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Brother PR-620 operation manual 180, BRemove the standard cap frame from the mounting jig

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bRemove the standard cap frame from the mounting jig.

Press both right and left holders on the mounting jig with both thumbs, and then pull off the embroidery frame, as shown in the illustration.

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Attaching the advanced cap frame to the mounting jig and putting a cap into the frame

Put the cap into the advanced cap frame attached to the mounting jig, and then remove the advanced cap frame from the mounting jig with the cap clamped. Next, attach the advanced cap frame to the cap frame driver on the machine.

1Attach the advanced cap frame to the mounting jig.

Align the side of the mounting jig with the brace on the cap frame, and then push the cap frame into place.

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1Side of mounting jig

2 Brace on cap frame

• Align the notch in the advanced cap frame with the guiding plate on the mounting jig, and then snap the frame into place.

3 Guiding Plate on mounting jig

4 Notch on advanced cap frame

5 Sweat guard holder

6 Holder

XThe advanced cap frame is secured with the two holders (clips) one on right side and one on left side.

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Brother PR-620 operation manual 180, BRemove the standard cap frame from the mounting jig

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 Differences with single-needle machines Machine Structure and FeaturesSafety mechanism Other featuresEasy-to-read and easy-to-use LCD Wide selection of built-in thread color informationEmbroidery pattern editing Available featuresVarious built-in patterns Manual Structure Read when additional information is requiredRead before use Searching for informationContents Xiv Embroidery Data Precautions Temporary Needle Bar Setting Reserved Needle Bar SettingsEditing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings Screen Using the Settings KeyXvi Front view Right-side/rear view Operation panel AccessoriesSetup location Front view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsRight-side/rear view USB Type a host port connectorOperation panel Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsAccessories Included AccessoriesOptional Accessories Optional AccessoriesFollowing are available as optional accessories Embroidery cardSetup 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 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 Power supply precautions Operating PrecautionsBobbin precautions Needle precautionsOperating Precautions Checking the needleDisplay recommendations Upper thread recommendationsFabric recommendations Basic Procedures Basic ProceduresEmbroidering settings Following pagesRemoving the bobbin case Installing the BobbinInstalling 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 Turning on the Machine Understanding the screensBasic 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 1Touch to select the embroidery patterns category Selecting an embroidery pattern2Touch Is displayedEditing the Embroidery Pattern Editing the Embroidery PatternWhen 1PressSpecifying Embroidering Setting Checking a preview image Previewing the ImagePreviewing the Image 1TouchHooping the fabric in the embroidery frame Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery FrameSelect an 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 Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the MachineLoosen the two thumb screws on the embroidery frame holder Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the MachineFor this example, align with mark Inner frame should be on top Incorrect frame positioningContinuing to the embroidering screen Checking the Embroidery AreaEmbroidery frame stops moving, and the next screen appears Embroidering screen appearsChecking the needle bars and thread colors Upper ThreadingUpper Threading Thread colors in this screenScreen indicating that the spools be changed is closed Touch#50 in Japan Upper threadingAs indicated 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 Starting embroidering Sewing the EmbroideryLocking mechanism Touch to unlock the embroidery machineContinuing embroidering Sewing the EmbroideryFollowing screen appears Set the main power switch to Temporarily pausing Press the start/stop buttonStopping embroidering 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 Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord 2Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletTurning OFF the Machine Turning OFF the MachineTurned off either before or after embroidering Turned on Key displays Screen Quick Reference GuideCommon screen controls Screen Quick Reference GuideUnderstanding the pattern type selection screen Understanding the pattern list screen Understanding the pattern editing screen Have been combined Selects the pattern that is being edited whenEdited in the direction of the arrow If Is touched Sewing position is moved to the centerSewing is selected