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Brother PR-620 Sewing appliqué patterns, Additional digitizing information, Precautions

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This chapter provides descriptions of techniques for sewing applications, pointers for creating beautiful embroidery, and details on maintenance procedures and corrective measures that should be taken when a problem occurs.

Appliqué Sewing		156
Sewing appliqué patterns / 156	Using a frame pattern to create appliqués (1) / 157
Using a frame pattern to create appliqués (2) / 158
Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine		160
Checking the thread tension of built-in patterns / 160
Sewing a pattern aligned with a mark on the fabric / 161
Color thread table / 163	Colors of Tajima (.dst) embroidery data / 163
Creating Beautiful Embroidery		164
Threads / 164	Stabilizers (Backing) / 165
Hooping Techniques / 166	Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart / 167
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Attaching an optional embroidery frame for industrial embroidery machines		168
Using the Optional Cap Frame		169
Cap frame and its accessories / 169	Types of caps / 170
Fabric precautions / 171	Preparing to use the cap frame / 171
Attaching the standard cap frame to the mounting jig and putting a cap into the frame / 176
Attaching the advanced cap frame to the mounting jig and putting a cap into the frame / 180
Installing the embroidery frame holder / 185	Additional digitizing information / 186
Using the Optional Bobbin Winder		188

Precautions / 188

Setting up the optional bobbin winder / 189 Winding the bobbin / 190

Optional bobbin winder and its accessories / 188 Connecting the AC adapter / 189

Maintenance	193
Cleaning the LCD / 193	Cleaning the machine surface / 193
Cleaning the hook / 193	Cleaning around the needle plate / 194
Cleaning the bobbin case / 195	Oiling the machine / 196
Troubleshooting	198
On-screen troubleshooting / 198	Troubleshooting / 199
Error messages / 207	If the LCD cannot be read / 213
If the machine does not respond when a key is pressed / 213
Specifications	215
Embroidery machine specifications / 215
Index	216

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Brother PR-620 operation manual Sewing appliqué patterns, Additional digitizing information, Precautions

