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Brother PR-620 operation manual Don’t sew more than four overlapping layers

Models: PR-620

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3When sewing outlines of patterns, make sure that the stitch width of the satin stitching is at least 2 mm, and that the stitching over-laps the fabric by at least 1 mm. Also, make sure that there are no jumps of long stitches in the outlining on each region or letter.

1At least 1 mm

2 At least 2 mm

CAUTION

●Don’t sew more than four overlapping layers.

1Specify that overlapping areas not be sewn.

Using the Optional Cap Frame 187

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Brother PR-620 operation manual Don’t sew more than four overlapping layers

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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 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 informationAvailable features Various built-in patternsEmbroidery 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 Accessories Setup locationFront 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 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 Operating Precautions Power supply precautionsNeedle precautions Bobbin precautionsOperating Precautions Checking the needleUpper thread recommendations Fabric recommendationsDisplay recommendations Basic Procedures Basic ProceduresEmbroidering settings Following pagesInstalling the Bobbin Removing the bobbin caseInstalling 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 Understanding the screens Turning on the MachineScreen 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 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 typesHooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame 2Loosen the screw on the outer 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 closedUpper threading As indicated#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 machineSewing the Embroidery Following screen appearsContinuing 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 and Fabric Removing the embroidery frameRemoving 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 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 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 Frame Position and Movement Embroidery frames that cannot be used for embroideringMoving 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 angle2Touch 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 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 MachineEmbroidering screen displayed before SewnMachine 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 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 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 Reserved Needle Bar Settings 3Selectbar. the color to be assigned to the needleColor 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 PrecautionsGeneral pattern selection 102Please refer to page 5 for a list of compatible cards Selecting an Embroidery Pattern OffEmbroidery 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 Appliqué alphabet 2Select the text size3Select an embroidery pattern. Touch the desired pattern 4If necessary, edit the patternFrame patterns 108List 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, touchEmbroidery cards optional 112Deleting embroidery data List of patterns on the embroidery card appears Connecting Computer USB114 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 guidesUsing the Settings Key Understanding the settings screen140 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 language Changing the units of measurementsChanging 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 select148 3Select the thread color number type4Type 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 Precautions Sewing appliqué patternsAdditional digitizing information Procedure for sewing appliqués Appliqué SewingSewing appliqué patterns 156Using a frame pattern to create appliqués Appliqué Sewing7Finish 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 Machine162 3Withfabric.a fabric marker, mark this point onWithfabric.a fabric marker, mark this point on Color thread table Colors of Tajima .dst embroidery dataCreating 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 Optional Accessories 168Using the Optional Cap Frame Cap frame and its accessoriesUsing 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 looseness176 For the standard typeAttach the standard cap frame to the mounting jig 3Placing a sheet of stabilizer 178 Check for the following conditionsMake 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 DAdjustshape. the brim so that it maintains a rounded Remove the advanced cap frame from the mounting jig184 Attaching the cap frame to the embroidery machineRemoving 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 guideWinding the bobbin 1902Set 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 hookTroubleshooting On-screen troubleshooting198 Troubleshooting TroubleshootingBreaks Dealer Presser foot200 Upper thread is catchingNeedle is touching the needle plate Upper thread 202 AreaUpper 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 readError messages Installed embroidery frame is too smallBobbin 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