap frame and its accessoriesUsing the Optional Cap Frame 170 Types of capsCap fabric not recommended for embroidering Fabric precautionsInstalling the cap frame driver Preparing to use the cap frame172 This completes the installation of the cap frame driverDo not loosen them too far Adjusting the cap frame driverPreparing the mounting jig 174Firmly tighten the screws Attach the needle plate spacer to the needle plateCheck that there is no looseness 2Tighten the two screws176 For the standard typeAttach the standard cap frame to the mounting jig 3Placing a sheet of stabilizer Check for the following conditions 178Make 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 Remove the advanced cap frame from the mounting jig DAdjustshape. the brim so that it maintains a rounded184 Attaching the cap frame to the embroidery machineRemoving the cap frame 2Loosen the two lower thumb screws Installing the embroidery frame holder4Remove the cap frame driver Remove the needle plate spacer186 Additional digitizing informationDon’t sew more than four overlapping layers For precautions concerning the power supply, refer to Using the Optional Bobbin WinderPrecautions Optional bobbin winder and its accessories2Insert the thread guide Setting up the optional bobbin winderConnecting the AC adapter Using the Optional Bobbin WinderWinding the bobbin 1902Set the thread spool on the spool pin 8Slideplace.the bobbin holder, until it clicks into Press the main power switch to start winding the bobbinARemove the bobbin 192Cleaning the hook MaintenanceCleaning the LCD Cleaning the machine surface194 Cleaning around the needle plateCleaning the bobbin case 196 Oiling the machinePut a drop of oil onto the hook Be sure to rotate the handwheel counterclockwiseTroubleshooting On-screen troubleshooting198 Dealer Presser foot TroubleshootingTroubleshooting BreaksUpper thread is catching 200Needle is touching the needle plate Upper thread 202 AreaUpper or middle thread guide Needle plate or in the hook Plate Clean the hook and the needle Skipped204 Thread Embroidering Short Begins Dealer BentBe read 206Fabrics. Use stabilizer on top Is incorrectError messages Installed embroidery frame is too smallBobbin thread was broken or ran out 208 Thread color that was specified is incorrect Patterns stored in the machines memory cannot be recalledUSB media is write-pro- tected Machine couldnt save the dataEmbroidery data may be damaged USB media error210 Embroidery data cannot be detectedTroubleshooting 212 If the LCD cannot be read Adjustments screen appears214 Specification SpecificationsEmbroidery machine specifications Specifications216 IndexLCD Index218 Index English