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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 Concerning optional embroidery cards PrecautionsConcerning USB media Six-needle machine embroidering Machine Structure and FeaturesViii Machine Structure and Features Differences with single-needle machinesOther features Safety mechanismEasy-to-read and easy-to-use LCD Wide selection of built-in thread color informationVarious built-in patterns Available featuresEmbroidery pattern editing Read when additional information is required Manual StructureRead before use Searching for informationContents Xiv Temporary Needle Bar Setting Reserved Needle Bar Settings Embroidery Data PrecautionsEditing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings Screen Using the Settings KeyXvi Setup location AccessoriesFront view Right-side/rear view Operation panel Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewUSB Type a host port connector Right-side/rear viewOperation panel Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsIncluded Accessories AccessoriesOptional Accessories Optional AccessoriesFollowing are available as optional 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 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 Operating Precautions Power supply precautionsNeedle precautions Bobbin precautionsOperating Precautions Checking the needleFabric recommendations Upper thread recommendationsDisplay recommendations Basic Procedures Basic ProceduresEmbroidering settings Following pagesInstalling the Bobbin Removing the bobbin caseInstalling 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 Understanding the screens Turning on the MachineUpper 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 Selecting an embroidery pattern 1Touch to select the embroidery patterns category2Touch Is displayedEditing the Embroidery Pattern Editing the Embroidery PatternWhen 1PressSpecifying Embroidering Setting Previewing the Image Checking a preview imagePreviewing the Image 1TouchHooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frameSelect an embroidery frame Embroidery frame types2Loosen the screw on the outer frame Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame4Press the inner frame into the outer frame Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine Attaching the embroidery frameAttaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine Loosen the two thumb screws on the embroidery frame holderFor this example, align with mark Inner frame should be on top Incorrect frame positioningChecking the Embroidery Area Continuing to the embroidering screenEmbroidery frame stops moving, and the next screen appears Embroidering screen appearsUpper Threading Checking the needle bars and thread colorsUpper Threading Thread colors in this screenTouch Screen indicating that the spools be changed is closedAs indicated Upper threading#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 Sewing the Embroidery Starting embroideringLocking mechanism Touch to unlock the embroidery machineFollowing screen appears Sewing the EmbroideryContinuing embroidering Temporarily pausing Press the start/stop button Set the main power switch toStopping embroidering 2Press the thread trimming buttonChecking the Thread Tension Checking the Thread TensionCorrect thread tension Removing the embroidery frame Removing the Embroidery Frame and FabricRemoving the fabric 2Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cordTurning OFF the Machine Turning OFF the MachineTurned off either before or after embroidering Turned on Screen Quick Reference Guide Key displaysCommon screen controls Screen Quick Reference GuideUnderstanding the pattern type selection screen Understanding the pattern list screen Understanding the pattern editing screen Selects the pattern that is being edited when Have been combinedEdited in the direction of the arrow If Is touched Sewing position is moved to the centerUnderstanding the embroidering settings screen Sewing is selectedShows the horizontal distance between patterns when Repeat sewing is selectedFunctions Rotates the entire embroidery pattern when it Consists of multiple patterns that have been CombinedRepeatedly sews the pattern Color key Moves the sewing position of the whole patternUnderstanding the embroidering screen Enables the needle bar settings to manually be specified Key Stop as the next color beginsMoves the needle forward or backward through Stitching. Use this key in the following situationsWhen You Have a Question, This May Help You USB Type a host and USB Type B functionNeedle number Needle at the embroidering positionWhen You Have a Question, This May Help You Getting false thread breakage errorCustomize the embroidery colors Thread tension changed suddenlyEmbroidering 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 Changing the Needle Replacing the needleChanging 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 Large/small pieces of fabric Embroidering large pieces of fabric or heavy clothingEmbroidering small pieces of fabric Embroidering the corner of fabricEmbroidery frames that cannot be used for embroidering Embroidery Frame Position and MovementMoving to the correct position Embroidery Frame Position and Movement Touch Embroidering settings screen Changing the Embroidering PositionFinding the sewing position Needle and presser foot are locked in the down positionAdjusting the angle Changing the Embroidering PositionNeedle bar is unlocked Screen shown below appears Example Original angle4If necessary, touch to check the embroidering area 2Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the desired angleAfter making the desired changes, touch Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or More Colors Checking if thread spoolChanges are necessary Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or More ColorsSpool change indicator 1Touch in the embroidering screenStitch navigating screen appears 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 buttonEmbroidering 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 beginning4After selecting the stitch from where Embroidering begins from the specified pointResume Embroidering After Turning OFF the Machine Resume Embroidering After Turning OFF the MachineSewn Embroidering screen displayed beforeMachine can be stopped at any time Adjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the tension of the bobbin threadAdjusting the Thread Tension Weight S is included with the optional bobbin winderAdjusting the tension of the upper thread Turn the thread tension knobsUpper thread is too tight Upper thread is too looseEmbroidering 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 SettingStopping the machine at the next color change Setting the Machine to Stop at Color ChangesSpecifying pause locations before embroidering Setting the Machine to Stop at Color Changes Mark appears to indicate where the machine will stopAfter specifying the desired settings, touch 3Touch so that it changes toTemporary Needle Bar Setting Embroidering screen appears againTemporary Needle Bar Setting 3Selectbar. the color to be assigned to the needle Reserved Needle Bar SettingsColor selected in is specified Reserved Needle Bar Settings Cancelling the settingWish to cancel This cancels the manual needle bar settingEmbroidering Settings General pattern selection Embroidery patterns Embroidery cards optional Computer USBRotating the entire pattern Creating a repeating pattern