Understanding the embroidering settings screenShows the horizontal distance between patterns when Repeat sewing is selectedConsists of multiple patterns that have been Combined Functions Rotates the entire embroidery pattern when itRepeatedly sews the pattern Color key Moves the sewing position of the whole patternUnderstanding the embroidering screen Key Stop as the next color begins Enables the needle bar settings to manually be specifiedMoves the needle forward or backward through Stitching. Use this key in the following situationsUSB Type a host and USB Type B function When You Have a Question, This May Help YouNeedle number Needle at the embroidering positionGetting false thread breakage error When You Have a Question, This May Help YouCustomize the embroidery colors 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 Replacing the needle Changing the NeedleChanging 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 large pieces of fabric or heavy clothing Large/small pieces of fabricEmbroidering small pieces of fabric 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 Changing the Embroidering Position Touch Embroidering settings screenFinding the sewing position Needle and presser foot are locked in the down positionChanging the Embroidering Position Adjusting the angleNeedle bar is unlocked 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 Checking if thread spool Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or More ColorsChanges are necessary Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or More Colors1Touch in the embroidering screen Spool change indicatorStitch navigating screen appears 3Check the positionChange 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 outEmbroidering 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 beginningEmbroidering begins from the specified point 4After selecting the stitch from whereResume 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 tension of the bobbin thread Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Thread Tension Weight S is included with the optional bobbin winderTurn the thread tension knobs Adjusting the tension of the upper threadUpper thread is too tight 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 Mark appears to indicate where the machine will stop Setting the Machine to Stop at Color ChangesAfter specifying the desired settings, touch 3Touch so that it changes toEmbroidering screen appears again Temporary Needle Bar SettingTemporary Needle Bar Setting Color selected in is specified Reserved Needle Bar Settings3Selectbar. the color to be assigned to the needle Cancelling the setting Reserved Needle Bar SettingsWish to cancel This cancels the manual needle bar settingEmbroidering Settings Embroidery cards optional Computer USB General pattern selection Embroidery patternsRotating the entire pattern Creating a repeating pattern Machine’s Memory If the Embroidery Pattern Cannot Be Saved100 Embroidery Data PrecautionsEmbroidery Data Precautions Precautions on using the computer to create dataPlease refer to page 5 for a list of compatible cards General pattern selection102 Off Selecting an Embroidery Pattern3If 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 2Select the text size Appliqué alphabet3Select an embroidery pattern. Touch the desired pattern 4If necessary, edit the patternList of frame patterns appears Frame patterns108 There are 13 built-in character fonts Alphabet patternsFont selection screen appears 2Select a character fontChanging the size 110Size of the two small fonts Cannot be changed Selected characters appear in the pattern display areaChanging the text arrangement Embroidery patterns stored in the machineTouch to return to the text input screen 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 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 118Combining patterns Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing ScreenEditing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing Screen 2Select an embroidery patternMoving a pattern Selecting the pattern to be edited120 Touch orFlipping a pattern vertically Flipping a pattern horizontallyChanging the size of a pattern Screen shown below appears Example Original sizeRotating a pattern 2Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the desired size122 4After making the desired changes, touchScreen shown below appears Changing the text arrangement of a character124 Changing the character spacingTrimming the threads between characters Changing the thread densitySelects a less thread density Selects a more thread density126 Specifying multi-color text2Touchdensity.the keys to select the desired thread 3After making the desired changes, touchChange thread color screen appears Changing the colors of the pattern128 Deleting a patternEditing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings Screen Editing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings ScreenRotating the entire pattern If necessary, touch130 Creating a repeating pattern2Touch , , or to 3Touch , , or toAfter specifying the desired repeat settings Touch 4If necessary, touch the arrow