Machine’s Memory If the Embroidery Pattern Cannot Be SavedEmbroidery Data Precautions 100Precautions on using the computer to create data Embroidery Data Precautions102 General pattern selectionPlease refer to page 5 for a list of compatible cards Selecting an Embroidery Pattern Off104 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 Appliqué alphabet 2Select the text size3Select an embroidery pattern. Touch the desired pattern 4If necessary, edit the pattern108 Frame patternsList of frame patterns appears Alphabet patterns There are 13 built-in character fontsFont selection screen appears 2Select a character font110 Changing the sizeSize of the two small fonts Cannot be changed Selected characters appear in the pattern display areaEmbroidery patterns stored in the machine Changing the text arrangementTouch to return to the text input screen 8After entering all of the text as desired, touch112 Embroidery cards optionalDeleting embroidery data List of patterns on the embroidery card appears Computer USB Connecting114 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 Combining patternsEditing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing Screen 2Select an embroidery patternSelecting the pattern to be edited Moving a pattern120 Touch orFlipping a pattern horizontally Flipping a pattern verticallyChanging the size of a pattern Screen shown below appears Example Original size2Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the desired size Rotating a pattern122 4After making the desired changes, touchChanging the text arrangement of a character Screen shown below appearsChanging the character spacing 124Changing the thread density Trimming the threads between charactersSelects a less thread density Selects a more thread densitySpecifying multi-color text 1262Touchdensity.the keys to select the desired thread 3After making the desired changes, touchChanging the colors of the pattern Change thread color screen appearsDeleting a pattern 128Editing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings Screen Editing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings ScreenRotating the entire pattern If necessary, touchCreating a repeating pattern 1302Touch , , or to 3Touch , , or to4If necessary, touch the arrow keys to adjust After specifying the desired repeat settings Touch5embroidering area 2Forpagedetails127. on changing the colors, refer toEditing a Combined Pattern 132Will then edit 1Touch 2Select9Touch and adjust the position of the letters Editing a Combined PatternTouch 7Type ood 8After selecting the characters, touch134 BTouch to select the same font, and then type LuckTo select the pattern to be edited Example To reduceJAfter finishing all editing, touch Saving Embroidery Patterns Machine’s MemoryIf the Embroidery Pattern Cannot Be Saved 136Saving Embroidery Patterns 4To delete the data, pressSaving the data takes approximately 10 seconds Recalling stored patterns138 3PressBasic Settings and Help Feature Changing the display guidesUnderstanding the settings screen Using the Settings Key140 Using the Settings Key Reserved NeedleAdjusting the brightness of the LCD 1Touch or and select the desired settingTurning the buzzer on or off 142Changing the units of measurements Changing the languageChanging the display guides 144 Embroidering area of the large embroidery frameCenterpoint marker and grid Centerpoint marker and grid are displayed as specifiedChanging the thread color information Center Cursor1Touch and to select the desired thread color display Sample displaysDisplay expanded thread color 146Thread color number Robison-Anton Time Original ThreadCustom thread table settings 2Touch and to select the threadCreating a custom thread Touchdesired thread. or to select3Select the thread color number type 1484Type in the thread color number Changing the color thread table 1Touch and to select the setting Deleting short stitchesSpecifying the remaining length of thread 150Using the Machine Operations Guide Key Using the Machine Operations Guide KeyTouch Troubleshooting Maintenance Procedure for threading the upper thread appearsAfter checking the procedure, touch Touch 1524Touch to display the next Screen that was displayed before was touched appearsUsing the Help Key Using the Help KeyExample Viewing help on the function keys 154 Sewing appliqué patterns PrecautionsAdditional digitizing information Procedure for sewing appliqués Appliqué SewingSewing appliqué patterns 156Appliqué Sewing Using a frame pattern to create appliqués7Finish sewing the embroidery 158 Select the satin-stitched frame pattern with the same shape Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine Checking the thread tension of built-in patterns160 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 Machine3Withfabric.a fabric marker, mark this point on 162Withfabric.a fabric marker, mark this point on Color thread table Colors of Tajima .dst embroidery dataThreads 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 Optional Accessories 168Cap frame and its accessories Using the Optional Cap FrameUsing the Optional Cap Frame Types of caps 170Fabric precautions Installing the cap frame driverPreparing to use the cap frame Cap fabric not recommended for embroideringThis completes the installation of the cap frame driver 172Adjusting the cap frame driver Do not loosen them too far174 Firmly tighten the screwsAttach the needle plate spacer to the needle plate Preparing the mounting jig2Tighten the two screws Check that there is no loosenessFor the standard type 176Attach the standard cap frame to the mounting jig 3Placing a sheet of stabilizer 178 Check for the following conditionsMake 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 DAdjustshape. the brim so that it maintains a rounded Remove the advanced cap frame from the mounting jigAttaching the cap frame to the embroidery machine 184Removing the cap frame Installing the embroidery frame holder 4Remove the cap frame driverRemove the needle plate spacer 2Loosen the two lower thumb screwsAdditional digitizing information 186Don’t sew more than four overlapping layers Using the Optional Bobbin Winder PrecautionsOptional bobbin winder and its accessories For precautions concerning the power supply, refer toSetting up the optional bobbin winder Connecting the AC adapterUsing the Optional Bobbin Winder 2Insert the thread guide190 Winding the bobbin2Set 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 bobbinMaintenance Cleaning the LCDCleaning the machine surface 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 hookOn-screen troubleshooting Troubleshooting198 Troubleshooting TroubleshootingBreaks Dealer Presser foot200 Upper thread is catchingNeedle is touching the needle plate Upper thread Area 202Upper or middle thread guide Clean the hook and the needle Skipped Needle plate or in the hook Plate204 Dealer Bent Thread Embroidering Short Begins206 Fabrics. Use stabilizer on topIs incorrect Be readInstalled embroidery frame is too small Error messagesBobbin thread was broken or ran out 208 Patterns stored in the machines memory cannot be recalled USB media is write-pro- tectedMachine couldnt save the data Thread color that was specified is incorrectUSB media error 210Embroidery data cannot be detected Embroidery data may be damagedTroubleshooting 212 Adjustments screen appears If the LCD cannot be read214 Specifications Embroidery machine specificationsSpecifications SpecificationIndex 216Index LCD218 Index English