keys to adjust5embroidering area 2Forpagedetails127. on changing the colors, refer to132 Editing a Combined PatternWill then edit 1Touch 2SelectEditing a Combined Pattern 9Touch and adjust the position of the lettersTouch 7Type ood 8After selecting the characters, touchBTouch to select the same font, and then type Luck 134To select the pattern to be edited Example To reduceJAfter finishing all editing, touch Machine’s Memory Saving Embroidery PatternsIf the Embroidery Pattern Cannot Be Saved 1364To delete the data, press Saving Embroidery PatternsSaving the data takes approximately 10 seconds Recalling stored patterns3Press 138Changing the display guides Basic Settings and Help Feature140 Using the Settings KeyUnderstanding the settings screen Reserved Needle Using the Settings Key1Touch or and select the desired setting Adjusting the brightness of the LCDTurning the buzzer on or off 142Changing the display guides Changing the languageChanging the units of measurements Embroidering area of the large embroidery frame 144Centerpoint marker and grid Centerpoint marker and grid are displayed as specifiedCenter Cursor Changing the thread color information1Touch and to select the desired thread color display Sample displays146 Display expanded thread colorThread color number Robison-Anton Time Original Thread2Touch and to select the thread Custom thread table settingsCreating a custom thread Touchdesired thread. or to select4Type in the thread color number 1483Select the thread color number type Changing the color thread table Deleting short stitches 1Touch and to select the settingSpecifying 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 appears152 After checking the procedure, touch Touch4Touch to display the next 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 Appliqué Sewing Procedure for sewing appliquésSewing appliqué patterns 1567Finish sewing the embroidery Using a frame pattern to create appliquésAppliqué Sewing 158 Select the satin-stitched frame pattern with the same shape Checking the thread tension of built-in patterns Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine160 3Touch 1Touch 4Touch 2Touch 1 times, and then touch 5TouchHelpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine Sewing a pattern aligned with a mark on the fabricWithfabric.a fabric marker, mark this point on 1623Withfabric.a fabric marker, mark this point on Colors of Tajima .dst embroidery data Color thread table164 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 168 Optional AccessoriesUsing the Optional Cap Frame Using the Optional Cap FrameCap frame and its accessories 170 Types of capsInstalling the cap frame driver Fabric precautionsPreparing to use the cap frame Cap fabric not recommended for embroidering172 This completes the installation of the cap frame driverDo not loosen them too far Adjusting the cap frame driverFirmly tighten the screws 174Attach the needle plate spacer to the needle plate Preparing the mounting jigCheck that there is no looseness 2Tighten the two screwsAttach the standard cap frame to the mounting jig 176For the standard type 3Placing a sheet of stabilizer Check for the following conditions 178Make 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 Remove the advanced cap frame from the mounting jig DAdjustshape. the brim so that it maintains a roundedRemoving the cap frame 184Attaching the cap frame to the embroidery machine 4Remove the cap frame driver Installing the embroidery frame holderRemove the needle plate spacer 2Loosen the two lower thumb screws186 Additional digitizing informationDon’t sew more than four overlapping layers Precautions Using the Optional Bobbin WinderOptional bobbin winder and its accessories For precautions concerning the power supply, refer toConnecting the AC adapter Setting up the optional bobbin winderUsing the Optional Bobbin Winder 2Insert the thread guide2Set the thread spool on the spool pin Winding the bobbin190 8Slideplace.the bobbin holder, until it clicks into Press the main power switch to start winding the bobbinARemove the bobbin 192Cleaning the LCD MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the hook194 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 counterclockwise198 TroubleshootingOn-screen troubleshooting Troubleshooting TroubleshootingBreaks Dealer Presser footUpper thread is catching 200Needle is touching the needle plate Upper thread Upper or middle thread guide 202Area Needle plate or in the hook Plate Clean the hook and the needle Skipped204 Thread Embroidering Short Begins Dealer BentFabrics. Use stabilizer on top 206Is incorrect Be readBobbin thread was broken or ran out Error messagesInstalled embroidery frame is too small 208 USB media is write-pro- tected Patterns stored in the machines memory cannot be recalledMachine couldnt save the data Thread color that was specified is incorrect210 USB media errorEmbroidery data cannot be detected Embroidery data may be damagedTroubleshooting 212 If the LCD cannot be read Adjustments screen appears214 Embroidery machine specifications SpecificationsSpecifications Specification216 IndexLCD Index218 Index English